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BIOL 3351L - Anatomy and Physiology II Laboratory Advanced structural and functional aspects of the human body. Laboratory includes advanced histological and macroscopic anatomy together with exercises emphasizing the functional aspects of the systems. NOT OPEN TO PHARMACY STUDENTS. This course requires either concurrent enrollment in the Anatomy and Physiology II lecture, or previous completion of the lecture course. Prerequisites: BIOL 3350 /BIOL 3350L with grades of “C” or better. (1)
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BIOL 3360 - Parasitology Key aspects of the biology of parasitic animals. Special emphasis placed on those parasites of medical importance. Laboratory stresses microscopic study of parasites. Prerequisite: BIOL 1240 with a grade of “C” or better. (3)
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BIOL 3360L - Parasitology Laboratory Key aspects of the biology of parasitic animals. Special emphasis placed on those parasites of medical importance. Laboratory stresses microscopic study of parasites. This course requires either concurrent enrollment in the corresponding lecture, or previous completion of the lecture course. Prerequisite: BIOL 1240 with a grade of “C” or better. (1)
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BIOL 3450 - Human Physiology and Anatomy (PHCL 3620 ) Comprehensive view of the human body emphasizing individual systems and their interactions with each other and exogenous materials. LIMITED TO PHARMACY STUDENTS. Prerequisite: BIOL 1240 with a grade of “C” or better. (3, Fa)
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BIOL 3450L - Human Physiology and Anatomy Laboratory (PHCL 3620L ) Comprehensive view of the human body emphasizing individual systems and their interactions with each other and exogenous materials. LIMITED TO PHARMACY STUDENTS. This course requires either concurrent enrollment in the Human Physiology and Anatomy lecture, or previous completion of the lecture course. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1240 with a grade of “C” or better. (1, Fa)
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BIOL 3460 - Human Physiology and Anatomy (PHCL 3630 ) Comprehensive view of the human body emphasizing individual systems and their interactions with each other and exogenous materials. LIMITED TO PHARMACY STUDENTS. Prerequisite: BIOL 1240 with a grade of “C” or better. (3, Sp)
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BIOL 3801 - Topics in Biology Specific topics are announced when the course is offered, and may include biological and interdisciplinary studies in relation to local communities, global issues, and other aspects of the university mission. BIOL 1240 is not a default prerequisite, but the instructor may announce a prerequisite for the particular course of study. NOT APPLICABLE AS A BIOLOGY ELECTIVE FOR STUDENTS MAJORING OR MINORING IN BIOLOGY. (1)
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BIOL 3802 - Topics in Biology Specific topics are announced when the course is offered, and may include biological and interdisciplinary studies in relation to local communities, global issues, and other aspects of the university mission. BIOL 1240 is not a default prerequisite, but the instructor may announce a prerequisite for the particular course of study. NOT APPLICABLE AS A BIOLOGY ELECTIVE FOR STUDENTS MAJORING OR MINORING IN BIOLOGY. (2)
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BIOL 3803 - Topics in Biology Specific topics are announced when the course is offered, and may include biological and interdisciplinary studies in relation to local communities, global issues, and other aspects of the university mission. BIOL 1240 is not a default prerequisite, but the instructor may announce a prerequisite for the particular course of study. NOT APPLICABLE AS A BIOLOGY ELECTIVE FOR STUDENTS MAJORING OR MINORING IN BIOLOGY. (3)
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BIOL 4000 - Cancer: Causes, Treatment and Disparities (PHCY 4001 ) A survey course that explores cancer incidence, development, biology, treatment and cultural considerations including health disparities. Team-taught and jointly offered by Tulane and Xavier Universities. Open to Xavier University undergraduates and pharmacy students, Tulane university undergraduates and graduate students. Strongly recommended: BIOL 4250 . Prerequisites: BIOL 1240 , BIOL 2010 /BIOL 2010L and BIOL 3110 /BIOL 3110L with grades of “C” or better. This course requires either concurrent enrollment in, or previous completion of CHEM 3130 and CHEM 3130L . (3/1-3)
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BIOL 4050 - Animal Physiology Coordinated functional relationships of different taxa of animals with respect to adaptation to varied habitats and changing environment. Prerequisite: BIOL 1240 with a grade of “C” or better. (3)
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BIOL 4050L - Animal Physiology Laboratory Coordinated functional relationships of different taxa of animals with respect to adaptation to varied habitats and changing environment. This course requires either concurrent enrollment in the BIOL 4050 Animal Physiology lecture, or previous completion of the lecture course. Prerequisite: BIOL 1240 with a grade of “C” or better. (1)
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BIOL 4091 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy Evolutionary approach to the study of structural and functional relationships among vertebrate taxa. Laboratory work requires extensive dissection. LECTURE AND LABORATORY MUST BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY. Prerequisite: BIOL 1240 with a grade of “C” or better. (4)
