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CHEM 308 - Introduction to Polymer Chemistry
Types of polymers, methods of polymerization, and preparation of important commercial thermoplastic and thermosetting plastics. Addition and condensation polymers are prepared in the laboratory.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 161 or CHEM 175; CHEM 251; PCE 371.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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CHEM 333 - Analytical Chemistry
Theory and practice of gravimetric, volumetric, potentiometric and spectrophotometric methods of analysis. Selected analytical topics such as ion exchange resins, non-aqueous solvents, chelates, extractions, chromatography.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 163.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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CHEM 351 - Organic Chemistry
Chemistry of carbon compounds with emphasis on structural theory, reactions and mechanisms.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 163 or CHEM 225 or concurrent.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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CHEM 352 - Organic Chemistry
Chemistry of carbon compounds with emphasis on structural theory, reactions and mechanisms.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 351
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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CHEM 353 - Organic Chemistry
Chemistry of carbon compounds with emphasis on structural theory, reactions and mechanisms.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 352
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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CHEM 354 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
Techniques of organic chemistry: reactions, separations and syntheses of organic compounds.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 352 or concurrent
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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CHEM 355 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
Techniques of organic chemistry: reactions, separations; multi-step syntheses and introduction to practical spectroscopy. Includes online and hardcopy literature searching, use of chemical drawing software, and writing journal-style reports. This course is intended for students planning to major in Chemistry.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 354, CHEM 353 or concurrent
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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CHEM 356 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II for Life Sciences
Techniques of organic chemistry: reactions, separations; syntheses and introduction to practical spectroscopy. This course is specifically designed to meet the requirements of students in Life Sciences, Biochemistry, and/or Pre-Healthcare Professions programs.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 353 or concurrent; and CHEM 354
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: Letter
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CHEM 375 - Elements of Biochemistry
Introduction to the structure and function of proteins, nucleic acid, lipids, and carbohydrates. Enzyme chemistry. Replication, transcription, and translation of genetic information. Metabolism of carbohydrates, the citric acid cycle, electron transport, and oxidation phosphorylation. This course is not intended for students in the bachelor of science-biochemistry program.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 251 (or CHEM 351, CHEM 352, CHEM 353)
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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CHEM 381 - Biofuels
An examination of current and emerging biofuel technologies including an understanding of the processes for biomass conversion to fuel and other factors associated with commercial biofuel production. Also offered as ENRG 381.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 251 or CHEM 351.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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CHEM 400 - Directed Independent Study
An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.
Credits: 1-15
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CHEM 401 - Independent Research
Undergraduate research under supervision. Written report required. Repeatable to a maximum of 9 cr over three quarters. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 461 or concurrent and permission of instructor.
Credits: 1-3
Grade Mode: S/U
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CHEM 405 - Intensive Writing in Chemistry or Biochemistry
Concentrated study of a topic associated with chemistry or biochemistry. Students are required to write a substantial expository paper. Writing proficiency course.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 401, CHEM 425, CHEM 471, CHEM 494 or CHEM 498 or concurrent; and permission of instructor.
Credits: 1
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CHEM 425A - Natural Products Chemistry.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 353; instructor permission
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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CHEM 425B - Organic Reactions.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 353; instructor permission
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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CHEM 425C - Medicinal Chemistry.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 353 or instructor permission; CHEM 471 recommended
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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CHEM 425D - Group Theory and Spectroscopy.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 463; instructor permission
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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CHEM 425H - Enzyme Chemistry
Structural and quantitative study of enzyme mechanisms, enzyme inhibition, structure-based inhibitor design, high-throughput screens for enzyme inhibitors, advanced experimental techniques, enzyme engineering, gene-specific reagent studies, biopharmaceuticals, review and analysis of current literature regarding enzyme studies.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 471 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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CHEM 425I - Immunology
Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 473/BIOL 473; instructor permission
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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CHEM 425K - Bioanalytical Instrumentation
The analysis of biomolecules, substances of significant biological interest, and substances in biological matrices using advanced instrumental methods.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 333 or instructor permission
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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CHEM 425M - Organometallic Chemistry.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 441; instructor permission
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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CHEM 425P - Computers in Chemistry.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 461 or CHEM 467 or PHYS 331 or concurrent, or instructor permission
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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CHEM 425R - Surface Chemistry
Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 461; instructor permission
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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CHEM 425S - Protein Engineering.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 471; instructor permission
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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CHEM 425T - Virology
Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 473 ok BIOL 473; instructor permission.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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CHEM 425U - Advanced Topics in Chemistry: Bioinorganic Chemistry
Examining binding sites and reactivity of biologically important metal ions, and the physical methods used to probe these sites.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 461 or concurrent.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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CHEM 425V - Chemistry of Renewable Energy
The role of chemistry in energy production, distribution, storage and usage, with a focus on chemical, photochemical, and electrochemical transformations. Applications to existing and emerging energy technologies.
