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BIOS 469X - Invertebrate Paleontology
Crosslisted as GEOL 470. Principal invertebrate fossil forms of the geologic record, treated from the standpoint of their evolution, and the identification of fossil specimens. Several field trips required. Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Major in biological sciences or geology.
Credits: 3
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BIOS 470X - General Biological Chemistry
Crosslisted as CHEM 470. Overall view of biochemistry including structure, properties, function, and metabolism of biologically important compounds.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: CHEM 331 or CHEM 337.
Credits: 3
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BIOS 471X - Biological Chemistry Laboratory
Crosslisted as CHEM 471. Experiments in the isolation, purification, and characterization of biomolecules by chromatographic, electrophoretic, and centrifugation techniques; enzyme kinetics; electron transport in mitochondria and microsomes. One lecture and two 3-hour laboratory periods per week.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: CHEM 325. CRQ: BIOS 470X, BIOS 472X, CHEM 470, or CHEM 472.
Credits: 3
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BIOS 472X - Biological Chemistry I
Crosslisted as CHEM 472. Detailed study of the structure and properties of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. Properties of enzymes. Bioenergetics, including oxidative phosphorylation and photosynthesis.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: CHEM 331 or CHEM 337.
Credits: 3
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BIOS 473X - Biological Chemistry II
Crosslisted as CHEM 473. Detailed study of the metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, and nitrogenous compounds, including proteins and nucleic acids. Metabolic regulation. Genetic information.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: CHEM 472 or BIOS 472X or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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BIOS 475 - Neural Development
Examination of the principles that govern the development of the nervous system from a single fertilized cell in various organisms.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: BIOS 355 or BIOS 455; CHEM 211 and CHEM 213; MATH 155; and PHYS 211 or PHYS 273.
Credits: 3
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BIOS 476 - Plant Genetics
Examination of plant genetic variation at the level of the genome, population, and higher taxa, using both classical and molecular approaches. How natural and domesticated plant populations are shaped by evolutionary and human forces.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: BIOS 308.
Credits: 3
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BIOS 477 - Human Genetics
Study of human genes, genome organization, and genetic diseases, with emphasis on DNA-based techniques.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: BIOS 308.
Credits: 3
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BIOS 478 - Bioinstrumentation for Cell and Molecular Biology
Classroom instruction and hands-on training on contemporary equipment used in cell and molecular biology, including analysis of data generated by the equipment. Pipetting (calibration, precision, and accuracy), protein/DNA gel electrophoresis, transblotting and immunodetection, image acquisition and analysis, isoelectric focusing, PCR, centrifugation, column chromotography, spectrophotometry/spectrofluorometry, and confocal microscopy. Two hours lecture, six hours laboratory including open laboratory.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: BIOS 300 and PHYS 211.
Credits: 4
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BIOS 479 - Biotechnology Applications and Techniques
Detailed study of the methodology, techniques, and applications of biotechnology in both plant and animal systems with emphasis on the use of genomics and genetic engineering approaches in agricultural and medical biotechnology.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: BIOS 300 or BIOS 308.
Credits: 3
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BIOS 480 - Biocomputing
Computing technology as a multifaceted tool applicable to a wide range of biology sub-disciplines through the development of a broad range of computing skills related to the Windows/ NetWare environment. Experience in application of general and specialty software in addressing various biological questions. Three hours of lecture and laboratory.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: BIOS 209 and BIOS 211.
Credits: 3
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BIOS 481 - Vision and the Visual System
Anatomy and physiology of the human and animal visual system, including descriptions of phototransduction, retinal representation in the cortex, perception of motion and depth, motion blindness, color vision, face recognition, and interpretation and processing of information in the brain.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: BIOS 208, BIOS 210, BIOS 209, and BIOS 211.
Credits: 3
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BIOS 482 - Biology of Forensic Analysis
Topics include DNA analysis, forensic pathology, forensic dentistry, fingerprints, craniofacial reconstruction, and blood spatter analysis. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: BIOS 300.
Credits: 4
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BIOS 484X - Science Across Time and Culture
Crosslisted as CHEM 490X, GEOL 475, and PHYS 490X. Examination of major concepts of science and how they evolved. Comparison and contrast of the role and practice of science in various cultures and examination of the interaction between science, technology, and culture.
