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• Field Biology Minicourse BIO-143
  Mathematics and Sciences Credit Hours: 2

  This course introduces the biological and physical components of a field environment. Emphasis is placed on a local field environment with extended…

  This course introduces the biological and physical components of a field environment. Emphasis is placed on a local field environment with extended field trips to other areas. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the biological and physical components of the specific biological environment.

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• Fractions and Decimals DMA-020
  Mathematics and Sciences Credit Hours: 1

  This course provides a conceptual study of the relationship between fractions and decimals and covers related problems. Topics include application…

  This course provides a conceptual study of the relationship between fractions and decimals and covers related problems. Topics include application of operations and solving contextual application problems, including determining the circumference and area of circles with the concept of pi. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the connections between fractions and decimals.

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• General Astronomy I AST 151
  Mathematics and Sciences Credit Hours: 3

  This course introduces the science of modern astronomy with a concentration on the solar system. Emphasis is placed on the history and physics of…

  This course introduces the science of modern astronomy with a concentration on the solar system. Emphasis is placed on the history and physics of astronomy and an introduction to the solar system, including the planets, comets and meteors. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a general understanding of the solar system. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a general education course in Natural Science. This is a Universal General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course.

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• General Biology I BIO-111
  Mathematics and Sciences Credit Hours: 4

  This course introduces the principles and concepts of biology. Emphasis is placed on basic biological chemistry, molecular and cellular biology,…

  This course introduces the principles and concepts of biology. Emphasis is placed on basic biological chemistry, molecular and cellular biology, metabolism and energy transformation, genetics, evolution, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate understanding of life at the molecular and cellular levels.

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• General Biology II BIO-112
  Mathematics and Sciences Credit Hours: 4

  This course is a continuation of BIO 111. Emphasis is placed on organisms, evolution, biodiversity, plant and animal systems, ecology, and other…

  This course is a continuation of BIO 111. Emphasis is placed on organisms, evolution, biodiversity, plant and animal systems, ecology, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate comprehension of life at the organismal and ecological levels.

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• General Chemistry I CHM-151
  Mathematics and Sciences Credit Hours: 4

  This course covers fundamental principles and laws of chemistry. Topics include measurement, atomic and molecular structure, periodicity, chemical…

  This course covers fundamental principles and laws of chemistry. Topics include measurement, atomic and molecular structure, periodicity, chemical reactions, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, gas laws, and solutions. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of fundamental chemical laws and concepts as needed in CHM 152.

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• General Chemistry II CHM-152
  Mathematics and Sciences Credit Hours: 4

  This course provides a continuation of the study of the fundamental principles and laws of chemistry. Topics include kinetics, equilibrium, ionic…

  This course provides a continuation of the study of the fundamental principles and laws of chemistry. Topics include kinetics, equilibrium, ionic and redox equations, acid-base theory, electrochemistry, thermodynamics, introduction to nuclear and organic chemistry, and complex ions. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of chemical concepts as needed to pursue further study in chemistry and related professional fields.

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• General Microbiology BIO-175
  Mathematics and Sciences Credit Hours: 3

  This course covers principles of microbiology with emphasis on microorganisms and human disease. Topics include an overview of microbiology and aspects…

  This course covers principles of microbiology with emphasis on microorganisms and human disease. Topics include an overview of microbiology and aspects of medical microbiology, identification and control of pathogens, disease transmission, host resistance, and immunity. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge of microorganisms and the disease process as well as aseptic and sterile techniques.

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• General Physics I PHY-251
  Mathematics and Sciences Credit Hours: 4

  This course uses calculus-based mathematical models to introduce the fundamental concepts that describe the physical world. Topics include units…

  This course uses calculus-based mathematical models to introduce the fundamental concepts that describe the physical world. Topics include units and measurement, vector operations, linear kinematics and dynamics, energy, power, momentum, rotational mechanics, periodic motion, fluid mechanics, and heat. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles involved and display analytical problem-solving ability for the topics covered.

