West Campus Science Department - Valencia Community College

Astronomy: Introductory survey of astronomical universe. Includes study of the earth as astronomical body, solar systems, stars, galaxies and cosmological theories of universe in general. Much emphasis on unprecedented growth of knowledge in astronomy during past decade. AST1002H, Honors Astronomy is the same as AST 1002 with honors content. Honors program permission required.; TOP

Biology

Botany: Prerequisite: BSC 1010C. Study of structural organization, classification, physiology, reproduction, heredity and evolution of plants. Includes survey of plant kingdom and comparison of various plant groups. Six hours lecture/lab instruction. (Lab fee)

Lab in Applied Biology: Prerequisite: Departmental approval. Lab designed to supplement lectures in BSC 1005, BSC 1050, or PCB 1440. Laboratory experiences provide students with science lab requirements of many universities and may be taken concurrently with BSC 1005 OR BSC 1050. (Lab fee)

Biological Science: General education non-lab course for students not majoring in biology. Includes study of human body, human evolution, genetics, reproduction, development and diseases of man. Emphasis on human organism as central figure in biosphere. Not prerequisite for any other biology course.

Fundamentals of Biology I: Introduction to fundamental biological principles emphasizing common attributes of all living organisms. Unifying concepts include chemical structure of living matter, structure and function of the cell, specialized cells, major metabolic functions, control systems, reproduction, genetics, evolution and ecology. Prerequisite for advanced biology courses. (Lab fee) BSC1010H, FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOLOGY - HONORS is the same as BSC 1010C with honors content. Honors program permission required. (Lab fee)

Fundamentals of Biology II: Prerequisite: BSC1010C. A continuation of BSC1010C. Includes an analysis of biological systems at the organismal and supraorganismal levels: Unity and diversity of life, organismal structure and function. Will examine such topics as: Darwinism, origin of life, diversity and origin of Eukaryotes, evolution and diversity of the five kingdoms; animal and plant morphology, reproduction, development of animal behavior, population biology and ecology. (Lab fee)BSC1011H, FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOLOGY II - HONORS is the same as BSC 1011C with honors content. Honors program permission required. (Lab fee)

Biology of Human Sexuality: General, non-lab course designed to introduce students to various biological aspects of human sexuality, including sexual genetics and sex determination, sexual anatomy, physiology and development, processes of fertilization, pregnancy, birth control, sexually transmitted diseases, menstruation, menopause and aging. Other appropriate areas may be discussed when time permits.

Environmental Science: General education non-lab course provides understanding of man's interdependence with and responsibility for environment. Investigates such aspects of environment as pollution, urbanization, population trends and changes in lifestyles. Treats present and projected solutions to problems.

Human Anatomy and Physiology I: Prerequisite: BSC 1010C or departmental approval. Structure and function of integumentary, skeletal, muscular, circulatory, and nervous systems, and organs of special sense. Lab exercises emphasize anatomic and physiological principles associated with classroom work. (Lab fee)

Human Anatomy and Physiology II: Prerequisite: Completion of BSC2093C with C or better. Continuation of BSC2093C, including endocrine, reproductive, respiratory, digestive and excretory systems with considerable emphasis on biochemistry of metabolic processes and body fluids. (Lab fee)

Research Methods: Prerequisite: Departmental approval. Selected topics in biological sciences based on historical, traditional or contemporary approach as background and interest of students and professor dictate. May be repeated for credit and grade forgiveness cannot be applied.

Microbiology: Prerequisite: BSC 1010C. Survey of microbial forms with emphasis on bacteria: morphology, physiology and genetic mechanisms. Pathogenic processes and microbes discussed in detail. (Lab fee)

Marine Biology: Prerequisite: BSC 1010C or departmental approval. Survey course with lecture and lab. Topics include ocean as environment (currents, tides, water chemistry, etc.); survey of marine animals and plants; and marine ecosystems. Field trips required. (Lab fee)

Florida Environmental Systems: Focuses on Florida ecology. Combination of lecture, lab, field and computer lab techniques used to study variety of habitats. Topics include energy flow through food chains, environmental modeling and general ecology. Prior exposure to general biology topics recommended. No prior experience required.PCB1440H FLORIDA ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS-HONORS is the same as PCB 1440 with honors content. Honors program permission required.

