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Biological Sciences

Foundations of Biology Research Laboratory 2

This research-focused second-semester introductory biology lab uses real research projects to introduce biology as an experimental science. Students learn current laboratory techniques through an inquiry-based project or set of projects throughout the semester.  Experiments can focus on genetics, molecular biology, evolution, and ecology.  Topic for each section is listed under Meeting Information.

Foundations of Biology Research Laboratory 1

Introduction to Physics, Science, and Engineering 2

This is the second term of a two-term honors version of the physics 0104-0105-0106 sequence.  This term deals with electricity and magnetism, relativity, and an introduction to modern physics and quantum phenomena.

Basic Physics, Science, and Engineering 2 (Integrated)

The integrated curriculum version of PHYS 0105, the second part of a two-term sequence (0174-0175), introduces students to the basic principles of physics.  An effort has been made to achieve a better integration of physics with the first term of calculus, engineering, and chemistry.  Modern physics (special relativity, elementary quantum mechanics, and atomic structure) will be discussed.

Basic Physics, Science, and Engineering 1 (Integrated)

The integrated curriculum version of PHYS 0104, the first part of a two-term sequence (0174-0175) introduces students to the basic principles of mechanics.  An effort has been made to achieve a better integration of physics with the first term of calculus, engineering, and chemistry.  The theory of waves and the kinetic theory of gases will be discussed.

Introduction To Physics 2

This is the second term of a two-term, algebra-based sequence in introductory physics.  This term deals with electricity and magnetism, optics, and modern physics.

Introduction to Physics 1

This is the first term of a two-term, algebra-based sequence in introductory physics.  This term deals with mechanics, heat and thermodynamics, and waves.

Analytical Geometry & Calculus 2

This is the second of a sequence of three basic calculus courses.  It covers the calculus of transcendental functions, techniques of integration, series of numbers and functions, polar coordinates, and conic sections.

Analytical Geometry & Calculus 1

This is the first of a sequence of three basic calculus courses.  It covers the derivative and integral of functions of one variable and their applications.

UHC General Chemistry 2

Chemistry 0710 and 0720 comprise a two-term introduction to the fundamental properties of matter.  The courses emphasize the fundamental principles of chemistry as exemplified by applications to industrial and environmental chemistry. CHEM 0720 covers the properties of solids, liquids and gases, chemical dynamics and chemical kinetics.