2004-2006 Catalog - Iowa Lakes Community College

Course DescriptionsSC249A Microbiology Laboratory, 1 cr.The laboratory-only portion of SC248A.SC265A Field Biology, 4 cr.Basic field study of the various types of ecosystems common to theIowa Great Lakes region. Identification of plants and animalswhich inhabit these ecosystems. Specimen collection techniques,use of taxonomic keys, using water quality analysis equipmentand ecological field methods. Lecture and laboratory.SC270A Human Physiology, 4 cr.Physiology and biochemistry of the human body. Designed for thehealth science major. Lecture and laboratory.SC271A Human Anatomy, 4 cr.Structure and function of the human body, with emphasis onstructure. The basic functioning of the cell and all body systemsare included. Designed for the health science major. Lecture andlaboratory.SC272A Human Anatomy Essentials, 1 cr.A human anatomy course for nursing students needing additionalcredit in this area. Does not count toward associate degree(AA or AS) science requirement.SC274A Anatomy and Physiology I, 4 cr.An advanced study of anatomy and physiology. The relationshipbetween body structure and function and homeostasis forms thebasis for the course. Pathological processes that result in dysfunctionand disease are presented. Major topics include cellbiology, histology, skin, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems.SC275A Anatomy and Physiology II, 4 cr.An advanced study of anatomy and physiology. The relationshipbetween body structure and function and homeostasis forms thebasis for the course. Pathological processes that result in dysfunctionand disease are presented. Major topics include digestive,endocrine, circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory, urinary, andfluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance.SC280A Organic Chemistry-Special, 2 cr.Special problems in organic chemistry to cover deficiencies in astudent’s organic chemistry background.SC284A Engineering Physics I, 5 cr.Demonstrations, lectures recitations and laboratory work beginninga two-semester sequence covering the subject. Mechanicsis primarily covered in the first semester. Recommended forthose planning to major in engineering, physics, chemistry andmathematics. Prerequisite: concurrent enrollment or a previouscourse in calculus.SC285A Engineering Physics II, 5 cr.Continuation of SC284A. Thermodynamics and electricity andmagnetism are covered in this course. Lecture and laboratory.SC286A Special Projects in Physics, 2 cr.Special problems in engineering physics to cover deficiencies ina student’s physics background.Social ScienceSS101A Orientation to College, 0 cr.An introduction to academic and personal information related toIowa Lakes Community College. This information is vital forstudent success. P/Q Grading.SS102A Student Senate Leadership I, 1 cr.Encouraging academic excellence within the realm of providingsocial, recreational, educational and cultural activities.SS103A Introduction to Political Science, 3 cr.A general introductory course in the fundamental concepts,institutions, principles and procedures of political science.Background in classical political theory through exposure to ideasof past political philosophers (such as Aristotle, Machiavelli,Hobbes, Locke, Marx and others). Studies comparative systemsthrough consideration of the governments of Great Britain, Franceand Canada.SS104A Career Exploration, 2 cr.Students learn about themselves, theories about careers, andresources available to assist in the career exploration anddecision-making process.SS110A Student Senate Leadership II, 1 cr.Students are provided an opportunity to participate in theoperation of the college, both academically and socially.SS111A Student Leadership Skills, 1 cr.Leadership skills, peer helping skills and comprehensiveinformation designed for students concerning alcohol use.Students will design prevention messages for presentation in theirother classes.SS113A Introduction to Sociology, 3 cr.Reviews sociology as an academic discipline. Basic sociologicalconcepts, theory and methods are examined.SS121A Social Science Interim, 1 cr.Supplemental enrichment course related to the Social Scienceswhich includes special projects. P/Q grading.SS123A Social Problems, 3 cr.Discusses social change, social disorganization, group andindividual deviation, social movements and the nature, origin andtypes of social problems.SS130A Asian Studies, 3 cr.This interdisciplinary course provides students with anunderstanding of the historical and geographical context of thedevelopment of Northeast and Southeast Asia.SS133A Introduction to Social Work, 3 cr.An introductory course in social welfare systems and social workpractice that surveys the historical development of the socialwork profession in conjunction with the development of the socialwelfare services in the United States.SS143A American Government, 3 cr.Review of basic fundamentals of American government includingfederalism, the political process, the presidency, the congressand the judicial system.SS146A Western Civilization I, to 1715, 3 cr.Surveys the origins of human civilization in the Near East, thegreat rise of Greece and Rome and concludes with theEnlightenment.SS147A Western Civilization II, 1715-Present, 3 cr.Examines an extremely dynamic phase of European and worldhistory.81