Biological Sciences
BSC - Introductory Biological Science Courses
BSC 1005 Life in Its Biological Environment (Y) 3 cr.
This course is an introduction to biological
structure, function processes, principles and
concepts. This course fulfills the General
Education Requirement. Three contact hours. (CBE)
BSC 1005L Biology Laboratory (Y) 1 cr.
Corequisite: BSC 1005. This course provides
students individualized, self-paced practice in
specific areas of need as they attempt
to improve biological skills. Two contact hours
(laboratory).
BSC 2010C Principles of Biology I (Y) 4 cr.
This course, an introduction to the
principles of biology, includes studies of cellular
organization, genetics and evolution.
This course fulfills the General Education Requirements
and the laboratory requirement needed
by many students who plan to transfer to a four-year
institution. Five contact hours: three
lecture hours, two laboratory hours. (CBE)
BSC 2011C Principles of Biology II (Y) 4 cr.
Prerequisite: BSC 2010C. This course,
a continuation of Principles of Biology I and
recommended for science students transferring
to four-year institutions studies the systematics
of life forms and a required laboratory
experience to reinforce subject matter. Five contact
hours: three lecture hours, two laboratory
hours.
BSC 2023C Human Biology (Y) 4 cr.
Prerequisite: BSC 2010C or equivalent.
This course is an introduction to the science of
biology with emphasis on cells and tissues,
body organization, homeostasis, body systems,
regulation and integration of body parts,
reproduction, development and heredity, disease
and disorder. Five contact hours: three
lecture hours, two laboratory hours.
BSC 2085C Human Anatomy and Physiology I (Y) 3 cr.
This course, a study of the gross morphology
and physiology of the human, includes sections
concerned with cells, tissues, the musculo-skeletal
system, circulation, the lymphatic system,
the digestive system and the integument.
Four contact hours: two lecture hours, two
laboratory hours.
BSC 2086C Human Anatomy and Physiology II (Y) 3 cr.
Prerequisite: BSC 2085C. A continuation
of Human Anatomy and Physiology I, this course
covers the nervous system, special senses,
the endocrine system, the reproductive system,
human inheritance and embryonic development,
the respiratory system, the urinary system,
and fluid and electrolyte dynamics.
Four contact hours: two lecture hours, two laboratory
hours.
BSC 2931 Selected Topics in Biological Sciences (Y) 1 cr.
Prerequisite: depends upon topics. Corequisite:
depends upon topics. The open format of this
course provides an opportunity to address
various selected topics related to the biological
sciences. This course may be repeated
for credit. One contact hour.
BSC 2932 Selected Topics in Biological Sciences (Y) 2 cr.
Prerequisite: depends upon topics. Corequisite:
depends upon topics. The open format of this
course provides an opportunity to address
various selected topics related to the biological
sciences. This course may be repeated
for credit. Two contact hours.
BSC 2933 Selected Topics in Biological Sciences (Y) 3 cr.
Prerequisite: depends upon topics. Corequisite:
depends upon topics. The open format of this
course provides an opportunity to address
various selected topics related to the biological
sciences. This course may be repeated
for credit. Three contact hours.
BOT - Botany
BOT 1010C Botany (Y) 4 cr.
An evolutionary survey of
the plant kingdom, this course emphasizes the
principles which are applicable to all forms
of plant life. Six contact hours: three
lecture hours, three laboratory hours.
BOT 2153C Local Flora (Y) 4 cr.
Prerequisite: BOT 1010C
or consent of instructor. Survey of local vascular flora
and local communities (northeast Florida)
and evolutionary relationships of vascular
plants. Laboratory work will emphasize field
work including collecting and
identifying vascular plants. Six contact hours:
three lecture hours, three laboratory
hours.
MCB - Microbiology
MCB 2013C Microbiology (Y) 4 cr.
Prerequisite:
CHM 1020, 1032C, 1045C, or high school chemistry. In
addition, students will benefit by taking
Life in Its Biological Environment or
Principles of Biology I prior to enrolling
in this course. This course consists of a
study of the protista, viruses, rickettsias
and schizomycetes of medical and
economic importance. Laboratory exercises
introduce bacteriologic techniques and
aseptic procedures using various micro-organisms.
Six contact hours: three studio
hours, three clinical hours. (CBE)
OCE - Oceanography
OCE 2001 Survey of Oceanography (Y) 3 cr.
Prerequisite:
MAT 1033. Corequisites: MAC 1140 and OCE 2001L.
Students will benefit by taking high school
chemistry and/or physics prior to
enrolling in this course. This course consists
of an introductory, comprehensive
treatment of physical, chemical and geological
aspects
of our oceans. Three contact
hours.
OCE 2001L Oceanography Laboratory (Y) 1 cr.
Corequisite:
OCE 2001. This is a laboratory course intended to supplement
Survey of Oceanography and includes field
trips for application of oceanographic
techniques. Three contact hours (laboratory).
