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BCC 099 - Library Skills
2 hours total, 0 credit
Completion required of all entering students during first term of enrollment. Introduction to library resources; training in use of computerized catalog and other computerized indexes. Accurate completion of assignment or repetition of course required. Grading Pass or Fail.
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BCC 100 - First-Year Seminar
1-0-1
Orientation to the academic, intellectual, social and personal demands of higher education and an introduction to the history, mission and resources of Berry College. Through readings, lectures, discussions and group activities, students explore their strengths, aptitudes, values and goals and develop a plan for their Berry education. Students will reflect on individual goals within the context of higher education while developing time-management skills and learning a variety of study strategies.
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BCC 150 - Career Development
2-0-2
The relationship between self-awareness and understanding of the occupational environment. Topics include decision-making styles, personal goals, self-concept, values, interests, skills, experience, occupational and educational options and career-search strategies.
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BCC 200 - Special Topics
Variable 1-3
Special topics that fall outside the traditional academic departments’ focus at Berry College. Course may be repeated with different title.
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BCC 300 - Special Topics
Variable 1-3
Special topics that fall outside the traditional academic departments’ focus at Berry College. Courses may be repeated with a different title.
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BCC 400 - Special Topics
Variable 1-3
Special topics that fall outside the traditional academic departments’ focus at Berry College. Course may be repeated with different title.
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Biology |
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BIO 103 - Biological Inquiry (Foundations F4d)
3-2-4
A practical application of the scientific method in the modern world. Laboratories include scientific observation, fieldwork, projects, dissection and experimentation.
Term Typically Offered: As needed
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BIO 105 - Human Organism (Foundations F4d)
3-2-4
Human origins, development, anatomy and physiology, behavior and relationship to Earth through pollution and overpopulation. Labs involve examination of biological -principles and human characteristics and processes.
Term Typically Offered: As needed
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BIO 106 - Biological Diversity (Foundations F4d)
3-2-4
Evolutionary relationships of major taxonomic groups-bacteria, protozoans, fungi, plants and animals. Conservation of endangered species and communities. Laboratory includes collection and study of organisms on the Berry College campus.
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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BIO 107 - The Great Neglected Diseases (Foundations F4d)
3-2-4
Introduction to the world’s parasitic and infectious diseases that constitute the dominant health concerns in most Third-World countries. This integrative biology course examines anatomical, physiological, ecological, behavioral and other aspects of the host-parasite relationship. Laboratory involves hands-on experience in solving diagnostic, pathologic and forensic problems.
Term Typically Offered: Spring
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BIO 108 - Understanding Human Genetics (Foundations F4d)
3-2-4
Introduction to basic genetics and biotechnology; the biology of the gene including the genetic code and cloning, featuring throughout the impact and ethics posed by biotechnology. Laboratory introduction to techniques in gene manipulation.
Term Typically Offered: Fall
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BIO 111 - Principles of Cell Biology (Foundations F4d)
3-2-4
Introductory chemistry, cell biology, enzymes, cellular respiration, photosynthesis, molecular biology, meiosis/mitosis, and Mendelian genetics. Not recommended for non-science majors.
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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BIO 180 - Biology Field Studies (Foundations F4d)
2-4-4
A field oriented course studying a particular temperate, tropical, or polar biome or taxon. While the particular system being studied will vary, it may include biomes such as coral reefs, mountain highlands, deserts, temperate or tropical rainforests, or coastal estuaries. Labs may include dissections. Credit will not be given for both BIO 180 and BIO 480 when taught at the same time.
PR: CI.
Term Typically Offered: As needed
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BIO 202 - Principles of Zoology
3-2-4
Evolution, speciation, and animal diversity and physiology. Labs will include dissections.
PR: BIO 111 or EVS 104 or CI.
Term Typically Offered: Spring
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BIO 206 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
3-2-4
Study of cell and tissue structure, function and biochemistry, with a detailed study of the histology, physiology and gross anatomy of the human integumentary, skeletal, muscular and nervous systems. Labs will include dissections.
PR: BIO 111 .
Term Typically Offered: Fall
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BIO 207 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
3-2-4
Continuation of Human Anatomy and Physiology I with a detailed study of the histology, physiology and gross anatomy of the cardiovascular, endocrine, respiratory, lymphatic, digestive and reproductive systems. Labs will include dissections.
PR: BIO 111 and BIO 206 or CI.
