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| BIO211 |
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Principles of modern biology emphasizing form and function of multicellular plants, major invertebrate phyla, and general vertebrate morphology and physiology.
Prerequisite: None
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Principles of Biology
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4 |
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| MATH111 |
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Study of functions including graphs, operations and inverses. Includes polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic functions and their applications, and systems of equations.
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: MATH 100 with grade "C" or better or equivalent.
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College Algebra
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4 |
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| WRI121 |
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Introduces critical reasoning and analysis. Explores connections between thesis, structure, tone and purpose; includes writing process, rhetorical strategies applications Focuses on academic reading, writing and research skills.
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: writing ability as demonstrated by SAT/ACT score and/or writing sample.
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English Composition
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3 |
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Social Science elective
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3 |
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14 |
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| BIO212 |
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Principles of modern biology emphasising evolution, ecology, population genetics, and behavior of organisms.
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: BIO 211 with grade "C" or better or instructor consent.
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Principles of Biology
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4 |
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| GEOG105 |
Physical Geography: Geomorphology
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3 |
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| MATH112 |
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The trigonometric functions and their applications. Topics include graphs, identities, trigonometric equations, vectors and complex numbers.
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: MATH 111 with grade "C" or better or equivalent.
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Trigonometry
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4 |
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| WRI122 |
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Designed to develop skills in ethical argument, research, and critical thinking. Multi-page papers, including argumentative research paper, required. Focuses on writing process with attention to audience, effective style, and overall rhetorical effect.
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: WRI 121 with grade "C" or better.
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English Composition
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3 |
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14 |
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| BIO213 |
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Principles of modern biology emphasizing the biochemical basis for life processes, cell structure, and function. Molecular genetics, cell reproduction, metabolism, and form and function of microorganisms. Prerequiste: BIO 212 with grade "C" or better or instructor consent.
Prerequisite: None
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Principles of Biology
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4 |
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| MATH361 |
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Descriptive statistics, experimental design, introduction to probability, common probability distributions, random variables, sampling distributions, hypothesis testing and confidence intervals for means using one or two samples, simple linear regression.
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: MATH 111 or instructor's consent.
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Statistical Methods I1
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4 |
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| SPE111 |
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Public speaking with emphasis on content, organization, and speaker adjustments to various situations; dynamics of the speaker/listener interaction; and appropriate language usage. Includes informative, demonstrative, and persuasive speeches.
Prerequisite: None
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Fundamentals of Speech
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3 |
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| WRI227 |
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Focuses on techniques of gathering, organizing, and presenting technical information and graphics. Requires technical reports derived from realistic situations in the student's major.
Prerequisite: Prerequisite: WRI 122. Pre- or corequisite: SPE 111.
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Technical Report Writing
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3 |
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14 |
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These maps are provided for general planning purposes only. Students should consult with their academic advisor for complete degree requirements.
Other Major Electives with advisor approval.
1 MATH 243 may be substituted with advisor consent.
2 Offered in alternating years.
3 Offered in alternating years, please see course schedule for each term.
4 PHY 201, PHY 202, PHY 203 may be substituted with advisor consent.
5 Another social science course may be substituted with advisor consent.
6 Students wishing to use Human Anatomy and Physiology should select either the 231-233 or 331-333 sequence. Note credit hour differences and consult with advisor.
7 Either BIO 337 or BIO 428 is required for admission to Southern Oregon University’s MAT program.