LIFE SCIENCES

BIO 101: General Biology I (4 CR)
Explores fundamental characteristics of living matter from the molecular level to the ecological community with emphasis on general biological principles. Introduces the diversity of living organisms, their structure, function and evolution. Part I of II.Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
BIO 102: General Biology II (4 CR)
Explores fundamental characteristics of living matter from the molecular level to the ecological community with emphasis on general biological principles. Introduces the diversity of living organisms, their structure, function and evolution. Part II of II.Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
BIO 141: Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4 CR)
Integrates anatomy and physiology of cells, tissues, organs, and systems of the human body. Integrates concepts of chemistry, physics, and pathology. Part I of II.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 5-6 hours per week.
BIO 142: Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 CR)
Integrates anatomy and physiology of cells, tissues, organs, and systems of the human body. Integrates concepts of chemistry, physics, and pathology. Part II of II.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 2-3 hours. Total 5-6 hours per week.
BIO 149: Microbiology for Allied Health (1 CR)
Studies the characteristis of microorganisms that are especially important to programs in the Allied Health fields. This course also emphasizes these characteristics in regard to individual and community health. Prerequisites: ENG 03, ENG05, MTH 04, and NAS 05. Lecture 1 hour per week.
BIO 205: General Microbiology (4 CR)
Examines morphology, genetics, physiology, ecology, and control of microorganisms. Emphasizes application of microbiological techniques to selected fields. Prerequisites one year of college biology and one year of college chemistry or divisional approval. Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
BIO 231: Human Anatomy and Physiology I (4 CR)
Integrates the study of gross and microscopic anatomy with physiology, emphasizing the analysis and interpretation of physiological data. Prerequisites one year of college biology and one year of college chemistry or divisional approval. Part I of II.Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
BIO 232: Human Anatomy and Physiology II (4 CR)
Integrates the study of gross and microscopic anatomy with physiology, emphasizing the analysis and interpretation of physiological data. Prerequisites one year of college biology and one year of college chemistry or divisional approval. Part II of II.Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
BIO 256: General Genetics (4 CR)
Explores the principles of genetics ranging from classical Mendelian inheritance to the most recent advances in the biochemical nature and function of the gene. Includes experimental design and statistical analysis. Prerequisite BIO 101-102 or equivalent. Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
CHM 101: General Chemistry I (4 CR)
Emphasizes experimental and theoretical aspects of inorganic, organic, and biological chemistry. Discusses general chemistry concepts as they apply to issues within our society and environment. Designed for the non-science major. Part I of II.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
CHM 102: General Chemistry II (4 CR)
Emphasizes experimental and theoretical aspects of inorganic, organic, and biological chemistry. Discusses general chemistry concepts as they apply to issues within our society and environment. Designed for the non-science major. Part II of II.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
CHM 111: College Chemistry I (4 CR)
Explores the fundamental laws, theories, and mathematical concepts of chemistry. Designed primarily for science and engineering majors. Requires a strong background in mathematics. Part I of II.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
CHM 112: College Chemistry II (4 CR)
Explores the fundamental laws, theories, and mathematical concepts of chemistry. Designed primarily for science and engineering majors. Requires a strong background in mathematics. Part II of II.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
CHM 125: Chemistry For Nurses (3 CR)
Introduces the basic concepts of general, organic, and biological chemistry necessary for practicing nurses. Lecture 3 hours per week.
CHM 241: Organic Chemistry I (3 CR)
Introduces fundamental chemistry of carbon compounds, including structures, physical properties, syntheses, and typical reactions. Emphasizes reaction mechanisms. Corequisite CHM 243-244 or CHM 245-246. Part I of II.Lecture 3 hours per week.
CHM 242: Organic Chemistry II (3 CR)
Introduces fundamental chemistry of carbon compounds, including structures, physical properties, syntheses, and typical reactions. Emphasizes reaction mechanisms. Corequisite CHM 243-244 or CHM 245-246. Part II of II.Lecture 3 hours per week.
CHM 245: Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (0 CR)
Includes qualitative organic analysis. Shall be taken concurrently with CHM 241 and CHM 242. Part I of II.Lecture 0-1 hours. Laboratory 3-6 hours. Total 4-6 hours per week.
CHM 246: Organic Chemistry Laboratory II (0 CR)
Includes qualitative organic analysis. Shall be taken concurrently with CHM 241 and CHM 242. Part II of II.Lecture 0-1 hours. Laboratory 3-6 hours. Total 4-6 hours per week.
ENV 136: Survey of Environmental Concerns (3 CR)
Studies the relationship of man to his physical environment; ecological principles; public health; topics of current importance including air pollution, potable water, waste disposal, communicable disease, poisoning and toxicity, radiation, with particular emphasis on community action programs. Lecture 3 hours per week.
GOL 105: Physical Geology (4 CR)
Introduces the composition and structure of the earth and modifying agents and processes. Investigates the formation of minerals and rocks, weathering, erosion, earthquakes, and crustal deformation. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
GOL 106: Historical Geology (4 CR)
Traces the evolution of the earth and life through time. Presents scientific theories of the origin of the earth and life and interprets rock and fossil record. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
NAS 150: Human Biology (3 CR)
Surveys the structure and function of the human body. Applies principally to students who are not majoring in the health or science fields. Lecture 3-4 hours per week.
NAS 161: Health Science I (4 CR)
Presents an integrated approach to human anatomy and physiology, microbiology, and pathology. Includes chemistry and physics as related to health sciences. Part I of II.Lecture 3 hours per week. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 6 hours per week.
NAS 162: Health Science II (4 CR)
Presents an integrated approach to human anatomy and physiology, microbiology, and pathology. Includes chemistry and physics as related to health sciences. Part II of II.Lecture 3 hours per week. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 6 hours per week.
PHY 201: General College Physics I (4 CR)
Teaches fundamental principles of physics. Covers mechanics, thermodynamics, wave phenomena, electricity and magnetism, and selected topics in modern physics. Prerequisite: MTH 163. Part I of II.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
PHY 202: General College Physics II (4 CR)
Teaches fundamental principles of physics. Covers mechanics, thermodynamics, wave phenomena, electricity and magnetism, and selected topics in modern physics. Prerequisite: MTH 163. Part II of II.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.
PHY 241: University Physics I (4 CR)
Teaches principles of classical and modern physics. Includes mechanics, wave phenomena, heat, electricity, magnetism, relativity, and nuclear physics. Prerequisite for PHY 241--MTH 173 or MTH 273 or divisional approval. Prerequisite for PHY 242--MTH 174 or MTH 274 or divisional approval. Part I of II.Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

 
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