• MATH-M 414 Introduction to Analysis II (3 cr.) P: M413 Continuation of Math-M 413. Functions of several variables, Taylor series, extreme values. Manifolds in Euclidean space, Implicit Function Theorem, Inverse Function Theorem. Divergence Theorem and other classical theorems of vector calculus. Special topics. 

Anatomy

• ANAT-A 215 Basic Human Anatomy (5 cr.) Fall, Spring. Structure of cells, tissues, organs, and systems and their relationship to function.*

Astronomy

• AST-A 100 The Solar System (3 cr.) Celestial sphere and constellations, measurement of time, astronomical instruments, earth as a planet, the moon, eclipses, planets and their satellites, comets, meteors, theories of origin of solar system.

• AST-A 110 Introduction to Astronomy (3 cr.) Spring. This course presents a survey of modern astronomy including planetary science, stellar and galactic astrophysics and cosmology.

Biology

• BIOL-L 100 Humans and the Biological World (5 cr.) Fall, Spring. Principles of biological organization, from molecules through cells and organisms, with special reference given to humans. Credit given for only one 100-level biology course. For non-majors.*

• BIOL-L 105 Introduction to Biology (5 cr.) P: High school or college chemistry. Fall, Spring. Integrated picture of manner in which organisms at diverse levels of organization meet most problems in maintaining and propagating life. Credit given for only one 100-level biology course.*  

• BIOL-L 203 Evolution and Diversity of Life (3 cr.) P: BIOL-L 105. To provide an understanding and overview over the concept of evolution and how it shaped the diversity of life.

• BIOL-L 211 Molecular Biology (3 cr.) P: BIOL-L 105. C: BIOL-L 213. Spring. Introduction to molecular biology, including mechanisms and regulation of gene expression as well as mechanisms of mutation, repair, and recombination of DNA.

• BIOL-L 213 Molecular Biology Laboratory (2 cr.) C: BIOL-L 211. Spring. Accompanying laboratory for BIOL-L 211. Introduction to basic techniques in molecular biology.

• BIOL-L 270 Humans and Microorganisms (3 cr.) Beneficial and harmful activities of bacteria, fungi, protozoa, viruses. Production of fermented foods, food poisoning and foodborne infections. Introduction to epidemiology, microbial diseases, antibiotics and immunization. Water and wastewater microbiology and waterborne infections.

• BIOL-L 321 Principles of Immunology (3 cr.) P: BIOL-L 105, CHEM-C 101 or CHEM-C 105. An introduction to the basic principles of immunology and its applications. Topics covered include the inflammatory response, complement, cell-mediated and humoral immunity, cell interactions, genetics of the immune response, immunization and immunological methods.

• BIOL-L 329 Biochemistry I: Proteins and Enzymes (3-5 cr.) P: BIOL-L 211, BIOL-l 213, CHEM-C 341, CHEM-C 343 This course focuses on protein structure and function, enzyme kinetics and mechanisms.  Topics in bioinformatics are covered.  The laboratory studies methods to isolate, purify, and identify enzymes and proteins.  Determination of enzyme kinetics.

• BIOL-L 336 Evolutionary Medicine (3 cr.) P: BIOL-L 100 or BIOL-L 105 or permission of the instructor. An introduction and overview of the evolutionary perspectives of health and disease, with emphasis on human diseases.

• BIOL-L 345 Vertebrate Biology (3 cr.) P: BIOL-L 105. Alternate years.  A general overview of the biology of vertebrate animals including aspects of their evolutionary history, taxonomy, anatomy, physiology, ecology, behavior and natural history. 

• BIOL-L 350 Environmental Biology (3 cr.) P: Junior or Senior standing. Not open to biology majors. Interactions of human beings with other elements of the biosphere with emphasis on population, community, and ecosystem levels of ecology.  

• BIOL-L 364 Principles of Genetics (3 cr.) P: BIOL-L 105, BIOL-L 211/213, BIOL-L 367 or MICR-M 310. Analysis of genetic mechanisms and processes, recombination, genetic interaction, gene regulation, biotechnological applications, genomics, cancer genetics and evolution.

• BIOL-L 367 Cell Physiology (3 cr.) P: An introductory biology and chemistry course, BIOL-L 211/213. Alternate years.  Introduction to biochemical structure and metabolic activities of plant, animal, and microbial cells; physiology of membranes; locomotion and response; growth, division, and differentiation of cells.

• BIOL-L 377 Biology of Amphibians and Reptiles (3 cr.) P: BIOL-L 105 or permission of the instructor An extensive study of amphibians and reptiles including behavior, physiology, ecology, and evolution. Course will include a survey of world diversity, comparative dissections, field exercises, behavioral experiments, and review of the primary literature. 

• BIOL-L 379 Principles of Ornithology (3 cr.) P: One introductory biology course or permission of the instructor. Summer  This course will cover bird evolution, taxonomy, biology, ecology and behavior with emphasis on Indiana birds.  

• BIOL-L 391 Special Topics in Biology (3 cr.) Study and analysis of selected biological issues and problems. Topics vary from semester to semester. 

• BIOL-L 403 Biology Seminar (3 cr.) P: Junior or Senior standing. Alternate years.  A seminar course concerned with current topics and issues in the biological sciences. 

• BIOL-L 473 Ecology (3 cr.) P: BIOL-L 105, BIOL-L 211/213, and BIOL-L 364. Alternate years.  Major concepts of ecology for science majors; relation of individual organisms to their environment, population ecology, and structure and function of ecosystems.  

• BIOL-L 474 Laboratory in Ecology (2 cr.) P: BIOL-L 473 or C: BIOL-L 473. Introduction to research problems and techniques in the ecology of individuals, populations, and ecosystems.

• BIOL-L 490 Individual Study (1-12 cr.) P: Overall GPA of 2.5 or above and written consent of faculty member supervising research. Arr. Must complete a written assignment as evidence of each semester’s work. Must present oral report to complete more than 6 credit hours. 

• BIOL-L 498 Internship in Professional Practice (1-6 cr.) Designed to provide opportunities for students to receive credit for career-related, full-time work. Evaluation by employer and faculty supervisor. Course credit may count as elective hours in the Biology B.A./B.S. and Biological and Physical Sciences B.A./B.S. degree requirements.

Chemistry

• CHEM-C 100 The World of Chemistry (3 cr.) C: CHEM-C 120. Fall, Spring. For students requiring only one semester of chemistry. Descriptive course, including inorganic, organic, and biological chemistry, with illustrations of scientific reasoning. Credit given for only one of the following: CHEM-C 100, CHEM-C 101, or CHEM-C 105.

