Apr 16, 2024  
2014-2015 Catalog 
    
2014-2015 Catalog FINAL VERSION - Closed for Revisions

Course Descriptions



 

 

Biology

  
  • BIOL 580 - Principles of Aquaponics


    Description:
    General principles of the integrated science of aquaponics, the combination of aquaculture (fish culture) and hydroponics (soilless plant culture). Introductory knowledge of aquaponic systems, biological functions, food production, socio-economics and marketing.

    Prerequisites:
    BIOL 101  or BIOL 130  and BIOL 160 ; or cons instr.

    2 hrs lec. per wk. May not earn credit in both BIOL 380 /BIOL 580 and BIOL 384 /BIOL 584 .

    2 cr.

    Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 380 .
  
  • BIOL 582 - Endocrinology of Mammals


    Description:
    Anatomy and physiology of major endocrine glands, primarily in mammals; hormonal control systems; biosynthesis, transport, and molecular actions of hormones; common endocrine diseases; current laboratory assay methods; current advances in hormone research. Guest lecturers.

    Prerequisites:
    BIOL 381  or BIOL 385 ; CHEM 106  or CHEM 116; organic chemistry recommended.

    Typically Offered:
    (A, II)

    3 cr.

    Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 382 .
  
  • BIOL 583 - Biology of Reproduction


    Description:
    Survey of mammal reproduction with emphasis on human reproduction, including sexual development and behavior, fertilization, pregnancy, parturition (birth), lactation, natural and synthetic control of contraception and fertility.

    Prerequisites:
    BIOL 381  or BIOL 385 ; CHEM 105 ; or cons instr.

    3 hrs lec per wk.

    Typically Offered:
    (A, II)

    3 cr.

    Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 383 .
  
  • BIOL 584 - Introduction to Aquaponics


    Description:
    Biological system designs, production techniques and methods for the integrated science of aquaponics, the combination of aquaculture (fish culture) and hydroponics (soilless plant culture). Foundational knowledge of aquaponic food production, crop selection, good agriculture & best management practices, and economics & marketing.

    Prerequisites:
    BIOL 101  or BIOL 130  and BIOL 160 ; or cons instr.

    2 hrs lec per wk, 18 total hrs lab. May not earn credit in both BIOL 380 /BIOL 580  and BIOL 384 /BIOL 584

    3 cr.

    Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 384 .
  
  • BIOL 586 - Aquaculture/Fish Culture


    Description:
    Introduction to the culture of finfish, methods of production, environmental and ecological considerations, selective breeding, nutrition, diseases, processing and marketing.

    Prerequisites:
    BIOL 101  or BIOL 160 , and BIOL 210 .

    2 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab per wk. May not earn credit in both BIOL 386  and WATR 386 .

    Typically Offered:
    (I)

    3 cr.

    Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 386 .
  
  • BIOL 587 - Human Anatomy


    Description:
    Examine human anatomy using models, X-rays, charts, computer animations, and prosected cadaver demonstrations. Complements BIOL 385  to provide general background in human structure and function. For students preparing for health care careers.

    Prerequisites:
    BIOL 160  and so st.

    3 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab per wk.

    Typically Offered:
    (I, SUM)

    4 cr.

    Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 387 .
  
  • BIOL 588 - Animal Behavior


    Description:
    Comparative study of animal behavior; description, classification, analysis, and evolution of behavioral patterns of animals. Also social behavior and underlying mechanisms.

    Prerequisites:
    BIOL 101  or BIOL 160 ; PSYC 110 .

    May not receive credit for both BIOL 588 and PSYC 588 .

    Typically Offered:
    Not currently offered; (A, II)

    3 cr.

    Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 388 .
  
  • BIOL 589 - Immunology


    Description:
    Study of the molecular and cellular components that comprise the immune system, including their function and interactions with body systems. Applications of immunology to bioassays, customized antibodies, immune therapy, vaccination, and cancer biology are also discussed.

    Prerequisites:
    BIOL 381  or BIOL 385 .

    3 cr.

    Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 389 .
  
  • BIOL 599 - Independent Studies


    Description:
    Upper division students may arrange for advanced work (including field and laboratory work where approp) not covered in regular courses. Categories include research; collection and identification of plants or animals; advanced readings; biological methods.

    Prerequisites:
    Cons approp faculty and chair.

    Typically Offered:
    (I, II, SUM)

    1 or 2 cr.

    Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 399 .
  
  • BIOL 615 - Advanced Microbiology


    Description:
    Biochemical cytology, physiology and genetics of microorganisms with research and applications.