Credits: 2
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BIOS 485 - Student Teaching in Biology
Student teaching in the discipline for a full semester. Assignments to be arranged by the department. Not available for credit in the major.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: BIOS 400 with a grade of C or better and consent of department.
Credits: 10
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BIOS 486 - Transition to the Professional Biology Teacher
Transitioning experience in which the certification candidate achieves closure on the initial phase of professional preparation and, upon that foundation, charts a path for continuing professional growth as a practicing teacher. Candidate will reflect on the preparatory experience and complete documentation demonstrating ability to perform as a qualified biology teacher. Such documentation will include, but not be limited to, the electronic portfolio, a professional development plan, and a resume.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of department. CRQ: BIOS 485.
Credits: 2
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BIOS 487 - Conservation Genetics
Examination of the genetic characteristics of organisms and their environments. Application of genetic principles to conservation biology. Topics include genetics of small populations, genetic monitoring, and genetic restoration.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: BIOS 308.
Credits: 3
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BIOS 488 - Applied Microbial Biotechnology
Topics include applications of microorganisms for industrial processes related to the production of energy, food, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, as well as bioremediation. Two hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: BIOS 313.
Credits: 3
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BIOS 490 - Cooperative Education
Enrollment restricted to students formally participating in NIU’s cooperative education program. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of department and the university’s director of cooperative education. Collectively, a maximum of 6 semester hours of credit (9 in the case of students admitted to the department honors program) in BIOS 370, BIOS 399H, BIOS 490, BIOS 495H, and BIOS 499H may be applied to the major.
Credits: 3
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BIOS 491 - Recombinant DNA Techniques Laboratory
Advanced experiments using recombinant DNA technology. Two three-hour laboratories per week plus required, unsupervised research TBA outside normal class times.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: BIOS 300 and BIOS 308.
Credits: 4
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BIOS 493 - Topics in Biology
A. Physiology
B. Development and Morphogenesis
C. Genetics
D. Microbiology
E. Ecology/Environmental Biology
G. Evolution Systematics
K. Molecular Biology
M. Research Methods
Lectures, discussions, and reports on topics of special interest in a particular field of biology. Topics may be selected in one or more fields of biology to a total of 6 semester hours toward any one degree.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of department.
Credits: 1-3
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BIOS 494 - Biology Senior Assessment
Assessment of the scientific competence of graduating seniors. Includes development of career planning and placement skills. Required for graduation.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Senior status, and biological sciences major.
Credits: 1
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BIOS 495H - Honors Biology Directed Research
Directed research, under the guidance of a faculty member, for students pursuing the B.S. degree with Honors in Biological Sciences. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Permission of department, 1-3 semester hours of BIOS 370, and a GPA of at least 3.50 in departmental and extradepartmental courses taken as requirements for the major. Collectively, a maximum of 6 semester hours of credit (9 in the case of students admitted to the department honors program) in BIOS 370, BIOS 399H, BIOS 490, BIOS 495H, and BIOS 499H may be applied to the major.
Credits: 1-6
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BIOS 499H - University Honors: Biology
Independent study in biology under the guidance of a faculty member. Designed for students pursuing University Honors but not Honors in Biological Sciences.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: 1-3 semester hours of BIOS 370 and approval of the department and the University Honors Program. Collectively, a maximum of 6 semester hours of credit (9 in the case of students admitted to the department honors program) in BIOS 370, BIOS 399H, BIOS 490, BIOS 495H, and BIOS 499H may be applied to the major.
Credits: 1-6
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Business - Interdisciplinary |
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BADM 395 - Career Planning in Business Administration
Career planning and job search skills relevant to business administration majors. Topics include preparation of resumes and cover letters, business etiquette, business communication skills, business ethics, and interviewing techniques.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Business administration major and UBUS 310.
Credits: 1
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BADM 458 - Internship in Business Administration
Full-time work for a summer or a semester as a business administration intern in a business firm or organization under the supervision of the business administration internship coordinator. A permanent full-time or part-time position will not be considered an internship. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Business administration major, UBUS 310, and consent of college.
Credits: 3-6
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UBUS 100 - Career Compass
A career exploration program for freshmen and sophomores who have indicated a desire to pursue a major in the College of Business. Based on an assessment of a student’s interests, abilities, and motivators, provides four workshops that will inform and guide students toward a specific business major and ultimately a career that is the best fit. These four workshops must be completed before enrolling in UBUS 310. This course is optional for transfer students with 45 or more credit hours. S/U grading.
