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CEN 496 - Directed Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
Independent Study
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
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CHM 100 - Preparation for College Chemistry Credits 4
Lecture / 5 hours per week
Helps students overcome science, mathematics, and reasoning difficulties so that they may be successful in their required general chemistry course. The lecture and the laboratory are integrated to ensure that students have direct hands-on experience with most of the abstract ideas covered in the lecture.
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CHM 101 - General Chemistry I Credits 3
Lecture / 4 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite or corequisite: MTH 148 (101)
Essentials of general, inorganic and physical chemistry covering matter and energy, measurements, atomic structure and nuclear chemistry, electron structure and periodicity, properties of the elements and compounds, chemical bonding and structure, ionic and molecular compounds, gases, liquids and solids, solutions, stoichiometry, chemical reactions and calculations, kinetics and equilibrium, properties of acids, bases and salts.
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CHM 102 - General Chemistry II Credits 3
Lecture / 4 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: At least a C- in CHM 101
Continuation of CHM 101. Essentials of general, organic and biochemistry. Structure in organic chemistry, organic families and nomenclature, hydrocarbons, alcohols, aldehydes and ketones, carbohydrates, amines, carboxylic acids and their derivatives, lipids, amino acids and proteins, nuclei acids, enzymes, metabolic processes (anabolism and catabolism), biochemical energy, nutrition.
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CHM 105 - Chemistry for Health Sciences Credits 4
Lecture
Requirements: Prerequisite: Completion of MTH 148 with a C or better
Introduction to the chemical building blocks of living organisms, and essential biochemical reactions central to the role of chemistry in human physiology.
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CHM 130 - Chemistry and the Environment Credits 3Satisfies University Studies requirement: Science of Natural World
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Available to anyone in the university, this course provides substantial treatment, with demonstrations, of the chemistry involved in consumer concerns (food additives, medicines, detergents, etc.), air and water pollution, elementary biochemistry, and the general question of power generation and utilization (fuel cells, solar energy conversion, nuclear energy, etc.). No knowledge of chemistry is assumed, but it is hoped the student will have had high school chemistry or its equivalent.
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CHM 132 - Chemistry in Nutrition and Health Credits 3Satisfies University Studies requirement: Science of Natural World
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Nutrition and health issues facing people today and the chemistry needed to understand them. Topics to be discussed include health efforts of toxic substances, the science of proper diet, and some of the biochemistry needed to understand diseases such as cancer and AIDS.
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CHM 140 - Survey of Forensic Analysis Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Survey of Forensic Science. Topics including fingerprint, footprint, fabric, glass, ballistics, blood, urine, alcohol, drug, DNA analysis, and evidence collection.
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CHM 151 - Principles of Modern Chemistry I Credits 3
Lecture / 4 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: MTH 148 or MTH 150 or MTH 151 or Co-Req MTH 151 or MTH 148
Physical and chemical principles pertaining to the structure of chemical species and the nature, extent, and rates of chemical reactions. The details of stoichiometry, energy changes associated with chemical reactions, atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, and the phenomenon of chemical periodicity are emphasized and discussed in light of modern scientific theories. For science and engineering majors. Honors sections are offered.
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CHM 152 - Principles of Modern Chemistry II Credits 3
Lecture / 4 hours per week
Requirements: Pre-req: At least C- in CHM 151 or CHM 153
A continuation of CHM 151. The details of the behavior of solids, liquids, & gases, the types of intermolecular forces, colligative properties, gaseous equilibrium, aqueous equilibrium, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, kinetics, and nuclear chemistry are emphasized and discussed in light of modern scientific theories. For science and engineering majors. Honors sections are offered.
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CHM 153 - Mod&App Chem Sci&Eng I Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: MTH150 or Co-requisite MTH151/153
Physical and chemical principles pertaining to the structure of chemical species and the nature, extent and rates of chemical reactions. The details of stoichiometry, energy changes associated with chemical reactions, atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, chemical periodicity, and the application to materials are emphasized and explored in an interactive format.
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CHM 154 - Mod&App Chem Sci&Eng II Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Content of courses 152, 162 in a combined lecture/laboratory format.
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CHM 155 - Modern Chemical Principles I Credits 3Satisfies University Studies requirement: Science of Natural World
Lecture / 4 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequite: MTH 150 or MTH 151; CHM Majors Only
Physical and chemical principles pertaining to the structure of chemical species and the nature, extent, and rates of chemical reactions. The details of stoichiometry, energy changes associated with chemical reactions, atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, and the phenomenon of chemical periodicity are emphasized and discussed in light of modern scientific theories. For science and engineering majors. Non-honors sections are offered.
