CMN 101 |
Introduction to Speech I |
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3 |
An introduction to the basic principles of oral communication as applied to public speaking. The course emphasizes the mastery of oral communication skills through a variety of exercises in which the student speaks before the group. Involves analysis of such topics as preparation, organization, and delivery. IAI: C2 900. |
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(none) |
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Various |
Humanities |
Details |
3 |
AA degree-seeking students choose 9 credits (three courses) with at least one course from each list. AFA degree-seeking students must select at least one course from the humanities area. AS degree-seeking students choose 6 credits (two courses) with at least one course from each list. AAS degree-seeking students desiring a humanities or fine arts course may choose any course from either list. |
CHN 101 |
Elementary Chinese I |
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4 |
This course provides an introduction to beginning Mandarin Chinese. The goal of this course is to develop communicative competence in listening, speaking, reading, and writing with emphasis on speaking skills. This course will introduce selected topics on traditional Chinese culture, current trends in China and Taiwan, as well as U.S. Interaction with China. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours. |
Prerequisites: |
(none) |
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CHN 102 |
Elementary Chinese II |
Details |
4 |
This course is a continuation course designed for students who already have basic knowledge and language skills of Mandarin Chinese. The goal of this course is to continue helping students build competence in listening, speaking, reading, and writing with emphasis on daily oral Chinese. This course will also introduce selected topics on traditional Chinese culture, religion, and philosophy, and current trends. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours. |
Prerequisites: |
CHN 101 |
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ENG 114 |
Fiction |
Details |
3 |
A study of fiction, including short stories and novels. IAI: H3 901. |
Prerequisites: |
ENG 101 |
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ENG 130 |
Introduction to Film |
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3 |
This course introduces the basics of film production and analysis in order to help students understand and enjoy film as an art form. Students will be introduced to the formal elements of film production as well as fundamental principles of genre and narrative in order to understand how directors' decisions regarding these elements and principles create meaning. |
Prerequisites: |
(none) |
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ENG 231 |
American Literature I |
Details |
3 |
Major American writers,1620-1865. IAI: H3 914. |
Prerequisites: |
ENG 101 or consent of department |
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ENG 232 |
American Literature II |
Details |
3 |
Major American writers, 1865 to present. IAI: H3 915. |
Prerequisites: |
ENG 101 or consent of department |
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ENG 241 |
English Literature I |
Details |
3 |
British masters up to the nineteenth century. IAI: H3 912. |
Prerequisites: |
ENG 101 or consent of department |
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ENG 242 |
English Literature II |
Details |
3 |
British masters, nineteenth and twentieth centuries. IAI: H3 913. |
Prerequisites: |
ENG 101 or consent of department |
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ENG 251 |
World Literature |
Details |
3 |
A survey of the literature of Africa, Continental Europe, the Far East, Great Britain, Latin America, Mediterranean, and North America. A variety of literary genres, including poetry, short fiction and drama, will be discussed. IAI: H3 906. |
Prerequisites: |
ENG 101 or consent of department |
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GER 101 |
German I |
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4 |
An introduction to basic German grammatical structures, pronunciation and vocabulary. The course emphasizes development of communicative competence in German; hence the focus on listening comprehension, reading, speaking and writing skills. The course also addresses various cultural aspects of the German-speaking countries and thus develops students' cultural awareness. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours. |
Prerequisites: |
(none) |
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GER 102 |
German II |
Details |
4 |
This course is a continuation of German I, building on the skills acquired during German I - basic grammatical structures, pronunciation and vocabulary. Focus of the course will be the further development of communicative competence in German. The emphasis will be on listening comprehension, reading, speaking and writing skills. The course also addresses various cultural aspects of the German-speaking countries and continues to develop students' cultural awareness. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours. |
Prerequisites: |
GER 101 with a grade of "C" or above |
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HUM 101 |
Introduction to Humanities |
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3 |
Study of human values, self-perceptions, and aspirations expressed in drama, film, music, literature, painting, sculpture, and architecture with an emphasis on history, techniques, meaning, and evaluation of individual works. IAI: HF 900. |
Prerequisites: |
(none) |
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HUM 200 |
The Art of Being Human |
Details |
3 |
An interdisciplinary course that incorporates aspects of Western European, Far Eastern and Third World art, music, philosophy, religion, drama, and literature. The humanities are treated as a process leading to the enrichment of human experience. IAI: HF 901. |
Prerequisites: |
(none) |
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PHL 101 |
Introduction to Philosophy |
Details |
3 |
Introduction to basic problems, procedures, and systems of philosophy and the development of powers over independent analysis on the student with a constructive attitude toward knowledge. IAI: H4 900. |
Prerequisites: |
(none) |
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PHL 111 |
Logic/Critical Thinking |
Details |
3 |
This course covers inductive and deductive methods in logic. It is designed to assist students in methods of logical analysis and reasoning. IAI: H4 906. |
Prerequisites: |
(none) |
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PHL 121 |
Ethics |
Details |
3 |
