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ASTR 201 - Astronomy
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Fall
An introduction to astronomy with a lab to illustrate data collection and analysis in astronomy. 201: theories of the solar system from models for ancient calendars to data from recent space probes and an introduction to the optics of the eye and telescope. 202: evolution of main sequence stars, neutron stars, black holes, structure of the galaxy and theories of cosmology. It is recommended that the courses be taken in sequence.
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ASTR 202 - Astronomy
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Spring
An introduction to astronomy with a lab to illustrate data collection and analysis in astronomy. 201: theories of the solar system from models for ancient calendars to data from recent space probes and an introduction to the optics of the eye and telescope. 202: evolution of main sequence stars, neutron stars, black holes, structure of the galaxy and theories of cosmology. It is recommended that the courses be taken in sequence.
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ATRN 200 - Basic Principles of Athletic Training and Taping
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
This course is an introduction to prevention and care techniques from the profession of athletic training. The student will develop the skills to perform taping wrapping, and splinting procedures, properly fit protective equipment, monitor vital signs, and provide emergency care. Other topics include environmental considerations, concussions, nutrition and supplements.
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ATRN 207 - Athletic Training Techniques
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
This course is an introduction to prevention and care techniques from the profession of athletic training. The student will develop the skills to perform taping, wrapping and splinting procedures, be exposed to protective equipment, monitoring vital signs, wound care and application of modalities.
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ATRN 300 - Prevention of Athletic Injuries
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed. Taught only in the fall.
Development of a basic understanding of athletic injuries to include pre-participation examination guidelines, risk factors, strength, endurance, body composition, environmental conditions, protective devices, maintenance of athletic equipment and facilities.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Athletic Training Education Program; ZOOL 201 or ZOOL 251 or permission of the instructor.
Crosslisted With: ATRN 500
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ATRN 301 - Evaluations of the Lower Body
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed. Taught only in the fall.
Evaluation of injuries that occur to the lower body, to include a review of the associated anatomy, etiology, special tests for differential assessment, immediate action plan and a referral plan.
Prerequisite(s): ATRN 302, ZOOL 201 or ZOOL 251 or permission of instructor.
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ATRN 302 - Evaluations of the Upper Body
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: As Needed. Taught only in the spring. (as needed)
Evaluation of injuries that occur to the upper body to include a review of the associated anatomy, etiology, special tests for differential assessment, immediate action plan and a referral plan.
Prerequisite(s): ATRN 300 , ZOOL 201 or ZOOL 251 or permission of instructor.
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ATRN 400 - Therapeutic Exercise
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed. Taught only in the spring. (as needed)
Development of the knowledge and the application of programs and techniques for rehabilitation of injuries to physically active people.
Prerequisite(s): ATRN 301 or permission of instructor.
Crosslisted With: ATRN 600
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ATRN 401 - Therapeutic Modalities
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: As Needed. Taught only in the spring. (as needed)
Development of knowledge and use of therapeutic modalities in the treatment of injuries to physically active people.
Prerequisite(s): ATRN 301 or permission of instructor.
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ATRN 402 - Health Care Administration/Professional Development and Responsibility
When Offered: As Needed. Taught only in the spring. (as needed)
This course is geared toward athletic training health care administration; includes medical records and documentation, legal and ethical issues, OSHA guidelines, organizational structure, drug testing and protocols, purchasing equipment, inventory, insurance, certification examination preparation, NATA background and information.
Prerequisite(s): ATRN 400 or permission of instructor.
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ATRN 500 - Prevention of Athletic Injuries
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: As Needed. Taught only in the fall.
Development of a basic understanding of athletic injuries to include pre-participation examination guidelines, risk factors, strength, endurance, body composition, environmental conditions, protective devices, maintenance of athletic equipment and facilities.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Athletic Training Education Program; ZOOL 201 or ZOOL 251 or permission of the instructor.
Crosslisted With: (Same as ATRN 300 )
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ATRN 600 - Therapeutic Exercise
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: As Needed. Taught only in the spring. (as needed)
Development of the knowledge and the application of programs and techniques for rehabilitation of injuries to physically active people.
Prerequisite(s): ATRN 301 or permission of instructor.
Crosslisted With: (Same as ATRN 400 )
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Biochemistry |
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BCHE 411 - Cellular and Comparative Biochemistry
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
DNA structure and replication, and gene expression and regulation. Protein structure and function; enzyme action, mechanism and kinetics; and intermediary metabolism, regulation and energetics. (411-412 must be taken in sequence.)
