2021-2022 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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Business Administration |
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BUAD 3020 - Career Skills: Resume Writing and Interviewing 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Instructs and gives students hands-on experience on how to: (a) write cover letters and resumes, (b) practice effective interviewing techniques, and (c)develop effective job hunting skills. Pass/Fail only. Prer., Junior standing.
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BUAD 3030 - Career Success: Image and Impact 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Helps students converse, interact, and dress in a professional manner for job interviews, telephone calls, written correspondence, and professional work settings. Course will cover working in a diverse, cross-cultural environment, making effective first impressions, and appropriately communicating in a variety of speaking and writing situations. Pass/fail only. Prer., Junior standing.
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BUAD 3100 - ROAR Program I 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Phase I of the ROAR Program - Find your ROAR. This course provides students with an understanding of their interests, skills, and values and helps them identify career pathways. Through research and self-assessment, students will learn about various career opportunities in business and develop a career plan. Prer., Score of 18+ on the English ACT; or score of 470+ on the Reading+Writing SAT; or ENGL 99; or ENGL 1305 or ENGL 1308 or ENGL 1310 or ENGL 1410. College of Business students only.
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BUAD 3200 - ROAR Program II 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Phase II of the ROAR Program - Find your ROAR. This course provides students with opportunities to confirm their desired career pathway. This includes industry panels, informational interviews, and industry tours. Students will also learn the basics of resume writing, interview preparation, and internship/job search to ensure they are ready for experiential learning opportunities. Prer., BUAD 3100; College of Business students only.
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BUAD 3300 - ROAR Program III 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Phase III of the ROAR Program - Ready to ROAR. This course aids in the transition from college to career. Students will engage in a variety of activities with industry experts to develop professionalism and networking skills. Prer., BUAD 3200; College of Business students only. Department consent required.
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BUAD 3950 - Topics in Business - Undergraduate 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Experimental courses offered irregularly at the undergraduate level for the purpose of presenting new subject matter in a particular business field. Prer., Junior or Senior standing or COB Undergraduate Director permission.
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BUAD 4000 - Business, Government, and Society 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
An examination of interrelationships between business, society, and government. Explores the legal and ethical significance of transactions in the business decision-making processes. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirements: Sustainability; Navigate. Prer., BUAD 3000, QUAN 2020. Business students only, 75 hours completed.
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BUAD 4500 - Cases and Concepts in Business Policy 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Takes a general manager’s perspective on the administration of the corporation. Topics include the role and responsibility of general management, analysis of threats and opportunities in the competitive environment, strategies for building and sustaining competitive advantage, strategy implementation and management, and strategic management in the international environment. Topics covered through comprehensive case analysis. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Summit. Prer., INFS 3000, MKTG 3000, FNCE 3050, MGMT 3300, OPTM 3000, ENGL 2080 or ENGL 2090. Business seniors only.
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BUAD 4700 - Emerging Businesses and Entrepreneurship 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
How to plan, organize and operate a new independent business. Case studies of local small businesses. Prer., Senior standing.
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BUAD 4950 - Topics in Business - Undergraduate 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Experimental courses offered irregularly at the undergraduate level for the purpose of presenting new subject matter in a particular business field. Second semester junior or senior standing required. Course prerequisites will vary depending upon topics covered. Prer., Business Students Only and Junior Standing.
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BUAD 4960 - Internship in Business 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Undergraduate internship for business students. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Navigate. Prer., Junior/Senior business students only. Consent required.
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BUAD 5500 - Fundamentals of Economics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Students learn to apply fundamental economic principles to solve business problems and make sound decisions. Course coverage includes the basis of capitalism, exchange and comparative advantage, demand, supply, elasticity, externalities, long-run economic growth, unemployment, inflation, the monetary system, and fiscal policy. Prer., Graduate business students only.
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BUAD 6300 - Digital Business Strategy and Growth 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This case-based MBA course prepares students for a comprehensive understanding of the new realities for managing a business in the digital landscape. Students will be exposed to a wide range of business topics and examples that form a unified view of how to successfully manage the process of growing a new or existing business Online. This is accomplished through an in-depth look at: 1) digital business models and revenue structures, 2) how to design and conduct a digital-business opportunity analysis, 3) how to create and deliver value through digital marketing channels, and 4) the unique parameters and tools for online growth. Prer., Graduate Business students only.
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BUAD 6610 - Managing Innovation for Strategic Advantage 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course provides managers with the knowledge necessary to use innovation to advance an organization’s strategic goals. The course is divided into three segments: (1) the industry dynamics of technological innovation, (2) developing an innovation strategy, and (3) implementing an innovation strategy. Graduate business students only.
