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Biology
  

  • BIOL - 6561 Plant Systematics Laboratory (1)

    A study of the flowering plants of the Chicago region with emphasis on identification, classification, and nomenclature. Equivalent to BIOL-561. Corequisite course: BIOL-6560 .
  

  • BIOL - 6570 Immunology (3)

    Introduces the concepts and terminology of the immune response, including humoral and cellular immunity, immunogenetics, tumor and transplantation immunity, serology, immunopathology, and developmental and comparative immunobiology. Equivalent to BIOL-570.
  

  • BIOL - 6580 Behavioral Ecology (3)

    Introduces the field of ethology, the study of animal behaviors as biological phenomena, with a focus on evolution and ecology of behavior. Provides basic terminology as well as theoretical perspectives on interrelationships of behavior with other biological levels of organization. Equivalent to BIOL-580.
  

  • BIOL - 6585 Ecological Restoration (3)

    Examines theoretical background, approaches to, and components of restoration of degraded and altered natural ecosystems. A master restoration plan including site assessment, identification of reference site(s) and restoration goals, and management and monitoring plans will be developed for a local site during the course.  Special attention will be given to ecological restoration case studies in the metropolitan Chicago and Great Lakes regions. Prerequisite: Take BIOL-7400  
  

  • BIOL - 6590 Aquatic Ecology (2)

    Introduces the ecology of streams and lakes, focusing on the biological, physical, and chemical processes that structure aquatic environments. Places particular emphasis on the concept of the watershed, on invertebrate and fish communities of streams, and on the planktonic communities of lakes. Equivalent to BIOL-590. Corequisite course: BIOL-6591 .
  

  • BIOL - 6591 Aquatic Ecology Laboratory (1)

    Provides fieldwork and laboratory experiences appropriate to the topics covered in BIOL590. Equivalent to BIOL-591. Corequisite course: BIOL-6590 .
  

  • BIOL - 6600 Environmental Project Management (3)

    Covers multiple aspects of planning and executing environmental projects, which are often complex undertakings that require expertise in science, engineering, policy and project management. Topics include environmental policies at state and national levels, the major components of environmental impact analysis, data management, risk assessment methods, benefit analysis methods, scientific writing, and integrated project management skills. Course activities include lectures, quizzes, case-studies, and a major group project focused on regional environmental issues.
  

  • BIOL - 6615 Geographical Information Systems (3)

    This course applies Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) to environmental issues. The course is computer intensive, emphasizing the interrelationship and analysis of environmental spatial patterns. The lecture/computer portion of the course is complemented by fieldwork. Equivalent to BIOL-615.
  

  • BIOL - 6622 Natural Areas Ecology (3)

    Through readings and discussions, the course will attempt to synthesize several ecological subdisciplines, paying particular attention to landscape ecology. The primary emphasis will then be to apply the synthesis to restoration, preserve design, and environmentally sound land use practices. Topics covered will include the restoration of prairie, woodland, and wetland; the location, size, and shape of nature preserves; and methods used for identifying and linking natural areas. Equivalent to BIOL-622.
  

  • BIOL - 6641 Toxicology (3)

    Emphasizes toxicological principles by examining biological and chemical factors that influence toxicity, the impact of natural and synthetic toxins on the environment and health, toxicity testing protocols, regulations, and risk assessment. Equivalent to BIOL-641.
  

  • BIOL - 6657 Ecological Methods: Populations (2)

    For graduate students of environmental biology. One of two courses on field methods in ecology. Covers basic field techniques, planning of field experiments, collection and analysis of data, and interpretation of result in the study of populations. Topics include the collection and analysis of capture-mark-recapture data, survival analysis, density estimation, analysis and quantification of population dynamics, the effects of predators on insect population dynamics, and the effects of herbivores on plant population dynamics. Equivalent to BIOL-657. Prerequisites: take STAT-8820  
  

  • BIOL - 6660 Ecological Methods: Communities (2)

    For environmental biology students. One of three core courses on field methods in ecology. Covers basic field techniques, planning of field experiments, collection and analysis of data, and interpretation of results used in the study of natural communities. Topics will include landscape interpretation, topographic and vegetation mapping, analyses of forest communities, age structure in trees, and basic ordination techniques. Equivalent to BIOL-660. Prerequisites: take STAT-8820  
  

  • BIOL - 6700 Conservation Genetics (2)

    Covers the principles and applications of conservation genetics, including the current extinction crisis, the role of genetics in extinction risk, and the application of modern genetic techniques to the management of wild and captive populations. Instructional Method: Lecture/Discussion Corequisite: BIOL-6701 .
  