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 341 , CHEM 342 and BIOL 130 -BIOL 140 with grades of C or better.
Crosslisted With: BCHE 611
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BCHE 412 - Cellular and Comparative Biochemistry
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Further depth and topics related to DNA, including recombination, DNA repair, recombinant DNA technology, eukaryote chromosomes, molecules of immunity, and influenza and HIV. (411-412 must be taken in sequence.)
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 341 , CHEM 342 and BIOL 130 -BIOL 140 with grades of C or better.
Crosslisted With: BCHE 612
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BCHE 419 - Biochemistry Laboratory
Credit(s): 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
Lab exercises related to topics covered in BCHE 411 .
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 320 and BCHE 411 with grades of C or better.
Crosslisted With: BCHE 619
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BCHE 422 - Biochemistry 2
Credit(s): 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
An abbreviated coverage of the molecular aspects of replication, transcription, translation and relate topics.
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Biology |
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BIOL 110 - Introductory Cell Biology and Genetics
(TBR: BIOL 1010)
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
An introductory course that emphasizes plant and animal cell structure, cellular processes and genetics. Students may not receive credit for both BIOL 110 and BIOL 140 .
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BIOL 120 - Introductory Plant and Animal Biology
(TBR: BIOL 1020)
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
A course in organismal biology with emphasis on the structure and function of plants and animals, including an introduction to the principles of ecology and evolution. This course requires field work involving physical activity. Students may not receive credit for both BIOL 120 and BIOL 130 .
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BIOL 130 - Foundations of Biology: Ecology, Evolution and Diversity
(TBR: BIOL 1120)
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
An introductory course designed for science majors that investigates the ecology, evolution and diversity of form and function of the organisms primarily in the Kingdoms Animalia and Plantae. Lab experiences include the collection, analysis and interpretation of zoological and botanical data. This course requires field work involving physical activity. Students should not attempt BIOL 130 unless the results of mathematics testing indicate placement in MATH 140 or a higher level course. Students may not receive credit for both BIOL 130 and BIOL 120 .
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BIOL 140 - Foundations of Biology: Cell and Molecular
(TBR: BIOL 1110)
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
An introductory course designed for science majors that investigates cell and molecular biology including biochemical processes, cellular function, genetics and the biology of microbes. Lab experiences include the collection, analysis and interpretation of cellular and molecular data. Students should not attempt BIOL 140 unless the results of mathematics testing indicate placement in MATH 140 or a higher level course. Students may not receive credit for both BIOL 140 and BIOL 110 .
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BIOL 140L - Biology Lab
Credit(s): 0
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 2
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BIOL 180 - Special Topics in Biology [Topic Title]
Credit(s): 1-4
Lecture Hours: 1-4
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Lectures, field and/or lab work, discussions and readings in restricted topics in biology. Topics to be announced.
Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor.
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BIOL 300 - Medical and Scientific Vocabulary
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
The study of word derivations, especially as it relates to technical terms. The use of common prefixes, suffixes and combining forms to understand and effectively use scientific vocabulary.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of at least one lab science sequence and Junior standing.
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BIOL 331 - General Ecology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer - Odd
The study of the interactions of organisms with their physical environment and with each other. Students will be required to use standard word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software in course assignments.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 130 -BIOL 140 with grades of C or better.
Crosslisted With: BIOL 531
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BIOL 336 - Introductory Genetics
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Basic concepts of Mendelian and molecular genetics.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 130 -BIOL 140 with grades of C or better.
Crosslisted With: BIOL 536
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BIOL 337 - Cell Biology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Study of the internal and external dynamics of eukaryotic cells, their physical and chemical properties, structures, functions and interactions with other cells. Students are familiarized with advanced cellular features/properties of membrane structure and function, compartmentalization, protein processing, cell energetics, cell signaling, cytoskeleton and transport, cell cycle regulation, and apoptosis.
Prerequisite(s): Grades of C or better in the following courses: BIOL 130 -BIOL 140 and CHEM 122 .
Crosslisted With: BIOL 537
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BIOL 338 - Cell Biology Laboratory
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 4
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Experiments using current techniques to study different aspects of the cell and its function. Techniques include basic tissue culture, centrifugation, spectrophotometry, hemocytometry, RNA/DNA isolation, reverse transcription, quantitative PCR, investigation of the scientific literature, practice in experimental design, data collection, analysis and presentation.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): BIOL 337 with grade of C or better and a grade of C or better in CHEM 341 or (CHEM 310 and CHEM 319 ).
