Apr 25, 2024  
2018-2019 
    
2018-2019 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


Students should consult with the program chair if they are not sure of their preparation for a specific course. Course prerequisites specified are the minimum preparation required. In their first two university years, students need to work closely with their advisors to schedule the necessary General University Course Requirements and lower-division core courses to prepare properly for upper-division studies.

 

Biology

  
  • BIOL 496 - Research Experience

    1-6 Credits
    An advanced course designed to permit qualified students to purse independent or original research experience on an approved topic under the direction of a faculty member. Only 6 semester credit hours of   and   and BIOL 496 may be combined to satisfy the upper-division concentration requirements. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the department chair.
  
  • BIOL 497W - Senior Thesis

    1-4 credits
    An advanced course allowing a student to complete an independent research project or scholarly investigation which demonstrates mastery of methodology appropriate to the student’s field of study. Prerequisite(s): Senior standing; permission of the Program Chair.
  
  • BIOL 502 - Medical Physiology II

    5 credits
    A continuation of Medical Physiology I. Offered Spring semesters. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 501 Medical Physiology I  
  
  • BIOL 504 - Cellular Sciences II

    5 credits
    A continuation of Cellular Sciences I. Offered spring semesters. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 503 Cellular Sciences I  
  
  • BIOL 505 - Medical Skills and Theory I

    4 credits
    This course will introduce the students to the medical theory and specific skills required to perform a complete medical history, a focused history of the present illness, and a screening, or general physical examination on patients. They will also learn how to accurately and clearly document their findings. Specific attention will be paid to gathering information about a patient’s family medical history, their activities of daily living, common laboratory screening tests, and a complete review of systems. Offered Fall semesters.
  
  
  • BIOL 507 - Biomedical Ethics

    3 credits
    This course will introduce students to major cases that helped shape medical ethics today. Cases on topics such as assisted reproduction, research on animals and humans, genetics, abortion, comas, and physician-assisted suicide will be discussed in class, not to debate what is right or wrong, but to discuss the ethical issues present in each. The specific theories or methods of analysis to be covered are: utilitarianism, case-based reasoning, and the principles of autonomy, beneficence, non-maleficence, and justice. Offered Fall semesters.
  
  • BIOL 508 - Research Theory and Techniques

    3 credits
    This theory and lab course will acquaint students with the scientific method, research project design, and relevant biomedical techniques utilized to collect/interpret data. Offered Spring semesters.
  
  • BIOL 509 - Health Professions I

    1 credit
    This seminar course will acquaint students with health care careers, standardized admissions exams and application services; secondary applications and interviews; and the first year of professional school. Mock interviews, applications, and admissions exams will be completed as part of the series. Offered Fall semesters.
  
  • BIOL 510 - Health Professions II

    1 credit
    A continuation of Health Professions I. Offered spring semesters. Prerequisite(s):   
  
  • BIOL 511 - Scientific Foundations of Medicine

    10 credits
    This one semester course will provide students with a scientific foundation useful in medical, dental, pharmacy, physician assistant, optometry, or podiatry school.  Students will learn the structure and function of the human body’s most basic constituents and the roles these components play in normal body function and pathological processes. Major elements of the courses include key concepts in molecular biology, biochemistry, embryology, genetics, histology, immunology, microbiology, neuroscience, nutrition, and physiology with a special emphasis on integration, regulation, and pathophysiology. The course also introduces students to logic, reasoning, and critical thinking skills. Content is presented via lecture, lab, faculty directed self-study and interactive learning sessions Content is presented via lecture, lab, faculty directed self-study, clinical case vignettes, and interactive learning sessions. Offered Fall semesters.
  
  • BIOL 512 - Foundations of Personalized Medicine

    10 credits
    This one semester course will provide students with a biopsychosocial foundation useful in medical, dental, pharmacy, physician assistant, optometry, or podiatry school.  Students will learn key concepts in human interaction, conversation, conflict resolution, teamwork, leadership, patient safety, patient advocacy, intervention, and pharmacogenomics. The biopsychosocial aspects of health and disease treatment will be emphasized.  Content is presented via lecture, lab, faculty directed self-study, clinical case vignettes, and interactive learning sessions. Offered Spring semesters.

