Regis College: Core Requirements
Economics
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(3-6 SH)
Take 1 of the following groups:
Group 1: EC 200 - Intro to the American Economy
Group 2: EC 320 - Principles of Macroeconomics
and
EC 330 - Principles of Microeconomics
EN 250 - Literature Matters
Introduces the literary genres of poetry, fiction, and drama, with an emphasis on works that have had a profound influence on our world. Students will write a series of analytical essays, including at least one research essay.
Pre-requisite: TAKE RCC*200
Fine Arts
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(3SH)
Take three (3) semester hours of Fine Arts
from the following courses:
any 200-level FAC course, FAHS 211, FAHS 212
Foreign Lang
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(6-8SH)
Take two classes in one language
Foundational
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(6 SH)
Take 1 of the following groups:
Group 1: RCC 200 - Writing Analytically (Fall)
Communicative Intensive (Spring)
Group 2: Commitment Program Students
RCC 200A - Writing Analytically A (Fall)
RCC 200B - Writing Analytically B (Spring)
Group 3: Honors Program Students
RCC 200H - Honors Writing Seminar (Fall)
RCC 300H - Honors Trad & Innovation (Spring)
History
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(3SH)
Three (3) credits from any 200-level History course
Integrative
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(12SH)
Take all of the following courses:
RCC 400D (Group 1), RCC 410E (Group 2),
RCC 420J (Group 3), RCC 430M (Group 4)
Mathematics
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(3-4SH)
Take one of the following Mathematics course:
MT 201, MT 204, MT 270, MT 270C, MT 272, MT 272C
MT 360A, MT 360B
Natural Sci
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(4SH)
Take one Natural Science course (Group 1) with the
accompanying lab (Group 2).
Eligible courses include:
BL( 204/5E-W, 208/9, 216/17, 260/1, 262/3), ENVS 250/1,
GE 208/9, PH (202A, 205A, 304A, 305A), NS 260/1
AS 250/1 (Non-Science majors)
Philosophy
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(3SH)
Take one of the following Philosophy courses:
PL 270, PL 270C, PL 270H, PL 270P
Public Speak
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(3SH)
Speech Communication
Religious Stdy
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(3SH)
Any 300 level RT course
RT 201 - Religion and the Human Quest
Considering human existence in relation to the sacred and drawing on Eastern and Western religious traditions, this course explores religious perspectives on human questions about life, suffering, goodness, and ultimacy.
Cross listing(s): RT 201C.
Social Sci
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(3SH)
Take three (3) semester hours from the following course list
ED 204, POL 215, POL 231, POL 241, PY 250, PY 250C, PY 250H,
SO 200, SO 200C, SO 203, AN/SO 204, PJ 200
RC: Biochemistry Major-Lower Division
BL 260 - Principles of Bio: Molecular & Cellular
Introduces students to natural science, particularly the hypothesis testing and data analysis used in contemporary molecular and cellular biology. Develops student knowledge of the terms and concepts of cell biology, genetics and molecular biology. Highlights social and ethical issues. NOTE: Designed for Biology, Biochemistry, Environmental Studies, and Neuroscience majors, as well as for pre-medical and other pre-health-science students. This course has been approved to satisfy the core natural science with laboratory requirement when taken with BL 261 or BL 261H. Offered every Spring Semester. Corequisite(s): BL 261 or BL 261H.
BL 261 - Molecular/Cellular Biology Laboratory
Introduces students to scientific study design, primary literature, basic laboratory skills, data interpretation, and presentation of scientific results. Involves exercises reinforcing lecture content and includes work with recombinant DNA. NOTE: One three-hour laboratory per week. Co-requisite(s): BL 260 except for students with AP high school credit for BL 260.
BL 262 - Principles of Biology: Organismic
Introduces students to natural science, particularly the hypothesis testing and data analysis used in contemporary organismic biology. Develops student knowledge of the terms and concepts of ecology, evolution, and biodiversity. Highlights social and ethical issues.
BL 263 - Organismic Biology Laboratory
Introduces students to scientific study design, primary literature, basic laboratory skills, data interpretation, and presentation of scientific results. Involves exercises reinforcing lecture content. Includes dissection of representative organisms and fieldwork.
CH 210 - Principles of Chemistry I
Introduces chemical and physical properties of matter, atomic structure, stoichiometry, periodicity, chemical bonding, molecular geometry, thermodynamics and aqueous chemistry.
CH 211 - Principles of Chemistry I Lab
Introduces fundamental laboratory techniques including chromatography, chemical synthesis, spectroscopy and acid/base chemistry.
