This course teaches students the basic writing skills needed for college success, including grammar and composition. Students practice sentence construction (in the context of short writing assignments), paragraph construction, and the organization of ideas. They build on these basic skills by planning, writing, and revising short essays and experiencing writing as a multi-step process. The course also teaches several types of, purposes of, and audiences for general essays. Required for the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Fall and spring semesters. 3 credits.

Students develop critical thinking skills in writing, reading, and speaking through the context of multiple points of view about cultural identities. Prerequisite: C- or better in SLA100 or score of 8 or higher on essay portion of SAT or ACT. Required for the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Fall and spring semesters. 3 credits.

Component of first year experience; incorporates academic strategies and orientation to college life and resources. Fall and spring semesters. Corequisite: SLA100 or SLA101. 1 credit.

An exploration of the foundational roles of faith and spirituality in human growth and development and in the shaping of human cultures. Opportunity to engage with the spiritual traditions of Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. This course is strongly recommended for the first semester of enrollment. Fall and spring semesters, J-Term. 3 credits. Fee.

A capstone seminar which provides students an opportunity to examine personal values in relationship to society. Students reflect on their discipline, pursuit of knowledge, and personal life philosophy. Seniors only. Fall, spring and summer, J-Term. 3 credits.

Study of the evolution of prokaryotes and eukaryotes and the diversity of plants and invertebrate animals. Corequisite: SBL161. Fall semester. 3 credits.

Laboratory study of the diversity of plants and invertebrate animals. Corequisite: SBL160. Fall semester. 1 credit. Fee.

Study of form and function of vascular plants and basic ecological concepts. Prerequisites: SBL160 and SBL161. Corequisite: SBL163. Spring semester. 3 credits.

Laboratory study of anatomy and physiology of vascular plants and basic ecological concepts. Prerequisites: SBL160 and SBL161. Corequisite: SBL162. Spring semester. 1 credit. Fee.

A study of the basic concepts and fundamental principles underlying chemical reactions, designed for science majors, with emphasis on stoichiometry, atomic and molecular structure and bonding. With SCH111, satisfies the Science requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Corequisite: SCH111. Fall semester. 3 credits.

Laboratory work is primarily quantitative, including volumetric and gravimetric analyses. An introduction to instrumental techniques is presented including visible and atomic absorption spectroscopy. With SCH110, satisfies the Science requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Fall semester. Corequisite: SCH110. 1 credit. Fee.

Continuation of topics introduced in SCH110, with emphasis on gases, thermodynamics, kinetics, equilibrium, acid-base chemistry, and an introduction to electrochemistry. Prerequisite: SCH110. Corequisite: SCH113. Spring semester. 3 credits.

Continuation of topics introduced in SCH111. Corequisite: SCH112. Spring semester. 1 credit. Fee.

A study of the chemistry of carbon compounds for science majors. Molecular structure, structure — property relationships, synthesis, reactions, and reaction mechanisms of the major classes of organic compounds. Examples of biological relevance are given. Prerequisites: SCH112 and SCH113. Fall semester. 3 credits.

Emphasis on learning common laboratory techniques involved in organic synthesis and purification, isolation of natural products, structure elucidation, and qualitative analysis. Classical and instrumental methods. Experiments coordinated closely with lecture presentations. For science majors. Pre- or corequisite: SCH210. Fall semester. 2 credits. Fee.

Continuation of topics introduced in SCH210. Prerequisite: SCH210. Corequisite: SCH213. Spring semester. 3 credits.

Continuation of topics introduced in SCH211. Pre- or Corequisite: SCH212. Spring semester. 2 credits. Fee.

Real numbers, sets, relations, and functions. The calculus of one variable. Satisfies the Mathematics requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Graphing calculator required. Prerequisite: SMA120 or equivalent. Fall and spring semesters. 4 credits.

A thorough introduction into physics for those majoring in the physical and biological sciences, mathematics, and engineering. Topics include classical mechanics, heat, and electricity. With SPH111, satisfies the Science requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Corequisite: SPH111. Prerequisite: SMA130. Fall semester. 3 credits.

Laboratory course to accompany SPH110. With SPH110, satisfies the Science requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Corequisite: SPH110. Fall semester. 1 credit. Fee.

A continuation of SPH110 with topics including magnetism, optics, and electricity. Prerequisite: SPH110. Corequisite: SPH113. Spring semester. 3 credits.

The laboratory course to accompany SPH112. Corequisite: SPH112. Spring semester. 1 credit. Fee.

An introductory study of medical terminology presented as background for work in the health professions. Course format is programmed self-instruction. Fall and spring semesters. 1 credit.

An investigation of the integrated function of animals and their component organs and organ systems. While taking a comparative approach in the study of functional adaptations to different environments, similarity of function on the cellular level is also emphasized. Prerequisites: SBL162 and SBL163. Spring semester, even-numbered years. 3 credits.

