BIO – Biological Science
Biological Science
Credits: 3
Minimum of 61-62 credit hours
People in the physics concentration focus on the characteristics of matter and energy
and their relationship to each other. Through courses in various types of physics,
students investigate dynamics, magnetism, atomic and nuclear physics, heat, sound
and other physical phenomena. In addition, students develop efficient investigative
skills and learn to accurately analyze and report their findings. Students who earn
associate degrees in science from Oklahoma City Community College are well prepared
to continue their studies at a four-year college or university. After graduating,
they find job opportunities in education, astronomy, geology and meteorology, as well
as in government, private industry and with the aerospace industry.
Course ID | Course Name | Credits | Type | Min GD |
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Term 1 | ||||
SCL 1001 | Success in College and Life | 1 | Life Skills | |
Students will learn best practices for academic, career, and personal success. Students will discover their individual strengths, interests, and values to create a personalized plan; select and utilize resources that are applicable to their growth and success; and engage as active and responsible members of the academic community. This course should be taken during a student’s first semester of college work at Oklahoma City Community College and is a required course in degree plans to satisfy the Life Skills requirement.Prerequisites: ENGL 0106 or adequate reading/writing assessment scores | ||||
MATH 2104 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry I | 4 | Gen Ed | |
The student will compute, interpret, and apply the basic concepts of limits, differentiation, and integration to algebraic and transcendental functions and will solve applied problems that include rates of change, optimization, area, and total change in a function. Prerequisites: MATH 1533 and MATH 1613 or adequate math placement. | ||||
ENGL 1113 | English Composition I | 3 | Gen Ed | |
The student will write well-developed compositions which demonstrate the principles of unity, coherence, and organization and which contain specific details and vivid language. The students will locate library material and incorporate researched materials into compositions.Prerequisites: ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures | ||||
Term 2 | ||||
CHEM 1115 | General Chemistry I | 5 | Gen Ed | |
This course is designed for science and engineering majors. The course covers nomenclature, atomic and molecular structure, stoichiometry, acid/base and other aqueous reactions, states of matter, phase changes, gas laws, and an introduction to thermochemistry. Laboratory experience is an integral part of the course.Prerequisites: ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures; MATH 1483 or MATH 1533, or both MATH 0313 and High School Chemistry or CHEM 1123. | ||||
HIST 1483 | U.S. History to 1877 | OR | Gen Ed | |
After analyzing events in American history from 1400 to 1877 in such areas as revolution, geographic and social mobility, political reform, government precedents and war, students will be able to identify patterns of present day mobility, describe governmental operations in their society and help resolve conflict in society based on the student’s search for change, precedents, and conflict in the American past. A general education requirement.Prerequisites: ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures | ||||
HIST 1493 | U.S. History 1877 to Present | 3 | Gen Ed | |
After analyzing events in American history from 1877 to the present in such areas as geographic and social mobility, political reform, government precedents and war, students will be able to identify patterns of present day mobility, describe governmental operations in their society and help resolve conflict in society based on the student’s search for change, precedents, and conflict in the American past. A general education requirement.Prerequisites: ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures | ||||
Term 3 | ||||
MATH 2214 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry II | 4 | Gen Ed | |
The student will use integration techniques to find antiderivatives, use integrals to solve problems from geometry and physics, use vectors to solve problems in higher dimensions, test infinite series for convergence, approximate functions by using series, solve elementary first-order differential equations, and analyze functions of three variables and their contour plots. Prerequisites: MATH 2104 within the last year. | ||||
HUM | Humanities Elective | 3 | Gen Ed | |
Humanities elective | ||||
Term 4 | ||||
PHYS 2014 | Engineering Physics I | 4 | Major | B |
This is a physics course designed primarily for pre-engineering, chemistry and physics majors. Students will demonstrate their understanding of concepts in mechanics, heat and sound by (1) developing qualitative and quantitative descriptions of physical phenomena, and (2) predicting the results of physical occurrences based on physics theory and laboratory experiments. Quantitative descriptions and predictions will incorporate methods of calculus where appropriate.Prerequisites: MATH 2104 (or at least 4 hours of calculus) within the last year or by evaluation. Prerequisite or Corequisite: MATH 2214 | ||||
