Core Courses

CLS 101/102

EN 110 - Rhetoric I - Credits: 3

Required of all students, this course involves critical reading, listening, writing, speaking, and research. The concept of critical and evaluative thinking underlies all of the activities of the course. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of the College’s selected placement program.

EN 111 - Rhetoric II - Credits: 3

Building on the students’ experiences in Rhetoric I, this course emphasizes research in constructing arguments, metacognition in questioning and supporting intellectual positions, and refinements in style and tone in speaking and writing. Prerequisite: EN 110.

300-400-level EN

AR, EN, MU

HS, PS

BL 101 - Biology I - Credits: 3 Lecture/ 2 Lab/ 4

The basic patterns of structure and functioning of organisms are studied at the molecular and cellular levels. The continuity of life through time is investigated through studies of genetics and evolution. Theories of the origins and early development of life are considered.

CM 220 - Introduction to Statistics - Credits: 3

An introduction to the fundamental methods of statistics, including topics in tabular and graphic representation; measures of central tendency and dispersion, binomial, Poisson, and normal distributions; probability sampling; statistical inference and hypothesis testing; chi-square and regression analysis. Prerequisites: EE 094  if required.

CS 103B - Communication Technologies Literacy Software Component - Credits: 2

This course consists of the integrated office suite portion of CS 103 covering current introductory word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation functions. Students completing this course through a dual-enrollment program should take CS 103A to fulfill the CS 103 requirement of the College.

RS, PL

300-400-level RS

CR, EC, GE, PY, SO

Cultural Diversity

SC 401 - Seminar in the Sciences - Credits: 3

Current scientific literature will be used to expand student knowledge and communication skills.  Students will examine journal articles and evaluate and synthesize the information and present it in a professional format. (This course may also be taken as BL 401.)

Major Courses

BL 312 - Principles of Biotechnology - Credits: 3

The basic principles underlying modern molecular biology are presented. Topics include: recombinant DNA technology, gene therapy, monoclonal antibodies, DNA finger printing, and the Human Genome project.

CH 100 - General Chemistry - Credits: 3 Lecture/ 2 Lab/ 4

This one semester course is designed to provide the student with an introduction to the principles of inorganic, organic, and biochemistry.

CH 301 - Organic Chemistry I - Credits: 3 Lecture/ 3 Lab/ 4

This course is an introduction to principles and theory of organic chemistry through the study of molecular structure and reaction mechanisms. The topics will include in-depth study of properties, nomenclature and mechanisms of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alkylhalides, alcohols and ethers. Various types of isomerism and stereochemistry will be explored in both the classes of organic compounds and the reactions these compounds undergo. Different types of spectroscopy will be explored. Prerequisite: CH 100 or equivalent.

SC 103 - Applied Physics - Credits: 3 Lecture/2 Lab/4 Credits

An introduction to the basic principles of fluids, thermodynamics, waves, sound electricity and matter. Laboratory will involve the application of these principles. Prerequisite: CM 112 or equivalent.

SC 401 - Seminar in the Sciences - Credits: 3

Current scientific literature will be used to expand student knowledge and communication skills.  Students will examine journal articles and evaluate and synthesize the information and present it in a professional format. (This course may also be taken as BL 401.)

(satisfies core requirement)

SC 404 - Cosmology and Culture - Credits: 3

Study of the historical and philosophical impact of astronomy on humankind’s view of our tenuous physical relationship to the universe from ancient times to the present. Discussion will include metaphysical implications with multicultural viewpoints.

SC 405 - Natural Disasters - Credits: 3

Study of the physical environment and natural processes of Earth that result in environmental change and human catastrophe.  Topics include human population growth, earth history, geography, climate and severe weather.  Events such as earthquakes, floods, volcanoes, hurricanes, blizzards, and tsunamis will be examined theoretically and with regard to specific case histories.

-- ---   BL, CH, SC electives (3 credits must be at the 300-400