    Prerequisites:
    BIOL 333 /BIOL 533  or cons instr.

    2 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab per wk.

    Typically Offered:
    (II)

    3 cr.

    Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 415 .
  
  • BIOL 620 - Protein Purification Workshop


    Description:
    Theory and practice of chromatographic, fluorometric, spectrophotometric, and electrophoretic techniques used to purify, quantify, and characterize Green Fluorescent Protein from a total protein extract of recombinant bacteria.

    Prerequisites:
    Jr/Sr st and cons instr.

    3 hrs lec, 18 hrs lab over 21/2 days.

    1 cr.

    Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 420 .
  
  • BIOL 628 - Scanning Electron Microscope Workshop


    Description:
    Learn basic sample preparation, operation of the scanning electron microscope, and the preparation of stereo 3D images and annotated slides for presentation at a post-workshop meeting of the class and guests.

    Prerequisites:
    BIOL 160 , interest in using SEM in student research, and cons instr.

    1 cr.

    Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 428 .
  
  • BIOL 677 - Raptor Ecology


    Description:
    Get acquainted with technical literature, taxonomy, species identification, behavioral, population, and conservation ecology regarding birds of prey.

    Prerequisites:
    BIOL 305  

    2 cr.

    Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 477 .
  
  • BIOL 687 - Survey in Human Dissection


    Description:
    Additional study of human anatomy by dissecting a cadaver to provide prosected cadaver demonstrations for BIOL 387 . Complements BIOL 387  with an introduction to cadaver dissection and review of human gross anatomy, but dissection is not exhaustive and is not the equivalent of a medical school dissection.

    Prerequisites:
    BIOL 387  with a grade of B+ or better and cons/invitation instr.

    3 hr lab per wk.

    1 cr.

    Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 487 .
  
  • BIOL 698 - Selected Topics in Biology


    Description:
    Major concepts in an area of biology. Subtitle will designate area.

    Prerequisites:
    Prereqs, lab and lec hrs will vary by topic.

    May repeat for credit with different subtitles

    Typically Offered:
    (I, II)

    1-4 cr.

    Available for undergraduate credit as BIOL 498 .
  
  • BIOL 796 - Independent Study


    Description:
    Planned reading to supplement preparation and mechanics of student specialty.

    Prerequisites:
    Cons instr.

    May repeat as topic changes.

    1-3 cr.

  
  • BIOL 798 - Portfolio


    Description:
    Submission and analysis of appropriate publications, professional activities, and accomplishments.

    Prerequisites:
    Cons portfolio/grad committee.

    Typically Offered:
    Not currently offered

    2-4 cr.

  
  • BIOL 799 - Thesis


    2-6 credits.


Biology Education

  
  • BIED 398 - Student Teaching in Biology


    Description:
    Observe and teach in secondary school classroom under guidance of cooperating teachers and university faculty in actual classroom situations.

    Prerequisites:
    Completion of DPI certified major/minor and DPI education requirements.

    Variable cr. pass/fail.

  
  • BIED 400 - Seminar on Teaching for Student/Intern Science Teachers


    Description:
    Structured group discussions on aspects of teaching that emerge during full-time field experiences and professional portfolio development

    Prerequisites:
    Con reg in BIED 398  or BIED 498  or EDUC 398  or EDUC 498  

    1 cr. pass/fail.

  
  • BIED 498 - Intern Teaching


    Description:
    Structured field experiences in approved school programs. Interns are certified by the DPI and are employed under contract with schools to design, deliver, and assess instructional programs.

    Prerequisites:
    Completion of all methods courses and 75% of content courses in approp major. Con reg in approp section of EDUC 400  may be required.

    Variable cr. pass/fail.


Business

  
  • BUS 221 - The Entrepreneurial Path


    Description:
    Open to all students in all majors. Introduction of entrepreneurship as both a personal journey and a new venture creation process. Examines desirable entrepreneurial attributes and competencies as well as the demands and rewards of pursuing an entrepreneurial path. Provides an overview of the new venture creation process including idea generation, opportunity identification, opportunity assessment, business modeling, and marketing and funding strategies. Concepts apply to large or small, not-for-profit and for-profit ventures.

    3 cr.

  
  • BUS 293 - Internship in China


    Description:
    Supervised training work program in cooperating agency in China, plus lectures in English.

    Prerequisites:
    For NON-B&E majors only or cons intern dir.

    Notes:
    Does NOT apply to major/minor.