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BUAD 6700 - Service Management 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Effective service management requires a multidisciplinary approach involving marketing, management, human resource management, and information and operations management. Provides a foundation in these areas as they pertain to service management. Content for each area will include a conceptual overview of its importance to service quality, specific tools representative of the area, and exercises to demonstrate practical application. The focus is on the integrative requirements of service quality. Graduate business students only.
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BUAD 6710 - Transforming Technology Organizations and Employees 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Addresses three major issues facing technology organizations today: 1) how to design technology-based organizations of the future, 2) what methods to use for motivating technical people, and 3) how to initiate change that implements innovative design principles and management practices. Academic theory is linked to practical examples of best practices in global technology organizations and work forces. Graduate students only.
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BUAD 6800 - Entrepreneurship and New Ventures 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Identifies unique features of new ventures (including start-up companies or internal ventures of established firms), high uncertainty, a newly formed management team, and a shortage of resources. Covers business plan development, recruiting the start-up team, legal and financial issues, start-up operations, managing growth, forming alliances, and exit strategies. Students, working in teams, will develop a business plan for a new venture. Graduate business students only.
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BUAD 6950 - Topics in Business - Graduate 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Experimental course offered at the graduate level for the purpose of presenting new subject matter in a particular business field. Graduate Business Students only.
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BUAD 6960 - Internship in General Business 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Graduate internship in business. Open only to MBA degree students. Prer., Instructor and Dean approval.
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BUAD 7300 - Digital Strategy & Innovation 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Digital Strategy and Innovation provides a theoretical lens to understand the dynamic landscape of digital business strategy and value creation. It provides students with the latest frameworks and academic research with which to make sense of foundational changes in post-internet business models, revenue structure, value creation and delivery, as well as identifying where research in this new arena of scholarship is heading and how it can be improved. Prer., DBA students only.
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BUAD 9400 - Independent Study in Business Administration - Undergraduate 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Independent study at the undergraduate level with the prior consent of the instructor under whose direction the study is undertaken and the dean.
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BUAD 9410 - Supervised Undergraduate Research 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
To qualify for this course, students must have achieved junior or senior standing and must identify a faculty member willing to work with them in a supervisory role. Registration is by instructor permission only. Students may register for this course in order to work closely with a faculty member on the literature review, study design, data collection or similar work, which may lead to the creation of new scholarly or creative works. Ideally, this course would provide students with an opportunity to prepare their research project for submission as a senior thesis in their senior year. Prer., Department consent.
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BUAD 9420 - Senior Honors Thesis Research 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
A thesis is required for Departmental Honors Distinction in Research designation. To qualify, students normally have completed 90 semester credits of coursework (exceptions may be made), have achieved senior standing, and have at least a 3.4 GPA at the time they enroll. Registration for this course requires special permissions and approvals. Please see the Honors Thesis Application if you are considering completing a senior honors thesis project. Ideally, students should prepare for this work well in advance of their senior year. Prer., Department consent.
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BUAD 9499 - Undergraduate Research - Independent Study 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Provides an opportunity to conduct research with College of Business faculty and graduate students by one or more students on topics determined by a faculty member. Prer., Consent of instructor required.
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BUAD 9500 - Independent Study in Business Administration - Graduate 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Independent study at the graduate level with prior consent of the instructor under whose direction the study is undertaken and the dean. Prer., Consent of instructor and dean.
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Business Analytics |
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BUAN 3500 - Data Management and Descriptive Analytics in Business 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course will provide students with an understanding of how organizations can successfully collect, organize, manipulate, use, prospect and present data. Students will manipulate and interpret actual data using software such as Excel, SPSS, Power BI, Tableau, or Watson. Preq.: INFS 1100, QUAN 2020, Junior Standing, Business Students Only.
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BUAN 3600 - Predictive Analytics in Business 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Students will learn in a hands-on manner how to build and test predictive models that move from data to parameter estimation. State-of-the-art software will be used to detect patterns in data and draw inferences and conclusions supported by the data. The course will emphasize the application of predictive models to real-world business problems. Prer., BUAN 3500 or Coreq., BUAN 3500 if QUAN 2020 is completed with a grade of “B” or better. Business Students Only.
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BUAN 4000 - Prescriptive Analytics in Business 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Students learn how to move from model parameters to decisions. This course serves as a capstone for the business analytics minor. As such, it will include a semester long capstone project that will require using the tools and software learned in all three courses. New tools covered include predictive data mining, linear, integer, and nonlinear optimization models and decision analysis. Decisions such as allocation of resources and profit and loss functions are considered. The course will emphasize the application of prescriptive models to decision-making for real world business problems. Prereqs BUAD 3500 and BUAN 3600 or coreq BUAN 3600 if QUAN 2020 completed with a B or better.