A study of values. This course is designed to assist students in the development of a philosophic understanding of human nature, moral philosophy, and principles of ethics that will help them assume individualized responsibility in a democratic society. IAI: H4 904. |
Prerequisites: |
(none) |
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PHL 201 |
Major World Religions |
Details |
3 |
A study of the great religions of the world today. IAI: H5 904N. |
Prerequisites: |
(none) |
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PHL 211 |
Philosophy of Religion |
Details |
3 |
A philosophical approach to a study of one's religious experience. IAI: H4 905. |
Prerequisites: |
(none) |
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RST 101 |
Introduction to the Bible |
Details |
3 |
A study of Jewish and Christian scriptures from a historical viewpoint with emphasis on literary genres in the Bible and the relationship to Western culture. Students enrolled in this course may not enroll in RST 111 or RST 112. IAI: H5 901. |
Prerequisites: |
(none) |
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RST 111 |
Introduction to the Old Testament |
Details |
3 |
Jewish scriptures from a historical viewpoint with emphasis on literary genres in the Bible and the relationship to Western culture. Students enrolled in this course may not enroll in RST 101. IAI: H5 901 |
Prerequisites: |
(none) |
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RST 112 |
Introduction to the New Testament |
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3 |
A study of Christian scriptures from a historical viewpoint with emphasis on literary genres in the Bible and the relationship to Western culture. Students enrolled in this course may not enroll in RST 101. IAI: H5 901. |
Prerequisites: |
(none) |
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RST 175 |
Foundational Religious Texts |
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3 |
The humanistic study of the foundational documents of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Course looks at the Hebrew Bible, the New Testament, and the Qur'an, as well as secondary sacred texts that are used by each tradition to explain the meaning of these primary texts. IAI: H5 901. |
Prerequisites: |
(none) |
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SPN 101 |
Elementary Spanish I |
Details |
4 |
Fundamentals of grammar and pronunciation, with emphasis on reading, writing, and conversation. Also incorporates geography, customs, and cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours. |
Prerequisites: |
(none) |
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SPN 102 |
Elementary Spanish II |
Details |
4 |
Continuation of Elementary Spanish I, continuing to emphasize development of proficiency in the language in five areas: listening, speaking, reading, writing, and cultural understanding. In class, students will be actively engaged in communicating in Spanish and learning about the Spanish-speaking world. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours. |
Prerequisites: |
SPN 101 with a grade of "C" or better |
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ART 115 |
Art Appreciation |
Details |
3 |
Designed to expose/cultivate an awareness of art in our culture with some emphasis on contemporary times. IAI: F2 900. |
Prerequisites: |
(none) |
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ART 120 |
Art Survey and Appreciation II |
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3 |
A course designed to provide an understanding of the history of the visual arts and the role it plays in serving humankind. Using visuals from books, Web sources, some video clips, and museum trips (virtual or real), students will explore why art is created, its function in society, how it affects us, and how it can enrich our lives. |
Prerequisites: |
(none) |
Class Setting Options: |
Available via Internet only. |
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DRA 103 |
Introduction to Drama |
Details |
3 |
The broad concepts of the aesthetics and form of drama as evidenced in the living theater. Includes reading of plays and the study of dramaturgy with general discussion of elements of the play and theater. IAI: F1 907. |
Prerequisites: |
(none) |
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DRA 125 |
Acting I: Movement and Voice |
Details |
3 |
Intensive training of the physical instrument, utilizing a variety of traditional and non-traditional techniques. |
Prerequisites: |
(none) |
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MUS 102 |
Music Appreciation |
Details |
3 |
A non technical course designed for the non music major, to develop within the listener an appreciation for music. Includes brief historical background of music and the leading composers of various periods. IAI: F1 900. |
Prerequisites: |
(none) |
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MUS 121 |
Introduction to Music Literature |
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3 |
A study of the terminology, vocabulary and structure of music literature and style through the history and examination of selected composers and materials. IAI: F1 901. |
Prerequisites: |
(none) |
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Various |
Life / Physical Science |
Details |
4 |
AA, AS, and AFA degree-seeking students must choose one course from the list below of courses in the life sciences and one course from the list of courses in the physical sciences; at least one course must include a laboratory. AS degree-seeking students must take one additional life/physical science course. AAS students desiring a natural science course may choose any course on either list as an elective. |
Various |
Life Science |
Details |
3 |
All courses that fall under Life Science. |
AGR 202 |
Introduction to Animal Science |
Details |
4 |
A basic course in the principles of livestock production and management, including breed identification, evaluation and selection, feeding, reproduction, sanitation, disease control, and physiology of beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, sheep and poultry. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours; IAI: AG 902. |
Prerequisites: |
(none) |
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AGR 204 |
Principles of Crop Science |
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4 |
Introductory study of various plant species of economic importance. Particular emphasis is placed on an understanding of the basic principles of plant growth, development, and reproduction. Cultural practices to maximize production are emphasized. This course also studies weeds, insect and disease identification and control. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours; IAI: AG 903. |
Prerequisites: |
(none) |
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BIO 101 |
General Biology |
Details |
4 |