• CHEM-C 101 Elementary Chemistry I (3 cr.) C: CHEM-C 121. Fall, Spring. Introduction to chemistry. The two sequences, CHEM-C 101-C 121 and CHEM-C 102-C 122, usually satisfy programs that require only two semesters of chemistry. Admission to advanced courses on basis of CHEM-C 101, 121, 102, 122 granted only in exceptional cases. May be taken without credit in preparation for CHEM-C 105. Credit given for only one of the following: CHEM-C 100, 101, or 105.

• CHEM-C 102 Elementary Chemistry II (3 cr.) P: CHEM-C 101. C: CHEM-C 122. Spring. Continuation of CHEM-C 101. The chemistry of organic compounds and their reactions, followed by an extensive introduction to biochemistry. Credit not given for both CHEM-C 102 and CHEM-C 106.  

• CHEM-C 105 Principles of Chemistry I (3 cr.) P: Two years of high school algebra or MATH-M 125, which may be taken concurrently; one year of high school chemistry. C: CHEM-C 125. Fall. Basic principles, including stoichiometry, thermochemistry, atomic and molecular structure, gases, solutions, and selected topics in descriptive chemistry. Credit given for only one of the following, CHEM-C 100, CHEM-C 101, or CHEM-C 105-125.

• CHEM-C 106 Principles of Chemistry II (3 cr.) P: CHEM-C 105. C: CHEM-C 126. Spring.  Chemical equilibrium with emphasis on acids, bases, solubility and electrochemistry, elementary thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, and selected topics in descriptive chemistry. Credit not given for both CHEM-C 102, and CHEM-C 106-C 126. 

• CHEM-C 109 Introductory Chemistry for Health and Nursing Sciences (3 cr.) Fall, Spring. Designed for students with no prior chemistry background. Students will learn the role of chemistry in physiological, health, and nursing applications. Topics include the structure of matter, chemical reactions, structural characteristics of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins.

• CHEM-C 120 Chemistry Laboratory (2 cr.) C: CHEM-C 100. Fall, Spring. For non-majors. An introduction to techniques and reasoning of experimental chemistry. Experiments and projects illustrate topics studied in CHEM-C 100. Credit given for only one of the following: CHEM-C 120, 121 or 125*. 

• CHEM-C 121 Elementary Chemistry Laboratory (2 cr.) C: CHEM-C 101. Fall. An introduction to the techniques and reasoning of experimental chemistry. Credit not given for both CHEM-C 121 and 125.*

• CHEM-C 122 Elementary Chemistry Laboratory II (2 cr.) P: CHEM-C 101, CHEM-C 121. C: CHEM-C 102, Spring.  Continuation of CHEM-C 121. Emphasis on organic and biochemical experimental techniques. Credit not given for both CHEM-C 122 and 126.*  

• CHEM-C 125 Experimental Chemistry I (2 cr.) C: CHEM-C 105. Fall.  Introduction to laboratory experimentation, with particular emphasis on the collection and use of experimental data, some properties of solutions, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, and synthesis. Credit given for only one of the following: CHEM-C 121, or 125.* 

• CHEM-C 126 Experimental Chemistry II (2 cr.) P: CHEM-C 125. C: CHEM-C 106. Spring.  A continuation of CHEM-C 125 with emphasis on equilibria; qualitative analysis; acids and bases; oxidation-reduction reactions including electrochemistry, chemical kinetics, and synthesis. Credit given for only one of the following: CHEM-C 126, or 122.*  

• CHEM-C 250 Introduction to genomics, proteomics and transcri (3 cr.) P: BIOL-L 211, BIOL-L 213, CHEM-C 106, CHEM-C 126 The aim of this course is to explain the molecular basis of the control of gene expression and to provide a comprehensive picture of the recent field of genomic sciences.  Topics will include an advanced investigation of regulation of gene expression at RNA and protein level; functional and comparative genomics; and molecular biotechnology techniques.  Computer exercises will involve learning genome annotation, sequence alignment and analysis using bioinformatics tools.

• CHEM-C 300 Energy and Green Chemistry - A Natural Science Perspective (3-4 cr.) P: CHEM-C 106. An introduction to topics in existing and potential renewable sources of energy, including hydroelectric, geothermal, tidal, wind and solar energy.

• CHEM-C 310 Analytical Chemistry (3 cr.) P: CHEM-C 106. Spring.  Fundamental analytical processes including solution equilibria, theory and applications of electrochemistry and spectrophotometry, and chemical methods of separation.

• CHEM-C 311 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (2 cr.) C: CHEM-C 310. Spring.  Laboratory instruction in the fundamental analytical techniques discussed in CHEM-C 310.*  

• CHEM-C 329 Biochemistry I: Proteins and Enzymes (3 - 5 cr.) P: BIOL-L 211, BIOL-L 213, CHEM-C 341, CHEM-C 343 This course focuses on protein structure and function, enzyme kinetics and mechanisms.  Topics in bioinformatics are covered.  The laboratory studies methods to isolate, purify, and identify enzymes and proteins.  Determination of enzyme kinetics.

• CHEM-C 340 Biochemistry II: Bioenergetics and Metabolism (5 cr.) P: CHEM-C 329. This course focuses on bioenergetics, oxidative phosphorylation, and metabolic pathways for sugars, fatty acids, and amino acids. Topics covered will include current resereach in biochemistry, bioinformatics, and a discussion about the role of biochemistry in understanding cellular functions. The lab exercises focus on methods to determine the types of and the concentration of a variety of metabolic compounds. The topics covered will include enzymatic conversion of moleculaes and separation of molecules by chromatography.

• CHEM-C 341 Organic Chemistry I: Lecture (3 cr.) P: CHEM-C 106. C: CHEM-C 343. Fall.  Chemistry of carbon compounds; nomenclature; qualitative theory of valence; structure and reactions. Syntheses and reactions of major classes and monofunctional compounds.  

• CHEM-C 342 Organic Chemistry II: Lecture (3 cr.) P: CHEM-C 341. C: CHEM-C 344. Spring.  Syntheses and reactions of polyfunctional compounds, natural and industrial products, physical and chemical methods of identification.  

• CHEM-C 343 Organic Chemistry I: Laboratory (2 cr.) C: CHEM-C 341. Fall.  Laboratory instruction in the fundamental techniques of organic chemistry and the use of general synthetic methods.*  

• CHEM-C 344 Organic Chemistry II: Laboratory (2 cr.) P: CHEM-C 343. C: CHEM-C 342. Spring. Preparation, isolation, and identification of organic compounds. Emphasis on modern research methods.*

• CHEM-C 361 Physical Chemistry I (3 cr.) P: CHEM-C 106, PHYS-P 202, MATH-M 216. Fall. Alternate years.  Chemical thermodynamics and kinetics, introduction to statistical thermodynamics.  