Prerequisites & Notes: A passing grade (C- or better) in each of the following courses: CHEM 163 and PHYS 163; and a passing grade in one of the following courses: MSCI 330, PCE 371, CHEM 351, or PHYS 335.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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CHEM 434 - Instrumental Analysis
Theory or modern optical, electrical and other physical measurements applied to chemical analysis.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 333 or CHEM 225; CHEM 461 or concurrent
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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CHEM 436 - Instrumental Analysis Lab
Application of modern instrumental methods of chemical analysis including optical, electrical and other physical measurements.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 434 or concurrent.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: Letter
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CHEM 441 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Bonding, structure and reactivity of inorganic molecules; transition metal and organometallic chemistry; chemistry of the nonmetallic elements.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 462 or concurrent
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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CHEM 454 - Organic Spectroscopy
Identification of organic compounds by spectroscopic methods: infrared, nuclear magnetic resonance, ultraviolet and mass spectroscopy. Laboratory work includes application of spectroscopy in identifying unknowns with confirmation by chemical methods.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 353 and CHEM 355.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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CHEM 455 - Advanced NMR Techniques
A lecture/lab course in advanced techniques in nuclear magnetic resonance, including Fourier transformation, multiple pulse sequences, relaxation time measurements, gated decoupling, polarization transfer, pulse sequences and two-dimensional NMR experiments.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 454
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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CHEM 461 - Physical Chemistry
Atomic and molecular structure, states of matter, solutions, chemical thermodynamics and equilibria, chemical kinetics and electrochemistry.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 163 or CHEM 225; MATH 224, and PHYS 161, PHYS 162, PHYS 163.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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CHEM 462 - Physical Chemistry
Atomic and molecular structure, states of matter, solutions, chemical thermodynamics and equilibria, chemical kinetics and electrochemistry.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 461
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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CHEM 463 - Physical Chemistry
Atomic and molecular structure, states of matter, solutions, chemical thermodynamics and equilibria, chemical kinetics and electrochemistry.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 462
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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CHEM 464 - Physical/Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory I
An integrated approach to inorganic synthesis and physical measurement. Includes formal report writing.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 333 or CHEM 225; CHEM 441 or concurrent; CHEM 461; CHEM 462 or concurrent.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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CHEM 465 - Physical/Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory II
An integrated approach to inorganic synthesis and physical measurement. Includes formal report writing.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 463 or concurrent and CHEM 464.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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CHEM 466 - Biophysical Chemistry I
Biophysical experimental methods and theory, including classical and quantum mechanics, bonding, spectroscopy, crystallography, ligand binding, protein/enzyme function, structural biophysics.
Prerequisites & Notes: MATH 224; PHYS 161, PHYS 162, PHYS 163; CHEM 471.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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CHEM 467 - Biophysical Chemistry II
Biophysical experimental methods and theory, including classical and statistical thermodynamics, bonding, ligand binding, spectroscopy, transport processes, enzyme kinetics, and X-ray diffraction.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 466.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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CHEM 468 - Biophysical Chemistry III
Biophysical experimental methods and theory, including classical and statistical thermodynamics, bonding, ligand binding, spectroscopy, transport processes, enzyme kinetics, and X-ray diffraction.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 467.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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CHEM 471 - Biochemistry I
A consideration of the structure and function of biological macromolecules; intermediary metabolism; membrane structure and function; bioenergetics.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 163 or 225; CHEM 353 or concurrent; and BIOL 205; CHEM 333 recommended.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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CHEM 472 - Biochemistry II
A consideration of the structure and function of biological macromolecules; intermediary metabolism; membrane structure and function; bioenergetics.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 471.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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CHEM 473 - Molecular Biology
An examination of the structure, replication and expression of genetic information. Also offered as BIOL 473.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 471; BIOL 321 or BIOL 323.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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CHEM 474 - Biochemistry Laboratory
Modern methods of isolation and characterization of biological macromolecules, especially enzymes and other proteins.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 163 or CHEM 225; CHEM 354 or BIOL 324; CHEM 471 (or concurrent).
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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CHEM 494 - Industrial Work Experience
Academic credit awarded for chemical employment in industry or government in areas such as research, development or quality control. Written report and an oral or poster presentation describing the work are required.
Prerequisites & Notes: 30 credits of chemistry including CHEM 333 and permission of department.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: S/U
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CHEM 498 - Honors Research in Chemistry
Oral presentation and honors thesis required.
