Apr 30, 2024  
2012-2013 Catalog 
    
2012-2013 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses


 
  
  • BUS 449 - Issues in Leadership and Change Management.


    BUS 341 , 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 . (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 463 - Financial Engineering and Risk Management.


    BUS 363 . (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 . (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 . (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 . (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 . (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 115  or BUS 181 ; BUS 211 . (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 480 - Special Topics in International Business Study Abroad.


    (3-18).

    Study abroad course open to UM-Flint BBA students. Location and topics for the course will be determined by faculty and students interests.

      Graded ABCDE/Y.

  
  • BUS 489 - Business and Corporate Strategy.


    BUS 330 , BUS 341 , BUS 361 , BUS 371 , BUS 381 , BUS 385 . (3) CAP.

    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 494 - Off-Campus Study Preparation.


    PR: HON 155  or HON 355 ; consent of Honors Director and SOM advisor. (1-3).

    Independent study course designed for the development of the Honors Program off-campus study proposal, carried out in close consultation with the both the Department Advisor and the Honors Director. Involves development of the project and/or the necessary skills to undertake  the off-campus study experience. Grade assigned by the department advisor when the off-campus study proposal is completed to the satisfaction of the department advisor and the Honors Director. May be reelected to a total of 3 credits. Graded ABCDE/Y.
  
  
  • BUS 585 - Management Theory and Practice.


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

    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.
  
  • CDR 330 - Crisis Intervention.


    PSY 100  or consent of instructor. (3).

    Foundations of crisis intervention.  Definition and developmental stages of crisis situations; personal and social consequences of crises.  Developmental of crisis intervention techniques; utilization of helping networks.
  
  • CDR 430 - Community Disaster Response.


    CDR 330  or consent of instructor. (3).

    Impacts of natural or human-caused disaster on people, property and infrastructure. Characteristics of disasters involving mass casualties or widespread destruction. Focus on developing and enhancing community response capabilities.
  
  • CDR 432 - Emergency Response in Social Services Agencies.


    CDR 430  or consent of instructor. (3).

    Examination of agency considerations for all phases of emergency response. Impact of an agency disaster or community disaster on staff and consumers; business continuity plans for social service agencies; ethical responsibilities to consumers in disaster.
  
  • CDR 435 - Understanding Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.


    CDR 430  or consent of instructor. (3).

    Foundational overview of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and its personal and social impacts. Diagnostic criteria, recognition, assessment and intervention strategies. Strategies for preventing PTSD following a traumatic incident.
  
  • CDR 438 - Crisis Intervention with Children and Schools.


    CDR 430  or consent of instructor. (3).

    Student and faculty adjustment following traumatic loss or disaster within the school of neighboring community, including issues specific to developmental stages of students. Strategies for developing and using a crisis intervention team.
  
  • CDR 490 - Independent Study in Crisis Intervention & Disaster Response.


    CDR 430  or consent of instructor. (3).

    Literature review and analysis on a topic of interest chosen by the student and approved by the faculty.
  
  • CDR 530 - Community Disaster Response.


    Graduate standing; consent of instructor. (3).

    Impacts of natural or human-caused disaster on people, property and infrastructure. Characteristics of disasters involving mass casualties or widespread destruction. Focus on developing and enhancing community response capabilities.  Not open to students with credit for CDR 430 .
  
  • CDR 532 - Emergency Response in Social Services Agencies.


    Graduate standing;  CDR 530  or consent of instructor. (3).

    Examination of agency considerations for three phases of emergency response. Impact of an agency or community disaster on staff and consumers; business continuity plans for social service agencies; ethical responsibilities to consumers in disaster.  Not open to student with credit for CDR 432 .
  
  • CDR 535 - Understanding Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder.


    Graduate standing; CDR 530  or consent of instructor. (3).

    Foundational overview of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and its personal and social impacts. Diagnostic criteria, recognition, assessment and intervention strategies. Strategies for preventing PTSD following a traumatic incident.  Not open to students with credit for CDR 435 .
  
  • CDR 538 - Crisis Intervention with Children and Schools.


    Graduate standing; CDR 530  or consent of instructor. (3).

    Student and faculty adjustment following traumatic loss or disaster within the school of neighboring community, including issues specific to developmental stages of students. Strategies for developing and using a crisis intervention team.  Not open to students with credit for CDR 438 .
  
  • CDR 590 - Independent Study in Crisis Intervention & Disaster Response.


    Graduate standing; CDR 530  or consent of instructor. (3).

