Science Elective Courses

Aquatic Biology - This course examines the organisms found in fresh and salt water ecosystems. Particular emphasis is placed on the study of fish and marine mammals.

Astronomy - This course examines the earliest concepts of the solar system to the most recent findings from space telescopes and probes.

Biotechnology (not offered in 2001-2002) - This is a lab-oriented course. Procedures include agarose gel electrophoresis, DNA splicing, gene cloning and immunological assays.

Environmental Issues - This course offers students the opportunity to explore current environmental problems. Topics covered are in large part determined by current issues in both local and regional papers.

Geology (not offered in 2001-2002) - This course examines the geologic development of the northeastern United States and the continuing changes occurring in the region. The role that geology plays in decisions around land use, waste disposal, and water use are integrated into the course

Principles of Engineering - This course creates student teams to solve engineering and technological problems.

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