  • BIOL - 6701 Conservation Genetics Lab (1)

    Includes laboratory activities correlated with topics covered in BIOL 6700 (Conservation Genetics). Activities include the extraction, amplification and sequencing of DNA from plant and animal tissue, as well as learning how to apply genetic data to taxonomy, genetic diversity estimation, parentage analysis, environmental forensics, and biodiversity monitoring. Instructional Method: Laboratory. Corequisite: BIOL-6700 .
  

  • BIOL - 7110 Graduate Seminar (1-4)

    Provides Biology Master’s Degree students with practical experience in describing and discussing research, analyzing data, and presenting a paper in a journal manuscript format.
  

  • BIOL - 7400 Introduction to Biological Research (2)

    Introduces the students to the principles and procedures of scholarly research and the philosophy of graduate studies in biology. They will learn about different professional activities, methods of conducting biological research and standards for writing and editing at the graduate level. Students will develop both oral and poster presentations and identify potential funding sources.
  

  • BIOL - 7701 Gross Anatomy I (3)

    This course initiates a comprehensive study of human anatomy. An overview of each organ system is presented and the regional anatomy of much of the body is considered in detail. This course, which emphasizes the trunk, upper extremity, and reproductive systems, stresses the interrelationships of structure with function. Equivalent to BIOL-701. Corequisite course: BIOL-7702 .
  

  • BIOL - 7702 Gross Anatomy I Laboratory (1)

    Provides detailed dissection on human cadavers that parallels the topics covered in BIOL701. Equivalent to BIOL-702. Corequisite course: BIOL-7701 .
  

  • BIOL - 7706 Physiology of Disease I (3)

    Emphasizes the physiological principles of human health and disease by examining the cell and organ physiology of the nervous, muscular, blood, immune, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal, endocrine, sensory, and digestive systems. Equivalent to BIOL-706. Corequisite course: BIOL-7707 .
  

  • BIOL - 7707 Physiology of Disease I Laboratory (1)

    Covers laboratory experiments and demonstrations associated with BIOL-7706 . Equivalent to BIOL-707. Corequisite course: BIOL-7706 .
  

  • BIOL - 7711 Gross Anatomy II (3)

    This course is a continuation of Gross Anatomy I (BIOL-7701 ). The regional anatomy of the lower extremity, head, and neck are considered in detail. Equivalent to BIOL-711. Prerequisites: take BIOL-7701 , BIOL-7702 . Corequisite course: BIOL-7712 .
  

  • BIOL - 7712 Gross Anatomy II Laboratory (1)

    Provides detailed dissection on human cadavers that parallels the topics covered in BIOL-7711 . Equivalent to BIOL-712. Corequisite course: BIOL-7711 .
  

  • BIOL - 7716 Physiology of Disease II (4)

    This course, which is an extension of BIOL-7706 , continues to emphasize the cellular mechanisms fundamental to understanding the pathological changes inherent in the most common disease states. The impact of injury, the aging process, and pharmacological interventions on the practice of physical and occupational therapy are considered. Equivalent to BIOL-716. Prerequisites: take BIOL-7706 , BIOL-7707 .
  

  • BIOL - 7726 Neuroscience (4)

    This course is a comprehensive study of the neurosciences, focusing on the neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of the sensory and motor nervous systems. Nervous system development, the structure and function of its cells, and the organization and function of the brain and spinal cord are emphasized. Other topics include muscle and the neuromuscular junction, ascending and descending pathways in the spinal cord, the anatomy and function of the visual and auditory systems, arousal, sleep, and diseases of the nervous system. Laboratory studies will supplement the lecture material. Equivalent to BIOL-726. Prerequisites: take BIOL-7711 , BIOL-7712 .
  

  • BIOL - 8000 Special Topics: Biology (1-4)

    Readings and discussions of selected, special topics in animal and/or plant ecology. Potential areas include environmental toxicology, evolution, population ecology, behavior, physiological ecology, or environmental/ethical issues. Equivalent to BIOL-810.
  

  • BIOL - 8830 Plant Microenvironments (2)

    Covers environmental (including pollutants) and endogenous mechanisms controlling the various phases typical of the flowering plant cycle, such as seed dormancy; seed germination; flowering; and fruit ripening. The phenomenology of each phase is studied along with its history and current state of research. Equivalent to BIOL-830. Corequisite course: BIOL-8831 .
  