    Literature review and analysis on a topic of interest chosen by the student and approved by the faculty.  Not open to students with credit for CDR 490 .
  
  • 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 ABCDN.
  
  • CHM 131 - Basic Chemistry Laboratory.


    Prior or concurrent election of CHM 130  . (1) N/NL*.

    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 requirement. Graded ABCDD-N.
  
  • CHM 140 - Fundamentals of Chemistry.


    MTH 111   with a grade of C (2.0) or better. Not open to students with 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 -CHM 262 , and to prepare for  . Does not apply to a concentration in chemistry.
  
  • CHM 150 - General Chemistry for Health Sciences.


    MTH 111  with a grade of C (2.0) 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/NL*.

    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  or CHM 262 ; with a grade of C (2.0) 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 Health Sciences.


    CHM 150 , CHM 151 ; or CHM 262 ; with grade(s) of C (2.0) or better. (3).

    Integrated organic chemistry and biochemistry with emphasis on health and disease applications. Designed specifically for students in nursing programs. Does not meet requirements for chemistry programs, professional schools such as medical, dental, pharmacy, veterinary science, nor other chemistry related graduate programs.
  
  • CHM 253 - Biochemistry Laboratory for Health Sciences.


    CHM 150 , CHM 151 ; prior or concurrent election of CHM 252  . (1-3).

    Laboratory experiments illustrating concepts of organic and biological chemistry and their correlation with health and medicine. Designed for students in nursing, physical therapy, and other health science programs. Does 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.


    High school chemistry or CHM 140  with a grade of C (2.0) or better,   with a grade of C (2.0) or better or placement into   or higher on math placement exam. (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.


    Prior or concurrent election of CHM 260 . (1) N/NL*.

    Experiments and procedures to illustrate principles of chemistry.  Four 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 (2.0) or better. (3) N*.

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


    CHM 261 , prior or concurrent election of CHM 262 . (1) N/NL*.

    Gravimetric, titrimetric and introductory instrumental methods of analysis.  One 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.


    Honors CHM 261 , CHM 262 ; consent of instructor. (1) N/NL*.

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


    CHM 262 ; CHM 263  or CHM 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 total of four credits. Graded ABCDE/Y.
  
  • CHM 310 - Junior Seminar.


    CHM 332 , at least junior standing, declared concentration in Chemistry or Biochemistry. (1) CAP.

    Introduction to scientific writing and oral presentation.  Searching chemical literature and documentation.  Students present several oral seminars and evaluate peer students.  One 90-minute lecture/discussion meeting weekly.
  
  • CHM 330 - Organic Chemistry I.


    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 students. Three hours lecture weekly.
  
  • CHM 331 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I.


    CHM 263  or CHM 265 , prior or concurrent election of CHM 220  or CHM 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.


    CHM 330  with grade of C- (1.7) or better. (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.


    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 students. Four hours laboratory weekly.
  
  • CHM 340 - Physical Chemistry I.


    CHM 262 ; PHY 145  or PHY 245 ; prior or concurrent election of CHM 344  or MTH 222 . (3).

    First of two-term sequence CHM 340/CHM 440  building on CHM 260 /CHM 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 CHM 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 344 - Applications of Mathematics in Physical Chemistry.


    MTH 122 . (1).

    Focus on applications of mathematics in Physical Chemistry courses at the undergraduate level, as a supplement to CHM 340  and CHM 442 /CHM 444 . Includes applications of coordinate systems, differential calculus, integral calculus, and differential equations in thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, and kinetics.
  
  • CHM 350 - Fundamentals of Biochemistry.


    Prior election of CHM 220  or CHM 330 ; BIO 113 . (3) HW.

    Biomolecules – proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, nucleic acids – structure and function; structure, properties and forces in aqueous solutions, buffers; enzyme kinetics, regulation, mechanisms; energetics – thermodynamics, electron transport, oxidative phosphorylation; metabolism. Three hours lecture weekly. Intended for science or engineering students who need an introduction to biochemistry. Cannot be used to fulfill requirement for second semester of organic chemistry, but appropriate for medical, dental and veterinary schools.
  
  • 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 2 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 reactions. Also 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 CHM 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 total of 4 credits. Graded ABCDE/Y.
  
  • CHM 391 - Co-op Experience.


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

    Project-oriented workplace experience, designed by both the company and the department to further the education of the student. Written report of activities required at the end of each semester of enrollment. May be reelected to a total of 8 credits. Graded 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 states. Also listed as MTP 394 .
  
  • CHM 410 - Senior Seminar in Chemistry.


