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NAT-SCI
101
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Changing Life On Earth
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This course presents an overview of issues relating to our ever changing world. It is research oriented with papers required on topics dealing with behavior, environmental issues, and aspects of evolution. Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment with NAT-SCI 102P.
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NAT-SCI
102
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Fundamentals Of Life Science
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This course emphasizes the essential properties of biological systems through four major themes: diversity, the chemical and physical basis of life, continuity, and the organismal nature of life. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in NAT-SCI 103P. As needed.
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NAT-SCI
103
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Applications Of Life Sciences
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This course is designed to provide students with laboratory exercises, field trips, films and discussions that help apply biological principles from 102P. New concepts are introduced throughout the course. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in NAT-SCI 102P. As needed.
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NAT-SCI
308
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Physical Measurements
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An introduction to metrology, this course will emphasize physical measurements in technology and trade as well as in daily life. Material will include the historical development of measurement units, from cubits to meters, especially since 1960; gravitational versus absolute systems; the International System of Units (SI); organizations, treaties and statutes; accuracy vs. precision; and numerical values: conventions, conversions and rounding. Student work will involve laboratory exercises, exams, practicum work and homework assignments (brief essays and/or problem solutions). Prerequisite: MATH 110 or MATH 150 (or equivalent) Summer.
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NAT-SCI
375
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Nature Of Science
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Selected topics from the natural sciences. Provides students fundamental principles and concepts of various physical and mathematical sciences. Lectures, demonstrations and discussions provide an integrated approach to the natural sciences.
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NAT-SCI
425
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Introduction To Quantitative Methods
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Topics addressed are the scientific approach to study of behavior (goals of science, research terminology, variables, distributions, measures of central tendency, confidence intervals, use of research methods and ethics in research), experimental design (validity, reliability, design and sampling techniques), and interpretation of research results. Course includes in-class computer data entry and analysis. Prerequisites: Intro to computers and MATH 110 or MATH 116
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NAT-SCI
430
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CC: Biological And Ethical Issues In Aging
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This course is designed to provide both a disciplinary and interdisciplinary study of the biological, philosophical, and ethical foundations and principles underlying the phenomenon of aging on an individual and societal level. Various physiological, neurological, anatomical, and psychological processes and changes characteristic of the development occurring during the aging process will be identified, studied, and discussed. The philosophical and specifically ethical issues associated traditionally with aging will be re-examined and analyzed in terms of scientific, technological, cultural, sociological, economic, and legal changes in knowledge and attitudes. PREREQUISITE: BIOLOGY 102 or equivalent. This course is also cross-listed as PHILOS 401PC.
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