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BIOL 4091L - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy Laboratory Evolutionary approach to the study of structural and functional relationships among vertebrate taxa. Laboratory work requires extensive dissection. LECTURE AND LABORATORY MUST BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY. Prerequisite: BIOL 1240 with a grade of “C” or better. (0)
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BIOL 4111 - Histology Structure and function of cells, tissues, and organ systems. Laboratory stresses microscopic study of cells and tissues. LECTURE AND LABORATORY MUST BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 1240 and CHEM 1020 /1020L with grades of “C” or better. (4)
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BIOL 4111L - Histology Laboratory Structure and function of cells, tissues, and organ systems. Laboratory stresses microscopic study of cells and tissues. LECTURE AND LABORATORY MUST BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY. Prerequisites: BIOL 1240 and CHEM 1020 /1020L with grades of “C” or better. (0)
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BIOL 4210 - Introduction to Scientific Literature Types of biological articles are discussed and reviewed. Students will give both oral and written critiques and summaries of assigned articles. Required of and limited to Biology seniors. Prerequisite(s): Completion of all required Biology courses and BIOL 1240 with grades of “C” or better. (1)
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BIOL 4220 - Applied and Environmental Microbiology Study of microorganisms as related to food, water, agricultural, and industrial processes. Prerequisites: BIOL 1240 and BIOL 2010 /BIOL 2010L with grades of “C” or better. (3)
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BIOL 4230 - Biology Capstone Students will synthesize, integrate, and apply the knowledge and skills gained from courses that are part of the Biology degree requirements as well as the core curriculum courses. There will be significant review of the primary literature and students will give both oral and written critiques. Prerequisite(s): Required of and limited to Biology majors with a minimum of 90 credit hours completed and completion of all required Biology courses with grades of “C” or better. (3)
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BIOL 4240 - Microbial Physiology Structure-function relationships in the microbial world, with emphasis on the biochemistry and metabolism of bacteria and selected other forms. Prerequisites: BIOL 1240 , and BIOL 2010 with grades of “C” or better; CHEM 2210 with a grade of “C” or better, or permission of instructor. (3)
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BIOL 4250 - Molecular Genetics Molecular biology of the gene. Special emphasis placed on comparison of gene expression in prokaryotes and eukaryotes. Prerequisites: BIOL 1240 , BIOL 3110 /BIOL 3110L and CHEM 2210 /CHEM 2230L with grades of “C” or better. (3)
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BIOL 4250L - Molecular Genetics Laboratory Molecular biology of the gene. Special emphasis placed on comparison of gene expression in prokaryotes and eukaryotes. This course requires either concurrent enrollment in the Molecular Genetics BIOL 4250 lecture, or previous completion of the lecture course. Prerequisites: BIOL 1240 , BIOL 2010 /BIOL 2010L and CHEM 2210 /CHEM 2230L with grades of “C” or better. (1)
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BIOL 4300 - Advanced Topics in Biology Designed to permit a student to pursue an in-depth treatment of a topic. Specific topics are announced when the course is offered. Prerequisites: BIOL 1240 with a grade of “C” or better, 16 hours of Biology AND permission of instructor. (0)
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BIOL 4301 - Advanced Topics in Biology Designed to permit a student to pursue an in-depth treatment of a topic. Specific topics are announced when the course is offered. Prerequisites: BIOL 1240 with a grade of “C” or better, 16 hours of Biology AND permission of instructor. (1)
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BIOL 4302 - Advanced Topics in Biology Designed to permit a student to pursue an in-depth treatment of a topic. Specific topics are announced when the course is offered. Prerequisites: BIOL 1240 with a grade of “C” or better, 16 hours of Biology AND permission of instructor. (2)
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BIOL 4303 - Advanced Topics in Biology (XCOR 3010 ) Designed to permit a student to pursue an in-depth treatment of a topic. Specific topics are announced when the course is offered. Prerequisites: BIOL 1240 with a grade of “C” or better, 16 hours of Biology AND permission of instructor. (3)
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BIOL 4320 - Evolutionary Biology Modern synthetic theory of evolution with emphasis on the mechanisms involved in this process. Strongly recommended: BIOL 3110 /BIOL 3110L . Prerequisite: BIOL 1240 with a grade of “C” or better. (3)
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BIOL 4350 - Epidemiology Study of the distribution and determinants of diseases and injuries in human populations. The course includes lectures, class discussion, independent module work, and assigned readings and projects. Prerequisite: Completion of all required Biology courses in the major or permission of the instructor and BIOL 1240 with a grade of “C” or better. (3)
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BIOL 4402L - Techniques of Research in Biology Theory and practice of various modern biological research techniques. Modular, team-taught. May be repeated once for credit. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing and BIOL 1240 with a grade of “C” or better. (2)
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BIOL 4420 - Applied Stem Cell Biology This course takes students on a journey into the fast-moving field of stem cell biology. Topics include: development and organogenesis, stem cell types and sources, therapeutic regeneration and repair of tissue, pluripotency and reprogramming, the relationship between stem cells, cancer and other potential undesirable effects, legality and ethics. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 3110 with a grade of “C” or better. (3)
