2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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This section of the Catalog includes course descriptions, listed alphabetically by discipline. The descriptions provide information on course numbers, titles, the level of instruction, credit, course sequence, content, and prerequisites as shown in the following example:
CHE 2100 Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry
Credits: 5
Prerequisite: CHE 1100
Description: A study of the elements of organic and biological chemistry. This course satisfies requirements for nursing programs and other fields requiring a survey of organic and biological chemistry.
The first two to four letters, called the course subject code, represent the area of study or discipline, e.g., CHE represents chemistry. The course number follows the course subject code, e.g., 2100. The first digit in a four-digit course number designates the level of instruction. Only courses numbered 1000 or above will be included in credits toward a degree. Courses with numbers up to and including 1999 are primarily for freshmen, 2000 through 2999 primarily for sophomores, 3000 through 3999 primarily for juniors, and 4000 through 4999 primarily for seniors. In general, students should not take courses above the level of their class (based upon semester hours earned), but they may do so at one level above if they have the specified prerequisites. In special cases, students may be permitted to take courses more than one level above that designated for their class if they obtain the permission of their advisor and of the faculty member teaching the course and if they meet the prerequisite requirements. Course descriptions provide a summary of the content of the course. If a prerequisite must be met before a student can register for a course, this information is listed above the course description. Attributes, such as Multicultural, General Studies, or Guaranteed Transfer, are listed after the course description. A list of courses being offered in a given semester, instructors, class meeting times, and locations is described in the Class Schedule.
Types of Courses
- Regular courses appear in this section of the University Catalog and are offered on a regular basis.
- Independent study courses provide students the opportunity to pursue in-depth study of a topic of special interest. Independent study courses are specified as 498_ and include an alpha character in the course number. Independent study courses are published in the Class Schedule.
- Special topics or omnibus courses are temporary courses that are not listed in the Catalog. They may be used to pilot-test a course, present a special topic, or provide a unique, experiential-learning opportunity. Omnibus courses use a specified range of course numbers: 190_, 290_, 390_, 490_ and include an alpha character in the course number. Omnibus courses are published in the Class Schedule.
- Variable topics courses allow courses of varying titles under an overall theme or “umbrella” course. Variable topic courses include an alpha character in the course number and are published in the Class Schedule.
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BIO 3220 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Credits: 5
Prerequisite(s): BIO 1080 and BIO 1090, BIO 1081 and BIO 1091, or Permission of instructor
Description: A comprehensive study is made of the evolution of structure and function of vertebrates. The laboratory portion of the course is emphasized and will consist of detailed dissections of vertebrates representing several classes.
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BIO 3230 - Principles of Human Anatomy and Physiology for Secondary Education
Credits: 5
Prerequisite(s): BIO 1080/BIO 1090 or Permission of instructor
Description: This course addresses the structure and function of the human body. Topics include homeostasis, tissues, the musculoskeletal system, neurophysiology, endocrinology, circulation, and respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. Course content and class level are designed only for students who are biology majors seeking licensure in secondary science education.
Note: This course will not count for biology credit for any other biology majors and will not substitute for BIO 2310 and BIO 2320.
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BIO 3240 - Animal Behavior
Credits: 4
Prerequisite(s): BIO 1080, BIO 1081, BIO 1090, and BIO 1091
Description: This course serves as an in-depth and current account of the interdisciplinary science of Animal Behavior. Beginning with a review of both historical and modern approaches, behavioral psychology and behavioral ecology will be comprehensively examined with an emphasis on evolution. The accompanying laboratory will highlight scientific methodology by incorporating both descriptive and experimental studies of Animal Behavior in laboratory and field settings.
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BIO 3260 - Vertebrate Zoology
Credits: 4
Prerequisite(s): BIO 1080 and BIO 1090, BIO 1081 and BIO 1091 or Permission of instructor
Description: This course examines the origin, evolution, classification, morphology and adaptation of the vertebrates.
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BIO 3270 - Parasitology
Credits: 4
Prerequisite(s): BIO 1080 and BIO 1090, BIO 1081 and BIO1091, BIO 3200, and at least junior standing
Description: This course is an overview of the most important groups of eukaryotic parasites in human and veterinary medicine. It emphasizes concepts ranging from parasite diversity to how the fundamental aspects of parasitism such as complex life cycles and transmission pathways affect the evolutionary biology, ecology, behavior, and clinical response of host organisms.
Note: The Biology Department requires students who do not attend the first week of scheduled laboratory sessions to drop that course. Those students who do not drop the course will not be permitted to attend labs the rest of the semester, will receive an F in the course, and will be responsible for all tuition and fees incurred.
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BIO 3280 - Field Ornithology
Credits: 2
Prerequisite(s): BIO 1080, BIO 1090, BIO 1081, BIO 1091, and permission of instructor
Description: This is a comprehensive course on the field aspects of ornithology. Students will learn proper identification techniques and methods for conducting independent research in the area of avian behavior, conservation and ecology.
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BIO 3300 - Advanced Human Biology for Non-Majors
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): BIO 1000 or permission of instructor; and completion of General Studies requirements in Written Communication, Oral Communication, and Quantitative Literacy.
Description: This course is designed to be an advanced sequel to BIO 1000. It addresses the more complex aspects of human body functions and how the body deals with insults such as bombardment of microorganisms, various dietary practices, pollution, and socio-economic challenges. Topics include immunity, AIDS, genetics, stress, cancer, and aging.