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CHM 156 - Modern Chemical Principles II Credits 3
Lecture / 4 hours per week
Requirements: Prereq: CHM Majors or permission of Instructor
A continuation of CHM 151. The details of the behavior of solids, liquids, & gases, the types of intermolecular forces, colligative properties, gaseous equilibrium, aqueous equilibrium, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, kinetics, and nuclear chemistry are emphasized and discussed in light of modern scientific theories. For science and engineering majors. Non-honors sections are offered.
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CHM 161 - Introduction to Applied Chemistry I Credits 1
Laboratory / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: CHM 151 or CHM 153 as Co- or Prerequisite with a gade of C- or better
An introduction to chemical laboratory techniques and methods with emphasis on preparation, purification, and identification of compounds, elemental analysis, reaction stoichiometry, chemical ionization, thermochemistry, spectrophotometric techniques, and selective descriptive inorganic chemistry. Most experiments involve the identification of unknowns and statistical analysis of data. The experiments in CHM 161 parallel the topics covered in CHM 151. A written laboratory report summarizing the procedure and results for each experiment is required. For science and engineering majors. Honors sections are offered.
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CHM 162 - Introduction to Applied Chemistry II Credits 1
Laboratory / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Pre-reqs: CHM 161, 151; CHM 152 as Co- or Pre-requisite with a gade of C- or better
A continuation of CHM 161 with emphasis on molecular weight determination techniques, colligative properties, qualitative analysis, acid-base chemistry, properties of buffer solutions, chromatographic techniques, kinetics, solubility constant determination, and electrochemistry. Most experiments involve the identification of unknowns and statistical analysis of data. The experiments in CHM 162 parallel the topics covered in CHM 152. A written laboratory report summarizing the procedure and results for each experiment is required.For science and engineering majors. Honors sections are offered.
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CHM 163 - Introduction to Chemistry Laboratory I Credits 1
Laboratory / 3.5 hours per week
Requirements: Pre-req: CHM Majors or CHM Honors; Co-req: CHM 155
An introduction to chemical laboratory techniques and methods with emphasis on preparation, purification, and identification of compounds, elemental analysis, reaction stoichiometry, chemical ionization, thermochemistry, spectrophotometric techniques, and selective descriptive inorganic chemistry. Most experiments involve the identification of unknowns and statistical analysis of data. The experiments in CHM 163 parallel the topics covered in CHM 155. A written laboratory report summarizing the procedure and results for each experiment is required. Previously offered as CHM 165.
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CHM 164 - Introduction to Chemistry Laboratory II Credits 1
Laboratory / 3.5 hours per week
Requirements: Prereq: Must be either a CHM, CHMB, or HONORS program student
A continuation of CHM 163 with emphasis on molecular weight determination techniques, colligative properties, qualitative analysis, acid-base chemistry, properties of buffer solutions, chromatographic techniques, kinetics, solubility constant determination, and electrochemistry. Most experiments involve the identification of unknowns and statistical analysis of data. The experiments in CHM 164 parallel the topics covered in CHM 156. A written laboratory report summarizing the procedure and results for each experiment is required. Previously offered as CHM 166.
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CHM 170 - Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry Credits 3Satisfies University Studies requirement: Science in Engaged Community
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: CHM 151 or 153 or 155 or approval of the instructor
A survey of the preparations and reactions of selected representative elements and transition metals. The physical and chemical properties of each element are covered, including its extraction and uses and industrial processes.
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CHM 196 - Directed Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
Independent Study
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered. Terms and hours to be arranged.
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CHM 204 - Introduction to Analytical Chemistry Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite:CHM 151 AND CHM 152 OR CHM 155 AND CHM 156 AND CHM 163 AND CHM 164 OR CHM 161 AND CHM162
A survey of the preparations and reactions of selected representative elements and transition metals. The physical and chemical properties of each element are covered, including the occurrence of the element in nature and important compounds and their uses, including industrial processes. The course introduces transition metal complexes and includes an advanced treatment of ionic equilibria including precipitation and complex-formation reactions.
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CHM 251 - Organic Chemistry I Credits 3
Lecture / 4 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: CHM 152 or 156 with grade of C- or better
A survey of the chemistry of carbon compounds and introduction to the basic principles of organic chemistry.
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CHM 252 - Organic Chemistry II Credits 3
Lecture / 4 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: At least a C- in CHM 251
Continuation of CHM 251.A survey of the chemistry of carbon compounds and introduction to the basic principles of organic chemistry.
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CHM 263 - Bio-Organic Chemistry Laboratory I Credits 1
Laboratory / 4 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: CHM 152 or 156, and CHM 162 or 164 with grade of C- or better; Co- or Prerequisite CHM 251 with grade of C- or better. Permission of instructor
The synthesis of organic compounds and an introduction to the organic methods of separation, purification and identification. This course is coordinated with CHM 251 and is designed for biology and medical laboratory science majors.