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BGSO 4000 - Business, Government and Society 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Examines the interdependence between business, government, and society. Explores the legal and ethical constraints to designing holistic business strategies. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirements: Sustainability; Navigate. Prer., MGMT 3000, QUAN 2020. Business students only.
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BGSO 5500 - Business, Government, and Society 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course examines the interdependence of business with societal, governmental, and economic environments. The role and balance of responsibilities between businesses and government, the nature of the free market system, current public policy issues, and external trends affecting business are explored. The course focuses on business skills to prepare responsible leaders in business and equips individuals with tested responses to the most common ethical challenges they will face in their career. Prer., Graduate business students only.
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Business Law |
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BLAW 2000 - Business Law 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
A study of areas of law of particular importance to business, including contracts, sales, negotiable instruments, secured transactions, agency, partnerships, limited liability companies, and corporations. Emphasis is placed on the significance of the law on the decision-making process in business.. Prer., Sophomore standing.
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BLAW 2010 - Business and Intellectual Property Law 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Examines the legal significance of ideas, innovations, and start-up organizations. A focus on the issues of intellectual property, including patents, copyrights, and brand protection. Coverage of essential contracts and agents. Prer., Sophomore standing, BI students only.
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Chemistry |
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CHEM 1001 - Pre-chemistry 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Preparatory course for the CHEM 1401-1411/1511 General Chemistry sequence. The course emphasizes development of the necessary vocabulary and skill sets for students to transition into a successful General Chemistry experience. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Explore-Physical and Natural World.
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CHEM 1002 - Pre-Chemistry Laboratory 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Optional laboratory course to accompany CHEM 1001. An introduction to chemistry laboratory techniques. Students taking this as an online course will need to purchase a laboratory kit online. See the instructions in the syllabus once the course is made available. International students: Because of potential challenges with shipping lab kits internationally, we do not recommend taking this course while in a foreign country. Approved for the LAS Natural Science requirement and the LAS Natural Science Laboratory requirement. Coreq., CHEM 1001.
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CHEM 1101 - Chemistry in the Modern World 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
A brief introduction to chemical principles and study of their application to biochemical materials and processes, consumer chemistry, energy problems, air and water pollution and toxic chemicals. This course may be taken with or without the lab course CHEM 1102. Approved for LAS Natural Science area requirement. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirements: Explore-Physical and Natural World; Sustainability. GT-SC2.
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CHEM 1102 - Chemistry in the Modern World Laboratory 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Optional laboratory course designed to complement CHEM 1101. Experiments have been chosen that illustrate the principles discussed in the lecture. Students in this online course will need to purchase a laboratory kit online. See the instructions in the syllabus once the course is made available. International students: Because of potential challenges with shipping lab kits internationally, we do not recommend taking this course while in a foreign country. Approved for LAS Natural Science laboratory requirement. GT-SC1. Coreq., CHEM 1101.
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CHEM 1111 - Environmental Science 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Introduction to atomic molecular structure and to biological structure and function. Environmental contaminants in air and their reactions, water quality and its analysis, wastewater treatment, the ecology of natural systems and genetic adaptation. The course deals with worldwide environmental issues in a scientific context. This course may be taken with or without the lab course CHEM 1112. Approved for the LAS Natural Science area and Global Awareness requirements. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirements: Explore: Physical and Natural World; Sustainability. GT-SC2.
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CHEM 1112 - Environmental Science Laboratory 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Optional laboratory course designed to complement CHEM 1111. Students in this online course will need to purchase a laboratory kit online. See the instructions in the syllabus once the course is made available. International students: Because of potential challenges with shipping lab kits internationally, we do not recommend taking this course while in a foreign country. Approved for the LAS Natural Science laboratory requirement. GT-SC1. Coreq., CHEM 1111.
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CHEM 1121 - CSI: Forensic Chemistry 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Introduction to forensic science and crime scene investigation using scientific application. Topics include glass and soil samples, hair, fibers, paint, fingerprints, DNA evidence, etc. This course may be taken with or without the lab course CHEM 1122. Approved for the LAS Natural Science area requirement. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Explore-Physical and Natural World. GT-SC2.
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CHEM 1122 - CSI: Forensic Chemistry Laboratory 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Optional laboratory course designed to complement CHEM 1121 with an emphasis of evidence handling and processing. Polymer identification, ink processing and identification, fiber, hair, arson, fingerprints, and bloodstain processing, etc. Students in this online course will need to purchase a laboratory kit online. See the instructions in the syllabus once the course is made available. International students: Because of potential challenges with shipping lab kits internationally, we do not recommend taking this course while in a foreign country. GT-SC1. Approved for LAS Natural Science laboratory requirement. Coreq., CHEM 1121.