ENGL 1213 | English Composition II | 3 | Gen Ed | |
In this advanced writing course, students will create essays that explore and evaluate a variety of issues and perspectives suggested by fiction, poetry, drama, essays, and other types of cultural texts. Students will refine and augment the writing techniques they learned in ENGL 1113 or ENGL 1103 to develop well- reasoned, well-structured arguments in a clear, fluid, and engaging prose style.Prerequisites: ENGL 1103 or ENGL 1113 taken within the last year, with strong encouragement for immediate continuation. | ||||
Term 5 | ||||
GEN ED | Gen Ed Elective | 3 | Gen Ed | |
General Education elective | ||||
Term 6 | ||||
POLSC 1113 | American Federal Government | 3 | Gen Ed | |
A study of the principles, structure, processes and functions of the United States federal government.Prerequisites: ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures | ||||
MATH 2314 | Calculus and Analytic Geometry III | 4 | Major | |
The student will compute partial derivatives, gradients, differentials, double and triple integrals in rectangular, cylindrical and spherical coordinate systems, curl and divergence of a vector field, and path and surface integrals of vector fields directly and by applying Green’s Theorem, Stokes’ Theorem and the Divergence Theorem; write parameterizations for lines, curves and surfaces; and solve application problems that include optimization, work and flows of vector fields. Prerequisites: MATH 2214 within the last year. | ||||
Term 7 | ||||
CHEM 1215 | General Chemistry II | 5 | Support | |
This course is a continuation of CHEM 1115 with emphasis on thermochemistry, intermolecular forces, properties of solutions, acid/base properties, kinetics, equilibrium, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and organic chemistry. Laboratory is an integral part of the course.Prerequisites: CHEM 1115 with a grade of “C” or better; MATH 1483 or MATH 1533 with a grade of “C” or better. | ||||
PHYS 2114 | Engineering Physics II | 4 | Major | B |
This course is a continuation of Engineering Physics I. Students will demonstrate their understanding of concepts in electricity, magnetism, and light by (1) developing qualitative and quantitative descriptions of physical phenomena, and (2) predicting the results of physical occurrences based on physics theory and laboratory experiments. Quantitative descriptions and predictions will incorporate methods of calculus where appropriate.Prerequisites: PHYS 2014 and MATH 2214 (or at least 8 hours of calculus) within the last year or by evaluation. Prerequisite or Corequisite: MATH 2314 | ||||
Term 8 | ||||
HUM | Humanities Elective | 3 | Gen Ed | |
Humanities elective | ||||
BIO | Biological Science | 3-4 | Gen Ed | |
Biological Science | ||||
Term 9 | ||||
SOC SC | Social Science Elective | 3 | Gen Ed | |
Social Science elective | ||||
CS 1143 | Beginning Programming | OR | Support | |
Designed for Computer Science majors, this course affords students a basic understanding of computer programming. Students will utilize accepted programming concepts and perform number system conversions and arithmetic. In addition, they will design and code structured modular programs using design tools such as hierarchy charts, flowcharts, and pseudocode. Prerequisites: ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures; MATH 0313 or adequate math placement or by evaluation. § Criteria for evaluation is in division office. | ||||
FA SUPPORT | Faculty Approved Support Electives | 3 | Support | |
Faculty approved support electives |
Major Courses: (12 credit hours) Physics: (B) PHYS 2014; (B) PHYS 2114; Mathematics:
MATH 2314
General Education Courses: (40-41 credit hours) English: ENGL 1113; ENGL 1213; History:
HIST 1483 or HIST 1493; Political Science: POLSC 1113; Chemistry: CHEM 1115; Biological
Science: Three to four credit hours of general education Biological Science; Humanities:
Six credit hours; Social Science: Three credit hours; Mathematics: MATH 2104; MATH
2214; General Education Elective: 2-3
Life Skills Courses: (1 credit hour) Life Skills: SCL 1001
Support Courses: (8 credit hours) Chemistry: CHEM 1215; Computer Programming: CS 1143
or Faculty Approved Support Elective
Notes: This program is designed for students planning to continue their education
at a four-year college or university. See the front general section for information
and requirements about University Parallel/Transfer Programs.
Biological Science
Credits: 3
This course is designed for science and engineering majors. The course covers nomenclature, atomic and molecular structure, stoichiometry, acid/base and other aqueous reactions, states of matter, phase changes, gas laws, and an introduction to thermochemistry. Laboratory experience is an integral part of the course.
Prerequisites: ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures; MATH 1483 or MATH 1533, or both MATH 0313 and High School Chemistry or CHEM 1123.
Credits: 5
This course is a continuation of CHEM 1115 with emphasis on thermochemistry, intermolecular forces, properties of solutions, acid/base properties, kinetics, equilibrium, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and organic chemistry. Laboratory is an integral part of the course.
Prerequisites: CHEM 1115 with a grade of “C” or better; MATH 1483 or MATH 1533 with a grade of “C” or better.
