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BIO 3336 - Developmental Biology Credits: 3 hrs.
This course examines the morphological, molecular and evolutionary aspects of animal development from a comparative perspective. Topics include gametogenesis, fertilization, morphogenesis, pattern formation, cell-cell signals, induction and regulation of gene expression and evolutionary embryology. Current topics such as stem cells and cloning will also be explored. (Three one-hour lectures per week) Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in BIO 2301 and either BIO 2302 or BIO 2310.
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BIO 3337 - Biomolecules Credits: 3 hrs.
This course is a bioanalytical course concentrating on the major classes of biological macromolecules. It will integrate concepts from chemistry and math with biology. The course will look at the significance of the carbon atom and its role in forming the major building block of these biomolecules. The student will become familiar with functional groups on organic molecules which form the amino acid, sugar, fatty acid, and nucleotide monomeric units which, in turn, are responsible for forming the essential macromolecules responsible for the structure and function of living organisms. The bioorganic and biophysical aspects involving the interactions of biomolecules will be covered to explain their role in maintaining homeostasis of an organism. Completion of this course will prepare students for Biochemistry. Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in 1) BIO 2301, BIO 2303, CHE 2111, CHE 2311, and MAT 1313; and 2) either BIO 1315 or BIO 2302.
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BIO 3342 - Introduction to Molecular Biology Credits: 3 hrs.
This course emphasizes the relationships among DNA synthesis, RNA synthesis and protein synthesis. Information transfer in prokaryotic and eukaryotic will be discussed. (Three one-hour lectures per week) Prerequisite(s): BIO 2301, CHE 3126, and CHE 3326.
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BIO 3343 - Histology Credits: 3 hrs.
This course is designed to introduce the student to fundamental structures of animal tissues. (Three one-hour lectures per week) Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in BIO 2302, BIO 2310, or BIO 3311.
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BIO 3347 - Industrial Microbiology Credits: 3 hrs.
The course will investigate the use of microorganisms for industrial applications. This course covers the study of microorganisms in natural and industrial environments, including specialized techniques for sampling, culture, isolation and identification. Students will study the application of fundamental principles of microbiology to industrial fermentations and processing, food manufacture and preservation and environmental quality. (Three one-hour lecture periods per week) Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in BIO 2301 and either BIO 1315 or BIO 2302.
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BIO 3352 - Biotechnology Regulations, Law and Ethics Credits: 3 hrs
This course will provide an overview of the related rules by the Food and Drug Administration, the Department of Agriculture, and the Environmental Protection Agency, all of which are related in part to safe practices in connection with the use or manufacture of biological, industrial, or pharmaceutical products. Intellectual Property rights will be taught in reference to novel methods and mechanical means. Additionally, this course will discuss ethical considerations associated with the actual employment of biological modifications in categories where society may or may not be willing to accept, commencing with steps taken by scientists to get away from animal based insulin to biotechnology created insulin from human organisms in the early 1970s by recombinant DNA. In this regard, students will be taught the concept of acceptable levels of risk, and how it can play a role in such decisions. Prerequisite(s): BIO 2301 and BIO 1315.
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BIO 3353 - Plant Genetic Engineering Credits: 3 hrs
This is the study of the processes that involve the application of scientific knowledge to transfer beneficial traits from one species to another in order to achieve an advance in the function, size, or protective characteristics of an organism that is the subject of the bioprocess. Through the use of transgenics, a single gene with a very specific function is transferred into a plant to achieve a very specific behavior or result. Through this methodology, one can isolate a specific pest, create growth in a vegetable that has a tendency to harvest at a smaller size, or alter a quality of the crop so as to ward off an infectious disease. Students will be taught to follow the steps necessary to achieve a result with a particular plant. A brief discussion of the Animal and plant Health Inspection Service under the Department of Agriculture that regulates the movement, importation, and field-testing of a genetically engineered plant will be included. (Three one-hour lectures per week) Prerequisite(s): BIO 2301 and BIO 1315.
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BIO 3361 - Human Physiology Credits: 3 hrs.
This course reviews the basic principles of mammalian physiology, including the function and regulation of complex organ systems. Emphases will be placed on normal bodily functions and the characteristic interactions of drugs as tools to diagnose and to define physiological mechanisms and functions. The course will also consider deviations from normal (pathophysiology), where such discussions serve to clarify the basic principles. This will provide a link between the basic sciences and the clinical approach to the study of disease. (Three one-hour lectures per week.) Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in BIO 3311.
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BIO 3366 - Genetics Credits: 3 hrs.
This course examines basic concepts of prokaryotic and eukaryotic genetics. Mechanisms underlying organization, transmission, expression and variation of genetic material are presented on selected topics. Mendelian inheritance, linkage, mapping and mutation are discussed. Three hours of lecture and one hour of recitation per week. Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in 1) MAT 1311 and 2) both BIO 2301 and either BIO 1315 or BIO 2302 or BIO 2310.
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BIO 3371 - Ecology and Evolution Credits: 3 hrs.
Ecology and Evolution is a mathematically intensive course that examines the fundamental ways in which populations of organisms change, grow, and interact with their environment. These interactions are explored at the level of individuals and populations, over both short and long time scales. The emphasis is on understanding the underlying mechanisms that shape population- and community-level processes from a mathematical perspective Prerequisite(s): A grade of at least a C in BIO 3366 and MAT 2317.
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BIO 3647 - Research in Microbiology Credits: 6 hrs
Under the supervision of the instructor, the student conducts research in an area of microbiology or a basic medical science that is supportive of microbiology. Student independence is sought in both the planning and conduct of the research project. Recommended for life science majors. (Six weeks full-time during the summer session or 12 hours per week during an academic year semester.) Prerequisite(s): 12 hrs in biology and permission of the instructor.
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BIO 4123 - Immunology Laboratory Credits: 1 hr.
Laboratory exercises will focus on methods for identifying, quantifying and assessing functional activities of immune cells and molecules. Students will gain experience using experimental animal cell culture techniques. (One two-hour laboratory period per week) Corequisite(s): BIO 4323.
