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ACC-230 - Computerized Accounting3 credits This course is designed to enhance the student’s knowledge and capability in the accounting field by providing the student with the opportunity to complete all the steps in the accounting cycle using actual accounting software packages. Electronic spreadsheets will be used for analysis and recordkeeping. System design, theory and controls will also be examined.
Prerequisite(s): ACC 102 and CMP-106
Course previously known as: ACCT-316 |
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ACC-260 - Managerial Accounting3 credits This course provides an introduction to the internal uses of accounting for management planning and control. The point of view will be on the use rather than the construction of accounting data. Areas of study include cost concepts and techniques, cost volume-profit analysis, master budgeting, relevant cost analysis, and capital budgeting. In addition, one hour a week will be spent completing managerial problems using spreadsheet applications.
Prerequisite(s): ACC-102 or ACC-106 (minimum grade of C-)
Course previously known as: ACCT-312 |
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ACC-280 - Business Accounting Internship 13-9 credits This Cooperative Education course allows students to receive academic credit for off-campus educational work experience related directly to their major field of study. Students who have completed 15 or more credits and who have achieved a 2.5 cum. QPA or higher are eligible to participate in Cooperative Education experiences. Approval for participation must be obtained from the applicable faculty coordinator and the Director of Cooperative Education.
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ACC-281 - Business Accounting Co-Op 13-9 credits This Cooperative Education course allows students to receive academic credit for off-campus educational work experience related directly to their major field of study. Students who have completed 15 or more credits and who have achieved a 2.5 cum. QPA or higher are eligible to participate in Cooperative Education experiences. Approval for participation must be obtained from the applicable faculty coordinator and the Director of Cooperative Education.
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ACC-282 - Business Accountng Co-Op 23-9 credits This Cooperative Education course allows students to receive academic credit for off-campus educational work experience related directly to their major field of study. Students who have completed 15 or more credits and who have achieved a 2.5 cum. QPA or higher are eligible to participate in Cooperative Education experiences. Approval for participation must be obtained from the applicable faculty coordinator and the Director of Cooperative Education.
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American Sign Language |
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ASL-101 - American Sign Language 13 credits This course is American Sign Language level 1. Emphasis in this course is the development of receptive and expressive skills in ASL, as well as the knowledge of the Deaf community. Awareness of cultural information for communication interaction is included. Basic conversational skills are emphasized.
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.
Course previously known as: SIGN-101 |
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ASL-102 - American Sign Language 23 credits This course is a continuation of ASL-101 . It furthers the development of ASL receptive and expressive skills by introducing more complex lexical and grammatical structures, non-manual signals and advanced dialogues.
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Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.
Course previously known as: SIGN-201 |
Architecture and Building Technology |
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ABT-120 - Building Construction Estimating2 credits “The single most important person on a Building Construction Project, without whom success is not possible, is the Building Construction Estimator.”
This class provides students an introduction to all aspects of Building Construction Estimating. Working with an experienced Estimator and Licensed Construction Supervisor, students will calculate quantity take offs, including: concrete, framing, mechnicals, finish details, energy efficient cost techniques, and much more. Students will work with plans and specifications from a recent building construction project. Lectures will cover direct, indirect, and general overhead costs, net profit and gross profit associated with building projects. Students will leave with the skills and understanding of how to perform detailed and accurate building construction estimates.
Corequisite(s): ABT-120L
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ABT-120L - Lab: Building Construction Estimating1 credits This is the laboratory component of ABT-120 .
Corequisite(s): ABT-120
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ABT-125 - Architectural CAD 12 credits This course is an introduction to the dynamic world of Computer Aided Design (CAD) using AutoCAD. Students will learn the terminology, capabilities, and operation of this powerful design tool. Students will develop a portfolio of architectural drawings, including floor plans, elevations, sections and details for a light commercial building. Drafting fundamentals and the use of orthographic projection will be reviewed. Students will also be introduced to PowerPoint and learn to use this software to create professional quality presentations.
Corequisite(s): ABT-125L
Course previously known as: ARBT-125 |
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ABT-125L - Lab: Architectural CAD 11 credits This course is the laboratory component of ABT-125 .
