Courses Offered:
Our current course offerings in the Natural Sciences are listed below. They include required courses for students enrolled in one of the engineering degree programs offered at SRM-AP. In addition, there are also elective courses for the students to pursue as open electives. These will be enhanced in the coming years.
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Required Courses
Credits
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BIO 101 - Introduction to Biology
4
Prerequisites: High-school Biology
The course focuses on the basic principles of biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics, and recombinant DNA. The core material focuses on function at a molecular level:
- the structure and regulation of genes, and the structure and synthesis of proteins;
- how these molecules are integrated into cells;
- how cells are integrated into multicellular systems and organisms; and
- computational and genomic approaches to biology.
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CHE 101 - Principles of Chemistry
4
Prerequisites: High-school Chemistry
This course provides an introduction to the chemistry of biological, inorganic, and organic molecules. The emphasis is on basic principles of atomic and molecular electronic structure, thermodynamics, acid-base and redox equilibria, chemical kinetics, and catalysis.
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ENV 101 - Environmental Science
3
Prerequisites: None
This course provides an integrated, quantitative and interdisciplinary approach to the study of environmental systems. Topics include Environment, Structure and functions in an ecosystem; Biosphere, Broad nature of chemical composition of plants and animals; Natural Resources covering Renewable and Non-renewable Resources, Forests, water, minerals, Food and land ; Energy, Growing energy needs, energy sources; Biodiversity and its conservation; Environmental Pollution; Environmental Biotechnology; Social Issues and Environment covering, problems relating to urban living, climate change, environmental regulation, and environmental ethics.
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CHE 102 - Introduction to Solid-State Chemistry
4
Prerequisites: High-school Chemistry
Covers the basic principles of chemistry and their application to engineering systems. The relationship between electronic structure, chemical bonding, and atomic order. Characterization of atomic arrangements in crystalline and amorphous solids: metals, ceramics, semiconductors, and polymers (including proteins). Topical coverage of organic chemistry, solution chemistry, acid-base equilibria, electrochemistry, biochemistry, chemical kinetics, diffusion, and phase diagrams. Examples from industrial practice (including the environmental impact of chemical processes), from energy generation and storage (e.g., batteries and fuel cells), and from emerging technologies
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PHY 111 - Physics I: Introduction to Classical Mechanics
4
Prerequisites: High-school Physics
This first course in Physics is an introduction to classical mechanics. The subject is taught using the TEAL (Technology Enabled Active Learning) format which features small group interaction via table-top experiments utilizing laptops for data acquisition and problem solving workshops. This course is a MITx offering licensed through MIT's Office of Digital Learning.
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MAT 111 - Math I: Single-variable Calculus
4
Prerequisites: High-school Mathematics
This calculus course covers differentiation and integration of functions of one variable, and concludes with a brief discussion of infinite series. Illustrate applications to many scientific disciplines including physics, engineering, and economics. This course is a MITx offering licensed through MIT's Office of Digital Learning.
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PHY 112 - Physics II: Introduction to Electricity & Magnetism
4
Prerequisites: PHY 111(Classical Mechanics),MAT 111 (Single-variable Calculus)
This second coursein introductory physics focuses is on electricity and magnetism. The subject is taught using the TEAL (Technology Enabled Active Learning) format which utilizes small group interaction and current technology. The TEAL/Studio Project at MIT is a new approach to physics education designed to help students develop much better intuition about, and conceptual models of, physical phenomena. This course is a MITx offering licensed through MIT's Office of Digital Learning.
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MAT 121 - Math II: Multi-variable Calculus
4
Prerequisites: MAT 111 (Single-variable Calculus)
This course covers vector and multi-variable calculus.. Topics include vectors and matrices, partial derivatives, double and triple integrals, and vector calculus in 2 and 3-space. This course is a MITx offering licensed through MIT's Office of Digital Learning.
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MAT 131 - Differential Equations
4
Prerequisites: MAT 121 (Multi-variable Calculus)
This course is a study of Ordinary Differential Equations (ODE's), including modeling physical systems. Topics include: Solution of First-order ODE's by Analytical, Graphical and Numerical Methods; Linear ODE's, Especially Second Order with Constant Coefficients; Undetermined Coefficients and Variation of Parameters; Sinusoidal and Exponential Signals: Oscillations, Damping, Resonance; Complex Numbers and Exponentials; Fourier Series, Periodic Solutions; Delta Functions, Convolution, and Laplace Transform Methods; Matrix and First-order Linear Systems: Eigenvalues and Eigenvectors; and Non-linear Autonomous Systems: Critical Point Analysis and Phase Plane Diagrams. This course is a MITx offering licensed through MIT's Office of Digital Learning.
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MAT 141 - Discrete Mathematics
4
Prerequisites: High-school Mathematics
This course covers elementary discrete mathematics for computer science and engineering. It emphasizes mathematical definitions and proofs as well as applicable methods. Topics include formal logic notation, propositional and predicate logic, proof methods; induction, well-ordering; sets, relations; elementary graph theory; integer congruences; asymptotic notation and growth of functions; permutations and combinations, counting principles; discrete probability. Formal language theory, including regular expressions, grammars, finite automata, Turing machines, and NP-completeness. Mathematical rigor, proof techniques, and applications. Further selected topics may also be covered, such as recursive definition and structural induction; state machines and invariants; recurrences; generating functions.
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MAT 151 - Linear Algebra
4
Prerequisites: MAT 121 (Multi-variable Calculus)
This is a basic subject on matrix theory and linear algebra. Emphasis is given to topics that will be useful in other disciplines, including systems of equations, vector spaces, determinants, eigenvalues, similarity, and positive definite matrices.
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Elective Courses
Credits
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EAP 111 - Introduction to Geology
3
Prerequisites: None
Major minerals and rock types, rock-forming processes, and time scales. Temperatures, pressures, compositions, structure of the Earth, and measurement techniques. Geologic structures and relationships observable in the field. Sediment movement and landform development by moving water, wind, and ice. Crustal processes and planetary evolution in terms of global plate tectonics with an emphasis on ductile and brittle processes. Includes laboratory exercises on minerals, rocks, mapping, plate tectonics, rheology, glaciers. Optional field trips.
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EAP 121 - Introduction to Planetary Science
Prerequisites: PHY 112 (Introduction to Electricity & Magnetism), MAT 121 (Multi-variable Calculus)
Study of the structure, composition, and physical processes governing the terrestrial planets, including their formation and basic orbital properties. Topics include plate tectonics, earthquakes, seismic waves, rheology, impact cratering, gravity and magnetic fields, heat flux, thermal structure, mantle convection, deep interiors, planetary magnetism, and core dynamics. Suitable for majors and non-majors seeking general background in geophysics and planetary structure.
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PSY 121 - Introduction to Cognitive Neuroscience
4
Prerequisites: PHY 112 (Introduction to Electricity & Magnetism)
Survey of topics relating brain activity to cognitive processes and behavior. The course begins with an overview of neurophysiology and techniques to measure brain activity. We then discuss perceptual and motor processes before investigating neural responses related to attention, memory, and cognitive control. The course concludes with a discussion of brain processes related to reward, decision making, and social cognition.