An introductory biology course covering the chemistry of living organisms, cellular biology, cellular respiration, photosynthesis, genetics, and topics in evolution. Current issues related to the aforementioned topics are discussed. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours; IAI: L1 900L. |
Prerequisites: |
MAT 010 with a grade of "C" or above within two semesters, or appropriate placement test score, or consent of department. Consent of JWCC Natural Sciences Department Chair is dependent upon the requesting student successfully passing an assessment (placement) exam for the particular prerequisite course. A passing BIO 101 placement exam score is 78 percent or above to opt out of the BIO 101 requirement. Otherwise, the student requesting acceptance into a course without completion of prerequisites must provide substantiated documentation of equivalent transfer credit to enroll in the course. |
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BIO 103 |
Environmental Conservation |
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3 |
A look at the conservation of biodiversity, including the study of ecology (interactions of plants and animals with their environment), the study of natural ecosystems and human disturbances placed on them, and the ethical and practical issues involved in conserving biodiversity. |
Prerequisites: |
(none) |
Class Setting Options: |
Available via Internet only. |
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BIO 105 |
Human Biology |
Details |
3 |
This is an introductory course emphasizing the biology of human beings, including human organization from the atomic level to the biosphere, basic anatomy and physiology, genetics, evolution, and human interactions with the environment. Selected topics of discussion will include how science works and its impact on the human condition, biotechnological advances and ethical considerations, human wellness and disease, and the impact humans have on the environment. IAI: L1 904 |
Prerequisites: |
MAT 010 with a grade of "C" or above within two semesters, or appropriate placement score, or consent of department. Consent of JWCC Natural Sciences Department Chair is dependent upon the requesting student successfully passing an assessment (placement) exam for the particular prerequisite course. A passing BIO 101 placement exam score is 78 percent or above to opt out of the BIO 101 requirement. Otherwise, the student requesting acceptance into a course without completion of prerequisites must provide substantiated documentation of equivalent transfer credit to enroll in the course. |
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BIO 111 |
General Botany |
Details |
4 |
A study of plant structure, growth, physiology, reproduction, evolution, classification, and distribution. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours; IAI: L1 901L. |
Prerequisites: |
BIO 101 with a grade of "C" or above or consent of department |
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BIO 221 |
General Zoology |
Details |
4 |
A comparative study of the animal kingdom focusing on the study of animal structure, growth, physiology, reproduction, classification, and distribution. This course is designed for students planning to pursue additional study in the natural sciences. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours |
Prerequisites: |
BIO 101 with a grade of "C" or above and MAT 010 with a grade of "C" or above within two semesters, or appropriate placement test score, or consent of department. Consent of JWCC Natural Sciences Department Chair is dependent upon the requesting student successfully passing an assessment (placement) exam for the particular prerequisite course. A passing BIO 101 placement exam score is 78 percent or above to opt out of the BIO 101 requirement. Otherwise, the student requesting acceptance into a course without completion of prerequisites must provide substantiated documentation of equivalent transfer credit to enroll in the course. |
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BIO 275 |
Human Anatomy and Physiology I |
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4 |
A study of the structures and functions of the human body; an integrated study of the systems of the human body including gross and microscopic structures and their physiology. Course covers cells, tissues, chemistry of life, metabolism and the systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, digestive and urinary. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours |
Prerequisites: |
BIO 101 with a grade of "C" or above or ACT science score of 25 or higher or consent of department via a minimum BIO 101 placement exam score. Prerequisite must be met within 10 years prior to enrolling in BIO 275. Consent of JWCC Natural Sciences Department Chair is dependent upon the requesting student successfully passing an assessment (placement) exam for the particular prerequisite course. A passing BIO 101 placement exam score is 78 percent or above to opt out of the BIO 101 requirement. Otherwise, the student requesting acceptance into a course without completion of prerequisites must provide substantiated documentation of equivalent transfer credit to enroll in the course. |
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BIO 293 |
Microbiology |
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4 |
Introduces characteristics, actions and control of microorganisms with emphasis on their relation to health and disease. The application of the principles of microbial control and laboratory techniques will be stressed. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours. |
Prerequisites: |
BIO 101 with a grade of "C" or above or ACT science score of 25 or higher or consent of department via a minimum BIO 101 placement exam score. Consent of JWCC Natural Sciences Department Chair is dependent upon the requesting student successfully passing an assessment (placement) exam for the particular prerequisite course. A passing BIO 101 placement exam score is 78 percent or above to opt out of the BIO 101 requirement. Otherwise, the student requesting acceptance into a course without completion of prerequisites must provide substantiated documentation of equivalent transfer credit to enroll in the course. |
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Various |
Physical Science |
Details |
3 |
All courses that fall under Physical Science. |
AGR 200 |
Introduction to Soil Science |
Details |
4 |
Introduction to the origin and development of our soils. Study will be primarily on the biological, chemical and physical aspects of soil and how they are influenced by environmental and cultural production practices. Soil testing and interpretation will be studied. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours; IAI: AG 904. |
Prerequisites: |
One course in chemistry recommended |
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AST 101 |
Elementary Astronomy |
