SCIENCE/MATHEMATICS (SM)
 

SM 100 SCIENCE/MATHEMATICS SEMINAR. (0) Pass/No Credit
Open only to Science and Mathematics majors.
Students will be exposed to a variety of research approaches, experiences, and career opportunities enabling them to gain a greater understanding of professional involvement in Science and Mathematics. Passing 4 semesters of this seminar is required for graduation.

SM 101 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE I. (4) Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisites: MA 113 or higher (not MA 123) or demonstrated proficiency in math.
An introductory course covering global and local topics in environmental science. Fundamental concepts in biology, physics, chemistry, and geology will be examined and applied to contemporary and historical environmental problems so that the student can synthesize the body of knowledge necessary to understand environmental issues.

SM 102 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE II. (4) Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisites: MA 113 or higher (not MA 123) or demonstrated proficiency in math; SM 101.
An introductory course continuing the examination of global and local topics in environmental science  begun in SM 101. Emphasis will be given to critical analysis of specific problems and to understanding the models used to investigate these problems.

SM 125 FORTRAN. (3) Lecture. Prerequisite: MA 113 or equivalent.
This course will teach problem-solving methods using Fortran. Application will be made to problems in various fields but mathematical and scientific problems are stressed.

SM 135 PROGRAMMING IN C++. (3) Lecture. Prerequisite: MA 113 or equivalent.
Problem-solving methods and algorithm development using the computer programming language C++. Emphasis on scientific and mathematical applications.

SM 250 SCIENTIFIC APPLICATIONS OF MICROCOMPUTERS. (3) Lecture.
This course is intended to serve as an introduction to hardware and software aspects of microcomputers and their use in the scientific and mathematical disciplines.