A. Kick-Off
B. Who Am I
C. My Major
D. My Career
Credits: 0
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UBUS 101 - Business Disciplines and Issues
Designed to provide students with an understanding of the various disciplines in business by focusing on current business issues through readings and with speakers from business and faculty. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours when topics vary. Not available for credit for upper-division business majors.
Credits: 1-3
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UBUS 200 - Passport Introduction
Introduction of the Passport program to students at the end of their sophomore years or beginning of their junior years. The Passport program helps students identify experiences that are important to be successful in today’s business world. Explanation of the requirements of the program for business students and the reporting process. To be taken before or concurrent with UBUS 310. S/U grading.
Credits: 0
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UBUS 201 - Passport Culmination
Involves an individual meeting with an adviser to confirm successful completion of the Passport program introduced in UBUS 200. Satisfactory completion of UBUS 201 is a graduation requirement for all business majors. S/U grading.
Credits: 0
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UBUS 223 - Introduction to Business Statistics
Collection and presentation of data, measures of central tendency and variability, probability, sampling and sampling distributions, statistical inferences, simple linear regression and correlation, with emphasis on applications of these topics to business situations.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: MATH 210 or MATH 211 or MATH 229 or consent of college.
Credits: 3
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UBUS 310 - Business Core: Lecture
Introduction to the three primary functional areas in business (finance, marketing, and operations) as well as general principles of business management. Emphasis on interdisciplinary application of the business principles, and the cross-functional relationships between functional areas in business.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: A grade of C or better in each of the following: ACCY 206, ACCY 207, ECON 260, ECON 261, ENGL 104 or ENGL 105, MATH 211 or MATH 229, MGMT 217, PSYC 102, OMIS 259, and UBUS 223; satisfactory completion of UBUS 100: A and B and C and D (this course is optional for transfer students with 45 or more semester hours); cumulative GPA of at least 2.75; and junior standing. CRQ: UBUS 200.
Credits: 9
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UBUS 311 - Business Core: Applications Seminar
Application of the business principles covered in UBUS 310. Case analyses, exercises, current readings, and discussion of contemporary issues in business. Practice in team problem solving, oral and written communication skills. Must be taken concurrently with UBUS 310, or in the semester or term immediately following completion of UBUS 310. Must be taken prior to, or concurrently with, any 400-level College of Business course.
Prerequisites & Notes
CRQ: UBUS 310.
Credits: 3
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UBUS 485 - Business Consulting Project
Supervised student team projects conducted with selected business organizations. Emphasis on collaborative efforts among students, faculty, and business representatives in a project management setting and the delivery of cross-functional business solutions.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: At least junior standing and consent of college.
Credits: 3
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UBUS 490 - Topics in Business
Selected topics from the various business disciplines. Course content includes an integration of the functional areas of business administration and topics of current importance. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of college. CRQ: UBUS 311; or FINA 320, MGMT 333, MKTG 310, and OMIS 338.
Credits: 1-3
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UBUS 499 - Introduction to Business Research
Study of contemporary business research to prepare students for honors projects in business and graduate research assignments, including research design, selected methodologies, and appropriate structure for academic research papers.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: UBUS 310 and admission to department honors in the College of Business, or admission to the University Honors program, or consent of instructor.
Credits: 3
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Chemistry and Biochemistry |
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CHEM 100 - Chemistry in Everyday Life
The principles of chemistry, with emphasis on the role of chemistry in the modern world. Includes topics such as energy resources, environmental issues, health and nutrition, and modern materials. Three hours of lecture/week.
Credits: 3
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CHEM 110 - Chemistry
Development of the fundamental principles and concepts of chemistry by lecture-demonstration, as well as the development of an appreciation of the nature of chemistry as a science. An historical development of the most important concepts and ideas. Methods and limitations of chemistry, its evolution and discussions of the problems currently being solved and created. Three hours of lecture per week. Not available for credit for students with previous credit in CHEM 210.
Credits: 3
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CHEM 111 - Chemistry Laboratory
Designed to accompany CHEM 110. One 3-hour period a week.
