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  • BIOL 3200 - General Microbiology (4)

    Prerequisites: C or better in  BIOL 2220  . A study of the morphological and physiological characteristics of bacteria, 256 protozoa, and fungi. General principles of infection, microbial control, and immunity are also discussed. (Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours per week)


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  • BIOL 3210 - General Virology (3)

    Prerequisites: Prerequisities: C or better BIOL 2220  or by instructor approval.  A study of the molecular basis for viral replication and the interaction of viruses with host organisms. Disease, transmission, anti-viral treatments and prevention strategies will also be discussed. 


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  • BIOL 3430 - Marine Biology (3)

    Prerequisites: C or better BIOL 2220   A study of the physical environments of the oceans and the communities of animals, plants, and microorganisms living in salt water. Interactions between organisms, physiological adaptations of organisms, the impact of humans on oceans and their life, and the value of oceans to human life are emphasized. (Three lecture hours per week)


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  • BIOL 4020 - Evolutionary Medicine (3)

    Prerequisites: C or better in BIOL 3100 . This course aims to examine evolutionary and ecological topics and apply these principles to understanding human health and disease.  Areas of focus will include infectious disease, cancer, the microbiome and One Health (the intersection of human health and the environment).  We will explore these topics through questions about why we get sick, how our evolutionary history has made us more or less susceptible to certain diseases and how and why infectious organisms frequently evolve resistance to our treatments.  This 3-credit course will use topics in medicine and public health as a framework to teach the broad principles of evolutionary biology. (Three lecture hours per week)


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  • BIOL 4040 - Senior Seminar (2)

    Prerequisites: Senior standing. A course designed to provide advanced undergraduates in Biology opportunity for in-depth exploration of recent and actively developing areas of biology.  The course will strengthen the scientific communication skills of graduating seniors via oral and written assignments.  The course will also serve as a tool to measure and assess the capstone mastery of biological concepts and skills for the undergraduate biology degree. (Two discussion-presentation hours per week)


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  • BIOL 4100 - Inquiries in Developmental Biology (3)

    Prerequisites: C or better in BIOL 2220    An exploration of contemporary research papers about the biology of development as well as observations and experimentation of living organisms. (Three discussion-laboratory hours per week)


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  • BIOL 4200 - Introduction to Biostatistics (3)

    Prerequisites: C or better in BIOL 2220  , and MATH 1200 ,  A practical study of the role of statistics in research, principles and methods of statistical analysis, and interpretation of data as applied to biological problems. (Two lecture and two laboratory hours per week)


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  • BIOL 4310 - Advanced Human Anatomy (4)

    Prerequisites: C or better in  BIOL 2220     A study of the anatomy and physiology of human body systems with emphasis on the interrelationship between form and function at the gross and microscopic levels of organization. (Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours per week)


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  • BIOL 4320 - Advanced Human Physiology (4)

    Prerequisites: “C “BIOL 2200  , BIOL 3100  , BIOL 3200  , CHEM 1200 , and BIOL 4310   or BIOL 1610   A study of physiology of human organ systems and their interrelationship.  Endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic, digestive, and excretory systems will be evaluated with special emphasis placed on membrane transport, body fluid chemistry, and hormonal control as related to regulating homeostasis. (Two lecture hours and two laboratory hours per week)


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  • BIOL 4350 - Cancer Biology (3)

    Prerequisites: C or better in BIOL 3100   A course focusing on the role of cells and genes in the development of cancer in humans. Course coverage will include examination of the role of specific genes such as tumor suppressor genes and oncogenes in the development of cancer, treatments employed against cancer in the context of their specific cellular and molecular targets, and current topics in cancer such as the genetic diagnosis of cancer susceptibility through family and population studies. (Three lecture hours per week)


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  • BIOL 4400 - Introduction to Research (1 to 3)

    A course designed to give the student an opportunity to undertake the selection and investigation of a limited, well-defined biological research project under the supervision of a member of the regular faculty. Course can be taken over more than one semester for a total of 3 credits. (Two laboratory hours per week for each credit hour of enrollment in a given semester).