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BIO 4146 - Plant Physiology Laboratory Credits: 1 hr.
Covers experimental methods for studying plant physiological processes such as respiration, photosynthesis, mineral nutrition, transpiration and tissue-water relations. Corequisite(s): BIO 4346.
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BIO 4147 - Molecular Genetics Laboratory Credits: 1 hr.
This course deals with the application of basic molecular biology techniques and protocols to study and manipulate DNA molecules. The course emphasis is on restriction analysis and mapping of DNA, construction and screening of recombinant plasmids and transformation of bacteria with plasmids, through organized laboratory activities. Each student is expected to actively and consistently take part in all laboratories. Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in BIO 3366 and either BIO 4176 or CHE 3346. Corequisite(s): BIO 4347.
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BIO 4164 - Cell Biology Laboratory Credits: 1 hr.
This laboratory course provides practice in methodologies found in a cell biology or biochemistry laboratory environment. Typical projects may include extraction and analysis of proteins, enzyme purification and characterization, pulse-field gel electrophoresis of DNA, densitometric analysis of gels, ELISA analysis and fluorescence microscopy of cellular components. (One three-hour laboratory period per week) Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in BIO 3366. Corequisite(s): BIO 4364.
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BIO 4176 - Biochemistry Laboratory Credits: 1 hr.
This is a general survey of biochemistry where students will learn fundamental approaches to investigating biochemical problems utilizing laboratory techniques. Students will also learn the theory related to these methods and their application to research. The laboratory experience is designed to complement the theories and practices of biochemistry and teach students how to identify isolate, purify, characterize and manipulate biomolecules. Prerequisite(s): CHE 3127 and CHE 3327 and (BIO 2303 or BIO 2310), and (BIO 3335 or BIO 3337) with a grade of C or better or permission of instructor. Corequisite(s): BIO 4376.
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BIO 4276 - Seminar in Biology Credits: 2 hrs
This course entails two closely related subjects. The first involves a survey of scientific literary trends in modern research and investigation. A written report and an oral presentation are required by the student. The second involves ethics in science using a case study approach. It is important as a scientist that research be conducted with the highest degree of integrity and the student is responsible for learning these best practices. Recommended for biology majors. (2 one-hour periods per week.) Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in BIO 2303 and a general understanding of biology, chemistry, mathematics and physics.
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BIO 4277 - Investigation and Research III Credits: 2 hrs
This course is designed for independent experimental work by the individual student with guidance by a member of the Life Sciences faculty. (2 two-hour periods per week.) Prerequisite(s): 12 semester hours in biology
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BIO 4281 - Mycology and Plant Pathology Credits: 2 hrs.
This course offers a study of fungi in general and the diseases of plants caused by fungi, bacteria, viruses and some other agents. (Two one-hour lecture periods per week) Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in BIO 4356.
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BIO 4282 - Mycology and Plant Physiology Laboratory Credits: 2hrs.
This course gives students the opportunity for hands-on experiences with diseases of plants. The climate and botanical diversity of the Piedmont region of North Carolina typically provide us with an excellent assortment of unhealthy plants to examine in class. (Two two-hour laboratory period per week) Corequisite(s): BIO 4281.
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BIO 4308 - Virology Credits: 3 hrs.
A comprehensive course covering the involvement of eukaryotic and prokaryotic viruses in disease and biomedical research processes and including: classification of viruses, differences between eukaryotic and prokaryotic viruses, viral cultivation, viral life cycles and viral vectors. (Three one-hour lecture periods per week) Prerequisite(s): ( A grade of C or better in BIO 3366.
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BIO 4310 - Cancer Biology Credits: 3 hrs
This is an exciting elective course emphasizing the important and current concepts in cancer biology and cancer genetics. It will educate students on various genetic and molecular changes normal cells undergo during transformation into malignant cancer cells. These modifications include unregulated cell proliferation, evasion of cell death and metastasis. This course will describe the factors that contribute to cancer development and discuss cancer prevention and currently available therapeutics. Prerequisite(s): Prerequisite: BIO 2301, BIO 3366
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BIO 4323 - Immunology Credits: 3 hrs.
Functions of the immune system are defined in this senior-level course. The cells, tissues and organs that perform these functions are identified. The mechanisms through which the immune system performs its functions are considered. (Three one-hour lecture periods per week) Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in BIO 3231, CHE 3126, and CHE 3326. Recommended: BIO 4376.
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BIO 4346 - Plant Physiology Credits: 3 hrs.
The relationship between plant structure and various physiological processes is studied. The processes of absorption, nutrition, respiration, growth and reproduction are explained in terms of chemistry and physics. (Three one-hour lecture periods per week) Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in 1) either BIO 2302 or BIO 2316; and 2) CHE 2111 and CHE 2311.
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BIO 4347 - Molecular Genetics Credits: 3 hrs.
This course covers the latest concepts in molecular biology which entail (i) the transfer and expression of genetic data via transcription and translation, (ii) gene interactions, (iii) molecular mutagens, (iv) applications of recombinant DNA technology and (v) molecular evolution. Any bioethical concerns related to each concept will be discussed. The course emphasis is on the molecular level of gene structure and function, gene replication and repair and the regulation and expression of genetic information. The molecular biology of eukaryotic cells and, to a lesser degree, prokaryotic cells will be investigated. Biotechnology majors must also take the accompanying laboratory (BIO 4147). Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in BIO 3366 and either BIO 4376 or CHE 3346.
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BIO 4352 - Introduction to Medical Physiology & Pharmacology I Credits: 3 hrs
This course studies physiology, pharmacology, and disease processes in an integrated format, and provides the scientific basis for understanding of health and diseases at the molecular level. Emphasis is placed on normal bodily functions and the characteristic interactions of a drug and the body in terms of its absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion. The content of this course will consider deviations from normal (pathophysiology), where such discussions serve to clarify the basic principles. It will provide necessary linkage between the basic sciences and the clinical approach to disease processes. (Three one-hour lectures per week.) Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in BIO 3337 or BIO 4376 or CHE 3346.