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ABT-135 - Architectural CAD 22 credits ABT-135 is a continuation of ABT-125 and expands the student’s knowledge of the Architectural Design field by using software programs such as Revit(C) Architecture. The student will learn to create virtual 3D models of houses and light commercial buildings. Students will transfer information from the virtual model which they have created to a working set of drawings with site plan, elevations, floor plans and building sections along with window and door schedules. Students will work with BIM (Building Information Modeling) software and use this program to create a BIM compliant project. Two lecture and four laboratory hours.
Prerequisite(s): ABT-125
Corequisite(s): ABT-135L
Course previously known as: ARBT-225 |
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ABT-135L - Lab: Architectural CAD 21 credits This course is the laboratory component of ABT-135 .
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ABT-150 - Architectural Design 1: Design Process 2D2 credits An introduction to architectural design and technical Drawing techniques used to develop working drawings for Architectural projects. This course is the cornerstone course for all future architectural course work. Emphasis is on Residential design/construction and will use orthographic Projection (multi-view drawings) for floor plans, elevations, Sections, kitchen plans and interior elevations, furniture Plans and lighting/electrical plans. Students will have the Opportunity to design their own “vacation” homes, learn the Fundamentals of blueprint reading and use the blueprint Process to generate their own plans. The Massachusetts state Building code will be introduced. Students will develop a Portfolio of drawings that will be used as part of the Portfolio requirement for future architectural course work and professional placement. Two lecture and 6 lab hours.
Corequisite(s): ABT-150L
Course previously known as: ARBT-150 |
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ABT-150L - Lab: Architectural Design 1: Design Process 2D2 credits This course is the laboratory component of ABT-150 .
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ABT-155 - Architectural Design 2: Design Process 3D2 credits This course will be an introduction to three-dimensional (3D) design principally in the field of architecture. It will also serve as a survey to 3D design in a range of fields from product design to interior design. Projects will be represented graphically using isometric and perspective drawing techniques. This course is intended to provide the aesthetic and technical foundations needed to produce works in three dimensions. Models and other 3D projects will be constructed. Emphasis will be placed on problem solving, planning, and constructing 3D forms in various materials, while exploring traditional and non-traditional possibilities of visual expression through 3D projects. Two lecture and 3 laboratory hours.
Corequisite(s): ABT-155L
Course previously known as: ARBT-155 |
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ABT-155L - Lab: Architectural Design 2: Design Process 3D1 credits This course is the laboratory component ofABT 155 .
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ABT-210 - Building Codes and Principles3 credits This course will introduce students to the Massachusetts State building code, its history and its application to the design and construction related fields. Students will examine the issues of energy efficiency and the environmental impact of our built environment. This course will also serve as a survey course to familiarize students with the origins, properties and uses of the most common materials used in construction. Students will become familiar with the major structural components of a building. Students will explore the differences between building codes and zoning regulations and their impact on the structures we build. Three lecture hours.
Course previously known as: ARBT-110 |
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ABT-220 - Sustainability and the Built Environment3 credits This class will explore the issues of sustainability from the perspective of the built environment, its history of development, construction of buildings/infrastructure and its impact on the natural environment. Students will be exposed to issues of human impacts on natural systems through the built environment and the variety of disciplines that are working to create a more sustainable future.
Prerequisite(s): ABT 150 ; ABT 155 or departmental permission.
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ABT-222 - Sustainable Community Planning3 credits This course examines the history, theory, and specialty areas of planning including the physical, social, and economic concerns. Students learn to identify urban, sub-urban, and rural planning problems and the environmental challenges in each of these areas. Topics covered will include land preservation strategies, zoning strategies for affordable housing, and economic revitalization techniques.
Corequisite(s): ABT-220
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ABT-225 - Introduction to Building Information Modeling2 credits An introduction to Building Information Modeling (BIM). BIM is changing the way projects are designed and constructed. Whether you are a designer or a contractor using BIM across an entire project or a subcontractor/consultant impacted by a specific BIM implementation, this emerging practice requires new approaches and technological proficiency. Expanding upon the skills acquired in ABT 125 and ABT 135 , this course presents advanced topics in CADD/BIM software. Industry standard CADD tools such as Revit, AutoCAD, and NavisWorks will form the basis for the course.