Crosslisted With: BIOL 538
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BIOL 355 - Introduction to Environmental Health
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
An introduction to the study of environmental impacts on human health. Topics include the effects and control of natural and man-made pollutants and carcinogens; major groups of biohazards, microbial pathogens, and disease vectors; ionizing and non-ionizing radiation; water treatment and waste treatment.
Prerequisite(s): Grades of C or better in the following courses: BIOL 130 -BIOL 140 and CHEM 122 .
Crosslisted With: BIOL 555
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BIOL 391 - Evolutionary Biology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 1
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer - Even
The history of evolutionary thought, the evidence for evolution and the nature of evolutionary processes. Students will be required to use standard office suite software including word processing, spreadsheet and presentation programs in course assignments.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 110 -BIOL 120 and instructor’s approval or BIOL 130 -BIOL 140 with grades of C or better; BIOL 336 recommended.
Crosslisted With: BIOL 591
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BIOL 410 - Seminar in Biological Sciences [Topic Title]
Credit(s): 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Presentation of selected topics in advanced biology. Subject determined by the instructor. Active student participation including oral presentation of papers. Students will be required to use standard office suite software including word processing, spreadsheet and presentation programs in course assignments.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing, BIOL 130 -BIOL 140 with grades of C or better, major in Biology or major in Secondary Education with endorsement in biological sciences, or instructor’s approval.
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BIOL 411 - Seminar in Biological Sciences [Topic Title]
Credit(s): 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Presentation of selected topics in advanced biology. Subject determined by the instructor. Active student participation including oral presentation of papers. Students will be required to use standard office suite software including word processing, spreadsheet and presentation programs in course assignments.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing, BIOL 130 -BIOL 140 with grades of C or better, major in Biology or major in Secondary Education with endorsement in biological sciences, or instructor’s approval.
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BIOL 418 - Limnology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Fall
An introduction to the study of freshwater ecosystems: physical, chemical, biological and ecological aspects. This course requires field work involving physical activity.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 130 -BIOL 140 with grades of C or better, and CHEM 111 -CHEM 112 or CHEM 121 -CHEM 122 .
Crosslisted With: BIOL 618
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BIOL 420 - Human Virology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
The fundamental principles of virology, classification, general characteristics and diseases of human viruses.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 336 or BIOL 337 with grade of C or better or instructor’s permission.
Crosslisted With: BIOL 620
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BIOL 432 - Developmental Biology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring - Even
Principles and concepts of fertilization, embryogenesis, organogenesis, prenatal development and postnatal development. Emphasis is on animal systems.
Prerequisite(s): Grades of C or better in the following courses: BIOL 130 -BIOL 140 and CHEM 122 .
Crosslisted With: BIOL 632
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BIOL 436 - Molecular Biology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Molecular mechanisms and controlling elements of replication, transcription and translation as they relate to gene expression in prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms. Special emphasis will be placed on the biological and social implications of technology, including the identification, cloning and recombination of genes.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 341 or CHEM 310 (and CHEM 319 ), and BIOL 336 with grade of C or better.
Crosslisted With: BIOL 636
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BIOL 437 - Molecular Biology Lab
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 4
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Experiments designed to illustrate some of the basic principles of molecular biology, including sterile techniques for the handling of bacteria and bacteriophages, eplica plating, DNA restriction analysis, bacterial transformation and recombination, purification of plasmid and bacterial DNA.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): BIOL 436 with grade of C or better.
Crosslisted With: BIOL 637
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BIOL 439 - Cancer Biology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Current concepts in molecular medicine using cancer in its many forms as a model. Topics include oncogenes, tumor suppression, cellular transformation and mutagenesis, cell cycle dysregulation, pathogenesis, angiogenesis and metastasis, as they relate to the initiation, progression, pathways and drug design strategy for specific categories of malignancy. Practice in reading and discussing the primary scientific literature on cancer and its treatment, as well as popular literature.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 337 with a grade of C or better or MBIO 401 with a grade of C or better.
Crosslisted With: BIOL 639
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BIOL 443 - Ecological Methods
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Fall
Introduction to common field techniques used to collect and analyze ecological data in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. This course requires field work involving physical activity.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 130 -BIOL 140 with grades of C or better; BIOL 331 with grade of C or better, BOT 431 with grade of C or better, or ZOOL 441 with grade of C or better.
