May 04, 2024  
2007-2009 Catalog 
    
2007-2009 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses


 
  
  • BUS 202 - Principles of Managerial Accounting


    BUS 201; at least sophomore standing(3)

    Analysis of accounting information used internally by nonprofit as well as profit oriented management to aid in planning, controlling, and decision making.
  
  • BUS 211 - Business Statistics


    CSC 121; MTH 118 or 121(3)

    Elementary principles and techniques for analyzing numerical data. Central tendency, dispersion, correlation, inference from random samples, and graphical presentations. Laboratory problems based on business and economic data. Students in this course may not also receive credit for a course in general statistics.
  
  • BUS 250 - Contemporary Legal Issues for Business


    (3)

    Legal environment of business and principles of law involved in contracts and agency.
  
  • BUS 269 - Personal Finance


    Formerly (369)ECN 201, 202(3)

    Major financial decisions faced by individuals. Housing and home financing, insurance, retirement, and death planning. Introduction to various personal computer software packages.
  
  • BUS 307 - History of Business in America


    At least junior standing(3)

    Origins and growth of business in the United States. Business activities before the Civil War. Consolidation and the antitrust movement. The depression of 1929, the New Deal,World War II, and the Cold WarAlso Listed as HIS 307
  
  • BUS 313 - Introduction to Management Science


    BUS 181, 211 and their prerequisites(3)

    Quantitative approaches to management decision making. Decision theory, inventory and production models, linear programming, dual problem, sensitivity analysis, game theory, queuing, simulation, dynamic programming, Markov processes, PERT/CPM. Use of computer packages.
  
  • BUS 316 - Business Conditions Analysis


    BUS 181, 201, 202, 211 and their prerequisites; ECN 201, 202(3)

    Causal factors at work in the cyclical process; time series and index numbers. National and regional data sources. Techniques of forecasting; applications to business conditions, prices and sales.
  
  • BUS 320 - Cost Accounting


    BUS 181, 201, 202 and their prerequisites; at least junior standing(3)

    Collecting, analyzing and controlling cost of manufacturing a product or rendering a service. Particular emphasis on cost accounting systems, allocations, and providing different costs for different purposes in helping shape business strategy.
  
  • BUS 321 - Intermediate Accounting I


    BUS 181, 201, 202 and their prerequisites; at least junior standing(3)

    Introduction of accounting theory and focus on problems associated with acquisition, maintenance, depreciation and replacement of assets. Also includes income statement, balance sheet, current assets, investments, plant assets, and natural resources.
  
  • BUS 322 - Intermediate Accounting II


    BUS 321 and its prerequisites(3)

    Continues with accounting theory and practice. Intangible assets, long-term investments, long-term debt, stockholders’ equity, pension plans, leases, income taxes, changes in financial position, analysis of statements, and current accounting issues are covered.
  
  • BUS 323 - Federal Income Taxation


    BUS 181, 201, 202, 211 and their prerequisites; at least junior standing(3)

    Basic concepts (applicable to all taxpayers) of tax management, exempt incomes, deductions, cost recovery, tax accounting methods, credits, property transactions, tax research and planning. Introduction to income taxation of corporations.
  
  • BUS 324 - Fundamentals of Governmental and Not-for-Profit Accounting


    BUS 181, 201, 202 and their prerequisites; at least junior standing(2)

    Accounting cycle; governmental accounting; budget process; principles of fund accounting; accounting for educational institutions, health care and welfare organizations; use of accounting data.
  
  • BUS 325 - Income Tax Preparation


    BUS 201, 202(2)

    Preparation to participate in the volunteer income tax assistance (VITA) program. Training in tax return preparation, and interpersonal and computer skills. Preparation of income tax returns.
  
  • BUS 330 - Marketing Management


    ECN 202; at least junior standing(3)

    Introduction to marketing from managerial viewpoint. Markets; consumer behavior; product policies; pricing strategy; wholesaling, retailing, and channels of distribution; promotional strategies, personal selling, sales management, advertising, and sales promotion; related topics.
  
