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2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses

 

Biology
  

  • BIOL 3410:Cell Biology

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: (BIOL 1108  and BIOL 1108L ) and (BIOL 3300  and BIOL 3300L )
    Modern cell biology is a unifying subject that describes the structure and function of cells in genetic, biochemical, biophysical, developmental and pathophysiological contexts. Students will learn a contemporary view of cell structure and function, including the relationship between membranes, organelles, transporters, and signaling components during the life of a cell, with an emphasis on eukaryotic systems.
  

  • BIOL 3650:Marine Biology

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: (BIOL 1108  and BIOL 1108L )
    Students will explore the physical and biological aspects of the marine environment and describe the impact of humans on this ecosystem. Students will utilize an ecological approach to explore marine flora and fauna.
  

  • BIOL 3700K:Ichthyology

    3 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: (BIOL 1108  and BIOL 1108L )
    This course examines the diversity of fishes. Students will learn the anatomy, physiology, evolutionary history, and ecology of these organisms.
  

  • BIOL 3720:Sustainability at KSU

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: (BIOL 1108  and BIOL 1108L ) or GEOG 1113  
    The course includes an in-depth survey of Sustainability efforts in the areas of campus facilities and curriculum at Kennesaw State University and is especially relevant for students with interest in the area of Environmental Studies. The course has a service-learning component in which teams of students examine aspects of KSU’s sustainability activities and develop proposals to improve or enhance ongoing efforts or introduce new ones.

    Notes: This course is cross-listed with ENVS 3720.
  

  • BIOL 4000:Service Learning in Biology

    1-3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: 60 hours and permission of instructor and department chair/program director.
    A community activity that links learning to life by connecting meaningful community service activities with academic learning, personal growth, and civic responsibility. Activity will be designed with the instructor and approved by the chair/program director.
  

  • BIOL 4100K:Molecular Genetics

    3 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: BIOL 3300  
    This course covers molecular genetics theory and practice. Students will examine gene structure and function to learn about genetic engineering and bioinformatics. Students will explore DNA structure, replication, and manipulation to understand sequencing, gene expression, and gene cloning. In the laboratory, students will create recombinant DNA, isolate and purify DNA for mapping and sequence analysis and examine the applications of real-time polymerase chain reactions.
  

  • BIOL 4110K:Global Biotechnology-Study Abroad

    3 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: BIOL 3300  
    This course combines the best of both worlds - takes students beyond the typical tourist experience and immerses them in another culture and academic setting for a period of time. Students get the opportunity to engage in activities that increase their knowledge of and appreciation for global issues, languages, history, arts, literature, geography, and diversity of another country. Students will learn about the role of biotechnology and its application in industry with a global perspective.
  

  • BIOL 4115:Parasitology

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1108  and BIOL 1108L  
    This course examines the biology of parasites of major medical/veterinary importance. Students will learn how parasites are transmitted to their host(s) and the pathologies that are generated from host-parasite interactions. Students will also examine the epidemiology of parasitic infection, as well as the methods for suppressing parasites in host populations.
  

  • BIOL 4200:Industrial Microbiology

    3 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: BIOL 3340 .
    This course is a detailed survey of advanced microbiological methods used in industry. Students will learn to identify bacterial and fungal microbes found in biosafety and environmental monitoring. In laboratory, students will learn to validate appropriate methods and prepare sterile media for culturing aerobic and anaerobic microbes. Students will also use quantitative methods to produce fermentation in batch and continuous cultures.
  

  • BIOL 4242K:Ecological Genetics

    3 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: BIOL 3300  and BIOL 3300L  
    This course encompasses the fields of ecology and genetics as they apply to population genetics and conservation and management of natural resources. Students will explore the issues pertaining to the measurement and management of genetic diversity in wild and captive populations and will learn to apply evolutionary concepts to populations and population management.
  

  • BIOL 4300K:Chromosome Preparation and Analysis

    3 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite:  BIOL 3300   Corequisite: BIOL 3327  
    This extensive preparatory course is designed to give students hands-on experience with the methods used in the preparation of human chromosomes. Collection techniques, culture procedures, harvesting protocol and slide preparation will be followed by analysis and interpretation of karyotypes. Fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH) will be performed. Array comparative genomic hybridization (aCGH) theory and practice will be discussed. Proper use of various types of microscopes and image capture and analysis by computer will be performed.
  

  • BIOL 4310L:Cytogenetics Practicum

    0 Class Hours 25-35 Laboratory Hours 5-7 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: A grade of “B” or better in BIOL 4300K , a grade “C” or better in BIOL 3327 , and approval by the director of the KSU Cytogenetic Technology Program
    This course is a supervised, credit-earning work experience of two academic semesters in a clinical cytogenetics laboratory affiliated with either a university hospital or a company. The extensive clinical laboratory training includes routine cytogenetic techniques such as G-banding, as well as advanced techniques such as fluoresencent in situ hybridization (FISH) and array CGH (Comparative Genomic Hybridization). Upon the completion of the internship, the student is eligible to sit for the ASCP BOR (American Society for Clinical Pathology Board of Registry) certification exam.
  

