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COURSE OFFERINGS IN THE GENERAL SCIENCE PROGRAM
All courses in the major are selected from existing courses in the contributing departments (biological sciences, chemistry, computer & information sciences, mathematics, and physics), and conform to the rigorous standards of those disciplines. For an explanation of degree course requirements, please navigated to the "The Program" page.
Biology
BIRU 1403 - Introductory Biology I (3-hour lecture) (3 credits)
Chemistry of life; cellular metabolism; genetics and evolution; biology of bacteria, algae, fungi and plants. Corequisite: BIRU 1413.
BIRU 1404 - Introductory Biology II (3-hour lecture) (3 credits)
Anatomy, physiology, development, behavior and ecology of representatives of major animal phyla. Corequisite: BIRU 1414.
BIRU 1413 - Introductory Biology Lab I (4-hour lab) (2 credits)
A laboratory course designed to illustrate topics discussed in BIRU 1403. Corequisite: BIRU 1403. Lab fee.
BIRU 1414 - Introductory Biology Lab II (4-hour lab) (2 credits)
A laboratory course designed to illustrate topics discussed in BIRU 1404. Corequisite: BIRU 1404. Lab fee.
Chemistry
CHRU 1311 – General Chemistry I Recitation (0 credits)
Part of General Chemistry I (CHRU 1321). Weekly review of topics covered in lecture.
CHRU 1312 – General Chemistry II Recitation (0 credits)
Part of General Chemistry II (CHRU 1322). Weekly review of topics covered in lecture.
CHRU 1321 - General Chemistry I (3-hour lecture and 1-hour recitation) (4 credits)
A course covering the fundamental laws and theories of chemistry including chemical equations, atomic structure, gas laws and chemical bonding. Corequisite: CHRU 1311 (FCRH only), 1331.
CHRU 1322 - General Chemistry II (3-hour lecture and 1-hour recitation) (4 credits)
A continuation of CHRU 1321, including kinetics, equilibrium, elementary thermodynamics and electrochemistry. Prerequisite: CHRU 1321; corequisite:CHRU 1312, 1332.
CHRU 1331 - General Chemistry Lab I (4-hour laboratory) (2 credits)
A series of experiments selected to illustrate the topics covered in CHRU 1321. Corequisite: CHRU 1321. Lab fee.
CHRU 1332 - General Chemistry Lab 11 (4-hour laboratory) (2 credits)
A selection of experiments designed to correspond to the material covered in CHRU 1322. An abbreviated qualitative analysis is also included. Prerequisites:CHRU 1321, 1331; corequisite: CHRU 1322. Lab fee.
Computer Science
CSRU 1145 - Computers for Scientists (3 credits)
Basic topics in computer science and application of computer software in the natural and life sciences. Workings of a computer system, spreadsheets and statistical analysis will be covered, including laboratory assignments.
CSRU 1400 - Discrete Structures (4 credits)
This course covers basic materials in discrete structure and algorithms which are used in computing science, information technology, and telecommunications. Topics include sets, permutation/combinations, functions/relations/graphs, sum/limit/partition, logic and induction, recursion/recurrence relation, system if equations and matrices, graphs/digraphs/networks, searching and sorting algorithms, database structure and data analysis. Practical examples of applications will be shown and programming will be used to reinforce understanding of the concepts.
CSRU 1600 - Computer Science I (3 credits)
An introduction to computer problem-solving methods, algorithm development, and computing concepts using a high-level programming language. Emphasis will be placed on program design, coding, debugging, and documentation of programs. This course together with CSRU 1100: Structures of Computer Science, serve as the introductory courses for both the computer science and the information science major.
CSRU 1610 - Computer Science I Lab (1 credit)
A series of programming and laboratory assignments to reinforce the materials learned in CSRU 1600.
Mathematics
MTRU 1203 - Applied Calculus I (3 credits)
This is an elementary course in calculus intended primarily for nonscience majors; can be substituted for MTRU 1206 with the program director’s approval.
Derivatives of polynomial, rational, exponential, and logarithmic functions, curve sketching, optimization problems, definite integrals.
MTRU 1204 - Applied Calculus II (3 credits)
Topics include derivatives of trigonometric functions, methods of integration and applications, calculus of functions of several variables, Lagrange multipliers.
Prerequisite: MTRU/LU 1203 or equivalent.
MTRU 1206 - Calculus I (4 credits)
Functions, limits, continuity, Intermediate Value Theorem, derivatives and applications, antiderivatives, Riemann sums, definite integrals, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.
MTRU 1207 - Calculus II (4 credits)
Definite integrals, area, volume, work, techniques of integration, inverse functions, logarithmic and exponential functions, Taylor polynomials.
Prerequisite: MTRU/LU 1206 or equivalent.
Physics
PYRU 1501 - General Physics I (3 credits)
An introductory course in physics on the non-calculus level. A study of the basic laws of classical and modern physics, including mechanics, heat, sound, electricity and magnetism.
PYRU 1502 - General Physics II (3 credits)
Continuation of PYRU 1501.
PYRU 1511 - Physics I Laboratory (1 credit)
Measurements in mechanics, heat, waves, electricity and magnetism, optics and atomic and nuclear physics. Lab fee.
PYRU 1512 - Physics II Laboratory (1 credit)
Continuation of PYRU 1511. Lab fee.
PYRU 1701 - Physics I (3 credits)
Introductory course for students who have completed one year of college calculus (MT 1206 -1207 or equivalent). A study of mechanics, thermodynamics, electricity and magnetism, optics and atomic physics.
PYRU 1702 - Physics II (3 credits)
Continuation of PYRU 1701.
Science electives:
For a selection of upper-level science electives having either BIRU 1403-1404, CHRU 1321-1322, or PYRU 1701-1702 (1501-1502) as prerequisites, please click on the links below to the course offerings web pages of the...
Biological Sciences
Chemistry
Physics
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