Details |
3 |
An elementary survey of the nature and behavior of the solar system and the regions beyond and of basic physical processes occurring throughout the universe. IAI: P1 906. |
Prerequisites: |
(none) |
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AST 102 |
Elementary Astronomy Lab |
Details |
1 |
A laboratory course than examines astronomical phenomena and concepts, including the solar system, stars and galaxies, planetary motions, atoms and radiation and the origin and evolution of the universe through the use of hands-on experiments and observation and analysis of astronomical data. Supplement to Elementary Astronomy 101. 0 lecture hours, 2 lab hours. |
Prerequisites: |
Intended to be taken concurrently with AST 101 or with previous completion of AST 101 |
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CHM 100 |
General Chemistry |
Details |
4 |
Fundamentals of chemistry for the non-science major. One semester may be taken by science majors who have not passed the placement test for regular beginning college chemistry for science majors. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours; IAI: P1 902L. |
Prerequisites: |
MAT 020 with a grade of "C" or above within two semesters, or appropriate placement test score, or consent of department. |
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CHM 103 |
Principles of Chemistry I |
Details |
4 |
Comprehensive coverage of the basic principles of chemistry including bonding, nomenclature, reactions, stoichiometry, thermodynamics, kinetics and equilibrium. Designed for pre-med, pre-pharmacy, engineering and science majors with above-average mathematical and scientific backgrounds. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours; IAI: P1 902L, CHM 911. |
Prerequisites: |
MAT 113 with a grade of "C" or above within two semesters, or appropriate placement test score, or consent of department; Students who have taken high school chemistry will have an advantage |
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CHM 104 |
Principles of Chemistry II |
Details |
4 |
Continued comprehensive coverage of the basic principles of chemistry including atomic structure, covalent bonding, molecular structure, properties of gases, liquids, solids, and solutions, acid-base chemistry, oxidation-reduction reactions, and electrochemistry. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours; IAI: CHM 912. |
Prerequisites: |
CHM 103 |
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PHY 103 |
Fundamentals of Physics I |
Details |
4 |
General survey of various aspects of mechanics, heat, sound, electricity, magnetism, modern physics optics, and relativity. (Will not transfer for engineering or physics major.) 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours; IAI: P1 900L. |
Prerequisites: |
MAT 113; MAT 114 is highly recommended and may be taken concurrently; high school physics |
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SCI 100 |
Environmental Geology |
Details |
4 |
An introductory study of forces that continually shape the surface of the earth, including examination of geological formation processes and our impact on the environment. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours. IAI: P1 905L. |
Prerequisites: |
(none) |
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SCI 105 |
Weather and Climate |
Details |
4 |
An elementary survey of the properties of the atmosphere and the principles that govern weather and climate change. Real-time weather data will be used to predict weather and historical data archives to study climate. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours; IAI: P1 910L |
Prerequisites: |
(none) |
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Various |
Chemistry – Area of Concentration |
Details |
3 |
Students must take a minimum of 12 credit hours from the list below throughout their program of study at JWCC. Students should meet with an advisor to determine when the following courses under their Area of Concentration should be taken or if taking an elective during this semester would be best. |
Various |
CHM Electives |
Details |
3 |
All courses with CHM prefix. |
CHM 100 |
General Chemistry |
Details |
4 |
Fundamentals of chemistry for the non-science major. One semester may be taken by science majors who have not passed the placement test for regular beginning college chemistry for science majors. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours; IAI: P1 902L. |
Prerequisites: |
MAT 020 with a grade of "C" or above within two semesters, or appropriate placement test score, or consent of department. |
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CHM 103 |
Principles of Chemistry I |
Details |
4 |
Comprehensive coverage of the basic principles of chemistry including bonding, nomenclature, reactions, stoichiometry, thermodynamics, kinetics and equilibrium. Designed for pre-med, pre-pharmacy, engineering and science majors with above-average mathematical and scientific backgrounds. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours; IAI: P1 902L, CHM 911. |
Prerequisites: |
MAT 113 with a grade of "C" or above within two semesters, or appropriate placement test score, or consent of department; Students who have taken high school chemistry will have an advantage |
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CHM 104 |
Principles of Chemistry II |
Details |
4 |
Continued comprehensive coverage of the basic principles of chemistry including atomic structure, covalent bonding, molecular structure, properties of gases, liquids, solids, and solutions, acid-base chemistry, oxidation-reduction reactions, and electrochemistry. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours; IAI: CHM 912. |
Prerequisites: |
CHM 103 |
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CHM 195 |
Special Topics in Chemistry |
Details |
1-4 (Varies) |
Deals with current topics in chemistry not covered in other courses. Topics will vary with needs, interests, and goals of the student and instructor. No topic will be offered more than twice within three years. May be repeated three times with different topics. Topic to be listed on student's permanent academic record. |
Prerequisites: |
Consent of department |
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CHM 201 |
Organic Chemistry I |
Details |
5 |
Structure, nomenclature, classification, properties and reactions of organic compounds including saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons and alcohols. Determination of molecular structure using infrared, nuclear magnetic and mass spectroscopy. Designed for pre-med, pre-pharmacy, engineering, biology and chemistry majors. 3 lecture hours, 4 lab hours; IAI: CHM 913. |
Prerequisites: |
CHM 103 and CHM 104 or equivalent |
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CHM 202 |
Organic Chemistry II |
Details |
5 |
