Description of Courses
Most four-semester-hour chemistry courses meet for three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory work each week during a regular semester. A $44 or $62 lab fee is charged for each lab.
CHE 111. Biochemistry for the Health Sciences. 4 hours. F.
An overview of organic and inorganic chemistry, biochemistry and physics. Emphasis will be on the application of chemistry in the realm of health sciences. A $44 lab fee will be charged. Will meet General Education requirements.
CHE 121. General Chemistry I. 3 hours. F.
A study of the basic concepts of general chemistry, including the atomic theory, atomic structure, chemical bonding, the periodic law and calculations relating to stoichiometry and the gas laws. Corequisite: CHE 121L General Chemistry I Lab.
CHE 121L. General Chemistry I Lab. 1 hour. F.
The laboratory gives special emphasis to quantitative analytical methods. A $44 lab fee is charged. Corequisite: CHE 121 General Chemistry I.
CHE 122. General Chemistry II. 3 hours. Sp.
A continuation of CHE 121, including the study of oxidation-reduction reactions, electrochemistry, chemical equalibria and a survey of the most common elements. Prerequisite: CHE 121 General Chemistry I. Corequisite: CHE 122L General Chemistry II Lab.
CHE 122L. General Chemistry II Lab. 1 hour. Sp.
The laboratory gives special emphasis to quantitative and qualitative analytical methods. A $44 lab fee is charged. Corequisite: CHE 122 General Chemistry II.
CHE 221. Analytical Chemistry I. 4 hours. F., Even years.
A study of the theory involved in qualitative and quantitative analyses. Laboratory stresses gravimetric and volumetric analyses. Two hours of lecture and six hours of laboratory per week. A $62 lab fee is charged. Prerequisite: CHE 122 General Chemistry II and CHE 122L General Chemistry II Lab.
CHE 222. Analytical Chemistry II. 4 hours. Sp., Odd years.
A continuation of CHE 221 with special emphasis on instrumental analysis. Two hours of lecture and six hours of laboratory per week. A $62 lab fee is charged. Prerequisite: CHE 221 General Chemistry I, CHE 221L General Chemistry I Lab, and MAT 122 Analytics and Calculus I.
CHE 321. Organic Chemistry I. (W) 4 hours. F.
An integrated study of aliphatic and aromatic organic chemistry. Includes a study of the preparation, properties, reactions, mechanisms, nomenclature, structure, uses and analyses of the various classes of organic compounds. This course includes a significant writing component. A $62 lab fee is charged. Prerequisite: CHE 122 General Chemistry II and CHE 122L General Chemistry II Lab.
CHE 322. Organic Chemistry II. (W) 4 hours. Sp.
A continuation of CHE 321. This course includes a significant writing component. A $62 lab fee is charged. Prerequisite: CHE 321 Organic Chemistry I.
CHE 331. Biochemistry I. 4 hours. F.
A study of the chemistry and metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, and hormones. Three hours of lecture per week. A $62 lab fee is charged. Prerequisite: CHE 322 Organic Chemistry II, except by special permission from the department chairman.
CHE 332. Biochemistry II. (W) 4 hours. Sp.
A continuation of CHE 331. Three hours of lecture per week. This course includes a significant writing component. A $62 lab fee is charged. Prerequisite: CHE 331 Biochemistry I.
CHE 357. Environmental Chemistry. 3 hours. Sp., Even years.
An overview of the chemistry of environmental media (soil, natural waters, and atmosphere). Emphasis will be on the chemical and biological agents which affect environmental quality. Prerequisites: CHE 121 General Chemistry I and Lab and CHE 122 General Chemistry II and Lab. CHE 321 Organic Chemistry I is suggested.
CHE 410. Inorganic Chemistry. 3 hours. Sp., Odd years.
A study of modern concepts of inorganic chemistry, including electronic structures, molecular structures and periodic classification of the elements. Additional topics will be selected from the following areas: bonding theories, quantum theory, solid state theory, transition metal complexes, methods of structural determination, group theory, bioinorganic chemistry and instrumental techniques currently used in inorganic chemistry. Prerequisites: MAT 122 Analytics and Calculus I and CHE 322 Organic Chemistry II. Recommended, but not required: CHE 421 Physical Chemistry I.
CHE 421. Physical Chemistry I. 4 hours. F., Odd years.
Includes a study of the structure and properties of matter, with special emphasis on theoretical and mathematical interpretations. A $62 lab fee is charged. Prerequisites: MAT 122 Analytics and Calculus I and PHS 211 and 212 Physics for Science and Engineering I and II.
CHE 422. Physical Chemistry II. 4 hours. Sp., Even years.
A continuation of Physical Chemistry I. A $62 lab fee is charged. Prerequisite: CHE 421 Physical Chemistry I.
CHE 431. Cellular & Molecular Immunology. 3 hours. Sp.