Crosslisted With: BIOL 643
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BIOL 444 - Conservation Biology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring - Even
An interdisciplinary introduction to conservation biology focusing on ecosystem conservation and restoration. This course will incorporate information from many areas in science including genetics, organismal biology, ecology and biogeography.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 130 -BIOL 140 with grades of C or better.
Crosslisted With: BIOL 644
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BIOL 451 - Research Participation
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring. Taught by arrangement.
Experience in active research projects under the supervision of faculty members.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 130 - BIOL 140 with grades of C or better. Must be in good standing and have research mentor’s approval prior to enrollment.
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BIOL 452 - Research Participation
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring. Taught by arrangement.
Experience in active research projects under the supervision of faculty members.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 130 - BIOL 140 with grades of C or better. Must be in good standing and have research mentor’s approval prior to enrollment.
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BIOL 453 - Research Participation
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring. Taught by arrangement.
Experience in active research projects under supervision of faculty members.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 130 - BIOL 140 with grades of C or better. Must be in good standing and have research mentor’s approval prior to enrollment.
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BIOL 454 - Research Participation
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring. Taught by arrangement.
Experience in active research projects under supervision of faculty members.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 130 - BIOL 140 with grades of C or better. Must be in good standing and have research mentor’s approval prior to enrollment.
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BIOL 462 - Special Topics in Biology [Title of Topic]
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Intensive lectures and/or lab work on special topics in biology. May be repeated for credit for different Titles of topic.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 130 -BIOL 140 with grades of C or better and either Junior standing or instructor’s approval.
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BIOL 464 - Directed Studies in Biology [Title]
Credit(s): 1-2
Lecture Hours: 1-2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Directed studies in current topics in biology, as directed by a faculty member. May be repeated for a maximum of two (2) hours credit.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and instructor’s approval prior to enrollment.
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BIOL 465 - Directed Studies in Biology [Title]
Credit(s): 1-2
Lecture Hours: 1-2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Directed studies in current topics in biology, as directed by a faculty member. May be repeated for a maximum of two (2) hours credit.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing and instructor’s approval prior to enrollment.
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BIOL 475 - Field Investigations in Biology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
Field work in selected environments with emphasis placed upon the interaction of the flora and fauna within that environment. Extended field trip utilizing facilities such as the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory. This course requires field work involving physical activity.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 110 -BIOL 120 and instructor’s approval or BIOL 130 -BIOL 140 with grades of C or better.
Crosslisted With: BIOL 675
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Botany |
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BOT 301 - Foundations of Botany
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Fall
A study of the structure, function, diversity and significance of photosynthetic organisms from the cyanobacteria through the vascular plants, as well as major representatives of the fungi.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 130 -BIOL 140 with grades of C or better.
Crosslisted With: BOT 501
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BOT 302 - Plant Morphology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Spring
A study of the major groups of photosynthetic organisms with respect to comparative anatomy, reproductive patterns, development and phylogenetic relationships.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 130 -BIOL 140 with grades of C or better.
Crosslisted With: BOT 502
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BOT 303 - Plant Taxonomy
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Spring
Principles of plant taxonomy. Classification of selected vascular plant families and the use of keys to identify common Tennessee species of vascular plants. This course requires field work involving physical activity.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 130 -BIOL 140 with grades of C or better.
Crosslisted With: BOT 503
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BOT 305 - Freshwater Algae
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Summer, As Needed
A study of the identification, classification, diversity and ecology of freshwater algae; taught during the summer at the Reelfoot Lake Environmental Field Station. This course requires field work involving physical activity.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 130 -BIOL 140 or instructor’s approval.
Crosslisted With: BOT 505
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BOT 306 - Aquatic and Wetland Plants
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Summer. As Needed. This course is taught during the summer at the Reelfoot Lake Environmental Field Station and requires field work involving physical activity.
A field course designed to introduce students to the biology, ecology, and taxonomy of aquatic and wetland plants, with an emphasis on sight recognition and identification of species using diagnostic keys. Brief coverage of the natural history of aquatics will be developed in lecture and lecture/discussions.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 130 -BIOL 140 with a grade of C or higher or instructor’s approval.