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CHM 264 - Bio-Organic Chemistry Laboratory II Credits 1
Laboratory / 4 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite:CHM 251 and 263 with C- or better. Corequisite: CHM 252
Continuation of CHM 263.The synthesis of organic compounds and an introduction to the organic methods of separation, purification and identification. Designed for biology and medical laboratory science majors.
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CHM 265 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I Credits 2
Laboratory / 4 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: CHM 152 or 156, and CHM 162 or 164 with grade of C- or better; Co- or Prerequisite CHM 251 with grade of C- or better. CHM majors or permission of instructor
The synthesis of organic compounds and an introduction to the organic methods of separation, purification and identification. This course is coordinated with CHM 251 and is designed for chemistry and textile chemistry majors.
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CHM 266 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II Credits 2
Laboratory / 4 hours per week
Requirements: Prereqs: CHM 156, or CHM 152;CHM 162 or CHM 164; CHM Major or Minor
Continuation of CHM 265.The synthesis of organic compounds and an introduction to the organic methods of separation, purification and identification. This course is coordinated with CHM 251 and is designed for chemistry and textile chemistry majors.
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CHM 296 - Directed Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
Independent Study
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered. Terms and hours to be arranged.
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CHM 298 - Experience Program Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
Practicum / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: At least Sophomore standing, GPA 2.0 or greater. Permission of the instructor, department chair, and college dean.
Work experience at an elective level supervised for academic credit by a faculty member in an appropriate academic field. Conditions and hours to be arranged. Graded CR/NC. For specific procedures and regulations, see section of catalog on Other Learning Experiences.
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CHM 305 - Modern Methods Chemical Analysis Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Pre-reqs: CHM 252, 266, 204 with grade of C or better
Introduction to chemical and instrumental analytical techniques. The theory of neutralization reactions in aqueous and nonaqueous systems. Oxidation-reduction and complex formation equilibria. Basic theory of electronic circuitry. Introduction to electrochemical methods. Introduction to chromatographic and spectrophotometric techniques.
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CHM 307 - Procedures Chemical Analysis Credits 2
Lecture / 5 hours per week
Requirements: Prereqs: CHM 252, 266, 204; Co-req: CHM 305; Recommended: CHM 170
Laboratory experimentation designed to develop the techniques and illustrate applications of analytical procedures to the solution of chemical problems.
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CHM 315 - Physical Chemistry I Credits 4
Lecture / 5 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: CHM 152 or CHM 156 C- or better, MTH 211 and PHY 113 and PHY 114
An introduction to the theoretical principles underlying chemical phenomena; applications of thermodynamics to chemical phenomena.
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CHM 316 - Physical Chemistry II Credits 4
Lecture / 5 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: At least a C- in CHM 315
An introduction to quantum mechanics, symmetry, spectroscopy, chemical kinetics and transport processes.
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CHM 318 - Physical Chemical Measurements I Credits 2
Lecture / 5 hours per week
Requirements: Prereqs: CHM 305, 307, 315
Experiments in physical chemistry designed to test established theoretical principles which have been introduced in CHM 315 and 316. The experiments provide the student with basic experience in obtaining precise physical measurements of chemical interest.
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CHM 319 - Physical Chemical Measurements II Credits 2
Lecture / 5 hours per week
Requirements: Prereqs: At least a C- in CHM 305, 307, 316
Continuation of CHM 318.Experiments in physical chemistry designed to test established theoretical principles which have been introduced in CHM 315 and 316. The experiments provide the student with basic experience in obtaining precise physical measurements of chemical interest.
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CHM 345 - Chemical Oceanography Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
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CHM 352 - Organic Preparations Credits 3
Lecture / 5 hours per week
A study of the more intricate synthetic procedures of organic chemistry including use of the literature for choice of optimum methods.
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CHM 355 - Aquatic Environmental Chemistry Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Fundamentals of aquatic environmental chemistry. Topics include dissolved gases chelation, complexation, role of humic substances in the aquatic environment, oxidation-reduction phenomena, chemical speciation, phase equilibria and chemistry related to water pollution issues.
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CHM 356 - Atmospheric/Terrestrial Environmental Chemistry Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: At least a C- in CHM 355
Fundamentals of atmospheric and terrestrial environmental chemistry. Topics include physical and chemical characteristics of the atmosphere, reactions involving oxygen, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, water and particulates in the atmosphere, gaseous organic and inorganic pollutants. Additional topics include fundamentals of soil chemistry, organic and inorganic soil contaminants and environmental biochemistry and toxicology.