• CHEM-C 362 Physical Chemistry II (3 cr.) P: CHEM-C 361. Introduction to quantum mechanics. Structure and spectra of atoms, molecules, and solids. 

• CHEM-C 390 Special Topics (3 cr.) “Environmental Science” topic (3 cr.): For non-majors. Exploration of the complex interrelationships among the physical, chemical, biological, cultural, economic, and political forces that shape the global environment. “Sustainability” topic (3 cr.): For non-majors. A broad consideration of the impact of past and current human endeavor on the challenges being created for future generations, with an emphasis on the consequences of climate change, energy source choices, resource availability, the role of science in political decisions, and human rights. Note: CHEM-C 390 will not count toward a Bloomington or Kokomo chemistry degree. Can be repeated for credits with different topics.

• CHEM-C 400 Chemical Information Sources and Services (1 cr.) P: CHEM-C 341. Techniques for the storage and retrieval of chemical information in both printed and computer-readable formats; sources of chemical information, including Chemical Abstracts; development of search strategies; online searching of chemical databases. 

• CHEM-C 409 Chemical Research (1-3 cr.) For outstanding students. To be elected only after consultation with the faculty research advisor. Cannot be substituted for any course required in the chemistry major. A research thesis is required.

• CHEM-C 410 Principles of Chemical Instrumentation (2-4 cr.) P: CHEM-C 310/311. Modern methods of instrumental analysis, including spectroscopy, chromatography, and electrochemistry. 

• CHEM-C 430 Inorganic Chemistry (3 cr.) P: CHEM-C 106. CHEM-C 342. Alternate years. Structure and bonding of inorganic compounds, survey of chemistry of nonmetal and metal elements, coordination compounds, organometallic compounds, mechanisms and reactions.  

• CHEM-C 443 Organic Spectroscopy (3 cr.) P: CHEM-C 344. Elucidation of molecular structures by use of IR, UV, NMR, mass spectroscopy, and other methods.*  

• CHEM-C 483 Biological Chemistry Lecture (3 cr.) P: 18 credit hours of chemistry including, CHEM-C 341. Introduction to structure, chemical properties, and interrelationships of biological substances.  

• CHEM-C 487 Biochemistry Laboratory (2 cr.) P: CHEM-C 341, CHEM-C 343 C: CHEM-C 483 Laboratory instruction in the fundamental techniques of biochemistry, including separation of macromolecules by electrophoresis and chromatography; isolation, purification and analysis of enzymes; recombinant DNA procedures; and polymerase chain reaction (PCR).

• CHEM-C 495 Capstone in Chemistry (1-3 cr.) P: Senior standing. Independent study or regular class, under the supervision of a chemistry faculty member or appropriate academic advisor can be earned by completion of (a) a chemical research project; (b) a library research project in an area of current scientific investigation; (c) a research investigation in industry; (d) a service activity in university, government, public schools, or other science-related groups or organizations; or (e) a current topics class concerned with various issues in biochemistry and chemistry. Students will report the results of their activities in both a formal written report and oral presentation, prepare portfolios of undergraduate work in chemistry, discuss recent scientific literature, and explore chemistry in society. Enrollment in the Capstone in Chemistry requires approval.

• CHEM-Y 398 Professional Practice in Chemistry (1-6 cr.) Designed to provide opportunities for students to receive credit for career-related, full-time work. 

Computer Information Systems

• CSCI-B 100 Problem Solving Using Computers (4 cr.) This course introduces problem solving techniques, critical thinking skills, algorithm development, and computer programming, using real world problems. Topics include: computer literacy, hardware, data representation, structured and object oriented programming techniques, modularity and reusability, and testing and debugging techniques.

• CSCI-B 401 Fundamentals of Computing Theory (3 cr.) P: CSCI-C 201 and CSCI-C 250 Fundamentals of formal language theory, computation models and computability, the limits of computability and feasibility, and program verification.

• CSCI-B 438 Fundamentals of computer networks (3-4 cr.) P: CSCI-C 201, CSCI-C 335 History, theory, and design of data communication between devices. Topics include history of computer networks, network architecture and topology, local- and wide-area networks, ISO network layers, current and future IEEE standards for networks, and network operating systems.

• CSCI-C 100 Computing Tools (1 cr.) An introduction to computing applications useful in college work. Microcomputer systems, word processing, spreadsheets, graphics, e-mail and Web browsers are used.

• CSCI-C 101 Computer Programming 1 (4 cr.) P: MATH-M 125 or permission of the instructor Fundamental concepts of computer programming, algorithm development, and data structuring.

• CSCI-C 106 Introduction to Computers and Their Use (3 cr.) Introduction to computers and data processing. Includes the historical and current status of data processing and digital computers, a survey of computer applications, foundations of computer programming, survey of programming languages, and the fundamentals of a programming language such as Visual Basic.

• CSCI-C 201 Computer Programming 2 (4 cr.) P: CSCI-C 101 Introduction to computer science, introduction to algorithm design, programming, and analysis. Using Java and/or other programming languages, this course covers procedural and data abstractions, and use of several programming paradigms including functional, imperative, and object-oriented.

• CSCI-C 250 Discrete Structures (3 cr.) P: MATH-M 125 Mathematical foundations of computing including: set theory, propositional and predicate logic, arguments and patterns of inference, proofs of correctness, and mathematical induction. Formal logic, argumentation and verification (proof) are also examined in the context of 'every day' critical thinking.

• CSCI-C 308 System Analysis & Design (3 cr.) P: CSCI-C 201 and CSCI-C 250 The software development life cycle; data flow diagrams, entity relationship modeling, structured design, validation, user interfaces; implementation and testing. A team project will be completed.

• CSCI-C 311 Programming Languages (3 cr.) P: CSCI-C 201 and CSCI-C 250 Systematic approach to programming languages. Relationships among languages, properties, and features of languages, and the computer environment necessary to use languages. Lecture and laboratory.

• CSCI-C 335 Computer Structures (4 cr.) P: CSCI-C 201 Computer architecture and machine language, internal data representation, assembly systems, macros, program segmentation and linking, I/O devices, and serial communication. Projects to illustrate basic machine structure and programming techniques.

• CSCI-C 343 Data Structures (3-4 cr.) P: CSCI-C 201 or INFO-I 211, CSCI-C 250 or INFO-I 201 Systematic study of data structures encountered in computing problems, structure and use of storage media, methods of representing structured data, and techniques for operating on data structures. 

