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Course Criteria
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5.00 Credits
Fall semester. 5 semester hours. Biochemistry is a capstone course in the Biology program focusing on the study of the molecules and chemical reactions essential to life. After an introduction to the chemistry and structure of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins, discussions of enzyme structure and kinetics set the stage for a detailed exploration of metabolism and its regulation. The laboratory component of this course involves a semester-long integrated project that requires independent student work. Three lecture hours plus one laboratory lecture hour per week. Significant time working independently in the laboratory is required. Prerequisites: CHM301 and BIO111. BIO321 and BIO322 are strongly advised.
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3.00 Credits
Spring semester, odd years. 3 semester hours. An introduction to the chemistry and structure of nucleotides and nucleic acids is followed by a detailed study of DNA replication and repair, RNA transcription and processing, protein synthesis, and the regulation of these processes. Bioethics, an important and interesting topic, is covered as an extension to the scientific content. This course covers topics in more depth and with a different emphasis than genetics. Prerequisite: CHM301 and either BIO/CHM452 or BIO203.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
Spring or fall semester. 1-3 semester hours. This course is a discussion of a specialized area in chemistry. The subject matter and requirements of the course will vary semester to semester and by instructor. Students should see the instructor of that semester's seminar for information about the course description and the prerequisites. Students may take this course up to three times for credit; a maximum of three credit hours can count toward the major or minor.
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1.00 - 3.00 Credits
On demand. 1-3 semester hours. This course allows a superior student to devise and pursue independent study in an area agreed upon in consultation with, and supervised by, a faculty member. Students should be either a major or minor and have a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or greater. Prerequisite: junior or senior standing.
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3.00 Credits
Fall semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. This course examines how intimate, personal, and professional relationships are created and maintained. Students develop an increased awareness of and sensitivity to behaviors, which facilitate effective interpersonal communication as well as to those behaviors, which serve as obstacles. The course addresses topics such as perception, self-concept, listening, and interpersonal conflict.
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3.00 Credits
Fall and spring semesters. 3 semester hours. In this skills-based course, students deliver informative and persuasive speeches. The course examines audience analysis, speech organization and delivery, developing support materials, and persuasive appeals. By the end of the course, students are able to speak competently and confidently to many types of audiences.
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3.00 Credits
Fall semester, alternate years. 3 semester hours. Language is a series of symbols that allows us to communicate with other people. Language symbols also enable the comprehension of feelings, intentions, persuasion, and meaning. The study of rhetoric explores how communication shapes our culture, our leaders, our ethics and our society. The course investigates the evolution of rhetorical theories from ancient Greece to contemporary models of communication. Additionally, the course will focus on the application of theories to contemporary communication events.
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1.00 Credits
On demand. 1 semester hour. Students pursue special research in communication studies. Prerequisite: permission of professor.
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3.00 Credits
Fall and spring semesters. 3 semester hours. This course explores how and why people come together in groups, how groups develop norms for acceptable behavior, and how individuals can help groups work efficiently. Students examine group processes, learning the reasons why groups succeed or fail. Students learn how to run meetings fairly and efficiently.
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1.00 Credits
Fall and spring semesters.1 semester hour. This course is designed for students actively preparing for, and/or participating in, individual intercollegiate events or debate. Pass/no pass grading.
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