Apr 20, 2024  
2012-2013 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2012-2013 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Biology

  
  • BIOL 4020/4021 - Biological Sciences and Geographic Information Systems (and lab)

    4
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1110/1111  or equivalent and one upper division biology course with grades of “C” or higher Corequisite: BIOL 4021
    Students in the biological sciences shall learn the functionality of geographic information systems and spatial analysis related to epidemiological and population dynamics. They will learn the integration of computer plotting, site investigative mapping, and analysis of geo-positioning satellite information from the application of real-time case studies of research problems in the biological sciences.
     
  
  • BIOL 4040/4041 - Histology (and lab)

    4
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1110/1111  with a grade of “C” or higher Corequisite: BIOL 1111
    Principal mammalian tissues. Primary emphasis is placed on the recognition of tissue types and their relationships within the organs.
  
  • BIOL 4050/4051 - Field Botany (and lab)

    4
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1110/1111  or equivalent and one upper division biology course with grades of “C” or higher Corequisite: BIOL 4051
    A study of local vascular plants with emphasis on identification, the use of manuals, preparation of collections, and distinguishing features of the major groups.
     
  
  • BIOL 4070/4071 - Animal Behavior (and lab)

    4
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1110/1111  or equivalent and one upper division biology course with grades of “C” or higher Corequisite: BIOL 4071
    Students in the biological sciences shall learn the functionality of geographic information systems and spatial analysis related to epidemiological and population dynamics. They will learn the integration of computer plotting, site investigative mapping, and analysis of geo-positioning satellite information from the application of real-time case studies of research problems in the biological sciences.
     
  
  • BIOL 4080/4081 - General Ecology (and lab)

    4
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1110/1111  or equivalent and one upper division biology course with grades of “C” or higher Corequisite: BIOL 4081
    A survey of basic ecological principles and processes and their application of the welfare of humans and their environment. Lecture and laboratory activities focus on understanding ecosystem dynamics. Includes statistical analysis of field-collected data.
  
  • BIOL 4100/4101 - Biostatistics (and lab)

    4
    Prerequisite: Completion of mathematics core with a grade of “C” or higher and senior standing Corequisite: BIOL 4101
    Statistical methods in biological research. Basic descriptive and inferential statistics, frequency distributions and analyses, analysis of variance, linear regression, correlation, nonparametric analogues to parametric methods, relationships between experimental design and data analysis used in hypothesis testing. Selected multivariate analysis, statistical re-sampling methods, and data reduction techniques discussed. Computer use emphasized.
     
  
  • BIOL 4110/4111 - Animal Physiology (and lab)

    4
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1110/1111 , 3060/3061 , and one eight-hour chemistry series with grades of “C” or higher Corequisite: BIOL 4111
    A survey of animal physiology with emphasis on mammalian systems. The molecular and cellular aspects of physiology as they relate to the function of the organisms are considered. All major systems are discussed.
     
  
  • BIOL 4120/4121 - Plant Physiology (and lab)

    4
    Prerequisite: Eight hours of Biology to include BIOL 1110/1111  and one eight-hour Chemistry series with grades of “C” or higher Corequisite: BIOL 4121
    Principal physiological processes of plants including mineral nutrition, photosynthesis, water relation, translocation, respiration, growth hormones, photo physiology, and biological function of nucleic acids and proteins.
  
  • BIOL 4160/4161 - Human Physiology (and lab)

    4
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1110/1111  or 2020/2021  and CHEM 1110/1111  with grades of “C” or higher Corequisite: BIOL 4161
    The molecular and cellular aspects of human physiology as they relate to the regulation of homeostasis, cellular metabolism, the nervous system, muscle, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, gastrointestinal, and endocrine systems. BIOL 4160 does not fulfill the physiology requirement for the biology major or minor.
     
  
  • BIOL 4200/4201 - General Embryology (and lab)

    4
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1110/1111  or 2020/2021  with a grade of “C” or higher Corequisite: BIOL 4021
    The morphology and physiology of vertebrate development.
  
