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Students survey topics including the Sun; life cycles of stars including black holes and pulsars; diversity of galaxies including the Milky Way and distant quasars; cosmology—the history, structure, and fate of the universe; current results from recent astronomical observations; for non-science majors.

This course duplicates the former ASTR:1070 Modern Astronomy. It is a survey of the Solar System, stars, galaxies, and the Universe; life cycles of stars, including black holes and pulsars; diversity of galaxies, including the Milky Way and distant quasars; cosmology (the history, structure, and fate of the universe); current results from recent astronomical observations and night sky observations. High school algebra and geometry are used, but this is not a mathematically intensive course.

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Survey of the solar system; topics include physical properties of the planets, comets, and asteroids; origin of the solar system; search for extrasolar planetary systems; search for life in the universe; current results of recent planetary space missions; night sky observation; for non-science majors.

This course is a survey of the solar system: physical properties of the planets, comets, and asteroids; origin of the solar system; search for extrasolar planetary systems; search for life in the universe; current results of recent planetary space missions; night sky observation.  High school algebra and geometry are used, but this is not a mathematically intensive course.

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Continuation of ASTR:1771; quantitative introduction to stellar, Galactic, and extragalactic astronomy; topics include the Sun, stellar evolution, stellar corpses such as neutron stars and black holes, the Milky Way galaxy, the interstellar medium, galaxies, cosmology, and fate of the universe.
Requirements:

four years of high school math

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Human Biology 4 s.h.

Molecular and cellular basis of human life; integration of humans and the biosphere through photosynthesis, respiration; structure, function of human tissues, organs, organ systems; reproduction, genetics, impact of molecular biology and genetic engineering; lecture, laboratory.

This course is designed for non-science majors and aims to help students achieve a basic understanding of human biology: cellular, genetic, physiological, and evolutionary. The course may be taken only with a lecture and a lab. There are two lectures per week delivered by a faculty member and one lab per week taught by a TA. Requirements for the lab include attendance, quizzes, and participation in laboratory activities. A laboratory manual (for the lab) is required. This course may NOT be used as a pre-requisite for upper level majors courses in Biology.

 

 

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Fundamental principles: cells and macromolecules, energy metabolism, organismic physiology, genetics, development, ecology, and evolution.

This course is primarily intended for pre-nursing and speech pathology students. It is not intended for other pre-professional groups, or biology majors. The course presents the fundamental principles of biology ranging from the cellular and molecular basis of life to the interactions of organisms in ecosystems, and how living systems change with time. The course consists of both lecture and lab components. The lecture material will be assessed via quizzes and exams.  Laboratory sessions will allow the student to participate in exercises that illustrate how knowledge is gained in biology and support the principles from the lecture. 

Requirements:

one year of high school chemistry

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Biology of plant life; emphasis on structure, function, reproduction, inheritance, diversity, evolution.

THE TEXTBOOK FOR THIS COURSE IS RECOMMENDED.  NOT REQUIRED.

 

Plants play an indispensable role in the world's ecology and civilizations. This course provides an overview of the observation and scientific research which have contributed to our current understanding of plant biology ranging all the way from the molecular level to the Earth's biosphere. Beginning with the basic structural and functional aspects of plant cells, tissues, and organs, the class integrates fundamental aspects of plant biochemistry such as photosynthesis, respiration, mineral nutrition, and growth requirements. Basic genetics is presented from a botanical perspective including the reproductive biology of flowering plants and the pioneering work of Mendel through present-day understanding of DNA structure and function, mutation, evolution, and plant biotechnology. The course also provides a brief survey of plant diversity and evolution spanning some 3 1/2 billion years of history from the origin of life and the oldest algal forms through the evolution of flowering plants. There are two and one half hours of lecture and two hours of lab per week. We will also utilize the rooftop greenhouse in adjacent BBE for several of our meetings. Grades are based on selected assignments, two exams (with lecture and lab portions), and the comprehensive final exam. Purchase of the textbook (Biology of Plants, 7th edition, by Raven et al, 2005) is highly recommended; copies of this and related useful references will also be available at the Biology Library reference desk.

