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AS 100 - Introduction to American Studies This course is intended to introduce students to the subject matter and methods of American Studies. It will examine the most common themes in the American experience, especially the intersection of race, class, and gender and their impact on what it means to be an “American.” This course also provides the interdisciplinary foundation that students will need to complete the American Studies major.
Four credits
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AS 401 - Independent Research Working closely with a member of the faculty affiliated with the American Studies major, students will write an independent guided research paper. The supervising faculty member will be chosen by the student in consultation with the chair of the History Department. In addition, successful completion of the research project will require the approval of a second reader from the American Studies related faculty, also chosen in consultation with the chair of the History Department.
Four credits
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BI 101 - Exploring the Natural World This one-semester course is designed to introduce non-science majors to scientific thinking, an appreciation of how science is conducted and provide a foundation of life-long scientific literacy. It is an integrated science course with an emphasis on fundamental concepts in Biology. The course also includes connections with selected topics in Chemistry and Physics and how these physical aspects of the environment are relevant in biological systems. Examples of contemporary issues demonstrating connections between science and society are highlighted.
Note: Meets Scientific Reasoning Learning Outcome (SCI)
This course is not open to Biology, Natural Science, Environmental Science or Biochemistry and Molecular Biology majors.
Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory each week for one semester. Four credits.
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BI 103 - General Biology I A study of the diversity of cellular and organismal life, including foundation principles in cell biology, biochemistry, genetics and evolution. For Biology, Natural Science, Environmental Science, and Biochemistry and Molecular Biology majors.
Note: Meets Scientific Reasoning Learning Outcome (SCI)
Students preparing for graduate programs in the health care field are expected to take BI 103 and BI 104 . Under special circumstances and permission of the Chair, these courses can be taken in any sequence (i.e., BI 03 followed by BI 104 or BI 104 followed by BI 103.)
BI103 is only offered in the fall semester.
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory each week for one semester. Four credits.
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BI 104 - General Biology II General Biology II builds upon the foundational principles in cell biology, biochemistry, genetics, and evolution from the first semester by exploring the biological diversity of organisms and their ecological interactions. The course surveys the diversity of species classified as Protists and Fungi, with a more in-depth exploration of the form and function of Plants and Animals. The course also examines how these diverse species interact by providing an introduction into the study of ecology and the biosphere.
For Biology, Natural Science, Environmental Science, and Biochemistry and Molecular Biology majors.
Note: Students preparing for graduate programs in the health care field are expected to take BI 103 and BI 104. Under special circumstances and permission of the Chair, these courses can be taken in any sequence (i.e., BI 103 followed by BI 104 or BI 104 followed by BI 103
BI104 is only offered in the spring semester.
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory each week for one semester. Four credits.
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BI 105 - Infectious Diseases This course introduces students to a variety of infectious diseases including the causative agent, disease symptoms, mode of transmission, and methods of treatment and prevention. Emphasis will be placed on diseases that have impacted both healthcare and society, including smallpox, typhoid fever, HIV, bubonic plague and influenza.
Two credits.
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BI 107 - Foundations of Biochemistry Designed primarily for students enrolled in the College’s Nursing Program, the course aims to develop an understanding of and appreciation for the chemical basis of life. Fundamental principles of general, organic and biological chemistry are covered with a special emphasis on clinical applications. Adequate preparation for this course includes a working knowledge of high school level algebra.
Note: Meets Scientific Reasoning Learning Outcome (SCI)
This course is not open to Biology, Natural Science, Environmental Science or Biochemistry and Molecular Biology majors.
Three hours of lecture, one hour of recitation and two hours of laboratory each week for one semester. Five credits.
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BI 108 - Microbiology This course focuses on the general principles underlying the life processes of microorganisms. Topics include microbial cell structure, metabolism, genetics, and growth characteristics. Emphasis is given to disease-causing (pathogenic) microorganisms and the various systems of defense employed by the human host.
Note: This course is not open to Biology, Natural Science, Environmental Science or Biochemistry and Molecular Biology majors.
Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory each week for one semester. Four credits.
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BI 201 - Exercise Physiology This lecture course employs a scientific approach to the study of sport and exercise by examining the connections between human athletic performance, the anatomical structure of the body, and the physiological processes that allow the body to function in an efficient manner. Topics covered will include the anatomy and physiology of the skeletal, muscular, respiratory, and cardiovascular systems as they relate to athletic performance; effects of athletic training on the structure and function of the human body; techniques for fitness assessment and performance optimization in sport; and exercise and athletics as critical elements of a healthy lifestyle. In addition to gaining a scientific understanding of the effects of exercise, students will be taught practical methods for examining their own personal fitness.