Behavior of Wild Horses: General education non-lab course designed to introduce students to the study of animal behavior by examining the maintenance behaviors such as feeding, resting, and autogrooming and comparing them to activities shown by other equids like zebras. Students also will study the ecology and management of the horses and the structure and function of social behavior like allogrooming, courtship and mating, dispersal of the young, parturition and nursing, as well as the behavioral development of foals. Students will learn to analyze date and develop explanations to explain the date using information from original journal articles.; TOP

Chemistry

Chemistry in Everyday Life: Meets general education requirement for non-science major. Study of some basic concepts in inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry and biochemistry. Students apply principles as they analyze, discuss and make decisions on chemically related problems that affect everyday life. (Not prerequisite for any other science course.)

Introduction to General Chemistry: Prerequisite: One year of high school algebra or MAT 0025C. Prepares students without high school chemistry or with inadequate background for CHM 1045C. Modern chemical theories used to develop understanding of fundamentals of inorganic chemistry and its applications. Emphasis on quantitative relationships, using dimensional analysis to solve problems. Laboratory experiences integral part of course. May not be taken for credit subsequent to earning C or better in CHM 1045C. (Lab fee)

General Chemistry with Qualitative Analysis I: Prerequisite: CHM 1025C or one year of high school chemistry with C or better and MAC 1102 or MAT 1033 or two years of high school algebra. Study of basic principles of chemistry, emphasizing formation of unifying model from collection of observations and measurements. Laboratory illustrates principles discussed in classroom. (Lab fee)CHM1045H GENERAL CHEMISTRY WITH QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS I - HONORS is the same as CHM 1045C with honors content. Honors program permission required. (Lab fee)

General Chemistry with Qualitative Analysis II: Prerequisite: CHM 1045C with C or better. Continuation of CHM 1045C dealing mainly with equilibrium theory, thermodynamics, chemical kinetics and electrochemistry. Laboratory illustrates principles of ionic equilibria within framework of qualitative analysis. (Lab fee)CHM1046H GENERAL CHEMISTRY WITH QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS II - HONORS is the same as CHM 1046C with honors content. Honors program permission required. (Lab fee)

Organic Chemistry I: Prerequisite: CHM 1046C or comparable college-level general chemistry course. Deals with aliphatic and aromatic compounds, their properties, reactions and synthesis, emphasizing dependence of properties and reaction mechanisms upon structure. Laboratory illustrates techniques of separation, identification and purification. (Lab fee)

Organic Chemistry II: Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of CHM 2210C. Continuation of CHM 2210C with laboratory devoted to multistep synthesis. (Lab fee); TOP

Geology

Geology: Study of earth sciences with emphasis on geology. Additional topics selected from astronomy, oceanography and meteorology. Emphasis on Florida.

Historical Geology: Deals with historical aspect of Earth from Archeozoic to present, relating and describing patterns, changes and trends of geological features and flora and fauna of fossil forms. (Lab fee); TOP

Oceanography

Oceanography: Acquaints student with elementary physical, biological, chemical and geological characteristics of world ocean system. Emphasis on Florida's unique relationship with ocean environment.; TOP


Environmental Horticulture Environmental Horticulture Technology Degree Introduction to Horticultural Science: Study of scientific basis of horticulture for beginning students. Part I introduces biology of horticulture; Part II deals with techniques of horticulture; Part III surveys industry, emphasizing distinguishing characteristics and special problem. Includes aesthetic aspects of horticulture. Lab periods cover such practices as pruning, propagation, plant classification. (Lab fee)

Bedding Plant Culture: Prerequisite: HOS 1010. Topics of interest or research in horticulture. May be repeated for credit and grade forgiveness cannot be applied. (Special fee may be required)

Pesticides: Involves classification, mode of action, toxicity, mixing, registration and safe application techniques of pesticides used in pest control industry.

