2010-2011 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions | CHEM-3510 – CHMU-3640 Page 208 2010–11 Undergraduate Catalog Introduction Admissions Academic Information Academic Departments Course Descriptions Financial Information Appendix Index 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 II. (Fee: $100) 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: $100) 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. Four lectures per week. Prerequisites: BIO-1110 Introduction to Biology; CHEM- 3510 Organic Chemistry I. CHEM-3800 Research Methods in Chemistry –Fa,Sp,Su 1 hour An introduction to the chemical literature and laboratory skills associated with an upcoming research project. This course may be repeated up to a total of 3 times. Prerequisites: CHEM-2800 Introduction to Research in Chemistry; CHEM-2210 Analytical Chemistry I or CHEM-3510 Organic Chemistry I; permission of instructor. (Fee: $150) 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. Church Music (CHMU) CHMU-2060 Music and the Arts in Worship –Fa 3 hours An introduction to and overview of the philosophy and history of church music ministry in the evangelical tradition, including the biblical foundation of worship and music, the philosophical foundations for various worship approaches, the application of biblical principles to past and present traditions, and biblical, cultural, and practical principles for worship and praise ministries. CHMU-2100 Church Music Seminar –Fa, Sp 0 hours A once-per-semester seminar designed to expose students to various aspects of church music ministry. The seminar may take the form of a lecture or masterclass. Crosslisted with WSHP-2100 Worship Forum. Prerequisite: enrollment as a church music major or minor. CHMU-2200 Field Experience –Fa, Sp 1 hour Initial field experience in a local church. Students are responsible for finding a place of ministry involvement to begin developing music ministry skills. Supervision will be provided by the church’s pastor or minister of music. Prerequisite: enrollment as a church music major or minor. CHMU-2600 Music of the Church –Fa 3 hours An in-depth review of the past, present, and future of music in the church and its use in worship. The course provides tools that students can use to evaluate the quality and usefulness of various musical styles within the context of different worship traditions. (odd years) CHMU-3630 Administering Church Music I –Sp 3 hours Training in the organization, administration, planning, and presentation of vocal music in worship. Included in the course is a study of the administrative, organizational, and pedagogical methods for teaching and training children, youth, and adults, along with an extensive examination of music literature and curricula appropriate to different age groups. (even years) CHMU-3640 Administering Church Music II –Sp 3 hours Training in the organization, administration, planning, and presentation of instrumental music in worship. Included in the course is a study of the development of small wind and brass ensembles, large ensembles, repertoire and the function of ensembles in worship and Christian education. (odd years)