May 21, 2024  
2018-2019 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2018-2019 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Biology

  
  • BIOL 3760 - Immunology and Serology

    3
    Prerequisite: BIOL 2300 /2301  or 3050 /3051  or 3730 /3731  with a grade of “C” or higher
    Description: A comprehensive immunology course that includes the development, function, and failures of the immune system including the fundamentals of antigen-antibody reactions and serologic procedures performed in the clinical laboratory.
     
  
  • BIOL 3761 - Immunology and Serology Lab

    1
    Prerequisite: BIOL 2300/2301 or 3050/3051 or 3730/3731 with a grade of “C” or higher
    Corequisite: BIOL 3760 ;
    Description: Laboratory component focusing on a comprehensive immunology course that includes the development, function, and failures of the immune system including the fundamentals of antigen-antibody reactions and serologic procedures performed in the clinical laboratory.
  
  • BIOL 4020 - Biological Sciences and Geographic Information Systems

    3
    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.
     
  
  • BIOL 4021 - Biological Sciences and Geographic Infromation Systems Lab

    1
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1120 /1121  and one upper division biology course with grades of “C” or higher;
    Corequisite: BIOL 4020 ;
    Description: Laboratory component for 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 4050 - Field Botany

    3
    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.
     
  
  • BIOL 4051 - Field Botany Lab

    1
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1120 /1121  and one upper division biology course with grades of “C” or higher;
    Corequisite: BIOL 4050 ;
    Description: Laboratory component focusing on the 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 - Animal Behavior

    3
    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.
     
  
  • BIOL 4071 - Animal Behavior Lab

    1
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1120 /1121  and one upper division biology course with grades of “C” or higher;
    Corequisite: BIOL 4070 ;
    Description: Laboratory component for 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 - General Ecology

    3
    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.
  
  • BIOL 4081 - General Ecology Lab

    1
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1120 /1121  and one upper division biology course with grades of “C” or higher;
    Corequisite: BIOL 4080 ;
    Description: Laboratory Component for the 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 - Biostatistics

    3
    Prerequisite: MATH 1730  or higher and two upper 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.
     
  
  • BIOL 4101 - Biostatics Lab

    1
    Prerequisite: MATH 1730  or higher and two upper biology courses with grades of “C” or higher;
    Corequisite: BIOL 4100 ;
    Description: Laboratory Component focusing on 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 - Animal Physiology

    3
    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.
     
  
  • BIOL 4111 - Animal Physiology Lab

    1
    Prerequisite: BIOL 3060 /3061  and one eight-hour chemistry series with grades of “C” or higher;
    Corequisite: BIOL 4110 ;
    Description: Laboratory component for 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 - Plant Physiology

    3
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1120 /1121  and one eight-hour Chemistry series with grades of “C” or higher;
    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.
  
  • BIOL 4121 - Plant Physiology Lab

    1
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1120 /1121  and one eight-hour Chemistry sereis with grades of “C” or higher;
    Corequisite: BIOL 4120 ;
    Description: Laboratory component for the 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 - Human Physiology

    3
    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.
     
  
  • BIOL 4161 - Human Physiology Lab

    1
    Prerequisite: (BIOL 1120 /1121  or 2020 /2021 ) and CHEM 1110/1111 with grades of “C” or higher;
    Corequisite: BIOL 4160 ;
    Description: Laboratory component for 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 4160/4161 does not fulfill the physiology requirement for the biology major or minor.
  
  • BIOL 4200 - Developmental Biology

    3
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1120 /1121  or 2020 /2021  with a grade of “C” or higher;
    Corequisite: BIOL 4201 ;
    Description: The study of morphology and physiology of development with a focus on genetic and molecular mechanisms in a wide variety of model organisms.

     
  
  • BIOL 4201 - Developmental Biology Lab

    1
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1120 /1121  or 2020 /2021  with a grade of “C” or higher;
    Corequisite: BIOL 4200 ;
    Description: Laboratory component for the study of morphology and physiology of development with a focus on genetic and molecular mechanisms in a wide variety of model organisms.
  
