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BIOL 3070/3071 - Botanical Diversity (and lab) Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: BIOL 1120/1121 with a grade of “C” or higher Corequisite: BIOL 1111
Description: A survey of algae, plants, and fungi, including comparative studies of structure, reproduction, evolution, ecology, and economic importance.
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BIOL 3130/3131 - Genetics (and lab) Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: BIOL 1110/1111 or 2020/2021 with a grade of “C” or higher Corequisite: BIOL 3131
Description: Consideration of the principles underlying inheritance in plants and animals. Application of these principles to population dynamics. Concepts are taught through problems based on experimental data.
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BIOL 3200 - Women and Science Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: Eight hours of natural science with grades of “C” or better
Description: This course is an interdisciplinary survey of women in science. Contributions of women scientists to the natural sciences will be studied; and using this historical context, students will consider broad social questions such as: Do barriers still exist for women/girls in science? How do cultural biases impact the objectivity of scientific studies?
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BIOL 3330/3331 - Principles of Evolution (and lab) Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: BIOL 1110/1111 with a grade of “C” or higher Corequisite: BIOL 3331
Description: Designed to impart an understanding of the core concepts in modern evolutionary theory, and an appreciation of the central position that theory holds as a theme unifying all sub-disciplines of biology.
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BIOL 3730/3731 - Medical Microbiology (and lab) Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: BIOL 1120/1121 or 2020/2021 with a grade of “C” or higher Corequisite: BIOL 3730
Description: Knowledge and interpretation which will enable the student to become proficient in isolating and identifying human pathogens. Bacterial isolation and morphology will be stressed.
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BIOL 3760/3761 - Immunology and Serology (and lab) Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: BIOL 2300/2301 or 3050/3051 with a grade of “C” or higher Corequisite: BIOL 3761
Description: Fundamentals of antigen-antibody reactions, and serologic procedures performed in the clinical laboratory.
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BIOL 4020/4021 - Biological Sciences and Geographic Information Systems (and lab) Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: BIOL 1120/1121 and one upper division biology course with grades of “C” or higher Corequisite: BIOL 4021
Description: 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.
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BIOL 4040/4041 - Histology (and lab) Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: BIOL 1120/1121 with a grade of “C” or higher Corequisite: BIOL 1111
Description: Principal mammalian tissues. Primary emphasis is placed on the recognition of tissue types and their relationships within the organs.
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BIOL 4050/4051 - Field Botany (and lab) Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: BIOL 1120/1121 and one upper division biology course with grades of “C” or higher Corequisite: BIOL 4051
Description: A study of local vascular plants with emphasis on identification, the use of manuals, preparation of collections, and distinguishing features of the major groups.
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BIOL 4070/4071 - Animal Behavior (and lab) Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: BIOL 1120/1121 and one upper division biology course with grades of “C” or higher Corequisite: BIOL 4071
Description: 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.
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BIOL 4080/4081 - General Ecology (and lab) Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: BIOL 1120/1121 and one upper division biology course with grades of “C” or higher Corequisite: BIOL 4081
Description: 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.
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BIOL 4100/4101 - Biostatistics (and lab) Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: MATH 1730 or higher and two upper division biology courses with grades of “C” or higher; Corequisite: BIOL 4101
Description: 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.
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BIOL 4110/4111 - Animal Physiology (and lab) Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: BIOL 3060/3061 and one eight-hour chemistry series with grades of “C” or higher Corequisite: BIOL 4111
Description: 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.
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BIOL 4120/4121 - Plant Physiology (and lab) Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: BIOL 1120/1121 and one eight-hour Chemistry series with grades of “C” or higher Corequisite: BIOL 4121
Description: 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.
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BIOL 4160/4161 - Human Physiology (and lab) Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: BIOL 1120/1121 or 2020/2021 and CHEM 1110/1111 with grades of “C” or higher Corequisite: BIOL 4161
Description: 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.
