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  • NSET 140: Chemistry in Daily Life

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    The focus of the course is the discussion of chemistry concepts as they apply to our daily lives. Topics covered include atomic theory and structure, chemical bonding, properties of the elements and the periodic table, chemical equations and stoichiometry, states of matter, equilibrium thermodynamics, electrochemistry and selected topics in descriptive chemistry. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of the scientific method. (2) Define hypothesis, scientific law, scientific theory, and the scientific model. (3) Differentiate mass and weight; physical and chemical change; and physical and chemical properties. (4) Explain the structure of atoms. (5) Calculate the percent composition of a compound. (6) Identify balanced and unbalanced chemical equations, and balance equations by inspection. (7) Calculate the mass or number of moles of a reactant or product from the mass or number of moles of another reactant or product. (8) Calculate the amount of solute or solution given the concentration and the other amount. (9) Calculate heats of reactions. (10) Communicate scientific information both in writing and orally.
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  • NSET 160: Environmental Science

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    Students will investigate environmental science topics, with a focus on the relationship between humans and their environment. Topics include earth systems and resources, the living world, population, land and water use, energy sustainability, pollution and global change. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to: (1) Describe the importance of ecological stability and itsconnection to biodiversity. (2) Be introduced to Earth's water and air resources, its pollutants andhuman health impacts, and what processes exist to reduce pollution levels. (3) Examine current dependence on energy resources and compare tosustainable practices. (4) Conduct literature research on an environmental science topic andeffectively communicate the issues and solutions relating to the topic.
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  • NSET 181: Astronomy, Space, and Time

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    This course is an introduction to the science of astronomy and astrophysics-planets,stars, galaxies, the physics of the cosmos, and our relationship to it all. In this course, students will investigate not just the facts of the universe, but how the scientific process is used to find them. Students will examine the how we know where and when we are in the universe. Students will learn how stars work, how solar systems form, how galaxies evolve, how astronomers study exotic objects like neutron stars and black holes, and how they mesure the distances to all of them. Students will also look at the evidence for how the universe began, its mysterious dark matter and dark energy, how it might end. Course Objectives (1) Explain how astronomers use "standard candles" and steps in the "Distance ladder" (e.g. planetary radar, parallax, main sequence fitting, Cepheid variables, Type 1a supernovae, Hubble's law, etc.) to determine the location of astrophysical phenomena, and apply these principles in the laboratory. (2) Investigate and compare the size and distance scales of astrophysical objects using elementary mathematics. (3) Describe the concept of hydrostatic equilibrium and how it relates to the basic stages and timescales of stellar evolution and the formation of solar systems. (4) Analyze data on galaxies across the universe and interpret how they relate to the general picture of galaxy evolution and the production of large scale structure in the universe (5) Examine the evidence for dark matter and energy in galaxies, galaxy clusters, and the cosmic microwave background, and compare it to competing physical models (6) Evaluate multiple evidence-based cosmologies through history, from the Ptolemy, to Copernicus, to modern Lambda-CDM cosmology based on observational evidence and describe the strengths and weaknesses of each
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  • NSET 182: Are We Alone? The Search for Life

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    This course will use this question as a lens to explore astrobiology, the study of life in the universe. Throughout the course, students will apply critical thinking and evidence based reasoning to come up with their own answer to this mystery. Students will examine key topics in astronomy, geology, biology, chemistry, and other fields to investigate this question from all angles. Ultimately, students will make their own evidence based conclusions about whether life exists elsewhere in the cosmos, where we might find it and what it might mean if we don't. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1)Describe the biological and chemical basis for life (2) Apply concepts and analyze findings in astronomy, geology, and other natural sciences to predict where life could be in the univers (3) Explain ways astrobiologists predict and look for life beyond Earth and their technological and physical limitations (4) Interpret data and research in astrobiology-related science fields in the context of the search for extraterrestrial life. (5) Synthesize results of scientific studies and classroom exploration to predict whether finding life (and intelligent life) is likely and argue the case with others. (6) Create a viable, evidence-based solution to the Fermi Paradox
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  • NSET 194: Special Topics (CORE)

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

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  • NSET 195: Special Topics NSET

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

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  • NSET 218: Technical Communication

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    Development of skills in expository writing and speaking for students and professionals in science and technology. The techniques for writing directions, proposals, summaries, reports, and correspondence are covered. Techniques for effective oral presentation are included as well. Writing-in-disciplines class. Course Objectives (1) To consider the three distinguishing features of technical writing--audience, information, and purpose-in the preparation of every technical document (2) To seek out information with the aid of modern technology such as on-line databases (3) To evaluate information carefully, determining its source, accuracy, and point of view according to best practices (4) To arrange information, make arguments, and draw conclusions clearly, logically and ethically (5) To write grammatically-correct prose using a clear, fact-filled style (6) To create technical documents that are attractive and accessible to the reader (7) To use graphical devices to enhance and clarify technical documents (8) To deliver clear, informative, and effective oral technical presentations with the help of graphical aids
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  • NSET 243: Anatomy and Physiology for Dancers

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

    A basic study of cell and tissue structure and function of the skeletal, muscular and nervous systems as they relate to kinesiology. Other systems that will be covered are the integumentary, circulatory, digestive, respiratory, excretory, hormonal and reproductive. Emphasis of the course is on the integrating functioning of these systems to maintain homeostasis. Course Objectives Upon successful completion of the course, students will be able to: (1) Develop an understanding of the general anatomy and physiology of the human body (2) Define and utilize the medical terms as they relate to the systems of the human body (3) Explore the ability of the human body to organize and maintain homeostasis (4) Demonstrate a clear understanding of human movement potential via the nervous, muscular and skeletal systems, in a studio setting
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  • NSET 294: Special Topics (CORE)

    3.00 Credits
    Point Park University

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