Course Descriptions

Area V - Natural Sciences (RS)

12 Hours
Select three courses (lecture and lab):
At least one must be WI (some section offerings are WI) Area V courses emphasize scientific inquiry as a way to discover the natural world, and they explore fundamental issues of science and technology in human society.

Biology*

BIO 105-4 Introductory Biology: Food
Biological principles applied to the nature of food, its production, and use in the human body. Topics include molecular biology, photosynthesis, respiration, digestion, nutrition, agricultural ecosystems, issues of feeding a rapidly growing human population. 3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab.
BIO 106-4 Introductory Biology: Biodiversity
Biological principles and processes applied to the origin, interaction, and extinction of species. Laboratory and lab topics include paleobiology, speciation, macroevolution, adaptive radiation, symbiosis, biogeography, and the scientific management of modern biological resources. 3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab.
BIO 107-4 Introductory Biology: Disease
Biological principles applied to the study of disease: causes, controls, and natural defense against infection. Topics include microscopy, pathology, antibiotics, immunology, and epidemiology with historical perspectives and an emphasis on investigative techniques. 3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab.

* Sequence substitution: BIO 111, 112, and 115.

BIO 111-4 Principles of Biology: Human Biology
Introduction to basic concepts of biology. Emphasis on the anatomical and physiological organization of the human body, including applications to wellness, disease and aging. Three hours lecture, two hours lab.
BIO 112-4 Principles of Biology: Cell Biology and Genetics
Introduction to basic concepts of biology. Topics include genetics and the molecular and cellular basis for the unit of life. Three hours lecture, two hours lab. Prerequisite: Level four on math placement test required.
BIO 115-4 Principles of Biology: Diversity and Ecology
Introduction to basic concepts of biology. Topics include evolution, ecology, and the diversity of life. Three hours lecture, two hours lab. Prerequisite: BIO 112.

Chemistry*

CHM 105-4 Chemistry of Our World: Living Things
An examination of the principles of covalent bonding and of the structures and reactions of molecules of importance to living things, with attention to the technological, regulatory, and social complexities of problems related to them. 3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab.
CHM 106-4 Chemistry of Our World: Materials
An examination of the bonding of metals and nonmetals to explain the nature of familiar materials of industrial importance with some attention to the risk-benefit implications of these materials and technologies for consumers. 3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab.
CHM 107-4 Chemistry of Our World: Energy and the Environment
An examination of the gaseous and liquid states and thermochemistry as a basis for understanding air and water quality, and fossil and nuclear fuels with some attention to the chemistry of the solar system. 3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab.

* Sequence substitution: CHM 121/125, 122/126, and 123/127; or CHM 102 and ANT 201 and 202.

CHM 121-3 General Chemistry 1

CHM 125-2 General Chemistry Lab 1
Structure and properties of atoms and molecules and the macroscopic consequences thereof. Register separately for three hours lecture, two hours lab. Prerequisite: High school chemistry or CHM 101; and MTH 127 or level four on math placement test.
CHM 122-3 General Chemistry 2

CHM 126-2 General Chemistry Lab 2
Physical and chemical behavior of large collections of atoms and molecules. Register separately for three hours lecture, two hours lab. Prerequisite: CHM 121/125.
CHM 123-3 General Chemistry 3

CHM 127-2 General Chemistry Lab 3
Quantitative aspects of chemistry; emphasis on computational and experimental estimation of the composition of chemical systems. Register separately for three hours lecture, two hours lab. Prerequisite: CHM 122/126; MTH 128 or 129 or level five on math placement test.
CHM 102-4.5 Elementary Organic Chemistry with Applications
An elementary discussion of the structure of hydrocarbons, organic functional groups, and a few selected reactions. Three hours lecture, three hours lab. Prerequisite: CHM 101 or 121.
ANT 201-4 Basic Human Anatomy I
Osteology: histology of basic tissues; and topographical, histological, and developmental anatomy of nervous and endocrine systems. Laboratory exercises use human materials. 2.5 hours lecture, three hours lab.
ANT 202-4 Basic Human Anatomy II
Basic topographical, histological, and developmental anatomy of the muscular, cardiovascular, digestive, respiratory, urinary, and reproductive systems. Laboratory exercises use human materials. 2.5 hours lecture, three hours lab.
ANT 310-4 Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Study of the structure and function of the human body. Topics covered include anatomical terminology, biochemistry, cells, tissues, integumentary system, skeletal system, articulations, and endocrine system. Laboratory exercises use human material.
ANT 311-4 Human Anatomy and Physiology II

