Suffolk University

History of Astronomy from the ancients to Newton; light; telescopes; sun; earth; moon; planets; comets; asteroids; meteors; space programs; science and technology in society. For non-science majors. 3 credits

Astronomy I Lab SCI L111

Laboratory experiments and exercises to illustrate the principles discussed in SCI 111. 1 credit

Astronomy II SCI 112

Astronomy of the Cosmos; sun, stars, interstellar materials, galaxies, pulsars, quasars, black holes; nature of time relativity cosmology. For non-science majors. 3 credits

Astronomy II Lab SCI L112

Laboratory experiments and exercises to illustrate the principles discussed in SCI 112. 1 credit

Environmental Biology with Lab BIO 104/L104

An introduction to basic ecological issues in which concepts including ecosystem ecology, behavioral ecology, community ecology and population ecology serve as a basis for the understanding of life support systems. Major ecosystems of the world are also studied with the aid of audiovisual sessions that visually help enhance the diverse characteristics of each system including a final overall view of the main environmental aspects of Spain. Field trips to the Guadarrama Mountain Range, the National Educational Environmental Center, the Royal Botanical Garden of Madrid, along with the study of microorganisms in the laboratory and ecological aspects of ecological succession surrounding the Royal Palace and the city’s river, reinforce in situ the main aspects studied in the classroom. 4 credits

Environmental Science with Lab SCI 103/L103

An introduction to basic evolutionary, behavioral and ecological principles. Readings and discussion emphasize the ways that humans are affected by ecological processes and principles as well as how humans and their technology affect ecosystems. Laboratory exercises illustrate topics covered in SCI 103. Field testing and analysis of environmental samples. 4 credits

Majors' Biology (General Biology) I BIO 111

Important concepts in biology are introduced in this course by examining the relationships and distinctions among species at the cellular level. 3 credits

Majors' Biology (General Biology) Lab BIO L111

Sessions are designed to familiarize the biology student with biological molecules, and the techniques used in their study. The techniques covered include basic solution preparation, separation and quantization of molecules, enzyme catalysis, and cell isolation. 1 credit

General Chemistry I CHEM 111

Fundamental principles of chemistry are discussed. Topics include introductions to atomic structure, periodic table, nature of chemical bonds, stoichiometry, gas laws, solutions, acid-base systems, chemical equilibria, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, kinetics, and chemistry of selected elements. 3 credits

General Chemistry I Lab CHEM L111

The basic principles of chemistry illustrated through laboratory investigation. Qualitative analysis is emphasized. 1 credit

General Chemistry II CHEM 112

Continuation of the discussion of the fundamental principles of chemistry. Topics include introduction to solutions, kinetics, equilibrium, acid-base systems, thermodynamics, and electrochemistry. 3 credits

General Chemistry II Lab CHEM L112

Continuation of the illustration of the basic principles of chemistry through laboratory investigation. Quantitative analysis, particularly volumetric analysis, is emphasized. 1 credit

University Physics I PHYS 151

The topics of PHYS 111 will be treated with calculus: namely, basic concepts of mechanics, heat, sound, electricity, magnetism and light. 3 credits

University Physics I Lab PHYS L151

Experiments to illustrate the physical concepts studied in PHYS 151. Calculus-based error propagation, laboratory notebooks, and formal reports required. 1 credit

University Physics II PHYS 152

The topics of PHYS 112 are covered using calculus: namely, basic concepts of mechanics, heat, sound, electricity, magnetism and light. 3 credits

University Physics II Lab PHYS L152

Experiments to illustrate the physical concepts studied in PHYS 152. Calculus-based error propagation, laboratory notebooks, and formal reports required. 1 credit