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Department of
Natural Sciences
Course Descriptions
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BIO
101 - Introduction to
Biology I
-
4
Hours
Prerequisite(s): As
required by program
Introduction
to Biology I is the first of a two-course sequence designed for non-science
majors. It covers historical studies illustrating the scientific method,
cellular structure, bioenergetics, cell reproduction, Mendelian and molecular
genetics, and a survey of human organ systems. A 120-minute laboratory is
required.
BIO
102
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Introduction to
Biology II
-
4
Hours
Prerequisite(s):
BIO 101 and/or as required by
program
Introduction
to Biology II is the second of a two-course sequence for non-science majors. It
covers evolutionary principles and relationships, environmental and ecological
topics, classification, and a survey of biodiversity. A 120=- minute laboratory
is required.
BIO
103
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Principles of Biology
I
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4
Hours
Prerequisite(s): As
required by program
This
is an introductory course for science and non-science majors. It covers
physical, chemical, and biological principles common to all organisms. These
principles are explained through a study of cell structure and function,
cellular reproduction, basic biochemistry, cell energetics, the process of
photosynthesis, and Mendelian and molecular genetics. Also included are the
scientific method, basic principles of evolution, and an overview of the
diversity of life with emphasis on viruses, prokaryotes, and protist. A 120-minute
laboratory is required.
BIO
103
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Principles of Biology
II
-
4
Hours
Prerequisite(s):
BIO 103 and/or as required by
program
This
course is an introduction to the basic ecological and evolutionary
relationships of plants and animals and a survey of plant and animal diversity
including classification, morphology, physiology, and reproduction. A
180-minute laboratory is required.
BIO 201
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Human Anatomy and Physiology I
-
4
Hours
Prerequisite(s):
BIO 103 and/or as required by
program
Human
Anatomy and Physiology I covers the structure and function of the human body.
Included is an orientation of the human body, basic principles of chemistry, a
study of cells and tissues, metabolism, joints, the integumentary, skeletal,
muscular, and nervous systems, and the senses. Dissection, histological
studies, and physiology are featured in the laboratory experience. A 120-
minute laboratory is required.
BIO
202
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Human Anatomy and
Physiology II
-
4
Hours
Prerequisite(s):
BIO 103, 201, and/or as required by
program
Human
Anatomy and Physiology II covers the structure and function of the human body.
Included is a study of basic nutrition, basic principles of water, electrolyte,
and acid-base balance, the endocrine, respiratory, digestive, excretory,
cardiovascular, lymphatic, and reproductive systems. Dissection, histological
studies, and physiology are featured in the laboratory experience. A 120-minute
laboratory is required.
BIO
220
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General Microbiology
-
4
Hours
Prerequisite(s):
BIO 103 (Recommended: 4 Semester Hours of Chemistry) and/or as
required by program
This
course includes historical perspectives, cell structure and function, microbial
genetics, infectious diseases, immunology, distribution, physiology, culture,
identification, classification, and disease control of microorganisms. The
laboratory experience includes micro-techniques, distribution, culture,
identification, and control. Two 120-minute laboratories are required.
BIO
110
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Biology Human Concern
-
4
Hours
Prerequisite(s): As
required by program
This
course is designed to give the non-science major an understanding of humans as
biological organisms and as members of ecosystems. Emphasis is placed on
biological implications of man's activities. Laboratory is required.
BIO 111
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Human Biology
-
4
Hours
Prerequisite(s): As
required by program
This
course for the non-science major covers the basic structure and function of the
human body. Laboratory is required.
BIO 112
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Human Reproduction and Inheritance
-
Hours
Prerequisite(s): As
required by program
Human
Reproduction and Inheritance is an introductory genetics course with primary
emphasis on human inheritance, reproduction, venereal diseases, birth control,
and teratology. No laboratory is required.
BIO 113
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History of Biology
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3
Hours
Prerequisite(s): As
required by program
This
course, for the non-science major, is a survey of the events and ideas that
contributed to the development of modern biology. No laboratory is required.
BIO 120
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Medical
Terminology
-
3
Hours
Prerequisite(s): As
required by program
This
course is a survey of words, terms, and descriptions commonly used in medical
arts. Emphasis is placed on spelling, pronunciation, and meanings of prefixes,
suffixes, and roots. No laboratory is required.