Business Administration

  
  • BADM 101 - Introduction to Business Management

    3 credits
    A general survey of the business curriculum; accounting, administration, management, business economics, human relations, marketing, finance, quantitative methods, and environmental issues.
  
  • BADM 230 - Information Systems and Analytics

    3
    Development of the concept of computer based information systems as applied to current administrative technical systems. Topics include knowledge of spreadsheet, relational database, budgeting and quantitative analysis. Special focus will be on constructing macros and linking of information across the various programs. Prerequisite(s): C or better in MATH 096  or equivalent.
  
  • BADM 255 - Survey of the Business Work Environment

    3 credits
    The student will study the behavior of people in the workplace. The focus will be on psychological, social, multicultural, and interpersonal relationships faced daily. The Case study method will be employed. Relationships are examined with the intent to facilitate organizational goals. Offered Spring semesters. Prerequisite(s): BADM 101  or permission of  Dept Chair.
  
  • BADM 317 - Advanced Professional Communication

    3
    Effective communications in organizations, including defining the problem and purpose of the communications, the audience, and the intended results. Focus on writing situational letters, reports, and interpersonal communications. Limited coverage of how to conduct meetings, conferences, visual representations, and the like. Case studies will also focus on multicultural and ethical considerations. Research methods are also covered in this course. Offered Fall semesters. Prerequisite(s): ENG 351W  or BADM 215W  
  
  • BADM 318 - Managing Diversity

    3 credits
    This course is structured to introduce the student to issues of managing workplace culture and diversity situations. It will concentrate on demographic awareness and diversity challenges; relationships resulting from more women in the workplace; employees with disabilities, older workers; and race relations. Students will be introduced to the concepts of managing in the ever changing and unique workplace of today. Offered Spring semesters.
  
  • BADM 320 - Small Business Management

    3 credits
    In-depth study of business functions, management practices, and the significant problems encountered in establishing, financing, operating, and controlling individual operations. Business activity appraisal and student practice within the business community will be featured in this course. Offered Spring semesters. Prerequisite(s): BADM 101  or Juinior standing or permission of the Program Chair.
  
  • BADM 321 - Advertising

    3 credits
    This course is designed to provide information needed for developing, evaluating, and managing a complete advertising program. Emphasis is placed on analyzing media strategies, building comprehensive plans, evaluating the effectiveness of agencies, considering various sources (including internet-bases), and understanding the legal and ethical parameters of the advertising system. While designed to take a detailed look at specific components of advertising, consideration is given to all levels of the advertising process.
  
  • BADM 322 - Sales and Sales Management

    3 credits
    Analysis of selling strategies and tactics in different situations and problems of managing a sales force. There will be a concentration of personal selling activities. Specific focus on how to manage a sales force will be emphasized – objective, recruiting, selection, training, motivation, compensation, evaluation and control. Emphasis will be placed on applications of the behavioral sciences.
  
  • BADM 343W - Organizational Behavior and Management

    3
    An investigation of individual behavior in group settings; decision making, conformity and management styles, organizational change, development and management techniques. Emphasis will be on the structure, design, relationships and dynamics in private and public organizations. Prerequisite(s): BADM 101  or Juinior standing or permission of the Program Chair.
  
  • BADM 344 - The Legal Environment of Business

    3 credits
    An introduction to the legal systems, how law comes into being, how it is formed by society and business, how it affects society and business, concepts of business regulation, ethics, property rights and protection. Topics covered include contracts, sales, law warranties, torts, agency, property, and bankruptcy. Offered Spring semesters. Prerequisite(s): BADM 101  or Juinior standing or permission of the Program Chair.
  
