Natural & Behavioral Science Other

Courses

NSCI 1001: THE NATURAL SCIENCES (SLSC)

Credits 3
An introduction to the basic concepts of biology, chemistry and physics, which stresses practical applications. Topics include survey of the fundamental concepts of atoms and molecules as the basic building blocks of matter, an overview of the life sciences with an emphasis on human biology and a discussion of the principles underlying common physical phenomena. Open to non-science majors. (SLSC)

NSCI 1005: DRUGS AND THE HUMAN BODY

Credits 3
This course deals with the properties and effects of drugs, and in a more general sense, with the interactions of chemical compounds in living systems. It is a discipline of biology and is closely related to other disciplines, particularly physiology and biochemistry.

NSCI 1010: SCIENCE OF NUTRITION I

Credits 3
This course covers the basic elements of nutrition and its relationship to health. It teaches students essentials of adequate diet and the nutritional needs of various members of the family.

NSCI 2005: DANCE KINESIOLOGY

Credits 3
PREREQUISITE: BIOL1002, HSCU3014 OR HSCU2014 The student will study the skeletal and muscular systems of the body in depth, as well as analyze their interrelationship to one another. The interrelationship of nerves to muscle and bone movement will also be investigated. Analysis of movement is an important component. The interrelationships of one part of the body to another will be investigated. Applications will be made to athletic ability and dance technique.