Niitsitapi Basic Science Program (NBSP)

A comparison of the biological diversity ofprotists, fungi, plants and animals. Topics covered include natural selection,speciation, and the evolutionary history of eukaryotes. It is recommended thatstudents have successfully completed BIO-30 

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A study of the orders and major families ofmammals and birds with an emphasis on evolutionary biology, ecology,distribution, and behavior. Topics on structure and function of animal, aswell as animal genetics.

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This course is designed for students to developcollege-level math skills for non-mathematical programs. Students will extendtheir understanding of arithmetic and algebra and develop their ability toreason by collecting, analyzing, and evaluating data involving one variable andconnecting probability and statistics.

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An introduction to plant evolution anddiversity with a focus on angiosperms (flowering plants). Emphasis is on plantanatomy, physiology and the effects of abiotic and biotic factors on plantgrowth and development. Topics on plant genetics and breeding

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An integration of the theoretical study ofchemistry with laboratory experiments and assignments. Topics covered are thestudy of chemical bonding, gases, solution chemistry including acids and bases,and quantitative relationships in chemical changes. Laboratory work emphasizesproper techniques, the methodology of scientific problem solving,interpretation of data, and laboratory report writing. Students registering inthis course should have successfully completed

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The development of the writing and readingskills required for further course work in the Academic program and/orworkforce literacy. Topics covered are workplace related readings, paragraphs,basic grammar, spelling, and punctuation

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