Term Typically Offered: Spring
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BIO 215 - Principles of Microbiology, Botany, and Ecology
3-2-4
Diversity of viruses, prokaryotes, protist, fungi and plants, and basic plant physiology and ecology. (Last update: 10/13/16)
PR: BIO 111 or EVS 104 or CI.
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BIO 300 - Cell Biology
3-2-4
Morphology and physiology of cells; membrane and organelle structure, cell biochemistry, cancer.
PR: BIO 111 .
Term Typically Offered: Fall
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BIO 301 - Microbiology
2-4-4
Biology and control of microorganisms important in health, agriculture and industry. Chemistry helpful.
PR: BIO 111 .
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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BIO 302 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
3-3-4
Studies of the development, structure, and function of vertebrate organ systems from an evolutionary perspective. Laboratory includes dissections and field studies. Major elective.
PR: BIO 202 .
Term Typically Offered: Fall Odd
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BIO 303 I - Comparative Animal Physiology
3-3-4
The physiological functions and capacities of cells, organs and organ systems in animals. Labs will include dissections.
PR: BIO 202 .
Term Typically Offered: Fall Even
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BIO 304 - Genetics
3-3-4
Basic genetic concepts including classical Mendelian inheritance, population genetics and molecular concept of gene action. Plant, animal and human genetics are emphasized. Formerly BIO 204. (Last update: 10/13/16)
PR: BIO 111 .
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BIO 305 - General Ecology
3-3-4
The relationships of animals, plants and their abiotic environment. Concepts of energy flow, food chains, population dynamics, predator/prey relations and competition. Review of major aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. Field work emphasized in laboratory.
PR: BIO 202 or BIO 215 .
Term Typically Offered: Fall
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BIO 307 - Entomology
3-3-4
General introduction to biology and ecology of insects, including environmental, medical, veterinary and agricultural aspects. Laboratory work emphasizes field studies and may include some dissections.
PR: BIO 202 .
Term Typically Offered: 307
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BIO 311 I - Field Botany
3-3-4
Focuses on the physiology, ecology, systematics and evolution of flowering and non-flowering plants. Emphasis on field observation and study on the Berry campus and in other local areas.
PR: BIO 215 .
Term Typically Offered: Spring Even
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BIO 313 I - Forest Ecology
3-3-4
Population, community and ecosystem analysis of temperate forests. Emphasis is on the ecology of forest plants, field-study techniques and data analysis. Laboratories involve an extended field research project focusing on longleaf pines on the Berry campus.
PR: BIO 215 and BIO 305 .
Term Typically Offered: Spring Odd
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BIO 330 I - Developmental Biology
3-3-4
Principles and processes of embryonic development, including molecular, cellular and genetic mechanisms of differentiation and morphogenesis in animals and plants.
PR: BIO 300 .
Term Typically Offered: Spring Even
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BIO 331 I - Invertebrate Zoology
3-3-4
Survey of the invertebrates, including anatomy, classification, adaptive physiology, behavior and ecology. Laboratory work including dissections and field studies.
PR: BIO 202 .
Term Typically Offered: Fall Odd
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BIO 332 I - Vertebrate Zoology
3-3-4
An overview of the morphology, physiology, systematics, and evolution of vertebrate taxa. Laboratory work wiill include dissections and weekend field trips.
PR: BIO 202
Term Typically Offered: Spring Odd
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BIO 334 - Wildlife Diseases
3-0-3
This course serves as an introduction to the study of wildlife diseases. Topics include an introduction to epidemiological principles and disease transmission theory, discussion of disease vector biology, and a survey of common wildlife diseases and zoonotic diseases. Some dissection may be included.
PR:
Term Typically Offered: Spring Odd
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BIO 335 I - Parasitology
3-3-4
Biology of parasites of medical and veterinary importance. Labs will include dissections.
PR: BIO 202 or BIO 215 .
Term Typically Offered: Spring Even
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BIO 339 I - Plant Physiology
3-3-4
Physiological processes of plants, including water relations, carbon fixation, utilization and translocation, growth and development, mineral nutrition, and hormone action. Particular attention to plant/environment interactions.
PR: BIO 215 .
Term Typically Offered: Spring Even
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BIO 345 I - Evolutionary Biology
3-3-4
Introduction to evolutionary processes and the history of evolutionary thought. Emphasis on natural and sexual selection, evolutionary genetics, molecular evolution, adaptation, speciation, evolutionary medicine, and the history of life. Laboratories include field work on campus, trips to local museums, and use of phylogenetic and image-analysis software.
