SCM-COLLEGE
OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS – 2005-07 Catalog
College of Science & Mathematics
SCM 100 Orientation to the
Application of learning
strategies, problem-solving methodologies, academic planning and career
selection for students in the science and mathematics disciplines. Concurrent
enrollment in specific orientation or content course is desirable. Credit-No Credit grading only. 1 lecture,
1 activity.
SCM 101 Introduction to the Health Professions
(1) (CR/NC)
Preparation
for a health professions career and examination of various health professions. Emphasis on planning and developing an individual
pre-health plan, including academic course selection, obtaining appropriate
experiences/activities, and review of the elements of a strong application. Intended for freshmen and sophomores. Credit/No Credit
grading only. 1 lecture.
SCM 150 Supplemental Instruction Discussion
(1) (CR/NC)
Facilitated
study and discussion of theory, concepts, and applications of content material
from selected courses. Credit/No
Credit grading only. Total credit limited to 4 units. 1
laboratory. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in the designated
section of the associated course.
SCM 201 Orientation to Biotechnology (1)
(CR/NC)
Introduction
to the diversity of fields in biotechnology. Applications in agriculture,
nutrition, medicine and environmental problems. Credit/No Credit grading
only. 1 activity. Prerequisite: Completion of a course
with a BIO, BOT or MCRO prefix and a course with a CHEM prefix.
SCM 300 Early Field Experience,
Science/Mathematics (2) (CR/NC)
A minimum of 20 hours of
supervised observation of secondary school science or mathematics classes.
These observations will be discussed and evaluated during weekly meetings.
Credit/No Credit grading only. 2
lectures. Correction effective
Spring 2007.
SCM 320
Technology in
Impact
of one or two technologies in modern
SCM 325 Genetic Engineering Technology (4) GE Area F
Introduction
to the methodology and techniques used in genetic engineering. Applications in agriculture,
nutrition, medicine and environmental problems. Potential benefits and
problems, including the underlying ethical questions. 3 lectures, 1 activity 4 lectures. Prerequisite: Completion of GE Area B,
including a chemistry course, and junior standing. Change effective Spring 2007.
SCM 350
The Global Environment (4) GE
Area F
(Also listed as AG/BUS/EDES/ENGR/HUM 350)
Interdisciplinary
investigation of how human activities impact the Earth’s environment on a
global scale. Examination of population, resource use,
climate change, and biodiversity from scientific/technical and
social/economic/historical/political perspectives. Use
of remote sensing maps. Sustainable solutions. 3 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: Completion of GE Areas
A and B and junior standing.
SCM 363 Health Professions Internships (2)
(CR/NC)
Structured experiences for
pre-health students, such as County Health Agency internships designed to
promote understanding of social and public purpose of chosen professions, or
internships designed to provide observational experiences in a modern clinical
setting. Class Schedule will list
topic selected. Limited space availability. Application process for enrollment. Total credit limited to
12 units; a maximum of 6 units may be applied toward degree requirement.
Credit/No Credit grading only. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing; must have been
enrolled at Cal Poly for at least two quarters; consent of instructor.
SCM 451 Ethics in the Sciences (3)
The
practice, performance and application of science from the standpoint of ethics. Includes issues involving
plagiarism, data handling, fraud, safety and selected applications in specific
science careers. Models for the analysis and resolution of ethical
dilemmas are presented. 3 seminars. Prerequisite:
Junior standing.