Requirements:

one year of high school chemistry

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Unifying concepts of living systems; emphasis on common properties and processes; chemical and cellular basis of life, genetics, and evolution.
Prerequisites: CHEM:1110 with a minimum grade of C- or CHEM:1070 with a minimum grade of A-
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Underlying unifying concepts of life; emphasis on diversity of living systems; the tree of life, cellular evolution, prokaryotic and eukaryotic diversity, plant and animal form and function; interactions among diverse forms of life and their environment.

Diversity of Form and Function will emphasize the wide array of features of living systems. The course is organized into four conceptual units. The first unit will discuss the diversity of all organisms and their organization into the phylogenic tree of life. The next two units will discuss the anatomy and physiology of the organ systems of animals and plants. The final unit will focus on ecology and the interactions organisms have with each and with their physical environment in an ecosystem. The course will have an accompanying weekly laboratory in which students carry out exercises in these conceptual areas. Course grades will be based on online quizzes, clicker quizzes during lecture, three midterm exams, a final exam, laboratory quizzes, laboratory reports and/or assignments.

Prerequisites: BIOL:1411 with a minimum grade of C-
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Relationships between plate tectonics, geologic time, and the rock cycle with volcanoes and igneous, sedimentary, metamorphic rocks; fossils; radioactive isotopes; landscape evolution; mountain building; natural resources; their impacts on civilization. Natural Sciences with Lab Natural Sciences without Lab
Chemical bonding and chemical reactions; atomic and molecular structure, chemical equations, stoichiometry, gases, liquids, thermodynamics of phase changes, solutions, equilibrium, acids, bases, pH, elementary organic chemistry; the solid state, including modern materials; lecture, discussion, laboratory.

This course covers the principles of chemistry which serve as an organizing basis for the whole of chemistry: atomic structure, chemical bonding, the periodic table, chemical reactions, gases, liquids, solids, changes in state, modern materials (natural and synthetic polymers, inorganic ceramics, and electronic materials), and an introduction to equilibrium. The course is divided into units, each of which concludes with a multiple-choice exam. There is also a comprehensive final. As many as three professors share the teaching duties for these lecture content units and an additional instructor is responsible for material in the laboratory. The course comprises three 50-minute lectures (faculty instructors), a 50- minute discussion session (TA), laboratory case studies (80 minutes in alternate weeks; faculty instructor) and laboratory experiments (170 minutes in alternate weeks; TA). The course requires a significant time commitment (an average of 6 hours in-class and 8-10 hours out of class per week). This course is intended for engineering, science, and pre-professional majors or anyone planning to take two years of chemistry. Students who have not had high school chemistry or who do not have a strong math and/or chemistry preparation should consider taking CHEM:1070 first. The Chemistry Diagnostic Test should provide guidance concerning an adequate chemistry background.

Please note, the D lecture is primarily for Honors students.

Note: The required course fee includes access to the electronic homework system and an on-line textbook for six months. It is not necessary to separately purchase a license for the electronic homework system. Optionally, students may also purchase a hard copy of the textbook but this is not required.

 

Prerequisites: ALEKS score of 55 or higher or MPT Level 3 score of 9 or higher or MATH:1005 with a minimum grade of C- or MATH:1010 with a minimum grade of C- or MATH:1020 with a minimum grade of C- or MATH:1340 with a minimum grade of C- or MATH:1380 with a minimum grade of C- or MATH:1440 with a minimum grade of C- or MATH:1460 with a minimum grade of C- or MATH:1550 with a minimum grade of C- or MATH:1850 with a minimum grade of C-
Requirements: ACT math subscore of 24
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Continuation of CHEM:1110; colligative properties of solutions, chemical thermodynamics, electrochemistry, chemical kinetics, chemical bonding, aspects of industrial chemistry, nuclear chemistry; lecture, discussion, laboratory.