Three hours of lecture each week for one semester. Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): General Biology (BI 103 - BI 104 ) or Human Anatomy & Physiology I and II (BI 331 - BI 332 ) with an average grade of C (2.0) or better. |
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BI 205 - Biosphere at Risk This is an introductory course intended to expose students to the central issues concerning global climate change and its consequences, it is explicitly designed to be accessible for non-majors. Introductions to key concepts will be provided in lectures and explored in more depth during weekly discussions, with a focus on incorporating current events. Topics will include a careful examination of the causes of climate change and how earth has responded in the past, present, and predictions for future change. The impacts of climate change will be explored from an ecological perspective by focusing on ongoing and expected changes to major ecosystems. The human dimension will be discussed focusing on (1) how human well-being is affected, (2) which measures can be taken for mitigation, and (3) proposed domestic and international policies.
Note: Meets Global Engagement Learning Outcome (GLOB)
Required for Environmental Science majors and open to non-science majors, the course does not satisfy the College’s laboratory science requirement.
Three hours of lecture each week for one semester. Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): One semester of a college-level biology laboratory course or permission of the instructor. |
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BI 211 - Genetics for Healthcare This course will introduce current concepts of genetics, including the medical, ethical and legal implications related to the use of genetics in healthcare. A non-lab biology course intended primarily for sophomore nursing students.
Three hours of lecture each week for one semester. Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): One semester of a college-level biology laboratory course or permission of the instructor. |
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BI 221 - Tropical Biology Part one of a two-course sequence with BI 222 that introduces students to the biological complexity of tropical ecosystems. Tropical Biology is a two-credit course offered during the spring semester (every other year) that examines the fundamental scientific concepts and theories that describe tropical systems. Course work will cover a variety of topics, including the natural history of tropical biota, patterns of species diversity, rainforest ecology and conservation, coral reef ecology, and Belizean history and culture.
Note: Completion of both courses (BI 221 and BI 222) fulfills a biology laboratory requirement for the biology major.
Two hours lecture during spring semester. Two credits
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BI 222 - Field Studies in Tropical Biology Second part of a two-course sequence with BI 221 that introduces students to the biological complexity of tropical ecosystems. Field Studies in Tropical Biology is a two-credit course offered the summer following BI 221 that complements the understanding tropical biology students have gained in the classroom by providing a hands-on field experience in the ecologically diverse Central American country of Belize. Throughout the trip, Saint Anselm faculty and local experts will lead field exercises in two of the most species-rich ecosystems on the planet, the neo-tropical rainforest and coral reef. With its emphasis on Belizean ecosystems and travel within the country, this course provides students a unique opportunity to learn about and then experience the ecology and culture of a different country.
Note: Meets Global Engagement Learning Outcome (GLOB).
Completion of both courses (BI 221 and BI 222) fulfills a biology laboratory requirement for the biology major.
Two credits
Prerequisite(s): One semester of a college-level biology laboratory course and permission of the instructors. |
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BI 315 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy This course undertakes a study of the anatomy of vertebrates, with emphasis on the comparative structure, function, and development of vertebrate body forms and organ systems. Additional emphasis is placed on understanding the evolutionary relationships among vertebrates in light of their anatomical structure. Extensive laboratory work includes dissection of aquatic and terrestrial vertebrate forms. This course will be offered in alternating years.
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory each week for one semester. Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): BI 103 - BI 104 or equivalent as determined by Department Chair. |
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BI 318 - Microbiology for Majors This course is an introduction to the fundamentals of general and clinical microbiology. The general microbiology component is a study of the principles underlying the basic life processes of microorganisms, and topics include microbial cell structure, genetics, metabolism, and growth characteristics. The clinical microbiology is a focus on the interactions between microorganisms and the human body. Topics include normal microbiota, pathogenic microorganisms, mechanisms of disease, defense systems of the host, nosocomial infections, and the use of antibiotics to control infection. In the laboratory, students gain hands-on experience with the microscope, aseptic technique, bacterial staining techniques, biochemical testing, and ELISA.