BIO
130
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Medical Parasitology
for MLT
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2
Hours
Prerequisite(s):
BIO 103 and/or as required by
program
This
course covers introductory human parasitology with emphasis on theory and
practical techniques for isolation and identification of human parasites. Life
cycles, pathology, general treatment, and prognoses are covered. Laboratory is
required.
BIO 150
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Human Biology for LPN
-
3
Hours
Prerequisite(s):
As required by program
This
course introduces the human body with emphasis on structure, function, and
pathology. No laboratory is required.
BIO 211
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Human Anatomy and Physiology
for Health Occupations I
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4
Hours
Prerequisite(s): As
required by program
This
course is the first in a two-course sequence that covers the basic structure
and function of the human body. Tissues and the following organ systems are
covered: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, sensory, endocrine,
circulatory, digestive, respiratory, excretory, and reproductive. Upon
completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of the
fundamental principles of human anatomy and physiology and their
interrelationships. Laboratory is required.
BIO 212
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Human Anatomy and
Physiology for Health Occupations II
-
4
Hours
Prerequisite(s):
BIO 211 and/or as required by
program
This
course is the second in a two-course sequence which provides a comprehensive
study of the structure and function of the human body. Tissues and the
following organ systems are covered: integumentary, skeletal, muscular,
nervous, sensory, endocrine, circulatory, digestive, respiratory, excretory,
and reproductive. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an
in-depth understanding of human anatomy and physiology principles and their
interrelationships. Laboratory is required. BIO 103 or BIO 212 will satisfy the
pre-requisite requirement for BIO 220, General Microbiology.
BIO
224
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Microbiology for
Career Programs
-
3
Hours
Prerequisite(s):
BIO 103 and/or as required by
program
Microbiology
for Career Programs is an introduction to microbial life with emphasis on
identification and life cycles of bacteria, viruses, and other human parasites
associated with disease. Medical aspects are stressed. This course is designed for
two-year career programs. Laboratory is required.
BIO
230
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Human Pathophysiology
-
4 Hours
Prerequisite(s):
BIO 201, 202, 220, and/or as
required by program
Human
Pathophysiology covers the nature, etiology, prognosis, prevention, and
therapeutics of human disease. A 120-minute laboratory is required.
BIO 240
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Field Biology
-
4
Hours
Prerequisite(s):
BIO 103 and/or as required by
program
This
course covers basic principles of taxonomy, classification, and selected
ecological concepts. Animal and plant diversity is emphasized through
collection, identification, and museum preparation of local for a fauna.
Laboratory is required.
BIO
150
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Directed Studies in
Biology I
-
1-4
Hours
Prerequisite(s): As
required by program
BIO 151
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Directed Studies in Biology II
-
1-4
Hours
Prerequisite(s):
BIO 150 and/or as required by
program
CHM 104
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Introduction to Inorganic
Chemistry
-
4
Hours
Prerequisite(s):
MTH 092 or equivalent math placement
score and/or as required by program
This
is a survey course of general chemistry for students who do not intend to major
in science or engineering and may not be substituted for CHM 111. Lecture will
emphasize the facts, principles, and theories of general chemistry including
math operations, matter and energy, atomic structure, symbols and formulas,
nomenclature, the periodic table, bonding concepts, equations, reactions,
stoichiometry, gas laws, phases of matter, solutions, pH, and equilibrium
reactions. Laboratory is required.
CHM
105
-
Introduction to Organic
Chemistry
-
4
Hours
Prerequisite(s): As
required by program
PREREQUISITE:
CHM 104 (Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry) or CHM 111 (College Chemistry I)
This
is a survey course of organic chemistry and biochemistry for students who do
not intend to major in science or engineering. Topics will include basic
nomenclature, classification of organic compounds, typical organic reactions,
reactions involved in life processes, function of biomolecules, and the
handling and disposal of organic compounds. Laboratory is required.
CHM
111
-
College Chemistry I
-
4
Hours
Prerequisite(s):
MTH 112 or equivalent math placement
score and/or as required by program
This
is the first course in a two-semester sequence designed for the science or
engineering major who is expected to have a strong background in mathematics.
Topics in this course include measurement, nomenclature, stoichiometry, atomic
structure, equations and reactions, basic concepts of thermochemistry, chemical
and physical properties, bonding, molecular structure, gas laws,
kinetic-molecular theory, condensed matter, solutions, colloids, and some
descriptive chemistry topics. Laboratory is required.
