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BI 152 Biology II: Phylogeny, Structure, and Function Course Credit: 1
Evolutionary survey of the structure and function of all levels of life. Laboratory work required. Fee. Winter Term.
Essential Ed Requirement: Scientific Reasoning.
Prerequisite(s): BI 151 .
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BI 195 Special Topics Course Credit: variable
Topics and credit vary. See course schedule.
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BI 201 Plant Biology Course Credit: 1
Plant anatomy and physiology; evolution of plant kingdom; propagation and economic botany. Laboratory and greenhouse methods. Fee. Winter Term.
Prerequisite(s): BI 152 .
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BI 202 Human Anatomy and Physiology Course Credit: 1
Physical, structural, and functional features of human tissues, organs, systems. Laboratory work required. Fee. Winter Term.
Prerequisite(s): BI 101 , BI 130 , BI 131 , BI 132 , BI 133 , BI 151 , or NSC 135 .
Notes: Primarily for physical education, fitness management, and music therapy majors. Credit cannot be obtained in both BI 202 and BI 311 -BI 312 .
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BI 204 Conservation of Natural Resources Course Credit: 1
Principles of natural resource management (soils, forests, water, wildlife). Laboratory work emphasizes resource management strategies and identification of regional plants and animals. Laboratory work required. Fee. Fall Term even years.
Prerequisite(s): BI 117 or BI 151 .
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BI 206 Ecology of Guyana I Course Credit: 0.5
Ecology of the Neotropics, including rain forest and savanna environments. Structure of ecosystems, interrelationships of plants and animals, issues of resource management. Required to receive interconnected credit for BI 216 . Winter Term even years.
Corequisite(s): GM 206 .
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BI 207 Vertebrate Ecology of the Prairie Course Credit: 1
Field biology course. Introduction to higher vertebrates (mammals and birds) of North American grassland ecosystems with emphasis on tall and mixed grass prairies. Focus on ecology and conservation. Extensive field work required. Fee. May Term even years.
Prerequisite(s): BI 152 or instructor approval.
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BI 208 Island Ecology Course Credit: 1
Field biology course in the Caribbean, including the biology and ecology of coral reefs and islands. Includes significant field work as a part of research projects. P/D/F only. Fee. May Term odd years.
Prerequisite(s): BI 152 or instructor approval.
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BI 209 Ecology Course Credit: 1
Introduction to the ecology of plants and animals. Cycling of elements, interrelationships of organisms, energy relationships, structure of ecosystems, communities and their distribution. Laboratory work and field trips required. Fee. Fall Term odd years.
Prerequisite(s): BI 152 .
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BI 211 Genetics Course Credit: 1
Mendelian genetics with a focus on the molecular-biochemical nature of inheritance. Laboratory work with drosophila, computer simulations, and nucleic acid analysis. Laboratory work required. Fee.
Essential Ed Requirement: Interconnected: Natural Science.
Prerequisite(s): BI 151 .
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BI 213 New Zealand Ecology and Maori Life II Course Credit: 1
Conduct applied ecology research and assist with conservation programs in New Zealand. Visit a native bird sanctuary. Experience Maori culture through food, dance, lectures, and field experiences. P/D/F only. Fee. May Term even years.
Essential Ed Requirement: Diversity.
Prerequisite(s): GM 213 with a C or higher.
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BI 216 Ecology of Guyana II Course Credit: 0.5
Off-campus study in the Neotropics. Emphasis on ecological fieldwork in rainforests and savannas in Guyana. Laboratory work required. P/D/F only. Fee. May Term even years.
Essential Ed Requirement: Interconnected: Natural Science. Requires BI 206 to receive interconnected credit.
Prerequisite(s): BI 206 , GM 206 . Corequisite(s): GM 216 .
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BI 220 Ichthyology Course Credit: 1
Introduction to the biology of fishes, including anatomy and physiology. Field time will emphasize identification of local ichthyofauna. Laboratory and field work required. Fee. May Term even years.
Prerequisite(s): BI 152 .