PCB - Process Biology
PCB 2030 General Ecology (Y)
3 cr.
Prerequisite: successful
completion of a biological or physical science course.
This course is an introduction to ecology,
principles of ecology with applications to
environmental issues and discussion of major
terrestrial/aquatic ecosystems. Three
contact hours. (CBE)
ZOO - Zoology
ZOO 1010C General Zoology (Y) 4 cr.
Students
will benefit by taking Life in Its Biological Environment, Principles of
Biology II or high school biology prior to
enrolling in this course. This is a survey of
the animal kingdom with emphasis on taxonomy,
life cycles, evolution, organ
systems and phylogenetic relationships. A
representative of each of the major
groups will be discussed and investigated.
Six contact hours: three lecture hours,
three laboratory hours.
Physical Science Courses
CHM - Chemistry
CHM 1020 Chemistry for Liberal Arts (Y) 3 cr.
Students
will benefit by taking high school algebra or MAT 0024 prior to
enrolling in this course. This course, designed
to meet the General Education
Requirements for non-science majors, is designed
especially for students who wish
to gain an understanding of the fundamental
nature of physical science from the
chemical point of view. The treatment utilizes
an approach to scientific concepts
and methods, stressing and illustrating principles
rather than merely listing
phenomena. Three contact hours.
CHM 1025C Introduction to General Chemistry
(Y) 4 cr.
Corequisite:
MAC 1102 or satisfactory score on placement test. This course is
an introduction to the concepts of inorganic
chemistry including structures of matter,
atomic theory, nomenclature, bonding, gases,
solutions, equilibrium, and acids and
bases. This course is for students who have
had no previous chemistry and plan to
major in science, engineering, pre-medicine
or pharmacy. Six contact hours: four
lecture/discussion hours, two laboratory hours.
CHM 1032C Principles of General Chemistry
(Y) 4 cr.
Corequisite:
MAT 1033 or satisfactory score on the placement test. Students
will benefit by taking high school algebra
or MAT 1033 prior to enrolling in this
course. This course is an introduction to
the concepts of inorganic chemistry
including structures of matter, atomic theory,
nomenclature, bonding, bases and
introduction to organic chemistry. This course
is for students who have had no
previous chemistry and plan to major in dental
hygiene, medical technology, nursing
or health related fields. Six contact hours:
four lecture/discussion hours, two
laboratory hours.
CHM 2045C General Chemistry and Qualitative
Analysis I (Y) 4 cr.
Prerequisites:
MAC 1102 and CHM 1025C or satisfactory score on the
chemistry placement test. This course, designed
to introduce students to modern
chemical concepts, includes modern atomic
structure and periodicity, chemical
bonding, states of matter, gas laws and solutions.
The laboratory work will be
quantitative in nature, stressing accurate
laboratory techniques. This course meets
the first year college requirements for those
majoring in science, engineering,
pre-medicine or pharmacy. Six contact hours:
three lecture hours, three laboratory
hours. (CBE)
CHM 2046C General Chemistry and Qualitative
Analysis II (Y) 4 cr.
Prerequisite:
grade of "C" or better in CHM 2045C. This course, a
continuation of General Chemistry and Qualitative
Analysis I, stresses chemical
equilibrium, chemical kinetics, electrochemistry,
oxidation-reduction and selected
families of metals and non-metals. Laboratory
work includes studies of ionic
equilibrium in aqueous solutions and semi-micro
qualitative analysis. Six contact
hours: three lecture hours, three laboratory
hours.
CHM 2205C Introductory Organic/ Biochemistry
(Y) 4 cr.
Prerequisite:
CHM 1032C. This course is an introduction to organic chemistry
of functional groups and a survey of the biochemistry
of proteins, carbohydrates,
lipids and nucleic acids. Six contact hours:
three lecture hours, three laboratory
hours.
CHM 2210C Organic Chemistry I (Y) 4
cr.
Prerequisite:
CHM 2046C or equivalent. This course emphasizes the general
principles and theories of organic chemistry
with emphasis on classification,
nomenclature, methods of preparation, characteristic
reactions, stereo-chemistry
and structure determination of organic compounds.
Six contact hours: three lecture
hours, three laboratory hours.
CHM 2211C Organic Chemistry II (Y) 4
cr.
Prerequisite:
CHM 2210C. This course, a continuation of Organic Chemistry I
includes mechanisms of organic reactions,
carbohydrates and macromolecules. Six
contact hours: three lecture hours, three
laboratory hours.
CHM 2930 Selected Topics in Chemistry
(Y) 3 cr.
Prerequisite:
instructor approval. The open format of this course provides an
opportunity to address various selected topics
related to the chemistry sciences.
This course may be repeated for credit. Three
contact hours.
GLY - Geology
GLY 1001 Earth and Space Science (Y) 3 cr.