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BIO 4356 - Economic Botany Credits: 3 hrs
This course is designed to portray botany in the service of humanity as a basis for the supply of food, shelter, clothing, medicine, and many other basic needs. There will also be studies concerned with the improvement, multiplication and culture of useful plants. (Two one-hour lectures and one two-hour laboratory period per week.) Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in BIO 2302 or BIO 2316.
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BIO 4373 - Toxicology Credits: 3 hrs
This course describes those substances and agents that behave like toxins when they engage a living organism, and what steps, processes, and methods can be employed to minimize the effect of such substances once they come in contact with animal or human life. (Three one –hour lecture periods per week) Prerequisite(s): BIO 4352.
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BIO 4374 - Proteomics Credits: 3 hrs
This course provides a working knowledge of various computer-based tools available for predicting the structure and function of proteins that graphically manifest as three-dimensional folds. A computer laboratory will be used to complement lectures so that students can view and manipulate three-dimensional structures by employing the protein sequences associated with relevant DNA sequences. Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in BIO 3366 or BIO 3337 or BIO 4376 or CHE 3346.
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BIO 4375 - Management of Biotechnology Enterprise Credits: 3 hrs
This course will focus on explaining the steps that may be followed in the creation of an enterprise. At the outset, biotechnology companies are driven by techniques and information that relates to how to achieve a result at a molecular level. Students are taught to understand rules about running a successful research project, how to maintain trade secret status over the subject matter, how to decide on the use of intellectual property rights in the form of patents, trade secrets and trademarks and what the consequences are of each choice. Participants will learn about ways in which venture capital is raised and what one has to reveal to investors to achieve to raise it properly. Then students are advised of the kinds of circumstances that should be considered in planning the marketing, advertising and distribution of the property or methodology in light of the solution involved. From an internal point of view, students are taught the basic concepts of leadership, negotiation, organization behavior, management by objectives, and financial planning.
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BIO 4376 - Biochemistry Credits: 3 hrs.
This is a general survey of the chemistry of biological systems. It includes the study of water, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleotides, metabolism, and energy flow. The structure and function of the aforementioned molecules will be emphasized. Since biochemistry is the field of science that investigates the chemical and molecular reactions that sustain life, one goal of this course is to study these reactions. This includes bioenergetics, mechanisms, and regulation. Biotechnology majors must also take the accompanying laboratory (BIO 4176). Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in BIO 2303 and either BIO 2310 or BIO 3335 or BIO 3337.
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BIO 4406 - Research/Internship in Biosciences or Biotechnology Credits: 4-6 hrs
The purpose of this course is to provide the student with a closely supervised laboratory experience at a University, government agency or bioscience/biotechnology company. Time requirements will be determined by credit hours, with a minimum of 2 hours per credit per week during an academic year semester or four to six weeks full-time during the summer. Students must make arrangements with the course instructor at least six weeks before the semester is to begin. Prerequisite(s): Completion of at least 8 SH of biology courses at the 3000-4000 level and permission of the Life Sciences chair (and major department chair for students minoring in Biotechnology).
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BIO 4467 - Molecular Biology I Credits: 4 hrs
This course deals with the application of basic molecular biology techniques and protocols to study and manipulate DNA molecules. The course emphases on restriction analysis and mapping of DNA, construction and screening of recombinant plasmids, transformation of bacteria with plasmids, and mini-prep of plasmids through organized laboratory activities and lectures. Each student is expected to actively and consistently take part in all laboratories. One lecture period and either 3 two-hour or 2 three-hour laboratory periods per week. Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in BIO 3337 or BIO 4376 or CHE 3346.
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BIO 4468 - Molecular Biology II Credits: 4 hrs
This course covers laboratory methodologies of recombinant DNA technology, the theoretical basis for the analysis of protein, RNA and recombinant DNA molecules, and interpretation of results. Recombinant DNA methods include gene cloning, polymerase chain reaction, chemical and electro-transformation procedures, immuno-detection of specific proteins, identification of specific messenger RNA by RT-PCR, specific DNA sequence by Southern blotting miniprep of plasmids, and DNA sequencing. (Two four-hour laboratory periods per week.) Prerequisite(s): BIO 4467.
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BKE 2321 - Seminar in Early Childhood Credits: 3 hrs
This seminar provides an introduction to the early childhood profession, including its history, foundation philosophies, and current issues, among them developmentally appropriate curricula and environment. The course addresses the professional characteristics and ethics of early childhood teachers; early childhood professional organization policies and emphasis; and current and future trends in early childhood and early childhood special education. An early field experience is required. Students spend 20 hours observing birth through kindergarten typical and atypical children and the settings in which care is provided for them. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education Program. Grade: C or better.
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BKE 2322 - Cultural and Individual Variations in Children and Families Credits: 3 hrs
This course studies various cultural contexts of families with typical and atypical birth-to-kindergarten children. Students examine culture-specific child-rearing practices, family configuration, complex and differential interactions that are culture-based and their relationship to child and family perceptions, attitudes and behaviors. The complexities of family structure and individual uniqueness are examined. Students study how individual children develop in response to different family cultural contexts. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education Program. Grade: C or better.
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BKE 2323 - Child Development I: Infant and Toddler Development Credits: 3 hrs
This course examines areas of infant and toddler, typical and atypical development, with close attention to motor, social, emotional and cognitive behaviors and the theoretical and research-based rationales for each. The distinct stages of development through which infants and toddlers develop and the factors that influence typical and atypical development are examined. A 10-hour field experience is required in which students observe and participate in reflective analysis of typical and atypical preschool and kindergarten settings serving children and their families. Students must demonstrate the ability to understand preschool and kindergarten children’s development and the ability to recognize and respect the varying cultural contexts of children. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education Program. Grade: C or better.