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BI 221 Cell Biology Course Credit: 1
Cellular structure and composition will be used to understand the cellular functions of reproduction, metabolism, communication, movement, and transport. Laboratory provides basic experience in cell biology techniques. Fee. Fall Term.
Prerequisite(s): BI 151 .
Notes: Not recommended for students who have completed BI 311 -BI 312 , or CH 325 .
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BI 250 Introductory Research Course Credit: 0.25
Experience in hands-on laboratory or field research. Not applicable toward biology major. May repeat for a maximum of ½ course credit. P/D/F only.
Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval.
Notes: May repeat for a maximum of ½ course credit.
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BI 281 Field Experience Course Credit: variable
Supervised exploratory experience outside the classroom. Application of academic learning to a practical experience. Not applicable toward major. Usually arranged May or Summer Term. Possible off-campus costs. P/D/F only.
Prerequisite(s): Department approval.
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BI 295 Special Topics Course Credit: variable
Topics and credit vary. See course schedule.
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BI 304 Developmental Biology Course Credit: 1
Basic principles underlying development. Formation of germ cells, fertilization, growth, differentiation, control of development. Laboratory work emphasizes observational and experimental approaches to the developmental process in several organisms. Fee. Fall Term.
Prerequisite(s): BI 152 and BI 211 or instructor approval.
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BI 305 Microbiology Course Credit: 1
Survey of microorganisms with emphasis on bacteria. Taxonomy, morphology, metabolism, genetics, ecology of the bacteria. Nature of infection and disease. Laboratory work required. Fee. Winter Term.
Prerequisite(s): BI 152 ; CH 114 , CH 117 or concurrent enrollment.
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BI 311 Mammalian Anatomy and Physiology I Course Credit: 1
Detailed study of the structure and function of the muscular, digestive, endocrine, and reproductive systems of humans. Cadaver anatomy (limbs, abdomen, and pelvis), histology, and Case-Based Learning activities included in the laboratory. Fee. Fall Term.
Prerequisite(s): BI 152 .
Notes: Primarily for preprofessional health sciences students. Credit cannot be obtained for both BI 311-BI 312 and BI 202 .
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BI 312 Mammalian Anatomy and Physiology II Course Credit: 1
Detailed study of the structure and function of the neural, sensory, cardiovascular, respiratory, and urinary systems. Cadaver anatomy (head, neck, and thorax), histology, and Case-Based Learning activities included in the laboratory. Fee. Winter Term.
Prerequisite(s): BI 311 .
Notes: Primarily for preprofessional health sciences students. Credit cannot be obtained for both BI 311 -BI 312 and BI 202 .
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BI 315 Ornithology Course Credit: 1
Introduction to the biology of birds. Emphasis on field work involving identification and ecology of birds. Early morning (7 a.m.) field trips. Preparation for a lifelong interest in bird identification and avian ecology. Fee. May Term odd years.
Prerequisite(s): BI 152 .
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BI 320 Aquatic Biology Course Credit: 1
Survey of aquatic organisms and their adaptations to different habitats. Emphasis on field and laboratory techniques. Fee. May Term odd years.
Prerequisite(s): BI 152 or instructor approval.
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BI 325 Behavioral Ecology Course Credit: 1
Introduction to study of animal behavior. Emphasis on role of evolution in shaping animal behavior. Laboratory and field work required. Fee. May Term.
Prerequisite(s): BI 211 .
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BI 348 Current Topics with Laboratory Course Credit: 1
Topics of student interest and current importance in biology with laboratory. Possible topics: endocrinology, pharmacology, cancer, cloning, evolution, molecular neuroscience. Laboratory work required. Fee.
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BI 349 Current Topics Course Credit: 1
Topics of student interest and current importance in biology. Possible topics: endocrinology, pharmacology, cancer, cloning, evolution.
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BI 355 Biomechanics of Human Movement Course Credit: 0.5
Identical with PE 355 . The science of motion and the mechanisms of the human body at rest or in motion. The analysis of motion though basic mechanical principles of statics and dynamics. Winter Term.
Prerequisite(s): PE 351 .