  • BADM 347 - Diversity and Inclusion Strategies

    3
    This course is designed  to introduce students to issues of managing workplace culture and diversity situations. It will concentrate on demographic awareness and sensitivity including diversity issues, challenges and opportunities.  Students will explore effective strategies that promote greater organizational inclusion to optimize organizational performance.
  
  • BADM 350W - Business Ethics

    3 credits
    Ethical implications of the acts of individuals and firms in the US and abroad; corporate responsibility and freedom, accounting and management methods, interaction with governments, officials and lobbyists, implications of law and regulations relating to Occupational Standards and Health Administration (OSHA), affirmative action and others, utilizing case studies. Offered TBA. Prerequisite(s): BADM 101  or Juinior standing or permission of the Program Chair.
  
  • BADM 351 - Human Resource Management

    3 credits
    Requirements for recruiting, testing, interviewing, screening and selection of employees and setting objectives for productive work. Additional topics will include employee counseling, training, development, recreation, insurance, and retirement programs. Offered Spring semesters. Prerequisite(s): BADM 101  or Juinior standing or permission of the Program Chair.
  
  • BADM 360 - Financial Management

    3 credits
    Introduces student to: asset management, cost evaluation, capital acquisition, present value analysis budgeting, break even analysis, acquisition of funds, forecasting, and risk control. Offered Fall semesters. Prerequisite(s): MATH 135  and ACCT 231 .
  
  • BADM 373 - Principles of Marketing

    3 credits
    A survey of planning and problem-solving activities which confront the market manager. Integration of advertising, pricing, promotion, and distribution of consumer and industrial goods, as well as coordination with other business functional areas, will provide the student with a holistic approach to the impact marketing has on the modern world. Offered Fall semesters. Prerequisite(s): BADM 101  or Junior standing or permission of the Program Chair.
  
  • BADM 375 - International Business I

    3 credits
    The growth and importance of international business and foreign investment. Analysis of cultural, political, social and economic aspects of doing business abroad. Procedures of international trade and economic development. Offered TBA. Prerequisite(s): BADM 101  and ECON 202  or Permission of the Program Chair.
  
  • BADM 384 - Developing Managerial Skills

    3 credits
    This course is a management skills practice with emphasis on concepts and their behavior as applied to the workplace. Emphasis on general personal and inter-personal skills, self awareness, managing personal stress, problem solving, supportive communications, gaining power and influence, motivation, delegation and decision making, management conflict in group meetings. Responsibilities as a supervising manager including delegation of responsibilities will also be included. Case studies are a significant part of the course. Offered Spring and Summer semesters. Prerequisite(s): BADM 341W .
  
  • BADM 390W - Advanced Topic

    1-6 credits
    Independent study of specialized subject matter in management. Topics vary, depending upon current interests and needs. May be repeated for credit with a new topic. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Program Chair.
  
  • BADM 400 - Conflict Management and Negotiation

    3 credits
    Study of conflict in interpersonal, intergroup, and intragroup situations. Covers strategies of reolution, mediation, negotiation, and case study applications that relate to the student’s career field. Offered Fall semesters.
  
  • BADM 410 - Marketing Research

    3 credits
    This course analyzes methods that can be used to help satisfy marketing and business issues, such as planning strategy, problem-solving, pricing, or control. Students will be exposed to various marketing research techniques that are generally accepted in the industry today. Emphasis will be placed on understanding what issues can be addressed by marketing research, how to perform marketing research, and how to interpret and utilize the outcome obtained through market research. In general, marketing research delineates the information required to address an issue, designs the methods of collecting information, manages and implements the data gathering process, analyzes and interprets the results, and communicates the findings and their implementation. Each student shall complete several small projects.
  
