Victory University 2012-2013 Academic Catalog

GENERAL SCIENCE (GS)
GS-1103 BIOLOGICAL SCIENCE WITH LAB (3 SEMESTER HOURS)
An analysis of the principles of life common to plants and animals, the cell, intermediary
metabolism, photosynthesis, cell reproduction, genetics, ecology, and the study of origins—
creation and evolution. For non-science majors only. Offered Fall and Spring semesters.
GS-1203 PHYSICAL SCIENCE WITH LAB (3 SEMESTER HOURS)
A broad based course with emphasis on fundamental principles and concepts of physical
science with consideration of the relationship to modern problems and advances in science and
technology. For non-science majors only. Offered Fall and Spring semesters.
GS-2003 NUTRITION (3 SEMESTER HOURS)
A study of nutrients, their sources, functions and utilization, and their relationship to health and
human development. Examines the need for reliable nutritional information, education and
dietetics. Offered Spring semesters.
GS-2314 EARTH SCIENCE (3 SEMESTER HOURS)
A study of atmospheric process and geographic distribution of sunlight, moisture, pressure and
circulation interacting to create weather systems and storms, ocean influences, earth-sun
relationships, global climate patterns, soil development, vegetation and animal associations;
major atmospheric components of the planets and their moons; human interaction with the
atmosphere. Offered Spring semesters.
GS-2314-L EARTH SCIENCE LAB
(1 SEMESTER HOUR)
Laboratory exercises to complement concepts covered in GS-2314. Prerequisite or co-requisite
GS-2314. Offered spring semester.
GS-3102 SCIENCE COMMUNICATION (2 semester hours)
Study of how to gather, analyze, and communicate scientific information. Topics covered
include consideration of the scientific methods for crating knowledge, database searching and
information retrieval, various types of written communication, publishing research results, and
oral presentation techniques. Students will also analyze research reports from the current
literature. Prerequisite: junior or senior level. Offered on demand.
HISTORY (HS)
HS-1113 HISTORY OF WORLD CIVILIZATION I (3 SEMESTER HOURS)
A survey of world civilization from the earliest times to the Sixteenth Century. Focus is on the
social, economic, political, cultural and geographic characteristics and different value
perspectives that have shaped civilization. Societal development from a historical perspective.
Offered Fall and Spring semesters.
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