May 01, 2024  
University Catalog 2017-2018 
    
University Catalog 2017-2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


The Fall (Fa), Spring (Sp), or Summer (Su) semesters indicated are expected but are not guaranteed. Expansive Core Curriculum courses are denoted by EXP.  Service Learning courses are denoted by SL.

 

Biology

A grade of C or better in a prerequisite course is required before a student may progress to the next course.

All one-credit-hour Biology laboratory courses numbered 1230 and above require either concurrent enrollment in the corresponding lecture, or previous completion of the lecture course.

Unless otherwise noted in the course description, BIOL 1240 is a prerequisite for all higher-numbered courses in Biology.

  
  • 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)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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)
  
  • BIOL 4303 - 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. (3)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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)
  
  • BIOL 4999 - Senior Comprehensives

    Prerequisite: BIOL 1240  with a grade of “C” or better. (0)
  
  • PHYS 3160 - Biomedical Physics

    BIOL 3160   This course is designed specifically for students pursuing careers in medicine or those related to human health. Interdisciplinary in nature, it covers principles of physics that are essential in understanding real life phenomena, with particular focus on applications in medicine and human health. Ideal for students interested in nursing, diagnostic medicine, biomedical research, physiotherapy, or veterinary medicine. Prerequisites: Completion, with a grade of “C” or better, BIOL 1240  / BIOL 1240L  and PHYS 2010  / PHYS 2010L  . Corequisite: PHYS 2020  / PHYS 2020L  is recommended but not essential. 3, FaSp

Business Administration

  
  • 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, EXP)
  
  • 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)
  
  • BSAD 2030 - Business Law

    Commercial law as it affects accountancy - CPA law. Prerequisite(s): None (3, Sp)
  
  • 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, EXP)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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, EXP)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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)
  
  • BSAD 4999 - Senior Comprehensives

    Prerequisite(s): Senior standing. (0, FaSp)

Chemistry

Expansive Core Curriculum courses are denoted by EXP. Service Learning courses are denoted by SL.

To register for any Chemistry course, a grade of “C” or better is required in all the Chemistry prerequisite courses.

  
  • CHEM 1003 - Chemistry in Everyday Life

    Detailed discussion of one or more topics in chemistry for non-science majors. A lab component is included. Prerequisites: Completion of developmental Mathematics. (3)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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 , and PHYS 2010 /PHYS 2010L . Students may not earn credit for both CHEM 3010 and CHEM 3030 . (3)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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)
  
  
  • CHEM 3210L - Quantitative Analysis Laboratory

    Techniques of chemical analysis including evaluation of data, gravimetric, volumetric, potentiometric, and spectrophotometric methods. 3210L is a one session four-hour laboratory. Prerequisites: CHEM 1020 /CHEM 1020D /CHEM 1021L  (or CHEM 1120 /CHEM 1120D /CHEM 1121L ). Corequisite:  CHEM 3210 . (1)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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)
  
  • CHEM 4151 - Special Topics

    Detailed discussion of one or more topics in chemistry. (1)
  
  • CHEM 4152 - Special Topics

    Detailed discussion of one or more topics in chemistry. (2)
  
  • CHEM 4153 - Special Topics

    Detailed discussion of one or more topics in chemistry. (3)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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)
  
  • 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. Prerequisites: CHEM 3210 /CHEM 3210L . (2)
  
  • 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)
  
  • CHEM 4999 - Senior Comprehensives

    (0)

Clinical Pharmacy

The Fall (Fa), Spring (Sp), or Summer (Su) sessions indicated are expected but are not guaranteed. 

  
  • PCLN 3601 - Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience I - Wellness Service Learning

    Students teach healthy nutrition and lifestyle to local elementary and middle school students. Prerequisite: Admission to the College of Pharmacy (1, FaSp)
  
  • PCLN 3602 - Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience I - Patient Interviewing

    Students provide medication and lifestyle counseling to clients at local senior centers. The focus for the first year student is acquiring patient interviewing skills. Prerequisite: Admission to the College of Pharmacy (1, FaSp)
  
  • PCLN 3603 - Introduction to Pharmacy Practice Experience I Seminar

    Supplements First Year Introduction to Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE-I) Courses PCLN 3601  and PCLN 3602  by providing skill in preparation and presentation of pharmacy related activities that enhance the IPPE curriculum. Activities include additional training, guidance, reflection and discussion time required to introduce students to pharmacy services provided within the community setting. Prerequisite: Admission to the College of Pharmacy (0, FaSp)
  
