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| SC 129 Nutrition |
3 s.h. |
The biological roles of energy, protein, vitamins, and minerals; digestion, absorption, and storage of nutrients, the chemical nature of foods and food processing; assessment of nutritional status; interactions of nutrients and disease; food supplementation and community nutrition. Does not satisfy the FMCC lab science graduation requirement. Hours of class per week: 3.
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| SC 131 Environmental Physics |
3 s.h. |
A course centered around the contemporary problems-energy, pollution, and depletion of natural resources-of our physical environment. It analyzes different forms of energy, energy conservation principles, our energy resources, methods of energy conversions and their byproducts, first and second laws of thermodynamics, and efficiency of current energy usage - thermal pollution, air pollution, solid waste, noise pollution, nuclear radiation pollution, and their effects on man and the environment. It explores the potential for more efficient use of our natural resources. The course studies energy sources of the future-breeder reactor, fusion reactor, solar energy, geothermal energy, magneto-hydrodynamics, fuel cells and energy from wastes. Hours of class per week: 2. Hours of lab per week: 2. General Education: N.
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| SC 135 Introductory Biology: Molecules & Cells |
FA 3 s.h. |
This course is designed for people with no or minimal background in biology. It prepares students to take upper-level biology courses such as BI 171, 172, 173, and 282. The course stresses the human relevance and social implications of biology. It discusses modern scientific developments, as well as cellular anatomy, physiology and energetics in genetic and ecological perspectives. Laboratory investigations apply concepts presented in lecture. The course integrates observation, interpretation, and library research by means of written laboratory reports and investigation into scientific literature. Hours of class per week: 2. Hours of lab per week: 3. General Education: N.
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| SC 137 Human Biology |
FA 3 s.h. |
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This course in Human Biology focuses on how the systems of the human body operate and how various illnesses interfere with that operation. Lectures cover organ systems from a functional aspect, then diseases from a malfunctional perspective, with special attention given to the connection between malfunctions and symptoms. The course also covers how treatment for disease is related (or not) to system malfunction. Laboratories cover simple internal anatomy, disease causing organisms, simple diagnostics, and such topics as medical ethics and epidemiology. Laboratory approaches vary from hands-on dissection to group discussion. Hours of class per week: 2. Hours of lab per week: 3. General Education: N.
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| SC 139 Introductory Biology: Animals & Plants |
SP 3 s.h. |
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A phylogenetic approach to plant and animal groups, both living and extinct, using representative fossils and live specimens when available. An understanding of the interrelationships between and among plant and animal species is complemented by topics from comparative anatomy and physiology. The course integrates observation, interpretation and library research by means of written laboratory reports and investigation into scientific literature. Included are dissections and microanatomy of representative invertebrates, vertebrates, and plants, field collection, identification, and study of plants and animals of biologic interest. Hours of class per week: 2. Hours of lab per week: 3. General Education: N.
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| SC 143 Earth Systems |
FA 3 s.h. |
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A perspective on the Earth that emphasizes the structure, dynamics, and resources of the planet, and examines man's use and misuse of finite resources. Major topics include rocks, minerals, and mining soils from a geologic perspective; surface and underground waters - their movement, origins, use and abuse; the atmosphere and its pollution; natural geological hazards such as landslides, earthquakes and faults; geothermal, tidal and other sources of energy; landforms and land use; wastes and their treatment; environmental action and the future. Labs include practical identification of minerals and rocks; topographic maps. Hours of class per week: 2. Hours of lab per week: 2. General Education: N.
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| SC 144 The Ancient Earth |
SP 3 s.h. |
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A look at the earth's history, ancient environments, and the fossil record. The dimension of time is a unifying theme that links the history and present state of the oceans; the fossil fuels - earth's savings bank; landscapes and their "evolution," fossilization and the "endangered species" of the past; the evolution and fossil record of invertebrates and fishes; the dinosaurs - when giants walked the earth; mammals, man and glaciers; the geological history of New York State and the Northeast. Labs include detailed study of the fossil record and nearby sedimentary rock sequences. Hours of class per week: 2. Hours of lab per week: 2. General Education: N.
