May 30, 2024  
2013-2014 Catalog 
    
2013-2014 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


 

Biology

Courses numbered X37; X97; 300, 400, 500 are described in the University Academic Policies  section of this catalog.

  
  • BIOL 690 - Thesis Research


    Research contributing to a graduate degree program. Graded ‘K’ until thesis completed. Repeatable up to 36 credits. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Permission of thesis advisor.

    Credits: 1-12
    Grade Mode: S/U




Canadian/American Studies

Courses numbered X37; X97; 300, 400 are described in the University Academic Policies  section of this catalog. NOTE: Most Canadian-American Studies courses are listed in the individual disciplines. See individual department listings for course titles and descriptions included under the Canadian-American Studies major and minor.

  
  • C/AM 200 - Introduction to Canadian Studies


    A basic interdisciplinary course of studies covering the major physical, historical and sociopolitical aspects of Canada.

    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter



    GUR Attributes: SSC


  
  • C/AM 401 - Research Problem Identification and Development


    Directed research on a problem or in an area of interest.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    C/AM 200, 15 credits of core courses.

    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter



  
  • C/AM 402 - Research Analysis and Writing


    Analysis and writing on the research findings in C/AM 401. A writing proficiency course.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    C/AM 401

    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter



  
  • C/AM 410 - Study Canada Summer Institute


    Intensive survey course featuring expert instruction from WWU faculty and distinguished speakers from Canada and the US. Topics include: Canadian history, geography, government, culture, free trade and environmental issues, First Nations and Canada-US relations. Participants are introduced to a variety of curriculum materials, visit Canada, experience its culture, and develop a curriculum project that meets national standards and expands their personal teaching portfolios. Repeatable to a maximum of 9 credits.

    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter



  
  • C/AM 444 - Canadian Studies Internship


    Work as research and/or management assistant with a local, state or federal government body or private organization. No more than 10 credits in internship may be counted towards the major without permission of the chair. Repeatable up to 15 credits, including original course.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Completion of 3 of six core classes: C/AM 200; HIST 277; ENVS 331 or ENVS 430; ENG 415 or PLSC 406.

    Credits: 3-10
    Grade Mode: Letter



  
  • C/AM 489 - Managing An International Ecosystem


    A research seminar that examines how economic, environmental, social and political agendas affect the shared international ecosystem - Georgia Basin/Puget Sound. Course focuses on the interests of various stakeholders and the efforts taken to manage the cross-border environmental issues. The course involves cross-border travel and field work and thus participants require a passport. In come years, the course will involve collaborations with students and faculty from Canadian Universities. Also offered as ESTU 489 and PLSC 489.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    Junior Status or Permission of Instructor.

    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter




Chemistry

Courses numbered X37; X97; 300, 400, 500 are described in the University Academic Policies  section of this catalog.

  
  • CHEM 100 - Introduction to Chemistry


    An introductory course in chemistry designed for freshmen students intending to enroll in the General Chemistry sequence (CHEM 121, 122, 123). Instruction in dimensional analysis, atomic structure, basic laboratory technique, and chemical bonding. Includes lab. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    MATH 114 or equivalent intermediate algebra MPT score.

    Credits: 2
    Grade Mode: S/U



  
  • CHEM 101 - Chemical Concepts


    A course for non-science students. Emphasizes the process of building scientific models for how matter behaves through the collection and interpretation of evidence. Applications to important societal issues will also be discussed. Lab included.

    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter



    GUR Attributes: LSCI


  
  • CHEM 121 - General Chemistry I


    Stoichiometry atomic and molecular structure, states of matter, solutions, thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, kinetics, electrochemistry. Lab included.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    MATH 114 or equivalent intermediate algebra MPT score.

