Claremont Colleges Library: Keck Science Map

Created by Sean Stone, 3.20.2012For general information contact Velda Ross, Program Administrator (Room 110, Keck Science Center, vross@jsd.claremont.edu)Advisors◦Biology—Professor Emily Wiley (ewiley@jsd.claremont.edu)◦Chemistry—Professor Kathleen Purvis-Roberts (kpurvis@jsd.claremont.edu)◦Physics—Professor Stephen Naftilan (snaftilan@jsd.claremont.edu)◦Biochemistry—Professor Mary Hatcher-Skeers (mhatcher@jsd.claremont.edu)◦Economics & Engineering—Professor James Higdon (jhigdon@jsd.claremont.edu)◦Environmental Analysis—Professor Kathleen Purvis-Roberts (kpurvis@jsd.claremont.edu) ◦Environment, Economics, and Politics (EEP)—Professor Emil Morhardt (emorhardt@jsd.claremont.edu) ◦Human Biology—Professor Newton Copp (ncopp@jsd.claremont.edu)◦Management-Engineering—Professor James Higdon (jhigdon@jsd.claremont.edu) ◦Molecular Biology—Professor Emily Wiley (ewiley@jsd.claremont.edu)◦Neuroscience—Professor Newton Copp (ncopp@jsd.claremont.edu) ◦Organismal Biology—Professor Marion Preest (mpreest@jsd.claremont.edu) ◦Science & Management—Professor Andrew Zanella (azanella@jsd.claremont.edu)

Majors

Biology

Professor Jennifer Armstrong (jarmstrong@kecksci.claremont.edu)

Requirements

Biology 43L, 44L, Introductory Biology (or both semesters of the AISS course)

Chemistry 14L, 15L, Basic Principles of Chemistry (or 29L Advanced General Chem, or both semesters of the AISS course)

Chemistry 116L, 117L, Organic Chemistry

Mathematics 30 Calculus I (should be taken before Physics)

Physics 30L, 31L, General Physics (or 33L, 34L, Principles of Physics) (or both semesters of the AISS course)

6 Advanced courses in Biology (at least 3 with lab)

Biology 191 or 188L/190L or 189L/190L, One or two-semester Thesis in Biology

Learning Outcomes

Understand foundational scientific principles and findings in the student's major field of biology

Develop critical thinking and analytical skills by developing specific hypotheses and designing controlled experiments to test those hypotheses

Read, understand and critique original research articles

Biochemistry

Professor Mary Hatcher-Skeers (mhatcher@kecksci.claremont.edu)

Requirements

Biology 43L, and either Biology 44L, Introductory Biology or Biology 143, Genetics

Biology 157L, Cell Biology

Biology 170L, Molecular Biology

Biology 177 Biochemistry

Chemistry 14L, 15L, Basic Principles of Chemistry (or 29L Advanced General Chem.) or both semesters of the AISS course

Chemistry 116L, 117L, Organic Chemistry

Chemistry 121,122, Principles of Physical Chemistry

Chemistry 126L, 127L, Advanced Laboratory in Chemistry

Physics 30L ,31L, General Physics (or 33L, 34L, Principles of Physics)

Mathematics 30, 31 Calculus I, II

Bio/Phys/Chem 191 or 188L/190L or 189L/190L* One or two-semester Thesis in Science (* Biochemistry majors are encouraged to do a two-semester thesis)

Learning Outcomes

Be able to apply knowledge of chemistry and biology to solve biochemical problems

Possess a breadth of knowledge in organic, physical, and bio-chemistry, as well as genetics, molecular biology and cellular biology, 3) be able to identify, formulate and solve complex biochemical problems

Be able to identify, formulate and solve complex biochemical problems

Read and understand original research

Be able to design and conduct experiments

Have a mastery of techniques and skills

Be able to communicate results and findings

Biophysics

Professor Scot Gould (sgould@kecksci.claremont.edu)

Sequence

1. Three (3) upper-division courses from Biology, at least one of which must include a laboratory component. Organic Chemistry, CHEM 116LKS, may be substituted for one of the three upper-division Biology courses, but one of the remaining two (2) upper-division Biology courses must still include a laboratory component.

2. Two (2) upper-division physics courses.

3. A one- or two-semester thesis.

A study abroad experience is strongly encouraged but not required.

Requirements

1. BIOL 043LKS – Introductory Biology-BIOL 044LKS – Introductory Biology

2. CHEM 014LKS – Basic Principles of Chemistry-ChEM 015LKS – Basic Principles of Chemistry, or CHEM 029LKS – Accelerated General Chemistry

3. PHYS 030LKS – General Physics-PHYS 031LKS – General Physics, or PHYS 033LKS – Principles of Physics-PHYS 034LKS – Principles of Physics

4. PHYS 035KS – Modern Physics

5. PHYS 178KS – Biophysics

6. MATH 032CM – Calculus III

7. Differential Equations

8. One computer programming course (CS 05HM – Computer Programming and Problem Solving; CSCI 051CM – Introduction to Computer Science, or PHYS 108KS-Programming for Science and Engineering)

Requirements 1, 2, and 3 will also be completed by both semesters of the Accelerated Integrated Science Sequence

Requirement 4 – For Biophysics majors, PHYS 030LKS-PHYS 031LKS may substitute as a prerequisite for PHYS 033LKS-PHYS 034LKS.

Learning Outcomes

Students who have completed a major in Biophysics, when confronted with a natural phenomenon, should be able to examine, model and analyze the system and effectively communicate the findings.

Develop a conceptual framework for understanding the system by identifying the key physical principles, relationships, and constraints underlying the system

If required, develop a physical experiment to analyze the system within the framework. This includes:

Designing the experiment;
Making basic order-of-magnitude estimates;
Working with standard data-measuring devices such as oscilloscopes, digital multi-meters, signal generators, etc.;
Identifying and appropriately addressing the sources of systematic error and statistical error in their experiment;

Translate that conceptual framework into an appropriate mathematical format/model

(a) If the mathematical model/equations are analytically tractable, carry out the analysis of the problem to completion (by demonstrating knowledge of and proficiency with the standard mathematical tools of physics and engineering).
(b) If the model/equations are not tractable, develop a computer code and/or use standard software/programming languages (e.g., MATLAB, Maple, Python) to numerically simulate the model system.