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BIOL 4200/4201 - Developmental Biology (and lab) Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: BIOL 1120/1121 or 2020/2021 with a grade of “C” or higher Corequisite: BIOL 4021
Description: The study of morphology and physiology of development with a focus on genetic and molecular mechanisms in a wide variety of model organisms.
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BIOL 4230/4231 - Advanced Topics in Genetics (and lab) Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: BIOL 3130/3131 with a grade of “C” or higher; Corequisite: BIOL 4231
Description: A course designed to explore current topics in genetics and regulation of gene expression. Concepts are taught through literature review and experimental problems.
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BIOL 4300/4301 - Bacteriology (and lab) Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: BIOL 1120/1121 and one upper division biology course with grades of “C” or higher Corequisite: BIOL 4301
Description: 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
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BIOL 4330 - Aquatic Biology and Water Quality Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: BIOL 1120/1121 and one upper division biology course with grades of “C” or higher;
Description: 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.
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BIOL 4340/4341 - Phycology (and lab) Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: BIOL 1120/1121 and one upper division biology course with grades of “C” or higher Corequisite: BIOL 4341
Description: 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.
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BIOL 4350/4351 - Field Zoology (and lab) Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: BIOL 3060/3061 with a grade of “C” or higher Corequisite: BIOL 4351
Description: A survey of the native vertebrate animals, with emphasis on collection, preservation, identification, and taxonomic relationships.
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BIOL 4400 - Teaching Science in High School Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: Milestone II in the Teacher Education program;
Description: 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.
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BIOL 4410/4411 - Reproductive Physiology (and lab) Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: BIOL 1120/1121 and one upper division biology course and one eight-hour chemistry series with grades of “C” or higher;
Corequisite: BIOL 4411
Description: A study of animal reproductive physiology. Emphasis will be placed on vertebrate physiology but selected topics in invertebrate reproductive physiology will be discussed as well.
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BIOL 4440/4441 - Cell and Molecular Biology (and lab) Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: BIOL 1120/1121 or 2020/2021 and one upper division biology course and one eight-hour chemistry series with grades of “C” or higher; Corequisite: BIOL 4441
Description: 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.
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BIOL 4450/4451 - Biotechnology (and lab) Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: BIOL 1120/1121 and one upper division biology course with grades of “C” or higher Corequisite: BIOL 4451
Description: 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.
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BIOL 4500 - Research Credit Hours: 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.
Description: 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.
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BIOL 4540/4541 - Plant Ecology (and lab) Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: BIOL 1120/1121 and one upper division biology course with grades of “C” or higher; Corequisite: BIOL 4541
Description: 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.
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BIOL 4550/4551 - Ichthyology (and lab) Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: BIOL 3060/3061 and one other upper division Biology course with grades of “C” or higher; Corequisite: BIOL 4551
Description: 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.
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BIOL 4560/4561 - Aquatic Macroninvertebrates (and lab) Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: Senior standing or permission of instructor Corequisite: BIOL 4561
Description: 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.
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BIOL 4600/4601 - Parasitology (and lab) Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: BIOL 1120/1121 or 2020/2021 and one upper division biology course with grades of “C” or higher Corequisite: BIOL 4601
Description: 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.
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BIOL 4620/4621 - Ornithology (and lab) Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: BIOL 1120/1121 and one upper division biology course with grades of “C” or higher; Corequisite: BIOL 4621
Description: A study of the evolution, taxonomy, identification, life history and behavior of birds, with emphasis on local representatives.
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BIOL 4650 - Field Study Biogeography and Biodiversity Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: BIOL 1110/1111 and four hours of upper division biology course or permission of instructor
Description: This field course will examine the biogeography, biodiversity and changing landscape of various regions. Focus will be given to rare ecosystems as well as unique geographic regions.
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BIOL 4700 - Topics in Biology Credit Hours: 1-3
Prerequisite: BIOL 1120/1121 and one upper division biology course with grades of “C” or higher;
Description: 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.