Three hours of lecture/seminar and three hours of lab each week for one semester. Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): BI 103 - BI 104 or equivalent as determined by Department Chair. |
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BI 320 - Ecology This course surveys the interactions between organisms and their physical and biological environments in three integrated modules: ecophysiology and ecosystems, population biology, and community ecology. Each module comprises lectures on key topics, case studies in classic or current papers, computer models and collection and analysis of field data. Given the constantly evolving nature of this field, this course emphasizes understanding of the relative strengths of various hypotheses based on current evidence.
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory each week for one semester. Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): BI 103 - BI 104 or equivalent as determined by Department Chair. |
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BI 321 - Marine Biology An introduction to the function, diversity, and ecology of marine organisms and their environment. This course introduces the major groups of marine organisms, marine ecosystems, and human impacts on the marine environment. Laboratory sessions include studies on ocean acidification, dissection of invertebrates, field trips to local marine habitats, and live organisms, many from coastal habitats in the Northwest Atlantic. Students should expect at least one or two Saturday field trips. This course is offered in alternating years.
Note: Meets the Global Outcome (GLOB).
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory each week for one semester Four credits.
Pre or Co-requisite(s): BI 103 - BI 104 or equivalent as determined by Department Chair. |
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BI 325 - Evolutionary Biology This course is an introduction to the processes and mechanisms of evolution. A variety of microevolutionary and macroevolutionary topics will be addressed including natural selection, genetic drift, sexual selection, history of life, systematics, and speciation. The importance of evolutionary theory in organismal biology, genetics, behavior, molecular biology, and medicine will be discussed throughout the semester. Laboratory sessions include hands-on investigations in antibiotic resistance, sexual selection in fish, fossils, and applications of phylogenetic trees. This course is offered in alternating years.
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory each week for one semester. Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): BI 103 - BI 104 or equivalent as determined by Department Chair. |
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BI 326 - Cancer Biology Compared to all other premature-death-causing diseases, cancer and cancer-related deaths cause largest personal and economic impact, worldwide. The course will introduce students to the genetic and cell biology of cancer, and cancer therapies. Emphasis will be placed on the molecular and cellular basis of cancer biology. In addition, students will develop skills in literature searches for primary research articles, and preparation and delivery of an effective research seminar.
Three hours of lecture each week for one semester. Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): BI 101 or BI 102 or BI 103 or permission of instructor. |
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BI 327 - Genetics This course focuses on the molecular biology of gene expression. Topics include a brief review of classical genetics, structure-function of DNA, and the regulation of gene expression in prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. The laboratory is composed of a series of experiments utilizing current molecular biology techniques including PCR, construction of recombinant DNA molecules, gel electrophoresis and Southern analysis.
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory each week for one semester. Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): BI 103 - BI 104 or equivalent as determined by Department Chair. |
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BI 328 - Conservation Biology This course explores the current status of biodiversity. Key questions include: What concepts, measures, and patterns describe biodiversity? What is the value of biodiversity? How can we maintain, conserve, and restore biodiversity? During lab we will explore how the theoretical frameworks, field, lab, and computational methods can be applied to enable sound conservation and management decision-making. This course has a strong field component and will be offered in alternating years.
Note: Meets the Global Outcome (GLOB).
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory each week for one semester. Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): BI 103 - BI 104 or equivalent as determined by Department Chair. |
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BI 329 - Plant Biology This course provides an introduction to Botany, the study of plant biology. Students are introduced to the fundamentals of plant biology through the study of plant anatomy, physiology, and the life cycle of plants. The course then builds upon these botanical principals through an exploration of plant diversity and ecology, with an emphasis on plant taxa that impact human society (e.g. nutritional, medicinal, and poisonous species). Laboratory classes provide a hands-on approach to learning the diversity and ecology of local plant species through field identification hikes within the extensive natural areas on campus, and through examination of preserved specimens available from the Saint Anselm College herbarium.
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory each week for one semester. Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): BI 103 - BI 104 or equivalent as determined by Department Chair. |
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BI 331 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I The structure and function of human cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems are considered. The interdependence of these systems is emphasized and related to the total field of biology. Laboratory work includes the dissection of a typical mammal and completion of classical experiments of physiology.
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory each week for one semester. Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): BI 103 - BI 104 or equivalent as determined by Department Chair. |
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BI 332 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II This course treats the basic structure and function of the human body with emphasis on the endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic/immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, and reproductive systems. The laboratory component includes microscopy, dissection of preserved specimens and fundamental physiological studies.