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BI 360 Genomics and Bioinformatics Course Credit: 1
Exploration of the structure and function of genomes and the bioinformatics techniques used to analyze and compare genome information within and across species. Laboratory includes computer-based annotation of genomic sequence. Fee. May Term even years.
Prerequisite(s): BI 211 or instructor approval.
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BI 371 Internship Course Credit: variable
Integration of classroom theory with planned and supervised periods of progressively challenging employment related to students’ career objectives. Possible off-campus costs. P/D/F only.
Prerequisite(s): Third- or fourth- year standing, 2.0 cumulative and major GPA, and department approval.
Notes: Not applicable toward major.
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BI 372 Internship Course Credit: variable
Integration of classroom theory with planned and supervised periods of progressively challenging employment related to students’ career objectives. Possible off-campus costs. P/D/F only.
Prerequisite(s): Third- or fourth- year standing, 2.0 cumulative and major GPA, and department approval.
Notes: Not applicable toward major.
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BI 381 Field Experience Course Credit: variable
Supervised exploratory experience outside the classroom. Application of academic learning to a practical experience. Not applicable toward major. Usually arranged May or Summer Term. Possible off-campus costs. P/D/F only.
Prerequisite(s): Department approval.
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BI 395 Special Topics Course Credit: variable
Topics and credit vary. See course schedule.
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BI 399 Supplemental Instruction: Biology Course Credit: 0.5
Teaching practicum in a specific area of study. Student SI leaders participate in leader training, attend classes for which they serve as leaders, prepare and lead study sessions that reinforce course content, model and teach effective study strategies. P/D/F only.
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BI 405 Immunology Course Credit: 1
Role of immunologic mechanisms in health and disease. Immune system, immune response, biologic amplification, factors regulating immunologic processes. Brief review of known and theoretical bases for immunologic diseases. May Term.
Prerequisite(s): BI 211 .
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BI 416 Molecular Biology of Cancer Course Credit: 1
Understand cancer through the study of processes at the molecular level with expanded study of the cell, tissue, organism level. Laboratory work required. Fee. Winter Term.
Prerequisite(s): BI 211 and two semesters of chemistry.
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BI 440 Teaching Practicum in Biology Course Credit: variable
Experience in laboratory teaching, including classroom instructional assistance, laboratory preparation, classroom data keeping, tutorial direction. P/D/F only.
Prerequisite(s): Third- or fourth-year standing and department approval.
Notes: Recommended for students planning to teach or continue with graduate studies.
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BI 450 Independent Study Course Credit: variable
Instructor-approved independent study or research.
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BI 455 Methods of Biological Research Course Credit: 0.5
Methods of scientific study. Searching the literature, hypothetico-deductive method, research process, data collection and analysis, preparation of figures and tables, writing process. Literature critiques and research proposal required.
Prerequisite(s): Third- or fourth-year standing or department approval.
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BI 456 Student-Originated Research Course Credit: 0.5
Hands-on research experience. Students conduct independent research projects developed in BI 455 . Lecture topics cover manuscript and poster preparation. Laboratory notebook, formal poster presentation, major report required.
Essential Ed Requirement: Writing Intensive.
Prerequisite(s): BI 455 with a C or higher.
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BI 461 Science Seminar Course Credit: 0.5
Weekly seminar sequence exploring historical, ethical and interdisciplinary elements of biology. Team-taught using lecture/discussion format. P/D/F only.
Essential Ed Requirement: Capstone.
Prerequisite(s): Third- or fourth-year standing.
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BI 470 Secondary Content Methods: Science Course Credit: 1
Identical with CH 470 and PHY 470 . Designed to precede secondary student teaching with emphasis on introducing, developing, and practicing discipline-specific pedagogy and reviewing general teaching methods. Fall Term even years.
Prerequisite(s): ED 230 and admission to Teacher Education Program.
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BI 495 Special Topics Course Credit: variable
Topics and credit vary. See course schedule.