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BIO 3320 - Advanced Human Physiology
Credits: 4
Prerequisite(s): BIO 1080 and BIO 1090, BIO 2310, BIO 2320, one year of chemistry
Description: This in-depth physiology course covers the function of the human body as it relates to homeostasis. This course emphasizes membrane transport, fluid compartments, acid-base balance, cardiovascular and respiratory physiology, and neurotransmission.
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BIO 3330 - Advanced Human Cadaver Anatomy
Credits: 5
Prerequisite(s): BIO 1080, BIO 1090, BIO 2310, and upper-division standing.
Corequisite(s): BIO 2320
Description: This course presents human gross anatomy from a regional perspective, utilizing cadaver dissection and clinical application as a foundation for anatomical understanding. Designed for biology majors entering professional and graduate programs.
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BIO 3340 - Endocrinology
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): BIO 1080 and BIO 1090, and two additional semesters of biology; CHE 3100 recommended; or Permission of instructor.
Description: This course is a survey of the major human endocrine organs and their hormones. Topics include normal anatomy and physiology of each gland, cellular mechanisms of hormone action, and endocrinopathies.
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BIO 3350 - Immunology
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): BIO 1080 and BIO 1090, BIO 2400, BIO 3600 or BIO 3610, and junior or senior standing, or permission of instructor
Description: This course will familiarize students with the complexity of the immune system. The goals of the course encompass understanding the importance of the immune system, its components, the responsibilities of each of the components, how the immune response combats different kinds of infectious agents including bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses, what happens to cause autoimmunity, what happens during allergic reactions, and how the immune system is responsible for transplant rejection.
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BIO 3351 - Immunology Laboratory
Credits: 1
Corequisite(s): BIO 3350
Description: This is an optional laboratory course that introduces students to the theories and skills of standard procedures used in an immunology laboratory. Students perform various immunological techniques, including leukocyte enumeration, agglutination, and precipitation assays. Students also utilize a variety of techniques to purify, quantify, and visualize antibody from serum.
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BIO 3360 - Animal Physiology
Credits: 4
Prerequisite(s): BIO 3200 or BIO 3260 and CHE 1810, or Permission of instructor
Description: This is a lecture course for science majors on the physiological processes common to most animals and on the physiological adaptations and acclimation to environmental challenges- especially with respect to temperature, moisture, and oxygen availability.
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BIO 3400 - Microbial Physiology
Credits: 4
Prerequisite(s): BIO 2400 or equivalent or Permission of instructor
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): CHE 3100 or equivalent or permission of instructor
Description: A detailed study of the organization and structure of bacterial cells is presented. An emphasis is placed on biosynthesis, polymerization, and assembly of bacteria.
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BIO 3410 - Symbiosis and the Environment
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): BIO 2400 and One Year of College Chemistry; or permission of instructor
Description: This course provides an overview of the diversity of mutalistic symbioses and their critical roles in the natural environment, including coral reef, hydrothermal vent, cellulose degrading, mycorrhizal ecosystems. This course takes an integrative approach, spanning ecosystems to molecules, to study these associations.
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BIO 3471 - Biology of Women
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): BIO 1000 or GWS 1001 or Permission of instructor
Description: An examination of the anatomy and physiology of sex in humans, the mechanisms involved in formation of sex and gender, and the interactions between science, society, and medical practice with regard to issues of sex and gender.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: BIO, GWS, or HON.
Cross Listed Course(s): GWS 3470, HON 3471
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BIO 3511 - Anatomy and Physiology of Speech and Hearing
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): BIO 1080 and BIO 1090 or permission of instructor
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): SLHS 2530 or permission of instructor
Description: This course provides students with a foundation in the structural and functional organization of the systems that support speech and hearing. The mechanisms of swallowing are also reviewed. Students explore how anatomical and physiological changes may impact sound perception and production.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: SLHS or BIO.
Students must achieve a C or better to count towards an SLHS degree or certificate. Other programs may have different minimum grade requirements.
Cross Listed Course(s): SLHS 3530
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BIO 3520 - General Ecology
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): BIO 1080 and BIO 1090, BIO 1081 and BIO 1091, and College Algebra (MTH 1109, MTH 1110, MTH 1111, MTH1112 or MTH 1115), or permission of the instructor.
Description: This lecture course examines the interrelationships between organisms and their environments. Subject matter includes organism, population, community, and ecosystem levels of study and application to current environmental issues. The emphasis is on the underlying principles of ecology that affect all types of organisms.
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BIO 3530 - Physiology of Aging
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): BIO 2310 and BIO 2320
Description: This course views aging from biological perspectives, explores theories of aging, and examines individual and cultural variations in the aging process. These themes form a backdrop to a detailed study of age-related structural and functional changes in the bodily systems, as well as the common diseases associated with each system. Successful aging will be emphasized through an examination of the modifiable risk factors for senescence and age-associated diseases.
Cross Listed Course(s): ITP 3700
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BIO 3600 - General Genetics
Credits: 4
Prerequisite(s): BIO 1080 and BIO 1090, BIO 1081 and BIO 1091, College Algebra (MTH 1109, MTH 1110, MTH 1111, MTH 1112, or MTH 1115), CHE 1100 or CHE 1800, and one additional semester of biology required, or permission of instructor.
Description: A study is made of classical genetics, with emphasis on numerical analysis of inheritance. The molecular biology of replication, transcription, and translation is presented. Genetic variation and human genetic diseases are discussed.
Note: Students cannot take both BIO 3600 and BIO 3610 for credit. Credit will be granted for only one prefix: BIO or HON.
