NATURAL SCIENCE

CRN

12177

Distribution

E/G

Course No.

NSCI 104

Title

Biology of Non-Infectious Disease

Professor

John Ferguson

Schedule

Mon Th 3:30 pm - 4:50 pm HEG 106

LAB: Wed 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm ROSE 305

This course, intended for the non-science major, will investigate several human non-infectious diseases in detail, using where possible actual case studies. A wide variety of problems will be covered, including inherited disorders, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and poisonings. Students will be expected to read each case before class and be prepared to discuss the manifestations, detection, diagnosis, and treatment of each case. Most case studies will come from the non-technical literature and will serve as paradigms of scientific methodology as applied to the diagnosis and rational treatment of human disease. Amplification of the physiological bases of the diseases will be provided through lectures and additional reading.

CRN

12376

Distribution

E/G

Course No.

NSCI 108

Title

Cancer Biology

Professor

Michael Tibbetts

Schedule

Tu Fri 10:00 am - 11:20 am HEG 201

LAB: Mon 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm ROSE 305

This laboratory course, which is designed for the non-science major, examines the molecular genetic nature of cancer. Specific environmental causes and their effects on the molecular biology of cells are the main focus. Within the context of these major topics, current laboratory techniques in molecular and cell biology are introduced. In addition, cancer epidemiology, cancer therapy, and the hereditary nature of certain types of cancer are discussed.

CRN

12377

Distribution

E

Course No.

NSCI 161

Title

Astronomy

Professor

Peter Skiff

Schedule

Tu Th 1:30 pm - 2:50 pm HEG 102

An introductory course in astronomy and astrophysics, developing the current status of knowledge and theories of the solar system, individual stars, galaxies, and the interstellar medium. Theories of particular unique objects (quasara, pulsars, supernovae, X-ray stars, and black holes) will be discussed in terms of models of stellar, galactic, and cosmic evolution.

CRN

12193

Distribution

E/G

Course No.

NSCI 182 Q course

Title

Acoustics, Physics and Music

Professor

Matthew Deady

Schedule

Wed 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm HEG 102

LABS: Fri 11:30 am - 12:50 pm ROSE 108

Fri 1:30 pm - 2:50 pm ROSE 108

Fri 3:00 pm - 4:20 pm ROSE 108

This laboratory course gives an introduction to the phenomena of acoustics, particularly aspects that are important in the production and perception of music. The physics of sound is covered in depth, and characteristics of acoustic and electronic instruments are discussed. Mathematical and laboratory techniques are introduced as needed. No specific science or mathematics background beyond algebra is assumed.

CRN

12195

Distribution

A/E

Course No.

NSCI 223

Title

The History of Science after Newton

Professor

Peter Skiff

Schedule

Tu Th 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm HEG 102

Cross-listed: History & Philosophy of Science, Victorian Studies

A survey of major agendas of physical science since 1750. Characteristic episodes include Lavoisier and the theory of elements; Maxwell and the mathematization of physics; arguments about light from Newton, Young, Michelson, and Einstein; twentieth-century atomic theory; and the emergence of "big science."

CRN

12379

Distribution

 

Course No.

NSCI 333

Title

Ecology of African Savannas II

Professor

Felicia Keesing

Schedule

Tu 3:30 pm - 5:30 pm HEG 300

2 credits Students will complete a scientific investigation on the ecology of African savannas. Data collected during an intersession trip to Kenya will be analyzed graphically and statistically, and students will prepare and deliver oral and written presentations of the results of their research projects. Classes during the semester will include coverage of basic statistics for data analysis, the evaluation and interpretation of scientific data, and the preparation of both written and oral scientific presentations. Students will be selected for this course through an application process at the start of each academic year. Any first-year students, sophomores, and juniors with some science background will be considered. NSCI 332 and NSCI 333 are non-divisible.

Prerequisite: NSCI T200, Ecology of African Savannas I