  • BADM 420 - Interdiscipl Community Devlp Clinc

    3 credits
    In this unique and advanced interdisciplinary course, students will have the opportunity to: 1) learn from a dynamic team of professionals working in various career fields and from various parts of the state through weekly seminars on topics relating to community eonomic development (i.e., business, public service, law and policy, leadership, marketing and media, finance); 2) gain practial experience by working in student teams to provide direct client services to low-income groups and non-profit community organizations, under the co-supervision of a faculity member and lawyer who will be coordinating the clinic. The range of services provided to low-income eligible groups by the cohort of students will include project management, business planning, help develop and strengthen organizational and entity structures. Students will also have the exposure to work with and be mentored by law students, and possibly other graduate students from around the state as part of the project teams. Offered TBA.
  
  • BADM 425 - Leadership Development

    3
    Exploration of self-awareness and emotional intelligence in relation to leadership philosophy, roles, responsibilities, personal characteristics, attitudes and skills in professional settings. Students will engage in case studies, exercises and simulation activities to apply leadership development concepts.
  
  • BADM 433 - Consumer Behavior

    3 credits
    An introduction to analysis of customer behavior in household and organizational markets, the consumer decision-making process and its implication for planning and marketing management. Offered Spring semesters. Prerequisite(s): BADM 373 .
  
  • BADM 455 - Strategic Planning and Evaluation

    3 credits
    Decision-making methods for managing various business cycles and environmental circumstances; analysis of objectives and development of personnel and programs into an integrated whole. To be taken during students final semester. Offered Spring semesters.
  
  • BADM 462 - Labor-Management Relations

    3 credits
    Relations of organized labor and management in both private and public employment with the focus on management and union philosophies, union and non-union employees, contract negotiation and administration. Dispute settlement procedures, pattern of relationships, wage determination and analysis of current issues are mastered to provide the necessary skills to work in this critical arena. Employment Law issues will also be discussed. Offered TBA. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Program Chair.
  
  • BADM 471 - Principles of Operations

    3
    A basic introduction to operational issues addressed by manufacturing and service organizations.  The underlying theme would be issues rather than analytical techniques.  Tools for operational decision making will be introduced.  Topics for this course will include:  mission and operation strategy, productivity, product and service design, process selection, facilities layout, design of work systems, location planning and analysis, supply chain management, project management, and inventory management.  Quality Management concepts  and on-site visits intended to show how concepts are used in a working environment. Offered fall semesters. Prerequisite(s): MATH 135  and MATH 221  or permission of the program chair.
  
  • BADM 474 - Compensation Management

    3 credits
    Provides knowledge and understanding of job analysis methods, pay survey techniques, pay models, performance appraisal, gain sharing and profit sharing, benefits determination, labor cost management, economic theories of compensation, legislation and discrimination. Offered TBA. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Program Chair.
  
  • BADM 475 - Employment Law

    3 credits
    The student will become familiar with State and Federal Employment Law and in addition, we will discuss topics such as Family and Medical Leave, Sexual Harassment, Torts, OSHA, ERISA and Title VII. Topics such as legislation relative to the national labor relation’s act and legislation governing union/employers relationship will also be discussed. Prerequisite(s): BADM 351  or Permission of the Program Chair. Offered TBA
  
  • BADM 490W - Internship

    1-6 credits
    Through individually appropriate field experiences students are given opportunities to apply knowledge gained from coursework, and to integrate theory and practice in professional situations. Only three semester credit hours may be used to satisfy the upper division concentration requirements. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Program Chair.
  
  • BADM 495 - Special Project

    1-6 credits
    An advanced course designed to permit qualified students to pursue an approved topic through independent study under the direction of a faculty member and to produce a specific outcome. Offered each semester. Prerequisite(s): Permission of Program Chair.

Chemistry

  
  • CHEM 101 - Introduction to Chemistry

    3 credits
    Introduction to basic concepts of chemistry: measurement, properties, atomic theory, structure, periodicity and bonding, pH, neutralization equations and calculations, heat of reaction, gas laws, solutions, acidity, and oxidation-reduction. This course only meets GUCR and degree requirements for BA Science (5-12): Biology specialization, the BA Interdisciplinary Studies or the AA Natural Resources. Other Science majors a strong background in chemistry (> 1 year in high school) should take  or    CHEM 110 /CHEM 111  , unless they have not had high school chemistry and want to review these concepts. Offered Fall and Summer semesters. Prerequisite(s):   Co-requisite(s): CHEM 101L .
  