Crosslisted With: BOT 506
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BOT 421 - Environmental Plant Physiology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Spring - Even
A study of vascular plant function focusing on plant-specific topics including nutrition; transport; photosynthesis; molecular, hormonal, and environmental controls of reproduction, development, and senescence; effects of environmental conditions including stress, disturbance, pollution, global change; and plant biotechnology. Three one-hour lectures.
Prerequisite(s): Grades of C or better in the following courses: BIOL 130 -BIOL 140 and either CHEM 112 or CHEM 122 .
Crosslisted With: BOT 621
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BOT 431 - Plant Ecology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Relations of plants to their environment with emphasis on climate and biotic factors influencing their structure, growth, behavior and distribution.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 130 -BIOL 140 with grades of C or better.
Crosslisted With: BOT 631
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BOT 432 - Plant Ecology Laboratory
Credit(s): 1
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Fall
Lab and field studies in the methods and principles of plant ecology. This course requires field work involving physical activity.
Corequisite(s): BOT 431 .
Crosslisted With: BOT 632
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BADM 301 - Business Analytics
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Business analytics introduces fundamental quantitative concepts and methods needed to understand the role of data analytics in business. The student will learn to analyze business problems using meaningful collection, description, analysis and communication of quantitative data to support business decision making.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 210 and ECON 202 or ACCT 202 .
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BADM 444 - Practicum in Business
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: As Needed
Field research of such topics as ongoing accounting system evaluation, financial management and control, personnel evaluation and administration and market and market analysis. Students are expected to diagnose organizational problems and recommend a business plan of action.
Prerequisite(s): Senior or graduate standing.
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BADM 480 - Internship in Business Administration
Credit(s): 1- 9
Lecture Hours: 1- 9
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Supervised experience in business establishments, institutions, or other organizations matched to the student’s curriculum. May be repeated for up to a total of nine (9) hours internship credit. A maximum of six (6) hours may be used to fulfill degree requirements.
Prerequisite(s): Dean’s approval; at least Junior standing.
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BADM 495 - Executive Seminar
Credit(s): 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
A study of current social and economic issues related to business. The course is taught by a company executive or high ranking official of an organization.
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BUED 430 - Instructional Strategies in Business Subjects
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Materials, methods and evaluation procedures in accounting, basic business, data processing and office technology. Must make a C or better.
Prerequisite(s): TCED 302 and admission to Educator Preparation Program.
Crosslisted With: BUED 630
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BLAW 201 - Legal Environment of Business
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
A survey of law comprising the legal environment of the business community. Legal ethics, constitutional and administrative law, anti-trust law, product liability law, labor law, environmental law and international law.
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BLAW 301 - Business Law I
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
Basic principles of the law of contracts, including the elements of a valid contract, performance and remedies for breach of contract. The law of agency. The law of partnerships. Emphasis on the Uniform Commercial Code.
Prerequisite(s): Minimum grade of C in ECON 201 and ECON 202 .
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BLAW 302 - Business Law II
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
Fundamental laws and concepts relating to corporations, sales of property, secured transactions, commercial paper and bankruptcy. Relevant provisions of the Uniform Commercial Code.
Prerequisite(s): minimum grade of C in BLAW 201 or BLAW 301 .
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BLAW 311 - Employment and Labor Law
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Analysis of the many federal, state and local laws which regulate the recruitment, selection, employment, promotion, pay and dismissal of employees.
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BLAW 401 - Real Estate Law I
Credit(s): 3
When Offered: Fall
Legal nature of property and rights therein. Real estate contracts, deeds, leases, mortgages and other real estate instruments. Testate and intestate transfers of property. A comprehensive course covering all common legal problems involved in real estate ownership and various phases of the real estate business. Excellent in preparing for state licensing examinations.
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BLAW 471-479 - Topics in Business Law [Topic Title]
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Selected topics in business law offered on an occasional basis for qualified students.
Prerequisite(s): Instructor’s approval.
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CTE 290 - Effective Instructional Strategies and Managing the Environment
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
This course is designed to introduce instructional strategies aimed at fostering a classroom environment which promotes student success and achievement through the integration of educational theory, classroom management techniques, as well as assessment. Topics presented in this course will address lesson and unit plan construction, differentiated instruction to diverse learners, mastery of content knowledge, along with the importance of ongoing reflection and its relationship to professional learning. Discipline-specific literacy skills and strategies will be introduced. Course fulfills three credit hours toward an Occupational Licensure certification. Course may not be substituted for education degree program credit without permission of the department; may also require additional coursework.
