2018-19 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

CHEM-3210 Environmental Chemistry –Sp 4 hours A detailed study of energy resources, atmospheric chemistry, and surface water chemistry, with an emphasis on the application of principles from previous courses to current environmental issues. Three lectures and one three-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: CHEM-2220 Analytical Chemistry II and CHEM-3510 Organic Chemistry II, or permission of the instructor. (Fee: $100) (odd years) CHEM-3410 Inorganic Chemistry –Fa 3 hours Detailed study of inorganic compounds, including atomic structure, the structure of solids, molecular structure and bonding, molecular symmetry and its applications, acids and bases, and oxidation and reduction. Lab stresses synthesis and characterization using instrumental methods. Two lectures and one three-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: CHEM-2210 Analytical Chemistry I. (Fee: $100) CHEM-3510 Organic Chemistry I –Fa 4 hours Study of the structure, nomenclature, stereochemistry, physical properties, spectra, syntheses, reactions, and reaction mechanisms of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alkyl halides, alcohols, and ethers. Biological and medical applications are included. Lab includes basic techniques, procedures, and instruments, as well as syntheses and reactions. Three fifty-minute lectures and one three-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: CHEM-1120 General Chemistry I I. (Fee: $150) CHEM-3520 Organic Chemistry II –Sp 4 hours Continuation of Organic Chemistry I, including the detailed study of conjugated aliphatics, aromatics, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, anhydrides, esters, acyl halides, amines, phenols, and aryl halides. Lab includes systematic qualitative organic analyses using modern instrumental methods (H-NMR, C-NMR, FTIR, GC/MS). Three fifty-minute lectures and one three- hour lab per week. Prerequisite: CHEM-3510 Organic Chemistry I. (Fee: $150) CHEM-3710 Biochemistry –Sp 4 Hours A study of the chemical and physical properties of macromolecules such as proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids, and the metabolic pathways, enzyme kinetics, and thermodynamics associated with these molecules. Three lectures and one lab per week. Prerequisites: BIO-1110 Introduction to Biology; CHEM-3510 Organic Chemistry I. (Fee: $150) 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. (Fee: $150) 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. (Fee: $150) 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. (even years) CHEM-4800 Senior Seminar–Chemistry –Sp 1 hour Capstone course for majors in chemistry. Students choose a topic that expands upon a topic covered in their chemistry classes and research recent, relevant articles connected to the topic. The student will write a research paper and give an oral presentation relating to the topic and the relevant articles. The topic may coincide with research the student has participated in. Each student must obtain approval of the topic from their topic advisor and the seminar instructor within three weeks of starting the course. 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 Student participate in an inquiry-based research project under the direction of a faculty mentor. The project stresses methods of science including literature reviews, experimental design, data collection, data analysis, and interpretation and communication of results. The course may be repeated for up to 6 credits. Prerequisites: CHEM-2800 Introduction to Research 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: 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-1110 4 hours Environment: Science, Sustainability, and Stewardship –Sp An interdisciplinary study of the environment that considers foundational understanding rooted in science, society, and economy. We will explore the socio-ecological implications of human activity, impacts, and responsibility for the environment. Students from all majors are welcome and will be challenged to develop and apply a biblical stewardship ethic. Three lectures and one two-hour laboratory per week. Crosslisted with GSCI-1110. (Fee: $100) ENVS-3100 4 hours Principles of Geographic Information Systems –Fa An introduction to the science of geographical information systems (GIS). Students will study the theory and practice modern thematic cartography and spatial analysis using GIS. Students will gain experience with techniques of GPS data collection, web-based data retrieval, using software (ArcGIS) for data management, storage and analysis of vector and raster datasets. Students will conduct a spatial analysis project and prepare a map product portfolio. This course satisfies the physical science requirement of the general education