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CHEM 1201 - Introduction to Chemistry 4 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)
This is a first-semester course in chemistry with an emphasis on principles and practical applications. The course covers measurement, matter, atoms, bonding, energy, phases of matter, acid-base and redox reactions, solutions, equilibria, electrolytes, and inorganic and nuclear reactions. Students who have not taken algebra in high school or college should take an algebra course before taking CHEM 1201. Approved for LAS Natural Science area requirement. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirements: Explore-Physical and Natural World; Sustainability. GT-SC1. Prer., One year of high school algebra.
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CHEM 1211 - Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry 4 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)
This is the second part of a one year course and should be taken after completion of CHEM 1201. The course includes a survey of organic functional groups and biochemical reactions. A large emphasis is placed on structure and function of organic and biomolecules. Students who are required to take CHEM 1401-1411/1511 should not take CHEM 1211. Approved for LAS Natural Science area requirement. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirements: Explore-Physical and Natural World; Sustainability. GT-SC1. Prer., CHEM 1201 or CHEM 1401/1402 with a grade of “C” or higher.
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CHEM 1221 - Introduction to General, Organic, and Biochemistry 5 Credits (Minimum) 5 Credits (Maximum)
An accelerated one-semester course for nursing majors who are classified as Nursing Prep. Topics to be covered include measurement, matter, atoms, bonding, energy, phases of matter, acids and bases, reactions, solutions, equilibria and nuclear chemistry. The course also includes a survey of organic functional groups and biochemical reactions. Emphasis is placed on the structure and function of organic compounds and biomolecules. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Explore-Physical and Natural World. Prer., High school algebra and chemistry, and consent of instructor.
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CHEM 1401 - General Chemistry I 4 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)
A first college-level chemistry course for students with adequate high school chemistry and math. Emphasis on the structure and composition of matter: elements and compounds, atoms and molecules, and states of matter including solutions. Approved for the LAS Natural Science area requirement. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Explore-Physical and Natural World. GT-SC2. It is strongly recommended that students have one year of high school chemistry and two years of high school math, or complete CHEM 1001 (Pre-chemistry), before attempting CHEM 1401. Coreq., CHEM 1402.
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CHEM 1402 - General Chemistry Laboratory I 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Lab section to accompany CHEM 1401. An introduction to qualitative and quantitative laboratory techniques, including spectroscopy, titrations, calorimetry, and chromatography. Students taking an online section of this course will need to purchase a laboratory kit online. See the instructions in the syllabus once the course is made available. International students: Because of potential challenges with shipping lab kits internationally, we do not recommend taking this course while in a foreign country. Approved for the LAS Natural Science area requirement. GT-SC1. Coreq., CHEM 1401.
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CHEM 1411 - General Chemistry II 4 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)
This is the second course of the General Chemistry sequence. Emphasis is on acid-base and solution chemistry, equilibria, kinetics, redox chemistry, transition metal chemistry, nuclear chemistry, and organic chemistry. Approved for the LAS Natural Science area requirement. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Explore-Physical and Natural World. GT-SC2. Prer., CHEM 1401 and CHEM 1402 with grades of “C” or higher. Coreq., CHEM 1412.
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CHEM 1412 - General Chemistry Laboratory II 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Lab section to accompany CHEM 1411. Further studies in qualitative and quantitative laboratory techniques, including spectroscopy, titrations, electrochemistry, and organic synthesis. Students taking an online section of this course will need to purchase a laboratory kit online. See the instructions in the syllabus once the course is made available. International students: Because of potential challenges with shipping lab kits internationally, we do not recommend taking this course while in a foreign country. Approved for the LAS Natural Science area requirement. GT-SC1. Coreq., CHEM 1411.
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CHEM 1511 - General Chemistry for Majors II 4 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)
This is the second course of the General Chemistry sequence. It is designed for Chemistry and Biochemistry majors. Emphasis is on acid-base and solution chemistry, equilibria, kinetics, redox chemistry, transition metal chemistry, nuclear chemistry, and organic chemistry. Students will prepare written projects and give oral presentations in addition to the standard CHEM 1411 coursework. Approved for the LAS Natural Science area requirement. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirements: Explore-Physical and Natural World; Writing Intensive. GT-SC1. Prer., CHEM 1401 and CHEM 1402 with grades of “B” or higher; Coreq., CHEM 1513.
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CHEM 1513 - General Chemistry Laboratory for Majors II 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Lab section to accompany CHEM 1511. Further studies in qualitative, quantitative, and synthetic laboratory techniques, including spectroscopy, titrations, calorimetry, and chromatography. Students will perform more advanced laboratory techniques and prepare written projects and give oral presentations in addition to the standard CHEM 1412 coursework. Approved for the LAS Natural Science area requirement. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Writing Intensive. GT-SC1. Coreq., CHEM 1511.