  • CHEM 101L - Lab Introduction to Chemistry

    1 credit
    Lab to CHEM 101 . Co-requisite(s): CHEM 101 .
  
  • CHEM 105 - Intermediate General Chemistry

    3 credits
    A transition course designed to prepare   students for the rigor of CHEM 110. The course is survey of topics in CHEM that have historically been difficult for students to master, with an emphasis on problem-solving. Topics include chemical calculations, the ideal gas equation, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, acids and bases, logarithmic expressions, and equilibria. Prerequisite(s):   or department chair permission. Co-requisite(s):   
  
  
  • CHEM 110 - General Chemistry I

    3 credits
    A quantitative treatment of the principles of chemistry with problem-solving emphasis and laboratory applications. Topics include: atomic theory, structure of the atom, periodic pattern, chemical calculations, ideal-gas equation, thermochemistry, ionic bonding, chemical equilibrium, acid and bases, buffers, Lewis structures. Offered Fall semesters. Prerequisite(s):   and   or department chair permission. Co-requisite(s): CHEM 110L .
  
  • CHEM 110L - Lab General Chemistry I

    1 credit
    Lab for CHEM 110 . Co-requisite(s): CHEM 110 .
  
  • CHEM 111 - General Chemistry II

    3 credits
    Continuation of CHEM 110 . Solubility and precipitation reaction, oxidation-reduction reactions, electrochemistry, kinetics, transition metal complexes, rates of chemical reactions, covalent bonding in molecules, nuclear reactions. Offered Spring semesters. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 110 . Co-requisite(s): CHEM 111L .
  
  • CHEM 111L - Lab General Chemistry II

    1 credit
    Lab for CHEM 111 . Co-requisite(s): CHEM 111 .
  
  • CHEM 201 - Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry

    3 credits
    Survey of organic and biochemistry for non-science majors. Structure, bonding and functional group chemistry of organic compounds; proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and metabolic pathways. Offered Fall and Spring semesters. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 101 . Co-requisite(s): CHEM 201L .
  
  • CHEM 201L - Lab Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry

    1 credit
    Lab for CHEM 201 . Co-requisite(s): CHEM 201 .
  
  • CHEM 202 - Organic and Biochemical Processes of the Human Body

    4 credits


    Survey of organic, biochemistry, and nutrition for non-science majors. Structure, bonding, and functional group chemistry of organic compounds; proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, metabolic pathways, and nutrition. Offered spring semesters. Prerequisite(s):  

      Co-requisite(s):  

     

  
  • CHEM 202L - Lab Organic and Biochemical Processes of the Human Body

    1 credit


    Lab for   Co-requisite(s):  

     

  
  • CHEM 305 - Survey of Organic Chemistry

    3 credits
    A one-semester survey of organic chemistry. Topics include with physical properties, nomenclature, functional group transformations, reaction mechanism, infrared spectroscopy, and structure/function reactivity. Offered fall semesters. Prerequisite(s):  
  
  • CHEM 305L - Lab Survey of Organic Chemistry

    1 credit
    Lab for   Co-requisite(s):  
  
  • CHEM 309 - Seminar I

    1 credit
    Students acquire a variety of skills in scientific communication, such as oral and poster presentations, slide design, speaker critiques, scientific writing, literature searching, and synthesizing information from primary and secondary literature sources. Students will attend all science-based seminars in the department and give a public poster presentation on a research or literature topic. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing or department chair permission.
  
  • CHEM 310 - Organic Chemistry I

    3 credits
    Modern concepts of structure and bonding, molecular orbital theory, stereochemistry, alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, delocalized electrons, dienes, pericyclic reactions, alky halides, nucleophilic substitutions and eliminations, alcohols, ethers, and organometallics. Offered fall semesters. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 111 . Co-requisite(s): CHEM 310L .
  