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BIOL 4444 - Human Genetics In this course the principles and mechanisms of inheritance as they function in human will be discussed. The topics covered include Inherited Diseases, Reproduction and Genetic Control of Development, Genetic Factors in Behavior, the Role of Genetics in Cancer, Genetic Testing, and Genetic Based Ancestry. Required readings will be selected from journal articles and case studies. Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in BIOL 3110 . (3)
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BIOL 4450 - Introduction to Mammalian Tissue Culture Theory and techniques of mammalian tissue culture with an emphasis on application in basic and clinical research. Prerequisites: BIOL 1240 , and BIOL 2010 /BIOL 2010L with a grades of “C” or better, and junior or senior standing. Instructor’s approval is required since enrollment is restricted. (3)
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BIOL 4521 - Undergraduate Research Research in biology with a mentor approved by the department head. Students whose research is mandated by a scholarship program, or who receive a stipend for research are not permitted to register for this course. A written report of research is required to be submitted to the mentor at the end of the course. The course may be repeated for credit, but a maximum of 4 credit hours may be earned in BIOL 4521 and 4522 combined. Prerequisites: BIOL 1240 with a grade of “C” or better and permission of the research mentor and the head of the Department of Biology. (1)
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BIOL 4522 - Undergraduate Research Research in biology with a mentor approved by the department head. Students whose research is mandated by a scholarship program, or who receive a stipend for research are not permitted to register for this course. A written report of research is required to be submitted to the mentor at the end of the course. The course may be repeated for credit, but a maximum of 4 credit hours may be earned in BIOL 4521 and BIOL 4522 combined. Prerequisites: BIOL 1240 with a grade of “C” or better and permission of the research mentor and the head of the Department of Biology. (2)
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BIOL 4550 - Advanced Readings in Biology This course is designed to provide students with an introduction to the literature of the biological sciences at an advanced level. Specific topics and reading selections will vary from year to year. Primarily intended for Biology Education majors. Offered as needed, as a Directed Readings course. Prerequisites: Senior standing in Biology and 24 semester hours of Biology and BIOL 1240 with a grade of “C” or better. (3)
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BIOL 4999 - Senior Comprehensives Prerequisite: BIOL 1240 with a grade of “C” or better. (0)
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BSAD 1010 - Introduction to Business Fundamentals of Business Administration; underlying principles of management, and structures and functions of its various departments. Open to business majors as a first business course only. Business minors cannot use course as a Business Elective. Prerequisite(s): None. Open to business majors as a first business course only. Business minors cannot use course as a Business Elective.(3, FaSpSu)
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BSAD 2011 - Business Communications Concepts and applications of communication in business settings. Reading, writing, speaking, listening, and use of technology. Team decision-making, ethics, critical thinking, and cross-cultural issues. Prerequisite(s): ENGL 1020 . (3, Fa)
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BSAD 2030 - Business Law Commercial law as it affects accountancy - CPA law. Prerequisite(s): None (3, Sp)
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BSAD 2200 - International Business Addresses the major activities involved in international business. Students are exposed to marketing, finance, economics, management, accounting, taxation, culture, and politics as they apply to international business. Prerequisite(s): SMKT 2050 , MGMT 2060 or permission of chairperson or advisor. (3, FaSp)
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BSAD 3055 - Quantitative Analysis An introduction to the concepts of various quantitative methods such as Decision Analysis, Forecasting, Linear Programming, Inventory Management, and Project Scheduling and their role in the decision-making process. Prerequisite(s): ECON 2070 . (3, FaSp)
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BSAD 3195 - Computer-Based Information Systems Provides students with an understanding of applications of the computer to the support of managerial decision-making processes. Topics include basic business information concepts, the organization of information systems, recently developed computer-supported managerial techniques, and problems accompanying advances in computer technology. Prerequisite(s): MGMT 2060 . (3, FaSp)
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BSAD 3901 - Business Administration Internship Students can earn up to six credit hours for professional work experience in business, industry, or government related to the student’s academic program. Students must complete two internship reports in the middle and at the end of the internship. The class is graded on Pass/Fail basis. Prerequisite(s): business department major, completion of 62 degree credit hours and 2.0 or above grade point average, or permission of division chairperson. (1,Fa,SP,Su)
