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CHEM-4210 Advanced Chemistry Lab

–Sp

2 hours

This laboratory course will integrate organic and inorganic

synthetic methodology with the application of various

characterization techniques. Analytical, physical, and instrumental

analysis techniques will be utilized. One three-hour lab per week.

Prerequisite: CHEM-4320

Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy.

(Fee: $100)

CHEM-4310 Thermodynamics and Kinetics

–Fa

4 hours

A study of the laws of thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium,

solutions, and kinetics. Three lectures and one three-hour lab per

week.

Prerequisites: CHEM-2210 Analytical Chemistry I; PHYS-

2120 General Physics II.

(Fee: $100)

CHEM-4320

4 hours

Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy

–Sp

A study of the states of matter, surface phenomena, quantum

mechanics, bonding, and spectroscopy. Three lectures and one

three-hour lab per week.

Prerequisites: CHEM-2210 Analytical

Chemistry I; PHYS-2120 General Physics I.

(Fee: $100)

CHEM-4410 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

–Sp

3 hours

Study of d-metal complexes, the systematic chemistry of the

elements, and advanced topics in inorganic chemistry. Topics

may include main group organometallics, d- and f-block elements,

catalysis, and bioinorganic chemistry. Three lectures per week.

Prerequisite: CHEM-3410 Inorganic Chemistry.

CHEM-4800 Senior Seminar–Chemistry

–Sp

1 hour

Capstone course for majors in chemistry. Students present

a paper from library or laboratory research. Before enrollment,

each student must obtain approval of the topic from their advisor

and the seminar instructor and set the date of presentation. The

students must also attend a minimum of 10 seminars during the

senior year. Guest lecturers or faculty members may present

papers at the invitation of the instructor.

Prerequisites: senior

status; attendance of a minimum of 10 seminars during the

sophomore and junior years.

CHEM-4830 Research in Chemistry

–Fa, Sp

1–3 hours

Investigation of a chemical research project and its culmination

in a scholarly research report. Submission and approval of a

research proposal must precede registration. May be repeated

once for credit.

Prerequisites: CHEM-2800 Introduction to

Research in Chemistry; CHEM-3800 Research Methods in

Chemistry; permission of instructor.

(Fee: $150)

CHEM-4880 Topics in Chemistry

1–3 hours

Topics of special interest are selected by the chemistry faculty

from the areas of modern chemistry.

Prerequisites: CHEM-2210

Analytical Chemistry I; junior status; permission of instructor.

CHEM-4900 Independent Study in Chemistry

1–3 hours

Supervised independent study of some chemical phenomena.

Submission and approval of a research proposal must precede

registration.

Prerequisites: CHEM-2210 Analytical Chemistry I;

CHEM-3510 Organic Chemistry I; CHEM-4310 Thermodynamics

and Kinetics.

CHEM-4910 Chemistry Internship

–Fa, Sp, Su

1–3 hours

Students will gain experience in the chemistry profession in a

departmentally approved work environment. A technical report

detailing the skills and techniques utilized and a supervisor’s

evaluation will be the basis for successful completion.

Prerequisite:

CHEM-2220 Analytical Chemistry II or CHEM-3520 Organic

Chemistry II.

Environmental Science (ENVS)

ENVS-1010 Introduction to Environmental Science

–Sp

1 hour

An entry level course for environmental science majors to

introduce the environmental curriculum, initiate camaraderie

among students and faculty, and provide guidance in vocational

planning. One lecture per week; occasional field trips.

Prerequisite:

permission of instructor.

ENVS-2100

3 hours

Principles of Geographic Information Systems

–Fa

An introduction to the use of geographical information systems

(GIS). Topics of emphasis are related to the fields in which these

systems are used including, biology, environmental chemistry,

epidemiology, geography, geology, and economics. Students will

analyze geographical data in order to present potential solutions to

a variety of situations. Two one-hour lectures and one two-hour lab

per week.

Prerequisite: GMTH-1030 Precalculus or GMTH-2110

Biostatistics, or permission of instructor.

(Fee: $100)

ENVS-3200 Ecosystem Ecology

–Fa

3 hours

An advanced study into the distribution, structure, and

function of ecosystems. Emphasis will be placed on determining

patterns and identifying the socio-ecological processes that

connect the physical environment, living organisms, and human

communities. Two one-hour lectures and one two-hour lab per

week and includes a travel study experience to the Indiana Dunes

National Lakeshore.

Prerequisites: BIO-2600 General Ecology or

permission of the instructor.

(Fee: $100) (odd years)

ENVS-3600 Environmental Ethics

–Sp

3 hours

An introductory study of ethical systems that addresses

the relationship and responsibility of humankind toward the

natural world. Emphasis will be upon the biblical environmental

stewardship ethic and its application to contemporary

environmental issues. Three lectures per week.

Prerequisites: One

semester of biology; junior status; permission of instructor.

(odd

years)

ENVS-4100 Environmental Geology

–Fa

4 hours

Application of geology to environmental problems such

as natural resource extraction, water supply, pollution, waste

disposal, landslides, floods, and land use planning. Required

field trip. Includes three lectures and one three-hour lab per week

Prequisites: GEOL-1110 Introduction to Physical Geology and

junior status.

(Fee:$150) (even years)

Earth Science (ESCI)

Except where noted, general education courses are designed

to meet the general education requirements for graduation. These

courses will not count toward graduation requirements for majors

found in the Department of Science and Mathematics unless they

are specifically listed in the curriculum requirements for a major.

A student majoring in science or mathematics may take these

courses only as electives. However, any course listed for a science

or mathematics major or minor may also count toward fulfilling

general education requirements.

ESCI-2310 Introduction to Oceanography

–Sp

4 hours

An introductory survey of the oceans and the processes

that occur in and around them. Major topics will include ocean

currents, coastlines, plate tectonics, marine sediments, waves,

tides, composition of sea water, interaction of the ocean with

the atmosphere, marine life forms, and their habitats. A field trip

will visit a local aquarium. Lecture three times per week and one

laboratory per week. This course satisfies the physical science

requirement of the general education requirements. (Fee: $100)

(odd years)

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2015–16 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions

CHEM-4210 – ESCI-2310