| BIO 110 |
PRINCIPLES OF BIOLOGY |
4 credits, 3-hrs. lecture, 2 hrs. lab
|
Pre/Corequisite: Pre-requisite: MAT 010
Pre/co-requisites: if taught in English: ENG 091 or ESL 091
Pre/co-requisites: if taught in Spanish: SPA 222
This course is designed to give students an overview of the
principles of biology that apply to living organisms. Topics
examined will include the structure and function of the cell,
diffusion and osmosis, types of plant and animal tissues,
molecular biology, and animal reproduction and development.
The laboratory illustrates the concepts discussed in the lecture.
This course is for non-science major students. Offered in
Spanish and English. |
| BIO 120 |
PLANTS AND SOCIETY |
4 credits, 3-hrs. lecture, 2 hrs. lab |
Prerequisite: BIO 110
Pre/Corequisites: if taught in English: ESL 091 or ENG 091
Pre/Corequisites: if taught in Spanish: SPA 222
This course introduce students to the world of plants; their vital
role in human life and in human society as sources of
food, medicine, fiber, fuel, technology and the environment.
Students will study plant domestication and social implications
associated with the biological and technical aspects of crop
production including historical developments and global
environmental issues. |
| BIO 130 |
ORGANISMIC BIOLOGY |
4 credits, 3-hrs lecture, 3 hrs lab |
Prerequisite: BIO 110
Lecture topics include the theory of evolution by natural
selection, the evolution and diversity of organisms and their
classification into the five kingdoms. Students will learn the
main morphological features of each group as well as animal
digestion, endocrine system, circulation, immunity, nervous
system and basic concepts of ecology. The laboratory
illustrates the concepts discussed in the lecture. This course is
for non-science major students. |
| BIO 210 |
GENERAL BIOLOGY I (Formerly BIO 3902) |
4 credits, 3-hrs lecture/3 hrs lab |
Prerequisite: ESL 091 or ENG 091; MAT 020 or Exempt
This course, the first of two courses in biological science is
intended for students preparing for careers in science. Lecture
topics include basic properties of living organisms, metabolism,
energy transformation, cellular reproduction, Mendelian
genetics, molecular genetics and gene expression. Offered in
English. |
| BIO 220 |
GENERAL BIOLOGY II (Formerly BIO 3904) |
4 credits, 3-hrs. lecture/3 hrs. lab |
Prerequisite: BIO 210
This is the second part of two courses in biological science
intended for students preparing for careers in science. Lecture
topics include the theory of evolution by natural selection, the
evolution and diversity of organisms and their classification into
five kingdoms. The students will learn about animal nutrition,
circulation, gas exchange, homeostasis, immunity, nervous
control, reproduction and development and ecology. Offered in
English. |
| BIO 230 |
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I (Formerly BIO 3906) |
4 credits, 3-hrs. lecture/3-hrs. lab |
Corequisite: ENG 091, ESL 091 or ESL 035; MAT 020
The student will demonstrate knowledge of basic chemistry,
body fluids, and the structure and function of the cell. The
student will also list and describe the four kinds of animal
tissue; list major bones and their function; and describe
structure and function of the muscular and circulatory systems.
Offered in English only. |
| BIO 240 |
ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY II (Formerly BIO 3908) |
4 credits, 3-hrs. lecture/3-hrs. lab |
Prerequisite: BIO 230
The student will study and describe the structure and function
of the urinary, respiratory, digestive, endocrine, nervous, and
reproductive systems. Offered in English only. |
| BIO 260 |
INTRODUCTION TO GENETICS |
4 credits; 2 hrs. lecture/ 4 hrs. Lab |
Prerequisite: BIO 220
Corequisite: MAT 160
This course focuses on topics from Mendelian, molecular and
population genetics; including concepts of inheritance, history of
genetics, molecular genetics using the DNA organization,
chromosome structure, genes, alleles and the transmission of
genetic information, and the use of genetic techniques in
ecological/conservation programs Laboratory work includes
experiments in Mendelian genetics using plants and animals and the study of chromosome material in bacteria. |
| BIO 299 |
INDEPENDENT STUDIES IN BIOLOGY |
3 credits, 3 hours. |
Prerequisite: BIO 220 and CHE 220
with a minimum grade of B
This course is designed to help students study particular topics
of interest in the biological sciences while developing advanced
research skills fundamental in planning and carrying out an
independent scientific research project. Students will conduct
laboratory, field research or library research using sophisticated
methodology equipment and techniques to obtain and analyze
data. The research findings will be presented using oral and
written papers. |
| BIO 310 |
MICROBIOLOGY (Formerly BIO 3912) |
4 credits, 3-hrs. lecture/3-hrs. lab |
Prerequisite: BIO 220 or 240
The student will study and describe terms related to the
following aspects of microbiology: history, methods of studying
and cultivation, reproduction and growth, metabolism, genetics,
and control. The student will also study the following topics:
pathogens, resistance and immunity, bacteria, rickettsia,
chlamydia, viruses, parasitology, mycology, and epidemiology.