  • BIOL 4230/4231 - Advanced Topics in Genetics (and lab)

    4
    Prerequisite:  BIOL 3130/3131  Corequisite:
    BIOL 4231

    A course designed to explore current topics in genetics and regulation of gene expression.  Concepts are taught through literature review and experimental problems.
  
  • BIOL 4300/4301 - Bacteriology (and lab)

    4
    Prerequisite:  BIOL 1110/1111  or equivalent and one upper division biology course with grades of “C” or higher Corequisite: BIOL 4301
    An introduction to each of the 10 groups of bacteria. Major emphasis will be placed on those groups that greatly affect humans through their beneficial or harmful attribute
  
  • BIOL 4330 - Aquatic Biology and Water Quality

    4
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1110/1111  and one upper division biology course
    A study of the aquatic environment.  Materials covered will include concepts and methods of analyses of the physical, chemical, and biological factors influencing aquatic life and water quality.  Kinds and sources of pollution, as well as methods of pollution control, will be emphasized.
  
  • BIOL 4340/4341 - Phycology (and lab)

    4
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1110/1111   or equivalent and one upper division biology course with grades of “C” or higher Corequisite: BIOL 4341
    A study of the structure, evolution, ecology, and physiology of algae. Students will conduct research to learn methodologies needed to use physiological and ecological characteristics of algae as indicators of environmental health.
     
  
  • BIOL 4350/4351 - Field Zoology (and lab)

    4
    Prerequisite: BIOL 3060/3061  with a grade of “C” or higher Corequisite: BIOL 4351
    A survey of the native vertebrate animals, with emphasis on collection, preservation, identification, and taxonomic relationships.
  
  • BIOL 4400 - Teaching Science in High School

    3
    Prerequisite: Provisional admission to Teacher Education
    Emphasis is placed on providing pre-service secondary science teachers with the opportunity to develop and present brief laboratory activities, teach selected concepts to peers, and prepare written activities that promote critical thinking and meet the needs of students with diverse learning preferences. Preparation of a 2-3 week teaching unit and 30 hours of field experience are required.
  
  • BIOL 4440/4441 - Cell and Molecular Biology (and lab)

    4
    Prerequisite: Eight hours of biology including BIOL 1110/1111  or 2020/2021  and one eight-hour chemistry series with grades of “C” or higher Corequisite: BIOL 4441
    The fundamental role of macromolecules and cell ultra structure in mediating such cellular activities as permeability, excitability, secretion, cell-cell communications, and energy transduction. The function of the cell at the molecular level is emphasized.
     
  
  • BIOL 4450/4451 - Biotechnology (and lab)

    4
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1110/1111  or equivalent and one upper division biology course with grades of “C” or higher Corequisite: BIOL 4451
    This course provides students with practical experience using current molecular skills in addition to didactic learning.  The course is laboratory intensive, as students gain “hands on” training in one of the world’s fastest growing job markets, biotechnology.  Emphasis is placed on understanding basic concepts involving genetic engineering and proteomics.
  
  • BIOL 4500 - Research

    1-4
    Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor, minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA, minimum 3.0 average in Biology; 16 hours of 3000-4999 level biology courses.
    This course is offered for those who desire to pursue a special study of some biological problems beyond what is possible in regular courses. The student is expected to select and plan a research problem and pursue it to some state of completion. The data are to be written in acceptable scientific form and available for a seminar. Maximum of eight hours.
  
  • BIOL 4540/4541 - Plant Ecology (and lab)

    4
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1110/1111  or equivalent and one upper division biology course and eight hours of chemistry with grades of “C” or higher or permission of instructor Corequisite: BIOL 4541
    An overview of the field of plant ecology, including topics in plant population biology, species interactions, plant environment interactions, and community structure.  Investigations will take place in the field and in the laboratory.
  
  • BIOL 4550/4551 - Ichthyology (and lab)

    4
    Prerequisite: BIOL 3060/3061  or equivalent and upper division Biology course with grades of “C” or better Corequisite: BIOL 4551 [Inactive]
    A survey of fish diversity including study of their systematic relationships, evolutionary history, ecology, distribution, behavior, and morphology with an emphasis on the ichthyofauna of the Southeastern United States and identification of local taxa and families of the world.
  