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CA courses are listed under COM beginning with the 2015-16 catalog
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Criminology and Criminal Justice |
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CCJ 201 Introduction to Criminology and Criminal Justice Course Credit: 1
Introduction to the principles of criminology and the criminal justice system. Explanations of crime and analysis of police, courts and corrections in the United States.
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CCJ 305 Victimology Course Credit: 1
The scientific study of victimization. The relationships between offenders and victims that give rise to crime are a central theme of the course. Winter Term odd years.
Prerequisite(s): CCJ 201 , SO 101 .
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CCJ 309 Juvenile Justice Course Credit: 1
Sociological perspectives on delinquency, gangs, youth subcultures. Explores causes of and responses to delinquency. Examines police, justice and corrections as they affect youth. Fall Term even years.
Prerequisite(s): CCJ 201 or SO 101 .
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CCJ 312 White Collar Crime Course Credit: 1
Examines the nature and scope of white collar crime. Various types of white-collar crime and their motivations are analyzed. Popular and political understandings of white collar crime are addressed. Fall Term odd years.
Prerequisite(s): CCJ 201 , SO 101 .
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CCJ 331 Criminal Law and Legal Processes Course Credit: 1
Addresses the development and implementation of criminal law from a critical perspective. Substantive, procedural and tort law are studied. Crime typologies and categories are defined and analyzed. Winter Term odd years.
Prerequisite(s): CCJ 201 , SO 101 .
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CCJ 335 Crime and Deviance Course Credit: 1
Sociological perspectives on deviance and crime. Causes of and responses to deviant behavior. Analysis of patterns of crime, police, justice, and corrections are examined. Fall Term even years.
Prerequisite(s): SO 101 .
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Chemistry |
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CH 113 Principles of Chemistry I Course Credit: 1
Stoichiometry, atomic structure and theory, chemical structure and bonding, energy relationships, equilibria systems, descriptive inorganic chemistry, introductory chemical thermodynamics and chemical kinetics. Fee. Fall Term.
Essential Ed Requirement: Scientific Reasoning.
Prerequisite(s): High school chemistry and concurrent enrollment in calculus or instructor approval.
Notes: Credit cannot be obtained in both CH 113-CH 114 and CH 117 .
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CH 114 Principles of Chemistry II Course Credit: 1
Stoichiometry, atomic structure and theory, chemical structure and bonding, energy relationships, equilibria systems, descriptive inorganic chemistry. Fee. Winter Term.
Prerequisite(s): CH 113 .
Notes: Credit cannot be obtained in both CH 113 -CH 114 and CH 117 .
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CH 117 Accelerated Principles of Chemistry Course Credit: 1
A one term general chemistry course covering chemical concepts which include stoichiometry, atomic structure and theory, chemical structure and bonding, solution chemistry and equilibrium, introductory chemical thermodynamics, gas chemistry, acid-base chemistry, electrochemistry and descriptive inorganic chemistry. Fee. Fall Term.
Prerequisite(s): ACT Math score of 26 or higher and at least one year of high school chemistry earning a B or higher or instructor approval.
Notes: Credit cannot be obtained in both CH 113 -CH 114 and CH 117.
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CH 130 Hot Topics in Science and Medicine Course Credit: 1
Explores the chemical/biochemical basis of contemporary social issues at the non-major level. Past topics included global warming, alternative energy, cancer and chemotherapy, stem cells, cloning, and infectious diseases. Discusses scientific methodology and surveys the relationship between science and media. Fee. May Term.
Essential Ed Requirement: Scientific Reasoning.
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CH 190 Environmental Chemistry Course Credit: 1
Earth as a system, energy production and pollution, atmospheric chemistry, aquatic chemistry, solid wastes and soils, policy considerations. Laboratory required. Fee. May Term odd years.
Essential Ed Requirement: Interconnected: Natural Science.
Prerequisite(s): CH 113 or CH 117 .
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CH 195 Special Topics Course Credit: variable
Topics and credit vary. See course schedule.
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CH 205 Introductory Organic Chemistry Course Credit: 1
Brief course emphasizing principles of organic chemistry. Fee. Winter Term odd years.