Prerequisite(s): ABT-135 ABT-125 and ABT-150
Corequisite(s): ABT-225L
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ABT-225L - Lab: Introduction to Building Information Modeling1 credits This course is the laboratory component of ABT 225
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ABT-240 - Building Construction Management3 credits This course will serve as an introduction to the Building Construction Industry (BCI) which comprises nearly 75% of all new construction in this country. Students will be introduced to the role of the BCI in the overall U.S. economy through readings and classroom discussions that will include guest speakers and faculty first hand experiences in the BCI. Students will be made aware of the unique roles of the Owner, Architect/Designer, General Contractor, and Sub-Contractors in the building construction process and how they can gain personal experience to work toward professional licensing and potential company ownership.
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ABT-250 - Architectural Design 3: Public/Commercial Spaces2 credits This course will introduce students to public and commercial architecture. The course will explore how the needs of the community are met through public buildings such as libraries, schools, and courthouses. Additionally, commercial projects to include restaurants, retail stores and office buildings will be explored. Students will investigate how these spaces could be improved or adapted to better serve the energy concerns of the 21st century. A final commercial or public project to be chosen by the student will include graphic representations, building models, and a written/oral presentation to the class. Two lecture and three laboratory hours.
Prerequisite(s): ABT-155 , ABT-150 and ABT-135
Corequisite(s): ABT-250L
Course previously known as: ARBT-260 |
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ABT-250L - Lab: Architectural Design 3: Public/Commercial Spaces1 credits This course is the laboratory component of ABT 250 .
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ABT-255 - Architectural Design 4: Portfolio/Capstone Project2 credits This course will serve as a capstone experience for the architectural transfer option. In this course the student will be encouraged to use artistic expression, creative thinking and problem solving skills to design an original architectural project. The student will develop presentation skills using presentation elevations and plans as well as isometric, one-point and two-point perspective drawings. Students will be required to assemble a portfolio of their projects from this class as well as projects from previous design related studies. A final project presentation will be given to the class and invited architectural professionals. Two lecture and 6 laboratory hours.
Prerequisite(s): ABT-250 - Architectural Design 3: Public/Commercial Spaces
Corequisite(s): ABT 255L
Course previously known as: ARBT-265 |
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ABT-255L - Lab: Architectural Design 4: Portfolio/Capstone Project2 credits This course is the laboratory component of ABT 255 .
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ABT-260 - Building Construction Management Capstone Project2 credits In this project-based learning course, students will actively participate in the planning and execution of an energy efficient residential building construction project. Advanced building construction estimating (using the latest software) and projecting an accurate project schedule (using the latest software) from the design stages to completion will be a required skill set.
Students will work on an Integrated Build Team of their peers with definitive goals related to a specific residential building construction project, with a focus on energy efficiency building and certifications. The capstone project will integrate theory and application from across the building construction management program.
Corequisite(s): ABT-260L
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ABT-260L - Lab: Building Construction Management Capstone Project1 credits This is the laboratory component of ABT-260 .
Corequisite(s): ABT-260
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ABT-280 - Architecture and Bldg Tech Internship3 credits This Cooperative Education course allows students to receive academic credit for off-campus educational work experience related directly to their major field of study. Students who have completed 15 or more credits and who have achieved a 2.5 cum. QPA or higher are eligible to participate in Cooperative Education experiences. Approval for participation must be obtained from the applicable faculty coordinator and the Director of Cooperative Education.
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ABT-281 - Architecture and Bldg Tech Co-Op 13-9 credits This Cooperative Education course allows students to receive academic credit for off-campus educational work experience related directly to their major field of study. Students who have completed 15 or more credits and who have achieved a 2.5 cum. QPA or higher are eligible to participate in Cooperative Education experiences. Approval for participation must be obtained from the applicable faculty coordinator and the Director of Cooperative Education.
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Art |
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ART-101 - Intro to Art: Basic Design2 credits This studio course is an introduction to the basic concepts in two-dimensional design, providing a foundation to engage in the creative process. Students will learn and apply technical skills, problem solving methods and visual design principles common in art and design. No previous art background is required. Five in-class hours weekly.
Corequisite(s): ART 101L
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.
Course previously known as: ARTS-146 |
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ART-101L - Lab: Intro to Art: Basic Design1 credits This course is the studio component of ART 101 .
Corequisite(s): ART 101
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.
