Natural Science

Natural Science Courses

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  • Code

  • Course

  • Credits

• • BIO 106

  • Nutrition

  • 4
  This course focuses on nutrition across the life span. Students will gain an understanding of nutritional principles in both health and illness. Nutrition throughout the life span at all stages of development is emphasized. Nutritional bio-chemistry of all macronutrients will be covered. Lecture topics: Health promotion, nutritional guidelines, macro-nutrient chemistry, micro-nutrient chemistry, menu planning, food labeling, safety, obesity, clinical eating disorders, RDA requirements, and age related guidelines. Lab topics: Understanding of laboratory safety, keeping food consumption record, measuring carbohydrate, lipid, and protein content of food, fermenting, evaluating food oxidation, measuring vitamin solubility and stability, assessing enzymatic activity under pH and temperature change and its effect on food, evaluating artificial sweeteners and energy drinks, practicing safe food handling, understanding and generating food labels, and preparing balanced plates. Safety protocols must be observed in all lab classes. These include: no food, no drink, and no open-toe shoes, appropriate clothing. Only registered students may enter labs.
• • BIO 111

  • General Biology I

  • 4
  An introductory course in Biology with main emphasis on cell structure and function. Lecture topics include: Gene structure and inheritance, study of plants and fungi, evolution, and ecology. Extensive discussion of concerns facing humanity today including quality of nutrition, environmental pollution, genetic engineering, inheritable diseases, and birth defects. Safety protocols must be observed in all lab classes. These include: no food, no drink, and no open-toe shoes, appropriate clothing. Only registered students may enter labs. Placement at ENG 101 level strongly advised.
  
• • BIO 112

  • General Biology II

  • 4
  This course is a continuation of Biology I. Lecture topics include: Vertebrate animals with emphasis on morphology, behavior, reproduction, and embryology of the human organism. Safety protocols must be observed in all lab classes. These include: no food, no drink, and no open-toe shoes, appropriate clothing. Only registered students may enter labs. Placement at ENG 101 level strongly advised.
• • BIO 131

  • Anatomy & Physiology I w/ Lab

  • 4
  This course is an integrated study of the structure and function of the human body from the cellular level to the systemic level. Topics include: anatomical terminology, molecules, cells, basic histology, and organs. The integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, and sensory systems are also studied. Laboratory experience is correlated with classroom lecture; therefore, they are taken together as a single, 4-credit course. Placement at ENG 101 level strongly advised. Prerequisite: BIO 111 with “C” or better.
• • BIO 132

  • Anatomy & Physiology II w/ Lab

  • 4
  This course is an integrated study of the structure and function of the human body including the endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Laboratory experience is correlated with classroom lecture; therefore, they are taken together as a single, 4-credit course. Prerequisite: BIO 131 with “C” or better.
• • BIO 204

  • Genetics

  • 5
  This course focuses on mechanisms of inheritance, gene structure and function, developmental genetics, quantitative genetics, and evolution. The model systems discussed in lecture are drawn from a broad spectrum of prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Topics include: Gene regulations, modes of transmission, DNA molecular method, population genetics, and genomics. Safety protocols must be observed in all lab classes. These include: no food, no drink, and no open-toe shoes, appropriate clothing. Only registered students may enter labs. Prerequisite: BIO 111 with “C” or better.
• • BIO 251

  • Microbiology w/Lab

  • 4
  (formerly BIO 151) A study of non-pathogenic and pathogenic microorganisms designed primarily for students in the health sciences area. Topics covered include: microbial characteristics, control of micro-organisms, defenses of the host, and cause, prevention, and control of infectious diseases. Safety protocols must be observed in all lab classes. These include: no food, no drink, and no open-toe shoes, appropriate clothing. Only registered students may enter labs. Prerequisite: BIO 111 with “C” or better. Placement at ENG 101 level strongly advised.
• • CHE 103

  • Introduction to Forensic Science

  • 4
  An introductory course focusing on use of science in solving criminal cases. Basics of chemical, physical, medical, and behavioral sciences will be used to preserve a crime scene and identify, collect, examine and interpret crime evidences to help the process of law. Topics include, but are not limited to, analysis of fiber, hair, body fluids, fingerprints, footprints, bullet residue, toxic substance, illegal drugs, explosives, DNA traces, tool marks, and documents. Safety protocols must be observed in all lab classes. These include: no food, no drink, no-open-toe shoes, appropriate clothing. Only registered students may enter labs. ENG 101, MAT 095 or higher strongly recommended, with “C” or better.
• • CHE 121

  • General Chemistry I

  • 4
  A study of the fundamental chemical laws and theories. Topics include atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, chemical and physical properties, change of state, solution chemistry and gas laws. Safety protocols must be observed in all lab classes. These include: no food, no drink, no open-toe shoes, appropriate clothing. Only registered students may enter labs. Safety protocols must be observed in all lab classes. These include: no food, no drink, no-open-toe shoes, appropriate clothing. Only registered students may enter labs. Prerequisite: MAT 103 with “C” or better.
• • CHE 122

  • General Chemistry II

  • 4
  A continuation of General Chemistry I. Additional topics include solution properties and equilibria, chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, and nuclear chemistry. Also, an introduction to organic chemistry along with a survey of biochemical applications. Safety protocols must be observed in all lab classes. These include: no food, no drink, no open-toe shoes, appropriate clothing. Only registered students may enter labs. Safety protocols must be observed in all lab classes. These include: no food, no drink, no-open-toe shoes, appropriate clothing. Only registered students may enter labs. Prerequisites: CHE 121 with “C” or better.
• • CHE 141