    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter



    GUR Attributes: LSCI


  
  • CHEM 122 - General Chemistry II


    Stoichiometry atomic and molecular structure, states of matter, solutions, thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, kinetics, electrochemistry. Lab included.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    CHEM 121

    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter



    GUR Attributes: LSCI


  
  • CHEM 123 - General Chemistry III


    Stoichiometry atomic and molecular structure, states of matter, solutions, thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, kinetics, electrochemistry. Lab included.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    CHEM 122

    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter



    GUR Attributes: LSCI


  
  • CHEM 125 - General Chemistry I, Honors


    An accelerated survey of fundamental chemical principles, including atomic and molecular structure, bonding, chemical thermodynamics, equilibria, kinetics, solution chemistry, nuclear chemistry, and analytical methods. Lab included.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    One year of high school chemistry or equivalent; MATH 114 or equivalent score on Western’s intermediate algebra Math Placement Test

    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter



    GUR Attributes: LSCI


  
  • CHEM 126 - General Chemistry II, Honors


    An accelerated survey of fundamental chemical principles, including atomic and molecular structure, bonding, chemical thermodynamics, equilibria, kinetics, solution chemistry, nuclear chemistry, and analytical methods. Lab included.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    CHEM 125

    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter



    GUR Attributes: LSCI


  
  • CHEM 201 - Independent Research


    Undergraduate research under supervision. Written report required.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    CHEM 351 or concurrent and permission of instructor.

    Credits: 1-3
    Grade Mode: S/U



  
  • CHEM 225 - General Chemistry III, Honors


    An accelerated survey of fundamental chemical principles, including atomic and molecular structure, bonding, chemical thermodynamics, equilibria, kinetics, solution chemistry, nuclear chemistry, and analytical methods. Lab included.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    CHEM 126

    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter



    GUR Attributes: LSCI


  
  • CHEM 251 - Elementary Organic Chemistry


    Reactions, nomenclature and uses of carbon compounds; an abbreviated course in organic chemistry primarily for persons not requiring the CHEM 351-354 series.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    CHEM 121 or CHEM 125

    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter



    GUR Attributes: LSCI


  
  • CHEM 301 - Independent Research


    Undergraduate research under supervision. Written report required. Repeatable to a maximum of 9 cr over three quarters. S/U grading.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    30 credits of chemistry

    Credits: 1-3
    Grade Mode: S/U



  
  • 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 121 or CHEM 125; CHEM 251; ETEC 333

    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter



  
  • 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 123

    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter



  
  • CHEM 351 - Organic Chemistry


    Chemistry of carbon compounds with emphasis on structural theory, reactions and mechanisms.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    CHEM 123 or CHEM 225 or concurrent

    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter



  
  • 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



  
  • 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



  
  • 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



  
  • 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



  
  • 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



  
  • 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



  
  • 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



  
  • 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
    Grade Mode: Letter



  
  • CHEM 425A - Natural Products Chemistry.


    Prerequisites & Notes:
    CHEM 353; instructor permission

    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter



  
  • CHEM 425B - Organic Reactions.


    Prerequisites & Notes:
    CHEM 353; instructor permission

    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter



  
  • CHEM 425C - Medicinal Chemistry.


    Prerequisites & Notes:
    CHEM 353 or instructor permission; CHEM 471 recommended

    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter



  
  • CHEM 425D - Group Theory and Spectroscopy.


    Prerequisites & Notes:
    CHEM 463; instructor permission

    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter



  
  • CHEM 425H - Enzyme Chemistry.


    Prerequisites & Notes:
    CHEM 463 or CHEM 468; CHEM 471; instructor permission

    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter



  
  • CHEM 425I - Immunology.


    Prerequisites & Notes:
    CHEM 473/BIOL 473; instructor permission

    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter



  
  • 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



  
  • CHEM 425M - Organometallic Chemistry.


    Prerequisites & Notes:
    CHEM 441; instructor permission

    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter



  
  • 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



  
  • CHEM 425R - Surface Chemistry.


    Prerequisites & Notes:
    CHEM 461; instructor permission

    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter



  
  • CHEM 425S - Protein Engineering.


    Prerequisites & Notes:
    CHEM 471; instructor permission

    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter



  
  • CHEM 425T - Virology.


