Basic Principles of Science 2

Mathematica

Core

Techniques in Mathematica. Writing with Mathematica. Graphics in Mathematica. Programming in Mathematica.

Optional

Integration and Numerical Integration. Differential Equations, DSolve, and NDSolve. Dynamic and Manipulate. Data manipulation.

Experimentalist

Data analysis.

Theorist

Constructing mathematica structures in Mathematica.

Honors

Construct a Mathematica program.

Computers

Core

Computer hardware. Computer software. Computer peripherals. Computer operating systems.

Optional

Computer representation of data. Digital logic. Computer algorithms. Microprocessors.

Experimentalist

Computer data acquisition.

Theorist

Theory of computation.

Honors

Write an essay about a related topic.

Circuits

Core

Ohm's laws. DC circuits. AC circuits. Digital circuits.

Optional

Oscillators. Filters. Semiconductor devices. Op-amps.

Experimentalist

Electronics shop techniques.

Theorist

Inductance.

Honors

Write an essay about a related topic.

Mechanical Systems

Core

Machines. Sensors and Control Systems. Motiors. Hydraulics and Pneumatics.

Optional

Stepper motors. Solenoids. Wheels. Appendages.

Experimentalist

Mechanical shop techniques.

Theorist

Stress and strain.

Honors

Write an essay about a related topic.

Astronomy

Core

Celestial Mechanics. Stars. Galaxies. Cosmology.

Optional

Optics. Telescopes and Detectors. The Solar System. The Interstellar Medium.

Experimentalist

Conduct an experiment or observation, or build a device.

Theorist

Conduct a calculation or derivation.

Honors

Write an essay about a related topic.

Geology

Core

Geophysics. Geochemistry. Earth Materials. Plate Tectonics.

Optional

Paleontology. Seismology. Volcanology. Geomorphology.

Experimentalist

Conduct an experiment or observation.

Theorist

Conduct a calculation or derivation.

Honors

Write an essay about a related topic.

Atmospheric, Oceanic, and Hydrological Science

Core

Meteorology. Climatology. Oceanography. Hydrology.

Optional

Fluid Dynamics. Heat Transfer. Waves. Partial Differential Equations.

Experimentalist

Conduct an experiment or observation.

Theorist

Conduct a calculation or derivation.

Honors

Write an essay about a related topic.

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Core

Organic compounds. Amino Acids. Proteins. Nucleic Acids.

Optional

Carbohydrates. Molecular Genetics. Biosynthesis. Bioenergetics.

Experimentalist

Conduct an experiment or observation.

Theorist

Conduct a calculation or derivation.

Honors

Write an essay about a related topic.

Cell Biology

Core

Cekl structure. Cell chemistry. Cell physiology. Genetics.

Optional

Microscopy. Cell membranes. Cell motility. Signal transduction.

Experimentalist

Slide preparation.

Theorist

Conduct a calculation or derivation.

Honors

Write an essay about a related topic.

Biological Organisms and Ecological Systems

Core

Microorganisms. Plants. Animals. Ecology.

Optional

Biological evolution. Development. Respiration. Digestion.

Experimentalist

Conduct an experiment or observation.

Theorist

Conduct a calculation or derivation.

Honors

Write an essay about a related topic.

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