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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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CHEM-4210 – ESCI-2310