Essential Ed Requirement: Interconnected: Natural Science.
Prerequisite(s): CH 113 or CH 117 or instructor approval.
Notes: Open to non-science majors. Credit cannot be obtained in both CH 205 and CH 211 -CH 212 .
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CH 211 Organic Chemistry I Course Credit: 1
Nomenclature, synthesis, and reactions of alkenes, alkynes, alkyl halides, organic radicals. Reaction mechanisms, spectroscopic methods of characterization, structural and theoretical concepts. Fee. Fall Term.
Prerequisite(s): CH 114 or CH 117 .
Notes: Credit cannot be obtained in both CH 205 and CH 211-CH 212 .
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CH 212 Organic Chemistry II Course Credit: 1
Nomenclature, synthesis, and reactions of alcohols, ethers, carbonyl-containing compounds and amines. Reaction mechanisms, spectroscopic methods of characterization, structural and theoretical concepts. Fee, Winter Term.
Prerequisite(s): CH 211
Notes: Credit cannot be obtained in both CH 205 and CH 211 -CH 212.
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CH 217 Analytical Chemistry Course Credit: 1
Fundamental and practical aspects of chemical analysis. Gravimetric and titrimetric analyses. Theory and applications of chemical equilibria, acid-base reaction chemistry, oxidation-reaction chemistry. Electrochemical analysis, including potentiometry and electrogravimetry. Emphasis on laboratory skill development. Fee. Winter Term.
Prerequisite(s): CH 114 or CH 117 .
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CH 281 Field Experience Course Credit: 1
Placement with a medical or pharmaceutical clinic, hospital, government laboratory, educational institution, or industrial company to provide off-campus field experience in medical-, pharmacy-, or chemistry-related professions. Possible off-campus costs. P/D/F only.
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CH 295 Special Topics Course Credit: variable
Topics and credit vary. See course schedule.
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CH 315 Quantum Chemistry Course Credit: 1
Quantum mechanics, atomic structure, symmetry operations and group theory, molecular structure and bonding, molecular spectroscopy. Fee. Fall Term odd years.
Prerequisite(s): CH 114 or CH 117 ; MA 252 ; PHY 102 or PHY 204 ; or instructor approval.
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CH 316 Chemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics Course Credit: 1
Equations of state for gases; first, second, and third laws of thermodynamics; heat capacities; chemical reactions and equilibria; gas, liquid, and solution behavior; phase diagrams; statistical thermodynamics; chemical kinetics. Fee. Winter Term.
Prerequisite(s): CH 217 ; MA 252 ; PHY 102 or PHY 204 , or instructor approval.
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CH 325 Biochemistry Course Credit: 1
Introduction to biochemical principles with emphasis on biochemical catalysis, reaction equilibrium, gylcolysis, citric acid cycle, oxidative phosphorylation. Fee. Fall Term.
Prerequisite(s): BI 152 and CH 211 (or CH 205 ) or instructor approval.
Notes: Intended for science majors and pre-health professionals.
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CH 340 Analytical and Physical Measurements Course Credit: 1
Advanced laboratory. Experimentation and theory in analytical and physical chemistry. Fee. May Term even years.
Essential Ed Requirement: Writing Intensive.
Prerequisite(s): CH 217 or CH 315 or instructor approval.
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CH 371 Internship Course Credit: variable
Integration of course work experience with planned and supervised chemistry-related employment in the area of the students’ career objectives. Oral presentation and written report required on campus. Possible off-campus costs. P/D/F only.
Prerequisite(s): Third- or fourth-year standing, 2.0 cumulative and major GPA, and department approval.
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CH 372 Internship Course Credit: variable
Integration of course work experience with planned and supervised chemistry-related employment in the area of the students’ career objectives. Oral presentation and written report required on campus. Possible off-campus costs. P/D/F only.
Prerequisite(s): Third- or fourth-year standing, 2.0 cumulative and major GPA, and department approval.
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CH 395 Special Topics Course Credit: variable
Topics and credit vary. See course schedule.
