2019-20 Academic Catalog

May 04, 2024

2019-20 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions

For schedule and detailed course information, including schedule types, please see the Class Schedule and Course Descriptions webpage.

Schedule Type Classifications

The delivery of instruction often requires educational material to be organized and presented to students in a variety of ways. In order to facilitate the planning for and scheduling of classes to accommodate these multiple types of instruction, it is necessary to divide courses into organizational parts which reflect the unique combinations of instructors, meeting places, and time patterns used to conduct the instruction. The schedule types listed below are intended to reflect the nature of activities required of students, the relationship between students and their instructors, and the settings required to deliver the content of an instructional offering.

LEC — Lecture
LAB — Laboratory
DIS — Distance Education
CLN — Clinic
EX — Experiential
IND — Individual Study
SD — Studio

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Chemistry
	CHM 19400 - Freshman Chemistry Orientation Credit Hours: 1.00. Designed to provide incoming chemistry majors with the acedemic, survival, and computational skills to make a successful transition from high school to college. Discussion of opportunities within the chemistry department including degree options, co-op program, undergraduate research, careers in chemistry, use of spreadsheet software, graphing packages, and drawing programs for chemical structures. Attendance and performance on assigned projects are the basis of the assigned grades. Typically offered Fall. General Education: First Year Experience View Class Schedule
	CHM 21400 - Chemistry For Elementary Education Credit Hours: 2.00. Principles of introductory chemistry including atoms, elements, and compounds, acids and bases, the periodic table, and chemical bonding of inorganic and organic compounds. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	CHM 22400 - Introductory Quantitative Analysis Credit Hours: 4.00. Introduction to titrimetric, gravimetric, and instrumental methods of analysis; principles of separation processes, including chromatography; recognition and evaluation of possible sources of error. Required of students majoring in biology who do not take CHM 32100. Typically offered Spring. View Class Schedule
	CHM 24100 - Introductory Inorganic Chemistry Prerequisite(s): CHM 11600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 4.00. Descriptive inorganic chemistry dealing in a systematic way with the elements and the structures, properties, and reactions of their compounds. Required of students majoring in chemistry. Typically offered Fall. View Class Schedule
	CHM 25500 - Organic Chemistry Prerequisite(s): CHM 11600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Credit Hours: 3.00. A study of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons and their simple derivatives in terms of (a) structure, bonding, etc.; (b) general syntheses and reactions; and (c) a logical modern rationale for fundamental phenomena as supported by reactivity orders, orientation effects, stereochemistry, and relative rates. Recommended for biology majors. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	CHM 25501 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory Prerequisite(s): CHM 25500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) Credit Hours: 1.00. Laboratory experiments to accompany CHM 25500, illustrating methods of separation, instrumental methods of analysis, and the more common techniques and methods for preparing various types of organic compounds. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	CHM 25600 - Organic Chemistry Prerequisite(s): CHM 25500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Credit Hours: 3.00. A continuation of CHM 25500 with various functional groups such as the carboxyl, amino, etc., and including such polyfunctional natural products as carbohydrates and peptides. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	CHM 25601 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory Prerequisite(s): CHM 25501 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND CHM 25600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) Credit Hours: 1.00. A continuation of CHM 25501. Experiments are designed to illustrate principles discussed in CHM 25600. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	CHM 26100 - Organic Chemistry Prerequisite(s): CHM 11600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND CHM 26300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) Credit Hours: 3.00. A comprehensive study of the chemical principles underlying aliphatic and aromatic compounds. The syntheses and reactions of these materials are discussed. Modern theory and stereochemistry are stressed to illustrate the logic inherent in the subject matter and to demonstrate the predictability of many chemical transformations. Recommended for students majoring in chemical engineering. If not a chemical engineering major, see CHM 26505 Organic Chemistry. Typically offered Fall. View Class Schedule
	CHM 26200 - Organic Chemistry Prerequisite(s): CHM 26100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND CHM 26400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) Credit Hours: 3.00. A continuation of CHM 26100, but a broader scope. The chemistry of a variety of functional groups is discussed. Theory is employed extensively to demonstrate the coherence underlying seemingly diverse transformations. Qualitative organic analysis is introduced, with particular emphasis on spectroscopic methods. Typically offered Spring. View Class Schedule
	CHM 26300 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory Prerequisite(s): CHM 26505 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) Credit Hours: 1.00. Laboratory experiments designed to illustrate the lecture material of CHM 26505. Elementary laboratory techniques essential to organic chemistry are introduced followed by the actual synthesis and purification of compounds discussed in CHM 26505. Typically offered Fall. View Class Schedule
