Natural Science & Mathematics Courses

CHM 302

This course is a continuation of CHM 301.  

Prerequisites: CHM 301 Organic Chemistry I
Education Co-Concentration
CHM 303

This four hour laboratory is associated with CHM 301. The course can (but doesn’t have to) be taken concurrently with CHM 301. The course includes basic organic chemical instrumentation, analysis, and techniques.  

Prerequisites: CHM 301 Organic Chemistry I
Or concurrent registration.
Education Co-Concentration, Writing Intensive
CHM 304

This four hour laboratory is associated with CHM 302 and is a continuation of CHM 303. In addition to wet chemistry, the course includes lectures and laboratory exercises on the topics of nuclear magnetic resonance and infrared spectroscopies.  

Prerequisites: CHM 301 Organic Chemistry I , CHM 303 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory , CHM 302 Organic Chemistry II
Or concurrent registration in CHM 302.
Education Co-Concentration, Writing Intensive
BIO 305

This course explores the relationship between form and function in selected vertebrate taxa. Emphasis is placed on trends in vertebrate evolution that allowed vertebrates to move from aquatic to terrestrial habitats. Lectures integrate data from topics such as locomotion, feeding, size and scaling, with issues of historical importance and current interest. Labs include dissection of preserved vertebrate animals, field work, and a visit to a museum.

Prerequisites: BIO 111 General Biology: Cell , BIO 121 General Biology: Diversity
BIO 309

This course introduces the student to the fundamental principles of mendelian, population, and molecular genetics. The biochemistry of genetic material, the physical basis of inheritance as well as the mode of expression of genetic material in individuals and populations will be covered. Laboratory experiments with statistics will demonstrate the principle of molecular, mendelian, and population genetics.

Prerequisites: MTH 200 Applied Statistics I , BIO 213 Molecular And Cellular Biology
BIO 213 Molecular Biology can also be taken with this course.
Corequisites: BIO 213 Molecular And Cellular Biology
Education Co-Concentration
CHM 311

This course is a formal development of thermodynamic and equilibrium principles and their application to both chemical reactions and a variety of physical, biological, and engineering processes. The course includes lecture and recitation.  

Prerequisites: CHM 112 General Chemistry II , MTH 222 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II , PHY 105 General Physics I
Corequisites: PHY 106 General Physics II
Education Co-Concentration
CHM 312

This course presents a formal development of kinetics and theories of molecular structure with applications to chemical reactivity as well as physical and biological properties. The course includes lecture and recitation.  

Prerequisites: CHM 311 Physical Chemistry I , PHY 106 General Physics II
CHM 313

This four hour laboratory is associated with CHM311. Laboratory work emphasizes measurement of thermodynamic data such as heats of combustion, heat capacities, enthalpies, and free energies. Physical properties of materials are also explored and data are presented with construction of phase diagrams.  

Prerequisites: CHM 112 General Chemistry II , MTH 222 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II , PHY 105 General Physics I
Corequisites: CHM 312 Physical Chemistry II , PHY 106 General Physics II
Education Co-Concentration
CHM 314

This four hour laboratory is associated with CHM 312. Laboratory work emphasizes measurement of kinetic data and properties of materials associated with structure and bonding. Rate laws and proposed mechanisms are determined by initial rate or integrative methods. Spectroscopic and other instrumental methods are used to determine structures.   

Prerequisites: CHM 311 Physical Chemistry I , CHM 313 Physical Chemistry I Labratory , PHY 106 General Physics II
Corequisites: CHM 312 Physical Chemistry II
BIO 317

This courses is an introduction to the rapidly expanding field of immunology covering such topics as the immune response, (cellular and humoral) immunoglobulins, antigen-antibody reactions, immunohematology complement and cytotoxicity, immunopathology (hypersensitivity and autoimmune diseases), transplantation and oncoimmunology.

Prerequisites: BIO 213 Molecular And Cellular Biology
Corequisites: BIO 213 Molecular And Cellular Biology
MTH 320

The focus of this course is the solution of differential equations. Topics include: separation of variables, homogeneous equations, integrating factors, linear and higher order equations and applications via classical and computer based methods.

Prerequisites: MTH 223 Calculus and Analytic Geometry III
Corequisites: MTH 223 Calculus and Analytic Geometry III
BIO 320

This course is a study of the relationships between animals and plants and their environment. Population growth and species interactions, organization of biological communities, ecosystem structure and function (energy flow and biogeochemical cycles) will be discussed. Current examples (“case studies”) of environmental problems will be examined to show the real application of basic ecological principles. Laboratory consists of experimental and descriptive laboratories with experience in field techniques.

Prerequisites: MTH 200 Applied Statistics I , BIO 121 General Biology: Diversity
Education Co-Concentration
MTH 330

This is an axiomatic approach to geometry which compares various analyses of Euclid’s fifth postulate resulting in non-Euclidian geometries. Several finite geometries are studied. 