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• General Physics II PHY-252
  Mathematics and Sciences Credit Hours: 4

  This course uses calculus-based mathematical models to introduce the fundamental concepts that describe the physical world. Topics include electrostatic…

  This course uses calculus-based mathematical models to introduce the fundamental concepts that describe the physical world. Topics include electrostatic forces, electric fields, electric potentials, direct-current circuits, magnetostatic forces, magnetic fields, electromagnetic induction, alternating-current circuits, and light. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles involved and display analytical problem-solving ability for the topics covered.

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• General, Organic, & Biochemistry CHM-130
  Mathematics and Sciences Credit Hours: 3

  This course provides a survey of basic facts and principles of general, organic, and biochemistry. Topics include measurement, molecular structure,…

  This course provides a survey of basic facts and principles of general, organic, and biochemistry. Topics include measurement, molecular structure, nuclear chemistry, solutions, acid-base chemistry, gas laws, and the structure, properties, and reactions of major organic and biological groups. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of fundamental chemical concepts.

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• General, Organic, & Biochemistry Lab CHM-130A
  Mathematics and Sciences Credit Hours: 1

  This course is a laboratory for CHM 130. Emphasis is placed on laboratory experiences that enhance materials presented in CHM 130. Upon completion,…

  This course is a laboratory for CHM 130. Emphasis is placed on laboratory experiences that enhance materials presented in CHM 130. Upon completion, students should be able to utilize basic laboratory procedures and apply them to chemical principles presented in CHM 130.

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• Genetics BIO-250
  Mathematics and Sciences Credit Hours: 4

  This course covers principles of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell genetics. Emphasis is placed on the molecular basis of heredity, chromosome structure,…

  This course covers principles of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell genetics. Emphasis is placed on the molecular basis of heredity, chromosome structure, patterns of Mendelian and non-Mendelian inheritance, evolution, and biotechnological applications. Upon completion, students should be able to recognize and describe genetic phenomena and demonstrate knowledge of important genetic principles.

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• Genetics in Human Affairs BIO-150
  Mathematics and Sciences Credit Hours: 3

  This course describes the importance of genetics in everyday life. Topics include the role of genetics in human development, birth defects, cancer…

  This course describes the importance of genetics in everyday life. Topics include the role of genetics in human development, birth defects, cancer and chemical exposure, and current issues including genetic engineering and fertilization methods. Upon completion, students should be able to understand the relationship of genetics to society today and its possible influence on our future.

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• Geology GEL 111
  Mathematics and Sciences Credit Hours: 4

  This course introduces basic landforms and geological processes. Topics include rocks, minerals, volcanoes, fluvial process, geological history,…

  This course introduces basic landforms and geological processes. Topics include rocks, minerals, volcanoes, fluvial process, geological history, plate tectonics, glaciers, coastal dynamics. Upon completion, students should be able to describe basic geological processes that shape the Earth. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a general education course in Natural Science. This is a General Education Transfer Component (UGETC) course.

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• Graphs and Equations of Lines DMA-050
  Mathematics and Sciences Credit Hours: 1

  This course provides a conceptual study of problems involving graphic and algebraic representations of lines. Topics include slope, equations of…

  This course provides a conceptual study of problems involving graphic and algebraic representations of lines. Topics include slope, equations of lines, interpretation of basic graphs, and linear modeling. Upon completion, students should be able to solve contextual application problems and represent real-world situations as linear equations in two variables.

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• Health Sciences Physics PHY 125
  Mathematics and Sciences Credit Hours: 4

  This course introduces fundamental physical principles as they apply to health technologies. Topics include motion, force, work, power, simple machines,…

  This course introduces fundamental physical principles as they apply to health technologies. Topics include motion, force, work, power, simple machines, and other topics as required by the students’ area of study. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental principles covered as they relate to practical applications in the health sciences.

