Chinese (CHIN)
449-Special Topics in Organic Chemistry – 1-3 Selected advanced topics. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours as long as no topic is repeated. Prerequisites: 241b, 361a, consent of instructor. PS 451 a,b,c -Biochemistry – 3 each FM/S Life processes at molecular level. a) Structure and function of biomolecules; b) Intermediary metabolism, transmission of hereditary information; c) Advanced topics including proteomics, genomics, cellular and molecular techniques, bioanalytical, biophysical and bioorganic chemistry. Must be taken in sequence. Prerequisite: a) 241b, concurrent enrollment in 300 with a grade of C or better, b) 451a with a grade of C or better, c) 451b with grade of C or better. 455-Experimental Methods in Biochemistry - 2 Current practices in enzyme isolation and assessment. Microcomputer-assisted data treatment, graphics, statistical methods, data acquisition. Six laboratory hours per week. Prerequisite: 241a, concurrent enrollment in 451b. EL, LS
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459-Special Topics in Biochemistry – 1 to 3 Selected advanced topics such as enzymology, metabolism, nucleic acids. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours as long as no topic is repeated. Prerequisites: 361a, consent of instructor. LS 461a-Biophysical Chemistry 1 - 3 Examination of biophysical chemistry principles of thermodynamics and kinetics and the understanding of biological systems using physical chemistry. Prerequisites: PHYS 131b or PHYS 152, and CHEM 451B, and MATH 145 or MATH 150 with grade of C or better. 461b-Biophysical Chemistry 2 - 3 Course will examine the biophysical chemistry principles of quantum mechanics and spectroscopy and the understanding of biological systems using physical chemistry. Prerequisites: CHEM 461a with grade of C or better. 465-Biophysical Chemistry Lab - 2 Investigations of biophysical chemical phenomena. Emphasis on computer aided data analysis, rigorous preparation of written reports, introduction to chemical literature. Six hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment or completion of CHEM 461a with a grade of C or better. 469-Special Topics in Physical Chemistry – 1 to 3 Selected advanced topics. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours as long as no topic is repeated. Prerequisites: 361b, consent of instructor. PS 471-Principles of Toxicology - 3 (Cross-listed with ENSC 431) F Chemical and Biological effects of toxic substances in living organisms at the molecular and cellular level. Topics: routes of entry, mechanism of action, effects, antidotes, etc. Prerequisites: Chem 120A, 120B, BIOL 150 all with grade of D or better. BLS, DNSM 479-Special Topics in Environmental Chemistry – 1 to 3 Selected advanced topics. May be repeated to a maximum of 6 hours as long as no topic is repeated. Prerequisites: 241b, consent of instructor. PS
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Civil Engineering (CE)
494-Methods of Teaching Chemistry in the Secondary School - 3 Current teaching and resource materials. Ways to teach different chemical topics, problem solving techniques, and societal issues. Preparing for laboratory activities. Safety concerns. Not for graduate credit. Prerequisite: Majors in Chemistry or Science Education only, consent of instructor. PS
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496-Chemical Problems - 2 FSM Research problems directed by faculty member. May be repeated to a maximum of 4 hours. Students required to submit written report at end of each semester in which they are enrolled. Not for graduate credit. Prerequisite: senior standing, major in chemistry with B average. PS 499-Senior Assignment - 0 FS Capstone exam, review of professional ethics and communications, and presentation on research or literature topic. Required for graduation. Prerequisite: CHEM 300 with a grade of C or better, no concurrency allowed, senior standing, major in chemistry with B average.
Chinese (CHIN)
101-Elementary Chinese I - 4 F Reading, writing, listening, comprehension and speaking in Chinese, within context of Chinese culture. Lab included. BICS, FL, SKFL 102-Elementary Chinese II - 4 S Continuation of 101. Lab included. Prerequisite: 101 or placement testing. BICS, EGC, FL, IC, SKFL 201-Intermediate Chinese I - 4 F Further comprehension of spoken language and oral expression, reading modern prose selections, and writing simple compositions. Lab included. Prerequisite: 102, two hours of high school Chinese, or consent of instructor. BICS, DFAH, FL, SKFL 202-4 Intermediate Chinese II - 4 S Continuation of 201. Lab included. Prerequisite: 201 or placement testing. BICS, DFAH, FL, SKFL 301-Advanced Chinese I - 4 F In-depth grammar review. Composition and conversation. Lab included. Prerequisite: CHIN 202, minimum grade of D, placement testing or consent of instructor. BICS, DFAH, FL, SKFL 302-Advanced Chinese II - 4 S In-depth grammar review. Composition and conversation. Lab included. Prerequisite: CHIN 301, minimum grade of D, placement testing or consent of the instructor. BICS, DFAH, FL, SKFL
Civil Engineering (CE)
198-Civil Engineering Work Experience I - 0 SM Supervised work experience with an agency, firm, or organization that uses engineers. Intended for students who have part-time cooperative experience jobs. Limited to students enrolled in more than 6 credit hours. 199-Engineering Cooperative Education I - 0 SM Supervised work experience with an agency, firm, or organization that employs engineers. First work period of fiveyear academic/work experience program. Prerequisite: consent of engineering co-op advisor. 204-Engineering Graphics and CAD - 3 FSM Hand- and computer-assisted drawing. Geometric constructions, orthographic projections and sketching, section 395
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Chemistry (CHEM)