Cross Listed Course(s): HON 3601
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BIO 3610 - Genetics: Principles and Analysis
Credits: 4
Prerequisite(s): BIO 1080 and BIO 1090, BIO 1081 and BIO 1091, CHE 1100 or CHE 1800, and one additional semester of biology required or permission of instructor.
Description: This course includes lectures and laboratories. The lecture portion covers classical genetics, with emphasis on numerical analysis of inheritance, and molecular genetics of replication, transcription, translation, and regulation. The laboratory portion allows hands-on work that illustrates principles presented in the lecture and provides an opportunity for the presentation of scientific results and theories.
Note: Students cannot take both BIO 3600 and BIO 3610 for credit.
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BIO 4000 - Biology Field Experience: Variable Topics
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): BIO 1081 and BIO 1091; or Permission of instructor
Description: This course is designed to give hands-on experience in a variety of field environments with 30 hours of predeparture lectures and 30 hours of field work in a regional, national, or international setting.
Note: This course may be repeated for credit under different topics with permission of the department.
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BIO 4050 - Advanced Cell and Molecular Biology
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): BIO 3050 or CHE 4310 or permission of instructor, senior standing
Description: This course provides an in-depth analysis of selected topics from cell and molecular biology, including cell signaling, regulation of the cell cycle, and control of protein expression and function through cytosolic mechanisms, change in gene expression, or epigenetic change. The field of translational research, as it applies to basic research and clinical practice, will be emphasized.
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BIO 4060 - Cellular and Molecular Biology Laboratory
Credits: 2
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): BIO 3050; or permission of instructor
Description: This laboratory is designed to give students experience and exposure to modern cell biology laboratory techniques. Topics include cell structure, function, recombinant DNA, and molecular cloning.
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BIO 4070 - Biology of Cancer
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): BIO 3600 or BIO 3610, and BIO 3050 or permission of instructor
Description: This course examines the cellular and molecular bases of cancer, and relates the biological basis of cancer to its clinical manifestations and treatments. The cellular and molecular processes involved in the initiation, promotion, and progression of cancer are examined in detail.
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BIO 4200 - General Mycology
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): BIO2400, and BIO3600 or BIO3610, or permission of instructor
Description: This course is a general study of the fungi including fungal structure and life cycles, nomenclature, and current classification. Emphasis is on the biodiversity of the fungi and their ecological importance, as well as the parasitic and mutualistic/symbiotic interactions of the fungi with other organisms including plants, animals, microbes, and other fungi.
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BIO 4230 - Issues in Conservation Biology
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): BIO 1080, BIO 1090, senior standing
Description: Students will explore issues in the subject of conservation biology. This is an integrative subject that applies the fields of ecology, evolution, biogeography, population genetics, economics, sociology, anthropology, philosophy and other disciplines to address the global problem of declining biodiversity of species and ecosystems. Two field trips during the scheduled course time will highlight conservation issues on a local level.
University Requirement(s): Senior Experience
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BIO 4250 - Entomology
Credits: 4
Prerequisite(s): BIO 3520; or permission of instructor
Description: This course is an intensive introduction to insect diversity, basic biology, ecology and importance to people in economic, forensic and medical/veterinary arenas. Special emphasis is placed on insects living in the Colorado Front Range, including urban, prairie and montane environments.
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BIO 4280 - Ornithology
Credits: 4
Prerequisite(s): BIO 1080 and BIO 1090, BIO 1081 and BIO 1091, and eight hours of additional biology courses, or permission of instructor
Description: This course is designed so that the student will achieve a general understanding of birds and how they function. This objective requires a synthesis of several fields of zoology (ecology, anatomy, physiology, behavior, evolution, and systematics) as they apply to birds. The laboratory portion of the course will emphasize anatomy, physiology and field techniques for identifying birds of Denver, Colorado.
Field Trips: Required field trips may include one weekend trip.
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BIO 4290 - Mammalogy
Credits: 4
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): BIO 3260 or permission of instructor
Description: This course is a survey of taxonomic, physiological, and anatomic characteristics of modern orders of mammals. Illustrative environmental adaptations and major evolutionary trends will be discussed. The laboratory will include study-skin preparation and identification of representative mammalian species.
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BIO 4300 - Neurobiology
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): BIO 2310, or permission of instructor, and senior standing
Description: This course covers the organization and function of the nervous system. Emphasis is placed on physiological mechanisms of cells and tissues and how these mechanisms give rise to perception and behavior in vertebrates and invertebrates.
University Requirement(s): Senior Experience
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BIO 4350 - Clinical Immunology
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): BIO 3350 or permission of instructor
Description: This course is an advanced study of the immune response as it relates to clinical disease and immune-based therapies. Content focuses on immunological aspects of infection, hypersensitivity, leukemia, and the various mechanisms by which immunodeficiency and autoimmunity can arise. Immunological strategies for therapeutics will also be explored.
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BIO 4440 - Virology
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): BIO 2400, BIO 3600 or BIO 3610, or permission of instructor
Description: This course is a survey of the interactions of viruses and their hosts. The emphasis is on bacterial and animal host forms.
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BIO 4450 - Pathogenic Microbiology
Credits: 5
Prerequisite(s): BIO 2400, BIO 3600 or BIO 3610, or permission of instructor
Description: This course is a comprehensive study of human bacterial pathogens. The emphasis is on etiology, pathogenesis, and epidemiology of human diseases. Laboratory studies involve isolation and identification.
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BIO 4470 - Microbial Genetics
Credits: 4
Prerequisite(s): BIO 2400, BIO 3600 or BIO 3610, or permission of instructor
Description: This course is a study of current information on the mechanisms of microbial inheritance and expression of genetic information; intended to develop perspectives relative to the evolution of the field, applications to higher organisms, and directions in current research.