This course
acquaints students with the development of science, the integrating
principles and theories in the earth sciences,
the practice of the scientific method
and with a useful knowledge of selected areas
of geology, astronomy and
meteorology. Presentation involves lectures,
demonstrations and films. The course
is for general education and is not designed
essentially as an introductory or
preparatory course for any of the specific
sciences. Three contact hours.
GLY 1001L Earth and Space Science Laboratory (Y) 1 cr.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
GLY 1001. This is a lab course designed to
supplement GLY 1001. Students will learn to
identify rocks and minerals, interpret
geologic maps and explore the concepts of
oceanography, earth dynamics and
astronomy. Two contact hours (laboratory).
GLY 1010 Physical Geology (Y) 3 cr.
Corequisite:
GLY 1010L. Physical Geology for majors and non-majors is the
study of the earth. This course covers structure
and land forms, modifying agents
and processes, characteristic rocks and minerals
and a brief study of the
surrounding atmosphere and the earth as a
planet. Three contact hours. (CBE)
GLY 1010L Physical Geology Laboratory (Y) 1 cr.
Corequisite:
GLY 1010. This course includes laboratory activities designed to
supplement GLY 1010. Students will study rocks
and minerals, earth history,
fossils, structural features of the earth
and various earth forms as related to certain
geologic processes with the aid of rock and
mineral samples, topographic maps
and aerial photographs. Two contact hours
(laboratory).
MET - Meteorology
MET 1010 Meteorology (Y) 3 cr.
This course,
designed to meet the General Education Requirements in the
natural science area, includes the phenomena
of weather and climate and the use of
atmospheric data to predict the weather. Three
contact hours.
MET 1010L Meteorology Laboratory (Y) 1 cr.
Prerequisite/Corequisite:
MET 1010. This course includes laboratory
experiences to accompany Meteorology. Also
included is the experimental study of
meteorological problems, phenomena, map construction
and analysis and upper air
studies. Three contact hours.
PHY - Physics
PHY 1020C Physics for Liberal Arts with Laboratory (Y) 3 cr.
Corequisite:
MAT 1033 or equivalent. This course is a general education
course for non-science students and not for
those who are planning to major in
physics or other sciences. It is a survey
of the physical environment as applied to
mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity and
magnetism, and modern physics with
the laboratory an integral part of the learning
process. Four contact hours: two
lecture hours, two laboratory hours.
PHY 2048C Physics I With Calculus (Y) 4 cr.
Prerequisite:
MAC 2311. Corequisite: MAC 2312. This course, designed for
students majoring in physics, chemistry and
engineering, includes mechanics,
conservation principles, rotational and harmonic
motions, heat, thermodynamics
and waves. Laboratory work will illustrate
important principles and develop
techniques. Seven contact hours: four lecture
hours, three laboratory hours.
PHY 2049C Physics II With Calculus (Y) 4 cr.
Prerequisite:
PHY 2048C. Corequisite: MAC 2313. This course, a
continuation of Physics I With Calculus, includes
electricity, magnetism, light and
some areas of modern physics. Laboratory work
is similar to and a continuation of
the laboratory in Physics I With Calculus.
Seven contact hours: four lecture hours,
three laboratory hours.
PHY 2053C General Physics I (Y) 4 cr.
Prerequisites:
MAC 1140 and MAC 1114 or MAC 2311 with a grade of "C"
or better. The course, designed for those
students who are majoring in pre-med,
physical therapy, pre-optometry, pre-dental,
pre-veterinary, biological sciences,
technology and geology, stresses problem-solving
abilities. Subject matter includes
mechanics, heat and thermodynamics. Six contact
hours: three lecture hours, three
laboratory hours.
PHY 2054C General Physics II (Y) 4 cr.
Prerequisite:
PHY 2053C. This course, a continuation of General Physics I,
includes electricity, magnetism, light, waves
(sound, light, and so forth) and some
areas of modern physics. Laboratory work is
similar to and a continuation of the
laboratory in General Physics I. Six contact
hours: three lecture hours, three
laboratory hours.
PHY 2101 Modern Physics (Y) 3 cr.
Prerequisite:
PHY 2049C. This course, designed for students majoring in
physics, chemistry and engineering, includes
special relativity, atomic spectra,
quantum mechanics, atomic and molecular structures,
introductory solid state,
nuclear physics and particle physics. Three
contact hours.
PSC - Physical Science
PSC 1341 Physical Science (Y) 3 cr.
Students
will benefit by taking high school algebra or Elementary Algebra prior
to enrolling in this course. This course acquaints
individuals with the development of
the physical sciences, with the integrating
principles and theories in the physical
sciences, with the practice of the scientific
method and with a useful knowledge of
selected areas in mechanics, electricity and
magnetism, periodicity and atomic
structure, and nuclear phenomena. Presentation
involves lectures, demonstrations
and films. The course is not essentially an
introductory or preparatory course for
any specific physical sciences. Three contact
hours. (CBE)
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