COURSE INDEX - LaGuardia Community College
COURSE INDEX - LaGuardia Community College COURSE INDEX - LaGuardia Community College
Natural Sciences Department rem for line integrals, curl and divergence, Green’s theorem, Stokes’ theorem and divergence theorem. Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESE099, ENC101 Pre-corequisite: MAT203 or equivalent MAT221 Introduction to Probability 4 credits; 4 hours This course is an introduction to the theory of probability. The topics studied are basic theorems of probability, permutations and combinations, discrete and continuous random variables, univariate and multivariate probability distributions, jointly distributed random variables, independent identically distributed random variables, moments, moment-generating functions, the central limit theorem, laws of large numbers, confidence interval, hypothesis testing, chi-square methods, and simple linear regression. Prerequisite: MAT203 MAT230 Introduction to Discrete Mathematical Structures 4 credits; 4 hours This course covers mathematical concepts essential for continued study in computer science and related fields. Topics of study include: set theory, propositional calculus and rules of reasoning, algorithms and complexity, elementary number theory including applications, recursion, counting principles with applications and graph theory. Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101, MAT096 Pre- or Corequisite: MAT201 MAT231 Introduction to Discrete Mathematics 3 credits, 3 hours This course introduces students to the foundations of discrete mathematics. The topics of study include propositional logic, methods of proof, set theory, relations and functions, mathematical induction and recursion, and elementary combinatorics. Prerequisites: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101 MAT241 Technical Mathematics I 4 credits; 4 hours This course helps students to appreciate the usefulness of mathematics in today’s technical world. The concepts of college algebra and trigonometry are presented with emphasis on their applications in science and technology. Topics include analytic geometry, trigonometry, exponential and logarithmic functions and their graphs, system of linear equations, matrices and complex numbers. Prerequisite: MAT096 MAT242 Technical Mathematics II 4 credits; 4 hours This is the second course in the Technical Mathematics sequence. Scientific methods of differential calculus are developed and applied to solving practical problems. Topics include differentiation and integration of algebraic, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric functions, curve sketching, rectilinear motion, extrema, area and volume. Prerequisite: MAT241 Natural and Applied Sciences Department In 2009, the Natural and Applied Sciences Department was divided into two departments, Health Sciences and Natural Sciences. The following programs/areas were assigned to Health Sciences: > Dietetics > Paramedic > Health > Physical Therapy > Human Services > Science > Nursing > Veterinary Technology > Occupational Therapy The following programs/areas were assigned to Natural Sciences: > Biology > Chemistry > Physical Sciences Natural Sciences Department Department Faculty Burl Yearwood, Chairperson, Olga Calderon, Alfredo Cifuentes, Sarah Durand, Tahereh Entezari Zaher, James Frost, Carol Haspel, Nalband Hussain, Dionne A. Miller, Howard Motoike, Jaime Nieman, Sidney Noelle, Thomas Onorato, Preethi Radakrishnan, Armando del Rio, Ivan Rivera-Torres, Karim Sharif, Lhamo Tshering, D. Priyantha Wijesinghe, Boris Zakharov Biology SCB101 Topics in Biological Sciences 3 credits; 4 hours (2 lecture, 2 lab) This course gives an introduction to the scientific method the origin and organization of life and reproduction and ecology. The relevance of modern biological theory to human life in particular areas will be emphasized using selected topics such as urban pollution and population control. Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101, MAT096 SCB115 Principles of Biology 4 credits; 6.0 hours (2 lecture, 3 lab, 1 recitation) This is a one-semester laboratory-based course in biology stressing general concepts and amplifying them through a study of the human organism. The scientific method of thinking will be emphasized. Topics will include biological chemistry, cell structure and function, classical and molecular genetics, evolution and ecology, and homeostasis will be explored in the context of human biology. Laboratory exercises will include chemical analyses of nutrients, microscope slides and dissection of the fetal pig. Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101, MAT096 163
