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3.00 Credits
3 credits This course introduces students to the fundamentals of Mandarin, the most widely-spoken language in China. Working in groups or individually, students complete speaking, listening comprehension, reading and written exercises in class. Homework assignments involve using computerized programs for oral and written work, viewing online film clips and videos, and studying geography of China. Offered: 2008 - 2010.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits This course continues the introduction to the fundamentals Mandarin, the most widely-spoken language in China. Working in groups or individually, students complete speaking, listening comprehension, reading and written exercises. Homework assignments involve using computerized programs for oral and written work, viewing online film clips and videos, and studying geography and ethnic diversity of China. Prerequisite: MND 1005A or the equivalent. Offered: 2008 - 2010.
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4.00 Credits
4 credits Classification, morphology, physiology, evolution, and economic uses of the principal taxa of algae. Includes a number of marine vascular plants and freshwater algae and fungi, but emphasizes marine cryptoga. Living material provided in laboratory illustrates lecture topics, aids demonstra tion of isolation and culture techniques, and develops working familiarity with the local algal vegetation. One laboratory period a week. Prerequisites: BIO 1001A, 1002A, 1003A, 1004A or permission of the instructor. Offered: 2008 - 2010.
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4.00 Credits
4 credits Seawater considered as a complex solution -- its composition and variability, the processes which regulate its composition. Studies include the chemical interaction between marine organisms and seawater; the nutrient elements; chemical pollution of seawater, its causes and effects, methods of control; the potential of seawater as a source of elements of economic value and as a source of fresh water;and, the origin of the waters of the ocean. Methods of sampling and the techniques of analysis will be explored. One laboratory period a week. Prerequisites: MSC 1006A; CHM 1002A, 1004A; or permission of the instructor. Offered: Spring.
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4.00 Credits
4 credits Topics of study include temperature, salinity, and density characteris tics of seawater; water and heat budgets of the earth; formation of water masses and their characteristics; circulation systems of ocean waters; interaction between oceans and atmosphere; and, the transmission of sound and light in seawater. Methods and instruments used in data col lection and interpretation of data will be explored. One laboratory period a week. Prerequisites: MSC 1006A, PHY 1001A, PHY 1003A or permission of the instructor. Offered: Fall.
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4.00 Credits
4 credits A field course emphasizing the study of species of fish collected in Long Island waters. Lectures include biological, chemical, and physical factors influencing the fish species and populations of the oceans. One laboratory period a week. Prerequisite: MSC 3055A, or permission of the instructor. Offered: Summer.
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4.00 Credits
4 credits Topics of study include the principles of oceanic and geologic processes that determine the characteristics of the coastal region and the continental shelf; waves and tides; classification, characteristics and gen esis of coastal types, beaches, wetlands, and estuaries; characteristics of the continental shelf and the waters overlying it; and, the economic resources of the coastal area and the continental shelf, coastal zone man agement, and environmental preservation. One laboratory period a week. Prerequisites: MSC 2074, MSC 2106A; ESC 1027A, ESC 1028A or permission of the instructor. Offered: Fall.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits These courses will provide an in-depth examination of our oceans, and topics will be taken from the disciplines of physical, chemical, and biological oceanography. Guest lecturers will be invited to discuss current research. Prerequisites: Junior/Senior standing and MSC 1006A or permission of the instructor. Offered: 2008 - 2010.
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0.00 Credits
0 credits This course is intended for those who wish to enhance algebraic skills. The topics covered are: Linear Equations and Inequalities, Polynomials, Rational Expressions, Roots and Radicals, Quadratic Equations, Lines and Linear Equations and Right-Triangle Trigonometry. This course is offered in the enhanced format, meeting for three 80-minute periods per week. Students are required to spend an additional hour per week at the Academic Support Center for extra help or supervised homework. This course does not satisfy the College-wide mathematics requirement. A student may not receive credit for this course after successfully completing any highernumbered mathematics course at Dowling College. Students must either achieve a satisfactory score on the College's Mathematics Placement test or must pass this remedial course, MTH 0001A, with a C or better before entering MTH 1002A, MTH 1003A or MTH 1014A. Offered: 2008 - 2010.
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3.00 Credits
3 credits This course is a prerequisite for MTH 1006A. The course emphasizes problem solving strategies as applied to problems involving linear equa tions, linear inequalities, simultaneous linear systems, optimization, interest, and counting techniques. Offered: 2008 - 2010.
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