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BSAD 3902 - Business Administration Internship Students can earn up to six credit hours for professional work experience in business, industry, or government related to the student’s academic program. Students must complete two internship reports in the middle and at the end of the internship. The class is graded on Pass/Fail basis. Prerequisite(s): business department major, completion of 62 degree credit hours and 2.0 or above grade point average, or permission of division chairperson. (2,Fa,SP,Su)
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BSAD 3903 - Business Administration Internship Students can earn up to six credit hours for professional work experience in business, industry, or government related to the student’s academic program. Students must complete two internship reports in the middle and at the end of the internship. The class is graded on Pass/Fail basis. Prerequisite(s): business department major, completion of 62 degree credit hours and 2.0 or above grade point average, or permission of division chairperson. (3,Fa,SP,Su)
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BSAD 4000 - Strategic Management The capstone course that integrates the material learned in the foundation courses of finance, accounting, marketing and management into paradigms for strategic decision makers in domestic and foreign business entities. In addition, innovative strategic tools in contemporary business will be applied to case studies and a comprehensive term project. Senior standing or a written waiver from the division chairperson is mandatory for this course. Prerequisite(s): MGMT 2060 , SMKT 2050 , FINC 3050 , and senior standing. (3, Sp)
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BSAD 4501 - Special Topics in Business Intensive individual readings in areas agreed upon by student, instructor, and chairperson. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor and chairperson. (1)
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BSAD 4502 - Special Topics in Business Intensive individual readings in areas agreed upon by student, instructor, and chairperson. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor and chairperson. (2)
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BSAD 4503 - Special Topics in Business Intensive individual readings in areas agreed upon by student, instructor, and chairperson. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor and chairperson. (3)
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BSAD 4999 - Senior Comprehensives Prerequisite(s): Senior standing. (0, FaSp)
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Chemistry To register for any Chemistry course, a grade of “C” or better is required in all the Chemistry prerequisite courses.
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CHEM 1004 - Chemistry of Art (Non-science majors) This course is designed for non-science majors. It may be of special interest to art majors but artistic talent is not necessary to succeed. This course studies the fundamentals of chemistry and scientific principles as they relate to art, art media, and art history. Scientific fundamentals will be used to explain how art objects are observed, composed, manufactured, forged, and conserved. Regular lab sessions will be conducted during the semester. Prerequisite(s): Completion of all developmental Mathematics requirements or eligibility of MATH 1030 . (3, EXPLORATIONS/Scientific Reasoning)
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CHEM 1005 - Food Chemistry (Non-science majors) This course explores the chemistry of food and the cooking process from a scientific basis. The aim of this course is to explore the chemistry of food through lecture, discussion, hands-on-activities and laboratory experiments. Students will be introduced to the Scientific Method; basic chemical concepts involving matter and energy with a focus on solutions; and to the basic food categories (carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, minerals and water). Students will explore taste and flavor and the use of various cooking methods. Each week students will create an edible experiment and explore the chemistry of each dish. (3, EXPLORATIONS/Scientific Reasoning)
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CHEM 1010 - General Chemistry I An introduction to chemistry, including chemical reactions, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, gases, atomic structure, periodic trends, bonding, molecular structure, physical properties, and intermolecular forces. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: Completion of all developmental Mathematics requirements or eligibility for MATH 1030 . Corequisite: CHEM 1010 and CHEM 1010D must be taken concurrently. Students may not earn credit for both CHEM 1010 and CHEM 1110 . (3, EXPLORATIONS/Scientific Reasoning)
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CHEM 1010D - General Chemistry I Drill An introduction to chemistry, including chemical reactions, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, gases, atomic structure, periodic trends, bonding, molecular structure, physical properties, and intermolecular forces. Drill sessions meet once per week. Prerequisites: Completion of all developmental Mathematics requirements or eligibility for MATH 1030 . Corequisite: CHEM 1010 and 1010D must be taken concurrently. Students may not earn credit for both CHEM 1010 and CHEM 1110 . (0)
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CHEM 1011L - General Chemistry I Laboratory Students are introduced to explorations of chemical and/or physical systems by discovering concepts rather than verifying them. Students who complete this course will be able to identify pertinent variables, recognize qualitative trends in data, determine quantitative relationships and test the validity of conclusions on a particular chemical or physical system. 1011L is a one session per week 3-hour laboratory. Corequisites: CHEM 1010 /CHEM 1010D . Students may not earn credit for both CHEM 1011L and CHEM 1111L . (1)