Prerequisites & Notes: Six credits of Chemistry research courses, advancement to departmental honors candidacy (application required).
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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CHEM 500 - Directed Independent Study
An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply.
Credits: 1-15
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CHEM 501 - Research Project in Chemistry
Advanced individual laboratory projects under supervision. Repeatable to a maximum of 15 credits including original course.
Prerequisites & Notes: Permission of instructor.
Credits: 1-6
Grade Mode: Letter
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CHEM 502 - Teaching Practicum
Curriculum and instructional support for teaching the general chemistry laboratory sequence. Repeatable to a maximum of 3 cr. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: Permission of instructor.
Credits: 1
Grade Mode: S/U
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CHEM 510 - Special Topics
Specialized lectures on a conference basis for a particular area of interest. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 credits including original course.
Prerequisites & Notes: Permission of instructor.
Credits: 1-6
Grade Mode: Letter
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CHEM 511 - Advanced Laboratory Methods
Specialized laboratory on a conference basis for a particular area of interest. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 credits including original course.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 463
Credits: 1-6
Grade Mode: Letter
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CHEM 534 - Instrumental Analysis
Principles of chromatographic, spectrochemical and electrochemical methods of analysis.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 333 or CHEM 225: CHEM 461 or concurrent; permission of instructor.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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CHEM 535 - Bioanalytical Instrumentation
The analysis of biomolecules, substances of significant biological interest, and substances in biological matrices using advanced instrumental methods.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 333 or instructor permission
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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CHEM 536 - Instrumental Analysis Laboratory
Advanced techniques of modern instrumental analysis including optical, electrical, and other physical measurements, including analysis of materials.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 534 or concurrent.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: Letter
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CHEM 539 - Bioinorganic Chemistry
Examining binding sites and reactivity of biologically important metal ions, and the physical methods used to probe these sites.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 461 or concurrent
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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CHEM 540 - Organometallic Chemistry
Classes of organometallic compounds; structure, bonding, general patterns of reactivity; reactions; industrial homogeneous catalysis.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 441
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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CHEM 552 - Chemistry of Natural Products
Isolation, structure, synthesis, biosynthesis and photochemistry of selected classes of natural products.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 353 or instructor permission
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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CHEM 553 - Organic Reactions
Organic chemical reactions as applied to problems in organic synthesis.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 353 or instructor permission
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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CHEM 554 - Organic Spectroscopy
Identification of organic compounds by spectroscopic methods: infrared, nuclear magnetic resonance, ultraviolet and mass spectroscopy. Lab included.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 163, CHEM 353, CHEM 355.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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CHEM 555 - Advanced NMR Techniques
A lecture/lab course in advanced techniques in nuclear magnetic resonance, including Fourier transformation, multiple pulse sequences, relaxation time measurements, gated decoupling, polarization transfer and two-dimensional NMR experiments.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 454 or CHEM 554
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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CHEM 556 - Medicinal Chemistry
The chemistry of drug discovery, design, development, and action.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 353 or instructor permission; CHEM 471 recommended
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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CHEM 562 - Group Theory and Spectroscopy
Correlation of mathematical group theory with molecular symmetry and application of symmetry groups to the interpretation of molecular spectra. Principle applications will be to infrared and Raman vibrational spectra.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 463
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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CHEM 563 - Computers in Chemistry
Use of computers in chemistry and biochemistry, including chemistry on the Internet, molecular modeling, visualization, simulation, and the control of laboratory experiments.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 461 or CHEM 467 or PHYS 331 or concurrent, or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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CHEM 565 - Surface Chemistry
Physical chemistry of solid surfaces. Examples drawn from heterogeneous catalysis and environmental chemistry.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 461
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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CHEM 573 - Enzyme Chemistry
Structural and quantitative study of enzyme mechanisms, enzyme inhibition, structure-based inhibitor design, high-throughput screens for enzyme inhibitors, advanced experimental techniques, enzyme engineering, gene-specific reagent studies, biopharmaceuticals, review and analysis of current literature regarding enzyme studies.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 471 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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CHEM 575 - Immunology
Biochemistry of the immune response, antibody structure and function, origin of antibody diversity, cell-mediated immunity.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 473; instructor permission
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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CHEM 578 - Protein Engineering
Analysis of protein structure and protein-ligand interactions, protein design considerations, and design of small molecule and protein-based therapeutic agents.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 471
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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CHEM 579 - Virology
Overview of viruses - their structures, life cycles and control. Bacterial, plant and animal viruses will be discussed.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHEM 473 or BIOL 473
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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CHEM 595 - Seminar
Presentation of contemporary subjects in chemistry. Repeatable to a maximum of 2 cr. S/U grading.
