The Division of Science is composed of the following areas: Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, and Physics. The curriculum in the division acquaints non-science majors with the cultural and educational values of science, provides pre-professional students with the proper background of knowledge and skills, and provides concentrated instruction for students who have chosen one of the areas as a major.
Important:
The colleges and universities offering a bachelor degree in these related fields of study
may vary in some requirements. See the adviser for these programs and refer to specific
college and university catalogs for course acceptance verification.
Eric Shows
Division Chair, Biology, Microbiology
Thomas H. Harris Science Building Room 102A
(601) 477-3335
eric.shows@jcjc.edu
Mary Boleware
Physics, Engineering
Thomas H. Harris Science Building Room 203B
(601) 477-5456
mary.boleware@jcjc.edu
Dr. Melinda Butler
Biology, Botany
Thomas H. Harris Science Building Room 102B
(601) 477-4124
melinda.butler@jcjc.edu
Joey Emfinger
Chemistry
King Chemistry Center Room 140
(601) 477-4175
joey.emfinger@jcjc.edu
Jeremiah Estes
Biology, Anatomy and Physiology
Thomas H. Harris Science Building Room 107B
(601) 477-5447
jeremiah.estes@jcjc.edu
Dr. Bharath Kandula
Physics
Thomas H. Harris Science Building Room 102E
(601) 477-4818
bharath.kandula@jcjc.edu
Dr. Giselle Marks
Chemistry
King Chemistry Center Room 207
(601) 477-4176
giselle.marks@jcjc.edu
Megan Stringer
Biology, Anatomy and Physiology
Thomas H. Harris Science Building Room 107C
(601) 477-5445
megan.stringer@jcjc.edu
Dr. Tasha Thames
Biology
Thomas H. Harris Science Building Room 203A
(601) 477-5459
tasha.thames@jcjc.edu
Mark Walters
Biology
Thomas H. Harris Science Building Room 107A
(601) 477-5443
mark.walters@jcjc.edu
BIO 1114 - Principles of Biology I
A combined lecture and laboratory course for non-science majors that provides an
introduction to the basic principles of modern biology, and their relevance to modern life. Emphasis is placed on
the nature and history of scientific thought, basic biological chemistry, cell structure and processes, genetics. Labs
associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduces in lecture classes.
Three hours lecture and two hours lab. Four semester hours credit.
BIO 1124- Principles of Biology II
A combined lecture and laboratory course for non-science majors that emphasizes the
survey of the diversity of life, ecology, evolution, and an overview of organ systems. Labs associated with this course
contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. Three hours lecture and two
hours lab. Four semester hours credit.
BIO 1134 – General Biology I
Prerequisite: ACT science subscore of 18 or higher. A combined lecture and laboratory
course for science majors that covers the major themes of biology, the scientific method, chemistry relevant to biological
systems, cell processes including photosynthesis and cellular respiration, cell division, genetics, and molecular genetics.
Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture
classes. Three hours of lecture and two hours lab. Four semester hours credit.
BIO 1144 – General Biology II
Prerequisite: ACT science subscore of 18 or higher. A combined lecture and laboratory
course for science majors that reinforces concepts introduced in BIO 1134 General Biology I, while emphasizing the
diversity of life. Topics include evolution, classification, ecology, detailed consideration of major groups of organisms,
viruses, and the study of animals and plants including their anatomy and physiology. Labs associated with this course
contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. Three hours lecture and two
hours lab. Four semester hours credit.
BIO 1214 - Environmental Science
A combined lecture and laboratory course covering the relevance of ecological
principles to environmental problems and the relationship of humans to their environment with emphasis on preservation
of environmental quality. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles
introduced in lecture classes. Three hours lecture and two hours lab. Four semester hours credit.
BIO 1314 – Botany
A combined lecture and laboratory course covering the representative groups of the plant kingdom,
their anatomy, physiology, taxonomy, and economic importance. Labs associated with this course contain experiments
and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. Three hours lecture and two hours lab. Four
semester hours credit.
BIO 2434 – General Zoology
A combined lecture and laboratory course that covers phylogeny and classification systems
and studies of the invertebrate and vertebrate taxa. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises
that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. Three hours lecture and two hours lab. Four semester hours
credit.
BIO 2514 – Anatomy and Physiology I
Prerequisite: Minimum ACT score of 21 on the Science component, or BIO 1134,
1144, or CHE 1214, or admission to a health-related program at JC, or permission of instructor. A combined lecture and
laboratory course that covers the anatomical and physiological study of the human body as an integrated whole. The
course includes detailed studies of: biological principles; tissues; and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous
systems. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in
lecture classes. Three hours lecture and two hours lab. Four semester hours credit.