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BIOL 4810 - Wildlife Management Internship Credit Hours: 15
Prerequisite: Junior or senior status and permission of instructor
Description: 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.
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BIOL 4820 - Environmental Education Internship Credit Hours: 15
Prerequisite: Junior or senior status and permission of instructor
Description: One semester of on-the-job experience in planning and implementing environmental education programs. Students are assigned as trainees to an APSU-approved agency.
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BIOL 4915 - Seminar in Biology Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisite: Junior standing;
Description: The students will evaluate and critique research presentations by professionals and biology graduate students. This course may be taken twice for credit.
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CHEM 1000/1001 - Chemistry for General Education (and lab) Credit Hours: 4
Corequisite: CHEM 1001
Description: 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.
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CHEM 1010/1011 - Chemistry: Society and the Environment (and lab) Credit Hours: 4
Corequisite: CHEM 1011
Description: 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, solutions, acid-base reactions and redox reactions. (Suggested for non-science majors.)
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CHEM 1020/1021 - Chemistry: Society and the Environment (and lab) Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: CHEM 1010/1011 with grades of “C” or higher Corequisite: CHEM 1021
Description: Basic organic chemistry, synthetic polymers, biochemistry, air and water pollution, consumer chemistry and energy sources. (Suggested for non-science majors.)
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CHEM 1040/1041 - Industrial Chemistry (and lab) Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: CHEM 1010/1011 with a grade of “C” or higher Corequisite: CHEM 1041
Description: 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.
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CHEM 1110/1111 - General Chemistry (and lab) Credit Hours: 5
Corequisite: CHEM 1111 Pre/Corequisite: MATH 1730 or higher
Description: Fundamental laws and theories; elements, compounds, and mixtures; atomic structure; kinetic theory and gas laws; chemical calculations, and chemistry of solutions.
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CHEM 1120/1121 - General Chemistry (and lab) Credit Hours: 5
Prerequisite: , MATH 1730 with grade of “C” or higher Corequisite: CHEM 1121
Description: Acids, bases and salts; kinetics, electrochemistry, thermodynamics; descriptive chemistry, organic chemistry; nuclear chemistry.
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CHEM 1234 - Honors Chemistry Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisite: Admission to the Honors Program or permission of instructor Corequisite: CHEM 1110/1111
Description: Honors experience for the chemistry major to augment their general chemistry classes.
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CHEM 1310 - Introduction to Process Industries Credit Hours: 2
Description: 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.
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CHEM 1710 - Introduction to Chemistry and Physics Credit Hours: 4
Cross Listed PHYS 1710
Description: 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.)
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CHEM 1840 - Chemical Mathematics Credit Hours: 2
Prerequisite: CHEM 1020/1021 or 1120/1121 with a grade of “C” or higher
Description: Review of the mathematical problems of general chemistry.
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CHEM 2000 - Chemistry Sophomore Seminar Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisite: CHEM 1120/1121 with grades of “C” or higher
Description: Chemistry career exploration to include job searching, resume writing, research practices, conduct of professional chemists, career counseling, interviewing, and investigation of research experiences for undergraduate (REU).
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CHEM 2940 - Introduction to Research - Lecture Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisite: CHEM 1120/1121 with grades of “C” or higher
Description: Theory of experimental design including methods, techniques, and information resources (library, on-line, etc.) typically used to conduct laboratory research. Ethics and professional behavior of researchers. Not a co-requisite for CHEM 2941.
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CHEM 2941 - Introduction to Research - Laboratory Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisite: CHEM 1120/1121 with grades of “C” or higher and permission of instructor
Description: Experiment design including methods, proper lab conduct, record-keeping, ethics, chemical safety and waste disposal, techniques, and information resources in a specialized area. Progress or completion of a laboratory research project under the guidance of chemistry faculty and presentation of work is expected. Not co-requisite for CHEM 2940. May be repeated one semester.