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BKE 2325 - Child Development II: Preschool and Kindergarten Development Credits: 3 hrs
This course provides students with opportunities to investigate theories and current research in the development of preschool and kindergarten, typical and atypical children. Major cultural differences regarding views of the child and child-rearing practices are examined. Students examine and use research methods terminology and techniques to describe the interrelatedness of the domains of human development for both typical and atypical children. In a 10-hour field experience, students observe and participate in reflective analysis of typical and atypical preschool and kindergarten settings serving children and their families. Students must also demonstrate the ability to understand preschool and kindergarten children’s development and the ability to recognize and respect the varying cultural contexts of children and families.
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BKE 2326 - Early Language and Literacy I Credits: 3 hrs
This course is designed to teach students how to recognize and implement appropriate environmental strategies that support early literacy development and appropriate early experiences with books and writing. Emphasis is placed on speaking and listening, as well as reading and writing readiness. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to select, plan, implement, and evaluate appropriate early literacy experiences.
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BKE 3321 - Seminar: Early Childhood Education Credits: 3 hrs
This seminar provides an opportunity for students to study current aspects of early childhood education, including statutes governing child care facilities, developmentally appropriate curriculum and child observation. Prerequisite(s): Approval of department chair.
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BKE 3327 - Study and Recording of Child Development Credits: 3 hrs
This course is designed to develop a broad set of observation skills in teachers of young children. Through this course students acquire the ability to apply and interpret a variety of formal and informal assessment tools. Students collect data on groups of and individual children, utilizing system observations, screening and developmental assessment tools, interviewing and descriptive case studies. Each student completes an individual case study. A 20-hour field experience is required. Students begin the field experience by observing in a variety of settings serving birth through kindergarten, typical and atypical children, and progress to an intensive study of an individual child for the purpose of developing a case study that includes an individualized education plan.
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BKE 3329 - Early Language And Literacy Credits: 3 hrs
This course is designed to teach students how to recognize and implement appropriate environmental strategies that support early literacy development and appropriate early experiences with books and writing. Emphasis is placed on speaking and listening, as well as reading and writing readiness. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to select, plan, implement, and evaluate appropriate early literacy experiences. Prerequisite(s): BKE 2323: Child Development I and BKE 2325: Child Development II.
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BKE 3330 - Creative Expressions of Young Children Credits: 3
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BKE 3331 - Creating Environments for Young Children Credits: 3 hrs
This course is designed to prepare students to create, adapt, implement and manage safe, rich, and developmentally appropriate classroom environments which develop emergent conceptual abilities, cognitive processing skills, optimal social and physical skills and creative expressions of young children. In a 20-hour field experience, students demonstrate the ability to foster children’s learning, manage health and safety needs, and implement an integrated curriculum that is developmentally and functionally appropriate and includes individual, group, child and teacher initiated activities.
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BKE 3333 - Teacher, Parent and Professional Partnerships Credits: 3 hrs
This course is designed to acquaint students with the need for educators, parents and community agencies to work together for optimal development of children. Students learn to work with other professionals and parents to design appropriate family service plans. The course emphasizes the role of the teacher in initiating and implementing this cooperative process and is taken concurrently with the Family Studies Practicum. The course is team-taught by a parent, a University faculty member and one or more members of the interdisciplinary team.
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BKE 3336 - Family Life Span Development Credits: 3 hrs
In this course, students examine the concept of family development. Students study individuals’ behavior in families from a developmental framework. Further, students explore how families change because of individual development and in response to individual ages, needs and roles. Particular attention is given to developmental challenges of families having typical or atypical, birth to kindergarten children.
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BKE 3339 - Child and Family Assessment Credits: 3 hrs
This course covers the history, principles and methodology of assessment and evaluation. Competent observational skills, utilization of family and developmental screening, assessment and evaluation instruments, and assessment techniques and procedures for typical and atypical children are emphasized. Identification of appropriate instruments to assess the total development of children and their families is a major part of this course. A 10-hour field experience is required, in which individual children and children within the context of their families are assessed, using formal and informal instruments.
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BKE 3340 - Families in the Education Process Credits: 3 hrs
This course explores the major differences in the degree to which various intellectual abilities and behaviors are valued, and hence, emphasized by different cultures. Students examine how various abilities are viewed by the family and in turn emphasized and/or de-emphasized as ability worth learning (e.g., some cultures value silence and listening while others value language verbosity). Students study the relationship of family values to education systems and processes and explore ways in which intellectual skills valued by diverse groups can be integrated into the process of educating typical and atypical, birth to kindergarten children.
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BKE 3341 - Infant/Toddler Screening and Assessment Credits: 3 hrs
This course takes a relationship- based, developmental approach to observation, screening, and assessment of children from birth through age three. Assessment is viewed as an integral part of the intervention process and as a collaboration between parents and providers. Students are trained to focus on underlying developmental processes as well as the appearance of individual milestones in cognitive, social/emotional, communication, and sensory and motor development. Students are guided in partnering with parents to assess the child’s strengths and challenges to development, and to identify the family’s priorities for services. Selected screening tools, standardized tests, and criterion-referenced instruments are reviewed. Students receive introductory training in one screening and one assessment tool, including administration, interpretation, referral, and recommendations for developmental intervention. The rationale and practices for screening, referral, and assessment in various infant/toddler settings (e.g., child care, Early Head Start, early intervention) are examined.
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BKE 3342 - Guidance and Classroom Management Credits: 3 hrs
This course designed to support students with integrating theory and practice, refining methods of teaching, and deepening their understanding of how to work effectively with children and families from diverse backgrounds. This course is also designed to provide principals and strategies for implementing developmentally appropriate guidance for children birth through kindergarten, the focus of which includes working with children with and without disabilities, including those who are at risk for delays. Significance is placed on promoting the child’s self esteem, cultural awareness, and effective communication skills, and also supports direct/indirect strategies and observation for critiquing the underlying causes of behavior. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate appropriate interactions with children and families which promote conflict resolution, self control, self motivation, and increased self-esteem in children.