Earth and Environmental Sciences (formerly Geology)*

EES 105-4 The Planet Earth
Introduction to the composition and structure of the earth through a study of the physical and chemical processes (weathering, sedimentation, and the plate tectonic cycle) that have produced the earth, its minerals, rocks, landforms and economic deposits. 3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab.
EES 106-4 The Evolving Earth
Exploration of time in geology through a study of the history of the earth and of life as revealed by the physical and biological evidence recorded in the rocks. 3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab.
EES 107-4 The Earth and Human Affairs
Examination of the interactions of humans with the earth in terms of geological hazards and natural resources. Also offered as Geologic Development of Ohio: Rocks, Fossils, and Resources, a field course emphasizing the geology of Ohio. 3 hours lecture, 2 hours lab.

* Sequence substitutions: EES 251/252, 253/254, and 255/256.

EES 251-3 Physical Geology and Geomorphology I
Comprehensive treatment of the dynamic systems and materials of the earth. External processes and resulting land forces are also studied. Corequisite: EES 252.
EES 252-1.5 Physical Geology and Geomorphology Laboratory I
Laboratory for mineral and rock identification in hand specimens. Corequisite: EES 251.
EES 253-3 Physical Geology and Geomorphology II
Comprehensive treatment of external and internal processes of the earth and the resulting landforms. Introduction to earth resources and other earth-like planets. Prerequisite: EES 251, 252.
EES 254-1.5 Physical Geology and Geomorphology Laboratory II
Laboratory for topographic and geologic map and geologic cross sections interpretation to recognize geological structures and their relation to geomorphology and landforms. Prerequisite: EES 251, 252, Corequisite: EES 253.
EES 255-3 Historical Geology
History of the earth, including geologic history of all of earth’s continents. Review of origin of earth, development of the rock record, evolution of diverse life forms to produce a biological and physical history of the earth.
EES 256-1.5 Historical Geology Laboratory
Introduction to the fossil record, stratigraphic correlation, and the interpretation of simple geologic maps. Corequisite: EES 255.

Physics*

PHY 105-3 Sounds and Colors
A study of wave motion with an orientation toward phenomena experienced by our senses, such as musical sounds, noise, and the colors occurring in nature. Concurrent registration in PHY 115 required.
PHY 115-1 Sounds and Colors Laboratory
Experiments to illustrate the physical aspects of what we see and hear. Lab component of PHY 105 for students using the course to meet the General Education science requirement.
PHY 106-3 Planetary Astronomy
Introduction to astronomy with emphasis on the solar system. Topics include the earth-moon system, other planets and their satellites, space exploration, and theories for the origin of the solar system. Concurrent registration in PHY 116 required.
PHY 116-1 Planetary Astronomy Laboratory
Astronomical observations and experiments. Laboratory component of PHY 106 for students using the course to meet the General Education science requirement.
PHY 107-3 Stars, Galaxies, and the Cosmos
An introduction to astronomy with emphasis on the universe of stars and galaxies and covering stellar evolution, astrophysics, and cosmology. Concurrent registration in PHY 117 required.
PHY 117-1 Stars, Galaxies, and the Cosmos Laboratory
Astronomical observations and measurements, laboratory experiments, and a visit to a planetarium. Lab component of PHY 107 for students using the course to meet the General Education science requirement.

* Sequence substitutions: PHY 111/101, 112/102, and 113/103 or PHY 240/200, 242/202, and 244/204.