Prerequisites & Notes
CRQ: CHEM 110.
Credits: 1
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CHEM 201X - The Professional Secondary Science Teacher
Crosslisted as GEOL 201, and PHYS 201X. Introduction to the role of the professional science teacher. Includes philosophical trends in teaching (and how they affect the science teacher), major factors affecting how science is taught, and an introduction to science content/ teaching standards.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of department. CRQ: ILAS 201.
Credits: 1
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CHEM 210 - General Chemistry I
Fundamental laws and principles of chemistry; atomic structure and chemical bonding; stoichiometry; kinetic theory; gases; liquids; solids; solutions. Three lectures and one recitation per week.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: MATH 110 and CHEM 110, or satisfactory performance on the Chemistry Placement Examination, or consent of department. Not available for credit to students with credit in CHEM 210. CRQ: CHEM 212.
Credits: 3
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CHEM 211 - General Chemistry II
Continuation of CHEM 210. Kinetics, equilibria, thermodynamics, electrochemistry; descriptive chemistry of the elements. Three lectures and one recitation per week. Not available for credit to students with credit in CHEM 211.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: CHEM 210 and CHEM 212. CRQ: CHEM 213.
Credits: 3
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CHEM 212 - General Chemistry Laboratory I
Designed to accompany CHEM 210. One 3-hour period per week. Not available for credit to students with credit in CHEM 210.
Prerequisites & Notes
CRQ: CHEM 210.
Credits: 1
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CHEM 213 - General Chemistry Laboratory II
Designed to accompany CHEM 211. One 3-hour period per week. Not available for credit to students with credit in CHEM 211.
Prerequisites & Notes
CRQ: CHEM 211.
Credits: 1
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CHEM 230 - Introductory Organic Chemistry
Beginning organic chemistry for non-chemistry majors designed to follow CHEM 110 to provide a one-year sequence in general chemistry.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: CHEM 110.
Credits: 3
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CHEM 231 - Introductory Organic Chemistry Laboratory
Designed to accompany CHEM 230. One 3-hour period a week.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: CHEM 110 and CHEM 111. CRQ: CHEM 230.
Credits: 1
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CHEM 301X - The Interdisciplinary Secondary Science Teacher
Crosslisted as BIOS 301X, GEOL 301, and PHYS 301X. Seminar on the role of a science teacher in an interdisciplinary and/or integrated science class and how a science curriculum is designed based on state and national standards. Focus on skills all science teachers must possess regardless of specific discipline including knowing how to apply the following topics in ways appropriate to the age and development of the students in a classroom: safety procedures, classroom management, designing and conducting demonstrations, experiments, performance assessments, differentiated curriculum, and uses of technology.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of department. CRQ: CHEM 494 and ILAS 301.
Credits: 1
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CHEM 325 - Analytical Chemistry I
Fundamentals of measurement, treatment of data and analysis of error. Emphasis on classical quantitative analysis and instrumental separation methods. Two hours of lecture and one 4-hour laboratory period a week.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: CHEM 211 and CHEM 213, and MATH 229 or equivalent.
Credits: 3
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CHEM 330 - General Organic Chemistry I
First semester of a twosemester course in general organic chemistry for minors and preprofessional students. Not available for credit for chemistry majors except in emphasis 4. Three lectures a week.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: CHEM 211 and CHEM 213.
Credits: 3
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CHEM 331 - General Organic Chemistry II
Second semester of a two-semester course in general organic chemistry for minors and preprofessional students. Not available for credit for chemistry majors except in emphasis 4. Three lectures a week.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: CHEM 330.
Credits: 3
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CHEM 332 - General Organic Laboratory
One-semester course in basic laboratory techniques. Not available for credit for emphasis 1 or emphasis 5 majors. Two 3-hour periods a week.
Prerequisites & Notes
CRQ: CHEM 330 or CHEM 336.
Credits: 2
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CHEM 336 - Organic Chemistry I
Modern structural organic chemistry with emphasis on a mechanistic approach to both classical and modern synthetic methods. Chemistry majors only or consent of department. Three lectures a week.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: CHEM 211 and CHEM 213.
Credits: 3
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CHEM 337 - Organic Chemistry II
Continuation of CHEM 336. Chemistry majors only or consent of department. Three lectures a week.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: CHEM 336.
