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NS-150 |
INTRODUCTION TO NATURAL
SCIENCES |
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An introduction to science
as a way of knowing. |
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Examples are chosen from
astronomy, genetics, |
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genetic engineering,
evolution and other timely |
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topics. |
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Pre-requisite:
ENGL 101.
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NS-171 |
INTEGRATED SCIENCE I |
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First of a two-semester
sequence designed for the |
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LCSC pre-service teachers to
teach science in the |
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elementary grades. NS171
provides a college-level |
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understanding of the
scientific knowledge base
for |
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the physical sciences taught
in grades K-8 in most |
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states. |
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Pre-requisite: a
grade of "C" or better in
MATH |
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108 or MATH 137 or
satisfactory math placement.
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NS-172 |
INTEGRATED SCIENCE II |
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Second of a two-semester
sequence. NS 172 provides |
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a college-level
understanding of the
scientific |
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knowledge base for the life
and earth sciences |
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taught in grades K-8 in most
states. |
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Pre-requisite: a
grade of "C" or better in NS |
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NS-173 |
INTEGRATED SCIENCE I
RECITATION |
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Students will have the
opportunity to practice |
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solving problems relating to
fundamental physical |
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scientific concepts in order
to prepare themselves |
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to teach science in the
elementary grades with |
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competence. The opportunity
to become more |
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familiar with scientific
terminology will also be |
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given. |
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NS-190 |
DIRECTED STUDY IN NATURAL
SCIENCE |
1 |
12 |
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NS-192 |
SPECIAL TOPICS IN NATURAL
SCIENCE |
1 |
12 |
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NS-270 |
SCIENCE OUTREACH |
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A course where students will
learn about and |
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participate in science
outreach, involving visits |
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to local elementary and
secondary schools as well |
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as those conducted on the
LCSC campus. Students |
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will assist others (both
faculty and students in |
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NS 470) in the presentation
of outreach programs |
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and will gain valuable
skills in both outreach |
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preparation and
interpersonal communication. |
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NS-275 |
FIELD EXPERIENCES IN SCIENCE |
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A field-based experience
integrating a variety of |
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disciplines including, but
not limited to, field |
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biology, earth science,
environmental chemistry, |
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astronomy, and cultural
history. |
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No pre-requisites required. |
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NS-290 |
DIRECTED STUDY IN NATURAL
SCIENCE |
1 |
12 |
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NS-291 |
WORKSHOP IN NATURAL SCIENCE |
1 |
12 |
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NS-292 |
SPECIAL TOPICS IN NATURAL
SCIENCE |
1 |
12 |
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NS-295 |
PRACTICUM IN NATURAL SCIENCE |
1 |
12 |
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NS-296 |
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION IN
NATURAL |
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This course combines
instruction with on-the-job |
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SCIENCE |
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experience and thus adds a
new dimension and |
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relevance to the student's
education. Contact the |
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Division Chair for further
information. |
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NS-299 |
RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP |
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12 |
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NS-350 |
ETHICS: |
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The primary purpose of the
integrative 350 core |
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course is to develop
interdisciplinary abilities |
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in ethical clarification
with reference to at |
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least two major contemporary
issues. These |
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courses focus principally on
ethical concerns. |
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Topics include the following
subjects: |
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POWER, PROGRESS AND ETHICS |
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Contemporary ethical issues,
such as human health |
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and the environment, will be
treated from a |
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variety of scientific and
literary perspectives. |
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The complex consequences of
decision making in |
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science on community welfare
will be explored. |
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Discussion, personal and
literary accounts and |
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social history will provide
a variety of |
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perspectives on these
issues. This course is |
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cross-listed with HUM 350. |
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ENVIRONMENTAL INTERVENTION
OR SCIENCE IN SOCIETY |
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Lectures, films, and
discussions focus on the |
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variety of effects caused by
human intervention in |
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natural ecosystems in the
first course and on the |
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impact of recent
developments in science and |
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technology on society in the
second. |
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Pre-requisite:
Completion of the skills
component |
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of the General Education
Core or permission of the |
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instructor.
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NS-380 |
SENIOR SEMINAR |
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Reading and research
involving primary literature |
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in the student's field of
study. Topic-driven |
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research will result in
written and oral |
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presentations. |
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NS-390 |
DIRECTED STUDY IN NATURAL
SCIENCE |
1 |
12 |
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NS-395 |
PRACTICUM IN NATURAL SCIENCE |
1 |
12 |
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NS-398 |
SENIOR PROJECT PROPOSAL |
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Preparation of the proposal
for Senior Research |
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projects to be completed in
NS499. Students will |
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become familiar with the
procedure by which |
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proposals are prepared and
submitted to funding |
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agencies like the National
Science Foundation |
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(NSF). The format of the
proposal is based on NSF |
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proposal requests. The
course will ensure that the |
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research projects are well
conceived, carefully |
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planned, and have a
reasonable chance of |
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succeeding. All
senior-research proposals
are |
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reviewed by a board of
Natural Science faculty |
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members. Proposals may be
accepted, accepted with |
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revisions, or returned for
major revisions with a |
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request for resubmission
during the next |
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semester's review. |
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Pre-requisite: Junior
Standing. |
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NS-399 |
RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP |
1 |
3 |
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NS-470 |
SCIENCE OUTREACH |
1 |
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A course where students will
learn about and |
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participate in science
outreach, involving visits |
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to local elementary and
secondary schools as well |
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as those conducted on the
LCSC campus. Students |
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will also be responsible for
designing and |
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implementing at least
program in the classroom |
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setting, and will
participate in peer
assessment |
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of other students'
presentations, gaining
valuable |
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skills in outreach
preparation and both |
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interpersonal and large
group communication. |
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Pre-requisites: A
grade of "C" or higher in |
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Biology 181 or Chemistry 112
& NS 270.
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NS-475 |
FIELD EXPERIENCE |
2 |
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A field based experience
integrating a variety of |
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disciplines including, but
not limited to, field |
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biology, earth science,
environmental chemistry, |
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astronomy, and cultural
history. Requires written |
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and/or oral presentations as
a part of the field |
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experience. No
pre-requisites required. |
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NS-490 |
DIRECTED STUDY IN NATURAL
SCIENCE |
1 |
12 |
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NS-491 |
WORKSHOP IN NATURAL SCIENCE |
1 |
12 |
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NS-492 |
SPECIAL TOPICS IN NATURAL
SCIENCE |
1 |
12 |
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NS-495 |
PRACTICUM IN NATURAL SCIENCE |
1 |
12 |
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NS-496 |
COOPERATIVE EDUCATION IN
NATURAL |
1 |
12 |
This course combines
instruction with on-the-job |
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SCIENCE |
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experience and thus adds a
new dimension and |
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relevance to the student's
education. Contact the |
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division chairperson for
further information. |
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NS-499 |
RESEARCH PROJECT AND SEMINAR
IN |
1 |
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Students will conduct and
communicate the results |
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NATURAL SCIENCE |
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of a research project in the
Natural Sciences |
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Division. Topics may
include the historical, |
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philosophical, cultural and
environmental aspects, |
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and the processes of natural
science. |
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Requirements of students
include satisfactory oral |
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presentation and defense of
their research and |
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submission of a written
report approved by their |
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advisor to the Natural
Sciences Division. |
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Pre-requisite: NS
398. |