PR: BIO 202
Term Typically Offered: Fall Even
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BIO 352 I - Immunology
3-3-4
Introduction to the essential physiological components, mechanisms and functions of the mammalian immune system, including innate versus acquired immunity, antigen/antibody interactions, Band T-cell activation, inflammation, tolerance, cytokine signaling, immunity to microbes, immune-based pathology and vaccine strategies. Labs may include dissections.
PR: BIO 202 .
Term Typically Offered: Fall Odd
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BIO 353 I - Epidemiology and Public Health
3-0-3
This course serves as an introduction into the principles and techniques associated with epidemiological studies and their applications to public health. This course will include some dissections.
PR: ; is highly recommended.
Term Typically Offered: as needed
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BIO 383 - Tropical Biodiversity and Conservation
2-4-4
An introduction to tropical biodiversity and conservation, including an intensive three-week research-based experience at contrasting field sites in Costa Rica. Lectures and labs focus on the ecology and conservation of tropical ecosystems, while permitting exposure to the politics, culture and language of a developing country. Provides an introduction to field research and to the physical and ecological concepts pivotal to the sustainable management of ecosystems.
PR: BIO 202 or BIO 215 , or CI.
Term Typically Offered: As Needed Need authorization form.
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BIO 405 - Conservation Biology
3-3-4
Practical and theoretical problems facing conservationists, considering ecological principles, fragmentation of habitats, captive breeding and exploitation of resources. Labs will focus on the use of computer modeling in conservation decisions and field trips.
PR: BIO 305 .
Term Typically Offered: Spring Even
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BIO 415 I - Behavioral Ecology
3-3-4
Survival value of animal behavior from an evolutionary perspective; optimization, aggressions, mate choice, parental care, communication and altruism. Labs will focus on data gathering techniques, classic animal behavior, experiments and field trips.
PR: BIO 305 .
Term Typically Offered: Fall Odd
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BIO 436 I - Advanced Cellular and Molecular Biology
3-0-3
Analysis of the molecular biology of eukaryotic cells. Detailed examination of basic cellular processes, along with the techniques needed to conduct such research. Textbook and lecture supplemented with current research literature.
PR: BIO 300 .
Term Typically Offered: Fall Even
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BIO 451 - Molecular Biology
2-3-4
An advanced course in the methods of molecular biology, with emphasis on modern techniques and their application in the laboratory. Examples of topics covered: gene cloning, protein expression systems, sequence analysis and hybridization.
PR: either BIO 204 or BIO 300 or CI.
Term Typically Offered: Spring Odd
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BIO 455 - Advanced Ecology
3-0-3
Topics include tropical biology, plant/animal interactions, primatology, canid biology and global change.
PR: BIO 305 .
Term Typically Offered: Fall Even
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BIO 465 I - Aquatic Biology
3-2-4
A field-oriented course that examines current methods in limnology, aquatic sampling techniques, examination of local flora and fauna, aquaculture, stream and lake management and aquatic conservation. Laboratory includes field sampling in local waters and field trips.
PR: BIO 305 .
Term Typically Offered: Spring Eevn
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BIO 480 - Advanced Topics in Biology
1 to 5 hours
Instruction in advanced topics of current interest in biology. May be repeated for credit provided the topic is different. Elective for Biology major or minor. (Last update: 12/09/16)
Term Typically Offered: Varies
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BIO 482 - Coral Reef Ecology
2-4-4
Intensive, field-oriented experience designed to familiarize the student with the coral reef biome, including corals, invertebrates, fishes, algae and macrophytes. Labs may include dissections.
PR: BIO 305 and CI.
Term Typically Offered: Summer Evan
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BIO 490 - Seminar in Biology
1-0-1
Special topics and current literature in the biological sciences, including proper use of library resources for literature review and computer search.
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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BIO 496 - Academic Internship
3 to 12 hours
Problem-oriented experiences on specific academic projects relating to the individual student’s program of study, planned in consultation with the student’s advisor. Departmental approval required; no more than four credit hours may be applied to the biology major as a biology elective.
PR: See general provisions for academic internships in this catalog.
Term Typically Offered: As Needed
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BIO 498 - Directed Study
1 to 5 hours
Advanced study or individual research of specific problems. Departmental approval required; no more than four credit hours may be applied to the biology major as a biology elective.
PR: JS or SS and approval of school dean.
Term Typically Offered: As Needed
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BIO 499 - Senior Thesis
2 hours
An optional senior research project with a mentor of the student’s choice. Open to seniors with a GPA of 3.3 or better. Two semesters required.