  • BIOL 4560/4561 - Aquatic Macroninvertebrates (and lab)

    4
    Prerequisite: Senior standing or permission of instructor Corequisite: BIOL 4561
    An investigation of the diversity of aquatic macroinvertebrates through the study of the taxonomy, morphology, development, ecology and evolution of selected taxa. Emphasis on freshwater forms of Southeastern U.S.

     
  
  • BIOL 4600/4601 - Parasitology (and lab)

    4
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1110/1111  or 2020/2021  and one upper division biology course with grades of “C” or higher Corequisite: BIOL 4601
    A survey of the parasitic protozoan, helminths, and arthropods affecting man and other animals. Emphasis is placed on morphology, life-cycles, host- parasite relationships, methods of reproduction, transmission, and control.
     
  
  • BIOL 4620/4621 - Ornithology (and lab)

    4
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1110/1111 3060/3061  and eight hours of chemistry with grades of “C” or higher Corequisite: BIOL 4621
    A study of the evolution, taxonomy, identification, life history and behavior of birds, with emphasis on local representatives.
  
  • BIOL 4650 - Field Study Biogeography and Biodiversity

    4
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1110/1111  and four hours of upper division biology course or permission of instructor
    This field course will examine the biogeography, biodiversity and changing landscape of varius regions. Focus will be given to rare ecosystems as well as unique geographic regions.
  
  • BIOL 4700 - Topics in Biology

    1-3
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1110/1111  and one year of upper division biology or permission of instructor
    Special courses or workshops in selected topics of biology. Specific topics may be developed by faculty or by students in consultation with a faculty member. This course may be repeated for a cumulative total of 9 credit hours.
  
  • BIOL 4810 - Wildlife Management Internship

    15
    Prerequisite: Junior or senior status and permission of instructor
    One semester of on-the-job experience in various phases of wildlife or fisheries management. Students are assigned as trainees to an APSU-approved agency.
  
  • BIOL 4820 - Environmental Education Internship

    15
    Prerequisite: Junior or senior status and permission of instructor
    One semester of on-the-job experience in planning and implementing environmental education programs. Students are assigned as trainees to an APSU-approved agency.
  
  • BIOL 4915 - Seminar in Biology

    1
    Prerequisite: Junior standing;
    The students will critique reports relative to research activities.  Progress and special interests will determine topic development.

Business Law

  
  • BLAW 3210 - Business Law I

    3
    Prerequisite: Benchmark BB1 
    A study of the legal right and potential liabilities of business people. Included is an introduction to the nature of the legal system, the basic law contracts, the uniform commercial code (sales, commercial paper, secured, transactions), bankruptcy and agency.
  
  • BLAW 3220 - Business Law II

    3
    Prerequisite: Benchmark BB1 
    A study of the legal rights and potential liabilities of business people. Included are the basic legal principles of agency, partnerships, corporations, securities, personal property and bailment, real property, environmental controls, and estates and trusts.
  
  • BLAW 3300 - Social, Legal and Political Environment

    3
    Prerequisite: Benchmark BB1 
    A study of the legal rights and potential liabilities of business people. Included are the basic legal principles of agency, partnerships, corporations, securities, personal property and bailment, real property, environmental controls, and estates and trusts.

Chemistry

  
  • CHEM 1000/1001 - Chemistry for General Education (and lab)

    4
    Corequisite: CHEM 1001
    Study of the essentials of general, organic, and biological chemistry. A one semester course designed for nursing students (ADN only). Will not serve as prerequisite for any other chemistry course.
  
  • CHEM 1010/1011 - Chemistry: Society and the Environment (and lab)

    4
    Corequisite: CHEM 1011
    The nature of matter and energy, the developments of chemical technology, and the interaction of this technology with humans and their environment. Topics include atomic structure, energy in matter, chemical bonding and molecular structure, energy in matter, chemical bonding and molecular structure, solutions, acid-base reactions and redox reactions.  (Suggested for non-science majors.)
  