Use with proficiency standard methods of data analysis (e.g., graphing, curve-fitting, statistical analysis, Fourier analysis, etc.)

Intelligently analyze, interpret, and assess the reasonableness of the answers obtained and/or the model’s predictions

Effectively communicate their findings (either verbally and/or via written expression) to diverse audiences

Chemistry

Professor Katie Purvis-Roberts (kpurvis@kecksci.claremont.edu)

Requirements

Chemistry 14L-15L. Basic Principles of Chemistry, or Chemistry 29L. Accelerated General Chemistry, or both semesters of the AISS course

Chemistry 116L-117L. Organic Chemistry

Chemistry 121-122. Principles of Physical Chemistry

Physics 33L-34L. Principles of Physics, or Physics 30L-31L. General Physics, with permission of adviser, or both semesters of the AISS course

Chemistry 126L-127L. Advanced Laboratory in Chemistry

Chemistry 128. Inorganic Chemistry

Chemistry 177. Biochemistry

Electives: one advanced elective (or two halves) in chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, or interdisciplinary electives involving chemical concepts of techniques, chosen in consultation with the chemistry faculty

Senior Thesis in Chemistry: chemistry majors must complete a one- or two-semester thesis in Chemistry - students must do a two-semester thesis (Chem 188L-Chem 190L or Chem 189L-Chem 190L) to complete the ACS accredited major in Chemistry.

NOTES: Mathematics 31, Calculus II is co-required of Chemistry 121, and Mathematics 32, Calculus III is co-required for Chemistry 122 and Biology 43L, Introductory Biology is co-required for Chemistry 177. Additional electives in chemistry, mathematics, physics and computer science are strongly recommended for all chemistry majors.

Dual Major

A dual major in chemistry requires seven upper-division chemistry courses, in addition to senior thesis. This reduces the load of a regular chemistry major by two courses. The seven courses must include: Organic Chemistry 116L and 117L, Physical Chemistry 121 and 122, at least one semester of Advanced Laboratory (either 126L or 127L), and either Inorganic Chemistry 128 or Biochemistry 177. The remaining elective can consist of either a single upper-division course or two halves. All lower-division courses and prerequisites in other disciplines (math, physics) must still be met. Students doing a dual major in chemistry are not eligible for the ACS accredited major.

Learning Outcomes

Be able to apply knowledge of chemistry, physics and math to solve chemical problems

Possess a breadth of knowledge in analytical, physical, organic, analytical, inorganic and bio-chemistry

Be able to identify, formulate and solve complex problems

Have a mastery of techniques and skills, used by chemists

Economics-Engineering (CMC)

Professor James Higdon (jhigdon@kecksci.claremont.edu)

Requirements

Biology 43. Introductory Biology

Chemistry 29. Accelerated General Chemistry

Physics 33-34. General Physics, or both semesters of the AISS course

Physics 100. Computational Physics and Engineering, or Physics 101. Intermediate Mechanics, or
Physics 102. Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism

Mathematics 31. Calculus II

Mathematics 32. Calculus III

Mathematics 90. Linear Algebra

Mathematics 111. Differential Equations

Mathematics 62hm. Introduction to Probability and Statistics

Economics 86. Accounting for Decision Making (level I economics course)

Economics 101. Intermediate Microeconomics

Economics 102. Intermediate Macroeconomics

Economics 125. Econometrics I (level II economics course)

A level two course in economics (see “Economics.”)

Computer Science 51. Introduction to Computer Science, or Computer Science 5hm. Structured Programming and Problem Solving, or Physics 108. Programming for Science and Engineering

Engineering 4hm. Introduction to Engineering Design

Engineering 8hm. Design Representation and Realization

Engineering 59hm. Introduction to Engineering Systems

Engineering 80hm. Experimental Engineering

Engineering Elective (for example: 82hm. Chemical and Thermal Processes, 83hm. Continuum Mechanics, 84hm. Electronic and Magnetic Circuits and Devices, or 85hm. Digital Electronics and Computer Engineering)

Learning Outcomes

When confronted with an unfamiliar physical system, our students should be able to:

Develop a framework for understanding the system by identifying the key physical principles underlying the system.

Translate the conceptual framework into an appropriate mathematical format.

(a) If the equations are analytically tractable, carry out the analysis of the problem to completion.

(b) If equations are not tractable, develop a computer code and/or use standard software to numerically simulate the model system.

Analyze and assess the reasonableness of the answers obtained.

Communicate their findings either verbally and/or via written expression.

In a laboratory setting, students should be able to:

Demonstrate a working familiarity with standard laboratory equipment.

Indentify and appropriately address the sources of error in their experiment.

Have proficiency with standard methods of data analysis.

Environment, Economics, and Politics (CMC, Scripps)

Professor Emil Morhardt (emorhardt@kecksci.claremont.edu)

Requirements

CMC

Core Requirement (7-8 courses)

Biology 43L-44L. Introductory Biology

Chemistry 14L-15L. Basic Principles of Chemistry, or Chemistry 29L. Accelerated General Chemistry

Biology 137. EEP Clinic

Economics 86. Accounting for Decision Making

Economics 101. Intermediate Microeconomics

Economics 171. Environmental and Resource Economics

Note: - The introductory courses in biology and chemistry may also be completed by both semesters of the Accelerated Integrated Science Sequence.