  • BIOL 4322:Plant Systematics

    3 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1108  and BIOL 1108L )
    This course explores the evolutionary relationships of land plants and how those relationships relate to modern and historic classification systems. Students learn the major orders and families of flowering plants along with the skills to identify plants to genus and species in the field and from preserved specimens. The course has a major lab and field component, and students are expected to attend two weekend field trips.
  

  • BIOL 4333:WIKIed Biology

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1108  and BIOL 1108L  
    In this course students use the internet as a dynamic, participatory and collaborative medium to create new, scientifically valid, web based syntheses of biological concepts that may be used to disseminate information on the World Wide Web. Through this process, students learn to judge web sites, acquire a deeper understanding of biological concepts, develop skills of self-monitoring and reflection, and become more proficient in current advances in technology and communication
  

  • BIOL 4350K:Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy

    3 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: (BIOL 1108  and BIOL 1108L ) and (CHEM 1211  and CHEM 1211L )
    Students will explore a survey of representative vertebrates and related chordates emphasizing phylogeny and anatomical adaptations. Students will investigate evolutionary trends in the context of large-scale environmental changes that have occurred over geologic time. Using a comparative, systems-based approach, students will explore the relationships between structure and function. In the lab, students will learn to dissect selected vertebrate organisms and study anatomical adaptations among these representative models to recognize the relationships between form and function.
  

  • BIOL 4390K:Developmental Biology

    3 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: (BIOL 3300  and BIOL 3300L ) and BIOL 3410  
    Students will explore the fundamental questions of developmental biology , focusing on both classical experiments and modern molecular and genetic techniques. Students will investigate how differential gene expression and cell-cell communication generate new tissue types, specify the body axes, form the nervous system, and determine sex. Students will explore the role of development in human health and disease. In the laboratory, students will conduct experiments to test hypotheses about the mechanisms of cellular differentiation and morphogenesis.
  

  • BIOL 4399:Seminar

    1 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: BIOL 3410   and 90 credit hours or permission of the instructor.
    Students will learn selected topics of current interest announced during registration.
  

  • BIOL 4400:Directed Study

    1-4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Approval of instructor, major area committee and Biology/Physics Department Chair prior to registration.
    Students will learn selected topics of an advanced nature and may include original research projects.

    Notes: Up to eight hours may be applied to the major area.
  

  • BIOL 4402:Research Internship

    0 Class Hours 3-12 Laboratory Hours 1-4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: (BIOL 3300  and BIOL 3300L ) and two BIOL 3000/4000 level biology lab courses; approval of the internship coordinator and Biology and Physics department chair prior to registration
    This course is a supervised, credit-earning research-based experience of one academic semester with an approved business firm, private agency or government agency. The experience is academic in nature and students will learn to collect and/or manipulate scientific data to produce an academic presentation. The preparation of a research proposal prior to the experience is required.
  

  • BIOL 4411K:Stem Cell Technology

    3 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: BIOL 3300  and BIOL 3300L  
    Stem cells offer great promise for modern medicine. This course gives students hands-on experience in handling, differentiating, analyzing and purifying stem cells in culture. Students will also gain a broad understanding of in vivo stem cells, including the developmental aspects of cellular self-renewal and tissue regeneration. This is a lab intensive course and will feature in-lab lectures, a formal written component, and in-class presentations.
  

  • BIOL 4412K:Cell and Tissue Culture

    2 Class Hours 6 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: BIOL 3410  
    This course examines the basics of culturing eukaryotic cells, tissues, and organs in vitro. Students will learn the basic cell culture techniques and how they apply to cell lines and primary organ cultures. The application and potential of stem cells and tissue engineering will also be discussed. In laboratory, students will learn how to propagate adherent and non-adherent cell lines and have an opportunity to create primary cell and organ explants cultures. Students will also apply knowledge of aseptic techniques to plant tissue culture applications.
  

  • BIOL 4420K:Plant Physiology

    3 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: (BIOL 1108  and BIOL 1108L ), and CHEM 3361  
    Plant physiology is the study of plant function. Students will learn how plants obtain, transport and utilize water, mineral nutrients, and organic molecules. Students will be introduced to mechanisms used in defense against pathogens and herbivores and learn how environment and hormones control plant growth and development. Students will examine each process at the biochemical, cellular and organismal level. Laboratory studies will introduce students to contemporary approaches used in the study of plant physiology.
  