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BKE 3343 - Working with Families/Teaming with Systems Credits: 3 hrs
This course is designed to promote an understanding of parenting and family life from pregnancy through the first eight years of life. Using family systems and selected developmental theory as organizing frameworks, the course explores the structure and function of families, psychological processes of parenting, and the development of the parent/child/ family relationship within the context of culture and community. The contributions and challenges of early childhood disability to family relationships are also explored. Further, the course provides guidelines for examining the nature of the relationship between the family and Systems, as well as the tenets of relationship- based, family centered approaches to child/family/systems work.
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BKE 3344 - Curriculum Planning for Preschool Classrooms Credits: 3 hrs
This course is designed to provide guidelines for curriculum planning for classrooms of young children ages birth – kindergarten. Topics in the course include early childhood philosophy, child observation, curriculum planning (indoor and outdoor), environmental design, material selection, scheduling, assessment and evaluation. Upon completion of the course, students should be able to assess and evaluate curriculum, plan for daily, weekly, and long range instruction, and plan appropriate environments for young children.
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BKE 3345 - Prevention/Early Intervention Methods Credits: 3 hrs
This course introduces the prevention and early intervention model of service delivery. It is designed for students to research the theory which supports early intervention services, and also is designed to assist in the development of strategies for working with pregnant mothers, parents, and young children from 0 to age three in the prevention of disabilities. It also includes strategies for working with very young children with disabilities, including those who are at risk. Upon completion, students should be able to assess young children, identify systems for providing service to the young children who are at risk, or who has been diagnosed for having disabilities. Students will also develop strategies for prevention, and for working with parents of young children with and without disabilities.
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BKE 4310 - Practicum: Family Studies Credits: 3 hrs
Experiences are provided for students in a variety of approved schools and agencies that have established and maintained positive, collaborative relationships with families with birth to kindergarten children who are developing both typically and atypically. The course will focus on respecting parents’ choices and goals for their children, communicating effectively with parents, involving families in planning for their children, demonstrating sensitivity to and respect for varying cultural contexts of families, and communicating effectively with other professionals concerning children and families. Her professionals concerning children and families. Admission to Teacher Education Program. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education Program Grade: C or better.
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BKE 4311 - Families in the Education Process Credits: 3 hrs
This course explores the major differences in the degree to which various intellectual abilities and behaviors are valued and, hence, emphasized by different cultures. Students examine how various abilities are viewed by the family and in turn emphasized and/or de-emphasized as ability worth learning (e.g., some cultures value silence and listening while others value language verbosity). Students study the relationship of family values to education systems and processes and explore ways in which intellectual skills valued by diverse groups can be integrated into the process of educating typical and atypical, birth to kindergarten children. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education Program. Grade: C or better.
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BKE 4333 - Responsive Pedagogy and Designing Early Childhood Curricula Credits: 3 hrs
This course is designed to be the capstone methods course in which students apply theory to practice through a case study approach. Student teachers begin to clarify their developing ideologies about teaching and the teaching process by using observation and other assessment tools. This course provides students with knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to design and implement culturally and developmentally appropriate infant, toddler, and preschool and kindergarten programs for children who may be developing typically or atypically. Creative expressions are emphasized. Students must demonstrate knowledge of developmental, cultural, health and medical needs of individual and groups of children when designing the learning environment. Emphasis is placed on developmentally appropriate curricula that effectively serve culturally diverse, typical and atypical children. This course is taught collaboratively by an interdisciplinary team, including professors, kindergarten teachers, child care providers and students. This course is taken concurrently with EDU 4981 [Student Teaching].
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BKE 4334 - Creative Expressions for Young Children (Art, Music, Drama, Literature, Dance) Credits: 3 hrs
This interdisciplinary course for teachers of young children is designed to develop skills in integrating arts curricula to promote the creative expressions of young children. Methods for using music, art, drama, dance and literature are emphasized to enhance the total development of young children. Students observe in a variety of settings serving birth through kindergarten, typical and atypical children. Students record the methods used to promote creative expressions of young children. Students also develop an integrated curriculum for a selected group of children. During the time students are enrolled in this course, they will be involved in a one-day-a-week student teaching experience in which they will be able to demonstrate the knowledge, skills and dispositions they have acquired in the course. Prerequisite(s): Admission to Teacher Education Program. Grade: C or better.
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BKE 4335 - Administration and Leadership in ECE Credits: 3 hrs
This course is designed to teach students how to recognize and implement appropriate strategies for the supervision and administration of early childhood education programs. This course covers the policies, procedures, evaluation, and responsibilities for the management of early childhood education programs. Topics include the development and implementation of goals and objectives, principles of supervision, budgeting and financial management, program assessment, and meeting the standards for a NC Child Day Care license. Upon completion, students should be able to develop program goals and objectives and a program assessment plan, explain licensing standards, determine budgeting needs, and describe effective methods of personnel supervision. Prerequisite(s): Approval of Advisor.
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BKE 4935 - Internship in ECE Credits: 3 hrs
The student must serve as an intern at an approved early childhood education site under the direct supervision of a person responsible for managing the program. This internship experience provides opportunities for the student to reflect on day-to-day activities regarding the instructional program, supervision of children and staff, program planning, management, and assessment, budget management, work with parents and other family members, and communications with staff and others. Upon completion of this course, the student should demonstrate competence in program management of an early childhood education program. A minimum of 30 hours per week on-site for 13 consecutive weeks is required. Approval of Advisor.
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BUA 3302 - Business Ethics Credits: 3 hrs
This course examines the ethical dimensions of business and the role ethics plays in sound business decisions and a healthy workplace environment. Various ethical theories and corporate models will be studied. Practical application of ethical theory will be discussed through case study analysis, study of various corporate ethics codes, and student research of current ethical issues in business. General Education Course that Satisfies SLO: Written Communication; AK: Soc/Beh Science; CT: Ethical and Moral Reasoning Prerequisite(s): Sophomore Standing.
