Prerequisites: ARTY 3820. Senior art majors or by consent of the advisor. This course is designed to provide the student with experience in graphic art professions. The student will be under close supervision of the internship director and trained agency personnel and will receive clearly defined work projects.
Prerequisites: ARTV 4070 - 3D Animation I This course covers the intermediate to advanced concepts of creating professional art using 3D animation software. Students further their technical skills and creative abilities while applying theoretical knowledge to their creative endeavor. The course will take the student through multiple projects covering various skills and jobs in CGI(Computer-Generate Imagery). Students develop problem solving skills and strategies as well as strong theoretical foundation through the completion of projects.
ARTV 4970 - Advanced Studies in Animation and Interactive Media I (3)
Pre- or Co-requisite: ARTV 3250 , ARTV 4070 . This is a senior level class that will allow students to build upon their existing knowledge gained through previous course work within the AIM (Animation and Interactive Media) Concentration. Students start work on pre-production elements for their various projects in this class to build career centric content for their portfolio.
This course is designed to introduce the student to the role of science, especially genetics, in seeking solutions to societal problems. Interdisciplinary in approach and does not require or assume any background in biology. (Three lecture hours per week)
For students who are not biology majors and who will not be required to take upper-level courses in biology. The course covers an introduction to cellular biochemistry, a survey of the Plant, Monera, Protista and Animal kingdoms, and a study of the systems of the human body. The laboratory consists of selected exercises that complement the lecture material. (Two lecture hours and two laboratory hours per week)
BIOL 1201 - Principles of Biology: Organisms and Diversity (4)
This course is one of two introductory courses for biology majors and persons who will be taking upper-level courses in biology. A survey of the kingdoms of living organisms, an introduction to the anatomy and physiology of the systems of the vertebrate body, an introduction to evolutionary theory and the evidence of evolution, and an introduction to the fundamental principles of ecology. (Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours per week)
BIOL 1202 - Principles of Biology: Molecules and Cells (4)
This course is one of two introductory courses for biology majors and persons who will be taking upper-level courses in biology. An introduction to the scientific method, a brief survey of the history of biology, an introduction to the physical and chemical properties of biological molecules, a survey of cellular structure and function, and an introduction to the basic principles of genetics. Previously BIOL 1101. (Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours per week)
An introduction to modern fundamental principles necessary for major training in the biological sciences. Basic physical and chemical properties of the major classes of biological molecules and their interactions and interrelationships with the organization and function of living cells are covered. This course cannot be used as an elective to satisfy requirements for a degree in biology. (Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours per week)
Prerequisites: BIOL 1300. An integrated, in-depth study of the anatomy and physiology of the human body, including cells, tissues, integument, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems, and sense organs. This course cannot be used as an elective to satisfy requirements for a degree in biology. (Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours per week)
Prerequisites: BIOL 1610. This course is a continuation of BIOL 1610. Extensive and in depth coverage of the following organ systems: Endocrine system; Cardiovascular system; Lymphatic system; Respiratory system; Digestive system; Nutrition, Metabolism, and Temperature Regulation; Urinary system; Water, electrolytes, and acid-base balance; Reproductive system; Development, growth, and aging. This course cannot be used as an elective to satisfy requirements for a degree in biology. (Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours per week)
Prerequisites: C or better in BIOL 1202, BIOL 1201, A study of the fundamental principles of the neuron and a general description of the nervous system. Students will learn the basics of brain structure and function (neuroanatomy, neurophysiology, and neuropharmacology) and how we move and perceive the world (motor and sensory systems). This foundation will be used to explore what is known about higher cognitive processing such as learning, memory, and language; the neural mechanisms of sleep, dreaming, emotion, and addiction; and what happens in the brain when things go wrong. (Three lecture hours per week)
Prerequisites: Prerequisites and credit will depend on the topic covered. Specialized offerings that will provide majors, especially those in the first two years of study, and interested non-majors with opportunities for an introductory study of a single topic in biology. Topics may include selection and preparation for career opportunities in selected areas, exploration of a developing area of biology, or consideration of the political or social implications of an area of biology. (Different course sections can be taken for a maximum of three credits)
Prerequisites: C or better in BIOL 1201 and BIOL 1202 This course is designed to expand an understanding and appreciation of Biology in undergraduate non-science majors, using films with a plot emphasis tied to biology. Students will learn the foundation of the scientific process as depicted in popular films. Students will also learn how biological concepts are often exploited in films, or are even inaccurate, in order to enhance the movie viewing experience. Students will discuss the biological concepts presented in the films, and learn how to distinguish between scientific fact and fiction in these films. (Two lecture hours per week and a two hour laboratory per week)
BIOL 2105 - Biology/Chemistry. Introduction to Computational Science and Informatics (3)
An introduction to informatics, including data mining via the Internet, data warehousing, and skills required to present and publish data in an effective manner. The emerging area of bioinformatics and use of biological databases containing protein or nucleic acid sequences will be emphasized along with relevant software. The course also will familiarize students 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. Students will design and complete their own computational projects using these skills. (Three lecture hours per week)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or better in BIOL 1202 and BIOL 1201. The third course for biology majors and persons who will be taking upper-level courses in biology. An in-depth study of the structure of cells, they physiology of cells, and molecular biology to convey basic knowledge about cells that will be needed as background for upper-level biology courses. This is the first course of a two-course sequence in molecular and cell biology for majors. (Three lecture hours per week)
Prerequisites: Grade of ‘C’ or better in BIOL 2200. This course is designed for students majoring in Biology and other life sciences majors. It is the second semester of a two semester course. BIOL 2220 consists of an in-depth study of the molecules of cells, structure of cells, and various processes cells carry out, with a focus on cell biology and the relationship of cell biology to human diseases. The purpose of the course is to convey basic knowledge about molecular processes carried out in cells, in particular eukaryotic cells. The study of cell biology will be needed as background for upper-division Biology courses. Three lecture hours per week.