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory each week for one semester. Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): BI 103 - BI 104 or equivalent as determined by Department Chair. |
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BI 333 - Cell Biology A study of the anatomy and physiology of the fundamental unit of life. The laboratory will investigate the structure and vital processes of prokaryotes and eukaryotes, with particular attention to membranes, organelles, and macromolecules.
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory each week for one semester. Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): BI 103 - BI 104 or equivalent as determined by Department Chair. |
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BI 334 - Animal Physiology The function of the organs and organ systems of animals. Topics include feeding and digestion, circulation, gas transport, water balance and aspects of endocrinology. Basic physiological techniques and methods will be examined in laboratory sessions.
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory each week for one semester. Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): BI 103 - BI 104 or equivalent as determined by Department Chair. |
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BI 335 - Animal Behavior This course is an introduction to the basic principles underlying the mechanisms and evolutionary causes driving animal behavior. Topics covered include sensory systems, behavioral genetics, communication, neuroethology, mating behavior, parental care, and habitat selection. Techniques for systematically observing and recording animal behavior are learned in laboratory sessions and culminate in a semester-long research project. The writing component of this course focuses on writing composition and mechanics specific to scientific writing.
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory each week for one semester. Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): BI 103 - BI 104 or equivalent as determined by Department Chair. |
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BI 336 - Biochemistry A review of the structure and function of biologically important molecules and their role in the catabolic and anabolic processes of the cell. The laboratory sessions stress development of a working knowledge of standard procedures useful in a wide range of experimental situations.
Three hours of lecture, one hour of recitation and three hours of laboratory each week for one semester. Five credits.
Prerequisite(s): Organic Chemistry, BI 103 - BI 104 or equivalent as determined by Department Chair. |
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BI 338 - Invertebrate Zoology This course surveys living animal diversity in extant phyla, emphasizing the relationship between form and function. Laboratory exercises build skills in classification and anatomy through integrative study of prepared slides, dissections, preserved specimens and observation of live animals. Approximately one third of the course is a project extending class material to subjects relevant to the student’s major interest, such as medical and forensic entomology, parasitology, or model systems in neurobiology, ecology, genetics, development, etc.
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory each week for one semester. Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): BI 103 - BI 104 or equivalent as determined by Department Chair. |
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BI 341 - Selected Topics in Biochemistry This course is designed to meet the needs and interests of junior Biochemistry and Molecular Biology majors foremost, but also those of upper level biology and chemistry majors with interests in biochemistry and molecular biology. The current design of the course includes in-depth analysis of protein structure function relationships and an up-to-date look at the subjects of signal transduction pathways and cancer biochemistry. Laboratory exercises emphasize techniques applied to the study of rare proteins.
Three hours of lecture, one hour of recitation and three hours of laboratory each week for one semester. Five credits.
Prerequisite(s): BI 103 and BI 104. |
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BI 344 - Nutrition An introduction to the science of nutrition focusing on biochemical foundations (carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals) as they apply to human health (diet, physical activity, and healthful considerations for, for example, fluid balance, and bone and blood health). Eating disorders, food safety, nutrition through the life cycle, and global/cultural considerations are also covered. This course will be offered in alternating years.
Note: The number of enrolled Biology Department majors will be limited to 16 students.
Three hours of lecture each week for one semester. Four credits.
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BI 346 - Pharmacology An introduction to the science of pharmacology focusing on pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic foundations (absorption, distribution, biotransformation, excretion, receptors, and dosing) as they apply to human health (for example cardiovascular-renal, blood, inflammation, and gout, endocrine, and chemotherapeutic agents). Drug development, laws, toxicology, and life cycle and global/cultural considerations are also covered. This course will be offered in alternating years.
Note: The number of enrolled Biology Department majors will be limited to 16 students.
Three hours of lecture each week for one semester. Four credits.
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BI 400 - Independent Study This course allows advanced study of selected topics in the biological sciences. The topic will be in chosen by a student in consultation with a faculty member who will facilitate the learning process.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Faculty Facilitator and the Chair of the Biology Department. |
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BI 421 - Directed Research in Biology - Two Semester Option Individualized research experience in the biological sciences, under the direction of a science faculty member, including literature searching, hypothesis development and testing, graphical and statistical analysis, and oral and written presentation.
Note: Open only to upper-class students who have applied for and been admitted into a position in a science faculty’s research laboratory. Two sequential semesters must be taken to earn credit.
Four credits earned upon satisfactory completion of BI 422 .
