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requirements of science majors or minors.
Prerequisite:
CHEM 1301. Spring
CHEM 1310 General Chemistry I (3-3-0) [#]
This course
covers the foundational concepts of general chemistry:
atomic and molecular structure, stoichiometry, reactions in
solution, gas laws and thermochemistry.
Prerequisite: MATH
1310 or 1420 or concurrent enrollment. Fall, Spring, Summer
CHEM 1311 General Chemistry II (3-3-0) [#]
This course
covers the more advanced concepts of general chemistry:
properties of liquids, solids and solutions, kinetics, equilibrium
and thermodynamics.
Prerequisite: CHEM 1310. Fall,
Spring, Summer
CHEM 2099 (1-4 credits) Special Topics
Topics will be
chosen to meet special student needs. Topics that may be
covered are one semester organic chemistry, history of
chemistry, etc. One, two or three credits of lecture each week.
Laboratory may be included for some topics. May be repeated
for credit when different subject matter is taught.
CHEM 3401, 3402 Organic Chemistry I, II (4-3-3)
A study of
principles of organic chemistry.
Prerequisite: CHEM 1311,
1111, 3401 (for 3402). Fall, Spring
CHEM 3410 Quantitative Analysis and Electrochemistry
(4-3-3)
The theory and application of quantitative analysis
techniques and electrochemistry to the chemistry of both
inorganic and organic systems.
Prerequisite: CHEM 3402 Fall
(odd years)
CHEM 3411 Spectroscopy and Chromatography (4-3-3)
Theory and application of the principles of chromatography to
analytical chemistry in both inorganic and organic systems.
Prerequisite: CHEM 3402 and 3410 Spring (even years)
CHEM 4099 (1-4 credits) Selected Topics
Special topics
chosen to meet a special student need or to take advantage
of the specialties of the faculty. Topics may be general such
as advanced physical chemistry, etc., or more specific such
as quantum mechanics. One, two, or three credits lecture
each week. May be repeated when different subject matter is
taught.
CHEM 4105 Chemistry Seminar (1-1-0)
A student seminar
course that explores topics of current importance in chemistry
and biochemistry.
Prerequisites: 24 credits of chemistry
coursework and permission of the department head.
CHEM 4120 Physical Chemistry I Laboratory (1-0-3)
Laboratory course for CHEM 4320.
Prerequisite: Concurrent
enrollment in CHEM 4320. As needed.
CHEM 4121 Physical Chemistry II Laboratory (1-0-3)
Laboratory course for CHEM 4321
. Prerequisite: Concurrent
enrollment in CHEM 4321. Offered as needed
CHEM 4140, 4240, 4340 Individual Research
Qualified
students may elect individual work in a specialized field under
supervision of faculty members. May be repeated for credit
when nature of a problem requires or when a new problem is
started.
CHEM 4304 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (3-3-0)
A study
of the structure and reactions in inorganic chemistry with
emphasis on the area of transition metals.
Prerequisite:
CHEM 3401. Spring (odd years)
CHEM 4305 Environmental Chemistry (3-3-0)
A study of the
earth’s natural processes as they occur in air, water, and soil.
This course will focus on both naturally operating and altered
environmental systems.
Prerequisite: CHEM 1311/1111.
Spring (odd years) or as needed
CHEM 4310 Biochemistry I (3-3-0)
Study of the structure
properties and function of proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates,
lipids and biological membranes.
Prerequisite: CHEM 3402
and BIOL 2420. Fall
CHEM 4311 Biochemistry II (3-3-0)
Study of bioenergetics,
biosignalling and the metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids and
amino acids.
Prerequisite: CHEM 4310. Spring
CHEM 4312 Biochemical Techniques (3-1-6)
A laboratory
course that presents methodology and instrumentation used
to study biomolecules. Techniques for the purification and
analysis of proteins as well as basic molecular biology
protocols will be presented.
Prerequisite: CHEM 4310;
Corequisite: CHEM 4311 Spring
CHEM 4320 Physical Chemistry I (3-3-0)
Thermodynamics
and its application to systems in equilibrium. Topics include
equations of state, equilibrium thermodynamics, ideal and
nonideal solutions, phase equilibrium and thermodynamics of
chemical reactions.
Prerequisite: MATH 1421 and
PHYS
1121/1321. Fall (even years)
CHEM 4321 Physical Chemistry II (3-3-0)
Study of the
macroscopic properties of chemical systems from a
microscopic analysis. Topics include kinetic-molecular theory,
molecular energy levels, fundamental principles of quantum
mechanics, electronic structure of atoms and molecules, and
spectroscopy.
Prerequisite: CHEM 4320. Spring (odd years)
CHURCH HISTORY (CHST)
CHST 1311 Introduction to Christianity (3-3-0)
An overview
of Christianity, tracing the major historical and theological
developments from the first century to present, with an
emphasis on the Western European and North American
churches. Fall and Spring
CHST 4099 (1-4 credits) Special Topics
Study of a selected
topic in church history. May be repeated for credit if content is
changed.
CHST 4352 Renaissance and Reformation (3-3-0) (
Also
HIST 4352) Study of the impact of medieval institutions and
thought on European society from 1300-1650 and subsequent
flowering of culture during those years. Major focus will be on
basic social, economic, and political changes in Europe during
the period including: revival of classical learning and
explosion of creative activity in the arts; changes in popular
piety, political thought, and religious representation; and the
religious crisis in Europe that culminated in Protestant revolt
and Catholic Reformation.
Prerequisite: HIST 2301, 2302,
and 3306 or consent of instructor. As needed
CHST 4358 American Christianity (3-3-0)
Study of
Christianity in the United States, beginning with the pre-
Colonial days.
COMMUNICATION (COMM)
COMM 1301 Speech Communication (3-3-0) [#]
Theory and
practice in interpersonal, group, and public speaking.
Laboratory experiences in self-concept, group interaction,
listening skills, public speaking, and verbal and non-verbal
behavior.
Fall, Spring, May, Summer
COMM 1302 Communication for Teachers (3-3-0) [#]
Theory and practice of fundamentals of speech
communication as applied to formal and informal instructional
situations; designed to meet the needs of prospective
teachers. May be substituted for COMM 1301 for students in
professional education.
Fall, Spring
COMM 1310 Computers in Communication (3-3-X)
) This
course is an introduction to the use of Apple computers for
communication students. Included are word processing and
database techniques, as well as the integration of appropriate
technological elements for digital presentation. This course is
accepted by the Department of Communication for meeting
the foundational curriculum technological competency
requirement.
Spring
COMM 1380 Survey of Mass Media (3-3-0) [#]
A historical
survey of mass communication designed to acquaint the
student with the development and impact of media
communication and its technologies on American society.
Fall
COMM 1386 Survey of Radio and TV (3-3-0)
Study of the
history and development of radio and television in America
with units on technology, regulation, programming,
advertising, management, and production.
Fall
COMM 2099 (1-4 credits) Special Topics
A special interest
course focusing on selected topics not otherwise offered at
this level. May be repeated for credit as topic varies.
As
needed
COMM 2101 Media Workshop (1-0-X)
Provides experience
and practice in audio, video, and graphic production for
advertising,
public
relations,
and
organizational
communication purposes. Students learn digital technology
for recording, storage, and retrieval of electronic media