  • BUS 332 - Marketing Research


    BUS 181, 211, 330 and their prerequisites(3)

    Methods of determining organizational requirements for information, and for reducing available data to develop needed additional information. Use of computer to perform hands-on data analysis required.
  
  • BUS 336 - Advertising Management


    BUS 338 and its prerequisites(3)

    Management of advertising, media, preparation of advertisements, use of research, campaigns, budgets, advertising agencies.
  
  • BUS 338 - Consumer Behavior


    BUS 181, 211; prior or concurrent election of BUS 330; a course in psychology(3)

    Study of macro and micro consumer behavior. Emphasis on basic determinants of how and why consumers purchase needed products and services. Analysis of current consumer movement and of consumer buying problems.
  
  • BUS 341 - Human Behavior in Organizations


    A course in sociology or psychology; at least junior standing(3)

    Application of basic behavioral science concepts and research to management of organizations. Emphasis on determinants and consequences of individual behavior, interpersonal communications, group and intergroup behavior, as they influence effectiveness of management.
  
  • BUS 344 - Human Resource Management


    BUS 181, 211 and their prerequisites; prior or concurrent election of BUS 341; ECN 201, 202(3)

    Organization, training, motivation, and direction of employees. Designed to be helpful to any student who may be called upon to supervise work of others.
  
  • BUS 346 - Contemporary Labor-Management Issues


    BUS 181, 211 and their prerequisites; prior or concurrent election of BUS 341; ECN 201, 202(3)

    Economic, social and legal problems in negotiating the collective bargaining agreement. Detailed consideration of issues of collective bargaining and administration of the contract through grievance procedures and arbitration. Basic exploration of compensation planning and administration.
  
  • BUS 347 - Managing Projects and Teams


    BUS 181, 341 and their prerequisites; at least junior standing(3)

    Examination of the creation, management, and impact of teams in the contemporary work world. Different types of teams are discussed with an emphasis on problem-solving teams (e.g., process improvement teams, re-engineering teams, special project teams). Addresses issues of selection, role assignment, team facilitation, group dynamics, conflict and empowerment. Project management issues such as planning and controlling large-scale projects are also addressed.
  
  • BUS 358 - Business and Government


    ECN 201, 202; at least junior standing(3)

    Relationships between business and government. Maintaining competition by antitrust laws, policies toward labor and agriculture, public regulation, public ownership, protecting consumers and investors, conservation, and moderating competition.
  
  • BUS 359 - Business and Society


    BUS 250; ECN 201, 202(3)

    Business-related problems in such areas as ethics, social responsibilities, pollution, crime, urban crisis, discrimination, education and politics.
  
  • BUS 361 - Financial Management


    BUS 181, 201, 202, 211 and their prerequisites; ECN 201, 202; MTH 118 or 121(3)

    Basic presentation of instruments of managerial finance, legal nature of the corporation, technical features of stocks and bonds, and principles of capitalization. Analysis of policy problems involved in financing business corporations, management of working capital, surplus and dividend determination, business combinations, and business reorganizations. International aspects.
  
  • BUS 363 - Investments


    BUS 361 and its prerequisites(3)

    Types and distinguishing features of securities available to today’s investor. Overview of the institutional framework which affects security trading. Concepts of efficient and inefficient market theories. Computer application of valuation and rates of return.
  
  • BUS 365 - Portfolio Theory and Security Analysis


    BUS 313, 363 and their prerequisites(3)

    Emphasis on linear programming as a tool for constructing optimal portfolios and the Capital Asset Pricing Model for analyzing price changes of securities. Review of empirical literature and applications; examination of computer applications.
  
  • BUS 371 - Operations Management


    BUS 313 and its prerequisites(3)

    Management of operations, including design of product or service; process selection; facility location and layout; job design and work measurement; learning models; forecasting, scheduling, inventory and quality control; project management; operating information systems. Case studies.
  
  • BUS 373 - Operations Management for Service


    BUS 313 and its prerequisites(3)

    Management of service operations; forecasting, routing, service facility design and layout; service quality; queuing theory; capacity planning; data envelopment analysis; yield management. Case studies used to enhance the real world application of the methodologies discussed.
  