Prerequisite(s): BI 103 - BI 104 or equivalent as determined by Department Chair. Permission of the faculty supervisor with whom a student wishes to work. |
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BI 422 - Directed Research in Biology - Two Semester Option Individualized research experience in the biological sciences, under the direction of a science faculty member, including literature searching, hypothesis development and testing, graphical and statistical analysis, and oral and written presentation.
Note: Open only to upper-class students who have applied for and been admitted into a position in a science faculty’s research laboratory. Two sequential semesters must be taken to earn credit.
Four credits earned upon satisfactory completion of Biology 422.
Prerequisite(s): BI 103 - BI 104 or equivalent as determined by Department Chair. Permission of the faculty supervisor with whom a student wishes to work. |
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BI 423 - Directed Research in Biology - One Semester Option Individualized research experience in the biological sciences, under the direction of a science faculty member, including literature searching, hypothesis development and testing, graphical and statistical analysis, and oral and written presentation.
Note: Open only to upper-class students who have applied for and been admitted into a position in a science faculty’s research laboratory. This is an intensive one-semester research course that can be taken as an alternative to the typical year-long BI 421 - BI 422 sequence.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): BI 103 - BI 104 or equivalent as determined by Department Chair. Permission of the faculty supervisor with whom a student wishes to work. |
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BI 449 - Special Topics in Biology This course allows advanced study of selected topics not covered in other Biology Department course offerings. Topics covered will be chosen by the Biology Department and will reflect areas of importance within the biological sciences.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): BI 103 - BI 104 or equivalent as determined by Department Chair. |
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BI 450 - Washington Internship After application to and acceptance by the Washington Center, students are placed in a relevant field experience with scientific organizations in the greater Washington, D.C. area. Selection for this typically fall semester program is completed in the preceding spring semester.
Note: BI 450 is equivalent to four academic courses.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Internship Facilitator of the Biology Department. |
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BI 451, 452, 453, 454 - Biology Internship Qualified students may be offered the opportunity to develop, with the aid of the Internship Facilitator of the Department, an internship experience relevant to their academic needs. Assessment will be based on a portfolio that includes the agency’s outcome assessment, the student’s objective and subjective journal, and a primary-source referenced term paper in an area allied to the internship. BI 451, 452, 453, 454 are typically the equivalent of one or two academic courses. Students have participated in internships with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, the Wells National Estuarine Research Reserve, the Piscataquog Watershed Association, the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services, Optima Health, New Hampshire Custom Brewers, the University of New Hampshire Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, the Southern Maine Regional Genetics Service Program, the Foundation for Blood Research, Covino Environmental Associates, Catholic Medical Center, members of the Congress of the United States, and the Fitness Network, among many other organizations.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Internship Facilitator of the Biology Department. |
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CH 100 - Special Topics in Introductory Chemistry with Laboratory This is a one-semester course designed to allow students majoring in fields outside of the sciences to engage in the scientific reasoning process. Topics vary by semester.
Note: Meets Scientific Reasoning Learning Outcome (SCI)
Three hours of lecture and two to four hours of laboratory each week. Four credits
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CH 106 - Science of Books and Movies A course designed for non-majors, this class provides the background and tools to assess science as portrayed in popular culture. The scientific method will be employed to discuss topics and experiments.
Note: Meets Scientific Reasoning Learning Outcome (SCI)
Three hours of lecture, two hours of lab per week. Four credits.
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CH 110 - Powering a Modern Society A study of the basic concepts of physical science including the influence of the scientific method in understanding energy and motion, Newtonian physics, electricity, magnetism, light, wave motion and kinetic theory of matter. Methods of scientific calculation are also treated.
Note: Meets Scientific Reasoning (SCI) and Global Engagement Learning Outcome (GLOB)
Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory each week. Four credits.
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CH 112 - Science of Art and Artifacts The Science of Art and Artifacts is a one-semester course with a strong interdisciplinary emphasis. It is designed for students interested in the interconnections between science and art. The primary goal of the course is to present chemical principles and facts at a level sufficiently rigorous that a student successfully completing the course will understand how the properties of materials influence artistic production and conservation. Interspersed among studies of the fundamental concepts of chemistry are discussions of ethical issues, modern physical methods of examination, safety, and methods in conservation and restoration. Depending upon the instructors’ interests applications may come from painting, ceramics, architecture, or archaeology. As part of the course students view and discuss authentic artifacts or representations using high quality reproductions, on-line resources, or museum visits. In the laboratory they investigate materials and techniques.