    General Education Designation(s):
    GDR: NW; GEP: GA

    3 cr.

  
  • BUS 299 - Special Work


    Description:
    Underclass students may arrange for independent study with cons chair.

    Credit based on scope of project.

  
  • BUS 300 - Written Communication for the Business Professional


    Description:
    Gain a broad and comprehensive understanding of the importance of effective writing within the field of business. Focus on developing writing skills as a management and communication tool for business students. An analysis of the psychology, semantics, planning, and principles of effective business writing are covered. Skills will be developed and applied through a variety of individual projects applicable to business, including global situations.

    Prerequisites:
    BUS 325  or con reg.

    3 cr.

  
  • BUS 301 - Oral Communication for the Business Professional


    Description:
    Gain a broad and comprehensive understanding of the importance of oral communication and presentation skills within the field of business. Develop and apply communication and presentation skills through a variety of individual projects applicable to business, including global situations.

    Prerequisites:
    BUS 325  or con reg.

    3 cr.

  
  • BUS 320 - Principles of Management


    Description:
    Theory of management. Explore different ways managers function in profit as well as not-for-profit business and industry organizations. Examine management behaviors from functional and organizational perspectives. Use current and library resources. Study language, philosophy, historical development and psychology of management.

    Notes:
    Does not count toward Business Major.

    3 cr.

  
  • BUS 321 - Entrepreneurship


    Description:
    Risk taking, decision making, marketing, finance, personnel selection, record keeping, taxes, and controls unique to the entrepreneurial-type organization and the entrepreneur-manager.

    Prerequisites:
    BUS 320  or BUS 325 ; BUS 330 ; ACCT 210 .

    3 cr.

  
  • BUS 322 - Business Leadership for Managers


    Description:
    Explore the various theories of leadership within the context of management. The role of the leader’s impact on attainment of organizational goals at various levels is studied. Situational theories are examined. Personal analysis of preferred style is included, as well as skill building techniques needed for development of leadership.

    Prerequisites:
    BUS 320  or BUS 325 .

    3 cr.

  
  • BUS 324 - Personnel/Human Resource Management


    Description:
    Integrate daily operational activities of personnel management, such as job analysis, training, recruiting, and performance appraisal with the long-term strategic perspective of identifying and analyzing human resource issues and trends that may affect the organization and how it is managed. Includes maternity/paternity leave, lack of unskilled workers, increase in number of dual career families, provision for individuals with disabilities.

    Prerequisites:
    BUS 320  or BUS 325 .

    3 cr.

  
  • BUS 325 - Organizational Behavior


    Description:
    Behavioral approach to management concentrating on the individual in the work place in dealing with power, authority, rules, status, norms, leadership, motivation, communication, group processes and conflict management.

    3 cr.

  
  • BUS 326 - Organizational Theory


    Description:
    Use an open system perspective to examine how managers deal with factors that affect the organization. Consider factors such as environment, technology, and goals in determining the nature and structure of the organization.

    Prerequisites:
    BUS 320  or BUS 325 .

    3 cr.

  
  • BUS 327 - Managing Global Organizations


    Description:
    General concepts, techniques, and practices related to managing global organizations. Challenges, rewards, risks, and consequences of managing in diverse countries are discussed. Various cultural theories are studied. Particular emphasis is placed on the comparison of Western cultural influences to non-Western cultural influences on accepted business practices.

    Prerequisites:
    BUS 320  or BUS 325 .

    3 cr.

  
  • BUS 328 - Training and Development


    Description:
    Types and methods of training programs as related to all sizes of business and industry. Job design, task analysis, content, and delivery systems including computer-based programs. Evaluation and justification for training programs. Focus on developmental platforms designed to enhance employee knowledge and skills resulting in improved employee retention.

    Prerequisites:
    BUS 320  or BUS 325 .

    3 cr.

  
  • BUS 329 - Project Management


    Description:
    Emphasis on the project management process including planning, scheduling, organizing, and controlling large scale projects. Major topics of strategy, priorities, troubleshooting and use of project management techniques and tools included.

    Prerequisites:
    BUS 320  or BUS 325 .

    3 cr.

  
  • BUS 330 - Principles of Marketing


    Description:
    Study marketing theories and concepts used to apply marketing strategies to product development, distribution, pricing, and promotion of goods and services.

    3 cr.

  
  • BUS 331 - Marketing Research


    Description:
    Objectives and methods of acquiring data to make intelligent marketing decisions; research planning, sampling, collection methods; data analysis, interpretation, and application.

