Natural Science Class Offerings
Science Division Course Offerings
Astronomy (AST)
AST 220. INTRODUCTION TO ASTRONOMY
4 cr. hrs., Lec. 3, Lab. 2
This course covers the history of astronomy and the development of astronomical thought leading to the birth of modern astronomy and its most recent development. Emphasis is placed on the coverage of astronomical instruments and measuring technologies, the solar system, the Milky Way galaxy, important extra galactic objects and cosmology. Laboratory is required.
Biology (BIO)
BIO 103. PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY I
4 cr. hrs., Lec. 3, Lab. 2
This is an introductory course for science and non-science majors. It covers physical, chemical, and biological principles common to all organisms. These principles are explained through a study of cell structure and function, cellular reproduction, basic biochemistry, cell energetics, the process of photosynthesis, and
Mendelian and molecular genetics. Also included are the scientific method, basic principles of evolution, an overview of the diversity of life with emphasis on viruses, prokaryotes, and protists. A 120-minute laboratory is required. Prerequisite: Regular admission status.
BIO 104. PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY II
4 cr. hrs., Lec. 3, Lab. 3
This course is an introduction to the basic ecological and evolutionary relationships of plants and animals and a survey of plant and animal diversity including classification, morphology, physiology, and reproduction. A
180-minute laboratory is required. Prerequisite: BIO 103.
BIO 120. MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY 3 cr. hrs.
This course is a survey of words, terms, and descriptions commonly used in medical arts. Emphasis is placed on spelling, pronunciation, and meanings of prefixes, suffixes, and roots. Laboratory is not required.
Prerequisite: Regular admission status.
BIO 201. HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I
4 cr. hrs., Lec. 3, Lab. 2
Human Anatomy and Physiology I covers the structure and function of the human body. Included is an orientation of the human body, basic principles of
Astronomy (AST)
AST 220. INTRODUCTION TO ASTRONOMY
4 cr. hrs., Lec. 3, Lab. 2
This course covers the history of astronomy and the development of astronomical thought leading to the birth of modern astronomy and its most recent development. Emphasis is placed on the coverage of astronomical instruments and measuring technologies, the solar system, the Milky Way galaxy, important extra galactic objects and cosmology. Laboratory is required.
Biology (BIO)
BIO 103. PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY I
4 cr. hrs., Lec. 3, Lab. 2
This is an introductory course for science and non-science majors. It covers physical, chemical, and biological principles common to all organisms. These principles are explained through a study of cell structure and function, cellular reproduction, basic biochemistry, cell energetics, the process of photosynthesis, and
Mendelian and molecular genetics. Also included are the scientific method, basic principles of evolution, an overview of the diversity of life with emphasis on viruses, prokaryotes, and protists. A 120-minute laboratory is required. Prerequisite: Regular admission status.
BIO 104. PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY II
4 cr. hrs., Lec. 3, Lab. 3
This course is an introduction to the basic ecological and evolutionary relationships of plants and animals and a survey of plant and animal diversity including classification, morphology, physiology, and reproduction. A
180-minute laboratory is required. Prerequisite: BIO 103.
BIO 120. MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY 3 cr. hrs.
This course is a survey of words, terms, and descriptions commonly used in medical arts. Emphasis is placed on spelling, pronunciation, and meanings of prefixes, suffixes, and roots. Laboratory is not required.
Prerequisite: Regular admission status.
BIO 201. HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I
4 cr. hrs., Lec. 3, Lab. 2
Human Anatomy and Physiology I covers the structure and function of the human body. Included is an orientation of the human body, basic principles of