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CHEM 2001 - Practical Scientific Writing 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
This course will teach students to write scientifically, with emphasis on laboratory reports, journal articles, and literature reviews. Students will learn to interpret and present scientific data in a professional format in keeping with current literature. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Writing Intensive. Prer., CHEM 1511 and CHEM 1513 with grades of “C” or higher.
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CHEM 2201 - Introduction to Biochemical Principles 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
The goal of this course will be to review key concepts and theorems from General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry that directly related to Biochemistry. Additionally we will learn the 20 naturally occurring amino acids, organic reactions in the body, and how to read primary literature. Prer., CHEM 3101 or CHEM 3201 with a grade of “C” or better.
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CHEM 2904 - Research: Lower Division 1 Credits (Minimum) 2 Credits (Maximum)
Open to qualified freshman and sophomore students by arrangement with a faculty member. Students will plan a project with the faculty member prior to registering for the course. A written report must be submitted at the end of the semester summarizing the research results. Students may take CHEM 2904 under only one faculty member in a given semester. Consent of instructor required.
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CHEM 3001 - Organic Chemistry 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
For students who need only a one-semester course in organic chemistry. This is a survey of organic nomenclature, structure, preparations, and reactions. The course includes bioorganic topics, such as carbohydrates, peptides, and proteins, as well as a general introduction to important functional groups. Prer., CHEM 1411 and CHEM 1412 with grades of “C” or higher. Coreq., CHEM 3002.
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CHEM 3002 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
For students who need only a one-semester course in organic chemistry. Instruction in experimental techniques, organic synthesis, and analysis. Students must register for the Lab Lecture (section 001) and Lab (sections 010-0X0) in addition to the corequisite course. Coreq., CHEM 3001.
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CHEM 3101 - Organic Chemistry I 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
For all students (except Chemistry majors) who need a full-year organic sequence. Topics include structure and reactions of alkanes, alkenes, and alkyl halides, organic nomenclature, stereochemistry, reaction mechanisms and kinetics. Prer., CHEM 1411 and CHEM 1412, or CHEM 1511 and CHEM 1513, with grades of “C” or higher. Coreq., CHEM 3102.
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CHEM 3102 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Laboratory lecture and lab. For all students (except Chemistry majors) who need a full-year organic sequence. Instruction in experimental techniques of modern organic chemistry including microscale techniques, spectroscopic methods and interpretation (IR, NMR, MS), synthesis, and analysis. Students must register for Lab Lecture (section 001) and Lab (section 010-0X0) in addition to the corequisite course. Coreq., CHEM 3101.
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CHEM 3111 - Organic Chemistry II 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
For all students (except Chemistry majors) who need a full-year organic sequence. Topics include structure and reactions of alcohols, carboxylic acids, aldehydes, ketones, amines, aromatic compounds, heterocycles, sugars and amino acids. Emphasis is on organic syntheses and reaction mechanisms. Prer., CHEM 3101 and CHEM 3102 with grades of “C” or higher. Coreq., CHEM 3112.
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CHEM 3112 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Laboratory lecture and Lab. For all students (except Chemistry majors) who need a full-year organic sequence. Emphasis is on spectroscopic methods and interpretation (IR, NMR, MS), synthesis, and analysis. Students must register for Lab Lecture (section 001) and Lab (sections 010-0X0) in addition to the corequisite course. Coreq., CHEM 3111.
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CHEM 3201 - Organic Chemistry for Majors I 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
For all chemistry and biochemistry majors. Topics include structure and reactions of alkanes, alkenes, and alkyl halides, organic nomenclature, stereochemistry, and reaction mechanisms and kinetics. Prer., CHEM 1411 and CHEM 1412 or CHEM 1511 and CHEM 1513 with grades of “B” or higher. Coreq., CHEM 3203.
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CHEM 3203 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory for Majors I 2 Credits (Minimum) 2 Credits (Maximum)
Laboratory lecture and lab. Lab section to accompany CHEM 3201. An introduction to organic synthetic and spectroscopic methods for chemistry and biochemistry majors. Students must register for Lab Lecture (Sec 001) and Lab (Sec 010-0X0) in addition to the corequisite course. Coreq., CHEM 3201.
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CHEM 3211 - Organic Chemistry for Majors II 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
For all chemistry and biochemistry majors. Topics include structure and reactions of alcohols, carboxylic acids, aldehydes, ketones, amines, aromatic compounds, heterocycles, sugars, and amino acids. Emphasis is on organic syntheses and reaction mechanisms. Prer., CHEM 3201 and CHEM 3203 with grades of “C” or higher. Coreq, CHEM 3213.