  • BIOL 4230 - Advanced Topics in Genetics

    3
    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.
  
  • BIOL 4231 - Advanced Topics in Genetics Lab

    1
    Prerequisite: BIOL 3130 /3131  with a grade of “C” or higher;
    Description: Laboratory component designed to explore current topics in genetics and regulation of gene expression.  Concepts are taught through literature review and experimental problems.
  
  • BIOL 4300 - Bacteriology

    3
    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
  
  • BIOL 4301 - Bacteriology Lab

    1
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1120 /1121  and one upper division biology course with grades of “C” or higher;
    Corequisite: BIOL 4300 ;
    Description: Laboratory component focusing on 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

    3
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1120 /1121  and one upper division biology course with grades of “C” or higher;
    Corequisite: BIOL 4331 ;
    Description: Laboratory component for the 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 4331 - Aquatic Biology and Water Quality Lab

    1
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1120 /1121  and one upper division biology course with grades of “C” or higher;
    Corequisite: BIOL 4330 ;
    Description: Laboratory component for the 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 - Algal Ecology

    3
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1120 /1121  and one upper division biology course with grades of “C” or higher;
    Corequisite: BIOL 4341 ;
    Description: A study of structure, evolution, ecology, and physiology of algae. Students will learn methodologies needed to use ecological characteristics of algae as indicators of environmental health.
  
  • BIOL 4341 - Algal Ecology Lab

    1
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1120 /1121  and one upper division biology course with grades of “C” or higher;
    Corequisite: BIOL 4340 ;
    Description: Laboratory component for the study of structure, evolution, ecology, and physiology of algae. Students will learn methodologies needed to use ecological characteristics of algae as indicators of environmental health.
  
  • BIOL 4350 - Field Zoology

    3
    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.
  
  • BIOL 4351 - Field Zoology Lab

    1
    Prerequisite: BIOL 3060 /3061  with a grade of “C” or higher;
    Corequisite: BIOL 4350 ;
    Description: Laboratory component focusing on 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
    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.
  
  • BIOL 4410 - Reproductive Physiology

    3
    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.
  
  • BIOL 4411 - Reproductive Physiology Lab

    1
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1120 /1121  and one upper division biology course; and one eight-hour chemistry series with grades of “C” or higher;
    Corequisite: BIOL 4410 ;
    Description: Laboratory component for the study of animal reproductive physiology.  Emphasis will be placed on vertebrate physiology but selected topics in invertebrate reproductive physiology will be discussed as well.
  
  • BIOL 4440 - Cell and Molecular Biology

    3
    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.
     
  
  • BIOL 4441 - Cell and Molecular Biology Lab

    1
    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 4440 ;
    Description: Laboratory component focusing on 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 - Biotechnology

    2
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1120 /1121  or equivalent 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.
  
  • BIOL 4451 - Biotechnology Lab

    1
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1120 /1121  or equivalent and one upper division biology course with grades of “C” or higher;
    Corequisite: BIOL 4450 ;
    Description: Laboratory Component for 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 to 4
    Variable Credit Hours 1 to 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.
  
  • BIOL 4540 - Plant Ecology

    3
    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.
  
  • BIOL 4541 - Plant Ecology Lab

    1
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1120 /1121  and one upper division biology course with grades of “C” or higher;
    Corequisite: BIOL 4540 ;
    Description: Laboratory component focusing on the 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 - Ichthyology

    3
    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.
  
  • BIOL 4551 - Ichthyology Lab

    1
    Prerequisite: BIOL 3060 /3061  and one other upper division biology course with grades of “C” or higher;

     
    Description: Laboratory component focused on the 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 - Aquatic Macroninvertebrates

    3
    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.

     
  
  • BIOL 4561 - Aquatic Macroninvertebrates Lab

    1
    Prerequisite: Senior standing or permission of instructor;
    Corequisite: BIOL 4560 ;
    Description: Laboratory component focusing on 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 - Parasitology

    3
    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.
     
