Course Descriptions

BSC 105 - Human Biology
Fundamentals of biological human structure, function, and interactions with the environment. Intended for non-science majors. Does not count for health professions credit. 3 lec-2 lab.
BSC 105L - Human Biology Lab
Laboratory companion course to BSC 105. Investigations of human structure, function, and interactions with the environment. Intended for non-science majors; does not count for health professions credit.
BSC 227 - Human Anatomy
Principles of gross and microscopic anatomy of human body systems and their development. Provides preparation for degrees in health professions. Does not count towards a major in Biological Science. 3 lec-2 lab (ACT composite 19 or higher or 12 hrs. college credit, 100 level or above with minimum GPA of 2.3)
BSC 227L - Human Anatomy Lab
Laboratory companion course to BSC 227. Practical and computer aided exercises related to gross and microscopic anatomy of human body systems and their development. Does not count toward a major in Biological Sciences.
BSC 228 - Human Physiology
Fundamentals of normal human physiology, from cells to systems. Provides the scientific background for understanding pathophysiology and preparation for degrees in health professions. Does not count toward a major in Biological Science. 3 lec-3 lab (PR: BSC 227 with grade C or better)
BSC 228L - Human Physiology Lab
Laboratory companion course to BSC 228. Introduction of the scientific method, with focus on interpretation of data and application toward physiological systems. Does not count toward a major in Biological Sciences.
BSC 250 - Microbiol and Human Disease
Introduction to microbiology with emphasis on the role of microorganisms in the disease process. Does not count towards a major in Biological Sciences.
BSC 250L - Microbio and Human Disease Lab
Laboratory companion course to BSC 250. Practical exercises with emphasis on microscopy, microorganism identification, and aseptic technique. Does not count towards a major in Biological Sciences.
BSC 340 - Principles of Evolution
An overview of the unity and diversity of life, and the mechanisms and processes of evolutionary change at the population, organismal, and molecular levels.
BSC 438 - Emerging Infectious Diseases
Introduces students to infectious diseases that are either newly emergent or have returned to prominence within the last decade.
BSC 482 - SpTp: Drugs, Brain and Behavior
BSC 491 - Capstone Experience
A student-driving research or career shadowing experience under a qualified mentor. Must be approved by the Department of Biological Sciences prior to registration.
BSC 538 - Emerging Infectious Diseases
Introduces students to infections diseases that are either newly emergent or have returned to prominence within the last decade.
CFS 200 - Introduction to CFS
This course teaches student how information is recovered from electronic devices and the forensic techniques used to perform forensic examinations. In addition, legal issues regarding electronic data will be discussed.
CHM 205 - General, Organic, and Biochem
Introductory course for health professions students and non-science majors covering basic chemical principles with applications in organic chemistry and biochemistry.
CHM 211 - Principles of Chemistry I
A study of the properties of materials and their interactions with each other. Development of theories and applications of the principles of energetics, dynamics and structure. Intended primarily for science majors and preprofessional students. 3 lec.
CHM 212 - Principles Chemistry II
A continuation of chemistry 211 with emphasis on the inorganic chemistry of the representative elements and transition metals. 3 lec.
CHM 217 - Principles of Chem Lab I
A laboratory course that demonstrates the application of concepts introduced in Chemistry 2ll.
CHM 218 - Principles of Chem Lab II
A laboratory course that demonstrates the application of concepts introduced in Chemistry 2l2.
CHM 491 - Capstone Experience
Students engage in a collaborative research project with a faculty member.
CJ 200 - Intro to Criminal Justice
This survey course examines the various components of the criminal justice system, including law enforcement, courts, and corrections. Students will be introduced to various criminal justice agencies and career possibilities.
CJ 211 - Intro to Law Enforcement
Designed to examine the philosophical and historical background of law enforcement in the United States. Addresses constitutional limitations on law enforcement, objectives of law enforcement, and processes of law enforcement.
CJ 221 - Intro to Criminal Courts
This course addresses the evolution of current functioning of the American criminal court system. Students are exposed to court administration, court procedures, and the state and federal court system.