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CHEM 3213 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory for Majors II 2 Credits (Minimum) 2 Credits (Maximum)
Laboratory lecture and lab. Lab section to accompany CHEM 3211. An introduction to organic synthetic and spectroscopic methods for chemistry and biochemistry majors. Students must register for Lab Lecture (Sec 001) and Lab (Sec 010-0X0) in addition to the corequisite course. Coreq., CHEM 3211.
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CHEM 4001 - Analytical Chemistry 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Emphasis is on chemical equilibrium, quantitative analysis, spectroscopy, electrochemistry, and analytical separations. Satisfies the LAS and Compass Curriculum Quantitative and Qualitative Reasoning requirement as a statistics course when taken by a student who has either 1) successfully completed MATH 1040 (or a mathematics course that has college algebra as a prerequisite), OR 2) scored 87% or higher on the College Algebra placement test and scored 50% or higher on the Business Calculus placement test. Prer., CHEM 3111 and CHEM 3112 or CHEM 3211 and CHEM 3213 with grades of “C” or higher. Coreq., CHEM 4002.
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CHEM 4002 - Analytical Chemistry Laboratory 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Emphasis is on quantitative analysis by means of titration, spectrophotometry, electrode potentials, and analytical separation techniques. Coreq., CHEM 4001.
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CHEM 4011 - Instrumental Analysis 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Emphasis is on instrumental methods of analysis, including spectral, electroanalytical and separations methods. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Writing Intensive. Prer., CHEM 4001, CHEM 4002, and PES 1120 with grades of “C” or higher. Prer. or coreq., CHEM 4111 or CHEM 4701. Coreq., CHEM 4012. Meets with CHEM 5011.
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CHEM 4012 - Instrumental Analysis Laboratory 2 Credits (Minimum) 2 Credits (Maximum)
Laboratory work in instrumental methods of analysis, including spectrochemical, electroanalytical and chromatographic techniques. Coreq., CHEM 4011.
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CHEM 4101 - Physical Chemistry: Quantum Mechanics and Molecular Spectroscopy 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
The application of quantum mechanics to atomic and molecular structure and spectra. Prer., CHEM 3111 or CHEM 3211, PES 1120, PES 2160, and MATH 2350 with grades of “C” or higher. Meets with CHEM 5101.
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CHEM 4102 - Experimental Physical Chemistry: Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Instruction in the experimental and computational techniques of modern physical chemistry with an emphasis on the design, construction, calibration, and application of spectroscopic measurement tools; synthesis and characterization of materials demonstrating quantized effects; and use of computer programs to model systems of varying size. Coreq., CHEM 4101.
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CHEM 4111 - Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics and Kinetics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
The application of thermodynamics to phase changes, chemical reactions, and electrochemical cells. The rates and mechanics of chemical reactions. Prer., CHEM 3111 or CHEM 3211, PES 1120, PES 2160, and MATH 1360 with grades of “C” or higher. Meets with CHEM 5111.
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CHEM 4112 - Experimental Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics and Kinetics 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Instruction in the experimental techniques of modern physical chemistry with emphasis on experiments illustrating the fundamental principles of chemical thermodynamics and chemical kinetics. Coreq., CHEM 4111.
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CHEM 4201 - Current Perspectives in Science and Medicine 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course introduces important and sometimes controversial issues in science and medicine through background readings from primary literature and other sources, presentations by invited speakers and by students in the course, group discussions, reflection essays, and occasional field trips. Prer., CHEM 3111 OR CHEM 3211 with a grade of “C” or higher.
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CHEM 4211 - Biochemistry 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
A comprehensive and detailed one-semester investigation of major topics in biochemistry, including protein structure and function; enzyme kinetics, mechanism, and regulation; and the regulation of major metabolic pathways. Prer., BIOL 1350, and CHEM 3001 or CHEM 3111 or CHEM 3211 with grades of “C” or higher.
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CHEM 4221 - Biochemistry I 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Topics include amino acids and their properties, experimental biochemical techniques, the structure, function, and regulation of proteins and enzymes, enzyme mechanisms and kinetics, lipids, and energetics of biological processes. Prer., BIOL 1350 and CHEM 3111 or CHEM 3211 with grades of “C” or higher. Meets with CHEM 5211.
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CHEM 4222 - Biochemistry Laboratory 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Designed to provide laboratory skills and techniques. Experiments are selected to demonstrate principles and applications of current techniques and the use of instrumentation. Spectrophotometry, enzymology, centrifugation, and electrophoresis are stressed. Coreq., CHEM 4211 or CHEM 4221. Meets with CHEM 5222.
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CHEM 4231 - Biochemistry II 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Topics include common themes in metabolism, signal transduction pathways, common metabolic pathways such as glycolysis, gluconeogenesis, citric acid cycle, oxidative phosphorylation, and fatty acid metabolism with a focus on enzymes, control of the pathways, and interconnections between pathways. Prer., CHEM 4221 with a grade of “C” or higher. Meets with CHEM 5231.