Topic Courses (6 courses): one from each of the following 6 groups

Economics 120. Statistics, or Mathematics 31. Calculus II, or Biology 175. Biostatistics

Economics 102. Intermediate Macroeconomics, or Economics 104. Foundations of Political Economy, or Economics 167. Law and Economics

Biology 146L. Ecology, or Biology 159. Natural Resource Management, or Biology 169L. Marine Ecology

Government 50. Introduction to Public Administration, or Government 121. Organization and
Management

Government 111. Politics and Population, or Government 118. The Processes of
Environmental Policymaking, or Government 144. Political and Social Movements

Government 119. Introduction to Environmental Law and Regulation, or Government 120. Environmental Law

Senior Thesis

EEP majors must complete either a one- or two-semester thesis in Biology (Biology 191, or Biology 188L-190L or Biology 189L-190L) or X 190. Senior Thesis. For further information, see “General Education Requirements” and “Senior Thesis in Science.”

Substitutions for EEP Major Requirements

Students not planning advanced work in science may substitute environmental science and/or policy courses for Chemistry 14L-15L. Students must consult with the program advisor as to the appropriateness of substituted courses.

Students interested in additional work in ecology may substitute appropriate advanced biology courses for Economics 86, Government 50, or Government 121.

Prerequisites for EEP Majors

Mathematics 30. Calculus I

Economics 50. Principles of Economic Analysis

Government 20. Introduction to American Politics

Scripps

Major Requirements

Prerequisites (4 courses)

Mathematics 30. Calculus I

Economics 51. Principles of Macroeconomics

Economics 52. Principles of Microeconomics

Politics 120. Introduction to American Politics

Core Requirements (4 courses)

Biology 43L-44L. Introductory Biology

Biology 137. EEP Clinic

Economics 170, Environmental Economics (PZ) (or Economics 118, Processes of Environmental Policymaking or Economics 172, Politics and Economics of Natural Resource Policy in Developing Countries, both CMC)

Electives (8 courses chosen in consultation with major adviser)

Politics 103. Natural Resources in World Politics

Politics 113. Social Change in Third World Societies (or Economics 144, Economic Development).

Chemistry 14L. Basic Principles of Chemistry (or one course from the list of biology or policy courses).

Chemistry 15L. Basic Principles of Chemistry (or one course from the list of biology or policy courses).

Economics 86. Introductory Accounting (or one course from the list of biology courses).

One course from the list of biology courses

One course from the list of economics courses

One course from the list of mathematics/statistics courses

Senior Thesis

EEP 191. Senior Thesis

Honors Program in Environment, Economics and Politics

A student who is majoring in Environment, Economics and Politics may apply for honors if she has a minimum grade point average in the major of 10.5. This includes all the courses counted toward the major. She must also earn an A or A- on the Senior Thesis. She should inform her Scripps EEP advisor or Professor Morhardt in Keck Science of her intention, preferably by the latter part of her junior year.The honors candidate who fulfills these criteria is required further to defend the senior thesis before her thesis readers, plus two additional faculty representatives – one from the Keck Science Department, and another from either the Politics or Economics Department at Scripps. It will be the responsibility of the student, once she is accepted for honors candidacy, to make all arrangements for the defense.

Learning Outcomes

In addition to the Keck Science overall learning outcomes, EEP students should achieve an understanding of biology, economics, and government policy similar to, if not quite as extensive as, majors in these disciplines.

Environmental Analysis

Professor Donald McFarlane (dmcfarlane@kecksci.claremont.edu)

CMC Requirements

Environmental Analysis: Science

Introductory Core: EA 10, EA 20

Introductory Biology: Bio 43L, Bio 44L

Introductory Chemistry: Chem 14L, Chem 15L or Chem 29L

[The requirement for Introductory Biology and Introductory Chemistry may be met by completion of both semesters of the Accelerated Integrated Science Sequence (AISS)]

At least one earth sciences course – e.g., PO Geol 20x

6 upper-division EA science courses, including one in ecology (Bio146L, Bio169L, or equivalent)

1 upper-division policy course – e.g., Econ 171; Gov 118

Senior Thesis/Capstone [either a one-semester thesis, Bio/Chem/Phys 191 (Fall) and Environmental Analysis Senior Seminar, PO EA 190 (Spring), OR a two-semester thesis, Bio/Chem/Phys 188L–190L or 189L–190L]

Environmental Analysis: Policy

The requirements for this major are the same as those for the Environment, Economics, and Politics (EEP) major with the following substitutions:

For students not planning advanced work in science, EA 10, EA 20, and EA 30L are also included among the courses that may be substituted for Chem 14L and 15L

Students may petition to substitute an upper-division elective approved by the EA Steering Committee for Bio 137 (EEP Clinic)

Students must complete a Senior Thesis/Capstone of either a one-semester thesis and Environmental Analysis Senior Seminar, PO EA 190 (Spring), OR a two-semester thesis; the one- or two-semester thesis must be in a department approved by the EA Steering Committee

Environmental Analysis: Environment and Society Track

Students who are particularly interested in human ecology, indigenous studies, or art and the environment may pursue this version of the major through Pitzer College.

Scripps Requirements

Environmental Science Specialized Field

Introductory Core: EA 10, EA 20

Biology 43L and 44L, Introductory Biology or Chemistry 29L, Accelerated General Chemistry

Chemistry 14L and 15L, Basic Principles of Chemistry

6 upper division courses, including:

At least 1 policy course from the approved list

EA 100L KS, Global Climate Change BIOL 135L KS, Field Biology BIOL 146L KS, Ecology BIOL 147 KS, Biogeography BIOL 169L KS, Marine Ecology BIOL 176 KS, Tropical Ecology BIOL 138L KS, Applied Ecology and Conservation with Lab BIOL 159 KS, Natural Resource Management BIOL 165 KS, Advanced Topics in Environmental BiologyBIOL 166 KS, Animal Physiological Ecology BIOL 187P KS, Special Topics in Biology: Herpetology BIOL 175 KS, Applied Biostatistics GEOL 110 PO, Looking at the Earth: Using GIS and Images from Space to Explore our Environment

