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NATURAL SCIENCES: COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

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Course Description

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ASTRONOMY

 

AST 1002

Descriptive Astronomy / 3 credits
The solar system, the nature of electromagnetic radiation, astronomical instruments, stars, galaxies and cosmology. Field trips and lab activities. Pre/Co-requisite: PSC 1515.

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BIOLOGY

 

BSC 1005

General Education Biology / 3 credits
This general education biology course covers basic biological concepts, concentrating on selected principles that help explain molecular biology, evolution, genetics, growth, disease, and the problems of humans in the environment. It is designed to stimulate interest in the variety of life that exists on our planet, help students recognize the factors that provide order in this variety, and involve students in the processes of inquiry, observation, and analysis of biological organization in order to give them a foundation for intelligently interpreting and evaluating biological topics. (3 hr. lecture)

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BSC 2010

Principles of Biology 1/ 3 credits
The principles of modern biology, including the cell doctrine; the basic physical phenomena of life; an elementary consideration of bioenergetics and biosynthesis; reproduction; the gene concept; the mechanism and evidence for organic evolution; phylogeny; community and population ecology. Co-requisites: BSC 2010L and CHM 1045. (3 hr. lecture)

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BSC 2011

Principles of Biology 2 / 3 credits
The internal aspects of homeostasis, the interdependencies of specialized tissues and organ systems in the development of multicellular organisms, transport and absorption, gas exchange, body fluid composition control, hormonal regulation, nervous integration and behavior. Prerequisites: BSC 2010, 2010L; Co-requisites: BSC 2011L and CHM 1046. (3 hr. lecture)

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BSC 2085M

Human Anatomy & Physiology 1 / 3 credits
The structure and functions of the systems of the human body, emphasizing those aspects most pertinent to students in the nursing and allied health technology programs. Co-requisite: BSC 2085L. Special fee.(3 hr. lecture)

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BSC 2086

Human Anatomy and Physiology 2 / 3 credits
Structure and functions of the systems of the human body, emphasizing those aspects most pertinent to students in the nursing and allied health technology programs. Co-requisite: BSC 2086L. Special fee.(3 hr. lecture)

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MCB 2013

Microbiology / 3 credits
The identification, morphology and physiology of bacteria, protozoa, fungi, rickettsiae, and viruses, with emphasis on the effects on their activities upon human affairs. Prerequisites: BSC 2010, 2010L; Co-requisites: BSC 2011L and CHM 1033, 1033L. Special fee. (3 hr. lecture)

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CHEMISTRY

 

CHM 1025

Introductory Chemistry / lecture 3 credits, lab 1 credit
Elementary principles of modern chemistry, including concepts of atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, and the properties of solutions. Required of all students who do not meet the prerequisites for CHM 1045. Pre/co-requisite: MAT1033 or acceptable score on the Algebra Placement Test. Special fee. (3 hr. lecture)

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CHM 1033

Chemistry for Health Sciences / lecture 3 credits, lab 1 credit
This course emphasizes chemistry topics related to the allied health sciences through study of the essentials of inorganic and organic chemistry and some biochemistry and their applications to physiological functions. Co-requisite: CHM 1033L. Special fee. (3 hr. lecture)

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CHM 1045

General Chemistry / lecture 3 credits, lab 2 credits
First half of the CHM 1045-1046 sequence for science, premedical science and engineering majors. Students in programs requiring both courses must complete the CHM 1045-1046 sequence prior to transfer to a senior institution. Major topics in modern chemistry include: stoichiometry, atomic structure, bonding, thermochemistry, acids and bases, solutions and gas laws. Prerequisite: CHM 1025 or high school chemistry with a grade of “C” or better; Co-requisites: CHM 1045L, MAC 1105. Special fee. (3 hr. lecture)

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CHM 1046

General Chemistry & Qualitative Analysis / lecture 3 credits, lab 2 credits
Second course in the CHM 1045-1046 sequence. Major topics in modern chemistry include: thermodynamics, kinetics, solutions equilibria including acids, bases and other ionic equilibria and electrochemistry. Prerequisite: MAC 1105, CHM 1046L with a grade of “C” or better; Co-requisite: CHM 1046L. Special fee. (3 hr. lecture)