Natural Sciences Department SCB160 Food Microbiology 4 credits; 6 hours (3 lecture, 3 lab) This course is an introduction to the science of food with emphasis on microorganisms which affect it. Digestive processes and fundamental chemistry of food are studied, as well as the complex interactions which exist between food and microorganisms, including handling, preparation and storage. The laboratory will focus on morphological and physiological characteristics of microorganisms associated with contamination, spoilage, preservation and food-borne disease. This course does not fulfill the Dietetic Technology General Microbiology requirement. Prerequisite: SCD100 This course satisfies the New York City Department of Personnel requirement for the foods course for eligibility for School Lunch Manager. SCB201, 202 Fundamentals of Biology I and II 4 credits; 6 hours each (3 lecture, 1 recitation, 2 lab) This course is an integrated two-semester laboratory-based sequence, stressing major concepts of biology designed to assist the student in relating these concepts to the environment. The scientific method of thinking and the experimental approach will be stressed. Among the topics studied are: SCB201: Cellular and molecular basis of life, heredity, and the evolution of life. SCB202: Survey of the kingdoms, organismic anatomy and physiology with emphasis on the human system, the principles of ecology, and problems of population. Prerequisite for SCB201: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ ENC101, MAT096; Prerequisite for SCB202: SCB201 SCB203 Human Anatomy and Physiology I 4 credits; 6 hours (3 lecture, 3 lab) Part one of a two semester introduction to human anatomy and physiology that examines the relationships between structure and function of organs and organ systems in the maintenance of normal function in the whole organism. The lab includes experimental activities, microscopy and gross anatomy. Dissections and clay modeling will be used to study select organ systems. Lecture topics include the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, respiratory, lymphatic and immune systems. Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101, MAT096 SCB204 Human Anatomy and Physiology II 4 credits; 6 hours (3 lecture, 3 lab) Part two of a two semester introduction to human anatomy and physiology that examines relationships between structure and function of organs and organ systems in the maintenance of normal function in the whole organism. The laboratory includes experimental activities, microscopy and gross anatomy. Rat dissections will be used to study select organ systems. The major organ systems covered include the nervous, endocrine, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems. Prerequisite: SCB203 SCB208 Vertebrate Anatomy and Physiology 1 2 credits; 3 hours (1 lecture, 2 lab) This course introduces the student to the evolution, anatomy and physiology of the major vertebrate classes. Emphasis is placed on the taxonomy and characteristics of vertebrates. Muscle and bone organization and the physiology of contraction are also covered in depth. In the laboratory, students have the opportunity to dissect representative non-mammalian vertebrates. Prerequisite: SCN101 for students in Veterinary Technology Program, SCB202 for all Associate in Science students, SCC140 SCB209 Vertebrate Anatomy and Physiology 2 3 credits; 4 hours (2 lecture, 2 lab) This course is a continuation of Vertebrate Anatomy and Physiology 1. Major organ systems are discussed while emphasis is placed on mammalian anatomy and physiology. In the laboratory, students have the opportunity to view these systems through the dissection of a cat. Prerequisite: SCB208 SCB240 Biotechnology I 2 credits; 4 hours (1 lecture, 3 lab) Biotechnology is the application of recombinant DNA technology to living systems. Biotechnology I is an introductory laboratory course which will allow the student to learn some of the basic techniques used in molecular biology and recombinant DNA laboratories. This course will include basic applications of gel electrophoresis and interpretation of restriction enzyme cleavage patterns of DNA, including DNA fingerprinting. Prerequisite: SCB201 or SCB208 or SCC201 SCB252 Fundamentals of Biotechniques 2 credits; 4 hours This is an intensive one-semester laboratory-based course in biotechniques. Students will learn how to form hypotheses, design experiments, analyze data, and review science literature. Students will perform techniques such as bacterial transformation, purification of nucleic acids, Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR), electrophoresis, DNA microarray analysis, enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) and histological techniques, while learning the responsible conduct of research and bioethics. Prerequisite: ENG101, MAT115, SCB201, SCC201 SCB255 Cell Biology 4 credits; 6 hours This is an upper-level one-semester laboratory-based course stressing essential aspects of cell biology. Cell structure and function will be introduced. Topics to be covered include, but are not limited to, membrane transport, protein sorting, vesicular trafficking, cytoskeletal components, chromatin remodeling, signal transduction, cancer, apoptosis and stem cells. Students, by conducting hypothesis-driven science, will be introduced to stateof-the-art techniques. Prerequisite: ENG102, MAT200, SCB202, SCC202 164
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Natural Sciences Department<br />
