Ivy Tech Community College-Central Indiana Libraries
Collection Development Policy for: Science (Anatomy & Physiology, Astronomy,
Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, Earth Science, Physical Science,
Microbiology, and Geology)
Collection Specialist:
Jessica Placke
jplacke@ivytech.edu
921-4782
Program/Faculty Liaison: Lucia Rusu
lrusu@ivytech.edu
921-4503
Fund Name: Science
Programmatic Information:
Although science is not a degree-granting program, many classes are a core
requirement for other programs. Anatomy and Physiology, Biology, Physics, and
Physical Science classes are offered at the North Meridian Center campus.
Microbiology and Chemistry classes are offered at the Lawrence campus.
Science sequence options:
BIO 101 Introductory Biology
CHM 061 Basic Skills Chemistry
CHM 101 Intro to Chemistry I
CHM 102 Intro to Chemistry II
CHM 111 Chemistry I
GEO 207 World Geography
PHY 101 Physics I
PHY 102 Physics II
SCI 100 Earth Science
SCI 111 Physical Science
Number of Faculty/ Students: unknown
Accreditation needs: unknown
Historical use of library: The reserve science textbooks available in the library are
frequently checked out. Basic anatomy and biology books are also heavily circulated at
NMC. The science collections of each library differ based on classes offered on campus.
The majority of chemistry resources are located at the Lawrence library, while biology,
earth science, and physical science resources are primarily located at the NMC library.
Potential use of library: There are several potential uses of the library by science
students and faculty. The reference and general collections provide access to career,
program specific, and general research information in a wide variety of areas. The library
facilities provide quiet workspace for individuals and groups, as well as access to
computers. Both on and off campus, students can access library resources online.
Faculty can use print and electronic library resources for both classroom enrichment and
professional development.
Location of Materials:
LAW: Chemistry
LAW/NMC: Physics
NMC: Biology
Geography
Physical Science
Collection Development Guidelines:
Subjects covered:
Biology
Scientific method
Basic inorganic and organic chemistry
principles
Plant biology
Biotechnology
Genetics
Nutrition
Ecology
Aerobic and anaerobic respiration
Animal biology
Cell cycle and the mechanisms of molecular
genetics
Natural selection and evolution
Cell structure and function
General process of energy transformation
Phylogeny
Photosynthesis
Chemistry
Matter, changes and energy
Structure of matter
Chemical bonds
Scientific notation
Chemical reactions
Lewis dot symbols
Electrons, protons, and neutrons
Matter and energy
Nomenclature
Chemical reactions: Classification
pH and pOH
Chemical compositions
Modern atomic theory
Stoichiometry
Intermolecular forces
Solutions
Boiling and freezing points of a solution
Acid – base theory and applications
Qualitative and quantitive analysis
Matter and energy
Measurements and conversions
Periodic nature of the elements
The mole and quantitative relationships
Naming of compounds
Gaseous state of matter
Atomic models
Measurements and calculations
Elements, atoms, and ions
Chemical reactions: Introduction
Chemical reactions: In aqueous solutions
Introduction to acids and bases
Chemical quantities
Chemical bonding
Gases
Nuclear radioactivity
Organic molecules
Biochemical molecules
Equilibrium
Measurements and calculations
Physics
Kinematics in one and and two dimensions
Circular motion and gravity
Impulse and linear momentum
Introduction to measurement
Motion and force
Work and energy
Bodies in equilibrium
Temperature and expansion
Heat
Earth Science
The universe
Land
Earth’s surface
Mountain building
Lakes
Weather events
Earth’s resources
Galaxy
Methods
Rotational motion
Elasticity Fluids
Kinetic theory and gas laws
Atmosphere
Rock cycle
Seismic waves
Rivers
Geologic timeframe
Precipitation
Natural hazards
Tools
Physical Science
Work and energy
Mechanics
Thermal physics
Waves and sound
Minerals
Plate tectonics
World’s oceans
Volcanic/igneous activity
Air masses
Climate and time
Solar system
Instruments
Newton’s laws of motion
Measurements in physical science
Chemistry
Selected topics from earth science and
astronomy
Electricity
Geography
World regions
World regional structure
World cultural divisions
World political divisions
World economic divisions
Human landscapes
Historical development of world regions
Major world geographic realms
World environmental conditions
Effects of human activity
Types of Materials Collected or Excluded:
Materials will be collected in the following formats: books, periodicals (magazines,
newspapers, and journals), videos, reference works, and electronic resources.
Selection Tools:
 Title Source II review sources, including Choice, Publisher’s Weekly, Library Journal,
Kirkus, and Publisher’s Weekly.
 Publisher catalogs such as Delmar, Prentice Hall, and McGraw-Hill
 Recommendations provided by faculty.
Date Prepared/Updated: 11/2007
By: Jessica Placke