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BUA 3391 - Business Internship Credits: 3 hrs
An SBE internship will be defined as an academically-sponsored career-related work experience for which projects, research papers, presentations, reflective journals, and/or evaluations will be required by faculty for reporting/grading purposes. SBE internships may be paid or unpaid opportunities and must be for academic credit. Students may take a maximum of six (6) credit hours of SBE internships during matriculation, i.e., two different experiences. Each internship requires a minimum of 300 contact hours per semester. Internships are counted as elective credit and cannot be substituted for required courses. Prerequisite(s): Junior standing, ACC 2316, ACC 2317, BCO 2311, ECO 2311 and ECO 2312, good academic standing with no violations of the academic integrity code, grade-point average of 2.50 or higher.
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BUA 4000 - Independent Study, Research, Reading Credits: 3 hrs
This course is designed to give students opportunities to broaden their basic knowledge and skills relating to business practices and concepts. Students work independently under the guidance of specified departmental faculty members. Study may involve basic research projects, comprehensive reading arrangements, field studies, participation in special seminars, workshops or other similar experiences. The course may be taken more than once but the total credit allowed toward a degree cannot exceed six hours. Prerequisite(s): Senior standing, instructor and department approval.
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BUA 4391 - Business Internship Credits: 3 hrs
An SBE internship will be defined as an academically-sponsored career-related work experience for which projects, research papers, presentations, reflective journals, and/or evaluations will be required by faculty for reporting/grading purposes. SBE internships may be paid or unpaid opportunities and must be for academic credit. Students may take a maximum of six (6) credit hours of SBE internships during matriculation, i.e., two different experiences. Each internship requires a minimum of 300 contact hours per semester. Internships are counted as elective credit and cannot be substituted for required courses. Prerequisite(s): BUA 3391, good academic standing with no violations of the academic integrity code, grade-point average of 2.50 or higher.
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BCO 2311 - Business Communications Credits: 3 hrs
This course examines the application of communication principles to current business situations. Emphasis is placed on memoranda, letters, policy statements, procedures, interviews, group discussions, research methodology, organizations, and interpretations of data and report writing. General Education Course that Satisfies SLO: Written Communication; AK: Composition Prerequisite(s): Level I writing competencies.
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BLA 2325 - Business Law I Credits: 3 hrs
This course provides a broad analysis of the legal constraints and restraints placed on business. Emphasis is placed on the nature and function of legal rules; the courts and attendant legal processes, including judicial lawmaking; lawmaking by legislatures; governmental regulation and control of business; the role and influence of various specific administrative agencies; and, recognizing and managing ethical dilemmas. General Education Course that Satisfies SLO: Critical Thinking; AK: Soc/ Beh Science; CT: Ethical and Moral Reasoning. Prerequisite(s): None
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BLA 2327 - Business Law II Credits: 3 hrs
This course emphasizes contracts; business organizations; agency; real and personal property; bankruptcy; the Uniform Commercial Code as applied to secured transactions and negotiable instruments; and, the role of government in the business world. General Education Course that Satisfies SLO: Critical Reading; AK: Soc/Beh Science; CT: Civic Knowledge. Prerequisite(s): None
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BLA 3391 - Business Law Internship Credits: 3 hrs.
Business Co-op offers students an opportunity to prepare for their chosen careers by combining academic theory and actual work experience. Generally, the work experience is to be full-time paid work for approximately 15 weeks. The cooperative education staff, the employer’s supervisor, the student and the director of co-ops of the Department of Business must agree on the employment terms and the learning experience to be gained. The academic grade is the responsibility of the director of co-ops of the Department of Business with due consideration given to the report of the employer’s supervision of the student. The student may enroll in this course in two non-consecutive semesters for a total of 12 credit hours. Prerequisite(s): Approval of the director of the co-op of the School of Business and Economics and the staff of cooperative education of WSSU and senior standing.
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CHE 1111 - General Chemistry for Health Sciences Majors Laboratory Credits: 1 hr
This is a one- semester lab course to accompany CHE 1311. This laboratory course is designed to provide students the basic skills needed in measurements, reactivity of both organic and inorganic compounds. This includes doing experiments on elements, titration, graphing, combustion of organic compounds, and saponification.
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CHE 1311 - General Chemistry for Health Sciences Majors Credits: 3 hrs
This is a one-semester general chemistry course. Topics deal with basic principles of atomic and molecular structures, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, chemical change and organic chemistry. Emphasis is on compounds of interest in health and the environment. General Education Course that satifies SLO: Scientific Literacy; Area of Knowledge: Natural Sciences Three one-hour lecture periods per week. Prerequisite(s): MAT 1311 Corequisite(s): MAT 1311
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CHE 1312 - Organic and Biochemistry for Health Science Majors Credits: 3 hrs
This is a one-semester introductory organic and biochemisrty course for health and clinical laboratory students. The course aims to develop a fundamental understanding of organic molecules, functional groups, organic chemical reactions, biochemistry, biochemical reactions, carbohydrate chemistry, proteins, lipids, metabolic pathways and energy production. Emphasis is on compounds and reactions of interest to health and clinical laboratory science (CLS). Three one-hour lecture periods per week. Prerequisite(s): CHE 1311 or equivalent.
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CHE 2111 - General Chemistry I Laboratory Credits: 1 hr
This course consists of a series of laboratories, which supplement and reinforce the concepts being studied in CHE 2311. Students will gain hands on experience using a variety of laboratory equipment and techniques, as well as learn problem solving and critical thinking skills. This course must be taken concurrently with CHE 2311. General Education course that satifies SLO: Scientific Literacy; AK: Natural Sciences One three-hour laboratory period per week. Corequisite(s): CHE 2311
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CHE 2112 - General Chemistry II Laboratory Credits: 1 hr
This course consists of a series of laboratories, which supplement and reinforce the concepts being studied in CHE 2312. Students will gain hands on experience using a variety of laboratory equipment and techniques, as well as learn problem solving and critical thinking skills. This course must be taken concurrently with CHE 2312. General Education Course that Satisfies SLO: Scientific Literacy; AK: Natural Sciences (One three-hour laboratory period per week.) Corequisite(s): CHE 2312.