rem for line integrals, curl and divergence, Green’s theorem,<br />
Stokes’ theorem and divergence theorem.<br />
Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESE099, ENC101<br />
Pre-corequisite: MAT203 or equivalent<br />
MAT221 Introduction to Probability<br />
4 credits; 4 hours<br />
This course is an introduction to the theory of probability. The<br />
topics studied are basic theorems of probability, permutations and<br />
combinations, discrete and continuous random variables, univariate<br />
and multivariate probability distributions, jointly distributed<br />
random variables, independent identically distributed random<br />
variables, moments, moment-generating functions, the central<br />
limit theorem, laws of large numbers, confidence interval, hypothesis<br />
testing, chi-square methods, and simple linear regression.<br />
Prerequisite: MAT203<br />
MAT230 Introduction to Discrete Mathematical Structures<br />
4 credits; 4 hours<br />
This course covers mathematical concepts essential for continued<br />
study in computer science and related fields. Topics of study<br />
include: set theory, propositional calculus and rules of reasoning,<br />
algorithms and complexity, elementary number theory including<br />
applications, recursion, counting principles with applications and<br />
graph theory.<br />
Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101, MAT096<br />
Pre- or Corequisite: MAT201<br />
MAT231 Introduction to Discrete Mathematics<br />
3 credits, 3 hours<br />
This course introduces students to the foundations of discrete<br />
mathematics. The topics of study include propositional logic,<br />
methods of proof, set theory, relations and functions, mathematical<br />
induction and recursion, and elementary combinatorics.<br />
Prerequisites: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101<br />
MAT241 Technical Mathematics I<br />
4 credits; 4 hours<br />
This course helps students to appreciate the usefulness of mathematics<br />
in today’s technical world. The concepts of college<br />
algebra and trigonometry are presented with emphasis on their<br />
applications in science and technology. Topics include analytic<br />
geometry, trigonometry, exponential and logarithmic functions<br />
and their graphs, system of linear equations, matrices and<br />
complex numbers.<br />
Prerequisite: MAT096<br />
MAT242 Technical Mathematics II<br />
4 credits; 4 hours<br />
This is the second course in the Technical Mathematics sequence.<br />
Scientific methods of differential calculus are developed and<br />
applied to solving practical problems. Topics include differentiation<br />
and integration of algebraic, exponential, logarithmic and<br />
trigonometric functions, curve sketching, rectilinear motion,<br />
extrema, area and volume.<br />
Prerequisite: MAT241<br />
Natural and Applied Sciences<br />
Department<br />
In 2009, the Natural and Applied Sciences Department was divided<br />
into two departments, Health Sciences and Natural Sciences. The<br />
following programs/areas were assigned to Health Sciences:<br />
> Dietetics > Paramedic<br />
> Health > Physical Therapy<br />
> Human Services > Science<br />
> Nursing > Veterinary Technology<br />
> Occupational Therapy<br />
The following programs/areas were assigned to Natural Sciences:<br />
> Biology<br />
> Chemistry<br />
> Physical Sciences<br />
Natural Sciences Department<br />
Department Faculty<br />
Burl Yearwood, Chairperson, Olga Calderon, Alfredo Cifuentes,<br />
Sarah Durand, Tahereh Entezari Zaher, James Frost, Carol<br />
Haspel, Nalband Hussain, Dionne A. Miller, Howard Motoike,<br />
Jaime Nieman, Sidney Noelle, Thomas Onorato, Preethi<br />
Radakrishnan, Armando del Rio, Ivan Rivera-Torres, Karim<br />
Sharif, Lhamo Tshering, D. Priyantha Wijesinghe, Boris<br />
Zakharov<br />
Biology<br />
SCB101 Topics in Biological Sciences<br />
3 credits; 4 hours (2 lecture, 2 lab)<br />
This course gives an introduction to the scientific method the<br />
origin and organization of life and reproduction and ecology. The<br />
relevance of modern biological theory to human life in particular<br />
areas will be emphasized using selected topics such as urban<br />
pollution and population control.<br />
Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101, MAT096<br />
SCB115 Principles of Biology<br />
4 credits; 6.0 hours (2 lecture, 3 lab, 1 recitation)<br />
This is a one-semester laboratory-based course in biology stressing<br />
general concepts and amplifying them through a study of the<br />
human organism. The scientific method of thinking will be emphasized.<br />
Topics will include biological chemistry, cell structure and<br />
function, classical and molecular genetics, evolution and ecology,<br />
and homeostasis will be explored in the context of human<br />
biology. Laboratory exercises will include chemical analyses of<br />
nutrients, microscope slides and dissection of the fetal pig.<br />
Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101, MAT096<br />
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