	CHM 26400 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory Prerequisite(s): CHM 26300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND CHM 26605 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) Credit Hours: 1.00. A continuation of CHM 26300 in that the experiments are designed to illustrate principles discussed in CHM 26605. A major portion of the course is devoted to methods employed in organic qualitative analysis. The student is expected to identify several unknown compounds and mixtures. Typically offered Spring. View Class Schedule
	CHM 26500 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory Prerequisite(s): CHM 26100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 2.00. Similar to CHM 26300 except that a larger number and more sophisticated organic syntheses are required. The preparations are designed not only to illustrate the classical reactions discussed in CHM 26100, but to allow for an extrapolation of the principles involved to other systems. Typically offered Fall. View Class Schedule
	CHM 26505 - Organic Chemistry Prerequisite(s): CHM 11600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Credit Hours: 3.00. A comprehensive study of the chemical principles underlying aliphatic and aromatic compounds. The syntheses and reactions of these materials are discussed. Modern theory and stereochemistry are stressed to illustrate the logic inherent in the subject matter and to demonstrate the predictability of many chemical transformations. Recommended for students majoring in chemistry. Typically offered Fall. View Class Schedule
	CHM 26600 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory Credit Hours: 2.00. A continuation of CHM 26500. All experiments are designed to illustrate the principles discussed in CHM 26200. A major portion of the course is devoted to the methods employed in organic qualitative analysis. The student is expected to identify unknowns and mixtures and is introduced to some modern instrumental techniques. Typically offered Spring. View Class Schedule
	CHM 26605 - Organic Chemistry Prerequisite(s): CHM 26505 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Credit Hours: 3.00. A continuation of CHM 26505, but a broader scope. The chemistry of a variety of functional groups is discussed. Theory is employed extensively to demonstrate the coherence underlying seemingly diverse transformations. Qualitative organic analysis is introduced, with particular emphasis on spectroscopic methods. Typically offered Spring. View Class Schedule
	CHM 27300 - Introductory Physical Chemistry Prerequisite(s): MA 22400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) AND PHYS 22100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) AND CHM 11600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D Credit Hours: 3.00. An introductory treatment of the general properties of gases, liquids, and solids, with an emphasis on applications of physical chemistry in real systems. This course may be used by pre-medical, pre-dental, biology, and technology students. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	CHM 29000 - Selected Topics In Chemistry For Lower-Division Students Credit Hours: 1.00 to 4.00. Selected Topics In Chemistry For Lower Division Students Undergraduate special work, such as an individual project, not covered in the courses. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	CHM 29400 - Sophomore Chemistry Seminar Prerequisite(s): CHM 26505 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Credit Hours: 1.00. Discussion of undergraduate research opportunities, upper-division courses, career opportunities, laboratory safety, use of the library and chemical information, and topics of current interest in chemistry. Required of sophomores majoring in any chemistry curriculum. Typically offered Spring. View Class Schedule
	CHM 31700 - Bioanalytical Chemistry Prerequisite(s): CHM 11600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Credit Hours: 3.00. Principles and applications of various analytical instruments as applied to biological molecules, including spectroscopy, chromatography and immunoassay, will be discussed. Quantitative and qualitative analysis of biological molecules such as peptides, proteins and toxins will be performed using analytical instruments. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	CHM 31800 - Biomolecular NMR Spectroscopy/Magnetic Resonance Imaging Prerequisite(s): CHM 33300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND (CHM 26605 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR CHM 25600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-) AND (PHYS 25100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR PHYS 26100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-) Credit Hours: 3.00. Designed for biotechnology, biology and chemistry majors. Topics will include: theory and modern experimental applications of proton nuclear resonance (H-NMR) spectroscopy, as needed for structural elucidation of biomolecules; H-NMR spectroscopy in tow, three, and four dimensions; and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and its uses in diagnostic medicine. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	CHM 32000 - Introduction To Biochemical Techniques Prerequisite(s): CHM 25600 AND CHM 23100 Credit Hours: 2.00. A survey of the theoretical basis and practice application of modern biochemical techniques including separation, qualitative analysis, and quantitative analysis methods. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	CHM 32100 - Analytical Chemistry I Prerequisite(s): CHM 11600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Credit Hours: 4.00. Quantitative measurements on complex chemical systems that show matrix effects or require isolation of a component prior to its determination; general approaches to quantitative problems at the trace level; critical comparisons of competitive procedures with emphasis on principles of separation processes, including chromatography; recognition and evaluation of possible sources of error; approaches for optimizing conditions so as to minimize time and/or effort required to attain prescribed levels of accuracy and precision. Typically offered Fall. View Class Schedule
	CHM 32400 - Survey of Environmental Chemistry Prerequisite(s): CHM 25500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR CHM 26505 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Credit Hours: 3.00. This course focuses on the chemicals, chemical principles and chemical phenomena of environmental consequence. Topics include ozone depletion, greenhouse effect, air pollution, water pollution, acid rain, toxic chemicals, energy flow, and environmental technology. Typically offered Fall. View Class Schedule