Credits: 1
Grade Mode: S/U
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CHEM 596 - Seminar in Current Chemistry and Biochemistry
Introduction to current research problems in chemistry and biochemistry. Repeatable to a maximum of 6 cr. S/U grading.
Credits: 1
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CHEM 690 - Thesis
Research in chemistry under faculty direction terminating in a master’s thesis. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 cr. S/U grading.
Credits: 1-6
Grade Mode: S/U
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CHEM 694 - Industrial Internship in Chemistry
A supervised technical field experience in chemical laboratory practice. The experience may be in an industrial or government laboratory setting in such areas as research and development, chemical sales, manufacturing, process development, clinical chemistry, analytical chemistry, quality control or environmental control. A project report following an approved format is required. Repeatable to a maximum of 12 cr. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: advancement to candidacy; graduate advisor permission
Credits: 1-6
Grade Mode: S/U
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CHIN 101 - First-Year Chinese
To be taken in sequence. Fundamentals of the modern standard language (Mandarin): pronunciation, grammar, aural comprehension, reading and speaking.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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CHIN 102 - First-Year Chinese
To be taken in sequence. Fundamentals of the modern standard language (Mandarin): pronunciation, grammar, aural comprehension, reading and speaking.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHIN 101 or equivalent
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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CHIN 103 - First-Year Chinese
To be taken in sequence. Fundamentals of the modern standard language (Mandarin): pronunciation, grammar, aural comprehension, reading and speaking.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHIN 102 or equivalent
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: BCOM
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CHIN 201 - Second-Year Chinese
To be taken in sequence. Review of the fundamentals of the modern standard language (Mandarin); emphasis on acquisition of oral and written vocabulary; intensive reading and discussion in Chinese of graded materials in modern Chinese (Mandarin).
Prerequisites & Notes: CHIN 103 or equivalent
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: BCOM
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CHIN 202 - Second-Year Chinese
To be taken in sequence. Review of the fundamentals of the modern standard language (Mandarin); emphasis on acquisition of oral and written vocabulary; intensive reading and discussion in Chinese of graded materials in modern Chinese (Mandarin).
Prerequisites & Notes: CHIN 201 or equivalent
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: ACGM
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CHIN 203 - Second-Year Chinese
To be taken in sequence. Review of the fundamentals of the modern standard language (Mandarin); emphasis on acquisition of oral and written vocabulary; intensive reading and discussion in Chinese of graded materials in modern Chinese (Mandarin).
Prerequisites & Notes: CHIN 202 or equivalent
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: ACGM
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CHIN 280 - Traditional Chinese Characters and Calligraphy
An introduction to the principles used in the formation and history of Chinese characters. The components of the characters are analyzed and compared with the new, simplified forms. Prepared texts provide practice in reading the characters. Calligraphy sessions provide opportunity to write both the traditional and simplified forms.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHIN 101
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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CHIN 300 - Directed Independent Study
An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.
Credits: 1-15
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CHIN 301 - Third-Year Chinese
To be taken in sequence. Intensive reading, written vocabulary acquisition (reaching the 1,400 character level by the end of the sequence) and oral comprehension of materials in modern standard Chinese (Mandarin).
Prerequisites & Notes: CHIN 203
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: ACGM
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CHIN 302 - Third-Year Chinese
To be taken in sequence. Intensive reading, written vocabulary acquisition (reaching the 1,400 character level by the end of the sequence) and oral comprehension of materials in modern standard Chinese (Mandarin).
Prerequisites & Notes: CHIN 301
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: ACGM
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CHIN 303 - Third-Year Chinese
To be taken in sequence. Intensive reading, written vocabulary acquisition (reaching the 1,400 character level by the end of the sequence) and oral comprehension of materials in modern standard Chinese (Mandarin).
Prerequisites & Notes: CHIN 302
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: ACGM
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CHIN 304 - Chinese Grammar and Composition
This course is designed to review and discuss all major grammatical elements in Chinese, including sentence building, analysis of grammatical elements and written composition. Students will be asked to read and compose an autobiography on various topics, such as childhood, family and friends, resume, hobbies, etc.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHIN 201
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: ACGM
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CHIN 330 - Chinese Culture Through Film
This course is designed to introduce students to different aspects of Chinese culture through film. The fundamental concern of this course is how an informed understanding of China’s cultural heritage can help students make better sense of China’s present in the global context as well as give students some clues of where China may be headed in the future. Through class discussion, presentations and group projects, students explore major issues in contemporary Chinese culture: philosophy, religion, political power, authority, economy, customs, family bond, friendship, lifestyles, arts, literature, martial arts, etc. Repeatable to a maximum of 9 credits, including original course.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHIN 203 or instructor permission.