Note: Meets Scientific Reasoning Learning Outcome (SCI)
Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory each week. Four credits.
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CH 120 - Chemistry and Society The primary goal of the course is to present chemical principles and facts at a level sufficiently rigorous that a student successfully completing the course can act as an informed citizen and consumer. Among the topics considered: chemistry of the atmosphere; solution chemistry; energy and the laws of thermodynamics; important industrial processes; nuclear chemistry; plastics and polymers; drugs; and consumer chemistry.
Note: Meets Scientific Reasoning Learning Outcome (SCI)
Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory each week. Four credits.
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CH 122 - Chemistry of Food This course is a one-semester chemistry course designed to allow non-science students interested in an opportunity to explore the chemical principles involved in the preparation of foods. The primary goal of the course is to present chemical principles at a level sufficiently rigorous that a student successful completing the course understands at a chemical level what is occurring in food preparation.
Note: Meets Scientific Reasoning Learning Outcome (SCI)
Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory each week. Four credits.
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CH 130 - General Chemistry This course continues to develop the principles of chemistry with an emphasis on the pertinent aspects of chemical theory and behavior. The descriptive chemistry of the more common elements is investigated and correlated to their structures, reactivity and properties. The laboratory work is largely quantitative with particular emphasis on scientific observation, recording of data, and evaluation of results.
Note: Meets Scientific Reasoning Learning Outcome (SCI)
Three hours of lecture, and three hours of laboratory each week. Four credits.
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CH 190 - Chemistry Research Freshmen have the opportunity to conduct research under the supervision of a faculty member. The project will involve library and laboratory research, an oral presentation and a written report. Students who wish to enroll in the class must have the approval a faculty mentor in the department prior to registration. This course does not replace CH421.
Two credits.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor. |
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CH 220 - Forensic Chemistry A one-semester chemistry course designed to allow students interested in forensics an opportunity to explore the theory and practice of this discipline. The primary goal of the course is to present chemical principles and facts at a level sufficiently rigorous that a student successfully completing the course can act as an informed citizen and be able to use this information in a criminal justice setting.
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory each week. Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): CH 130 , or permission of instructor. |
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CH 230 - Structure and Function The course continues to develop the principles of chemistry with an emphasis on the pertinent aspects of chemical theory and behavior. The descriptive chemistry of the more common elements is investigated and correlated to their structures, reactivity and properties. The laboratory work is largely quantitative with particular emphasis on scientific observation, recording of data, and evaluation of results.
Prerequisite(s): CH 150
Note: Three hours of lecture, and three hours of laboratory each week.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): CH 150 |
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CH 251 - Reaction and Mechanism Continues the study of the structure, nomenclature, preparations, characterization methods and reactions of organic compounds. Modern theories and reaction mechanisms will be used as unifying bases. (Formerly titled Organic Chemistry II)
Three hours of lecture, and three hours of laboratory each week. Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): CH 150 |
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CH 260 - Environmental Chemistry A one-semester chemistry course designed as an introduction to environmental chemistry. The course is taught in three parts which address the following topics: basic properties of chemicals, contaminants in the environment, and processes in the natural environment. The laboratory portion of the course addresses current methods used in the environmental science field.
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory each week. Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): CH 150 |
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CH 270 - Quantitative Analysis The principles and methods of volumetric, gravimetric, and electrochemical analysis including: ionic equilibria, ionization constants, pH, buffers, salt hydrolysis, indicators, oxidation-reduction, gravimetric factors, and voltammetry. Applications of statistical analysis to chemical data also are included.
Three hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory each week. Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): CH 150 |
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CH 275 - Forensic Analysis The qualitative and quantitative analyses of forensic samples are examined. Through discussion in lecture and experimentation in lab, students study fundamental chemical concepts and their application in forensic analyses. Instrumental and chemical methods used to identify, isolate, and quantify compounds are highlighted and the statistical analysis of data is discussed.
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory each week. Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): CH 220 |
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CH 280 - Physical Chemistry A study of the properties of systems at equilibrium including the development and application of the laws of thermodynamics; equations of state; a brief treatment of electrochemistry; kinetic theory of gases; elementary chemical kinetics including rate laws, integrated rate laws, and the steady state approximation.
Three hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory each week. Five credits.