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CHEM 4232 - Advanced Techniques in Biochemistry 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Students develop competence in critical advanced lab techniques, including plasmid construction, characterization, and isolation; protein expression and characterization; enzyme assays; and product isolation and characterization. Prer., CHEM 4222 (formerly CHEM 4860) with a grade of “C” or higher. Meets with CHEM 5232.
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CHEM 4261 - Advanced Biochemistry 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Builds on topics introduced in CHEM 4211/4221 to provide more detailed and current information on such topics in biochemistry as, but not limited to: membrane structure and function, cell signaling, nucleic acids, regulation of gene expression, carbohydrates, etc. Prer., CHEM 4211 or CHEM 4221 with a grade of “C” or higher. Meets with CHEM 5261.
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CHEM 4301 - Inorganic Chemistry I 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
An introduction to the physical concepts of modern inorganic chemistry. Topics include atomic structure and periodic properties, ionic and covalent bonding, and a survey of inorganic main group reactions. Prer., CHEM 3111 or CHEM 3211 (formerly CHEM 3320, CHEM 3360); CHEM 4001; and either CHEM 4101 or CHEM 4701 with grades of “C” or higher.
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CHEM 4311 - Inorganic Chemistry II 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
A detailed study of the structure of transition metal complexes. Prer., CHEM 4301 (formerly CHEM 4010) with a grade of “C” or higher.
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CHEM 4312 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Lab 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Synthetic techniques are used to prepare several stable transition metal complexes. Modern instrumentation is used to characterize the physical properties. Coreq., CHEM 4311.
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CHEM 4421 - Chemistry of Heterocyclic Compounds 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Chemistry of five- and six-membered heterocycles and fused heterocycles, including structure, preparation, reactions and applications in the pharmaceutical world and in biochemistry and medicine. Prer., CHEM 3111 or CHEM 3211; and one of the following: CHEM 4001, CHEM 4211, or CHEM 4221 with grades of “C” or higher. Meets with CHEM 5421.
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CHEM 4501 - Mass Spectrometry Instrumentation and Use 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Theory and practice of mass spectrometry instrumentation with a focus on the history of the instrumentation, instrumentation components, ion formation and ionization sources, tandem mass spectrometry, quantitative data analysis, fragmentation and data interpretation, accelerator mass spectrometry, and new topics. Prer., CHEM 3111 or CHEM 3211 (formerly CHEM 3320, CHEM 3360) with a grade of “C” or higher. Meets with CHEM 5501.
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CHEM 4502 - Bioanalytical Techniques 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course will focus on the practical application of bioanalytical techniques for the detection and quantification of biomolecules in complex sample matrices. Students will gain understanding of basic bioanalytical instrumentation, sample preparation and analysis techniques, and apply them in a variety of laboratory experiments. Prer., CHEM 4001, CHEM 4002, and either CHEM 4211 or CHEM 4221 with grades of “C” or higher. Meets with CHEM 5502.
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CHEM 4511 - Forensic Chemistry 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Introduction to the elements of clinical chemistry and forensic toxicology, concepts of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, and chemical reaction mechanisms associated with drug metabolism and effects on neurotransmission. Prer., CHEM 3111 or CHEM 3211, and CHEM 4001 with grades of “C” or higher. Meets with CHEM 5511.
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CHEM 4521 - Environmental Chemistry 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
An in-depth survey of the macroscopic and microscopic principles of environmental chemistry processes in land, air, and water; energy and climate change; chemical equilibrium, kinetics, reduction-oxidation reactions, acid-base chemistry, and thermodynamics. A focus on current environmental problems, impact, and sustainability. Approved for LAS Global Awareness requirement. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Sustainability. Prer., CHEM 3111 or CHEM 3211 with a grade of “C” or higher. Meets with CHEM 5521.
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CHEM 4601 - Nanoscience and Nanotechnology 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Crystalline structure formulation of two-, one-, and zero-dimensional materials and the presence of quantum mechanical wave functions in such periodic potentials. Time-dependent perturbation-theory formulation of absorbance and emission phenomena. The application of band structure and spectroscopic properties to the design of modern devices, sensors, and imaging schemes. Prer., CHEM 4101 or PES 4250 with a grade of “C” or higher. Meets with CHEM 5601.
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CHEM 4621 - Surface Chemistry 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
A study of the physical chemistry of surfaces and interfaces. Topics include interfacial tension, wetting, monolayers, adsorption, heterogeneous catalysis, surface diffusion, kinetics of phase transformations, electrocapillarity, and the characterization of solid surfaces. Prer., CHEM 4101 with a grade of “C” or higher. Meets with CHEM 5621.