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ART-102L - Lab: Basic Drawing1 credits This course is the studio component of ART 102 .
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.
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ART-103 - Color Theory2 credits This intermediate studio course focuses on color theory in art and design. Students will become critically aware of the way artists influence the viewer with color through a series of projects focusing on various materials, mediums, technical processes, and aesthetic principles common in art. Five in-class hours weekly.
Prerequisite(s): ART-101 or permission of instructor.
Corequisite(s): ART-103L
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.
Course previously known as: ARTS-246 |
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ART-103L - Lab: Color Theory1 credits This course is the studio component of ART-103 .
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.
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ART-104 - Drawing Composition2 credits This intermediate studio course is a continuation of Drawing 1. Emphasis will be placed on developing dynamic compositions, perceptual awareness, and critical self-evaluation, as means towards growth in one’s abilities in visual self-expression. Five in-class hours weekly.
Prerequisite(s): ART 102 or permission of instructor.
Corequisite(s): ART 104L
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.
Course previously known as: ARTS-149 |
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ART-104L - Lab: Drawing Composition1 credits This course is the studio component of ART 104 .
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.
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ART-120 - Art History: Prehistoric to Gothic3 credits Art History: Prehistoric to Gothic, is a survey of the major visual arts of the world, from the Paleolithic Era to the Gothic periods. Emphasis is placed upon understanding the impulse behind the artist’s creative expression and the link between the paintings, sculpture, and architecture of each area and the culture in which they were produced.
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.
Course previously known as: ARTS-140 |
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ART-121 - Art History: Renaissance to Modern3 credits Art History: Renaissance to Modern, is a survey of the major visual arts of the world, from the Renaissance to the Modern era. Emphasis is placed upon understanding the impulse behind the artist’s creative expression and the link between the paintings, sculpture, and architecture of each area and the culture in which they were produced.
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.
Course previously known as: ARTS-240 |
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ART-123 - Art and Culture3 credits This lecture course uses art as a lens through which to interpret a number of different cultures throughout the world. Throughout the semester we will explore customs, spiritual practices, social structures, and political influences as they are reflected through art.
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.
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ART-124 - The Creative Art of Structures3 credits Learn how to interpret and understand the built environment through technical, visual, and social analysis and critique of bridges, tall buildings, and structural designers. The Creative Art of Structures is a modern history of structural engineering through the lens of excellence in design. In a survey of some of the world’s most iconic structures-towers, tall buildings, bridges, and thin concrete shells-structural engineering will be presented as an art form rather than just a technical endeavor. Innovative structures will be studied from engineering, architectural, cultural, and social perspectives. Structural engineers including bridge engineers Eiffel, Roebling, Robert Maillart, Christian Menn, and Othmar Ammann will be featured, as will tall building engineer Fazlur Khan and thin shell designers Dieste, Candela, and Isler.
Prerequisite(s): DWT-099 (minimum grade of C-) or placement at college-level english. MAT-097 (minimum grade of C-) or placement at college-level math.
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.
Course previously known as: EGR-101 |
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ART-130 - Painting 12 credits This studio course is an introduction to the materials, processes, and aesthetic considerations in oil painting. Students will create a series of paintings that will emphasize individual expression, technical development, principles of pictorial composition and visual representation. No previous art background is required. Five in- class hours weekly.
Corequisite(s): ART 130L
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.
Course previously known as: ARTS-142 |
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ART-130L - Lab: Painting 11 credits This course is the studio component of ART 130 .
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.
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ART-140 - Printmaking 12 credits This studio course is an introduction to the materials, processes, and aesthetic considerations in relief printmaking. Students will create a series of woodblock prints that emphasize individual expression, technical development, principles of pictorial composition and visual representation. No previous art background is required. Five in-class hours weekly.
Corequisite(s): ART 140L
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.
Course previously known as: ARTS-143 |
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ART-140L - Lab: Printmaking 11 credits This course is the laboratory component of ART 140 .
Corequisite(s): ART 140
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.
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ART-150L - Lab: Introduction to Photography1 credits This course is the studio component of ART 150 .
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.