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  • BIOL 4450 - Senior Research Project (3)

    Prerequisites: 2-3 hours of BIOL 4400  Introduction to Research, a consent of the department and research faculty member under whom the work is to be completed. A non-didactic course designed to give the student an opportunity to expand on their first semester of faculty-mentored research project by studying the scientific literature, accumulating a reportable amount of data and orally communicating the research project’s progress to the Department of Biological and Biomedical Sciences (DBBS) near the semester’s end in one of the following presentation formats: as a departmental seminar, a poster at a symposium or in the Daily Planet theater of the NC Museum of Natural History. The oral report will include background, significance, hypothesis, results, data analysis, and conclusions. Students are expected to spend, on average, 6 hours in the research lab or designated research location per week with outside hours to study scientific literature and design oral presentation. (Credit hours count towards required elective hours for the DBBS major)


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  • BIOL 4500 - Parasitology (3)

    Prerequisites: C or better in BIOL 2220    This course will explore parasites with emphasis on their biochemical and physiologic characteristics, geographic distribution, life cycles, pathogenesis, and immunity. Host-parasite interactions and parasitic diseases of public health importance will be covered. (Three lecture hours per week.)


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  • BIOL 4510 - Field Work in Environmental Studies (3)

    Students may arrange to work in any of the following agencies for one semester: (1) municipal waterworks, (2) municipal refuse department, (3) municipal waste water, (4) governmental agencies (EPA, NIEHS, etc.), (5) national or regional laboratories, or (6) museums. The student may conduct research in the field or gain on-the-job training for his/her professional development.


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  • BIOL 4610 - Selected Topics in Biology (1 to 3 per section)

    Prerequisites: C or better in BIOL 2220   Selected topics that will provide majors opportunities for in-depth exploration of recent and actively developing areas of biology. Current primary literature sources related to the particular topic will form the content base for each offering. Student participation will include written and oral presentations and laboratory when appropriate for the topic. (Course may be repeated for credit depending upon sections)


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  • BIOL 4620 - Bioethics (3)

    Prerequisites: C or better in BIOL 2220    A cross-disciplinary field of science directed toward a deeper understanding of morality, truth, necessity, benefit, and harm with respect to human responsibilities in medicine, healthcare, life sciences, and scientific research. The field is broad-based in the sciences with strong ties to ethical, social, spiritual, legal, and political values. (Three lecture hours per week)


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  • BIOL 4910 - Undergraduate Honors Seminar (1)

    Prerequisites: C or better in BIOL 2220    A course designed for honors majors to discuss their research activities and topics of current biomedical interest with faculty and outside biomedical scientists. (One hour per week)


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  • BIOL 4920 - Senior Honors Seminar (2)

    Prerequisites: C or better in BIOL 2220    A course designed for honors seniors to discuss their research activities, to discuss topics of current biomedical interest, and to interact with faculty and outside biomedical scientists. (Two hours per week)


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  • BIOL 4930 - Scientific Writing (3)

    Prerequisites: C or better in BIOL 2220   A course designed to improve student communication, both written and oral. A variety of topics are covered involving the student in writing and speaking. Among these topics are writing laboratory reports, writing essays and term papers, writing summaries and critiques, writing research proposals, writing letters of application, preparing a paper presentation, and revision. Students are taught the principles of good scientific writing and presentation and are then required to produce laboratory reports, summaries, critiques, a term paper, and a letter of application. They are also tested on the principles of excellent scientific writing. (Three discussion-workshop hours per week)


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  • BLAW 3100 - Legal Environment of Business I (3)

    An introduction to the American legal and judicial systems with an emphasis on the study of law as it relates to legal rights and social forces, government, business, and society. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. In order to major in Accounting, a grade of “B” or better must be earned in ACCT 2400  and ACCT 2500 .


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  • BLAW 3120 - Legal Environment of Business II (3)

    Prerequisites: BLAW 3100 . In-depth analysis and application of the rules of law to business transactions. The student is assisted in developing the skills needed to identify legal issues and to apply the rules of law found in court decisions and statutes to forecast the probable outcome of legal controversies. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. In order to major in Accounting, a grade of “B” or better must be earned in ACCT 2400  and ACCT 2500 .


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  • BSS 3600 - Sociological Statistics (3)

    Prerequisites: MATH 1110 . A study of statistical concepts such as correlation, sampling, and probability. The student will learn to use statistics to test hypotheses using chi square, regression, and other techniques. (Computer lab work is required.)


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  • BSS 3700 - Intro to Research (3)

    Prerequisites: BSS 3600 . This course is an overview of the three primary sociological research techniques: qualitative, quantitative, and comparative historical methods. Particular emphasis will be placed on how sociological methods may be triangulated for greater depth of research on social phenomena. Students will be challenged to use such research techniques as sampling, developing questionnaires (including devising skip patterns), conducting interviews, use of SPSS, data set selection, collection, and analysis, and on dissemination of research findings. (Computer laboratory work is required.)