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CHEM 3000 - Chemistry Majors in the Classroom Credit Hours: 3
Pre/Corequisite: CHEM 1120/1121 with grades of “C” or higher and permission of instructor
Description: Service-learning course that places upper division majors, working in cooperation with an assigned faculty member as a student assistant for lower division chemistry classes or to meet community chemistry education needs. Development of classroom activities, tutoring skills and teaching assistant responsibilities. Does not count towards the Chemistry minor.
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CHEM 3040 - Scientific Perspectives on Women’s Wellness Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: Eight hours of natural science with grades of “C” or higher
Description: This discussion-based course lies at the interface of science and gender studies. Topics include hormone biochemistry and biophysics, reproductive biology and diseases, nutrition, mental illness, birth control, and reproductive toxicology. Suitable for students interested in science, pre-professional health, and/or women’s and gender studies. Does not count towards the minor in chemistry.
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CHEM 3210/3211 - Quantitative Analysis (and lab) Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: CHEM 1120/1121 and high school or higher level physics with grades of “C” or higher Corequisite: CHEM 3211
Description: Theory and application of gravimetric methods; acid-base, precipitation, and compleximetric volumetric titration;; analytical separations, spectrophotometric, and electroanalytical techniquest; statistical and computer tools.
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CHEM 3220/3221 - Instrumental Analysis (and lab) Credit Hours: 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
Description: Theory and application of instrumental techniques; spectroscopy, electrochemistry, and chromatography. Instrumentation electronics, signals, and noise. Scientific computing hardware, software, and programming.
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CHEM 3440/3441 - Inorganic Chemistry (and lab) Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: CHEM 3500/3501 or 3510/3511 with a grade of “C” or higher Corequisite: CHEM 3441
Description: Atomic structure and periodicity; crystal structure; descriptive chemistry of the elements; acid-base concepts; non-aqueous solvent systems; and environmental and medicinal awareness.
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CHEM 3500/3501 - Brief Organic Chemistry (and lab) Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: CHEM 1020/1021 or 1120/1121 with grades of “C” or higher Corequisite: CHEM 3501
Description: 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.
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CHEM 3510/3511 - Organic Chemistry (and lab) Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: CHEM 1120/1121 with grades of “C” or higher Corequisite: CHEM 3511
Description: Functional groups (alkane, alkenes, alkynes, alkyl halides, aromatic compounds), structure determination, stereochemistry, and spectroscopy.
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CHEM 3520/3521 - Organic Chemistry (and lab) Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: CHEM 3510/3511 with a grade of “C” or higher Corequisite: CHEM 3511
Description: Alcohols, phenols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and derivatives, dicarbonyl compounds, amines, lipids, carbohydrates, amino acids, proteins, nucleic acids, and polymers.
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CHEM 3610/3611 - Physical Chemistry (and lab) Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: CHEM 1120/1121 and (PHYS 2020/2021 or PHYS 2120/2121 ) and MATH 1910 with grades of “C” or higher Corequisite: CHEM 3611
Description: Kinetic theory and gases; first, second, and third laws of thermodynamics; spontaneity and equilibrium; colligative properties of solutions; phase diagrams and kinetics.
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CHEM 3620/3621 - Physical Chemistry (and lab) Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: CHEM 3610/3611 and MATH 1920 with grades of “C” or higher Corequisite: CHEM 3621
Description: Advanced thermodynamics, electrochemistry, advanced kinetics, atomic structure and the Schrodinger equation, molecular orbital theory and the theory of molecular spectroscopy.
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CHEM 3700 - Forensic Science Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: CHEM 1120/1121 , (CHEM 3500/3501 or 3510/3511 ), BIOL 1110/1111 completed MATH core with grades of “C” or better
Description: 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.
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CHEM 3800 - Forensic Science Credit Hours: 3
Description: 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.
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CHEM 3840 - Chemical Literature Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: CHEM 1020/1021 or 1120/1121 with a grade of “C” or higher
Description: Major sources of chemical information and procedures for their efficient use.