Credits: 3
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CHEM 338 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
Modern laboratory techniques in organic chemistry for students interested in careers in professional chemistry and biochemistry. Two 3-hour periods a week. Not available for credit for those having credit for CHEM 332.
Prerequisites & Notes
CRQ: CHEM 330 or CHEM 336.
Credits: 2
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CHEM 339 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
Continuation of CHEM 338. Two 3-hour periods a week.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: CHEM 338 or consent of department.
Credits: 2
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CHEM 370 - Introductory Biochemistry
Terminal course in beginning biochemistry for non-chemistry majors. Three lectures a week.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: CHEM 230.
Credits: 3
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CHEM 400 - Selected Topics in Chemistry
A. Inorganic
B. Analytical
C. Organic
D. Physical
E. Biological
G. Nanochemistry
Lecture and discussions of special topics. One to 3 semester hours as scheduled; course may be repeated up to a maximum of 6 semester hours when topic varies.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of department.
Credits: 1-3
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CHEM 405 - Chemical Instrumentation
Measurements of signals generated by chemical instrumentation. Applications of active and passive components in amplifiers, comparison circuits, filter circuits, and mathematical function circuits in relation to chromatographic, electroanalytical, and spectrochemical systems. Electrical noise as a function of frequency is discussed in the context of signal sampling and achieving maximum signal-to-noise ratios. Analog and digital data acquisition and computer controlled measurements. Two lectures and 3 hours of laboratory per week.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: CHEM 440.
Credits: 3
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CHEM 422 - Analytical Separations
Fundamental principles of chemical separations and measurements with emphasis on instrumental methods. Survey of both traditional and emerging techniques.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: CHEM 441 and CHEM 425, or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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CHEM 423 - Mass Spectrometry
Fundamentals of mass spectrometry, including modern ionization techniques, major types of mass analyzers, and interface to separation techniques. Survey of biochemical, pharmaceutical, and environmental applications.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: CHEM 441 and CHEM 425, or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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CHEM 424 - Optical Methods in Analytical Chemistry
Theoretical and practical applications of spectral measurements to research and chemical analysis, with emphasis on absorption, emission, and luminescence techniques in the principal regions of the electromagnetic spectrum.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: CHEM 425 or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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CHEM 425 - Analytical Chemistry II
Fundamentals of physico-chemical techniques of chemical analysis focusing on spectrometric and electrochemical techniques. Fundamentals, instrumentation, and applications of optical and mass molecular and atomic spectrometries, and electrochemical methods. Three hours of lecture and one 4-hour laboratory period a week.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: CHEM 325 and CHEM 440, or consent of department.
Credits: 4
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CHEM 426 - Electroanalytical Chemistry
Theory, practice, and applicability of electroanalytical measurements in analysis and research. Traditional and emerging techniques of electroanalytical chemistry and electrochemical kinetics are emphasized.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: CHEM 425 and either MATH 232 or MATH 336, or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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CHEM 431 - Organic Synthesis
Systematic presentation of methods of assembling carbon skeletons, functional group interconversions, and analysis of synthetic pathways.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: CHEM 331 or CHEM 337.
Credits: 3
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CHEM 432 - Physical Organic Chemistry
Mechanism and structure in organic chemistry including structural theory, stereochemistry, and the study of the reactive intermediates of organic chemistry.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: CHEM 331 or CHEM 337, and CHEM 441 or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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CHEM 435 - Spectroscopic Identification of Organic Molecules
Application of spectroscopic techniques to the determination of organic structures.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Senior standing and CHEM 440.
Credits: 3
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CHEM 440 - Physical Chemistry I
Study of the gaseous, liquid, and solid states; thermodynamics; chemical equilibrium; kinetic theory. Three lectures a week plus a recitation section.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: CHEM 211 and CHEM 213, MATH 230, and PHYS 211 or PHYS 273. PRQ or CRQ: CHEM 442.
Credits: 3
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CHEM 441 - Physical Chemistry II
Atomic and molecular structure, spectroscopy, kinetics, chemical statistics. Three lectures a week plus a recitation section.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: CHEM 440 and either MATH 232 or MATH 336. PRQ or CRQ: CHEM 443.