  • BIOL - 8831 Plant Microenvironments Laboratory (1)

    Students will participate in a series of laboratory and/or field projects appropriate to the topics covered in BIOL-8830 . Each laboratory project will center on the physiology or specific phase in the flowering plant life cycle. Equivalent to BIOL-831. Corequisite course: BIOL-8830 .
  

  • BIOL - 8840 Microbial Ecology (2)

    Comprehensive coverage of the principles, methodologies, and applications used to describe the ecology of microorganisms. This course covers microbial ecology and evolution, population interactions, microbial communities and ecosystems, biogeochemical cycling, and the biotechnological aspects of microbial ecology. Equivalent to BIOL-840. Corequisite course: BIOL-8841 .
  

  • BIOL - 8841 Microbial Ecology Laboratory (1)

    This laboratory course focuses on experiments and activities designed to quantitatively and/or qualitatively examine microbial populations and population interactions, microbial communities and ecosystems, biogeochemical cycling, and the biotechnological aspects of the ecology of microbes from various environmental samples. Equivalent to BIOL-841. Corequisite course: BIOL-8840 .
  

  • BIOL - 8850 Environmental Physiology (2)

    Emphasizes the comparative physiology of specialized adaptations, including osmoregulation, thermoregulation, endocrinology, locomotion mechanics, energy expenditure, allometry, and sensory, respiratory, and cardiovascular physiology. Equivalent to BIOL-850. Corequisite course: BIOL-8851 .
  

  • BIOL - 8851 Environmental Physiology Laboratory (1)

    Covers laboratory experiments and demonstrations associated with Environmental Physiology lecture, BIOL-8850 . Student designed research projects and proposals complement the lab work. Equivalent to BIOL-851. Corequisite course: BIOL-8850 .
  

  • BIOL - 8860 Ecosystem Ecology (2)

    Addresses interactions between organisms and their environment with an emphasis on the ecosystem level. Analyses processes such as energy flow, nutrient cycling, and water balance in the atmosphere-soil-vegetation systems are analyzed. Discusses influences of human and natural disturbances on ecological processes and sustainable ecosystem management principles. Equivalent to BIOL-860. Corequisite course: BIOL-8861 .
  

  • BIOL - 8861 Ecosystem Ecology Laboratory (1)

    Provides the students the opportunity to participate in a series of laboratory and/or field projects appropriate to the topics covered in BIOL-8860 : Ecosystem Ecology. Each laboratory project will focus on the spatial and temporal changes of environmental parameter (energy flow, radiation, light, temperature, humidity, wind, nutrient states, and water balance) in the atmosphere-soil-vegetation systems within the plant ecosystems. Equivalent to BIOL-861. Corequisite course: BIOL-8860 .
  

  • BIOL - 8870 Graduate Research (1-4)

    Individual reading, research, and/or projects in biology under the supervision of the faculty. Equivalent to BIOL-870.
  

  • BIOL - 8880 Internship (1-4)

    Designed to provide biology students with supervised practical experiences in applied settings. Equivalent to BIOL-880.
  

  • BIOL - 8970 Capstone Internship (1-4)

    Provides the Master’s student in Environmental Biology, Management and Policy with the opportunity to synthesize and integrate his/her graduate work by planning and completing a supervised professional internship with a governmental agency, organization or company in natural resource management, conservation or environmental policy disciplines. The theme of the internship should be consistent with the student’s goals and faculty expertise. Prerequisites: Take BIOL-7400 ; Internship proposal approved by the student’s research advisor and research committee, and employee of the organization with whom the internship will be completed is designated as internship supervisor. Permission of the research advisor is required.
  

  • BIOL - 8990 Graduate Thesis/Project (1 - 6)

    Provides the environmental biology student with the opportunity to synthesize and integrate their graduate work by developing and completing a research thesis or project. The subject of the research should be consistent with the student’s goals and faculty expertise. Equivalent to BIOL-890.
  

  • BIOL - 8995 Internship Presentation (1)

    Students will provide an oral and a written account of their capstone internship, which will be evaluated by the research advisor and research committee.  Writing format will follow guidelines for graduate work. The oral presentation will follow a format consistent with presentations of research papers at professional meetings, and will be evaluated by the research advisor and research committee. Internship presentations will be open to all students and faculty. Students should enroll during the final semester of their internship or during the semester of their graduation. Prerequisite: Take BIOL 8970  and permission of the research advisor.
  

