LAN - Natural Science

This course covers medical terminology used by health care professionals. Emphasis is placed on pronunciation and utilization in communication about diseases and body systems. This course is mandatory for entry into professional healthcare programs. Prerequisite(s): None 2 quarter hours

This course is a survey of the concepts and methods necessary to achieve basic science literacy. Topics include history and philosophy of science, differences between science and pseudoscience, differences between basic and applied science, methods of accessing scientific information, how to generate, test, and reject hypotheses, principles of sampling and experimental design, logic and pitfalls of statistical testing, and structure of scientific papers. Students are also introduced to several of the major paradigms of modern science, including plate tectonics, natural selection, the role of DNA in the cell and in inheritance, and Earth history. Laboratory (LAN106L). Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements as a Life Science. Credit cannot be received for both LAN106 and LAN107. Prerequisite(s): None 5 quarter hours

This course introduces the intellectual tools necessary to access and critically analyze scientific information. Topics include history and logic of the scientific method, how to find scientific information, distinguishing true science from pseudoscience, designing experiments, and analyzing data. Students cannot receive credit for this course and LAN106. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences area of general education as a Life Science. Cannot be used to satisfy requirements or electives in majors or minors or concentrations. Prerequisite(s): none 5 quarter hours

This course covers the origin and evolution of the solar system, including the processes that created and shaped features of the Earth, its moon, and the other planets and their moons. Additionally, the origin and physical nature of comets and meteors; the birth, life, and projected death of the sun will be discussed. It does not count towards a major, minor or concentration in a natural science area, and is not open to Biology majors. Students may not receive credit for both LAN108 Focus on the Solar System and LAN354 Astronomy. This course counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education as a Physical Science. Prerequisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

This course in the basic principles of biology is a prerequisite for most other biology courses. It covers the basic chemistry and organization of cells, photosynthesis and respiration, transport, cell division, introduction to Mendelian and molecular genetics and evolution. Credit cannot be received for both LAN110 and LAN215. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements as a Life Science. Laboratory (LAN110L). Prerequisite(s): None 5 quarter hours

This course provides a survey of the physical sciences including: physics, astronomy, chemistry, geology, and meteorology. The basic knowledge in each area is discussed. Techniques of measurements and problem-solving are emphasized. Laboratory (LAN150L). Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements as a Physical Science. Prerequisite(s): LAM100B or equivalent or consent of instructor. 5 quarter hours

This course examines the histiology of tissues and skin and the gross anatomy and physiology of the skeletal, muscular, nervous, sensory and endocrine systems. Laboratory (LAN200L). Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements as a Life Science. Prerequisite(s): LAN110 General Biology or consent of instructor. 5 quarter hours

This course focuses on the diversity of life, its evolution, and ecology. The basic concepts addressed in General Biology LAN110 are applied to organisms. Plant and animal structure, function, and development, are emphasized and applied to understanding of the relationship between organisms and their environments. Lab: LAN201L. Prerequisite(s): LAN110 General Biology. 5 quarter hours

This course complements LAN200. It focuses on the gross anatomy and physiology of the circulatory, respiratory, digestive, immune, excretory, and reproductive systems. Laboratory (LAN205L). Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements as a Life Science. Prerequisite(s): LAN110 or consent of instructor 5 quarter hours

This is a course on the practical aspects of scientific experimentation. Preparation for experiments in chemistry and biology include the preparation of solutions, bacteriological media, collection and maintenance of live organisms. Students will work for 12 hours for each quarter hour at times that are mutually agreed upon with the instructor. Laboratory only. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements. Prerequisite(s): LAN110, LAN250/250L, or consent of instructor. 1-5 quarter hours

This course provides an introduction to a variety of topics in biology. Basic principles such as the scientific method, classical and molecular genetics, cloning health, global and environmental concerns are discussed. These enable the exploration of the scientific basis of current issues. This course cannot serve as a prerequisite to other biology courses. Credit cannot be received for both LAN215 and LAN110. Cannot be used to satisfy requirements or electives in majors or minors in any natural science field. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements as a Life Science. Laboratory: LAN215L. Prerequisite(s): None Co-requisite(s): LAN215L. 5 quarter hours

