SC: GENERAL SCIENCE

SC 101 General Science Survey : This course covers the physical science areas of astronomy, meteorology, geology, and oceanography. The Christian perspective of creation and evolution is studied. Both semesters; three hours.

SC 201 Biology Science Survey : A study of the origins and philosophy of science, the scientific method, the limitations of science, the basic chemistry of biology, and the characteristics of livign things, and an introduction to the major topics of cell biology. Both semesters; three hours. Prerequisite: Laboratory experience required.

SC 205 Abnormal Psychology : A study of historic theories and classifications of abnormal behavior, with an emphasis on intellectual and emotional abnormalities of human behavior. First semester; three hours.

SC 208 Clinical Psychology : A study of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in the tratment of human behavioral and adjustment problems. Biblicak principles are applied to the diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Second semester; three hours.

SC 210 Nutrition : A study of the fundamental nutrients and their functions and interactions in the human body. The course also focuses on the relationship between food choices and individual health, and provides practice in dietary planning. Second semester; three hours.

SC 220 Human Anatomy and Physiology : A study of the organization of the human body including tissues; integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems; sense organs; endocrine, circulatory, lymphatic, respiratory, and digestive systems; nutrition and metabolism; fluid and acid-base balance; urinary and reproductive systems; and development of the emryo and fetus. First semester; three hours.

SC 230 Organic and Biological Chemistry : This course provides another important dimensional look at chemistry from biological perspectives and will focus on an introduction of organic chemistry and biochemistry. These are improtant to the process of administering the correct drugs. The course will introduce nomenclature, structure, physical properties, reactions, and preparation of carbon compounds. First semester; three hours.

SC 240 Microbiology : A study of the form, structure, reproduction, physiology, metabolism, identification and control of microorganisms, with an emphasis on bacteria. The course will also introduce basic principles of immunology and serology. Second semester; three hours.