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ART-180 - Experimental Computer Imaging I2 credits This studio course is an introduction to the materials, processes, and aesthetic considerations involved in the integration of the computer into the creative process of image production. Students use related computer software to transform digitized images, culminating in a portfolio of computer-generated images that emphasize individual expression, technical development, principles of pictorial composition and visual representation. Five in-class hours weekly. No previous art background is required.
Corequisite(s): ART-180L
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.
Course previously known as: ARTS-360; ART-160 |
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ART-180L - Lab: Experimental Computer Imaging I1 credits This course is the laboratory component of ART-180 .
Corequisite(s): ART-180
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.
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ART-205 - 3D Design2 credits A studio workshop course designed to introduce the students to basic concepts in three dimensional design and sculpture. This course is intended to provide the aesthetic and technical foundations needed to produce works of sculpture. Emphasis will be placed on problem solving, planning, and constructing three dimensional art in various materials, while exploring traditional and non-traditional possibilities of visual expression through three dimensional formats.
Corequisite(s): ART 205L
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.
Course previously known as: ARTS-315 |
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ART-205L - Lab: 3D Design1 credits This course is the studio component of ART 205 .
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.
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ART-206 - Figure Drawing2 credits This studio course is an introduction to the materials, processes, and aesthetic considerations in observational drawings of the human figure. Students will create a series of figure drawings that emphasize technical development, principles of pictorial composition and visual representation of the human form. Basic drawing is helpful, but not a prerequisite. Five in-class hours weekly.
Corequisite(s): ART 206L
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.
Course previously known as: ARTS-145 |
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ART-206L - Lab: Figure Drawing1 credits This course is the studio component of ART 206 .
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.
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ART-220 - History of Photography3 credits History of Photography is a lecture course that will present students with an historical overview of the aesthetics and technology of photography and how these have developed from the mid-nineteenth century to the present. Emphasis is placed on the cultural and historical impact of photography on the world. Three lecture hours weekly.
Prerequisite(s): ENG 101
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.
Course previously known as: ARTS-220 |
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ART-230 - Painting 22 credits Painting 2 is a continuation of Painting 1, with an emphasis on expanding the student’s visual vocabulary and engaging in sophisticated strategies for generating and developing concepts and imagery with a variety of media and techniques. Five in-class hours weekly.
Prerequisite(s): ART 130
Corequisite(s): ART 230L
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.
Course previously known as: ARTS-242 |
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ART-230L - Lab: Painting 21 credits This course is the studio component of ART 230 .
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.
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ART-240 - Printmaking 22 credits Printmaking 2 is a continuation of Printmaking 1, with an emphasis on expanding the student’s visual vocabulary and engaging in sophisticated strategies for generating and developing concepts and imagery with a variety of woodblock printmaking techniques. Five in-class hours weekly.
Prerequisite(s): ART 140
Corequisite(s): ART 240L
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.
Course previously known as: ARTS-243 |
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ART-240L - Lab: Printmaking 21 credits This course is the studio component of ART 240 .
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.
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ART-250 - Photography 22 credits Photography 2 is a continuation of Photography 1 with an emphasis on expanding the student’s visual vocabulary and engaging in sophisticated strategies for generating and developing concepts and imagery. Students are required to have access to their own 35mm manually operated camera. Five in-class hours weekly.
Prerequisite(s): ART 150
Corequisite(s): ART 250L
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.
Course previously known as: ARTS-152 |
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ART-250L - Lab: Photography 21 credits This course is the studio component of ART 250 .
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Humanities and Fine Arts requirements.
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Biology |
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BIO-101 - Principles of Biology 13 credits Principles of Biology is an introductory course designed to meet the needs of the student who has no background in chemistry or biology. This is a first part of a two-semester presentation of the basic concepts of life science for the transfer student who does not wish to major in science, and for the health career program candidate for whom biology is a prerequisite. The first semester provides an introduction to fundamental biological concepts including: the modern concept of life the structure and function of cells, biochemistry, cell reproduction, patterns of inheritance, and modern cell theory.
Prerequisite(s): MAT-073 or MAT-078 (minimum grade C-) or placement at MAT-081 or higher. Take DRG-091 (minimum grade C-) or placement at DRG-092 or higher.
Corequisite(s): BIO 101L
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Natural or Physical Science requirements.
Course previously known as: BIOL-102 |
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BIO-101L - Lab: Principles of Biology 11 credits This course is the laboratory component of BIO 101 .
