Biology

• BI100GB 3 credits

  Introductory Biology

  Explores the principles of biology including the chemical and cellular level of organisms, the development and function of organismal structures, and the interaction of organisms in ecosystems. Designed for students who are not science majors and do not need a laboratory science course.
  Prerequisites: RD30 and WR30 or designated placement test scores.

• BI100SB 3 credits

  Biology of Human Body Systems

  Presents a rational and systematic observation of the human body, and allows identification, description and discussion to create a basic understanding for students interested in the Basic Health Care certificate or anyone interested in a basic understanding of how the human body works. Topics include body organization, basic chemistry, cell structure and function, tissues, and an overview of the major body systems.
  Prerequisite: RD30 or designated placement test score.

• BI101 4 credits

  Introduction to Biology I w/Lab

  Provides an overview of important principles, concepts and topics in biology. Designed for non-majors or those interested in learning more about biology. Science majors and pre-allied health professionals should take the 200-level biology series. Topics covered include atoms and molecules, basic chemistry, cell structure and function, cell respiration, cell division, photosynthesis, DNA structure, protein synthesis, and basic genetics.
  Prerequisites: MTH60 and RD30.

• BI102 4 credits

  Introduction to Biology II w/Lab

  Provides an overview of basic animal anatomy and physiology with a special interest to humans. Designed for non-majors or those interested in learning more about biology. Science majors and pre-allied health professionals should take the 200-level biology series. Topics and systems covered include homeostasis, hormones, digestive system, circulation, lymphatic system, circulatory system, immunity, nervous system, urinary system, and reproduction.
  Prerequisite: BI101 recommended.

• BI103 4 credits

  Introduction to Biology III w/Lab

  Provides an overview of plants, microbes, fungi and ecology. Designed for non-majors or those interested in learning more about biology. Science majors and pre-allied health professionals should take the 200-level biology series. Topics covered include basic evolution, classification, microbes, fungi, plant structure and function, planet diversity, populations, communities, and human impact on the environment.
  Prerequisite: BI101 recommended.

• BI109 4 credits

  Marine Animals and Plants w/Lab

  Reviews marine biology and associated shore life. Includes identification of marine plants and animals.
  Prerequisites: MTH60, RD30 and WR30 or permission of instructor; GS104 recommended.

• BI121 4 credits

  Elementary Anatomy and Physiology I w/Lab

  Covers basic anatomy and physiology for Massage Therapy and Practical Nursing program students. Includes body organization, basic chemistry, cell structure and function, tissues, integumentary system, skeletal system, nervous system, and reproductive system. Dissection required. Students must enroll in lecture and laboratory sections.
  Prerequisites: RD30; MO100 and CHEM104 highly recommended.

• BI122 4 credits

  Elementary Anatomy and Physiology II w/Lab

  Covers essential anatomy and physiology of the following body systems: cardiovascular, endocrine, lymphatic, immune, respiratory, digestive, and urinary-electrolytes and reproductive. Dissection required. Students must enroll in lecture and laboratory sections.
  Prerequisites: BI121; MO100 and CHEM104 highly recommended.

• BI149 3 credits

  Human Genetics

  Covers basic concepts of genetics as they have developed since the 19th century. Discusses current techniques that are being developed and applied to problems of inheritance patterns, genetic disorders, and genetic therapy.
  Prerequisites: RD30 and WR30 or designated placement test scores.

• BI199 Variable credit

  Special Studies: Biology

  Provides instruction in a variety of science disciplines, often in a workshop or seminar setting.

• BI211 4 credits

  General Biology I, II, III, w/Lab

  Designed primarily for pre-professional students majoring in the biological sciences, science education, and related allied health fields. Covers the molecular and cellular aspects of biology including the scientific method, cell structure and function, biological membranes, cell division, inorganic, organic and biochemistry, enzymes, cellular respiration and photosynthesis, biochemical genetics, basic heredity, genetic engineering and DNA-RNA-protein synthesis mechanisms.
  Prerequisites: MTH60 and RD30; CHEM104 highly recommended.

• BI212 4 credits

  General Biology II w/Lab

  Designed primarily for pre-professional students majoring in the biological sciences, science education, and related allied health fields. Covers the basic principles of Darwinian evolution, evolution of populations and speciation; describes the structure, function and impact of viruses and bacteria; and provides an overview of the protist and animal kingdoms with emphasis on the major characteristics and importance of organisms in the taxa of each kingdom.
  Prerequisite: BI211.

• BI213 4 credits

  General Biology III w/Lab

  Designed primarily for pre-professional students majoring in the biological sciences, science education, and related allied health fields. Topics include discussion of the fungal and plant kingdoms; the structure, growth, function and differentiation of leaves, roots, stems, flowers and plant reproduction; and basic principles of ecology the includes communities, population, ecosystems, the ecosphere and human impact on the environment.
  Prerequisite: BI211 or BI212.

