COURSE INDEX - LaGuardia Community College
COURSE INDEX - LaGuardia Community College COURSE INDEX - LaGuardia Community College
Natural Sciences Department SCB260 General Microbiology 4 credits; 6 hours (3 lecture, 3 lab) This course offers an introduction to microorganisms found in nature, industry, and disease. The student is introduced to virology, bacteriology, immunology, epidemiology, pathology and other related areas of microbial physiology. The laboratory will deal with the isolation and identification of common pathogenic and nonpathogenic organisms utilizing techniques of staining, culturing, fermentation reactions and microscopic inspection. Prerequisite: SCB202 or SCB204 or SCB209 Chemistry SCC101 Topics in Chemistry 3 credits; 4 hours (2 lecture, 2 lab) This course is a one-semester survey of the principles and applications of chemistry. Emphasis will be placed upon descriptive chemistry in areas such as food and drugs, synthetics and biological chemistry. Lecture and discussion will be complemented by laboratory experiments in which chemical principles and techniques are applied to the analysis and synthesis of familiar items. Note: This course is not open to students with credit in SCC140 or SCC201. Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101, MAT095 SCC140 Biological Chemistry 3 credits; 4 hours (2 lecture, 2 lab) This course is an introduction to the chemical basis of life. Topics will include an introduction to basic chemical principles, atomic structure, bond formation and structure, and mechanisms in organic and biochemical systems. These will be related to the basic life processes of reproduction, development, growth, nutrition and health. Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101, MAT096 theory, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, chemical thermodynamics, electrochemistry and nuclear chemistry. Prerequisite: SCC201 SCC205 Introduction to Chemistry 4 credits: 6 hours (3 lecture, 3 lab) This course serves as an introduction to chemistry. It is intended for students who require one semester of laboratory based science. Topics include measurements, atomic structure, the Periodic Table, ionic and molecular compounds, stoichiometry, energy, physical states of matter, solutions, acids and bases. This course does not fulfill the requirements for students planning to apply to the prehealth or veterinary programs at LaGuardia. Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ECC101, MAT115 SCC210 Foundations of Chemistry 4 credits; 6 hours (3 lecture, 3 lab) This course presents essential facts, laws, and theories of general chemistry. Topics include measurement and significant figures, atomic structure, elements and compounds, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, solutions, acid and bases, nuclear radiation, and classification of simple organic compounds according to functional groups. The laboratory component is designed to illustrate the fundamental laws and techniques of general chemistry. The course addresses the needs primarily of allied health students. Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101, MAT096 SCC251, 252 Organic Chemistry I and II 5 credits; 7 hours each (3 lecture, 4 lab) This course is a two-semester sequence emphasizing the synthesis, structure, reactivity, and mechanisms of reaction of organic compounds. Laboratory stresses synthesis, purification, separation and identification of compounds. SCC251: Aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons; sterochemistry. SCC252: Alcohols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, amines, heterocycles biomolecules. Prerequisite for SCC251: MAT096, SCC202 Prerequisite for SCC252: SCC251 SCC201 General Chemistry I 4 credits; 6 hours (3 lecture, 1 recitation, 2 lab) This course is part I of a two-semester sequence covering concepts of General Chemistry. It is intended for students planning to major in science or engineering who require one year of chemistry. Among the topics studied are atomic structure, chemical bonding and reactivity, quantitative relationships in chemical reactions, thermochemistry and gases. Prerequisite for SCC201: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101, MAT115 SCC202 General Chemistry II 4 credits; 6 hours (3 lecture, 1 recitation, 2 lab) This course is part II of a two-semester sequence covering concepts of General Chemistry. It is intended for students planning to major in science or engineering who require one year of chemistry. Among the topics studied are: liquids, solids, solutions, acid-base Environmental Science SCG150 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems 4 credits; 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab This course covers the entire Geographic Information Systems production process from data acquisition and modeling to editing, analysis and cartographic output. Lectures will introduce the theory of GIS science and laboratory classes will familiarize students with GIS software needed to accomplish the course objectives. The course will use data collected by students participating in the Newtown Creek analysis project, among other data sources, for a final mapping exercise. Prerequisite: ENC/ENG101, MAT096 165