Term Typically Offered: As Needed
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BUS 107 - Business-Information Management
3-0-3
Application of personal computers to business problems, with emphasis on the use of computer packages to facilitate problem solving and communications. Introduction of computer software including word processing, database management, spreadsheets and statistical analyses. Emphasis on making correct decisions using statistical and economic analyses with reference to numerous topics in descriptive statistics.
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BUS 160 - Introductory Business Topics
3-0-3
This course highlights practical and basic theoretical concepts in business at a basic level. Emphasis on the application of concepts to practical work settings and the students’ individual experiences.
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BUS 210 - Legal Environment of Business
3-0-3
Emphasis on the legal and ethical issues facing businesses today, with focus on American legal institutions, contracts, property and employment law and consideration of the ethical implications of business decisions.
PR: 45 hours of coursework completed.
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BUS 211 - Business Statistics
3-0-3
Analysis of variance, applications of the chi-square statistic, simple linear regression, multiple linear regression, time-series analysis, index numbers, forecasting methods, decision making under uncertainty, nonparametric statistics and other topics of current interest.
PR: MAT 111 .
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BUS 212 - Gender and Business
3-0-3
Analysis of the roles of women and men in the work force, particularly with regard to employment relationships and communication, career paths and equal opportunity. Examination of historical influences that have shaped traditions and affected gender roles in the workplace.
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BUS 308 - Ethical Issues in Business
3-0-3
Examination of situations that raise ethical issues in a business setting. Use of case analysis and discussion as the primary tools through which students familiarize themselves with ethical concerns such as employment discrimination, sexual harassment, wage and promotion issues, product safety, employee disabilities, plant relocation and income distribution.
PR: JS.
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BUS 316 - Information Systems
3-0-3
Consideration of hardware and software architectures, how they are embedded in organizations and how they interact with the problem-solving processes of business.
PR: JS.
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BUS 335 - Risk and Insurance
3-0-3
(See ECO 335 ).
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BUS 358 - Current Topics in Business
3-0-3
Highlights current theoretical concepts in business. Emphasis on the application of concepts to practical work settings and the students’ individual experiences.
PR: JS or CI.
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BUS 410 - International Business
3-0-3
Mechanics and problems encountered when doing business abroad. Links differences in legal, political, economic, social and cultural influences to functional areas concerning international business management, marketing, accounting, finance and law.
PR: JS.
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BUS 416 - Business and Society
3-0-3
Business environment is being shaped by emerging trends of globalization, workforce diversity, and social and environmental sustain ability. This course explores these trends in the context of stakeholder engagement as an essential component of corporate leadership and business administration.
PR: JS or CI.
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BUS 460 - Seminar in Selected Business Topics
1-3
Intensive examination of the literature and analytical techniques in a specific area of business, such as finance, marketing or management. May be repeated up to 3 times with a different topic.
PR: CI.
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BUS 499 I - Global Business Strategy
3-0-3
An integrative approach to problem identification and solution in a global business setting. Previous course work applied to extensive case analyses which include preparation of financial and management reports.
PR: SS and MGT 301 , MKT 301 , and FIN 301 .
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CHM 102 - Introduction to Chemistry (Foundations F4d)
3-2-4
The molecular science and its relationships to everyday life in the modern scientific and technological world. Credit not allowed toward a major or minor in any of the science areas.
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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CHM 108 - General Chemistry I (Foundations F4d)
3-2-4
Principles and theories of chemistry; atomic and molecular structure, the nature of gases, liquids and solid states; chemical reactions; and stoichiometry.
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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CHM 109 - General Chemistry II
3-3-4
Continuation of general chemistry; topics include thermodynamics, kinetics, equilibrium, acid-base theory, electrochemistry and coordination chemistry.
PR: CHM 108 .
Term Typically Offered: Spring
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CHM 221 - Organic Chemistry I
3-3-4
Fundamental organic chemistry with emphasis on molecular structure and reaction mechanisms; Includes IR, MS, and NMR spectroscopy, conformations of hyrocarbons, stereochemistry, substitution, elimination, alkene addition reflections, and reactions of alkynes. This course is intended for chemistry or biochemistry majors.
PR: CHM 108 .
Term Typically Offered: Fall cannot be taken if student has completed CHM 223
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CHM 222 - Organic Chemistry II
3-3-4
Continuation of organic chemistry with a focus on synthetic reactions. Topics include functional group transformations and chemistry of conjugated pi systems, aromatics, carbonyl-containing compounds, and radicals. This course is intended for chemistry or biochemistry majors.
