4 courses with the subject SCI, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
SCI 101Introduction to the Natural Sciences4
A course that emphasizes basic biology, chemistry, and physics with mathematical excursions as necessary. The student learns to comprehend and interpret information, apply basic scientific principles and concepts, and understand issues of science in our society. Class and laboratory work will build skills in scientific and quantitative methods and in evidence-based reasoning. Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours per week.
Introduction to the geology, water systems, and atmosphere of earth. The course traces the history of the formation of the planet and gives an overview of the dynamic systems at work. Seismic and volcanic activity, the hydrologic and biogeochemical cycles, and topics in climate and weather are included. Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours per week.
SCI 390Enhancing Skills for Health Science Careers3
Junior Seminar is designed to prepare students for careers within the Health Sciences field. Students will broaden their knowledge by the exploration of possible career choices within the discipline. They will be provided opportunities to hone the skills necessary to apply and interview for these positions using professional dispositions. Students will also practice how to critically read primary source scientific research articles and to write scientifically in collaboration with others. Three lecture hours per week.
