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3.00 Credits
Humankind from its beginnings in Africa to the present. Course focuses on human biological and cultural evolution through prehistoric times, identification of cultural bias in attempts to understand the human past and present, and exploration of the fallacies of racial and cultural superiority. Topics include the development of social stratification, cultural definitions of reality, language and thought, alternative ways of generating cooperation and handling conflict, culture change and "modernization." 3 hr./wk.; 3 cr.
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4.00 Credits
For students in the Honors Program. An alternative version of the introductory course designed to provide greater student participation, more writing, and studentinstructor interaction. 4 hr./wk.; 4 cr.
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3.00 Credits
Explores the entire realm of the universe, its origins and history, and establishes our time and place and role in it. Our solar system, our galaxy, the expanding universe of many galaxies will be discussed along with more recent discoveries such as quasars, pulsars and black holes. 3 lect., 1 rec. hr./wk., slides, films, planetarium shows; 3 cr.
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3.00 Credits
The basic properties of living systems with emphasis on human beings as functioning biological entities. 3 lect., 1 rec. hr./wk.; 3 cr.
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2.00 Credits
The molecular basis of life, structure, and function in living organisms, reproduction and patterns of inheritance, and human ecology. Intended primarily for chemistry, earth systems science, and physics majors as well as non-science B.S. majors, also for potential premedical students and biology majors who have not taken a high school biology course. 2 lect., 4 lab hr./wk.; 4 cr.
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3.00 Credits
A comparative study of the functional unity and common requirements of all organisms is used to examine the strategies and mechanisms displayed by organisms in adapting to a variety of habitats. Prereq.: 1 year of high school biology. Required for Biology Majors. 3 lect. hr./wk.; 3 cr.
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3.00 Credits
Digestion, gas exchange, circulation, excretion, neural control of behavior, and basic plant functions. Emphasis is placed on use of the scientific method and scientific writing skills. Prereq.: Bio 10800; coreq.: Math 19500. Required for biology majors. 4 lab hr./wk.; 2 cr.
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4.00 Credits
For students in the Macaulay Honors College at The City College. A broad exposure to the arts in New York City. Attendance at performances, exhibitions and other cultural events is central to the course. Students examine these events from the multiple perspectives of scholarship, creativity and production and enhance their appreciation by investigating the social, historical and aesthetic context of the cultural works. Prereq.: admission to the Macaulay Honors College. 4 hr./wk.; 4 cr.
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3.00 Credits
For students in the Macaulay Honors College. Investigation of the role immigration and migration have played and will play in shaping New York City's identity. Prereq.: CHC 10101. 3 hr./wk.; 3 cr.
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3.00 Credits
For students in the Macaulay Honors College. Study of scientific and technological topics that have had an impact on contemporary New York. Prereq.: CHC 10201. 3 hr./wk.; 3 cr.
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