Courses
BI 109 BIOLOGY FOR ELEMENTARY TEACHERS 3.0 Credit(s)
This course covers the fundamental concepts of biology at all levels from cells to organisms to ecosystems as outlined in the Next Generation Science Standards for K-4. The course will illustrate these principles through lecture and laboratory utilizing current pedagogy including hands-on, inquiry-oriented practices.
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
BI 111 CONCEPTS IN BIOLOGY I 3.0 Credit(s)
BI 111 is the first foundational course in biology and provides an introduction to the molecular concepts that form the basis of cellular life. Concepts in Biology I covers the basic principles of evolution, biochemistry, cell structure and function, signal transduction, cell division, transmission genetics, the central dogma of molecular biology, and control of gene expression. Two 50-minute lectures and one 75-minute discussion/week. A prerequisite to BI 112, 201, 202, 205, 206, 212, and 230; PS 335, 350, 351, 352, and 353. Prerequisite: Co: Take BI-113
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
BI 112 CONCEPTS IN BIOLOGY II 3.0 Credit(s)
BI 112 is the second foundational course in biology. The course focuses on the cellular and organismal levels in the hierarchy of biological organization. Concepts in Biology II covers adaptations of plant and animal life in an evolutionary context and includes discussion of development, body and tissue organization, homeostasis, energy yielding metabolism, nutrition, digestion, circulation, nutrient transport, and gas exchange. Two 50-minute lectures and one 75 minute discussion/week. A prerequisite to BI 201, 202, 210, 212, 230, 245, 255, 274, 276, 278, 305, and 345. Prerequisite: Pre: BI-111 and BI-113
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
BI 113 CONCEPTS IN BIOLOGY I LAB 1.0 Credit(s)
The laboratory associated with Concepts in Biology I focuses on multiweek exercises that reinforce critical concepts on the molecular and cellular levels of biological organization. The laboratory incorporates student-designed experiments, extensive journal-format scientific writing, and emphasizes science as a process. One 3-hour laboratory/week. Prerequisite: Co: Take BI-111
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
BI 114 CONCEPTS IN BIOLOGY II LAB 1.0 Credit(s)
The laboratory associated with Concepts in Biology II focuses on introduction of techniques for observing organismal physiology and behavior that reinforce critical concepts on the cellular and organismal levels of biological organization. The laboratory incorporates an open-ended multiweek student-designed experiment, extensive journal-format scientific writing, and emphasizes science as a process. One 3-hour laboratory/week. Prerequisite: Pre: BI-111 and BI-113;
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
BI 161 INTRO TO MICROBIOLOGY 3.0 Credit(s)
A course focused on the study of microorganisms with emphasis on morphology, cultivation, genetics of bacteria, viruses and fungi, and infectious diseases caused by these microbes. Three hours of lecture per week. Nursing students only. Prerequisite: Co: Take BI-162
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
BU 101 BUSINESS EXPLORATIONS 1.0 Credit(s)
Students will meet once per week in a seminar environment to hear presentations by faculty and seniors who have had internships or SHU alumni from the major of focus that week. Skills necessary to succeed, mentoring and the Welch Experience will be covered during the course.
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
BU 121 INTRODUCTION TO BUSINESS 3.0 Credit(s)
Students in this course will learn the foundations of entrepreneurship and business management. Students will identify business opportunities and work in teams to plan to create a product or service. Business plans, marketing, and financing the business will be covered. Business-focused oral and written communication skills are analyzed and practiced. The final deliverable will be a business pitch to a panel of investors.
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
CH 151 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I 3.0 Credit(s)
Explores modern theories of atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding and periodic relations, chemical reactions and stoichiometry, states of matter, and solutions. Three 50-minute lectures and one 50-minute discussion per week. A prerequisite to BI 230 and CH 152. Prerequisite: Take CH-153
Offered: Fall & Summer Semesters All Years
CH 152 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II 3.0 Credit(s)
Explores chemical thermodynamics; chemical kinetics; chemical, ionic, and acid-base equilibria; electrochemistry; chemistry of the representative elements and transition elements; and nuclear reactions. Three 50-minute lectures and one 50-minute discussion per week. Prerequisite: Take CH-151 and CH-153
Offered: Spring & Summer Semesters All Years
CH 153 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LAB 1.0 Credit(s)
Illustrates basic concepts presented in CH 151. Experiments include qualitative analysis of cations and anions, chromatography, synthesis, and FT-IR. One three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: Take CH-151
Offered: Fall & Summer Semesters All Years
CH 154 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LAB 1.0 Credit(s)
Illustrates basic concepts presented in CH 152. Experiments include quantitative analysis, equilibria, thermochemistry, spectrophotometry, and GC-MS. One three-hour laboratory per week. A prerequisite to CH 254 and 331. Prerequisite: Take CH 151 and CH-153
Offered: Spring & Summer Semesters All Years
CJ 101 INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE 3.0 Credit(s)
Provides an overview of the criminal justice system and its processes.
Offered: All Semesters All Years
CR 001 CROSS-REGISTRATION 1.0-17.0 Credit(s)
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CS 100 INTRO TO INFO TECHNOLOGY 3.0 Credit(s)
An introduction to computing and data processing for non-computer science majors. This course is half theory and half hands-on application using Microsoft Office. It includes word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation software, and using the Internet as a research tool effectively. This course provides the knowledge and understanding necessary to communicate effectively in the personal computing environment of business today. Non-majors only.
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years