Undergraduate Catalog - UMUC Europe

NATURAL SCIENCE
Courses in natural science (designated NSCI) may be applied
as appropriate (according to individual program requirements)
toward
G the general education requirement in the biological and
physical sciences; and
G electives.
NSCI 100 Introduction to Physical Science (3)
(For students not majoring in a science.) Prerequisite:
MATH 012 or higher. An introduction to the basic principles
of physics and chemistry, with applications to geology,
oceanography, meteorology, and astronomy. The objective is
to use scientific and quantitative reasoning to make informed
decisions about topics related to physical science. Discussion
covers the development of scientific thinking, the scientific
method, the relationships among the various physical sciences,
and the role of the physical sciences in interpreting the
natural world. Students may receive credit for only one of the
following courses: GNSC 100 or NSCI 100.
NSCI 101 Physical Science Laboratory (1)
(For students not majoring or minoring in a science. Fulfills
the laboratory science requirement.) Prerequisite: MATH 012
or higher. Prerequisite or corequisite: NSCI 100. A laboratory
study of the basic principles of physics and chemistry, with
applications to geology, oceanography, meteorology, and
astronomy. The objective is to apply the scientific method and
use scientific and quantitative reasoning to make informed
decisions about experimental results in the physical sciences.
Discussion and laboratory activities cover the development
of scientific thinking, the scientific method, the relationships
among the various physical sciences, and the role of the
physical sciences in interpreting the natural world.
NSCI 110 Introduction to Oceanography (3)
(Not for students majoring or minoring in science.) A survey
of the major physical and chemical facets of the oceans. Topics
include the properties of water, air-sea interactions, waves,
tides, and coastal geology; plate tectonics; and resources of the
sea. Marine life and ecology are briefly introduced. Current
topics such as El Niño, global warming, and the effects of
human activity on the oceans are also discussed. Students
may receive credit for only one of the following courses:
GNSC 110 or NSCI 110.
NUTRITION
Courses in nutrition (designated NUTR) may be applied as
appropiate, for example, toward
G the general education requirement in the biological and
physical sciences; and
G electives.
NUTR 100 Elements of Nutrition (3)
A study of the fundamentals of human nutrition. The
changing nutritional needs of individuals and families are
explored. Students may receive credit for only one of the
following courses: NUTR 100 or NUTR 200.
NUTR 200 Nutrition for Health Services (3)
Prerequisites or corequisites: BIOL 101/102 or BIOL 103 or
BIOL 160/161. CHEM 103 is recommended. A survey of the
role of nutrition in maintaining normal health and preventing
disease. Nutritional requirements for individuals in different
stages of development are covered. Current topics of concern
to the professional health services worker are highlighted.
Students may receive credit for only one of the following
courses: NUTR 100 or NUTR 200.
PHILOSOPHY
Courses in philosophy (designated PHIL) may be
applied as appropriate (according to individual program
requirements) toward
G the general education requirement in the arts and
humanities;
G a major in humanities;
G a focus in philosophy within the general studies major;
G a minor in philosophy or women’s studies; and
G electives.
UMUC offers only a limited number of courses each session
in this discipline.
PHIL 100 Introduction to Philosophy (3)
An introduction to the literature, problems, and methods
of philosophy. The goal is to identify and consider central,
recurring problems of philosophy. Students are encouraged to
become aware of the significance of philosophical problems
and to learn to offer rationally justifiable solutions. Students
may receive credit for only one of the following courses:
HUMN 125 or PHIL 100.
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