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  • CEMA 2500 - Programming Tools for Statistical Computing (3)

    Prerequisites: C or better in COMP 1520 . An introduction to statistical computing through freely available programming tools (R or Python-Pandas).  Topics include:  importing, exporting and manipulating data, basic data types and operations, vectors, arrays, matrices, lists, data frames, grouping, loops, conditionals, functions, simple and advanced graphics to visualize data and to generate plots/maps, packages/libraries for probability distributions, hypotheses testing and statistical models, writing reproducible reports of statistical analyses.


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  • CEMA 3025 - Partial Differential Equations of Applied Mathematics (3)

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 3020 . First-order partial differential equations; method of characteristics; weak solutions; elliptic, parabolic, and hyperbolic equations; Fourier transform; Fourier series; and eigenvalue problems.


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  • CEMA 3425 - Linear Algebra with Applications to Engineering (3)

    Prerequisites: C or better with MATH 2020 . This course will present computer-based solution of systems of algebraic equations obtained from engineering problems and eigen-system analysis, Gaussian elimination, effect of round-off error, operation counts, banded matrices arising from discretization of differential equations, ill-conditioned matrices, matrix theory, least square solution of unsolvable systems, solution of non-linear algebraic equations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, similar matrices, unitary and Hermitian matrices, positive definiteness, Cayley-Hamilton theory and function of a matrix and iterative methods.


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  • CEMA 4300 - Introduction to Data Mining (3)

    Prerequisites: C or better in COMP 2810 . Data Mining is the nontrivial extraction of implicit, previously unknown, and potentially useful information from data.  It refers to the process of automatic discovery of patterns and knowledge from large data repositories including databases, data warehouses, web, document collections and data streams.  It will cover the basic topics of data mining, including data preprocessing, data warehousing and OLAP, data cube, frequent pattern and association rule mining, correlation techniques and applications of data mining in Web, text, big data, social networks, and computational advertising.


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  • CEMA 4340 - Statistical Inference (3)

    Prerequisites: C or better in CEMA 2500  and MATH 4210 . This course covers principles of statistical inference including confidence intervals and hypothesis testing.  Topics include convergence of random variables:  the law of large numbers and central limit theorem; fundamental concepts in inference:  point estimation, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing; estimating the CDF; bootstrapping; hypothesis testing and p-values:  Wald test, chi-square distribution, permutation test, likelihood ratio test, goodness-of-fit tests, F-test, etc.


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  • CEMA 4350 - Regression Modeling (3)

    Prerequisites: C or better in CEMA 2500  and MATH 4210 . This course covers statistical models and methods.  Topics include the linear regression model, least squares, least squares estimator, multiple regression, model selection, logistic regression, multivariate models, inference about independence, causal inference, confounding variables, generalized linear regression, analysis of variance, heteroscedasticity.


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  • CEMA 4630 - Introduction to Distributed and Data Intensive Computing (3)

    Prerequisites: C or better in COMP 4850 . This course will introduce and provide the students with theoretical aspects of distributed system and applicable and practical aspects of cloud computing and robust characteristics for distributed and cloud computing.  It will also provide a tour to introduce students to various research topics in distributed data-intensive computing, covering topics in cluster computing, grid computing, supercomputing, and cloud computing.  The course will explore solutions and learn design principles for building large network-based computational systems to support data intensive computing.  This course is suitable for junior/senior level undergraduates and graduate students in mathematics and computing sciences.


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  • CEMA 4640 - Introduction to Scientific Computing (3)

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 3020 . This course will present scientific computation relevant to computational science and engineering, with an emphasis on the process of modeling, simulation, visualization and evaluation.  Possible topics related to the five areas include:  (modeling) continuous and statistical modeling; (simulation) solving and linear and non-linear systems, interpolation and approximation, numerical differential equations; (analysis) data mining and machine learning; (visualization) scalar and vector field visualization techniques; (evaluation) connection of results back to case-studies of interest from areas such as physics, biology, etc.  Programming knowledge at the level of CS 1520, mathematical background at the level of MATH 3020  and basic knowledge of programming, matrix operations is required.


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  • CEMA 4750 - Data Visualization (3)

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 2020 . This course will introduce students to key design principles and techniques for visualizing data including both the principles and techniques.  Course will cover design practices, data and image models, visual perception, interaction principles, visualization tools, and applications.  Students will learn the value of visualization, specific techniques in information visualization and scientific visualization, and understand how to best leverage visualization methods.  Introduction to programming of web-based interactive visualizations.


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  • CEMA 4760 - Introduction to Machine Learning (3)

    Prerequisites: C or better in CEMA 4340  and CEMA 4350 . A broad introduction to machine learning and statistical pattern recognition.  Topics include fundamental machine learning methods:  k-nearest neighbor, decision tree, naive Bayes, artificial neural networks, genetic algorithms, reinforcement learning, support vector machines.  Experimental methodologies will be covered including cross-validation, t-test, precision recall and ROC curves.