Continued coverage of the structure, nomenclature, classification, properties and reactions of organic compounds including ethers, conjugated double bonds, aromatic hydrocarbons, carbonyl compounds, amines, carboxylic acids and their derivatives, and an introduction to biochemistry. 3 lecture hours, 4 lab hours; IAI: CHM 914. |
Prerequisites: |
CHM 201 |
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CHM 295 |
Advanced Special Topics in Chemistry |
Details |
1-4 (Varies) |
Deals with current topics in chemistry not covered in other courses. Topics will vary with needs, interests, and goals of the student and instructor. No topic will be offered more than twice within three years. May be repeated three times with different topics. Topic to be listed on student's permanent academic record. |
Prerequisites: |
Consent of department |
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Various |
MAT Electives |
Details |
3 |
All courses with the MAT prefix. |
MAT 100 |
Technical Mathematics |
Details |
3 |
A course designed to cover mathematical processes and problems that relate to career, technical and workforce applications. Specific topics include fractions; decimals, ratio, proportion and percentage; measurements; and area and volume. |
Prerequisites: |
(none) |
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MAT 109 |
Elementary Statistics |
Details |
3 |
A study of the collection and interpretation of statistical data. Specific topics include description of sample data, probability, probability distributions, sampling, estimation, testing hypotheses, correlation, and regression. IAI: M1 902. |
Prerequisites: |
MAT 020 with a grade of "C" or above within two semesters, appropriate placement score, or consent of department |
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MAT 110 |
Math for Elementary Teachers I |
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3 |
This course is intended for students pursuing a degree in elementary and/or special education. Topics include sets, functions and logic; real number system; number theory; probability and statistics; problem-solving techniques; percent applications. Emphasis will be on active participation on the part of the student in both the learning process and discussions concerning the mathematical content in the elementary school curriculum used to teach mathematics at this level. |
Prerequisites: |
MAT 020 with a grade of "C" or above within two semesters, appropriate placement score, or consent of department |
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MAT 111 |
Math for Elementary Teachers II |
Details |
3 |
This course meets the requirements for students pursuing a degree in elementary and/or special education. Topics include probability and statistics; odds and expected value; permutations and combinations; measures of central tendency and variation; statistical graphs; geometry of angles, lines, and polygons; congruence and similarity; and length, area, volume, mass, and temperature calculations in both the English and metric systems. This course meets IAI only when both 110 and MAT 111 are taken. IAI: M1 903. |
Prerequisites: |
MAT 020 with a grade of "C" or above within two semesters, appropriate placement score, or consent of department |
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MAT 113 |
College Algebra |
Details |
3 |
This course is intended for students who plan to continue their college mathematics education or to meet college transfer requirements. Topics include advanced factoring of higher order polynomials; solving quadratic inequalities; advanced topics in relations, functions and their graphs; zeroes and graphs of polynomial and rational functions; and exponential and logarithmic functions. |
Prerequisites: |
MAT 020 with a grade of "C" or above within two semesters, appropriate placement score, or consent of department |
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MAT 114 |
Trigonometry |
Details |
3 |
This course is intended for students who plan to continue their college mathematics education or to meet college transfer requirements. It is the study and analysis of the sine, cosine, tangent, secant, cosecant, and cotangent function; show these functions are used to solve many types of problems involving the sides and angles of triangles; and how these functions are used to solve many types of problems involving cyclic patterns, some that vary with time. Topics include definitions, properties and manipulation of trigonometric functions; applications of trigonometric functions; analytic trigonometry; trigonometric form of complex numbers; and polar coordinates, equations and graphs. |
Prerequisites: |
MAT 020 with a grade of "C" or above within two semesters, appropriate placement score, or consent of department |
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MAT 195 |
Special Topics in Mathematics |
Details |
1-4 (Varies) |
Deals with current topics in mathematics not covered in other courses. Topics will vary at discretion of the instructor. No topic will be offered more than twice within three years. May be repeated three times with different topics. Topics to be listed on student's permanent academic record. |
Prerequisites: |
Consent of department |
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MAT 220 |
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I |
Details |
4 |
A course designed to introduce the concepts of derivative and integral to the student interested in pursuing degrees related to engineering, science or mathematics. Specific topics include functions and graphs; slopes and rates of change; limit theory and continuous functions; formal differentiation; application of differentiation; integration; and applications of integration. IAI: M1 900-1, MTH 901. |
Prerequisites: |
MAT 113 and MAT 114 with grades of "C" or above within one academic year, appropriate placement score, or consent of department |
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MAT 221 |
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II |
Details |
4 |
A course designed to extend the concepts of derivative and integral to transcendental functions and to introduce advanced methods of integration. Specific topics include derivatives and integrals of transcendental functions; advanced integration methods; infinite series; introduction to differential equations; polar graphs and calculus of polar curves. IAI: M1 900-2, MTH 902. |
Prerequisites: |
MAT 220 with a grade of "C" or above within one academic year or consent of department |
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MAT 222 |
Analytic Geometry and Calculus III |
Details |
4 |
A course designed to extend previously learned calculus concepts to three-dimensional space. Topics include vectors; vector functions and motion; surfaces, coordinate systems and drawing; derivatives of functions of two or more variables; applications of partial derivatives; multiple integration and integration in vector fields. IAI: M1 900-3, MTH 903. |
