| 15 courses, including: |
| BIO 143 |
The Cell |
3 Credits |
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This course is designed to provide a broad overview of current biological concepts, including cell structure, function, division, and basic genetics. Biologically important molecules also are presented. This course is a prerequisite for all upper-level biology courses. Three hours lecture per week. |
| BIO 143L |
The Cell Laboratory |
1 Credits |
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Experiments to complement the material presented in BIO143. Two hours of laboratory per week.
Co-requisite or prerequisite: BIO143.
Additional Fee(s): Laboratory fee. |
| BIO 144 |
The Organism |
3 Credits |
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This course provides a general survey of animals and plants at the organismic level, with emphasis on their evolution and various physiological processes such as respiration, circulation, digestion, and reproduction. This course is a prerequisite for all upper-level biology courses. Three hours of lecture per week. |
| BIO 144L |
The Organism Laboratory |
1 Credits |
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Experiments to complement the material presented in BIO144. Two hours of laboratory per week.
Co-requisite or prerequisite: BIO144.
Additional Fee(s): Laboratory fees. |
| BIO 498 |
Tutorial |
4 Credits |
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No description available.
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| BIO 499 |
Tutorial |
4 Credits |
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No description available.
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| CHM 105 |
General Chemistry |
3 Credits |
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This course covers the same material as Chemistry 107 below, but is specifically structured for students who have had little or no previous chemistry experience, or who need extra help with algebraic problem solving. Three hours of lecture and one hour of recitation per week.
Prerequisite(s): Co-requisite: CHM 109 |
| CHM 107 |
Chemistry I |
3 Credits |
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This course begins with a study of atomic structure, then expands to cover chemical naming, patterns of reactivity, thermochemistry, the interaction of light and matter, atomic orbitals, ionic and covalent bonding, and molecular shapes. This class concludes with an introduction to organic chemistry and biochemistry. Three hours of lecture per week.
Prerequisite(s): Co-requisite: CHM 109 |
| CHM 108 |
Chemistry II |
3 Credits |
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The second semester of general chemistry continues exploring the structure, properties, and bonding of atoms and molecules, with emphasis on the physical characteristics of gases, liquids, solids and solutions, chemical equilibria, thermodynamics, and kinetics. Three hours of lecture per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 105 or 107. Co-requisite: CHM 110. |
| CHM 109 |
Chemistry I Laboratory |
1 Credits |
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Introduction to the basic experimental procedures and laboratory techniques in chemistry. Experiments are correlated with the lectures in Chemistry 105 and Chemistry 107. Three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisite(s): Co-requisite: CHM 105 or 107.
Additional Fee(s): Laboratory fee. |
| CHM 110 |
Chemistry II Laboratory |
1 Credits |
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Continued introduction to the basic experimental procedures and laboratory techniques in chemistry. Experiments are correlated with lectures in Chemistry 108. Three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisite(s): Co-requisite: CHM 108.
Additional Fee(s): Laboratory fee. |
| IND 350 |
Scientific Research Methods |
2 Credits |
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No description available.
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| MTH 110 |
Elementary Statistics |
3 Credits |
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Topics include statistical measures and distributions, decision making under uncertainty, application of probability to statistical inference, linear correlation, introduction to nonparametric statistical methods, and application to problems drawn from the natural and social sciences. Three hours of class per week.
Prerequisite(s): Two years of college-preparatory mathematics. |
| MTH 108 |
Precalculus |
3 Credits |
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Development of essential skills in algebra and trigonometry. Topics include the coordinate system, functions and their graphs, solutions of equations and inequalities, introduction to transcendental functions, trigonometric functions and their graphs, trigonometric identities, and the historical and cultural significance of mathematics. Three hours of class per week.
Prerequisite(s): One year of high school algebra or equivalent. |
| MTH 151 |
Calculus I |
4 Credits |
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This is the first course in the calculus sequence. Topics include differential and integral calculus for algebraic and trigonometric functions with applications. Three hours of class per week.
Prerequisite(s): MTH 105 and 106, or MTH 108, or equivalent. |
| 4 additional courses selected from PSY 230 and biology courses numbered 200 or above; at least 3 of these must have a laboratory component, and at least 1 of the courses with a laboratory component must be numbered 300 or above. |