• BI231 4 credits

  Anatomy and Physiology I w/Lab

  Designed for pre-professional students planning careers in nursing, dental hygiene, physical therapy, emergency medical technology, imaging or science. Discusses anatomical structure and physiological processes, including organs, systems, tissues, bodily dysfunctions, and diseases. Dissection required. Students must enroll in lecture and laboratory sections.
  Prerequisites: BT113 or WR115 and BI211; CHEM104 highly recommended.

• BI232 4 credits

  Anatomy and Physiology II w/Lab

  Designed for pre-professional students planning careers in nursing, dental hygiene, physical therapy, emergency medical technology, imaging or science. Discusses anatomical structure and physiological processes, including organs, systems, tissues, bodily dysfunctions, and diseases. Dissection required. Students must enroll in lecture and laboratory sections.
  Prerequisites: BI231 or BI232; CHEM104 highly recommended.

• BI233 4 credits

  Anatomy and Physiology III w/Lab

  Designed for pre-professional students planning careers in nursing, dental hygiene, physical therapy, emergency medical technology, imaging or science. Discusses anatomical structure and physiological processes, including organs, systems, tissues, bodily dysfunctions, and diseases. Dissection required. Students must enroll in lecture and laboratory sections.
  Prerequisites: BI231 or BI232; CHEM104 highly recommended.

• BI234 4 credits

  Microbiology w/Lab

  Studies living microorganisms, particularly bacteria and viruses. May also emphasize molds, yeast, and protozoa. Students must enroll in lecture and laboratory sections.
  Prerequisite: BI211; CHEM104 highly recommended.

• BI272 4 credits

  Introduction to Ecology w/Lab

  Provides a general, non-technical introduction to ecology as a science including perspectives of relationship of environment to organisms. The role of human activities also is investigated. Students must enroll in lecture and laboratory sections.
  Prerequisite: Any 100- or 200-level lab science course.

• BI280 Variable credit

  Cooperative Work Experience/Biology

  Cooperative work experience is an educational program that enables students to receive academic credit for on-the-job, experiential learning based on skills acquired in their programs. Together, the instructor, employer, and student establish learning objectives that specify the significant and appropriate learning which is expected to result from the work experience. This course offers a career-related experience for students working for an approved employer. As a capstone course, it should be completed within the last two terms of a certificate or degree program.

Chemistry

• CHEM104 5 credits

  Introductory Chemistry I w/Lab and Recitation

  Designed for allied health or non-science majors and those who do not intend to be chemists or biologists. Introduces the essence of atoms and molecules, chemical bonds, chemical reactions, gases, acids, and bases. Prepares students for work in a laboratory that uses chemicals. Also helps students understand how cells and organisms function. Students must enroll in lecture, laboratory and recitation sections.
  Prerequisites: MTH65 and RD30.

• CHEM105 5 credits

  Introductory Chemistry II w/Lab and Recitation

  Designed for allied health or non-science majors and those who do not intend to be chemists or biologists. Introduces the essence of nuclear chemistry and organic chemistry. Prepares students for work in a laboratory that uses chemicals. Also helps students understand how cells and organisms function. Students must enroll in lecture, laboratory and recitation sections.
  Prerequisite: CHEM104.

• CHEM106 5 credits

  Introductory Chemistry III w/Lab and Recitation

  Designed for allied health or non-science majors and those who do not intend to be chemists or biologists. Introduces the essence of biochemistry. Builds on information gained in CHEM105 and helps students understand the role of biochemistry in the function of cells and the human body. Students must enroll in lecture, laboratory and recitation sections.
  Prerequisite: CHEM105.

• CHEM221 5 credits

  General Chemistry I w/Lab and Recitation

  Presents chemistry to pre-professional students interested in science careers (chemistry, geology, physics, biology), engineering, medicine, and veterinary medicine. Introduces the concepts of atomic chemistry, chemical equations, stoichiometry, the gas laws, thermochemistry, the periodic table, and chemical bonding. An introduction to the chemical laboratory is presented. Students must enroll in lecture, laboratory and recitation sections.
  Prerequisite: CS120 recommended.
  Corequisite: MTH95.

• CHEM222 5 credits

  General Chemistry II w/Lab and Recitation

  Continues topics presented in CHEM221. Exposes students to the liquid and solid states of mater, solution properties, kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases, and chemical solubility. More complex instruments and tools found in chemical laboratories are introduced and used in the lab. Students must enroll in lecture, laboratory, and recitation sections.
  Prerequisite: CHEM221.
  Corequisite: MTH111.