  • BUS 381 - Management Information Systems


    BUS 181, or CIS 151, 152; and its prerequisites; at least junior standing(3)

    Introduction to use of computers and computer-based information systems in operation, management, and decision making functions. Management information systems, model-based decision support systems, fundamentals of computer equipment and software, data structure and data bases, systems analysis and design, data communication systems. Extensive use of cases.
  
  • BUS 385 - International Business


    BUS 181, 201, 202, 250 and their prerequisites; ECN 201, 202; MTH 118(3)

    Exploration of the opportunities, difficulties, and risks inherent in conducting international business, which differs from domestic business due to cultural differences, political conflicts with foreign governments, foreign governmental restrictions on trade and investment, foreign economic and market conditions, foreign exchange, marketing issues, and strategic considerations. Trade and foreign investment patterns around the world; regional and cooperative agreements among countries that may affect a firm’s ability to conduct business in particular regions of the world.
  
  • BUS 391 - Directed Research in Business


    At least junior standing; consent of instructor(1-3)

    Independent study elected in management science, accounting, marketing, organizational behavior or industrial relations, business environment, finance, operations management, international business, or general business administration. Research project, jointly designed by the student and an appropriate instructor and submitted in writing; approval required before registration. Supervised by the instructor until completion. Only larger projects are approved for two or three hours of creditA maximum of three hours of directed research in business can be used to meet graduation requirementsGraded ABCDE/Y
  
  • BUS 392 - Management Cooperative Experience


    At least junior standing(3)

    Job assignment, planned by student, supervisor, and Coordinator of Cooperative Programs. Duties involved should relate to student’s academic program and should increase in responsibility and difficulty during period of the assignment.
  
  • BUS 393 - Advanced Management Cooperative Experience


    At least junior standing(3)

    Continuation of work experience, with evaluation of assignment planned and completed as for BUS 392.
  
  • BUS 394 - Business Internship Experience


    At least junior standing; consent of instructor(3)

    Business Internship Program job assignment, planned by student, supervisor, and Coordinator, Business Internship Program. Duties will relate to student’s academic programMay be repeated once for credit. A maximum of six semester hours of BUS 392, 393, and 394 may be applied toward BBA degree requirementsGraded Pass/Fail/Y
  
  • BUS 413 - Statistical Methods and Business Applications


    BUS 313 and its prerequisites; ECN 201, 202(3)

    General multivariate techniques such as multiple regression, multivariate analysis of variance, factor analysis, discriminant analysis, principal components; business research methods such as sample survey, questionnaire construction and analysis. May include time series forecasting and/or statistical quality control.
  
  • BUS 421 - Accounting Information Systems


    BUS 201, 202, 381 and their prerequisites(3)

    Technology and methods underlying financial record keeping systems; flow charting of financial and cost data movements; attention to accounting applications of computing systems and computer-assisted decision models. Designing and implementing databases for financial and managerial decision making purposes. This course includes extensive use of cases.
  
  • BUS 422 - Federal Income Taxation-Advanced Topics


    BUS 323 and its prerequisites(3)

    Advanced federal income tax concepts, related to corporations, shareholders, “S” corporations, partnerships, trusts and estates.
  
  • BUS 424 - Auditing


    BUS 211, 320, and their prerequisites; prior or concurrent election of BUS 322, 421; senior standing(3)

    Financial and operational auditing theory, objectives, and procedures required for careers in public, managerial, and governmental accounting. Auditing procedures and standards, internal control, statistical sampling, audit of electronic data processing systems, audit reports, professional ethics, and auditor’s legal and societal environment.
  
  • BUS 425 - Advanced Accounting


    BUS 322 and its prerequisites(3)

    Accounting for business combinations and consolidated statements, partnerships, installment sales, segment and interim reporting, and other topics.
  
