2013-2014 College Catalog | Mount Aloysius College
(SC) Science SC 103 Applied Physics...............................................................................................................3 Lecture/2 Lab/4 Credits An introduction to the basic principles of fluids, thermodynamics, waves, sound electricity and matter. Laboratory will involve the application of these principles. Prerequisite: CM 112 or equivalent. SC 105 Physics I...........................................................................................................................3 Lecture/2 Lab/4 Credits Introduction to the physical principle of motion; kinematics, forces, energy, momentum and its application to the human system. Prerequisite: CM 112 or equivalent. SC 106 Physics II.........................................................................................................................3 Lecture/2 Lab/4 Credits The principles of fluids, thermodynamics, molecular bases of matter, waves, sound, optics, electricity, magnetism, bioelectronics, instrumentation, quantum and relativistic physics, nuclear physics and solid-state physics will be presented. Prerequisite: SC 105. SC 121 Introduction to Astronomy.......................................................................................................................3 Credits An introduction to the origin, history and nature of the universe. Topics include historical astronomy, solar systems, stars, galaxies, and life elsewhere in the universe. SC 125 Introduction to Geology............................................................................................................................3 Credits An introduction to the origin, history and nature of the Earth and its environs. Topics include volcanoes, earthquakes, rocks, minerals, and land forms. SC 281 Special Topics in Science........................................................................................................................ 1-3 Credits A seminar providing study of selected topics not emphasized in other science courses. Given that this course is a variable credit course (1-3 credits) it may be repeated up to six (6) credits without repeating a given topic. Prerequisite: Any SC, BL, CH course at the 100 level. SC 320 Geology of Pennsylvania............................................................................................................................3 Credits Study of the impact of geological forces creating the current landscape of Pennsylvania. The origin of its rock formations, mineral deposits, and its terrestrial and marine life and scientific methods to interpret the State’s rich geological history. Prerequisite: SC 125. SC 325 The Sciences: An Integrated Approach I...................................................................................................3 Credits The structure and function of the physical universe and its components based upon the principles and discoveries of physics and chemistry. SC 326 The Sciences: An Integrated Approach II..................................................................................................3 Credits An exploration of the physical universe based upon the principles and discoveries of geology, astronomy, cosmology, and biology. SC 360 Topics in Environmental Science...............................................................................................................3 Credits Various topics of environmental science will be presented. Topics will be presented objectively and will reflect current research. Prerequisite: BL 102. SC 381 Special Topics in Science............................................................................................................................3 Credits A seminar providing study of selected topics not emphasized in other science courses. This course may be repeated up to two (2) times without repeating a given topic. Prerequisite: Any SC, BL, CH course at the 200 level. SC 401 Seminar in the Sciences..............................................................................................................................3 Credits Current scientific literature will be used to expand student knowledge and communication skills. Students will examine journal articles and evaluate and synthesize the information and present it in a professional format. (This course may also be taken as BL 401.) SC 404 Cosmology and Culture.............................................................................................................................3 Credits Study of the historical and philosophical impact of astronomy on humankind’s view of our tenuous physical relationship to the universe from ancient times to the present. Discussion will include metaphysical implications with multicultural viewpoints. SC 405 Natural Disasters........................................................................................................................................3 Credits Study of the physical environment and natural processes of Earth that result in environmental change and human catastrophe. Topics include human population growth, earth history, geography, climate and severe weather. Events such as earthquakes, floods, volcanoes, hurricanes, blizzards, and tsunamis will be examined theoretically and with regard to specific case histories.
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