    Prerequisites & Notes:
    CHEM 473/BIOL 473; instructor permission

    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter



  
  • 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



  
  • 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



  
  • 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



  
  • 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



  
  • 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 123 or CHEM 225; CHEM 353, CHEM 355

    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter



  
  • 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



  
  • CHEM 461 - Physical Chemistry


    Atomic and molecular structure, states of matter, solutions, chemical thermodynamics and equilibria, chemical kinetics and electrochemistry.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    CHEM 123 or CHEM 225; MATH 224, and PHYS 121, PHYS 122, PHYS 123 or (PHYS 114, PHYS 115, and PHYS 116).

    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter



  
  • 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



  
  • 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



  
  • 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



  
  • 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



  
  • CHEM 467 - Biophysical Chemistry


    Biophysical experimental methods and theory, including classical and statistical thermodynamics, bonding, ligand binding, spectroscopy, transport processes, enzyme kinetics, and X-ray diffraction.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    MATH 224; one year of college physics; CHEM 471/BIOL 471

    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter



  
  • CHEM 468 - Biophysical Chemistry


    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, CHEM 461

    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter



  
  • CHEM 471 - Biochemistry I


    A consideration of the structure and function of biological macromolecules; intermediary metabolism; membrane structure and function; bioenergetics. Also offered as BIOL 471.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    CHEM 123 or 225; CHEM 353 or concurrent; and BIOL 205; CHEM 333 recommended; also offered as BIOL 471.

    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter



  
  • CHEM 472 - Biochemistry II


    A consideration of the structure and function of biological macromolecules; intermediary metabolism; membrane structure and function; bioenergetics. Also offered as BIOL 472.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    CHEM 471

    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter



  
  • 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



  
  • CHEM 474 - Biochemistry Laboratory


    Modern methods of isolation and characterization of biological macromolecules, especially enzymes and other proteins. Also offered as BIOL 474.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    CHEM 123 or CHEM 225; CHEM 354 or BIOL 324; CHEM 471 (or concurrent) OR BIOL 471 (or concurrent).

    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter



  
  • 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



  
  • 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



  
  • 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



  
  • 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



  
  • 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



  
  • 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



  
  • 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



  
  • 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



  
  • 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



  
  • 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



  
  • 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



  
  • 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



  
  • 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



  
  • CHEM 554 - Organic Spectroscopy


    Identification of organic compounds by spectroscopic methods: infrared, nuclear magnetic resonance, ultraviolet and mass spectroscopy. Lab included.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    CHEM 123, CHEM 353, CHEM 355

    Credits: 5
    Grade Mode: Letter



  
  • 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



  
  • 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



  
  • 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



  
  • 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



  
  • 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



  
  • CHEM 573 - Enzyme Chemistry


    Preparation and measurement of activities of enzymes; mechanism of enzyme reactions; properties of individual enzymes and coenzymes.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    CHEM 463 or CHEM 468, CHEM 471

    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter



  
  • 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



  
  • 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



  
  • 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



  
  • 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



  
  • 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
    Grade Mode: S/U



  
  • 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



  
  • 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




Chinese

Courses numbered X37; X97; 300, 400 are described in the University Academic Policies  section of this catalog.

  
  • 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



  
  • 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



  
  • 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


  
  • 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


  
  • 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


  
  • 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


  
  • 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



  
  • 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


  
  • 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


  
  • 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


  
  • 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


  
  • CHIN 330 - Chinese Culture Through Film and Literature


    An introduction to cultural aspects of Chinese through a study of film as oral and visual texts. Film scripts and short stories, especially those from which films have been adapted, are used to enhance reading and discussion skills. Repeatable to a maximum of 9 cr.

    Prerequisites & Notes:
    CHIN 203 or instructor permission

    Credits: 3
    Grade Mode: Letter



  
  • CHIN 390 - Introduction to Chinese Language and Linguistics


    An introduction to the phonology, morphology, syntax, lexicon and writing system of the Chinese language. Explores the relationship between language and society.

    Credits: 4
    Grade Mode: Letter



  
  • 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 and instructor permission.

    Credits: 2
    Grade Mode: S/U




Classical Studies

Courses numbered X37; X97; 300, 400 are described in the University Academic Policies  section of this catalog.

  
  • 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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