Prerequisite(s): MA 180 Co-requisite(s): PS 131-132 or permission of instructor. |
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CH 281 - Physical Chemistry II The principles of quantum mechanics are developed and illustrated by consideration of simple systems. The properties of atoms and molecules are explored and spectroscopy is presented as a tool for probing the properties of individual molecules. Statistical mechanics is introduced as a bridge between the microscopic quantum view and the macroscopic thermodynamic view.
Three hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory each week. Five credits.
Prerequisite(s): CH 280 ; Pre or Co-requisite(s): PS132 or permission of instructor. |
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CH 282 - Chemical Kinetics & Dynamics The fundamentals of how reactions take place are developed in both a macroscopic and a microscopic point of view. Topics include rate laws, mechanistic descriptions, and reaction dynamics as well as their applications to current research techniques.
Two credits.
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CH 290 - Chemistry Research Sophomores have the opportunity to conduct research under the supervision of a faculty member. The project will involve library and laboratory research, an oral presentation and a written report. Students who wish to enroll in the class must have the approval of a faculty mentor in the department prior to registration. This course does not replace CH421.
Two credits.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. |
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CH 305 - Computational Chemistry Atoms, molecules, and chemical processes are examined using computer programs that apply theoretical chemistry to real systems. Topics may include theoretical methods and applications of these methods, including structure and energetic concerns.
Two credits.
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CH 310 - Instrumental Analysis A study of the theoretical principles associated with many of the more important instrumental methods employed in chemical and biological analysis. Practical applications of these principles are presented through a selection of instrumental experiments.
Three hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory each week. Five credits.
Prerequisite(s): CH 270 , or permission of instructor. |
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CH 330 - Chemistry of Biological Systems This course highlights chemistry’s role in the function of biological systems. Focuses of the course may include, but is not limited to, understanding the structure of macromolecules, including DNA, RNA and proteins; kinetics of binding; analytical techniques to study macromolecules; elucidation of protein functions; and molecular recognition.
Four credits.
Pre or Co-requisite(s): CH 251 or permission of instructor. |
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CH 340 - Inorganic Chemistry This course provides an introduction to inorganic chemistry, including structure-bonding relationships, reaction mechanisms, descriptive chemistry of the elements and co-ordination chemistry.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): CH 150 |
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CH 350 - Physical Organic Chemistry A survey of physical organic chemistry, stressing the qualitative use of molecular orbital theory in topological descriptions of structure and bonding is presented. Thermodynamic concepts are applied toward the prediction of chemical reactivity and the elucidation of reaction mechanisms. (Formerly titled Organic Chemistry III)
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): CH 251 Pre or Co-requisite(s): CH 280 or permission of instructor. |
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CH 360 - Inorganic Chemistry II Specific applications of inorganic chemistry are presented. Topics covered include organometallic chemistry, bioinorganic chemistry, spectroscopic studies, catalysis and radiochemistry.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): Prerequisites: CH 340 or permission of instructor. |
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CH 361 - Organometallic Chemistry This course is a survey of organometallic chemistry including structure, bonding, organometallic reactions and catalysis. The goal is to provide a working understanding of these compounds, with an emphasis on the relationship between their structure, function and reactivity.
Two credits.
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CH 372 - Characterization of Compounds An introduction to the major characterization techniques in the identification of both organic and inorganic compounds. The course will address the theory and interpretation of modern spectroscopy with a focus on advanced techniques in high-resolution NMR.
Two credits.
Prerequisite(s): CH 251 or permission of instructor |
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CH 380 - Physical Chemistry III Topics include electrical and magnetic properties of molecules, transport properties, advanced chemical kinetics, dynamics, and photo chemistry.
Four credits
Prerequisite(s): CH 281 . |
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CH 390 - Chemistry Research Juniors or seniors have the opportunity to conduct research under the supervision of a faculty member. The project will involve library and laboratory research, an oral presentation and a written report. Students who wish to enroll in the class must have the approval of a faculty mentor in the department prior to registration. This course does not replace CH421.
Two credits.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of Instructor. |
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CH 400 - Independent Study Four credits.
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CH 401 - Special Topics in Chemistry One credit.
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CH 402 - Special Topics in Chemistry This is a one-semester course designed to allow science students interested in advanced study in various areas of chemistry the opportunity to examine selected special topics in greater depth. The primary goal of the course is to present topics of interest in the areas of Analytical, Inorganic, Organic, and Physical Chemistry that go beyond the bounds of existing courses.
Two credits.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor |
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CH 404 - Independent Study Two credits.