  
  • BIOL 4601 - Parasitology Lab

    1
    Prerequisite: (BIOL 1120 /1121  or 2020 /2021  ) and one upper division biology course with grades of “C” or higher;
    Corequisite: BIOL 4600 ;
    Description: Laboratory component focusing on the 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 - Ornithology

    3
    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.
  
  • BIOL 4621 - Ornithology Lab

    1
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1120 /1121  and one upper division biology course with grades of “C” or higher;
    Corequisite: BIOL 4620 ;
    Description: Laboratory Component focusing on the study of the evolution, taxonomy, identification, life history and behavior of birds, with emphasis on local representatives.
  
  • BIOL 4630 - Mammalogy

    3
    Prerequisite: BIOL 3060 /3061  with a grade of “C” or higher;
    Corequisite: BIOL 4631 ;
    Description: A survey of mammalian diversity including study of their natural history, distribution, taxonomy, ecology and morphology with an emphasis on diversity in Southeastern USA and major groups in the world.  Includes laboratory and field trips.
  
  • BIOL 4631 - Mammalogy Lab

    1
    Prerequisite: BIOL 3060 /3061  with a grade of “C” or higher;
    Corequisite: BIOL 4630 ;
    Description: Laboratory component focusing on the survey of mammalian diversity including study of their natural history, distribution, taxonomy, ecology and morphology with an emphasis on diversity in Southeastern USA and major groups in the world.  Includes laboratory and field trips.
  
  • BIOL 4650 - Field Study Biogeography and Biodiversity

    4
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1110 /1111  and four hours of upper division biology course with grades of “C” or higher 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.
  
  • BIOL 4700 - Topics in Biology

    1 to 3
    Variable Credit Hours 1 to 3
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1120  and one of 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.
  
  • BIOL 4810 - Wildlife Management Internship

    15
    Prerequisite: Acceptance into the senior year clinical phase of the Medical Technology program or permission of program director; 
    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.
  
  • BIOL 4820 - Environmental Education Internship

    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.
  
  • BIOL 4915 - Seminar in Biology

    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.

Center of Excellence for Creative Arts

  
  • CECA 3000 - Introduction to Interdisciplinary Arts


    Description: An introduction to the concepts and practices of interdisciplinary Arts.  Topics covered include artistic collaboration across disciplines, the performance/audience connection, arts criticism, and interdisciplinary arts production.
  
  • CECA 3050 - Funding Artistic Endeavors


    Description: The course provides the student a theoretical foundation of entrepreneurs and opportunities to meet practicing entrepreneurs who melded art and entrepreneurship into a rewarding career.  Students will be exposed to basic financial principles for start-ups, business models, and examples of successful art entrepreneurs.
  
  • CECA 4000 - Seminar in Interdisciplinary Arts


    Description: This capstone course allows students to work collaboratively towards a final production that includes elements of Creative Writing, Music, Art, and Theatre/Dance.

Chemistry

  
  • CHEM 1010 - Introductory Chemistry I

    3
    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.)
  
  • CHEM 1011 - Introductory Chemistry I Lab

    1
    Corequisite: CHEM 1010 ;
    Description: Laboratory component focusing on 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.)
  
  • CHEM 1020 - Introductory Chemistry II

    3
    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.)
  
  • CHEM 1021 - Introductory Chemistry II Lab

    1
    Prerequisite: CHEM 1010 /1011  with grades of “C” or higher;
    Corequisite: CHEM 1020 ;
    Description: Laboratory component which focuses on the basic organic chemistry, synthetic polymers, biochemistry, air and water pollution, consumer chemistry and energy sources. (Suggested for non-science majors.)
  
  • CHEM 1040 - Industrial Chemistry

    3
    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.
  
  • CHEM 1041 - Industrial Chemistry Lab

    1
    Prerequisite: CHEM 1010 /1011  with a grade of “C” or higher;
    Corequisite: CHEM 1040 ;
    Description: Laboratory component focusing on 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 - General Chemistry I

    3
    Corequisite: CHEM 1111 ;
    Pre/Corequisite MATH 1730  or higher math class
    Description: Fundamental laws and theories; elements, compounds, and mixtures; atomic structure; kinetic theory and gas laws; chemical calculations, and chemistry of solutions.
  
