CHE 106 INTRODUCTION TO SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY IN PHYSICAL SCIENCES Development of the scientific application of academic skills,

including written and oral language, library use, and problem solving. Current issues in the physical sciences are investigated. May not be used for major or minor credit. May be repeated one time. 1

CHE 110. THE CHEMICAL WORLD. Fundamental concepts of chemistry, with emphasis on a better understanding of the natural world and the choices citizens must make in a technological society. For non-science majors. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours. 3

CHE 212. SURVEY OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY. Principles, descriptions of classes of compounds and reactions. Prerequisites:CHE 101, 103. Not open to students who have completed CHE 319/321 and/or CHE 320/322; cannot be applied to Chemistry majors. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 4 hours. 5

CHE 301. DESCRIPTIVE INORGANIC CHEMISTRY. Chemistry of the elements emphasizing the synthesis, structure, reactions and periodic trends in inorganic compounds. Prerequisite: CHE 102. Lecture 3 hours. 3

CHE 311. QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS. Volumetric, gravimetric, colorimetric, and instrumental methods of analysis. Theory of laboratory techniques with emphasis on problem solving. Prerequisites:CHE 102, 104. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 6 hours. 5

CHE 319. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY. Prerequisites:CHE 102, 104;

Prerequisite or Corequisite:CHE 321. Laboratory 4 hours. 2

CHE 320. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY. Prerequisites:CHE 319, 321;

Corequisite:CHE 322. Laboratory 4 hours. 2

CHE 321. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY. Aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons. Molecular orbital view of organic compounds, structural features of various hydrocarbons; organic reactions and their mechanisms; organic synthesis; nomenclature and physical properties, including spectroscopy of organic sub- stances. Prerequisites:CHE 102, 104; Prerequisite or corequisite:CHE 319. 3

CHE 322. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY. Common organic functional groups in terms of their preparations and reaction; detailed study of reaction mechanisms empha- sizing the similarities and differences among the various functional groups.

CHE 324. ORGANIC PREPARATIONS. Selected preparations from chemical liter- ature with emphasis on techniques used in synthesis of organic compounds.

Prerequisites:CHE 320, 322. Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 4 hours. 3

CHE 346. PRINCIPLES OF PHARMACOLOGY. The interaction of drugs with liv- ing systems; biotransformations, dose-effect relationships, receptor concepts, and toxic effect. Prerequisites:CHE 440. 3

CHE 351. PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY FOR THE LIFE SCIENCES. Principles of ther- modynamics, kinetics, and quantum chemistry with biological implications.

Prerequisites:CHE 102,104; PHY 222, 234. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. 4

CHE 363. PROBLEMS IN CHEMISTRY. Special topics involving library and labo- ratory work on problems of interest to student and instructor. Does not meet requirements for the A.C.S. accredited chemistry program. 1-5

CHE 371. PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY. Thermodynamics, phase and chemical equi- libria, solutions and electrochemistry. Prerequisites:CHE 102, 104; PHY 232, 234; MAT 205. Prerequisite or corequisite: MAT 206. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. 4

CHE 372. PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY. Kinetics, quantum mechanics, atomic and molecular structure, spectroscopy. Prerequisite:CHE 371. Lecture 3 hours, labo- ratory 3 hours. 4

CHE 404. ADVANCED INORGANIC CHEMISTRY. The fundamental principles of inorganic chemistry with an emphasis on cooordination compounds, solid state, structures, and contemporary inorganic reactions and characterization tech- niques. Prerequiste: CHE 372. Lecture 3 hours, Laboratory 3 hours. 4

CHE 431. MODERN METHODS OF ORGANIC ANALYSIS. Analysis and identifi- cation of organic compounds using such modern techniques as IR, NMR, UV, and mass spectrometry. Prerequisites:CHE 320, 322, and 313 or 460. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 4 hours. 4

CHE 434. ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY. Chemical applications to solutions of such environmental problems as air and water pollution and solid waste disposal; the chemistry of pollutants; chemical and physical removal of pollutants.

Prerequisitesor concurrent enrollment: CHE 320, 322. Lecture 3 hours, laborato- ry 3 hours. 4

CHE 440. BIOCHEMISTRY. Principles in general biochemistry. Prerequisites:

CHE 320, 322. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. 4

CHE 441. BIOCHEMICAL METHODS. Modern methods of biochemical analysis utilizing chromatography, electrophoresis, and spectrophotometry. Prerequisite:

CHE 351 or 371. Lecture 2 hours, Laboratory 2 hours. 3

CHE 442. BIOTECHNOLOGY. Methods to isolate, amplify, manipulate and analyze DNA sequences. Societal implications are considered. Prerequisites:

One semester of organic chemistry and cell biology or biochemistry. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. 4

CHE 460. INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS. Survey and interpretation of spectromet- ric methods of analysis. Prerequisite:CHE 311. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. 4

