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BIOLOGY (BIO) BIO 102 HUMAN BIOLOGY IN HEALTH AND DISEASE

A course for non-science majors that focuses on selected functional systems of the body, the organs that compose them, and the interactions among them. Special attention will be given to disease processes. In these systems laboratory work (one three-hour session per week) will include studies of physiological concepts at the cellular and systems levels. This course is especially designed for students majoring in Social and Rehabilitation Services or Psychology, or students seeking background for courses in Anthropology and other social sciences. Lab Fee: $300.00. (Fall, Spring) Staff/Four credits

BIO 103 BIOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY OF NUTRITION

A study of the ingestion, digestion, absorption, distribution, and utilization of foodstuffs by a higher organism, such as man. Attention will be paid to the role of enzymes, vitamins, and the synthesis of essential macromolecules in the nutrition process, as well as the anatomy of the digestive tract. Laboratories will include two computerized dietary assessment exercises. The first, early in the semester, will give a complete analysis of the nutritional intake of each student and will allow the student to plan a strategy to improve his/her diet. The second assessment, later in the semester, will check out how well the strategy has worked. These exercises will be of special interest to athletes and others concerned with nutrition. Three lectures and one laboratory per week. Lab Fee: $300.00. (Spring) Mahon/Four credits

BIO 105 HUMAN HEREDITY

This course presents an introduction to the principles of human genetics. Major topics are: (1) patterns of inheritance in human families; (2) sex determination and sex-linked traits; (3) how DNA works (the explanation of some human genetic traits at the molecular level); (4) genes in human populations; and (5) interactions of genes and the environment. An historical approach is used and most genetic principles are introduced by examples from human medical genetics. Familiar human conditions such as albinism, hemophilia, sickle-cell anemia, dwarfism, Down Syndrome, and colorblindness are discussed. Three lectures and one laboratory per week. Lab Fee: $300.00. (Fall) Kraus/Four credits

BIO 140 INQUIRY BIOLOGY FOR EDUCATORS

In this course, students learn fundamental concepts and models associated with three major subdisciplines of biology – genetics, ecology, and evolution. The course heavily emphasizes the use of open-ended, problem-solving methods of teaching and learning to help students develop their own functional understanding of the major concepts. A significant part of students’ problem-solving work involves the use of computer technology, including the use of concept mapping and computer simulations to facilitate concept development. The course is intended for students planning on pursuing a career in elementary or middle school education. As such, particular attention is given to understanding common misconceptions that children have concerning learning about biological phenomena and considering the ramifications of these misconceptions for the development of effective classroom instruction. At least twice during the term, students will be expected to teach “mini” lessons in the biological sciences to visiting elementary school children. The course meets twice weekly in a 3-hour lab session. (Spring) Howe /Three credits

BIO 160 CONCEPTS IN BIOLOGY

An introductory course for all students interested in biology (science majors and non-science majors) emphasizing major concepts in biological science: structure and function, homeostasis, energetics, perpetuation, and evolution of living organisms. The laboratory will introduce students to the techniques and approaches used in biology. Three lectures and one laboratory period each week. Should be taken by intended majors in the Fall. Lab Fee: $300.00. (Fall, Spring) Staff/Four credits

BIO 170 LIGHT AND LIFE

One topic, “Light and Life,” is investigated from the perspectives of physics, chemistry, and biology. First, the physics of light, the wave theory, and the photon theory are considered. The interactions of radiant energy and matter lead into chemistry and biology, specifically, the chemistry and biology of pigments in nature. In particular, the conversion of light energy to chemical energy in photosynthesis, the vital link between the physical and biological worlds, is studied. Next, food chains and food webs are investigated, followed by investigations on how plants and animals see and respond to light. Laboratory investigations are integrated throughout the course. Specific connections between course content and the Massachusetts Curriculum Framework for Science and Technology/Engineering are stressed. Students will teach four “Light and Life” lessons to elementary school children from a Worcester school, who will visit the lab during the semester. Two one-hour-and-50-minute periods per week. (Fall) Reisert/Three credits