	CHM 33300 - Principles Of Biochemistry Prerequisite(s): (CHM 26505 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR CHM 25500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-) AND (CHM 26605 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) OR CHM 25600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) ) Credit Hours: 3.00. Structure and function of biologically important molecules. Intended for students in life sciences. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	CHM 34200 - Inorganic Chemistry Prerequisite(s): CHM 26605 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR CHM 25600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Credit Hours: 3.00. Interpretation and correlation of the reactions and properties of inorganic compounds in terms of their electronic and molecular structures. A survey of the preparations and reactivities of important compounds of the representative elements, with an emphasis on group trends. The elementary chemistry of the transition metals, including magnetic and spectral properties of coordination compounds. Typically offered Fall. View Class Schedule
	CHM 34201 - Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory Prerequisite(s): CHM 34200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) Credit Hours: 1.00. Laboratory work to accompany CHM 34200. Typically offered Fall. View Class Schedule
	CHM 34300 - Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory Prerequisite(s): CHM 34200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 1.00. Laboratory work to accompany CHM 34200. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	CHM 35000 - Coatings And Resins Prerequisite(s): CHM 25600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR CHM 26605 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Credit Hours: 3.00. This course provides a background in coatings technology and resins, including types, composition, additives, and methods of application. Typically offered Fall. View Class Schedule
	CHM 37200 - Physical Chemistry Prerequisite(s): (MA 22400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR MA 16900 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C-) AND PHYS 22100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND CHM 32100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Credit Hours: 4.00. Principles of physical chemistry with emphasis on chemical thermodynamics and kinetics, illustrated examples from the biological sciences. Intended primarily for students in the life sciences. Other topics include physical and chemical equilibria, quantum mechanics, and spectroscopy. Typically offered Spring. View Class Schedule
	CHM 37300 - Physical Chemistry Prerequisite(s): CHM 26605 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND PHYS 25100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND MA 26100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) Credit Hours: 3.00. Physical chemistry of matter. Properties of gases, liquids, and solids; equations of state; thermodynamics; energy, heat, and work; entropy; spontaneity and equilibrium; chemical potential; chemical equilibrium; phase diagrams; colligative properties. Typically offered Fall. View Class Schedule
	CHM 37400 - Physical Chemistry Prerequisite(s): CHM 37300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND MA 26100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Credit Hours: 3.00. Physical chemistry of molecules. Wave properties of matter; quantum mechanics of translation, rotation, and vibration; atomic structure; molecular orbitals; quantum states; stastical mechanics; chemical kinetics; collision theory; transition state theory. Typically offered Spring. View Class Schedule
	CHM 37600 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory Prerequisite(s): CHM 37300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND CHM 37400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) Credit Hours: 2.00. Laboratory portion of CHM 37300 and 37400. Typically offered Spring. View Class Schedule
	CHM 42000 - Laboratory In Molecular Biochemistry Prerequisite(s): CHM 33300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND BIOL 24100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND BIOL 24200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 3.00. A laboratory-grounded course to develop the skills and techniques for characterizing and manipulating proteins and nucleic acids. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	CHM 42400 - Analytical Chemistry II Prerequisite(s): CHM 32100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Credit Hours: 4.00. Principles and application of optical and electrical methods of chemical analysis, including topics in instrumentation. Typically offered Spring. View Class Schedule
	CHM 42500 - Molecular Modeling And Visualization Prerequisite(s): CHM 25600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR CHM 26605 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Credit Hours: 3.00. Principles and applications of current theoretical and computational methods in molecular modeling. Advanced visualization methods will be used to study molecular structure. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	CHM 42800 - Catalysis Prerequisite(s): CHM 26605 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR CHM 25600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Credit Hours: 3.00. Catalysts are materials which speed up chemical reactions without changing or consuming the catalyst itself in the process. They also provide selectivity or specificity to particular products which are more desirable than others. This course will focus on understanding the principles of homogeneous, heterogeneous and enzymatic catalysis, will include applications of catalysis in environmentally sustainable processes. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	CHM 46200 - Intermediate Organic Chemistry Prerequisite(s): CHM 25600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR CHM 26605 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Credit Hours: 3.00. Theory and application of organic chemistry and reaction mechanisms to organic synthesis and contemporary research topics in closely related areas. Topics include stereochemistry, reactive organic intermediates, molecular orbital theory, photochemistry, organic materials chemistry, and chemical biology. Typically offered Spring. View Class Schedule