At least one Earth Sciences course, e.g., GEOL 20 PO

Biology 146L, Biology 169L, or equivalent ecology course

Senior Capstone (2 courses) - One-semester thesis (Bio/Chem/Phys 191) plus EA 190PO or a two-semester thesis (Bio/Chem/Phys 188L and 190L)

An environmentally-focused Off-Campus Study program is strongly recommended

Environmental Policy Specialized Field

Introductory Core: EA10, EA20, and EA30

At least 1 EA-Economics course

One upper division ecology course (i.e., Biology 146L, Biology 169L, or an equivalent course)

Five EA-Policy courses from the approved list

POST 114 HM, Comparative Environmental Politics EA 90 PZ, Economic Change and the Environment in Asia EA 86 PZ, Environmental Justice GOVT 120 CM, Environmental Law POST 140 HM, Global Environmental Politics EA 120 PZ, Global Environmental Politics and Policy POLI 60 PO, Global Politics of Food and Agriculture GOVT 144 CM, Political and Social Movements GOVT 111 CM, Politics and Population EA 72 PZ, Protecting Nature: Parks, Conservation Areas & People GOVT 112 CM, Public Policy Process EA 154 PZ, The Political Economy of Global Production and Natural Resources POLI 136 PO, The Politics of Environmental Action GOVT 118 CM, The Processes of Environmental Policymaking SOC 180 HM, Tropical Forests: Policy and Practice EA 95 PZ, U.S. Environmental Policy

Senior Capstone (2 courses)

Environmental and Society Specialized Field

Introductory Core: EA10, EA20, and EA30

An upper division ecology course (eg. Biol 146L, Biol 169L or equivalent)

An internship (summer internship, approved independent study, etc.)

At least one EA-policy course

Five EA-society courses

Senior Thesis/Capstone

Recommended Off-Campus Study Programs

Costa Rica – Tropical Ecology (CIEE)

Tropical diversity Tropical community ecology Independent Study in tropical biology

Kenya – Wildlife Ecology (SFS)

Techniques of Wildlife management Wildlife ecology Directed research in wildlife ecology

Scripps students must petition to the Committee on Study Abroad to participate in either of the following two programs

Costa Rica – Restoration Ecology (via Pitzer)

Fundamentals of tropical ecology Independent Study in restoration ecology

New Zealand – Earth Sciences (University of Auckland)

Earth systems field module semester 3 courses in Dept of Geography, geology and Environmental Sciences.

Pitzer Requirements

Environment & Society Track

4 Core courses

EA 10 Introduction to Environmental Studies

EA 86 Introduction to Environmental Justice

EA 30L Science and the Environment

An Ecology course for those in the Environmental Policy and the Environment and Society Tracks

6 Track-related Courses (including 1 additional natural science course and 1 environmental policy course)

Environmental Internship

Capstone Seminar: Critical Environmental News

Environmental Policy Track

4 Core courses

EA 10 Introduction to Environmental Studies

EA 86 Introduction to Environmental Justice or POLI 136PO Politics of Environmental Justice

EA 30L Science and the Environment

An Ecology course for those in the Environmental Policy and the Environment and Society Tracks

6 Track-related Courses (including 1 additional natural science course and 1 course outside of the policy sciences)

Environmental Internship

Capstone Seminar: Critical Environmental News

Environmental Science Track

2 Introductory Core courses

EA 10 Introduction to Environmental Studies

EA 20 Environmental Values, Literature, and Current Affairs

Introductory Biology: Bio 43L, Bio 44L

Introductory Chemistry: Chem 14L, Chem 15L or Chem 29L

[The requirement for Introductory Biology and Introductory Chemistry may be met by completion of both semesters of the Accelerated Integrated Science Sequence (AISS)]

At least one earth sciences course – e.g., PO GEOL 20x

6 upper-division EA science courses, including one in ecology (Bio146L, Bio169L, or equivalent)

1 environmental policy course – e.g., EA 95; EA 120; HM POST 114

Environmentally focused study abroad semester strongly recommended

Senior Thesis/Capstone (2 courses) - A one-semester thesis (Bio/Chem/Phys 191 plus EA 190PO) or a two-semester thesis (Bio/Chem/Phys 188l and 190L)

Learning Outcomes

Understand and describe the complex social, scientific and humanistic aspects of environmental issues

Understand and apply both disciplinary and interdisciplinary analysis to environmental issues

Critically analyze, evaluate, and interpret scholarly arguments and popular discourse and be able to communicate this analysis to a variety of communities

Develop well-reasoned solutions to environmental predicaments, testing them against relevant criteria and standards

Be able to craft well-researched, informative and effective scholarly presentations

Contribute knowledge and action regarding environmental issues to the public through service learning, internships, community-based-research, and other activities

Human Biology (Pitzer)

Professor John Milton (jmilton@kecksci.claremont.edu)

Requirements

Biology 43L, 44L, Introductory Biology or both semesters of the AISS course

Chemistry 14L, 15L (or 29L Advanced General Chem.) Basic Principles of Chemistry or both semesters of the AISS course

4 additional courses in Biology; at least 2 with lab; at least 3 from among courses of the types listed

Physiology Neurobiology Evolution Behavior Genetics Comparative Anatomy Ecology

Option 1: 7 courses from at least 2 of the following 3 fields

Anthropology (1 must be in biological anthropology) relationship of culture to environment human evolution Psychology physiological psychology abnormal psychology perception psychology developmental psychology Sociology population and demography race health and medicine technology

Human Biology Thesis - Topic selected in consultation with Faculty: Copp, Snowiss, Martins, Bonaparte, Thomas, Milton

RECOMMENDED: A course in statistics is strongly recommended

Option 2: 7 courses from at least 3 of the following fields

Anthropology Psychology Sociology Political Studies International and Intercultural Studies

One appropriate practicum or internship course must be included

Human Biology Thesis - Topic selected in consultation with Faculty: Copp, Snowiss, Martins, Bonaparte, Thomas, Milton