  • BUS 430 - Services Marketing


    BUS 181, 211, 330 and their prerequisites; ECN 201, 202(3)

    Strategies involved in marketing of services. External environmental and internal control factors as applied to professional, financial, educational, entertainment, health care, governmental, religious, non-profit, and other organizations, institutions and agencies.
  
  • BUS 432 - International Marketing


    BUS 181, 201, 202, 211, 330 and their prerequisites; ECN 201, 202(3)

    International marketing and its role in multinational firms. Appraising international marketing opportunity; product, price, promotion and distribution policies; analysis of the foreign marketing environment.
  
  • BUS 435 - Product Management


    BUS 332 and its prerequisites; ECN 201, 202(3)

    Nature of new product innovations and their importance to the firm. Development processes with organizational methods for achieving new product success.
  
  • BUS 438 - Marketing Applications


    BUS 332, 338 and their prerequisites; a marketing elective; ECN 202(3)

    Application of marketing theory to contemporary marketing problems. Project approach utilized to develop student’s ability to integrate all major areas of marketing. Students assigned to groups that work with local organizations with specific marketing concerns.
  
  • BUS 440 - Introduction to Entrepreneurship


    BUS 330, 361(3)

    Introduction to entrepreneurship concepts. Emphasis on the process of creating and starting new ventures. Designed to help students recognize and evaluate the feasibility of potential business opportunities.
  
  • BUS 443 - Developing Communication Skills


    COM/ENG 338; senior standing(3)

    Experiential focus on developing skills necessary for effective management. Self-presentation, interpersonal influence, counseling, feedback and performance appraisal, process observation, bargaining and negotiating.
  
  • BUS 445 - Human Resource Development


    BUS 341, 344 and their prerequisites; senior standing(3)

    Approaches and practices to select, train and compensate employees to ensure organizational effectiveness and employee satisfaction. Topics include recruitment methods and tools including measurement of validity and reliability, staffing tools such as the employment interview and training systems (e.g., needs analysis, development, and evaluation) as well as compensation systems that attract, retain, and motivate good employees. Lecture, discussion and project management format.
  
  • BUS 449 - Issues in Leadership and Change Management


    BUS 344, 443 and their prerequisites; senior standing(3)

    Examination of contemporary developments and trends (hot topics) that affect organizational behavior and human resource management and the exploration of how to effect organization-wide change. Projects include in-depth interview with practicing human resource manager, in-basket exercise, challenge team building. Capstone course for the OB/HRM concentration.
  
  • BUS 461 - Financial Management Application and Strategy


    BUS 361 and its prerequisites(3)

    Linking facts, theory, and systematic implementation through study of actual decision situations, financial problems, and business scenarios. Stress on working capital planning and management, capital structure analysis and planning, capital budgeting, and episodic financial decision; computer solutions.
  
  • BUS 462 - Management of Working Capital


    BUS 361 and its prerequisites(3)

    Basic processes, principles, tools and concepts of working capital management. Cash management, inventory management, financial forecasting, financial ratios in predicting bankruptcy, interest rate risk, and foreign exchange risk; accounting for each topic and applications of quantitative techniques.
  
  • BUS 463 - Financial Engineering and Risk Management


    BUS 363 and its prerequisites(3)

    History, theory, institutional structure, and contribution to the economy of options and futures markets. Roles of arbitrage, hedging and speculation as tools in routine operations of domestic and multinational corporations.
  
  • BUS 466 - International Finance


    BUS 361 and its prerequisites(3)

    Balance of payments, history of international monetary system, exchange rate determination, foreign exchange exposure, hedging strategies and international capital markets. Cost of capital, capital budgeting, capitalization policies, and techniques for dealing with exchange rate exposure and working capital issues.
  
  • BUS 467 - Financial Statement Analysis


    BUS 361 and its prerequisites(3)

    For accounting and finance students. Uses and interpretation of public accounting statements and economic data from the markets. Use of quantitative methods to analyze, forecast, and examine market reactions to data. Emphasis on real world cases and communication of results through brief written reports and presentations.
  
  • BUS 468 - Management of Financial Institutions


    BUS 361 and its prerequisites(3)

    Analysis of managerial strategies prudent for banks, credit unions, life and property and casualty insurance companies, investment and finance companies, and pension funds. Liquidity policies and asset-liability management techniques.
  