  • BIOL - 8998 Research Presentation (1)

    Students will provide an oral and written account of their research, which will be evaluated by the research advisor and research committee. Writing format will follow thesis/project guidelines for graduate work. The oral presentation will follow a format consistent with presentations of research papers at professional meetings and will be evaluated by the research advisor and research committee. Research presentations will be open to all students and faculty. Students should enroll during the final term of their research or the term of their graduation. Equivalent to BIOL-899. Prerequisite: take BIOL-8990 .
  

  • BIOL - 8999 Directed Scholarship: Masters in Environmental Biology (1-2)

    Under the supervision of a graduate faculty member, students register for this course to maintain active enrollment in the graduate program while completing requirements for their degree and must have received a grade of “CO” in BIOL-8990  or BIOL-8998 . Note: This course is variable in credit hours, repeatable for a maximum of two times per course (BIOL-8990  or BIOL-8998 , and is P/NC grading option.) Equivalent to BIOL-898.

Business Analytics
  

  • BAN - 6100 Foundations of Business for Business Analytics (3)

    Provides students with the business concepts and terminology that will allow them to frame business problems within the context of business analytics. Instructional Method: Offered as a Hybrid primarily during Fall term. It may be offered in other terms depending upon demand. None
  
  

  • BAN - 7201 Data Visualization (3)

    Applies principles and techniques to visualize data in a way that can improve comprehension, communication, and decision-making for individuals and organizations. Instructional Method: Offered Fully Online during Fall term. BUS-7101 Business Analytics
  

  • BAN - 8101 Predictive Analytics (3)

    Focuses on theory and application of predictive analytics in managerial decision making. Topics include linear regression, decision trees, discriminant analysis, multidimensional scaling, factor analysis, cluster analysis, and categorical data analysis. Prerequisites: BAN - 7101 Business Analytics (3)  
  

  • BAN - 8880 Business Analytics Internship (1-3)

    Designed to provide graduate business analytics students with supervised practical experiences in applied settings. Instructional Method: Offered Face-to-Face On demand during the Fall, Spring, and Summer terms. Prerequisite: BAN - 7101 Business Analytics (3) .
  

  • BAN - 8900 Business Analytics Capstone (3)

    Integrates business analytics concepts in an applied setting as a capstone experience for students in the MS in Business Analytics program. Instructional Method: Offered Face-to-Face, Hybrid, Fully Online during Spring term. Prerequisites: BAN - 7101 Business Analytics (3)  and BAN - 7201 Data Visualization (3) .

Business Law
  

  • BLAW - 2100 Business Law I (3)

    An introduction to the American legal system followed by study of the following substantive areas of law: contracts, personal property, bailments, sales, agency. The principles discussed are applicable to personal as well as business use, and non-business students wanting to become more knowledgeable “consumers of law” are encouraged to enroll. Instructional Method: Offered face-to-face and online. Equivalent to BLAW-325.
  

  • BLAW - 3000 Special Topics in Business Law (1-3)

    Special topics course exploring issues in Business Law.
  

  • BLAW - 3100 Business Law II (3)

    The study of law relating to business organization and the financing of transactions. Topics include partnerships, corporations, securities regulation, commercial paper, credit, secured transactions, and bankruptcy Instructional Method: Offered face-to-face and online. Equivalent to BLAW-326. Prerequisite: take BLAW-2100 .

Chemistry
  

  • CHEM - 1110 Cooking with Chemistry (3)

    Introduces non-science majors to the fundamental principles of chemical science and examines chemical changes that result from cooking processes. Prerequisite: take MATH-1423 . Corequisite course: CHEM-1115 .
  

  • CHEM - 1111 Chemical Science Foundations I (3)

    Introduces the fundamental principles of chemical science and examines material changes in our universe that are the result of chemical processes. Designed for non-science majors. Equivalent to CHEM-306.
  

  • CHEM - 1112 Chemical Science Foundations Laboratory (1)

    Covers basic laboratory techniques as performed on a variety of samples. Illustrates fundamental chemical principles and environmental analyses through laboratory experiments. Designed for elementary education majors and for students requiring a general education physical science laboratory course. Equivalent to CHEM-307. Corequisite course: CHEM-1111 .
  

