For students in the City College Honors Program and the Macaulay Honors College. An exploration of the biological basis of life on earth and the impact of man's activities on its quality and continued survival. Those enrolled will participate in a seminar designed to permit in-depth examination of important issues related to the course content.
3 lect., 2 rec./lab hr./wk.
For students in the City College Honors Program and the Macaulay Honors College. A broad exposure to the physical sciences with heavy stress on the scientific method of inquiry and investigation. The basic principles of physics and chemistry; application to some phenomena of astronomy, geosciences, chemistry and physics.
3 lect., 2 rec./lab hr./wk.
Explores the basic scientific content, processes, and approaches with an emphasis on depth of understanding in the domain of physical science. Subject matter is drawn from properties of matter, heat and temperature, energy, optics, and force and motion. Class format is a combination of interactive discussions, hands on activities, and participation in extended scientific processes. This course is one of three similar courses along with Principles of Life Science and Principles of Environmental Science which could be taken in any order.
3hr./wk.
Explores core topics in the biological sciences with an emphasis on depth of understanding of the subject matter and an awareness of the skills and methods used in the life sciences. Subject matter is drawn from cell and molecular biology, evolution, and ecology. Class format is a combination of interactive discussions, hands on activities, and participation in extended scientific processes. This course is one of three similar courses along with Principles of Physical Science and Principles of Environmental Science which could be taken in any order.
3hr./wk.
This undergraduate course explores core topics in the environmental sciences with an emphasis on depth of understanding of the subject matter and an awareness of the skills and methods used in the environmental sciences to better understand the interrelationships of the natural world. Subject matter is drawn from a variety of disciplines, including biology, chemistry, and earth science, and focuses on analyzing environmental problems both natural and human-made, and proposing alternative solutions to these problems. Class format is a combination of interactive discussions, hands-on activities, and participation in extended field studies. This course is one of three similar courses along with Principles of Physical Science and Principles of Life Science which could be taken in any order. This course satisfies the Physical Science requirement or the third science requirement for Childhood Education.
None.
4 hours per week integrated lab/discussion.
Bioinformatics and Biomolecular Systems is a computer laboratory-based interdisciplinary course that introduces essential concepts in recombinant DNA methods, bioinformatic databases and computational software. A number of "in silico" tools and one case study is used to simplify and integrate disciplines of molecular genetics and molecular structural biology early in undergraduate education.
4 hours
This course is for science majors or those interested in health careers. Using classroom knowledge they address critical health issues facing Harlem, an undeserved community. Students examine Harlem’s health pro-file to identify and develop solutions to its most prevalent health issues in partnership with community and governmental organizations.
Open to students with 30 or more earned credits
2 hr. plus fieldwork/wk.