PR: CHM 221 or
Term Typically Offered: Spring
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CHM 223 - Organic Chemistry for Life Sciences I
3-2-4
Fundamental organic chemistry with emphasis on molecular structure and reaction mechanisms; Includes IR, MS, and NMR spectroscopy, conformations of hydrocarbons, stereochemsitry, substitution, elimination, and alkene addition reactions. This course is not intended for chemistry or biochemistry majors.
PR:
Term Typically Offered: Fall
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CHM 224 - Organic Chemistry for Life Sciences II
3-2-4
Continuation of organic chemistry with a focus on the organic chemistry of living systems. Topics include the concept of aromaticity, the chemistry of aromatics, carbonyl-containing functions, carbohydrates, lipids, and amino acids. This course is not intended for chemistry or biochemistry majors.
PR: or
Term Typically Offered: Spring
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CHM 250 - Environmental Chemistry
3-3-4
Introduction to the chemistry and the influences of human activity on the environment including sources of pollution, reactions in the environment and effects and fates of chemicals in water, air and soil. Credit not allowed toward a major or minor in chemistry. Suitable for general education requirement in science.
PR: CHM 108 or CI.
Term Typically Offered: As Needed
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CHM 315 I - Analytical Chemistry
3-3-4
Principles of analytical chemistry including sampling, treatment of data, wet methods of analysis and instrumental techniques. Applications of equilibrium and electrochemistry to chemical analysis. Laboratory experiments using gravimetric analysis, volumetric analysis, absorption spectrophotometry, conductance, chromatography and electrochemistry.
PR: CHM 109 .
Term Typically Offered: Fall
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CHM 331 I - Physical Chemistry: Foundations
3-3-4
Gas laws; the three laws of thermodynamics including applications to chemical equilibrium and equilibrium electrochemistry; the quantum mechanical atom; and chemical kinetics.
PR: CHM 109 , a year of physics and MAT 201 ; MAT 203 helpful.
Term Typically Offered: Fall
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CHM 332 - Physical Chemistry: Applications
3-3-4
Applications of the laws of thermodynamics to substances, solutions, and heterogeneous systems; quantum mechanics of molecules; chemical bonding; symmetry; molecular spectroscopy; and statistical thermodynamics.
PR: CHM 331 I .
Term Typically Offered: Spring Even
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CHM 341 - Biochemistry I
3-0-3
Introduction to the chemistry of life, providing a general overview of biomolecular structure and function with emphasis on proteins/enzymes, lipids and membranes, and an introduction to metabolism.
PR: CHM 109 and CHM 222 or .
Term Typically Offered: Fall
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CHM 342 - Biochemistry II
3-0-3
Continuation of biochemistry with a focus on metabolism and the transfer of information from DNA to RNA to protein.
PR: CHM 341 .
Term Typically Offered: Spring
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CHM 343 - Experimental Biochemistry
1-4-3
Laboratory methodology to study proteins/enzymes, lipids and membranes, metabolism and the transfer of information from DNA to RNA to protein.
PR: CHM 341 or CI.
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CHM 343L - Biochemistry Lab
1-4-3
Laboratory methodology to study proteins/enzymes, lipids and membranes, metabolism and the transfer of information from DNA to RNA to protein.
PR: CHM 341 or CI.
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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CHM 375 I - Medicinal Chemistry
3-0-3
Investigation of natural and synthetic medicines with attention to their fate in a living organism; topics including absorption, distribution and elimination of drugs, dose-response and time-response relationship of drugs and the relationship between chemical structure and biological activity. Examination of the biochemistry of several diseases to learn different ways that chemicals can be used to interfere with the course of a disease.
PR: CHM 222 or .
Term Typically Offered: Spring Even
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CHM 405 I - Inorganic Chemistry
3-3-4
Theoretical and descriptive inorganic/bioinorganic chemistry. Examines molecular structure and other properties of crystals, coordination compounds, and organometallic compounds. Topics include the roles of metal complexes as acids and bases, in oxidation-reduction reactions, and in biochemical systems. Laboratory in which main group and transition metal compounds are synthesized and studied.
PR: CHM 331 I .
Term Typically Offered: Spring
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CHM 411 - Instrumental Analysis
3-3-4
Theory and application of modern instrumental methods of qualitative and quantitative analytical chemistry.
PR: CHM 222 and CHM 315 I .