  • PCLN 3604 - Introduction to Pharmacy Practice Experience I Seminar

    Supplements First Year Introduction to Pharmacy Practice Experience (IPPE-I) Courses PCLN 3601  and PCLN 3602  by providing skill in preparation and presentation of pharmacy related activities that enhance the IPPE curriculum. Activities include additional training, guidance, reflection and discussion time required to introduce students to pharmacy services provided within the community setting. Prerequisite: Admission to the College of Pharmacy (0, FaSp)
  
  • PCLN 3630 - Professional Practice

    Designed to provide the foundation for students’ development as pharmacy professionals. Topics include fundamental principles, skills and knowledge essential to pharmacy practice. Prerequisite: Admission to College of Pharmacy Co-requisite: PCLN 3630 and PCLN 3630L  are mutually corequisite (2, Fa)
  
  • PCLN 3630L - Professional Abilities Lab (PAL) I

    Designed to provide the foundation for students’ development as pharmacy professionals. Topics include fundamental principles, skills and knowledge essential to pharmacy practice. Prerequisite: Admission to College of Pharmacy Co-requisite: PCLN 3630  and PCLN 3630L are mutually corequisite (1, Fa)
  
  • PCLN 3700 - Introduction to Therapeutics

    Introduces  students to the basic principles of patient care, the essential skills needed to develop a pharmaceutical care plan. Also focuses on self-care and managing patients who are candidates for non-prescription pharmacotherapy. Prerequisites: PCLN 3630  /PCLN 3630L , PHCL 3620 / PHCL 3620L   Co-requisites: PHCT 3050 /PHCT 3050L , PHCL 3630 , PCLN 3602 , and PHSC 3910   (2, Sp)
  
  • PCLN 4601 - Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience II-Community

    Students gain introductory pharmacy practice experience by completing 50 hours in a community pharmacy practice setting with additional lecture/lab activities to enhance the rotation experience. Prerequisites:  PCLN 3601 , PCLN 3602 , PCLN 3603 , and PCLN 3604   (1, FaSp)
  
  • PCLN 4602 - Introductory Pharmacy Practice Experience II-Institutional

    Students gain introductory pharmacy practice experience by completing 50 hours in an institutional/hospital pharmacy practice setting with additional lecture/lab activities to enhance the rotation experience. Prerequisites:  PCLN 3601 , PCLN 3602 , PCLN 3603 , and PCLN 3604   (1, FaSp)
  
  • PCLN 4630L - Professional Abilities Lab (PAL) II

    Designed to assist in the development of skills in pharmaceutical calculations, patient assessment and interviewing as related to specific disease states. Prerequisites: PCLN 3630 , PCLN 3630L   Corequisites: PCLN 4770 , PCLN 4771 , PCLN 4772 , PCLN 4773 , and PCLN 4774   (1, Fa)
  
  • PCLN 4640L - Professional Abilities Lab (PAL) III

    Designed to assist in the development of skills in pharmaceutical calculations, patient assessment and interviewing as related to specific disease states. Prerequisites: PCLN 4630L   Corequisite:  PCLN 4775 , PCLN 4776 , PCLN 4777 , and PCLN 4778   (1, Sp)
  
  • PCLN 4710 - Advanced Topics in Critical Care Pharmacy Online/Hybrid

    Designed to expose third professional year pharmacy students to advanced topics in critical care medicine. Presents the students with an evidence based approach to the therapeutic and supportive management of critically ill patients. Using a therapeutics, systems approach in therapy management, critical care topics not introduced in advanced topics in nutrition support, trauma medicine, emergency medicine and palliative care will be addressed. Prerequisites: PHSC 5910  and PCLN 5310 , PCLN 5320 , and PCLN 5330   (2, Sp)
  
  • PCLN 4770 - Therapeutics II: Immunology & Rheumatic Diseases

    Integrates pathophysiology, pharmacogenomics and information on the natural course of diseases in a population as well as the effect of interventions at critical points to improve patients’ outcomes and quality of life. Covers the disease state of rheumatology. Prerequisites: PCLN 3700 , PHSC 3650 , PHSC 3910 , and PHCL 3630   Co-requisites: PHSC 4910  and PCLN 4630L   (1, Fa)
  
  • PCLN 4771 - Therapeutics II: Dermatology & Respiratory Diseases

    Integrates pathophysiology, pharmacogenomics and information on the natural course of diseases in a population as well as the effect of interventions at critical points to improve patients’ outcomes and quality of life. Covers dermatology and respiratory disease states. Prerequisites: PCLN 3700 , PHSC 3650 , PHSC 3910 , and PHCL 3630   Co-requisites:  PHSC 4910  and PCLN 4630L   (2, Fa)
  