  • BIOL 4422K:Plant Ecology

    3 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: BIOL 1108  and BIOL 1108L  
    Students will learn aspects of physiological responses of plants to their environment, methods to determine plant population growth and plant distribution patterns, as well as interactions among plants and other organisms. They will use science as a process and learn to argue scientific points of view persuasively. Students will also learn to use classical and modern technologies to address questions in plant ecology.
  

  • BIOL 4431:Human Physiology

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: (BIOL 1108  and BIOL 1108L ) and (CHEM 1212  and CHEM 1212L )
    This course is designed to introduce biology majors to the fundamentals of mammalian physiology, with the human as the model organism. This course emphasizes the normal functioning of the human body, homeostatic mechanisms, and the relationship between form and function; however, disease states will be described at various times to illustrate how normal functions become disrupted.
  

  • BIOL 4431L:Human Physiology Laboratory

    0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
    Concurrent:
    BIOL 4431  
    In this laboratory students will learn how to measure physiological variables across systems using human and non-human models. Students will explore the principles of homeostasis across systems complementing the lecture by gathering and communicating the analysis of appropriate data from a number of experimental systems.
  

  • BIOL 4432K:Human Anatomy

    3 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: (CHEM 1211  and CHEM 1211L ) and (BIOL 1108  and BIOL 1108L )
    This course examines the anatomical structure of the human body, with emphasis on the relationship between form and function. Students will learn the anatomy of the human body by examining individual organ systems, both from a macroscopic and microscopic perspective.
  

  • BIOL 4440:Toxicology

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: (BIOL 1108  and BIOL 1108L ) and CHEM 3361  
    This course is an introduction to the principles and mechanisms of toxicology as applied to toxicants encountered in the environment. Students will learn how toxins are absorbed, distributed, stored, and eliminated across a range of organisms. Students will also explore the transport of environmental contaminants and the characteristic of specific classes of toxicants as they relate to testing and regulation.
  

  • BIOL 4450:Team Research

    1-4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: BIOL 3300  and BIOL 3300L  and permission of instructor.
    This course is a group experience in biological research in which class members form a research team to design, perform, analyze and write up for publication a single project or group of related projects under the supervision and direction of a faculty member.
  

  • BIOL 4455:Case Studies in Forensic Science

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: BIOL 3300  and BIOL 3300L ; Recommended - CRJU 3320   
    This course will discuss the role and application of forensic science in criminal investigations and legal proceedings. Students will learn forensic DNA analysis and other aspects of forensic science as utilized in the modern US legal system.
  

  • BIOL 4460K:Medical Microbiology

    3 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: BIOL 3340  
    This course will explore the disease process of, the immune response to, and the prevention and treatment of the medically important Monera, Viruses, Fungi and some microscopic Protista with emphasis on emerging infections, including a laboratory experience that focuses on enhancing laboratory and investigative skills.
  

  • BIOL 4465:Immunology

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: BIOL 3300  and BIOL 3300L ; Recommended - BIOL 3340    
    This course will explore current concepts of the immune system. Emphasis will be placed on the induction of the immune response, on the mechanism(s) of those responses, and on the mechanism(s) by which the immune system protects against disease. The development and the role of each of the components involved in the immune response as well as immunological applications will be discussed.
  

  • BIOL 4470:Methods in Forensic DNA Analysis

    1 Class Hours 6 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: BIOL 3300  and BIOL 3300L  
    This laboratory-intensive course will introduce students to the techniques currently used in Forensic DNA profiling by crime labs across the country. In laboratory activities students will extract and purify DNA and utilize PCR-based profiling methods. Students will also learn to interpret data and generate reports. Discussions will include the historical development of DNA profiling, and the development of new profiling methods. Legal issues associated with quality control, frequency estimates, chain of custody, and admissibility will also be explored by students in the class.
  

  • BIOL 4475:Virology

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: BIOL 3300 ; Recommended - BIOL 3340   
    This course will explore current concepts associated with the field of virology. The structure and genetic composition of viruses as well as strategies for replication and expression of viral genetic material will be explored. Mechanisms of viral pathogenesis will be presented. In addition, current methods for viral diagnostics, prevention of viral infection and treatment of infected individuals will be presented within the context of viruses of historical significance as well as newly emergent viruses of current medical concern. Novel infectious agents such as satellites, viroids and prions will also be discussed.
  

  • BIOL 4476:Mycology

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: BIOL 3300  
    This course is the study of unicellular and multicellular fungi. Students will explore the nature, morphology, cell structure, growth and metabolism of fungi. Students will be able to understand the beneficial and the harmful role of fungi in an ecosystem and will learn methods of controlling harmful fungi. Students will learn gene manipulation techniques in the development of Biotechnology products using fungi as vectors.
  

