Physical Science A survey of the fundamental laws, theories and concepts of physics, chemistry, astronomy and geology. Intended primarily for non-science students desiring to fulfill a Natural Science requirement. SCI175 Issues in Nuclear Energy Introduction to the nature and effects of nuclear reactions. Intended primarily for non-science students desiring to fulfill a natural science requirement. A survey of plants and the botanical world.
Emphasis is placed on plant evolution and adaptation, biomes, ecology and plant use.
The relationships between plants, people, civilizations and the planet Earth will be investigated. This course provides a basis for rational and informed decision-making on current topics of biological interest. An emphasis will be on integrating human concerns with biological concepts from various subfields ranging from ecology to medicine. Intended for non major. Natural Disasters and Civilization Natural disasters are examined first from an objective scientific perspective, then in terms of their effects on the technical and social infrastructures of civilizations.