    Prerequisites:
    BUS 330 

    3 cr.

  
  • BUS 333 - eMarketing


    Description:
    Learn core marketing strategies on internet and mobile platforms including website development, search engine, optimization, social media management, online advertising, an marketing analytics. Also learn to use popular online business software to manage these marketing activities.

    Prerequisites:
    BUS 330 .

    3 cr.

  
  • BUS 335 - Retailing


    Description:
    Analysis of retail industry market structure. Emphasis on development and implementation of strategies. Introduction to management activities of inventory procurement, channel relationships, support services, operations, promotional activities and vendor relationships. Store layout, pricing structures, store image, and online retailing.

    Prerequisites:
    BUS 330 , ACCT 210 .

    3 cr.

  
  • BUS 336 - Sales Management


    Description:
    The sales force and its role in the execution of marketing strategy in planning, organizing, and controlling the sales function.

    Prerequisites:
    BUS 330 

    3 cr.

  
  • BUS 337 - Buyer Behavior


    Description:
    Concepts from psychology, sociology, anthropology, and other behavioral disciplines, analyzed to develop ability to understand and predict reactions of individuals and groups to marketing decisions.

    Prerequisites:
    BUS 330 

    3 cr.

  
  • BUS 338 - Marketing Management


    Description:
    Role of marketing manager in business, with emphasis on decision-making and problem-solving activities.

    Prerequisites:
    BUS 330 

    3 cr.

  
  • BUS 339 - International Marketing


    Description:
    International differences in applying marketing concepts to culture, business customs, political and legal environments, trade mechanics, and market behavior when developing marketing strategies; world trade practices.

    Prerequisites:
    BUS 330 

    3 cr.

  
  • BUS 340 - Business Law & Ethics


    Description:
    Legal concepts for employees, managers and business owners, Analysis of business ethics scenarios.

    General Education Designation(s):
    GEP: IS

    3 cr.

  
  • BUS 341 - Advanced Business Law


    Description:
    Commercial paper, real estate and personal property, partnerships, corporations, bankruptcy.

    Prerequisites:
    BUS 240 or BUS 340 .

    3 cr.

  
  • BUS 342 - International Business Law


    Description:
    The legal environment of international business and contracting, international and U.S. trade laws and treaties, regulation of the international marketplace.

    Prerequisites:
    BUS 240 or BUS 340 .

    3 cr.

  
  • BUS 343 - Principles of Insurance


    Description:
    History of insurance, fields of insurance, types of carriers, insurance contracts, insurance purchases.

    Prerequisites:
    BUS 240 or BUS 340 .

    3 cr.

  
  • BUS 344 - Insurance Operations


    Description:
    Comprehensive examination of insurance company operations encompassing insurance regulations, insurance marketing, property and liability insurance, health insurance, rate making, claims, reinsurance and insurance accounting. Provides an understanding of the core functions of an insurance company with exposure to guest speakers from across the insurance industry.

    Prerequisites:
    BUS 240, BUS 340  or BUS 343 .

    3 cr.

  
  • BUS 350 - Principles of Finance


    Description:
    Business units, especially corporate, in present day enterprise; financial principles applicable to their operation. For SBE majors.

    Prerequisites:
    ACCT 210 ; approved major/minor.

    3 cr.

  
  • BUS 352 - Financial Management


    Description:
    Major aspects of financial decision-making, primarily using the case method; profit planning, financial budgeting, investment decisions, cost of capital, valuation, and management of circulating capital.

    Prerequisites:
    BUS 350 

    3 cr.

  
  • BUS 353 - Investments


    Description:
    Construct and manage investment portfolios to meet needs of personal and institutional investors; select securities to balance income, risk, and capital growth.

    Prerequisites:
    BUS 350 

    3 cr.

  
  • BUS 354 - Financial Planning


    Description:
    Introductory survey course of the basic content included in the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) program. Financial Planning, Personal Insurance, Investments, Federal Income Tax, Retirement Planning, Employee Benefits, and Estate Planning will be covered.

    Prerequisites:
    BUS 350  or cons instr.

    3 cr.

  
  • BUS 355 - Real Estate Investments


    Description:
    Real Estate as an investment vehicle for a diversified portfolio. Screening potential investments, funding the acquisition, managing the risk, and developing the exit strategy.

    Prerequisites:
    BUS 350  or cons instr.

    3 cr.

