Other Natural Sciences
NATURAL SCIENCE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
NSM1150 Science Foundations 4 semester hours
Explores some of the fundamental physical concepts, including energy and the atomic view of matter, that are necessary to our understanding of science, technology and our world.
Prerequisite: Completion or concurrent enrollment in MTH1100 or higher.
Meets General Education “Observation of the Natural World” requirement.
NSM1200 Astronomy 3 semester hours
An introduction to modern astronomy including astronomical observations, astrophysical tools and laws, the solar system, stars, galaxies, and cosmology.
No prerequisites.
Meets General Education “Observation of the Natural World” requirement.
NSM1300 Earth Science 4 semester hours
This course includes an overview of those sciences that collectively seek to understand our dynamic Earth and its relationship to the larger universe. Includes material from the fields of geology, oceanography, meteorology and astronomy through which we examine the physical laws and natural processes that have helped to shape and change the Earth and the universe around it.
No prerequisites.
Meets General Education “Observation of the Natural World” requirement.
NSM3790 ACCA Affiliated Course 2-4 semester hours
Aurora University in collaboration with the other Associated Colleges of the Chicago Area (ACCA), the Shedd Aquarium, and Morton Arboretum, offers a range of courses including lecture series, laboratory courses and field experiences which enrich our core curriculum. These will be offered as student interests and needs indicate.
Prerequisite: Consent of program chair.
NSM3970 Research in Natural Sciences 3 semester hours
This course is designed to provide students with the opportunity to do research in the natural sciences that has the potential to be published in a peer-reviewed scientific journal, and presented at a scientific meeting. Students will accomplish these goals by performing a supervised research project, and attending weekly seminars on how to conduct scientific research.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
NSM4970 Advanced Research in Natural Sciences 3 semester hours
This course is designed to provide students with the continued opportunity to do research in natural sciences that has the potential to be published in a peer-reviewed scientific journal, and presented at a scientific meeting. Students will accomplish these goals by performing a supervised research project, and attending weekly seminars on how to conduct scientific research.
Prerequisites: NSM3970 and consent of instructor.
NSM4990 Senior Capstone in Natural Sciences 3 semester hours
This course explores the interrelationships of the natural sciences and society through the study of a complex problem which includes aspects of biology, medicine, the environment, ethics, and human actions. The course will include readings, writing, class discussions, group projects, and presentations. Information will be gathered from a range of sources including scientific journals, popular literature, computerized literature searches and community resources.
Prerequisites: Junior or senior with a minimum of 20 semester hours of course work in the natural sciences.
Please note: The information listed on this page is current according to the 2006-2008 Undergraduate Catalog, unless otherwise noted.
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