PHY 111-4 Principles of Physics
Introduction to fundamental phenomena, principles, and laws of physics. Prerequisite: MTH 128 or 129, or equivalent. Corequisite: PHY 101.
PHY 101-1 Principles of Physics Laboratory
Introductory-level laboratory problems. Corequisite: PHY 111.
PHY 112-4 Principles of Physics
Introduction to fundamental phenomena, principles, and laws of physics. Prerequisite: PHY 111. Corequisite: PHY 102.
PHY 102-1 Principles of Physics Laboratory
Introductory-level laboratory problems. Corequisite: PHY 112.
PHY 113-4 Principles of Physics
Introduction to fundamental phenomena, principles, and laws of physics. Prerequisite: PHY 112. Corequisite: PHY 103.
PHY 103-1 Principles of Physics Laboratory
Introductory-level laboratory problems. Corequisite: PHY 113.
PHY 240-4 General Physics
Introductory survey of mechanics for science and engineering students. Introduces the use of calculus in interpreting physical phenomena. Topics include vectors, kinematics, dynamics, energy, momentum, rotation, and statics. Three hours lecture, one hour recitation. Prerequisite: MTH 229 or permission of department: Corequisite: PHY 200, MTH 230.
PHY 200-1 General Physics Laboratory
Introductory physics laboratory problems in mechanics. Corequisite: PHY 240.
PHY 242-4 General Physics
Introductory survey of electricity and magnetism. Uses calculus in interpreting physical phenomena. Topics include electric field and potential, currents, DC circuits, magnetic fields, and Faraday’s law. Three hours lecture, one hour recitation. Prerequisite: PHY 240, MTH 230. Corequisite: PHY 202.
PHY 202-1 General Physics Laboratory
Introductory physics laboratory problems in electricity and magnetism. Corequisite: PHY 242.
PHY 244-5 General Physics
Introductory survey of thermodynamics, oscillations and waves, sounds, fluids, gravity, and optics. Calculus is required in interpreting physical phenomena. Prerequisite: PHY 240 and MTH 230; or permission of department. Corequisite: PHY 204.
PHY 204-1 General Physics Laboratory
Introductory physics laboratory problems in heat, sound, mechanics, and optics. Prerequisite: PHY 240 and 200. Corequisite: PHY 244.

Substitution: Honors course UH 203 for any one Area V course, but not for a program science requirement.

UH 203-4 Studies in the Natural Sciences
Varying topics or issues in the natural sciences approached in an interdisciplinary framework. Course permits intensive coverage of subject matter while also focusing on the interrelationships of the natural scientific disciplines.

Additional Area V sequence substitutions: BIO 345, CHM 245 or 246, EES 345 and PHY 245 or 246; BIO 107, HPR 250, and HPR 251.

BIO 345-4.5 Concepts in Biology
An accelerated treatment of fundamental concepts and applications of biology for Elementary Education majors. Topics and activities organized specifically to prepare students for science teaching at levels K-8. For elementary education majors only. Integrated lecture/lab. Prerequisite: PHY 245, CHM 245.
CHM 245-4.5 Concepts in Chemistry
An accelerated treatment of fundamental concepts and applications of chemistry for elementary education majors. Those concrete observable topics most appropriate for presentation to elementary and middle school students will be emphasized. Demonstrations and activities are used extensively. Integrated lecture/lab. Prerequisite MTH 143.
CHM 246-4.5 Concepts in Chemistry II
Fundamental concepts of chemistry for middle childhood science education majors emphasizing topic most appropriate for presentation to middle school students. Course includes a detailed study of heat energy. Prerequisite: MTH 143.
EES 345-4.5 Concepts in Geology
Accelerated treatment of principles of physical and historical geology pertinent to teaching students in grade school (K-8). Includes laboratory exercises that will be effective for teaching K-8 students and can be used in a self-contained classroom. Prerequisite: PHY 245, CHM 245.
PHY 245-4.5 Concepts in Physics
An accelerated treatment of fundamental concepts and applications of physics for elementary education majors. Practical observable topics appropriate for presentation to elementary and middle school students will be emphasized. Includes laboratory experiences, demonstrations, and projects. Prerequisite: MTH 143, ENG 102, SM 145.
PHY 246-4.5 Concepts and Applications in Physics I
Basic concepts and everyday applications of physics topics including motion, forces and energy. Topics are integrated with Mathematics. Prerequisite: SM 145 AND MTH 143.
HPR 250-4 Basics of Anatomy and Physiology
A study of anatomy and physiology correlating both structure and function of the human body. Topics include organization, skeletal system, muscular system, nervous system, circulatory system, and endocrine system. Three hours lecture, two hours lab.
HPR 251-4 Basics of Anatomy and Physiology
A continuation of HPR 250. Topics include respiration, exercise, digestion, metabolism, urinary system, acid base balance, reproduction, and immune system. Prerequisite: HPR 250.

"Sequence substitutions" in the natural sciences must be taken as complete sequences by students whose majors require them. However, after the completion of any course prerequisites and subject to the approval of their college or department, other students may take any approved GE science course to count for GE credit. In cases where students transfer from one college to another, the new college may approve such classes for GE credit after their completion.