This course is a continuation of CHEM:1110. Course content includes solution properties which depend on concentration, chemical equilibrium and the rules governing solubility and acid/base chemistry, thermodynamics, rates of chemical reactions, a more sophisticated view of atomic and molecular structure and bonding, oxidation-reduction reactions, electrochemistry, coordination compounds, nuclear chemistry, and a survey of the production and use of inorganic and organic chemicals produced in the U.S. Course format consists of three weekly lectures by a professor, one discussion a week led by a TA, and a laboratory component comprised of case-study and laboratory experiment sessions meeting in alternate weeks. The lecture/discussion/exam format is similar to CHEM:1110. The final exam is generally comprehensive over CHEM:1120 topics. This course is intended for science and pre-professional major or anyone planning to take two years of chemistry.

Note: The required course fee includes access to the electronic homework system and an on-line textbook for six months. It is not necessary to separately purchase a license for the electronic homework system. Optionally, students may also purchase a hard copy of the textbook but this is not required.

 

 

 

Prerequisites: CHEM:1110 with a minimum grade of C-
Requirements:

CHEM:1110

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Minerals, rocks, and rock-forming processes (including volcanoes and sedimentary environments); surface processes (rivers, groundwater, glaciers, deserts, ocean shorelines), major earth processes (continental drift, plate tectonics, earthquakes, mountain building); impact on civilization. Offered fall semesters. This course is intended for science majors, honor students, and others with a strong interest in geology. It presents the fundamental principles of geology. The course includes five major topic areas: (1) earth materials including minerals and rocks; (2) earth-surface processes involving running water, groundwater, ice, wind, waves, and their resulting land forms; (3) the physical and chemical systems of the planet including earthquakes, volcanism, plate tectonics, and mountain building; (4) energy and mineral resources; and (5) geological time as deduced from the rock record. Course format consists of three lectures and one lab period per week. Labs involve hands-on experience with minerals, rocks, topographic and geologic maps, and geologic cross-sections. Grades are based on several class quizzes, a midterm, and a comprehensive final exam (60% of the grade); and the lab (40%). Quizzes and exams may include essay questions. A text and lab manual are required. The lectures are taught by a professor and labs are taught by select TAs. Natural Sciences with Lab
Biological and physical character of the Earth; interaction of humans with the environment, including impacts on ecosystems, climate, natural processes, resources; alternative options, including sustainability, waste management, energy, land reform.

With human population growth and resource consumption growing exponentially, the impact of human interaction with the rest of our environment is increasingly relevant in many fields of study. Environmental Science is the interdisciplinary study of how Earth's natural systems interact, how these systems affect society, and how they respond to human activity. Environmental Science has the applied goal of solving environmental problems, drawing upon knowledge in disciplines as diverse as ecology, anthropology, economics, and political science. The specific student learning outcomes for the overall course are:

  • Ability to critically evaluate popular media articles related to Environmental Science;
  • Ability to locate and interpret data relevant to Environmental Science and interpret it;
  • Understanding the relationship between their day-to-day life and Environmental Science, particularly in the context of sustainability;
  • Recognize the multi-faceted nature of Environmental Science.

This course is taught in a blended environment, including traditional lectures, discussion periods in TILE classrooms, online learning, and both individual and group projects.

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Study of general human anatomy, covering all systems of the body in lecture and most systems in lab; appropriate for students planning on careers in various health professions or for those needing an introductory human anatomy course. Natural Sciences with Lab

Basic Physics 3, 4 s.h.

Quantitative treatment of mechanics, electricity, heat, liquids, gases, and atomic, nuclear, and elementary particle physics.