• CSCI-C 400 Client-Server Programming for the Web (3-4 cr.) P: CSCI-C 101 or INFO-I 210 This course teaches students how to develop interactive and dynamic client-server applications for the World Wide Web. Using a client-side web programming language such as JavaScript and a server-side language such as PHP, students will learn the fundamentals of front-end and back-end web programming.

• CSCI-C 436 Operating Systems (4 cr.) P: CSCI-C 201 or INFO-I 211 Organization and construction of computer systems that manage computational resources. Topics include specification and implementation of concurrency, process scheduling, storage management, device handlers, and mechanisms for event coordination such as interruption, exclusion and synchronization. Extensive laboratory exercises.

• CSCI-C 442 Database Systems (3 cr.) P: CSCI-C 308 Study of fundamental concepts, theory and practices in design and implementation of database management systems. Topics include data independence, data modeling, entity-relationship  modeling, functional dependencies, normalization, relational, hierarchical, network and object oriented data models, relational algebra, relational calculus, data definition and manipulation languages, recovery, concurrency, security, and integrity of data.

• CSCI-C 455 Analysis of Algorithms 1 (3-4 cr.) P: CSCI-C 201, CSCI-C 250, MATH-M 215 Algorithm design methodology. General methods for analysis of algorithms. Analysis of the performance of specific algorithms, such as those for searching and sorting.

• CSCI-C 490 Seminar in Computer Science (3 cr.) P: Senior status or permission of the instructor. Special topics in computer science and/or a capstone course.

Geography

• GEOG-G 107 Physical Systems of the Environment (3 cr.) Physical environment as the home of humans, emphasizing the distribution and interaction of environmental variables (landforms, vegetation, soils, and climate). Note: Business majors may count GEOG-G 107 only as a social science.

• GEOG-G 250 Computing in the geospatial sciences (3 cr.) P: One of MATH-M 118, M 119, M 215, or an equivalent; or consent of the instructor. A first course in scientific computing that emphasizes practical applications in the geospatial and environmental sciences. Requires high-level programming using MATLAB for visualization, data analysis, and modeling. Teaches problem solving through analysis and interpretation of a wide range of environmental and geographic data. 

• GEOG-G 315 Environmental Concervation (3 cr.) 3 credit hours of geography or junior standing. Conservation of natural resources including soil, water, wildlife, and forests as interrelated components of the environment, emphasizing an ecological approach. Current problems relating to environmental quality.  

Geology

• GEOL-G 100 General Geology (5 cr.) Broad study of the earth. The earth in the solar system, earth’s atmosphere. Formation and modification of earth materials, landforms, continents and oceans through geologic time.*

• GEOL-G 133 Geology of the United States (5 cr.) Introduction to physical and historical geology with applications to United States geology. Study of the geologic events (and their associated rocks and structures) that have shaped the continent, including mountain building, earthquakes, volcanoes, plate tectonics, intercontinental seaways, sedimentary environments, glacial geology and modern processes.*

• GEOL-G 300 Environmental and Urban Geology (3 cr.) GEOL-G 100, GEOL-G 133, or GEOG-G 107. Significance of regional and local geologic features and processes in land use. Use of geologic factors to reduce conflict in utilization of mineral and water resources and damage from geologic hazards.

• GEOL-G 400 Energy: Sources and Needs (3 cr.) Renewable and non-renewable energy resources, their origins, society’s needs and usage, environmental impacts of use and production, and future directions in energy technologies. Also may include study of non-energy resources including metallic and nonmetallic resources.

• GEOL-G 421 United States Geology: Field Experience 1 (5 cr.) A six week lecture/field trip course incorporating a 2-3 week field experience in the western United States. Students will explore the geologic events (and their associated rocks and structures) that have shaped the continent, including mountain building, earthquakes, volcanoes, plate tectonics, intercontinental seaways, sedimentary environments and glacial geology. Possible destinations include (but are not limited to) the Black Hills, Yellowstone, Grand Tetons, Mt. Rainier, Mt. St. Helens and the Glacier National Park.*

• GEOL-G 440 Professional Practice in Geosciences (1-6 cr.) P: At least 9 credit hours of coursework in geology/geography or instructor permission. The course is designed to provide opportunities for students to receive credit for career-related, full-time work.  

• GEOL-T 312 Geology of Indiana (3 cr.) P: GEOL-G 100. Study of the physiography and bedrock structure of Indiana, first with topographic and geologic maps, and then with field trips to selected areas. Rock and fossil specimens will be collected for study.  

Informatics

• INFO-C 100 Informatics Foundations (3 cr.) Introduction to informatics, basic problem solving and elementary programming skills. This course also provides a survey of computing tools in the context of selected disciplines (cognates).

• INFO-C 112 TOOLS FOR INFORMATICS: PROGRAMMING AND DATABASES (3 cr.) This course is an introduction to programming and databases, two basic means of creating, changing, and storing information on a computer. Computational thinking, basic programming, and basic debugging methods will be covered in a high-level language. Data modeling, schemas, SQL queries, and data-entry forms will also be emphasized.

• INFO-C 201 MATHEMATICAL FOUNDATIONS OF INFORMATICS (3 cr.) An introduction to methods of analytical, abstract, and critical thinking, deductive reasoning, and logical and mathematical tools used in information sciences. The topics include propositional and predicate logic, natural deduction proof system, sets, functions and relations, elementary statistics, proof methods in mathematics, and mathematical induction.

• INFO-C 203 Social Informatics (3 cr.) Introduction to key ethical, privacy and legal issues as related to informatics, and social research perspectives and literatures on the use of information and communication technologies. Topics include: intellectual property, legal issues, societal laws, ethical use of information, information privacy laws, personal code of ethics, principles for resolving ethical conflicts, and popular and controversial uses of technology. This course also outlines research methodologies for social informatics.

• INFO-C 210 Problem Solving and Programming (3 cr.)

  First in a two-course sequence of intensive computer programming. In this course, students will design, develop, test, and debug software solutions using a given programming language.

• INFO-C 211 Problem Solving and Programming 2 (3 cr.) Second course in the two-course sequence of intensive computer programming. In this course, students will learn and apply object oriented computer programming concepts and techniques. The course will also provide a brief introduction to data structures and files.

• INFO-C 300 Human Computer Interaction (3 cr.) This course will provide an introduction to the core topics, approaches and developments in the field of Human Computer Interaction (HCI). The course introduces the process involved in designing and evaluating interactive technologies. Topics include interaction design, evaluation, usability, user psychology, web design, prototyping, requirements and analysis, and other related issues.

• INFO-C 307 Data Representation and Organization (3 cr.) This course will provide an introduction to ways in which data can be organized, represented and processed from low level to high level. Topics include construction of memory based structures and algorithms using arrays (single, multidimensional), lists (single, double, circular), stacks, queues, binary trees, and hash tables, and basic file manipulation.

