Science, nonscience

Some questions are laboratory oriented. Note: Each institution reserves the right to set its own credit-granting policy, which may differ from the American Council on Education ACE. Contact your college to find out the score required for credit and the number of credit hours granted.

The Natural Sciences exam covers intro-level topics for nonscience majors surveying both biological and physical sciences. This study guide provides practice questions for all 34 CLEP exams. The ideal resource for taking more than one exam. Offered only by College Board. Details about the exam breakdown, credit recommendations, and free sample questions.

Guide to understanding how CLEP scores are calculated and credit-granting recommendations for all exams. There are many scholarship opportunities available. All applicants are considered for financial aid and scholarship. No separate scholarship application is required. Corporations love diversity of thought and the Align MS in CS allows people to combine their previous background with computer science to become technology leaders in the 21st century.

It allows a lot of people to reroute their lives. All of our professors are heavily involved in the computer science industry here in Seattle. Most of them are working their day jobs and then they come back to class and tell us about it. They are always available. I always felt very supported. So many people who graduated from this program are now working for some of the largest tech companies.

Why Northeastern University - Seattle? Class are taught by instructors who have or currently still work in the local industry. The environment makes the Seattle campus a land of exciting opportunities for student co-ops and networking. Information systems ranked first, and computer science ranked fourth. The projected increase in jobs associated with these degrees was 30 percent and The opportunities are vast, and the rewards are innumerable.

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Applicants must submit the online application and all required admission materials no later than the stated deadlines to be considered for admission. Admissions decisions are made on a rolling basis. Students will be required to complete 2 or more of the following bridge courses to be determined by faculty mentor. Complete 20 semester hours from the following. A minimum of 8 semester hours must be taken from the same specialization.

Please note: This curriculum is for marketing purposes only and is subject to change. Official curriculum can be found within the course catalog. Co-op makes the Northeastern graduate education richer and more meaningful. Graduate students typically have an experiential work opportunity following their second semester.

This could be a six- to eight-month co-op or a three- to four-month summer internship. Those who initially experience co-op may have the opportunity to seek an internship for the following summer, or vice versa.

Two programs of concentration, each containing six courses, and each noncontiguous to the major and to each other. For BS in engineering. Optional minor—May be used in lieu of a program of concentration or area study if noncontiguous to the major and to the other program of concentration or area study.

Optional minor—Students may combine foreign language and regional specialization course work to create a minor focusing on a particular geographic area. The CAT lower-division sequence includes two quarters of intensive instruction in university-level writing for academic audiences with coverage of research methods, collaboration, and media. CAT is a four-unit course in upper-division writing for public audiences. One computing course.

Conveys a general understanding of fruit production in the United States including propagation, orchard management, pollination, harvest, cultural practices, pests, and trends in the industry. Fundamental concepts and principles of site-specific farming, current technology, and its capabilities and limitations in precision agricultural practices. The science and marketing of wine, including grape production, fruit processing, and fermentation technologies. Explores wine marketing in Tennessee, the U.

Student must be 21 years of age to enroll. Multidisciplinary course to train students on the key concepts of agricultural remote sensing using unmanned aircraft systems UAS. Precision agriculture and remote sensing concepts and the use of some open-source image processing software for analyzing UAS-based remote sensing data.

Same as AGRI Basic biochemistry of respiration, handling techniques and practices, quality assessment and marketing of fruit and vegetable crops. Both domestic and international marketing of fruit and vegetable products discussed. Examines the economic impact of improper handling on both the local producer and the end user. Principles of protecting crop plants from damage by weeds, insects, diseases, and other biotic factors.

Pest control by chemical, cultural, and biological methods with an emphasis on integrated pest management. Same as BIOL Plant mineral nutrition, photosynthesis, growth, development, and metabolism at the cellular and whole plant levels.

Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory. Establishment and management of turf grasses for lawns, golf courses, and parks. Prerequisite: PLSO or instructor approval. The co-evolution of soil landscapes, important morphological soil properties, and influence of geologic and geomorphic settings on soil development. The role of water in the development of soil horizons. Factors and processes of soil genesis. Soil properties used to determine the suitability of soils for various uses.

Tasks and reports involved in soil survey. Methods of soil evaluation and interpretation. Use of electronic database for land use decisions. Conservation practices with respect to topsoil, soil productivity, and fertility.

Land management practices for soil and water conservation. Current issues in soil and water conservation and environmental sustainability. Principles and practices of designing, installing, and maintaining landscapes in malls, public buildings, and other indoor environments. Prerequisites: PLSO or 4 hours of biology.