  • BIOL 4480:Food Microbiology

    3 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: BIOL 3340  
    This course covers various aspects of food microbiology. Students will learn the source of microbial contamination during food production, processing and storage and the factors influencing microbial growth in foods. Students will explore the role of microorganisms in food spoilage, illnesses, fermentation, and preservation. In the laboratory, students will learn the methods used to isolate, enumerate, identify, or control microorganisms in food. The laboratory is an integral part of the course, allowing students to apply microbiological concepts in laboratory exercises.
  

  • BIOL 4486:Bioethics

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: BIOL 3300 , plus a minimum of 9 additional hours of 3000-4000 level Biology or Biochemistry or consent of instructor.
    This course will enable the student to think more critically about some of the difficult moral problems which arise in the practice of science and from our contemporary understanding of living systems and biotechnology. Readings and discussion will focus on issues of personal decision making and public policy regarding both biomedical and environmental issues.
  

  • BIOL 4490:Special Topics in Biology

    1-4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Varies as to topic.
    Selected special or current topics of interest to faculty and students.
  

  • BIOL 4500K:Bioinformatics I

    3 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: A grade of “B” or better in BIOL 3300 ; MATH 1190 ; or permission of the instructor. Concurrent:
    BIOL 3410  
    Students use the fundamental concepts of biological sequence analysis, including information flow in biological systems and use of sequence and structure databases in research and drug discovery, which are the underpinnings of the genomic revolution. Students will: assemble sequencing reads into contigs; find and annotate protein coding genes; search biological databases; perform sequence alignments; analyse the phylogenetic relationships between sequences; assess the statistical significance of assembly, search and alignment results; and predict protein structure.
  

  • BIOL 4510K:Bioinformatics II

    3 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: BIOL 4500K  
    This course emphasizes the principles of laboratory generation, bioinformatics and other computational analysis, and practical application of results from real-world data drawn from genomics-level research projects at KSU and elsewhere. Students will perform genome-wide association studies, assemble transcriptomes, quantitate and visualize differential expression, and analyze cellular interaction networks. Students will use data that spans and integrates many levels of biological organization, multiple ‘kingdoms,’ and diverse applications (e.g., human health, agriculture, industrial microbial processing).
  

  • BIOL 4550:Cancer Biology

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: BIOL 3410  
    This course will cover the underlying biochemical, molecular and cellular events involved in carcinogenesis, tumor growth, and metastasis. This will include signaling pathways, proteins and regulatory networks involved in cell growth, cell death and tissue organization. Students will also be introduced to modern biochemical and molecular techniques used to dissect the molecular mechanisms controlling cancer development as well as a knowledge of the latest breakthroughs in cancer therapeutics.
  

  • BIOL 4610:Advanced Topics in Anatomy & Physiology

    1-4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: BIOL 3410  
    This course covers advanced topics in physiology that may fit the needs and interests of highly select students. Students may learn advances in laboratory techniques or even microbial and cellular physiology.
  

  • BIOL 4620:Advanced Topics in Ecology & Evolution

    1-4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: BIOL 3370  or BIOL 3380  
    Advanced topics in ecology and evolution that may fit the needs and interests of students and faculty. Such topics might include advanced lab and field techniques, microbial ecology, evolution of specific taxa, biology of gender.
  

  • BIOL 4630:Advanced Topics in Cell & Molecular Biology

    1-4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: BIOL 3410  
    This course covers advanced topics in cell or molecular biology that may fit the needs and interests of highly select students. Student may learn such topics as advanced microbial genetics, or the biology of cancer.
  

  • BIOL 4635:Advanced Topics in Microbiology

    1-3 Class Hours 0-3 Laboratory Hours 1-4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: BIOL 3340  
    This course covers advanced topics in microbiology that may fit the needs and interests of highly select students. Student may learn topics like microbial ecology, mycology, or even protozoology.
  

  • BIOL 4800K:Diagnostic Microbiology

    3 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 4 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite:  BIOL 3340  and BIOL 3301K  or permission of the instructor.
    Students will learn the design and application of advanced microscopy, antibiotic sensitivity testing, antibody-based assays and nucleic acid techniques for the detection and identification of infectious agents.

Biology Education
  

  • BED 4490:Special Topics in Biology Education

    1-6 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor and department chair.
    Selected special topics of interest to faculty and students.

Business Administration
  

  • BUSA 1000:Introduction to Business

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Business Majors: Freshman or Sophomore standing; Non-business Majors: None.
    Broad-spectrum analysis of business enterprise, its nature, environment, organization, management, operation and control procedures.
  