  • BUS 472 - Advanced Operations Management


    BUS 371 and its prerequisites(3)

    Distribution models, scheduling, inventory control, facility planning, production systems analysis (using computer simulation), flexible manufacturing. Discussion of real-world cases; use of computer software to solve more challenging problems; multiple criteria decision making.
  
  • BUS 473 - Topics in Quality Management


    BUS 181, 211 and their prerequisites(3)

    Introduction to various tools and techniques of modern quality management, with emphasis on applications. Management issues, including total quality management, Deming’s fourteen points for management effectiveness, international standards, and related issues. Statistical tools such as statistical process control, problem solving strategies for quality improvement, experimental design, and Taguchi methods.
  
  • BUS 489 - Business and Corporate Strategy


    BUS 330, 341, 361, 371, 381, 385 and their prerequisites(3)

    Integration of an organization’s functional areas from the viewpoint of the chief executive officer. Processes of managing and exercising judgment in evaluation and execution of action plans.
  
  • BUS 495 - Honors Thesis I


    BUS 181, 201, 202, 211 and their prerequisites; ECN 201, 202 Open only to School of Management Honors Program students(4)

    Credit and grade for BUS 495 is not given until successful completion of BUS 496Graded ABCDE/Y
  
  • BUS 496 - Honors Thesis II


    BUS 495 and its prerequisites Open only to School of Management Honors Program students(4)

    Graded ABCDE/Y
  
  • BUS 499 - Senior Seminar


    BUS 181, 201, 202, 211 and their prerequisites; ECN 201, 202; senior standing; consent of instructor(3)

    Specific topic announced in advance of registrationOffered at irregular intervals
  
  • BUS 585 - Management Theory and Practice


    Open only to students in the Physical Therapy program(2)g

    Introduction to noted theorists in management. Focus on the organization rather than individual patients and families. Individual, small group, and macro issues of organizational life; organizational functions of marketing, budgeting, recruitment, and human resource managing. Contemporary issues facing the health care industry. Course readings from broad management literature; discussions focus and apply theories to the field of physical therapy.
  
  • CHM 130 - Chemistry and Society


    (3)n*

    Introductory course designed for the non-science concentrator, providing basic understanding of the principles of chemistry and how these relate to such diverse topics as energy, natural resources and nutrition.*CHM 130 and 131, together, are applicable to the natural science general education requirement. Applies neither as a CHM 260 prerequisite nor toward a concentration in chemistry; students who continue in chemistry are required to pass placement test.Graded ABCD>N
  
  • CHM 131 - Basic Chemistry Laboratory


    Prior or concurrent election of CHM 130(1)n*

    Laboratory experiments to accompany CHM 130.Three hours of discussion and laboratory weekly. *CHM 130 and 131, together, are applicable to the natural science general education requirementGraded ABCDD->N
  
  • CHM 140 - Fundamentals of Chemistry


    MTH 111 with a grade of C (20) or better Not open to students having credit for CHM 260 (160)(3)

    Introduction to basic theories and methods of chemistry. Three hours lecture weekly. For students in fields not requiring CHM 260-262, and to prepare for CHM 260. Does not apply to a concentration in chemistry.
  
  • CHM 150 - General Chemistry for Health Sciences


    MTH 111 with a grade of C (20) or better(3)n*

    Introduction to chemical principles with an emphasis on application to health sciences. Topics include bonding, molecular structure, reactions, gases and solutions.*CHM 150 and 151, together, are applicable to the natural science distribution requirement.
  
  • CHM 151 - Chemistry Laboratory for Health Sciences


    Prior or concurrent enrollment in CHM 150(1)n*

    Laboratory experiments to demonstrate chemical principles and scientific reasoning with emphasis on application to health sciences.*CHM 150 and 151, together, are applicable to the natural science distribution requirement.
  