This course introduces students to infectious diseases caused by bacteria, viruses or protozoa. The chosen diseases serve as a model for the study of the way in which microbes cause disease and how they spread in the population. Credit cannot be received for both LAN220 and LAN412. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements as a Life Science. Prerequisite(s): LAN110, LAN215 or equivalent 2 quarter hours

Effects of human population growth, energy usage, consumption, agriculture, urbanization, pest management, and pollution of air and water on ecosystem health and biodiversity. Conservation biology, environmental policy issues, and environmental ethics will also be discussed. Students cannot receive credit for this course and LAN300 Ecology and Conservation. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences area of general education as a Life Science. Cannot be used to satisfy requirements or electives in majors or minors or concentrations in Natural Science. Prerequisite(s): None. 5 quarter hours

This course introduces the science of conservation through a focus on three northern Illinois ecosystems: forest, prairie, and wetland. For each ecosystem students learn the pertinent concepts in botany, population and community ecology, various techniques used in conservation, and an appreciation for the importance of each ecosystem and its native species. Activities include classroom instruction, visits to natural communities, and practice of conservation skills. The course counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of general education requirements as a Life Science. Includes laboratory (LAN230L). Prerequisite(s): LAN110 or as appropriate, or consent of instructor. 5 quarter hours

This course explores biological and chemical concepts in forensic science and reviews their application in questions of evidence and law. Evidence procedures and forensic technology are addressed. This Integrated Life and Physical Science course counts toward the Life and Physical Sciences area of General Education Requirements for programs that do not specifically require Life and/or Physical Science courses. This course may not be used to satisfy requirements or electives in Natural Science majors or minors or concentrations. Prerequisite(s): none 5 quarter hours

A comprehensive introduction to chemistry. Measurement techniques, aspects of atomic and molecular structure and chemical bonds, periodicity of elements, compounds and stoichiometry, thermodynamics, behavior of gases, and concentrations of solutions. Laboratory. (To be followed by LAN251). Prerequisite(s): LAM100B or equivalent 5 quarter hours Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements.

Continuation of General Chemistry I LAN250. Problem solving and further study of selected topics and theories in chemistry including: behavior of liquids, ionization acid-base chemistry; oxidation, radioactivity, and chemical equilibrium and kinetics. Laboratory covers qualitative analysis. Prerequisite(s): LAN250; LAM100B or equivalent 5 quarter hours Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements.

This course presents a historical review of simple machines. It includes definitive discussions of wheel and axle (windlass), wedge, lever, pulley, inclined plane, screw, and gear, as well as determinations of their advantages and efficiencies. Not open to students with credit for LAN351. Laboratory (LAN256L). Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements as a Physical Science. Prerequisite(s): LAM100B 2 quarter hours

Basic concepts of chemistry developed while investigating various consumer and environmental topics. Students explore the science behind newsworthy issues such as global warming, acid rain and energy alternatives. Consumer products including food and food additives, non-prescription drugs, cosmetic and textiles are analyzed. Laboratory 5 quarter hours Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements.

This course covers the basic principles of the science of ecology at the physiological, population, community, and ecosystem level; application to problems in conservation. Field trips will be taken when possible. An independent research project is required for 5 quarter-hours credit. Fulfills the Physical and Life Sciences area of General Education as a Life Science. Laboratory LAN300L. Prerequisite(s): LAN110 3 OR 5 quarter hours

This course covers the growth and differentiation of organisms during development from a zygote to maturity just prior to hatching or birth. The morphology, physiology, and genetic control of development will be discussed. Laboratory LAN301L. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements as a Life Science. Prerequisite(s): LAN110 5 quarter hours

This course covers the basic characteristics and phylogenetic relationships of the major animal phyla. Emphasis is placed on evolutionary trends throughout the kingdom. Laboratory (LAN302L). Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements as a Life Science. Prerequisite(s): LAN110 5 quarter hours

This course covers the basic principles of plant biology including evolution, taxonomy, morphology, physiology, and ecology. Laboratory LAN303L. Field trips if possible. Collection required. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements as a Life Science. Prerequisite(s): LAN110 5 quarter hours