requirements. Three one- hour lectures and one two-hour laboratory per week. Crosslisted with ESCI-3100 (Fee: $100) ENVS-3200 Advanced Ecology –Fa 3 hours An advanced study of fundamental concepts of ecology across the organizational hierarchy from gene to globe. Emphasis will be placed on the topics of biodiversity, biogeography, biogeochemistry, evolution, and conservation with respect to a biblical environmental stewardship ethic in the face of global environmental change. Two hours lecture and one two-hour lab per week. Course includes a travel study experience to the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Crosslist with BIO-3200. Prerequisites: BIO-2600 General Ecology or permission of the instructor. (Fee: $100) 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) ESCI-2410 General Meteorology 4 hours A survey of basic meteorological principles and weather systems. Topics covered will include the vertical structure of the atmosphere, cloud development and precipitation, optical effects of the atmosphere, wind systems, air masses, fronts, and severe weather. Labs will be used to develop basic meteorological skills such as observation of local weather, decoding and interpretation of meteorological data, and introductory weather forecasting. The course and lab will be taught at a level which requires the use of algebra and trigonometry. Three weekly lectures and one two-hour laboratory per week. This course satisfies the physical science component of the general education requirements (Fee: $100) (even years) ESCI-2510 Introduction to Astronomy –Fa 4 hours An introduction to the structure and composition of the universe. Topics covered will include measurement of celestial objects, structure of the solar system and galaxy, composition and history of the universe. Time will be spent in the discussion of various cosmological models and their implications. The course and lab will be taught at a level which requires the use of algebra and trigonometry. Three weekly lectures and one two-hour laboratory per week. Variations in the laboratory schedule will be made to accommodate field observations. This course satisfies the physical science requirement of the general education requirements. (Fee: $100) (odd years) ESCI-3100 4 hours Principles of Geographic Information Systems –Fa An introduction to the science of geographical information systems (GIS). Students will study the theory and practice modern thematic cartography and spatial analysis using GIS. Students will gain experience with techniques of GPS data collection, web-based data retrieval, using software (ArcGIS) for data management, storage and analysis of vector and raster datasets. Students will conduct a spatial analysis project and prepare a map product portfolio. This course satisfies the physical science requirement of the general education requirements. Three one- hour lectures and one two-hour laboratory per week. Crosslisted with ENVS-3100 Prerequisite: GMTH-1030 Precalculus or GMTH- 2110 Biostatistics, or permission of instructor. (Fee: $100) Forensic Science (FORS) FORS-3400 Forensic Science –Sp 4 hours This course will apply a student’s knowledge of chemistry and biology to specific forensic analyses. Topics to be covered will include matching of paint and glass samples, use of GC/ Mass Spectrometry and IR spectroscopy to identify controlled substances, analysis of explosives and fuel residues, DNA typing, fingerprint examination, document examination, and giving of expert testimony. Prerequisites: BIO-2250 Cell Biology; CHEM- 2220 Analytical Chemistry II; CRJU-3390 Criminal Evidence. Co- requisites: CHEM-3510 Organic Chemistry I. (Fee: $100) FORS-4800 Forensic Science Capstone –Fa 1 hour Capstone course for the forensic science major. Students will research a specific forensic procedure and give a brief explanation of it. This will be followed by a series of detailed questions from a panel of faculty members, designed to simulate the examination of an expert witness. Students will be graded on their knowledge and professional presentation. Prerequisites: BIO-3710 Biochemistry; CHEM-3520 Organic Chemistry II; FORS-3400 Forensic Science. General Biology (GBIO) 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. GBIO-1000 Principles of Biology –Fa, Sp, Su 3.5 hours Emphasizes basic life processes and the principles by which these processes operate at the ecological, organismic, and cellular levels of organization with emphasis on human responsibility toward life at all levels. Three lectures each week and one two-hour, bi-weekly laboratory. (Fee: $50) Page 292 2018–19 Undergraduate Academic Catalog 2018–19 Undergraduate Academic Catalog Page 293 Course Descriptions Course Descriptions CHEM-3210 – ENVS-3100 ENVS-3200 – GBIO-1000 SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS