Natural Science Division
Frequently Asked Question

Below are answers to some of the more frequently asked questions encountered by our faculty.

General Questions
Anatomy & Physiology
Chemistry
Math

General Questions
Why isn't there any information on physics here?
At JCTC, physics is part of the Technology and Related Sciences (TARS) division.
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Anatomy & Physiology
Do I need to take BIO103 before taking BSL110?
No, but it is highly recommended that most students take it before attempting A&P I if their schedule allows.
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Chemistry
What's the difference between CHE 104 and CHE 105?
For the most part, CHE 104 is recommend for those who just need a general education science course. CHE 105 (as well as the second course in the sequence, CHE 107) is a more involved course and intended for science majors, pre-med, pre-pharm., some engineers, etc.

Do you have to take the lab (CHM 105, CHM 107) with CHE 105 (or CHE 107)?
Only if it's required for your major. Otherwise, since they are separate courses, enrolling in lecture doesn't automatically put you in lab. But the lecture is a pre- or co-requisite for the lab (ditto for CHE/CHM 107).

Is CHM 104 (intro lab) or CHE 106 ever offered on this campus?
They haven't in recent past, since the demand for it isn't high enough. As of now it's only offered downtown.
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Math
Why are some sections of MT109 coupled with MAH100?
Those sections are designed for students who just miss the minimum prerequisite for MT109 (e.g., a Math ACT score of 20 or better). They are treated as one math course, with the workshop section allowing for extra explanation and practice. However, anyone who meets the prerequisites for MT109 may enroll in these sections.

I don't think I need the workshop, but these are the only sections of MT109 I can take. Do I still have to register for MAH100?
Yes.
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