spectroscopy and simple analytical separations. There
is one laboratory period per week. Prerequisite:
CHEM140 or CHEM161 or consent of instructor.
This course is approved for General Education
Distribution 3.
CHEM260
GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY
4 sem. hrs.
This course introduces General Biochemistry with
particular emphasis on the structure of molecules.
Topics include the chemistry and metabolism of car-
bohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids, enzyme
structure/function and genetic information transfer.
There is a three hour lab per week. Prerequisite:
CHEM202 or CHEM221. (This course replaces
CHEM204.) This course is approved for General
Education Distribution 3.
CHEM280
LABORATORY SAFETY
1 sem. hr.
This course instructs students in the safe handling of
materials. Students learn about chemical reactivity,
storage, personal protection, and available informa-
tion sources. Prerequisite: one year of college chem-
istry or permission of instructor.
CHEM281
SEARCHING SCIENTIFIC
LITERATURE
1 sem. hr.
This course introduces science, education majors, and
others to systematic methods of accessing scientific
information. While the focus is on searching the
chemical literature, students will be exposed to
searching information relevant to other scientific dis-
ciplines. Students learn to use important library
resources such as abstracts, reviews, monographs,
and on-line sources. Prerequisite: one year of college
chemistry or permission of instructor.
CHEM282
SEMINAR
1 sem. hr.
Students give public presentations of scientific find-
ings. This course introduces students to various pres-
entation styles and organization of material for a sci-
entific presentation. The course content will vary
depending upon the interests of the participating stu-
dents and developments in the field. Prerequisite:
CHEM281.
CHEM321
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
3 sem. hrs.
Introduction to the basic concepts necessary for fur-
ther study in inorganic chemistry. A study of the elec-
tronic structure and periodic relationships between
the elements and their compounds. Topics include
atomic structure, covalent and ionic substances, ther-
mochemistry, acid-base theory, metals, electron defi-
cient and coordination compounds. Prerequisite:
CHEM531.
CHEM360
FORENSIC ANALYSIS
3 sem. hrs.
This course will provide students with theoretical
knowledge and technical skills in the areas of foren-
sic analysis of microscopic evidence and physiologi-
cal fluids. This course will include both lecture and
laboratory components. Prerequisites: CHEM221,
CHEM250, CHEM260, and CRIM355.
CHEM421
ADVANCED ORGANIC
CHEMISTRY
3 sem. hrs.
A one semester course covering both the theoretical
and mechanistic aspects of Physical Organic
Chemistry. Some emphasis will be given to spectro-
metric identificaiton of organic compounds.
Prerequisite: CHEM221.
CHEM450
INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS
5 sem. hrs.
A course dealing with the theory of electrochemical,
photochemical and physio-chemical measurements
and their application to the separation and analysis of
chemical systems. Six hours of laboratory/week.
Prerequisite: CHEM250.
CHEM490
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN
CHEMISTRY
2-5 sem. hrs.
The Independent Study program aims to serve those
students whose scholarly bent seems most clearly
adapted to independent work. Students are permitted
to resolve problems and to earn credit for work per-
formed outside the classroom requirements of any
specific course in the curriculum.
CHEM495
INTERNSHIP IN CHEMISTRY
FORENSIC SCIENCE 3 sem. hrs.
The internship provides experience in laboratories
related to forensic investigations. Students will spend
time off campus and in approved laboratory sites with
primary supervision by agency personnel. The intern-
ship requires approval prior to participation. Students
must satisfy internship requirements as detailed in the
catalogue and must have completed CHEM360 or
CHEM450 and BIOL305.
CHEM530
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I
4 sem. hrs.
This course introduces the fundamental concepts of
theoretical chemistry with emphasis on quantitative
calculations. Topics include the properties of gases,
thermodynamics, thermochemistry, phase equilibria,
ideal and non-ideal mixtures, and reaction equilibria.
Three hours of laboratory per week are included. Pre-
or co-requisites: PHYS104 or
PHYS203,
CHEM250, and MATH212.
CHEM531
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II
4 sem. hrs.
This course continues Physical Chemistry I. Topics
include electrochemistry, kinetic theory of gases,
reaction kinetics, quantum chemistry, atomic and
molecular structure, molecular spectroscopy and sta-
tistical thermodynamics. Three hours of laboratory
per week are included. Prerequisite: CHEM530.
CHEM533
POLYMER CHEMISTRY
3 sem. hrs.
This course includes the study of synthesis, reaction
mechanism and reaction kinetics of polymers, and the
properties of polymers and their relationship to the
structure of the polymers. Prerequisite: CHEM221.
Pre- or co-requisite: CHEM530.
CHEM535
ADVANCED CHEMISTRY
LABORATORY I
1 sem. hr.
An introduction to chemical experimentation provid-
ing a basis for future laboratory research in chemistry.
Experiments are selected to illustrate the application
of physical measurement techniques to all areas of
chemistry. Prerequisites: CHEM250 and CHEM530.
Co-requisite: CHEM531.
CHEM541
ADVANCED BIOCHEMISTRY
3 sem. hrs.
A detailed analysis of enzyme mechanisms and kinet-
ics, including regulatory mechanisms employed by
the body. Regulation of gene expression included.
Prerequisite: CHEM260.
CHEM601
CHEMISTRY ACTIVITIES FOR
THE CLASSROOM TEACHER
3 sem. hrs.
Based on the Institute of Chemical Education (an
NSF funded program), this course supplements the K-
8 teacher's background in chemistry. The course con-
tent relates to elementary and middle school science
programs, and the course focuses on hands-on activi-
ties as well as the pedagogy of pre-high school sci-
ence education. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
ELEMENTARY
EDUCATION
DEPARTMENT
Elementary Education
Courses
ELED010
ADULT BASIC READING
3 sem. hrs.
This competency-based course is open to freshmen
who lack the essential background in reading skills
necessary for ELED102 College Reading and Study
Skills, to adults who want to improve basic reading
skills, and to international students who read English
as a second language. The student's reading skills are
diagnosed, and individually prescribed programs are
planned on the basis of this diagnosis and the student's
goals. The student may continue in this course
beyond the one-semester period. (It cannot be used to
meet graduation requirements; it is graded exclusive-
ly on a satisfactory-unsatisfactory basis.)
ELED102
COLLEGE READING AND
STUDY SKILLS
3 sem. hrs.
This course helps students improve essential reading
and study skills. It emphasizes proper reading habits
and attitudes, refines study techniques, and helps stu-
dents increase reading rates.
ELED103
ADULT ORGANIZATIONAL AND
STUDY SKILLS
3 sem. hrs.
This course is designed for the individual who is
entering or returning to college. The purpose of the
course is to orient the adult to organizational and
study skills pertinent to college and adult living. The
major areas stressed will include strategies for suc-
cess, organizing and understanding information, and
using study systems.
ELED125
EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM
MODELS
1 sem. hr.
This course examines how various educational theo-
ries are implemented in early childhood programs.
The strengths and weaknesses of these approaches are
identified and their relationship to developmentally
appropriate practice is studied. Enrollment restricted
to permission of instructor.
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