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Natural or Physical Science requirements.
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BIO-104 - Human Biology 13 credits This biology course, which is required by some health related programs, but is open to other students, provides a basic knowledge of the structure and function of the human body. It integrates the study of anatomy and physiology with basic chemistry and microbiology and diseases relating to malfunctioning of these systems. Units studied include: chemistry, cells, tissues, microbiology, and skeletal, muscle, and nervous systems. All units are accompanied by appropriate laboratory studies and procedures.
Corequisite(s): BIO 104L
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Natural or Physical Science requirements.
Course previously known as: BIOL-104 |
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BIO-104L - Lab: Human Biology 11 credits This course is the laboratory component of BIO 104 .
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Natural or Physical Science requirements.
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BIO-105 - Human Biology 23 credits As a continuation of Human Biology 1, this course includes the study of special sense organs, and endocrine, circulatory, digestive, respiratory, urinary and reproductive systems. Laboratory procedures are stressed in hematology, the cardiovascular system, and the urinary system, accompanied by dissection of appropriate animal specimens and microscopic studies.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 104 ; ( minimum grade D- )
Corequisite(s): BIO 105L
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Natural or Physical Science requirements.
Course previously known as: BIOL-204 |
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BIO-105L - Lab: Human Biology 21 credits This course is the laboratory component of BIO 105 .
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Natural or Physical Science requirements.
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BIO-106 - Principles of Infectious Disease3 credits Principles of Infectious Disease will provide a broad understanding of the biology of pathogenic (disease causing) organisms and their impact on human health. Designed for the non-biologist, the course will begin with some basic aspects of cell biology before moving on to the major groups of pathogens and their characteristics. Through looking at examples from each group, students will be engaged in the exploration of how pathogenic organisms infect individuals and their effects at the level of the cell, organ, organ system and whole organisms. Molecular mechanisms of infection and effects of disease causing organisms will be discussed. Additional attention will be paid to prevention of disease for the individual as well as strategies and responses that public health agencies use to manage and prevent disease. Several examples of common human pathogens and their biology will be explored in detail while historical examples of disease outbreaks and their epidemiology will be discussed. Written and oral presentation of student work will be an integral part of the course.
Prerequisite(s): MAT-073 or MAT-078 (minimum grade C-) or placement at MAT-081 or higher. Take DRG-091 (minimum grade C-) or placement at DRG-092 or higher.
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Natural or Physical Science requirements.
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BIO-107 - World Food Habits and Sustainability3 credits This course reviews the evolution of world food habits from their earliest beginnings to the present. It will present the biological and environmental perspectives to global food systems. World dietary patterns will be examined with respect to human evolution and the influence of socialization and acculturation. The course will discuss the world revolutions that shaped current landscapes in food production and food science. Understanding the environmental sustainability of agricultural production and processing will be a vital component of this course. Special emphasis will be made on current trends in food biotechnology, fermented foods, functional foods and the effect of climate change on food production and world food habits. By the end of the course students should also have a better understanding of their own food choices.
Corequisite(s): BIO 107L
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Natural or Physical Science requirements.
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BIO-107L - Lab: World Food Habits and Sustainability1 credits This lab provides an introduction to changes in human food habits in relation to human evolution. Students will explore human diet from around the world with special focus on nutrition which includes the study of carbohydrates, fats, proteinsand other nutrients. Students will also gain a workable knowledge of digestion, absorption, metabolism, nutrition guidlines, food preserversation, fermentation and sustainability of food systems. The lab will be supplemented by several field trips to institutions and farms to study applications of food biotechnology and effects of climate change on food sustainability.
Corequisite(s): BIO 107
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Natural or Physical Science requirements.
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BIO-109 - Forensic Biology3 credits This course will introduce students to the principles and techniques of Forensic Biology with a strong emphasis on the basic underlying biology. Material will include crime scene investigation and the recognition, collection, preservation and analysis of biological evidence. Given their importance in contemporary forensic biology, particular emphasis will be placed on the principles of DNA analysis and immunology. The goal of this course will be to introduce students to important biological concepts such as cell biology, molecular biology and immunology while also using these concepts to explore the science of Forensic Biology.
Corequisite(s): BIO 109L .
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Natural or Physical Science requirements.