  • BUSA 2150:Discovering My Major and Career

    0 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 0 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1101 
    This is the first course of a 3-course, zero-credit hour, hybrid program designed to help Coles College students prepare for success in their upper-division BBA courses and after graduation. In this course, students research careers and majors, identify their desired major, and prepare professional communications describing their research and career objectives. Understanding the career(s) associated with their chosen major will help students progress toward their degree with purpose, on track and on time.
  

  • BUSA 3150:Developing My Career Essentials

    0 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 0 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: BUSA 2150  and a business or business-interest major. Not available to non-business majors.
    This is the second of a 3-course, zero credit, hybrid program designed to help Coles College students prepare for success in their upper-division BBA courses and after graduation. In this course, students will explore their talents, skills and strengths, and become more self-aware through personal assessment. Students will develop a resume and practice their interview skills.
  

  • BUSA 3500:Culture & International Business

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: 60 credit hours with a minimum GPA of 2.0, and Admission to the Coles College Undergraduate Professional Program OR student in a Coles College Partner Program that includes this course.
    This course explores the cultural challenges of doing business in another country. It will focus on how to communicate, manage and lead individuals, conduct operations, and market products in countries with different languages, characteristics, customs, values and attitudes. Because this course is offered as a part of an education abroad program, special emphasis will also be placed on the culture of the designated country(ies).
  

  • BUSA 4150:Driving My Success

    0 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 0 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite:  BUSA 3150  and Admission to the Coles College Undergraduate Professional Program.
    This is the third of a 3-course, zero credit, hybrid program designed to help Coles College students prepare for post-graduation success. In this course, students will fine-tune the skills required to carry out an effective job search. Students will develop their personal brand, an elevator speech, and leadership style. Business etiquette and dress and negotiating strategies will be discussed. Students will update their resume and practice their interview skills.
  

  • BUSA 4490:Special Topics in Business Administration

    1-3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite:  60 credit hours with a minimum GPA of 2.0, (Admission to the Coles College Undergraduate Professional Program or student in a Coles College Partner Program that includes this course), and approval of instructor and the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Business Programs.
    Selected special topics of interest to faculty and students

Business Law
  

  • BLAW 2200:Legal and Ethical Environment of Business

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1101  
    Covers torts, contracts, government regulation of business and the legal system. Also addresses ethical issues arising in business internal and external relationships.
  

  • BLAW 3400:Negotiation

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: BLAW 2200  with minimum grade of “C”, 60 credit hours with a minimum GPA of 2.0, and (Admission to the Coles College Undergraduate Professional Program or student in a Coles College Partner Program that includes this course).

     
    An examination of the theory and practice of negotiation. In addition to reviewing readings, students will participate in simulations and discuss negotiation cases to broaden their negotiating techniques.
  

  • BLAW 4100:Advanced Business Law

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: BLAW 2200 , 60 credit hours with a minimum GPA of 2.0, and Admission to the Coles College Undergraduate Professional Program or student in a Coles College Partner Program that includes this course.
    A study of legislation regulating business partner-ships, corporations, commercial paper, secured transactions, sales, consumer credit and bankruptcy.
  

  • BLAW 4200:Employment Law

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: BLAW 2200 , 60 credit hours with a minimum GPA of 2.0, and Admission to the Coles College Undergraduate Professional Program or student in a Coles College Partner Program that includes this course.
    A study of the influence of law on the personnel function, with special emphasis on discrimination laws and affirmative action issues. Provides an overview of various federal laws such as the National Labor Relations Act, The Fair Labor Standards Act and ERISA.
  

  • BLAW 4300:Real Estate Law

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: BLAW 2200 , 60 credit hours with a minimum GPA of 2.0, and Admission to the Coles College Undergraduate Professional Program or student in a Coles College Partner Program that includes this course.
    Designed to provide the business student with an understanding of the nature, sources and principles of real estate law, and its importance in the business environment. Topics include: real property; contracts involving real estate, deeds and titles; transfer of real estate, mortgages, liens, zoning and land use controls, condemnation, real estate agents and landlord-tenant law.
  

  • BLAW 4400:Directed Study

    1-3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: BLAW 2200 , 60 credit hours with a minimum GPA of 3.0, (Admission to the Coles College Undergraduate Professional Program or student in a Coles College Partner Program that includes this course), and approval of instructor and the Director of the School of Accountancy prior to registration.
    Special topics of an advanced nature not in the regular course offerings.
  

  • BLAW 4490:Special Topics In Business Law

    1-3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: BLAW 2200 , 60 credit hours with a minimum GPA of 3.0, (Admission to the Coles College Undergraduate Professional Program or student in a Coles College Partner Program that includes this course), and approval of instructor and the Director of the School of Accountancy prior to registration.
    Selected topics of interest to faculty and students.
  

