NSCI 111. INTRODUCTION TO ASTRONOMY.
The course introduces non-science students to astronomy. It includes naked-eye astronomy and a brief history of astronomy, the present-day tools of the astronomer, the solar system, the sun and stars, and finally the galaxy, the universe, and extraterrestrial life. Three lectures per week. Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 105 or higher. Corequisite: NSCI 111L. Offered in the Fall semester. One semester; three credits

NSCI 111L. INTRODUCTION TO ASTRONOMY LAB.
Laboratory to accompany NSCI 111. Corequisite: NSCI 111. Offered in the Fall semester. One semester; one credit

NSCI 114. CHEMISTRY IN CONTEXT.
This course is intended to impart a greater understanding of science to students who will be future legislators, philosophers, poets, lawyers, and business men and women. Some issues addressed are: air quality; the ozone layer; nutrition; alternative energy sources. Chemical concepts are introduced as needed. Students' own experiences will be used in class. Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 105 or higher. Corequisite: NSCI 114L. One semester; three credits

NSCI 114L. CHEMISTRY IN CONTEXT LAB.
Laboratory to accompany NSCI 114. Corequisite: NSCI 114. One semester; one credit

NSCI 115. SURVEY OF SCIENCE: HISTORY AND EXPERIMENTS.
This course is intended mainly for liberal arts and business students. It will combine readings and experiments using selections from the classical writings from the Greeks to the 20th century. Authors who will be read in part include Hippocrates, Copernicus, Newton, and Darwin. Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 105 or higher. Corequisite: NSCI 115L. Offered in the Spring semester. One semester; three credits

NSCI 115L. SURVEY OF SCIENCE: HISTORY AND EXPERIMENTS LAB.
Laboratory to accompany NSCI 115. Corequisite: NSCI 115. Offered in the Spring semester. One semester; one credit

NSCI 118. FUNDAMENTALS OF PHYSICAL SCIENCE.
This course provides an introduction to physics, chemistry, astronomy, meteorology, and geology.It also provides elements of the history and philosophy of science as well as the interrelationships.among the sciences and the interrelationships of science and other disciplines. The course is designed to cover many of the general/physical science knowledge and skill areas required for secondary school science teaching. May be taken by arts and business students to meet the science requirement but on a space available basis. Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 105 or higher. Corequisite: NSCI 118L. One semester; three credits

NSCI 118L. FUNDAMENTALS OF PHYSICAL SCIENCE LAB.
Laboratory to accompany NSCI 118. Corequisite: NSCI 118. One semester; one credit

NSCI 122. THE NATURE OF LIGHT.
An introduction of natural science to non-science majors to the field of optics. The question for the course is "What is light?" Different theories that model light as rays, waves, and photons are discussed to explain phenomena ranging from the formation of rainbows and mirages to the operation of lenses, lasers, holograms, and optical fibers. Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 105 or higher. Corequisite: NSCI 122L. One semester; three credits

NSCI 122L. THE NATURE OF LIGHT LAB.
Laboratory to accompany NSCI 122. Corequisite: NSCI 122. One semester; one credit

NSCI 126. FORENSIC ANTHROPOLOGY.
The subspecialty of Physical Anthropology that involves identification and law enforcement.  Students are exposed to the human skeleton and taught to examine bones for sex, age, ancestry, and stature differences. Interpretation of skeletal crime trauma is stressed. The most recent techniques and analyses in the forensic sciences, along with current and controversial trends in anthropology are discussed.  Authentic case studies are used to illustrate this applied field of anthropology. This course is intended for applied psychology and science students. It assumes a basic familiarity of human biology. Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 105 or higher. Corequisite: NSCI 126L. (Same as ANTH 126 and CJ 126.) One semester; three credits

NSCI 126L. FORENSIC ANTHROPOLOGY LAB.
Laboratory to accompany NSCI 126. Corequisite: NSCI 126. (Same as ANTH 126 and CJ 126.) One semester; one credit

NSCI 128. PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY.
This course is designed to inroduce the student to the filed of physical/biological anthropology, with an emphasis on human evolution. The larger themes investigated are the fundamentals of biological anthropology, major principles underlying our evolutionary history, and a review of the fossil evidence in an attempt to understand the development of the human species. Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 105 or higher. Corequisite: NSCI 128L. (Same as ANTH 128.) One semester; three credits

NSCI 128L. PHYSICAL ANTHROPOLOGY LAB.
Laboratory to accompany NSCI 128. It includes working with hominid casts, and primate and modern human skeletal material. Corequisite: NSCI 128. (Same as ANTH 128L.) One semester; one credit

NSCI 190-199. SPECIAL TOPICS IN NATURAL SCIENCE.
Courses in different areas of the natural sciences that are not offered on a regular basis. These include courses taught by visiting faculty members with special or unique qualifications or new courses taught by exisiting faculty members. Prerequisites: High school algebra. Corequisite: Corresponding lab course. One semester; three credits

NSCI 190L-199L. SPECIAL TOPICS IN NATURAL SCIENCE LABORATORIES.
Laboratories to accompany NSCI 190-199. Corerequisite: Corresponding NSCI 190-199 course. One semester; one credit

NSCI 410. SENIOR THESIS I.
An independent investigation in some area of the natural sciences. A choice of topic for research is made, and a written description of the proposed research including bibliographical references is submitted. Required of Natural Science majors. Prerequisite: Senior standing. One semester; one credit

NSCI 411. SENIOR THESIS II.
The research proposed in NSCI 410 is carried out. A formal written report and an oral presentation are required. Required of Natural Science majors. Prerequisite: NSCI 410. One semester; one credit