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CHE 2311 - General Chemistry I Credits: 3 hrs
This course introduces students to the elementary principles of chemistry, including dimensional analysis, atomic structure and theory, the periodic table, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, chemical bonding, and molecular structure. Emphasis is placed on the development of critical thinking skills and problem solving techniques. General Education Course that Satisfies SLO: Critica; Thinking; AK: Natural Sciences (Three one-hour lecture periods per week.) Prerequisite or co-requisite: MAT 1311 or higher. Corequisite(s): CHE 2111
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CHE 2312 - General Chemistry II Credits: 3 hrs
A continuation of General Chemistry I, this portion of the course covers the study of gases, properties of solutions, chemical kinetics and equilibrium, acid-base chemistry, thermodynamics, and electrochemistry. Emphasis is placed on the use of critical thinking skills and problem solving techniques for complex chemical applications. General Education Course that Satisfies SLO: Scientific Literacy; AK: Natural Sciences (Three one-hour lecture periods per week.) Prerequisite(s): A ‘C’ or better in CHE 2311 Corequisite(s): CHE 2112.
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CHE 3121 - Quantitative Analysis Laboratory Credits: 1 hr
Laboratory course to accompany CHE 3321. Emphasis will be placed on quantitative analysis and ionic equilibria experiments. Achievement of results equal to that of a professional chemist is required. (One three-hour laboratory period per week.) Corequisite(s): CHE 3321.
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CHE 3122 - Instrumental Analysis Laboratory Credits: 1 hr
Laboratory course to accompany CHE 3322. The course features the utilization of modern instruments such as ultraviolet, visible and infrared, and atomic absorption spectrophotometers, chromatographs (gas-liquid and liquid), electrochemical analyzer, and the like. (One three-hour laboratory period per week.) Corequisite(s): CHE 3322.
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CHE 3126 - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory Credits: 1 hr
This is a laboratory course to accompany CHE 3326. This course provides an introduction to organic chemistry laboratory techniques and procedures such as collection of physical properties data, separation and purification techniques, synthesis and spectroscopic methods. This course also emphasizes laboratory safety and chemical data searching. (One three-hour laboratory period per week.) Corequisite(s): CHE 3326.
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CHE 3127 - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory Credits: 1 hr
This is a laboratory course to accompany CHE 3327. This course provides an introduction to synthetic organic reactions and the isolation and characterization of products. Modern instrumentation such as microwave-assisted organic synthesis, gas chromatography, infrared and NMR spectroscopy will be used. (One three-hour laboratory period per week.) Corequisite(s): CHE 3327.
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CHE 3143 - Environmental Chemistry Laboratory Credits: 1 hr
Laboratory course to accompany CHE 3343. Emphasis is placed on analysis of environmental samples, including applications of standard EPA methods. (One three-hour laboratory period per week.) Corequisite(s): CHE 3343.
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CHE 3146 - Biochemistry I Laboratory Credits: 1 hr
Laboratory course to accompany CHE 3346. This course introduces students to the basic laboratory techniques and principles, technologies, and instrumentation of biochemistry. Students will acquire practical experiences, and application skills for the isolation and characterization of biomolecules. (One three-hour laboratory period per week.) Corequisite(s): CHE 3346.
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CHE 3236 - Investigations and Research Credits: 2 hrs
The student shall choose a research topic and research director, and carry out research in the field of chemistry. (Four periods per week.) Prerequisite(s): CHE 2312 (Four periods per week.) Prerequisite(s): CHE 2312.
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CHE 3241 - Seminar Credits: 2 hrs
Students taking this course will prepare and deliver a seminar concerning recent innovative research in the field of chemistry. (Two periods per week.) Prerequisite(s): CHE 2312 (Two periods per week.) Prerequisite(s): CHE 2312.
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CHE 3321 - Quantitative Analysis Credits: 3 hrs
This course deals with the study of volumetric and gravimetric methods in inorganic and organic analysis including theory and calculations associated with acid- ase equilibria, oxidation reduction, nucleation, and precipitation-complexation processes. (Three lecture hours per week.) Prerequisite(s): CHE 2311. Corequisite(s): CHE 3121 (Three lecture hours per week.) Prerequisite(s): CHE 2311. Corequisite(s): CHE 3121.
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CHE 3322 - Instrumental Analysis Credits: 3 hrs
This course centers on the study of theoretical and practical applications of modern methods of chemical analysis. Emphasis will be placed on the study of the theory and the operational features of some of the more important instruments that are currently being used as analytical tools such as ultraviolet-visible, and infrared spectrophotometers, electro-analytical instruments, thermometric titrators, fluorimeters, and the like. (Three lecture hours per week.) Prerequisite(s): CHE 3321. Corequisite(s): 3122 (Three lecture hours per week.) Prerequisite(s): CHE 3321. Corequisite(s): 3122
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CHE 3326 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: 3 hrs
This course is the first part of the two-semester course in organic chemistry. This course provides an introduction to a study of the compounds of carbon and their derivatives, their relation to each other, their chemical and physical properties, their nomenclature, preparation and reactions. The following classes of compounds are emphasized: alkanes, alkenes, alkynes alkyl halides, and alcohols. In addition, spectroscopy (IR, NMR and Mass Spectrometry) is introduced. (Three lecture hours per week) Prerequisite: CHE 2312. Co-requisite: CHE 3126 (Three lecture hours per week.) Prerequisite(s): CHE 2312. Corequisite(s): CHE 3126.
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CHE 3327 - Organic Chemistry II Credits: 3 hrs
This course is a continuation of Organic Chemistry I. This course provides an introduction to the study of aromatic compounds and their derivatives, their relation to each other, their chemical and physical properties, their nomenclature, preparation and reactions. Other families of compounds that are studied include aldehydes, ketones, amines, carboxylic acids and their derivatives, and bio-molecules. Application of spectroscopy to structure determination is also emphasized. (Three lecture hours per week) Prerequisite: CHE 3326 & 3126. Co-requisite: CHE 3127. (Three lecture hours per week.) Prerequisite(s): CHE 3326 & 3126 Corequisite(s): CHE 3127.