Uses a team-investigative approach to study the physiology of specific invertebrates. Toward the end of the course, students perform experiments of their own design. Prerequisites: SBL162 and SBL163. Spring semester, even-numbered years. 1 credit. Fee.

Chemical structures and biological functions of proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. Survey of major metabolic pathways involving carbohydrates, lipids, and amino acids. Structure-function relationships of biological membranes. Nucleic acid metabolism and protein synthesis. Recombinant DNA technology. Prerequisites: SCH212 and SCH213. Fall semester. 3 credits.

Introduction to basic biochemical laboratory techniques such as uv-visible, fluorescence, and FTIR spectroscopy, chromatography, centrifugation, and electrophoresis. Isolation, purification, and characterization of proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. Enzyme kinetics. Prerequisite: SCH213. Corequisite: SCH325. Fall semester. 1 credit. Fee.

An introductory study of the biological, cognitive, and social dimensions of development from conception to death. Designed especially for students in the physician assistant program or pursuing careers in health care. Spring semester. 3 credits.

Anatomical features of vertebrates compared within the contexts of both function and structural adaptation to different environments. Corequisite: SBL221. Prerequisites: SBL162 and SBL163. Spring semester, odd-numbered years. 3 credits.

A fundamental knowledge of gross anatomy through the careful dissection of selected vertebrates. Corequisite: SBL220. Spring semester, odd-numbered years. 1 credit. Fee.

An investigation of the integrated function of animals and their component organs and organ systems. While taking a comparative approach in the study of functional adaptations to different environments, similarity of function on the cellular level is also emphasized. Prerequisites: SBL162 and SBL163. Spring semester, even-numbered years. 3 credits.

Uses a team-investigative approach to study the physiology of specific invertebrates. Toward the end of the course, students perform experiments of their own design. Prerequisites: SBL162 and SBL163. Spring semester, even-numbered years. 1 credit. Fee.

An introductory study of medical terminology presented as background for work in the health professions. Course format is programmed self-instruction. Fall and spring semesters. 1 credit.

Chemical structures and biological functions of proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. Survey of major metabolic pathways involving carbohydrates, lipids, and amino acids. Structure-function relationships of biological membranes. Nucleic acid metabolism and protein synthesis. Recombinant DNA technology. Prerequisites: SCH212 and SCH213. Fall semester. 3 credits.

Introduction to basic biochemical laboratory techniques such as uv-visible, fluorescence, and FTIR spectroscopy, chromatography, centrifugation, and electrophoresis. Isolation, purification, and characterization of proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. Enzyme kinetics. Prerequisite: SCH213. Corequisite: SCH325. Fall semester. 1 credit. Fee.

An introductory study of medical terminology presented as background for work in the health professions. Course format is programmed self-instruction. Fall and spring semesters. 1 credit.

Study of structure and function of microbes, with emphasis on bacteria and viruses and immunology. Primarily for majors in dietetics, nursing, medical technology, and physician assistant. Prerequisite: one semester of college chemistry and either SBL160 or SBL214. Fall and spring semesters. 3 credits.

Methods of studying microbes, parasites, immunology. Identification of one unknown bacterial strain. Writing Intensive course. Fall and spring semesters. 1 credit. Fee.

Chemical structures and biological functions of proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. Survey of major metabolic pathways involving carbohydrates, lipids, and amino acids. Structure-function relationships of biological membranes. Nucleic acid metabolism and protein synthesis. Recombinant DNA technology. Prerequisites: SCH212 and SCH213. Fall semester. 3 credits.

Introduction to basic biochemical laboratory techniques such as uv-visible, fluorescence, and FTIR spectroscopy, chromatography, centrifugation, and electrophoresis. Isolation, purification, and characterization of proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. Enzyme kinetics. Prerequisite: SCH213. Corequisite: SCH325. Fall semester. 1 credit. Fee.

An introductory study of the biological, cognitive, and social dimensions of development from conception to death. Designed especially for students in the physician assistant program or pursuing careers in health care. Spring semester. 3 credits.

An introductory study of medical terminology presented as background for work in the health professions. Course format is programmed self-instruction. Fall and spring semesters. 1 credit.

A detailed study of the structure and function of the human body. Anatomical studies include gross, histological, and cytological perspectives and are correlated with physiology. Functional studies emphasize homeostatic, regulatory, and integrative mechanisms. Pathophysiological processes are compared with normal anatomy and physiology. Course is designed to meet the requirements of allied health majors (dietetics, medical technology, nursing, physician assistant, prephysical or pre-occupational therapy). Prerequisite: at least one semester of college chemistry or one year of high school chemistry. Corequisite: SBL215. Fall semester. 3 credits.

