1988-1989 Academic Catalog

GSCI-185 Precalculus-Sp 5 hours A general introduction to the principles of trigonometry and possibly some advanced topics in algebra. Coverage incudes, but may not be limited to, trigonomet– ric and circular functions, triangle problems, vectors. This course, in conjunction with GSCl-184, is designed to help prepare the student for calculus. Prerequisite: GSCI-184. GSCl-220 Origins 5 hours Two models for the origin of the universe, life, and man are developed. The two models, creation and evolution, are examined using available scientifice evidence, and predictions based on each model are compared with the scientific evidence. Prerequisite: BIO-JOO Principles of Biology, GSCI-160 Introduction to the Physical Sciences or equivalent. GSCl-264 Introductory Astronomy-A,Su 5 hours An introductory study designed to impart a general knowledge of concepts, princi– ples, and laws pertaining to a God-created universe, with some emphasis on tech– niques used to obtain this knowledge. Four lectures per week, laboratory by arrange– ment including field observations at the college observatory. Prerequisite: High school geometry or permission of instructor. DEPARTMENTAL COURSES SCED-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 materi– als and methods. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program. SCED-321 Clinical Teaching in Science or Mathematics 2 hours A practical on-campus experience in which a student is assigned to assist a college instructor in classroom and laboratory teaching, evaluation, and related responsibili– ties. The student must complete forty (40) clock hours of clinical involvement in the teaching field for which certification is desired. Students desiring certification in an additional field must complete an additional one (I) credit hour, representing 20 clock hours of experience. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program. GSCI-440 Seminar 1 hour Each student presents a paper from library or laboratory research. Approval 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 IO seminars during the senior year. Guest lecturers and faculty mem– bers may present papers at the invitation of the instructor. Required of all science and mathematics majors. Prerequisites: Senior classification and attendance of a minimum of IO seminars during the sophomore and junior years. BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE BI0-114 Introduction to Biology-A 5 hours Structure and function of plant and animal cells with emphasis on central con– cepts. 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. BI0-115 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 laborato– ries per week. Prerequisite: BI0-114 Introduction to Biology. Science and Mathematics 153 BI0-134 General Botany-A 5 hours A survey of the vascular plants, bryophytes, algae, and fungi, with an introduction to their anatomy, physiology, taxonomy, and ecoonomic importance. Four lectures and one 3-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: BI0-114 Introduction to Biology. BI0-200 General Ecology-Sp 5 hours A study of the interrelationships between living organisms and environment with emphasis upon environmental physiology, ecosystem and community ecology, and environmental stewardship. Laboratories feature field studies of representative aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Three (or four) lectures and one 3-hour (or 4- hour) lab, totaling 7 contact hours per week. Prerequisite: BI0-115 General Zoology and BI0-134 General Botany. BI0-212 Invertebrate Zoology 5 hours A survey of representative invertebrates to include morphology and relations. Three lectures and two 3-hour laboratories per week. Prerequisite: BI0-115 General Zoology. (even years) BI0-213 Vertebrate Zoology 5 hours A study of the various vertebrate groups, with emphasis upon vertebrate anatomy. Three lectures and two 3-hour laboratories per week. Prerequisite: BI0-115 General Zoology. (even years) BI0-216,BI0-217 Human Anatomy and Physiology-W,Sp 5 hours each quarter A survey of the principle systems of the human body with emphasis on both structure and function. BI0-216 includes a review of basic biology plus the skeletal, muscular, and nervous system. BI0-217 includes the endocrine, respiratory, cardio– vascular, digestive, urinary, and reproduction system. Four lectures and one 2-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: BIO-JOO Principles of Biology or equivalent. BI0-235 Plant Anatomy-W 5 hours Plant cells, tissues, and organs are studied in detail. Attention is given to microtechnique including the killing, fixing, embedding, sectioning, staining, and mounting of tissues. Three lectures and two 3-hour laboratories per week. Prerequi- site: BI0-134 General Botany. (odd years) BI0-236 Taxonomy of Seed Plants-Sp 5 hours A study of flowering plant classification and the history of classification, with emphasis on field identification, collection, and classification of local flora. Two lectures and six hours of supervised and independent laboratory/field study per week. Prerequisite: BI0-134 General Botany (even years) BI0-238 Introductory Microbiology-W 5 hours A study of plant microorganisms and viruses and their relationship to man's economy and hygiene. Basic laboratory techniques are stressed. Three lectures and three 2-hour laboratories per week. Prerequisites: BI0-114 Introduction to Biology and CHEM-151 General Chemistry. BI0-306 Genetics-A 5 hours A study of the principles of heredity and their application to plant, animal, and human life. Three lectures and two 3-hour laboratories per week. Prerequisite: BI0- 114 Introduction to Biology and GSCI-184 Introduction to Analysis. BI0-311 Vertebrate Embryology 5 hours A study of the initiation and development of tissues and organs with emphasis on embryonic development ofvertebrates, including the human. Three lectures and two 3-hour laboratories per week. Prerequisite: BI0-115 General Zoology. (odd years)