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SC 131 General Physics I The study of selected topics, e.g., motion, force, work, energy and thermodynamics, using algebra and trigonometry. Laboratory exercises will illustrate these principles. This course is a requirement for students preparing for teaching certification in Biology or Chemistry. P: high school physics, algebra or departmental permission. Offered fall semester of even years. 3 credits SC 131L General Physics I Laboratory Offered in conjunction with SC 131, this course illustrates selected topics through handson work. 3 hours. 1 credit SC 132 General Physics II The study of the fundamental principles of sound, electricity, magnetism, optics and atomic physics. Laboratory exercises will illustrate these principles. Offered spring semester of odd years. P: SC 131 or departmental permission. 3 credits SC 132L General Physics II Laboratory Offered in conjunction with SC 132, this course illustrates selected topics through handson work. 3 hours. 1 credit SC 201 (W) Science Writing This course is designed for science majors to improve their communication skills in science, mainly the writing and reporting abilities. The course will emphasize comprehension and writing skills in science (biology and chemistry) through interpretation and analysis of scientific information from scientific journals, various writing assignments as well as oral and poster presentations. The course will also discuss methods in literature search, plagiarism and letter writing (CVs, cover letters, etc). Students will learn to develop effective writing techniques that are clear, concise and understandable yet compelling. Effective writing in science should prepare them for their professional writing needs in their future science careers. This is a writing intensive (W) course. Offered when there is sufficient demand. 2 credits SC 302 Practicum/Internship Program of supervised practical experience in an external setting related to students’ interest. P: Permission of Department Chair. 1 to 6 credits SC 327 Independent Research Experimental research under the supervision of a member of the Biology or Chemistry faculty. P: Permission of Instructor. 2 to 4 credits SC 340 Advanced Topics An in-depth study of a selected topic in Biology or Chemistry. Topic chosen will be compatible with students’ interests and instructor’s expertise. P: instructor permission. 3 credits SC 351 Senior Science Seminar I Students examine current research advances by reviewing reports in the scientific literature. Experimental techniques used in the research laboratory are studied in-depth. Course structure involves instruction on the use of literature databases and student presentations. Offered each fall semester. P: Senior status or instructor permission. 1 credit