BIO 210 GENETICS

A brief survey of Mendelian and cytological genetics with most emphasis placed on recent advances in molecular genetics. Replication, translation, and transcription of the genetic material receive detailed study. Three lectures per NATURAL SCIENCES 111 week. No laboratory sessions, but classroom demonstrations are included. Prerequisite: BIO 160 and a course in Biology or Chemistry. Must be taken before the Junior year. (Fall, Spring) Crowley, Kraus, Mahon, Schandel, Theroux/Three credits

BIO 220 INVERTEBRATE ZOOLOGY

A survey of invertebrate animals from protozoans through invertebrate chordates, emphasizing their functional organization, modes of reproduction, ecological roles, and evolutionary relationships. In the laboratory, we will examine representative living and preserved specimens, concentrating on their structure and behavior. Three lectures and one laboratory or field trip each week. Prerequisite: BIO 160 or equivalent. Lab Fee: $300.00. (Spring) Sholes/Four credits

BIO 230 BOTANY

This course provides an introduction to the biology of plants. Among the topics considered are the role of plants in the biosphere, plant form and function, and the evolution of plants. In the laboratory, students examine representatives of the major groups of plants and learn the fundamentals of plant tissue culture techniques in order to study plant growth and development. Field work includes trips to a variety of local habitats. Three lectures and one laboratory or field trip each week. Prerequisite: BIO 160 or equivalent. Lab Fee: $300.00. (Fall, alternate years) Reisert/Four credits BIO 240 MAMMALIAN ANATOMY Systematic anatomy of the mammalian form as evidenced in the dissected domestic cat. Lectures compare the cat with the human body and relate structure to function. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory period per week. Prerequisite: BIO 160 or equivalent. Lab Fee: $300.00. (Spring) Cromarty/Four credits

BIO 250 MICROBIOLOGY

Microorganisms, especially bacteria and viruses, are studied with respect to their morphological characteristics, growth and metabolism, genetics and environmental significance. The role of microorganisms as pathogens and the control of microorganisms are also considered. Laboratory techniques include sterilization, isolation, and culturing. Three lectures and one laboratory per week. Prerequisite: BIO 160 or equivalent. Lab Fee: $300.00. (Spring) Crowley/Four credits

BIO 310 ANIMAL BEHAVIOR

This course will initially approach the study of animal behavior from the physiological perspective: the neural basis of behavior (the nervous circuits responsible for sensory input and integration and motor output) will be studied in some detail. Subsequently, the emphasis will shift to the contribution of ecological, developmental, and evolutionary forces to shaping the ultimate behavior output. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory each week. Lab fee $300.00. Prerequisite: BIO 220 or BIO 240. (Spring) Cromarty/Four credits

BIO 320 ORGANIC EVOLUTION

This course is an introduction to genetic changes in populations over time and to the models and evidence we use to identify and explain those changes. Topics include: influence of the environment, genotype-phenotype connections, Hardy-Weinberg equilibrium, genetic variation, genetic drift, in-breeding, natural selection, gene flow, speciation, phylogeny, macroevolutionary trends, and the fossil record. Prerequisite: BIO 210. (Spring, alternate years) Sholes/Three credits

BIO 330 HISTOLOGY

An integrated study of the fine structure, microanatomy, histogenesis, and the interrelationships between structure and function of normal mammalian tissues and organs. The laboratory provides experience in the microscopic identification of tissues and organs and an introduction to histotechnique. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory period. Prerequisite: BIO 240. Lab Fee: $300.00. (Spring, alternate years) Wilkins/Four credits

BIO 340 MOLECULAR AND CELLULAR BIOLOGY

This course focuses on the structure and function of the eukaryotic cell. The role of cellular membranes in basic physiological processes is discussed in detail. The physiological roles of the extracellular matrix, the cytoskeleton, and various subcellular structures are also addressed. Finally, the student will be introduced to the processes that govern cellular division and cellular evolution. When possible, the course topics are related to the development of various human maladies, such as cancer and AIDS. The laboratory exposes the students to several classical techniques used in cell biology and to a number of modern methods used by protein chemists and molecular biologists. Prerequisite: BIO 210 or permission of the instructor. Lab Fee: $300.00. (Fall) Crowley, Theroux, Wilkins/Four credits

