NSU 2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog

404 Nova Southeastern University • Undergraduate Student Catalog • 2014–2015 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS MATH 4950 Internship in Mathematics (1–12 credits) A work experience for 16 weeks in the student’s major area of study or area of career interest. Consult academic division for specific details and requirements. Prerequisites: cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, major GPA of 3.0 or higher, completion of 60 or more credit hours, supervision of instructor, and permission of academic director. MATH 4990 Independent Study in Mathematics (1–3 credits) The student selects and independently carries out, library and/or empirical research. Faculty supervision is provided on an individual basis. Prerequisite: Determined by faculty and division director. MATH 4990A Independent Study in Mathematics (A) (1–3 credits) The student selects and independently carries out, library and/or empirical research. Faculty supervision is provided on an individual basis. Prerequisite: Determined by faculty and division director. MATH 4990B Independent Study in Mathematics (B) (1–3 credits) The student selects and independently carries out, library and/or empirical research. Faculty supervision is provided on an individual basis. Prerequisite: Determined by faculty and division director. MATH 4990C Independent Study in Mathematics (C) (1–3 credits) The student selects and independently carries out, library and/or empirical research. Faculty supervision is provided on an individual basis. Prerequisite: Determined by faculty and division director. MATH 4990D Independent Study in Mathematics (D) (1-3 credits) The student selects and independently carries out, library and/or empirical research. Faculty supervision is provided on an individual basis. Prerequisite: Determined by faculty and division director. MATH 4990E Independent Study in Mathematics (E) (1–3 credits) The student selects and independently carries out, library and/or empirical research. Faculty supervision is provided on an individual basis. Prerequisite: Determined by faculty and division director. MATH 4990F Independent Study in Mathematics (F) (1–3 credits) The student selects and independently carries out, library and/or empirical research. Faculty supervision is provided on an individual basis. Prerequisite: Determined by faculty and division director. MBIO—Marine Biology MBIO 1050 Introductory Marine Biology Seminar (1 credits) This one-credit seminar course uses presentations and readings to introduce students to a series of contemporary issues and research in marine biology. Required of all incoming marine biology students. No previous university- level preparation is presupposed. Pass/fail only. MBIO 1060 Introduction to Oceanography (3 credits) Examination of the physical, chemical, biological, and geological properties of the world’s oceans. The interdisciplinary approach will introduce concepts important in understanding the development and current status of oceanographic research for the nonscience major. MBIO 1220 Introduction to Marine Biology (3 credits) Introduction to marine environments of South Florida with emphasis on adaptation of local organisms to a variety of habitats including mangrove swamps, the intertidal zone, sea grass meadows, coral reefs, and the Gulf Stream. Field trips to various South Florida marine habitats will round out the course experience. MBIO 1300 Introduction to Scuba Science (3 credits) Introduction to scuba diving provides a comprehensive curriculum of the skills and academics required to safely participate in recreational/sport scuba diving activities. The course is comprised of classroom lecture sessions as well as pool and open water lab sessions. Academic content includes the history, physics, physiology, equipment, specialties, medicine, and the underwater environment of recreational sport scuba diving. Pool and open water labs encourage proficiency in dive planning, safety, buddy systems, equipment handling, diver assistance, air consumption, underwater problem solving, entry and exit procedures, proper buoyancy, and dive boat protocol. Course requirements: Students must be at least 18 years old at the start of the class, must know how to swim, and have good overall health. Students will perform a watermanship evaluation consisting of a 200 meter/yard continuous swim without the use of swim aids followed by a 10 minute water tread. Goggles may be worn during the watermanship evaluation. Students must complete the PADI Medical History Questionnaire. Certain conditions may require a physician’s pre-approval to dive. If a student answers ‘Yes’ to any question on the PADI Medical History Questionnaire, the student MUST have the form