	CHM 46300 - Medicinal Chemistry Prerequisite(s): CHM 26605 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR CHM 25600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Credit Hours: 3.00. Topics include basic medicinal chemistry principles, synthesis of selected drugs, a survey of drug development, and drug design. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	CHM 46400 - Polymer Chemistry Prerequisite(s): CHM 25600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR CHM 26605 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Credit Hours: 3.00. An introduction to the synthesis, characterization, and physical properties of high molecular weight polymers. The reactions, thermodynamics, and kinetics of polymerization as well as the physical characterization, the molecular structure, and the fabrication of polymers will be discussed. Typically offered Spring. View Class Schedule
	CHM 46401 - Polymer Chemistry Lab Prerequisite(s): CHM 26400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Credit Hours: 1.00. This course covers basic experimental methods in polymer science, including synthesis, characterization and investigation of structure/property relationships. Typically offered Spring. View Class Schedule
	CHM 46500 - Synthetic Organic Chemistry Prerequisite(s): CHM 26605 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- OR CHM 25600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Credit Hours: 3.00. Topics include the development of synthetic strategies for preparing a variety of organic molecules, the use of protecting groups, enolate chemistry as a key method for forming CC bonds, functional group transformations, and other synthetic methods. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	CHM 48100 - Environmental Chemistry Prerequisite(s): CHM 32100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 3.00. Survey of chemical aspects of environmental problems and the application of chemistry to their solution. Topics will include atmospheric pollution problems, groundwater pollution and waste disposal problems, inorganic water pollutants, and the occurrence and fate of toxic organic compounds and other substances in the environment. Typically offered Spring. View Class Schedule
	CHM 48900 - Structural Biochemistry And Bioinformatics Prerequisite(s): CHM 33300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 3.00. An introduction to the fundamental theories and practices of computational biological chemistry and bioinformatics. Topics covered include: molecular modeling, database design and theory, accessing genomic and proteomic information, data sources and tools for data mining, identifying protein and DNA informational patterns, and methods linking genome data to gene function. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	CHM 49000 - Selected Topics In Chemistry For Upper-Division Students Credit Hours: 1.00 to 4.00. Topics vary. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	CHM 49400 - Junior-Senior Chemistry Seminar Prerequisite(s): CHM 29400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND CHM 49800 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) Credit Hours: 1.00. Major emphasis on developing skills in oral and written presentations by students. The subject matter can be library material and/or accomplishments in undergraduate or co-op research. Typically offered Spring. View Class Schedule
	CHM 49800 - Research In Chemistry Credit Hours: 0.00 to 5.00. Undergraduate research, which will qualify as an Experiential Learning experience. Admission by special permission. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. Experiential Learning (EL): Yes View Class Schedule
	CHM 49900 - Special Assignments Credit Hours: 1.00 to 5.00. Undergraduate research. Individual research projects undertaken under faculty direction. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	CHM 50200 - Modern Chemistry In The High School Credit Hours: 3.00. A critical discussion of the means by which the fundamentals of modern chemistry can best be introduced at the high school level. The laboratory will deal with the manufacture and use of lecture demonstration equipment, the use of films and film strips, and the problems involved in organizing and running a high school chemical laboratory. Typically offered Spring. View Class Schedule
	CHM 51300 - Chemical Literature Prerequisite(s): CHM 25600 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF B- (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) AND CHM 32100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF B- (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) Credit Hours: 1.00. Types of information in technical publications; exercises in finding, assembling, and using such data. Typically offered Spring. View Class Schedule
	CHM 53300 - Introductory Biochemistry Credit Hours: 3.00. A rigorous one-semester introduction to biochemistry. Typically offered Fall. View Class Schedule
	CHM 53400 - Introductory Biochemistry Prerequisite(s): CHM 53300 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF B- Credit Hours: 3.00. Continuation of CHM 53300 with emphasis on enzymatic catalysis and metabolic transformations. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	CHM 53500 - Biochemistry Laboratory Credit Hours: 1.00. Laboratory component for Biochemistry. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	CHM 54800 - Radiochemistry Prerequisite(s): CHM 37400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF B- Credit Hours: 3.00. Nuclear properties, structure, and reactions; radioactive decay; interaction of radiation with matter; radioactivity in the environment; nuclear applications in chemistry. Typically offered Spring. View Class Schedule
	CHM 56100 - Fundamental Organic Chemistry Credit Hours: 3.00. A general survey of synthetic organic chemistry including some discussion of current organic theory. Should be preceded by elementary organic chemistry. Typically offered Fall. View Class Schedule
	CHM 56300 - Organic Chemistry Prerequisite(s): CHM 26200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF B- Credit Hours: 3.00. Ionic and free radical reactions are discussed critically with emphasis on the synthetic and mechanistic aspects of the reactions studies. Typically offered Spring. View Class Schedule
	CHM 59900 - Special Assignments Credit Hours: 1.00 to 4.00. Directed reading or special work not included in other courses. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