  • CHEM - 1113 Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry (3)

    This is a one semester survey course in organic chemistry designed for students in health-related fields (nursing, occupational therapy, etc.).  In this course fundamental principles of organic chemistry, including general aspects of structure, bonding, and nomenclature are introduced with emphasis on the different functional groups in organic compounds: their physical properties and their chemical reactions and the correlation between the physical and chemical properties and their structure.  Organic compounds of biological interest are also introduced.  This course does not provide adequate preparation for CHEM-3533  /or CHEM-3534  Organic Chemistry II. Equivalent to CHEM-308. Prerequisite: Take CHEM-1111   and CHEM-1112  or CHEM-1141  and CHEM-1142 .
  

  • CHEM - 1114 Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry Lab (1)

    Covers laboratory experiments associated with CHEM-1113 . Experiments are designed to reinforce students’ conceptual understanding of organic and biological chemistry. They are also designed to provide practical experience with wet chemistry and instrumentation relevant to tests performed in analytical, clinical and medical testing laboratories. Corequisite: CHEM-1113  
  

  • CHEM - 1115 Cooking with Chemistry Laboratory (1)

    Covers laboratory experiments associated with CHEM-1110 . Corequisite course: CHEM-1110 .
  

  • CHEM - 1141 General Chemistry I (3)

    Introduces the fundamental principles and concepts of chemistry. Topics include classification of matter, significant figures, atomic and molecular structure, Avogadro’s number, reactions in solutions, properties of gas and solution, thermochemistry, electronic configuration, periodic relationship, and chemical bonding. Prerequisites: Take CHEM - 1111 Chemical Science Foundations I (3)   and MATH-1423  or the high school equivalents. Corequisite: CHEM-1142  
  

  • CHEM - 1142 General Chemistry I Lab (1)

    Demonstrates Introduces experiments that illustrate principles and concepts covered in lecture. Requisite courses: Take CHEM-1141 . (Required, Previous or concurrent).
  

  • CHEM - 1143 General Chemistry II (3)

    Continuation from CHEM-1141 . Topics include intermolecular forces, properties of solutions, chemical kinetics and equilibrium, properties and reactions of acids and bases, solubility equilibrium, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and introduction to nuclear chemistry, transition metal chemistry, and organic chemistry. Requisite courses: Take CHEM-1141 . (Required, Previous).
  

  • CHEM - 1144 General Chemistry II Lab (1)

    Introduces experiments that illustrate principles and concepts covered in lecture. Requisite courses: Take CHEM-1143 . (Required, Previous or concurrent).
  

  • CHEM - 3099 Chemistry Junior Seminar (3)

    Examines the study of chemistry through effective practices in the topics of chemical literature, chemical safety, and ethics. Career opportunities, writing assignments, and oral presentations will be integrated into each topic to enrich each student’s perspective on the field of chemistry. This is the designated Junior Seminar course for Chemistry majors. Prerequisite: Take CHEM-1143  
  

  • CHEM - 3135 Chemical Safety (1)

    Examines chemical safety issues with an emphasis on issues relating to academic laboratories, including handling and storage of chemicals, use of safety equipment, electrical safety, and right-to-know and other legal aspects of safety. Equivalent to CHEM-350.
  

  • CHEM - 3145 Chemistry and Ethics (1)

    Examines issues in chemistry and relates them to the writings of several philosophers as they pertain to ethics. Equivalent to CHEM-351.
  

  • CHEM - 3233 Analytical Chemistry (3)

    Covers fundamental methods of chemical analysis. Discusses acid-base, solubility, and redox equilibrium, volumetric, gravimetric, potentiometric, and spectrophotometric analytical methods and separation techniques. Note: Students should have completed one year of freshman chemistry with laboratory and algebra. Equivalent to CHEM-315. Prerequisites: CHEM-1143  and CHEM-1144   Corequisite: Enroll concurrently in CHEM-3234  
  

  • CHEM - 3234 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory (1)

    Laboratory experiments associated with Analytical Chemistry lecture. Classical laboratory techniques including volumetric titrations, gravimetric analysis, potentiometry, spectrometric analysis, and chemical separations are performed. Equivalent to CHEM-316. Corequisite course: CHEM-3233 .
  

