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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.
Prerequisites: Completion or concurrent enrollment in MTH1100
or higher.
Meets General Education: "Observation of the Natural World".
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".
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".
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.
Prerequisites: 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.
Prerequisite: 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 searchs and community resources.
Prerequisites: Junior or senior with a minimum of 20 semester hours of coursework
in the natural sciences.
Posted
31 December 2003
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