Credits: 3
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CHEM 442 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory I
Modern experimental techniques and underlying theoretical principles for thermodynamics and chemical kinetics. Introduction to computer methods in physical chemistry. One four-hour laboratory per week.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ or CRQ: CHEM 440.
Credits: 1
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CHEM 443 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory II
Modern experimental techniques and underlying theoretical principles for spectroscopy and quantum mechanics. One four-hour laboratory per week.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ or CRQ: CHEM 441.
Credits: 1
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CHEM 444 - Chemical Thermodynamics
Fundamental laws of thermodynamics and applications to chemical problems. Calculation of thermodynamic quantities.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: CHEM 441 or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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CHEM 445 - Kinetics
Theories and applications of rates of chemical reactions including reactions in the gas phase and in solution. Thermodynamic foundations of chemical reaction rates. Applications of kinetics in the determination of reaction mechanisms.
Credits: 3
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CHEM 446 - Theoretical Chemistry
Continuation of CHEM 440 and CHEM 441. Atomic structure, chemical bonding, and introduction to elementary quantum mechanics. Three lectures a week.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: CHEM 441.
Credits: 3
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CHEM 450 - Nanochemistry
Fundamental theory and experimental techniques underlying the fabrication methods and applications of nanoscale materials and devices.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: CHEM 441, or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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CHEM 460 - Inorganic Chemistry of the Transition Metals
Introduction to symmetry elements and point group classification. Structures, bonding, and physical properties of transition metal complexes, as identified by electronic, vibrational, and diffraction methods. Kinetics and thermodynamics of transition metal reactions. Organometallic chemistry and catalysis. Bioinorganic transition metal chemistry. Three lectures per week.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: CHEM 325, CHEM 337, and CHEM 440, or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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CHEM 461 - Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory
Microscale synthesis and characterization of compounds of both main group elements and transition elements. Experimental examination of magnetic and spectroscopic properties of inorganic complexes. Use of glovebox techniques in the handling of air-sensitive materials. One 4-hour laboratory per week.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: CHEM 332 or CHEM 338 or consent of department. CRQ: CHEM 460 or consent of department.
Credits: 1
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CHEM 462 - Inorganic Chemistry of the Main Group Elements
Atomic structure and periodicity. Theories of ionic and covalent bonding, including ionic lattices. Acid-base theories and their application to synthesis. Descriptive chemistry and bioinorganic chemistry of main group elements. Three lectures per week.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: CHEM 336, or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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CHEM 463 - Inorganic Chemistry III
Chemical applications of group theory including vibrational spectra, molecular orbitals and ligand field theory. Theoretical basis for physical methods in inorganic chemistry. Selected topics in modern structural inorganic chemistry: organometallic compounds, cluster compounds including rings and polymers, and bioinorganic chemistry. Three lectures a week.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: CHEM 460.
Credits: 3
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CHEM 470 - General Biological Chemistry
Crosslisted as BIOS 470X. Overall view of biochemistry including structure, properties, function, and metabolism of biologically important compounds.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: CHEM 331 or CHEM 337.
Credits: 3
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CHEM 471 - Biological Chemistry Laboratory
Crosslisted as BIOS 471X. Experiments in the isolation, purification, and characterization of biomolecules by chromatographic, electrophoretic, and centrifugation techniques; enzyme kinetics; electron transport in mitochondria and microsomes. One lecture and two 3-hour laboratory periods per week.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: CHEM 325. CRQ: CHEM 470 or CHEM 472.
Credits: 3
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CHEM 472 - Biological Chemistry I
Crosslisted as BIOS 472X. Detailed study of the structure and properties of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. Properties of enzymes. Bioenergetics including oxidative phosphorylation and photosynthesis.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: CHEM 331 or CHEM 337.
Credits: 3
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CHEM 473 - Biological Chemistry II
Crosslisted as BIOS 473X. Detailed study of the metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, and nitrogenous compounds, including proteins and nucleic acids. Metabolic regulation. Genetic information.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: CHEM 472 or BIOS 472X or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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CHEM 474 - Enzymes
Basic principles of the concepts of enzyme kinetics, theory and design of experimental methods, and interpretation of enzyme mechanisms.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: CHEM 470 or consent of department. Recommended: CHEM 445.
Credits: 3
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CHEM 475 - Physical Chemistry of Macromolecules
Comprehensive introduction to the use of physical chemistry in the study of macromolecules.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: CHEM 441 consent of department.