RECOMMENDED: A course in statistics is strongly recommended

Learning Outcomes

Have some understanding of the origins of human structure, physiology and behavior

Have some understanding of human interactions with each other and with their environment

Cross-Cultural Health and Healing Option

Identify, describe, understand and evaluate traditional, cultural, and/or indigenous (non-allopathic) healing modalities

Critically identify, discuss, and evaluate micro- and macro-level issues affecting medical practice in local, global, and community health settings

Demonstrate their understanding of course material and its linkages to their participation in an internship or practicum experience

Create and develop a comprehensive senior thesis research project that integrates their study and experience

Managment Engineering (CMC, Pitzer)

Professor James Higdon (jhigdon@kecksci.claremont.edu)

General Education Requirements in Social Sciences

Econ 50

Gov 20 or Hist 80

1 course in Psychology

Major Requirements

Mathematics 30, 31, 32, 110 (preferred) or Differential Equations

Chemistry 14L

Physics 33L, 34L, 35, 101 or 106 or 107

Economics 86, 101, 102

2 Level TWO Economic courses

Recommended

Course in computing (CS 51, 62 or Physics 108)

Chemical engineers should also take Chemistry 15L, Principles of Chemistry, and Organic Chemistry 116L-117L or Physical Chemistry 121-122

Biomedical engineers should take Biology 43L-44L

Learning Outcomes

When confronted with an unfamiliar physical system, our students should be able to:

Develop a framework for understanding the system by identifying the key physical principles underlying the system

Translate the conceptual framework into an appropriate mathematical format

(a) If the equations are analytically tractable, carry out the analysis of the problem to completion;
(b) If equations are not tractable, develop a computer code and/or use standard software to numerically simulate the model system

Analyze and assess the reasonableness of the answers obtained

Communicate their findings either verbally and/or via written expression

In a laboratory setting, students should be able to

Demonstrate a working familiarity with standard laboratory equipment

Identify and appropriately address the sources of error in their experiment

Have proficiency with standard methods of data analysis

3-2 Engineering (Scripps)

Requirements

Mathematics 30, 31, 32 and Differential Equations (SC Math 102, CMC Math 111, HMC Math 82, or PO Math 102)

Physics 33L, 34L, and 35

Chemistry 14L

Two advanced physics course (normally 101, 106 or 107)

Computer Science 51 or Physics 108

Learning Outcomes

When confronted with an unfamiliar physical system, our students should be able to:

Develop a framework for understanding the system by identifying the key physical principles underlying the system

Translate the conceptual framework into an appropriate mathematical format

Analyze and assess the reasonableness of the answers obtained

Communicate their findings either verbally and/or via written expression

In a laboratory setting, students should be able to

Demonstrate a working familiarity with standard laboratory equipment

Identify and appropriately address the sources of error in their experiment

Have proficiency with standard methods of data analysis

Molecular Biology

Professor Emily Wiley (ewiley@kecksci.claremont.edu)

Requirements

Biology 43L Introductory Biology

Chemistry 14L,15L or 29L Introductory Chemistry or both semesters of the AISS course

Mathematics 30,31 Calculus I, II

Biology 143 Genetics

It is recommended that students take Genetics before Cell Biology and Molecular Biology

Chemistry 116L,117L Organic Chemistry

Biology 173L Mol. Biol. Seminar/Lab

Physics 33L,34L Principles of Physics

Physics 33L, 34L are recommended, but Physics 30L, 31L may substitute

Biology 157L Cell Biology

Biology 170L Molecular Biology

Biology 177 Biochemistry

Chemistry 121 Physical Chemistry I

One- or two-semester Thesis in Biology - Two-semester thesis is preferred

One additional lab course from a defined set of electives or other approved electives: Developmental biology (Bio 151L), Comparative Physiology (Bio 132L), Vertebrate Physiology (Bio 131L), Ecology (Bio 146L), Marine Ecology, or approved selection from Pomona or Harvey Mudd.

Learning Outcomes

Understand foundational scientific principles and findings in current molecular biology

Discuss and analyze original scientific research articles in molecular biology

Interpret data, including identification of control versus experimental samples

Design controlled experiments to test specific hypotheses

Neuroscience

Professor John Milton (jmilton@kecksci.claremont.edu)

Requirements

Common Neuroscience Core (10 courses)

First Tier

Introductory Biology (two semesters: Biology 43L-44L KS or equivalent or AISS 1a,b and 2a,b).

Basic Principles of Chemistry (two semesters: Chemistry 14L-15L KS or equivalent or AISS 1a,b and 2a,b).

Foundations of Neuroscience (Neuro 95 JT or approved substitute).

Neuroscience 2: Systems: Biology 149 KS.

Neuroscience 1: Cell, Molecular: Biology 161L KS.

Second Tier—Choose 3 courses from the following

General Physics: two semesters of Physics 30L-31L KS or 33L-34L KS or equivalent or AISS 1a,b and 2a,b).

Mathematics: Math 31 (Calculus II), statistics (Biology 175 KS or Psychology 91 PZ, 103 SC or 109 CM), or approved equivalent course.

Computer science: Biology 133L, Physics 100, or approved equivalent course.

Research Methods: Psychology 92 PZ, 104/104L SC, 110 CM, 111L CM or approved equivalent course.

