COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

BIOL 112. General Biology II.

The general principles of organismal and population biology with a concentration on the evolution and diversity among organisms. A further emphasis on structural and physiological adaptations for such purposes as nutrition, fluid and gas exchange and hormonal regulation. An understanding of the interactions between organisms and their environment is explored. 4 lecture and 3 laboratory hours. 4 credits.

CHEM 114. General Chemistry II. 

Fundamental concepts and principles common to the various branches of chemistry. This includes descriptive chemistry which deals in a systematic way with the more important elements and the structures, properties and reactions of their compounds. A balance between experiment and theory, between quantitative and qualitative aspects of the course material and between rigor and simplification is sought. Laboratory work emphasizes learning basic techniques, learning to manipulate and interpret numerical data and learning the relationship between experimental measurement and chemical theory through guided, independent work by the student. Primarily for students majoring in the natural sciences. Prerequisite: high school chemistry. 4 lecture-recitation and 3 laboratory hours. 4 credits.