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  • CEMA 4920 - Capstone Design Project (3)

    Prerequisites: Senior classification and permission of the Department of Mathematics and Physics. Students will design, implement and document a project that ties together the concepts of their chosen concentration.  The selection of projects must be approved by the department.  The students must present their project in an open forum and submit a written report.


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  • CHEM 1000 - Physical Science Related to Chemistry (3)

    Designed to give the student who is not a major or a minor in science an intelligent acquaintance with broad principles of physical science. Emphasis is placed on the role chemistry plays in the everyday life of a citizen. (Three lectures including demonstrations and interactive exercises per week)


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  • CHEM 1100 - General Chemistry I (4)

    Prerequisites: Demonstrated proficiency in College Algebra and Trigonometry I - MATH 1100  with a grade of C or better. A first course in chemistry designed for science majors. Topics covered include: atoms, molecules, and ions; calculations with chemical formulas and equations; an introduction to chemical reactions; the gaseous state; thermochemistry; quantum theory of the atom; electron configurations and periodicity; ionic and covalent bonding; molecular geometry; and chemical bonding theories. (Three lecture, one recitation, and three laboratory hours per week)


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  • CHEM 1200 - General Chemistry II (4)

    Prerequisites: Demonstrated proficiency in College Algebra and Trigonometry II - MATH 1200  and CHEM 1100 , with grades C or better. A continuation of CHEM 1100 . Topics covered include: liquids and solids; solutions; rates of reactions; chemical equilibrium; acids and bases; acid-base equilibria; solubility and complex-ion equilibria; thermodynamics; and electrochemistry. (Three lecture, one recitation, and three laboratory hours per week.)


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  • CHEM 1500 - Chemistry and Human Life (3)

    Prerequisites: CHEM 1000 . A survey of basic facts and principles of organic and biochemistry with emphasis on the importance of these concepts to health care and normal life processes. (Three lectures including demonstrations and interactive exercises per week)


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  • CHEM 1990 - Cooperative Education Field Experience (3 to 12)

    Selected students (majors and minors) will undertake a carefully organized and supervised program of experiential learning by alternating a semester of classroom study with a semester of paid, practical, on-the-job training in a major industrial or governmental laboratory.


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  • CHEM 2020 - Quantitative Analysis (4)

    Prerequisites: CHEM 1200 . A survey of volumetric and gravimetric analytical chemistry techniques addressing various types of equilibria as well as an introduction to instrumental techniques is emphasized. (Three lectures, one recitation hour, and three laboratory hours per week)


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  • CHEM 2105 - Computational Science & Informatics (3)

    This course is designed to familiarize the student with construction and use of computational models to study problems of scientific interest. The necessary mathematical background as well as data acquisition, evaluation, management, and visualization/presentation methods will be covered. The course will also provide an introduction to informatics, including data mining via the Internet, data warehousing, and how to effectively publish and present new data. Students will design and complete their own computational project using these skills. (Three lecture hours per week).


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  • CHEM 3200 - Inorganic Chemistry (4)

    Prerequisites: CHEM 1200 . A systematic study of both the fundamental principles and the descriptive chemistry needed to understand the properties of the main group elements and their compounds. (Three lecture, one recitation, and three laboratory hours per week)


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  • CHEM 3330 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (1)

    Pre- or Co-requisite:   (lecture course) This laboratory course is designed to replace the current two credit organic chemistry laboratory.  Basic laboratory techniques of distillation, crystallization, melting point determination, extraction, rotary evaporation, thin-layer and column chromatography as well as introduction to spectroscopic methods and the synthesis of the compounds of carbon are emphasized.


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  • CHEM 3340 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II (1)

    Pre- or Co-requisite:   This laboratory course is designed to replace the current two credit organic chemistry laboratory, CHEM 3320.  It is a continuation of CHEM 3330 Introductory Organic Chemistry Part I.  The synthesis, isolation, and purification of targeted organic compounds followed by their characterization by chromatographic and spectroscopic methods are emphasized.