Theories of agroecology; focuses on sustainable agricultural practices and concepts. The impact of specific agricultural technologies and land use practices on the productivity of agricultural ecosystems, environmental quality, and human health. Examines the environmental science and agronomy of both conventional and alternative sustainable practices including benefits and limitations. The culture of trees, shrubs, and vines in the landscape.

Planting, transplanting, fertilizing, irrigation, pruning, problem diagnosis, and damage repair included. Propagation and other cultural practices for the production and maintenance of plants and flowers in the home.

Application of the principles of design, the use of proportionate-sized woody landscape plants, and other practices to produce low-maintenance-cost landscapes. Principles and practices of nursery management as a business. Nursery administration, financial management, and marketing. Cultural management of field- and container-grown nursery plants. Anatomical features and physiological principles involved in propagating plants from seed and by division, cutting, budding, and grafting.

Use of growth regulators and environmental factors. Practical experience in a specific area of agronomy, horticulture, or soils. Classroom material related to practical application. Topics include plant canopy architecture, plant root morphology, physiology of growth and yield, photosynthesis and crop yield, source-sink relationships and crop yield, carbon dioxide and crop yield, physiology of drought in crop plants, and physiology of mineral nutrition.

Study of concepts related to soil physical properties and processes important for crop productivity and environmental quality. Topics include soil water content and energy, water infiltration, transport of solutes, gas, and heat. Introduces the process and reasoning behind the human manipulation of plant and animal species for agricultural purposes. Focuses on plant biotechnology with an introduction to animal biotechnology. Topics include plant tissue culture, plant cell transformation, general molecular biology techniques, and molecular marker-assisted breeding techniques.

Three hours lecture and two hours lab. The history, traditional uses, biological basis, botany, cultivation, and applications of specialized plants used as culinary herbs, spices, and in medicine. Kevin Downs kevin. Jessica Lance Jessica. Lance mtsu. Skip to Main Content Campus services and operations are open and we anticipate normal operations for the Fall semester.

View updates. Toggle navigation. Apply Now Already Applied? What's Next? MTSU students gain real-world experience at our state-of-art dairy facility. Poultry Judging team competes at the national contest.

Academic Quadrathlon team competes at regional contest each year. Animal Science students gain hands-on experience at the farm. Request More Info Apply Now. Extracurricular Activities promote professional development and leadership skills. Standing out in the herd MTSU's state-of-the-art dairy farm is responsible for milk served on campus and to local area vendors.

Animal Science students are active in research Animal Science students conduct undergraduate thesis research projects as part of the University Honors College or independently with a faculty mentor.

AGRI - Orientation in Agriculture 1 credit hour Covers topics related to agriculture including career opportunities, industry trends, and controversial issues. ANSC - Introduction to Animal Science 3 credit hours Overview of the science, production, and management of domestic animal species, including beef cattle, dairy cattle, sheep, goats, swine, poultry, horses, and companion animals.

PLSO - Elements of Plant Science 3 credit hours Fundamental plant processes; plant tissues, structures, environment, growth, development, reproduction, and propagation.

PLSO - Fundamentals of Soil Science 3 credit hours Introduces soil science with emphasis placed on soil physical, biological, and chemical properties. PLSO - Forage Crops 3 credit hours Adaptation, distribution, establishment, management, culture, and utilization of forage legumes and grasses. BIOL - Microbiology 4 credit hours. Comm Comm dotslash: Comm title: Comm. COMM - Fundamentals of Communication 3 credit hours Introduces principles and processes of effective public oral communication including researching, critical thinking, organizing, presenting, listening, and using appropriate language.

HUM - World Literatures 3 credit hours. HIST - Survey of United States History I 3 credit hours Survey of the political, economic, social, cultural, and diplomatic phases of American life in its regional, national, and international aspects. HIST - Survey of United States History II 3 credit hours Survey of the political, economic, social, cultural, and diplomatic phases of American life in its regional, national, and international aspects.

Animal Science, Agricultural Education Certification. AGED - Introduction to Agricultural Education and Leadership 3 credit hours Provides a foundational resource that covers each element necessary to be an agricultural education teacher. PLSO - Horticulture in Our Lives 3 credit hours Emphasis on the role of horticulture in everyday living, through principles of growing plants in the home, floral design, home landscaping, and gardening.

Veterinary Medicine Study Preparation. Veterinary Medicine Study Preparation Agriculture Students who wish to pursue admission to a professional DVM program should follow the appropriate minimum admissions prerequisites for the institution s to which they intend to apply.

BIOL - Genetics 4 credit hours. Lab to accompany CHEM One three-hour laboratory per week. Kevin M Downs Coordinator. Jessica Gentry Carter Professor. ANSC - Behavior of Domestic Animals 3 credit hours Behavior aspects of raising and managing domestic animals to include equine, swine, goats, cattle, sheep, dogs, and cats.