NATURAL SCIENCES REQUIREMENT
Required: 4 Semester Credit Hours
Select ONE (1) of the following courses with lab to fulfill the requirement:
NOTE: SOME OF THE FOLLOWING COURSES MAY NOT BE OFFERED THIS SEMSTER!
^BIOL 1306 & 1106 – GENERAL BIOLOGY I. Survey of contemporary biology that covers the chemical basis of life, structure, function and physiology
of the cell, molecular biology and microevolution. Three lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for one semester.
^BIOL 1307 & 1107 – GENERAL BIOLOGY II. Continuation of a two-semester course in biological concepts; will emphasize organismal diversity and
comparative anatomy, reproduction, physiology, ecology, behavior and evolution. Three lecture hours and one discussion hour a week for one semester.
Prerequisite: BIOL 1306.
^BIOL 2375 – LIFE SCIENCE. A survey of the basic concepts of biology. Emphasizes cell structure, energy transformation, plant and animal structures
and functions, diversity and classification.
^BIOL 2401 – HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY I. Gross and microscopic anatomy and physiology of the cells and tissues, integument, skeletal,
muscular and nervous systems. Six hours of chemistry recommended. Laboratory fee, $6.
^BIOL 2402 – HUMAN ANATOMY AND PHISIOLOGY II. Gross and microscopic anatomy and physiology of the circulatory, respiratory, digestive,
excretory, endocrine and reproductive systems. Prerequisites: BIOL 2401; 6 hours of chemistry recommended. Laboratory fee, $6.
^CHEM 1311 & 1111 – GENERAL INORGANIC CHEMISTRY I. The first course for students majoring in a field of science, engineering or agriculture.
Principles of stoichiometry, thermochemistry, atomic and molecular structures, gases, liquids, solids and solutions and the chemistry of the elements and
their compounds. Prerequisite: MATH 1314 and either one year of high school chemistry or CHEM 1481.
^CHEM 1312 & 1112 – GENERAL INORGANIC CHEMISTRY II. The second course for students majoring in a field of science, engineering or
agriculture. Principles of chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, thermodynamics, electrochemistry and the chemistry of the elements and their
compounds. Prerequisites: CHEM 1111 and CHEM 1311.
^CHEM 1376 - ELEMENTARY CHEMISTRY. A survey of fundamental concepts of chemistry. Topics include atomic structure, elements and the
periodic table, nuclear chemistry, acids and bases and organic, inorganic and biochemical compounds. Prerequisite: PHYS 1375.
^CHEM 1405 – GENERAL INTRODUCTION TO CHEMISTRY. Elementary studies in chemistry for those students not majoring in science. Emphasizes
body chemistry and physiological action of drugs, foods, nutrients, poisons, cancer-causing agents, etc. Includes environmental, social, political,
historical and agricultural aspects of the science. Laboratory fee, $5 each semester.
^CHEM 1407 – GENERAL INTRODUCTION TO CHEMISTRY. The second course in elementary studies for those students not majoring in science.
Emphasizes body chemistry and physiological action of drugs, foods, nutrients, poisons, cancer-causing agents, etc. Includes environmental, social,
political, historical and agricultural aspects of the science. Laboratory fee, $5 each semester.
GEOG 1301 & 1101 – PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY: METEOROLOGY. Earth motions and their meanings; system of location and time; composition and
structure of the earth’s atmosphere. Meteorology and weather prediction, including storms. Air pollution meteorology. Field trips will be arranged.
GEOG 1302 & 1102 – PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY: CLIMATE AND MANKIND. Climatic classification, types and world regions. Climatic change,
fluctuations and their effects on human ecology (e.g., droughts). Agricultural and urban climatology. Microclimates. The distribution of soils and natural
vegetation as related to climate. Field trips will be arranged.
GEOL 1301 & 1101 – EARTH SCIENCE I. Introduction to principles and methods of earth science. Nature of the earth and its setting in space as
revealed by a survey of physical geology, meteorology and oceanography. Designed for students not majoring in science or engineering. Occasional
field trips may be arranged.
GEOL 1302 & 1102 – EARTH SCIENCE II. Survey of astronomy, the effects of physical processes operating on the earth’s surface (geomorphology)
and of earth history as interpreted from fossils and rocks (historical geology). The significance to society of the earth sciences including environmental
problems and natural resource exploration and utilization. Occasional field trips may be arranged. Designed for students not majoring in science or
engineering. Prerequisite: GEOL 1301.
GEOL 1303 & 1103 – PHYSICAL GEOLOGY. General composition and form of the earth’s surface and the volcanic, erosional, depositional and
deformational processes which operate on it. The properties of the interior of the earth inferred from earthquakes and other external evidence.
Occasional field trips may be arranged.
