Courses are listed alphabetically by department.

Self-Development

The Self-Development Department addresses these objectives:

1. To provide the student with valuable and valid information in the areas of health and wellness and career enhancement.
2. To acquaint the student with the most up to date information regarding human sexuality, drug and alcohol use, basic nutrition and stress management to enhance his/her quality of life.
3. To acquaint the student with the latest trends in resume writing and job interviewing.
4. To provide the student with comprehensive resources in the areas of health and wellness and career exploration.
5. To provide the student with the basic knowledge needed to use the Internet as a practical resource tool for both academic and personal pursuits.
6. To introduce the student to the basic skills needed to perform most clerical positions.
7. To provide the student with the opportunity to develop the skill of critical thinking by helping him/her to clarify, use and refine logic.
8. To provide the student with a series of classes that deal primarily with real life circumstances and possible solutions to real life problems.

LSK 115 (Formerly SD 100) – The Freshman Experience

LSK 115 introduces first-semester freshmen to the college experience. The course focuses on practical realities, such as time management, test taking, interaction with diverse populations, community involvement and financial planning. LSK 115 is a first semester requirement for all provisional students (1 Credit). Click here to view course objectives.

LSK 118 (Formerly SD 112) - Critical Thinking and Communication

This course is designed to develop and refine students’ logic. Through class dialogue, difficult and controversial issues are explored from the perspective of clarity, organization, factual support, arguments pro and con, and emotional impact. Negotiation techniques and group dynamics are also analyzed (1 Credit). Click here to view course objectives.

LSK 125 (Formerly SD 101) - Drug and Alcohol Use

The objective of this course is to survey the major drugs used in society today. Concentration is on the effects of the various street and prescription drugs on human health and behavior (1 Credit). Click here to view course objectives.

LSK 127 (Formerly SD 105) - Stress Management

This course provides information on the nature and physiology of the stress response and training in specific stress management techniques. Topics include the physical, cognitive and emotional origins and manifestations of stress, the connection between stress and illness, and techniques for management of the stress response (1 Credit). Click here to view course objectives.

LSK 128 (Formerly SD 111) - Assertiveness Training

This course is designed to provide information on and training in personal and work-related communication skills. Topics include differences among assertive, nonassertive and aggressive behavior; identification of personal communication styles and areas in need of improvement; and techniques for developing assertiveness (1 Credit). Click here to view course objectives .

LSK 129 (Formerly SD 107) - Basics of Nutrition

This course introduces students to the principles of good nutrition. In addition to the personal health benefits LSK 129 may bring, the course aids those students pursuing careers working with children or older citizens (1 Credit). Click here to view course objectives.

LSK 131 (Formerly SD 109) - Human Sexuality This course reviews perspectives on sexuality, gender issues, male and female reproductive systems, conception, prenatal development, birth control, sexually transmitted diseases, sexual dysfunctions and healthy relationships (1 Credit). Click here to view course objectives .

LSK 135 (Formerly SD 102) - Career Decision-Making

This course is ideal for individuals who are uncertain or confused about their career direction. Participants explore career alternatives based on a thorough assessment of their interests, abilities and personality traits (1 Credit). Click here to view course objectives.

LSK 136 (Formerly SD 110) - Career Success Skills This course focuses on the personal and interpersonal skills that are important to career success. Topics include personal work style, appearance, communication, problem-solving, conflict-resolution, confrontation and leadership styles (1 Credit). Click here to view course objectives.

LSK 137 (Formerly SD 103) - Job Finding Skills

In LSK 137 students assess their employability, develop strategies to remove employment barriers and prepare a resume, cover letter and job interview video tape (1 Credit). Click here to view course objectives.

LSK 138 (Formerly SD 108) - Life Designing This course focuses on the development of the skills used to identify what an individual wants out of life on a personal and vocational level, the skills necessary to establish goals and the strategies used to achieve those aims. As a result of this course, each student develops an individualized life plan incorporating skills sharpened throughout the semester (1 Credit). Click here to view course objectives .

LSK 155 (Formerly SD 116) - The Internet

This course is designed as an introduction to using the Internet. The student learns the basics of researching information, sending and receiving e-mail, and down-loading files. The student will also learn how to create a web page (1 Credit) Click here to view course objectives.

LSK 157 (Formerly SD 119) – Microcomputer Accounting Applications

This course provides extensive coverage of accounting topics and offers a balance between theory and hands-on activities using an accounting software package. Simulations involve a proprietorship. Topics include system basics, file setup, general ledgers, accounts receivable and payable (1 Credit). Click here to view course objectives.

LSK 160 (Formerly SD 122) - Medical Coding

This course provides medical billing information, including the application of electronic medical billing, accounts receivable management, and managed care. Hands-on experience with medical software will be implemented. Other topics covered include understanding the medical specialty office, financial reports, office management and appointment menus (1 Credit) Click here to view course objectives.