Neuroscience Sequence (4 courses)

A coherent grouping of four elective courses to be determined in consultation with an adviser in Neuroscience and approved by the Coordinator of the Intercollegiate Neuroscience Program. Areas in which a student may elect to specialize include, but are not limited to, Behavioral Neuroscience, Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience, Cognitive Neuroscience, Computational Neuroscience, Motor Control, or Philosophy of Neuroscience. Developmental Neuroscience

A one- or two-semester Senior Thesis (Bio 191 or Bio 188L and 190L or Bio 189L and 190L) on a topic related to the student’s selected Neuroscience Sequence

Learning Outcomes

Understand the structure and function of the nervous system at various levels of organization

Understand a number of research techniques in neuroscience and gain training in evaluating the strengths and weaknesses of various methods

Design experiments, analyze data and think critically

Critically evaluate published scientific literature

Organismal Biology

Professor Marion Preest (mpreest@kecksci.claremont.edu)

Requirements

Biology 43L, 44L, Introductory Biology or both semesters of the AISS course

Chemistry 14L, 15L Basic Principles of Chemistry (or 29L Advanced General Chem.) or both semesters of the AISS course

Students with a strong background in Chemistry (AP 4 or 5) should take the placement exam for the one-semester accelerated introductory chemistry course (Chem 29L) in place of the two-semester Chem 14L and Chem 15L sequence.

Mathematics 30, Calculus I or a new Biomath course

Biology 175 Biostatistics, or equivalent

Physics 30L, 31L, General Physics or both semesters of the AISS course

Biology 120 Research Tools for Organismal Bio

Six upper division biology courses, including 3 with lab, at least one from each group AND at least three from Group 1 or 3. Other courses also may be appropriate to fulfill the group requirements, if approved in advance by the biology faculty.

Group 1

- Biology 131L. Vertebrate Physiology- Biology 132L. Comparative Physiology - Biology 133L. Mathematical Physiology- Biology 140. Topics in Neuroscience- Biology 141L. Vertebrate Anatomy- Biology 149. Neurobiology- Biology 150La. Human Anatomy: Limbs and Movement- Biology 150Lb. Human Anatomy: Back and Core- Biology 163L. Plant Physiology and Biotechnology - Biology 166. Animal Physiological Ecology- Biology 187c. Topics in Biology: Neural Organization of Behavior

Group 2

- Biology 143. Genetics - Biology 144. Drugs and Molecular Medicine- Biology 151L. Developmental Biology- Biology 156L. Genomics and Bioinformatics - Biology 157L. Cell Biology- Biology 158. Cell Cycle, Diseases, and Aging- Biology 161L. Neuroscience I. Cell, Molecular - Biology 170L. Molecular Biology- Biology 177. Biochemistry- Biology 187a. Topics in Biology: Epigenetics- Biology 187b. Topics in Biology: Molecular Ecology

Group 3

- Biology 135. Field Biology- Biology 138L. Applied Ecology with Lab- Biology 139. Applied Ecology without Lab - Biology 145. Evolution - Biology 146L. Ecology- Biology 147. Biogeography - Biology 154. Animal Behavior- Biology 169L. Marine Ecology - Biology 176. Tropical Ecology - Biology 187. Special Topics in Biology- Off-Campus Study at an advanced level (OCS courses may substitute for courses in Groups 1, 2, and 3; approved summer research experience may substitute for OCS by prior arrangement.)- A one- or two-semester thesis (Biology 191; or Biology 188L and 190L; or 189L and 190L).

Students planning careers in biology should seriously consider taking additional upper division biology courses beyond the minimum required for graduation.

Pre-med and pre-Vet students should plan to take two semesters of organic chemistry (Chem 116L and 117L) in their junior or senior year.

Learning Outcomes

Articulate the foundational scientific principles and findings in physiology, ecology, and evolutionary biology

Apply foundational principles, especially evolution, in different biological subdisciplines

Refine critical, analytical, and scientific thinking skills by developing scientific questions and using a variety of research tools and methods towards answering them

Read, understand and critique original research articles

Use appropriate quantitative approaches for data analysis, data presentation, and modeling

Articulate how science relates to current problems in the modern world, especially contemporary concerns such as conservation biology, climate change, and ecosystem degradation

Physics

Professor Adam Landsberg (alandsberg@kecksci.claremont.edu)

Requirements

Math 30, 31, 32 Calculus I, II, III

Differential Equations

Physics 33L, 34L, Principles of Physics or both semesters of the AISS course

Physics 35 Modern Physics

Physics 100 Computational Physics & Engineering

Physics 101 Intermediate Mechanics

Physics 102 Intermediate Electricity and Magnetism

Physics 108* Fortran for Science and Engineering

* or Computer Science 51, Introduction to Computer Science, or other computer science course chosen in consultation with a faculty advisor.

Physics 114 Quantum Mechanics

Physics 115 Statistical Mechanics

Physics 191, or 188L-190L, or 189L-190L Senior Thesis in Physics

Recommended

Chemistry 14L Basic Principles of Chemistry

Math 110 Introduction to Engineering Mathematics

Learning Outcomes

When confronted with an unfamiliar physical or dynamical system or situation, our students should be able to

Develop a conceptual framework for understanding the system by identifying the key physical principles, relationships, and constraints underlying the system

Translate that conceptual framework into an appropriate mathematical format/model

(a) If the mathematical model/equations are analytically tractable, carry out the analysis of the problem to completion (by demonstrating knowledge of and proficiency with the standard mathematical tools of physics and engineering);
(b) If the model/equations are not tractable, develop a computer code and/or use standard software/programming languages (e.g., Matlab, Maple, Python) to numerically simulate the model system

Intelligently analyze, interpret, and assess the reasonableness of the answers obtained and/or the model's predictions

Effectively communicate their findings (either verbally and/or via written expression) to diverse audiences

In a laboratory setting, students should be able to

Design an appropriate experiment to test out a hypothesis of interest

Make basic order-of-magnitude estimates

Demonstrate a working familiarity with standard laboratory equipment (e.g., oscilloscopes, DMMs, signal generators, etc.)

Indentify and appropriately address the sources of systematic error and statistical error in their experiment

Have proficiency with standard methods of data analysis (e.g., graphing, curve-fitting, statistical analysis, fourier analysis, etc.)

