2011-12 CATALOG - Cascadia Community College

DESIGNATION KEY
Distribution areas: CKR = Cultural Knowledge, E = Elective, GS = Global Studies, H=Humanities, HP = Humanities Performance, NS = Natural Science, Q=Quantitative Reasoning, RE=Restricted Elective , SS = Social Science
Course Descriptions
ASTRONOMY
ASTR& 101
5 credits
Introduction to Astronomy
NS- In this course, students will study the
physical characteristics of celestial bodies from
our closest neighbor, the moon, to the most
distant galaxies. Students will be able to explain
how past astronomers investigated the universe
and the theories they developed to explain their
observations. Students will familiarize themselves
with recent observations and discover the
foundations for modern astronomical theories.
Astronomical observations will be applied
through activities, laboratories, and simulations.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of MATH 085 with
a grade of 2.0 or higher or placement by testing
into MATH 095. (LAB)
ASTR& 115
5 credits
Stars, Galaxies and Cosmos
NS- This course is intended for non-science
majors as an introduction to the foundations
and current theories of the science of the
universe. Black holes, time travel, the Big Bang,
dark matter, and teleportation will be among
the subjects studied. Through various methods
students will assess the human understanding
of our Universe and analyze the many models
created to explain the creation, existence, and
end of our Universe. Emphasis will be placed on
contemporary scientific theories to include the
theory of relativity, quantum theory, and current
observations. This class will cover the material
without the use of intensive mathematics.
Prerequisite(s): Placement by testing into
MATH 085 and completion of ENGL& 101 with a
grade of 2.0 or higher.
ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCE
ATMS 101
5 credits
The Science of Weather
GS, NS- This course will explain the nature of
weather and climate phenomena by examining
the underlying physical and chemical processes
that distribute energy and material throughout
earth’s atmosphere. Students will collaboratively
pursue an understanding of pressure systems,
fronts, air masses, clouds, storms and human influences
by collection and analysis of real-time and
historical data. Basic forecasting, global impacts
to and of the atmosphere, and the human role
in atmospheric change are common threads
throughout the course. Prerequisite(s): Completion
of MATH 085 with a grade of 2.0 or higher or
placement by testing into MATH 095. (LAB)
BIOLOGY
BIOL 120
5 credits
Survey of the Kingdoms
NS- Students will gain an understanding of
the vast diversity of living things and their
adaptations to their environment from an
evolutionary perspective. They will examine
the ecological relationships among all life on
the planet. Prerequisite(s): Completion of
ENGL 090 or higher or placement by testing
into ENGL 100. (LAB)
BIOL 165
5 credits
Life: Origins and Adaptations
NS- Students will study evolution as an example
of scientific theory and scientific methods. They
will gain an understanding of the processes of
evolutionary biology. Then they will use that
understanding to examine the species concept,
natural selection, speciation, and the diversity
of the Kingdoms of life on earth. The course will
also examine the adaptations organisms have
to their environments and interactions between
living organisms. Prerequisite(s): Completion
of ENGL 090 with a grade of 2.0 or higher
or placement by testing into ENGL 100; and
co-enrollment with MATH 085 or placement in
MATH 095.
BIOL& 170
5 credits
Human Biology
NS- This course is an introduction to the systems
of the human body. Structures and functions
of these systems will be stressed along with
unifying principles such as nutrition, genetics,
environment, and exercise. This course is a
non-lab non-majors course. It is not intended for
science or allied health majors. Prerequisite(s):
Completion of ENGL 090 with a grade of 2.0 or
higher or placement by testing into ENGL 100;
and co-enrollment with or completion of MATH
095 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
BIOL& 211
5 credits
Majors Cellular
NS- This course enables students to learn and
practice the scientific method as they develop
an appreciation of the process of life. They
will examine chemical and cellular concepts
common to all living things as they pertain to
life’s maintenance, perpetuation and evolution.
Prerequisite(s): Co-enrollment with BIOL 215;
and completion of CHEM& 121 or CHEM& 161
with a grade of 2.0 or higher, or co-enrollment
with CHEM& 161. (LAB)
BIOL& 212
5 credits
Majors Animal
NS- Students will examine the major taxa of
animals relative to their structure and function.
They will be able to recognize the phylogenetic
relationships among animals as well as the
ecological relationships within the kingdom.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of BIOL& 211 with
a grade of 2.0 or higher and co-enrollment with
BIOL 216. (LAB)
BIOL& 213
5 credits
Majors Plant
NS- Students will examine the phylogenetic
relationships of the major groups of the plant
kingdom. They will be able to describe the
group’s morphology, physiology and ecology as
well as the development of ecosystems and the
features of terrestrial biomes. They will apply the
methods of scientific inquiry to a variety of laboratory
problems. Prerequisite(s): Completion
of BIOL& 211 with a grade of 2.0 or higher and
co-enrollment with BIOL 217. (LAB)
BIOL 215
1 credits
Majors Cellular Biology Problem
Session
NS- Students will explore applications and
theory that would supplement BIOL& 211.
Students will review major concepts of the
lecture and lab of the course through active
learning activities, case study problems, and
discussion of current and applied topics with
the instructor and peers. Additionally, students
will gain additional time exploring laboratory
interpretation, scientific analysis and scientific
writing. Prerequisite(s): Co-enrollment with
BIOL& 211; and co-enrollment or completion of
CHEM& 121 or CHEM& 161 with a grade of 2.0
or higher.
BIOL 216
1 credits
Majors Animal Self-Paced Lab
Hours
NS- Students will have access to the lab for
extended time with instruction available.
Students will also have time to explore applications
of concepts they are learning about and
ask questions about the theory and content
of the subject. Prerequisite(s): Completion
of BIOL& 211 with a grade of 2.0 or higher and
co-enrollment with BIOL& 212. (LAB)
BIOL 217
1 credits
Majors Plant Self-Paced Lab
Hours
NS- Students will have access to the lab for
extended time with instruction available.
Students will also have time to explore applications
of concepts they are learning about and
ask questions about the theory and content
of the subject. Prerequisite(s): Completion
of BIOL& 211 with a grade of 2.0 or higher and
co-enrollment with BIOL& 213. (LAB)
BIOL& 231
6 credits
Human Anatomy
NS- This is the first quarter in a three-quarter
sequence for pre-nursing majors. It includes
a detailed examination of the structure of the
human body using models, charts, computer
programs, fresh animal specimen dissections,
and the dissection of the preserved cat. Topics
covered include the following human organ
systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular,
lymphatic/immune, respiratory, digestive,
nervous, endocrine, cardiovascular, urinary, and
reproductive. Prerequisite(s): Co-enrollment
or completion of BIOL& 211 with a grade of 2.0
or higher; and completion of CHEM& 121 or
CHEM& 161 with a grade of 2.0 or higher or one
year of high school chemistry taken within the
last 5 years with a grade of C or higher. (LAB)
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