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BIO 310 Microbiology (Formerly BIO 3912) 4 credits, 3-hrs. lecture/3-hrs. lab Pre-requisite: BIO 220 or 240 The student will study and describe terms related to the following aspects of microbiology: history, methods of studying and cultivation, reproduction and growth, metabolism, genetics, and control. The student will also study the following topics: pathogens, resistance and immunity, bacteria, rickettsia, chlamydia, viruses, parasitology, mycology, and epidemiology. Offered in English only.

CHEMISTRY CHE 105 Introduction to General Chemistry Pre-requisite: MAT 105 4.5 credits 3 hrs. lecture; 2 hrs. Lab; 1 hrs. Recitation The student will solve problems and analyze data which require knowledge of general chemistry and inorganic chemistry including principles of scientific measurements, atomic theory, chemical bonding, nuclear chemistry, gas of organic compounds. This course is required for Dental Hygiene and Nursing students. Offered in English only. CHE 110 Introduction to Chemistry (2 excess hours) (Formerly CHE 4012) 4 credits, 3-hrs. lecture/1 hrs. recitation / 2-hrs.lab Pre-requisite: MAT 10 or satisfactory performance on Math skills test. Co-requisite: MAT 20 or satisfactory performance on Math skills test. The student will solve problems and analyze data which require a knowledge of the principles of atomic theory, chemical bonding, the gas laws and solutions. The student will also recognize the different classes of organic compounds. This course is for Dental Hygiene students and a requirement for entry into the Nursing Program. No student may receive credit for both CHE 110 and CHE 4019. Offered in English only. CHE 120 Principles of Organic Chemistry (Formerly CHE 4018) 2 credits, 2-hrs. lecture Pre-requisite: CHE 110 A survey of the fundamentals of organic and

biological chemistry. This course is for Dental Hygiene students and a requirement for entry into the Nursing Program. Offered in English only. CHE 210 General Chemistry I (Formerly CHE 4002) 4 credits, 3-hrs. lecture/3 hrs. lab/1-hrs. recitation workshop Pre-requisite: MAT 30 Co-requisite: MAT 160 The students will analyze data and solve problems related to the principles of modern atomic theory, stoichiometry, oxidation-reduction reaction, gas laws, thermochemistry, electromagnetic radiation and quantum theory, chemical bonding and molecular structure, and properties of solutions. This course is intended for students preparing for careers in the sciences and engineering. CHE 220 General Chemistry II (Formerly CHE 4104) 4 credits, 3-hrs. lecture/3-hrs. lab/1-hrs. recitation workshop Pre-requisite: CHE 210 Students will work on laws, concepts and techniques of chemistry including chemical kinetics, ionic equilibria in aqueous solution, thermodynamics electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, classes of organic and biochemical compounds. This course is intended for students preparing for careers in the sciences and engineering. CHE 230 Quantitative Analysis 4 credits, 4 hrs lecture, 6 hrs lab Prerequisites: CHE 220 A balanced treatment of the theory and applications of classical methods of gravimetric and volumetric analysis including: acidbase, precipitation, complexometric, and redox titrations. CHE 299 Independent Studies in Chemistry Pre-requisites: BIO 220 and CHE 220 with a minimum grade of B 3 credits, 3 hours This course is designed to help students study particular topics of interest in the Chemistry sciences while developing advanced research skills fundamental in planning and carrying out an independent scientific research project. Students will conduct laboratory, field research or library research using sophisticated methodology, equipment and techniques to obtain and analyze data. The research findings will be presented using oral and written

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