  • BLAW 4500:Franchise Law

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: BLAW 2200 , 60 credit hours with a minimum GPA of 2.0, and Admission to the Coles College Undergraduate Professional Program or student in a Coles College Partner Program that includes this course.
    Designed to provide the business student with an understanding of the nature, sources and principles of franchise law and its importance in the business environment. Topics include: fundamentals of franchising, intellectual property, FTC Rules and disclosure, requirements of franchise registration and business opportunity law and earnings claims.
  

  • BLAW 4600:International Law: Business Applications

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: BLAW 2200 , 60 credit hours with a minimum GPA of 2.0, and Admission to the Coles College Undergraduate Professional Program or  student in a Coles College Partner Program that includes this course.
    Examines the international legal system and alter-native means of international dispute resolution. Covers laws that determine when and under what conditions companies are allowed to do business abroad. Cases used to explore choosing the most appropriate business relationship and entering the most advantageous agreement.
  

  • BLAW 4960:Current Issues in Business Ethics and Law

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: BLAW 2200 , 60 credit hours with a minimum GPA of 2.0, and Admission to the Coles College Undergraduate Professional Program or  student in a Coles College Partner Program that includes this course.
    An examination of contemporary issues in legal and ethical behavior in organizations. Stresses the application of ethical principles to business.

Chemistry
  

  • CHEM 1151:Survey of Chemistry I

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    First course in a two-semester sequence covering elementary principles of general, organic and biochemistry designed for allied health professions majors. Topics to be covered include elements and compounds, chemical equations, nomenclature, and molecular geometry.
  

  • CHEM 1151L:Survey of Chemistry Laboratory I

    0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
    Concurrent:
    CHEM 1151  
    Laboratory exercises designed to supplement the lecture material of CHEM 1151.
  

  • CHEM 1152:Survey of Chemistry II

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: CHEM 1151  
    Second course in a two-semester sequence covering elementary principles of general, organic and biochemistry designed for allied health professions majors.
  

  • CHEM 1152L:Survey of Chemistry Laboratory II

    0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: CHEM 1151L . Concurrent:
    CHEM 1152  
    Laboratory exercises designed to supplement the lecture material of CHEM 1152.
  

  • CHEM 1211:Principles of Chemistry I

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Concurrent:
    MATH 1113  or MATH 1190  or MATH 2202 
    First course in a two-semester sequence covering the fundamental principles and applications of chemistry designed for science majors. Topics to be covered include composition of matter, stoichiometry, periodic relations, and nomenclature.
  

  • CHEM 1211L:Principles of Chemistry Laboratory I

    0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
    Concurrent:
    CHEM 1211 , and (MATH 1113  or MATH 1190  or MATH 2202 )
    Laboratory exercises designed to supplement the lecture material of CHEM 1211.
  

  • CHEM 1212:Principles of Chemistry II

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: CHEM 1211  and (MATH 1113  or MATH 1190  or MATH 2202 )
    Second course in a two-semester sequence covering the fundamental principles and applications of chemistry designed for science majors.
  

  • CHEM 1212L:Principles of Chemistry Laboratory II

    0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: CHEM 1211 , and CHEM 1211L   Concurrent:
    CHEM 1212  
    Laboratory exercises designed to supplement the lecture material of CHEM 1212.
  

  • CHEM 2050:Introduction to Directed Research

    0 Class Hours 3-9 Laboratory Hours 1-3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: CHEM 1211  and CHEM 1211L  and permission of the instructor.
    This course enables freshmen and sophomores to conduct an applied research project that is directed by a faculty member. Students may earn between one and three credits per semester and this course may be repeated for up to a total of five credit hours only.
  

  • CHEM 2800:Quantitative Analytical Chemistry

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: CHEM 1212  and MATH 1190 
    This course introduces students to statistics; the use of spreadsheets; principles of gravimetric and volumetric analysis; concepts of chemical equilibria as applied to acid-base, precipitation and complex ion reactions; electrochemistry and potentiometry; ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy; and an introduction to modern chromatographic separations.
  

  • CHEM 2800L:Quantitative Analytical Chemistry Laboratory

    0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: CHEM 1212L   Concurrent:
    CHEM 2800 
    Laboratory experiments include: gravimetric analysis, precipitation, complexiometric, and reduction-oxidation titrations; potentiometric applications; calibration techniques using ultraviolet - visible spectroscopy. Tutorials on the application of spreadsheets.
  

  • CHEM 3000:Chemical Literature

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: CHEM 3361  
    An exploration of the process and practice of chemical research that leads to publication. An introduction to resources and methods for searching the chemical literature.
  

  • CHEM 3010:Medicinal Chemistry

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Concurrent:
    CHEM 3501  or CHEM 3500  
    This course covers fundamentals of pharmacology such as drug discovery/development and pharmacokinetics, with emphasis given to the role of chemistry and biochemistry in these areas. A main focus of the course will be how drugs function at the molecular level. Examples will be chosen from drugs that target enzymes, receptors, and DNA.
  