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CHEM 4000 - Chemistry Senior Seminar Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisite: CHEM 3520/3521 with grades of “C” or higher and permission of instructor
Description: Review of major areas of chemistry, visiting chemists’ presentations, student research presentations. To be completed in spring or fall of the calendar year of the student’s graduation date.
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CHEM 4240/4241 - Advanced Instrumental Methods (and lab) Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: CHEM 3210/3211 , 3610/3611 ; and (PHYS 2020/2021 or 2120/2121 ) with grades of “C” or higher Corequisite: CHEM 4241
Description: 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.
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CHEM 4300/4301 - Brief Biochemistry (and lab) Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: CHEM 3500/3501 or 3510/3511 with a grade of “C” or higher Corequisite: CHEM 4301
Description: Designed for students in the allied health fields. Cellular processes including catalysis, metabolism, bioenergetics, and biochemical genetics.
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CHEM 4310/4311 - Biochemistry (and lab) Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: CHEM 3520/3521 and (BIOL 1010/1011 or 1110/1111 ) with grades of “C” or higher Corequisite: CHEM 4311
Description: The structure/function relationship of biomolecules, enzyme catalysis, bioenergetics, and regulatory mechanisms.
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CHEM 4320/4321 - Biochemistry (and lab) Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: CHEM 4310/4311 with a grade of “C” or higher Corequisite: CHEM 4321
Description: Continuation of 4310, examination of intermediary metabolism focusing on the processes of chemical transformation and regulation.
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CHEM 4340 - Advanced Biochemistry Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: CHEM 4320/4321 with a grade of “C” or higher
Description: Biochemical literature, special topics in biochemistry, and the principle and techniques of experimental biochemistry.
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CHEM 4350/4351 - Physical Biochemistry (and lab) Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: CHEM 3610/3611 , 4320/4321 with grades of “C” or higher Corequisite: CHEM 4351
Description: Classical physical chemistry topics, focusing on applications relevant to the life sciences.
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CHEM 4380 - Independent Study Credit Hours: 1
Description: Independent study
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CHEM 4440/4441 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (and lab) Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: CHEM 3440/3441 and 3610/3611 ; (CHEM 3220/3221 strongly recommended) with grades of “C” or higher Corequisite: CHEM 4441
Description: Bonding and structure; coordination chemistry including stereo chemistry, magnetism, spectra, synthesis, and reaction mechanisms; metallic bonding; and bioinorganic applications.
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CHEM 4460/4461 - Materials Chemistry (and lab) Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: CHEM 3510/3511 with a grade of “C” or higher Corequisite: CHEM 4461
Description: The chemistry of metals, ceramics, polymers, composites, and nanomaterials, structure of solids; properties of materials; phase diagrams; application and processing of materials.
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CHEM 4540 - Organic Spectroscopy Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: CHEM 3220/3221 , 3520/3521 , 3610/3611 with grades of “C” or higher
Description: Theory, use, and interpretation of spectroscopic data from FT-IR, GC-MS 1-D and 2-D multi nuclear FTNMR, and UV-VIS.
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CHEM 4550/4551 - Advanced Organic Chemistry (and lab) Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: CHEM 3520/3521 , 3610/3611 with grades of “C” or higher Corequisite: CHEM 4551
Description: 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.
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CHEM 4740 - Selected Topics in Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
Description: Advanced topics in chemistry for majors and minors.
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CHEM 4750 - Forensic Laboratory Methods Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: CHEM 3210/3211 , 3700 , (CHEM 4300/4301 or 4310/4311 ) with grades of “C” or higher; and Junior or Senior Status
Description: Introduction to analysis methods used in forensic science. Theory and practical application for preparation and analysis of forensic samples.
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CHEM 4790 - Forensic Chemistry Internship Credit Hours: 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;
Description: 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.
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CHEM 4800 - Forensic Chemistry Internship Credit Hours: 1-3
Description: 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.
