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