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BIO 4510 - Microbial Ecology
Credits: 4
Prerequisite(s): BIO 2400, BIO 3520, and one upper-division microbiology and/or molecular biology course; or permission of instructor; completion of General Studies requirements; and senior standing.
Description: This course is a detailed study of microbial ecology, emphasizing population interactions, quantitative ecology, habitat ecology, and biochemical cycling. Discussion of biotechnological aspects of microbial ecology is included.
University Requirement(s): Senior Experience
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BIO 4540 - Plant Ecology
Credits: 4
Prerequisite(s): BIO 2100 and BIO 3520, or permission of instructor; senior standing; and completion of General Studies requirements
Description: This course proceeds from a study of concepts (matter and energy, food webs, nutrient cycles, succession) to a discussion of populations, communities, and biomes, emphasizing the interrelationships and interdependence of living things with each other and with their nonliving environment.
University Requirement(s): Senior Experience
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BIO 4550 - Animal Ecology
Credits: 4
Prerequisite(s): BIO 3200 or BIO 3260, BIO 3520, and one additional upper division biology course, or permission of instructor; senior standing; and completion of General Studies requirements
Description: In this course, a detailed consideration is made of population dynamics, intra- and interspecific interactions, niche segregation, species diversity, specialization and distributional patterns.
Field Trips: Field Trips are required
University Requirement(s): Senior Experience
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BIO 4560 - Field Methods in Plant Ecology
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): BIO 2100
Description: This is an intensive course that covers plant sampling techniques and field methods essential to biological community surveys. Content includes basic ecological principles, plant classification and identification, vegetation sampling methods, statistical data analysis, and report writing and presentation.
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BIO 4820 - Developmental Biology
Credits: 4
Prerequisite(s): BIO 3600 or BIO 3610 or permission of instructor, senior standing
Description: This course is a study of animal development and embryogenesis in both vertebrate and invertebrate model systems. Emphasis is placed upon the cellular, molecular, and genetic mechanisms underlying differentiation, morphogenesis, and developmental pattern formation. The laboratory includes study of living embryos and larva. Laboratory drawings are required.
University Requirement(s): Senior Experience
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BIO 4850 - Evolution
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): BIO 3600 or BIO 3610, or permission of instructor, satisfaction of all General Studies course requirements, senior standing
Description: This course will develop an awareness and understanding of organismic evolution as the foundation of biological thought. The major features of evolution-variation, natural selection, adaptation and specialization-and their significance to the origin and evolution of major plant and animal groups are investigated. A research paper and an oral presentation will be required.
University Requirement(s): Senior Experience
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BIO 4950 - Undergraduate Research in Biology
Credits: 1-2
Prerequisite(s): BIO 3600 or 3610 and permission of instructor
Description: Students will engage in a research project that involves the application of scientific methodology to biological problems. Experience will be gained in literature searches, generating hypotheses, data collection, data handling, data analyses, and presentation of results. Course may be repeated. A maximum of 4 credits of independent study/internships/practicum/undergraduate research may be applied toward a major or minor in Biology.
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BUS 1850 - Introduction to Business
Credits: 3
Description: This course presents an introduction to business concepts that are further developed in the business core and in other courses pursued by business and economics majors. Also discussed are contemporary issues facing business. This course allows business students to develop a context for their studies and gives non-business students insights into the world of business.
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BUS 1980 - Freshman Internship in Business
Credits: 1-6
Description: Internships provide practical, hands-on experience in a professional field related to business. Students will gain substantial work experience in a professional business environment where they will examine the role and importance of the different business disciplines in a real-world environment.
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BUS 2250 - Personal Money Management
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing
Description: This survey course is oriented to the identification and solution of personal financial problems. The subject matter ranges from the determination of one’s financial condition to estate planning, including controlling credit usage, making major purchase decisions, buying insurance, making investments, and planning retirement.
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BUS 3010 - Global Business Experience
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): ENG 1020, sophomore standing or higher and instructor approval
Description: This travel-based course focuses on the challenges and opportunities associated with entrepreneurship and various business strategies in the international business environment, including geography, culture, and economy of the country . Students first research an overview of the process and effects of internationalization in the current business environment, then travel to the country to meet with government and non-government agencies, local businesses, and international businesses, as well as experience aspects of local culture. Students integrate knowledge to identify the conceptual framework of global business issues and apply knowledge to business situations in a foreign country.
General Studies: Social and Behavioral Sciences, Global Diversity
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BUS 3040 - Global Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): At least 60 semester hours earned
Description: This course offers a global perspective of responsibility for conducting sustainable business. The over-arching theme is the integration of planet, people, and profits. Values and cultural differences among corporate entities, countries, and societies are explored within the context of stakeholder analyses. Leadership characteristics within successful companies are examined. Examples and case analyses provide means to explore social, cultural, and human aspects of doing business worldwide.
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BUS 4500 - Career Planning
Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): Junior or senior standing
Description: This course provides the opportunity for students to analyze and evaluate the information needed, processes involved, and the skills required for career planning. Processes of industry research, self-assessment, occupational exploration, and preparation for employment are critiqued, designed, and implemented. In addition to traditional classroom activities, content is presented in an experiential manner through observation, role-play, simulations, individual projects, and contact with resource experts.