  • CHM 220 - Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry


    CHM 150 with a grade of C (20) or better or CHM 262 with a grade of C (20) or better(3)

    Fundamentals of organic chemistry with emphasis on nomenclature and class reactions. Minimal use of organic reaction theory.Does not meet the organic chemistry requirements of any chemistry concentration option or of medical, dental, and pharmacy schools, graduate and other programs. Three hours lecture weekly.
  
  • CHM 252 - Biological Chemistry for Nursing


    CHM 150, 151 with a grade of C (20) or better or CHM 262 with a grade of C (20) or better(3)

    Integrated organic chemistry and biochemistry with emphasis on health and disease applications. Designed specifically for students in nursing programsDoes not meet requirements for chemistry programs, professional schools such as medical, dental, pharmacy, veterinary science, nor other chemistry related graduate programs.
  
  • CHM 260 - Principles of Chemistry I


    Formerly (160)CHM 140 with a grade of C (20) or better, MTH 120 with a grade of C (20) or better or math placement into MTH 121 or higher(3)n*

    Selected principles and theories, including atomic and molecular structure, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, gas laws, and solid state.Three hours lecture, plus one hour additional instruction weekly. *CHM 260 and 261, together, are applicable to the natural science general education requirement.
  
  • CHM 261 - General Chemistry Laboratory


    Formerly (161)Prior or concurrent election of CHM 260(1)n*

    Experiments and procedures to illustrate principles of chemistryFour hours lecture and laboratory weekly. *CHM 260 and 261, together, are applicable to the natural science general education requirement.
  
  • CHM 262 - Principles of Chemistry II


    Formerly (162)CHM 260 with a grade of C (20) or better(3)n*

    Selected principles and theories, including chemical kinetics, equilibria, acid-base theories, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and organic structuresThree hours lecture weekly. *CHM 262 and either 263 or 265, together, are applicable to the natural science general education requirement.
  
  • CHM 263 - Introductory Quantitative Analysis Laboratory


    Formerly (163)CHM 261; prior or concurrent election of CHM 262(1)n*

    Gravimetric, titrimetric and introductory instrumental methods of analysisOne hour lecture and three hours laboratory weekly. *CHM 262 and 263, together, are applicable to the natural science general education requirement
  
  • CHM 265 - Introductory Quantitative Analysis Laboratory Honors


    Formerly (165)Honors CHM 261, 262; consent of instructor(1)n*

    Honors intermediate quantitative analysis. Introduction to instrumental analysis. Spectrophotometry; electrochemical methods; synthesis; kinetics measurements.One hour lecture and three hours laboratory weekly. *CHM 262 and 265, together, are applicable to the natural science general education requirement.
  
  • CHM 299 - Supervised Chemical Research


    CHM 262, CHM 263 or 265 consent of instructor(1-3)

    Original chemical research problems for sophomore and junior level students. Problems are pursued in consultation with the directing faculty member.May be reelected to a maximum of four creditsGraded ABCDE/Y
  
  • CHM 310 - Introduction to Professionalism in Chemistry


    At least junior standing, declared concentration in chemistry(1)

    Introduction to research. Documentation, technical writing and oral presentation. History of chemistry. Searching the literature of chemistry. Professionalism and ethical behavior in the chemical sciences. Students will present a brief seminarOne 90-minute lecture/discussion meeting weekly.
  
  • CHM 330 - Organic Chemistry I


    Formerly (230)CHM 262(3)

    Preparation and reactions of aliphatic and alicyclic compounds; stereochemistry; structure and reactivity of major functional groups. Appropriate for chemistry majors, students concentrating in the natural sciences, and pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-veterinary and pre-pharmacy studentsThree hours lecture weekly
  
  • CHM 331 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I


    Formerly (231)CHM 263 or 265, prior or concurrent election of CHM 220 or 330(1)

    Elementary organic synthetic methods; introduction to separation and analysis by thin layer, column and gas-liquid chromatography. For chemistry majors, students concentrating in the natural sciences, and pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-veterinary and pre-pharmacy students.Four hours recitation/laboratory weekly
  
  • CHM 332 - Organic Chemistry II


    Formerly (232)CHM 330(3)

    Preparation and reactions of aromatic compounds; spectroscopy; structure and reactivity of major functional groups; heterocyclic compounds. Appropriate for chemistry majors, students concentrating in the natural sciences, and premedical, pre-dental, pre-veterinary and pre-pharmacy students.Three hours lecture weekly.
  