Prerequisites: |
MAT 221 with a grade of "C" or above within one academic year or consent of department |
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MAT 234 |
Calculus for Social Scientists |
Details |
4 |
A course designed to introduce the business and social science student to the concepts of derivative and integral. Applications of these concepts stress the use of calculus to solve business and social science problems. Specific topics include relations and functions; algebraic functions; exponential and logarithmic functions; derivatives; applications of derivatives; advanced derivative techniques; integrals; advanced integration techniques. IAI: M1 900B. |
Prerequisites: |
MAT 113 with a grade of "C" or above within one academic year, appropriate placement score, or consent of department |
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MAT 251 |
Differential Equations |
Details |
3 |
A course designed to introduce the student to solution methods for ordinary differential equations and their applications. Specific topics include ordinary differential equations of the first order; applications of first order differential equations; linear differential equations; linear differential equations with constant coefficients; applications of second order differential equations; systems of linear differential equations; Laplace transform. IAI: MTH 912. |
Prerequisites: |
MAT 222 with a grade of "C" or above within one academic year or consent of department |
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MAT 295 |
Advanced Special Topics in Mathematics |
Details |
1-4 (Varies) |
Deals with current topics in mathematics not covered in other courses. Topics will vary at discretion of the instructor. No topic will be offered more than twice within three years. May be repeated with different topics to maximum of four credit hours. Topics to be listed on student's permanent academic record. |
Prerequisites: |
Consent of department |
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Various |
PHY Electives |
Details |
3 |
All courses with the PHY prefix. |
PHY 103 |
Fundamentals of Physics I |
Details |
4 |
General survey of various aspects of mechanics, heat, sound, electricity, magnetism, modern physics optics, and relativity. (Will not transfer for engineering or physics major.) 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours; IAI: P1 900L. |
Prerequisites: |
MAT 113; MAT 114 is highly recommended and may be taken concurrently; high school physics |
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PHY 104 |
Fundamentals of Physics II |
Details |
4 |
A continuation of Physics I. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours. |
Prerequisites: |
PHY 103 |
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PHY 195 |
Special Topics in Physics |
Details |
1-4 (Varies) |
Deals with current topics in physics not covered in other courses. Topics will vary at discretion of the instructor. No topic will be offered more than twice within three years. May be repeated three times with different topics. Topics to be listed on student's permanent academic record. |
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Consent of department |
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PHY 227 |
Principles of Physics I |
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5 |
First of the two-semester calculus-based physics sequence, this course is for engineering and science majors. A thorough coverage of the fundamental principles of physics, including conservation of momentum, energy and angular momentum, Newton's Laws of motion, oscillatory motion, rotational motion, planetary motion, and special relativity. 4 lecture hours, 2 lab hours; IAI: PHY 911. |
Prerequisites: |
MAT 220; Advanced high school physics recommended |
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PHY 228 |
Principles of Physics II |
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5 |
Continuation of the two-semester calculus-based physics sequence. This course is for engineering and science majors. A thorough coverage of the fundamental principles of physics, including electricity, charge, electric field and potential, resistance, capacitance and inductance, dc and ac circuits, magnetic field, Gauss's Law, Ampere's Law, and Maxwell's Equations, and electromagnetic waves. 4 lecture hours, 2 lab hours; IAI: PHY 912 |
Prerequisites: |
MAT 221, PHY 227 |
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PHY 295 |
Advanced Special Topics in Physics |
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1-4 (Varies) |
Deals with current topics in physics not covered in other courses. Topics will vary at discretion of the instructor. No topic will be offered more than twice within three years. May be repeated three times with different topics. Topics to be listed on student's permanent academic record. |
Prerequisites: |
Consent of department |
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Chemistry – Area of Concentration |
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3 |
Students must take a minimum of 12 credit hours from the list below throughout their program of study at JWCC. Students should meet with an advisor to determine when the following courses under their Area of Concentration should be taken or if taking an elective during this semester would be best. |
Various |
CHM Electives |
Details |
3 |
All courses with CHM prefix. |
CHM 100 |
General Chemistry |
Details |
4 |
Fundamentals of chemistry for the non-science major. One semester may be taken by science majors who have not passed the placement test for regular beginning college chemistry for science majors. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours; IAI: P1 902L. |
Prerequisites: |
MAT 020 with a grade of "C" or above within two semesters, or appropriate placement test score, or consent of department. |
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CHM 103 |
Principles of Chemistry I |
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4 |
Comprehensive coverage of the basic principles of chemistry including bonding, nomenclature, reactions, stoichiometry, thermodynamics, kinetics and equilibrium. Designed for pre-med, pre-pharmacy, engineering and science majors with above-average mathematical and scientific backgrounds. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours; IAI: P1 902L, CHM 911. |
Prerequisites: |
MAT 113 with a grade of "C" or above within two semesters, or appropriate placement test score, or consent of department; Students who have taken high school chemistry will have an advantage |
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CHM 104 |
Principles of Chemistry II |
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4 |