CHM
112
-
College Chemistry II
-
4
Hours
Prerequisite(s):
CHM 111 and/or as required by
program
This
is the second course in a two-semester sequence designed primarily for the
science and engineering student who is expected to have a strong background in
mathematics. Topics in this course include chemical kinetics, chemical
equilibria, acids and bases, ionic equilibria of weak electrolytes, solubility
product principle, chemical thermodynamics, electrochemistry,
oxidation-reduction, nuclear chemistry, an introduction to organic chemistry
and biochemistry, atmospheric chemistry, and selected topics in descriptive
chemistry including the metals, nonmetals, semi-metals, coordination compounds,
transition compounds, and post-transition compounds. Laboratory is required.
CHM 220
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Quantitative Analysis
-
4
Hours
Prerequisite(s):
CHM 112 and/or as required by
program
This
course covers the theories, principles, and practices in standard gravimetric,
volumetric, calorimetric, and electrometric analysis with special emphasis on
equilibrium in acid-base and oxidation-reduction reactions and stoichiometry of
chemical equations. Laboratory is required and will include classical
techniques in chemical analysis, modern methods of chemical separation, and
basic instrumental techniques.
CHM
221
-
Organic Chemistry I
-
4
Hours
Prerequisite(s):
CHM 112 and/or as required by
program
This
is the first course in a two-semester sequence. Topics in this course include
nomenclature, structure, physical and chemical properties, synthesis, and
typical reactions for aliphatic, alicyclic, and aromatic compounds with special
emphasis on reaction mechanisms, spectroscopy, and stereochemistry. Laboratory
is required and will include the synthesis and confirmation of representative
organic compounds with emphasis on basic techniques.
CHM 222
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Organic
Chemistry II
-
4
Hours
Prerequisite(s):
CHM 221 and/or as required by
program
This
is the second course in a two-semester sequence. Topics in this course include
nomenclature, structure, physical and chemical properties, synthesis, and typical
reactions for aliphatic, alicyclic, aromatic, and biological compounds,
polymers and their derivatives, with special emphasis on reaction mechanisms,
spectroscopy, and stereochemistry. Laboratory is required and will include the
synthesis and confirmation of representative organic compounds with emphasis on
basic techniques.
CHM 240
-
Introductory Biochemistry
-
4
Hours
Prerequisite(s):
CHM 105 or 221 and/or as required by
program
This
course covers the fundamentals of biochemistry including structure, properties,
and activities of biomolecules, biosynthesis of representative classes of
compounds, and metabolic pathways and cycles in organisms. Laboratory is
required and will be illustrative of the principles considered in lecture
including various chromatographic and spectrographic techniques.
CHM 250
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Directed Studies in Chemistry
-
1
Hour
Prerequisite(s): As
required by program
This
course is designed for independent study in specific areas of chemistry chosen
in consultation with a faculty member and carried out under faculty
supervision. This course may be repeated three (3) times for credit.
Laboratory is
required.
GLY
101
-
Introduction to
Geology I
-
4
Hours
Prerequisite(s): As
required by program
Introduction
to Geology I is the first in a two part sequence dealing with the structure of
the Earth including materials, internal and external processes, deformation,
energy, and plate tectonics. Laboratory is required.
GLY
102
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Introduction to
Geology II
-
4
Hours
Prerequisite(s):
GLY 101 and/or as required by
program
Introduction
to Geology II is the second in a two-part sequence dealing with a historical
perspective of the earth. Topics include items such as Geologic time, Earth's
origin, evolution of continents and ocean basins, minerals, energy resources,
planetary geology, and mountain building. Laboratory is required.
GLY
100
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Survey of Geology 3
Hours
Prerequisite(s): As
required by program
This
course provides an introductory survey of physical and historical geology.
Laboratory is not required.
PHS
111
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Physical Science
-
4
Hours
Prerequisite(s): As
required by program
This
course provides the non-technical student with an introduction to the basic
principles of geology, oceanography, meterology, and Astronomy.
Laboratory is required.
PHS
112
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Physical Science II
-
4
Hours
Prerequisite(s): As
required by program
This
course provides the non-technical student with an introduction to the basic
principle of chemistry and physics. Laboratory is required.