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CHEM 1020 - General Chemistry II A continuation of the introduction to chemistry. Topics include solutions, acid/base chemistry, kinetics, equilibrium, electrochemistry, and nuclear chemistry. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 1010 or CHEM 1110 . Corequisite: CHEM 1020 and CHEM 1020D must be taken concurrently. Students may not earn credit for both CHEM 1020 and CHEM 1120 . (3)
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CHEM 1020D - General Chemistry II Drill A continuation of the introduction to chemistry. Topics include solutions, acid/base chemistry, kinetics, equilibrium, electrochemistry, and nuclear chemistry. Drill sessions meet once per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 1010 or CHEM 1110 . Corequisite: CHEM 1020 and CHEM 1020D must be taken concurrently. Students may not earn credit for both CHEM 1020 and CHEM 1120 . (0)
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CHEM 1021L - General Chemistry II Laboratory Students are introduced to a series of experiments in which schemes for separation and identification of mixtures of inorganic cations are utilized. Students will also conduct experiments introducing them to a variety of techniques in acid-base titrations, electrochemistry, and kinetic studies. Students who complete this course will be familiar with the techniques and principles of qualitative inorganic analysis. In addition, students will develop basic laboratory skills necessary for upper-level courses and for research. 1021L is a one session per week 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisites: CHEM 1010 /CHEM 1011L or CHEM 1110 /CHEM 1111L . Corequisites: CHEM 1020 /CHEM 1020D . Students may not earn credit for both CHEM 1021L and CHEM 1121L . (1)
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CHEM 1110 - Chemistry I Introduction to chemistry, including stoichiometry, atomic theory, molecular structure, bonding, chemical reactions, physical properties, periodic trends, gases, and intermolecular forces. Three lecture hours and one recitation per week. Prerequisites: completion of all developmental math requirements or eligibility for MATH 1030 . Corequisites: CHEM 1110/CHEM 1110D /CHEM 1111L must be taken concurrently. Students may not earn credit for both CHEM 1010 and CHEM 1110. (3, EXPLORATIONS/Scientific Reasoning)
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CHEM 1110D - Chemistry I Drill Introduction to chemistry, including stoichiometry, atomic theory, molecular structure, bonding, chemical reactions, physical properties, periodic trends, gases, and intermolecular forces. Three lecture hours and one recitation per week. Prerequisites: completion of all developmental math requirements or eligibility for MATH 1030 . Corequisites: CHEM 1110 /1110D/CHEM 1111L must be taken concurrently. Students may not earn credit for both CHEM 1010 and CHEM 1110 . (0)
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CHEM 1111L - Chemistry I Laboratory Students are introduced to methods used to explore chemical/physical systems. Emphasis will be placed on data collection and analysis, and developing the lab skills required for upper-level courses. Experiments will cover a range of topics, including methods of measurement, chemical and physical properties of compounds, chemical reactivity, acid-base reactions, thermochemistry, and electrochemistry. One three-hour lab per week. Corequisites: CHEM 1110 /CHEM 1110D /1111L must be taken concurrently. Students may not earn credit for both CHEM 1011L and CHEM 1111L. (1)
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CHEM 1120 - Chemistry II A continuation of the introduction to chemistry, including stoichiometry, properties of solutions, kinetics, equilibria, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and nuclear chemistry Three lecture hours and one recitation per week. Prerequisites: CHEM 1110 /CHEM 1111L or CHEM 1010 /CHEM 1011L . Corequisites: CHEM 1120/CHEM 1120D /CHEM 1121L must be taken concurrently. Students may not earn credit for both CHEM 1020 and CHEM 1120. (3)
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CHEM 1120D - Chemistry II Drill A continuation of the introduction to chemistry, including stoichiometry, properties of solutions, kinetics, equilibria, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and nuclear chemistry Three lecture hours and one recitation per week. Prerequisites: CHEM 1110 /CHEM 1111L or CHEM 1010 /CHEM 1011L . Corequisites: CHEM 1120 /1120D/CHEM 1121L must be taken concurrently. Students may not earn credit for both CHEM 1020 and CHEM 1120 . (0)
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CHEM 1121L - Chemistry II Laboratory A continuation to the introduction to methods used to explore chemical/physical systems. The lab focuses on understanding chemical reactions and their uses for qualitative and quantitative analysis of systems. Emphasis is placed on application of the scientific method and writing skills. One three-hour lab per week. Prerequisites: CHEM 1110 /CHEM 1111L or CHEM 1010 /CHEM 1011L . Corequisites: CHEM 1120 /CHEM 1120D /1121L must be taken concurrently. Students may not earn credit for both CHEM 1021L and CHEM 1121L. (1)
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CHEM 2210 - Organic Chemistry I Introduction to the structural theories, physical and chemical behavior, simple synthesis, basics of reaction mechanisms, and identification of compounds composed primarily of carbon and hydrogen. The critical thinking skills needed to apply this information to a wide variety of problems, both professional and societal, are strongly developed. Prerequisite: CHEM 1020 or CHEM 1120 . Corequisite: CHEM 2210 and CHEM 2210D must be taken concurrently. (3)