  • CHEM 3030:Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: CHEM 2800  and CHEM 3000  
    This course describes the major techniques used in the analysis of pharmaceuticals following the United States Pharmacopoeia. The topics include quality control, physical and chemical properties of drug molecules and various chemical analysis including classical methods, spectroscopy, and chromatography.
  

  • CHEM 3030L:Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry Laboratory

    0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: CHEM 3362 , CHEM 3362L , and MATH 1190   Concurrent:
    CHEM 3030  
    This course provides hands-on experience in the laboratory of the major techniques used in the analysis of pharmaceuticals following the United States Pharmacopeia. The laboratory experiments involve the analysis of drug molecules by dissolution, titration, molecular spectroscopy, atomic spectroscopy, GC, and HPLC including methods of extraction and thermal methods of analysis.
  

  • CHEM 3050:Physical Chemistry

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: PHYS 2212  (or concurrent enrollment), MATH 2202  and CHEM 2800  
    This one semester course in physical chemistry provides a survey of thermodynamics, chemical equilibria, and kinetics. It also includes an introduction to the quantum mechanical principles important in understanding molecular spectroscopy and molecular modeling.
  

  • CHEM 3105:Inorganic Chemistry

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: CHEM 3050  or CHEM 3601   Concurrent:
    CHEM 3105L  
    In-depth study of concepts and theories of inorganic chemistry. Topics include atomic structure, bonding, coordination chemistry, reaction mechanisms, symmetry, and a general survey of descriptive inorganic chemistry.

     
  

  • CHEM 3105L:Inorganic Synthesis

    0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
    Concurrent:
    CHEM 3105  
    Laboratory course to introduce the concepts and practices of inorganic synthetic chemistry. Emphasis is on the synthesis, characterization, reactivity, structure, and other properties of the inorganic compounds and complexes. The course introduces standard methodology for the synthesis and characterization of compounds.

     
  

  • CHEM 3110:Bioinorganic Chemistry

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: CHEM 3050   Concurrent:
    CHEM 3110L  
    General aspects of bioinorganic chemistry will be discussed including physical methods, roles of metals in biological systems, classes of metalloproteins and metalloenzymes, and metals in medicine. The primary focus is on understanding how metals make a variety of biological functions possible through their unique properties.
  

  • CHEM 3110L:Bioinorganic Chemistry Laboratory

    0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
    Concurrent:
    CHEM 3110  
    The aim of this laboratory is to integrate concepts from biology and inorganic chemistry by performing experiments that lie at the interface of these two disciplines. Lecture topics will be reinforced through experiments covering synthesis and analysis of bioinorganic model com-pounds, enzyme activity as it relates to metal availability, and metal therapeutics.
  

  • CHEM 3120:Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: CHEM 3050   Corequisite: CHEM 3105L  
    General aspects of inorganic chemistry including bond theory, periodicity, acid-base chemistry, energetics, reaction mechanisms, model systems, kinetics, redox chemistry, and descriptive chemistry of the elements with primary focus of taking students from the introductory principles of chemistry to a broader and deeper level of understanding of the chemistry across the periodic table.
  

  • CHEM 3200:Culture and Chemistry

    2 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: CHEM 3361  
    This global learning course will expose students to the predominant chemistry conducted in the host country at the university level, as well as in industry. The culture, history, and lifestyle of the host country population will be experienced through visits to museums, landmarks, restaurants and/or historical sites. Other scientific locations of interest will also be visited to increase the interdisciplinary nature of the science to which students are exposed.
  

  • CHEM 3361:Modern Organic Chemistry I

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: CHEM 1212  
    This course is the first of a two-semester sequence in modern organic chemistry. The course includes a study of structure, properties, synthesis, and reactions of basic organic compounds using modern structural and mechanical theories.
  

  • CHEM 3361L:Modern Organic Chemistry Lab I

    0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: CHEM 1212L   Concurrent:
    CHEM 3361  
    Laboratory experiments designed to introduce the students to modern experimental method used in organic chemistry for separation of mixture, purification of compounds, and reactions illustrating single functional group transformation.
  

  • CHEM 3362:Modern Organic Chemistry II

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: CHEM 3361  
    This course is the second of a two-semester sequence in modern organic chemistry. The course includes a study of structure, properties, synthesis, and reactions of basic organic compounds using modern structural and mechanical theories.
  

  • CHEM 3362L:Modern Organic Chemistry Lab II

    0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: CHEM 3361L   Concurrent:
    CHEM 3362  
    Laboratory experiments designed to introduce the students to modern experimental methods used in organic chemistry synthesis, characterization of compounds, and multi step synthesis of useful target-compounds from readily available starting material.
  