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CHM 401 - Chemistry Seminar I Credits .5
Seminar / 1 hours per week
Lectures on current topics in chemistry from guest lecturers and students. Majors must enroll for two semesters out of four in the junior and senior years.
Mandatory Pass/Fail & Excl Crd
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CHM 402 - Chemistry Seminar II Credits .5
Seminar / 1 hours per week
Continuation of CHM 401. Lectures on current topics in chemistry from guest lecturers and students. Majors must enroll for two semesters out of four in the junior and senior years.
Mandatory Pass/Fail & Excl Crd
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CHM 411 - Biochemistry I Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prereq: At least a C- in CHM 252
A comprehensive study of biochemistry including amino acid and protein chemistry, enzymology, enzyme kinetics, bioenergetics, metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, nucleotides; biosynthesis of nucleic acids and proteins. Cross-listed with CHM 511
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CHM 412 - Biochemistry II Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: CHM 411
A continuation of CHM 411.A comprehensive study of biochemistry including amino acid and protein chemistry, enzymology, enzyme kinetics, bioenergetics, metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, nucleotides; biosynthesis of nucleic acids and proteins. Cross-listed with CHM 512
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CHM 414 - Biochemistry Laboratory Credits 3
Lecture / 7 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite CHM 411 and Co-requisite CHM 412
Basic biochemical techniques and methods including spectrophotometry, electrophoresis, chromatography, ultracentrifugation and radioisotopic techniques and their application to amino acids and proteins, lipids and membranes, enzymes and nucleic acids. Cross-listed with CHM 514
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CHM 416 - Computer Methods in Biochemistry and Bioinformatics Credits 1
Lecture / 1 hours per week
Topics in computer science with applications to organic chemistry and bioinformatics. Includes molecular modeling, quantum chemistry, computational molecular biology, and biological data analysis. Includes an introduction to computer programing for computational molecular biology and biological data analysis and an overview of methods for molecular modeling and quantum chemistry.
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CHM 421 - Organic Mechanisms Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: At least a C- in CHM 315
The first part of the course provides a background in the various areas of physical organic chemistry such as thermodynamics, kinetics, acid-base theory, structure-reactivity relationships and dipole moments. This is followed by a systematic study of reaction mechanisms. Cross-listed with CHM 521
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CHM 422 - Computer and Mathematical Methods in Physical Science Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Selected topics in applied mathematics and computer science with applications to physical chemistry, organic chemistry, and bioinformatics. Includes introduction to differential equations, linear algebra, computer programming, curve and surface fitting, numerical integration, trajectory calculations, molecular modeling, quantum chemistry, computational molecular biology, and biological data analysis. Cross-listed with CHM 522
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CHM 424 - Mathematical Methods in Physical Science Credits 2
Lecture / 2 hours per week
Requirements: Prereq: CHM 316 with a grade of C or better; or as co-req of CHM 424
Topics in applied mathematics with applications to physical chemistry. Includes introduction to differential equations, linear algebra, computer programming, curve and surface fitting, numerical integration, and trajectory calculations. Computer mathematics software will be used extensively throughout the course.
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CHM 426 - Polymer Synthesis and Characterization Credits 3
Lecture / 6 hours per week
Requirements: Prereqs: CHM 252, 266, 305, 315, 319
Laboratory synthesis of polymers and copolymers by different methods with an emphasis on the practical aspects of polymer synthesis. A discussion of various techniques of polymer characterization in terms of basic principles, experimental procedure, and interpretation of results. A selected number of experiments will be conducted on a class-project basis. Cross-listed with CHM 526
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CHM 431 - Principles of Inorganic Chemistry Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
The application of physico-chemical principles to inorganic systems. Discussion of chemistry of the representative elements utilizing thermodynamic principles and the modern theories of bonding and structure. Introduction to coordination chemistry. Cross-listed with CHM 541
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CHM 432 - Organic Analysis Credits 4
Lecture / 4 hours per week
Quantitative elemental and group determination on a microscale followed by a study of the systematic identification of organic compounds. Extensive laboratory work on unknowns is required.
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CHM 433 - Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory Credits 1
Laboratory / 4 hours per week
Requirements: Prereq: CHM 316;Co-req:CHM 431
Synthetic and instrumental techniques currently used by inorganic chemists, including electrolytic, inert atmosphere, tube furnace and organometallic syntheses; ultraviolet-visible, nuclear magnetic resonance, infrared and mass spectrometry, magnetic susceptibility determination, as applied to a range of inorganic materials.
