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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Elementary Anatomy and Physiology I w/Lab
Covers basic anatomy and physiology for Massage Therapy and Practical Nursing pro-gram 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.
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.
Social Issues in Environmental Science
Introduces the integration of science, social systems, environmental policy, and sustainability focusing on types of data, sampling techniques, and statistical methods used by social scientists. Emphasis is on active learning and case study approaches. Prerequisites: MTH60, RD30 and WR121.
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.
BI199 Variable credit
Special Studies: Biology
Provides instruction in a variety of science disciplines, often in a workshop or seminar setting.
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.
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.
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.
Anatomy and Physiology I, II, 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. Prerequisite to BI231: BI211; CHEM104 highly recommended. Prerequisites to BI232 and BI233: BI231; CHEM104 highly recommended.
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.
Advanced Medical Microbiology w/Lab
Provides advanced study in the field of microbiology with an emphasis on techniques and methods used to isolate and identify microorganisms significant in health and medicine. Students must enroll in lecture and laboratory sections. Prerequisite: BI234.
Immunology w/Lab
Covers diagnostic immunology techniques including precipitation and agglutination reactions, complement fixation, immunofluorescence and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay. Includes use of DNA probes with application to blot assays, amino-acid sequencing, and the process used in gene cloning. Students must enroll in lecture and laboratory sections. Prerequisite: BI234.
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: BI211 recommended.
BI280 Variable credit
Cooperative Work Experience/Biology
Provides work-related experience and study in selected occupational environments.
General Botany I, II, III, w/Lab
Examines principles of botany and the activities of plants, surveys the plant kingdom from the viruses to the angiosperms, and conducts field identification of plants. Students must enroll in lecture and laboratory sections. Prerequisite: RD30; CHEM104 highly recom-mended.
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.
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.
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.
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. Prerequisites: CHEM104 or high school chemistry and CS101 or CS120 recommended; corequisite: MTH95.
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.
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.
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; CS101 recommended.
CHEM280 Variable credit
Cooperative Work Experience/Chemistry
Provides work-related experience and study in selected occupational environments.
Statics
Covers fundamental principles of the mechanics of rigid bodies and application of these principles to engineering problems. Prerequisites: PH211; MTH252 (may be taken concurrently).
Dynamics
Covers kinematics of particles and rigid bodies. Includes kinetics of particles and rigid bodies in plane motion, including Newton’s second law, work and energy, and impulse and momentum. Prerequisites: ENGR211 and MTH252.
Strength and Materials
Focuses on internal stresses and deformations of structural members and machines when subjected to external forces. Prerequisites: ENGR211 and MTH252.
Introduction to Environmental Science
Sets the framework for future courses in environmental science by developing the concept of a systems approach to the environment and an understanding of science as a way of thinking, not a collection of facts. Students will also be presented with an awareness of the bio-geo-chemical processes that play key roles in the natural world, and will examine the primary environmental resources of air, soil, water, and energy. Prerequisite: RD30.
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.
Introduction to Geology I, II, III w/Lab
Studies structure and composition of the earth, minerals, and igneous and metamorphic rocks. Focuses on plate tectonics, volcanism, and earthquake activity (101); weathering processes, streams, ground water, glaciers, mass movements, wind, and oceans (102); and sedimentation, sedimentary environment, fossils, and fossilization along with the stratigraphic history of North America (103). Students must enroll in lecture and lab sections. Prerequisites: RD30 and WR30; G101 recommended for G102 and G103.
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.
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 relation-ships, 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.
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.
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.
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. Prerequisites: GS104 and MTH60.
Computations in Science
Introduces the statistical treatment of data reduction as it applies to analytical chemistry and quantitative analysis. Emphasis is on active learning and handling data in the lab and across the Internet. Microsoft Office programs are used in practical ways to communicate data visually, electronically, and in hard copy. Prerequisites: BA131 or CS101 and MTH95.
Regional Field Studies: Crater Lake
This introductory field study is held at Oregon’s Crater Lake National Park. 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 land forms of Crater Lake. Discussions include the history of human influences on the area and the subsequent environmental effects. Students will design and submit research papers and multimedia collages for credit. Prerequisite: GS104 or consent of instructor.
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.
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
Provides work-related experience and study in selected occupational environments.
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.
General Physics I, II, 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.
General Physics (Calculus Base) I, II, 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 for 211: MTH251; MTH252 highly recommended. Corequisite for 212: MTH252; MTH253 highly recommended. Corequisite for 213: MTH253; MTH254 and MTH261 recommended.
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.
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