Child Development and Family Studies
	CDFS 21100 - Development And Growth Of Children Credit Hours: 3.00. Study of the growth and development of children from birth through adolescence. Emphasis on physical growth, emotional and social behavior, cognitive and language development within contexts of family, school, and peer groups. Focus on observational methods. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	CDFS 25500 - Introduction To Couple And Family Relationships Credit Hours: 3.00. Provides further understanding of family relations for those unmarried, those contemplating marriage, or for those married, and for prospective marriage counselors. A functional approach to the interpersonal relationships of courtship, marriage, and family. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	CDFS 31200 - Adult Development Credit Hours: 3.00. An in-depth study of developmental processes from the transition to adulthood through old age. Particular emphasis is placed on understanding the influence of contexts on adult development. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	CDFS 31300 - Adolescent Development Credit Hours: 3.00. An overview of the normative developmental issues and concerns of the adolescent, with some attention given to problem behavior. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	CDFS 33200 - Stress Points In Contemporary Families Credit Hours: 3.00. Examines theoretical perspectives related to family stress and resilience and connects these perspectives to empirical work on family dynamics and dysfunction across the lifespan. Problems associated with family formation, parent-child relations, family care giving, and families in remarriage as well as contemporary family relations thought to be challenges themselves such as divorce, incest, and family violence are explored. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	CDFS 33400 - Aging And The Family Credit Hours: 3.00. Aging in the family context: roles, relationships, and conditions of life in the family during later stages; intergenerational relations; policy and practice issues. Typically offered Fall. View Class Schedule
	CDFS 39000 - Special Topics In CDFS Credit Hours: 1.00 to 6.00. Supervised readings, discussion, lectures and/or research on special topics in family and individual development. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	CDFS 58600 - Seminar In Human Development And Disability Credit Hours: 3.00. The Seminar on Human Development and Disability will expose students to multiple perspectives related to the issues in human development and disability related issues. The purpose of the course is to provide an interdisciplinary experience for students preparing for work in the human services. Each class has a variety of professionals present on a topic they have expertise in (i.e. Autism, diagnostics, speech disabilities) and allows students to gain more in-depth knowledge about each topic and ask questions. There will be three scheduled field trips to allow students field experience in a human service agency including Riley Child Development Center in Indianapolis, IN., First Steps in Crown Point, IN., and Opportunity Enterprises in Valparaiso, IN will be visited during the afternoon hours for two of the scheduled meeting days. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. Experiential Learning (EL): Yes View Class Schedule
	CDFS 59000 - Special Problems Credit Hours: 0.00 to 5.00. Special subjects for investigation and experiment according to the individual student’s interest and need. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	CDFS 60100 - Advanced Child Development Credit Hours: 3.00. This course provides an overview of foundational and current developmental research on changes that occur within the individual throughout infancy, childhood, and early adolescence. Emphasis is given to processes and mechanisms that have been proposed to explain developmental changes. This course includes attention to social and cultural contexts within which individuals develop. Prerequisite: Graduate level course work in Child Development or Psychology. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	CDFS 60200 - Advanced Family Studies Credit Hours: 3.00. Integrative and comprehensive assessment of both classic and recent contributions in the field of family studies. Other topics include major theory and research, historical, current, and future critical issues in family studies. Prerequisite: 12 hours of social sciences including six hours of advanced undergraduate courses preparing student for the study of the family. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	CDFS 60300 - Theories Of Family Therapy Credit Hours: 3.00. An examination of the history of family therapy, major family therapy theorists, and therapy treatment modalities. Prerequisite: Graduate level course work in Child Development. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	CDFS 61500 - Research Methods In Child And Family Study Credit Hours: 4.00. Basic research methods employed in the study of children and families are examined, including quantitative and qualitative designs, data collection, analysis, and interpretation. In the laboratory component, students are afforded supervised practice in the application of various methods using selected statistical analysis programs. Prerequisite: Graduate course in Statistics. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	CDFS 61800 - Program Development And Evaluation Credit Hours: 3.00. The course will acquaint students with the life cycle of interventions deployed by a variety of organizations including human services, public administration, and non-profits. Program development emphases include needs assessment, the replication of evidence-based practice, theory of change and the use of logic methods, and grant writing. Program evaluation emphases include theoretical approaches to evaluation, the use of data and measures, and exposure to both formative and summative approaches to program evaluation . Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	CDFS 64100 - Trauma And Recovery In Family Therapy Credit Hours: 3.00. In this course graduate students will critically examine theories and research on the manifestations of trauma on the individual and the family. Systemic and relational influences on recovery from trauma will be highlighted. Family therapy interventions for trauma treatment will be presented. Typically offered Summer. View Class Schedule