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CHM 442 - Applied Spectroscopy Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
A study of spectroscopic methods of determination of structure of organic compounds, especially infrared, ultraviolet, visible, nuclear magnetic resonance, and mass spectrometry, with extensive applications to individual cases. Cross-listed with CHM 544
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CHM 449 - Theory&App-One&Two Dimension Fourier Transform Nuclear Magnet Resonance Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Fundamentals of Fourier Transform Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (FT-NMR) spectroscopy, including one- and two-dimensional techniques discussed from the perspective of structural determination. Generation of NMR signals and parameter optimization using a 300 MHz FT-NMR spectrometer will complement the analysis of NMR signals generated in situ. Cross-listed with CHM 549
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CHM 470 - Food Chemistry Credits 3
Lecture
Requirements: Pre Req: CHM 251, CHM 252, CHM 266;CHM 305, CHM 411 recommended
Chemistry of food constituents: classes, origins, roles, and methods of analysis used to study composition. Emphasis placed on structure, function, occurrence, biosynthesis, biological activity, and nutritional roles of food constituents, especially phytochemicals. Recent scientific literature in agricultural and food chemistry and related fields, nutrition, and current issues in food science will be discusses. Cross-listed with CHM 570
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CHM 491 - Introduction to Research I Credits variable; 3.00 to 6.00
Research
Chemistry majors who are doing well in formal course work and who have indicated research potential are encouraged to undertake an original investigation under the direction of a member of the chemistry faculty.
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CHM 492 - Introduction to Research II Credits variable; 3.00 to 6.00
Research
Continuation of CHM 491.Chemistry majors who are doing well in formal course work and who have indicated research potential are encouraged to undertake an original investigation under the direction of a member of the chemistry faculty.
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CHM 495 - Independent Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
Independent Study
Requirements: Prerequisite:Upper-division standing; permission of instructor, department chairperson and college dean
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area not otherwise part of the discipline’s course offerings. Terms and hours to be arranged.
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CHM 496 - Directed Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
Independent Study
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered. Terms and hours to be arranged.
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CHM 499 - Capstone in Chemistry Credits variable; 4.00 to 6.00Satisfies University Studies requirement: Capstone Study Learning through Engagement
Research / 4 hours per week
Requirements: Co-Requisites: CHM 401 or 402
Students will integrate knowledge that they have gained throughout the major and the University Studies curriculum to perform a capstone research project. This will include a lecture component on presenting data in addition to the major laboratory research focus.
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CHN 101 - Elementary Chinese I Credits 3
Lecture
This course is designed for beginning students who wish to complete their first semester of Chinese language. Using a task-based approach, this first year course helps students to express themselves in real-life contexts, to interact with others, and to solve real problems. In the course, students learn by using authentic texts and tasks to inform their language learning and by reflecting upon their actions. In the process of completing tasks, students use multiple linguistic skills, create oral and written texts in the process, and learn about Chinese people and cultures. Reading, listening, speaking, and writing processes appropriate to beginning language students are developed in this course as are opportunities to use technology to further their understanding of Chinese people and culture. This is a three-credit course and meets twice weekly.
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CHN 102 - Elementary Chinese II Credits 3
Lecture
Requirements: Prereq: CHN 101
This course is designed for beginning students who now continued to their second semester of Chinese language. Using a task-based approach, this first year course helps students to express themselves in real-life contexts, to interact with others, and to solve real problems. In the course, students learn by using authentic texts and tasks to inform their language learning and by reflecting upon their actions. In the process of completing tasks, students use multiple linguistic skills, create oral and written texts in the process, and learn about Chinese people and cultures. Reading, listening, speaking, and writing processes appropriate to beginning language students are developed in this course as are opportunities to use technology to further their understanding of Chinese people and culture. This is a three-credit course and meets twice weekly.
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CHN 201 - Intermediate Chinese I Credits 3
Lecture
Requirements: Prereq: CHN 102
This course is designed for continuing students who now enter their third semester of Chinese Language. Using a task-based approach, this second year course helps students to express themselves in real-life context, to interact with others, and to solve real problems. In the course, students learn by using authentic texts and tasks to inform their language learning and by reflecting upon their actions. In the process of completing tasks, students use multiple linguistic skills create oral and written texts in the process, and learn about Chinese people and culture. Reading, listening, speaking , and writing processes appropriate to beginning language students are developed in this course as are opportunities to use technology to further their understanding of Chinese people and culture. This is a three-credit course and meets twice weekly.
