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Pathways: (1C.) Life and Physical Sciences (3 credits)

Course Information

BI-131: Foundations of Biology

BI-140: Principles of Biology*

BI-170: Plants and People

BI-201: General Biology I*

BI-301: Anatomy and Physiology I*

BI-520: Introduction to Public Health*

CH-101: Living in a Chemical World Lecture

CH-106: Chemistry and the Arts (Combined Lecture and Lab)*

CH-110: Chemistry and the Environment

CH-116: Introduction to Nanoscience Lecture

CH-120: Fundamentals of Chemistry

CH-127: Introductory General Chemistry*

CH-128: Introductory Organic Chemistry*

CH-151: General Chemistry I*

CH-152: General Chemistry II*

CH-251: Organic Chemistry I*

CH-252: Organic Chemistry II*

ET-841: The Science of Energy and Power in the Modern World

GE-101: Physical Geology*

PH-101: Principles of Physics*

PH-111: Space, Astronomy and Our Universe

PH-140: Acoustics: The Physics of Sound*

PH-201: General Physics I*

PH-202: General Physics II*

PH-301: College Physics I*

PH-302: College Physics II*

PH-311: College Physics A*

PH-312: College Physics B*

PH-411: Calculus Physics I*

PH-412: Calculus Physics II*

PH-421: General Calculus Physics A*

PH-422: General Calculus Physics B*


*STEM variant for students in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) curricula; see section on New York State Liberal Arts and Sciences Requirements, Laboratory Science Courses

Campus Cultural Centers

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Kupferberg Holocaust Center Opens in a new window

The KHC uses the lessons of the Holocaust to educate current and future generations about the ramifications of unbridled prejudice, racism and stereotyping.

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QPAC: Performing Arts CenterOpens in a new window

QPAC is an invaluable entertainment company in this region with a growing national reputation. The arts at QPAC continues to play a vital role in transforming lives and building stronger communities.

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QCC Art Gallery

The QCC Art Gallery of the City University of New York is a vital educational and cultural resource for Queensborough Community College, the Borough of Queens and the surrounding communities.