Credits: 3
Grade Mode: Letter
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CHIN 400 - Directed Independent Study
An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.
Credits: 1-15
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CHIN 401 - Fourth Year Chinese
This course is designed to serve as a capstone course for students who major in Chinese Language and Culture. It provides students with the opportunity to apply and integrate both linguistic and cultural knowledge that they have acquired from each course in their program of Chinese study at Western.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHIN 302 or equivalent, or permission of instructor.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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CHIN 402 - Chinese Language and Linguistics
This course is designed for students to gain a comprehensive understanding of the structure and usage of Mandarin (Modern standard) Chinese. Through class discussion, reading materials, and a research project, students explore all core areas of Chinese language and linguistics: phonology, morphology, semantics, syntax, as well as dialect variations.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHIN 201 or LING 201 or instructor’s permission
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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CHIN 403 - Modern Chinese Society and Culture
This topic course is designed for students to acquire a deeper understanding of modern Chinese society and culture. Through class discussion, textual and visual materials, presentations and group projects, students explore fundamental social and cultural issues in contemporary China, with focus on such topics as individualism and collectivism, tradition and globalization, etc.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHIN 401.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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CHIN 425 - Teaching-Learning Processes in Elementary Chinese
Students selected for tutoring must dedicate four hours per week to provide help to other students primarily those enrolled in 100-200 levels of Chinese courses. Permission may also be given to assist with other Chinese courses completed with outstanding achievement. Students may be requested to lead group sessions or work with students individually. Expertise in Chinese grammar or linguistics is desirable. S/U grading.
Prerequisites & Notes: CHIN 301; LANG 430; and instructor permission.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: S/U
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CLST 117 - The Ancient Legacy
An introduction to the contributions made by Greece and Rome to the European cultural tradition. Five thematic questions and the answers offered by the ancients are to be examined: God or Mortal; Citizen and State; the Great Individual; the life of philosophy and the life of political activity; the Burden of Immortality.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: HUM
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CLST 260 - Masterworks of Ancient Greek Literature
Survey of the major Greek texts - epic, dramatic and narrative - in translation with emphasis on those works which have shaped the classical tradition.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: HUM
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CLST 270 - Literature of Rome and Her Empire
Survey of the major literary monuments which serve to define the Roman character and the nature of the Roman Empire at its height.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: HUM
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CLST 300 - Directed Independent Study
An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.
Credits: 1-15
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CLST 350 - Greek Mythology
A study of Greek myths as a vital and evolving feature of Greek religious and intellectual life from Homer through Hesiod and Aeschylus to Euripides.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
GUR Attributes: HUM
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CLST 400 - Directed Independent Study
An individualized course of study not available through or replacing existing curriculum, to be arranged between one matriculating student and sponsoring faculty member. All academic policies and registration deadlines apply. Directed Independent Study courses cannot substitute for General University Requirements and are not eligible for tuition waiver.
Credits: 1-15
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CLST 401 - Sanskrit
Fundamentals of the classical language: pronunciation; reading and writing of devanagari script; grammar.
Credits: 5
Grade Mode: Letter
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CLST 410 - The Proto-Indo-European Roots of the Classical Languages
Introduction to principles of comparative philology and comparative mythology and poetics; survey of the phonology, morphology and syntax of Proto-Indo-European; the major IE branches with special emphasis given to Hellenic, Italic and Indo-Iranian.
Prerequisites & Notes: GREK 101 or LAT 101 or CLST 350 or CLST 401.
Credits: 4
Grade Mode: Letter
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CLST 450 - Topics in Classical Studies
Varying topics, such as individual genres (e.g., epic, tragedy) or eras (fifth-century B.C. Athens, the Mediterranean World in the first century A.D.), will be treated from quarter to quarter. See the Timetable of Classes for offerings. Repeatable with different topics with no maximum.
Prerequisites & Notes: CLST 260 or CLST 270 or CLST 350 or LBRL 121 or ENG 281
Credits: 3-5
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Coaching Development Courses numbered X37; X97; 300, 400 are described in the University Academic Policies section of this catalog. |
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CD 280 - Coaching Practicum - Basketball
A practical application of principles and techniques used in sport coaching, including program organization and administration, team building, teaching sports strategies, leadership principles related to sport performance, sport-related motor skill acquisition and performance principles, and the evaluation of coaching strategies and methods.
Prerequisites & Notes: Permission of instructor.
Credits: 2
Grade Mode: S/U
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