Explanatory Notes

Numbers 01-09 indicate Developmental Studies courses. Credits earned in these courses are not applicable toward certificate or associate degree programs.

Numbers 10-99 indicate basic occupational courses (except for ESL courses). Credits earned for these courses are applicable toward certificate programs. These credits are not applicable toward an associate degree.

Numbers 100-199 indicate freshman-level courses. Credits earned for these courses are applicable toward associate degree and certificate programs.

Numbers 200-299 indicate sophomore-level courses. Credits earned for these courses are applicable toward associate degree and certificate programs.

Course Credits

The credit for each course is indicated in parentheses after the title in the course description. One credit is equivalent to one collegiate semester-hour credit.
 

Course Hours

The number of lecture hours in class each week (including lecture, seminar, and discussion hours) and/ or the number of laboratory hours in each week (including laboratory, shop, supervised practice, and cooperative work experiences) are indicated for each course in the course description. In addition to the lecture and laboratory hours in class each week, each student must spend some time on out-of-class assignments under his own direction.

General Usage Courses

The following "General Usage Courses" apply to multiple curricula and may carry a variety of prefix designations. The descriptions of the courses are normally identical for each different prefix and are as follows:
 

95-195-295 Topics

Provides an opportunity to explore topical areas of interest to or needed by students. May be used also for special honors courses. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
 

98-198-298 Seminar and Project

Requires completion of a project or research report related to the student's occupational objective and a study of approaches to the selection and pursuit of career opportunities in the field. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
 

99-199-299 Supervised Study

Assigns problems for independent study incorporating previous instruction and supervised by the instructor. May be repeated for credit. Variable hours.
 
 

BIOLOGY

BIO 01 Foundations of Biology (4 cr.)
Develops a basic understanding of plant and animal form, function, and relationships. Prepares students who have a deficiency in high school biology. May be repeated for credit. Four hours per week.

BIO 101-102 General Biology I-II (4 cr.) (4 cr.)
Explores fundamental characteristics of living matter from the molecular level to the ecological community with emphasis on general biological principles. Introduces the diversity of living organisms, their structure, function and evolution. Prerequisite: satisfactory score on Reading Placement Test. Prerequisite for BIO 102: BIO 101. Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

BIO 106 Life Science (4 cr.)
Provides a topical approach to basic biological principles. Includes the scientific process, characteristics of living organisms, molecular aspects of cells, bioener-getics, cellular and organismal reproduction genetics, evolution, and ecology. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

BIO 107 Biology of the Environment (4 cr.)
Presents the basic concepts of environmental science through a topical approach. Includes the scientific method, population growth and migration, use of natural resources and waste management, ecosystem simplification recovery, evolution, biogeochemical cycles, photosynthesis and global warming, geological formations, atmosphere and climate, and ozone depletion and acid deposition. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

BIO 141-142 Human Anatomy and Physiology I-II (4 cr.) (4 ct.)
Integrates anatomy and physiology of cells, tissues, organs, and systems of the human body. Prerequisite for BIO 142: BIO 141. Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

BIO 146 Human Heredity (3 cr.)
Surveys basic principles of classical and molecular genetics as applied to humans. Lecture 3 hours per week.

BIO 147 Science of Heredity Laboratory (1 ct.)
Uses laboratory format to explore the principles of classical and contemporary genetics. Laboratory 3 hours per week.

BIO 205 General Microbiology (4 cr.)
Examines morphology, genetics, physiology, ecology, and control of microorganisms. Emphasizes ap-phcation of microbiological techniques to selected fields. Prerequisites: one year of college biology and one year of college chemistry or divisional approval. Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

BIO 206 Cell Biology (4 cr.)
Introduces the ultrastructure and functions of cells. Emphasizes cell metabolism, cell division, and control of gene expression. Prerequisite: one year of college biology or one year of college chemistry. Lecture 3 hours. Recitation and Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

BIO 231-232 Human Anatomy and Physiology I-II (4 ct.) (4 cr.)
Integrates the study of gross and microscopic anatomy with physiology, emphasizing the analysis and interpretation of physiological data. Prerequisite: one year of college biology and one year of college chemistry or divisional approval. Prerequisite for BIO 232: BIO 231. Lecture 3 hour. Recitation and Laboratory 3 hour. Total 6 hours per week.