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

    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  with grade of C- (1.7) or better. (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 theory. Three hours lecture weekly.
  
  • CHM 432 - Polymers.


    One of CHM 430 , CHM 440 , CHM 442 , CHM 444 ; enrollment in BS/MS program or consent of instructor. (3).

    Polymers and polymeric materials, both natural and man-made; their preparation, structure, uses, and chemical and physical properties.  Three hours lecture weekly.
  
  • CHM 440 - Physical Chemistry II.


    CHM 262 , MTH 222 , PHY 245  . (3).

    Second of two-term sequence CHM 340 /440, building on CHM 260 /CHM 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 rates. Three hours lecture weekly.
  
  • CHM 442 - Biophysical Chemistry.


    CHM 262 , CHM 344 PHY 145 . (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 macromolecules. Three hours lecture weekly.
  
  • CHM 443 - Introduction to Computational Chemistry.


    Prior or concurrent election of CHM 440  or CHM 442  or CHM 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 262 CHM 344 CHM 380 PHY 145 . (3).

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


    CHM 332 , BIO 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 450 in combination with CHM 452  will meet requirements of any chemistry concentration option and veterinary, medical, dental and pharmacy school options.
  
  • CHM 451 - Biochemistry Laboratory I.


    CHM 333 ; prior or concurrent election of CHM 350  or CHM 450 . (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 parameters. Eight hours recitation/laboratory weekly.
  
  • CHM 452 - Biochemistry II.


    CHM 450 . (3).

    Continuation of CHM 450 . Biosynthesis of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids. Expression and transmission of genetic information. Three hours lecture and discussion weekly.
  
  • CHM 453 - Biochemistry Laboratory II.


    CHM 451 , prior or concurrent election of CHM 452 . (2).

    Project-oriented laboratory in which students attempt to do a site-directed mutagenesis of a gene that codes for an enzyme, compare the physical and kinetic parameters of the mutated and wild type enzymes, and propose and test a hypothesis about how the mutation will affect the rate of enzymatic catalysis. Eight hours recitation/laboratory weekly.
  
  • CHM 455 - Enzymology.


    CHM 340 , CHM 450 , CHM 452 ; enrollment in BS/MS program or consent of instructor. (3).

    In-depth study of the physical and chemical attributes of chemical and enzymatic reactions. Discussions of chemical and enzymatic kinetics, derivation of kinetic equations, how enzymes function to catalyze reactions, how enzymes are regulated (i.e inhibited). Three hours lecture weekly.
  
  • CHM 458 - Proteomics-Structure/Function of Proteins.


    CHM 340 , CHM 450 , CHM 452 . (3).

    Study of proteins organisms make and how they function.  In-depth discussion of physical and chemical attributes of proteins and how they relate to function; techniques to analyze proteins. Three hours lecture weekly.
  
  • CHM 460 - Advanced Analytical Chemistry.


    CHM 340 ,   with grades of C (2.0) or better. (3).

    Advanced electrochemical analysis, including pH measurements, polarography, and conductance methods. Theory of spectroscopic analyses, including NMR, electron paramagnetic resonance, ultraviolet, visible, infrared, and Raman. Three hours lecture and discussion weekly.
  
  • CHM 461 - Advanced Analytical Chemistry Laboratory.


    CHM 367 , prior or concurrent election of CHM 460 . (1).

    Advanced methods of instrumental, spectroscopic, and chromatographic methods of analysis. One four-hour laboratory weekly per credit. May be reelected to a total of 2 credits.
  
  • CHM 468 - Spectroscopy of Organic Compounds.


    CHM 332 ,  . (3).

    1H NMR, 13C NMR, infrared, and mass spectra of organic compounds. Use of spectra to identify compounds; using instrumentation to identify unknown compounds. Three hours of lecture/lab weekly.
  
  • CHM 472 - Inorganic Chemistry.


    Prior or concurrent election of CHM 440 . (3).

    Comprehensive overview of chemistry of the elements. Descriptive chemistry of the 18 chemical groups, models of chemical bonding including metallic bonding, solid state crystal structures, application of thermodynamic and electrochemical principles to inorganic systems, symmetry considerations of molecular structure and reaction.
  
  • CHM 473 - Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory.


    Prior or concurrent election of CHM 472 . (1).

    Modern series of chemical experiments involving syntheses and characterization of inorganic materials. Experimental procedures may include instruction in maintaining anaerobic environments and use of nonaqueous solvent systems.
  
  • CHM 485 - Advanced Environmental Analysis.


    Prior or concurrent election of CHM 460 . (1).