This course introduces selected topics in physics covering mechanics, fluids, heat, electrical circuits, and modern physics. It does not meet the requirements for the pre-medical and pre-dental majors, but is commonly taken by students to meet preprofessional requirements in pharmacy, medical technology, nursing, and speech pathology.  Most of the necessary math is developed in this course.  Exams, homework, and quizzes are used (along with lab work for the 4 s.h. option) in determining grades.  TA's conduct the on campus three hour lab session each week (4 s.h. option).  NO LABS DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF CLASSES. 

Requirements:

must have completed high school trigonometry or achieved a minimum ALEKS score of 75%

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Algebra-based treatment of mechanics, waves, thermodynamics, and special relativity.

This course is intended for pre-medical, pre-dental, and other students who desire an algebra-based physics course (without calculus). Motion, mechanics, fluid motion, heat thermodynamics, waves and sound are covered. Numerical examples and lab experiments are chosen to illustrate basic physical principles. Course grades are based on weekly quizzes, lab performance, and online homeworks. Four online lectures will be provided each week for the students to access, and the material is challenging so it is important that students keep pace and not fall behind the lectures.  Graduate teaching assistants will also provide online discussion times to assist with problem solving, and the instructor will use online office hours for student questions.

Requirements:

must have completed high school trigonometry or achieved a minimum ALEKS score of 75%

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Continuation of PHYS:1511; algebra-based treatment of electricity, magnetism, light, and modern physics.

This course is intended for pre-medical, pre-dental, and other students who desire an algebra-based physics course (without calculus). This is a continuation of PHYS:1511 covering optics, electricity, magnetism, and modern physics. Numerical examples and lab experiments are chosen to illustrate basic physical principles. Course grades are based on mid-term exams, a final exam, lab performance, and class participation. Each week three lectures are given by the course instructor and one three-hour lab is conducted by a teaching assistant. The Discussion Section is a problem-solving session conducted by a teaching assistant.

Prerequisites: PHYS:1611 or PHYS:1511
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Calculus-based treatment of mechanics, waves, and thermodynamics.

This course is intended for students in engineering and the physical sciences who desire a calculus-based physics course. The emphasis in this course is on the rigorous structure of classical physics and the development of the ability to solve problems. Topics include mechanics, heat, and sound. Grades are determined by homework, participation in discussions and labs and end-of-unit assessments. Online lectures will be provided by the course instructor. The discussion section is a problem-solving session conducted by the teaching assistant. Lab sessions will use a measuring device students will need to purchase or rent and these sessions are also directed by a teaching assistant.

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Continuation of PHYS:1611; calculus-based treatment of electricity, magnetism, and light.

This course is intended for students in engineering and the physical sciences who desire a calculus-based physics course. The emphasis in this course is on the rigorous structure of classical physics and the development of the ability to solve problems. Topics include mechanics, heat, and sound. Grades are determined by homework, midterm exams, a final exam, and performance in lab sessions and discussion. The lecture section is conducted by the course instructor. The lab sessions are directed by a teaching assistant. The discussion section is a problem-solving session conducted by the teaching assistant.

Prerequisites: PHYS:1611
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Physics II 4 s.h.

Continuation of PHYS:1701; introduction to fluid mechanics, electricity, magnetism (Maxwell's equations). Offered spring semesters.

This calculus-based course is part of a four-semester sequence intended primarily for physics and astronomy majors and other physical science or engineering majors who seek an in-depth introduction to physics (PHYS:1701, PHYS:1702, PHYS:2703, and PHYS:2704). This continuation of Physics I covers topics in fluid mechanics and electricity and magnetism, including Maxwell’s equations. Grades are determined by homework, midterm exams, a final exam, and performance in lab sessions. The three weekly lectures and one-hour discussion (problem solving) are given by the course instructor, and the weekly lab is conducted by a teaching assistant. Taught only in spring semester.

Prerequisites: PHYS:1701
Requirements:

physics or astronomy major

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