• CHEM223 5 credits

  General Chemistry III w/Lab and Recitation

  Completes general chemistry sequence. Presents a deeper view of thermochemistry, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, descriptive chemistry of the periodic table, the transition metals, and introduces organic chemistry and biochemistry. Students must enroll in lecture, laboratory, and recitation sections. Students are directed in the use of laboratory instrumentation to complete projects through the term in addition to structured laboratory exercises.
  Prerequisite: CHEM222.
  Corequisite: MTH112.

• CHEM244 4 credits

  Quantitative Analysis w/Lab

  Introduces the statistical treatment of data reduction as it applies to analytical chemistry and quantitative analysis. A continuation of subjects introduced in CHEM104 and CHEM221, the course delves into the design and handling of experimental procedures used to investigate materials including gases, liquids, and solids. Students must enroll in lecture and laboratory sections.
  Prerequisites: CHEM104 or CHEM221 and MTH95; CS120 recommended.

• CHEM280 Variable credit

  Cooperative Work Experience/Chemistry

  Cooperative work experience is an educational program that enables students to receive academic credit for on-the-job, experiential learning based on skills acquired in their programs. Together, the instructor, employer, and student establish learning objectives that specify the significant and appropriate learning which is expected to result from the work experience. This course offers a career-related experience for students working for an approved employer. As a capstone course, it should be completed within the last two terms of a certificate or degree program.

Environmental Science

• ENV111 3 credits

  Introduction to Environmental Science

  Introduces the uses of chemical, physical, and biological principles to explain the complexity and diversity found in environmental systems. Designed for both environmental science majors and non-majors, the course will explore a wide range of environmental topics including the conservation of matter and energy, the atmosphere, nutrient cycles, the hydrologic cycle, population dynamics, biodiversity, human impact on the environment, resource and waste management, and the role of economics and politics in sustainability.
  Prerequisites: MTH20 and BT113 or WR115.

• SC210 4 credits

  Environmental Resources w/Lab

  Discussions will include interdisciplinary research of environmental problems. Study is intended to foster environmental awareness, stimulate discussion, and encourage critical analysis of environmental problems. Field trips are an integral part of this lab science offering. Students must enroll in lecture and laboratory sections.
  Prerequisite: Any biology, chemistry, or geology sequence.

Geology

• G100 3 credits

  Fundamentals of Geology

  Studies the earth’s physical processes and properties with an emphasis on understanding the scientific theories behind the geological principles.
  Prerequisite: RD30 and WR30 or designated placement test scores.

• G101 4 credits

  Introduction to Geology I (Tectonics) w/Lab

  Studies the earth’s internal structure and composition as well as the mechanics of plate tectonics. Covers the fundamentals of geology from the beginning of the solar system to the formation and interaction of continents and the ocean floor; igneous rocks including magmatic and volcanic processes; minerals; and the fundamentals of earthquake activity.
  Prerequisites: RD30 and WR30 or designated placement test scores.

• G102 4 credits

  Introduction to Geology II (Surface Process) w/Lab

  Studies the surface processes of geology and the interaction of the internal mechanisms of the earth’s dynamics. Covers the fundamentals of sedimentary and metamorphic rocks, their formation, and the surface processes that affect them. Includes the atmosphere, groundwater, running water, oceans, shorelines erosion, fossils, streams, ground water, and glaciers.
  Prerequisites: RD30 and WR30 or designated placement test scores; G101 recommended.

• G103 4 credits

  Introduction to Geology III (Historical) w/Lab

  Covers the history of the evolution of the earth through the ages. Studies the formation of the universe, the solar system, and the beginning of the earth. This class looks at the fossil record, glaciers, arid lands, the earth’s resources, depositional environments, and the earth’s history. Special emphasis is given to the geology of southern Oregon and various provinces of the in the Pacific Northwest when possible.
  Prerequisites: RD30 and WR30 or designated placement test scores; G101 and/or G102 recommended.

Physics

• PH201 5 credits

  General Physics I w/Lab and Recitation

  Non-calculus based physics that deals with fundamental principles of physics from classical to modern theory. Sequence is for students who require an in-depth understanding and working knowledge of physics. Students must enroll in lecture, laboratory, and recitation sections.
  Prerequisites: MTH111 and WR115; MTH112 recommended.

• PH202 5 credits

  General Physics II w/Lab and Recitation

  Non-calculus based physics that deals with fundamental principles of physics from classical to modern theory. Sequence is for students who require an in-depth understanding and working knowledge of physics. Students must enroll in lecture, laboratory, and recitation sections.
  Prerequisites: MTH111 and WR115; MTH112 recommended.

• PH203 5 credits

  General Physics III w/Lab and Recitation

  Non-calculus based physics that deals with fundamental principles of physics from classical to modern theory. Sequence is for students who require an in-depth understanding and working knowledge of physics. Students must enroll in lecture, laboratory, and recitation sections.
  Prerequisites: MTH111 and WR115; MTH112 recommended.