Credits: 5
Designed for Computer Science majors, this course affords students a basic understanding of computer programming. Students will utilize accepted programming concepts and perform number system conversions and arithmetic. In addition, they will design and code structured modular programs using design tools such as hierarchy charts, flowcharts, and pseudocode.
Prerequisites: ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures; MATH 0313 or adequate math placement or by evaluation. § Criteria for evaluation is in division office.
Credits: 3
Faculty approved support electives
Credits: 3
General Education elective
Credits: 3
Humanities elective
Credits: 3
Social Science elective
Credits: 3
The student will write well-developed compositions which demonstrate the principles of unity, coherence, and organization and which contain specific details and vivid language. The students will locate library material and incorporate researched materials into compositions.
Prerequisites: ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures
Credits: 3
In this advanced writing course, students will create essays that explore and evaluate a variety of issues and perspectives suggested by fiction, poetry, drama, essays, and other types of cultural texts. Students will refine and augment the writing techniques they learned in ENGL 1113 or ENGL 1103 to develop well- reasoned, well-structured arguments in a clear, fluid, and engaging prose style.
Prerequisites: ENGL 1103 or ENGL 1113 taken within the last year, with strong encouragement for immediate continuation.
Credits: 3
After analyzing events in American history from 1400 to 1877 in such areas as revolution, geographic and social mobility, political reform, government precedents and war, students will be able to identify patterns of present day mobility, describe governmental operations in their society and help resolve conflict in society based on the student’s search for change, precedents, and conflict in the American past. A general education requirement.
Prerequisites: ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures
Credits: 3
After analyzing events in American history from 1877 to the present in such areas as geographic and social mobility, political reform, government precedents and war, students will be able to identify patterns of present day mobility, describe governmental operations in their society and help resolve conflict in society based on the student’s search for change, precedents, and conflict in the American past. A general education requirement.
Prerequisites: ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures
Credits: 3
The student will compute, interpret, and apply the basic concepts of limits, differentiation, and integration to algebraic and transcendental functions and will solve applied problems that include rates of change, optimization, area, and total change in a function.
Prerequisites: MATH 1533 and MATH 1613 or adequate math placement.
Credits: 4
The student will use integration techniques to find antiderivatives, use integrals to solve problems from geometry and physics, use vectors to solve problems in higher dimensions, test infinite series for convergence, approximate functions by using series, solve elementary first-order differential equations, and analyze functions of three variables and their contour plots.
Prerequisites: MATH 2104 within the last year.
Credits: 4
The student will compute partial derivatives, gradients, differentials, double and triple integrals in rectangular, cylindrical and spherical coordinate systems, curl and divergence of a vector field, and path and surface integrals of vector fields directly and by applying Green’s Theorem, Stokes’ Theorem and the Divergence Theorem; write parameterizations for lines, curves and surfaces; and solve application problems that include optimization, work and flows of vector fields.
Prerequisites: MATH 2214 within the last year.
Credits: 4
This is a physics course designed primarily for pre-engineering, chemistry and physics majors. Students will demonstrate their understanding of concepts in mechanics, heat and sound by (1) developing qualitative and quantitative descriptions of physical phenomena, and (2) predicting the results of physical occurrences based on physics theory and laboratory experiments. Quantitative descriptions and predictions will incorporate methods of calculus where appropriate.
Prerequisites: MATH 2104 (or at least 4 hours of calculus) within the last year or by evaluation. Prerequisite or Corequisite: MATH 2214
Credits: 4
This course is a continuation of Engineering Physics I. Students will demonstrate their understanding of concepts in electricity, magnetism, and light by (1) developing qualitative and quantitative descriptions of physical phenomena, and (2) predicting the results of physical occurrences based on physics theory and laboratory experiments. Quantitative descriptions and predictions will incorporate methods of calculus where appropriate.
Prerequisites: PHYS 2014 and MATH 2214 (or at least 8 hours of calculus) within the last year or by evaluation. Prerequisite or Corequisite: MATH 2314
Credits: 4
A study of the principles, structure, processes and functions of the United States federal government.
Prerequisites: ENGL 0203, adequate placement score, or by meeting determined placement measures
Credits: 3
Students will learn best practices for academic, career, and personal success. Students will discover their individual strengths, interests, and values to create a personalized plan; select and utilize resources that are applicable to their growth and success; and engage as active and responsible members of the academic community. This course should be taken during a student’s first semester of college work at Oklahoma City Community College and is a required course in degree plans to satisfy the Life Skills requirement.
Prerequisites: ENGL 0106 or adequate reading/writing assessment scores
Credits: 1
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