Whatever Christian: My Courses

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Friday, January 23, 2009

My Courses

I'm taking 15 units this semester and am at school Monday-Friday for much of the day. It's overwhelming and challenging, but I love it! Chemistry is my hardest class and my favorite is microbiology. Seriously, I love micro. I'm also really interested in biochemistry and how chemistry relates to pharmacology. We won't get into those areas much in my chemistry class, but it is a foundational class that will help me understand more specific areas within the field. Here are the course descriptions:

Chemistry: A course for science and engineering majors which covers the nature of atoms, molecules, and ions; chemical reactions; stoichiometry; properties of solids, liquids, gases, and solutions; electronic structure; periodicity; chemical bonding; and an introduction to thermodynamics, equilibrium, and precipitation oxidation-reduction, and acid/base chemistry.

Microbiology: This course is an introduction to microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, protozoans, fungi, and helminths. Topics covered include the general properties, characteristics, and classification of microbes, identification and control, genetics and biotechnology, physiology, metabolism, and ecology. Also discussed are immunity and the medical impact of microbial diseases.

Human Development (also called Developmental Psychology): This course involves a study of development and behavior throughout the human life span. Classic and up-to-date research on the physical, cognitive, and psychosocial domains will be presented. Theories will be integrated with practical application concepts throughout the course, underscoring the importance of life-long learning and adaptation.

Science Colloquium: Highly recommended for all science majors. This guest-lecture series will feature a broad range of professional scientists invited to summarize research and current issues from their disciplines. Topics will emphasize the bridge between the science (astronomy, biology, chemistry, environmental science, geology, physics and medicine) and society. A schedule of topics and invited speakers will be posted at the beginning of the semester..

I'm also doing swimming twice a week to get some exercise in. And... I start working on Monday. So, if I die of exhaustion, you'll understand why. ;)

posted by Carsen @ 10:43 AM

2 Comments:

At January 23, 2009 at 6:51 PM, Kathy Eden said…

Sounds like a "normal" college student schedule :o) Praying that you won't die from exhaustion...or anything else anytime soon!
At January 24, 2009 at 4:53 PM, Kim said…

You and Aleah are in similar states at the moment. I'm proud of both of you and love you! I'm going to keep an eye on your blog now too! :-)