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6.00 Credits
6 Credit Hours Fall/Spring Sems. Students spend from 80 to 400 or more hours working with an organization such as a government agency, a non-profit conservation/environmental group, a research institute, an industry, a business, etc. that carries out biologically-related activities. The student must identify a sponsoring supervisor at the chosen organization and have the supervisor provide a written description of the proposed student work plan. It is the responsibility of the student to secure the externship and to obtain approval from the Dean of Sciences, Liberal Arts, and Business. Grading is on a pass/fail basis. Prerequisite: One full year of course work in major.
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3.00 Credits
3 Credit Hours d.b.a In this course students will engage in more in-depth study within a major subdiscipline of biology, such as cellular biology, physiology, organismal biology or ecology. In most cases, student demand and/or faculty expertise are factors that influence the selection and timing of this course. Students enrolling in the course will be expected to have foundational biological knowledge. This course is intended to supplement those designated biology courses described in the PSC catalog. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
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4.00 Credits
4 Credit Hours Fall Sem. This beginning science course focuses on the fundamental principles and laws underlying chemical action, their integration with the theories of atomic structure and chemical bonding, and correlation with the position on the periodic chart. Students will study atomic structure, periodicity, chemical bonding, and states of matter and chemical measurements (stoichiometry). The course has a required three-hour laboratory that focuses on general laboratory techniques pertinent to the lecture material. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab).
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4.00 Credits
4 Credit Hours Spring Sem. This course is a continuation of Chemistry I (CHM 141) and continues the focus on the fundamental principles and laws underlying chemical action. Students will study oxidation/reduction, solutions, ionization and electrolysis, acids, bases and salts, chemical and ionic equilibrium, coordination compounds, kinetics, and a short introduction to organic chemistry. The course has a required three-hour laboratory that focuses on qualitative analysis. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisite: Chemistry I (CHM 141).
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4.00 Credits
4 Credit Hours Fall Sem. The course is designed to cover the wide range of topics concerning the chemistry of carbon. Students will study chemical bonding, nomenclature and reactivity of hydrocarbons, alcohols, ethers, and alkyl halides, configuration of alkanes, and cycloalkanes, and stereochemistry. Additionally, students will learn various reactions mechanisms, with an emphasis on nucleophilic substitution reactions. The laboratory will focus on fundamental techniques in organic chemistry, e.g., distillation, purification, synthesis, chromatography and spectroscopy. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: Chemistry I and II (CHM 141, CHM 142.
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4.00 Credits
4 Credit Hours d.b.a. This course is designed to be a continuation of Organic Chemistry I (CHM 241) in the study of carbon compounds. Students will study reactions of aromatic compounds, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, amines, esters, carbohydrates, and lipids. Additionally, students will study the theory of various spectroscopic methods of structure determination. The laboratory will concentrate on the synthesis and analysis of organic compounds. This course, along with Organic Chemistry I (CHM 241), is designed to satisfy the requirements for those students transferring to four-year institutions in pursuit of a baccalaureate degree. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisite: Organic Chemistry I (CHM 241)
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4.00 Credits
4 Credit Hours Spring Sem. This course emphasizes environmental laboratory techniques, precision, and safety. The course is a study of the sources, reactions, transport, effects, and fates of chemical species in the study of water, soil, and air environments, as well as the influence of human activity upon these processes. (3 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisite: Chemistry I (CHM 141) or equivalent.
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3.00 Credits
3 Credit Hours d.b.a. This course provides students with a broad overview of the structure, function, and metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids which make up living organisms. Students will become familiar with the value and applications of recombinant DNA technology, enzymes and their activity, eukaryotic gene expression and key biochemical pathways and cycles. (3 hours lecture). Prerequisites: Biology I and II (BIO 101, BIO 102), Chemistry I and II (CHM 141, CHM 142).
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3.00 Credits
3 Credit Hours d.b.a. This course introduces the students to the science of measurements and to a variety of analytical laboratory and field instruments, including pH and specific ion meters, temperature sensors, D.O. meters, flow meters, pressure sensors, spectrophotometers, and weather stations. Students will become familiar with the operating principle, proper application, and limitations of each instrument. They will also gain experience with setting up remote sensing equipment which makes use of data loggers and telecommunications. In addition, students will learn basic trouble-shooting techniques. (2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab). Prerequisites: Chemistry I and II (CHM 141, CHM 142) and Physics I (PHY 241).
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3.00 Credits
3 Credit Hours Fall/Spring Sems. The purpose of the course is to give students training and practice in effective oral communication. English usage of good formal quality is stressed. The attainment of clear and interesting speech, augmented by appropriate public speaking techniques and skills, is emphasized. (3 hours lecture).
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