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CH 420 Advanced Organic Chemistry Course Credit: 1
Modern synthesis, theory, reaction mechanisms. Laboratory devoted to advanced synthetic methods, study of spectrometric and chemical methods for determining organic compound structure. Fee. Winter Term odd years.
Prerequisite(s): CH 212 .
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CH 421 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Course Credit: 1
Synthesis, structure, bonding, reaction mechanism in coordination chemistry. Organometallic chemistry. Group theory applications to spectroscopy. Organometallic photochemistry. Emphasis on synthetic laboratory skills development. Fee. Fall Term even years.
Prerequisite(s): CH 114 or CH 117 .
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CH 422 Advanced Analytical Chemistry Course Credit: 1
Gas chromatography, reverse phase and normal phase high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), size exclusion and ion exchange chromatography. Fluorescence and Raman spectroscopy, biosensors, nanoparticles. Fee. Winter Term even years.
Prerequisite(s): CH 217 .
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CH 425 Advanced Biochemistry Course Credit: 1
Oxidation and synthesis of fatty acids, amino acid, nucleotides. Explores molecular regulation of metabolism in context of bioenergetics and tissue function. Required laboratory. Fee. Winter Term.
Prerequisite(s): CH 212 and CH 325 or instructor approval.
Notes: Intended for science majors and pre-health professionals.
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CH 450 Independent Study Course Credit: variable
On-campus independent study or research project.
Prerequisite(s): Instructor approval and approval of department chair.
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CH 455 Methods of Biochemical Research Course Credit: 0.5
Methods of scientific study. Searching literature, hypothetico-deductive method, research process, data collection and analysis, preparation of figures and tables, writing process. Literature critiques and research proposal required. Fall Term.
Prerequisite(s): Third- or fourth-year standing or department approval.
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CH 456 Student-Originated Research Course Credit: 0.5
Hands-on research experience based on independent research projects developed in CH 455 . Lecture topics cover manuscript and poster preparation. Laboratory notebook, formal poster presentation, major report required. Winter Term.
Essential Ed Requirement: Writing Intensive.
Prerequisite(s): CH 455 with a C or higher.
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CH 461 Science Seminar Course Credit: 0.5
Weekly seminars examining underlying assumptions, limitations, frontier developments, ethical dimensions, issues of science and religion/faith. Team-taught using lecture/discussion format. P/D/F only. Fall Term.
Essential Ed Requirement: Capstone.
Prerequisite(s): Third- or fourth-year standing.
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CH 470 Secondary Content Methods: Science Course Credit: 1
Identical with BI 470 and PHY 470 . Designed to precede secondary student teaching with emphasis on introducing, developing, practicing discipline-specific pedagogy, reviewing general teaching methods. Fall Term even years.
Prerequisite(s): ED 230 and admission to Teacher Education Program.
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CH 471 Research Course Credit: variable
Summer or semester-long off-campus research in the second, third, or fourth years. Formal research seminar and major report required on campus. Possible off-campus costs.
Prerequisite(s): CH 212 and approval of instructor.
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CH 495 Special Topics Course Credit: variable
Topics and credit vary. See course schedule.
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Journalism and Communication |
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COM 100 Introduction to Communication Course Credit: 1
Overview of communication discipline, including multimedia journalism, organizational and public relations, digital cinema, commercial production and speech. Examination of basic communication principles and concepts, effect of mass communication on society.
Essential Ed Requirement: Interconnected: Social Science.
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COM 112 Oral Communication Course Credit: 0.5
Emphasis on developing clear, confident, rational oral communications. Analysis, construction, delivery of effective oral communications and accompanying presentation media.
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COM 125 TV Practicum Course Credit: 0.25
Complete thirty-five hours as a staff member or production assistant for Wartburg Television, KnightVision or ReelOrange Productions. P/D/F only.
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COM 126 Radio Practicum Course Credit: 0.25
Complete thirty-five hours by assisting with the programming or serving as a staff member for KWAR-FM, the campus radio station. Participation must be above and beyond regular class requirements. P/D/F only.