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CHE 3343 - Environmental Chemistry Credits: 3 hrs
This one-semester course involves the study of pollutants in the air, water and soil. Emphasis is on the processes of environmental degradation, cleanup, and pollution prevention. (Three lecture hours per week.) Prerequisite(s): CHE 3326. Corequisite(s): CHE 3143 (Three lecture hours per week.) Prerequisite(s): CHE 3326. Corequisite(s): CHE 3143.
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CHE 3346 - Biochemistry I Credits: 3 hrs
This course will provide a practical treatise of fundamental biochemistry concepts. Emphasis will be placed on the study of protein, carbohydrate, and lipid structures as related to their functional behavior. The study of enzyme kinetics and mechanisms of action will also be related to enzyme regulation in metabolism. (Three lecture hours per week.) Prerequisite(s): CHE 3327. Corequisite(s): CHE 3146.
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CHE 4111 - Physical Chemistry I Laboratory Credits: 1 hr
This is a laboratory course to accompany CHE 4311. Experiments illustrating material presented in CHE 4311, such as thermochemistry, absorption phenomena, and physical properties of gases and liquids, will be perforemed. (One three-hour laboratory period per week.) Corequisite(s): CHE 4311. (One three-hour laboratory period per week.) Prerequisite(s): MAT 2318 Corequisite(s): CHE 4311.
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CHE 4112 - Physical Chemistry II Laboratory Credits: 1 hr
Laboratory course to accompany CHE 4312. Experiments illustrating material presented in CHE 4312 will be performed. This course includes laboratory work in kinetics, spectroscopy, and the determination of molecular structure. (One three-hour laboratory period per week.) Corequisite(s): CHE 4312 (One three-hour laboratory period per week.) Corequisite(s): CHE 4312.
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CHE 4113 - Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory Credits: 1 hr
Laboratory course to accompany CHE 4313. Emphasis will be placed on the study of methods for synthesis and characterization of various types of inorganic and organometallic compounds. This course also includes an investigation of the physical properties of coordination complexes. (One three-hour laboratory period per week.) Corequisite(s): CHE 4313 (One three-hour laboratory period per week.) Corequisite(s): CHE 4313.
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CHE 4246 - Biochemistry II Laboratory Credits: 2 hrs
This course will focus on the theory and practice of experimental biochemistry and molecular biology. Laboratory techniques and concepts will include spectroscopic analysis of protein and nuclei acids, isolation and purification of biomolecules by chromatography (gel filtration, ion exchange and reversed phase), and analysis by gel electrophoresis. Experiments will also include techniques in protein crystallization, enzyme kinetics study, and evaluation of protein structure and stability by Circular Dichroism and Fluorescence. Biochemical and molecular biology techniques for the expression of a protein in bacteria will include transformation, screening, and propagation, isolation of the expressed protein and its purification and characterization. (Two three-hour laboratory periods per week.) Prerequisite(s): CHE 3146 and BIO 3431. Corequisite(s): CHE 4346.
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CHE 4311 - Physical Chemistry I Credits: 3 hrs
The physical aspects and principles of theoretical chemistry will be studied in this introductory course. Emphasis will be placed on fundamental laws governing matter in the gaseous state, and the laws of thermodynamics and their applications to chemistry. (Three lecture hours per week.) Prerequisite(s): MAT 2318 with a grade of C or better and PHY 2321 or PHY 3331 with a grade of C or better. Corequisite(s): CHE 4111.
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CHE 4312 - Physical Chemistry II Credits: 3 hrs
Continuation of CHE 4311. This course is a study of physical aspects of chemistry through topics such as: thermodynamics, electrochemistry, kinetics, solutions, and quantum mechanics. (Three lecture hours per week.) Prerequisite(s): CHE 4311, with a grade of C or better and PHY 2322 or PHY 3332 with a grade of C or better or by permission of the instructor. Corequisite(s): CHE 4112.
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CHE 4313 - Inorganic Chemistry Credits: 3 hrs
This course involves the study of selected topics in inorganic chemistry such as atomic structure, periodicity and coordination chemistry. Emphasis will be placed on modern concepts of chemical bonding and its application to inorganic reactions and periodic relationships. (Three lecture hours per week.) Prerequisite(s): CHE 4311 & CHE 4111. Corequisite(s): CHE 4113.
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CHE 4314 - Quantum Mechanics Credits: 3 hrs
This course centers on methods of quantum mechanics applied to the following: molecular spectra, chemical bonding and other chemical properties, oscillators, rotators, hydrogen-like wave functions, perturbation and variation theories, configuration interactions, pi-electron systems, spin, and empirical methods. This course emphasizes the quantum mechanical basis of microwave, IR and UV spectroscopies. (Three lecture hours per week.) Prerequisite(s): CHE 4312 (Three lecture hours per week.) Prerequisite(s): CHE 4312.
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CHE 4315 - Advanced Analytical Chemistry Credits: 3 hrs
This course includes theory and practice of advanced analytical techniques with emphasis on instrumental methods of analysis. Areas of current research will also be discussed. Prerequisite(s): CHE 3321 and 3322.
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CHE 4316 - Advanced Organic Chemistry Credits: 3 hrs
This course focuses on advanced topics in organic chemistry with special emphasis on reaction mechanisms and stereochemistry. Areas of current interest in modern organic chemistry will be discussed. (Three lecture hours per week.) Prerequisite(s): CHE 3327.
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CHE 4317 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Credits: 3 hrs
This course covers theoretical and synthetic aspects of inorganic and organometallic chemistry and applications to bioinorganic, catalysis and synthetic organic chemistry. This course will also cover the systematization of inorganic chemistry. Areas of current research will also be discussed. (Three lecture hours per week.) Prerequisite(s): CHE 4311.
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