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CPD 1300 - Transformations: Student Success
Credits: 3
Description: This course focuses on the tangible student skills and strategies that lead to self-efficacy and self-advocacy, the development of student-focused habits of mind and a growth mindset, and the achievement of college completion goals. The course helps students learn to navigate societal systems including higher education. Course topics and a required on-campus service learning placement will help students to identify the means and ways of integration into the campus community that promote a sense of belonging and facilitate exploration of major courses of study and career paths.
Note: Some sections of this course may be taught as Service Learning.
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CPD 1901 - Interdisciplinarity and the Individualized Degree
Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): IDP Undeclared Major or Minor or by permission of department. Sophomore standing or higher.
Description: This course serves as a gateway to the Individualized Degree Program (IDP) major or minor. Its purpose is to introduce students to the concepts of interdisciplinarity and multidisciplinarity studies so they can develop the skills necessary to create a successful IDP proposal. Students will complete assignments that will guide them through the process of planning their educational, personal, and career goals, identifying coursework needed to achieve these goals, and synthesizing and reflecting upon their learning.
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CPD 2300 - Time Management
Credits: 1
Description: Learning to manage time efficiently is a necessary skill for successful students, educators, and professionals. This course is designed to enable women and men to analyze their use of time, identify factors that contribute to wasting time, and improve use of time through better prioritizing, scheduling, and increased motivation.
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CPD 2310 - Stress Management
Credits: 1
Description: In every individual’s life there are numerous sources of stress. Instead of simply treating the symptoms of stress, this course will help students identify their own causes of stress and then deal with those causes prescriptively. Discussions will focus on understanding stress theory, personality attributes that contribute to stress, stress in the work environment, and relationship stress.
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CPD 2320 - Self Esteem
Credits: 1
Description: This course will explore the issues of self-esteem within a feminist framework, including the effects of sexism on self-worth, the role of women in a sexist society, and the tools needed to survive with a strong self-image. The goal is to apply what is learned to enhancing everyday living through an understanding of societal, familial, and self-induced pressures.
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CPD 2330 - Assertiveness
Credits: 1
Description: This course explores assertive behavior from a feminist point of view. The differences between passive, assertive, and aggressive behaviors are discussed. Avenues for change and tools to achieve change are identified.
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CPD 2340 - Sexual Harassment/Discrimination
Credits: 1
Description: This interactive workshop will help students to become aware of sexual harassment and learn how to stop and prevent it.
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CPD 2350 - Career Evaluation Workshop
Credits: 1
Description: This course will focus on career evaluation and will assist students in acquiring the skills and attitudes to plan effectively for and manage the changes which they will experience during their work lives.
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CPD 2360 - Multilevel Wellness
Credits: 1
Description: This course will empower students with tools to attain their own personal sense of well-being. It will address wellness as a multilevel process consisting of emotional, cognitive, somatic, and spiritual components. The workshop will include information, experiential exercises, and process work. Group work and journal keeping will also be used to bridge the communication gap between the self and others.
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CPD 2370 - Money Issues for Women
Credits: 1
Description: The economic and social circumstances of women’s lives in the United States often place them in a different material and psychological relationship to money and issues surrounding money than men. This course will review a variety of issues women face when planning for the future, as well as some of the tools used to build a secure future.
Note: Credit will be granted under one prefix only: CPD or FIN.
Cross Listed Course(s): FIN 2370
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CPD 2380 - Finding an Internship
Credits: 1
Description: This is an internship preparation course for students from any department without a pre-internship class in their curriculum. Students will develop a plan for finding an internship site and learn the skills needed to successfully obtain the internship. They will research potential employers, write a resume and cover letter, and develop interviewing skills. Students will also reflect on the process of finding an internship in their field and develop goals and learning objectives for their placement.
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CPD 3300 - Women’s Leadership
Credits: 2
Description: This course will examine the various roles, models, and guiding principles of women in leadership. The discussions will be intentionally interactive as students share their own experience of women’s leadership ranging from traditional to unconventional. Students will identify the values most clearly associated with women’s leadership crossculturally and read diverse women’s experiences in their communities. Each student will interview a woman whom they deem to be in a leadership role, though not necessarily a formal position, and will present his or her findings to the class. All class members will reflect on their own leadership values in relation to the course material.
Note: Credit will be granted under one prefix only: CPD or GWS.
Cross Listed Course(s): GWS 3300
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CPD 3320 - Women’s Self-Defense
Credits: 1
Description: This course will begin by examining the psychological tools needed to defend oneself and will gradually move into the actual, physical skills necessary to survive, escape, avoid and/or resist violence. The Women’s Empowerment Model will be presented. This model emphasizes self-respect, an understanding of one’s inalienable human rights, and the determination and ability to protect those rights. Students will learn self-defense against verbal and physical assaults by becoming more aware, assertive and skilled in physical resistance techniques. Using interactive exercises, students will practice both verbal and physical self-defense skills. All ability levels are welcome, but the class is extremely physical; thus, students should come prepared to move.
Note: Credit will be granted under one prefix only: CPD or HPL.
Cross Listed Course(s): HPL 3320
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CPD 4100 - Promoting Your Individualized Degree
Credits: 1
Description: This course provides the opportunity for Individualized Degree Program (IDP) students to synthesize the interdisciplinary learning they have done for their major/minor. Participants will analyze the transformative outcomes of their IDP experiences to prepare for post-graduate possibilities such as interviews, internships, graduate school applications, etc. In addition to a preliminary face-to-face meeting and a final culminating presentation session, students will participate online by responding to readings, discussion posts, and orchestrating an informational interview.