• PH211 5 credits

  General Physics (Calculus Base) I w/Lab and Recitation

  For engineering and physics majors, studies vectors, mechanics, dynamics, and analog to sound, heat, fluids, and oscillation, and an introduction to electricity and magnetism. Students must enroll in lecture, laboratory, and recitation sections.
  Prerequisite: MTH112.
  Corequisite: MTH251; MTH252 highly recommended.

• PH212 5 credits

  General Physics (Calculus Base) II w/Lab and Recitation

  For engineering and physics majors, studies vectors, mechanics, dynamics, and analog to sound, heat, fluids, and oscillation, and an introduction to electricity and magnetism. Students must enroll in lecture, laboratory, and recitation sections.
  Prerequisite: MTH112.
  Corequisite: MTH252; MTH253 highly recommended.

• PH213 5 credits

  General Physics (Calculus Base) III w/Lab and Recitation

  For engineering and physics majors, studies vectors, mechanics, dynamics, and analog to sound, heat, fluids, and oscillation, and an introduction to electricity and magnetism. Students must enroll in lecture, laboratory, and recitation sections.
  Prerequisite: MTH112.
  Corequisite: MTH253; MTH254 and MTH261 recommended.

Science

• GS104 4 credits

  Physical Science w/Lab

  This is the first of the general science series and is a prerequisite to many other science courses. Studies the fundamental concepts and principles of physics. Includes topics in scientific reasoning and measurement, forces, motion, energy, gravity, mechanics, heat, electricity, sound, and light. Students must enroll in lecture and laboratory sections.
  Prerequisite: MTH60 or consent of instructor and RD30; MTH65 recommended.

• GS105 4 credits

  Physical Science: Chemistry w/Lab

  Studies the fundamental concepts and principles of chemistry. Examines the development and application of the scientific method as it connects to the "furniture of the universe." Includes the structure of the atom and its nucleus, the elements and their relationships, chemical bonding, molecules, chemical reactions, acid and base reactions, and an introduction to organic chemistry. Students must enroll in lecture and laboratory sections.
  Prerequisite: GS104 or consent of instructor.

• GS106 4 credits

  Physical Science: Earth Science w/Lab

  Introduces various branches of earth science. Includes basic terminology, fundamental processes, and respective interrelationships. Includes rocks and minerals, the structure of the earth, water, geologic history, the atmosphere, weather, the solar system, stars, and introduces cosmology. Students must enroll in lecture and laboratory sections.
  Prerequisite: GS104 or consent of instructor.

• GS107 4 credits

  Physical Science: Astronomy w/Lab

  Discusses topics of astronomy including comets, moons, planets, stars, the sun, star galaxies, black holes, pulsars, and quasars. Students must enroll in lecture and laboratory sections.
  Prerequisite: GS104 or consent of instructor.

• GS108 4 credits

  Physical Science: Oceanography w/Lab

  Studies oceans and their phenomena. Focuses on the chemical, biological, and physical nature of ocean water, oceanographic instruments, the ocean floor and shorelines, and pollution. Students must enroll in lecture and laboratory sections.
  Prerequisite: MTH60.

• GS161 4 credits

  Regional Field Studies

  This introductory field study is held at various locations in Oregon, including Oregon’s Crater Lake National Park or southeastern Oregon’s Alvord Desert and Steens Mountain. Involves hiking, camping, traveling by car, and possible overnight stays. It uses both classroom preparation and site visitation to familiarize students with the geology and surrounding landforms. Discussions include the history of human influences on the area and the subsequent environmental effects. Students will design and submit research papers and multimedia projects for credit.
  Prerequisite: GS104 or consent of instructor.

• GS170 3 credits

  Regional Field Geology

  Field studies involve hiking, camping, traveling by car, and possible overnight stays. Offers introductory geologic field studies of specific Pacific Northwest regions. Involves both classroom preparation and site visits to familiarize students with the geology and surrounding landforms of the region being studied.
  Prerequisites: RD30 and WR30 or designated placement test scores.

• GS199 Variable credit

  Special Studies: General Science

  Offers individual and small group studies in a variety of science topics. May include ecological, biological, geological, and/or climatological emphasis.

• GS280 Variable credit

  Cooperative Work Experience/General Science

  Cooperative work experience is an educational program that enables students to receive academic credit for on-the-job, experiential learning based on skills acquired in their programs. Together, the instructor, employer, and student establish learning objectives that specify the significant and appropriate learning which is expected to result from the work experience. This course offers a career-related experience for students working for an approved employer. As a capstone course, it should be completed within the last two terms of a certificate or degree program.

• NFM225 4 credits

  Nutrition

  Covers chemistry of nutrients, digestion, absorption, and utilization in the body. Studies optimal diets, diet fallacies, diet disorders, and how nutrition affects health and disease.
  Prerequisites: RD30; CHEM104 and BI211 recommended.