Pre-Medical

An introductory two-semester course that presents the basic principles and processes of biological science. The first semester includes genetics); biomolecules; and population genetics, the structure and function of the cell, cellular metabolism, cell reproduction, plant physiology, genetics and molecular biology. The second semester includes endocrinology, botany, invertebrate zoology immunology, animal development, and the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, excretory, reproductive and nervous systems. Laboratory exercises include microscopy, cellular reproduction, enzyme activity, DNA analysis transformation, comparative studies of animal and plant cells, and plant and animal diversity.

An introductory two-semester course that presents the basic principles and processes of biological science. The first semester includes genetics); biomolecules; and population genetics, the structure and function of the cell, cellular metabolism, cell reproduction, plant physiology, genetics and molecular biology. The second semester includes endocrinology, botany, invertebrate zoology immunology, animal development, and the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, excretory, reproductive and nervous systems. Laboratory exercises include microscopy, cellular reproduction, enzyme activity, DNA analysis transformation, comparative studies of animal and plant cells, and plant and animal diversity.

Topics covered include nomenclature, stoichio-metric relationships, atomic structure, bonding and states of matter. In addition, topics treated include chemical equilibria, free energy and entropy, acid-base reactions, oxidation reduction and electro-chemistry, complexions, reaction rates, radioactivity, and elementary concepts of organic chemistry. Laboratory work entails experiments illustrating the principles taught in lecture and qualitative analysis. Prerequisite for CPCN 102: MATN 120.

Topics covered include nomenclature, stoichio-metric relationships, atomic structure, bonding and states of matter. In addition, topics treated include chemical equilibria, free energy and entropy, acid-base reactions, oxidation reduction and electro-chemistry, complexions, reaction rates, radioactivity, and elementary concepts of organic chemistry. Laboratory work entails experiments illustrating the principles taught in lecture and qualitative analysis. Prerequisite for CPCN 102: MATN 120.

Subjects covered include reactions, synthetic procedures, and methods for differentiation and identification. Mechanisms of reactions, stereochemistry and spectroscopy are emphasized. Details of the characteristics of aliphatic, and aromatic compounds with different functional groups are stressed. Laboratory work includes the methodology of synthetic and analytic procedures. (Lecture and laboratory course.) Prerequisites: CPCN 101-102.

Subjects covered include reactions, synthetic procedures, and methods for differentiation and identification. Mechanisms of reactions, stereochemistry and spectroscopy are emphasized. Details of the characteristics of aliphatic, and aromatic compounds with different functional groups are stressed. Laboratory work includes the methodology of synthetic and analytic procedures. (Lecture and laboratory course.) Prerequisites: CPCN 101-102.

This course, designed for the non-Physics major, covers classical mechanics, heat, electricity, magnetism, and light, and sound phenomena. The approach is generally quantitative, but does not require calculus. Laboratory experiments illustrate and test the fundamental laws and the reliability of results. (Lecture and laboratory course.) Prerequisite: MATN 120.

This course, designed for the non-Physics major, covers classical mechanics, heat, electricity, magnetism, and light, and sound phenomena. The approach is generally quantitative, but does not require calculus. Laboratory experiments illustrate and test the fundamental laws and the reliability of results. (Lecture and laboratory course.) Prerequisite: MATN 120.

Emphasis on the chemical descriptions of the basic biological systems such as proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids. Aspects dealt with are structure, metabolism, functions in the cell, and control mechanisms.

Psychology as a biological, behavioral, and social science. Topics include: critical and scientific analysis of human behavior, fundamentals of psychological research, biological bases of behavior, states of consciousness, learning, thought, memory and intelligence, social behavior and personality, mental health and adjustment, diagnosis and treatment of abnormal behavior.

How sociology helps us to understand the social realities of everyday life. The nature and impact of culture and social structure. How society shapes individual identity. Sociology’s perspectives on family, social class, gender, politics, intergroup conflict, crime, and other aspects of society. 21st Century continuities and changes.

Extensive practice in the composition of clear, concise, and grammatically-correct sentences and paragraphs, with special emphasis on the five-paragraph essay and the research paper. (Admission by assignment following placement test.)

Extensive practice in the composition of clear, concise, and grammatically-correct sentences and paragraphs, with special emphasis on the five-paragraph essay and the research paper. (Admission by assignment following placement test.)

Basic concepts in descriptive and inferential statistics, including measurement scales, frequency distributions, measures of central tendency and distribution, correlation coefficients, linear regression, probability theory, binomial distribution, and parametric and nonparametric tests of significant differences. Introduction to hypothesis testing. Prerequisite: MATN 111 or examination.

Continuity, limits, differentiation, and integration of polynomial, exponential, and trigonometric functions. Curve sketching and related rates. Definite integrals, arc length, parametric equations and conic sections. Applications to geometry, physics, and other areas. Prerequisite: MATN 120 or placement by departmental examination.

Basic laws of heredity and their physical basis (classical genetics); the structure and functions of DNA and RNA as they relate to replication, transcription, translation, DNA packaging, DNA repair, RNA processing, regulation of these processes and recombinant DNA technology. Also covered are genetic mapping, HardyWeinberg equilibrium and population genetic principles. In the laboratory sessions students perform experiments using techniques commonly performed in research laboratories doing biotechnology and recombinant DNA experiments. These include gel electrophoresis, restriction mapping, PCR, recombinant DNA techniques and bacterial transformation. Prerequisites: BION 101-102.

This course covers the structure, reproduction, physiology, biochemistry, genetics, and identification of microorganisms. It includes a study of their relationship to each other and to other living organisms, their distribution in nature, and their beneficial and diseasecausing effects on humans. (Lecture and laboratory course). Prerequisites: BION 101-102.

This course deals with the biochemical makeup, microscopic ultrastructure and function of membranes and organelles such as nucleus, mitochondria, endoplasmic reticulum, golgi apparatus and lysozomes. It also covers mechanisms of nerve impulse, formation of ATP, intracellular sorting and transport, muscle contraction, signal transduction, regulation of the cell cycle and apoptosis. Labs include microscopy, Cell fractionation, chromatography, electrophoresis, western blotting and cell culture.

The biological bases of behavior and methods of study. Topics include: anatomy and physiology of the nervous system and sense organs, drugs and behavior, sleep and dreaming, eating and drinking, memory and language, brain disorders and abnormal behavior. Prerequisite: PSYN 101 or BION 101.