This course consists of an overview of the important aspects of modern day immunology with an emphasis on studying immunology as a chemical analytical tool, interactions of immune cells, and special topics related to human disease. Prerequisites: BIO 111/112 General Biology I & II; CHE 121/122 General Chemistry I & II & Labs; CHE 321/322 Organic Chemistry I & II; and CHE 331 Biochemistry I.
CHE 441. Chemical Literature Database Searching. 1 hour. Sp., Odd years.
This course consists of an overview of the important aspects of modern day literature searching with an emphasis on using the Internet. Prerequisites: BIO 111/112 General Biology I & II; CHE 121/122 General Chemistry I & II & Labs; CHE 321/322 Organic Chemistry I & II; and CHE 331 Biochemistry I.
CHE 498. Research. 1-3 hours. On demand by Individual Instruction.
A research participation course for advanced science students. Students will work closely with the instructor on a research topic of mutual interest. A research paper is required. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing and permission of the instructor. Offered only by Individual Instruction. (Student will be charged the Individual Instruction fee of $107 per semester hour, in addition to tuition.)
PHS 111. Physical Science I. 4 hours. F.
A survey of general chemistry, astronomy, geology and conservation of natural resources. This is a laboratory course. A $44 lab fee is charged.
PHS 112. Physical Science II. 4 hours. Sp.
Basic concepts of general physics, meteorology and conservation of natural resources. This is a laboratory course. A $44 lab fee is charged. Prerequisite: One year of high school algebra or MAT 101 College Algebra or a grade of B in MAT 100 Fundamental Concepts of Math.
PHS 201. General Physics I. 4 hours. F.
A study of mechanics, heat and sound. A $62 lab fee is charged. Prerequisites: MAT 101 College Algebra and MAT 102 Plane Trigonometry or MAT 121 College Algebra and Trigonometry.
PHS 202. General Physics II. 4 hours. Sp.
The purpose of this unit of work is to acquaint the student with the laws governing light, magnetism and electricity. A $62 lab fee is charged. Prerequisite: PHS 201 General Physics I.
PHS 211. Physics for Science and Engineering I. (W) 4 hours. F.
Designed primarily for students majoring in chemistry, mathematics or computer science. Required of all pre-engineering students and recommended for students certifying to teach physics in the secondary schools. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. A $62 lab fee is charged. This course includes a significant writing component. Corequisite: MAT 223 Analytics and Calculus II.
PHS 212. Physics for Science and Engineering II. (W) 4 hours. Sp.
This is a continuation of PHS 211. A $62 lab fee is charged. This course includes a significant writing component. Prerequisite: MAT 223 Analytics and Calculus II.
PHS 355. Natural Resource Conservation. (W) 4 hours. F., Even years.
An integrated study of environmental problems, connections and solutions that center on renewable and nonrenewable resources. Field trips required. A $62 lab fee is charged. This course includes a significant writing component. Same as BIO 355.
ENS 101. Introduction to Engineering. 2 hours. F.
Introduction to engineering and the engineering profession, the engineering problem solving method, introduction to design, basic problem solving and computer skills, study and personal development skills. Two one-hour lecture periods per week.
ENS 103. Engineering Graphics. 3 hours. Sp.
Graphic expression and communication including technical sketching, multi-view projection, isometric and oblique projection, graphic representation and analysis of data. Advanced topics to include auxiliary views, oblique views, line and plane problems, and surfaces. Computer graphics will be utilized alongside board drafting to introduce the student to state-of-the-art engineering drawing production. A $44 lab fee is charged. One and one-half hours lecture and four and one-half hours lab per week.
ENS 181. FORTRAN Programming for Engineers. 3 hours. F., Odd years.
A first course in programming using the scientifically oriented FORTRAN programming language. Designed primarily for pre-engineering majors, taking applications from various engineering disciplines. Prerequisite: MAT 122 or equivalent.
ENS 231. Engineering Mechanics I (Statics). 3 hours. F.
Principles of statics include: resultants of force systems, equilibrium of force systems, analysis of structures in two and three dimensions, friction, centroids, centers of gravity and moments of inertia. Three hours of lecture per week. Corequisites: PHS 211 Physics for Science and Engineering I and MAT 223 Analytics and Calculus II.
ENS 232. Engineering Mechanics II (Dynamics). 3 hours. Sp.
Principles of dynamics include: a study of particles and rigid bodies as to kinematics, kinetics, work and energy and impulse and momentum; introduction to mechanical vibrations. Three hours of lecture per week. Corequisites: PHS 212 Physics for Science and Engineering II and MAT 224 Analytics and Calculus III.
TOPICAL SEMINARS
PHS 299A/399A. Substance Abuse. 3 hours. January Short Course.
A study of narcotics and other dangerous drugs, including alcohol. Historical background, physical, psychological, and other aspects of addiction and dependency and legal aspects will be considered. Same as BIO 299D/399D, EDU 299A/399A, and HEA 299F/399F.
PHS 299B/399B. Environmental Pollution. 3 hours. January Short Course.
An introduction to the major causes of environmental pollution. This course will also focus on the current theories in environmental science that govern global human activity and industry. Same as BIO 299I/399I.