This course covers the functions of the organs and systems of the human body. Students study skin, nervous system, muscle, sensory physiology, the circulatory system, respiration, digestion, and the endocrine, immune, excretory and reproductive systems. Laboratory (LAN304L). Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements as a Life Science. Prerequisite(s): LAN110 5 quarter hours

This course is about the biology of the behavior of animals, including evolution, mating systems, learning, behavior genetics, communication and social behavior. Students desiring 5 hours credit will formulate a pertinent question and collect data aimed at answering that question. The results of the investigation will be written in the format of a scientific publication and presented formally to the class. Laboratory (LAN305L). Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements as a Life Science. Prerequisite(s): LAN110 3 or 5 quarter hours

This course examines infectious diseases caused by bacteria, viruses or protozoa. The course includes the basic biology of microorganisms, how they differ, and how they cause disease. The transmission of diseases and their global spread is emphasized. This is a laboratory course. Students may not receive credit for this course and either LAN411 or LAN412. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education requirements as a Life Science. Prerequisite(s): LAN110 or equivalent. Co-requisite: LAN306L 5 quarter hours

This is an introductory course that surveys the worldwide history of medicine from ancient times to today, emphasizing the more recent practices in the U.S. Episodes in the history of medicine will be discussed to explore how major discoveries changed medicine and the view of health, and illness. Discoveries such as microorganisms, DNA function, advances in physiology, immunology, development of vaccines and various drugs, will be examined in view of how they changed the course of medicine and our understanding of diseases. Prerequisite(s): LAN110 General Biology. 5 quarter hours

The course will examine the moral and ethical dilemmas created and intensified by recent advances in biomedical technology. It will focus on issues such as biomedical research and research subjects, informed consent, reproductive issues, genetic screening and counseling, genetic engineering, cloning, allocation of scarce resources, euthanasia and abortion. Case studies will be used to examine ethical issues that arise within the medical, scientific communities, and the general public. Prerequisite(s): LAN110, LAE101, or equivalent coursework. 4 quarter hours

Students learn about the Human Genome Project and consider its impact on health care and biomedical sciences. Ethical implications and societal issues regarding this knowledge base are considered along with the science and technology behind its meaning and acquisition. Students will sample publicly accessible databases in guided explorations. They will use resources appropriate to life-long learning about health and science in the post-genomic era. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements. Prerequisite(s): LAN110 General Biology, LAN215 Issues in Biology, equivalent course, of instructor permission 2-4 quarter hours

This course covers the basics of human genetics. It focuses on the various modes of inheritance, including recessive, dominant, X-linked, polygenic, mitochondrial, tri-nucleotide expansions and genetic imprinting. Major genetic-based human diseases will be discussed. The molecular basis of inheritance and most recent knowledge of the human genome will be incorporated into the course. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements. Laboratory LAN325L. Prerequisite(s): General Biology LAN110 or equivalent. 5 quarter hours

This course is divided into units on minerals, igneous rock formation, weathering, soil, and the formation of sedimentary rocks. Other units include mass movements of the earth's surface and formation of metamorphic rocks. Emphasis is placed on the process of identifying minerals and rocks. Laboratory (LAN350L). Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements as a Physical Science. Prerequisite(s): LAN150 or consent of instructor 5 quarter hours

This course introduces students to basic physics principles. Topics covered include classical mechanics and thermodynamics, measurement, linear and rotational motion, simple harmonic momentum, gravitation, momentum, work, energy and energy conservation. The course is Algebra-based. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences area of General Education requirements. Laboratory (LAN351L). Prerequisite(s): LAM220 or higher, or consent of instructor 5 quarter hours

This course is a continuation of LAN351 General Physics I. Among the topics covered in this course are electricity and magnetism, light and sound, geometric optics, relativity, and nuclear physics. This course is Algebra-based. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education requirements. Laboratory (LAN352L). Prerequisite(s): LAM220 (College Algebra) or higher and LAN351 OR LAN150, or consent of instructor. 5 quarter hours

This is a general astronomy course for non-science majors. The material presented in this course will include the following: planetary motion, origin of the solar system, a study of the planets and their moons, the sun, the nature of stars and their evolution, and galaxies. Laboratory (LAN354L). Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements as a Physical Science. Prerequisite(s): LAM100B or consent of instructor 5 quarter hours

Principles of carbon bonding, the naming of compounds, and structure of compounds, the preparation of compounds and their respective reactions, classes of reactions and their mechanisms. The lab section includes a variety of organic chemistry techniques for separation, purification, synthesis, and analysis. Prerequisite(s): LAN250, LAN251 (General Chemistry I and II) 6 quarter hours Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements.