  • CHEM 1020/1021 - Chemistry: Society and the Environment (and lab)

    4
    Prerequisite: CHEM 1010/1011  with grades of “C” or higher Corequisite: CHEM 1021
    Basic organic chemistry, synthetic polymers, biochemistry, air and water pollution, consumer chemistry and energy sources. (Suggested for non-science majors.)
  
  • CHEM 1040/1041 - Industrial Chemistry (and lab)

    4
    Prerequisite: CHEM 1010/1011  with a grade of “C” or higher Corequisite: CHEM 1041
    Chemical concepts of industry, basic chemical engineering and chemical processing, basic organic chemistry, synthetic polymers, diffusion, fluid flow, heat transfer, air and water pollution, and energy routes.
  
  • CHEM 1110/1111 - General Chemistry (and lab)

    5
    Corequisite: CHEM 1111 Pre/Corequisite: MATH 1730  or higher
    Fundamental laws and theories; elements, compounds, and mixtures; atomic structure; kinetic theory and gas laws; chemical calculations, and chemistry of solutions.
  
  • CHEM 1120/1121 - General Chemistry (and lab)

    5
    Prerequisite:  , MATH 1730  or higher Corequisite: CHEM 1121
    Acids, bases and salts; kinetics, electrochemistry, thermodynamics; descriptive chemistry, organic chemistry; nuclear chemistry.
  
  • CHEM 1310 - Introduction to Process Industries

    2
    Introduction of the chemical process industry; basic knowledge of the raw materials involved and chemical processing techniques used to acquire finished product; chemical plant operations; job responsibilities of the chemical technician.
  
  • CHEM 1710 - Introduction to Chemistry and Physics

    4
    Cross Listed PHYS 1710
    Introductory integrated lab/lecture course in chemistry and physics. Included are hands-on and computer based activities in the scientific method, astronomy, motion, energy, kinetic theory, waves and sound, atomic structure, electricity and magnetism, elements and periodic properties, chemical bonding, electrochemistry, environmental issues, and linkage to NASA via the Internet. (May not be combined with CHEM 1010 [Inactive] or PHYS 1010 [Inactive] to fulfill Natural Science core requirements.)
  
  • CHEM 1840 - Chemical Mathematics

    2
    Prerequisite: CHEM 1020/1021  or 1120/1121  with a grade of “C” or higher
    Review of the mathematical problems of general chemistry.
  
  • CHEM 2940 - Introduction to Research

    1
    Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
    Experiment design including methods, techniques, and information resources in a specialized area. May be repeated one semester.
  
  • CHEM 3210/3211 - Quantitative Analysis (and lab)

    4
    Prerequisite: CHEM 1120/1121  or (CHEM 1020/1021  and CHEM 1840 ); and high school or higher level physics with grades of “C” or higher Corequisite: CHEM 3211
    Theory and application of gravimetric methods; acid-base, precipitation, and compleximetric volumetric titration;; analytical separations, spectrophotometric, and electroanalytical techniquest; statistical and computer tools.
  
  • CHEM 3220/3221 - Instrumental Analysis (and lab)

    4
    Prerequisite: CHEM 3210/3211  or (3610/3611  and PHYS 2020/2021 ) with grades of “C” or higher; (PHYS 2120/2121  is recommended with a grade of “C” or higher) Corequisite: CHEM 3221
    Theory and application of instrumental techniques; spectroscopy, electrochemistry, and chromatography.  Instrumentation  electronics, signals, and noise.  Scientific computing hardware, software, and programming.
  
  • CHEM 3440/3441 - Inorganic Chemistry (and lab)

    4
    Prerequisite: CHEM 3500/3501  or 3510/3511  with a grade of “C” or higher Corequisite: CHEM 3441
    Atomic structure and periodicity; crystal structure; descriptive chemistry of the elements; acid-base concepts; non-aqueous solvent systems; and environmental and medicinal awareness.
  