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CH 405 - Special Topics in Chemistry This is a one-semester course designed to allow science students interested in advanced study in various areas of chemistry the opportunity to examine selected special topics in greater depth. The primary goal of the course is to present topics of interest in the areas of Analytical, Inorganic, Organic, and Physical Chemistry that go beyond the bounds of existing courses.
Three hours of lecture each week. Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. |
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CH 406 - Special Topics in Chemistry with Laboratory This is a one-semester course designed to allow science students interested in advanced study in various areas of chemistry the opportunity to examine selected special topics in greater depth. The primary goal of the course is to present topics of interest in the areas of Analytical, Inorganic, Organic, and Physical Chemistry that go beyond the bounds of existing courses.
Three hours of lecture and two to four hours of laboratory each week. Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. |
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CH 410 - Research Juniors and seniors are provided with the opportunity to undertake a research project under the direction of a faculty member.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the chairperson. |
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CH 411 - Forensic Science Research Juniors and seniors are provided with the opportunity to undertake a research project under the direction of a faculty member.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the chairperson. |
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CH 420 - Research and Seminar I
Students receive instruction on department specific chemical safety, library research techniques, and project planning. The student presents periodic oral reports to the class and faculty. In addition, faculty members and outside guest speakers present lectures on topics not covered in other courses. Open to qualified students in other majors with the permission of both department chairpersons. This course carries no credit, but is a prerequisite for CH 421 .
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CH 421 - Research and Seminar II The student conducts library research, plans and conducts a research project under the direction of a faculty advisor. The student presents periodic oral reports to the class and faculty, writes a senior thesis describing his/her research, and may be required to present results in poster presentations. In addition, faculty members and outside guest speakers present lectures on topics not covered in other courses. Required of Chemistry majors. Required of Chemistry majors.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): CH 420 Open to qualified students in other majors with the permission of both department chairpersons. |
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CH 431 - Chemistry Internship Qualified students may be offered the opportunity to develop, with the aid of the Internship Coordinator of the Department, an internship experience relevant to their academic needs. CH 431 is typically the equivalent of one academic course.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Internship Coordinator. |
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CH 432 - Chemistry Internship Qualified students may be offered the opportunity to develop, with the aid of the Internship Coordinator of the Department, an internship experience relevant to their academic needs. CH 432 is typically the equivalent of two academic courses.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of the Internship Coordinator. |
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CN 100 - Chinese I A fundamental study of standard Chinese in all four levels of communication— listening, speaking, reading, and writing. This course involves three class hours and one session of conversation with a native speaker of Chinese for one semester.
Four credits.
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CN 150 - Chinese II A continuation of CN 100. It is a study of the structure of the language with emphasis in reading, writing, conversation, and vocabulary development. It also covers aspects of Chinese culture related to course materials. This course involves three class hours and one session with a native speaker of Chinese each week for one semester.
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): CN 100 or placement. |
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CN 200 - Chinese III A continuation of CN 150. It is a thorough review of grammar and Chinese culture, and exercises in composition, conversation, intensive reading, and translation. This course involves three class hours and one session with a native speaker of Chinese each week for one semester.
Note: Meets Linguistic Awareness Learning Outcome Modern Foreign or Classical Language (LANG)
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): CN 150 or placement |
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CN 301 - Special Topics in Chinese Topics to be arranged
Four credits.
Prerequisite(s): CN 200 or placement. |
Classics |
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CL 101 - Elementary Greek I Provides a systematic study of Greek grammar, syntax and vocabulary accompanied by exercises designed to enable the student to read Greek prose and poetry.
Four credits.
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CL 102 - Elementary Greek II Provides a systematic study of Greek grammar, syntax and vocabulary accompanied by exercises designed to enable the student to read Greek prose and poetry.
Four credits.
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CL 103 - Elementary Latin I Intended for students who have had no previous instruction in Latin, the primary objective of this course is the acquisition of the skill to read Latin through study of word forms and their use, of vocabulary, and of the rules of syntax.
Four credits.
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CL 104 - Elementary Latin II Intended for students who have had no previous instruction in Latin, the primary objective of this course is the acquisition of the skill to read Latin through study of word forms and their use, of vocabulary, and of the rules of syntax.
Four credits.
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CL 201 - Intermediate Greek I A review of Greek grammar and syntax and a survey of Greek prose and verse with an emphasis on strengthening reading skills.
Note: Meets Linguistic Awareness Learning Outcome Modern Foreign or Classical Language (LANG)
Four credits.
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