• INFO-C 399 Database Systems (3 cr.) This course will provide an in-depth discussion of database system fundamentals. The course emphasizes the concepts underlying various functionalities provided by a database management system, and its usage from an end-user perspective. Topics include: overview and architecture of database systems, relational database modeling and querying, and basic XML database modeling and querying.

• INFO-C 413 Web Design and Development (3 cr.) This course introduces website design and development. Topics include client-side technologies such as Hypertext Markup Language (HTML, XML), the document object model (DOM), Cascading Style Sheet (CSS), JavaScript and jQuery, AJAX, front-end framework, and server-side technologies.

• INFO-C 450 System Design (3 cr.) This course introduces the concepts of large scale system design and development. Topics include: the software development life cycle, specification, analysis, design, modeling, use cases, user interface design, planning, estimating, reusability, portability, working in teams, introductory project management and CASE tools. Student teams will present their final project design.

• INFO-C 451 System Implementation (3 cr.) This course introduces the concepts of large scale system implementation. Topics include: implementation of data models, user interfaces, and software systems, working in teams, software testing, planning, estimating, and post-delivery maintenance. The students will work in teams and will utilize project management tools and revision control and source code management systems. Student teams will present their final project design.

• INFO-C 452 Project Management (3 cr.) This course will provide an in-depth discussion of project management in an Informatics setting. Students will become conversant in the tools and techniques of project management, such as project selection methods, work breakdown structures, network diagrams, critical path analysis, critical chain scheduling, cost estimates, earned value management, motivation theory and team building.

• INFO-I 100 First Year Experience (1 cr.) This course introduces specific survival skills for success in college and beyond, while reconciling personal learning skills with instructor-based teaching styles. Master the art of inquiry and elevate your sense of integrity while sharpening your personal edge by exploring critical thinking, project managements and current/future job market trends. 

• INFO-I 101 Introduction to Informatics (4 cr.) P: Computer literacy. Problem solving with information technology; introductions to information representation, relational databases, system design, propositional logic, cutting-edge technologies: CPU, operation systems, networks; laboratory emphasizing information technology including Web page design, word processing databases, using tools available on campus.  

• INFO-I 105 Computer Concepts for Health Information (3 cr.) This course provides an overview of applications for the health and medical professionals.  Topics include:  audit trails, generating, quantifying and analyzing medical records, word processing, computer hardware, medical software, copyright and fair usage.  Students retrieve and present medical data.

• INFO-I 201 Mathematical Foundations of Informatics (4 cr.) P: INFO-I 101 and MATH-M 118. An introduction to methods of analytical, abstract and critical thinking, deductive reasoning, and logical and mathematical tools used in information sciences. The topics include propositional and predicate logic, natural deduction proof system, sets, functions and relations, proof methods in mathematics, mathematical induction, and graph theory. Credit given for either INFO-I 201 or CSCI-C 250.

• INFO-I 202 Social Informatics (3 cr.) P: INFO-I 101. Introduction to key social research perspectives and literatures on the use of information and communication technologies. Discusses current topics such as information ethics, relevant legal frameworks, popular and controversial uses of technology (e.g., peer-to-peer file sharing), digital divides, etc. Outlines research methodologies for social informatics.  

• INFO-I 210 Information Infrastructure I (4 cr.) P: INFO-I 101. INFO-I 101 can be taken concurrently. The software architecture of information systems. Basic concepts of systems and applications programming. Credit given for only one of the following: INFO-I 210, CSCI-C 101.

• INFO-I 211 Information Infrastructure II (4 cr.) P: INFO-I210. The systems architecture of distributed applications. Advanced programming techniques, including event-driven programming, elementary data structures, and entry-level mobile programming. Credit given for only one of the following: INFO-I 211, CSCI-C 201.

• INFO-I 213 Web Site Design and Development (3 cr.) Introduction to web design and development covering high-level concepts in addition to hands-on activities. Topics include: internet infrastructure, client-side technologies, embedded media, page design, site design, accessibility and others. Technologies covered include: HTML5, Cascading Style Sheets, and Web authoring tools such as Dreamweaver.  This course runs concurrently with NMCM-N 213.

• INFO-I 300 Human Computer Interaction (3 cr.) P: INFO-I 101. The analysis of human factors and the design of computer application interfaces. A survey of current Human Computer Interaction designs with an eye toward what future technologies will allow. The course will emphasize learning HCI based on implementation and testing interfaces.

• INFO-I 303 Organizational Informatics (3 cr.) P: INFO-I 101. Examines the various needs, uses, and consequences of information in organizational contexts. Topics include organizational types and characteristics, functional areas and business processes, information-based products and services, the use of and redefining role of information technology, the changing character of work life and organizational practices, sociotechnical structures, and the rise and transformation of information-based industries.

• INFO-I 308 Informatics Representation (3 cr.) P: INFO-I 101, INFO-I 201, and INFO-I 210. The basic structure of information representation in digital information systems. Begins with low-level computer representations such as common character and numeric encodings. Introduces formal design and query languages through Entity Relationship Modeling, the Relational Model, XML, and XHTML. Laboratory topics include SQL and XPath querying.

• INFO-I 310 Multimedia Arts and Technology (3 cr.) The study of the evolution of media arts and underlying principles of communication.  Application development paradigms in current practice.

• INFO-I 356 Globalization: Where we fit in (3 cr.) Globalization, increasingly enabled by information technology, changes how we work, what we buy and who we know. Learn about the past, present, and future of globalization from an information technology perspective, and what it means for you, your career, and your community.

• INFO-I 399 Current Topics in Informatics (1 - 3 cr.) Emphasis is on new developments and research in informatics.  For example, issues such as bioinformatics and medical informatics will be explored.

• INFO-I 400 Topics in Informatics (1 - 3 cr.) Variable topic.  Emphasis on new developments and research in informatics.

• INFO-I 450 Systems Design and Development (3 cr.) P: Junior/senior status in the informatics major Students work on capstone projects in supervised teams. They select an appropriate project (preferably based on cognate), then learn to develop a plan that leads to success. Teamwork, communication, and organizational skills are emphasized in a real-world-style environment.

• INFO-I 451 Systems Development (3 cr.) P: INFO-I 451. Continuation of INFO-I 450. Students work on capstone projects in supervised teams. They select an appropriate project (preferably based on cognate), then learn to develop a plan that leads to success. Teamwork, communication, and organizational skills are emphasized in a real-world-style environment.

• INFO-I 490 Internship in Informatics Professional Practice (1-3 cr.) P: Approval and junior/senior status in informatics. Students gain professional work experience in an industry or research organization setting using skills and knowledge acquired in informatics course work. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 cr. hours. S/F grading.