Continues Organic Chemistry I. Structure and reactivates of compounds, classes of reactions and their mechanisms, synthesis, retrosynthetic analysis, biological molecules. The lab section includes a variety of organic chemistry techniques for separation, purification, synthesis, and analysis. Prerequisite(s):LAN250, LAN251 (General Chemistry I & II), & LAN362 Organic Chemistry I 6 quarter hours Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements.

In this course students are introduced to various techniques for determining the amounts of chemical elements present in solutions. Volumetric, gravimetric, and instrumental analysis techniques are covered in lecture, then applied to laboratory situations. Chemical calculations and statistical methods are applied to experimental design and to the analysis of experimental data. Laboratory LAN364L. Prerequisites: LAN250 General Chemistry I and LAN251 General Chemistry II, or consent of the instructor. 5 quarter hours

This course is an introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics, with an emphasis upon biological applications. Students learn to calculate and use basic descriptive statistics such as means, standard deviations, and graphs. They analyze data using a variety of hypothesis tests such as binomial distributions, Chi square, and analysis of variance, and learn to choose the appropriate test for a given application. Calculations are performed by hand and by the use of a computerized statistical package. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements as a Life Science. Prerequisite(s): LAN110, LAM110 5 quarter hours

This course provides an overview of human pathology, i.e., the causes, mechanisms, effects and patterns of disease. It introduces the common basic concepts and terminology that are applied to a variety of different pathological diseases. These include, among others, injury to cells and tissues, developmental disorders, inflammation and repair mechanisms, exposure to environmental substances (toxins, drugs), and neoplasia. Prerequisite(s): LAN200 or equivalent, LAN205 or LAN304 or equivalent, or consent of instructor. 5 quarter hours

Epidemiology is the study of disease from a population perspective. This course will deal with both descriptive and analytical epidemiology. The course introduces historical and modern methods used to describe patterns of disease spread, morbidity, and mortality in human populations. It also covers analytical epidemiology, i.e., the design of epidemiologic studies and clinical trials, as well as methods for identifying associations between disease outcomes and hypothesized physiological, behavioral, genetic, and environmental risk factors. Application of epidemiological findings to public health policy, genetic screening, environmental policy, and some ethical issues will also be discussed. Prerequisite(s): LAN110 and LAN366 or LAM216. 5 quarter hours

Lecture topics in this course include: classification, major subdivisions of fungi, morphology, nutrition, reproduction, cultural characteristics, and epidemiology. In addition, superficial and systematic mycotic infections, their epidemiology and antifungal agents used to treat them will be covered. Laboratory (LAN407L). Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements as a Life Science. Prerequisite(s): LAN110 5 quarter hours

In this course students will study the taxonomy, anatomy and physiology, life cycles, epidemiology or geographical distribution of protozoal, helminthic and arthropod parasites. In addition, the diseases caused by human parasites will be learned. Specimen collection and microscopic and macroscopic techniques of recognition and identification of each parasite will be discussed. Laboratory (LAN408L). Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements as a Life Science. Prerequisite(s): LAN110 5 quarter hours

The basic principles of classical Mendelian genetics will be discussed. Topics such as sex linkage, multiple alleles, epistasis, quantitative inheritance, chromosome mapping, chi square analysis of data, and chromosomal aberrations will be investigated in detail. This course has a strong emphasis on problem solving. Laboratory LAN409L. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences area of General Education Requirements as a Life Science. Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in LAN110; LAM100B or equivalent or higher math placement, or consent of the instructor. 5 quarter hours

A course on the mechanisms of the human immune response. Topics include cells and tissues of the immune system; antigens, antibodies and their interactions; structure and genetic basis of antibody variability; antibody-mediated and cell-mediated immune responses; histocompability; hypersensitivity and other immune disorders. Prerequisites: LAN110 and LAN412 or consent of instructor. 1, 4 or 5 quarter hours Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education as a Life Science.

