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SCI103

Success In Science Seminar
1 Credit Hour, 1 Lecture Hour
Electives:
Liberal Arts, Open/Free, Science
Course Description
This seminar course will analyze different learning styles and then use your style to help create a plan for maximum success in lab science courses. Topics to be addressed include: analyzing science texts and articles, note taking methods, interpreting graphics and quantitative information, time management and studying science concepts, laboratory skills, integrating concept mapping and feedback looping into course notes, and essential science for any person who has ever uttered the words ?I hate science?.

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SCI104

Topics in Laboratory Sciences
3 Credit Hours, 3 Lecture Hours
Electives:
Liberal Arts, Open/Free, Reading Content, Science
Prerequisites/
Proficiencies:
Course Description
This course presents an integrative approach designed to acquaint students with the different areas of the Laboratory Science program: biotechnology, analytical chemistry, and environmental sciences. Some of the topics include: cell biology, acid-base chemistry, organic and inorganic chemistry, populations and ecosystems. Career options will be analyzed as well as job market opportunities.

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SCI105

Integrated Science I
4 Credit Hours, 3 Lecture Hours, 2 Lab Hours
Electives:
Liberal Arts, Open/Free, Reading Content, Science
Prerequisites/
Proficiencies:
Course Description
This course is the first of a sequence and consists of an introduction to general chemistry and physics and biology. The topics in these three main areas will be studied in an integrated manner so that the students will understand the interdisciplinary content in the natural sciences. While studying the foundation of these three areas, students will also be introduced to the scientific process, so that they will gain skills in generating and testing hypothesis.

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SCI106

Integrated Science II
4 Credit Hours, 3 Lecture Hours, 2 Lab Hours
Electives:
Liberal Arts, Open/Free, Reading Content, Science
Prerequisites/
Proficiencies:
SCI105 Integrated Science I Minimum Grade of: C
Course Description
A continuation of SCI 105, this course will expand and interconnect the physics, chemistry and biology principles as well as introducing earth science topics. The same interdisciplinary approach used in SCI 105 will be used in SCI 105, both in lecture and in lab. The students will be guided to apply concepts learned in SCI 105 to the understanding of how Earth functions as a highly integrated system. The application of the scientific method will be reinforced, while working on gathering and evaluating scientific data.

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SCI111

Physical Science I
4 Credit Hours, 3 Lecture Hours, 2 Lab Hours
Electives:
Liberal Arts, Open/Free, Reading Content, Science
Prerequisites/
Proficiencies:
Course Description
An integrated course which considers the basic principles of the physical universe, including the study of motion, energy, heat, temperature, electricity, light, and the composition of substances, in an effort to develop an understanding of the relationship of science to everyday life.

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SCI112

Physical Science II
4 Credit Hours, 3 Lecture Hours, 2 Lab Hours
Electives:
Liberal Arts, Open/Free, Reading Content, Science
Course Description
This course covers interesting topics such as the Universe, the Solar System, the Earth, Rocks and Minerals, and the Atmosphere.

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SCI291

Externship in Laboratory Sciences I
3 Credit Hours
Electives:
Liberal Arts, Open/Free, Science
Course Description
This course introduces students to the workplace environment and the practice of laboratory sciences. Students in each option of the Laboratory Science Program (Biotechnology, Environmental Sciences and Analytical Chemistry) will work in an industrial or municipal placement in their field of study. This course is by permission of instructor only and will require an interview at the company of interest; therefore students must be preparing for placement one semester prior to enrollment. PLEASE NOTE: CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and/or SORI (Sex Offender Record Information) checks are required prior to participation in this course.

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