Study of the evolution of prokaryotes and eukaryotes and the diversity of plants and invertebrate animals. Corequisite: SBL161. Fall semester. 3 credits.

Laboratory study of the diversity of plants and invertebrate animals. Corequisite: SBL160. Fall semester. 1 credit. Fee.

Study of form and function of vascular plants and basic ecological concepts. Prerequisites: SBL160 and SBL161. Corequisite: SBL163. Spring semester. 3 credits.

Laboratory study of anatomy and physiology of vascular plants and basic ecological concepts. Prerequisites: SBL160 and SBL161. Corequisite: SBL162. Spring semester. 1 credit. Fee.

Study of the structure and function of chromosomes and genes. Topics include: DNA structure and function, protein synthesis, control of gene expression,molecular organization of chromosomes, recombination and mutation of genes, genetic engineering, and genome analysis. Prerequisites: SBL160 and SBL161, or SBL162 and SBL163. Corequisite: SBL213. Fall semester. 3 credits.

Investigative laboratory in which students learn the methods of studying both transmission and molecular genetics. Such topics include cell replication and division, chromosomal analysis, DNA investigations, E. coli transformation and mutagenesis, and human genetics and inheritance. Prerequisites: SBL160 and SBL161, or SBL162 and SBL163. Corequisite: SBL212 or SBL238. Fall and spring semesters. 1 credit. Fee.

This course will provide students with an understanding of macromolecular mechanisms found in living things. Lectures will focus on the molecular nature of the gene and the regulation of its expression, methods of molecular biology, and the current state of molecular biology as well as its future. The investigation of cells and organisms at the molecular level is intended to equip students with an in-depth understanding of the processes of life. Prerequisites: SBL212, SBL213, SCH212, SCH213, and SBL247, SBL248 or SCH325, SCH326. Corequisite: SBL326. Fall semester, odd-numbered years. 3 credits.

Students in this course utilize laboratory skills to apply the knowledge and techniques learned in the lecture. Students will be introduced to the techniques used by molecular biologists. Prerequisites: SBL212, SBL213, SCH212, SCH213, and SBL247, SBL248 or SCH325, SCH326. Corequisite: SBL325. Fall semester, odd-numbered years. Fee. 1 credit.

A study of the basic concepts and fundamental principles underlying chemical reactions, designed for science majors, with emphasis on stoichiometry, atomic and molecular structure and bonding. With SCH111, satisfies the Science requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Corequisite: SCH111. Fall semester. 3 credits.

Laboratory work is primarily quantitative, including volumetric and gravimetric analyses. An introduction to instrumental techniques is presented including visible and atomic absorption spectroscopy. With SCH110, satisfies the Science requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Fall semester. Corequisite: SCH110. 1 credit. Fee.

Continuation of topics introduced in SCH110, with emphasis on gases, thermodynamics, kinetics, equilibrium, acid-base chemistry, and an introduction to electrochemistry. Prerequisite: SCH110. Corequisite: SCH113. Spring semester. 3 credits.

Continuation of topics introduced in SCH111. Corequisite: SCH112. Spring semester. 1 credit. Fee.

A study of the chemistry of carbon compounds for science majors. Molecular structure, structure — property relationships, synthesis, reactions, and reaction mechanisms of the major classes of organic compounds. Examples of biological relevance are given. Prerequisites: SCH112 and SCH113. Fall semester. 3 credits.

Emphasis on learning common laboratory techniques involved in organic synthesis and purification, isolation of natural products, structure elucidation, and qualitative analysis. Classical and instrumental methods. Experiments coordinated closely with lecture presentations. For science majors. Pre- or corequisite: SCH210. Fall semester. 2 credits. Fee.

Continuation of topics introduced in SCH210. Prerequisite: SCH210. Corequisite: SCH213. Spring semester. 3 credits.

Continuation of topics introduced in SCH211. Pre- or Corequisite: SCH212. Spring semester. 2 credits. Fee.

Chemical structures and biological functions of proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. Survey of major metabolic pathways involving carbohydrates, lipids, and amino acids. Structure-function relationships of biological membranes. Nucleic acid metabolism and protein synthesis. Recombinant DNA technology. Prerequisites: SCH212 and SCH213. Fall semester. 3 credits.

Introduction to basic biochemical laboratory techniques such as uv-visible, fluorescence, and FTIR spectroscopy, chromatography, centrifugation, and electrophoresis. Isolation, purification, and characterization of proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. Enzyme kinetics. Prerequisite: SCH213. Corequisite: SCH325. Fall semester. 1 credit. Fee.

