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BI SC 002 (3 credits)
(GN) Genetics, Ecology, and Evolution
The study of how living organisms inherit their traits, how plants and animals evolved, and how they now interact. Students who have passed BIOL 033, 110, 220W, or 222 may not schedule this course.
University Park
141268
Tues/Thurs, 6:00–9:30 p.m.
May 20–June 26

BI SC 003 (3 credits)
(GN) Environmental Science
Kinds of environments; past and present uses and abuses of natural resources; disposal of human wastes; prospects for the future. Students who have passed BIOL 220 or any other upper-level ecology course in biology may not schedule this course.
University Park
140854
Mon/Wed, 6:00–9:30 p.m.
May 19–June 25

BI SC 004 (3 credits)
(GN) Human Body: Form and Function
A general survey of structure and function — from conception, through growth and reproduction, to death. Students who have passed BIOL 129 and 141 may not schedule this course.
University Park
140857
Tues/Thurs, 6:00–9:30 p.m.
May 20–June 26

CHEM 101 (3 credits)
Introductory Chemistry
Selected principles and applications of chemistry. Prior study of chemistry is not assumed. Prerequisite: MATH 021; or satisfactory performance on the MATH FTCAP examination—i.e., placement beyond the level of MATH 021
Lewistown
127087
Mon/Wed, 6:00– 9:30 p.m.
July 2–Aug 13

CHEM 110 (3 credits)
(GN) Chemical Principles I
Basic concepts and quantitative relations. Prerequisite: satisfactory performance on the Chemistry and Math FTCAP tests—i.e., placement beyond the level of CHEM 101 and MATH 022; or CHEM 101 and MATH 022 or MATH 041
University Park
Tues/Thurs, 6:00–9:30 p.m.
May 20–June 26

CHEM 202 (3 credits)
Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry I
Introduction to organic chemistry, with emphasis on the properties of organic compounds of biochemical importance. Because of duplication of subject matter, students may not receive credit for both CHEM 202 and CHEM 210. Prerequisite: CHEM 101 or CHEM 110 or CHEM 106
University Park
127090
Mon/Wed, 6:00–9:30 p.m.
May 19–June 25

CHEM 212 (3 credits)
Organic Chemistry II
Continuation of CHEM 210. Emphasis is placed on the role of organic reactions in biological chemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 210
University Park
130603
Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri, 8:00–9:15 a.m.
May 19–July 18

CHEM 213 (2 credits)
Laboratory in Organic Chemistry (lab for CHEM 212)
Basic laboratory operations; synthesis and chemical or instrumental analysis. Because of duplication of subject matter, students may not receive credit for both CHEM 203 and CHEM 213. Prerequisite: CHEM 210. Prerequisite or concurrent: CHEM 212
University Park
130606
Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
May 19–July 18

FOR 497C (3 credits)
Environmental Science/Forestry
This course will focus on skills used in the practice of forestry and will include hands-on activities in the field. Topics will include botany, dendrology, mensuration, surveying, GPS, fire management, insects and disease, and wildfire management.
Williamsport
149254
Thurs/Fri/Mon/Tues/Wed, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
July 10, 11, 14, 15, 16

FOR 497E (3 credits)
Geographic Information Systems for Educators/Forestry Emphasis
This course covers the concepts and skills that will be used to produce maps using ArcGIS 9.0 software by ESRI (Environmental Systems Research Institute). ESRI dominates the GIS software market. This course will introduce the skills needed to produce a thematic map. Topics will include: Introducing ArcGIS, working with ArcMAP, coordinate systems and map projections, drawing and symbolizing features, and integrating GPS (Global Positioning Systems) with GIS.
Williamsport
149266
Thurs/Fri/Mon/Tues/Wed, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
July 24, 25, 28, 29, 30

HD FS 129 (3 credits)
(GS) Introduction to Human Development and Family Studies
Introduction to psychosocial and family development at all stages of the individual and family life cycle.
University Park
154132
Tues/Thurs, 6:00–9:30 p.m.
May 20–June 26

HD FS 229 (3 credits)
(GS) Infant and Child Development
Theory, research, and methods of social/ behavioral/biological sciences related to developmental processes and intervention during infancy and childhood.
Lewistown
152428
Tues/Thurs, 6:00–9:30 p.m.
May 20–June 26

HD FS 239 (3 credits)
(GS) Adolescent Development
Social, behavioral, and biological development and intervention throughout adolescence.
University Park
153976
Mon/Wed, 6:00–9:30 p.m.
May 19–June 25

HD FS 301 (3 credits)
Values and Ethics in Health and Human Development Professions
Examines bases for choices among values in personal and professional relations in human development processes and supporting services.
University Park
153646
Tues/Thurs, 6:00–9:30 p.m.
May 20–June 26

MICRB 106 (3 credits)
(GN) Elementary Microbiology
Importance of microorganisms in health and disease, agriculture, and industry; descriptive course for students not planning advanced study in microbiology. The combination of MICRB 106 GN and 107 GN must be taken to receive General Education credit in biology.
University Park
155254
Tues/Thurs, 6:00–9:30 p.m.
May 20–June 26

NURS 407 (3 credits)
Drugs of Abuse and Mental Health Issues
Examines the health care needs across the life span of clients who have an alcohol or other drug disorder.
Williamsport
152911
Thurs/Fri/Mon/Tues/Wed, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
June 19, 20, 23, 24, 25

NURS 497C (3 credits)
Sports and Activity-Related Emergency Care
University Park
154339
Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs, 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.
June 16–19

NURS 504 (3 credits)
Pharmacologic Therapy
Use of pharmacologic therapies in advanced practice nursing.
Online May 14–July 25. Call for details.

NURS 510 (3 credits)
Theoretical Foundations of Nursing
Current conceptual and theoretical models in nursing including relationship to practice and research in development of nursing science.
University Park
Section 1: 152923
Mon, Tues, Wed,Thurs, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
July 7, 8, 9, 23, 24
Hershey via PicTel
Section 2: 155323
Mon, Tues, Wed, Thurs, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
July 7, 8, 9, 23, 24

NURS 597A (3 credits)
Promoting Healthy Lifestyles for the School-Age Population
University Park
June 26–27

NUTR 251 (3 credits)
(GHA) Introductory Principles of Nutrition
The nutrients: food sources and physiological functions as related to human growth and well-being throughout life; current nutrition issues. Students who have passed NUTR 151 may not schedule this course.
Lewistown
152431
Mon/Wed, 6:00–9:30 p.m.
May 19–June 25

PSYCH 100 (3 credits)
(GS) Introductory Psychology
Introduction to general psychology; principles of human behavior and their applications.
Lewistown
152434
Mon/Wed, 6:00–9:30 p.m.
May 19–June 25

SOC 001 (3 credits)
(GS) Introductory Sociology
The nature and characteristics of human societies and social life.
Lewistown
152437
Tues/Thurs, 6:00–9:30 p.m.
May 20–June 26

W F S 460 (3 credits)
Wildlife Behavior
Scholarly discussion and critique of history, concepts, and application of wildlife behavioral concepts to conservation issues. Prerequisite: at least 6 credits in general wildlife or biology
University Park
143740
Tues/Thurs, 6:00–9:30 p.m.
May 20–June 26


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