Basic Science
Science Division
- BASCI 096 Basic Science (Quantitative)-Non-Native Speaker . 2 CR
- A developmental course designed to prepare non-native speakers of English for successful entry into introductory college science courses. Content includes a cross-section of quantitative skills (i.e., conversion of units of measure to and from Western to metric) with emphasis on problem solving relating to the disciplines of biology, chemistry, and physics. Prerequisite: Completion of English Language Institute Level 5 Integrated Skills with a grade of A or B or completion of Level 4 or 5 Integrated Skills with a 493 or 497 on the TOEFL; plus teacher recommendation or special recommendation by ELI.
- BASCI 097 Basic Science (Conceptual)-Non-Native Speaker . 3 CR
- A developmental course designed to prepare non-native speakers of English for successful entry into introductory college science courses. Content includes materials relating to biology and chemistry concepts with an emphasis on terminology, technical processing, and college research skills. Prerequisite: Completion of English Language Institute Level 5 Integrated Skills with a grade of A or B or completion of Level 4 or 5 Integrated Skills with a 493 or 497 on the TOEFL; plus teacher recommendation or special recommendation by ELI.
- BASCI 098 Basic Science Skills . 5 CR
- Prepares students for success in introductory college science courses by developing problem solving, terminology, and study skills. Students explore a variety of topics relating to biology, chemistry, and physics.
- BASCI 103 Research Skills in Science . V1-3 CR
- Emphasizes critical thinking and development of information research skills relating to science, mathematics, and engineering. Students learn search strategies using the World Wide Web, electronic, and print databases to find information and evaluate its relevance and validity.