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COURSES FOR NON-MAJORS

Courses in Astronomy

ASTR 101: Introduction to Astronomy
Introduction to the solar system and to stellar and galactic astronomy

ASTR 301: Intermediate Astronomy
Introduction to advanced observational techniques, planetary evolution/geology, etc.


Courses in Biology

BIOL 160: Human Biology
Biological principles of the human body

BIOL 161: Human Biol. Lab
Laboratory component of BIOL 160

BIOL 180: Biodiversity/Conserv.
Survey of biological diversity and issues that threaten all living organisms

BIOL 181: Bio./Conserv. Lab
Laboratory component of BIOL 180


Courses in Chemistry

CHEM 100: Principles of Chemistry
Selected topics from the descriptive and theoretical chemical literature

CHEM 110: Principles Chem Lab
Laboratory component of CHEM 100

CHEM 255: Chem Daily Lives
Examination of the inorganic and organic chemicals that affect our daily lives

CHEM 256: Chem Daily Lives Lab
Laboratory component of CHEM 255


Courses in Geography

GEOG 201: Intro Physical Geography
Introduction to the major physical elements of the natural environment

GEOG 202: Intro Cultural Geography
Survey of human/cultural geography of the world with an emphasis on the Old World


Courses in Geology

GEOL 101: Physical Geology
Study of minerals, rocks, land forms, and processes by which they develop

 

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