Designed to reinforce concepts learned in SBL214. Topics include: histology, gross anatomy of the musculoskeletal system, physiology of nerves and skeletal muscle, cardiovascular physiology, analysis of blood and urine, digestive enzymes, effects of drugs on heart function. Corequisite: SBL214. Fall semester. 1 credit. Fee.

Continuation of topics begun in SBL214. Corequisite: SBL217. Prerequisite: SBL214. Spring semester. 3 credits.

Continuation of topics begun in SBL214, reinforcing topics covered in SBL216. Prerequisite: SBL215. Corequisite: SBL216. Spring semester. 1 credit. Fee.

An introduction to the history, concepts, principles, and problems of modern psychology including experiential study. This course is a prerequisite for many psychology courses numbered above 225. Fall and spring semesters. 3 credits.

An introductory study of the biological, cognitive, and social dimensions of development from conception to death. Designed especially for students in the physician assistant program or pursuing careers in health care. Spring semester. 3 credits.

Designed to enable students to read as well as do research. Explores descriptive and inferential statistics. Treats small and large samplings with such parametric and non-parametric probability distributions as Z, t, F, and chi-squared. Uses statistical computer software. Satisfies the Mathematics requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Fall and spring semesters and ADP sessions 1, 3, and 4. Prerequisites: SMA100 or higher, sophomores or above. 3 credits.

An investigation of the integrated function of animals and their component organs and organ systems. While taking a comparative approach in the study of functional adaptations to different environments, similarity of function on the cellular level is also emphasized. Prerequisites: SBL162 and SBL163. Spring semester, even-numbered years. 3 credits.

Uses a team-investigative approach to study the physiology of specific invertebrates. Toward the end of the course, students perform experiments of their own design. Prerequisites: SBL162 and SBL163. Spring semester, even-numbered years. 1 credit. Fee.

Examines causes, symptoms, assessments, and treatment of abnormality from a variety of theoretical perspectives. Includes an introduction to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV), its historical origins, and contemporary critiques. Prerequisite: SPY110. Spring semester, and ADP session 1 in odd-numbered years. 3 credits.

Examines the social and cultural forces that shape the lives of individuals and groups; the socialization of the human person throughout the stages of life; the multiple functions of social groups, institutions, and culture; and introduction to sociological theories. Fall semester. 3 credits.

An introductory study of medical terminology presented as background for work in the health professions. Course format is programmed self-instruction. Fall and spring semesters. 1 credit.

A detailed study of the structure and function of the human body. Anatomical studies include gross, histological, and cytological perspectives and are correlated with physiology. Functional studies emphasize homeostatic, regulatory, and integrative mechanisms. Pathophysiological processes are compared with normal anatomy and physiology. Course is designed to meet the requirements of allied health majors (dietetics, medical technology, nursing, physician assistant, prephysical or pre-occupational therapy). Prerequisite: at least one semester of college chemistry or one year of high school chemistry. Corequisite: SBL215. Fall semester. 3 credits.

Designed to reinforce concepts learned in SBL214. Topics include: histology, gross anatomy of the musculoskeletal system, physiology of nerves and skeletal muscle, cardiovascular physiology, analysis of blood and urine, digestive enzymes, effects of drugs on heart function. Corequisite: SBL214. Fall semester. 1 credit. Fee.

Continuation of topics begun in SBL214. Corequisite: SBL217. Prerequisite: SBL214. Spring semester. 3 credits.

Continuation of topics begun in SBL214, reinforcing topics covered in SBL216. Prerequisite: SBL215. Corequisite: SBL216. Spring semester. 1 credit. Fee.

An introduction to the history, concepts, principles, and problems of modern psychology including experiential study. This course is a prerequisite for many psychology courses numbered above 225. Fall and spring semesters. 3 credits.

An introductory study of the biological, cognitive, and social dimensions of development from conception to death. Designed especially for students in the physician assistant program or pursuing careers in health care. Spring semester. 3 credits.

Examines causes, symptoms, assessments, and treatment of abnormality from a variety of theoretical perspectives. Includes an introduction to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV), its historical origins, and contemporary critiques. Prerequisite: SPY110. Spring semester, and ADP session 1 in odd-numbered years. 3 credits.

Examines the social and cultural forces that shape the lives of individuals and groups; the socialization of the human person throughout the stages of life; the multiple functions of social groups, institutions, and culture; and introduction to sociological theories. Fall semester. 3 credits.

Designed to enable students to read as well as do research. Explores descriptive and inferential statistics. Treats small and large samplings with such parametric and non-parametric probability distributions as Z, t, F, and chi-squared. Uses statistical computer software. Satisfies the Mathematics requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Fall and spring semesters and ADP sessions 1, 3, and 4. Prerequisites: SMA100 or higher, sophomores or above. 3 credits.