Offered in English only. |
| CHE 105 |
INTRODUCTION TO GENERAL CHEMISTRY |
4 credits
3 hrs. lecture; 2 hrs. Lab; 1 hrs. Recitation |
Prerequisite: MAT 105
The student will solve problems and analyze data which require
knowledge of general chemistry and inorganic chemistry
including principles of scientific measurements, atomic theory,
chemical bonding, nuclear chemistry, gas of organic
compounds. This course is required for Dental Hygiene and
Nursing students. Offered in English only. |
| CHE 110 |
INTRODUCTION TO CHEMISTRY (2 excess hours)(Formerly CHE 4012) |
4 credits, 3-hrs. lecture/1 hrs. recitation / 2-hrs.lab |
Prerequisite: MAT 110 or satisfactory performance on math skills test.
Coerequisite: MAT 020 or satisfactory performance on math
skills test.
The student will solve problems and analyze data which require
a knowledge of the principles of atomic theory, chemical
bonding, the gas laws and solutions. The student will also
recognize the different classes of organic compounds. This
course is for Dental Hygiene students and a requirement for
entry into the Nursing Program. No student may receive credit
for both CHE 110 and CHE 4019. Offered in English only. |
| CHE 120 |
PRINCIPLES OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (Formerly CHE 4018) |
2 credits, 2-hrs. lecture |
Prerequisite: CHE 110
A survey of the fundamentals of organic and biological
chemistry. This course is for Dental Hygiene students and a
requirement for entry into the Nursing Program. Offered in
English only.. |
| CHE 210 |
GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (Formerly CHE 4002) |
4 credits, 3-hrs. lecture/3 hrs. lab/1-hrs. recitation workshop |
Prerequisite: MAT 030
Corequisite: MAT 160
The students will analyze data and solve problems related to
the principles of modern atomic theory, stoichiometry, oxidationreduction
reaction, gas laws, thermochemistry, electromagnetic
radiation and quantum theory, chemical bonding and molecular
structure, and properties of solutions. This course is intended
for students preparing for careers in the sciences and
engineering. |
| CHE 220 |
GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (Formerly CHE 4104) |
4 credits, 3-hrs. lecture/3-hrs. lab/1-hrs. recitation workshop |
Prerequisite: CHE 210
Students will work on laws, concepts and techniques of
chemistry including chemical kinetics, ionic equilibria in
aqueous solution, thermodynamics electrochemistry, nuclear
chemistry, classes of organic and biochemical compounds. This
course is intended for students preparing for careers in the
sciences and engineering. |
| CHE 299 |
INDEPENDENT STUDIES IN CHEMISTRY |
3 credits, 3 hours |
Prerequisite: BIO 220 and CHE 220 with a minimum grade of B
This course is designed to help students study particular topics
of interest in the Chemistry sciences while developing
advanced research skills fundamental in planning and carrying
out an independent scientific research project. Students will
conduct laboratory, field research or library research using
sophisticated methodology, equipment and techniques to obtain
and analyze data. The research findings will be presented using
oral and written papers. |
| CHE 310 |
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I |
3 credits, 3 credits, 3-hrs. lecture/1-hrs. recitation |
Prerequisite: CHE 220 and CHE 222
This course will provide the student with a thorough
understanding of the basic concepts of organic chemistry.
Molecular structure and bonding will be introduced at a
theoretical level. Students will become familiar with molecular
orbitals and their use in understanding chemical phenomena,
hydrocarbons, stereochemical (3-dimensional) aspects of
structure; strategies of organic synthesis will be emphasized by
means of problem solving. This course is intended for
chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, chemical
engineering, and other students on scientific or professional
careers paths. |
| CHE 312 |
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I Lab |
2 credits, 4 hours lab |
Pre/Corequisites: CHE 310
The student will perform exercise involving the preparation and
purification of carbon compounds.