This course provides an introduction to the biology of bacteria and viruses. Emphasis is placed on structure, physiology, genetics, growth, control and diversity of microorganisms. Standard laboratory procedures for microbiology are practiced. Laboratory (LAN411L). Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements as a Life Science. Prerequisite(s): LAN110 5 quarter hours

This course serves as an introduction to the etiology, epidemiology, and immunology of microbes and their relationship to infectious diseases. Laboratory (LAN412L). Credit cannot be received for both LAN412 and LAN220. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements as a Life Science. Prerequisite(s): LAN110, LAN411, or consent of instructor 3 or 5 quarter hours

This course is an in-depth exploration of molecular genetics. Participants gain hands-on laboratory experience with molecular techniques and related information technologies. Core content topics include DNA structure and replication, gene expression and its regulation, molecular evolution, and data mining. Additional topics will be chosen from current literature according to the interests of the participants. Applications of biotechnology will be considered, including ethical issues and societal implications. Laboratory LAN415L. Prerequisite(s): LAN250 or LAN251 or equivalent; LAN409 or LAN325 Co-requisite(s): LAN415L 5 quarter hours

This course begins on campus with an introduction to the ecological phenomena and organisms found in and around coral reefs. The course culminates in a one week stay at a tropical research center located near the barrier reef in Belize. Students snorkel at the reef and visit nearby ecosystems, including mangrove swamps, sea grass beds, and beaches. Students also travel inland to study Mayan ruins and tropical forest ecosystems. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences area of general education as a Life Science. For graduate credit, participants develop and share classroom activities that can be used to introduce marine biology to middle or high school students. Prerequisite(s): A course in general biology; graduate standing for graduate credit. 5 quarter hours or 3 semester hours

This is a field-oriented introduction to ecological processes unique to tall grass prairie ecosystems. Special attention is given to pre-historical development of prairie, plant ecology, animal-plant interactions, soils, and prairie restoration. Participants conduct field experiments in local prairies and become familiar with important prairie species. Includes laboratory (LAN421L). For graduate credit, participants develop and share plans for classroom and field activities that can be used to introduce prairie ecology to middle or high school students. Prerequisite(s): A course in general biology; graduate standing for graduate credit. 5 quarter hours OR 3 semester hours

This course covers the theory of biological evolution, the central paradigm of modern biology. Topics include the origin, history, and classification of living organisms, genetic variation, genetic drift, natural selection, speciation, and application of evolutionary principles to agriculture and human health. Modern methods for testing microevolutionary hypotheses will be examined. Prerequisite(s): A course in general biology and a course in genetics. 5 quarter hours Serves as a biology elective for undergraduate students majoring in Biology. For elementary education majors, it will count towards fulfillment of a concentration in Biology or Science. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements as a Life Science.

This course introduces the main biological molecules. Chemical structure and biological function of amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids will be studied. Enzyme kinetics, mechanisms, and regulation will be explored. In addition biochemical pathways of fermentation and aerobic metabolism will be discussed. Model cell structures will include biological membranes. Laboratory (LAN425L). Prerequisite(s): LAN110 General Biology; LAN250 and LAN251 General Chemistry I and II; LAN 358 Survey of Organic Chemistry or LAN 362 Organic Chemistry I. 5 quarter hours

This course is a continuation of LAN425 Biochemistry I. Metabolism is the main focus of this course. Topics included are lipid metabolism, photosynthesis, gluconeogenesis, nitrogen metabolism (catabolic and anabolic pathways of amino acids and proteins), hormones, and the regulation and integration of metabolism. Laboratory (LAN426L). Prerequisite(s): LAN110 General Biology; LAN250 and LAN251 General Chemistry I and II; LAN358 Survey of Organic Chemistry or LAN362 Organic Chemistry I; LAN425/425L Biochemistry I 5 quarter hours

The course addresses the main topics in modern cell biology: membranes, the cytoskeleton, transport, organelle structure and function, cellular regulation, and topics of interest to participants. The experimental basis of knowledge in cell biology is emphasized. Special attention is given to areas that have advanced rapidly in recent years, e.g. molecular motors, apoptosis, and cell signaling. Connections to cancer biology are explored. Prerequisite(s): LAN110 General Biology and one chemistry course. 5 quarter hours