LSK 165 (Formerly SD 123) - Office Survival Skills

This course integrates office skills, language proficiencies, human relations skills, knowledge of the business world, and organizational techniques. Topics include telecommunications, management of records, meetings and conferences, business ethics and human relations (1 Credit). Click here to view course objectives.

HTH 100 (Formerly SD 125) – Medical Terminology

This course provides a general overview of basic medical terminology with an emphasis on the cardiovascular system (1 Credit). Click here to view course objectives.

LSK 177 (Formerly SD 135) - Basic Physical Defense for Women

This course embodies a practical blend of threat avoidance strategies and real-world assault resistance tactics for women. The overall objective is to reduce victimization through informed decision making and sensible action (1 Credit). Click here to view course objectives.

Science

BIO 105 (Formerly BI 101) – Human Biology

This course provides a survey of the structure and function of the major body systems and emphasizes the relationship between humans and other living things. Topics include anatomical organization and physiological regulation of the body, reproduction and heredity, and human evolution and ecology (3 Credits). Offered every semester. Click here to view course objectives.

BIO 110 (Formerly BI 102) – Global Ecology

This course provides an overview of ecology by examining the structure and function of populations, communities and ecosystems using an interdisciplinary approach, including examination of human impacts. Topics include the biological nature of life, levels of ecological organization, energy flow, nutrient cycling, population interactions, succession and biomes (3 Credits). Offered in the Fall Semester of odd-numbered years.  Click here to view course objectives.

BIO 115 (Formerly BI 111) – Biological Science

This course presents a survey of the biological world from the basic to the complex. Topics include the nature of life, cell biology, genetics, ecology, evolution, anatomy and physiology, and the diversity and classification of living things. Two hours lecture and two hours of laboratory per week (3 Credits). Offered every Spring Semester. Click here to view course objectives.

BIO 120 (Formerly BI 124) - General Biology I

This course presents a detailed overview of the general principles of biology for science majors. Topics include the chemical nature of life, cell structure and function, energetics, cell division, genetics, and molecular biology. Intended for science majors. Three hours lecture per week (3 Credits). Corequisite: BIO 121.

BIO 121 (Formerly BI 125) – General Biology Laboratory

Three hours per week (1 Credit). Corequisite: .BIO 120.

BIO 125 (Formerly BI 128) - General Biology II

This course is a detailed overview of evolutionary and organismal biology, with an emphasis on the diversity of living things. Intended for science majors. Three hours lecture per week (3 Credits). Prerequisite: BIO 120. Corequisite: BIO 126.

Three hours per week (1 Credit). Corequisite: BIO 125.

BIO 130 (Formerly BI 123) - Bioethics

BIO 201 (Formerly BI 201) – Anatomy and Physiology

This course is an in-depth study of the structure and function of the systems and organs of the human body and the inter-relationships of the body’s systems. Emphasis is on the musculoskeletal, nervous and endocrine systems. The course includes one hour per week of lab (3 Credits).   Click here to view course objectives.

BIO 210 (Formerly BI 211) - Molecular Biology

BIO 215 (Formerly BI 212) - Advanced Molecular Biology

This course is an extension of the Molecular Biology course. It will cover DNA and its function as genetic information carrier, including regulation and expression of the information (3 Credits). Prerequisite: BIO 210. Click here to view course objectives.

BIO 220 (Formerly BI 221) – Microbiology

This course provides information concerning the nature and diversity of microorganisms. Additionally, BIO 220 covers specific properties of eukaryotic and prokaryotic organisms and their roles in the disease process. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week (4 Credits). Prerequisite: BIO 120 and BIO 125.  Click here to view course objectives.

BIO 225 (Formerly BI 222) – Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

This course is an introduction to the principles of ecology and evolution, emphasizing the interrelationships between organisms and their environment. Topics include the historical development of evolutionary theory, the role of genetics, history of life on earth, and physiological, population, community, and ecosystem ecology. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week (4 Credits). Prerequisites: BIO 120and BIO 125.  Click here to view course objectives.

BIO 230 (Formerly BI 232) - Molecular Research

This course will examine techniques available for manipulating DNA. This intense laboratory course will provide instruction in DNA isolation, DNA amplification and sequencing, and library construction. One hour of lecture and six hours of laboratory per week (3 Credits). Prerequisite: BIO 210.  Click here to view course objectives.

BIO 240 (Formerly BI 242) - Cellular Biology

This course provides an analytical study of the cell as a basic unit of biological structure and function. It will examine the role of biological membranes and cellular activity (3 Credits). Prerequisites: BIO 120 and BIO 125.   Click here to view course objectives.