Ornamental Plant Materials I: Prerequisite: HOS 1010 or departmental approval. Detailed study of temperate zone plants used in Florida landscaping. Includes identification, growth characteristics, propagation, culture and uses of plants. (Lab fee)

Ornamental Plant Materials II: Prerequisite: HOS 1010 or departmental approval. Identification, growth characteristics, propagation, culture and use of tropical and sub-tropical plants in Florida plantscapes. (Lab fee)

Interiorscaping: Prerequisite: ORH 1511 or departmental approval. Comprehensive study of design elements and principles as applied to interior situations and conditions. Emphasis on preparation, evaluation and implementation of functionally designed areas. Maintenance procedures and practices discussed in detail. (Lab fee)

Introduction to Lawn-Turf: Prerequisites: HOS 1010 and SOS 2102 or departmental approval. Detailed study of turf grass varieties and their establishment, maintenance and renovation. Emphasis on physiology, soil-water relationships, nutrition, pests and their control and sod production. (Lab fee)

Nursery Operation-Management: Prerequisite: HOS 1010 or departmental approval. Study of management and cultural practices. Includes laboratory work in time-motion studies, production scheduling, marketing surveying, nursery design, nursery visitations, nursery personnel, cost analysis, cultural approaches, growing structures and equipment use. (Lab fee)

Flori-Crop Production and Use: Prerequisite: HOS 1010 or departmental approval. Basic concepts of commercial greenhouse construction, maintenance and environmental control techniques. Major emphasis on production, management and marketing of major floral crops. (Lab fee)

Landscape Construction: Prerequisite: HOS 1010 or departmental approval. Comprehensive study of methods and practices in landscape construction industry today. Topics include mechanics of landscaping construction, materials selection and preparation, personnel hiring, training and retraining, work schedules, planning, labor analysis, pricing, bidding, and estimating.

Plant Pathology: Prerequisite: HOS 1010 or departmental approval. Deals with more common and important diseases of horticultural plants. Discusses symptoms, life history of casual organisms and treatments of diseases. Analysis of biological, physical and chemical approaches. (Lab fee); TOP

Meteorology




Meteorology: Introduction to study of atmospheric phenomena. Includes study of atmospheric structure, heat budget, winds, air pollution, and local and regional weather forecasting.; TOP

Physics

Physics

Prerequisite: MAC 1102 or MAC 1105 or two years of high school algebra. One-semester course for health-related majors. Survey of topics in physics related to health field. Applications of physics to principles of mechanics, heat, light, sound, electricity and magnetism, and radioactivity as they apply to health field. May not be taken for credit subsequent to receiving grade of C or better in any higher physics course. (Lab fee)

Introductory Physics I

Prerequisite: High school trigonometry with a minimum grade of C or MAC 1114 or MAC 1147. Fundamental principles of mechanics, heat, and sound. For students whose requirements for baccalaureate degree include basic course in physics. (Lab fee)

Introductory Physic II

Prerequisite: PHY 1053C. Fundamental principles of electricity, magnetism, optics, and elements of modern physics. For students whose requirements for baccalaureate degree include basic course in physics (Lab fee)

General Physics with Calculus I

Prerequisite: MAC 2311. Fundamental principles of mechanics, heat, and sound. For physics, mathematics, chemistry, and pre-engineering majors (Lab fee)

General Physics with Calculus II

Prerequisite: PHY 2048C. Fundamental principles of electricity, magnetism, and optics. For physics, mathematics, chemistry, and pre-engineering majors. (Lab fee)

Modern Physics

Prerequisite: PHY 2049C. Special relativity, optical and X-ray spectra, interaction and duality of particles and radiation, basic concepts of quantum mechanics, atomic and molecular structures, introductory solid state and elementary nuclear and particle physics.

Internship Exploration in Physics

Prerequisites: Satisfactory completion of all madated courses in reading, mathematics, English, and English for Acamdic Purposes; 12 credtis in cluding PHY 2048C and MAC 2311; and Internship Office approval. This course is a planned work-based experience that provides students with supervised career exploration and/or practical experiences to assist in confirming their education plans. Each earned credit of Internship requires a minimum of 80 clock hours of work. Multiple credit course. May be repeated for credit, buy grade forgiveness cannot be applied (Internship fee)

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