	CDFS 64300 - Children In Family Therapy Credit Hours: 3.00. This course introduces the graduate student to the professional clinical skills and techniques utilized when working with children and adolescents in the context of family therapy. Graduate Student standing required. Typically offered Summer. View Class Schedule
	CDFS 65700 - Social Constructionist Family Therapies Credit Hours: 3.00. Investigation of theory, research, and practice of constructivist and social constructionist family therapies. Readings include a wide range of original work by major theorists, such as White, deShazer, and Anderson & Goolishian. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	CDFS 66000 - Family Therapy Skills Credit Hours: 3.00. Training of basic family therapy skills. Procedures are applied in practice groups and analogue situations. Typically offered Fall. View Class Schedule
	CDFS 66300 - Structural And Strategic Family Therapies Credit Hours: 3.00. Investigation of theory, research, and practice of structural and strategic family therapies. Readings will include a wide range of the original works of major theorists such as Erickson, Minuchin, Haley, Watzlawick, and Palazzoli. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	CDFS 66500 - Transgenerational And Specialized Family Therapies Credit Hours: 3.00. Investigation of theory, research, and practice of transgenerational and specialized family therapies. Readings will include a wide range of original works of the major theorists. Prerequisite: CDFS 60300. Typically offered Spring. View Class Schedule
	CDFS 66700 - Practicum In Marriage Counseling Credit Hours: 3.00. Supervised counseling experience in working with premarital and marital problems. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	CDFS 66900 - Practicum In Family Therapy Credit Hours: 3.00. Supervised counseling experience in family therapy. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	CDFS 67100 - Sex Therapy Prerequisite(s): CDFS 67000 FOR LEVEL GR WITH MIN. GRADE OF B- Credit Hours: 3.00. Examination of the literature, research, and theories related to therapeutic interventions for sexual concerns in relationships. Particular attention is given to systemic approaches and to the relationship between marital and sex therapy. Prerequisite: CDFS 67000. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	CDFS 67800 - Externship In Marriage And Family Therapy Credit Hours: 1.00 to 6.00 (West Lafayette) 3.00 to 9.00 (Calumet) Supervised clinical experience in marriage and family therapy at an approved externship site. Depending on the number of credit hours for which one is registered, will require 8-24 clinic hours and 3-9 experiential hours per week. Prerequisite: CDFS 66700, 66900. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	CDFS 68000 - Professional Issues For Child And Family Specialists Credit Hours: 3.00. Professional issues involved in working with children and families. Questions of ethics, legal relationships, and value problems may be pursued, as may such pragmatic inquiries as the role of professional organizations and labor unions in these fields. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	CDFS 69800 - Research MS Thesis Credit Hours: 1.00 to 18.00. Research MS Thesis. Permission of instructor required. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
Chinese
	CHNS 10100 - Chinese Level I Credit Hours: 4.00. A comprehensive course in elementary Mandarin, designed to develop basic proficiency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Systematic coverage of syntactical patterns. After oral foundation work, 20 characters are introduced each lesson in unsimplified and simplified forms. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	CHNS 10200 - Chinese Level II Prerequisite(s): CHNS 10100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 4.00. A continuation of the study of elementary Mandarin. Students will complete study of basic syntactical patterns. Character recognition will be built to 500. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
Civil Engineering
	CE 11500 - Engineering Drawing I Credit Hours: 1.00. (ME 11500) A technical drawing course covering engineering geometry, orthographic projection, auxiliary views, dimensioning, and tolerance using sketching techniques, and 2-D CAD. Credit is not allowed for both CE 11500 and ME 11500. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	CE 11600 - Engineering Drawing II Prerequisite(s): CE 11500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR ME 11500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 1.00. (ME 11600) A continuation of the technical drawing course covering 3-D parametric modeling, part assembly modeling, and detail and assembly drawings. Credit is not allowed for both CE 11600 and ME 11600. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	CE 20100 - Surveying And GIS Prerequisite(s): (MA 16400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND MA 16900 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-) AND PHYS 15200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 3.00. Theory and practice of land surveying. Fundamentals of observing distances, elevations, and angles. Analysis of errors in surveying measurements. Computation of irregular areas. Circular and parabolic curves. Earth-work estimates. Computer applications, photogrammetry, geographic information systems (GIS) and global positioning systems (GPS) technologies.. Typically offered Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	CE 20400 - Civil Engineering Materials Prerequisite(s): (MA 15900 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR MA 15400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR APPL FOR MIN. SCORE OF 085) AND CHM 11500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 3.00. This course provides an introduction to the use, specification and test of common civil engineering construction materials such as steel, aluminum, aggregates, Portland cement concrete, asphalt cement concrete, constituents of masonry, fiber reinforced plastics (FRP’s) and timber. Practicalbehaviors of these materials systems will be emphasized. An understanding of these behaviors will be approached through examination of the materials characteristics. This course will provide introductory details of composites. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	CE 23200 - Engineering Geology Prerequisite(s): ENGR 18100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND PHYS 15200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 3.00. Methods of surface and subsurface exploration for site characterization; engineering properties of rocks and soil in practices. Topics include structural failures in rock and soils, ground water, land subsidence, earthquakes, weathering, civil, mining and petroleum engineering related design and environmental problems. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	CE 27100 - Basic Mechanics I Prerequisite(s): ENGR 18100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND MA 26100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) Credit Hours: 3.00. Loads; structural forms; analysis of axially loaded members, flexural members, torsional members; combined loading conditions; buckling. Basic behavioral characteristics of structural elements and systems illustrated by laboratory experiments. Typically offered Summer Fall Spring. View Class Schedule
	CE 27101 - Basic Mechanics I (Statics) Prerequisite(s): MA 16300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND MA 16400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND PHYS 15200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- Credit Hours: 3.00. (ME 27100) Review of vector algebra and equilibrium. Hydrostatics, virtual work, static stability, friction. First and second moments of areas, volumes, and masses, center of gravity. Credit is not allowed for both CE 27101 and ME 27100. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	CE 27300 - Mechanics Of Materials Prerequisite(s): MA 26100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND (ME 27100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR CE 27101 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-) Credit Hours: 3.00. Analysis of stress and strain, Mohr’s circle, equations of equilibium and compatibility; stres-strain laws; extension torsions, bending and deflection of beams, buckling of columns, elastic stability and strain energy, Castigliano’s Theorem, pressure vessels, selected topics. Typically offered Summer Fall. View Class Schedule
	CE 27301 - Mechanics Of Materials Laboratory Prerequisite(s): CE 27300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND MA 16400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND MA 26100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND PHYS 15200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 1.00. This lab will demonstrate the basic principles of strength of materials. Students will conduct tension tests, torsion tests, and learn to use strain gages with data acquisition systems to conduct experiments such as finding modulus of elasticity and Poisson’s ratio, stress concentration, principal stress, and strain and deflection of beams. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	CE 27500 - Basic Mechanics II (Dynamics) Prerequisite(s): MA 26100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND (CE 27101 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR ME 27100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-) Credit Hours: 3.00. (ME 27500) Fundamental concepts, kinematics, translation and rotation. Kinetics impulse, momentum, work, energy. Rectilinear and curvilinear translation of point masses. Plane motion of rigid bodies and vibration. Credit is not allowed for both CE 27500 and ME 27500. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	CE 30300 - Engineering Surveying Prerequisite(s): CE 27100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR ME 27000 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 3.00. Horizontal and vertical control surveys on site and route projects for engineering design and construction layout. Geometric design of horizontal circular curves, spiral easement curves, and vertical parabolic curves. Earthwork volume computation and balancing. Use of coordinate geometry (COGO) design software including terrain and design surface modeling. Methods and tools used for construction layout, as-built surveys, and industrial measurements. Typically offered Spring. View Class Schedule
	CE 30800 - Construction Engineering Management Prerequisite(s): CE 27300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND CE 20400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 3.00. Introduction to the construction industry, phases in construction projects, construction contracts and legal structures, construction planning and scheduling, construction estimation, project cash flow, labor relations, construction equipment management, quality management, and construction safety. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	CE 31200 - Fluid Mechanics Prerequisite(s): MA 26400 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- AND (CE 27500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- OR ME 27500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D-) AND ME 30500 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 3.00. (ME 31200) Continuum, velocity field, fluid statics, basic conservation laws for systems and control volumes, dimensional analysis, Euler and Bernoulli equations, viscous flows, boundary layer flow in channels and around submerged bodies, one-dimensional gas dynamics. Credit is not allowed for both CE 31200 and ME 31200. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	CE 31300 - Fluid Mechanics Lab Prerequisite(s): CE 31200 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- (MAY BE TAKEN CONCURRENTLY) Credit Hours: 1.00. (ME 31300) Introduction to fluid mechanics laboratory, experiments on flow patterns, velocity profile in an air pipe, wind tunnel calibration, draining of a tank, pipe friction, boundary layer studies, falling ball experiments, and viscosity measurements. Credit is not allowed for both CE 31300 and ME 31300. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule
	CE 32200 - Introduction To Construction Engineering Prerequisite(s): CE 27300 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF C- AND ME 31100 FOR LEVEL UG WITH MIN. GRADE OF D- Credit Hours: 3.00. Introduction to project planning and management – U.S. construction industry practice, organization of construction firms, cost of construction projects, cost estimating, quantity takeoff. Topics will include equivalence, present worth, uniform annual cost, depreciation, documents, contracts, and management project scheduling inspection. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer. View Class Schedule

