NAT-SCI 101P      Changing Life On Earth
This course presents an overview of issues relating to our ever changing world. It is research oriented with papers required on topics dealing with behavior, environmental issues, and aspects of evolution. Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment with NAT-SCI 102P.
Credits: 4 hours
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NAT-SCI 102P      Fundamentals Of Life Science
This course emphasizes the essential properties of biological systems through four major themes: diversity, the chemical and physical basis of life, continuity, and the organismal nature of life. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in NAT-SCI 103P. As needed.
Credits: 4 hours
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NAT-SCI 103P      Applications Of Life Sciences
This course is designed to provide students with laboratory exercises, field trips, films and discussions that help apply biological principles from 102P. New concepts are introduced throughout the course. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in NAT-SCI 102P. As needed.
Credits: 4 hours
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NAT-SCI 130      Physics of Sports
A course intended for liberal arts students focusing on the physics involved in different sports. Physical laws and technological developments that impact sports will be studied. Cross-listed with Physics 130 and Physical Science 130.
Credits: 3 hours
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NAT-SCI 140      How Things Work
A course intended for liberal arts students focusing on the principles of operations, histories, and relationships of objects from our daily environment. The areas of investigation include mechanical and thermal objects, electromagnetism, light, special materials and nuclear energy. This course will meet the area requirement for natural sciences. Cross-listed with Physics 140 and Physical Science 140.
Credits: 3 hours
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NAT-SCI 140L      How Things Work Laboratory
Simple experiments based on everyday experiences are analyzed in terms of conceptual physics. The material includes elements of mechanics of a rigid body, elastic properties of matter, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, electromagnetism, optics and modern physics. The laboratory supplements the Physical Science 140 lecture and must be taken concurrently with the lecture. Cross-listed with Physics 140L and Physical Science 140L.
Credits: 1 hours
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NAT-SCI 150      Introduction to Astronomy: Gravity and Motion in the Universe
A survey of modern topics in astronomy with an emphasis on developing conceptual models for the fundamental laws of gravity and motion underpinning the structure and evolution of the universe. Topics include lunar phases, eclipses, planetary motion, exoplanets, formation of planetary systems, star formation, supernovae, white dwarfs, neutron stars, black holes, growth of galaxies, dark matter and the expansion of the universe. Cross-listed with PHYSICS 150 and PHY-SCI 150. Prerequisites: None. Offered: Fall
Credits: 3 hours
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NAT-SCI 153L      Introductory Astronomy Laboratory
An introductory exploration of astronomical phenomena and concepts through quantitative laboratory activities requiring data collection, analysis and interpretation. This course is open to students from all majors.
Credits: 2 hours
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NAT-SCI 155      Introducion to Astronomy: Interaction of Light and Matter in the Universe
A survey of modern topics in astronomy with an emphasis on developing conceptual models for the interactions between light and matter underpinning energetic phenomena in the universe. Topics include telescopes and detectors, solar system exploration, planetary climates, nuclear fusion and chemical enrichment, stars and stellar evolution, interstellar material, pulsars, quasars, gamma ray bursts, the Big Bang and the possibility of life beyond Earth. Cross-listed with PHYSICS 155 and PHY-SCI 155. Prerequisites: None. Offered: Spring
Credits: 3 hours
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NAT-SCI 171      Physics For Future Presidents
A course intended for liberal arts students focusing on the physics they need to be informed citizens in a democracy. Energy, global warming, terrorism, and health are examples of the important topics examined from the perspective of how science should inform policy.
Credits: 3 hours
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NAT-SCI 308P      Physical Measurements
An introduction to metrology, this course will emphasize physical measurements in technology and trade as well as in daily life. Material will include the historical development of measurement units, from cubits to meters, especially since 1960; gravitational versus absolute systems; the International System of Units (SI); organizations, treaties and statutes; accuracy vs. precision; and numerical values: conventions, conversions and rounding. Student work will involve laboratory exercises, exams, practicum work and homework assignments (brief essays and/or problem solutions). Prerequisite: MATH 110 or MATH 150 (or equivalent) Summer.
Credits: 4 hours
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NAT-SCI 375P      Nature Of Science
Selected topics from the natural sciences. Provides students fundamental principles and concepts of various physical and mathematical sciences. Lectures, demonstrations and discussions provide an integrated approach to the natural sciences.
Credits: 4 hours
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NAT-SCI 425P      Introduction To Quantitative Methods
Topics addressed are the scientific approach to study of behavior (goals of science, research terminology, variables, distributions, measures of central tendency, confidence intervals, use of research methods and ethics in research), experimental design (validity, reliability, design and sampling techniques), and interpretation of research results. Course includes in-class computer data entry and analysis. Prerequisites: Intro to computers and MATH 110 or MATH 116
Credits: 3 hours
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NAT-SCI 430PC      CC: Biological And Ethical Issues In Aging
This course is designed to provide both a disciplinary and interdisciplinary study of the biological, philosophical, and ethical foundations and principles underlying the phenomenon of aging on an individual and societal level. Various physiological, neurological, anatomical, and psychological processes and changes characteristic of the development occurring during the aging process will be identified, studied, and discussed. The philosophical and specifically ethical issues associated traditionally with aging will be re-examined and analyzed in terms of scientific, technological, cultural, sociological, economic, and legal changes in knowledge and attitudes. PREREQUISITE: BIOLOGY 102 or equivalent. This course is also cross-listed as PHILOS 401PC.
Credits: 3 hours
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