BIO 350 MARINE MAMMALS: BIOLOGY AND CONSERVATION

This course is designed to familiarize students with the biology and natural history of marine mammals. Emphasis is placed on whales, dolphins, and seals of the western North Atlantic, but species from all over the world will be discussed. Topics to be considered include evolution, anatomy, behavior, field identification, the history of whaling, and contemporary conservation problems. Handson activities include one evening laboratory work (harbor porpoise or seal dissection) and marine mammal survey on Massachusetts Bay. Prerequisites: BIO 160 and two additional biology course. (Fall) Marine Studies Consortium/Three credits *Courses so designated may be taken as elective courses for the Second Science Requirement without lab for three credits. A course taken to satisfy the Natural Science Distribution Requirement must be taken with lab for four credits

112 DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL SCIENCES BIO 360 ECOLOGY

In this course, students interpret published data, critique some original papers, and participate in class discussion on the following topics: limits on species distributions, demography, population growth and regulation, interactions of species, energy flow, nutrient cycling, community dynamics, succession, and patterns of species diversity. In laboratory, students participate in class exercises, and design, perform, and report their own group field projects. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week. Lab Fee: $300.00. Prerequisite: Two Biology courses or permission of instructor. (Fall, alternate years) Sholes/Four credits

BIO 370 GENERAL PHYSIOLOGY

Human and animal physiology, with a comparative approach to the study of muscle contraction; blood circulation and respiration; metabolic and temperature controls; digestion and excretion; and nervous, sensory, and endocrine functions. The laboratory exercises focus on the investigation of basic concepts of animal and human physiology at the cellular and systems levels. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory period each week. Lab Fee: $300.00. Prerequisites: BIO 240 or permission of instructor. (Fall) Cromarty/Four credits

BIO 410 INTRODUCTORY IMMUNOLOGY

The focus of this course is the biology of the immune response. Topics include immunoglobulin structure, the generation of antibody diversity, and the cellular basis of the immune response. Disorders of the immune system, such as allergies, autoimmune diseases, and AIDS are also considered. In the laboratory, students learn tissue culture and such immunologic techniques as SDS gel electrophoresis; Western blotting; ELISA fluorescent antibody staining; isolation and study of B cells, T cells and macrophages; mixed lymphocyte reactions; and hemolytic plaque assays. Three lectures and one laboratory per week. Lab Fee: $300.00. Prerequisites: BIO 340, CHE 131-132. (Fall, alternate years) Staff/Four credits

BIO 420 DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY OF ANIMALS

An introduction to the principles and concepts of growth, morphogenesis, and differentiation in developing animal systems is augmented by a laboratory study of morphological patterns and a causal analysis of development in animals. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory each week. Lab Fee: $300.00. Prerequisite: BIO 210, BIO 240, and BIO 340 or permission. (Spring, alternate years) Wilkins/Four credits

BIO 430 COMPARATIVE PHYSIOLOGY

This course combines a brief review of fundamental principles of animal physiology with an in-depth discussion of how these principles are modified and shaped by environmental and ecological pressures. The functional significance of physiological adaptation to an animal’s environment is emphasized by describing various mechanisms of regulation of physiological variables (temperature, metabolism, oxygen consumption, water retention, circadian rhythms) in extremely different environmental conditions. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory each week. Prerequisite: BIO 370 or permission of instructor. Lab fee: $300.00. (Spring, alternate years) Cromarty/Four credits

BIO 440 BIOTECHNOLOGY IN THEORY AND PRACTICE

This course integrates the disciplines of cellular biology, molecular biology, and protein chemistry through a series of related experiments. The course will expose students to: 1) recent journal articles within the scientific literature; 2) selected methods, techniques, and instruments used in biotechnology; and 3) strategies that can be employed to solve interesting biological problems. The laboratory experience will introduce the student to DNA amplification by the polymerase chain reaction; oligonucleotide-directed site specific mutagenesis; gel electrophoresis; isolation of protein, DNA and RNA; gene cloning; DNA sequencing; cell culture; gene expression in mammalian cell lines; and Southern hybridization analysis. Class meets six hours per week for lecture, laboratory, and discussion. Lab Fee: $300.00. Prerequisites: CHE 202 and BIO 340. (Spring) Theroux/Four credits