CJ 231 - Intro to Corrections
A survey of the historical development of the systems of punishment and rehabilitation. Analysis of the reasons for incarceration of offenders.
CJ 302 - CJ Research Methods
Logic of social research methods, survey research, methods of evaluation, sampling, and the contrast between qualitative and quantitative CJ research.
CJ 325 - Juvenile Justice
A survey of the process--the police, the courts, and corrections--through which the juvenile delinquent passes.
CJ 490 - Internship
The placement of an individual into a criminal justice ageny (police, probation, courts, jails) to observe and participate in its operation. Grading is CR/NC only.
FSC 630 - Internship
A 10 week internship in a crime lab or other forensic science related research laboratory. Application of principles and techniques learned during first year of program.
MTH 102 - Prep for College Math B
A mastery-based course that will prepare students for college algebra.
MTH 102B - Abr Prep for College Math B
An abridged mastery-based course that will prepare students for College Algebra.
MTH 121B - Cncpts and Apps-Expanded (CT)
Critical thinking course for non-science majors that develops quantitative reasoning skills. Topics include logical thinking, linear modeling, statistics and probability, exponential and logarithmic modeling, and financial concepts, with arithmetic review.
MTH 122 - Plane Trigonometry
Definitions of circular functions; graphs to trigonometric functions, trigonometric identities, and applications.
MTH 127 - College Algebra-Expanded
A brief but careful review of the main techniques of algebra. Polynomials, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions. Graphs, equations and inequalities, sequences.
MTH 132 - Precalculus with Sci Applica
Functions used in calculus including polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric. Systems of equations and inequalities, conic sections, polar and parametric equations, sequences and series, Binomial Theorem.
MTH 140 - Applied Calculus
A brief survey of calculus including both differentiation and integration with applications.
MTH 229 - Calculus/Analytic Geom I (CT)
An introduction to calculus and analytic geometry, emphasizing critical thinking. Limits, derivatives, and integrals of the elementary functions of one variable, including transcendental functions.
MTH 230 - Calculus/Analytic Geom II
A study of the conics and transcendental functions, techniques of integration, improper integrals, indeterminate forms and infinite series.
MTH 231 - Calculus/Analytic Geom III
Analytic geometry of two and three dimensions, partial differentiation, and multiple integrals.
MTH 480 - SpTp:Practical Mathematics
NRRM 490 - Internship
A supervised 40-hour per week, 6 week internship in which the students work with park and recreation agencies. (PR: NRRM major. Advisor approval required.)
PHY 101 - Conceptual Physics
Introduces nonscience majors to applications of physics in life. Emphasizes conceptual understanding of basic principles in classical and modern physics. Recommended for science students with no high school physics.
PHY 101L - Conceptual Physics Lab
Conceptual Physics Laboratory. A laboratory course designed to include the principles and applications of physics that are introduced in Physics 101. (CR: PHY 101) 2 lab.
PHY 201 - General Physics
First half of an introduction to physics for life-science students, using algebra and vectors by triangles: force, energy, particle dynmaics, rotation, fluids, waves, thermal phenomena.
PHY 202 - General Physics I Laboratory
Laboratory to accompany PHY 201 or PHY 211, focusing on mechanics concepts and applications.
PHY 203 - College Physics II
Second half of an introduction to physics for students of natural (life) sciences, using algebra and vectors by triangles: E&M fields, circuits; ray optics, interference; atoms, nuclei.
PHY 204 - General Physics Lab
Laboratory to accompany PHY 203 or PHY 213, focusing on classical E&M, circuits, and optics.
PHY 545 - Math Methods of Physics
An introduction to the theory of orthogonal functions, curvilinear coordinate systems, vector and tensor fields and their applications in Physics. Problems are drawn from different areas of physics. 3 lec.
STA 150B - Foundations of Stats-Expd (CT)
A critical thinking course on the basic foundation of Statistics for non-majors with algebra review, allowing them to better prepare, develop and harness discipline-specific skills.
STA 150L - Foundations of Statistics Lab
A lab to provide training in using the SPSS software in Foundations of Statistics for non-majors.
STA 225 - Introductory Statistics (CT)
Introduction to statistical analysis.