  • Introduction to Chemistry

  • 4
  A preparatory course in Chemistry designed particularly for students in Nursing and Health Science areas who lack previous chemistry training or whose background may require an extensive review. Topics include basic mathematical operations, physical and chemical properties, atomic and molecular structures, chemical formulas and bonding, naming compounds, chemical equations and reactions, gas laws, stoichiometry, periodicity of elements, solution chemistry, acids and bases, nuclear chemistry, organic chemistry and intro to biochemistry. Safety protocols must be observed in all lab classes. These include: no food, no drink, and no-open-toe shoes, appropriate clothing. Only registered students may enter labs. Prerequisite: MAT 097 with “C” or better.
• • CHE 213

  • Organic Chemistry I

  • 5
  This course is the first semester of a two semester course. Lecture topics include: Fundamental concepts of the carbon-containing compounds will be introduced. Topics include nomenclature, electron delocalization, resonance, stereochemistry, conformational analysis, synthesis, structure and reactivity relationships and spectroscopy. Lab skills learned include: Understanding of laboratory safety, organic laboratory techniques used to separate, identify, and purify chemicals, and selected instrumental analysis. Laboratory techniques to be mastered include, but are not limited to, filtration, distillation, extraction, evaporation, recrystallization, sublimation, centrifugation, chromatography, and spectrophotometry. Safety protocols must be observed in all lab classes. These include: no food, no drink, and no-open-toe shoes, appropriate clothing. Only registered students may enter labs. Prerequisite: Successful completion of CHE 121 and CHE 122 with “C” or better.
• • CHE 214

  • Organic Chemistry II

  • 5
  This course is the second semester of a two semester course. Lecture topics include: Study of the structure and reactivity of the main classes of the organic and bioorganic compounds will be continued. Topics include aromaticity, reactions of benzene, carbonyl compounds, oxidation-reduction reactions, bioorganic compounds, and catalysis. Lab skills learned include: Performing micro scale and macro scale laboratory techniques to synthesize, purify, and characterize organic compounds, selected instrumental analysis, and safety procedures. Emphasis is on synthetic, bioorganic, and carbonyl containing compounds, multistep synthesis and catalysis reactions, and application of the principles of chemical kinetics and thermodynamics. Safety protocols must be observed in all lab classes. These include: no food, no drink, and no-open-toe shoes, appropriate clothing. Only registered students may enter labs. Prerequisite: Successful completion of CHE 213 with “C” or better.
• • ENV 101

  • Introduction to Environmental Studies

  • 4
  This introductory course utilizes numerous case studies of current environmental health and safety issues. Lecture topics include: Human/ecological exposure to pesticides and hazardous substances, acid rain, ozone depletion, global warming, and biodiversity. Students will gain environmental literacy by learning about the science behind these issues, the role of the media in public awareness, and subsequent regulation to protect environmental health and safety. Lab skills learned: Conduct hands-on experiments covering a broad range of topics including chemistry, biology, ecology, toxicology and earth science. This course will provide a foundation for students who wish to have a career in environmental science and provide non-majors with a good working knowledge to help them discriminate between valid environmental concerns and unsubstantiated claims. Safety protocols must be observed in all lab classes. These include: no food, no drink, and no-open-toe shoes, appropriate clothing. Only registered students may enter labs.
• • PHY 111

  • General Physics I

  • 4
  This is an algebra-based physics course designed to introduce students to ideas of measurements, units, motion, force, energy, momentum, rotation, and fluids. Students will analyze the motion of physical systems including objects in free-fall, objects moving at a constant velocity, objects moving with constant acceleration, collisions between multiple objects, and systems undergoing rotation. During the lab component of the course, students will design and perform experiments, collect and analyze data, and communicate experimental results. Prerequisite: MAT 103 with a grade of ‘C’ or higher. Strongly recommended: MAT 113 or MAT 204
• • PHY 112

  • General Physics II

  • 4
  This is an algebra-based physics course covering electricity, magnetism, optics, and waves. Students will study electric and magnetic fields, the motion of charged particles, the function of simple electric circuits, periodic motion, oscillations, and the propagation of light through various media. During the lab component of the course, students will design and perform experiments, collect and analyze data, and communicate experimental results. Prerequisite: PHY 111 with a grade of ‘C’ or higher.
  
• • PHY 211

  • College Physics I

  • 4
  This is a calculus-based physics course designed to introduce students to ideas of measurements, units, motion, force, energy, momentum, rotation, and gravitation. Topics include analyzing the motion of physical systems including objects in free-fall, objects moving at a constant velocity, objects moving with constant acceleration, collisions between multiple objects, and systems undergoing rotation. In addition, during the lab component of the course, students will design and carry out experiments, collect and analyze data, and communicate experimental results. Prerequisite: MAT 204.
• • PHY 212

  • College Physics II

  • 4
  This is a calculus-based physics course covering electricity, magnetism, optics and waves. Students will study electric and magnetic fields, the motion of charged particles, and the function of simple electric circuits. Students will also study periodic motion, oscillations, waves and the propagation of light through various media. In addition, during the lab component of the course, students will design and carry out experiments, collect and analyze data, and communicate experimental results. Prerequisites: PHY 211 with a ‘C’ or better.