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CHE 1010 - Chemistry and Society
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Minimum performance standard scores on reading, writing, and mathematics placement tests
Description: This course is intended for nonscience students who need to satisfy the General Studies Science requirement. It introduces basic concepts of chemistry in modern society. The emphasis of the course is to permit students to obtain a qualitative understanding of chemical principles and their application to environmental issues.
General Studies: Natural and Physical Sciences
Guaranteed Transfer: GT-SC2
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CHE 1100 - Principles of Chemistry
Credits: 4
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): MTH 1109 or MTH 1110 or MTH 1111 or MTH 1112 or a College Level Math (CLM) score of greater than or equal to 65 on the Accuplacer Exam or an Advanced Algebra and Functions (AAF) score of greater than or equal to 280 on the Accuplacer Exam
Description: This course is a study of the fundamentals of chemistry. A survey of atomic structure, periodicity, bonding, nomenclature, stoichiometry, gas laws, and solution chemistry is provided for those students with no background in these areas.
Note: Completion of both CHE 1100 and CHE 1150 with passing grades is required to receive guaranteed transfer GT-SC1.
Course Revised July 7, 2021
General Studies: Natural and Physical Sciences
Guaranteed Transfer: GT-SC1
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CHE 1150 - Principles of Chemistry Laboratory
Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): Minimum performance standard scores on reading, writing, and mathematics preassessment placement tests.
Corequisite(s): CHE 1100
Description: This course is an introduction to the academic chemistry laboratory and is intended for students with no prior experience. The course will cover health and safety issues, preparation and use of common glassware/lab equipment, proper recording of qualitative and quantitative observations, and common lab techniques.
Note: Completion of both CHE 1100 and CHE 1150 with passing grades is required to receive guaranteed transfer GT-SC1.
Course Revised July 7, 2021
General Studies: Natural and Physical Sciences
Guaranteed Transfer: GT-SC1
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CHE 1800 - General Chemistry I
Credits: 4
Prerequisite(s): MTH 1109 or MTH 1110 or MTH 1111 or MTH 1112 or a College Level Math (CLM) score of greater than or equal to 65 on the Accuplacer Exam or an Advanced Algebra and Functions (AAF) score of greater than or equal to 280 on the Accuplacer Exam
Description: A comprehensive study of the facts, concepts, and laws of chemistry. This course meets the requirements of students majoring in chemistry, medicine, medical technology, biology, physics and other fields requiring a strong background in chemistry. Students enrolling in this course should have successfully completed high school chemistry or equivalent coursework.
Note: Completion of both CHE 1800 and CHE 1801 with passing grades is required to receive guaranteed transfer GT-SC1.
Course Revised July 7, 2021
General Studies: Natural and Physical Sciences
Guaranteed Transfer: GT-SC1
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CHE 1801 - General Chemistry I Laboratory
Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): CHE 1800. If used as a Prerequisite, CHE 1800 must be completed with minimum grade of C- or better.
Description: This course introduces basic laboratory techniques and reinforces and explores the concepts introduced in CHE 1800 - General Chemistry I . Chemical literacy, including report writing, is introduced. Emphasis is placed on learning methods and technologies appropriate to a chemical or physical determination, learning graphical, statistical, and symbolic methods to organize and interpret data, and understanding the role of repeatability in the acquisition of scientific data.
Note: Completion of both CHE 1800 and CHE 1801 is required to receive guaranteed transfer GT-SC1.
Course Revised July 7, 2021
General Studies: Natural and Physical Sciences
Guaranteed Transfer: GT-SC1
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CHE 1810 - General Chemistry II
Credits: 4
Prerequisite(s): CHE 1800 and one of the following: MTH 1109, MTH 1110, MTH 1111, MTH 1112, MTH 1120, MTH 1400, MTH 1410, MTH 2410, or MTH 2420
Description: This course is a continuation of CHE 1800 - General Chemistry I and provides a comprehensive study of the facts, concepts, and laws of chemistry. The course meets the requirements of students majoring in such areas as chemistry, medicine, medical technology, biology, physics and other fields requiring a strong background in chemistry.
Note: Completion of both CHE 1810 and CHE 1811 with passing grades is required to receive guaranteed transfer GT-SC1.
Course Revised July 7, 2021
General Studies: Natural and Physical Sciences
Guaranteed Transfer: GT-SC1
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CHE 1811 - General Chemistry II Laboratory
Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): CHE 1801 with a minimum grade of C- or above
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): CHE 1810 with a minimum grade of C- or above
Description: This course is the second semester of a one-year sequence in laboratory work that reinforces and explores the concepts introduced in CHE 1810 - General Chemistry II . Chemical literacy, including report writing, is continued. Emphasis is placed on identifying relevant variables in experimental design and testing hypotheses. This course also reinforces learning methods and technologies appropriate to a chemical or physical determination, learning graphical and statistical methods to interpret data, and understanding the role of repeatability in the acquisition of scientific data.
Note: Completion of both CHE 1810 and CHE 1811 is required to receive guaranteed transfer GT-SC1
Course Revised July 7, 2021
General Studies: Natural and Physical Sciences
Guaranteed Transfer: GT-SC1
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CHE 2100 - Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry
Credits: 4
Prerequisite(s): CHE 1100 or CHE 1810
Description: This course is a lecture-based study of the elements of organic and biological chemistry. This course, in conjunction with CHE 2150, satisfies the requirements for nursing programs and other fields requiring a survey of organic and biological chemistry.
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CHE 2150 - Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry Laboratory
Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): CHE 1150 or CHE 1811
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): CHE 2100
Description: This course is a laboratory-based study of the elements of organic and biological chemistry. This course, in conjunction with CHE 2100 , satisfies the requirements for nursing programs and other fields requiring a survey of organic and biological chemistry.