CH 230 - Principles of Chemistry II
Continuation of CH 210. Examines the following fundamental chemical principles: equilibrium theory; acid-based chemistry; chemical kinetics; thermodynamics; and electrochemistry. Additional special topics may include transition metal chemistry, the chemistry of new materials, nuclear chemistry, and geochemistry.
Pre-requisite: CH*210
CH 231 - Principles of Chemistry II Lab
A continuation of fundamental lab techniques including chromatography, chemical synthesis, spectroscopy, and acid/base chemistry.
Pre-requisite: CH*211
CH 250 - Organic Chemistry I
Studies the molecular structure of organic compounds, their functional groups, physical properties, and the relationship between structure and reactivity. Introduces the principles of reaction thermodynamics and kinetics.
Pre-requisite: TAKE CH*230 AND CH*231;
CH 251 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
Investigates techniques used to separate, purify and identify organic compounds. Laboratory fee required.
Pre-requisite: TAKE CH*230 AND CH*231;
MT 360A - Calculus I
Treats standard topics of single variable calculus including limits, continuity, derivatives, applications of derivatives, and elements of integration.
MT 360B - Calculus II
Continues treatment of single variable calculus including definite and indefinite integrals, applications of integrals, transcendental functions, techniques of integration and infinite series.
Pre-requisite: MT*360A
PH 304A - General Physics with Calculus I
Discusses fundamental concepts of motion, including Newton's Laws and the conservation of energy, momentum, and angular momentum. Focuses on the development of quantitative and qualitative problem-solving skills.
Pre-requisite: MT*360A
PH 304B - Gen Physics with Calculus II
A continuation of PH 304A,focusing on electricity, magnetism, and waves. Includes an introduction to quantum mechanics.
Pre-requisite: PH*304A
PH 305A - General Physics with Calculus I
Compliments PH 304A, providing practical, hands-on experience primarily with experiments related to mechanics.
PH 305B - General Physics Lab with Calculus II
Compliments PH 304B, providing practical, hands-on experience primarily with experiments related to mechanics.
RC: Biochemistry Major-Upper Division
BL 426 - Molecular Biology
Develops student knowledge of genome structure, replication, expression and regulation in prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Generally introduces students to bioinformatics and biotechnology applications of molecular biology.
Pre-requisite: BL*260 BL*262 CH*250
BL 427 - Molecular Biology Laboratory
Laboratory course emphasizing techniques of molecular biology using model organisms.
Pre-requisite: TAKE BL*261, BL*263 AND CH*251;
CH 420 - Organic Chemistry II
Comprehensive survey of organic chemical reactions and their mechanisms. Covers spectroscopic techniques including NMR, IR, and MS. Introduces biomolecules such as peptides, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. Includes multi-step organic synthesis.
Pre-requisite: CH*250
CH 421 - Organic Chemistry II Lab
Synthesis of selected organic compounds and identification by spectroscopic methods. Includes multi-step organic synthesis.
Pre-requisite: CH*251
CH 424 - Analytical Chemistry
Emphasizes the principles and methodologies of modern chemical analysis, including aqueous equilibria, electrochemistry and chromatography.
Pre-requisite: TAKE CH*420 CH*421;
CH 426 - Quantitative Analytical Laboratory
A laboratory-based course covering the theory and practice of modern analytical chemistry. Emphasis is placed on contemporary instrumental techniques, especially spectroscopic and chromatographic methods of chemical analysis.
Pre-requisite: TAKE CH*420 CH*421;
CH 430A - Thermodynamics and Kinetics
Formal development of classical thermodynamics with applications to chemical equilibria, phase equilibria, active and passive ion transport across cell membranes, and protein folding; application of kinetic molecular theory to gas-phase chemical reactions.
Pre-requisite: TAKE PH*304B CH*230 MT*360B;
CH 452A - Biochemistry I
Introduces the structure and function of proteins. Includes an in depth study of enzyme kinetics and specificity, the thermodynamics of biological systems and introduces metabolic processes.
Pre-requisite: TAKE CH*420;
Cross listing(s): BL 452A.
CH 452B - Biochemistry II
Surveys metabolism and regulation, including glycolysis, electron transport, photosynthesis and oxidative phosphorylation. Includes fatty acid breakdown, lipid biosyntheses, nucleic acid structure and molecular evolution.
Pre-requisite: CH*452A
Cross listing(s): BL 452B.
CH 453 - Biochemistry Laboratory
Introduces fundamental biochemical techniques and instrumentation, including the isolation and purification of biomolecules, three dimensional modeling and biophysical experiments.
Pre-requisite: CH*452A
CH 495 - Senior Chemistry Seminar
Addresses advances in analytical, biochemistry, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry. Requirements may include literature search, oral presentations and written exams and papers.