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CHN 202 - Intermediate Chinese II Credits 3
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Requirements: Prereq CHN 201
This course is designed for continuing students who now enter their fourth semester of Chinese language. Using a task-based approach, this second year course helps students to express themselves in real-life contexts, to interact with others, and to solve real problems. In the course, students learn by using authentic texts and tasks to inform their language learning and by reflecting upon their actions. In the process of completing tasks, students use multiple linguistic skills, create oral and written texts in the process, and learn about Chinese people and cultures. Reading, listening, speaking, and writing processes appropriate to beginning language students are developed in this course as are opportunities to use technology to further their understanding of Chinese people and culture. This is a three-credit course and meets twice weekly.
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CIS 110 - Computer Literacy Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
An introduction to computers, evolution of computer systems and the impact of computers on the society. In this hands-on laboratory course, students will use Macintosh computers to learn about components of computer systems and study various applications including word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation and internet browsing software. With the HyperCard, students will learn how to design and program in the multimedia environment. Each student will then use this knowledge to develop an individual final project for the course.
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CIS 115 - Computer Program With C Credits 3
Lecture / 4 hours per week
Algorithm development, syntax and semantics of a high level programming language, debugging and verification of programs. Concepts of structured programming. Arrays, subroutines. Elementary system concepts (compilation, time-sharing).
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CIS 120 - Web Page Development Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
An introduction to the theory and application of creating web pages using HTML and JavaScript. HTML is the underlying structure used by the World Wide Web and will be used in this course along with JavaScript to assist students in building a foundation to become proficient in designing web pages. The primary theme of the course is learning how to create web pages that are attractive, meaningful, and well designed. Assessment of achieving these goals also will be addressed. As time allows, DHTML (Dynamic HTML), XML and Java applets may be used.
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CIS 150 - Computing for Media Communication Credits 3
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Studies computing applications in media communication. The course, using elementary programming constructs of scripting language such as Python, shows how to apply contemporary information technology to manipulate media such as digital images and sounds, and how to create digital movies. The course also explores issues of manipulation of text, files, databases, and preparing text for the web. The course demonstrates, through number of laboratory experiments and team projects, relevance of computing and information technology to other areas of study, to other professions, and in contemporary society.
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CIS 160 - Exploring Computer Programming with Animation Credits 3
Lecture / 4 hours per week
An introduction course to computer science and programming. Topics include basic program design and implementation process, simple data types, control structures, an introduction to algorithms, debugging techniques, object-oriented and event-driven programming concepts. The course introduces object-oriented design, good software engineering principles and help developing fundamental programming skills. The design and the implementation of animation projects in 3D virtual world are used as teaching and learning tools in this course.
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CIS 180 - Object-Oriented Prog I Credits 4
Lecture / 5 hours per week
Basic concepts in programming, and introduction to the object paradigm. The course introduces the concept of the object paradigm and teaches how to design and implement simple programs in an object-oriented language. The course also covers the basics of how to use a computer and basic software tools, including libraries of components, in the process of developing programs.
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CIS 181 - Object-Oriented Prog II Credits 4
Lecture / 5 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: CIS 180 C or Better
Software development using advanced object paradigm concepts. This course introduces threads, networking, and exception handling and covers in depth the advanced topics of object paradigm such as inheritance and polymorphism. These concepts are introduced in the context of developing software using software tools including the libraries of components.
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CIS 183 - Object-Oriented Programming with Java Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Basic concepts in programming and software development using the Java programming language. The course introduces concepts of object oriented paradigm and low level program design process. The course introduces variables, decision structures, loops, storage structures, exceptions, inheritance, and polymorphism.
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CIS 190 - Intro Procedural Program Credits 4
Lecture / 5 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: CIS 180 C or Better
Procedural Programming (C/C++) under Unix. Data types, variable declarations, arithmetic expressions, conditional statements, macros, function prototypes, standard libraries, file processing, pointers, structures, unions, and dynamic memory management are discussed. Unix file system, shell scripts, input/output redirection, piping, programming with standard I/O, and unix system calls are covered.
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CIS 196 - Directed Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
Independent Study
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
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CIS 220 - Intermediate Web Site Development Credits 3
Lecture
Requirements: Prereq: CIS 120
Moving from building attractive Web Pages to building fundamentally sound and effective Web Sites. This course extends basic Web page development ideas to constructing effective Web sites through hands-on exercises. The course will cover - design conception through storyboarding, navigational flow and fundamentals of well-designed Web sites. A continuation into the theory and application of creating web pages using advanced HTML features while introducing DHTML, XML and JavaScript to extend the student’s knowledge of Web page development. Working with the JavaScript objects and events will be a major basis of this course. The course will also focus on the use of multimedia to create and to create and maintain state-of -the art web sites.
