| Semester
One |
COMM
1001 Technical Communications/
Computer Applications
Students become familiar with techniques for presenting technical
material in written and oral form. Microsoft Word is used for
assignments. |
MATH
1003 Mathematics 1
Engineering and scientific applications involving the following
areas: the SI system for dealing with exact and approximate
numbers, exponents, solving equations, determinants and linear
equations, curve sketching, graphing and trigonometry. |
BIOS
1000 Cell Biology
Cell Biology is an introductory course focusing on topics of
cell structure and function, the flow of energy in cells, and
the exchange of information in and between cells. Basic biological
laboratory exercises augment theoretical material. |
CHEM
1000 General Chemistry 1
An introductory chemistry course that includes review of elements
and their symbols, nomenclature of inorganic compounds and ions,
chemical calculations, chemical equations, and concentration
of solutions. Lab work supplements the theory. |
CHEM
1001 Organic Chemistry 1
This course is designed as an introduction to organic chemistry.
A special effort is made to illustrate the practical applications
of organic chemistry to everyday life and biological processes. |
| Semester
Two |
MATH
1004 Mathematics 2/
Computer Applications
Engineering and scientific applications involving properties
of exponents, logarithms and special graphing techniques. Microsoft
Excel will be used.
Prerequisites: COMM 1001 & MATH 1003 |
BIOS
1001 Introduction to Microbiology
This applied biology course provides an introduction to microbiological
theory, specifically addressing the fundamentals of microbiology,
bacterial morphology, growth, nutrition and control. The principal
divisions of the field are discussed, and their economic or
medical applications. |
CHEM
1002 Organic Chemistry 2
A continuation of Organic Chemistry 1. Laboratory work supplements
the theory.
Prerequisite: CHEM 1001
|
CHEM
1003 General Chemistry 2
This course gives an introduction to chemical kinetics, equilibrium,
acid-base titration, electro and solution chemistry. Relevant
lab work and techniques are emphasized.
Prerequisite: CHEM 1000 |
BIOS
1006 Anatomy and Physiology
This is a introductory course that covers the fundamentals
of human anatomy and physiology: cells, tissues, organs and
organ systems and the ways in which they function.
Prerequisite: BIOS 1000
|
| Semester
Three |
MATH
2002 Statistics and Data Analysis
Topics covered: measures of central tendency, measures of variation,
frequency distributions, linear regression and the normal distribution.
Microsoft Excel is used to generate statistical reports and
graphs.
Prerequisite: MATH 1004 |
BIOS
2000 Microbiology
This applied biology course provides an introduction to microbiological
theory and skills: specifically addressing microscopy, staining
methods, cultivation of microorganisms, control of microbial
growth, enumeration, water sanitary analysis and industrial
application. |
CHEM
2000 Analytical Chemistry 1
An introductory course dealing with the general methods of quantitative
and qualitative chemical analysis. Laboratory work supplements
the theory.
Prerequisite: CHEM 1003 |
CHEM
2001 Chemical Instrumentation 1
This course stresses the basic concepts and techniques of chromatography
(thin layer, column, paper, and gas) and spectrophotometry (IR,
UV, visible). In addition, sample preparation is discussed.
Prerequisite: CHEM 1003 |
| Semester
Four |
CHEM
2002 Chemical Instrumentation 2
This course deals with a wide range of instrumental parameters
and techniques of analysis and includes advanced gas chromatography,
liquid chromatography, flame photometry, polarimetry, refractometry,
UV, IR and visible spectrophotometry.
Prerequisite: CHEM 2001 |
BIOS
2001 Fermentation Technology
The fundamentals of fermentation technology and bioprocessing
are discussed. Subject material includes batch and continuous
fermentation, production of biomass, bioconversions, the use
of immobilized cells and recovery of byproducts.
Prerequisites: BIOS 1001 & BIOS 2000 |
PLAC
2000 One Week Placement
A one week placement in the field. |
BIOS
2007 Biotechnology 2
This course focuses on applications of biotechnology in animal
and plant genetics, environmental remediation, forensics, gene
therapy, the human genome project, marine biology, and medicine. |
BIOS
2003 Genetics
Introduction to the fundamental principles of genetics: cellular
reproduction, mechanisms of inheritance, genes and the genetic
code, RNA and protein synthesis and basic human genetics.
Prerequisite: BIOS 1000 |
| BIOS
2004 Pharmacology
A study of basic pharmacology to prepare students to work
in the field of pharmaceutical manufacturing and research,
label and regulatory requirements or clinical studies.
Prerequisite: BIOS 1006
|
BIOS
2005 Introduction to Nutrition
This course covers the fundamentals of nutrition: where nutrients
occur, how they are absorbed and metabolized, dietary requirements
in relation to the growth, health, reproductive success and
longevity of humans.
Prerequisite: BIOS 1006 |