Natural Sciences Department SCG250 Environmental Science 4 credits; 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab Environmental Science is the capstone course of the Environmental Science major. The course integrates biological, chemical and physical concepts with service learning. Understanding the earth as a dynamic system and addressing local environmental issues will be emphasized. Lab and field analysis of locally collected water, soil and air samples will be conducted as part of a team research project. Prerequisite: ENC/ENG101, MAT200, SCG150 Pre- or Corequisite: SCB260, SSE104, SSE250 SCB265 Fundamentals of Ecology 4 credits; 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab This course is a comprehensive introduction to ecology. Students will be introduced to the kinds of questions asked by ecologists, the principal concepts and theories that guide ecological inquiry and the methods that are used to answer ecological questions. Particular emphasis will be paid to population, community and ecosystem level processes and both terrestrial and aquatic systems will be considered. The practical component of the course will include laboratory exercises as well as field work. Prerequisite: SCB202, SCC202 Physical Sciences SCP101 Topics in Physical Sciences 3 credits; 4 hours (2 lecture, 2 lab) This course consists of a survey of the major concepts in physics, astronomy, chemistry, and geology. The physics section includes the theory of motion (kinematics); the law of conservation of energy; different forms of energy, especially electrical and atomic; and the laws of wave motion and optics. The astronomy section deals with both planetary and stellar astronomy. The unit on chemistry emphasizes the structure of atoms and their combination into molecules. Finally, the segment on geology centers on the theory of plate tectonics and how it is used to explain phenomena such as earthquakes and volcanoes. Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101, MAT095 SCP140 Topics in Astronomy 3 credits: 4 hours (2 lecture, 2 lab) This course surveys modern astronomy with special emphasis on recent developments in space and astrophysics. Among the topics to be covered will be planetary astronomy and geology, the moon, the possibility of life on other worlds, energy production in stars, stellar evolution, pulsars, quasars, “black holes” and cosmology. Laboratory periods will include field trips to planetariums and observatories in the N.Y.C. area. Students should expect field trip expenses of about $20.00. Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101, MAT096 SCP201, 202 Fundamentals of Physics I and II 4 credits; 6 hours each (3 lecture, 1 recitation, 2 lab) Fundamentals of Physics I and II are together a two-semester sequence covering the basic laws of physics with an emphasis on laboratory experience and mathematical solutions of problems. This is a basic course for students intending to continue their studies in the physical and biological sciences, since more advanced courses in the natural sciences assume knowledge of this material. Among the topics studied are: SCP201: The basic concepts of mechanics; kinematics; Newton’s gravitation; conservation of momentum and energy; heat, emphasizing the kinetic theory; and electrostatics (charge, forces, fields, electrical energy.) SCP202: The basic concepts of electrodynamics (currents and magnetism, electromagnetism); optics (wave theory, lenses); and modern physics (relativity, atomic theory, quantum mechanics.) Prerequisite for SCP201: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101, MAT096 Prerequisite for SCP202: SCP201 SCP231 General Physics I 4 credits; 6 hours (3 lecture, 3 lab) This is the first part of a computer-based physics course intended for students who want to major in science, computer science or engineering. Computers will be used in the laboratory in conjunction with traditional equipment for problem solving, data collection, and analysis. Topics covered include vectors, Newton’s laws, equilibrium, rectilinear motion, two-dimensional motion, gravitation, Kepler’s laws, work and the work-energy theorem, rotational motion, simple harmonic motion, the physics of fluids, and heat. This course is the first course in a two course calculusbased physics sequence (SCP231-232). Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101, MAT201 SCP232 General Physics II 4 credits; 6 hours (3 lecture, 3 lab) This is the second part of a computer-based physics course intended for students who want to major in science, computer science or engineering. Computers will be used in the laboratory in conjunction with traditional equipment for problem solving, data collection and analysis. Topics covered include waves, wave motion, light propagation, geometrical optics, interference and diffraction, electric field and potential, capacitance and dielectrics, magnetic fields and forces, direct and alternating current, Ohm’s law and electromagnetic waves. This course is the second course in a two-course sequence (SCP231-232) Prerequisite: MAT202, SCP231 166
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Natural Sciences Department<br />
SCB260 General Microbiology<br />
4 credits; 6 hours (3 lecture, 3 lab)<br />
This course offers an introduction to microorganisms found in<br />
nature, industry, and disease. The student is introduced to virology,<br />
bacteriology, immunology, epidemiology, pathology and other<br />