  • CHEM 3500/3501 - Brief Organic Chemistry (and lab)

    4
    Prerequisite: CHEM 1020/1021  or 1120/1121  with grades of “C” or higher Corequisite: CHEM 3501
    A brief survey of organic functional groups, reactions, mechanisms, stereochemistry, and spectroscopy.  Suitable for various agriculture and allied health curricula. Not recommended for Chemistry majors.
  
  • CHEM 3510/3511 - Organic Chemistry (and lab)

    4
    Prerequisite: CHEM 1120/1121  or (CHEM 1020/1021  and CHEM 1840 ) with grades of “C” or higher Corequisite: CHEM 3511
    Functional groups (alkane, alkenes, alkynes, alkyl halides, aromatic compounds), structure determination, stereochemistry, and spectroscopy.
  
  • CHEM 3520/3521 - Organic Chemistry (and lab)

    4
    Prerequisite: CHEM 3510/3511  with a grade of “C” or higher Corequisite: CHEM 3511
    Alcohols, phenols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and derivatives, dicarbonyl compounds, amines, lipids, carbohydrates, amino acids, proteins, nucleic acids, and polymers.
  
  • CHEM 3610/3611 - Physical Chemistry (and lab)

    4
    Prerequisite: CHEM 1120/1121  or (CHEM 1020/1021  and CHEM 1840 ) and MATH 1910  with grades of “C” or higher Corequisite: CHEM 3611
    Kinetic theory and gases; first, second, and third laws of thermodynamics; spontaneity and equilibrium; colligative properties of solutions; phase diagrams and kinetics.
  
  • CHEM 3620/3621 - Physical Chemistry (and lab)

    4
    Prerequisite: CHEM 3610/3611  and MATH 1920  with grades of “C” or higher Corequisite: CHEM 3621
    Advanced thermodynamics, electrochemistry, advanced kinetics, atomic structure and the Schrodinger equation, molecular orbital theory and the theory of molecular spectroscopy.
  
  • CHEM 3700 - Forensic Science

    3
    Prerequisite: CHEM 1120/1121 , (CHEM 3500/3501  or 3510/3511 ), BIOL 1110/1111  completed MATH core with grades of “C” or better
    Survey of scientific methods used in collection, preservation, and analysis of physical evidence. Included will be a study of common types of physical evidence obtained from crime scenes, their treatment at the modern crime laboratory, and the interpretation of scientific data.
  
  • CHEM 3800 - Forensic Science

    3
    Survey of scientific methods used in collection, preservation and analysis of physical evidence. Included will be a study of common types of physical evidence obtained from crime scenes, their treatment at the modern crime laboratory, and the interpretation of scientific data to the legal community.
  
  • CHEM 3840 - Chemical Literature

    3
    Prerequisite: CHEM 1020/1021  or 1120/1121  with a grade of “C” or higher
    Major sources of chemical information and procedures for their efficient use.
  
  • CHEM 4000 - Seminar

    1
    Prerequisite: permission of instructor
    Review of major areas of chemistry, visiting chemists’ presentations, research, student presentations, career counseling, and interviewing for employment.
  
  • CHEM 4240/4241 - Advanced Instrumental Methods (and lab)

    4
    Prerequisite: CHEM 3210/3211 , 3610/3611 ; and (PHYS 2020/2021  or 2120/2121 ) with grades of “C” or higher Corequisite: CHEM 4241
    Theory and practice of analytical instrument design. Circuits, test equipment, semiconductors, digital electronics, data acquisition, and computer programming.  Design application examples in electrochemistry, spectroscopy or chromateography.
  
  • CHEM 4300/4301 - Brief Biochemistry (and lab)

    4
    Prerequisite: CHEM 3500/3501  or 3510/3511  with a grade of “C” or higher Corequisite: CHEM 4301
    Designed for students in the allied health fields. Cellular processes including catalysis, metabolism, bioenergetics, and biochemical genetics.
  
  • CHEM 4310/4311 - Biochemistry (and lab)

    4
    Prerequisite: CHEM 3520/3521  and (BIOL 1010/1011  or 1110/1111 ) with grades of “C” or higher Corequisite: CHEM 4311
    The structure/function relationship of biomolecules, enzyme catalysis, bioenergetics, and regulatory mechanisms.
  