  
  • BUS 356 - Corporate Risk Management


    Description:
    Identify, measure and manage risk for corporations and individuals. Topics include identification, measurement and reporting of risk, as well as use of financial tools and techniques to control risk. These tools include insurance, portfolio management and financial derivatives.

    Prerequisites:
    BUS 350 

    3 cr.

  
  • BUS 357 - International Corporate Finance


    Description:
    Introduction to international financial markets, exchange rate determination theory, concepts/measurement of foreign risk exposure, financial instruments to hedge exchange risk, and financing multinational enterprises.

    Prerequisites:
    BUS 350 

    3 cr.

  
  • BUS 360 - Principles of Production-Operations Management


    Description:
    Use quantitative management science techniques such as facility layout, process planning, work measurement, inventory control, scheduling, quality control, forecasting, linear programming (LP), just in time (JIT), and statistical process control (SPC) to solve operational problems. For SBE majors.

    Prerequisites:
    ACCT 211 ; ECON 111 ; 3 cr in statistics; MATH 109  or equiv.

    3 cr.

  
  • BUS 370 - Management Information Systems


    Description:
    Integrate topics of management, marketing, organizational structure and systems theory relevant to utilizing an organization’s information resources. Computer hardware and software, telecommunications, spreadsheet and database concepts emphasized. Investigate e-commerce business model to achieve competitiveness in global business environments.

    Prerequisites:
    BUS 320  or BUS 325 ; and BUS 330 .

    3 cr.

  
  • BUS 390 - Ethics in Business


    Description:
    Principles of ethics and professional responsibility applied to specific workplace situations and business activities. Explore interplay between corporate culture, professional codes of conduct, and individual behavior. Develop, clarify, communicate, and defend positions on corporate conduct.

    Prerequisites:
    BUS 240 or BUS 340 ; BUS 320  or BUS 325 .

    May not earn credit in both ACCT 390  and BUS 390 .

    3 cr.

  
  • BUS 421 - Entrepreneurship in Action


    Description:
    Individuals or teams register to complete projects related to Entrepreneurship. Pursue a personal interest or participate in projects identified by the instructor. Projects will address real-world situations and demonstrate the application of entrepreneurial skills and behaviors. Projects may be undertaken in a variety of settings: for-profit, not-for-profit, or socially, culturally, or environmentally beneficial. Primarily independent study with meeting times arranged for each team, as well as periodic common classroom experiences. Required for Entrepreneurship concentration. Non-SBE majors are encouraged to contact instructor.

    Prerequisites:
    BUS 221  and BUS 321  or cons instr.

    3 cr.

  
  • BUS 438 - Marketing Strategy


    Description:
    Study actual and case marketing situations in order to analyze and solve problems of marketing strategies and to learn how to develop marketing strategies that will take advantage of market opportunities.

    Prerequisites:
    BUS 330 , and at least two other Marketing classes.

    3 cr.

  
  • BUS 455 - Corporate Finance Seminar


    Description:
    Current topics and advanced discussion of corporate finance subjects. Topics include corporate financing (including public offerings and private placements), financial forecasting, mergers and acquisitions, and financial statement analysis.

    Prerequisites:
    BUS 350 

    3 cr.

  
  • BUS 480 - Management Capstone


    Description:
    Advanced course in business administration using the case method to develop integrative problem-solving approaches to complex management problems. Analysis, formulation and execution of business strategies. For graduating seniors with an Accounting major, and Economics major with a Business Economics option, a general Business major, or a Business major with a FIRE, Management or International Business concentration.

    Prerequisites:
    BUS 240 or BUS 340 , BUS 300 , BUS 301 , BUS 325 , BUS 330 .

    3 cr.

  
  • BUS 490 - Special Topics in Business Administration


    Description:
    Subtitle will designate topic.

    Cr arranged.

  
  • BUS 493 - Internship in China


    Description:
    Supervised training work program in cooperating agency or business in China plus lectures in English.

    Prerequisites:
    Bus Adm major/minor or cons intern dir.

    General Education Designation(s):
    GDR: NW; GEP: GA, XL

    3 cr.

  
  • BUS 496 - Internship in Business Administration


    Description:
    Supervised training work program in a cooperating agency or business. Credit determined by intern director and business faculty. Max 3 cr apply to major.

    Prerequisites:
    Cons intern director.

    General Education Designation(s):
    GEP: XL

    1-3 cr.

  
  • BUS 497 - Internship in Business Administration


    Description:
    Supervised training work program in a cooperating agency or business. Credit determined by intern director and bus faculty. Does NOT apply to major or minor.

    Prerequisites:
    Cons intern director.