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CHM 2210

Organic Chemistry 1 / lecture 3 credits, lab 2 credits
First half of the CHM 2210-2211 sequence. Students should complete the CHM 2210- 2211 sequence before transferring to a senior institution. A study of the nomenclature, preparations, reactions and electronic and structural features of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alkyl halides, aromatic hydrocarbons and other organic compounds. Prerequisite: CHM 1046 with a grade of “C” or better; Co-requisite: CHM 2210L. Special fee. (3 hr. lecture)

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GEOLOGY

 

GLY 1001

General Education Earth Science / 3 credits
Selected concepts and principles of earth science taken from the areas of astronomy, geology, meteorology and oceanography. (3 hr. lecture)

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ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCE AND METEOROLOGY

 

MET 1010

Introduction to Weather / 3 credits
An introduction to fundamentals of weather and their impact on human activities. Topics include temperature, humidity, clouds, precipitation, air masses fronts, and storms. Emphasis is on understanding how these processes take place and their results. Pre/Co-requisite: PSC 1515. Optional laboratory, MET 1010L. (3 hr. lecture)

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OCE 1001

Introduction to Oceanography / 3 credits
The oceans, their nature and extent. The causes and effects of waves and current; biology of sea life; geology of the sea floor, erosion and bottom deposits and related meteorological and economic effects. (3 hr. lecture)

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INTERDISCIPLINARY PHYSICAL (ENVIRONMENTAL) SCIENCE

 

PSC 1515

Energy in the Natural Environment / 3 credits
Investigation of the natural environment using energy as a theme to demonstrate the impact of science and technology on the environment. This course introduces students to the interconnectedness of phenomena in the natural world, examines the effect of Man on his environment, promotes an increased interest in the natural world, and encourages reexamination of how Man views and subsequently interacts with the world.

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PHYSICS

 

PHY 1004

Physics with Applications 1 / 3 credits
Emphasizes the basic concepts and principles and their practical applications. Designed specifically for students in technical studies and for others wishing to strengthen their physics background before taking advanced courses. Prerequisite: MAT 1033 with a grade of “C”or better; Co-requisite: PHY 1004L with a grade of “C” or better. Special fee. (3 hr. lecture)

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PHY 1005

Physics with Applications 2 / 3 credits
Emphasizes the basic concepts and principles and their practical applications. Designed specifically for students in technical studies and for others wishing to strengthen their physics background before taking advanced courses. Prerequisite: PHY 1004; Co-requisite: PHY 1005L. Special fee. (3 hr. lecture)

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PHY 1025

Basic Physics / 3 credits
This course will help students to facilitate the transition from high school to college/university physics. The course will emphasize problem-solving techniques. Topics may include units of measure, particle mechanics, conservation laws, and basic field concepts. Prerequisite: MAC1105. (3 hr. lecture)

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PHY 2048

Physics with Calculus 1 / 3 credits
Foundation course for physical science and engineering majors. PHY 2048 covers classical mechanics and thermodynamics. PHY 2049 includes electricity, magnetism, waves and optics. Prerequisites: High school physics or PHY 1025, PHY 2053 or departmental approval and MAC 2311; Co-requisite: PHY 2048L. Special fee. (5 hr. lecture)

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PHY 2049

Physics with Calculus 2 / 3 credits
Foundation course for physical science and engineering majors. PHY 2048 covers classical mechanics and thermodynamics. PHY 2049 includes electricity, magnetism, waves and optics. Prerequisite: PHY 2048; Co-requisites: PHY 2049L and MAC 2312. Special fee. (5 hr. lecture)

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PHY 2053

Physics (without Calculus) 1 / 3 credits
An introduction to the basic principles of physics. PHY 2053 covers mechanics, sound and thermodynamics. Prerequisite: MAC 1114; Co-requisite: PHY 2053L. Special fee. (3 hr. lecture)

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PHY 2054

Physics (without calculus) 2 / 3 credits
An introduction to the basic principles of physics. PHY 2053 covers mechanics, sound and thermodynamics. PHY 2054 includes electricity, magnetism and optics. Prerequisite: PHY 2053; Co-requisite: PHY 2054L. Special fee. (3 hr. lecture)
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