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NSC

11 courses with the subject NSC, 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.

NSC 110Introduction to Lab Research1.00

141 A brief introduction to the nature and practice of laboratory research in er the natural sciences. The nature of scientific inquiry, the formulation of research questions, the role of scientific literature, and laboratory record keeping are some of the topics covered. For elective credit only.

Subject
NSC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.jcsu.edu
NSC 130Introduction to College Science3.00

NSC 130 provides an overview of the content and processes of science. Focuses on process skills and basic science concepts. For elective credit only.

Subject
NSC
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
credit hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.jcsu.edu
NSC 140Studies in the Natural Sciences4.00

In this course students learn about selected areas of natural science while being guided in the use of scientific procedures and the practice of scientific thinking to collect and analyze data related to selected phenomena. Professional ethics in science and technology are also discussed. This course meets in a classroom setting three hours per week, with up to an additional three hours per week in a lab setting.

Subject
NSC
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
credit hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.jcsu.edu
Prerequisite
MTH 130 or placement in higher math
NSC 218Sophomore Seminar I1.00

er Students will explore career goals, read scientific literature, and learn the basic types of research presentations used in the sciences. Attendance at Natural Sciences Seminars is required. One contact hour per week plus attendance at departmental seminars. Cross listed as CHE 218 and BIO 218. permission of department

Subject
NSC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.jcsu.edu
Prerequisite
total of 8 hours from Biology, Chemistry or Physics or
NSC 219Sophomore Seminar II1.0

er Students will explore career goals, read scientific literature, and learn the basic types of research presentations used in the sciences. Attendance at Natural Sciences Seminars is required. One contact hour per week plus attendance at departmental seminars. Cross listed as CHE 219 and BIO 219. permission of department

Subject
NSC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.jcsu.edu
Prerequisite
total of 8 hours from Biology, Chemistry or Physics or
NSC 220Introduction to Lab Research/Instruments2.00

Introduction to the operating principles, theoretical basis, and data interpretation skills related to selected laboratory instrumentation. Includes both lectures and labs. For elective credit only.

Subject
NSC
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credit hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.jcsu.edu
NSC 310Responsible Research Seminar1.00

The ethical and practical considerations involved conducting research. General ethical guidelines are developed and illustrated by case studies of scientific fraud drawn from the original literature. Other topics that may be covered are copyright infringement, proper crediting of work in publications, publication choices (paper, patent, etc.), animal and human subject use, and the impact of information technology on the responsible conduct of research.

Subject
NSC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit hour
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.jcsu.edu
Prerequisite
Consent of the Department
NSC 318Junior Seminar I1.00

Students will practice writing personal statements, explore career goals, and prepare applications for internships, graduate and professional programs. This is the first required course for the Senior Investigative Paper sequence. One contact hour each week, plus required seminar attendance. Cross-listed as BIO 318 and CHE 318.

Subject
NSC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit hour
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.jcsu.edu
Prerequisite
Junior standing or permission of department
Alias
BIO 318
NSC 319Junior Seminar II1.00

Students will practice writing personal statements, explore career goals, and prepare applications for internships, graduate and professional programs. This is the first required course for the Senior Investigative Paper sequence. One contact hour each week, plus required seminar attendance. Cross-listed as BIO 318 and CHE 318.

Subject
NSC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit hour
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.jcsu.edu
Prerequisite
Junior standing or permission of department
Alias
BIO 318
NSC 419Senior Seminar II1.00

Emphasis is placed on the skills necessary to produce a written paper, typically in the format of a journal article, plus present a seminar on th SIP topic. Attendance at Natural Sciences Seminars is required. This is the final course in the Senior Investigative Paper Sequence.

Subject
NSC
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
credit hour
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.jcsu.edu
Prerequisite
NSC 429 or consent of Department
NSC 429Senior Seminar I2.00

Independent investigation into the selected topic of the Senior Paper. Emphasis is placed on the skills necessary to produce a written paper, typically in the format of a journal article. Attendance at Natural Sciences Seminars is required. This is a course in the Senior Investigative Paper sequence and is cross listed as BIO and CHE 429.

Subject
NSC
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
credit hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
www.jcsu.edu
Prerequisite
NSC 329 or CHE 329 or BIO 329 or consent of department

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