    General Education Designation(s):
    GEP: XL

    1-6 cr.

  
  • BUS 498 - International Internship in Business Administration


    Description:
    Supervised training work program in a cooperating agency or business. Credit determined by intern director and bus faculty. Does NOT apply to major or minor.

    Prerequisites:
    Cons intern director.

    General Education Designation(s):
    GEP: XL

    1-6 cr.

  
  • BUS 499 - Special Work


    Description:
    Upperclass or graduate students may arrange for independent study with cons chair.

    Prerequisites:
    Cons chair.

    Credit based on scope of project.

    Available for graduate credit as BUS 699 .
  
  • BUS 699 - Special Work


    Description:
    Upperclass or graduate students may arrange for independent study with cons chair.

    Prerequisites:
    Cons chair.

    Credit based on scope of project.

    Available for undergraduate credit as BUS 499 .

Chemistry

  
  • CHEM 100 - Chemistry for the Citizen


    Description:
    Selected principles of chemistry. Relationship between chemistry and modern society.

    2 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab per wk.

    General Education Designation(s):
    GDR: NS; EL; GEP: ER, NSC

    Typically Offered:
    (I, II)

    3 cr.

  
  • CHEM 101 - Basic Chemistry


    Description:
    (One semester survey). Introduction to atomic and molecular structure, bonding, stoichiometry, descriptive chemistry of both inorganic and organic compounds, selected topics in environmental and consumer chemistry.

    Notes:
    (See notes 3 and 4 .) 3 hrs lec, 1 hr disc, 3 hrs lab per wk.

    General Education Designation(s):
    GDR: NS; GEP: NSC

    Typically Offered:
    (I, II)

    5 cr.

  
  • CHEM 105 - Fundamental Chemistry


    Description:
    (Two semester basic course) Fundamental principles and theories of chemistry, including stoichiometry, atomic and molecular structure and bonding, nuclear chemistry, thermodynamics, descriptive chemistry of nonmetals and transition metals, chemical kinetics and equilibria, introduction to organic chemistry.

    Prerequisites:
    MATH 090  or placement in MATH 100  or above. (See notes 3, 4, 5 ).

    3 hrs lec, 1 hr disc, 3 hrs lab per wk.

    General Education Designation(s):
    GDR: NS; GEP: NSC

    Typically Offered:
    (I, II)

    5 cr.

  
  • CHEM 106 - Fundamental Chemistry


    Description:
    Continuation of CHEM 105 .

    Prerequisites:
    CHEM 105 , MATH 100  or higher. (See note 4 .)

    3 hrs lec, 1 hr disc, 3 hrs lab per wk.

    General Education Designation(s):
    GDR: NS; GEP: NSC

    Typically Offered:
    (I, II)

    5 cr.

  
  • CHEM 117 - General Chemistry Principles


    Description:
    (1 semester course for especially well-prepared majors/minors). Laws and principles of chemistry including atomic and molecular structure, review of stoichiometry, descriptive inorganic chemistry of the representative and transition elements, chemical equilibria, electrochemistry, thermodynamics, and chemical kinetics.

    Prerequisites:
    AP/IB HS chemistry with a grade of B or better and placement into MATH 119  OR one year of HS chemistry with a grade of B or better and placement into MATH 120 ; or cons chair.

    3 hrs lec, 1 hr disc, 3 hrs lab per wk.

    General Education Designation(s):
    GDR: NS; GEP: NSC

    Typically Offered:
    (I)

    5 cr.

  
  • CHEM 220 - Survey of Organic Chemistry


    Description:
    Systematic one semester survey of the compounds of carbon.

    Prerequisites:
    CHEM 106  or CHEM 117 . (See note 4 .)

    Notes:
    Does not count toward any chemistry major. 3 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab per wk.

    Typically Offered:
    (I, II)

    4 cr.

  
  • CHEM 221 - Survey of Organic Chemistry Lecture


    Description:
    Systematic one semester lecture only survey of carbon compounds. Only for fisheries and hydrology majors.

    Prerequisites:
    CHEM 106  or CHEM 117 , or cons instr. (See note 4 .)

    Notes:
    Does not count toward any chemistry major or minor 3 hrs lec per wk.

    Typically Offered:
    (I, II)

    3 cr.

  
  • CHEM 248 - Quantitative Analysis


    Description:
    Theory and methods of quantitative chemical analysis including effects of chemical equilibria on quantitative separations, titration curves, polyprotic acids and buffers, and oxidation-reduction processes.