  • CHEM 310L - Organic Chemistry I Lab

    1 credit
    Lab for CHEM 310 . Co-requisite(s): CHEM 310 .
  
  • CHEM 311 - Organic Chemistry II

    3 credits
    Continuation of CHEM 310 . Investigation of structure determination, mass spectroscopy, infrared and UV-Visible spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, benzene and aromaticity, electrophilic aromatic substitutions, aldehydes and ketones, carboxylic acids and derivatives, amines. Laboratory emphasis on synthesis and instrumentation. Offered spring semesters. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 310 . Co-requisite(s): CHEM 311L .
  
  • CHEM 311L - Lab Organic Chemistry II

    1 credit
    Lab for CHEM 311 . Co-requisite(s): CHEM 311 .
  
  • CHEM 312 - Bioorganic Chemistry

    3 credits
    An in-depth study, with mechanistic emphasis, of the structure and reactivity of the major classes of bioorganic molecules. Students will acquire the knowledge and skills to think rationally about the fundamental organic chemistry of living systems. Topics include molecular orbital theory, acid-base equilibria,catalysis, chirality, heterocycles, amino acids, carbohydates, nucleic acids, coenzyme mechanisms, and lipids. Offered spring semester. Prerequisite(s):    or   Co-requisite(s):  
  
  • CHEM 312L - Lab Bioorganic Cehmistry

    1


    Bioorganic Chemistry Lab Prerequisite(s):  

      Co-requisite(s):  

  
  • CHEM 320 - Quantitative Analysis

    3 credits
    Quantitative analysis of elements in aqueous-solution chemistry, errors in chemical analysis, evaluation of analytical data, gravimetric methods of analysis, equilibrium calculation in complex systems, titrimetric methods of analysis, precipitation titrimetry, complex-formation titrations, application of oxidation-reduction titrations. Offered alternate Fall semester. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 111 . Co-requisite(s): CHEM 320LW .
  
  • CHEM 320LW - Lab Quantitative Analysis

    1 credit
    Lab for CHEM 320 . Co-requisite(s): CHEM 320 .
  
  • CHEM 321 - Instrumental Analysis

    3 credits
    The operation and theory of measurement used in modern chemistry laboratories will be presented in this course. Particular emphasis will be placed on the measurement of low concentrations of chemicals in liquid solutions and mixtures of gases that reflect the requirements for measurements in chemistry laboratories. Offered alternate spring semester. Prerequisite(s):   , or      Co-requisite(s):  
  
  • CHEM 321L - Lab Instrumental Analysis

    1 credit
    Lab for CHEM 321 . Co-requisite(s): CHEM 321 .
  
  • CHEM 330 - Biochemistry Applications to Sustainable Energy

    3 credits
    For science majors. Introduction to basic biochemistry methods that are currently used in systems used to generate bio-fuels or waste energy systems. Describes a swath of methods used currently in home and industrial applications. Agricultural crop applications to biochemistry and sustainable energy.   Prerequisite(s):    or   Co-requisite(s):  
  
  
  • CHEM 331 - Environmental Chemistry

    4 credits
    Conceptual and mathematical foundations of environmental chemistry, including atmospheric chemistry, air pollution, energy, water chemistry and pollution, toxic organic compounds, solid state wastes, oxidation-reduction, acids and bases, and green chemistry. Laboratory focuses on environmental sampling and analysis, homogeneous and heterogeneous equilibria, biofuels, and chemical remediation. Offered fall semester.   Prerequisite(s):    or instructor permission Co-requisite(s):  
  
  • CHEM 331L - Environmental Chemistry Lab

    1 credits
    Lab for   Co-requisite(s):  
  
  • CHEM 390 - Advanced Topic

    1-4 credits
    Independent study of specialized subject matter in chemistry. Topics vary, depending upon current interests and needs. May be repeated for credit with a new topic. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Program Chair.
  
