General Catalog for 2009-10

(NSCI) Natural Science


2000.0 Health Professions Seminar.
A seminar course for those students interested in pursuing a health
profession career. Periodic presentations will be offered by visiting
health professional representatives. A health fair will also be
offered. students must keep a log of events attended. This log will
be required for all students who wish to conduct a mock interview with
the Health Professions Committee prior to applying for professional
school. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing or higher.
Fall
2003.0 Earth Science
An introduction to the physical universe with emphasis on the
processes, forces, and interrelations of the earth. The course
includes selected topics from geology, oceanography, meteorology, and
astronomy.
Spring Even Yrs
2801.0 Special Topics in Natural Science
A variable topics seminar course at the sophomore level in the envi-
ronmental and natural sciences.
On Demand
3001.0 Readings in Natural Science
A self-paced reading course for Natural Science students to acquaint
them with general readings in the natural sciences. Meant as a compan-
companion to CORE 2001 and CORE 3001. Prerequisite: Sophomore
standing. Must be completed before taking CORE 4001. Course is
offered on a Satisfactory-Unsatisfactory basis.
Fall/Spring
3003.0 Natural Science for Elementary Teachers
A course for elementary teachers including materials, methods and
teaching units in natural science. Prerequisites: CORE 2313, 2323.
Spring
3013.0 Methods in Natural Science for Middle and Secondary Schools
A methods course adapted to the teaching of science at the middle and
secondary school level. It will involve practices, problems and trends
in the sciences at this level. Emphasis will be placed upon corre-
lating the lecture topics with computer applications and laboratory
techniques.
On Demand
3183.0 Issues in Science and Religion
A study of the processes and products of theological reflection and
scientific inquiry and the issues that arise in the interaction of the
two enterprises. Also listed as PHIL 3183.
Fall Even Yrs
3951.0 3951-6. Workshop.
Provides upper division students an opportunity to approach current
topics and problems in a cooperative and concentrated manner.
On Demand
3961.0 Laboratory Practicum
This course is designed specifically for students seeking teacher
certification in one of the natural science fields. It is designed to
enable them to plan, create and execute a laboratory in secondary
school science courses.
On Demand
4002.0 Medical Terminology
A programmed course designed to meet objectives related to career
goals in biological and health-related fields such as medical secre-
tary, social worker or records clerk.
Fall
4801.0 Special Topics in Natural Science
A variable topics seminar course at the senior level in the environ-
mental and natural sciences.
On Demand