  • CHEM 1111 - General Chemistry I Lab

    1
    Corequisite: CHEM 1110  
    Description: Laboratory component focusing on the fundamental laws and theories; elements, compounds, and mixtures; atomic structure; kinetic theory and gas laws; chemical calculations, and chemistry of solutions.
  
  • CHEM 1120 - General Chemistry II

    3
    Prerequisite: CHEM 1110 /1111  , MATH 1730  with grades of “C” or higher;
    Corequisite: CHEM 1121 ;
    Description: Acids, bases and salts; kinetics, electrochemistry, thermodynamics; descriptive chemistry, organic chemistry; nuclear chemistry.
  
  • CHEM 1121 - General Chemistry II Lab

    1
    Prerequisite: CHEM 1110 /1111  , MATH 1730  with grades of “C” or higher;
    Corequisite: CHEM 1120 ;
    Description: Laboratory component focusing on acids, bases and salts; kinetics, electrochemistry, thermodynamics; descriptive chemistry, organic chemistry; nuclear chemistry.
  
  • CHEM 1234 - Honors Chemistry


    Prerequisite: Admission to the Honors Program or permission of instructor
    Corequisite: CHEM 1110 
    Description: Honors experience for the chemistry major to augment their general chemistry classes.
  
  • CHEM 1710 - Introduction to Chemistry and Physics

    3
    Cross Listed: PHYS 1710 ;
    Corequisite: CHEM 1711  
    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 or PHYS 1010 to fulfill Natural Science core requirements.)
  
  • CHEM 1711 - Introduction to Chemistry and Physcis Lab


    Corequisite: CHEM 1710 ;
    Description: Laboratory component focusing on the introduction to 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 or PHYS 1010 to fulfill Natural Science core requirements.)
  
  • CHEM 1840 - Chemical Mathematics

    2
    Prerequisite: CHEM 1020  or 1120  with a grade of “C” or higher
    Description: Review of the mathematical problems of general chemistry.
  
  • CHEM 2000 - Chemistry Sophomore Seminar

    1
    Prerequisite: CHEM 1120  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).
  
  • CHEM 2940 - Introduction to Research-Lecture

    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.
  
  • CHEM 2941 - Introduction to Research-Laboratory

    1
    Prerequisite: CHEM 1120  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.
  
  • CHEM 3000 - Chemistry Majors in the Classroom

    3
    Prerequisite: CHEM 1120 /1121  with a “B” 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.
  
  • CHEM 3040 - Scientific Perspectives on Women’s Wellness

    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.
  
  • CHEM 3210 - Quantitative Analysis

    3
    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.
  
  • CHEM 3211 - Quantitative Analysis Lab

    1
    Prerequisite: CHEM 1120 /1121  and high school or higher level physics with grades of “C” or higher;
    Corequisite: CHEM 3210 ;
    Description: Laboratory component for 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 - Instrumental Analysis

    3
    Prerequisite: CHEM 3210 /3211  or (CHEM 3610  /3611  and PHYS 2020 /2021 ) with grades of “C” or higher; (PHYS 2120  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.
  
  • CHEM 3221 - Instrumental Analysis Lab

    1
    Prerequisite: CHEM 3210 /3211  or (CHEM 3610  /3611  and PHYS 2020 /2021  ) with grades of “C” or higher; (PHYS 2120  is recommended with a grade of “C” or higher)
    Corequisite: CHEM 3220 ;
    Description: Laboratory component for the theory and application of instrumental techniques; spectroscopy, electrochemistry, and chromatography.  Instrumentation  electronics, signals, and noise.  Scientific computing hardware, software, and programming.
  
  • CHEM 3440 - Inorganic Chemistry

    3
    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.
  
  • CHEM 3441 - Inorganic Chemistry Lab

    1
    Prerequisite: CHEM 3500 /3501  or 3510 /3511  with a grade of “C” or higher;
    Corequisite: CHEM 3440 ;
    Description: Laboratory component for 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 - Brief Organic Chemistry

    3
    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.
  