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CHEM 4840 - Selected Topics in Chemistry Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: CHEM 1120/1121 or CHEM 1840 with a grade of “C” or higher and permission of instructor
Description: Advanced topics in chemistry for majors and minors. May be repeated for up to 12 hours.
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CHEM 4941 - Elements of Research Credit Hours: 1-3
Prerequisite: permission of instructor (also CHEM 2940 recommended)
Description: 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.
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CHEM 4990 - Research Thesis Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisite: CHEM 4941 and permission of instructor
Description: Preparation of a thesis and oral presentation of original research. Thesis 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 degree.
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CHET 1310 - Introduction to Process Industries Credit Hours: 1
Description: 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.
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CHET 1320 - Introduction to Process Operations Credit Hours: 2
Description: 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.
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CHET 2010/2011 - Process Instrumentation (and lab) Credit Hours: 4
Corequisite: CHET 2011
Description: Description: Theory and application of instrumentation of the chemical processing industry; flow sheet applications, tagging procedures.
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CHET 2020 - Process Troubleshooting Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: CHET 2010/2011
Description: 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.
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CHET 2030 - Process Operations Management Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: CHET 1320
Description: Basic understanding of efficiency and effectiveness in operations of chemical process industry; resource management; distribution of finished products; planning and scheduling of operations maintenance.
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CHET 2100 - Fundamentals of Chemical Engineering Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: CHEM 1040/1041
Description: 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.
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CHET 2131 - Mechanical Systems Lab Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisite: CHET 1310 , 1320
Description: Hands-on use and maintenance of basic mechanical equipment used in the chemical process industry; pumps, compressors, piping, valves.
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CHET 2140 - Quality Control Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: CHET 1310 , 1320
Description: Quality control concepts utilized by the chemical process industry; operating consistency; plant operations economics; team-working skills; quality control regulations.
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CHET 2150 - Selected Topics in Chemical Industry Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: CHET 2100 and permission of instructor
Description: Advanced topics in chemical processing industry.
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CHET 2161 - Advanced Instrumentation Lab Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisite: CHET 2011, 2131
Description: Hands-on use of electrical, mechanical, and quality control instruments used in the chemical processing industry.
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CHET 2190 - Chemical Industry Internship Credit Hours: 1
Prerequisite: CHET 2100 and permission of instructor
Description: 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.
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ENGR 1000 - Introduction to Engineering Credit Hours: 1
Description: Introduction to the engineering profession, engineering problem solving methods, and the major disciplines of engineering.
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ENGR 2110 - Statics Credit Hours: 3
Corequisite: MATH 1920 , PHYS 2110/2111
Description: Introduction to Engineering Mechanics, study of solid bodies at rest, vector algebra, static equilibrium, friction, centroids, moments of inertia, basic structures.
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ENGR 2120 - Particles and Rigid Bodies Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: ENGR 2110
Description: Continuation of Engineering Mechanics, kinetics of solid bodies and groups of particles, application of Newton’s Laws of Physics.
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ENGR 2130 - Circuits and Networks Credit Hours: 3
Corequisite: MATH 1920
Description: Introduction to Electrical Engineering basic electrical circuit and network analysis, application of Ohm’s and Kirchhoff’s Laws.
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CHIN 1010 - Elementary Chinese I Credit Hours: 4
Description: Introduction to Chinese language and culture with emphasis on oral communication. Extensive practice in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
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CHIN 1020 - Elementary Chinese II Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite: CHIN 1010
Description: Introduction to Chinese language and culture with emphasis on oral communication. Extensive practice in reading, writing, and listening.
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CHIN 2010 - Intermediate Chinese I Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: CHIN 1020 or permission of instructor
Description: A comprehensive review of Chinese along with extensive reading, close textual examination and discussion of representative works of Chinese literature.
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CHIN 2020 - Intermediate Chinese II Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite: CHIN 2010 or permission of instructor
Description: A comprehensive review of Chinese along with extensive reading, close textural examination and discussion of representative works of Chinese literature.
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