• INFO-I 112 Basic Tools of Informatics - Programming and Database Concepts (3 cr.)

  This course provides a practical introduction to both programming logic and database design techniques. The course emphasizes problem-solving, logic, and computational thinking. A high-level programming language will be introduced and it will be used to program, debug and test solutions for basic programming problems, emphasizing best programming techniques. This course also introduces students to database design and data modeling. Using a contemporary DBMS, students will learn how to develop and query database applications.  

Mathematics

• MATH-K 310 Statistical Techniques (3 cr.) P: MATH-M125 or MATH-M118 or MA 15300 or MA15800. Fall, Spring. Introduction to probability and statistics; elementary probability theory, conditional probability, independence, random variables, discrete and continuous probability distributions, measurement of central tendency and dispersion. Concepts of statistical inference and decision: estimation, hypothesis testing, Bayesian inference, statistical decision theory. Special topics discussed may include regression and correlation, time series, analysis of variance, nonparametric methods. Credit given for only one of the following: PSY-K 300, ECON-E 270, MATH-K 310 or STAT 30100.

• MATH-M 104 Foundations of College Algebra (3 cr.) P: SSCI-S100 or Mathematics Placement Exam. Fall, Spring. Students will develop critical problem solving skills, acquire an understanding of the core concept of functions and learn appropriate technology skills while strengthening their mastery of linear equations and inequalities, systems of linear equations, polynomial operations and graphing techniques for linear equations.

• MATH-M 105 College Algebra (3 cr.) P: MATH-M 104 or Mathematics Placement Exam. Fall, Spring. Students will deepen their understanding of functions, acquire non-linear problem solving skills and develop the algebraic skills necessary for precalculus and general education mathematics courses: factoring; quadratic, polynomial, rational and radical equations and applications; and operations with rational expressions, radicals, and rational exponents.

• MATH-M 118 Finite Mathematics (3 cr.) P: Two years of high school algebra or MATH-M 105. A grade of C- or better in MATH-M 105 or equivalent. Fall, Spring.  Set theory, linear systems, matrices and determinants, probability, linear programming. Applications to problems from business and the social sciences.  

• MATH-M 119 Brief Survey of Calculus I (3 cr.) P: Two years of high school algebra or MATH-M 125. A grade of C- or better in MATH-M 125 or equivalent. Fall, Spring. Introduction to calculus. Primarily for students in the social sciences. Not open to those who have had MATH-M 211 or MATH-M 215. Credit not given for both MATH-M 215 and MATH-M 119.  

• MATH-M 120 Brief Survey of Calculus II (3 cr.) P: MATH-M 119. A grade of C- or above in MATH-M 119. Spring.  A continuation of MATH-M 119, covering topics in elementary differential equations, calculus of functions of several variables and infinite series. Intended for non-physical science students. Credit not given for both MATH-M 216 and MATH-M 120. Knowledge of trigonometry required.  

• MATH-M 125 Precalculus Mathematics (3 cr.) P: MATH-M 105. A grade of C- or better in MATH-M105 or equivalent. Fall, Spring. Designed to prepare students for calculus. Algebraic operations, polynomials, functions and their graphs, conic sections, linear systems of equations.

• MATH-M 126 Trigonometric Functions (3 cr.) P: MATH-M 125. Spring. Designed to develop the properties of the trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions and to prepare for courses in calculus (MATH-M 211 or MATH-M 215).

• MATH-M 133 Topics in Probability and Statistics (2 cr.) P: MATH-M 105 or equivalent. Topics in set theory, probability, descriptive statistics, binomial and normal distributions, and confidence intervals.

• MATH-M 134 Topics in Mathematics (2 cr.) P: MATH-M 105 or equivalent. Variable topics in mathematics such as graph theory, logic, mathematics of personal finance, mathematics in music and art, modeling using regression, matrices and Markov chains, geometry, governmental mathematics, game theory and linear programming.

• MATH-M 215 Calculus I (5 cr.) P: MATH-M 125 and MATH-M 126 or two years of high school algebra and trigonometry. Fall, Spring. Coordinates, functions, limits, continuity, derivatives, definite and indefinite integrals, and  applications. A student cannot receive credit for more than one of  MATH-M 215, MATH-M 119, and MATH-M 211. 

• MATH-M  216 Calculus II (5 cr.) P: MATH-M 215 or MATH-M 211. Spring. Techniques of integration, improper integrals, applications of integrations, infinite series. A student cannot receive credit for more than one of MATH-M 216, MATH-M 120, and MATH-M 212.  

• MATH-M 303 Linear Algebra for Undergraduates (3 cr.) P: MATH-M 216 or Instructor Consent. Introduction to theory of real and complex vector spaces. Coordinate systems, linear dependence, bases. Linear transformations and matrix calculus. Determinants and rank. Credit not given for both MATH-M 301 and MATH-M 303.  

• MATH-M 311 Calculus III (4 cr.) P: MATH-M 216 or Instructor Consent. Elementary geometry of 2, 3, and n-space; functions of several variables; partial differentiation; minimum and maximum problems; and multiple integration.  

• MATH-M 313 Elementary Differential Equations with Applications (3 cr.) P: MATH-M 216 or Instructor Consent. Ordinary differential equations of first order and linear equations of higher order with applications, series solutions, operational methods, Laplace transforms, and numerical techniques. A student may not receive credit for both MATH-M 313 and 343.

• MATH-M 347 Discrete Mathematics (3 cr.) P: MATH-M 216 or MATH-M 212. Injective and surjective functions; inverse functions; composition; reflexive, symmetric, and transitive relations; equivalence relations; sets including complements, products, and power sets; cardinality; introductory logic including truth tables and quantification; elementary techniques of proof including induction and recursion; counting techniques; graphs and trees; discrete probability.  

• MATH-M 360 Elements of Probability (3 cr.) P: MATH-M 216. C: MATH-M 311. Introduction to mathematical theory of probability. Probability models, combinatorial problems, conditional probability and independence, random variables, discrete and continuous distributions, repeated Bernoulli trials, gambler's ruin problems, moments, moment generating functions, law of large numbers, central limit theorem, and applications.

• MATH-M 366 Elements of Statistical Inference (3 cr.) P: MATH-M 360. Sampling distributions (Chi square, t and F distributions), order statistical decisions, and inference. Hypothesis-testing concepts, Neyman-Pearson Lemma, likelihood ratio tests, power of tests. Point estimation, method of moments, maximum likelihood, Cramer-Rao bound, properties of estimators. Interval estimation, applications. Regression, correlation, analysis of variance, nonparametric methods.  