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CHE 2710 - Introduction to Criminalistics
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): CHE 1100 or CHE 1800
Corequisite(s): CHE 2711
Description: This course introduces the student to the application of science at crime scenes and the crime laboratory. It provides a survey of forensic science including pathology, entomology, anthropology, microevidence, drug analysis, toxicology, dactyloscopy, firearm examination, serology, hair and fiber analysis, soil and glass analysis, and crime scene processing.
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CHE 2711 - Introduction to Criminalistics Laboratory
Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): CHE 1150 or CHE 1801
Corequisite(s): CHE 2710
Description: This course introduces the student to laboratory methods involved with presumptive tests for biological fluids, fire-arms examination, document examination, pattern analysis, and fingerprint examination.
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CHE 2750 - Arson and Explosives
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): CHE 1100
Description: This course will include a study of the chemistry of fires and explosions. Arson scene evidence collection and preservation techniques will be discussed, as well as techniques for analyzing the residues collected.
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CHE 2760 - Field Testing and Laboratory Analysis of Drugs
Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): CHE 1100
Description: The course introduces the theory and practice of using a drug-testing kit to screen for the presence or absence of controlled substances.
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CHE 3000 - Analytical Chemistry
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): Completion of CHE 1810 with a minimum grade of “C-” or better, and completion of CHE 1811 with a minimum grade of “C-” or better.
Corequisite(s): CHE 3010
Description: Students in the course study the fundamentals of analytical chemistry including principles of gravimetric, volumetric, potentiometric, and spectrophotometric analysis. Statistical literacy as it applies to analytical chemistry is introduced.
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CHE 3010 - Analytical Chemistry Laboratory
Credits: 2
Prerequisite(s): Completion of CHE 1810 with a grade of C- or better, completion of CHE 1811 with a C- or better, and completion of General Studies requirements in Written Communication, Oral Communication, and Quantitative Literacy.
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): CHE 3000
Description: This course studies the fundamentals of analytical chemistry including principles of gravimetric, volumetric, potentiometric, and spectrophotometric analysis. Chemical literacy as it applies to analytical chemistry will be introduced.
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CHE 3050 - Environmental Chemistry
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): CHE 1810, CHE 1811, CHE 3100
Description: This course is a study of the sources, reactions, transport, effects, and fates of chemical species in water, soil, air, and biota environments.
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CHE 3090 - Survey of Organic Chemistry
Credits: 4
Prerequisite(s): CHE 1810, CHE 1811; and completion of General Studies requirements in Written Communication, Oral Communication, and Quantitative Literacy.
Corequisite(s): CHE 3120
Description: Survey of Organic Chemistry (CHE 3090) focuses on those areas of organic chemistry that are most pertinent to the study of Biochemistry (CHE 4310). The course covers acid-base chemistry, stereochemistry, the chemistry of alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and their derivatives, and the chemistry of major metabolic pathways.
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CHE 3100 - Organic Chemistry I
Credits: 4
Prerequisite(s): CHE 1800, CHE 1810, and CHE 1811
Description: This is the first of a two-semester sequence covering organic chemistry. Topic coverage emphasizes basic organic systems ranging from saturated organic compounds (alkanes) to unsaturated compounds (alkenes, alkynes, aromatics), halogenated organic compounds, and basic organometallic systems. The class also covers basic reaction mechanisms and the fundamental electronic principles governing such transformations, as well as the synthesis of organic systems using the retrosynthetic method.
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CHE 3110 - Organic Chemistry II
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): CHE 3100
Description: This is the second of a two-semester series covering organic chemistry. Topic coverage emphasizes basic heteronuclear systems, both saturated and unsaturated, and extends concepts learned in CHE 3100 to significantly more complex electronic systems. The class continues the trend of functional group analysis from an electronic basis and an analysis of mechanisms and stereoelectronics as applied to the syntheses of organic systems.
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CHE 3120 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory 1
Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): CHE 1810, CHE 1811, and completion of General Studies requirements in Written Communication, Oral Communication, and Quantitative Literacy.
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): CHE 3100 or CHE 3090
Description: The focus of this course is an introduction to basic laboratory techniques of preparation, purification, and identification of organic compounds.
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CHE 3130 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
Credits: 2
Prerequisite(s): CHE 3100 and CHE 3120
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): Pre/Corequisite: CHE 3110
Description: This course is a continuation of CHE 3120. It is a qualitative organic analysis course in which both classical and instrumental techniques are utilized to elucidate organic structure. Chemical literacy will be enhanced through the use of web based chemical literature search and American Chemical Society based report writing.
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CHE 3190 - Survey of Physical Chemistry
Credits: 4
Prerequisite(s): Completion of CHE 3000 with a grade of C− or better, MTH 1410 with a grade of C− or better, and PHY 2010 or PHY 2311 with a grade of C− or better.
Description: This course provides a one-semester survey of the principles of thermodynamics, equilibrium, kinetics, quantum mechanics, and spectroscopy.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: CHE or HON.
Cross Listed Course(s): HON 3190
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CHE 3200 - Survey of Physical Chemistry Laboratory
Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): Completion of CHE 3000 with a grade of C− or better, MTH 1410 with a grade of C− or better, and PHY 2010 or PHY 2311 with a grade of C− or better.
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): CHE 3190
Description: This course provides a one-semester laboratory survey of the principles of thermodynamics, equilibrium, kinetics, quantum mechanics, and spectroscopy. Technical writing is emphasized.