CHE 461. ADVANCED ANALYTICAL METHODS. Advanced treatment of modern analytical techniques, application to current industrial methods, instru- mentation, and introduction to pertinent literature. Prerequisites:CHE 311, 372. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. 4

CHE 464. SCIENCE SEMINAR. Presentation of papers on current scientific devel- opments and special problems of interest to students and faculty. Utilization of the library and scientific journals to yield experience in evaluation, abstracting, bibliographic methods, and writing the scientific paper. For junior and senior students majoring in chemistry. 1

CHE 475. THEORETICAL CHEMISTRY. Advanced treatment of fundamental prin- ciples of chemistry, with introduction to various areas of current chemical research. Prerequisite:CHE 372. Lecture 3 hours. 3

CHE 481. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH IN CHEMISTRY. Research involving library and laboratory work on problems of interest to student and instructor. For junior and senior students majoring in chemistry. 1 to 3 hours credit per semester not to exceed 6.

CHE 492. SPECIAL TOPICS IN CHEMISTRY. Current developments in Chemistry. May not be used for chemistry major or minor credit. 1-6

PHYSICS

PHY 110. THE PHYSICAL WORLD. Fundamental concepts of mechanics, heat, electricity, and light. Emphasis on methods, history, and theory of science. For non-science majors. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours. 3

PHY 123. SCIENCE AND PSEUDOSCIENCE. Application of the scientific method to popular paranormal topics, such as ESP, UFO’s, astrology, and psychic phenomena. General elective credit only. Lecture 3 hours. 3

PHY 202. PHYSICAL GEOGRAPHY. Earth’s natural environment including weather, climate, oceans, water resources, natural vegetation, ecology, soils, geology, geomorphology, and environmental regions. For non-science majors. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours. 3

PHY 205. ASTRONOMY. Fundamentals concepts of descriptive astronomy. For non-science students. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours. 3

PHY 221. PHYSICS FOR THE LIFE SCIENCES. Fundamental concepts of mechanics, heat, and sound. Prerequisite:MAT 102, 104; Prerequisite or coreq- uisite:PHY 233. Lecture 3 hours. Lecture 3 hours. 3

PHY 222. PHYSICS FOR THE LIFE SCIENCES. Fundamental concepts of light, electricity, and modern physics. Prerequisites: PHY 221, 233; Prerequisite or corequisite:PHY 234. Lecture 3 hours. 3

PHY 225. INTRODUCTION TO MODERN PHYSICS. Topics in atomic and nu- clear physics; recent developments in physics. Prerequisite:permission of in- structor. 3

PHY 231. GENERAL PHYSICS I. Vector and calculus concepts applied to me- chanics, fluid flow, and thermodynamics. Prerequisite: MAT 205; Corequisite:

PHY 232. GENERAL PHYSICS II. Vector and calculus concepts applied to elec- tricity, magnetism, optics, and modern physics. Prerequisites: MAT 205; PHY 231, 233; Prerequisite or corequisite:PHY 234. Lecture 3 hours. 3

PHY 233. GENERAL PHYSICS LABORATORY. Laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisite or corequisite:PHY 221 or 231. Laboratory 2 hours. 1

PHY 234. GENERAL PHYSICS LABORATORY. Laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisites:

PHY 221 or 231; 233; Prerequisite or corequisite:PHY 222 or 232. Laboratory 2 hours. 1

PHY 256. APPLIED METEOROLOGY. (See CAV 256). “Does not meet general education laboratory science requirement.”

PHY 314. PHYSICAL GEOLOGY FOR THE LIFE SCIENCES. A study of the Earth, its composition, structure, and a natural processes. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. 4

PHY 351. CHEMICAL PHYSICS.(See CHE 351). 4

PHY 371. THERMODYNAMICS.(See CHE 371). 4

PHY 400. BIOPHYSICS. Physical principles applied to biological systems. Pre- requisite:PHY 222 or 232. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours. 3

PHY 401. ELECTRONICS AND INSTRUMENTATION. Electronics relating to common laboratory devices, detection systems, trouble shooting, and electric cir- cuits. Prerequisites:PHY 222 or 232 and 234 or permission of instructor. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours. 3

PHY 405. ADVANCED ASTRONOMY.Lectures and demonstrations in astronomy, laboratory experiences in celestial mechanics and light, and observations through optical telescopes in an integrated lecture/laboratory sequence.Prerequisite: PHY 205. Lecture 2 hours, Laboratory 2 hours. 3

PHY 433. NUCLEAR METHODS. Measuring and understanding nuclear events and their effects on environmental health. Prerequisites:PHY 222 or 232, 234 or permission of instructor. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 2 hours. 3

PHY 463. PROBLEMS IN PHYSICS. Special topics involving library and laboratory work on problems of interest to student and instructor. 1-4

PHY 492. SPECIAL TOPICS IN PHYSICS. Current developments in Physics. 1-6

CUR 493. TEACHING OF THE SCIENCES. See CUR 493.

GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS AND REMOTE SENSING