General Science

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Course Descriptions

Course #	Course Title	Credits
GSCI 104	Physical Science Physics	4.00 Credits
Quarters Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring Surveys the general principles of physics. May include mechanics, electricity, heat, light, and nuclear physics. Intended for non-science majors. Lab required.
GSCI 105	Physical Science Chemistry	4.00 Credits
Quarters Offered: Offered as needed Surveys the fundamentals of inorganic chemistry, including the importance of chemistry in our modern society. Provides practical experience in measurement, density, structure of atom, nuclear chemistry, energy and environmental issues. Intended for non-science majors. Lab required.
GSCI 106	Physical Science Geology	4.00 Credits
Quarters Offered: Fall, Winter, Spring Introduces minerals and rocks, and a survey of the principles of geology, erosion, plate tectonics and the structure of the earth. Intended for non-science majors. Lab and/or field trip required.
GSCI 107	Physical Science Astronomy	4.00 Credits
Quarters Offered: Summer Includes solar and galactic astronomy, a study of the sun, planets, stars and galaxies, and modern discoveries in the field of astronomy. Intended for non-science majors. Lab required.
GSCI 108	Physical Science Oceanography	4.00 Credits
Quarters Offered: Offered as needed Introduces the physical, chemical, geological, and biological processes which occur in the oceans. Intended for non-science majors. Lab and/or field trip required.
GSCI 109	Physical Science Meteorology	4.00 Credits
Quarters Offered: Fall, Spring Introduces the composition and structure of our atmosphere. Provides the factors and concepts that control weather and the production of wind, precipitation, clouds, storms, and climate change. Intended for non-science majors. Lab required.
GSCI 110	Physical Science Energy	4.00 Credits
Quarters Offered: Offered as needed Surveys the various energy sources used in our society, including fossil fuels, nuclear power, and renewable energy sources. Addresses environmental and societal issues, energy conservation & efficiency, transportation, pollution, climate science and global effects. Intended for non-science majors. Lab required.
GSCI 161 (P/T)	Medical Terminology I	3.00 Credits
Quarters Offered: Summer, Fall, Winter, Spring Examines the pronunciation, spelling, origin, meaning, and usage of scientific terms employed by health care professionals. Emphasizes human anatomical terminology. Intended for students preparing for careers in the health professions. Some sections may have a low-cost or no-cost text book option.
GSCI 162	Medical Terminology II	3.00 Credits
Quarters Offered: Summer, Winter, Spring Presents advanced vocabulary, extending and reinforcing those terms acquired in Medical Terminology I. Some sections may have a low-cost or no-cost text book option.Prerequisites: GSCI 161 or instructor permission.