2003-2004 Academic Catalog

Science and Mathematics School of Engineering, Nursing, and Science 175 BIO-4900 Independent Study:Biology –Fa,Sp 1-3 hours Supervised independent study of a particular biological phenomenon. Submission and approval of a research proposal must precede registration. Prerequisites: major in biology; permission of advisor . BIO-4910Environmental Biology Internship –Fa,Sp 4 hours An opportunity to participate in an internship experience involving research projects with field biologists, ecologists, environmental health scientists, or environmental educators depending upon the student’s vocational preference. Involves department faculty or faculty in conjunction with local or state agencies or private institutions. Provides practical experience in field biology and ecology techniques related to habitat characterization, monitoring, management, and restoration. Prerequisites: BIO-1120 General Zoology and Population Dynamics; BIO 2130 General Botany and Ecology; BIO-2800 Introduction to Research Methods; permission of instructor . (Fee: $25) Chemistry CHEM-1110 General Chemistry I –Fa 4 hours Fundamental concepts of physical, inorganic, and analytical chemistry are developed. Students are introduced to the physical chemistry concepts of atomic theory, chemical bonding, molecular structure, intermolecular forces, states of matter, and thermodynamics. Inorganic concepts of reaction types and stoichiometry are included. Lab stresses analytical techniques including quantitation, separation, titration, and statistical analysis of data. Many of the lab reports require use of spreadsheets or other computer software. Three lectures and one three-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: satisfactory performance on the chemistry placement exam. (Fee: $100) CHEM-1120 General Chemistry II –Sp 4 hours A continuation of General Chemistry I including the physical chemistry concepts of kinetics and equilibrium. Inorganic topics include acids & bases, oxidation-reduction reactions, nuclear chemistry, and the descriptive chemistry of the main group and transition metal elements. Lab exercises stress quantitative analytical techniques and include application of visible light spectroscopy. Many of the lab reports require use of spreadsheets or other computer software and statistical analysis of data. Three lectures and one three-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: CHEM-1110 General Chemistry I. (Fee: $100) CHEM-2210 Analytical Chemistry I –Fa 3 hours A study of the fundamental concepts and skills of analytical chemistry including measurement, statistical treatment of data, equilibrium constant calculations, acid-base equilibria, electrochemistry, and volumetric analysis. The laboratory sessions focus on volumetric methods such as precipitation titrations, acid-base titrations, complexation titrations, and redox titrations in which accurate measurement of volume is essential. Two lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CHEM-1120 General Chemistry II. (Fee: $100) CHEM-2220 Analytical Chemistry II –Sp 3 hours Detailed study of analytical instrumentation including electro- analytical methods such as potentiometry, coulometry, voltammetry, spectrochemical analysis, and analytical separations, including various types of chromatography. Two lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CHEM-2710 Analytical Chemistry I. (Fee: $100) CHEM-2800 Introduction to Research in Chemistry –Fa 1 hour An introduction to the purpose and methodology of research in chemistry including keeping a laboratory notebook, retrieving information, using the chemical literature, and writing research reports. One lecture per week. Prerequisite: CHEM-1120 General Chemistry II. (Fee: $100) CHEM-3410 InorganicChemistry –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-2710 Analytical Chemistry I. (Fee: $100) CHEM-3510 Organic Chemistry I –Fa 5 hours Detailed 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. Four lectures and one three-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: CHEM-1120 General Chemistry II. (Fee: $100) Well-equipped chemistry labs enhance the student's ability to interpret laboratory findings and data.