May 04, 2024  
2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog [NOTE!!!! THIS IS AN ARCHIVED CATALOG. FOR THE CURRENT CATALOG, GO TO CATALOG.NIU.EDU]

Course Descriptions


 

Biological Science

  
  • BIOS 468X - Geomicrobiology


    Crosslisted as GEOL 468. Role of microorganisms in diverse environments at and below the surface of the earth. Topics include life in extreme environments, biodegradation and remediation, biogeochemical cycling, and astrobiology examined from the perspectives of geochemistry, microbial ecology, molecular biology, and ecosystem studies.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: GEOL 120 or BIOS 313, or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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; and PHYS 211 or PHYS 273.

    Credits: 3
  
  • BIOS 476 - Plant Genetics


    Topics in modern plant genetics, including genome organization and function, mechanisms of reproduction, barriers to inbreeding, transgenic plant methodology, genetically-modified crops, traditional and molecular methodologies in plant breeding, future of plant biotechnology.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: BIOS 302 or BIOS 308.

    Credits: 3
  
  • 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
  
  • 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 302 or BIOS 308.

    Credits: 3
  
  • 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 209, BIOS 210, BIOS 211, CHEM 211, and CHEM 213.

    Credits: 3
  
  • 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 302.

    Credits: 4
  
  • BIOS 483 - Animal Research and Comparative Medicine


    Fundamental concepts in animal research and comparative medicine, including genetically modified animals, infectious disease monitoring, ethics, biocontainment, and regulatory oversight of common laboratory animals.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: BIOS 313 or BIOS 355 or PSYC 300.

    Credits: 3
  
  • BIOS 484X - Science Across Time and Culture


    Crosslisted as CHEM 490X, ENVS 475X, 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: GEOL 120 and GEOL 121, or consent of department.

    Credits: 2
  
  • 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
  
  • BIOS 486 - Transition to the Professional Biology Teacher


    Transitioning experience in which the licensure 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 teacher performance assessment, a professional development plan, and a resume.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department. CRQ: BIOS 485.

    Credits: 2
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • BIOS 489 - Madagascar Field Biology


    Field biology experience devoted to studying the paleontology, evolution, ecology and behavior of the fauna native to the island of Madagascar. Includes lectures, museum field trips, and hands-on experience at a rainforest field camp. Independent research projects, data collection, and results presentation in a research talk and final report.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: BIOS 209 and BIOS 211.

    Credits: 6
  
  • BIOS 490 - Cooperative Education/Internship


    Biological experience gained in a formal internship or associated with biologically relevant employment. A minimum of 150 hrs of contact time is required and students must gain prior approval from the departmental Director of Undergraduate Studies. Students will be required to submit a formal written report along with an assessment from the internship supervisor. S/U grading. 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 490, BIOS 495H, and BIOS 499H may be applied to the major.

    Credits: 3
  
  • 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 302 and BIOS 308.

    Credits: 4
  
  • 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.

    Credits: 1-3

  
  • 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
  
  • BIOS 495 - Directed Research Biology Honors


    Experimental laboratory or field research under the guidance of a faculty member. Eligible students must be admitted into the Department of Biological Sciences Honors Program. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Permission of department. 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 490, BIOS 495, and BIOS 499 may be applied to the major.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • BIOS 499 - Directed Research University Honors


    Experimental laboratory or field research under the guidance of a faculty member. Eligible students must be admitted into the University Honors Program. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 credit hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.  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 490, BIOS 495, and BIOS 499 may be applied to the major.

    Credits: 1-3

Biomedical Engineering

  
  • BME 201 - Introduction to Biomedical Engineering


    Survey of engineering applications in medical sciences. The art and science of medicine and the process of medical diagnosis and treatment. Diagnostic instrumentation and measurements including medical imaging. Introduction to bioelectric phenomenon, biomechanics, biomaterials, biochemical engineering, computers in medicine, and biotechnology.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: BIOS 208, BIOS 210, and ELE 210.

    Credits: 3
  
  • BME 320 - Biomedical Engineering Measurements


    Lecture and laboratory that covers fundamentals of biomedical measurement and patient safety. Measurements of physical quantities by means of electronic instruments, mechanical devices and biochemical processes. Analysis of measurement systems using mathematical models. Methods of measuring signals in the presence of noise. Use of computers in measurement systems.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: BME 201 and ELE 315.

    Credits: 4
  
  • BME 330 - Biomechanics


    Mechanics of deformable bodies with an emphasis on biological and physiological systems. Concepts of stress and strain, axial loading, torsion, bending, and deflection. Specific applications to mechanical properties of bone and cartilage, muscle forces and mechanics, and other biological solids.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: BME 201 and MEE 209.

    Credits: 3
  
  • BME 336 - Biomaterials


    Properties of materials, protein/cell/tissue biology, metals/ceramics/ polymers and composites as biomaterials, material selection and structure-function relationship pertinent to biomedical applications, tissue-biomaterial interaction, FDA regulation, processing of biomaterials through conventional and additive manufacturing methods.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: CHEM 210 and CHEM 212; or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • BME 420 - Biomedical Instrumentation Design


    Design and application of electrodes, bio-potential amplifiers, biosensor applications, therapeutic devices. Medical imaging. Electrical safety. Measurement of ventilation, blood pressure and flow. Three hours lecture per week, and 10 laboratory sessions (3 hours each). Not available for credit to students with credit in ELE 420.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: BME 320 or ELE 330.

    Credits: 4
  
  • BME 421 - Biomedical Sensor Engineering


    Theory, analysis, and design of biomedical sensors. Topics include biological components; immobilization of biological components; medical, biological, and chemical sensors; and transducers based on electrochemistry, optics, and solid state devices. Not available for credit to students with credit in ELE 421.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: BME 320 or ELE 330 or ELE 335.

    Credits: 3
  
  • BME 425 - Biomedical Signal Processing


    Modeling of biomedical signals and analysis of biomedical systems using both time-domain and frequency-domain techniques. Statistical description of signals in biomedical areas. Design of linear and nonlinear filters for biomedical applications and medical imaging. Practical applications in cardiac and neurological signal processing. Not available for credit to students with credit in ELE 425 or ELE 451.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: ELE 315; and either ISYE 335 or STAT 350.

    Credits: 3
  
  • BME 435 - Biotransport


    Understanding the movement of mass, momentum, and energy transport in living systems. Fundamental theory and governing equations will be introduced. Topics include diffusion, convection, reaction, cellular mechanics, fluid solid coupling, drug delivery, etc.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: BME 330 and MEE 340.

    Credits: 3
  
  • BME 436 - Advanced Biomaterials and Manufacturing


    Biomaterials (metallic, bioceramics, biopolymers and biocomposites), characterization of biomaterials, processing and manufacturing, design and application, interaction between the host tissue and biomaterial, physical, mechanical, and biological properties of biomaterials, drug delivery, in vitro and in vivo examination, FDA regulation.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: BME 336.

    Credits: 3
  
  • BME 437 - Biomaterials Characterization


    Importance of characterization of physical, mechanical, chemical, and biological properties of materials; standards in properties of materials.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: BME 336.

    Credits: 3
  
  • BME 495 - Senior Biomedical Engineering Design I


    Complete preparation of an engineering system design or project covering problem identification, conceptual design and analysis, prototyping, and the development of a work schedule required to carry out the project. Includes methodology, standards and safety codes, professional ethics, decision making, design evaluations, and oral and written communication. A writing-intensive course. Offered in the fall. Students are expected to take BME 496 the following spring.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • BME 496 - Senior Biomedical Engineering Design II


    Execution of capstone design project under direct supervision of the instructor or other subject-matter expert. Students further refine and complete design solution to the engineering design problem proposed during BME 495 Senior Biomedical Engineering Design I. Students further refine and incorporate engineering design concepts, including safety and cost effectiveness, as well as employ analytical and computer tools. Team project required. A writing-infused course. The course is offered in the spring. Students are required to take BME 495 the previous fall.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: BME 495.

    Credits: 3
  
  • BME 497 - Independent Study


    Independent pursuit of problems in biomedical engineering under faculty supervision. Written report required. May be repeated to a maximum of 3 semester hours.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • BME 498 - Special Topics


    Advanced topics in biomedical engineering. May be repeated to a maximum of 3 semester hours. PRQ: Consent of department.
    A. Bio-Nano photonics
    B. Biomaterials
    C. Advanced Prosthetics
    D. Biomedical Signal Processing
    E. Computational Biophyics
    G.  Biosensing
    J.    Biomedical Transport
    K.  Biomedical Imaging

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • BME 499 - Honors Undergraduate Research


    Pursuit of an undergraduate research topic in biomedical engineering under faculty supervision. Written report required. May be repeated to a maximum of 3 semester hours over two or three semesters.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 1-3

Black Studies

  
  • BKST 200 - Racism in American Culture and Society


    Examination of the forces that consciously and unconsciously engendered racism in American society and the effect of racism not only on the victims but also on those perpetuating it. The social cost of racism and possible solutions.

    Credits: 3
  
  • BKST 202 - Issues Facing African-American Students


    Definition, conceptualization, analysis, and discussion of issues related to the survival of students of color on a predominantly white campus.

    Credits: 3
  
  • BKST 211 - Educating for Cultural Sensitivity


    Analytical look at student’s own ethnic and cultural background, and the ethnic and cultural background of others. Emphasis on surveying materials related to life experiences of ethnics in the United States. Systematic look at the education system and how it has responded to the needs of various ethnic groups.

    Credits: 3
  
  • BKST 219 - Introduction to African Studies


    Introduction to the African continent: its art and cultures, social and educational structures, history, economic development, political dynamics, and current crises.

    Credits: 3
  
  • BKST 300 - Foundations of Black Studies


    Introduction to the development, philosophy, and history of black studies.

    Credits: 3
  
  • BKST 302 - Topics in Black Studies


    The intellectual, methodological, and paradigmatic traditions in black studies related to a specific topic with a broad interdisciplinary perspective or scholarly and artistic research, practice, and theory pertaining to people of African descent. May be repeated to a maximum of 9 semester hours when topic varies.

    Credits: 3
  
  • BKST 312 - Social Philosophy of Hip Hop Culture


    Focus on the comparative historical-cultural analysis of hip hop from its various cultural forms-music, dance, poetry, relationships, fashion. Analyze how hip hop has impacted the current political scene and its contributions to the history and experience of people of African descent.

    Credits: 3
  
  • BKST 316 - African–American Critical Thought


    Surveys and analysis of the sociohistorical thought of the African-American community of the 19th and 20th centuries.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: BKST 200 or BKST 219.

    Credits: 3
  
  • BKST 350 - Black Economics


    Focus on the development of historical-cultural analysis of the economic condition of African Americans including the exploration of the development of appropriate interventions for pressing socioeconomic concerns.

    Credits: 3
  
  • BKST 402 - The Africana Woman


    Examination of and practical look at the history, contributions, and role of the African American woman.

    Credits: 3
  
  • BKST 405 - Contemporary Issues of Black Men


    Survey and analysis of the sociohistorical condition of Black men, on the continent of Africa and in the Diaspora, the challenges they face, and the potential solutions to the challenges of their particular and global conditions.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: BKST 200, BKST 202, BKST 300, or consent of the instructor.

    Credits: 3
  
  • BKST 410 - Psychology of African American Experience


    Focus on the development of historical-cultural analysis of the condition of African Americans, and the sociobehavioral responses to those conditions.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: By permit only.

    Credits: 3
  
  • BKST 420 - Black Religion in America


    Focus on the development and impact of religious structures and organizations on the historical-cultural and economic condition of African Americans.

    Credits: 3
  
  • BKST 440 - Black Liberation Movements


    Focus on the comparative historical-cultural analysis of the liberation movements of African Americans and Black South Africans.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: By permit only.

    Credits: 3
  
  • BKST 445 - Independent Study in Black Studies


    Independent research under faculty supervision on a topic approved by the director of the Center for Black Studies and the faculty member who will direct the research. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • BKST 493 - Afrocentricity


    Capstone course for the minor in black studies. Focus on developing tools for research on Africana populations.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: BKST 300, and consent of director.

    Credits: 3

Burmese

  
  • FLBU 103 - Beginning Burmese I


    Developing skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

    Credits: 5
  
  • FLBU 104 - Beginning Burmese II


    Continuation of FLBU 103.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: FLBU 103 or consent of department.

    Credits: 5
  
  • FLBU 203 - Intermediate Burmese I


    Developing skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: FLBU 104 or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FLBU 204 - Intermediate Burmese II


    Further developing skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Study of Burmese culture and civilization through a variety of media.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: FLBU 203 or consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FLBU 300 - Special Topics in Burmese Language, Literature, Linguistics or Culture


    Topics announced. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours when topic varies.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • FLBU 400 - Special Topics in Burmese Language, Literature, Linguistics or Culture


    Topics announced. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 semester hours when topic varies.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department.

    Credits: 3

Business Administration

  
  • 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 MGMT 335.

    Credits: 1
  
  • BADM 458 - Internship in Business Administration


    Full-time work for a summer or a semester as an intern in a business firm or organization under the supervision of a staff member of the Department of Management. Additional deliverables will be required. 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 and MGMT 335 and consent of department.

    Credits: 1-3

Business - Interdisciplinary

  
  • UBUS 100 - Career Compass


    Career and professional development for students majoring in the College of Business. Based on an assessment of students’ interests, skills, and motivators, students explore the business majors and career paths that best fit their business self. Introduction in developing a career vision and strategy including goal setting, resume building, personal branding, and professional communication. This course is optional for transfer students with 45 or more credit hours.

    Credits: 1
  
  • 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
  
  • UBUS 200 - Passport Introduction


    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 FINA 320 and MGMT 335 and MKTG 295 and OMIS 338. S/U grading.

    Credits: 0
  
  • UBUS 201 - Passport Culmination


    Review for successful completion of all 7 continents in the Passport Program introduced in UBUS 200. Once verified, a business transcript reflecting student’s experiences and accomplishments will be created. Satisfactory completion of UBUS 201 is a graduation requirement for all business majors. To be taken during a student’s graduating semester. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: UBUS 200.

    Credits: 0
  
  • 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: Grade of C or better in MATH 210 or MATH 211 or MATH 229; or consent of college.

    Credits: 3
  
  • UBUS 311 - Business Core: Applications Seminar


    Application of the business principles. Case analyses, exercises, current readings, and discussion of contemporary issues in business. Practice in team problem solving, oral and written communication skills.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CRQ: FINA 320 and MGMT 335 and MKTG 295 and OMIS 338.

    Credits: 3
  
  • 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
  
  • 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: FINA 320 and MGMT 335 and MKTG 295 and OMIS 338, or consent of college.

    Credits: 1-3
  
  • 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: FINA 320 and MGMT 335 and MKTG 295 and OMIS 338 and admission to the University Honors program, or consent of college.

    Credits: 3

Chemistry and Biochemistry

  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • CHEM 111 - Chemistry Laboratory


    Designed to accompany CHEM 110. One 3-hour period a week.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CRQ: CHEM 110.

    Credits: 1
  
  • 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
  
  • CHEM 210 - General Chemistry I


    Fundamental laws and principles of chemistry; atomic structure and chemical bonding; stoichiometry; kinetic theory; gases; liquids; solids; solutions. Three hours of lectures and one recitation per week.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: MATH 110 or MATH 155 or MATH 229 or satisfactory performance on the Math Placement Examination; and CHEM 110, or satisfactory performance on the Chemistry Placement Examination, or consent of department. CRQ: CHEM 212.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHEM 211 - General Chemistry II


    Continuation of CHEM 210. Kinetics, equilibria, thermodynamics, electrochemistry; descriptive chemistry of the elements. Three hours of lectures and one recitation per week.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: CHEM 210 and CHEM 212. CRQ: CHEM 213.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHEM 212 - General Chemistry Laboratory I


    Designed to accompany CHEM 210. One 3-hour period per week.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CRQ: CHEM 210.

    Credits: 1
  
  • CHEM 213 - General Chemistry Laboratory II


    Designed to accompany CHEM 211. One 3-hour period per week.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CRQ: CHEM 211.

    Credits: 1
  
  • 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 and organic chemistry.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: CHEM 110.

    Credits: 3
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • CHEM 330 - General Organic Chemistry I


    First 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 hours of lectures a week.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: CHEM 211 and CHEM 213.

    Credits: 3
  
  • 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 hours of lectures a week.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: CHEM 330.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHEM 332 - General Organic Laboratory I


    Basic laboratory techniques, including compound synthesis and analysis of products. Not available for credit for emphasis 1 or emphasis 2 majors. One 3-hour period a week.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CRQ: CHEM 330 or consent of department.

    Credits: 1
  
  • CHEM 333 - General Organic Laboratory II


    Continuation of CHEM 332. Laboratory techniques. Not available for credit for emphasis 1 or emphasis 2 majors. One 3-hour period a week.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: CHEM 332. CRQ: CHEM 331 or consent of department.

    Credits: 1
  
  • 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 hours of lectures a week.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: CHEM 211 and CHEM 213.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHEM 337 - Organic Chemistry II


    Continuation of CHEM 336. Chemistry majors only or consent of department. Three hours of lectures a week.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: CHEM 336.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHEM 338 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I


    Introduction to modern laboratory techniques in organic chemistry, including compound synthesis and analysis of products, for students interested in careers in professional chemistry and biochemistry. One 3-hour period a week. Not available for credit for those having credit for CHEM 332.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    CRQ: CHEM 336 or consent of department.

    Credits: 1
  
  • CHEM 339 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II


    Continuation of CHEM 338. One 3-hour period a week. Not available for credit for those having credit for CHEM 333.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: CHEM 338. CRQ: CHEM 337 or consent of department.

    Credits: 1
  
  • CHEM 370 - Introductory Biochemistry


    Terminal course in beginning biochemistry for non-chemistry majors. Three lectures a week.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: CHEM 230.

    Credits: 3
  
  • CHEM 400 - Selected Topics in Chemistry


    A. Inorganic
    B. Analytical
    C. Organic
    D. Physical
    E. Biological
    G. Nanochemistry
    Lecture and discussions of special topics. Three 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: 3
  
  • CHEM 401 - Third Clinical High School/Middle School Experience in Chemistry


    Discipline-based early clinical experience for students seeking educator licensure in chemistry and general science. Observations, evaluation, methods, and problems practicum in subject discipline teaching. Includes a minimum of 40 clock hours of supervised and formally evaluated experiences.

    Prerequisites & Notes
    PRQ: Consent of department. CRQ: CHEM 495X.

    Credits: 2
  
  • 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: Consent of department.

    Credits: 3
  
  • 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
  
  • 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
  
  • 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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