An introduction to physical chemistry with emphasis on equilibrium thermodynamics. Prerequisites: SCH212, SCH213, SPH112, and SPH113. Pre- or corequisite: SMA200. Fall semester, odd-numbered years. 3 credits.

Laboratory course that introduces students to both classical and modern methods of analysis in physical chemistry. Experiments will include calorimetry, chemical-and-phase equilibrium analysis, kinetics, and viscosity measurements. Computational analysis tools will be integrated in the context of physical science applications. Writing Intensive course. Prerequisites: SCH212, SCH213, SPH112, and SPH113. Corequisite: SCH330. Pre- or corequisite: SMA200. Fall semester, odd-numbered years. 2 credits. Fee.

An introduction to quantum theory and its application to spectroscopic analysis of atoms and molecules. Reaction dynamics will be discussed in terms of molecular interactions and kinetics. Prerequisites: SCH212 and SCH213. Pre- or corequisite: SMA200. Fall semester, even-numbered years. 3 credits.

An in-depth study of special topics in inorganic chemistry, including atomic structure, coordination, and organometallic chemistry, with emphasis on computerized molecular modeling. Prerequisite: SCH332. Spring semester, odd-numbered years. 3 credits.

Involves the synthesis of inorganic compounds followed by characterization of products using spectroscopic techniques. Computational studies with an emphasis on quantum mechanical principles applied to spectroscopic data. Prerequisite: SCH332. Corequisite: SCH345. Spring semester, odd-numbered years. 2 credits. Fee.

A study of instrumentation and the principles of operation underlying modern instrumental methods. The study progresses from basic discussions of signal and noise to detailed understanding of specific techniques including spectrophotometric, chromatographic, and electroanalytical with emphasis on the atomic and molecular origins of analytical signals. Prerequisites: SCH212 and SCH213. Corequisite: SCH356. Spring semester. 3 credits.

Laboratory course which provides hands-on experience with the instrumental methods discussed in SCH355. The student will utilize modern instrumentation in the areas of high pressure liquid and gas chromatography, GC/MS, atomic absorption, fluorescence, IR and UV-VIS spectroscopy, NMR, polarimetry, and electrochemical techniques. Computer acquisition and analysis of data are widely utilized. Corequisite: SCH355. Spring semester. 2 credits. Fee.

The following topics will be explored: chemical information, careers in the chemical sciences, professional ethics, graduate school, gender issues, resumes and employment interviewing process, and writing for a scientific journal. Prerequisites: SCH212 and SCH213. Fall semester, even numbered years. 1 credit.

Real numbers, sets, relations, and functions. The calculus of one variable. Satisfies the Mathematics requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Graphing calculator required. Prerequisite: SMA120 or equivalent. Fall and spring semesters. 4 credits.

Continuation of SMA130. The calculus of one variable with applications, parametric equations, polar coordinates, and infinite sequences and series. Prerequisite: SMA130. Fall semester. 4 credits.

A continuation of SMA140. The calculus of several variables; two and three-dimensional vector space; vector calculus; Green’s, Gauss’, and Stokes’ Theorems and the Divergence Theorem. Prerequisite: SMA140. Spring semester. 4 credits.

A thorough introduction into physics for those majoring in the physical and biological sciences, mathematics, and engineering. Topics include classical mechanics, heat, and electricity. With SPH111, satisfies the Science requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Corequisite: SPH111. Prerequisite: SMA130. Fall semester. 3 credits.

Laboratory course to accompany SPH110. With SPH110, satisfies the Science requirement of the Liberal Arts Curriculum. Corequisite: SPH110. Fall semester. 1 credit. Fee.

A continuation of SPH110 with topics including magnetism, optics, and electricity. Prerequisite: SPH110. Corequisite: SPH113. Spring semester. 3 credits.

The laboratory course to accompany SPH112. Corequisite: SPH112. Spring semester. 1 credit. Fee.

An off-campus laboratory experience arranged by the student, with the assistance of the faculty. The student works in an industrial laboratory. Permission required. Variable credit. Repeatable for credit.

Assessment of internship experience through a written research paper, public seminar, and presentation of internship experience at a scientific conference. Pre- or co-requisite: SCH430. 1 credit.

Participation in research on campus or at a government laboratory or another academic institution. A written thesis and a public seminar are expected at the termination of the student’s work. Permission required. Variable credit. Repeatable for credit.