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CHEM 2210D - Organic Chemistry I Drill Introduction to the structural theories, physical and chemical behavior, simple synthesis, basics of reaction mechanisms, and identification of compounds composed primarily of carbon and hydrogen. The critical thinking skills needed to apply this information to a wide variety of problems, both professional and societal, are strongly developed. Drill sessions meet once per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 1020 or CHEM 1120 . Corequisite: CHEM 2210 and CHEM 2210D must be taken concurrently. (0)
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CHEM 2220 - Organic Chemistry II A continuation to the introduction to the structural theories, physical and chemical behavior, synthesis, reaction mechanisms, and identification of compounds composed primarily of carbon and hydrogen. This course has significant emphasis on synthesis, reaction mechanisms, and spectroscopy. Students who complete the course will become familiar with the large body of information required before the chemistry of living systems (biochemistry and molecular biology) can be studied. The critical thinking skills needed to apply this information to a wide variety of problems, both professional and societal, are strongly developed. Prerequisite: CHEM 2210 . Corequisite: CHEM 2220 and CHEM 2220D must be taken concurrently. (3)
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CHEM 2220D - Organic Chemistry II Drill A continuation to the introduction to the structural theories, physical and chemical behavior, synthesis, reaction mechanisms, and identification of compounds composed primarily of carbon and hydrogen. This course has significant emphasis on synthesis, reaction mechanisms, and spectroscopy. Students who complete the course will become familiar with the large body of information required before the chemistry of living systems (biochemistry and molecular biology) can be studied. The critical thinking skills needed to apply this information to a wide variety of problems, both professional and societal, are strongly developed. Drill sessions meet once per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 2210 . Corequisite(s): CHEM 2220 and CHEM 2220D must be taken concurrently. (0)
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CHEM 2230L - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory Students are introduced to microscale and macroscale organic laboratory techniques, selected instrumental analyses, and chemical safety. Students learn to critically assess their data and observations. Students get hands-on experience with organic reactions, instrumental analyses, and interpretations as well as presentation of results. Prerequisite: CHEM 1011L or CHEM 1111L . Corequisites: CHEM 2210 /CHEM 2210D (1)
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CHEM 2240L - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory Students get hands-on experience with performing microscale and macroscale organic laboratory techniques, selected instrumental analyses, organic reactions, and syntheses. Students learn to critically assess their data and observations, and to prepare organized, scientific reports from their findings. Prerequisite: CHEM 2230L . Corequisites: CHEM 2220 /CHEM 2220D . (1)
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CHEM 3010 - Physical Chemistry for the Life Sciences Principles of physical chemistry as applied to biological and biomedical systems. Students who complete this course will gain an understanding of the physical properties of solids, liquids, and gases, the laws of thermodynamics, the properties of solutions, principles of chemical equilibria and chemical kinetics, quantum mechanical treatment of atoms and molecules, and the theory and applications of spectroscopy. The course will develop the critical thinking and computational skills of the students. Prerequisites: MATH 1070 , PHYS 2010 /PHYS 2010L , and CHEM 3210 /CHEM 3210L . Students may not earn credit for both CHEM 3010 and CHEM 3030 . (3)
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CHEM 3011 - Inorganic Chemistry A study of the theories and principles of bonding and structure, as well as the descriptive chemistry and applications of the elements and their simple compounds. A student completing this course will be familiar with the information needed to connect the fundamental theories of inorganic chemistry with the new technological applications of inorganic compounds. Prerequisite: CHEM 2220 . (3)
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CHEM 3030 - Physical Chemistry I A survey of the principles of physical chemistry including thermodynamics, phase equilibria, chemical equilibria, electrochemistry, and kinetics. Students who complete this course will gain an in-depth understanding of the principles governing the interaction of matter and energy, and will develop their critical thinking and computational skills. Prerequisites: CHEM 3210 /CHEM 3210L , MATH 2070 , and PHYS 2020 /PHYS 2020L . Students may not earn credit for both CHEM 3010 and CHEM 3030. (3)
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CHEM 3030L - Physical Chemistry I Laboratory A selection of experiments featuring the applications of the principles of physical chemistry. Experiments include the use of physical chemistry techniques to examine the properties of solids, liquids, and gases, reaction kinetics, and systems at equilibrium. The course requires extensive computational and writing skills. One three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: CHEM 3210 /CHEM 3210L . Corequisite: CHEM 3010 or CHEM 3030 . (1)
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CHEM 3040 - Physical Chemistry II Advanced topics in atomic and molecular quantum theory, atomic and molecular structure, spectroscopy, and photochemistry. Students who complete this course will gain an understanding of the properties of atoms and molecules, and the principles of the different types of spectroscopy. Prerequisites: CHEM 3210 /CHEM 3210L , MATH 2070 , and PHYS 2020 /PHYS 2020L . (3)
