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Page | 89Department ofMathematics and ScienceDr. Percy Jordan, Department Chair, Process Technology Bldg., Rm. 133The Department of Mathematics and Science provides instruction in a variety of business, mathematics, socialscience and laboratory science courses leading to Associate of Arts and Associate of Arts in Teaching. Courses aredesigned to meet the requirements of the college’s Core Curriculum and to provide students with the backgroundnecessary to enable them to succeed in a baccalaureate program.Department of Mathematics and Science Course DescriptionsAccounting Courses (ACCT):Credit:Lec:Lab2301 Principles of Accounting I ..................................................................................................................................... 3:3:0Concepts and procedures of financial accounting. First, the information gathering, analysis, recording and reportingfunctions inherent in the complete accounting cycle. Second, the balance sheet areas of asset measurement, liabilityaccounting and corporate owner’s equity accounting.Prerequisite: Basic skills competency in reading, writing and math.2302 Principles of Accounting II .................................................................................................................................... 3:3:0A continuation of ACCT 2301 with additional financial accounting and concepts, procedures and uses of managerialaccounting. First, a review and elaboration of accounting principles and specialized accounting topics. Second, costand managerial accounting with basic cost systems, budgeting and special analysis for management.Prerequisite: ACCT 2301 with grade of C.Anthropology Courses (ANTH):Credit:Lec:Lab2346 Introduction to Anthropology ................................................................................................................................ 3:3:0A general survey of the three main fields of anthropology-physical anthropology, cultural anthropology andarchaeology. Emphasis is on the holistic approach or anthropology to the study of mankind in all times and places.Prerequisite: Basic skills competency in reading.2351 Cultural Anthropology .......................................................................................................................................... 3:3:0Key concepts, methods and theory in the study of cultural diversity, social institutions, linguistics and culture changeamong world peoples.Prerequisite: Basic skills competency in reading.Biology Courses (BIOL):Credit:Lec:Lab1322 Nutrition & Diet Therapy ..................................................................................................................................... 3:3:0Study of the chemical, physical, and sensory properties of food; nutritional quality; and food use and dietapplications. (Cross-listed as HECO 1322)Prerequisite: Basic skills competency in reading and math required.1406 Biology for Science Majors I .................................................................................................................................. 4:3:2Fundamental principles of living organisms including physical and chemical properties of life, organization, function,evolutionary adaptation, and classification. Concepts of reproduction, genetics, ecology, and the scientific method areincluded.Prerequisite: Basic skills competency in reading and writing.1407 Biology for Science Majors II ................................................................................................................................ 4:3:2Fundamental principles of living organisms including physical and chemical properties of life, organization, function,evolutionary adaptation, and classification. Concepts of reproduction, genetics, ecology, and the scientific method areincluded.Prerequisite: BIOL 1406, basic skills competency in reading and writing.