  • CHM 333 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II


    Formerly (233)CHM 331, prior or concurrent election of CHM 332(1)

    Intermediate organic synthesis methods; introduction to spectroscopy. For chemistry majors, students concentrating in the natural sciences, and pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-veterinary and pre-pharmacy studentsFour hours laboratory weekly.
  
  • CHM 340 - Physical Chemistry I


    CHM 262, MTH 222, PHY 145 or 245(3)

    First of two-term sequence CHM 340/440 building on CHM 260/262. Rigorous mathematical theory of classical thermodynamics; applications to non-electrolyte and electrolyte solutions, phase equlibria, and chemical equilibria; introduction to modern statistical thermodynamics.
  
  • CHM 341 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory


    CHM 263 or 265, prior or concurrent election of CHM 340(1)

    Measurements of physical properties of solids, liquids, gases; phase equilibria; molecular spectra; intermediate kinetic measurement; calorimetry.One hour lecture and three hours laboratory weekly.
  
  • CHM 350 - Fundamentals of Biochemistry


    Prior or concurrent election of CHM 220 or 330(3)

    Biomolecules – proteins, lipids, carbohydates, nucleic acids – structure and function; structure, properties and forces in aqueous solutions, buffers; enzyme kinetics, regulation, mechanisms; energetics – thermodynamics, electron transport, oxidative phosphorylation; metabolismThree hours lecture weekly. Intended for science or engineering students who need an introduction to biochemistry. This course, alone or in combination with CHM 220 or 230, Does not meet the requirements of any chemistry concentration option nor of medical, dental and pharmacy schools, graduate and other programs that specify one year of organic chemistry.
  
  • CHM 364 - Teaching Practicum in Chemistry


    Consent of Department Chair(0-1)

    Teaching experience in supervised college chemistry laboratory. Students are assigned to specific course, based on experience and interest, and participate in pre-laboratory preparations, supervision of experimentation, revision of experiments, and pre-laboratory lecturesStudents preferring employment should enroll for 0 credits for a maximum of 2 enrollments. May be repeated for a maximum of three credits.
  
  • CHM 366 - Analytical Chemistry


    CHM 332(3)

    Ionic equilibria, electrochemistry, and their application to chemical analysis. Advanced separation techniques, including GLC and HPLC, electrochemical analysis and spectroscopic analysis.
  
  • CHM 367 - Analytical Chemistry Laboratory


    CHM 333, prior or concurrent election of CHM 366(1-2)

    Advanced quantitative volumetric analysis; electrochemical methods of end point determination; atomic absorption analysis; intermediate level use of chromatographic and spectroscopic methods of analysis.One or two four-hour laboratories weekly. May be reelected to a total of two credits.
  
  • CHM 380 - Environmental Chemistry


    CHM 262; a course in organic chemistry(3)

    Chemistry of air and natural water systems. Atmospheric origin and reactions; photochemical reactions of small molecules; solubility in natural water; pH of natural water; oxidation-reduction reactionsAlso Listed as ENV 380
  
  • CHM 381 - Environmental Analytical Chemistry Laboratory


    CHM 263, prior or concurrent election of CHM 380(1)

    Analysis of environmentally important substances including DO, BOD, COD, metals, organics, and air pollutants.
  
  • CHM 382 - Environmental Toxicology


    CHM 350 or 450(3)

    Strategies used to assess chemical toxicity. Assessment of toxicity. Common test systems. Factors influencing the fate of chemicals in the environment, including chemical and physical factors, partitioning and metabolism by organisms.
  
