1986-1987 Academic Catalog

134 71-161 Introduction to the Physical Sciences - W 5 hours An introductory study of the sciences of physics, chemistry, and space science with emphasis on basic concepts and principles as well as the de– velopment of foundational laws pertaining to these disciplines. Four lec– tures and one 2-hour laboratory or five lectures per week. 71-162 Environmental Physical Science -A 5 hours Physical and chemical principles underlying environmental topics of current and long-standing interest are studied. Some topics covered are: energy (nuclear and other kinds), food chemistry and nutrition, soaps, water and air quality, and others, depending on time and class interest. Four lectures and one 2-hour laboratory per week. 71-166 Introduction to Physical Geology - Sp 5 hours An introductory study of the earth and its environment, with emphasis on the physical and chemical properties of minerals, erosion and sedimentation, metamorphism, igneous activity, the structural features of the earth's crust, and geologic time. 71-180 Introduction to Mathematics - A 5 hours An introduction to mathematical concepts including inductive and de– ductive reasoning, logic set theory, numeration systems, consumer mathematics, algebra, and statistics. 71-184, 71-185 Introduction to Analysis 5 hours each quarter A general introduction to modern methods of analysis, including top– ics from algebra and trigonometry. The course is designed for students with inadequate preparation for calculus. Prerequisite: Two years of high school mathematics or permission of instructor 71-200 Environmental Biology - Sp 5 hours An integrative study of the Scriptural and ecological principles that provide a basis for stewardship of the environment, as applied to global, national, and community concerns. Laboratories feature field trips to representative aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Three (or four) lectures and one 2-hour (or 3-hour) lab, totaling 6 contact hours per week. Pre– requisite: 71-100 Principles of Biology or permission of instructor. 71-220 Origins 5 hours Two models for the origin of the universe, life, and man are de– veloped. The two models, creation and evolution, are examined using available scientific evidence, and predictions based on each model are compared with the scientific evidence. Prerequisite: 71-100 Principles of Biology, 71-160 Introduction to the Physical Sciences or equivalent. 71-264 Introductory Astronomy -A, Su 5 hours An introductory study designed to impart a general knowledge of con– cepts, principles, and laws pertaining to a God-created universe, with some emphasis on techniques used to obtain this knowledge. Four lec– tures per week, laboratory by arrangement including field observations at the college observatory. Prerequisite: High school geometry or permis– sion of instructor. DEPARTMENTAL COURSES 71-120 Introduction to Computer Progrnmming 1 hour An introduction to the computing capabilities on campus, and an intro– duction to the fundamentals of computer programming in BASIC as im– plemented on a microcomputer as well as on a time-sharing system. 71-300 Teaching Science and Mathematics 3 hours A general methods course which treats the history, the materials, and the methods of science and mathematics teaching. Emphasis is placed on recent trends in materials and methods. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program. 71-321, 71-322, 71-323 Clinical Teaching in Science or Mathematics 1-3 hours each quarter A practical on-campus experience in which a student is assigned to as– sist a college instructor in preparation for classes and laboratories, class– room and laboratory teaching, grading of reports and examinations, and other teacher responsibilities. The student is expected to participate for 22 clock hours for each hour of credit. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program. 71-440 Seminar l l10m· Each student presents a paper from library or laboratory research. Ap– proval of the topic by the student's advisor and seminar instructor must be obtained and the date of presentation set before enrolling in the course. The student must also attend a minimum of l 0 seminars during the senior year. Guest lecturers and faculty members may present papers at the invi– tation of the instructor. Required of all science and mathematics majors. Prerequisites: Senior classification and attendance of a minimum of 10 seminars during the sophomore and junior years. BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE 71-114 Introduction to Biology-A 5 hours Structure and function of plant and animal cells with emphasis on cen– tral concepts. This is the first biology course for majors; it may be taken by others with good preparation in high school biology and chemistry. Four lectures and one 2-hour laboratory per week. 71-115 General Zoology- W 5 hours A survey of the animal kingdom and of zoological principles, with an introduction to anatomy, physiology, and classification. Three lectures and two 2-hour laboratories per week. Prerequisite: 71-114 Introduction to Biology. 71-134 General Botany - A 5 hourn A study of basic functions and structures of plants beginning with the algae and fungi and finishing with the flowering plants. The methodol– ogy and techniques of plant science are emphasized. Four lectures and