Intelligently analyze, interpret, and assess the reasonableness of their experimental results

Effectively communicate their findings (either verbally and/or via written expression) to diverse audiences

Science and Managament

Professor David Hansen (dhansen@kecksci.claremont.edu)

Requirements

Core Program (minimum of 11 courses)

Chemistry 14L-15L. Basic Principles of Chemistry, or Chemistry 29L. Accelerated General Chemistry, or both semesters of the AISS course

Physics 33L-34L. Principles of Physics (for Physics or Chemistry track), or Physics 30L-31L. General Physics (for others), or both semesters of the AISS course

Mathematics 30. Calculus I

Computer Science 51. Introduction to Computer Science

Economics 86. Accounting for Decision Making

Economics 101. Intermediate Microeconomics

Economics 102. Intermediate Macroeconomics

Economics 151. Strategic Cost Management

Internship or Practicum

Senior Thesis in Science: Majors must complete one of the following:
One- semester thesis (191), a two-semester thesis (188L-190L) or (189L-190L)

Sequences: All majors must complete one of the following four sequences

Chemistry Sequence (7 courses)

Chemistry 116L-117L. Organic Chemistry

Chemistry 121-122. Principles of Physical Chemistry

Chemistry 126L. Advanced Laboratory in Chemistry

Advanced chemistry course

Mathematics 31. Calculus II

Physics Sequence (7 courses)

Physics 35. Modern Physics

Physics 101. Intermediate Mechanics

Physics 114-115. Quantum Mechanics, Statistical Methods

Mathematics 31. Calculus II

Mathematics 32. Calculus III

Differential Equations

Biotechnology Sequence (7 courses)

Chemistry 116L-117L. Organic Chemistry

Biology 43L-44L. Introductory Biology, or
both semesters of the AISS course

Biology 143. Genetics

Biology 157L. Cell Biology, or
Biology 170L. Molecular Biology

Biology 177. Biochemistry

Environmental Sequence (7 courses)

Mathematics 31. Calculus II

Biology 43L-44L. Introductory Biology, or
both semesters of the AISS course

Biology 146L. Ecology

Chemistry 70L. Land, Air, and Ocean Science

Economics 120. Statistics

Conservation Biology course*

* Or substitute, if not offered, in consultation with Science and Management advisor

Learning Outcomes

Master the principles in their specific sequence/track (molecular biology, environmental biology, chemistry, physics, or other fields) and acquire the ability to apply them to solving problems including research questions

Master the fundamental principles of economics and accounting

Gain experience in the world outside the classroom

Common Learning Outcomes

Use foundational principles to analyze problems in nature

Develop hypotheses and test them using quantitative techniques

Articulate applications of science in the modern world

Effectively communicate scientific concepts both verbally and in writing

Courses

AISS

Fall

AISS 001A/BL Accelerated Integrated Science Sequence

Spring

AISS 002A/BL Accelerated Integrated Science Sequence

Asronomy

Fall

ASTR 066L Elementary Astronomy

Spring

ASTR 066L Elementary Astronomy

Biology

Fall

BIOL 039L Analyses of Human Motor Skills

BIOL 043L Introductory Biology

BIOL 062L Environmental Science (Global Ecology and Environmental Issues)

BIOL 120 Research Tools in Organismal Biology

BIOL 132L Comparative Physiology

BIOL 133L Dynamical Diseases: Introduction to Mathematical Physiology

BIOL 137 EEP Clinic

BIOL 138L Applied ecology and conservation

BIOL 139 Applied Ecology and Conservation

BIOL 141L Vertebrate Anatomy

BIOL 143 Genetics

BIOL 145 KS Evolution

Don McFarlaneEvolution is offered in the Fall semester, and provides an introduction to the fundamental concepts of evolutionary biology, with an emphasis on the history of life and macroevolutionary theory. http://www.jsd.claremont.edu/majors/courseinfo.asp?CourseID=56

BIOL 146L KS Ecology

Don McFarlaneEcology is offered in the Fall semester, and provides an introduction to the fundamental concepts of ecology with an emphasis on quantitative principles of population and community ecology. http://www.jsd.claremont.edu/majors/courseinfo.asp?CourseID=57

BIOL 147 Biogeography

BIOL 154 Animal Behavior

BIOL 157L Cell Biology

BIOL 161L Neuroscience 1: Cell & Molecular

BIOL 165 Advanced Topics in Environmental Biology

BIOL 170L Molecular Biology

BIOL 175 Biostatistics

BIOL 177 Biochemistry

BIOL 187C Special Topics in Biology: Neural Organization of Behavior

BIOL 199 Senior Thesis

Spring

BIOL 044L Introductory Biology

BIOL 082L Plant Biotechnology in a Greener World

BIOL 095 Foundations of Neuroscience

BIOL 131L Vertebrate Physiology

BIOL 137 EEP Clinic

BIOL 143 Genetics

BIOL 149 Neuroscience 2 : Systems

BIOL 150L Human Anatomy & Biomechanics

BIOL 151L Developmental Biology

BIOL 155L Selected Topics in Computational Neuroscience

BIOL 156L Genomics and Bioinformatics

BIOL 157L Cell Biology

BIOL 158 Cell Cycle, Diseases & Aging

BIOL 159 Natural Resource Management

Morhardt,E1.00CU KS 101T-R--12:00pm - 1:10pm

BIOL 169L Marine Ecology

Gilman, S.1.00PZ FL 106 M-W-F- 11:00am 11:50am CU KS 39 W--- 1:15pm 5:15pm

BIOL 170L Molecular Biology

BIOL 173L Molecular Bio Seminar/Lab

BIOL 176 Tropical Ecology

McFarlane1.00CU KS 39T-R-- 9:35am - 10:50amhttp://www.jsd.claremont.edu/majors/courseinfo.asp?CourseID=83