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• Intro to Anatomy/Physiology/Microbiology BIO-106
  Mathematics and Sciences Credit Hours: 3

  This course covers the fundamental and principle concepts of human anatomy and physiology and microbiology. Topics include an introduction to the…

  This course covers the fundamental and principle concepts of human anatomy and physiology and microbiology. Topics include an introduction to the structure and function of cells, tissues, and human organ systems, and an overview of microbiology, epidemiology, and control of microorganisms. Upon completion, students should be able to identify structures and functions of the human body and describe microorganisms and their significance in health and disease.

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• Introduction to Chemistry CHM-131
  Mathematics and Sciences Credit Hours: 3

  This course introduces the fundamental concepts of inorganic chemistry. Topics include measurement, matter and energy, atomic and molecular structure,…

  This course introduces the fundamental concepts of inorganic chemistry. Topics include measurement, matter and energy, atomic and molecular structure, nuclear chemistry, stoichiometry, chemical formulas and reactions, chemical bonding, gas laws, solutions, and acids and bases. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of chemistry as it applies to other fields.

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• Introduction to Chemistry Lab CHM-131A
  Mathematics and Sciences Credit Hours: 1

  This course is a laboratory to accompany CHM 131. Emphasis is placed on laboratory experiences that enhance materials presented in CHM 131. Upon…

  This course is a laboratory to accompany CHM 131. Emphasis is placed on laboratory experiences that enhance materials presented in CHM 131. Upon completion, students should be able to utilize basic laboratory procedures and apply them to chemical principles presented in CHM 131.

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• Introduction to Human Biology BIO-161
  Mathematics and Sciences Credit Hours: 3

  This course provides a basic survey of human biology. Emphasis is placed on the basic structure and function of body systems and the medical terminology…

  This course provides a basic survey of human biology. Emphasis is placed on the basic structure and function of body systems and the medical terminology used to describe normal and pathological states. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of normal anatomy and physiology and the appropriate use of medical terminology.

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• Introductory Zoology BIO-130
  Mathematics and Sciences Credit Hours: 4

  This course provides an introduction to the classification, relationships, structure, and function of major animal phyla. Emphasis is placed on levels…

  This course provides an introduction to the classification, relationships, structure, and function of major animal phyla. Emphasis is placed on levels of organization, reproduction and development, comparative systems, and a survey of selected phyla. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate comprehension of animal form and function including comparative systems of selected groups.

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• Linear Algebra MAT-280
  Mathematics and Sciences Credit Hours: 3

  This course provides an introduction to linear algebra topics. Emphasis is placed on the development of abstract concepts and applications for vectors,…

  This course provides an introduction to linear algebra topics. Emphasis is placed on the development of abstract concepts and applications for vectors, systems of equations, matrices, determinants, vector spaces, multi-dimensional linear transformations, eigenvectors, eigenvalues, diagonalization and orthogonality. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate understanding of the theoretical concepts and select and use appropriate models and techniques for finding solutions to linear algebra-related problems with and without technology.

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• Microbiology BIO-275
  Mathematics and Sciences Credit Hours: 4

  This course covers principles of microbiology and the impact these organisms have on man and the environment. Topics include the various groups of…

  This course covers principles of microbiology and the impact these organisms have on man and the environment. Topics include the various groups of microorganisms, their structure, physiology, genetics, microbial pathogenicity, infectious diseases, immunology, and selected practical applications. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills including microscopy, aseptic technique, staining, culture methods, and identification of microorganisms.

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• Modern Physics PHY 253
  Mathematics and Sciences Credit Hours: 4

  This course uses calculus-based mathematical models to introduce the fundamental concepts that describe the physical world. Topics include atomic…

  This course uses calculus-based mathematical models to introduce the fundamental concepts that describe the physical world. Topics include atomic structure, nuclear processes, natural and artificial radioactivity, quantum theory, and special relativity. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the principles involved and display analytical problem solving ability for the topics covered. This course has been approved for transfer under the CAA and ICAA as a premajor and/or elective course requirement.

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