Courses in FIG:
UGST 109 FIG Seminar
TIME | BUILDING | CRN | 1 Credit
Have you ever wondered how much you have in common with fish? In this FIG, we will unveil your “inner fish” through an exploration of genomics, evolution, and development. We will de-mystify scientific literature, discover unique creatures, and find commonalties across nature.
Please note that the math placement test must be completed prior to students being eligible to enroll. Students planning to take Chem 111 only need to complete the math placement test, but are encouraged to complete both placement tests to ensure they are in the appropriate Chemistry class.
CH 111: Introduction to Chemistry Principles
Science (>3) | Tuesday/Thursday | 12:00-13:20 | 156 STB | 11154 | 4 Credits
+Dis | Friday | 13:00-13:50 | 101 LLCS | 11155
This course is designed to introduce students to a limited number of chemistry topics and applied mathematics themes that will enable students to progress to the CH221, 222, 223 General Chemistry course sequence. Students in this course will learn to think like a chemist and will study phenomena in terms of macroscopic, sub-microscopic and symbolic interpretations and representations. In addition to lectures, there will be group work and on-line homework assignments, all of which are designed to build your basic knowledge and scaffold that knowledge to develop the critical thinking and problem solving skills that will lead to success in this and future science courses.
ERTH 203: History of Life
Science (>3) | Monday/Wednesday/Friday | 09:00-09:50 | B040 PSC | 12018 | 4 Credits
+Lab | Tuesday | 14:00-15:50 | 47 COL | 12020
Topics presented in this course include: evolution of the crust and atmosphere; geologic time; evolutionary mechanisms; principles of stratigraphy; record of earliest organisms; processes of fossilization; appearance of multicellular organisms; paleogeography of continents; mountain building and erosion; Paleozoic stratigraphy and organisms; formation and breakup of Pangaea; Mesozoic and Cenozoic climates, stratigraphy, plants and animals, especially evolution of the dinosaurs, pterosaurs, and mammals; major extinctions and possible causes; the Pleistocene ice age and its causes; evolution of hominids.
Text: Wicander and Monroe: Historical Geology, 4th Edition. (Brooks/Cole)Study aids: available on reserve in Science Library
Core components: A total of five bi-weekly multiple choice test of 20 questions worth 76% of term grade. Laboratory Examinations: As arranged by the Lab TAs, worth 12% of the term grade.
One-day mapping exercise at Seal Rock beach, near Newport, OR. Worth 12% of the term grade.
There will be no final exam during Finals Week.