Science

SCNC 101 - Physical Science I 3
This course presents the historical development of physical sciences from antiquity until today. It shows how these sciences emerged from needs of societies, matured, created new technologies, and led to better understanding of our universe. Interrelations between all of these sciences as well as an important role of mathematics in science are also discussed. Co-requisite: SCNC 101L – Physical Science I Lab. Fall

SCNC 101L - Physical Science I Lab 1
This laboratory provides the students with experience on basic measurements in mechanics, electricity, and astronomical observations as well as illustrates some physics and chemistry ideas presented in the physical science course. Co-requisite: SCNC 101 - Physical Science I. Fall

SCNC 292, 492 - Experimental Course 1-4
A unique course, designated by an instructor and/or department, not currently listed in the University catalog. An experimental course may be offered for a maximum of two semesters. After that time, the course must be either assigned an appropriate permanent course number and formally listed in the University catalog, or its usage must be discontinued.

SCNC 293, 493 - Peer Tutoring 1-6
Students may earn credits by tutoring. Tutors are needed every semester in almost all academic areas. Interested students should contact Student Support Services (second floor) May Hall, room 211, for specific information. (Maximum eight credits may be applied to graduation.)

SCNC 294, 494 - Independent Study, Undergraduate Research 1-6
INDEPENDENT STUDY: An individualized study not listed as a regular course in the University catalog. Content, etc., to be determined by instructor and student. Requires approval by department chair. Offered on demand
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH: Research topic must be approved prior to registration by instructor. Written analysis of research activities required at end of semester. Requires approval by department chair. Offered on demand

SCNC 295, 495 - Service Learning 1-6
Credits may be granted for extra-curricular activities for which there is a direct connection and correlation between the activity and the academic objectives of a specific course in the University catalog. The activity and subsequently awarding of academic credit will be at the discretion of the department chair.

SCNC 296, 496 - Study Tours 1-6
Provides students the opportunity to make an extensive trip to a location either inside or outside the United States, which will subsequently provide the student with life experiences that relate directly to a specific academic discipline. Not available in all departments. Available at departmental and discipline discretion only.

SCNC 297, 497 - Internship, Externship, Cooperative Education 1-12
Students will be placed in an off-campus company or agency which will provide the student with specific activities that will demonstrate the correlation between academic study and an actual work experience. The number of credits will be determined by the length of the internship and the hours worked.

SCNC 299, 499 - Special Topics, Readings 1-6
SPECIAL TOPICS: A uniquely-designed advanced topics course within a specific discipline. Course content and other related academic requirements to be determined by the instructor.
READINGS: Readings in educational and various specific professional publications and journals related to a specific academic discipline.