BIO 480 SEMINAR IN LIFE SCIENCES

An overview of a defined scientific topic (such as the process of cell division) will be presented, and then recently published articles on this topic will be discussed in detail. As part of the course requirements, each student will be asked to present one or more assigned journal articles to the class. The course is designed to increase the student’s knowledge of an active area of scientific inquiry and to enhance the student’s reading, data analysis, and oral presentation skills. Prerequisites: Seniors or second semester Juniors who have completed BIO 160 and five additional biology and chemistry courses, and permission of instructor. Staff/Three credits

BIO 490-491 SPECIAL TOPICS IN BIOLOGY

Directed study or experimental research. Prerequisites: Six courses in Biology and consent of instructor. (Offered by arrangement) Staff/Three credits each semester

CHEMISTRY (CHE) CHE 105 CHEMISTRY IN MODERN SOCIETY

A course for non-science majors surveying the fundamental concepts and theories of the structure of matter in the context of chemistry’s applications to society. Topics of consideration may include environmental issues, energy use and production, nutrition, medicines, plastics, and/or other pertinent issues of the day. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week. Lab fee: $300.00. (Spring) Staff/Four credits

CHE 131-132 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I AND II

Fundamental principles of chemistry. Topics covered in CHE 131 include: matter and measurement, atomic and electronic structure, stoichiometry, gases, bonding, and solutions. In CHE 132: chemical equilibria (gases, solubility), acids and bases, electrochemistry, thermochemistry, nuclear and coordination chemistry. Emphasis is placed on problem solving. Laboratory work includes Qualitative Analysis. CHE 131 is a prerequisite for CHE 132. Intended science majors should take this series in their first year. Lab Fee: $300.00 each semester. Beauregard, Hauri, Meunier, Niece/Four credits each semester

CHE 201-202 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

The chemistry of organic compounds (the compounds of carbon) is studied. The topics include covalent bonding, molecular structure, and resonance; constitutional, geometric, and optical isomerism; the reactions of organic compounds through their functional groups; the nucleophilic, electrophilic, and free radical reaction mechanisms; and spectroscopy. These theoretical and practical principles are applied to the solution of such organic chemical problems as structure determination, chemical synthesis of desired molecules, the effect of structure on properties, and the biological roles of organic molecules. This full-year course meets the needs of students who expect to pursue graduate studies in natural sciences and also of those who plan to enter professional schools. Prerequisite: CHE 131-132. Lab Fee: $300.00 each semester. (Fall, Spring) Dix/Four credits each semester

CHE 311-312 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY

An intensive study of the structure and interconversions of matter in its several states. Intra- and inter-molecular forces, thermodynamics, equilibria, electrochemistry, kinetics, and statistical and quantum mechanics are considered. Prerequisites: CHE 201-202, PHY 201-202 (may be concurrent), MAT 117-118 or MAT 131-132. Lab Fee: $300.00 per semester. Beauregard/Four credits each semester

CHE 313 BIOPHYSICAL CHEMISTRY

A study of the bioproperties of gases and solutions, thermodynamics, equilibria, kinetics, the colloidal state, and electrochemistry, with particular emphasis on systems of biological interest. The laboratory includes some quantitative analysis, spectrophotometry, and measurement of physical chemical properties. Prerequisites: CHE 201-202, PHY 201-202 (may be concurrent), MAT 117-118 or MAT 131-132. Lab Fee: $300.00. (Spring, Alternate years) Beauregard/Four credits

CHE 315 ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY

A study of the major methods of chemical analysis, including statistics in evaluating the error associated with measurements, the systematic treatment of acid-base equilibria, introductory electrochemistry and spectrophotometry, and the theory of separations (chromatography). Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CHE 201-202. Lab Fee: $300.00. (Fall, alternate years) Dix, Hauri, Niece/Four credits

CHE 316 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY

A study of the structure and properties of the elements and their compounds. Topics covered are atomic structure, periodic relationships, molecular bonding, acid-base systems, and coordination compounds. Laboratory work focuses on the interaction between experiment and theory in understanding and predicting chemical phenomena. Three lectures and one laboratory period per week. Prerequisite: CHE 201-202. Lab fee: $300.00. (Spring, alternate years) Niece/Four credits