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CTE 300 - Students with Exceptionalities
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
An introductory course designed to provide an overview of the field of special education. Principles, characteristics, programs, special needs, legal requirements and instructional strategies, related to the education of students with exceptionalities. A deeper understanding of discipline-specific literacy skills and strategies will be covered, as well as, acronyms used in the state and region that are unique to the special education field. Course fulfills three credit hours towards an Occupational Licensure certification. Course may not be substituted for education degree program credit without permission of the department; may also require additional coursework.
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CTE 303 - Diagnosis and Evaluation
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Designed to develop skills in selecting, constructing, administering and interpreting instruments appropriate for assessing differing needs and achievement of students in the classroom. Criterion-based assessment and their classroom relevance will be reviewed. Instructor will continue to promote the use of academic and discipline-specific vocabulary. Course fulfills three credit hours towards an Occupational Licensure certification. Course may not be substituted for education degree program credit without permission of the department; may also require additional coursework.
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CTE 311 - Technology Integration
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Overview of methods for integrating technology into the classroom. Emphasis is on the application of technology-based strategies to support student learning and classroom management. Course fulfills three credit hours towards an Occupational Licensure certification. Course may not be substituted for education degree program credit without permission of the department; may also require additional coursework.
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CTE 325 - Educational Psychology
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Introduction to the psychology of learning, motivation and social development. The course focus will be on the development of learning theory, psychological and environmental factors that influence learning and the validity of various learning paradigms. Academic and discipline-specific vocabulary will be covered. Course fulfills three credit hours towards an Occupational Licensure certification. Course may not be substituted for education degree program credit without permission of the department; may also require additional coursework.
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CTE 440 - Selected Problems in Education: Directed Internship
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
A study of selected problems and issues affecting education. Course fulfills three credit hours towards an Occupational Licensure certification. Course may not be substituted for education degree program credit without permission of the department; may also require additional coursework.
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CHEM 101 - Fundamentals of Chemistry
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 4
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
This sequence provides an introduction to chemistry for students with limited previous exposure to chemistry and students who do not meet the pre-requisites for CHEM 121. Students will be introduced to fundamental concepts including: atomic theory, atomic structure, chemical nomenclature, stoichiometry, aqueous reactions, and gases. CHEM 101 consists of four hours lecture/recitation.
Prerequisite(s): Completion of 101 and 102 is equivalent to CHEM 121 , including one laboratory science course for general education.
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CHEM 102 - Fundamentals of Chemistry
Credit(s): 4
This sequence provides an introduction to chemistry for students with limited previous exposure to chemistry and students who do not meet the pre-requisites for CHEM 121. Students will be introduced to fundamental concepts including: Thermochemistry, periodic properties, bonding, intermolecular forces and, states of matter. CHEM 102 consists of three lecture hours and one three-hour lab per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 102 Prereq: CHEM 101 with grade of C or better. Completion of 101 and 102 is equivalent to CHEM 121 , including one laboratory science course for general education.
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CHEM 111 - Introduction to Chemistry I: General and Inorganic Chemistry
(TBR: CHEM-1010-1011)
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Fundamental laws of chemistry including topics such as atomic and molecular structure, stoichiometry, chemical bonding, reaction equilibria, acids and bases, kinetics and nuclear chemistry. Experimental techniques in general and inorganic chemistry comprise the lab component. A student should be registered for or have completed MATH 110 or MATH 140 or a higher numbered mathematics course before registering for CHEM 111. CHEM 111 does not fulfill prerequisite requirements for any upper-division chemistry courses.
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CHEM 112 - Introduction to Chemistry II: Organic and Biochemistry
(TBR: CHEM 1020-1021)
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring
Basics of organic and biological chemistry, including topics such as the study of functional groups, amino acids, lipids, carbohydrates, nucleic acids, enzymes and biochemical pathways. Experimental techniques in organic and biochemistry comprise the lab component. A student should have completed MATH 140 or higher numbered mathematics course before registering for CHEM-112. CHEM-112 does not fulfill prerequisite requirements for any upper-division chemistry courses.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 111 , or CHEM 121 and the consent of instructor.
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CHEM 121 - General Chemistry
(TBR: CHEM-1110-1120)
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
This sequence is primarily for students majoring in sciences, math, or engineering. Topics include: atomic theory, atomic structure, chemical nomenclature, stoichiometry, aqueous reactions, gases, thermochemistry, periodic properties, bonding, intermolecular forces and states of matter, properties of solutions.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 110 or MATH 140 or a higher numbered mathematics course, or placement in MATH 251 or (ACT Math ≥ 24 and coreq: MATH 140 , MATH 170 , or MATH 185 ).