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CHEM 4701 - Biophysical Chemistry 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Covers physical chemistry topics such as thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, and kinetics, illustrating these topics with important biological processes. In addition, an introduction to quantum theory will be presented with an emphasis on its application to biochemical problems. Prer., CHEM 4211 or CHEM 4221, MATH 1330 or MATH 1350, and PES 1020 or PES 1120 with grades of “C” or higher. Meets with CHEM 5701.
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CHEM 4711 - Bioinorganic Chemistry 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Covers topics of interest in bioinorganic chemistry. Structures of metal active sites, mechanisms, and model complexes will be discussed. Relevant inorganic protein structures will be covered. Prer., CHEM 3111 or CHEM 3211, and CHEM 4211 or CHEM 4221 with grades of “C” or higher. Meets with CHEM 5711.
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CHEM 4721 - Biochemistry of Drugs 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course examines in detail the mechanisms of action and biochemical basis of both pharmaceutical and recreational drugs. The use of primary research literature is emphasized. Prer., CHEM 4211 or CHEM 4221 with a grade of “C” or higher. Meets with CHEM 5721.
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CHEM 4731 - Bioinformatics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Topics include DNA/protein sequences and conservation, genomics experiments (including published work), genomics datasets, and programs required for analysis of genomics data. The class will focus on application of these techniques for genomics data analysis. Coreq., CHEM 4221. Meets with CHEM 5731.
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CHEM 4741 - Biophysical Chemistry Applications 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Applications such as X-Ray Crystallography, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy, Cryo-Electron Microscopy, and Molecular Docking will be studied. Both theory and practical aspects of each technique will be explored. Prer., CHEM 4211 or CHEM 4221, and CHEM 4701 with grades of “C” or higher. Meets with CHEM 5741.
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CHEM 4751 - Biochemistry of Human Health and Development 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course focuses on a central, timely topic to deepen understanding of human biochemistry. Example topics include the biochemistry of various diseases, the biochemistry of behavior and mental illness, and the biochemistry of sleep. Prer., CHEM 4211 or CHEM 4221 with a grade of “C” or higher. Meets with CHEM 5751.
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CHEM 4801 - Molecular Photochemistry 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Covers the fundamental processes associated with the interaction of light and molecules. Topics include absorption, emission, radiationless decay processes, energy transfer, and photochemistry. Experimental techniques and equipment will also be discussed. Prer., CHEM 4111 or CHEM 4701 with a grade of “C” or higher. Meets with CHEM 5801.
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CHEM 4811 - Molecular Symmetry and Chemical Applications of Group Theory 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Symmetry operations and elements are defined and used to determine the point groups of molecules. Topics include molecular symmetry and point groups, group theory and its relationship to molecular vibrations, optical transitions, molecular orbital theory, and ligand field theory. Prer., CHEM 4101, CHEM 4102, and CHEM 4301 with grades of “C” or higher.
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CHEM 4901 - Topics in Chemistry and Biochemistry 1 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)
Examination of selected topics in chemistry and biochemistry in lecture, seminar, or laboratory format. Topic will change according to the interest of the instructor and students. Students may repeat the course for credit when the topic changes. Consult Course Search on the UCCS website or the MyUCCS Portal for topic. Prer., Consent of Instructor. Meets with CHEM 5901.
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CHEM 4904 - Research: Upper Division 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Open to qualified junior and senior students by arrangement with a faculty member. Students will plan a project with the faculty member prior to registering for the course. A written report must be submitted at the end of the semester summarizing the research results. Students may take CHEM 4904 under only one faculty member in a given semester. Prer., Consent of instructor.
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CHEM 4905 - Internship: Undergraduate 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Students arrange a program with a faculty member through the auspices of local government or industrial facilities. The program will generally require independent laboratory or literature work, resulting in a report or series of reports. During the semester the instructor will communicate regularly with the student and the student’s internship mentor to ensure that satisfactory progress is being made. Prer., Consent of instructor.
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CHEM 4911 - Chemistry Capstone 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
A capstone course designed to familiarize students with the chemical literature and to allow for written projects and formal oral presentations. Approved for the LAS Oral Communication requirement. Approved for the Compass Curriculum requirement: Summit. Prer., CHEM 3111 or CHEM 3211; and CHEM 4001 or CHEM 4101 with grades of “C” or higher. Meets with CHEM 5911.
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CHEM 4921 - Biochemistry Capstone 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
A capstone course designed to familiarize students with the bochemical literature and to allow for written projects and formal oral presentations. Approved for LAS Oral Communication requirement. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Summit. Prer., CHEM 4231 with a grade of “C” or higher. Meets with CHEM 5921.
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