  • CHEM 409 - Seminar II

    1 credit
    Students will give an oral scientific presentation to the department based on an approved literature or research topic. Students will attend all science-based seminars in the department. Prerequisite(s):  
  
  • CHEM 410 - Biochemistry I

    3 credits
    Modern biochemistry including cellular organization, analytical methods, aqueous environments, as well as amino acids, proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates, lipid membranes and metabolism. Laboratory includes modern techniques for the purification and identification of macromolecules. Offered Spring semester. Prerequisite(s):   and    Co-requisite(s):   
  
  • CHEM 410LW - Lab Biochemistry I

    1 credit
    Lab for CHEM 410 . Co-requisite(s): CHEM 410 .
  
  • CHEM 411 - Biochemistry II

    3 credits
    Modern biochemistry including cellular organization, macromolecules and metabolism of macromolecules, modern analytical methods, aqueous environments, as well enzymes kinetics and thermodynamics, lipid membranes and metabolism. Offered spring semester. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 410   Cross-listed as CHEM 411L  
  
  • CHEM 411L - Lab Biochemical Techniques

    2 credits
    Lab for CHEM 411 . Laboratory includes modern techniques for the purification and identification on macromolecules. Additionally, includes studies of enzyme kinetics and thermodynamics and structural biology using modern techniques. Co-requisite(s): CHEM 411  
  
  • CHEM 412 - Inorganic Chemistry I

    3 Credits
    Introduction to bonding, structure, spectroscopy, physical properties, and reactivity of organic compounds. Atomic and crystal field theory, symmetry, covalent and ionic bonding, complex ions, reactions of main group elements. Offered Alternate Fall semesters. Prerequisite(s):   Co-requisite(s):  
  
  
  • CHEM 413 - Inorganic Chemistry II

    3


    A more in-depth investigation into bonding, structure, spectroscopy, physical properties, and reactivity of inorganic compounds. Reactions of transition metals, organometallics, bioinorganic molecules, solid-state chemistry, ceramics, catalysis. Offered alternate spring semesters. Prerequisite(s):  

     

  
  • CHEM 413L - Lab Inorganic Chemistry II

    1


    Lab Inorganic Chemistry II  Prerequisite(s):  

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  • CHEM 415 - Physical Chemistry I

    3 credits
    Transport processes, bonding and theory of macromolecular behavior, surface chemistry, catalysis and thermodynamic calculations are presented. Laboratory portion of the course will investigate molecular level phenomena such as Knudsen diffusion. Offered alternate Spring semesters. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 311 , PHYS 212  and MATH 314  Co-requisite(s): CHEM 415L .
  
  • CHEM 415L - Lab Physical Chemistry I

    1 credit
    Lab for CHEM 415 . Co-requisite(s): CHEM 415 .
  
  • CHEM 416 - Physical Chemistry II

    3
    This course is a continuation of     . Free energy and phase equilibria, statistical mechanics, and quantum mechanics. Offered alternate spring semesters. Prerequisite(s):    
  
  • CHEM 416L - Lab Physical Chemistry II

    1


    Lab Physical Chemistry II  Prerequisite(s):     Co-requisite(s):  

     

  
  • CHEM 425 - Clinical Chemistry

    3 credits


    This course places an emphasis on analyte test methodologies and result correlation in both health and disease states as well as the specifics of age and gender. The biochemical, pathological, and procedural aspects of the following analytes are explored: 

    • Glucose, lipids, proteins;
    • Calcium, magnesium, phosphorous, hemoglobin, iron, bilirubin, porphyrins, vitamins, and trace elements;
    • Enzyme kinetics and enzyme testing for cardiac and liver status;
    • Tumor markers
    • Hormones and endocrine function;
    • Hepatic and renal function;
    • Electrolytes, pH, and acid-base balance;

    Additionally the class will cover instrumentation and basic troubleshooting, selection and analytical evaluation of methods, establishment and use of reference values, and quality management.

      Prerequisite(s): Acceptance into the MLS program.

