Summer 2013 Credit Courses: Natural Science

The most recent syllabi available can be found in the Liberal Studies Syllabus Bank.

Human Anatomy and Physiology
Introduction to the organ systems of the human body, including the neuromuscular, skeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, and digestive systems. The physiological mechanisms of adaptation to exercise are also considered.
BBI1510.20 / 4 credits
Lee Ehrman
Mon. & Wed., 6:30–10:05 p.m.
Session II: June 10–July 24
Fort Awesome Room 0138

General Biology Intensives
To ensure space, interested students are advised to register for the second half (II) of the General Biology intensive at the same time as they register for the first half (I). Please note that General Biology I is not a prerequisite for General Biology II. Students enrolled in the General Biology intensives may not register for any other credit courses.

General Biology I
Introduction to contemporary biology, covering cell structure and function, genetics, development, and molecular biology. This course is intended for science majors and premedical students; students with limited high school science and mathematics can satisfy college distribution requirements with other course options. General Biology I and II may be taken in either order.
Corequisite for Purchase College premedical students, biology majors, biochemistry majors, and environmental studies majors: BIO 1551
BBI1550.60 / 4 credits
Oxana Litvine
Mon.–Fri., 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Session III (Intensive): June 10–July 3
Social Sciences Building Room 1038 

General Biology I Lab
Lab exercises on cell organization, cell division, genetics, enzyme kinetics, photosynthesis, and development, and the use of light microscopes, spectrophotometer, and chromatography. Required for Purchase College premedical students, biology majors, biochemistry majors, and environmental studies majors.
BBI1551.15 / 1.5 credits
Rebecca Garcia
Mon.–Thurs., 1:30–4:20 p.m.
Session III (Intensive): June 10–July 3
Natural Sciences Building Room 0019 

General Biology II
Introduction to contemporary biology, covering plant and animal morphology and physiology, ecology, behavior, and evolution. This course is intended for science majors and premedical students; students with limited high school science and mathematics can satisfy college distribution requirements with other course options. General Biology I and II may be taken in either order.
Corequisite for Purchase College premedical students, biology majors, and environmental studies majors: BIO 1561
BBI1560.60 / 4 credits
Oxana Litvine
Mon.–Fri., 9 a.m.–noon
Session IV (Intensive): July 8–Aug. 2
Social Sciences Building Room 1038  

General Biology II Lab
Vertebrate anatomy and physiology, and examination of selected plant and animal phyla through lab exercises, experiments, and field trips. Required for Purchase College premedical students, biology majors, and environmental studies majors.
BBI1561.15 / 1.5 credits
Rebecca Garcia
Mon.–Thurs., 1–3:50 p.m.
Session IV (Intensive): July 8–Aug. 1
Natural Sciences Building Room 0019  

General Chemistry Intensives
To ensure space, interested students are advised to register for the second half (II) of the General Chemistry intensive at the same time as they register for the first half (I). Students enrolled in the General Chemistry intensives may not register for any other credit courses.

General Chemistry I
The principles and applications of chemistry. Topics include the development of an atomic/molecular model, stoichiometry, interaction of light with matter, and the physical behavior of solids, liquids, and gases. The lab is optional.
Prerequisite: High school algebra or its equivalent
BCH1550.60 / 4 credits
Stephen Cooke
Mon.–Fri., 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Session III (Intensive): June 10–July 3
Social Sciences Building Room 1039   

General Chemistry I Lab
Basic techniques in synthetic and analytical chemistry. Students must bring a $5 security deposit for their lab drawer key to the first class.
Section A:
BCH1551.15 / 1 credit
Heidi Fraser
Mon.–Thurs., 1:30–4:20 p.m.
Session III (Intensive): June 10–July 3
Natural Sciences Building Room 3028  
Section B:
BCH1551.16 / 1 credit
Stephen Cooke
Mon.–Thurs., 1:30–4:20 p.m.
Session III (Intensive): June 10–July 3
Natural Sciences Building Room 3032  

General Chemistry II
A continuation of BCH 1550. Topics include chemical kinetics and equilibrium, electrochemistry, thermodynamics, acids and bases, and the chemistry of representative elements. The lab is optional.
Prerequisite: BCH 1550
BCH1560.60 / 4 credits
Stephen Cooke
Mon.–Fri., 9 a.m.–noon
Session IV (Intensive): July 8–Aug. 2
Social Sciences Building Room 1039   

General Chemistry II Lab
Basic techniques in analytical and synthetic chemistry. Students must bring a $5 security deposit for their lab drawer key to the first class.
Section A:
BCH1561.15 / 1 credit
Heidi Fraser
Mon.–Thurs., 1–3:50 p.m.
Session IV (Intensive): July 8–Aug. 1
Natural Sciences Building Room 3028  
Section B:
BCH1561.16 / 1 credit
Stephen Cooke
Mon.–Thurs., 1–3:50 p.m.
Session IV (Intensive): July 8–Aug. 1
Natural Sciences Building Room 3032  

Introduction to Environmental Science
A survey of the physical, biological, and cultural dimensions of current and past environmental problems. The nature of scientific inquiry and principles that apply to the study of the environment are covered, with emphasis on developing facility in interpreting environmental data.
BEN1500.60 / 4 credits
George Kraemer
Mon.–Fri., 9 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Session III (Intensive): June 10–28
Fort Awesome Room 0137 

The Search for Life in the Universe
Explore the nature of life, examine the history of life on Earth, look for life among the rocky planets and icy moons of our solar system, hunt for extrasolar planets, and join in the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI). Are we alone in the universe?
Note: This course is 100% online; please visit www.purchase.edu/online for details.
BNS1120.45 / 4 credits
BNS9120.45 / noncredit option / $625
Keith Landa
Session II: June 10–July 25

Should I Eat That?: The Science of Food Safety
People deal with food safety on a daily basis; it affects how long they cook meat, whether they eat raw cookie batter, and if they eat food that has fallen on the floor. Students examine microbial and chemical agents that contaminate the food supply, learn practical considerations for preventing food contamination, and explore the politics of food regulation.
Note: This course is 100% online; please visit www.purchase.edu/online for details.
BNS1300.60 / 4 credits
Elizabeth Middleton
Session IV (Intensive): July 8–26

Updated April 25, 2013