Term Typically Offered: Spring
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CHM 421 - Advanced Organic Chemistry and Spectroscopy
3-3-4
Advanced concepts in organic chemistry. Topics may include reaction mechanisms, reaction intermediates and synthetic methods. The laboratory component stresses structure analysis & elucidation using modern spectroscopy.
PR: CHM 222
Term Typically Offered: Spring
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CHM 443 I - Advanced Biochemistry
3-0-3
In-depth study of selected topics in biochemistry that build upon information presented in Biochemistry II.
PR: CHM 342 .
Term Typically Offered: Spring Odd
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CHM 480 - Advanced Topics in Chemistry
1-4 credits
Topics of mutual interest to students and professors, which cannot be scheduled regularly. Normally for juniors and seniors. May be taken multiple times if different course titles are offered.
Term Typically Offered: As Needed
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CHM 490 - Seminar
1-0-1
Current literature and/or research reports by students, faculty and visiting speakers.
PR: JS or SS and chemistry or biochemistry major.
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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CHM 496 - Academic Internship
3 to 10 hours
Problem-oriented experiences on specific academic projects relating to the individual student’s program of study, planned in consultation with the student’s advisor.
PR: See general provisions for academic internships in this catalog.
Term Typically Offered: As Needed
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CHM 498 - Directed Study
0-3-1 to 0-9-3
Directed investigation of a topic outside the scope of existing courses; laboratory and conferences as required; results presented in a formal report. May be repeated any number of times but only four hours may be applied toward a chemistry or biochemistry major.
PR: JS or SS and approval of school dean.
Term Typically Offered: Fall, Spring
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COM 200 - Participation
1-2-1 or 1-2-0
Communication practicum allowing students to gain experience in news, entertainment programming, or speech activities, up to a maximum of three hours within the major.
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COM 200A - Participation
0-2-0
Communication practicum allowing students to gain experience in news, entertainment programming, or speech activities, while receiving no academic credit.
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COM 203 - Rhetoric and Public Address (Foundations F1b)
3-0-3
Critical understanding and application of historical and theoretical foundations of contemporary public address, with practice in public speaking. Speech preparation emphasizes research, audience analysis, and strategic development of ideas, organization and delivery.
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COM 204 - Rhetoric and Public Address (COM majors) Foundations F1b
3-0-3
Critical understanding and application of historical and theoretical foundations of contemporary public address, with practice in public speaking. Special focus on persuasion in professional and mediated contexts. Speech preparation emphasizes research, audience analysis, strategic development of ideas, organization and delivery. (For COM majors only)
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COM 205 - Sports Communication
3-0-3
An introduction to and overview of the sports communication field, including media organizations, marketing and advertising firms, and teams and leagues. Topics covered include sports journalism; digital media, including social media; broadcast and publishing; team and league media relations; college sports information; and marketing, promotions and advertising.
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COM 206 - Voice and Diction Improvement
3-0-3
Foundation course in the area of speech effectiveness; the speech mechanism with emphasis on vocal flexibility and articulation. Speech laboratory work included.
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COM 220 - Foundations of Mass Communication
3-0-3
Survey of the history and functions of contemporary media and their roles in a democratic society.
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COM 228 - Special Topics in Communication
1 to 3 hours
Special topics in communication designed to accommodate material that is not otherwise available in the curriculum. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credit hours.
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COM 250 - Reporting and Writing
2-2-3
Basic reporting and writing for media platforms. Includes an introduction to journalism ethics. Laboratory included.
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COM 253 - Photography
3-0-3
Introduction to photography. Emphasis on films, lighting, exposures, composition, basic digital-image handling, and camera types and uses. Laboratory course. Materials fee.
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COM 270 - Visual Rhetoric
3-0-3
Study of visual theory, visual literacy and how visual images are used to persuade. Students study and interpret audience specific visual culture and communication, and the rhetoric of visual materials.
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COM 302 - Visual Media Criticism
3-0-3
Application of critical theory through the development of skills for evaluating television, film, photographic and digital media texts, with emphasis on visual media’s social, cultural and representational roles in society.
PR: COM 270
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COM 303 - Editing
3-0-3
Selection, editing and preparation of written and visual materials for online publications, newspapers, magazines and related media. Also studied are the ethics of journalism. Laboratory included.
PR: A grade of C- or better in COM 250 .
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COM 305 - Multimedia Production
2-2-3
Development and demonstration of analytical and critical thinking skills related to the interaction of digital media in visual communication designed for specific audiences. Laboratory included. Materials fee.
PR: COM 270 and a grade of C- or better in COM 303 .
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