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  • CHEM 4010 - Physical Chemistry I (4)

    Prerequisites: CHEM 2020 , MATH 2020  and PHYS 2120  (or PHYS 2320 ), with grades of C or better. Corequisites: CHEM 4900 . An introduction to fundamental principles of physical chemistry, covering such topics as gases, chemical thermodynamics, thermochemistry, physical and chemical equilibria, solutions, chemical kinetics, electrochemistry, and theory of quantum mechanics and its application to chemistry. (Three lecture, one recitation, and three laboratory hours per week for each course)


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  • CHEM 4020 - Physical Chemistry II (4)

    Prerequisites: CHEM 2020 , MATH 2020  and PHYS 2120  (or PHYS 2320 ), with grades of C or better. Corequisites: CHEM 4900 . An introduction to fundamental principles of physical chemistry, covering such topics as gases, chemical thermodynamics, thermochemistry, physical and chemical equilibria, solutions, chemical kinetics, electrochemistry, and theory of quantum mechanics and its application to chemistry. (Three lecture, one recitation, and three laboratory hours per week for each course)


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  • CHEM 4030 - Physical Chemistry for the Life Sciences (4)

    Corequisites:   Pre- or Co-requisite:  ,  ,    and    (or PHYS 2300 and  ) with grade of C or higher Physical chemistry intended for majors in the life science area.  This is a one semester lecture + lab course which will cover all areas of physical chemistry with a focus on application of physical chemistry principles and theories to life sciences.


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  • CHEM 4100 - Characterization of Organic Compounds (5)

    Prerequisites: CHEM 3320  and CHEM 3120  with grades of C or higher. The classification and identification of organic compounds by the use of solubilities, class reactions, solid derivatives, and IR, UV, and NMR spectroscopic methods of analyses. (Three lecture and four laboratory hours per week)


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  • CHEM 4150 - Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry (3)

    Prerequisites: CHEM 3120  or consent of the instructor. A study of basic concepts, drug design, drug synthesis, drug delivery, drug metabolism, drug toxicity, pharmacological assays, and clinical trials. (Three lecture hours per week)


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  • CHEM 4200 - Advanced Organic Chemistry (3)

    Prerequisites: CHEM 3120  with a grade of C or better. An advanced study of the reactions of organic compounds and the theories of organic chemistry. Spectroscopic methods (IR, UV-Vis, NMR), heterocyclic molecules, and bioorganic chemistry will be emphasized. (Three lectures hours per week)


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  • CHEM 4250 - Scientific Instrumentation in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics (4 or 5)

    Prerequisites: Junior level chemistry major and consent of department chairperson. An interdepartmental course taught by the Departments of Biology, Chemistry, and Physics and designed to give students a general knowledge of the theory and application of instrumental methods and practical experience both in instrument operation and in interpretation of data obtained with instruments. A common component is interdisciplinary covering of instrumental methods commonly used in all three scientific areas. An optional component covers additional instrumental methods more specifically related to each discipline. (Three lecture and four laboratory hours per week)


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  • CHEM 4300 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (3)

    Prerequisites: CHEM 3200  or consent of the instructor. A study of bonding theories, structure, stereochemistry, energetics, and reactivity of inorganic and organometallic materials with an emphasis on transition metal compounds. (Three lecture hours per week)


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  • CHEM 4350 - Computational Chemistry (3)

    Prerequisites: CHEM 4010 . Corequisites: CHEM 4020 . This course introduces the background and theory required for the use and understanding of a number of software tools that can assist in solving problems of chemical significance. Systems and dynamics software, as well as a computer algebra system, will be used to solve the differential equations that arise from the study of chemical kinetics. Molecular modeling software will be used to compute a variety of molecular properties using molecular mechanics, semiempirical methods, Hartree-Fock methods, and density functional theory. (Three lecture hours per week)


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  • CHEM 4400 - Instrumental Analysis (4)

    Prerequisites: CHEM 2020 . Corequisites: CHEM 3120 , CHEM 3320  or consent of the instructor. Analytical chemical instrumentation with an emphasis on spectroscopic, potentiometric, and chromatographic methods. (Three lecture and four laboratory hours per week)


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  • CHEM 4450 - Environmental Chemistry (3)

    Prerequisites: CHEM 3120 , CHEM 2020 . Corequisites: CHEM 4010  or consent of instructor. The goal of the course is to provide an understanding of how molecular interactions and macroscopic transport phenomena determine the distribution of compounds released into the natural environment in space and time. (Three lecture hours per week)


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  • CHEM 4500 - Biochemistry I (3)

    Prerequisites: CHEM 3120 . An introductory, comprehensive study of the physical and chemical properties of the four major classes of biomolecules: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. The course will include introduction to model analytical methods specific to each class of biomolecule. Also, special topics that are correlative to each of the biomolecule classes will be covered. (Three lecture hours per week)


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  • CHEM 4510 - Biochemistry II (3)