CHE 318 ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY

A specialized knowledge of chemistry is needed in order to identify, understand, and solve environmental problems. This course will be an in depth study of the chemistry of environmental issues and pollutants. Students will learn the mechanisms of important chemical reactions, as well as relevant analytical techniques related to environmental chemistry. In the lab, students will combine field work, analytical chemistry, and remediation techniques during their investigation of environmental problems. Prerequisites: CHE 131-132. Lab fee: $300.00 (Fall, alternate years) Hauri/Four credits

CHE 414 BIOCHEMISTRY

The major classes of biochemicals, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids are studied with particular attention to the relationship between their chemical structures and biological functions. Specific topics include (but are not limited to) biocatalysis, receptors, membrane structure, nucleic acid structure and function, metabolism, biosynthesis, and energy production. Prerequisite: CHE 201-202 and BIO 160. Lab Fee: $300.00. (Fall) Schandel/Four credits

CHE 416 MOLECULAR STRUCTURE AND CHARACTERIZATION

A detailed study of current chemical bonding theories and characterization techniques. Topics to be covered include molecular symmetry, molecular orbital theory, and computer molecular modeling. Molecular characterization with electronic, vibrational, and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopies, and mass spectrometry will be addressed. Prerequisites: CHE312, CHE316. (Spring, alternate years) Niece/Three credits *Courses so designated may be taken as elective courses for the Second Science Requirement without lab for three credits. A course taken to satisfy the Natural Science Distribution Requirement must be taken with lab for four credits.

CHE 450 INSTRUMENTAL CHEMISTRY

The study of the theory of instrumental methods of analysis and their application in the laboratory. Topics include computers in data collection and management, UV-vis, IR, AA, fluorimetry, and electrochemical methods. In addition, NMR and mass spectrometry are covered in the lecture. Two lectures and one laboratory period per week. Prerequisite: CHE 202 or permission. Lab Fee: $300.00. (Spring, alternate years) Niece/Four credits

CHE 460 MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY

Natural and synthetic medicines are investigated with attention to their fate in a living organism: absorption, distribution, and elimination; dose-response and time-response relationships of drugs; and the relationship between chemical structure and biological activity. The biochemistry of several diseases (probably including AIDS) will be examined to learn different ways that chemicals can be used to interfere with the course of a disease. Prerequisite: CHE 201-202 and BIO 160. (Spring, alternate years) Schandel/Three credits

CHE 470 ADVANCED ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

An advanced course surveying modern organic chemistry. Topics include synthetic methods, mechanistic analysis, isotope effects, pericyclic and photochemical reactions, and electron transfer. Several case studies will be used to illustrate these topics. Three lectures per week. Prerequisites: CHE 201-202 and CHE 311 or CHE 313. (Fall, alternate years) Dix/Three credits

CHE 480 SEMINAR IN CHEMISTRY

The student researches specified areas of Chemistry under the guidance of faculty members for oral presentation and defense before the class. Written papers are submitted for final review. Offered upon sufficient demand. Prerequisites: six courses in Physics and Chemistry. (Fall, Spring) Staff/Three credits

CHE 491-492 INDEPENDENT STUDY

Directed study and research in some aspect of chemistry. Open to students who have at least six courses in chemistry or other science. Some examples (non-exclusive) of directed study that may be undertaken with the permission of the instructor are as follows: Electrochemistry: the study of the chemistry of battery and fuel cell electrodes; Biochemistry: the study of protein-protein interactions using mutagenesis as a tool; and Photochemistry: a study of processes which utilize light as an energy source. Potential topics include charge transfer, energy transfer, and photoreactions. Chemical Thermodynamics: This study will be concerned with the application of thermodynamic principles to chemical and physical equilibria. Topics to be covered include the three laws of thermodynamics, thermochemistry, entropy and probability, spontaneity and equilibrium, and Gibbs free energy. (Fall, Spring) Staff/Three credits each semester

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (ENV) ENV 120 ENVIRONMENTAL HISTORY OF NEW ENGLAND

In the past 15,000 years, New England has recovered from glaciation and been colonized by humans—first by American Indians, then by European immigrants. These and other events produced a series of changes in the biological landscape, some dramatic, some subtle. This course will examine many of these changes chronologically, concentrating on the relationships between humans and their biological environment. The laboratory will include field trips, lab exercises, and an introduction to some of the methods of historical biology. Three lectures and one laboratory per week. Lab Fee: $300.00. (Fall, alternate years) Sholes/Four credits

ENV 150 INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

An introductory course designed as a foundation course for all students interested in environmental science. The interdisciplinary nature of environmental science will be stressed by covering the chemical, biological, and social aspects of environmental issues and problems in a case study approach. The lab will expose the students to both field and lab work associated with applied environmental work. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week. Lab Fee: $300.00 (Fall, alternate years). Hauri/Four credits

ENV 260 WATER RESOURCES PLANNING AND MANAGEMENT

This is an interdisciplinary introduction to our most precious resources. Water has shaped our bodies, our planet, our history, our culture. How we manage it will shape our future. Because of increasing demand, waste, and pollution, we are depleting—and risk destroying—the limited supply of usable fresh water. This course will look at water through scientific, historical, and cultural viewpoints and survey contemporary water problems in all their dimensions—political, economic, and technological. Marine Studies Consortium/Three credits

ENV 270 MARITIME HISTORY

The sea holds many secrets about our past, and the work of maritime archaeologists over the past two decades has raised new questions about that past while answering others. “A History of Seafaring” offers a survey of maritime transportation, trade, travel, exploration, and warfare from approximately 3500 B.C. to the end of the wooden boat era in the late 19th century. Course material, including lectures, films, guest speakers, field trips, and discussion sessions, will focus on the remains of actual shipwrecks and offer unique insights into the cultures and societies of the past. Marine Studies Consortium/Three credits

ENV 280 COASTAL ZONE MANAGEMENT

This course will introduce students to the coastal environment and its resources and uses; coastal zone issues resulting primarily from human activities; the framework established by the Federal Coastal Zone Management Act for collaborative planning and regulation of the U.S. coastal zone; the roles played by the federal, state, and local governments, advocacy groups, and private property owners; the design and achievements of these programs; and international applications of coastal management. Guest speakers and case studies (e.g., Boston Harbor project, nonpoint source plans, Cape Cod Commission) will be used to illustrate themes and the intricacies of public policy development. Marine Studies Consortium/Three credits

ENV 350 WETLANDS

Wetlands play a vital role in the hydrology and ecology of global landscapes. This course will consider several topics: the function of inland and coastal marshes, swamps, and bogs in water and nutrient cycles; the influence of wetlands on biodiversity, from microbes to vertebrates; the biological links between wetlands and human activities, such as agriculture, coastal development, and fisheries; and the legal framework for the protection and restoration of endangered wetlands. Prerequisites: CHE 132 and two Biology courses at the 200 level or higher. (Fall) Marine Studies Consortium/Three credits

ENV 480 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE SEMINAR

An in-depth study of a current topic in environmental science. This course will emphasize review and analysis of primary literature. Students will be expected to give oral presentations as part of the course requirements. Some example topics are Global Availability of Drinking Water in the 21st century, Eutrophication, and Environmental Pollution Control. Classes will meet for three hours weekly. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and six courses in environmental science or other science. (Fall, Spring) Staff/Three credits

ENV 491-492 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE INDEPENDENT STUDY

Directed study or experimental research on some aspect of environmental science. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor and six courses in environmental science or other science. (Fall, Spring) Staff/Three credits

PHYSICS (PHY) PHY 112 INTRODUCTION TO ASTRONOMY

Introduction to stars, galaxies, and clusters of galaxies; earth, moon, planets, and comets; origin, life cycle, and death of both planetary and galactic systems; theories of the origin, structure, and end of the universe. The laboratory familiarizes the student with the tools of the astronomer and with the analysis of data. No prerequisite. Lab Fee: $300.00 per semester. (Spring) Staff/Four credits

PHY 201-202 GENERAL PHYSICS I AND II

Mechanics and heat (first semester); sound, electricity, magnetism, and light (second semester). Three lectures and one laboratory period. Prerequisite: MAT 114 or Calculus. Lab fee: $300.00 per semester. (Fall, Spring) Slavkovsky/Four credits each semester PHY 480 SEMINAR IN PHYSICS The student researches specified areas of physics under the guidance of faculty members for oral presentation and defense before the class. Written papers are submitted for final review. Offered upon sufficient demand. Prerequisites: Six courses in physics and chemistry. (Fall, Spring) Staff/Three credits

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