BIO 285 Biological Problems in Contemporary Society (3 cr.)
Discusses major biological problems facing society which may include environmental and health concerns such as pollution, bioengineering, drug abuse, conservation, famine, and others. Lecture 3 hours per week.

BIO 95-195-295 Topics in Biology
See General Usage Courses.

BIO 98-198-298 Seminar and Project in Biology
See General Usage Courses.
 
 

CHEMISTRY

CHM 01 Chemistry (4 cr.)
Presents basic inorganic and organic principles to students with little or no chemistry background. Can be taken in subsequent semesters as necessary until course objectives are completed. Prerequisite: MTH 03 or equivalent. Lecture 4 hours per week.

CHM 98-198-298 Seminar and Project in Chemistry
See General Usage Courses.

CHM 99-199-299 Supervised Study in Chemistry
See General Usage Courses.

CHM 03 Preparation for College Chemistry Quantification (3 cr.)
Presents the concept of quantification that will be used in chemistry. Acquaints the student with chemical concepts that emphasizes very large and very small numbers. Illustrates measurement and how to treat measured results. Explains the concepts of accuracy and precision. Lecture 3 hours per week.

CHM 111-112 College Chemistry I-II (4 cr.) (4 cr.)
Explores the fundamental laws, theories and mathematical concepts of chemistry. Designed primarily for science and engineering majors. Requires a strong background in mathematics. Prerequisite: CHM 03 or acceptable score on chemistry placement test. Prerequisite or corequisite: MTH 163 or MTH 173. Prerequisite for CHM 112: CHM 111. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

CHM 127 Chemistry for Semiconductor Technology I (4 cr.)
Introduces the chemical principles and applications most essential to semiconductor technology. Includes atomic structure and the periodic table; conductors, semiconductors and insulators; gasses; solutions; and acids, bases, and buffers. Prerequisite: MTH 115 or equivalent. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

CHM 241-242 Organic Chemistry I-II (3 cr.) (3 cr.)
Introduces fundamental chemistry of carbon compounds, including structures, physical properties, syntheses, and typical reactions. Emphasizes reaction mechanisms. Prerequisite: CHM 112 or equivalent. Corequisite: CHM 245-246. Prerequisite for CHM 242: CHM 241. Lecture 3 hours per week.

CHM 245-246 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I-II (2 ct.) (2 ct.)
Is taken concurrently with CHM 241 and CHM 242 by chemistry and chemical engineering majors. Includes qualitative organic analysis. Laboratory 6 hours per week.

CHM 95-195-295 Topics in Chemistry
See General Usage Courses.
 
 

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GEOLOGY

GOL 105 Physical Geology (4 cr.)
Introduces the composition and structure of the earth and modifying agents and processes. Investigates the formation of minerals and rocks, weathering, erosion, earthquakes, and crustal deformation. Followed by GOL 106 completes a one-year laboratory science. Prerequisite: satisfactory score on English Reading Placement Test. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

GOL 106 Historical Geology (4 cr.)
Traces the evolution of the earth and life through time. Presents scientific theories of the origin of the earth and life and interprets rock and fossil record. Prerequisite: GOL 105 or equivalent. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

GOL 295 Geology of the Environment (4 cr.)
Presents the basic concepts of environmental science through a topical approach. Includes the scientific method, population growth and migration, use of natural resources and waste management, ecosystem simplification recovery, evolution, biogeochemical cycles, photosynthesis and global warming, geological formations, atmosphere and climate, and ozone depletion and acid deposition. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

GOL 95-195-295 Topics in Geology
See General Usage Courses.

GOL 98-198-298 Seminar and Project in Geology
See General Usage Courses.

GOL 99-199-299 Supervised Study in Geology
See General Usage Courses.

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NATURAL SCIENCE

NAS 105 Natural Science Topics for Modern Society (2 cr.)
Emphasizes method of the scientific disciplines as applied to selected topics pertinent to modern society. Lecture 2 hours per week.

NAS 150 Human Biology (3 cr.)
Surveys the structure and function of the human body. Applies principally to students who are not majoring in the health or science fields. ~ 3 hours per wee-lc

NAS 161-162 Health Science I-II (4 cr.) (4 cr.)
Presents an integrated approach to human anatomy and physiology, microbiology, and pathology. Includes chemistry and physics as related to health sciences. Prerequisite: CHM 01 and BIO 01 or equivalents. Lecture 3 hours per week. Recitation and laboratory 3 hours per week. Total 6 hours per week.