  • PCLN 4772 - Therapeutics II: Cardiology I

    Integrates pathophysiology, pharmacogenomics and information on the natural course of diseases in a population as well as the effect of interventions at critical points to improve patients’ outcomes and quality of life. Covers hypertension and hyperlipidemia disease states. Prerequisites: PCLN 3700 , PHSC 3650 , PHSC 3910 , and PHCL 3630   Co-requisites:  PHSC 4910  and PCLN 4630L   (1, Fa)
  
  • PCLN 4773 - Therapeutics II: Endocrine

    Integrates pathophysiology, pharmacogenomics and information on the natural course of diseases in a population as well as the effect of interventions at critical points to improve patients’ outcomes and quality of life. Covers diabetes and thyroid diseases. Prerequisites: PCLN 3700 , PHSC 3650 , PHSC 3910 , and PHCL 3630   Co-requisites:  PHSC 4910  and PCLN 4630L   (2, Fa)
  
  • PCLN 4774 - Therapeutics II: Gastrology & Hepatology

    Integrates pathophysiology, pharmacogenomics and information on the natural course of diseases in a population as well as the effect of interventions at critical points to improve patients’ outcomes and quality of life. Covers disease states of the upper and lower gastrointestinal tracts and liver. Prerequisites: PCLN 3700 , PHSC 3650 , PHSC 3910 , and PHCL 3630   Co-requisites:  PHSC 4910  and PCLN 4630L   (2, Fa)
  
  • PCLN 4775 - Therapeutics III: Fluids/Electrolytes/Renal

    Integrates pathophysiology, pharmacogenomics and information on the natural course of diseases in a population as well as the effect of interventions at critical points to improve patients’ outcomes and quality of life. Covers renal disease, fluids and electrolyte balance and acid-base. Prerequisites:  PCLN 3700   Corequisites:  PHCT 4800 PHSC 4920 , and PCLN 4640L   (2, Sp)
  
  • PCLN 4776 - Therapeutics III: Cardiology II

    Integrates pathophysiology, pharmacogenomics and information on the natural course of diseases in a population as well as the effect of interventions at critical points to improve patients’ outcomes and quality of life. Covers acute coronary syndromes, arrhythmias, deep vein thrombosis and heart failure. Prerequisites:  PCLN 3700  and PCLN 4772   Corequisites:  PHCT 4800 PHSC 4920 , and PCLN 4640L  (2, Sp)
  
  • PCLN 4777 - Therapeutics III: Neurology

    Integrates pathophysiology, pharmacogenomics and information on the natural course of diseases in a population as well as the effect of interventions at critical points to improve patients’ outcomes and quality of life. Covers seizures, stroke and pain management. Prerequisites:  PCLN 3700  and PCLN 4772   Corequisites:  PHCT 4800 PHSC 4920 , and PCLN 4640L  (2, Sp)
  
  • PCLN 4778 - Therapeutics III: Psychiatry

    Integrates pathophysiology, pharmacogenomics and information on the natural course of diseases in a population as well as the effect of interventions at critical points to improve patients’ outcomes and quality of life. Covers depression, anxiety and schizophrenia. Prerequisites:  PCLN 3700  and PCLN 4773   Corequisites:  PHCT 4800 PHSC 4920 , and PCLN 4640L  (2, Sp)
  
  • PCLN 5310 - Therapeutics IV: Infestious Disease 1

    Integrates pathophysiology, pharmacogenomics and information on the natural course of diseases in a population as well as the effect of interventions at critical points to improve patients’ outcomes and quality of life. Covers fungal and bacterial diseases. Prerequisites:  PCLN 3700  and PHCT 4800   Corequisites:  PCLN 5610L   and PHSC 5910   (2, Fa)
  
  • PCLN 5320 - Therapeutics IV: Infectious Disease 2

    Integrates pathophysiology, pharmacogenomics and information on the natural course of diseases in a population as well as the effect of interventions at critical points to improve patients’ outcomes and quality of life. Covers viral and parasitic diseases. Prerequisites:  PCLN 3700  and PHCT 4800   Corequisites:  PCLN 5610L   and PHSC 4910  (2, Fa)
  
  • PCLN 5330 - Therapeutics IV: Oncology

    Integrates pathophysiology, pharmacogenomics and information on the natural course of diseases in a population as well as the effect of interventions at critical points to improve patients’ outcomes and quality of life. Prerequisites:  PCLN 3700  and PHCT 4800   Corequisites:  PCLN 5610L   and PHSC 5910   (2, Fa)
 

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