SCI1003 Biology
3 credits. A general overview of life processes as seen at the molecular, cellular and structural levels. Topics include molecular systems, cellular processes, inheritance, evolution, animal structure and function, and ecology. Taken concurrently with SCI1004
SCI1004 Biology Laboratory
A two-hour laboratory. Taken concurrently with SCI1003
SCI1102 Physical Science
3 credits. Survey of physical science. Topics include: mechanics, light and optics, electricity and magnetism, and properties of matter. This course includes laboratory components.
SCI2003 Biochemistry
3 credits. Biochemistry examines life processes at the molecular level, examining and modeling molecules involved in cellular processes and the pathways and processes that cells undergo. This course includes a lab component. Prerequisite(s): SCI1003 and SCI2025
SCI2010 Human Anatomy & Physiology I
3 credits. A study of the structure and function of the human body. Integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems are covered. Two lecture periods and one two-hour laboratory period per week. Prerequisite(s): SCI1003
SCI2015 Botany
3 credits. Introductory plant biology emphasizes autotrophs’ structure, reproduction, and function in the biosphere. Two periods of two hours per week. This course includes laboratory components. Prerequisite(s): SCI1003
SCI2025 General Chemistry I
3 credits. A study of the fundamental principles of chemistry, including an examination of atomic theory and structure, chemical bonding and molecular shapes, periodicity and descriptive chemistry of the elements, physical states, inorganic nomenclature, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, and solutions; and an introduction to chemical kinetics and equilibria with emphasis on acids and bases. Four periods per week including a laboratory component.
SCI2101 Physics: Mechanics
3 credits. Topics include kinematics, relative motion, dynamics, Newton’s laws, work, energy, momentum, rotation and gravity. This course includes laboratory components. Prerequisite(s): MTH2010
SCI2102 Physics: Electricity and Magnetism
3 credits. Topics include the principles of electromagnetism, including electrostatics, electric circuits, magnetic induction, generation of electricity, electromagnetic oscillations, alternating currents, and Maxwell’s equations. This course includes laboratory components. Prerequisite(s): MTH2010
SCI2105 Geology
3 credits. An examination of the composition, surface, and structural features of the earth and related geologic processes. Includes laboratory and field experiences. This course includes laboratory components.