  • CHEM - 3513 Introduction to Organic Chemistry (3)

    One term survey course in organic chemistry designed for students in health-related fields (nursing, occupational therapy, etc.). Organic functional groups are emphasized. This course does not provide adequate preparation for Organic Chemistry II. Equivalent to CHEM-322. Prerequisites: Take CHEM-1111  and CHEM-1112  or CHEM-1141  and CHEM-1142   Corequisite: CHEM-3514  
  

  • CHEM - 3514 Introduction to Organic Chemistry Laboratory (1)

    Covers laboratory experiments associated with CHEM-3513  Equivalent to CHEM-323. Corequisite course: CHEM-3513 .
  

  • CHEM - 3531 Organic Chemistry I Lecture (3)

    The first term of a two-term sequence (CHEM-3531  and CHEM-3533 ). Covers applications of modern principles of chemistry to elucidate structure, reactivity, and physical and spectroscopic properties of organic compounds. Chemical bonds, molecular structure, functional groups, stereochemistry of organic compounds, and mechanisms of organic reactions are emphasized. UV-visible, IR, and NMR spectroscopy are included for structure elucidation of organic compounds. Equivalent to CHEM-341. Prerequisite: Take CHEM-1143  and CHEM-1144   Corequisite: Enroll concurrently in CHEM-3532  
  

  • CHEM - 3532 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (1)

    Covers organic laboratory techniques (mostly microscale) including methods of separation, purification, and identification of organic compounds. Techniques include melting point and boiling point determinations, refractive index, recrystallization, simple distillation, fractional distillation, extraction, column chromatography, thin layer chromatography, and gas chromatography. Ultraviolet-visible, infrared, and proton nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy techniques are covered for structure elucidation of organic compounds. Equivalent to CHEM-342. Corequisite course: CHEM-3531 .
  

  • CHEM - 3533 Organic Chemistry II Lecture (3)

    The second term of a two-term sequence (CHEM-3531  and CHEM-3533 ). Covers applications of modern principles of chemistry to elucidate structure, reactivity, and physical and spectroscopic properties of organic compounds. Chemical bonds, molecular structure, functional groups, stereochemistry of organic compounds, mechanisms of organic reactions, and synthesis of organic compounds are emphasized. Computer molecular modeling is also included. Equivalent to CHEM-343. Prerequisite: take CHEM-3531 .
  

  • CHEM - 3534 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory (1)

    Organic laboratory techniques (mostly microscale) used to conduct synthesis, isolation, purification, and characterization of organic compounds are performed by students. Ultraviolet-visible, infrared, and proton nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopic techniques are utilized for structure elucidation of the synthesized compounds. Equivalent to CHEM-344. Prerequisite: take CHEM-3532 .
  

  • CHEM - 3641 Physical Chemistry I Lecture (3)

    This course discusses the principles and applications of physical and mathematical methods to describe chemical systems. The topics include properties of ideal and non-ideal gases, thermodynamic principles and applications, chemical equilibria, and phase diagrams. Equivalent to CHEM-366. Prerequisites: take CHEM-1143 , MATH-2292 , and PHYS-2181   Corequisite: Enroll concurrently in CHEM-3642  
  

  • CHEM - 3642 Physical Chemistry I Laboratory (1)

    Demonstrates the principles and practice of physical-chemical measurements. Laboratory experiments include molecular weight determination, high vacuum line techniques, heats of solution using solution calorimeter, heat of combustion using bomb calorimeter, vapor pressure, and heat of vaporization of volatile liquids, as well as chemical computations. Equivalent to CHEM-367. Corequisite course: CHEM-3641 .
  

  • CHEM - 3643 Physical Chemistry II Lecture (3)

    This course is a continuation of CHEM-3641  and covers the principles and applications of physical and mathematical methods of chemical systems. The topics covered include the following: thermodynamics of solutions, electrochemistry, quantum and atomic structure, statistical mechanics, spectroscopy, photochemistry, and kinetics. Equivalent to CHEM-368. Prerequisite: take CHEM-1143 , MATH-2292 , and PHYS-2181 . Corequisite: Enroll concurrently in CHEM-3644  
  

  • CHEM - 3644 Physical Chemistry II Laboratory (1)

    This course is a continuation of CHEM-3642 . Topics include determination of equilibrium constants using UV-VIS spectrophotometer, colligative properties of organic compounds using freezing point depression and boiling point elevation apparatus, kinetics of inversion of sucrose using polarimeter, viscosity of liquids, acquisition of kinetic and thermodynamic parameters by NMR and chromatography, laser spectroscopy, and chemical computation. Equivalent to CHEM-369. Prerequisite: take CHEM-3643 .
  

