Courses
CH 120 DRUGS & THEIR IMPLICATIONS TO SOCIETY 3.0 Credit(s)
Different classes of drugs, both legitimate and illicit, and their metabolism in the human body are studied. Basic organic chemistry is introduced. Designed for non-science majors. This course meets the LAE Scientific Literacy Requirement.
Offered: All Semesters All Years
CH 130 CHEMISTRY OF NUTRITION 3.0 Credit(s)
Designed for non-science majors, this course explores the fundamentals of nutrition, elaborating on the essential chemistry needed for a basic understanding of the subject matter. The course examines how carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants are chemically related to nutrition. The course focuses also on nutrition throughout the various life stages and how this relates to one's environment.
Offered: All Semesters All Years
CH 140 CHEM SOCIETY & THE ENVIRONMENT CHEM, SOCIETY & THE ENVIRONMENT 3.0 Credit(s)
Explores the workings of chemistry as an experimental science in the context of the need for science literacy and how it can affect the everyday world and the environment. Two 75-minute lectures per week.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PY 155 SCIENCE & THE BIBLE 3.0 Credit(s)
This course investigates selected events noted in the Bible: Creation, Eve, Moses' Ten Plagues, Noah's Flood, Sodom and Gomorrah, and the Star of Bethlehem.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PY 190 ASTRONOMY: A GUIDED TOUR 3.0 Credit(s)
Astronomy survey course on the origin, structure, motions, and evolution of the planets and minor bodies of our Solar System.
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
PY 101 EARTH & SPACE SCIENCE FOR ELEM TEACHERS 3.0 Credit(s)
The composition of the universe and our place in it, the causes of earthquakes, volcanoes, the formation of the land we live on, weather phenomena, and Earth's major global issues as to cause and effect will be studied. The structure of the course is inquiry based and utilizes cooperative learning as well as integrating pedagogical content knowledge with earth and space science content. For students pursuing licensure and a career in elementary education.
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
CH 101 PHYSICAL SCIENCE 3.0 Credit(s)
This course introduces the culture, language, values, methods, and outcomes of chemistry and physics. Important concepts are presented on a framework of contemporary issues and technology such as the energy, consumer products, medicinal drugs, nutrition, and biotechnology and will address the ethical and moral issues associated with these. The structure of the course is inquiry based and utilizes cooperative learning as well as integrating pedagogical content knowledge and math with chemistry content.
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
PY 103 PHYSICS OF SOUND 4.0 Credit(s)
Non-calculus based, specifically designed for students in the Speech-Language Pathology program, covers the basic concepts in sound waves, such as wavelength, frequency, speed of wave, resonance, beats, harmonics, intensity, loudness, Doppler effects, etc. Prior to learning these topics, several more fundamental principles will be taught such as vectors, velocity, displacement, acceleration, force, work, energy, power, pressure, Bernoulli's equation, elasticity, and simple harmonic motion.
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
BI 165 HUMAN EVOLUTION 3.0 Credit(s)
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters Contact Department
CH 103 INTRODUCTION TO FORENSIC CHEMISTRY 3.0 Credit(s)
It is an introductory level class meant to introduce the student to the basic concepts of Chemical Forensics. The purpose of this course is to provide students with an understanding of forensic science by examining the current techniques and instrumentations that are commonly used to analyze chemical, physical and biological evidence. This course will cover the basic science (emphasis on chemistry, physics and biology) that is required to understand these analytical techniques, but it assumes no prior science background from the students. In addition, this course will also examine the societal impact brought about by the advance of forensic science in various aspects of American society, including law, culture and media.
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
THR 112 HISTORY OF THEATRE I 3.0 Credit(s)
History of theater from antiquity through early nineteenth century. Students will also learn the foundational concepts and theories of theatre.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CM 171 BROADCAST NEWS PRODUCTION I 3.0 Credit(s)
The digital revolution has profoundly changed the production of news, sports and entertainment journalism. This change is driven predominantly by two factors: digital technology and economics. One person, the digital journalist, is gradually replacing the traditional team of professionals needed to cover the news. Through three distinct projects in storytelling, students will begin to develop the production and editorial skills needed to go on to more advanced courses in digital journalism. Prerequisite: take CM-101
Offered: All Semesters All Years
AR 113 DIGITAL PRODUCTION BASICS 3.0 Credit(s)
Digital Production Basics is designed to offer skill development and specialized knowledge in digital media software. Photoshop for digital imaging; Illustrator, a vector-based software to create digital graphics; and InDesign, professional page-layout software for print and digital publishing. This course is designed to start out with the very basics and conclude with a working knowledge in vector, pixel, and layout software for digital publishing.
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
CM 132 IRISH MEDIA: MOVIES TO MUSIC 3.0 Credit(s)
This course will consider the Irish media from several perspectives, with a focus on the intersection of traditional Irish culture and the international media.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CM 131 ITALIAN MEDIA: FILM TO FOOD 3.0 Credit(s)
This course will consider the Italian media from several perspectives, with a focus on the intersection of traditional Italian culture and the international media.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department