    Prerequisites: CHEM 4500 . This course is a continuation of CHEM 4500  and will provide an in-depth analysis of the metabolic pathways of the four major classes of biomolecules: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. (Three lecture hours per week)


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  • CHEM 4550 - Techniques in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (3)

    Prerequisites: CHEM 3120  and BIOL 2200 . This interdisciplinary course is designed for upper-level undergraduates and graduate students who have an interest in understanding theory and application of techniques in biochemistry, advanced microscopy, and molecular biology. This course is a hands-on, research-level course, which is taught solely in the laboratory. Students will learn how to develop hypothesis-driven protocols, conduct experiments, collect data, analyze data, and predict follow-up steps for a given project. (Two lecture and three laboratory hours per week)


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  • CHEM 4610 - Forensic Science (4)

    Prerequisites: CHEM 4500  and CHEM 4550 . This interdisciplinary course is designed for upper-level undergraduates and graduate students who have an interest in understanding the theory and application of microscopic, spectroscopic, and molecular biological techniques utilized in the forensic sciences. Students will learn how to collect evidence at a crime scene and how to test it in the laboratory. The techniques, abilities, and limitations of the modern crime laboratory will be covered. Students will also learn how to write reports, interview witnesses, and prepare for trial. (Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week)


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  • CHEM 4700 - Introduction to Research (3)

    Prerequisites: Consent of the Department Chair and faculty member under whom the research will be done. This course allows the student to participate in ongoing faculty research projects. Three research hours per week for each semester credit hour is expected. Students will be expected to produce a written paper on their research project each semester. (Students may register for the course for repeated credits in units of 1-3 credit hours with a maximum of 9 credit hours counted toward graduation requirements.)


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  • CHEM 4710 - Selected Topics in Chemistry (1 to 3)

    Prerequisites: Advanced standing or consent of instructor. Other prerequisites and credit will depend on the topic. The selected topic for each offering will provide majors opportunities for detailed exploration of recent and actively developing areas of chemistry. (Course may be repeated for credit)


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  • CHEM 4800 - Chemistry Research Literature (3)

    Prerequisites: Junior-level chemistry major. A survey of the important sources of chemical research information including computer searching of chemical databases is presented. The use of these sources for planning and reporting research is stressed. Special consideration is given to scientific writing techniques. WI


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  • CHEM 4910 - Undergraduate Honors Seminar (1)

    Intended for honors chemistry majors to discuss their research activities, to discuss topics of current chemistry interest, and to interact with faculty and other professional chemists.


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  • CHEM 4920 - Senior Honors Seminar (2)

    This is a required course of all ACS-certified and non-ACS certified chemistry majors. The student will make a formal oral presentation of laboratory research activities. The oral presentation will be supplemented by a written report.


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  • CIS 1100 - Business Computer Applications (2)

    Prerequisites: None. This course develops the student’s skills in desktop computing through the use of software in order to solve problems within an organization. The student will develop skills in basic Internet usage, word processing, and spreadsheet and presentation graphic applications in a supervised, structured laboratory environment. The focus of this course is primarily spreadsheet applications, but students will also have the opportunity to develop other application skills. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.


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  • CIS 1200 - Advanced Business Computer Applications (3)

    Prerequisites: CIS 1100  or placement test. This course develops the student’s skills in advanced computer applications through the use of spreadsheet and database applications in order to solve problems within an organization. The student will develop problem solving skills in the context of various individual and group projects in a supervised, structured laboratory environment. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.


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  • CIS 2000 - Business Programming I (3)

    Prerequisites: None. This course introduces the theory and application of programming logic, algorithm development, and concepts for business applications. Concepts introduced include data types, constants, variables, assignment statements, arithmetic expressions, string expressions, logical expressions, if statements, case statements, loop structures, and arrays. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.


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  • CIS 2100 - Business Programming II (3)

    Prerequisites: CIS 2000  or COMP 1520   This course is a continuation of CIS 2000 . It involves the manipulation of sequential files, databases by graphical user interface (GUI)-based applications, and arrays. Proper organization and documentation of applications is stressed. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.


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  • CIS 2400 - Fundamentals of Information Systems (3)

    Prerequisites: CIS 1100 . This course introduces the student to the strategic use and implications of information technology in the business environment. This course covers such topics as the fundamental information systems components, business processes, data management, and security and systems development as planned organizational change. Case studies illustrate the use of technology to solve problems and create opportunities in an organizational setting. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.


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  • CIS 2500 - Information Technology and Systems Software (3)

    This course covers the fundamentals of computer hardware and software as well as advanced concepts. Students who complete this course will be able to describe the internal components of a computer, assemble a computer system, install an operating system, and troubleshoot using system tools and diagnostic software. This course enables systems development personnel to understand tradeoffs in computer architecture for effective use in a business environment. Includes system architecture for single-user, central, and networked computing systems and single and multi-user operating systems. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.


