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CHE-125 General Chemistry I5 Hours
- A study of the fundamental principles and concepts of chemistry and their relations to representative elements and their compounds. This course starts with atoms, builds atoms into compounds, and then begins talking about the way in which elements and compounds behave. Foundational elective in the Science Minor for Education Majors. Prerequisite: CHE-110 with grade of "C" or better; Math SAT 480 or above, ACT 21 or above, AND high school chemistry (1 year). Co-requisite: CHE-125L.
CHE-126 General Chemistry II5 Hours
- A study of the fundamental principles and concepts of chemistry with an emphasis on solutions and equilibria. Topics covered include acid/base chemistry, oxidation/reduction reactions, thermodynamics, and nuclear chemistry. Prerequisite: CHE-125 or equivalent. Co-requisite: CHE-126L.
CHE-235 Organic Chemistry I4 Hours
- A study of the fundamental principles and concepts in organic chemistry. The course begins by focusing on molecular structure, acidity, physical properties of functional groups, and organic nomenclature. These topics form the basis for understanding and planning nucleophilic substitution and elimination reaactions, which are then applied to both synthesis and reactivity of numerous functional groups. The concepts are subsequently applied to addition reactions of alkenes and alkynes. Prerequisites: CHE-126. Co-requisite: CHE-235L.
CHE-236 Organic Chemistry II4 Hours
- A study of all the major classes of carbon compounds. First-semester emphasis is on structure and nomenclature with an introduction to elementary reactions and reaction mechanisms. Second-semester emphasis is on reactions, synthesis, and analysis. Prerequisite: CHE-235. Co-requisite: CHE-236L.
CHE-330 Inorganic Chemistry3 Hours
- A more advanced course which explores the properties of the transition elements. Topics will include the Schrodinger wave equation, states of atoms, crystal field/molecular orbital theory, coordination chemistry, and organometallic chemistry. Prerequisite: CHE-235.
CHE-350 Analytical Chemistry4 Hours
- An introduction to the theory and methods of chemical separations and quantitative determinations. An emphasis is placed on understanding chemical equilibria of all forms. The first half of the course will focus on statistical treatment of data, equilibrium theory, or titrimetric analyses. The second half of the course will focus on instrumental techniques involving electrochemistry, spectrometry, and chromatography. Prerequisites: CHE-126. Co-requisite: CHE-350L.
CHE-430 Biological Chemistry I3 Hours
- A study of the chemistry of life processes. The first half of the course will focus on the structure and function of macromolecules and primary metabolites. Topics will include amino acids, proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates and lipds. The second half of the course will focus on major metabolic pathways and their regulation. Designed for chemistry and biology majors who intend to do graduate work related to this area. Prerequisite: CHE-236 (or CHE-235 and permission of instructor).
CHE-432 Biological Chemistry II4 Hours
- A continuation course which builds on the fundamental concepts from Biological Chemistry I. Topics will include biosynthesis of different classes of biological molecules including lipids and amino acids as well as nucleic acids and DNA. Protein synthesis, gene regulation and recombinant DNA technologies will also be emphasized. Prerequisite: CHE-430. Co-requisite CHE-432L.
CHE-440 Physical Chemistry I3 Hours
- This course covers the basic laws of thermodynamics and their application to various systems (pure substances, mixtures, and multiple phases). Electrochemistry and kinetics is also covered at a basic level. Prerequisites: PHY-222, MAT-254, and CHE-126.
CHE-490 Chemistry Senior Seminar1 Hours
- This course is intended to help science majors to synthesize, integrate, and apply their scientific understanding. The course will focus on advanced topics and on the ethical and social implications of science. Some emphasis will be given to research and to written and oral communication skills as used in the sciences. The Major Field Achievement Test in chemistry may be administered as a part of this course. The course is required of all majors. Prerequisite: Senior standing, science major, and completion of at least one course in the major at or above the 300 level.
BIO-495 Research in Biology1-3 Hours
- This laboratory-based course is designed for biology majors who plan on graduate-level work in biology or other related medical sciences. Each student will participate in a faculty-led research project in his/her area of interest. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. Course may be repeated but only a total of 2 credit hours may be applied toward the Biology Major or minor.
CHE-495 Research in Chemistry1-3 Hours
- Students will engage in original research under the direction of a faculty member. This course may be repeated but only two credits total may be applied toward a chemistry major or minor. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
MAT-112 General Statistics3 Hours
- An introduction to elementary concepts in descriptive statistics and inferential statistics using applications from various disciplines and supplementing with statistical software. Topics include data collection and summarization, random variables and probability distributions, linear correlation and regression, confidence intervals, and hypothesis testing. Prerequisite: Math SAT above 460 (Math ACT above 18) or a grade of "C" or above in MAT-104.
BIO-351 Cellular Biology3 Hours
- An in-depth study of the anatomy and function of animal and plant cells. The elegance and complexity of God's design for this smallest living unit will be revealed through lectures, in-class activities, and various assignments. Prerequisites: BIO-125, CHE-125 and CHE-126. Core course for Biology Majors.
BIO-432 Molecular Biology4 Hours
- Significantly emphasizing laboratory techniques, this course is designed to follow either CHE-432 or BIO-351. Biomedical research topics that will be discussed and accompanied by hands-on laboratory experiments include recombinant DNA technology/genetic engineering, cloning, and basic bioinformatics.

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MAT-253 Calculus I4 Hours
- An introduction to differential and integral calculus of a single variable using polynomial, logarithmic, exponential and trigonometric elementary functions. A study of the concepts of limit, continuity, derivative, and integral using interdisciplinary applications and computer software. Prerequisite: MAT-120 or equivalent or permission of the Division.
MAT-254 Calculus II4 Hours
- Differential and integral calculus with applications in area, volume, and surfaces. Additional topics of study include techniques of integration, parametric equations and polar coordinates, and infinite series representation of functions. Prerequisite: MAT-253 or equivalent.
PHY-221 University Physics I4 Hours
- Calculus-based introductory physics covering kinematics, dynamics, statics, introductory rotational motion, waves, harmonic motion, and basic heat and thermodynamics. Prerequisite or co-requisite: MAT-253 or equivalent. Co-requisite: PHY-221L.
PHY-222 University Physics II5 Hours
- Calculus-based introductory physics covering electricity, magnetism, optics, and topics in modern physics. Prerequisite: PHY-221 or equivalent. Co-requisite: PHY-222L and PMD-310.
BIO-125 Principles of Biology4 Hours
- The fundamental principles of genetics, cell development, and structure and function in cells, membranes, and molecules as related to organisms are covered. Representative life processes, organisms, and bio-techniques are studied from the cellular perspective to illustrate biological principles. Emphasis is placed upon man's real progress in coping with the new knowledge of biology and its effects on society's perspective about how the knowledge should be used. Prerequisite: Math SAT 440 or above; SAT I 480 or above; ACT 20 or above; or CHE-110 with a grade of "C" or better. This course fulfills the general education lab requirement. Can be used as foundational in the Biology Minor for Education Majors. Core Course for Biology Majors.

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