The study of animal viruses. The basic principles of virology are the core of this course. The course includes the basic biology of viruses, their mode of entry, replication, pathogenesis, and transmission. Viral diseases are discussed with emphasis on prevention and world-wide spread. Prerequisite(s): LAN110 or equivalent, LAN412 (Medical Microbiology) or equivalent, and LAN415 (Molecular Genetics) or equivalent. 5 quarter hours

This course is designed for a student, with the assistance of the instructor, to select an experimental in-depth problem for research and report. Students will work under the direction of a faculty member. Students must obtain permission from a department faculty member prior to registration. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements as a Life Science. Prerequisite(s): LAN110 1-5 quarter hours

This course is designed for a student, with the assistance of the instructor, to select an experimental in-depth problem for research and report. Students will work under the direction of a faculty member. Students must obtain permission from a department faculty member prior to registration. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements as a Physical Science. Prerequisite(s): LAN150 or other Earth Science course 1-5 quarter hours

The course is designed for a student, with the assistance of the instructor, to select an experimental in-depth problem for research and report. Students will work under the direction of a faculty member. Students must obtain permission from a department faculty member prior to registration. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements as a Physical Science. Prerequisite(s): LAN150 or other Physical Science course. 1-5 quarter hours

Students use modern techniques in community ecology to compare the complexity, food web structure, biodiversity, species composition, nutrient cycling, energy flow and other variables among natural communities in northern Illinois. Possible communities include various types of prairies, marsh, swamp, bog, dune, forest, river, lake, canyon, and/or quarry. Laboratory LAN491L. Fulfills the requirement of Physical and Life Science area of General Education as a Life Science. Prerequisite(s): LAN110 5 quarter hours

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This course is a Biology topic of special interest that will be studied in depth. The course will cover any topic or topics in the fields of biological sciences which are not taught within the regular course offerings. The course may be registered for more than once, since topics vary each term. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements as a Life Science. Prerequisite(s): LAN110 or as appropriate, or consent of instructor 2-5 quarter hours

This course is an Earth Science topic of special interest that will be studied in depth. The course will cover any topic or topics in the fields of earth sciences which are not taught within the regular course offerings. The course may be registered for more than once, since topics vary each term. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements as a Physical Science. Prerequisite(s): LAN150 or as appropriate, or consent of instructor. 2-5 quarter hours

This course focuses on a topic in Environmental Science that will be studied in depth. The course will cover any topic or topics in the environmental sciences that is taught in less depth or not taught at all within the regular courses offered by the department. Because topics change from term to term, students may register for the course more than once. The course counts in the Physical and Life Sciences area of general education requirements as a Life Science, if the topic is broad enough. Prerequisite(s): LAN110 or as appropriate, or consent of instructor. 2-5 quarter hours

This course is a Physical Science topic of special interest that will be studied in depth. The course will cover any topic or topics in the fields of physical sciences which are not taught within the regular course offerings. The course may be registered for more than once, since topics vary each term. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements as a Physical Science. Prerequisite(s): LAN150 or as appropriate, or consent of instructor. 2-5 quarter hours

This course is designed to give students the opportunity to apply scientific knowledge to a variety of topics that change from term to term. Students will be engaged in library research, discussions with peers and instructor, and fieldwork on current research. The activities utilize analytical and critical skills in scientific fields. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements as a Life Science. Prerequisite(s): LAN110 and LAN250 or equivalent, or instructor's permission. 3-5 quarter hours

This course is designed to give students the opportunity to apply scientific knowledge to a variety of topics that change from term to term. Students will be engaged in library research, discussions with peers and instructor, and fieldwork on current research. The activities utilize analytical and critical skills in scientific fields. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements as a Physical Science. Prerequisite(s): LAN110 and LAN150, or instructor's permission. 3-5 quarter hours

This course is designed to give students the opportunity to apply scientific knowledge to a variety of topics that change from term to term. Students will be engaged in library research, discussions with peers and instructor, and fieldwork on current research. These activities utilize analytical and critical skills in scientific fields. Counts in the Physical and Life Sciences Area of General Education Requirements as a Physical Science. Prerequisite(s): LAN110 and LAN150, or by instructor's permission 3-5 quarter hours