  • CHEM 4320/4321 - Biochemistry (and lab)

    4
    Prerequisite: CHEM 4310/4311  with a grade of “C” or higher Corequisite: CHEM 4321
    Continuation of 4310, examination of intermediary metabolism focusing on the processes of chemical transformation and regulation.
  
  • CHEM 4340 - Advanced Biochemistry

    4
    Prerequisite: CHEM 4320/4321  with a grade of “C” or higher
    Biochemical literature, special topics in biochemistry, and the principle and techniques of experimental biochemistry.
  
  • CHEM 4350/4351 - Physical Biochemistry (and lab)

    4
    Prerequisite: CHEM 3610/3611 4320/4321  with grades of “C” or higher Corequisite: CHEM 4351
    Classical physical chemistry topics, focusing on applications relevant to the life sciences.
  
  • CHEM 4380 - Independent Study

    1
    Independent study
  
  • CHEM 4440/4441 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (and lab)

    4
    Prerequisite: CHEM 3440/3441  and 3610/3611 ; (CHEM 3220/3221  strongly recommended) with grades of “C” or higher Corequisite: CHEM 4441
    Bonding and structure; coordination chemistry including stereo chemistry, magnetism, spectra, synthesis, and reaction mechanisms; metallic bonding; and bioinorganic applications.
  
  • CHEM 4460/4461 - Materials Chemistry (and lab)

    4
    Prerequisite: CHEM 3510/3511  with a grade of “C” or higher Corequisite: CHEM 4461
    The chemistry of metals, ceramics, polymers, composites,and nanomaterials, structure of solids; properties of materials; phase diagrams; application and processing of materials.
  
  • CHEM 4540 - Organic Spectroscopy

    4
    Prerequisite: CHEM 3220/3221 , 3520/3521 , 3610/3611  with grades of “C” or higher
    Theory, use, and interpretation of spectroscopic data from FT-IR, GC-MS 1-D and 2-D multi nuclear FTNMR, and UV-VIS.
  
  • CHEM 4550/4551 - Advanced Organic Chemistry (and lab)

    4
    Prerequisite: CHEM 3520/3521 3610/3611  with grades of “C” or higher Corequisite: CHEM 4551
    Advanced studies of bonding, stereo chemistry, acids and bases, mechanisms, and effects of structure on reactivity as related to organic reactions. Includes an in-depth study of organic reactions.
  
  • CHEM 4740 - Selected Topics in Chemistry

    3
    Advanced topics in chemistry for majors and minors.
  
  • CHEM 4750 - Forensic Laboratory Methods

    3
    Prerequisite: CHEM 3210/3211 , 3700 , (CHEM 4300/4301  or 4310/4311 ) with grades of “C” or higher; and Junior or Senior Status
    Introduction to analysis methods used in forensic science. Theory and practical application for preparation and analysis of forensic samples.
  
  • CHEM 4790 - Forensic Chemistry Internship

    1-3
    Prerequisite: CHEM 3210/3211 , 3220/3221 , 3700 , (CHEM 4300/4301  or 4310/4311 ), and BIOL 4450/4451 , with grades of “C” or higher, and junior or senior status;
    Internship experience providing practical exposure and experience in forensic analysis. Student will be assigned to a departmentally approved laboratory for a pre-determined time period, which will determine the amount of credit earned. The host laboratory may require background checks and drug screening of student interns.
  
  • CHEM 4800 - Forensic Chemistry Internship

    1-3
    Internship experience providing practical exposure and experience in forensic analysis. Student will be assigned to a departmentally approved laboratory for a pre-determined time period, which will determine the amount of credit earned. The host laboratory may require background checks and drug screening of student interns.
  
  • CHEM 4840 - Selected Topics in Chemistry

    3
    Prerequisite: CHEM 1120/1121  or CHEM 1840  with a grade of “C” or higher and permission of instructor
    Advanced topics in chemistry for majors and minors.
  