For students majoring in Engineering. |
| CHE 314 |
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I Lab |
3 credits, 6-hrs lab |
Pre/Co-requisite: CHE 310
The students will be introduced to organic chemistry laboratory
techniques, including methods of synthesis, isolation,
purification, and analysis. The major techniques introduced will
be distillation, extraction, and recrystallization. The
chromatographic techniques that will be used include thin layer,
micro-column, and gas chromatography. Infrared spectroscopy
will also be introduced. These techniques will be introduced in
conjunction with a synthetic experiment (e.g. Sn1 reaction, aldol
condensation, Diels-Alder reaction, synthesis of aspirin and
acetylferrocene). For students majoring in Natural or Physical
Sciences. this is the Organic Chemistry I Laboratory course for
chemistry majors |
| CHE 320 |
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II |
3 credits, 3-hrs. lecture/1-hrs. recitation |
Prerequisite: CHE 310 and CHE 312 or CHE 314
Coerequisite: CHE 322
The objective of this course is to give students of chemical,
physical sciences and molecular biological sciences a complete
and in-depth understanding of organic chemistry. The chemistry
of the remaining functional groups not covered in CHE 310 will
be discussed including nomenclature, stereosomerism, and
stereoseletivity of reactions. Organic functional groups will be
introduced and discussed in detail. Problem solving will be
used to give the student a working understanding of multi-step
reaction mechanisms, modern reagents used for organic
synthesis, and synthetic strategy. Polyfunctional compounds
and interactions between functional groups will also be
covered, as well as applications of organic chemistry in
biochemistry, biotechnology, and materials science. Modern
organic analytical methods, such as mass spectrometry and
nuclear magnetic resonance will be covered in detail. |
*PHY 4302
*PHY4402 |
PHYSICS I
PHYSICS I -LABORATORY |
3 credits, 3-hrs. lecture/1-hrs. recitation
1 credit, 3 hours |
Prerequisite: MAT 020
Corequisite: MAT 030
The student will apply the laws of motion to the solution of
problems in mechanics. The student will recognize or state the
definition of force, momentum, work and energy, and the corresponding
concepts of the kinetic theory of matter, and solve
simple and practical problems related to heat. Offered in
English only. |
*PHY 4304
*PHY4404 |
PHYSICS II
PHYSICS II - LABORATORY |
3 credits, 3-hrs. lecture/1-hrs. recitation
1 credit, 3 hours |
Prerequisite: PHY 4302/4402
The student will explain the principles of electrostatics, simple
direct current circuitry, and the practical generation and
properties of alternating current. The student will solve
problems involving electro-magnetic waves and optics and state
or recognize terms related to the atomic quantum theory. The
student will also correlate the failure of the classical theory with
the emergency of quantum concepts, explain or recognize
terms related to the atomic and nuclear theory of matter, and
perform simple radioactivity experiments. The student will give
a descriptive account of contemporary physics. Offered in
English only. |
PHY 210
|
GENERAL PHYSICS I (formerly PHY 4502)
|
4 credits, 3-hrs. lecture/2-hrs. lab/2-hrs. recitation |
Pre/Co-requisite: MAT 220
Students will study vectors, Newton's Laws and their application
to one-and two-dimensional motion, work and energy,
momentum, collisions, torque, angular momentum, periodic
motion, fluids, heat and thermodynamics processes. This
course is intended for students preparing for careers in the
sciences and engineering. |
| PHY 220 |
GENERAL PHYSICS II (formerly PHY 4504)
|
4 credits, 3-hrs. lecture/2-hrs. lab/2-hrs. recitation
|
Prerequisite: PHY 210
Pre/Corequisite: MAT 310
Students will study waves and acoustics, optics, diffraction,
electricity, D.C. circuits, magnetism, electromagnetism and their
application, power and A.C. circuits. This course is intended for
students preparing for careers in the sciences and engineering. |
| PHY 299 |
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN PHYSICS |
3 credits, 3 hours |
Prerequisite: CHE 220 and PHY 220 with a minimum grade of B
Pre/Co-requisite: MAT 310
This course is designed to help students study particular topics
of interest in the Physical sciences while developing advanced
research skills fundamental in planning and carrying out an
independent scientific research project. Students will conduct
laboratory, field research or library research using sophisticated
methodology, equipment and techniques to obtain and analyze
data. The research findings will be presented using oral and
written papers. |
Courses identified with an asterisk (*) will be offered when there is sufficient demand.