    Advanced experiments in environmental analysis which require sampling, sample preparation, and chemical analysis.
  
  • CHM 492 - Advanced Special Topics in Chemistry.


    One from:  CHM 430 , CHM 440 , CHM 442 , CHM 444 , CHM 452 , CHM 460 , CHM 472 . (1-3).

    Special topics in analytical, inorganic, organic or physical chemistry or biochemistry, based on recent advances in chemistry or biochemistry. Three hours lecture weekly. May be reelected to a total of 9 credits when topics vary.
  
  • CHM 495 - Honors Thesis I.


    Consent of Department Chair. Open only to Honors Program students in chemistry. (4).

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


    Prior or concurrent election of CHM 495 , consent of Department Chair. Open only to Honors Program students in chemistry. (4).

    Graded ABCDE/Y.
  
  • CHM 499 - Chemical Research.


    Minimum GPA of 2.5 in all chemistry courses taken at UM-Flint; consent of instructor. (1-4) CAP.

    Original chemical research problems chosen and pursued in consultation with the directing faculty member. Written report required. One credit required for all CHM majors. May be reelected to a total of 4 credits. Graded ABCDE/Y.
  
  • CHM 510 - Graduate Seminar.


    Graduate standing. (1).

    Each student prepares and gives and in-depth presentation on a topic in analytical chemistry, biochemistry, inorganic chemistry or physical chemistry, as determined in conjunction with the thesis advisor and course coordinator.  Attendance at all registered students’ presentations required.  One presentation with discussion per class meeting, one meeting per week.
  
  • CHM 530 - Advanced Organic Chemistry


    Graduate standing; CHM 332  with grade of C- (1.7) or higher. (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 theory.  Not open to students with credit for CHM 430 . Three hours lecture weekly.
  
  • CHM 532 - Polymers.


    One of CHM 430 , CHM 440 , CHM 442 , CHM 444 ; enrollment in BS/MS program; graduate standing or consent of instructor. (3).

    Polymers and polymeric materials, both natural and man-made; their preparation, structure, uses, and chemical and physical properties.  Three hours lecture weekly.
  
  • CHM 550 - Advanced Biochemistry I.


    CHM 332 , BIO 328 , graduate standing. (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. Description of any biochemical process of the student’s choosing. Graded ABCDD-N.
  
  • CHM 551 - Biochemistry for Anesthetists.


    A semester of sophomore level organic chemistry (e.g., CHM 220  ), admission to the graduate program in anesthesia. (2).

    Relationships involving basic biochemical principles and anesthetic agents used in a clinical setting. Focus on the biological effects of anesthetic agents at the molecular level. Also listed as ANE 551  .
  
  • CHM 552 - Advanced Biochemistry II.


    CHM 550 , graduate standing.  (3).

    Continuation of CHM 550 .  Biosynthesis of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids.  Expression and transmission of genetic information. Three hours lecture and discussion weekly. Description of any biochemical process of the student’s choosing. Graded ABCDD-N.
  
  • CHM 555 - Enzymology.


    CHM 340 , CHM 450 , CHM 452 ; enrollment in BS/MS program; graduate standing or consent of instructor. (3).

    In-depth study of the physical and chemical attributes of chemical and enzymatic reactions.  Discussions of chemical and enzymatic kinetics, derivation of kinetic equations, how enzymes function to catalyze reactions, how enzymes are regulated (i.e., inhibited).  Three hours lecture weekly.
  
  • CHM 558 - Proteomics-Structure/Function of Proteins.


    CHM 340 , CHM 442 , CHM 452 ; enrollment in BS/MS program; graduate standing or consent of instructor. (3).

    Study of proteins organisms make and how they function.  In-depth discussion of physical and chemical attributes of proteins and how they relate to function; techniques to analyze proteins.  Three hours lecture weekly.
  
  • CHM 568 - Spectroscopy of Organic Compounds.


    Graduate standing; CHM 332 , CHM 333 . (3).

    1H NMR,  13C NMR, infrared, and mass spectra of organic compounds. Use of spectra to identify compounds; using instrumentation to identify unknown compounds.  Not open to students with credit for CHM 468 . Three hours of lecture/lab weekly. Additional paper due for CHM 568.
  
  • CHM 592 - Advanced Special Topics in Chemistry.


    One of CHM 430 , CHM 440 , CHM 442 , CHM 444 , CHM 452 , CHM 460 , CHM 472 ; admission to BS/MS program; graduate standing or consent of instructor. (3).

    Special topics in analytical, inorganic, organic or physical chemistry or biochemistry, based on recent advances in chemistry or biochemistry.  Three hours lecture weekly. May be reelected to a total of 9 credits when topics vary.
  
  • CHM 599 - Graduate Research.


    CHM 499  (4 credits); enrollment in BS/MS program, graduate standing; consent of instructor. (2-9).

    Original research in chemistry or biochemistry in conjunction with a faculty member from the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry.  Written progress report required. May be reelected to a total of 12 credits.
  
  • CHM 600 - Graduate Thesis.


    CHM 599  (12 credits), enrollment in BS/MS program, graduate standing, consent of instructor. (1).

    Development of written thesis on student’s research, in consultation with faculty advisor and graduate committee. Graded ABCDE/Y.
  
  • CHM 610 - Thesis Defense.


    Prior or concurrent election of CHM 600 ; consent of instructor. (1).

    Oral defense of written thesis on student’s research, in consultation with faculty advisor and graduate committee. Graded ABCDE/Y.
  
  • CHN 109 - Introduction to Basic Chinese Language and Culture.


    Not open to students with more than one year of high school Mandarin Chinese except by departmental consent. (3).

    Introductory course for beginning students of Chinese to develop basic knowledge of Chinese geography, history, language and culture. Online reading materials/media about Chinese history, geography, cultures and language. Course conducted in English; however, some basic Chinese pronunciations and characters will be taught. Does not satisfy the foreign language requirement. Graded ABCC-N
  
  • CHN 111 - Beginning Mandarin Chinese I.


    Not open to students with more than one year of high school Mandarin Chinese except by departmental consent. (4) FL/GS.

    Basic structures and patterns the student must know to understand written and spoken Mandarin Chinese. Active use of the language limited to oral and written exercises used to enhance knowledge of grammar as well as develop listening and reading comprehension skills. May be used to satisfy general education or BA distribution requirements, but not both. Graded ABCC-N.
  
  • CHN 112 - Beginning Mandarin Chinese II.


    CHN 111  or placement. (4) FL/GS.

    Continuation of CHN 111 . Introduction of more complex structures and more active use of Mandarin Chinese. Further practice in reading texts adapted from newspapers, magazines and literature. May be used to satisfy general education or BA distribution requirements, but not both. Graded ABCDD-N.
  
  • CHN 205 - Reading Mandarin Chinese.


    CHN 112  with a grade of B (3.0) or better, or equivalent proficiency and permission of the Foreign Language Department. (1).

    Reading of representative modern prose for general comprehension. Designed to develop skills needed to read Mandarin Chinese at sight. Does not satisfy the foreign language requirement. Graded ABCDN.
  
  • CHN 206 - Mandarin Chinese Conversation.


    CHN 112 , or equivalent proficiency and permission of the Foreign Languages Department. (1).

    Development of speaking skills through oral presentations and class discussions of readings and cultural materials from other media such as films, newspapers, and relevant online resources. Does not satisfy the foreign language requirement. Graded ABCDN.
  
  • CHN 211 - Intermediate Mandarin Chinese I.


    CHN 112  or placement. (4) FL/GS.

    Intensive practice in spoken and written Mandarin Chinese complemented by review of structures and vocabulary. Emphasis on development of skills in conversational Mandarin Chinese together with reading of texts. May be used to satisfy general education or BA distribution requirements, but not both. Graded ABCDN.
  
  • CHN 212 - Intermediate Mandarin Chinese II.


    CHN 211  or placement. (4) FL/GS.

    Continued review of grammar topics. Reading of texts in Mandarin Chinese for an understanding of the cultural values of the Chinese-speaking world. Discussions conducted in Mandarin Chinese to increase the student’s level of fluency. May be used to satisfy general education or BA distribution requirements, but not both. Graded ABCDN.
  
  • CHN 221/321 - Chinese Study Abroad.


    At least CHN 112  or placement; concentration in Mandarin Chinese. (3-8).

    Intensive study of Mandarin Chinese language, literature and/or culture through class work, conversation and travel conducted in an independent study abroad program. Credit is assigned at the 200 or 300 level, depending upon previous language experience and on-site placement. Up to eight credits of these courses may fulfill minor requirements. Does not satisfy the foreign language requirement.
  
  • CHN 310 - Understanding the Chinese-Speaking World.


    CHN 212 . (3) GS.

    Comprehensive look at China, the Chinese, and the Chinese-speaking world outside China. Short stories, essays, newspapers, magazines, slides and films dealing with all aspects of Chinese and Chinese-speaking societies’ culture, customs and values.
 

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