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3.00 Credits
Physical Science is an introductory course that theoretically explores the areas of forces, energy, kinetic theory, work, simple machines, electricity, and magnetism, wave theory Credits (light and sound), geology, astronomy, and meteorology. Theory, application, and technology will be addressed. Various teaching/learning strategies will be explored and used throughout the class.
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3.00 Credits
Survey of general astronomy, geology, and earth history. Student will explore the 4.5 billion year history of the interaction between life and the environment. Topics include the origin and evolution of the continents, the history of the atmosphere and ocean, the solar system, stars and galaxies, interstellar matter, black holes, and the evolution of the universe.
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3.00 Credits
This is an introductory course in the principles of chemistry. Students will study atomic and molecular structures, the periodic table, states of matter, and descriptive inorganic chemistry through the study of solution and equilibrium. A major emphasis of this course is to provide the student with an interdisciplinary, understanding of science as it is related to contemporary events, research results, and the students' daily lives.
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3.00 Credits
This course begins by surveying the processes of natural evolution of flora and fauna and the principles which regulate the functioning of the ecosystem. Students study the massive destruction of the environment since the industrial revolution, then consider current proposals on how best to reverse lethal trends and institute global policies designed to protect the environment for the survival of future generations. Equivalent to S/T438
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3.00 Credits
This course investigates the major breakthroughs of scientific discovery in the twentieth century, the emergence of major forms of technology, and the impact of these developments on social organizations and personal lives. Attention will also be given to the role of political economy in setting the course of research and development.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed for the layperson with little or no formal scientific training and is a directed investigation in problem solving of scientists and the scientific community by use of scientific method as opposed to bias, prejudice, and dogma. Application of scientific method is learned by scientific application of selected understandable theories, empirical data and societal problems.
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4.00 Credits
Students use appropriate technology (including graphing calculators, spreadsheets, and software packages) to explore and solve mathematical problems.
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6.00 Credits
Ancient Classics is the first quarter of a six part series of intensive courses in the World Classics. The readings and audio-visual materials for the curriculum will address the daily lives of peoples of antiquity, their worldviews and methods of social and political organization, their discoveries, inventions, and creations--from science to literature--and ways in which we can derive insight and inspiration from the record of their culture and history.
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6.00 Credits
This course explores the historical and cultural evolution of classical Greece and Rome. We study daily life, the myths, epics, dramas, fine arts and philosophies as well as the major persons and events which have shaped the course of early Mediterranean history and influenced the world since.
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3.00 Credits
This course is conducted entirely in Spanish using the oral proficiency approach, a direct method of communicating the language through oral interaction and listening activities between the instructor and the students.
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