Continued comprehensive coverage of the basic principles of chemistry including atomic structure, covalent bonding, molecular structure, properties of gases, liquids, solids, and solutions, acid-base chemistry, oxidation-reduction reactions, and electrochemistry. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours; IAI: CHM 912. |
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CHM 103 |
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CHM 195 |
Special Topics in Chemistry |
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1-4 (Varies) |
Deals with current topics in chemistry not covered in other courses. Topics will vary with needs, interests, and goals of the student and instructor. No topic will be offered more than twice within three years. May be repeated three times with different topics. Topic to be listed on student's permanent academic record. |
Prerequisites: |
Consent of department |
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CHM 201 |
Organic Chemistry I |
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5 |
Structure, nomenclature, classification, properties and reactions of organic compounds including saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons and alcohols. Determination of molecular structure using infrared, nuclear magnetic and mass spectroscopy. Designed for pre-med, pre-pharmacy, engineering, biology and chemistry majors. 3 lecture hours, 4 lab hours; IAI: CHM 913. |
Prerequisites: |
CHM 103 and CHM 104 or equivalent |
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CHM 202 |
Organic Chemistry II |
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5 |
Continued coverage of the structure, nomenclature, classification, properties and reactions of organic compounds including ethers, conjugated double bonds, aromatic hydrocarbons, carbonyl compounds, amines, carboxylic acids and their derivatives, and an introduction to biochemistry. 3 lecture hours, 4 lab hours; IAI: CHM 914. |
Prerequisites: |
CHM 201 |
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CHM 295 |
Advanced Special Topics in Chemistry |
Details |
1-4 (Varies) |
Deals with current topics in chemistry not covered in other courses. Topics will vary with needs, interests, and goals of the student and instructor. No topic will be offered more than twice within three years. May be repeated three times with different topics. Topic to be listed on student's permanent academic record. |
Prerequisites: |
Consent of department |
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Various |
MAT Electives |
Details |
3 |
All courses with the MAT prefix. |
MAT 100 |
Technical Mathematics |
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3 |
A course designed to cover mathematical processes and problems that relate to career, technical and workforce applications. Specific topics include fractions; decimals, ratio, proportion and percentage; measurements; and area and volume. |
Prerequisites: |
(none) |
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MAT 109 |
Elementary Statistics |
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3 |
A study of the collection and interpretation of statistical data. Specific topics include description of sample data, probability, probability distributions, sampling, estimation, testing hypotheses, correlation, and regression. IAI: M1 902. |
Prerequisites: |
MAT 020 with a grade of "C" or above within two semesters, appropriate placement score, or consent of department |
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MAT 110 |
Math for Elementary Teachers I |
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3 |
This course is intended for students pursuing a degree in elementary and/or special education. Topics include sets, functions and logic; real number system; number theory; probability and statistics; problem-solving techniques; percent applications. Emphasis will be on active participation on the part of the student in both the learning process and discussions concerning the mathematical content in the elementary school curriculum used to teach mathematics at this level. |
Prerequisites: |
MAT 020 with a grade of "C" or above within two semesters, appropriate placement score, or consent of department |
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MAT 111 |
Math for Elementary Teachers II |
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This course meets the requirements for students pursuing a degree in elementary and/or special education. Topics include probability and statistics; odds and expected value; permutations and combinations; measures of central tendency and variation; statistical graphs; geometry of angles, lines, and polygons; congruence and similarity; and length, area, volume, mass, and temperature calculations in both the English and metric systems. This course meets IAI only when both 110 and MAT 111 are taken. IAI: M1 903. |
Prerequisites: |
MAT 020 with a grade of "C" or above within two semesters, appropriate placement score, or consent of department |
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MAT 113 |
College Algebra |
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3 |
This course is intended for students who plan to continue their college mathematics education or to meet college transfer requirements. Topics include advanced factoring of higher order polynomials; solving quadratic inequalities; advanced topics in relations, functions and their graphs; zeroes and graphs of polynomial and rational functions; and exponential and logarithmic functions. |
Prerequisites: |
MAT 020 with a grade of "C" or above within two semesters, appropriate placement score, or consent of department |
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MAT 114 |
Trigonometry |
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3 |
This course is intended for students who plan to continue their college mathematics education or to meet college transfer requirements. It is the study and analysis of the sine, cosine, tangent, secant, cosecant, and cotangent function; show these functions are used to solve many types of problems involving the sides and angles of triangles; and how these functions are used to solve many types of problems involving cyclic patterns, some that vary with time. Topics include definitions, properties and manipulation of trigonometric functions; applications of trigonometric functions; analytic trigonometry; trigonometric form of complex numbers; and polar coordinates, equations and graphs. |
Prerequisites: |
MAT 020 with a grade of "C" or above within two semesters, appropriate placement score, or consent of department |
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MAT 195 |
Special Topics in Mathematics |
Details |
1-4 (Varies) |
Deals with current topics in mathematics not covered in other courses. Topics will vary at discretion of the instructor. No topic will be offered more than twice within three years. May be repeated three times with different topics. Topics to be listed on student's permanent academic record. |