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CHEM 122 - General Chemistry
(TBR: CHEM-1110-1120)
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
This sequence is primarily for students majoring in sciences, math, or engineering. Topics include: kinetics, equilibrium, acid-base and solubility equilibria, thermodynamics, oxidation-reduction and electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, molecular geometry and orbital hybridization, introduction to organic chemistry.
Prerequisite(s): either CHEM 111 with grade of A or B and the consent of instructor or CHEM 102 with a C or better, or CHEM 121 ; MATH 140 or higher numbered mathematics course.
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CHEM 122H - Honors General Chemistry II
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Spring
Course is open to students who have demonstrated superior ability in chemistry. See CHEM 122 above for general course description. The Honors course is characterized by an enhanced lab experience in which students will work with a greater degree of independence and will utilize more advanced chemical instrumentation.
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CHEM 201 - Introduction to Forensic Science
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Fall
This course, intended for both science and non-science majors, will examine selected topics in forensic science. The objectives of this course are to provide the student with a general overview of forensic science including the role of science in solving crimes. Topics may include careers, analytical analysis methods, trace evidence, drug identification, toxicology, serology, DNA, arson, firearms, documentation, polygraph, and legal and ethical issues in forensic science. Case studies will be used to explore the scientific validity of examining evidence. Students who receive credit for CHEM-201 may not have credit for CHEM 200 applied toward their degree requirements.
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CHEM 202 - Introduction to Forensic Science
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 2
When Offered: Spring
This course, intended for both science and non-science majors, will examine selected topics in forensic science. The objectives of this course are to provide the student with a general overview of forensic science including the role of science in solving crimes. Topics may include careers, analytical analysis methods, trace evidence, drug identification, toxicology, serology, DNA, arson, firearms, documentation, polygraph, and legal and ethical issues in forensic science. Case studies will be used to explore the scientific validity of examining evidence. Students who receive credit for CHEM 201 may not have credit for CHEM 200 applied toward their degree requirements.
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CHEM 280 - Special Topics [Title]
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Lectures and/or lab work on special topics in Chemistry. Course may be repeated with total credits not to exceed three hours. Topics and prerequisites will be announced.
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CHEM 310 - Organic and Biochemistry
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall - Even
Elements of organic chemistry, biochemistry, and metabolism. CHEM-310 may not be counted toward either a major or a minor in chemistry and may not be substituted for CHEM 341 . (May not be taken in addition to CHEM 122 .)
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 121 and CHEM 122 .
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CHEM 319 - Organic and Biochemistry Laboratory
Credit(s): 1
Lecture Hours: 1-1
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall - Even
Lab exercises related to topics covered in CHEM 310 . Lab includes typical food analyses. CHEM 319L may not be counted toward either a major or a minor in chemistry and may not substitute for the lab portion of CHEM 341 .
Corequisite(s): CHEM 310 .
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CHEM 320 - Quantitative Analysis
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Fall
Theory and applications of stoichiometry, equilibria and oxidation-reduction. Fundamentals of spectrophotometry and separations.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 121 and CHEM 122 with grades of C or better.
Crosslisted With: CHEM 520
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CHEM 341 - Organic Chemistry
(TBR: CHEM-2010-2020)
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
A study of the compounds of carbon.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 121 and CHEM 122 with grades of C or better.
Crosslisted With: CHEM 541
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CHEM 342 - Organic Chemistry
(TBR: CHEM-2010-2020)
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
A study of the compounds of carbon.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 341 with a grade of C or better.
Crosslisted With: CHEM 542
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CHEM 343 - Advanced Organic Chemistry
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Advanced Organic Chemistry is a mechanism-based lecture focusing on preparing chemistry majors for graduate level organic chemistry courses. Topics covered may include rearrangements, cyclizations, molecular orbital discussions involving Woodward-Hoffman rules, neighboring group effects, organometallic reactions, and named reactions, among others.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 342 with a grade of C or better.
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CHEM 350 - Medicinal Chemistry
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Fundamental principles of structure/activity relationships, design considerations, physiochemical properties of drugs, drug metabolism and disposition.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 342 with a grade of C or better.