    Prerequisites:
    CHEM 106  or CHEM 117 .

    2 hrs lec, 6 hrs lab per wk.

    Typically Offered:
    (I, II)

    4 cr.

  
  • CHEM 260 - Elementary Biochemistry


    Description:
    Introduction to the structure and cellular reactions of the primary constituents of living cells; for students with limited preparation in organic chemistry.

    Prerequisites:
    CHEM 220 ; or CHEM 326 . (See note 4 .)

    Notes:
    Does not count toward chemistry major. 3 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab per wk..

    Typically Offered:
    (II)

    4 cr.

  
  • CHEM 298 - Special Topics in Chemistry


    Description:
    Subtitle will designate topic.

    Prerequisites:
    Cons instr.

    May repeat with different subtitles.

    1-3 cr.

  
  • CHEM 299 - Introduction to Research


    Description:
    Chemistry majors and minors may arrange for independent research with a faculty member. Introduction to chemical research.

    Prerequisites:
    Cons chair.

    Notes:
    Does not count toward chemistry major or minor May be repeated.

    1 cr.

  
  • CHEM 325 - Organic Chemistry


    Description:
    (Two semester course) Structure, conformation, stereochemistry, properties and reactions of organic compounds. Structure-property relationships and reaction mechanisms and their application in the study of a broad range of representative functional groups and compounds including carbohydrates, polymers, amino acids and proteins. Retrosynthetic analysis and spectroscopic characterization of organic modules.

    Prerequisites:
    CHEM 106  or CHEM 117 . (See note 4 .)

    3 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab per wk.

    Typically Offered:
    (I, II)

    4 cr.

  
  • CHEM 326 - Organic Chemistry


    Description:
    Continuation of CHEM 325 .

    Prerequisites:
    CHEM 325 

    3 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab per wk.

    Typically Offered:
    (I, II)

    4 cr.

  
  • CHEM 329 - Advanced Synthesis Laboratory


    Description:
    Advanced techniques in the synthesis and characterization of organic and inorganic compounds.

    Prerequisites:
    CHEM 248 , CHEM 326 , and CHEM 355 .

    6 hrs lab per wk.

    Typically Offered:
    (I)

    2 cr.

  
  • CHEM 333 - Biophysical Chemistry


    Description:
    Examine physiochemical principles underlying structure and chemical properties of macro-molecules of biological importance, including principles of thermo-dynamics, equilibrium, kinetics, and dynamics. Includes methods for separation and isolation of macromolecules and their spectroscopic characterization.

    Prerequisites:
    MATH 120 , PHYS 204  or PHYS 250 , CHEM 365 , and accepted biochemistry major, or cons chair. (See note 4 .)

    3 hrs lec per wk.

    Typically Offered:
    (II)

    3 cr.

  
  • CHEM 335 - Physical Chemistry


    Description:
    Laws and principles of physical chemistry including atomic and molecular structure, thermodynamics, kinetics.

    Prerequisites:
    CHEM 248  and CHEM 326 ; MATH 222 ; PHYS 250 ; or cons instr.

    3 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab per wk.

    Typically Offered:
    (I)

    4 cr.

    Available for graduate credit as CHEM 535 .
  
  • CHEM 336 - Physical Chemistry


    Description:
    Continuation of CHEM 335 .

    Prerequisites:
    CHEM 335  

    3 hrs lec per wk.

    Typically Offered:
    (II)

    3 cr.

    Available for graduate credit as CHEM 536 .
  
  • CHEM 339 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory II


    Description:
    Extension of CHEM 335  lab with emphasis on use of spectroscopic methods to probe the electronic structure of atoms and molecules and the nuclear motions within molecules. Introduction to laser use in spectroscopy and kinetics.

    Prerequisites:
    CHEM 336  or con reg.

    3 hrs per wk.

    Typically Offered:
    (II)

    1 cr.

    Available for graduate credit as CHEM 539 .
  
  • CHEM 355 - Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry


    Description:
    An introduction to the chemistry of inorganic compounds and materials. Descriptive chemistry of the elements. A survey of Crystal Field Theory, band theory, and various acid-base theories. Use of the chemical and scientific literature. Introduction to the seminar concept

    Prerequisites:
    MATH 120  or con reg.; CHEM 325 .

    3 hrs lec per week.

    Typically Offered:
    (II)

    3 cr.

  
  • CHEM 365 - Biochemistry


    Description:
    Structure of principal biomolecules, nature and mechanism of cellular reactions, and central pathways of metabolism.