Prerequisites: MTH 222 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II
MTH 332

Topics in this course include: elementary set theory, permutations and combinations, discrete functions, relations and graphs, trees, counting procedures and Boolean Algebra. Application of these topics in computer science will be covered.

Prerequisites: MTH 160 Precalculus: Enhanced , MTH 161 Precalculus
With a grade of C or better.
MTH 335

This is a study of the development of concepts and tools used in abstract mathematics. Emphasis is on writing proofs, logic, set theory, formal axioms systems, and the real number system from an axiomatic point of view.

Prerequisites: MTH 221 Calculus and Analytic Geometry I , MTH 332 Discrete Mathematics
MTH 337

This is a course in the abstract mathematics sequence. Topics include: systems of linear equations, matrices, vectors, linear transformations, bases, linear independence, orthogonality, eigenvectors and eigenvalues.

Corequisites: MTH 222 Calculus and Analytic Geometry II
BIO 390

(Also CHM 390) This course is a combined work-study experience in which students work in an approved scientific environment doing relevant job-related functions. Students will also attend seminars in which they report on their work assignments, discuss experiences, study employment demands, and receive counsel. A faculty committee assesses the internship report.

Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing with a GPA of at least 2.5 in the Biology or Chemistry major and consent of the appropriate program director.
CHM 401
Also Known As: BIO 401

(Also BIO 401) The course presents proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates from the perspective of organic functional group chemistry, physical chemistry, analytical chemistry, and biochemistry. The acid-base properties, kinetics, thermodynamics and reactions of these biomolecules will be covered. Structure correlated to function will be integral component of the discussion. The course consists of lecture and recitation.

Prerequisites: CHM 301 Organic Chemistry I , CHM 302 Organic Chemistry II , CHM 303 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory , CHM 304 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
CHM 302, 303, and 304 are strongly recommended.
Education Co-Concentration
BIO 401
Also Known As: CHM 401

(Also CHM 401) The course presents proteins, lipids, and carbohydrates from the perspective of organic functional group chemistry, physical chemistry, analytical chemistry, and biochemistry. The acid-base properties, kinetics, thermodynamics and reactions of these biomolecules will be covered. Structure correlated to function will be integral component of the discussion. The course consists of lecture and recitation.

Prerequisites: CHM 301 Organic Chemistry I , CHM 302 Organic Chemistry II , CHM 303 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory , CHM 304 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
CHM 302, 303 and 304 are strongly recommended.
CHM 402
Also Known As: BIO 402

(Also BIO 402) This course covers the biochemistry of the nucleic acids and proteins. Topics include DNA replication, transcription, translation, gene regulation, and protein function. The overall regulation of metabolic pathways will also be addressed.

Prerequisites: BIO 213 Molecular And Cellular Biology
BIO 402
Also Known As: CHM 402

(Also CHM 402) This course covers the biochemistry of the nucleic acids and proteins. Topics include DNA replication, transcription, translation, gene regulation, and protein function. The overall regulation of metabolic pathways will also be addressed.

Prerequisites: BIO 213 Molecular And Cellular Biology
CHM 403

This course includes selected advanced topics in analytical, physical, inorganic, and organic chemistry. As topics change, the students can take the course again for credit.

Please contact your instructor for specific topic.

Four courses in Chemistry above the 110 level. COURSE VALUE WILL BE ANNOUNCED WITH TOPIC 0.5 or 1 CU
CHM 404
Also Known As: BIO 404

(Also BIO 404) The course considers the qualitative and quantitative aspects of protein, lipid, and carbohydrate analyses. The laboratory includes applications of wet chemistry, as well as analytical techniques such as chromatography [column, thin layer, paper, and high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)], colorimetric and spectrophotometric analyses, polarimetry, titrimetry and statistical data analysis.

Prerequisites: CHM 303 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
Corequisites: BIO 401 Biochemistry I
Writing Intensive
BIO 404
Also Known As: CHM 404

(Also CHM 404) The course considers the qualitative and quantitative aspects of protein, lipid, and carbohydrate analyses. The laboratory includes applications of wet chemistry, as well as analytical techniques such as chromatography [column, thin layer, paper, and high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC)], colorimetric and spectorphotometric analyses, polarimetry, titrimetry and statistical data analysis.

Prerequisites: CHM 303 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
Corequisites: BIO 401 Biochemistry I
Writing Intensive
BIO 405
Also Known As: CHM 405

(Also CHM 405) The course covers basic techniques for the extraction, purification, and characterization of DNA, RNA, and protein molecules.

Prerequisites: BIO 213 Molecular And Cellular Biology , WRT 108 Enhanced Synthesis and Research Writing , WRT 109 Synthesis and Research Writing
Corequisites: BIO 402 Biochemistry II

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