Credits: 3
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CHEM 490X - Science Across Time and Culture
Crosslisted as BIOS 484X, GEOL 475, and PHYS 490X. Examination of major concepts of science and how they evolved. Comparison and contrast of the role and practice of science in various cultures and examination of the interaction between science, technology, and culture.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Junior standing or consent of department.
Credits: 2
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CHEM 493X - Interdisciplinary Teaching of Science in Secondary Education
Crosslisted as BIOS 402X, GEOL 483, and PHYS 493X. Methods and theory for the teaching of interdisciplinary science in grades 6-12. Exploration of the nature and purpose of science and its underlying assumptions, the social and cultural challenges in science teaching, and the potential solutions to these challenges through research, discussion, and reflection. Use of state and national science standards to develop student learning objectives and to design inquiry-based lesson plans, micro-teaching, construction and use of assessment rubrics, and ongoing development of a professional portfolio.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of department.
Credits: 3
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CHEM 494 - Use of Technology in Curriculum Development and Chemistry Teaching
Use of web-based teaming technology to track, design, and implement new science curricula. Includes use of SharePoint to collaboratively develop a standards-aligned instructional module on the web as part of a three-semester project including ILAS 300 and/or ILAS 401, and CHEM 497.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of department. CRQ: CHEM 301X and ILAS 301.
Credits: 3
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CHEM 495X - Teaching of Physical Sciences
Crosslisted as PHYS 495. Preparation for certification in grades 6-12 in one or more of the fields of physical science: physics, chemistry, earth science, and general science. Examination and analysis of modern curricula; classroom and laboratory organization; microteaching and observation of teaching; lesson planning; multicultural education; teaching science to the exceptional child; reading and the teaching of science; methods of evaluation.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of department. CRQ: ILAS 401.
Credits: 3
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CHEM 496 - Transition to the Professional Chemistry Teacher
A transitioning experience in which the certification candidate achieves closure on the initial phase of professional preparation and, upon that foundation, charts a path for continuing professional growth as a practicing teacher. The candidate reflects on the preparatory experience and provides complete documentation demonstrating ability to perform as a qualified chemistry teacher. Such documentation must include, but not be limited to, the electronic portfolio, a professional development plan, and a resume.
Prerequisites & Notes
CRQ: CHEM 497 or consent of department.
Credits: 1
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CHEM 497 - Student Teaching (Secondary) in Chemistry/Physical Sciences
Student teaching for a minimum of 10 weeks. Assignments to be arranged with the discipline coordinator of teacher certification after approval by the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Not available for credit in the major.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: CHEM 495X and consent of department.
Credits: 7-12
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CHEM 498 - Research
Individual study of a problem in experimental work or theory. Includes instruction in the use of the chemical literature and the delivery of research presentations. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 semester hours. Written report required each semester.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: Consent of department.
Credits: 1-6
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CHEM 499 - Research
Same as CHEM 498, but for honors students.
Credits: 1-6
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FLCL 101 - Elementary Latin I
Grammar and simple readings from Latin authors. Intended for students with no more than one year of high school Latin.
Credits: 3
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FLCL 102 - Elementary Latin II
Continuation of FLCL 101.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FLCL 101 or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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FLCL 103 - Beginning Ancient Greek I
Introduction to ancient Greek, comprising fundamentals of alphabet, grammar, structure, syntax, and simple readings.
Credits: 3
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FLCL 104 - Beginning Ancient Greek II
Continuation of FLCL 103.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FLCL 103 or consent of department.
Credits: 3
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FLCL 201 - Intermediate Latin I
Review of grammar, work in composition, and the reading of Latin authors. Generally appropriate for those with two or three years of Latin in high school.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FLCL 102.
Credits: 3
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FLCL 202 - Intermediate Latin II
Continuation of FLCL 201.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FLCL 201.
Credits: 3
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FLCL 203 - Intermediate Ancient Greek I
Review of grammar, work in composition, and reading of Greek authors. Generally appropriate for those with two or three years of Greek in high school.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FLCL 104.
Credits: 3
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FLCL 204 - Intermediate Ancient Greek II
Continuation of FLCL 203.
Prerequisites & Notes
PRQ: FLCL 203.
Credits: 3
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