• MATH-M 403 Introduction to Modern Algebra I (3 cr.) P: MATH-M 301 or MATH-M 303. Study of groups, rings, fields (usually including Galois theory), with applications to linear transformations.  

• MATH-M 404 Introduction to Modern Algebra II (3 cr.) P: MATH-M 403. Study of groups, rings, fields extensions, with applications to linear transformations.

• MATH-M 413 Introduction to Analysis I (3 cr.) P: MATH-M 301 or MATH-M 303, and MATH-M 311 or instructor consent. Modern theory of real number system, limits, functions, sequences and series, Riemann-Stieltjes integral, and special topics.  

• MATH-M 415 Elementary Complex Variables with Applications (3 cr.) P: MATH-M 311. Algebra and geometry of complex numbers, elementary functions of a complex variable, power series, integrations, calculus of residues, conformal mapping. Application to physics.  

• MATH-M 447 Mathematical Models and Applications I (3 cr.) P: MATH-M 301 or MATH-M 303, MATH-M 311, and MATH-M 360 which may be taken concurrently or with instructor consent. Formation and study of mathematical models used in the biological, social, and management sciences. Mathematical topics include games, graphs, Markov and Poisson processes, mathematical programming, queues, and equations of growth. Suitable for secondary school teachers.  

• MATH-M 448 Mathematical Models and Applications II (3 cr.) Formation and study of mathematical models used in the biological, social, and management sciences. Mathematical topics include games, graphs, Markov and Poisson processes, mathematical programming, queues, and equations of growth.

• MATH-M 471 Numerical Analysis I (3 cr.) P: MATH-M 301 or MATH-M 303, MATH-M 313 or MATH-M 343, and MATH-M 311 or instructor consent. INFO-I 101 and INFO-I 210. Interpolation and approximation of functions, numerical integration and differentiation, solution of nonlinear equations, acceleration and extrapolation, solution of systems of linear equations, eigenvalue problems, initial and boundary value problems for ordinary differential equations, and computer programs applying these numerical methods.

• MA  15300 Algebra and Trigonometry I (3 cr.) P: MATH-M105 or MATH-M 117 or equivalent. Prerequisite course must receive a grade of C- or better. Fall, Spring. Algebra for students with inadequate preparation for calculus. This is the first half of a two-semester version of MA 15100. Not open to students with credit for MA 15100.

• MA 15400 Algebra and Trigonometry II (3 cr.) P: MA 15300 or equivalent. Spring. Trigonometry for students with inadequate preparation for calculus. This is the second half of a two-semester version of MA 15100. Not open to students with credit for MA 15100.  

• MA 16010 Calculus for Technology I (3 cr.) P: MA 15300 or equivalent. A grade of C- or better in MA 15300 or MA 15400 or equivalent. MA 22100 Calculus for Technology I (3 cr).  Spring.  Not open to students with credit in MATH-M 119.  First course in techniques of calculus for students enrolled in certain technical curricula.

• MA 16020 Calculus for Technology II (3 cr.) P: MA 16010 or equivalent. A grade of C- or better in MA 16010 or equivalent. Spring.   Not open to students with credit in MA 22400 or MATH-M 120. Continuation of MA 16010.  Knowledge of trigonometry required.

• SSCI-S 100 Strategies for Success in College Mathematics (3 cr.) P: Mathematics Placement Exam. Students will develop strategies for learning and retaining college level mathematical concepts and procedures.  Techniques for overcoming math anxiety and test anxiety will also be learned.  Appropriate mathematical content will be taught to provide the students the opportunity to practice their new learning strategies and test-taking techniques.  Upon completion of this course students will be well equipped for success in their first college credit mathematics course.

• MATH-T 109 Mathematics for Elementary Education I (3 cr.) P: MATH-M118 or MATH-M 125. Fall, Spring. Introduction to problem-solving, including use of patterns and Venn diagrams; study of various numeration systems; whole numbers, fraction, and decimal algorithms with manipulatives; ratio; percent; logic. Open only to elementary education majors. Does not count towards divisional distribution requirement.  

• MATH-T 110 Mathematics for Elementary Education II (3 cr.) P: MATH-M 118 or MATH-M 125. Fall, Spring. Emphasis on geometry with use of manipulatives; study of plane figures and solids. Discussion of area, volume, symmetry, perimeter, tesselation, constructions with mira and compass, congruence, similarity, probability, statistics. Open only to elementary education majors. Does not count toward divisional distribution requirement. 

• MATH-T 336 Topics in Euclidean Geometry (3 cr.) P: MATH-M 303 or equivalent. Axiom systems for the plane, the parallel postulate and non-Euclidean geometry, classical theorems. Geometric transformation theory, vectors and analytic geometry, convexity, theory of area and volume.

• MATH-Y 398 Internship in Professional Practice (1 - 3 cr.) P: Junior or Senior standing. Internship with businesses requiring applied mathematics (or pure mathematics) projects.  

• MATH-M 463 Introduction to Probability 1 (3 cr.) P: MATH-M 311 Counting techniques, the meaning of probability.  Random experiments, conditional probability, independence.  Random variables, expected values and standard deviations, moment generating functions, important discrete and continuous distributions.  Poisson processes.  Multivariate distributions, basic limit laws such as the central limit theorem.

• MATH-M 466 Introduction to Mathematical Statistics (3 cr.) P: MATH-M 463 Rigorous mathematical treatment of problems in sampling and statistical inference.  Sufficient statistics, exponential distributions, monotone likelihood ratio, most powerful tests, minimum variance estimates, shortest confidence intervals, linear models and analysis of variance, nonparametric methods.

• MATH-M 414 Introduction to Analysis II (3 cr.) P: MATH-M 413 Continuation of MATH-M413.  Functions of several variables, Taylor series, extreme values. Manifolds in Euclidean space, Implicit Function Theorem, Inverse Function Theorem.  Divergence Theorem and other classical theorems of vector calculus.  Special topics.

Microbiology

• MICR-J 200 Microbiology and Immunology (3 cr.) P: ANAT-A 215 and PHSL-P 215 or equivalent. C: MICR-J 201. Fall, Spring.  For students of the baccalaureate curricula in the School of Nursing and in the Division of Allied Health Sciences; others by consent of instructor. Concurrent or previous registration in MICR-J 201 Microbiology Laboratory is recommended. Basic principles of microbiology, cell biology and epidemiology. Consideration of pathogenic bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites in human disease; immunology and host-defense mechanisms.

• MICR-J 201 Microbiology Laboratory (1 cr.) C: MICR-J 200. Fall, Spring. Bacteriological techniques of microscopy, asepsis, pure culture, and identification of unknown bacteria. Biology of microorganisms; action of antimicrobial agents and disinfectants, food microbiology and bacterial agglutination reactions.