Prerequisites: |
Consent of department |
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MAT 220 |
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I |
Details |
4 |
A course designed to introduce the concepts of derivative and integral to the student interested in pursuing degrees related to engineering, science or mathematics. Specific topics include functions and graphs; slopes and rates of change; limit theory and continuous functions; formal differentiation; application of differentiation; integration; and applications of integration. IAI: M1 900-1, MTH 901. |
Prerequisites: |
MAT 113 and MAT 114 with grades of "C" or above within one academic year, appropriate placement score, or consent of department |
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MAT 221 |
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II |
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4 |
A course designed to extend the concepts of derivative and integral to transcendental functions and to introduce advanced methods of integration. Specific topics include derivatives and integrals of transcendental functions; advanced integration methods; infinite series; introduction to differential equations; polar graphs and calculus of polar curves. IAI: M1 900-2, MTH 902. |
Prerequisites: |
MAT 220 with a grade of "C" or above within one academic year or consent of department |
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MAT 222 |
Analytic Geometry and Calculus III |
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4 |
A course designed to extend previously learned calculus concepts to three-dimensional space. Topics include vectors; vector functions and motion; surfaces, coordinate systems and drawing; derivatives of functions of two or more variables; applications of partial derivatives; multiple integration and integration in vector fields. IAI: M1 900-3, MTH 903. |
Prerequisites: |
MAT 221 with a grade of "C" or above within one academic year or consent of department |
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MAT 234 |
Calculus for Social Scientists |
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4 |
A course designed to introduce the business and social science student to the concepts of derivative and integral. Applications of these concepts stress the use of calculus to solve business and social science problems. Specific topics include relations and functions; algebraic functions; exponential and logarithmic functions; derivatives; applications of derivatives; advanced derivative techniques; integrals; advanced integration techniques. IAI: M1 900B. |
Prerequisites: |
MAT 113 with a grade of "C" or above within one academic year, appropriate placement score, or consent of department |
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MAT 251 |
Differential Equations |
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3 |
A course designed to introduce the student to solution methods for ordinary differential equations and their applications. Specific topics include ordinary differential equations of the first order; applications of first order differential equations; linear differential equations; linear differential equations with constant coefficients; applications of second order differential equations; systems of linear differential equations; Laplace transform. IAI: MTH 912. |
Prerequisites: |
MAT 222 with a grade of "C" or above within one academic year or consent of department |
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MAT 295 |
Advanced Special Topics in Mathematics |
Details |
1-4 (Varies) |
Deals with current topics in mathematics not covered in other courses. Topics will vary at discretion of the instructor. No topic will be offered more than twice within three years. May be repeated with different topics to maximum of four credit hours. Topics to be listed on student's permanent academic record. |
Prerequisites: |
Consent of department |
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Various |
PHY Electives |
Details |
3 |
All courses with the PHY prefix. |
PHY 103 |
Fundamentals of Physics I |
Details |
4 |
General survey of various aspects of mechanics, heat, sound, electricity, magnetism, modern physics optics, and relativity. (Will not transfer for engineering or physics major.) 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours; IAI: P1 900L. |
Prerequisites: |
MAT 113; MAT 114 is highly recommended and may be taken concurrently; high school physics |
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PHY 104 |
Fundamentals of Physics II |
Details |
4 |
A continuation of Physics I. 3 lecture hours, 2 lab hours. |
Prerequisites: |
PHY 103 |
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PHY 195 |
Special Topics in Physics |
Details |
1-4 (Varies) |
Deals with current topics in physics not covered in other courses. Topics will vary at discretion of the instructor. No topic will be offered more than twice within three years. May be repeated three times with different topics. Topics to be listed on student's permanent academic record. |
Prerequisites: |
Consent of department |
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PHY 227 |
Principles of Physics I |
Details |
5 |
First of the two-semester calculus-based physics sequence, this course is for engineering and science majors. A thorough coverage of the fundamental principles of physics, including conservation of momentum, energy and angular momentum, Newton's Laws of motion, oscillatory motion, rotational motion, planetary motion, and special relativity. 4 lecture hours, 2 lab hours; IAI: PHY 911. |
Prerequisites: |
MAT 220; Advanced high school physics recommended |
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PHY 228 |
Principles of Physics II |
Details |
5 |
Continuation of the two-semester calculus-based physics sequence. This course is for engineering and science majors. A thorough coverage of the fundamental principles of physics, including electricity, charge, electric field and potential, resistance, capacitance and inductance, dc and ac circuits, magnetic field, Gauss's Law, Ampere's Law, and Maxwell's Equations, and electromagnetic waves. 4 lecture hours, 2 lab hours; IAI: PHY 912 |
Prerequisites: |
MAT 221, PHY 227 |
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PHY 295 |
Advanced Special Topics in Physics |
Details |
1-4 (Varies) |
Deals with current topics in physics not covered in other courses. Topics will vary at discretion of the instructor. No topic will be offered more than twice within three years. May be repeated three times with different topics. Topics to be listed on student's permanent academic record. |
Prerequisites: |
Consent of department |
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