COCONINO COMMUNITY COLLEGE

SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

The Science Department at Coconino Community College provides courses in Geology, Biology, Environmental Studies, Human Anatomy/Physiology, Physics, Astronomy and Chemistry. Several of our courses are now linked to WWW pages. These courses are highlighted in the listing of the Science Curriculum.

The Science Faculty

Science Faculty that have a Home Page are highlighted.

• Biology

  • Bruce W. Belman, PhD
  • Bryan Bates, MS
  • Ana Novak-Goodman, MS
  • Gary Heiserman, PhD

Chemistry

• Carl Sheperd, MS
• Jackie Eliason, MS

Geology

• Cathy Cullicott, MS
• Peter Koehler, MS
• Chris Black, MS

Physics

• Rhonda Howard, MS
• Kent Ellis

Environmental Studies

The Science Curriculum

Biology

1. Biology 100: Concepts of Biology.
   A basic non-majors course. 4 credits.
2. Biology 105: Environmental Biology.
   Basic concepts of ecology and field biology. 4 credits.
3. Biology 184: Plant Biology.
   A basic Botany course. 4 credits.
4. Biology 109/110: Natural History of the Southwest.
   A field-based course with an emphasis on Northern Arizona. 4 credits.
5. Biology 190: Animal Biology.
   A basic Zoology course. 4 credits.
6. Biology 201: Human Anatomy & Physiology I.
   First semester of two-semester course designed for pre-health majors. 4 credits.
7. Biology 202: Human Anatomy & Physiology II.
   Second semester of two-semester course designed for pre-health majors. 4 credits.
8. Biology 205: Microbiology. 4 credits.
9. Biology 095: High Country Gardening. 2 Credits.
   Concepts and principles of gardening in Flagstaff Arizona
10. Biology 298: Special Topics. Variable Credits.

Chemistry

1. Chemistry 090: Preparatory Chemistry. 3 credits.
   Elementary chemistry in preparation for Chemistry 130 or Chemistry 151.
2. Chemistry 130: Fundamental Chemistry. 4 credits.
   General inorganic chemistry.
3. Chemistry 151: General Chemistry I. 4 credits.
   College chemistry, first semester.
4. Chemistry 152: General Chemistry II. 4 credits.
   College chemistry, second semester.
5. Chemistry 190: Environmental Chemistry. 3 credits.
   Environmental impacts of chemistry.
6. Chemistry 298: Special Topics. Variable Credits.

Physics

1. Physics 101: Introduction to Physics. 3 credits. 5 hrs/week
2. Physics 111: General Physics I. 4 credits. 6 hrs/week
3. Physics 112: General Physics II. 4 credits. 6 hrs/week
4. Physics 141: Concepts of Physics.
   Non-algebra based physics for liberal arts majors, 4 credits
5. Physics 161: College Physics I. 5 credits.
   Calculus-based physics
6. Physics 253: Archeo-Astronomy. 4 crdits.
   A field-based course that combines fundamental astronomy with archeological study.
7. Physics 262: College Physics II. 5 credits.
8. Physics 180: Astronomy. 4 credits.
9. Physics 298: Special Topics. Variable Credits.

Geology

1. Geology 100: Introduction to Geology. 4 credits.
2. Geology 101: Physical Geology. 4 credits.
3. Geology 102: Historical Geology. 4 credits.
4. Geology 111: Geology of Northern Arizona. 2 credits.
   Field trips only.
5. Geology 112: Geology of the Grand Canyon. 2 credits.
   Field trips only.
6. Geology 201: Ancient Life. 4 credits.
7. Geology 298: Special Topics. Variable Credits.

Environmental Studies

1. Environmental Studies 100: Introduction to Environmental Technology. 3 credits.
   A survey course in environmental engineering, science and technology.

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Date this page was updated: 12/12/01
bbelman@coco.cc.az.us