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BIO-109L - Lab: Forensic Biology1 credits This course is the laboratory component of BIO-109. This course will provide students with the laboratory experiences that will introduce them to the principles and techniques of Forensic Biology with a strong emphasis on the basic
underlying biology. Exercises will reinforce material from the associated lecture while also developing skills in critical data analysis.
Corequisite(s): BIO 109 .
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Natural or Physical Science requirements.
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BIO-113 - General Botany3 credits Examines basic botanical concepts with the emphasis on vascular plant anatomy, physiology, reproduction and ecology. Fungi, non-vascular and seedless vascular plants will also be examined. Three lecture and three lab hours. Required for the Landscape Design and Management Technology program, but open to all students.
Corequisite(s): BIO 113L
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Natural or Physical Science requirements.
Course previously known as: BIOL-108 |
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BIO-113L - Lab: General Botany1 credits This course is the laboratory component of BIO 113 .
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Natural or Physical Science requirements.
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BIO-114 - Biochemistry3 credits An introduction to biochemical principles. Emphasis is on the major metabolic pathways, the mechanisms of enzyme action, bioenergetics and the role of hormones and other regulatory substances.
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Natural or Physical Science requirements.
Course previously known as: BIOL-140 |
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BIO-115 - Nutrition3 credits Application of nutrition principles in the planning, selection and preparation of foods to meet one’s physical, social and economic needs. Discussion of current issues such as vegetarianism, health foods, fad diets, weight control, food additives/preservatives, nutrition labeling, stretching the food dollar, and safe food handling will be presented.
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Natural or Physical Science requirements.
Course previously known as: BIOL-142 |
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BIO-117 - Research Methods in Biology3 credits In this course students will be introduced to quantitative and qualitative methods for conducting meaningful scientific inquiry and research while developing an understanding of the scope and purpose of biological research and building written and oral communication skills. Under supervision of a faculty mentor, students will select a research project, write a literature based research proposal, conduct experiments, and prepare and communicate a research report in either written or poster form. Research methods and experimental design will be emphasized, along with accessing articles from the professional literature and the effective communication of research results.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 101 or BIO 102
Corequisite(s): BIO 117L
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Natural or Physical Science requirements.
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BIO-117L - Lab: Research Methods in Biology1 credits In this course students will demonstrate the ability to conduct basic biological data collection related to an open-ended research question they have developed themselves. The lab portion of the course will focus on two key aspects of the scientific enterprise: 1. The development by students of the appropriate basic skills to effectively use the research methods and equipment necessary to gather their data and 2. The development of the skills necessary to gather, record, and analyze scientific data. In addition students will learn to appropriately document all aspects of the design and execution of their research.
Prerequisite(s): BIO 101L or BIO 102L
Corequisite(s): BIO 117
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Natural or Physical Science requirements.
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BIO-120 - Basics of Anatomy and Physiology3 credits This one-semester course combines a series of lectures and laboratory work designed to provide a student with a basic understanding of the structure and function of the human body. It is designed to meet the needs of students with no background in chemistry or biology but who wish to gain a general knowledge in this area. Basic chemistry, cell and tissue structure, and all body systems will be studied with appropriate laboratory work.
Corequisite(s): BIO 120L
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Natural or Physical Science requirements.
Course previously known as: BIOL-148 |
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BIO-120L - Lab: Basics of Anatomy and Physiology1 credits This course is the laboratory component of BIO 120 .
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Natural or Physical Science requirements.
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BIO-131LH - Lab: Honors Biology Afflictions and Maladies1 credits This course is the laboratory component of BIO-131H
Corequisite(s): BIO 131H
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Natural or Physical Science requirements.
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BIO-141 - Fundamentals of Environmental Biology3 credits This lab course is designed to meet the needs of the non-science major. The first half of the course introduces basic ecologic principles such as energy flow through ecosystems, food webs, nutrient cycling, population growth and natural selection. The second half of the course addresses many of the environmental problems currently facing humans. Topics discussed include human population dynamics, natural resource consumption, loss of biological diversity, deforestation, habitat loss, endangered species and environmental laws.
Corequisite(s): BIO 141L
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Natural or Physical Science requirements.