NAS 176 Anatomy and Physiology of the Eye (3 cr.)
Focuses on the anatomy and physiology of the human eye and its accessory structures. Lecture 3 hours per week.

NAS 177 Upper Extremity Anatomy and Kinesiology (1 cr.)
Presents specific details of the skeletal, articular, muscular, and neurologic anatomy of the human arm. Lecture 1 hour per week.
 
 

PHYSICS    (Physics Advisory)

PHY 121-122 Principles of Physics I-II (4 cr.) (4 cr.)
Covers fundamental principles of physics. Includes mechanics, thermodynamics, heat wave phenomena, electricity and magnetism, and selected topics from modem physics. Prerequisites: two units of high school algebra and one unit of high school geometry or equivalent or MTH 115. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

PHY 201-202 General College Physics I-II (4 cr.) (4 cr.)
Teaches fundamental principles of physics. Covers mechanics, thermodynamics, heat wave phenomena, electricity and magnetism, and selected topics in modern physics. Prerequisite: MTH 166 or equivalent. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

PHY 241-242 University Physics I-II (4 cr.) (4 cr.)
Teaches principles of classical and modern physics. Includes mechanics, heat wave phenomena, electricity, magnetism, relativity, and nuclear physics. Prerequisite for PHY 241: MTH 173. Prerequisite or corequisite for PHY 241: MTH 174. Prerequisite for PHY 242: MTH 174. Lecture 3 hours. Laboratory 3 hours. Total 6 hours per week.

PHY 95-195-295 Topics in Physics
See General Usage Courses.

PHY 98-198-298 Seminar and Project in Physics
See General Usage Courses.

PHY 99-199-299 Supervised Study in Physics
See General Usage Courses.
 

COMPUTER SCIENCE

CSC 205 Computer Organization (4 cr.)
Examines the hierarchical structure of computer architecture. Focuses on multi-level machine organization. A simple assembler language is used to complete programming projects. Includes processors, instruction execution, addressing techniques, data representation and digital logic. Prerequisite: CSC 202. Lecture 4 hours per week.

CSC 210 Programming With C++ (4 cr.)
Includes language syntax, problem solving techniques, top-down refinement, procedure definition, loop invariance, theory of numerical errors and debugging. Covers the syntax of the C++ language. Prerequisite: CSC 201 and 202, EGR 125. Lecture 4 hours per week.

CSC 110 Introduction to Computing (3 cr.)
Introduces problem solving through computer applications and programming language. Examines development of computers, social and ethical implications of computers, and properties of programming languages. Covers input, storage, data manipulation, software, and hardware. Prerequisite: Competency level in mathematics must exceed MTH 03 as exhibited by a placement test or a passing grade in MTH 03. Satisfactory score on reading placement test or passing grade in ENG 04. Lecture 3 hours per week.

CSC 95-195-295 Topics in Computer Science
See General Usage Courses.

CSC 98-198-298 Seminar and Project in Computer Science
See General Usage Courses.

CSC 99-199,-299 Supervised Study in Computer Science
See General Usage Courses.

CSC 155 Computer Concepts and Applications (3 cr.)
Introduces basic hardware and software concepts of computer usage and the computer's impact on society. Includes applications of various types of software to illustrate how computers are used in sciences, social sciences, humanities, and education. Covers the use of an operating system, word processing, spreadsheets, e-mail, library access, database access and retrieval, and the Internet. Lecture 3 hours per week.

CSC 201 Computer Science I (4 cr.)
Introduces algorithm and problem solving methods. Emphasizes structured programming concepts, elementary data structures and the study and use of a high level programming language. Corequisite: MTH 173 or equivalent or divisional approval. Lecture 4 hours per week.

CSC 202 Computer Science II (4 cr.)
Examines data structures and algorithm analysis. Covers data structures (including sets, strings, stacks, queues, arrays, records, files, linked lists, and trees), abstract data types, algorithm analysis (including searching and sorting methods), and file structures. Prerequisite: CSC 201. Corequisite: MTH 174. Lecture 4 hours per week.