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2015-2016 Catalog
Liberal Arts & Sciences - Liberal Studies
Natural Sciences
(MAJOR #
Program Learning Outcome:
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the methodologies
of each discipline within the natural and physical sciences.
2.Demonstrate an understanding of basic scientific
principles, theories, and laws as well as an awareness of
the changing nature of science.
These courses emphasize the natural sciences which examine
the physical universe, its life forms and its natural phenomena.
Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the
methodologies of science as investigative tools. Students will
also examine the influence that the acquisition of scientific
knowledge has on the development of the world’s civilizations.
Select from a minimum of three disciplines ............ 18
ANTHRO 1 Biological Anthropology....... 3
ASTRO 10 Introduction to
Astronomy............................ 4
BIOL 1 Principles of Biology............. 4
BIOL 2 Environmental Science......... 4
BIOL 3 Introduction to Life
Science.................................. 4
BIOL 5 Human Biology.................... 4
BIOL 11A Biology for Science
Majors I ............................... 5
BIOL 11B Biology for Science
Majors II............................... 5
BIOL 20 Human Anatomy.................. 4
BIOL 22 Human Physiology............... 5
BIOL 31 Microbiology ...................... 5
CHEM 1A General Chemistry. .............. 5
CHEM 1B General Chemistry and
Qualitative Analysis.............. 5
CHEM 3A Introductory General
Chemistry............................. 4
CHEM 3B Introductory Organic and
Biological Chemistry............ 3
CHEM 8 Elementary Organic
Chemistry............................. 3
CHEM 9 Elementary Organic
Chemistry Laboratory........... 3
CHEM 10 Elementary Chemistry.......... 4
CHEM 28A Organic Chemistry............... 3
CHEM 28B Organic Chemistry............... 3
CHEM 29A Organic Chemistry
Laboratory............................ 2
CHEM 29B Organic Chemistry
Laboratory............................ 2
GEOG 5 Physical Geography:
Environmental
Conditions............................ 3
GEOG 9 Physical Geography: Land
Formation............................. 3
GEOL 1 Physical Geology................... 4
GEOL 2 Historical Geology................ 3
GEOL 9 Introduction to Earth
Science.................................. 4
GEOL 10 Rocks, Fossils, and
Minerals................................ 3
NR 1 Introduction to Forestry....... 2
NR 4 Forest Ecosystems................. 3
NR 6 Dendrology........................... 3
NR 7 Conservation of Natural
Resources.............................. 3
NR 14 Principles of Wildlife
Management......................... 3
PHYS 2A General Physics I.................. 4
PHYS 2B General Physics II................. 4
PHYS 4A Physics for Scientists and
Engineers.............................. 4
PHYS 4B Physics for Scientists and
Engineers.............................. 4
PHYS 4C Physics for Scientists and
Engineers.............................. 4
PHYS 10 Conceptual Physics............... 4
PLS 1 Introduction to Plant
Science.................................. 3
PLS 1L Introduction to Plant
Science Laboratory................ 1
PLS 2 Soils...................................... 3
SCI 1A Introductory Chemical and
Physical Science.................... 3
Total units 18
LIBERAL STUDIES
LIBERAL STUDIES
(MAJOR )
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE
Program Learning Outcome:
• Demonstrate effective written and oral communication
skills across the broad categories of intellectual heritage,
artistic expression, the natural and physical world,
human behavior, and health concepts.
Students completing the Liberal Studies associate degree
will have the knowledge, skills and attributes necessary to
successfully transfer into the elementary school teaching
programs offered at four-year institutions. In addition,
students will obtain a strong foundation for other professions
in fields of public services. Please consult with a counselor for
specific information regarding your intended major at the
specific college/university of your choice.