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.