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CHEM (Chemistry)
  

  • CHEM 332-332L - Analytical Chemistry and Lab (COM)

    Credits: 3, 1

    Fundamental concepts and principles of quantitative chemical analysis including quantitative chemical equilibrium calculations and error analysis applied to the evaluation of experimental measurements and data.

    Laboratory to accompany CHEM 332. Prerequisites: CHEM 114 (minimum 4 credits.) or CHEM 127 Corequisites: CHEM 332L-CHEM 332.


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  • CHEM 345 - Quantum Mechanics of Chemical Systems

    Credits: 2
    Applications of quantum mechanics to chemical systems. Topics include comparative study of classical and quantum mechanics, the foundations of quantum mechanics, problems with exact solutions, and molecular spectroscopy. Prerequisites: CHEM 229 or CHEM 114; MATH 125; PHYS 213


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  • CHEM 347 - Chemical Kinetics

    Credits: 2
    Course devoted to the study of reaction rates. Topics include the kinetic molecular theory of gases, transport processes, reaction kinetics, and theories of reaction rates. Prerequisites: CHEM 242; PHYS 213


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  • CHEM 348-348L - Biophysical Chemistry and Lab

    Credits: 3, 1

    A study of the fundamental principles governing the physical chemistry of biological systems. Topics covered include the forces governing protein and nucleic acid stability, the thermodynamics of protein folding and protein-ligand interactions, bioenergetics, kinetics of biochemical reactions, biological membranes and membrane transport. The physical basis of protein purification, probing protein-ligand interactions, and the determination of macromolecular structure is also discussed. CHEM 342-342L and 344-344L may be taken as electives but may not be substituted for CHEM 348-348L.

    Fundamental physical chemistry principles and techniques of physical chemistry used in studying biomacromolecules and biological systems. Prerequisites: MATH 125, CHEM 464-464L

      Corequisites: CHEM 348L-CHEM 348.


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  • CHEM 382 - Environmental Chemistry (COM)

    Credits: 3-4
    Examination of the chemistry and chemical processes of the environment, including the role of chemistry in current environmental issues. Prerequisites: CHEM 114 or CHEM 127


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  • CHEM 432 - Analytical Chemistry II

    Credits: 2
    Theory and applications of electrochemistry, atomic spectroscopy, X-rays, surface characterization, thermal methods, and radiochemistry applied to chemical analysis. Prerequisites: CHEM 332.


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  • CHEM 433 - Bioanalytical Chemistry

    Credits: 2
    Introduction to the principles and methods of analytical techniques applied to biochemical systems, including method validation, separations, microscopy, and related techniques. Prerequisites: CHEM 332 and CHEM 464.


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  • CHEM 434-434L - Instrumental Analysis and Lab(COM)

    Credits: (3, 1)

    Theory and application of modern instrumental methods to chemical analysis.

    Laboratory designed to accompany CHEM 434. Prerequisites: CHEM 328, CHEM 332, CHEM 344. Corequisites: CHEM 434L-CHEM 434.


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  • CHEM 452-452L - Inorganic Chemistry and Lab(COM)

    Credits: (3, 1)

    Theoretical and periodic aspects of inorganic chemistry.

    Synthesis and characterization of inorganic compounds. Prerequisites: CHEM 332 Corequisites: CHEM 452L-CHEM 452.


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  • CHEM 464 - Biochemistry I (COM)

    Credits: 3
    A study of the fundamental principles governing the behavior of biochemical systems. Topics covered in the two semester sequence include the study of proteins, lipids and carbohydrates, metabolic processes, biological oxidation and reduction processes, molecular aspects of DNA replication and repair pathways, transcription and RNA processing, and protein translation. Prerequisites: CHEM 229 or 328


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  • CHEM 466 - Laboratory Methods- Biochemistry

    Credits: 1
    A study of fundamental biochemistry laboratory skills, including, protein isolation and analysis by electrophoresis, enzyme kinetics and spectroscopic analysis of biomolecules. Prerequisites: CHEM 464.


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  • CHEM 484 - Chemical Toxicology

    Credits: 3
    Understanding of the principles of toxicity, including the molecular basis for toxicity and the environmental fate and transport of chemicals in the environment. Prerequisites: CHEM 464


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  • CHEM 498 - Undergraduate Research/Scholarship (COM) (AW)

    Credits: 1-12
    Includes Senior Project, and Capstone Experience. Independent research problems/projects or scholarship activities. The plan of study is negotiated by the faculty member and the student. Contact between the two may be extensive and intensive. Does not include research courses which are theoretical.


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  • CHEM 771 - Intermolecular Interactions & Phases of Matter

    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Instructor’s consent.


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  • CHEM 777 - Action Research in the Secondary Classroom

    Credits: 2
    Prerequisites: Instructor’s consent.


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  • CHEM 788 - Research Problems in the Chemistry Classroom

    Credits: 1-2
    Prerequisites: Instructor’s consent and CHEM 616.


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CHIN (Chinese)
  

  • CHIN 101 - Introduction to Chinese I

    Credits: 4
    An opportunity to develop skills in everyday spoken Chinese. Emphasis will be on correct pronunciation, listening skills and fluency.


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  • CHIN 102 - Introductory Chinese II

    Credits: 4
    A continuation of Chinese 101, except that 200 new characters will be introduced.


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CHRD (Counseling & Human Resource Development)
  

  • CHRD 301 - Introduction to Rehabilitation

    Credits: 3
    The purpose of this course is to provide introductory level information regarding the counseling profession. Students will be exposed to the history, traditions, methods, and purposes of professional counseling, as well as the legal and ethical requirements that apply to clinical practice. The course will provide overview of the counseling field and provide students with a basis for development of a beginning professional identity.


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  • CHRD 351 - Medical and Vocational Case Management

    Credits: 3
    The purpose of this course is to provide students with experience in the day to day requirements and skills needed to manage casework and provide services for consumers in actual human services agencies.


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  • CHRD 352 - Counseling Special Populations

    Credits: 3
    This course will familiarize students with the history, needs, and cultural characteristics of consumers of counseling services that have disabilities. Ethnic and religious aspects will be considered as they relate to professional counseling.


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  • CHRD 353 - Ethics and the Helping Professions

    Credits: 3
    The purpose of this course is to provide ethical and legal standards as related to critical professional issues. The relationship and integration of values for the counselor’s role in practice, training, and consultation will be explored.


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  • CHRD 451 - Individual and Group Counseling

    Credits: 3
    This course will introduce students to fundamental perspectives on professional counseling. Change processes and strategies will be examined from differing viewpoints. Students will be familiarized with group dynamics, structure, and power.


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  • CHRD 452 - Addictions Rehabilitation

    Credits: 3
    The purpose of this course is to introduce students to practice and policy aspects of addictions counseling. From a strengths perspective, biological, psychological, social, and spiritual factors will be considered as they relate to substance abuse issues.


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  • CHRD 453 - Family Therapy

    Credits: 3
    Family structure, systems, and communication will be examined. Perspectives on family dynamics and therapeutic change will be explored.


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  • CHRD 471-571 - Gerontology Issues in Counseling

    Credits: 3
    This course is designed to familiarize helping professionals with psychological aspects of the aging process. Students will gain skills in establishing rapport and interacting in a professional, caring manner with older adults and learn about appropriate resources and techniques to assist older clients.


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  • CHRD 475 - Wellness Counseling

    Credits: 2
    This course will introduce students to interventions designed to enhance individual wellness including behavioral and motivational strategies. Change processes and strategies will be examined along with signs and symptoms of mental health states.


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