Natural Science & Mathematics Courses

CHM 405
Also Known As: BIO 405

(Also BIO 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
Corequisites: BIO 402 Biochemistry II
CHM 414

The course approaches modern inorganic chemistry by integrating descriptive and physical principles using molecular orbital theory to describe chemical bonding and reactivity. Structures, magnetic properties, and spectra of transition metal complexes are described using the crystal and ligand field theories. Special topics, such as, catalysis, organometallics, and bioinorganics are included. The course includes lecture and recitation.

Prerequisites: CHM 211 Chemical Analysis and Instrumentation
MTH 415

This is the final course in the abstract mathematics sequence. Topics include: groups, rings, fields, integral domains, isomorphisms, homomorphisms, sub group structure of finite groups.

Prerequisites: MTH 335 Foundations Of Advanced Mathematics
CHM 415

This four hour laboratory is associated with CHM 414. Laboratory work emphasizes the syntheses and characterization of transition metal complexes.

Prerequisites: CHM 211 Chemical Analysis and Instrumentation , CHM 212 Chemical Analysis and Instrumentation Laboratory
Corequisites: CHM 414 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
MTH 423

This course is a rigorous treatment of the basic concepts of calculus including limits, continuity, differentiation, and the Riemann integral. Properties of the real number system, and extensions of the Mean Value Theorem are also considered.

Prerequisites: MTH 223 Calculus and Analytic Geometry III
BIO 430

Topics will include advanced subjects in major areas of the biological sciences. Topics may vary or be repeated. As topics vary, students may repeat the course for credit.

Please contact your instructor for specific topic.

Junior level standing. COURSE VALUE WILL BE ANNOUNCED WITH TOPIC .05 cu or 1 cu
CHM 450

The seminar is intended to serve as a capstone experience for chemistry and biochemistry majors. Students will learn how to search the literature in their area of concentration, prepare two well-researched papers(one short, one long), and present those papers in front of their peers, as well as faculty in the discipline.

Chemistry or Biochemistry major with Junior or Senior standing in the major. Two semesters of Organic Chemistry are required.
Writing Intensive
BIO 450

The seminar is designed to bring upperclassmen in all biology concentrations together so that they can discuss the major principles of this discipline. The preparation of a literature research paper and its oral presentation develop the ability to critically assess the research literature, expose students to subject areas not encountered in previous courses, develop communication skills, and serve as a basis for continued learning in individual students’ particular areas of interest.

Prerequisites: WRT 108 Enhanced Synthesis and Research Writing , WRT 109 Synthesis and Research Writing
Biology major–Junior/Senior level standing and five(5) Biology courses.
Education Co-Concentration, Writing Intensive
BIO 460

This course is an opportunity for advanced students to design and conduct experimental research with the assistance of a faculty member. Students will learn the techniques involved in carrying out a research project including: literature search, experimental design and implementation, data collection and analysis, and presentation of results.

Junior level standing and five (5) Biology courses.
CHM 461

This is a one or two semester course consisting of library and laboratory research. Credit may be arranged in advance by the advisor, but may not exceed one course each term.

Consent of major Advisor.

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