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These course descriptions were derived from the University
of Washington Course Catalog.
A full series of biology,
general chemistry and organic chemistry must be completed. The total
number of credits per series will vary with the college or university
at which the coursework is completed. As a general guideline a minimum
of 3 quarters (12-15 credits) or 2 semesters (8 credits) is required,
however, regardless of the number of credits earned, a full series must
be completed.
General Biology - must
complete full series with labs for science majors
(The UW equivalent is Biology 180,
200, 220)
Three quarters (15 credits) or two semesters (8 credits) of a general
biology series is required. Labs must be included. For students intending
to take advanced courses in the biological sciences or enroll in preprofessional
programs. Mendelian genetics, evolution, biodiversity of life forms,
ecology, conservation biology. Metabolism and energetics, structure
and function of biomolecules, cell structure and function, animal development.
Animal physiology, plant development and physiology.
General Chemistry - must
complete full series with labs for science majors
(The UW equivalent is Chemistry 142,
152, 162)
Three quarters (15 credits) or two semesters (8 credits) of a general
chemistry series is required including labs. These courses are taught
in a full-year series for students pursuing science-based degrees. Introductory
or survey courses usually do not meet the requirements. For science
and engineering majors. Atomic nature of matter, stoichiometry, periodic
table, quantum concepts, and gas laws. Chemical bonding and structure,
elementary organic and polymer chemistry, inorganic Lewis acids and
bases. Introduction to chemical thermodynamics (first and second laws),
equilibrium, electrochemistry, and kinetics. Includes laboratories.
Organic Chemistry - must
complete full series with labs for science majors
(The UW equivalent is Chemistry 237,
238, 239, 241, 242)
Three quarters (15 credits) or two semesters (8 credits) of an organic
chemistry series is required including labs. These courses are taught
in a full-year series for students pursuing science-based degrees. Structure,
nomenclature, reactions, and synthesis of the main types of organic
compounds. Discussion of physical properties and transformations of
organic molecules, especially aromatic and carbonyl compounds. Polyfunctional
compounds and natural products, lipids, carbohydrates, amino acids,
proteins, and nucleic acids, preparations and qualitative organic analysis.
English Composition
(The UW equivalent is Eng 131 and
281 or any two Eng Comp (C) courses)
Two quarters (10 credits) or two semesters (6-8 credits) of English
Composition. We will also count one English Composition course and two
writing intensive courses to fulfill this requirement. If a student
has also completed a B.S. or B.A. degree in the U.S., we can waive the
English Composition requirement, although, we recommend that students
have good writing skills. Study and practice of good writing: topics
derived from a variety of personal, academic, and public subjects. Writing
papers communicating information and opinion to develop accurate, competent,
and effective expression. Please note that ESL (English as a Second
Language) courses are not generally accepted as meeting the English
Composition prerequisite.
Calculus
(The UW equivalent is Math 124 or
112)
One quarter (5 credits) or one semester (3-4 credits) of the first calculus
course in a calculus series. First quarter or semester in calculus of
functions of a single variable. Emphasizes differential calculus, differentiation,
applications of derivatives, integration. Emphasizes applications and
problem solving using the tools of calculus.
Statistics
(The UW equivalent is Stat 220 or
311, Q Sci 381 can also been accepted)
One quarter (5 credits) or one semester (3-4 credits) of a Statistics
course. Objectives and pitfalls of statistical studies. Structure of
data sets, histograms, means, and standard deviations. Correlation and
regression. Probability, binomial and normal. Interpretation of estimates,
confidence intervals, and significance tests. Elementary concepts of
probability and sampling; binomial and normal distributions. Basic concepts
of hypothesis testing, estimation, and confidence intervals; t-tests
and chi-square tests. Linear regression theory and the analysis of variance.
Microbiology
(The UW equivalent is Microbiology
301, 302. Microbiology 442 can also be accepted)
One quarter (5 credits) or one semester (4 credits) of a general microbiology
course including lab. Acquaints students with microorganisms and their
activities. Topics include microbial cell structure and function, metabolism,
microbial genetics, and the role of microorganisms in disease, immunity,
and other selected applied areas. Laboratory course covers a variety
of microbiological techniques, with experiments designed to illustrate
major concepts of bacteriology, virology, and immunology.
Interpersonal Communication/Public
Speaking Elective
(The UW equivalent is Comm 220, 270,
or 320)
One quarter (5 credits) or one semester (3-4 credits) interpersonal
communication or public speaking.
Designed to increase competence in
public speaking and the critique of public speaking or
Emphasizes choice and organization
of material, sound reasoning, audience analysis, and delivery or
Practice in preparation and presentation
of a variety of types of public speeches based on study of their structure
and form; emphasis on organization and delivery.
Humanities Electives
Five quarter credits or 3-4 semester
credits required for humanities electives. Examples are: Art & Art
History, Speech Communications, Dance, Theatre, Music, Literature, Classics.
Foreign languages may count towards humanities electives if they are
200 level and above. If foreign language courses are below 200 level,
a full academic year is required or if student has an AA degree, we
honor the previous school's distribution.
Social Science Electives
Ten quarter credits or 7-8 semester credits required
for social science electives. Examples are: Anthropology, History, Economics,
Psychology, most Women studies, Philosophy, Law, Sociology. |