BIO 245 (Formerly BI 243) - Laboratory Methods

This course is designed to provide the student with basic knowledge of laboratory methods. Commonly used laboratory equipment and techniques will be covered so that the student will have hands-on experience. One hour of lecture and six hours of laboratory per week (3 Credits). Prerequisites: CHM 210 and BIO 210.   Click here to view course objectives.

BIO 248 (Formerly BI 244) - BSL-3 and Select Agents

BIO 250 (Formerly BI 252) – Immunology

This course introduces the basic concepts of immunology. It covers the fundamental principles of immune response, including aspects of the regulation of immune response and immunity to infection (3 Credits). Prerequisites: BIO 120 and BIO 125.   Click here to view course objectives.

BIO 270 (Formerly BI 297) - Biology Seminar

This course introduces the student to the literature of molecular and cellular biology. Students will be required to research current literature and to produce and present a paper on a given topic (1 Credit). Click here to view course objectives.

* Before enrolling in any natural science course, developmental students must have completed DEV 010, DEV 020 and/or DEV 030 if so required.

CHM 105 (Formerly CH 101) - Chemistry in Society

This course presents chemical principles in the context of current societal, environmental, and technological issues. Political, social and economic implications of chemical facts and phenomena are presented. Topics include air pollution, water pollution, energy concerns, plastics and polymers, drugs, nutrition and biotechnology (3 Credits). Offered every Fall Semester.  Click here to view course objectives.

CHM 110 (Formerly CH 102) – Forensic Science

This course presents an overview of the application of science to law. Sample collection, handling, analysis and interpretation of physical, chemical and biological evidence from crime scenes are emphasized. Topics include searching the crime scene, nature of evidence, physical and chemical analysis, forensic toxicology, blood, DNA, and fingerprinting (3 Credits).

CHM 120 (Formerly CH 123) – General Chemistry I

This course explores the fundamental laws, theories and mathematical concepts of chemistry with an emphasis on chemical properties, structure, stoichiometry and the periodic table. Intended for science majors. Three hours lecture per week (3 Credits). Corequisite: CHM 121.

CHM 121 (Formerly CH 124) – General Chemistry I Laboratory

Three hours per week (1 Credit). Corequisite: CHM 120.

CHM 125 (Formerly CH 125) – General Chemistry II

Three hours per week (1 Credit). Corequisite: CHM 125.

CHM 210 (Formerly CH 211) – Introduction to Biochemistry

This course provides an introduction to the chemistry of biological compounds and systems.  Such compounds include nucleic acids, amino acids, lipids, proteins, carbohydrates, and their components.  An introduction to metabolism will be covered, which includes biological compounds and their relations to energy cycles (3 Credits).  Prerequisite:  CHM 120. Corequisite: CHM 126.   Click here to view course objectives.

* Before enrolling in any natural science course, developmental students must have completed DEV 010, DEV 020 and/or DEV 030 if so required.

ESC 105 (Formerly ES 101) – Earth Science

This course provides a survey of physical geology, meteorology, oceanography and astronomy using a systems approach, treating earth materials (including air, water, and land), society, and the environment as interconnected systems. Human impacts, natural hazards, natural resources and global change are addressed (3 Credits). Offered in the Spring Semester of odd-numbered years.  Click here to view course objectives.

ESC 110 (Formerly ES 103) – Introduction to Geography

This course provides an overview of the study of geography emphasizing physical, cultural, locational and regional geography. Topics include maps, landforms, climate, populations, political and economic geography, and natural resources (3 Credits). Offered every Spring Semester. Click here to view course objectives.

ESC 115 (Formerly ES 111) - Environmental Quality

This interdisciplinary course will allow students to assess the quality of local environments, particularly streams, and to determine the extent of pollution. Biological, chemical and hydrological attributes will be examined in the field and the laboratory. Two hours lecture and two hours of laboratory per week (3 Credits). Offered every Fall Semester.  Click here to view course objectives.

ESC 125 (Formerly ES 102) - Environmental Science

This course provides an overview of current environmental issues from a local and global perspective. Students will develop an understanding of the nature and impact humans have made on ecosystems using an interdisciplinary approach to learning. Topics include matter and energy in the environment, population growth, energy sources, air and water pollution, and environmental policy (3 Credits). Offered in the Fall Semester of even-numbered years. Click here to viewcourse objectives .

ESC 130 (Formerly ES 105) – Introduction to Environmental Studies

The interdisciplinary nature of environmental studies is the focus of this course. This course tracks the history of the environmental movement and predominant environmental issues will be introduced and discussed. Varying philosophical and ethical stances regarding stewardship of the natural environment will be reviewed. The basic argument of economy versus the natural environment will be analyzed and debated (3 Credits).  Click here to view course objectives.

* Before enrolling in any natural science course, developmental students must have completed DEV 010, DEV 020 and/or DEV 030 if so required.