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CIS 264 - Software Quality Assurance and Testing Credits 3
Lecture
Requirements: Prerequisite: MTH 181 or Instructor Permission
Quality: how to assure it and verify it, and the need for a culture of quality. Avoidance of errors and other quality problems. Inspections and reviews. Testing, verification and validation techniques. Process assurance vs. Product assurance. Quality process standards. Product and process assurance. Problem analysis and reporting. Statistical approaches to quality control.
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CIS 266 - Object Oriented Prog C++ Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Fundamental conceptual tools and their implementation of object-oriented design and programming such as: object, type, class, implementation hiding, inheritance, parametric typing, function overloading, polymorphism, source code reusability, and object code reusability. Object-Oriented Analysis/Design for problem solving. Implementation of Object-Oriented Programming paradigm is illustrated by program development in C++.
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CIS 272 - Intro to Computing Systems Credits 4
Lecture
Requirements: Corequisite: CIS 190, MTH 181
Introduction to major components of computer system software. The course introduces fundamental concepts of computing systems, such as binary arithmetic and data representation, the Von Neumann model for processing computer programs, the operation of memory, instruction set, and machine and assembly language programming. It systematically presents the levels of transformations from machine language to assembly language to high level language. The role of such systems software components as assemblers, compilers, linkers, loaders, and operating systems is studied. The course has a strong project component.
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CIS 273 - Comp Organiztn & Design Credits 4
Lecture / 5 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: CIS 272 C or Better or ECE 161 and ECE 257, and ECE 263
Laws of computer organization and design for RISC architectures. Interfaces between hardware and software are studied. Influence of instruction set on performance is presented. Design of a processor with pipelining is analyzed. Computer arithmetic is studied. Memory hierarchy and their influence on performance is documented. Elements of interfacing and I/O organization are included. The course has a design, implementation, and analytical components. (Formerly offered as CIS 270)
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CIS 280 - Software Spec & Design Credits 4
Lecture / 5 hours per week
Requirements: Prereq: CIS 181; C or Better
Object-oriented analysis and design: methodologies and tools. The course focuses on methodologies of specification and design of software systems. It addresses the issues of user interface design and software prototyping. The course also presents the state of the art in the tool and environments supporting the front end of the software development cycle.
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CIS 296 - Directed Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
Independent Study
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
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CIS 298 - Experience Program Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
Practicum / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: At least Sophomore standing, GPA 2.0 or greater. Permission of the instructor, department chair, and college dean.
Work experience at an elective level supervised for academic credit by a faculty member in an appropriate academic field. Conditions and hours to be arranged. Graded CR/NC. For specific procedures and regulations, see section of catalogue on Other Learning Experiences.
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CIS 322 - Data Structures and Fundamental Algorithms Credits 3
Other / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: CIS 183 or CIS 115, or permission of instructor.
Introduction to data structures and fundamental algorithms. This course covers the design and implementation of dynamic data structures including linked list, queue, stack, heap, trees and graphs. This course also provides comprehensive coverage of fundamental groups of algorithms, including divide-and-conquer, dynamic programming, and greedy algorithms.
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CIS 323 - Fundamentals of Computer Systems Credits 3
Other / 3 hours per week
Introduction of Design and Organization of Computing Systems. This course introduces fundamental concepts of computing systems, such as circuit design, boolean equations, binary arithmetic and data representation, the operation of memory, as well as design of a processor. This course also covers the use of VHDL in designing circuits. The course has design, implementation, and analytical components.
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CIS 340 - Large Software Systems Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: CIS 280; C or Better
Design and development of large distributed software systems with use of COTS (Components Off The Shelf), development of custom code, and integration with legacy systems. Course includes study of software architectures, frameworks, and types of middleware. Architectural design patterns and issues encountered in design of distributed systems are covered in depth.
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CIS 360 - Algorithms & Data Struct Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: (CIS 181 or ECE 264) AND (CIS 190 or ECE 161) AND (MTH 181 or MTH 350 or ECE 355) Co-requisite: ECE 355
Comprehensive coverage of all major groups of algorithms, including divide-and-conquer, dynamic programming, greedy, backtracking, branch-and-bound, and parallel algorithms. Discussion of the design and implementation of complex, dynamic data structures. The course also covers an introduction to the functional paradigm.
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CIS 361 - Models of Computation Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prereqs: CIS 181;C or Better and MTH 182
Models of sequential, parallel, and distributed computations. The Chomsky hierarchy of formal languages and their accepting machines are studied in detail. The relationship of these languages and machines to computer programs is presented. Influence of a Turing machine and related formalisms on modern computing are studied. Decidability of decision problems is explained. Several models of parallel and distributed computations are introduced and compared.
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CIS 362 - Empirical Meth Comp Sci Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: CIS 280 and (MTH 112/MTH 152 or MTH 154)
Topics and methods supporting an experimental approach to the study of issues in computer science and software engineering. Course covers the basic principles of experimental design and case study construction. Emphasis in the course is on the use of empirical methods for decision making and the evaluation of research in computer science and software engineering that employ empirical methods.