  • CHEM 3501 - Brief Organic Chemistry Lab

    1
    Prerequisite: CHEM 1020 /1021  or 1120 /1121  with grades of “C” or higher;
    Corequisite: CHEM 3500 ;
    Description: Laboratory component focusing on 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 - Organic Chemistry I

    3
    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.
  
  • CHEM 3511 - Organic Chemistry I Lab

    1
    Prerequisite: CHEM 1120 /1121  with grades of “C” or higher;
    Corequisite: CHEM 3510 ;
    Description: Laboratory component for functional groups (alkane, alkenes, alkynes, alkyl halides, aromatic compounds), structure determination, stereochemistry, and spectroscopy.
  
  • CHEM 3520 - Organic Chemistry II

    3
    Prerequisite: CHEM 3510 /3511  with a grade of “C” or higher;
    Corequisite: CHEM 3521 ;
    Description: Alcohols, phenols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and derivatives, dicarbonyl compounds, amines, lipids, carbohydrates, amino acids, proteins, nucleic acids, and polymers.
  
  • CHEM 3521 - Organic Chemistry II Lab

    1
    Prerequisite: CHEM 3510 /3511  with a grade of “C” or higher;
    Corequisite: CHEM 3520 ;
    Description: Laboratory component focusing on alcohols, phenols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and derivatives, dicarbonyl compounds, amines, lipids, carbohydrates, amino acids, proteins, nucleic acids, and polymers.
  
  • CHEM 3610 - Physical Chemistry I

    3
    Prerequisite: CHEM 1120 /1121  and (PHYS 2020  or PHYS 2120 ) 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.
  
  • CHEM 3611 - Physical Chemistry I Lab


    Prerequisite: CHEM 1120 /1121  and (PHYS 2020  or PHYS 2120 ) and MATH 1910  with grades of “C” or higher;
    Corequisite: CHEM 3610 ;
    Description: Laboratory component for kinetic theory and gases; first, second, and third laws of thermodynamics; spontaneity and equilibrium; colligative properties of solutions; phase diagrams and kinetics.
  
  • CHEM 3620 - Physical Chemistry II

    3
    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.
  
  • CHEM 3621 - Physical Chemistry II Lab

    1
    Prerequisite: CHEM 3610 /3611  and MATH 1920  with grades of “C” or higher;
    Corequisite: CHEM 3620 ;
    Description: Laboratory component for 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  and 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.
  
  • CHEM 4000 - Chemistry Senior Seminar

    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.
  
  • CHEM 4140 - Chemical and Laboratory Safety

    3
    Cross Listed: CHEM 5140;
    Prerequisite: CHEM 1120 /1121  with a grade of “C” or higher or permission of instructor;
    Description: An overview of best practices to minimize incidents in a laboratory setting.  Topics include federal, state, and local regulations, measures for the prevention of laboratory incidents, and general chemical knowledge as it pertains to risk assessment and prevention.
  
  • CHEM 4150 - Data Analysis

    3
    Cross Listed: CHEM 5150;
    Prerequisite: CHEM 1120 /1121  with grades of “C” or higher or permission of instructor;
    Description: Theory and applications of advanced chemical analysis.  Sampling methods, experimental design, Excel analysis, case studies, large and small data sets, utilizing data to teach statistical analysis and error, noise processing, data interpretation, and communication of results.
  
  • CHEM 4240 - Advanced Instrumental Methods

    3
    Cross Listed: CHEM 5240/5241 (see graduate bulletin for description);
    Prerequisite: CHEM 3220 /3221 , 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.
  
  • CHEM 4241 - Advanced Instrumental Methods Lab

    1
    Cross Listed: CHEM 5240/5241 (see graduate bulletin for description);
    Prerequisite: CHEM 3220/3221, 3610/3611 and (PHYS 2020/2021 or 2120/2121 ) with grades of “C” or higher
    Corequisite: CHEM 4240 
    Description: Laboratory component for the 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 - Brief Biochemistry

    3
    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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