  • CHEM - 4080 Special Topics In Chemistry (3)

    Analyzes selected issues in Chemistry and Chemistry education in depth. Applies and evaluates several aspects of the topic using a variety of methodologies, theories, and/or perspectives. May be repeated for credit with a different topic.
  

  • CHEM - 4155 Chemical Literature (1)

    This Internet course acquaints students with major sources in chemical information literature and provides guidance and practice in their efficient utilization. Includes utilization of indices, abstracts, online databases, websites, and other sources to identify specific information resources in chemistry. Consideration is given to how information is organized and stored for retrieval. Equivalent to CHEM-455. Prerequisites: take CHEM-3533 , CHEM-3641 .
  

  • CHEM - 4331 Biochemistry Lecture (3)

    An introduction to the fundamentals of biochemistry, including chemistry of living organisms, structures of biomolecules, and a survey of metabolism. Equivalent to CHEM-544. Prerequisite: take CHEM-3531 .
  
  

  • CHEM - 4333 Analytical Biochemistry (2)

    Presents an introductory overview of procedures used for cell fractionation and isolation and characterization of biopolymers. Prerequisite: take CHEM-4331 . Corequisite: Enroll concurrently in CHEM-4334  
  

  • CHEM - 4334 Analytical Biochemistry Laboratory (1)

    Covers introductory laboratory experiments associated with CHEM-4333 . Students isolate organelles and biopolymers and characterize them by techniques that include photomicrography, spectrophotometry, polyacrylamide electrophoresis, fluorometry, and chromatography. Prerequisite: take CHEM-4331 . Corequisite: CHEM-4333 .
  

  • CHEM - 4335 Introduction to Bioinformatics (1)

    Covers basic bioinformatics concepts and techniques as they relate to gene and protein sequences. Prerequisite: take CHEM-4331 .
  

  • CHEM - 4443 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (3)

    Structure and bonding of inorganic compounds, symmetry and group theory, extension of acid-base theory, coordination chemistry, oxidation-reduction reactions, and the descriptive chemistry of selected elements. Instructional Method: Lecture-discussion format. Equivalent to CHEM-433. Prerequisites: take CHEM-1141  and CHEM-1143   Corequisite: Take CHEM-4444  
  

  • CHEM - 4444 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory (1)

    An introduction to the experimental study of the synthesis, decomposition, and stability of a variety of inorganic compounds. Equivalent to CHEM-434. Prerequisites: CHEM-1142  and CHEM-1144   Corequisite course: CHEM-4443 .
  

  • CHEM - 4552 Introduction to Chemistry Software and Molecular Modeling (1)

    Introduces various chemistry software for drawing organic, inorganic, and biological molecules in two and three dimensions, and for calculations involving molecular mechanics and molecular modeling to predict organic reaction mechanisms. Equivalent to CHEM-452. Prerequisite: take CHEM-3533 .
  

  • CHEM - 4631 Mass Spectrometry of Peptides (1)

    Presents an overview of peptide analysis through mass spectrometry. Topics include theories of ion formation and behavior, instrumentation, and interpretation of spectra of peptides. The hybrid technique liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry will also be discussed. Prerequisites: take CHEM-3233 , CHEM-3531 , CHEM-3532 , and CHEM-4331 .
  

  • CHEM - 4700 Independent Study (1-4)

    Individual reading, research, and/or project in chemistry under the supervision of the faculty. Equivalent to CHEM-470. Prerequisites: take CHEM-3533 , CHEM-3641 .
  

  • CHEM - 4743 Instrumental Analysis (3)

    Surveys basic instrumental analysis, including gas chromatography, liquid chromatography, atomic absorption and emission spectroscopy, infrared and Raman spectroscopy, ultraviolet spectroscopy and nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometry, mass spectrometry, X-ray spectroscopy, electrochemical analysis, and surface characterizations. Equivalent to CHEM-426. Prerequisites: take CHEM-3233 , CHEM-3641 .
  

  • CHEM - 4744 Instrumental Analysis Laboratory (1)

    Covers laboratory experiments associated with CHEM-4743 , including atomic absorption, atomic emission, mass spectrometry, UV-VIS, infrared, fluorescence, 1H NMR, gas chromatography, HPLC, and voltammetry. Equivalent to CHEM-427. Corequisite course: CHEM-4743 .
  