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COM 127 Organizational and Public Relations Practicum Course Credit: 0.25
Complete thirty-five hours as an active staff member or leader/officer for Tower Agency or Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA). P/D/F only.
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COM 128 Print Practicum Course Credit: 0.25
Complete thirty-five hours by assisting with the production of or serving as a staff member for The Trumpet or The Circuit. Participation must be above and beyond regular class requirements. P/D/F only.
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COM 155 Interpersonal Communication Course Credit: 1
Introduction to interpersonal communication. Exploration of various theories, concepts, and practices of contemporary interpersonal dynamics and communication.
Essential Ed Requirement: Interconnected: Social Science.
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COM 195 Special Topics Course Credit: variable
Topics and credit vary. See course schedule.
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COM 200 Media Writing Course Credit: 1
Fundamentals of news reporting and gathering. Introduction to writing styles and practices specific to radio, television, newspapers, magazines, online journalism, and public relations. Coverage of news events and submission of stories for Wartburg student media integrated into class assignments.
Prerequisite(s): COM 100 or concurrent enrollment.
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COM 206 Audio Production Course Credit: 1
Introduction to fundamentals of audio production, utilizing a fully equipped production facility with Adobe digital editing. Emphasis on writing, production and announcing techniques. Hands-on experience as students work closely with KWAR-FM, the campus radio station.
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COM 211 Video Production Course Credit: 1
Introduction to video production and editing in studio and field environments using mobile video, studio and high-definition ENG cameras. Discussion of production ethics and copyright. Practicum experience with morning and evening assignments required.
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COM 270 Communication Perspectives: Gender and Sexuality Course Credit: 1
Exploration of various gender theories, concepts, worldviews, controversies, modern communicative practices. Winter Term even years.
Essential Ed Requirement: Interconnected: Social Science. Diversity.
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COM 281 Field Experience Course Credit: 1
Practical experience in off-campus media. Possible off-campus costs. P/D/F only.
Prerequisite(s): First- or second-year standing and instructor approval.
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COM 295 Special Topics Course Credit: variable
Topics and credit vary. See course schedule.
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COM 304 Media Marketing and Management Course Credit: 1
Examination of the media economics, including sales, marketing, management, ownership, regulation, programming. Winter Term.
Prerequisite(s): COM 200 .
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COM 305 Print Journalism Course Credit: 1
Emphasis on news writing for newspapers and magazines, using reporting principles of gathering information and journalistic style. Class contributes to The Circuit and/or The Trumpet. Fall Term.
Essential Ed Requirement: Writing Intensive.
Prerequisite(s): COM 200 .
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COM 312 Broadcast Journalism Course Credit: 1
Fundamentals of writing, reporting, editing, presenting radio and television news. Use of analog and digital equipment to acquire practical skills in preparing and presenting broadcast news.
Essential Ed Requirement: Writing Intensive.
Prerequisite(s): COM 206 , COM 211 .
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COM 313 Advanced Broadcast Journalism Course Credit: 1
Advanced reporting techniques. Beat reporting, news and feature reporting, writing for campus radio station KWAR-FM and Wartburg Television, broadcasting on local cable access channel.
Essential Ed Requirement: Writing Intensive.
Prerequisite(s): COM 312 .
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COM 320 Digital Production I Course Credit: 1
Introduction to advanced digital cinema techniques, lighting, sound recording and editing. Writing, producing and project management are also discussed. Review of production ethics and copyright. Evening assignments may be required for group production projects. Winter Term.
Prerequisite(s): COM 206 , COM 211 .
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COM 325 Advanced Print Journalism Course Credit: 1
Emphasis on writing in-depth news stories, editorials, columns. Class contributes to The Circuit and/or The Trumpet. Winter Term even years.
Essential Ed Requirement: Writing Intensive.
Prerequisite(s): COM 305 .
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COM 335 Editing for Print Media Course Credit: 1
Emphasis on editing copy, photographs, illustrations. Layout design, headlining, production of printed publications using appropriate software. Class contributes to The Circuit and/or The Trumpet. Winter Term odd years.
Prerequisite(s): COM 305 or instructor approval.
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