Approaches to Healing
2 credits
Faculty: Betty Kutter, ext. 6099, email: Betty Kutter
W, 5:30-8p, LH 3
Prerequisite: Some college biology advisable
Special Expenses: $25 for guest speakers
Enrollment: 60
CRN: 30215
This two-credit guest lecture series will explore the theory,
practice and politics of such healing arts as acupuncture
and oriental medicine, herbal medicine, Thai massage, nutrition,
reflexology, Laban movement analysis and naturopathic medicine,
taking advantage of our regional wealth of outstanding practitioners.
Since the series is also imbedded in the Psychoneuroimmunology
program, there will be a strong emphasis on mind/body interactions
and immune-system involvements in the various therapies. Comparisons
and integrations between standard medical practice and complementary
approaches will be emphasized in areas from allergies to cancer
to AIDS. Some reading and writing will be expected.
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Biology II, General
4 credits
Faculty: Kevin Hogan, ext. 5078
M, 6-9:30p, LAB II 1234
Enrollment: 25
CRN: 30263
This course is the second of a two-quarter introduction to
biology. In winter term we looked at processes at the molecular,
cellular and physiological levels. This quarter will address
biological diversity, evolution and ecological principles.
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Biology, Human III
4 credits
Faculty: Cindy Beck, ext. 5942, email: Cindy Beck
TTh, 5:30-7:30p, LAB I 1040
Enrollment: 25
CRN: 30141
This is a yearlong course focused on human anatomy, physiology,
pathology, genetics and nutrition and the interplay among
them. Students will explore the human body through lecture,
laboratory, seminar and workshops. Laboratory sessions will
support classroom material and will acquaint students with
the use of various types of clinical and laboratory equipment.
This quarter's work will focus on the remaining systems of
the body including the digestive, urinary and reproductive
systems.
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Calculus
4 credits
Faculty: Mario Gadea, ext. 6588, email: Mario Gadea
TTh, 6-8p, LIB 2127
Prerequisite: Intermediate algebra
Special Expenses: Graphing calculator, approximately
$100
Enrollment: 25
CRN: 30209
This course will cover fundamentals of differential and integral
calculus, and the implications of those fundamentals for the
standard principal functions, including polynomial, rational,
exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions. The
logical beauty of mathematics will be emphasized, along with
a variety of applications. Data interpretation and the graphics
calculator will be employed as appropriate to enrich students'
grasp of the main concepts.
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Chemistry, General III
6 credits
Faculty: Peter Pessiki, ext. 6892, email: Peter Pessiki
Tu, 6-8:30p, Th, 6-10p, LAB II 3223
Special Expenses: $20 for lab supplies
Enrollment: 24
CRN: 30113
This course will begin with an in-depth investigation of equilibrium
and pH. We then will cover entropy and free energy, followed
by an introduction of electrochemistry. Our final topic will
be transition metals and the crystal field model. The lab
will include pH titrations, absorption spectroscopy and electrochemical
measurements. New students should be aware that this course
is a continuation from fall and winter quarters.
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Chemistry, Organic III
4 credits
Faculty: Peter Pessiki, ext. 6892, email: Peter Pessiki
MTh, 6-8p, LAB II 3223
Enrollment: 20
CRN: 30114
This quarter, students will look at the reactivity, preparation
and physical properties of the following organic functional
groups: carboxylic acids and their derivatives, amines and
the alkaloids and heterocycles. An emphasis will be placed
on organic compounds that are relevant to biological processes.
NMR spectroscopy will also be covered in some detail. New
students should be aware that this course is a continuation
from fall and winters quarters.
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Chemistry, Organic Lab
4 credits
Faculty: Peter Pessiki, ext. 6892, email: Peter Pessiki
Sa, 9a-1p, LAB II 3223
Prerequisites: Faculty signature
Enrollment: 25
CRN: 30260
This lab course will focus on synthesis and spectroscopy.
Synthesis will include the preparation of esters, amides and
amines. The use of NMR, IR and absorption spectroscopy will
be incorporated into the lab. Advanced natural product isolation
is possible. The use of the scientific literature for experimental
details and a lab notebook will be expected.
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Chemistry in Everyday Life
4 credits
Faculty: William Green, ext. 6588, email: William Green
Th, 6-10p, LAB I 1059
Special Expenses: $10 for lab supplies
Enrollment: 25
CRN: 30101
This is a basic chemistry course for those with no background
in science or mathematics. Discover the world around you,
and find the answers to questions such as: Why is water so
important? Why does toothpaste prevent cavities? The impacts
of chemicals on society will be the seminar topic. Come and
satisfy your curiosity.
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Geometry in Time
4 credits
Faculty: Mario Gadea, ext. 6588, email: Mario Gadea
MW, 6-8p, LIB 2130
Enrollment: 25
CRN: 30281
This course in application-oriented geometry is designed for
students from diverse academic backgrounds interested in physics,
mathematics and research in the sciences. We will combine
traditional geometry with visualization and an intuitive approach
to problem solutions and model building. This will be an exploration
of mathematics using real-life applications, combined with
a discussion of the historical and cultural context within
which the principles of mathematics were developed.
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Practice of Professional Tutoring,
The
2 credits
Faculty: Sandra Yannone, ext. 6382, email: Sandra Yannone
M, 4-6p, LIB 3500
Prerequisite: Faculty signature
Enrollment: 40
CRN: 30234
This course combines a seminar with a practicum to prepare
students to become peer tutors in either the Quantitative
Reasoning or the Writing Centers. In seminar, we will explore
tutoring theories, examine the role of a peer tutor and develop
effective tutoring practices. In the practicum, students will
observe peer tutoring and graduate to supervised tutoring.
The course also will address working with unique populations
of learners. Students considering graduate school in related
fields will benefit from this training.
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Self-paced Mathematics: Math for the
Liberal Arts or Precalculus
2 or 4 credits
Faculty: Allen Mauney, ext. 5458
Orientation Meeting, W, 1-3p, Apr 2, Quantitative Reasoning
Center, LIB 3402
Special Expenses: Scientific calculator
Enrollment: 25
CRN: 30103 (2 credits); 30104 (4 credits)
This course is for students who need to review fundamental
mathematical concepts or precalculus. Students will design
their own programs according to individual needs and interests.
They will work in teams, or by themselves, at their own pace
under the supervision and support of math tutors and faculty.
Students must report to the QRC weekly to show evidence of
progress. Credit may be earned in either liberal arts math
or precalculus. The liberal arts math will focus on a broader
coverage of concepts to include topics in geometry, stochastics
and discrete mathematics.
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Statistics, Intermediate
4 credits
Faculty: Allen Jenkins, ext. 5501, email: Allen Jenkins
TTh, 5-7p, LAB I 1047
Prerequisite: Introductory Statistics
Special Expenses: Calculator capable of statistical
computations
Enrollment: 25
CRN: 30204
This course is a follow-up to Introductory Statistics. Students
will focus on concepts and applications of inferential statistics.
Coverage will include hypothesis testing, regression and correlation,
chi-square and F distributions, and non-parametric statistics.
Emphasis will be placed on how the concepts fit together rather
than on mechanical skills.
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