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CHEM 351 - Physical Chemistry
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
A study of the equilibrium states of matter as governed by the first, second, and third laws of thermodynamics. Topics selected from real gases, the kinetic theory of gases, chemical dynamics, phase and chemical equilibria, introductory thermodynamics of electrochemical systems, and an introduction to statistical mechanics with applications. Same as PHYS 351
Prerequisite(s): MATH 252 and CHEM 320 with grades of C or better OR PHYS 322 .
Crosslisted With: CHEM 551
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CHEM 352 - Physical Chemistry
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring
Solutions to Schrödinger’s equation for translation, rotation, and vibration up through three dimensions. Operators and eigenvalues. Spherically symmetric systems (hydrogen-like atoms), multi-electron atoms, diatomics, polyatomics, and an overview of symmetry and group theory. Topics will be selected from spectroscopy, computational and numerical methods, and applied quantum mechanics. Same as PHYS 481
Prerequisite(s): MATH 252 and CHEM 320 with grades of C or better OR PHYS 323 .
Crosslisted With: CHEM 552
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CHEM 359 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 6
When Offered: Spring
Experiments and computer utilization to study topics listed in CHEM 351 and CHEM 352 . Preparation of written technical reports and oral presentation of experimental findings.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 320 with a grade of C or better and credit for CHEM 351 or CHEM 352 with a grade of C or better, or registration in CHEM 352 .
Crosslisted With: CHEM 559
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CHEM 365 - Green Chemistry and the Environment
Credit(s): 2
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Spring - Even
Green chemistry, the design of chemical products and processes that reduce or eliminate the use and generation of hazardous substances, addresses the need to produce the goods and services that society depends on in a more environmentally benign manner. The emphasis is on atom economy and reduction of chemical resource and energy consumption at the source rather than subsequent pollution remediation. The practice of green chemistry as applied to aspects of analytical, biological, inorganic, organic and polymer chemistry in real-world cases will be investigated.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 320 and CHEM 341 .
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CHEM 390 - Internship in Chemistry
Credit(s): 1-3
Lecture Hours: 1-3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: As Needed
Application of chemical skills and knowledge in a supervised workplace environment. Student may or may not be paid. Evaluation by both supervising instructor and on-the-job supervisor. Cannot be counted toward upper-division hours required for a chemistry minor. Course may be repeated with total credits not to exceed three hours.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 342 and CHEM 320 with grades of C or better.
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CHEM 399 - Chemistry Seminar
Credit(s): 1
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
A course directed toward Junior or Senior chemistry majors who wish to pursue a career in chemically related fields. Topics will include learning to write a resume, honing interview skills, applying for graduate school, and learning about job opportunities with a chemistry degree.
Prerequisite(s): A student enrolling in this class must have completed a minimum of 60 hours and be a chemistry major, or have permission from the instructor.
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CHEM 410 - Physical Inorganic Chemistry
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 0
When Offered: Fall
Inorganic chemistry, systematic chemistry of the elements and chemical periodicity considered in the context of modern theories of atomic structure and chemical bonding. Includes written and oral presentations about research and/or applications of inorganic chemistry.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 320 or CHEM 341 with grade of C or better.
Crosslisted With: CHEM 610
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CHEM 420 - Analytical Methods
Credit(s): 4
Lecture Hours: 3
Lab Hours: 3
When Offered: Fall
Advanced theory and practice of analytical chemistry including instrumental approaches to separation and analysis.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 320 with grade of C or better.
Crosslisted With: CHEM 620
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CHEM 420L - Chemistry Lab
Credit(s): 0
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 3
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CHEM 422 - Forensic Chemistry
Credit(s): 3
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 6
When Offered: Spring
The applications of chemistry to the analysis of physical evidence. Topics include procedures to collect, preserve, maintain custody, analyze, validate data and report conclusions from the analysis of crime related samples. Included among the topics will be serology, analysis of arson debris, drugs, explosive residues, gunshot residues, papers and inks, paint chips, fingerprint identification, hairs and fibers, document examination and DNA. Laboratory techniques will include gas chromatography, mass spectroscopy, atomic absorption spectroscopy, electrophoresis, infrared spectroscopy, liquid and thin-layer chromatography, fluorescence spectroscopy, and ultraviolet and visible spectroscopy.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 320 and CHEM 420 with grades of C or better.
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CHEM 422L - Chemistry Lab
Credit(s): 0
Lecture Hours: 0
Lab Hours: 6
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