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CHEM 3040L - Physical Chemistry II Laboratory A selection of experiments featuring the applications of the principles of physical chemistry. Experiments include the use of physical chemistry techniques to examine the properties of solids, liquids, and gases, and various spectroscopic techniques to characterize substances. The course requires extensive computational and writing skills. One three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: CHEM 3030 (or CHEM 3010 ) and CHEM 3030L . (1)
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CHEM 3130 - Introduction to Biochemistry The student’s understanding of cellular structure and composition on the molecular level will be developed through a study of the physical and chemical properties of the biomolecules of cells. Prerequisites: CHEM 2220 /CHEM 2240L . (3)
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CHEM 3130L - Introduction to Biochemistry Laboratory A selection of experiments covering the isolation of biochemical substances and the study of their properties. This course will enable the student to readily perform isolations of a number of types of biochemical substances, and to determine their properties and concentrations while gaining some skills in the use of common laboratory techniques and instruments. Prerequisites: CHEM 2220 /CHEM 2240L . Co-requisite: CHEM 3130 . (1)
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CHEM 3450 - Toxicology A study of the fundamental principles of toxicology with emphasis on the chemical reactions and mechanisms involved. Topics include entry and fate of toxicants in the body, metabolism, toxic effects, and quantitation. A student completing this course will have a better understanding of the adverse effects of chemicals and other agents to human beings. Prerequisites: CHEM 2220 , and BIOL 1240 . (3)
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CHEM 4011 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry A study of the theories and principles of coordination chemistry, solution chemistry, and applications of organometallic and bioinorganic compounds. A student completing this course will be familiar with the information needed to relate coordination compounds and their reactions to the expanding applied fields of organometallics, catalysis, and bioinorganic chemistry. Prerequisites: CHEM 3011 and CHEM 3010 (or CHEM 3030 ). (3)
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CHEM 4060 - Advanced Biochemistry Student will explore the biological chemistry of specialized cellular processes including genome structure and organization, DNA replication and repair, transcription, translation, and regulation of these processes. Specialized processes of chloroplasts and mitochondria will also be examined. Prerequisite: CHEM 3130 . (3)
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CHEM 4073 - Chemistry Literature Research Students participate in an independent literature research project under the close supervision of a faculty advisor. This entails familiarization with relevant chemical literature, literature search, preparation of an abstract and a written report, and presentation of a departmental seminar. Students who complete this course learn to search and critically review the literature, evaluate their findings, prepare a formal and detailed research report, and present a seminar for constructive review by their peers and the faculty. Prerequisites: CHEM 2220 /CHEM 2240L (3)
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CHEM 4080 - Introduction to Research Students are paired with research mentors who prepare them for research through a literature search and studies as well as research training. Students are also required to attend seminars offered at the scheduled class period weekly. These seminars will include lectures on such topics as chemical safety and research ethics. Students are required to present a literature seminar or a research prospectus during the semester. Prerequisites: CHEM 2220 /CHEM 2240L . (0)
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CHEM 4083 - Undergraduate Research Students participate in an independent and original laboratory research project under the close supervision of a faculty advisor. This entails familiarization with relevant chemical literature, laboratory work, preparation of an abstract and written report, and presentation of a departmental seminar. Students who complete this course learn to search and critically review the literature, develop specialized laboratory skills, evaluate their data, prepare a formal and detailed research report, and present a seminar for constructive review by their peers and the faculty. Students desiring credit for research performed off campus must obtain approval of their project from the course coordinator, register for this course, and present the required written and oral reports and a letter of evaluation from the off-campus supervisor of the research. This course may be used as a senior capstone experience. Prerequisites: CHEM 4080 or permission of the course coordinator. (3)
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CHEM 4140 - Metabolism A study of biochemical energetics and the many biochemical pathways of carbohydrate, lipid, protein, and nucleic acid metabolism. The student will gain insight into the metabolism of biochemical substances on the molecular level, and insight into the universal and integrated nature of metabolism. Prerequisite: CHEM 3130 . (3)
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CHEM 4150L - Genomics and Proteomics Laboratory This course is designed to introduce students to the laboratory and computational methodologies used in analyzing DNA and proteins using modern molecular biology, chemistry, and bioinformatics techniques. A student completing this course will have better insight into the theoretical and practical aspects of the structure and function of DNA and proteins. This course may be used as a senior capstone experience. Prerequisites: CHEM 3130 /CHEM 3130L . (2)