    Prerequisites:
    CHEM 248  and CHEM 326 ; accepted chemistry major/minor, biochemistry major, or cons chair. (See note 4 .)

    3 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab per wk.

    Typically Offered:
    (I, II)

    4 cr.

    Available for graduate credit as CHEM 565 .
  
  • CHEM 371 - Introduction to Chemistry of Materials


    Description:
    Main classes of materials-metals, ceramics and glasses, natural and synthetic polymers, composites, and semiconductors. Relationships between chemical structures, physical and chemical properties, and end use.

    Prerequisites:
    CHEM 326  or con reg.

    One hr lec per wk.

    Typically Offered:
    (I)

    1 cr.

  
  • CHEM 373 - Polymer Synthesis and Characterization


    Description:
    Methods of polymerization of organic and inorganic polymers. Structure-property relationships, classes of natural and synthetic polymers and co-polymers, mechanisms of polymerization, and characterization of polymers by spectroscopic, thermal, physical, and mechanical methods.

    Prerequisites:
    CHEM 326 ; CHEM 371  or con reg; MATH 120 .

    2 hrs lec per wk.

    Typically Offered:
    (I)

    2 cr.

  
  • CHEM 387 - Spectral Identification of Organic Compounds


    Description:
    Advanced treatment of organic compound identification based on spectral analysis.

    Prerequisites:
    CHEM 326  or cons instr.

    2 hrs per wk.

    Typically Offered:
    (II)

    1 cr.

  
  • CHEM 395 - Seminar I


    Description:
    Use of chemical and scientific literature, introduction to seminar concept. Participate in studies and discuss current developments in chemistry.

    Prerequisites:
    CHEM 326  and chemistry major/ minor or cons chair.

    Typically Offered:
    (I)

    1 cr.

  
  • CHEM 399 - Special Work


    Description:
    Chemistry majors and minors may arrange for independent projects with a faculty member.

    Notes:
    Does not count toward chemistry major or minor. May be repeated.

    1-3 cr.

  
  • CHEM 425 - Advanced Organic Chemistry


    Description:
    Theoretical and physical organic chemistry including reaction mechanisms, quantum mechanical applications, advanced stereochemistry.

    Prerequisites:
    CHEM 336  

    Typically Offered:
    (I)

    3 cr.

    Available for graduate credit as CHEM 625 .
  
  • CHEM 446 - Instrumental Analysis


    Description:
    Instrumental methods of analysis including spectroscopic, electro-chemical, and separation techniques. Presentation of results from an inquiry-based experiment required.

    Prerequisites:
    CHEM 248 ; and CHEM 336  or con reg. (See note 4 .)

    2 hrs lec, 6 hrs lab per wk.

    Typically Offered:
    (II)

    4 cr.

    Available for graduate credit as CHEM 646 .
  
  • CHEM 455 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry


    Description:
    Descriptive inorganic chemistry, periodicity of elements, bonding theories, reaction mechanisms, acid-base theories; and coordination chemistry, bioinorganic chemistry, and characterization methods.

    Prerequisites:
    CHEM 336  and CHEM 355  or con reg.

    3 hrs lec per wk.

    Typically Offered:
    (II)

    3 cr.

    Available for graduate credit as CHEM 655 .
  
  • CHEM 474 - Physical Chemistry of Polymers


    Description:
    Key physical aspects of polymer molecules. Bulk properties, polymer solutions, morphology, rheology. Polymer processing and end uses.

    Prerequisites:
    CHEM 335 , CHEM 373 .

    2 hrs lec per wk.

    Typically Offered:
    (II)

    2 cr.

  
  • CHEM 478 - Polymer Laboratory


    Description:
    Prepare polymers by chain-growth and step-growth methods. Introduction to airless techniques and polymer processing. Characterization of bulk and solution properties by molecular weight determinations, spectroscopy, thermal analysis, and mechanical property evaluation.

    Prerequisites:
    CHEM 326 ; CHEM 474  or con reg.

    6 hrs lab per wk.

    Typically Offered:
    (II)

    2 cr.

  
  • CHEM 499 - Independent Research


    Description:
    Chemistry majors may arrange for independent research with faculty research adviser. Written report required. You are encouraged to repeat this course with your adviser. May apply no more than 3 cr toward ACS certified major.

    Prerequisites:
    CHEM 248 , CHEM 326  and cons chair.

    Notes:
    Does not count toward L&S chemistry major.

    1-3 cr.

 

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