related areas of microbial physiology. The laboratory will deal<br />
with the isolation and identification of common pathogenic and<br />
nonpathogenic organisms utilizing techniques of staining, culturing,<br />
fermentation reactions and microscopic inspection.<br />
Prerequisite: SCB202 or SCB204 or SCB209<br />
Chemistry<br />
SCC101 Topics in Chemistry<br />
3 credits; 4 hours (2 lecture, 2 lab)<br />
This course is a one-semester survey of the principles and applications<br />
of chemistry. Emphasis will be placed upon descriptive<br />
chemistry in areas such as food and drugs, synthetics and biological<br />
chemistry. Lecture and discussion will be complemented by<br />
laboratory experiments in which chemical principles and<br />
techniques are applied to the analysis and synthesis of familiar<br />
items.<br />
Note: This course is not open to students with credit in SCC140<br />
or SCC201.<br />
Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101, MAT095<br />
SCC140 Biological Chemistry<br />
3 credits; 4 hours (2 lecture, 2 lab)<br />
This course is an introduction to the chemical basis of life. Topics will<br />
include an introduction to basic chemical principles, atomic structure,<br />
bond formation and structure, and mechanisms in organic and biochemical<br />
systems. These will be related to the basic life processes of<br />
reproduction, development, growth, nutrition and health.<br />
Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101, MAT096<br />
theory, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, chemical thermodynamics,<br />
electrochemistry and nuclear chemistry.<br />
Prerequisite: SCC201<br />
SCC205 Introduction to Chemistry<br />
4 credits: 6 hours (3 lecture, 3 lab)<br />
This course serves as an introduction to chemistry. It is intended<br />
for students who require one semester of laboratory based science.<br />
Topics include measurements, atomic structure, the Periodic Table,<br />
ionic and molecular compounds, stoichiometry, energy, physical<br />
states of matter, solutions, acids and bases. This course does not<br />
fulfill the requirements for students planning to apply to the prehealth<br />
or veterinary programs at <strong>LaGuardia</strong>.<br />
Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ECC101, MAT115<br />
SCC210 Foundations of Chemistry<br />
4 credits; 6 hours (3 lecture, 3 lab)<br />
This course presents essential facts, laws, and theories of general<br />
chemistry. Topics include measurement and significant figures,<br />
atomic structure, elements and compounds, chemical reactions,<br />
stoichiometry, solutions, acid and bases, nuclear radiation, and<br />
classification of simple organic compounds according to functional<br />
groups. The laboratory component is designed to illustrate<br />
the fundamental laws and techniques of general chemistry. The<br />
course addresses the needs primarily of allied health students.<br />
Prerequisite: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101, MAT096<br />
SCC251, 252 Organic Chemistry I and II<br />
5 credits; 7 hours each (3 lecture, 4 lab)<br />
This course is a two-semester sequence emphasizing the synthesis,<br />
structure, reactivity, and mechanisms of reaction of organic<br />
compounds. Laboratory stresses synthesis, purification, separation<br />
and identification of compounds.<br />
SCC251: Aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons; sterochemistry.<br />
SCC252: Alcohols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids,<br />
amines, heterocycles biomolecules.<br />
Prerequisite for SCC251: MAT096, SCC202<br />
Prerequisite for SCC252: SCC251<br />
SCC201 General Chemistry I<br />
4 credits; 6 hours (3 lecture, 1 recitation, 2 lab)<br />
This course is part I of a two-semester sequence covering concepts<br />
of General Chemistry. It is intended for students planning to major<br />
in science or engineering who require one year of chemistry.<br />
Among the topics studied are atomic structure, chemical bonding<br />
and reactivity, quantitative relationships in chemical reactions,<br />
thermochemistry and gases.<br />
Prerequisite for SCC201: CSE099, ENA/ENG/ESA099/ENC101,<br />
MAT115<br />
SCC202 General Chemistry II<br />
4 credits; 6 hours (3 lecture, 1 recitation, 2 lab)<br />
This course is part II of a two-semester sequence covering concepts<br />
of General Chemistry. It is intended for students planning to major<br />
in science or engineering who require one year of chemistry.<br />
Among the topics studied are: liquids, solids, solutions, acid-base<br />
Environmental Science<br />
SCG150 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems<br />
4 credits; 3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab<br />
This course covers the entire Geographic Information Systems<br />
production process from data acquisition and modeling to editing,<br />
analysis and cartographic output. Lectures will introduce the<br />
theory of GIS science and laboratory classes will familiarize<br />
students with GIS software needed to accomplish the course<br />
objectives. The course will use data collected by students participating<br />
in the Newtown Creek analysis project, among other data<br />
sources, for a final mapping exercise.<br />
Prerequisite: ENC/ENG101, MAT096<br />
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