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| SC 145 Environmental Geology |
3 s.h. |
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The course will explore the underlying processes behind all major geologic hazards such as volcanoes, landslides, earthquakes, floods, and hurricanes and their impact on humanity. In depth coverage will be given to tsunamis, meteorite impacts and subsidence. The distribution and human consumption of our natural resources will be discussed. Hours of class per week: 2. Hours of lab per week: 2. General Education: N.
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| SC 149 Geology of the Mohawk Valley |
3 s.h. |
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Geology of the Mohawk Valley will teach the basic principles of geology using local examples to illustrate. Topics of the course will include rocks and minerals, structures, sedimentation, erosion, glaciation and glacial geomorphology. Fossils of the Paleozoic and Cenozoic eras will be looked at. The course will make extensive use of field trips to teach both basic principles and unique geologic attractions. Hours of class per week: 2. Hours of lab per week: 2.
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| SC 151 Physical Anthropology |
3 s.h. |
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An introductory course in physical anthropology. The course will begin with a study of evolutionary process and genetics. Such issues, as the definition of race, and culture will be discussed. The course will examine the fossil record in regard to human evolution. Labs will focus on genetics, human osteology, and paleo-anthropology. Hours of class per week: 2. Hours of lab per week: 2. General Education: N.
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SC 161 Introduction to Physics I
SC 162 Introduction to Physics II |
FA 3 s.h.
SP 3 s.h. |
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A two-part first course in physics intended for technology students and other non-science majors. The course uses lectures supported by laboratory investigation to achieve a hands-on, practical approach to understanding important physical laws of nature. Topics covered include quantitative methods for describing motion; the relationships between forces and motion; work, power, and energy; momentum methods for analysis of collisions and explosions; torque and rotational motion; vibrations and waves; sound; basic electricity and magnetism; electromagnetic waves; atoms and spectra; atomic nuclei and nuclear energy; geometric and wave optics; heat and thermodynamics; and fluid mechanics. Prerequisites: High school algebra, MA 147 or equivalent, or permission of instructor. (SC 161 recommended, but not required to be taken before SC 162). Hours of class per week: 2. Hours of lab per week: 3. General Education: N.
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| SC 170 Introductory Chemistry I |
FA 3 s.h. |
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A course designed for students having little or no chemistry background that seek entrance into allied health careers. The course will center on topics from organic and biochemistry and the role of chemistry in human health. Course lectures will be augmented by laboratory experimentation and technical report writing. Prerequisites: High school algebra, MA 147 or equivalent, or permission of instructor. Hours of class per week: 2. Hours of lab per week: 3. General Education: N.
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| SC 171 Introductory Chemistry II |
SP 3 s.h. |
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A course designed for students having little or no chemistry background that seeks entrance into health related programs. Emphasis is placed on practical aspects of inorganic chemistry, a brief introduction to organic and biochemistry. Course lectures will be augmented by laboratory experimentation and technical report writing. Prerequisites: High school algebra, MA 147 or equivalent, or permission of instructor. Hours of class per week: 2. Hours of lab per week: 3. General Education: N.
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| SC 181 Introduction to Environmental Science |
3 s.h. |
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A broad-based approach to environmental relationships and issues emphasizing critical thinking and research techniques. The course focuses on four major areas: (1) what ecosystems are and how they work; (2) balancing needs and resources; (3) pollution of the soil, water, and air; (4) seeking solutions to environmental problems. Prerequisites: None. (High-school Biology, Chemistry, Math recommended). Hours of class per week: 2. Hours of lab per week: 3. General Education: N.
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| SC 290 Special Topics in the Sciences |
1- 3 s.h. |
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Discussion and analysis of a subject of current interest in the sciences not covered extensively in other science courses. Topics vary with each offering. Specific topics and credit hours are announced before pre-registration. The course may be repeated for credit, but prior topics may not be repeated for additional credit. Prerequisite: Any SC, BI, CH, NR, or PH course; permission of the instructor. Hours of class per week: 1-3. | |
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