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CHE 3300 - Inorganic Chemistry
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): CHE 3090 or CHE 3100
Description: In this course, students build a comprehensive, foundational understanding of the core concept of chemistry: the relationship between the structure and function of matter. Starting with how elements are formed from fundamental forces and particles after the big bang, the governing principles of nuclear structure are covered, related to nuclear function, then expanded to demonstrate how nuclear structure imparts atomic structure. Atomic theory is explored in-depth to reveal how the organization of the periodic table mirrors the intricacies of atomic structure via functional periodic trends such as redox behavior and acid-base properties. The atomic structure and periodic properties of the elements are then used to rationalize covalent and ionic bond formation via hard-soft acid-base theory and molecular orbital theory, paving the way for discussion of the basic concepts of coordination chemistry. Molecular and ionic structure is then discussed in the context of bulk material function such as the formation, energetics, and properties of crystal lattices, band theory, and the derivation of solubility rules for broader context of materials in aqueous environments. Finally, this course emphasizes the development of high-level scientific analysis skills through a methodical approach to reading and interpreting primary scientific literature.
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CHE 3600 - Crime Scene Investigation I
Credits: 4
Prerequisite(s): CHE 2710 and CHE 2711
Description: The course is designed for field investigators seeking a minor in criminalistics. Course material presented includes identification; individualization; collection and preservation of physical evidence; approach, processing, and investigation of crime scenes; establishing identity; trace evidence; impressions evidence; blood; and other biological evidence.
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CHE 3610 - Crime Scene Investigation II
Credits: 4
Prerequisite(s): CHE 3600
Description: This course is a continuation of CHE 3600 for field investigators seeking a minor in criminalistics. Course materials include specialized instruction in the following topics: drugs and toxicology, arson and explosives, sexual assault investigation, burglary investigation, motor vehicle investigation, and homicide investigation.
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CHE 3700 - Forensic Chemistry
Credits: 4
Prerequisite(s): CHE 3000, CHE 3010, CHE 3100 or CHE 3090
Description: This course introduces the theory and practice of forensic science with an emphasis on the chemical analysis and interpretation of physical evidence. Topics covered in lecture and/or laboratory include ethics, statistics, quality assurance, drug analysis, toxicology, and arson/explosives analysis.
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CHE 3710 - Forensic Biochemistry
Credits: 4
Prerequisite(s): CHE 2100 or CHE 3090 or CHE 3100 with a grade of C- or better
Description: This course is an introduction to forensic biology/biochemistry including identification of body fluids with an in-depth focus on the techniques and instrumentation used to extract, quantify and analyze DNA for forensics. The development of written and oral communication skills is emphasized.
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CHE 3810 - Chemistry Literature and Research
Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s) or Corequisite(s): CHE 3000, or permission of instructor.
Description: This course presents primary research literature and resources for critical consideration in the fields of chemistry and biochemistry. Students in this course focus on analysis of scientific literature and scientific seminars, particularly the evaluation of chemical analysis techniques and comparison of data presentation methods.
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CHE 3890 - Science and Public Policy: Variable Topics
Credits: 1-3
Prerequisite(s): Any lower-division science course and ENG 1010, or Permission of instructor
Description: This course provides a working familiarity with the technical issues that influence major public policy decisions. Policy issues and relevant technologies and their interactions are discussed. Course content varies according to current topics, such as health, environment, and energy.
Note: This course may be repeated under different topics.
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CHE 4010 - Advanced Organic Chemistry
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): CHE 3110 and CHE 4450
Description: This course provides an integrated study of techniques used for the investigation of organic reaction mechanisms and a survey of the nature of important organic reaction intermediates.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: CHE or HON.
Cross Listed Course(s): HON 4010
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CHE 4020 - Synthetic Organic Chemistry
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): CHE 3110, CHE 3130
Description: This course covers a unified approach to classical and modern synthetic chemistry, including aspects of mechanism and stereochemistry.
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CHE 4100 - Instrumental Analysis
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): CHE 3000; CHE 3090 or CHE 3110
Description: This course presents the theory and practice of instrumental methods of analysis. Topics include sample preparation, instrument electronics, absorption and emission spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, electro-analytical methods, and chromatographic methods.
Note: Credit will be granted for only one prefix: CHE or HON.
Cross Listed Course(s): HON 4100
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CHE 4110 - Instrumental Analysis Laboratory
Credits: 2
Prerequisite(s): CHE 3010; CHE 3130 or CHE 4350
Corequisite(s): CHE 4100
Description: This course provides a laboratory study of instruments used for identification and separation of chemicals. An emphasis is placed on understanding the physical components of each instrument and using software to develop and optimize methods. Topics include electromagnetic radiation, mass spectrometry, chromatography, calorimetry, and electrochemistry. Chemical literacy and report writing are emphasized.
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CHE 4130 - Quality in the Chemical Industry
Credits: 3
Prerequisite(s): CHE 4100, CHE 4110
Description: As the capstone for the Quality in the Chemical Industry Certificate, this course prepares students for jobs in the chemical industry. Topics include quality assurance, statistical evaluation of data, method validation, and reporting.
Note: Course Created June 28, 2021
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CHE 4160 - QA/QC Methods Laboratory
Credits: 1
Prerequisite(s): CHE 4100, CHE 4110
Description: As a capstone laboratory experience for the Quality in the Chemical Industry Certificate, this course prepares students for jobs in the chemical industry. Topics include instrumentation operation, quality assurance, statistical evaluation of data, method validation, and reporting.
Note: Course Created June 28, 2021
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