  • CHEM 4940 - Elements of Research

    1-3
    Prerequisite: permission of instructor (also CHEM 2940  recommended)
    Independent original research on individual projects; chemical literature review and presentation of results. May be repeated until project is completed; however, approval of department chair is required for more than eight hours.
  
  • CHEM 4990 - Research Thesis

    1
    Prerequisite: CHEM 4940  and permission of instructor
    Preparation of a report on original research. Report must follow the guidelines of the ACS Style Guide and the Chemistry Department and will be evaluated by a committee which will include the department chair or his/her designee.

Chemical Engineering Technology

  
  • CHET 1310 - Introduction to Process Industries

    1
    Introduction to the chemical process industry; basic knowledge of the raw materials involved and chemical processing techniques used to acquire finished product; chemical plant operations; job responsibilities of the chemical technician.
  
  • CHET 1320 - Introduction to Process Operations

    2
     Introduction of the operations at chemical plants; basic understanding of safety, health, and environmental regulations for chemical plant operators; hazardous materials/waste handling and transportation; industrial hygiene plans, emergency response.
  
  • CHET 2010/2011 - Process Instrumentation (and lab)

    4
    Corequisite: CHET 2011
    Description: Theory and application of instrumentation of the chemical processing industry; flow sheet applications, tagging procedures.
  
  • CHET 2020 - Process Troubleshooting

    3
    Prerequisite: CHET 2010/2011 
    Understanding of the troubleshooting methods and techniques used to solve and prevent chemical processing problems; cause and effect scenario studies; critical thinking skills necessary for troubleshooting procedures.
  
  • CHET 2030/2031 - Process Operations Management (and lab)

    4
    Prerequisite: CHET 1320 
    Basic understanding of efficiency and effectiveness in operations of chemical process industry; resource management; distribution of finished products; planning and scheduling of operations maintenance.
  
  • CHET 2100 - Fundamentals of Chemical Engineering

    3
    Prerequisite: CHEM 1040/1041 
    Fundamental principles and terminology of chemical engineering; engineering problem solving; chemical reactor design; reaction systems; 1st law of thermodynamics; pressure, temperature, and volume relationship of liquids; vapor-liquid equlibria.
  
  • CHET 2131 - Mechanical Systems Lab

    1
    Prerequisite: CHET 1310 1320 
    Hands-on use and maintenance of basic mechanical equipment used in the chemical process industry; pumps, compressors, piping, valves.
  
  • CHET 2140 - Quality Control

    3
    Prerequisite: CHET 1310 1320 
    Quality control concepts utilized by the chemical process industry; operating consistency; plant operations economics; team-working skills; quality control regulations.
  
  • CHET 2150 - Selected Topics in Chemical Industry

    1, 2 or 3
    Prerequisite: CHET 2100  and permission of instructor
    Advanced topics in chemical processing industry.
  
  • CHET 2161 - Advanced Instrumentation Lab

    1
    Prerequisite: CHET 2011, 2131
    Hands-on use of electrical, mechanical, and quality control instruments used in the chemical processing industry.
  
  • CHET 2190 - Chemical Industry Internship

    1
    Prerequisite: CHET 2100  and permission of instructor
    Internship experience proving practical exposure in chemical processing industry. Students will be assigned to a departmentally approved industrial site. The host industrial site may require background checks and drug screening of student interns.
  
  • ENGR 1000 - Introduction to Engineering

    1
    Introduction to the engineering profession, engineering problem solving methods, and the major disciplines of engineering.
  
  • ENGR 2110 - Statics

    3
    Corequisite: MATH 1920 , PHYS 2110/2111 
    Introduction to Engineering Mechanics, study of solid bodies at rest, vector algebra, static equilibrium, friction, centroids, moments of inertia, basic structures.
  
  • ENGR 2120 - Particles and Rigid Bodies

    3
    Prerequisite: ENGR 2110 
    Continuation of Engineering Mechanics, kinetics of solid bodies and groups of particles, application of Newton’s Laws of Physics.
  