BIOL 177 Biochemistry

BIOL 187P Special Topics in Biology: Herpetology

BIOL 199 Senior Thesis

Unspecified

BIOL 056L Genetics of Human Disease

BIOL 057L Concepts in Biology

BIOL 062L Environmental Science

BIOL 064L The Living Sea

BIOL 069L Discovery, Innovation & Risk: Energy

BIOL 071L Biotechnology

BIOL 080L Behavioural Neurobiology

BIOL 083L Science, Management & Technology: Neuropharmacology

BIOL 084L Genetic Engineering & Biotech

BIOL 135L Field Biology

BIOL 140 Selected Topics in Neuroscience

BIOL 144 Drugs and Molecular Medicine

BIOL 160 Immunology

BIOL 163L Plant Physiology & Biotech

BIOL 166 Animal Physiological Ecology

BIOL 167 Sensory Evolution

Schmitz, L

BIOL 171 Biology of Cancer

BIOL 180L Neotropical Biology

Pitzer Study Abroad Program in Costa Rica

BIOL 187S Special Topics in Biology: Microbial Life

BIOL 187A Special Topics in Biology: Epigenetics

BIOL 187B Special Topics in Biology: Molecular Ecology

BIOL 188L Senior Thesis Research Project

McFarlane

BIOL 189L Senior Thesis Summer Research Project

McFarlane

BIOL 190L Senior Thesis Research Project 2nd Semester

McFarlane

BIOL 191 One-Semester Senior Thesis

McFarlane

Chemistry

Fall

CHEM 014L Basic Principles of Chemistry

CHEM 029L Acclerated General Chemistry

CHEM 116L Organic Chemistry

CHEM 122 Physical Chemistry

CHEM 126L Advanced Lab in Chemistry

CHEM 177 Biochemistry

Spring

CHEM 015L Basic Principles of Chemistry

CHEM 070L Land Air & Ocean Science

CHEM 081L The Science and Business of Medicinal Chemistry

CHEM 117L Organic Chemistry

CHEM 121 Physical Chemistry

CHEM 127L Advanced Lab in Chemistry

CHEM 130L Inorganic Synthesis

CHEM 139 Environmental Chemistry

Purvis, K0.50CU KS 125M-W-F- 9:00am 9:50am

CHEM 177 Biochemistry

Unspecified

CHEM 051L Topics in Forensic Science

CHEM 052L From Ancient to Modern Science

CHEM 119 Natural Products Chemistry

CHEM 123 Advanced Organic Chemistry

CHEM 124 Bioanalytical Chemistry

CHEM 128 Inorganic Chemistry

CHEM 134 Introduction to Molecular Modeling

CHEM 136 Modern Molecular Photochemistry

CHEM 172 NMR Spectroscopy

CHEM 174L Solution Thermodynamics

CHEM 175 Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry

CHEM 188L Senior Research

McFarlane

CHEM 189L Senior Thesis Summer Research Project

McFarlane

CHEM 190L Senior Experimental Thesis

McFarlane

CHEM 191 Senior Library Thesis

McFarlane

Core

CORE 001 Core 1

CORE 002 Chaos and Narrative

Fall

EA 030L Science and the Environment

EA 030L KS-01 — Science and the EnvironmentRobins, Colin R — credit: 1.0 30L. Environmental Analysis. This course is an introduction to the basic principles of environmental science with applications in chemistry, ecology, and geology, and is part of the core course requirements for the Environmental Science major. Topics covered include a discussion of ecosystems, climate change, energy and food production, land resources, pollution, and sustainable development. A full laboratory accompanies the course and will include an emphasis on introduction to Geographical Information System (GIS) mapping and analysis. Laboratory fee: $50. K. Purvis-Roberts.CU — MWF — 10 a.m.–10:50 a.m. — Keck Science Center, Room 125PZ — T — 12:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m. — Broad Hall, Room 213

EA 100L Global Climate Change

Spring

EA 030L Science and the Environment

Williams,B1.00 SC VN 100 M-W-F- 10:00am 10:50amCU KS F- 1:15pm 3:15pm

EA 055L Phys Geography & Geomorphology

Robins, C1.00 CM BC 35 M-W-F- 9:00am 9:50am

EA 104 KS Oceanography (Williams,B)

Williams,B1.00 CU KS 101 M-W--- 12:00pm 1:10pm

Physics

Fall

PHYS 030L General Physics

PHYS 033L Principles of Physics

PHYS 035 Modern Physics

PHYS 101 Intermediate Mechanics

PHYS 108 Programming for Science & Engineering

Spring

PHYS 031L General Physics

PHYS 034L Principles of Physics

PHYS 100 Computational Physics & Engineering

PHYS 102 Intermediate Electricity & Magnetism

PHYS 105 Computational Partial Differential Equations

PHYS 115 Statistical Mechanics

Unspecified

PHYS 077L Great Ideas in Science

PHYS 079L Intro to Energy & the Environmental Issues

PHYS 107 Materials Science

PHYS 114 Quantum Mechanics

PHYS 178 Biophysics

Nerenberg

CHEM 188L Senior Research

McFarlane

CHEM 189L Senior Thesis Summer Research Project

McFarlane

CHEM 190L Senior Experimental Thesis

McFarlane

CHEM 191 Senior Library Thesis

McFarlane

Faculty

Biology

Jennifer A Armstrong

Cheryl Baduini

Melissa J Coleman

Newton Copp

Gretchen Edwalds-Gilbert

Patrick M. Ferree

Sarah Gilman

Daniel A. Guthrie

Donald A. McFarlane

John Milton

Emil Morhardt

Marion Preest

Susan Schenk

Lars Schmitz

Zhaohua Irene Tang

Bryan Thines

Diane Thomson

Emily Wiley

Branwen Williams

Chemistry

Kersey Black

Thomas Davis

Anthony Fucaloro

David E. Hansen [Dean]

Mary Hatcher-Skeers

Aaron Leconte

Jennifer Luft

Thomas Poon

Kathleen Purvis-Roberts

Colin R. Robins

Babak Sanii

Anna G. Wenzel

Scott Williams

Andrew W. Zanella

Physics

Thomas Dershem

Scot A.C. Gould

James Higdon

Adam Landsberg

Stephen Naftilan