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  • CIS 2620 - Project Management (3)

    Prerequisites: CIS 2400 . This course introduces the concepts and techniques of project management for a broad range of projects, including information systems and business projects. Topics include resource management, organizational factors, project manager responsibilities, team building, and risk management. Tools and techniques for project estimating and scheduling will be presented. Students will complete case studies to apply the knowledge they learned to practical experiences. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.


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  • CIS 3000 - Software Testing for Quality Assurance (3)

    Prerequisites: Junior Classification or Approval of instructor This course provides an overview of the software lifecycle from a testing perspective, i.e., the role of testing in software development, testing concepts, and terminology. Hands-on practice in analyzing requirements as inputs to test cases, designing, documenting, implementing, executing tests and analyzing test results is included. An overview of test planning, risk analysis and test management practices is provided as well as a discussion of effective use of metrics for reporting. Also included is discussion and application of software testing tools and communication skills for the effective user. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.


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  • CIS 3420 - Information Systems Management, Strategy and Sourcing (3)

    Prerequisites: CIS 2400  or CSB 2000 . This course explores the issues and approaches in managing the information systems function in organizations and how the IS function integrates/supports/enables various types of organizational capabilities.  It takes a senior management perspective in exploring the acquisition, development, and implementation of plans and policies to achieve efficient and effective information systems.  The course addresses issues relating to defining the high-level IS infrastructure and the systems that support the operational, administrative and strategic needs of the organization.  It provides an introduction to how the IS function is structured and interacts with the rest of the organization, how its strategy is created in line with the strategy of the organization as a whole, and provides an overview of the outsourcing process.


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  • CIS 3440 - Database Management Systems (3)

    Prerequisites: CIS 2100  or approval of instructor This course provides an overview of the skills and knowledge necessary for the development and management of database systems. Topics include modeling, normalization, structures, physical database, logical database, and accessing techniques. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.


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  • CIS 3450 - Information Systems Management, Strategy and Sourcing (3)

    Prerequisites: CIS 2400 . This course explores the issues and approaches in managing the information systems function in organizations and how the IS function integrates/supports/enables various types of organizational capabilities. It takes a senior management perspective in exploring the acquisition, development, and implementation of plans and policies to achieve efficient and effective information systems. The course addresses issues relating to defining the high-level IS infrastructure and the systems that support the operational, administrative, and strategic needs of the organization. It provides an introduction to how the IS function is structured and interacts with the rest of the organization, how its strategy is created in line with the strategy of the organization as a whole, and provides an overview of the outsourcing process. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.


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  • CIS 3500 - Introduction to Large Systems (3)

    Prerequisites: CIS 2000 ,or  COMP 1520  and CIS 2500 . This course introduces students to enterprise computing. The course is intended to facilitate the student’s understanding of how large systems fit in the current business computing paradigm. Theory and application of large systems will be covered. Students will be exposed to the primary tools of the mainframe environment including, but not limited to, Job Control Language (JCL), Job Entry Subsystem (JES), Interactive System Performance Facility (ISPF), System Display and Search Facility (SDSF) and Time Sharing Option(TSO). The course will also cover the basics of System Z architecture and the z/OS operating system. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.


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  • CIS 3510 - Introduction to z/VM (3)

    Prerequisites: CIS 3500 . This course provides the student with background in the Linux operating system, virtualization, and the VM operating system. Students will be exposed to the basics of Linux operation, including installation and basic administration. Students will learn the fundamentals of virtualization technology using the z/VM virtualization operating system. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.


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  • CIS 3520 - IT Security and Risk Management (3)

    Prerequisites: CIS 2500  &CIS 3440   This course provides an introduction to the fundamental principles and topics of Information Technology Security and Risk Management at the organizational level. Students will learn critical security principles that enable them to plan develop and perform security tasks. The course will address hardware, software, processes, communications, applications, policies, and procedures with respect to organizational IT Security and Risk Management. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.


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  • CIS 3600 - Special Topics in Computer Information Systems (1 to 3)

    Approval of instructor. Topics of current and special interest in information systems are presented. Courses may be repeated for credit when the topic varies. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.


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  • CIS 3840 - Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA-1) (3)

    Prerequisites: CIS 2500 . This course introduces the architecture, structure,functions, components, and models of the Internet and other computer networks. The principles and structure of IP addressing and the fundamentals of Ethernet concepts,media,and, operations are introduced to provide a foundation for the curriculum. By the end of the course,students will be able to build simple LANs, perform basic configurations for routers and switched, and implement IP addressing schemes. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.  All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.


