North Central Michigan College Catalog 2012-13
BIO 265 ENVIRONMENTAL BIOLOGY (S) 3(3-0-0) This is a course that deals with the interrelationships between organisms and their environment. Topics include ecology, natural resources, and environmental problems, both local and global. Discussion of current environmental problems is an important part of the class activities. Some field trips may be required. PREREQUISITE: BIO 101, BIO 151 or BIO 152 or permission of instructor BIO 295 FIELD STUDIES IN BIOLOGY I (Variable) 3(3-0-0) This course offers students the opportunity to explore and analyze an ecosystem during an extended field experience. Students will be expected to participate in activities which may include hiking, camping, taking photographs and observing wildlife. The destination, schedule of events, student responsibilities and number of credits will vary and will be announced prior to class registration. Course fees will reflect trip expenses. PREREQUISITE: varies, check with instructor BIO 296 FIELD STUDIES IN BIOLOGY II (Variable) 3(3-0-0) This course offers students the opportunity to explore and analyze a second ecosystem during an extended field experience. See course description for BIO 295. PREREQUISITE: BIO 295 and permission of instructor BIO 297 SPECIAL TOPICS IN BIOLOGY (Variable) 3(3-0-0) Special Topics classes provide students opportunity for focused study with full time or adjunct instructors teaching in their areas of expertise. Topics will vary. BIO 299 INDEPENDENT STUDY BIOLOGY (Variable) 3(3-0-0) The independent study is designed for science majors who would like the opportunity to design and implement a project or study in the field of Biology. Students may enroll for up to three credits and are expected to document at least 16 hours of coursework for each credit. Students are supervised by the biology professor of their choice. PREREQUISITE: Satisfactory completion of at least two college biology courses and permission of the instructor.
CAP – Computer Applications CAP 100 COMPUTERS FOR THE VERY BEGINNER (F,W) 1(1-0-0) Computers can be intimidating for those new to their use. This course is designed as a very basic introduction to hardware and software. Students will become comfortable with the PC, begin to appreciate its capacity to make some tasks much easier and realize that computing can even be fun. No prerequisite. CAP 101 INTERNET SEARCHING & RESEARCHING (Variable) 1(1-0-0) Students will learn to use basic Internet tools that will enhance their job performance as well as support lifelong learning and personal growth. The course includes guided practice in such areas as connecting to the Internet, managing E-mail, using search engines, accessing on-line databases, transferring files and being an informed and responsible Internet user. ADVISING NOTE: Students must be able to use the Windows environment, keyboard, and a mouse prior to enrolling in this course. This can be accomplished by taking CAP 100. CAP 102 WEB DESIGN FOR BEGINNERS (W) 1(1-0-0) Provides basic training in web site design, set-up and editing. The course is geared to the introductory needs of the students, who will be encouraged to bring work-related and course –related material to class. At the conclusion of the course, students will have a basic understanding of web sites and will be able to design and implement their own.
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