GEOL 1304 & 1104 – HISTORICAL GEOLOGY. The important change through which the earth has passed since its origin as a planet; especially, the
history of the orderly evolution of life and physical features evidenced in the rocks of the earth. Occasional field trips may be arranged. Prerequisite:
GEOL 1303. Laboratory fee, $5.
PHYS 1301 & 1101 – COLLEGE PHYSICS I. A trigonometry-based introduction to physics. Topics include kinematics, vector analysis, force dynamics,
equilibrium, work, energy, momentum, collisions, fluid dynamics and thermal physics. Prior knowledge of physics (one year of high school physics; or
PHYS 1305/1105; or PHYS 1375) is assumed. Prerequisites: MATH 1314 and MATH 1316.
PHYS 1302 & 1102 – COLLEGE PHYSICS II. A continuation of PHYS 1301. Topics include periodic motion, sound, electric force, electric current,
resistance, electric circuits, magnetism, electromagnetic induction, AC circuits, light and optics. Prerequisite: PHYS 1301 and PHYS 1101.
PHYS 1303 & 1103 – STARS AND GALAXIES. A survey of stellar astronomy and cosmology. Topics include the behavior of light; the sun as a star;
positions, motions and brightness of the stars; stellar evolution; the Milky Way and other galaxies; and cosmology.
PHYS 1304 & 1104 – SOLAR SYSTEM. A survey of the astronomy of our solar system. Topics include the history of astronomy, naked-eye phenomena,
telescopes, gravity and orbits and the nature and history of the Earth, moon, planets, asteroids and comets.
PHYS 1305 & 1105 – ELEMENTARY PHYSICS I. A qualitative introduction to physics for students with little preparation in the physical sciences. Topics
include kinematics, vector analysis, force dynamics, equilibrium, work, energy, momentum, collisions, fluid dynamics and thermal physics.
PHYS 1307 & 1107 – ELEMENTARY PHYSICS II. A qualitative introduction to physics intended for students with little preparation in the physical
sciences. Topics include periodic motion, sound, electric force, electric current, resistance, electric circuits, magnetism, electromagnetic induction, AC
circuits, light, optics and modern physics.
^PHYS 1375 - PHYSICS. A survey of the most basic concepts of physics. Topics include scientific measurements, motion, momentum, energy,
gravitation, matter, heat, electricity, magnetism, sound, light, atomic structure and nuclear energy. Prerequisite: MATH 1314
PHYS 1471 – THE ACOUSTICAL FOUNDATIONS OF MUSIC. A general introduction and survey of the physical and acoustical foundations of music.
Topics include the fundamental physics relevant to music, the reception of musical sound, intervals, scales, tuning, temperament, auditorium and room
acoustics and the production of sounds by musical instruments including electronic. Laboratory fee, $5.
PHYS 2325 & 2325 – UNIVERSITY PHYSICS I. A calculus-based introduction to physics. Topics include kinematics, vector analysis, force dynamics,
equilibrium, work, energy, momentum, collisions, fluid dynamics and thermal physics. Prior knowledge of physics (one year of high school physics; or
PHYS 1305/1105; or PHYS 1375) is assumed. Prerequisite: credit or registration in MATH 2413 or equivalent.
PHYS 2326 & 2126 – UNIVERSITY PHYSICS II. A continuation of PHYS 2325. Topics include periodic motion, sound, electric force, electric current,
resistance, electric circuits, magnetism, electromagnetic induction, light, optics and modern physics. Prerequisites: PHYS 2325 and PHYS 2125 or PHYS
1302 and PHYS 1102; credit or registration in MATH 2414 or equivalent [MATH 2314].
^Be sure to register for the linked recitation (0 hour course)
BIOL 1306 – 3 HRS
BIOL 1306 – 0 HRS (REC)
BIOL 1106 – 1 HR (LAB)
BIOL 1307 – 3 HRS
BIOL 1307 – 0 HRS (REC)
BIOL 1107 – 1 HR (LAB)
BIOL 2375 – 3 HRS
BIOL 2375 – 0 HRS (REC)
CHEM 1311 – 3 HRS
CHEM 1312 – 3 HRS
CHEM 1376 – 3 HRS
CHEM 1111 – 1 HR (LAB) CHEM 1112 – 1 HR (LAB) CHEM 1376 – 0 HRS (REC)
CHEM 1111 – 0 HRS (REC) CHEM 1112 – 0 HRS (REC)
PHYS 1375 – 3 HRS
PHYS 1375 – 0 HRS (REC)
BIOL 2401 – 4 HRS
BIOL 2401 – 0 HRS (REC)
CHEM 1405 – 4 HRS
CHEM 1405 – 0 HRS (REC)
BIOL 2402 – 4 HRS
BIOL 2402 – 0 HRS (REC)
CHEM 1407 – 4 HRS
CHEM 1407 – 0 HRS (REC)