BIO 2524 – Anatomy and Physiology II
Prerequisite: BIO 2514. A combined lecture and laboratory course that includes
detailed studies of the anatomy and physiology of human special senses, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic &
immune, respiratory, digestive, and urinary systems, as well as reproduction and development. Labs associated with this
course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. Three hours lecture
and two hours lab. Four semester hours credit.
BIO 2924 – Microbiology
Prerequisite: BIO 1134, 1144 or 2514. A combined lecture and laboratory course providing
a comprehensive study of microbial agents to include taxonomy, metabolism, physiology and genetics, concepts of
pathogenesis and immunity.. Labs in this course provide experiments that reinforce principles introduced in the lecture
to include fundamental laboratory techniques in lab safety, microscopy, culturing and identification of microbes, and
effectiveness of antimicrobial agents. Three hours lecture and two hours lab. Four semester hours credit.
CHE 1114 – Chemistry Survey
A combined lecture and laboratory basic chemistry course that covers terminology,
measurements, atomic structure, nomenclature, chemical equations and basic stoichiometry. Labs associated with this
course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. Three hours lecture
and two hours lab. Four semester hours credit.
CHE 1214 – General Chemistry I
Prerequisite: CHE 1114 or High School Chemistry, pre/co-requisite: MAT 1313. A
combined lecture and laboratory course that covers the fundamental principles of chemistry and their application.
Chemical nomenclature, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, atomic structure, bonding theories, energy, periodic
properties, and gas laws are among the topics discussed in depth. Labs associated with this course contain experiments
and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. Three hours lecture and two hours lab. Four
semester hours credit.
CHE 1224 – General Chemistry II
Prerequisite: CHE 1214. A combined lecture and lab course that covers solutions,
kinetics, equilibria, thermodynamics, acid-based chemistry, and electrochemistry. Labs associated with this course
contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. Three hours lecture and
two hours lab. Four semester hours credit.
CHE 2424 – Organic Chemistry I
Prerequisite: CHE 1224. A combined lecture and laboratory course that covers
carbon chemistry, bonding structure and behavior, aliphatic compounds, stereochemistry, reaction mechanisms, and an
introduction to spectroscopic methods. Labs associated with this course acquaint students with important manipulations
and procedures, and the preparation and study of organic compounds. Three hours lecture and three hours lab. Four
semester hours credit.
CHE 2434 – Organic Chemistry II
Prerequisite: CHE 2424. A combined lecture and laboratory course that covers
spectroscopy, aromatic compounds, carbonyl compounds, and other complex compounds with emphasis on reactions
and their mechanisms. Labs associated with this course acquaint students with important manipulations and procedures,
as well as the preparation and study of aromatic and complex organic compounds. Three hours lecture and three hours
lab. Four semester hours credit
EGR 2413 – Engineering Mechanics I: Statics
Prerequisite: MAT 1613. A lecture course covering the equilibrium of
point objects and extended objects in two and three dimensions using vector algebra. Also discussed are distributed
forces, structures, friction, and moments of inertia in two and three dimensions. Three semester hours credit.
PHY 2244 – Physical Science I
A combined lecture and laboratory course that includes studies of measurements and
units, electricity, mechanics, heat, sound, light, and astronomy. Labs associated with the course contain experiments
and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. Three semester hours lecture and two hours lab.
Four semester hours credit.
PHY 2254 – Physical Science II
A combined lecture and laboratory course that includes studies of chemistry, geology and meteorology. Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced
in lecture classes. Three hours lecture and two hours lab. Four semester hours credit.
PHY 2414 – General Physics I
Prerequisite: MAT 1323. A combined lecture and laboratory course covering mechanics and conservation laws. This is a non-calculus based course primarily for pre-professional majors. Labs associated with
this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. Three hours
lecture and two hours lab. Four semester hours credit.
PHY 2424 – General Physics II
Prerequisite: PHY 2414. A combined lecture and laboratory course covering electricity,
magnetism, and optics. This is non-calculus based course primarily for pre-professional majors. Labs associated with
this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture classes. Three hours
lecture and two hours lab. Four semester hours credit.
PHY 2515 – General Physics IA
Prerequisite: MAT 1613. A combined lecture and laboratory course covering mechanics
and conservation laws. This is a calculus-based course primarily for students of engineering, science, or mathematics.
Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture
classes. Four hours lecture and two hours lab. Five semester hours credit.
PHY 2525 – General Physics IIA
Prerequisite: PHY 2515. A combined lecture and laboratory course covering electricity,
magnetism, and optics. This is a calculus-based course primarily for students of engineering, science, or mathematics.
Labs associated with this course contain experiments and exercises that reinforce the principles introduced in lecture
classes. Four hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week. Five semester hours credit.