  • CHEM 3396:Cooperative Study

    1-3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Approval of coordinator of cooperative education/internship.
    A supervised, credit-earning work experience of one academic semester with a previously approved business firm, private agency or government agency.

    Notes: Credit is allowed only in elective areas.
  

  • CHEM 3398:Internship

    Variable 1-12 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: Approval of internship coordinator and chair.
    A supervised, credit-earning work experience of one academic semester with a previously approved business firm, private agency or government agency.

    Notes: Credit is allowed only in elective areas.
  

  • CHEM 3400:The Teaching and Learning of Chemistry

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: CHEM 3361  
    An introduction to the methods of effective chemistry teaching in both the classroom and laboratory settings. Current chemical education research literature on topics such as theories of teaching, active learning strategies, misconceptions, multiculturalism, laboratory design, demonstrations, and assessment will be introduced and discussed. Class meetings will include hands-on activities where demonstrations and laboratory investigations are designed, enacted, and assessed as well as discussions about research-based best practices in the presentation of chemistry concepts to diverse student populations. Time will also be devoted to ensuring that essential chemistry content such as electro chemistry, thermodynamics, kinetics, and bonding are thoroughly understood so that they can be communicated effectively in the classroom.
  

  • CHEM 3450:Peer Leading in Chemistry

    2 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: CHEM 3361  or instructor consent.
    The purpose of this course is to support and prepare students for the role of peer leader. Peer leaders work with small groups of students that are enrolled in introductory chemistry courses on a weekly basis. The course involves training in pedagogical techniques and a review of relevant chemistry concepts. Emphasis is made on reflective practices within the peer led setting. Enrollment by permit only.
  

  • CHEM 3500:Biochemistry

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: CHEM 3362  
    This course is a one-semester, lecture-only biochemistry course. Concepts covered include the structure and function of biomolecules, membranes, enzyme kinetics, metabolism and bioenergetics, as well as biological information flow. Intended for chemistry, biology, or biotechnology majors.

    Notes: Biochemistry majors are required to take CHEM 3501/L and CHEM 3502.
  

  • CHEM 3500L:Biochemistry Laboratory

    0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: CHEM 3362L   Concurrent:
    CHEM 3500  
    This laboratory serves as an introduction to biochemistry laboratory techniques and includes biochemical applications of spectroscopy, electrophoresis and chromatography. CHEM 3500L is a laboratory companion to CHEM 3500 and is taken by general chemistry, forensic, professional, and chemistry education track chemistry majors and others needing a one semester biochemistry course with laboratory. This laboratory is not intended for biochemistry majors.
  

  • CHEM 3501:Biochemistry I: Structure and Function of Biological Macromolecules

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: CHEM 2800  and CHEM 3362   Concurrent:
    CHEM 3501L  
    Chemistry and biochemistry of macromolecules: proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. Introduction to enzymes.
  

  • CHEM 3501L:Biochemistry I Laboratory

    0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: CHEM 2800L  and (CHEM 3362  and CHEM 3362L ) Concurrent:
    CHEM 3501  
    Introduction to biochemistry laboratory techniques including centrifugation, chromatography, electrophoresis, spectroscopy, and exploration of bimolecular structure using computer graphics.
  

  • CHEM 3502:Biochemistry II: Metabolism

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: CHEM 3501  
    A detailed study of enzyme mechanisms, thermodynamics, and major metabolic pathways, including carbohydrate, lipid, and amino acid metabolism.
  

  • CHEM 3512L:Biochemistry II laboratory

    0 Class Hours 3 Laboratory Hours 1 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: CHEM 3501  and CHEM 3501L   Corequisite: CHEM 3502  
    A laboratory course designed to provide students training in essential tools of practical biochemistry, important for success in industry and graduate school. This laboratory combines the foundational concepts and techniques from Biochemistry I Lecture and Laboratory and applies them to a student-led research project.
  

  • CHEM 3540L:Advanced Biochemistry Laboratory

    0 Class Hours 6 Laboratory Hours 2 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: CHEM 3501L  
    Laboratory course intended for students who plan to work in an industrial setting or attend graduate school in one of the biosciences. This laboratory combines the techniques from Biochemistry I Laboratory (CHEM 3501L) in a realistic, applied way to solve multi-step problems.
  

  • CHEM 3601:Physical Chemistry: Quantum Chemistry and Spectroscopy

    3 Class Hours 0 Laboratory Hours 3 Credit Hours
    Prerequisite: MATH 2202  and CHEM 2800  Concurrent:
    PHYS 2212  
    This course provides an introduction to quantum mechanics and its application to selected chemical systems, atomic structure, chemical bonding, atomic, rotational, vibrational, and electronic spectroscopy.
 

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