The Definition of IAI GECC Physical and Life SciencesSpecific course descriptions: IAI GECC Life Sciences
A course that introduces the concepts and methods of physics, including mechanics, heat, electricity and magnetism, and modern physics. Policies on acceptance of AP credit vary among academic programs and from institution to institution, so AP credit toward the GECC or major requirements is not guaranteed. In general, a score of 3 or higher on the AP Physics exam may be considered as equivalent to successful completion of courses approved for P1 900L.
A laboratory course that introduces the concepts and methods of physics, including mechanics, heat, electricity and magnetism, and modern physics. Policies on acceptance of AP credit vary among academic programs and from institution to institution, so AP credit toward the GECC or major requirements is not guaranteed. In general, a score of 3 or higher on the AP Biology exam may be considered as equivalent to successful completion of courses approved for L1 900L.
Examines selected concepts and methods from the following topics relating to physical phenomena encountered in the natural world and in human society: mechanics, heat, acoustics and waves, light and optics, and modern physics.
A laboratory course that examines selected concepts and methods from the following topics relating to physical phenomena encountered in the natural world and in human society: mechanics, heat, acoustics and waves, light and optics, and modern physics.
Topics include: mechanics (kinematics, Newton's 3 laws, work and energy, conservation of linear momentum, angular momentum, rotational dynamics, gravitation and Kepler's law, and harmonic motion), electricity and magnetism (charge; electric field and potential; resistance, capacitance, and inductance; RCL circuits; laws of Gauss, Ampere and Faraday; magnetic properties; and Maxwell's equations), heat and fluids (laws of thermodynamics, ideal gases and thermal properties, Kinetic theory of gases, and fluid mechanics) and optics.
A laboratory course - Topics include mechanics (kinematics, Newton's 3 laws, work and energy, conservation of linear momentum, angular momentum, rotational dynamics, gravitation and Kepler's law, and harmonic motion), electricity and magnetism (charge; electric field and potential; resistance, capacitance, and inductance; RCL circuits; laws of Gauss, Ampere and Faraday; magnetic properties; and Maxwell's equations), heat and fluids (laws of thermodynamics, ideal gases and thermal properties, Kinetic theory of gases, and fluid mechanics) and optics.
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A course emphasizing the general principles and theories of chemistry, including fundamentals of inorganic chemistry, atomic structure and states of matter, bonding, stoichiometry, acid-base concepts, periodicity and solution chemistry. A score of 3 or higher on the Advanced Placement (AP) Chemistry exam will be accepted as P1 902L. This does NOT mean, however, that the exam and score can also be used to substitute for a similar course required in a specific major.
A laboratory course emphasizing the general principles and theories of chemistry, including fundamentals of inorganic chemistry, atomic structure and states of matter, bonding, stoichiometry, acid-base concepts, periodicity and solution chemistry. A score of 3 or higher on the Advanced Placement (AP) Chemistry exam will be accepted as P1 902L. This does NOT mean, however, that the exam and score can also be used to substitute for a similar course required in a specific major.
Examines the influence of chemistry on society through the study of contemporary issues such as health, environment and other applications of chemistry to everyday life.
A laboratory course that examines the influence of chemistry on society through the study of contemporary issues such as health, environment and other applications of chemistry to everyday life.
Fundamental principles of organic chemistry, including general aspects of structure, bonding and nomenclature. Stresses the correlation of structure to physical properties and chemical reactivity. May include commercial and/or biological applications of organic compounds.
A laboratory course that studied the fundamental principles of organic chemistry, including general aspects of structure, bonding and nomenclature. Stresses the correlation of structure to physical properties and chemical reactivity. May include commercial and/or biological applications of organic compounds.
Examines basic principles and concepts of earth sciences. Concepts may be drawn from 1 or more of the following: geology, meteorology, oceanography, astronomy or climatology.
A laboratory course that examines basic principles and concepts of earth sciences. Concepts may be drawn from 1 or more of the following: geology, meteorology, oceanography, astronomy or climatology.
Examines astronomical phenomena and concepts, including the solar system, stars and galaxies, planetary motions, atoms and radiation and the origin and evolution of the universe.
A laboratory course that examines astronomical phenomena and concepts, including the solar system, stars and galaxies, planetary motions, atoms and radiation and the origin and evolution of the universe.
Examines basic geologic principles from a physical or historical perspective. Includes such topics as the formation of rocks and minerals; internal and external processes modifying the earth's surface and phenomena; and the evolutionary history of the earth, including its life forms, oceans and atmosphere.
A laboratory course that examines basic geologic principles from a physical or historical perspective. Includes such topics as the formation of rocks and minerals; internal and external processes modifying the earth's surface and phenomena; and the evolutionary history of the earth, including its life forms, oceans and atmosphere.
Examines human interaction with geologic processes and hazards, including earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides, subsidence, hydrology and flooding; occurrence and availability of geologic resources, such as energy, water and minerals; and land use planning, pollution, waste disposal, environmental impact, health and law.
A laboratory course that examines human interaction with geologic processes and hazards, including earthquakes, volcanoes, landslides, subsidence, hydrology and flooding; occurrence and availability of geologic resources, such as energy, water and minerals; and land use planning, pollution, waste disposal, environmental impact, health and law.
Emphasizes elements of the physical environment, including atmospheric, climatic, hydrologic and geologic processes; the spatial variations of these processes; and the inter-relationship between these processes and the human environment.
A laboratory course that emphasizes elements of the physical environment, including atmospheric, climatic, hydrologic and geologic processes; the spatial variations of these processes; and the inter-relationship between these processes and the human environment.
Emphasizes the fundamental principles of chemistry, physics, geology, meteorology and astronomy and the philosophical importance of scientific discoveries.
A laboratory course that emphasizes the fundamental principles of chemistry, physics, geology, meteorology and astronomy and the philosophical importance of scientific discoveries.