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CHM 19400 - Freshman Chemistry Orientation

CHM 21400 - Chemistry For Elementary Education

CHM 22400 - Introductory Quantitative Analysis

CHM 24100 - Introductory Inorganic Chemistry

CHM 25500 - Organic Chemistry

CHM 25501 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory

CHM 25600 - Organic Chemistry

CHM 25601 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory

CHM 26100 - Organic Chemistry

CHM 26200 - Organic Chemistry

CHM 26300 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory

CHM 26400 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory

CHM 26500 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory

CHM 26505 - Organic Chemistry

CHM 26600 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory

CHM 26605 - Organic Chemistry

CHM 27300 - Introductory Physical Chemistry

CHM 29000 - Selected Topics In Chemistry For Lower-Division Students

CHM 29400 - Sophomore Chemistry Seminar

CHM 31700 - Bioanalytical Chemistry

CHM 31800 - Biomolecular NMR Spectroscopy/Magnetic Resonance Imaging

CHM 32000 - Introduction To Biochemical Techniques

CHM 32100 - Analytical Chemistry I

CHM 32400 - Survey of Environmental Chemistry

CHM 33300 - Principles Of Biochemistry

CHM 34200 - Inorganic Chemistry

CHM 34201 - Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory

CHM 34300 - Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory

CHM 35000 - Coatings And Resins

CHM 37200 - Physical Chemistry

CHM 37300 - Physical Chemistry

CHM 37400 - Physical Chemistry

CHM 37600 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory

CHM 42000 - Laboratory In Molecular Biochemistry

CHM 42400 - Analytical Chemistry II

CHM 42500 - Molecular Modeling And Visualization

CHM 42800 - Catalysis

CHM 46200 - Intermediate Organic Chemistry

CHM 46300 - Medicinal Chemistry

CHM 46400 - Polymer Chemistry

CHM 46401 - Polymer Chemistry Lab

CHM 46500 - Synthetic Organic Chemistry

CHM 48100 - Environmental Chemistry

CHM 48900 - Structural Biochemistry And Bioinformatics

CHM 49000 - Selected Topics In Chemistry For Upper-Division Students

CHM 49400 - Junior-Senior Chemistry Seminar

CHM 49800 - Research In Chemistry

CHM 49900 - Special Assignments

CHM 50200 - Modern Chemistry In The High School

CHM 51300 - Chemical Literature

CHM 53300 - Introductory Biochemistry

CHM 53400 - Introductory Biochemistry

CHM 53500 - Biochemistry Laboratory

CHM 54800 - Radiochemistry

CHM 56100 - Fundamental Organic Chemistry

CHM 56300 - Organic Chemistry

CHM 59900 - Special Assignments

CDFS 21100 - Development And Growth Of Children

CDFS 25500 - Introduction To Couple And Family Relationships

CDFS 31200 - Adult Development

CDFS 31300 - Adolescent Development

CDFS 33200 - Stress Points In Contemporary Families

CDFS 33400 - Aging And The Family

CDFS 39000 - Special Topics In CDFS

CDFS 58600 - Seminar In Human Development And Disability

CDFS 59000 - Special Problems

CDFS 60100 - Advanced Child Development

CDFS 60200 - Advanced Family Studies

CDFS 60300 - Theories Of Family Therapy

CDFS 61500 - Research Methods In Child And Family Study

CDFS 61800 - Program Development And Evaluation

CDFS 64100 - Trauma And Recovery In Family Therapy

CDFS 64300 - Children In Family Therapy

CDFS 65700 - Social Constructionist Family Therapies

CDFS 66000 - Family Therapy Skills

CDFS 66300 - Structural And Strategic Family Therapies

CDFS 66500 - Transgenerational And Specialized Family Therapies

CDFS 66700 - Practicum In Marriage Counseling