  
  • CHEM 430 - Radiochemistry I

    3 Credits
    For science majors. Prerequisites include completion of all organic and biochemistry requirements, as well all mathematics requirements. Part I of a series that covers detection methods for radiation. Analytical techniques utilized to measure quantitatively radioactive isotopes. Provides students an radiochemistry detection at various business locations within the Tri-Cities that routinely make such measurements. Prerequisite(s):   ,   Co-requisite(s):  
  
  
  • CHEM 431 - Radiochemistry II

    3 Credits
    Advanced course in radiochemistry techniques. More in depth study of radiochemical analysis, separate of making isotopes, industrial applications of radiochemistry. Labs are conducted at local businesses at Hanford or Tri-Cities that routinely deal with radiochemistry. Prerequisite(s):  
  
  
  • CHEM 490 - Internship

    1-6 credits
    Through individually appropriate field experiences, students are given opportunities to apply knowledge gained from coursework, and to integrate theory and practice in professional situations. Only 6 semester credit hours of CHEM 490 and   and   may be combined to satisfy the upper-division concentration requirements. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Program Chair.
  
  • CHEM 495 - Special Project

    1-6 credits
    An advanced course designed to permit qualified students to pursue an approved topic through independent study under the direction of a faculty member, and to produce a specific outcome. Only 6 semester credit hours of    and CHEM 495 or   may be combined to satisfy the upper division concentration requirements. Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Program Chair.
  
  • CHEM 496 - Research Experience

    1-6 Credits
    An advanced course designed to permit qualified students to pursue independent and original research experience on an approved topic under the direction of faculty member. Only 6 semester credit hours of   and   and CHEM 496 may be combined to satisfy the upper-division concentration requirements. Prerequisite(s): Permission of department chair.
  
  • CHEM 497W - Senior Thesis

    1-4 credits
    Students construct an original thesis based on the completion of an independent research project or scholarly investigation.  Prerequisite(s): Senior standing; permission of the Program Chair.

Communications

  
  • COMM 320A - Professional Achievement Writing (LINK)

    3 credits


    After completion of COMM 320A, students register the next semester for COMM 320B . This one credit course provides both individualized assistance in completing additional Justification Papers if desired, and preparation for presentation of all completed Justification Papers to the Review Board. Offered Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.

     

  
  • COMM 320B - Professional Achievement Evaluation

    1 credit
    .After completion of COMM 320A , students register the next semester for COMM 320B. This one credit course provides both individualized assistance in completing additional Justification Papers if desired, and preparation for presentation of all completed Justification Papers to the Review Board. Offered Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.
  
  • COMM 320C - Professional Achievement Evaluation

    1 credit
    Students who complete Justification Papers beyond those completed while taking COMM 320A  and COMM 320B , may register for COMM 320C, 1 credit, and COMM 320D , 1 credit. Once enrolled in the LINK program, students must remain continuously enrolled until all Justification Papers and the Review Board are completed. Offered Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.
  
  • COMM 320D - Professional Achievement Evaluation

    1 credit
    Students who complete Justification Papers beyond those completed while taking COMM 320A  and COMM 320B , may register for COMM 320C , 1 credit, and COMM 320D, 1 credit. Once enrolled in the LINK program, students must remain continuously enrolled until all Justification Papers and the Review Board are completed. Offered Fall, Spring and Summer semesters.
  
  • UNIV 101 - Foundation for Success I

    2 credits
    All new and transferring students with freshman and sophomore status are required to enroll in Foundations for Success I during their first semester at Heritage University. This course helps students successfully transition to college and lay foundations for a successful, rewarding university experience and career.
  
  • UNIV 102 - Foundations for Success II

    2 credits
    ll new and transferring students with freshman and sophomore status are required to enroll in Foundations for Success II during their second semester at Heritage University. Building on Foundations for Success I, this course helps students continue to successfully transition to college and lay foundations for a successful, rewarding university experience and career. Prerequisite(s):   
 

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