• MICR-M 310 Microbiology (3 cr.) P: Two semesters of college chemistry; BIOL-L 105. C: MICR-M 315. Application of fundamental biological principles to the study of microorganisms. Significance of microorganisms to humans and their environment. Topics covered include bacterial growth and metabolism, microbial genetics, microbial diversity, mechanisms of pathogenicity, epidemiology and environmental microbiology.

• MICR-M 315 Microbiology Laboratory (2 cr.) C: MICR-M 310. Laboratory exercises and demonstrations to yield proficiency in principles and techniques of cultivation and utilization of microorganisms under aseptic conditions. These principles will include microscopy, asepsis, pure culture, bacterial metabolism, genetic transformation and identification of unknown bacteria.

• MICR-M 320 Environmental and Public Health Microbiology (3 cr.) BIOL-L 105 and BIOL-L 211/213; MICR-M 310 is recommended. Introduction to basic concepts in environmental microbiology and epidemiology.  Significance of waterborne pathogenic microorganisms and indicators.  Importance of drinking water treatment and wastewater treatment.  Introduction to foodborne pathogens and foodborne infections. 

Physics

• PHYS-P 100 Physics in the Modern World (5 cr.) Fall, Spring. This course develops concepts in physics and places them in the context of our modern, technological world. Topics include motion, gravity, sound, optics, electricity and magnetism, thermodynamics and elements of quantum phenomena. Cannot be substituted for physics courses explicitly designated in specified curricula. No credit in this course will be given for students who have already passed PHYS-P 201-202 or PHYS-P 221-222.

• PHYS-P 201 General Physics I (5 cr.) P: MATH-M 125 or high school equivalent. Fall alternate years.  Newtonian mechanics, oscillations and waves, bulk properties of matter and thermodynamics.*  

• PHYS-P 202 General Physics II (5 cr.) P: PHYS-P 201. lab fee Spring alternate years. Electricity and magnetism, geometrical and physical optics, and modern physics. 

• PHYS-P 221 Physics I (5 cr.) P: MATH-M 215. Alternate years.  This course is the first semester of a two semester sequence of calculus-based, introductory physics. In PHYS-P 221, we will explore Newtonian mechanics, fluid dynamics, oscillations and waves, thermodynamics, and elementary kinetic energy.  

• PHYS-P 222 Physics II (5 cr.) P: MATH-M215, PHYS-P 221. Spring Alternate years.  This course is the second semester of a two semester sequence of calculus-based, introductory physics. In PHYS-P 222, we will focus primarily on electricity and magnetism. We will also learn about geometrical and physical optics, the special theory of relativity and elements of contemporary physics.  

• PHYS-P 301 Contemporary Physics (3 cr.) P: PHYS-P 202 or PHYS-P 222; MATH-M 215, which may be taken concurrently with consent of instructor. Arr.  Introduction to modern physics. Atomic and nuclear physics, kinetic theory, relativity, elementary particles.

• PHYS-P 310 Environmental Physics (3 cr.) P: PHYS-P 201 or consent of instructor. Relationship of physics to current environmental problems. Energy production, comparison of sources and by-products; nature of and possible solutions to problems of noise; particulate matter in atmosphere. 

• PHYS-S 406 Research Project (1 - 6 cr.) P: Permission of the instructor.

  Research participation in group or independent project under the supervision of a faculty member in departmental research areas; or topic agreed upon between the student and supervisor.

Physiology

• PHSL-P 215 Basic Human Physiology (5 cr.) MATH-M 104, ANAT-A 215, introduction to chemistry. Fall, Spring.  Functional aspects of cells, tissues, organs, and systemes in mammalian organisms.  Designed for pre-professional students in allied health, nursing, and health science.*

• PHSL-P 416 Comparative Animal Physiology (3 cr.) P: CHEM-C 106, two college biology courses and one college mathematics course. Alternate years.  Physiological principles of the respiratory, circulatory, excretory, and related systems in a variety of invertebrate and vertebrate animals.  

• PHSL-P 418 Laboratory in Comparative Animal Physiology (2 cr.) C: PHSL-P 416. Laboratory experiments using a variety of animals to illustrate physiological principles.*  

Physical and Life Sciences

• PLSC-B 203 Survey of the Plant Kingdom (5 cr.) Survey of various groups of plants, including their structure, behavior, life histories, classification, and economic importance.*

• PLSC-B 364 Summer Flowering Plants (5 cr.) P: One introductory biology course. Summer  A course for students desiring a broad, practical knowledge of common wild and cultivated plants.*  

Statistics

• STAT 30100 Elementary Statistical Methods I (3 cr.) P: MATH-M 125 or MATH-M 118 or MA 15300. Fall, Spring.  A basic introductory statistics course with applications shown to various fields and emphasis placed on assumptions, applicability, and interpretations of various statistical techniques. Subject matter includes frequency distribution, descriptive statistics, elementary probability, normal distribution, applications, sampling distribution, estimation, hypothesis testing, and linear regression.

School of Sciences

• SSCI-S 100 Strategies for Success in College Mathematics (3 cr.) P: Mathematics Placement Test. Fall, Spring. Students will develop strategies for learning and retaining college level mathematical concepts and procedures.  Techniques for overcoming math anxiety and test anxiety will also be learned.  Appropriate mathematical content will be taught to provide the students the opportunity to practice their new learning strategies and test-taking techniques.  Upon completion of this course students will be equipped for success in their first college credit mathematics course.

• SSCI-S 105 Freshman Seminar in Natural and Mathematical Sciences (1 cr.) Fall. Small-class experience with faculty instructor.  Introduction to college-level projects in thinking, research, and writing in a small-group context.  Topics will vary.  Open only to freshmen.

• SSCI-S 430 Professional Practice for General Studies (1 - 6 cr.) P: Junior or Senior standing. This course is designed to provide opportunities for students to receive credit for career-related, full-time work.  Evaluation by employer and instructor or school dean.  The course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.

Sustainability

• SUST-S 400 Energy Sources and Needs (3 cr.) Renewable and non-renewable energy resources, their origins, society's needs and usage, environmental impacts of use and production, and future directions in energy technologies.  Also may include study of non-energy resources including metallic and nonmetallic resources.

• SUST-S 491 Internship in Sustainability (3 cr.) Involves placement in a business, not-for-profit agency or governmental unit to give student hands on experience working with sustainability in a practical setting.

Zoology

• ZOOL-Z 315 Developmental Anatomy (5 cr.) P: BIOL-L 105. Alternate years.  Comparative study of the structure and development of vertebrates, including humans.*