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CHEM 4151 - Special Topics Detailed discussion of one or more topics in chemistry. (1)
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CHEM 4152 - Special Topics Detailed discussion of one or more topics in chemistry. (2)
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CHEM 4153 - Special Topics Detailed discussion of one or more topics in chemistry. (3)
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CHEM 4210 - Advanced Organic Chemistry The aim of this course is to solidify the student’s understanding of certain basic concepts covered in CHEM 2210 -CHEM 2220 . Structures of organic compounds, reaction mechanisms, and stereochemistry of organic reactions are emphasized. The student will gain a deeper understanding of these topics and insight into the experimental foundation of abstract concepts. Prerequisite: CHEM 2220 . (3)
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CHEM 4230 - Principles of Polymer Chemistry Topics include polymer solutions, molecular weight measurement, analysis and testing, mechanical properties, polymer structure and physical properties, polymerization methods, and polymer processing. Prerequisites: CHEM 2220 /CHEM 2240L and CHEM 3010 (or CHEM 3030 ). (3)
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CHEM 4240 - Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis An introduction to the theories, operations, and applications of spectroscopic, electrochemical, and chromatographic instrumentation in chemical analysis. Students will acquire hands-on experience in the operation and use of several instruments commonly employed in chemical analysis. Students who successfully complete this course will have developed the critical thinking and laboratory skills necessary to apply various instrumentation to the solution of problems in chemical analysis. Laboratory meets in one four-hour session. CHEM 4240 and CHEM 4240L must be taken concurrently. Prerequisites: CHEM 3210 /CHEM 3210L . (4)
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CHEM 4240L - Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis Laboratory An introduction to the theories, operations, and applications of spectroscopic, electrochemical, and chromatographic instrumentation in chemical analysis. Students will acquire hands-on experience in the operation and use of several instruments commonly employed in chemical analysis. Students who successfully complete this course will have developed the critical thinking and laboratory skills necessary to apply various instrumentation to the solution of problems in chemical analysis. Laboratory meets in one four-hour session. CHEM 4240 and CHEM 4240L must be taken concurrently. Prerequisites: CHEM 3210 /CHEM 3210L . (0)
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CHEM 4250 - Drug Design and Synthesis This course will provide an overview of fundamental principles of medicinal chemistry including drug development, drug design, lead compound discovery, and drug synthesis. Emphasis will be placed on the chemical reactions and mechanisms involved. An overview of drug classes and mechanisms of activity will be included. Prerequisite: CHEM 2220 . (3)
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CHEM 4310L - Synthesis Laboratory Advanced methods in the synthesis and characterization of organic and inorganic compounds; includes an independent project. A wide range of compounds are synthesized, including organic, bioinorganic, organometallic, and coordination compounds. Concepts and principles of green chemistry are introduced and incorporated throughout the course. The student is expected to become skilled in a variety of synthetic and spectroscopic techniques used in a modern chemistry laboratory. By the end of the semester, the student should be able to independently research a synthetic problem and design a procedure to execute that synthesis. The student will also be able to report experimental results using the format approved by the American Chemical Society for publications. This course may be used as a senior capstone experience. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2220 /CHEM 2240L and CHEM 3210 /CHEM 3210L . (2)
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CHEM 4320L - Molecular Structure and Organic Synthesis Laboratory Students perform multi- step synthesis and identify unknown and synthesized compounds. A variety of chemical and spectroscopic characterization methods are used. This course seeks to bridge the gap between the elementary organic lab and the advanced organic research lab. It allows students to develop critical reasoning skills, computational skills and oral and written presentation skills necessary for a professional career in science. This course may be used as a senior capstone experience. Prerequisites: CHEM 2220 /CHEM 2240L . (2)
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CHEM 4350 - Drug Design Using Computational Chemistry The course will introduce students to the basic computational molecular modeling tools used in drug design and development process. The most commonly used techniques in the drug discovery such as building 3D-models of organic molecules, study their structural properties, Structure Activity Relationship studies (QSAR), molecular docking studies, pharmacophore development and database search will be taught in this course. The relationship between the structure of the drug and its bioactivity will be analyzed followed by identification of structural features that can be modified to improve the efficacy of the drug. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2220 (3)
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CHEM 4999 - Senior Comprehensives (0)
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