PHS 120
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Environmental Science
-
4
Hours
Prerequisite(s): As
required by program
This
course is an interdisciplinary course designed to give the non-science major an
introductory survey of the environment. The environment will be studied with an
emphasis on topics such as air, soil, water, wild life, forestry and solid
waste pollution. Laboratory is required and will emphasize field studies and
experimentation.
PHS
121
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Applied Physical
Science I
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4
Hours
Prerequisite(s): As
required by program
This
course introduces the general principles of physics and chemistry. Topics
include measurement, motion, Newton's laws of motion, momentum, energy, work,
power, heat, thermodynamics, waves, sound, light, electricity, magnetism, and
chemical principles. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an
understanding of the physical environment and be able to apply the scientific
principles to observations experienced.
PHS
122
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Applied Physical
Science II
-
Prerequisite(s): As
required by program
This
course introduces the principles of nuclear energy, modern physics, geology,
oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy. Topics include nuclear chemistry,
relativity, composition of the earth, geologic processes and time, ocean
currents and tides, eroding beaches, climate, weather, atmospheric influences,
and the solar system. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the
scientific principles to observations experienced.
PHS
230
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Introduction to
Meteorology
-
4
Hours
Prerequisite(s): As
required by program
This
course is an introductory survey of meteorology emphasizing the hydrologic
cycle, cloud formation, weather maps, forecasting, and wind systems. Local
weather systems will be given detailed study. Laboratory is required.
PHY
201
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General Physics I—Trig
Based
-
4
Hours
Prerequisite(s):
MTH 113 or equivalent and/or as
required by program
This
course is designed to cover general physics at a level that assures previous
exposure to college algebra, basic trigonometry. Specific topics include
mechanics, properties of matter and energy, thermodynamics, and periodic
motion. A laboratory is required.
PHY
202
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General Physics
II—Trig Based
-
4
Hours
Prerequisite(s):
PHY 201 and/or as required by
program
This
course is designed to cover general physics using college algebra and basic
trigonometry. Specific topics include wave motion, sound, light optics,
electrostatics, circuits, magnetism, and modern physics. Laboratory is
required.
PHY
213
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General Physics with
Cal I
-
4
Hours
Prerequisite(s):
MTH 125 and/or as required by
program
This
course provides a calculus-based treatment of the principle subdivisions of
classical physics: mechanics and energy, including thermodynamics. Laboratory
is required.
PHY
214
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General Physics with
Cal II
-
4
Hours
Prerequisite(s):
PHY 213 and/or as required by
program
This
course provides a calculus-based study in classical physics. Topics included
are: simple harmonic motion, waves, sound, light, optics, electricity and
magnetism. Laboratory is required.
PHY
218
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Modern Physics
-
4
Hours
Prerequisite(s):
PHY 214, MTH 227, and/or as required
by program
The
focus of this course is the development of the theory of relativity, the old
quantum theory of Planck, Einstein, Bohr and Sommerfeld, and the new quantum
physics of Schroedinger, Heisenberg, Dirac and Pauli. Laboratory experiments
illustrate the principles discussed and include but not limited to
determination of the speed of light, charge and charge to mass ratio of the
electron, the Planck constant and the Rydberg constant. Laboratory is required.
PHY
115
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Technical Physics
-
4
Hours
Prerequisite(s):
MTH 100 and/or as required by
program
Technical
physics is an algebra based physics course designed to utilize modular concepts
to include: motion, forces, torque, work energy, heat wave/sound, and
electricity. Results of physics education research and physics applications in
the workplace are used to improve the student's understanding of physics in
technical areas. Upon completion, students will be able to: define motion and
describe specific module concepts; utilize microcomputers to generate motion
diagrams; understand the nature of contact forces and distinguish passive
forces; work cooperatively to set-up laboratory exercises; and demonstrate
applications of module-specific concepts.
PHY
120
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Introduction to
Physics
-
4
Hours
Prerequisite(s):
MTH 098 or higher and/or as required
by program
This
course provides an introduction to general physics for non-science majors.
Topics in fundamentals of mechanics, properties of matter, heat and
temperature, simple harmonic motion, SHM, waves and sound, electricity and
magnetism, optics and modern physics. Laboratory is required.
PHY 299
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Directed Studies in Physics
-
1-2
Hours
Prerequisite(s):
As required by program