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CIS 370 - Design Of Operating Syst Credits 4
Lecture / 5 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: CIS 272 C or Better or ECE 161 and ECE 257, and ECE 263
Principles of modern operating systems and their design. Scientific principles and engineering rules of operating systems are explored. Process and storage management subsystems are analyzed in detail. Protection and security are taken into account in design. An introduction to distributed operating systems is also presented. This is a design and project based course with a laboratory component.
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CIS 381 - Social&Ethcl Aspect Comp Credits 3Satisfies University Studies requirement: Science in Engaged Community
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Pre-Requisite: Sophomore Standing
Introduction to the social, legal, and ethical issues of computing. Topics include how computer use affects social and work relationships and the uses of computers in society. These will be reviewed in the context of risks, privacy and intrusion, computer crime, intellectual property, and professional decision-making. Students analyze scenarios that allow them to view ethical decision-making as a crucial part of understanding the world of computing.
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CIS 396 - Directed Study Credits variable; 1.00 to 6.00
Independent Study
Study under the supervision of a faculty member in an area covered in a regular course not currently being offered. Conditions and hours to be arranged.
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CIS 410 - Program Language Design Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: CIS 360; C or Better
Fundamental concepts and general principles underlying current programming languages and models. Topics include control and data abstractions, language processing and binding, the relationship between language design and language implementation. A variety of computational paradigms are discussed: functional programming, logic programming, object-oriented programming, and procedural programming.
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CIS 412 - Artificial Intelligence Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: CIS 360; C or Better
Artificial intelligence problem-solving paradigms. The course covers heuristic versus algorithmic methods, rational and heuristic approaches, and description of cognitive processes; and objectives of work in artificial intelligence, the mid-brain problem and nature of intelligence, simulation of cognitive behavior, and self-organizing systems. Examples are given of representative applications.
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CIS 422 - Des Parallel Algorithms Credits 4
Lecture / 5 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: CIS 360; C or Better
Design and analysis of algorithms for parallel computers with two modes of operation: shared memory, and message passing. Synchronous and asynchronous parallel algorithms for the following problems will be designed and implemented: selection, merging, sorting, searching, generating permutations and combinations, and matrix operations. Parallel computational complexity of these algorithms will be analyzed.
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CIS 430 - Data Mining&Knowl Discov Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: CIS 360; C or Better
Designed to provide students with a solid background in data mining and knowledge discovery concepts, tools, and methodology, as well as their applicability to real world problems. A variety of data mining techniques will be explored including memory-based reasoning, cluster detection, classification, neural networks, and finding understandable knowledge in large sets of real world examples. Some related topics such as web and multimedia mining will be discussed. Students will gain hands-on experience in data mining techniques using various data mining software packages and tools.
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CIS 431 - Human-Computer Interactn Credits 4
Lecture / 6 hours per week
Requirements: Pre-Requisite: CIS 362
Theory and principles for constructing usable software systems. Cognitive and effective aspects of users. The impact of user characteristics on design decisions. The construction and evaluation of the user interface. Sensory and perceptual aspects of interfaces, task structure, input modalities, screen layout, and user documentation. Individual concerns for systems such as personal productivity tools, real-time control systems, instructional software, and games.
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CIS 433 - Mobile Application Development with Android Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: CIS 360; C or Better
Design and implementation of applications for Android Mobile Platforms. Issues addressed include design and layout of widgets, haptic interfacing, and utilization of special sensors, project simulation, project development cycle, and finally application publication.
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CIS 434 - Mobile Application Development with iOS Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: CIS 360; C or Better
Design and implementation of applications using the Objective-C programming language. Objective-C is the main programming language for Apple’s OS X and iOS platforms. Objective-C, while part of the object oriented paradigm, differs greatly from Java and GNU C++ by way of its Smalltalk-style message passing. Methods are not called, but rather messages are sent to objects and classes.
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CIS 440 - Software Process and Project Management Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Software development processes and the management of software projects. Software lifecycle processes and process models are studied, including universal software development models, models of software evolution, process management, and process assessment and improvement. Also studied are the management of teams and people, software size and cost estimation, project scheduling, and risk management. The use of industry standards is emphasized throughout.
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CIS 452 - Database Systems Credits 3
Lecture / 3 hours per week
Requirements: Prerequisite: CIS 280; C or Better
Use of DBMS software in the development of an information system. Overview of the ANSI/SPARC Study Group on Database Management Systems model. Relational database model techniques. Emphasis on user views necessary to support data management and retrieval.
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