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  • CIS 3845 - Routing and Switching Essentials (CCNA-2) (3)

    Prerequisites: CIS 3840. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. This course describes the architecture,components, and operations of routers and switches in a small network. Students learn how to configure a router and a switch for basic functionality. By the end of this course, students, will be able to configure and troubleshoot routers and switches and resolve common issues with virtual LANs and inter-VLAN routing to both IPv4 and IPv6 networks. 


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  • CIS 4400 - Business Process Management and Six Sigma (3)

    Prerequisites: CIS 3440   Business Process Management is a core function of the Information Systems professional. Information and information technology do not stand alone in any organizational or social setting. Rather they are integrated into a series of processes for accomplishing goals for the organization or for the individual. The ability to successfully construct technological artifacts is useless unless these pieces can be successfully introduced into the social setting. This course provides an overview of the skills needed to analyze, model, simulate, design, and successfully implement business process changes into organizations. The Six Sigma module of this course will introduce students to the Six Sigma methodology as applied to business process change. Students will receive an overview of the history of the Six Sigma movement along with a discussion of important DMAIC, Control, and Causal methodologies. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.


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  • CIS 4440 - Advanced Database Management Systems (3)

    Prerequisites: CIS 3440 . This course further develops the concepts introduced in CIS 3440 . Topics include database administration, data warehousing, data mining, advanced database design, database security, and distributed database systems. Multiple database platforms will be utilized. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.


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  • CIS 4600 - Systems Analysis and Design (3)

    Prerequisites: CIS 3440  and CIS 2620. This course utilizes the systems development life cycle, rapid applications development, prototyping, and project management concepts and tools to plan, analyze, design, and prototype computer-based systems, both concurrently and dynamically. Mini real world cases are initiated by students as individual, group, and teamwork assignments. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.


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  • CIS 4640 - Systems Design and Implementation (3)

    Prerequisites: CIS 4600 . This course expands the projects developed in CIS 4600 . Design projects are continued, rotated, expanded, reverse engineered, and re-engineered as the implementation and support phases of the systems life cycle are also simulated. Project management is also continued as an assigned group or teamwork effort. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.


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  • CIS 4801 - Field Work (4)

    Prerequisites: Approval of Instructor Approval of lead professor. Course is open to students in the Cooperative Education Program. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.


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  • CIS 4850 - CISCO Certified Network Associate (CCNA-3) (3)

    Prerequisites: CIS 3845   All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better. This course describes the architecture, components, and operations of routers and switches in larger and more complex networks. Students learn how to configure routers and switches for advanced functionality. By the end of this course,students will be able to configure and troubleshoot routers and switches and resolve common issues with OSPR,EIGRP, and STP in both IPv4 and IPv6 networks. Students will also develop the knowledge and skills needed to implement a WLAN in a small-to-medium network. 


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  • CIS 4855 - Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA-4) (3)

    Prerequisites: CIS 4850  . All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.  This course describes the WAN technologies and network services required by converged applications in a complex network. The course enables students to understand the selection criteria of network devices and WAN technologies to meet network requirements. Students learn how to configure and troubleshoot network devices and resolve common issues with data link protocols. Students will also develop the knowledge and skills needed to implement virtual private network (VPN) operations in a complex network.


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  • CIS 4860 - Professional Certifications (3)

    Prerequisites: Approval of instructor. Student is acquainted with professional certifications available in the discipline and will be prepared to sit for certification examinations. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.


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  • CIS 4900 - Seminar in Information Systems (3)

    Prerequisites: Senior Classification, CIS 4600   or Approval of instructor. This course involves selected topics in information systems. The content of the course will vary as new topics and techniques are developed and used by industry. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.


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  • CLTX 1000 - Basic Apparel Construction (3)

    An introductory course in basic apparel construction. These basic concepts and principles are prerequisite to apparel construction, design, and tailoring courses. Hand stitching, basic construction techniques, and sewing projects will be included. Laboratory required.


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  • CLTX 2410 - Apparel Construction and Management (3)

    The study of garment components, assembly, and construction. Emphasis will be placed on hands-on garment construction, evaluation, and assembly methods to provide functionality, quality, and fit. Laboratory required.


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  • CLTX 2420 - Clothing and People (3)

    An interdisciplinary approach to the study of why and how people dress. The course provides information on the use of clothing and the personal appearance stimuli necessary for the understanding of self and others as well as giving meaning to the role of clothing to particular cultures, technologies and periods of time.


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