BIOL 2510 - Introduction to Microbes and Disease (4)
Prerequisites: BIOL 1300 This course is designed to introduce students to the field of Microbiology, with a focus on medicine and disease. Students will develop a comprehensive understanding of the structure and biology of microbes and how the human immune system interacts with them to fight disease. This course cannot be used as an elective to satisfy requirements for a degree in Biology.
Prerequisites: C or better in BIOL 1201 and BIOL 1202 A consideration of the interplay between the whole living organism and the environment. Emphasis will be placed on those topics that concern humans. Their modification of the environment and the effects of that environment on humans with development of the concept of human beings as biological organisms and a part of the living world. (Three lecture hours per week)
Prerequisites: C or better in BIOL 1201 and BIOL 1202 An introduction to current problems in the environmental health sciences. Five blocks are presented to deal with: (1) community health problems, (2) water quality, (3) air quality, (4) occupational health and safety, and (5) environmental microbiology. A sixth special problem block will deal with current research in environmental problems. (Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours per week)
Prerequisites: Grade of “C” or better in BIOL 2220 A study of the broad areas of Mendelian inheritance, linkage, sex-connected inheritance, multiple alleles, multiple genes, molecular genetics, mutation, population genetics, chromosomal aberrations, and application of genetics in agriculture, animal husbandry, and genetic counseling. The laboratory consists of research-oriented experiments, including breeding exercises with Drosophila, analysis of plant growth data, cytogenetics, induction of mutations, and investigation of a construction of human karyotypes and pedigrees genetic engineering. (Three lecture hours and two laboratory hours per week)
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)
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.
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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).
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)
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.)
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.
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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.
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.
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.)
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.)
BSS 4900 - Trauma Informed Practices for BSS Professionals (3)
Pre- or Co-requisite: Senior level classification required; completed BSS 3700 or equivalent. Students seeking employment as Behavioral and Social Sciences (BSS) professionals should be knowledgeable of skills needed to appropriately recognize and respond to stress, trauma (interpersonal, cultural) and other adversities that impact communities and the organizations in which they work. This course will explore multidisciplinary and culturally-responsive interventions that support resilience and reduce risk factors related to unaddressed workforce stressors affecting BSS professionals.
Prerequisites: C or better in COMP 1520. This course will emphasize the method and procedure of problem solving and discovering mathematics through games and puzzles.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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)
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.)
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)
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.
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)
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).
This course introduces students to the many scientific discriplines of forensic science and how they are used in the collection and analysis of evidence in our criminal justice system. Students will be introduced to the science behind these disciplines and how forensic science techniques are used in crime laboratories throughout the United States and abroad. Topics include crime scene investigation, trace evidence, fingerprints, forensic chemistry, firearms examination, DNA and bloodstain pattern anaylsis. Guest lecturers and practitioners will offer insights into their day-to-day investigate work and how they face technological challenges and success. The scientific method will be emphasized throughout the course. (Three lecture hours per week).
Prerequisites: CHEM 1200 with a grade of C or better. An in-depth study of the compounds of carbon. (One recitation and three lecture hours per week for each course).
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)
Pre- or Co-requisite: CHEM 3100. An introduction to common organic laboratory techniques used in the study of the compounds of carbon. (Five laboratory hours per week)
(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.
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.
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)
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)
) 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.
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Prerequisites: CHEM 3320. Pre- or Co-requisite: CHEM 4500 or consent of instructor. Qualitative study of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and enzymes. (Three laboratory hours per week)
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)
Prerequisites: CHEM 4500 and CHEM 4550. Pre- or Co-requisite: CHEM 2020 - Quantitative Analysis ( 4 ) , CHEM 3100 - Organic Chemistry I ( 3 ) , and CHEM 3330 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I ( 1 ) , or otherwise approved by the department chair. This course introduces the application of analytical chemistry to forensic science. A focus will be placed on chemical and biochemical techniques for the analysis, detection, and characterization of forensic and controlled substances. The principles of classical, electrochemical, spectroscopic, and chromatographic analysis, as applied in forensic chemistry, will be discussed. The laboratory component provides hands-on training. Topics include instrumentation, sample preparation, data analysis, and recent developments in analytical techniquest, with a focus on forensic chemistry applications. Students will gain technical skills to have a career in forensic science, forensic medicine, forensis drug analysis, toxicology, DNA analysis, health care, or criminalistics. (Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week). (Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week)
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.)
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)
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
Prerequisites: MATH 2020 with grade of C or better. Corequisites: CHEM 4010. The application of calculus and advanced mathematical techniques to physical chemistry. (Two lecture hours per week).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.