Course previously known as: BIOL-113 |
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BIO-141L - Lab: Fundamentals of Environmental Biology1 credits This course is the laboratory component of BIO 141 .
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Natural or Physical Science requirements.
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BIO-142 - Conservation Biology3 credits Conservation Biology is a 3-credit laboratory course designed for students requiring a laboratory science course (the BIO-142L lab is a required co-requisite). Conservation biology is the science of protecting species from declines and extinction by emphasizing habitat and ecosystem preservation. Topics discussed in lecture and laboratory include biological diversity and its distribution; threats to biological diversity; habitat degradation, fragmentation and loss; impacts of invasive species; overexploitation of species; environmental laws and policy; conservation priorities and reserve design; and the importance of a biologically diverse planet to humanity. The course meets for three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
Corequisite(s): BIO 142L
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Natural or Physical Science requirements.
Course previously known as: BIOL-213 |
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BIO-142L - Lab: Conservation Biology1 credits The 1 credit laboratory portion of BIO-142 supports and reinforces the topics covered in lecture. Laboratory work will include field investigations, ecological simulations, off-campus tours, and group discussions.
Corequisite(s): BIO 142
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Natural or Physical Science requirements.
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BIO-164 - Introduction to Biotechnology3 credits This course provides a general introduction to the field of biotechnology. Research trends and methodologies currently exploited within the field are discussed along with the impact these endeavors may have on the quality of life. The concepts discussed include the history and development of the field of biotechnology and current trends in the biotechnology industry such as recombinant DNA technology, genetic testing, transgenics, gene therapy and biofuels. Laboratory experiments are designed to complement and demonstrate the major concepts presented in lecture and offer hands-on experience with contemporary biotechnology laboratory skills including Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP); Good Laboratory Practices (GLP), documentation; lab calculations and solution prep; aseptic technique; cell culture and analysis of DNA and proteins. Three lecture and 3 lab hours.
Corequisite(s): BIO 164L
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Natural or Physical Science requirements.
Course previously known as: BIOL-150 |
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BIO-164L - Lab: Introduction to Biotechnology1 credits This course is the laboratory component of BIO 164 .
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Natural or Physical Science requirements.
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BIO-201 - Biology 13 credits Geared to the prospective science major, the first semester of this course provides an introduction to the methods of science followed by a discussion of the molecular basis of biology and the architecture of cells and tissues. Consideration is then given to the central energy pathways-cellular respiration and photosynthesis. An in-depth coverage of cellular reproduction, classical and molecular genetics follows.
Prerequisite(s): DWT 099 (minimum grade of C-) or placement at college-level English; MAT-097 (minimum grade of C-) or placement at college-level math.
Corequisite(s): BIO 201L
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Natural or Physical Science requirements.
Course previously known as: BIOL-106 |
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BIO-201L - Lab: Biology 11 credits This course is the laboratory component of BIO 201 .
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Natural or Physical Science requirements.
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BIO-202 - Biology 23 credits A continuation of General Biology 1, in which the general morphology and physiology of representatives from all the major kingdoms are discussed. Considerable attention is given to the study of the vascular plant body and vertebrate systems.
Prerequisite(s): BIO-201 ; ( minimum grade D- )
Corequisite(s): BIO 202L
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Natural or Physical Science requirements.
Course previously known as: BIOL-206 |
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BIO-202L - Lab: Biology 21 credits This course is the laboratory component of BIO 202 .
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Natural or Physical Science requirements.
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BIO-231L - Lab: Anatomy & Physiology 11 credits This course is the laboratory component of BIO 231 .
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Natural or Physical Science requirements.
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BIO-232 - Anatomy & Physiology 23 credits A continuation of Anatomy & Physiology 1 concentrating on circulatory, respiratory, digestive, urinary, endocrine, and reproductive systems. Laboratory sessions are included. Emphasis is placed on association, correlation, critical thinking and overview of the body as a whole.
Prerequisite(s): BIO-231 (minimum grade C-);
Corequisite(s): BIO 232L
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Natural or Physical Science requirements.
Course previously known as: BIOL-232 |
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BIO-232L - Lab: Anatomy & Physiology 21 credits This course is the laboratory component of BIO 232 .
Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation: Credits earned in this course are counted towards the Mass Transfer Gen Ed Foundation’s Natural or Physical Science requirements.
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