  • CHM 390 - Independent Study


    Consent of instructor(1-4)

    Directed study of a topic in chemistry under the supervision of a faculty member.May be reelected to a maximum of four credits.Graded ABCDE/Y
  
  • CHM 391 - Co-op Experience


    Acceptance into Chemistry Department’s Co-op Program; CHM 332, 333(0-4)

    Project-oriented workplace experience, designed by both the company and the department to further the education of the studentWritten report of activities required at the end of each semester of enrollment. May be reelected to a maximum of eight creditsGraded ABCDE/Y
  
  • CHM 394 - Clinical Chemistry


    CHM 262(3)

    Introduction to analytes, pathophysiology, assay methodologies, and interpretation of clinical chemistry diagnostic data. Case study approach demonstrates correlation of diagnostic data to disease statesAlso Listed as MTP 394
  
  • CHM 410 - Senior Seminar in Chemistry


    CHM 310, senior standing, declared concentration in chemistry(1)

    Each student makes an in-depth presentation of a topic of current activity in chemistry, presents a poster of the seminar, attends presentations made by other speakers, and takes a test covering general chemistry, organic chemistry, analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, and the particular option of concentration at the end of the semester. One 90 minute presentation/discussion meeting weekly.
  
  • CHM 430 - Advanced Organic Chemistry


    CHM 332, 340(3)

    Advanced topics in organic chemistry, including reactive intermediates, heterocycles, advanced stereochemistry, organometallic chemistry, and the investigation of reaction mechanisms. Structure and reactivity discussed in terms of molecular orbital theoryThree hours lecture weekly.
  
  • CHM 432 - Polymer Chemistry


    CHM 332; prior or concurrent election of CHM 440 or 442(3)

    Classes of polymers; their preparation, structure, uses, and chemical and physical properties.Three hours lecture weekly.
  
  • CHM 440 - Physical Chemistry II


    MTH 222, PHY 245(3)

    Second of two-term sequence CHM 340/440, building on CHM 260/262. Use of the Schrodinger Equation to solve exactly a series of important chemical problems including the hydrogen atom, the rigid rotor, and the harmonic oscillator. Valence-bond and molecular orbital theories of chemical bonding; introduction to group theory. Advanced spectroscopy, including transition probabilities, normal vibrational modes, and photoelectron spectroscopies introduced and used to deduce molecular structure; modern theories of fundamental reaction ratesThree hours lecture weekly.
  
  • CHM 442 - Biophysical Chemistry


    MTH 222; PHY 245(3)

    Chemical kinetics, including gas and solution phases, enzyme and surface reaction kinetics. Principles of quantum mechanics and spectroscopy. Biochemical spectroscopy and physical chemistry of macromoleculesThree hours lecture weekly
  
  • CHM 443 - Introduction to Computational Chemistry


    Prior or concurrent election of CHM 440 or 442 or 444(1)

    Introduction to use of computational chemistry software packages. Topics include the introduction to common quantum mechanics/molecular mechanics methods, elementary computational procedures, graphical methods, basic molecular modeling. No computer programming experience is required.
  
  • CHM 444 - Physical Chemistry II, Environmental


    CHM 380, MTH 222, PHY 245(3)

    Chemical kinetics, including gas and solution phases, enzyme and surface reaction kinetics. Principles of quantum mechanics and spectroscopy. Environmental modeling and structure/toxicity relationshipsThree hours lecture weekly.
  
  • CHM 450 - Biochemistry I


    CHM 332, BIO 326 or 328(3)

    Kinetics and thermodynamics of biochemical processes. Structure and function of biomolecules. Metabolism (catabolic) of carbohydrates, proteins and lipids.Three hours lecture and discussion weekly.
  
  • CHM 451 - Biochemistry Laboratory I


    CHM 333; prior or concurrent election of CHM 450/350(2)

    Project-oriented laboratory in which students select their own procedures from standard biochemical techniques to purify an enzyme from a bacterial source and characterize its molecular weight and kinetic parametersEight hours recitation/laboratory weekly.
  
  • CHM 452 - Biochemistry II


    CHM 450(3)n

    Continuation of CHM 450. Biosynthesis of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids. Expression and transmission of genetic informationThree hours lecture and discussion weekly.
 

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