  • CHEM - 4841 Materials Chemistry (3)

    Covers synthesis and structure characterization of solid-state materials with applications in chemistry, physics, biology, and chemical engineering.  Topics include solid-state chemistry, semiconductors, polymers, and nanomaterials, and various material characterization methods.   Instructional Method: Offered Face-to-Face. Prerequisites: CHEM - 3642 Physical Chemistry I Laboratory (1)  and CHEM - 4443 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (3) .
  

  • CHEM - 4841 Materials Chemistry 3

    Covers synthesis and structure characterization of solid-state materials with applications in chemistry, physics, biology, and chemical engineering.  Topics include solid-state chemistry, semiconductors, polymers, and nanomaterials, and various material characterization methods.   Instructional Method: Face-to-Face Physical Chemistry II (CHEM 3642), Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (CHEM 4441) 
  

  • CHEM - 4952 Organic Synthesis and Structural Methods (2)

    Covers organic laboratory techniques for multi-step synthesis of organic compounds and their structural determination by chemical and spectroscopic (IR, UV, and NMR) methods. The course includes inert atmosphere and advanced separation techniques. Equivalent to CHEM-450. Prerequisites: take CHEM-3533 , CHEM-3534 .
  

  • CHEM - 4962 Undergraduate Research Experience (2)

    Provides an opportunity to actively participate in an ongoing research project in chemistry. Students are expected to attend and make presentations at group meetings, perform literature searches, and conduct laboratory investigations. Equivalent to CHEM-485. Prerequisites: take CHEM-3533 , CHEM-3641 .
  

  • CHEM - 4965 Senior Capstone and Thesis in Chemistry (3)

    Provides students with summative experience in the discipline of chemistry. Students will deliver an oral presentation, research proposal and write a Senior Thesis based on a topic chosen from the chemistry literature supported by an internship, research, independent and self-study experiences. Prerequisite: CHEM - 3099 Chemistry Junior Seminar (3)   Corequisite: CHEM - 4962 Undergraduate Research Experience (2)  
  

  • CHEM - 4980 Internship (1-4)

    Designed to provide chemistry students with supervised practical experiences in applied settings. Equivalent to CHEM-480. Prerequisites: take CHEM-3533 , CHEM-3641 .
  

  • CHEM - 4990 Chemistry Research (1-3)

    Laboratory or theoretical investigation of a problem in chemical research performed under the supervision of a faculty member. In the research setting students will further develop laboratory and analytical skills introduced in chemistry course work. Student research results will be presented in a written report, according to departmental guidelines, conference presentations strongly recommended. Equivalent to CHEM-490. Prerequisites: take CHEM-3533 , CHEM-3641 .
  

  • CHEM - 5035 Chemistry Workshop (1)

    Each chemistry workshop examines a selected topic in the chemical sciences. Explores the scientific, chemical, societal, and policy dimensions of a selected area of chemical practice or chemical discovery. Topics may vary. May be repeated for credit. Only workshops with a prerequisite of either organic chemistry or physical chemistry can be taken as advanced selectives by chemistry majors who want to achieve ACS certification of their chemistry degree. Equivalent to CHEM-501.
  

  • CHEM - 5157 Polymer Chemistry (3)

    This course discusses a broad range of topics, including basic concepts in polymer chemistry, morphology, rheology and solubility, molecular weight, testing and characterization of polymers, naturally occurring polymers, step-reaction, ionic, addition and free radical chain polymerization reactions, copolymerization, inorganic-organic polymers, plasticizers and other additives, as well as polymer technology. Audio-visual tapes are used to bring industrial processes to campus-bound participants. Laboratory demonstrations will supplement lecture material. Equivalent to CHEM-550.
  

  • CHEM - 5333 Biochemistry II (3)

    Covers metabolism and biosynthesis of carbohydrates, amino acids, and lipids. Biosynthesis of nucleotides, structure of RNA and DNA, DNA replication, repair, and recombination.
  

  • CHEM - 6080 Special Topics In Chemistry (3)

    Analyzes selected issues in Chemistry and Chemistry education in depth. Applies and evaluates several aspects of the topic using a variety of methodologies, theories, and/or perspectives. May be repeated for credit with a different topic.
  

  • CHEM - 6100 Introduction to Graduate Studies in Analytical Chemistry (1)

    Provides an introduction to graduate study in analytical chemistry. Discusses topics in physical chemistry, inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry. Equivalent to CHEM-600.
 

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