  • ENGR 2130 - Circuits and Networks

    3
    Corequisite: MATH 1920 
    Introduction to Electrical Engineering basic electrical circuit and network analysis, application of Ohm’s and Kirchhoff’s Laws.

Classics

  
  • CLAS 3210 - Greek Literature in Translation

    3
    Prerequisite: ENGL 2030 
    A study of the major writers of ancient Greece in English translation. Topics may include various genres, judging translations, and the post-classical life of ancient Greek literature.
  
  • CLAS 3220 - Latin Literature in Translation

    3
    Prerequisite: ENGL 2030 
    A study of major writers of ancient Rome in English translation. Topics may include various genres, judging translations, and the post-classical life of ancient Latin literature.
  
  • CLAS 3240 - The Classical Tradition in English Poetry

    3
    Prerequisite: ENGL 2030 
    A study of the various poetic styles and traditions of Classical Greece and Rome and how they influenced the course of English poetry. Topics include ancient theories of poetry, examples of ancient poems, and specific English poets and poems from Chaucer to the twentieth century.
  
  • CLAS 3310 - Greek Mythology

    3
    Prerequisite: ENGL 2030 
    A study of the major myths of ancient Greece and Rome. Topics include the interpretation of myth, differences among myths, legends, and folktales, and the use of myth after the Classical period.
  
  • CLAS 3400 - Greek Archaeology

    3
    Prerequisite: ENGL 2030 
    An introduction to the archaeology of ancient Greece, with attention to sites from the Neolithic period through the Hellenistic period. Topics covered include developments in art and architecture, as well as, the history of archaeological thought. Includes visits to sites when taught in Greece.
  
  • CLAS 3410 - Greek Religion

    3
    Prerequisite: ENGL 2030 
    Introduction to religious beliefs and practices of ancient Greeks, concentrating on Athens in the fifth and fourth centuries B.C. but exploring cult practices in other periods and areas under Greek influence. Major deities, rituals, festivals, cults, sanctuaries, and their context within civic life. Knowledge of Greek language not required.
  
  • CLAS 3420 - Roman Archaeology

    3
    Prerequisite: ENGL 2030 
    Major archaeological sites of Italy from earliest times to the empire with a focus on the monuments and topography of Rome. The development of archaeology in Italy, and the history of archaeological thought are also studied. Includes visits to sites when taught in Italy.
  
  • CLAS 3430 - Roman Religion

    3
    Prerequisite: ENGL 2030 
    Introduction to religious beliefs and practices of the ancient Romans from the late Republic through the first centuries of the Empire. Major deities, rituals, festivals, cults, sanctuaries, of the Roman people; emperor cult; the emergence of Eastern cult. Knowledge of Latin not required.
  
  • CLAS 3510 - Sport in the Ancient World

    3
    Prerequisite: ENGL 2030 
    A history of the development of athletics in ancient Greece and Rome. Topics may include major athletic festivals, sites connected with athletics, the events, the literature of sport, and the politics of sport.
  
  • CLAS 3520 - Women in Antiquity

    3
    Prerequisite: ENGL 2030 
    A study of women in the ancient Greek and Roman world through library, art historical, and archaeological material.
  
  • CLAS 3610 - Greek Civilization

    3
    Prerequisite: ENGL 2030 
    A study of the daily life and social systems of ancient Greece, with a focus on Athens in the 5th century B.C. but with attention also given to rural areas and other city-states. Topics include government, sport, family life, slavery, science, mathematics, law, cult, etc. All readings in English.
  
  • CLAS 3620 - Roman Civilization

    3
    Prerequisite: ENGL 2030 
    A study of the daily life and social systems of Ancient Rome and the Roman Empire. Topics may include government, sport, family life, slavery, science, law, travel, religion, etc. All readings are in English.
  
  • CLAS 4900 - Topics in Classical Studies

    3
    Prerequisite: ENGL 2030 
    Various topics in Classics may be studied including such ideas as the clash of culture between Romans and Christians or Greeks and Barbarians or such specific areas of Classics as paleography, epigraphy, etc.
 

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