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BIOL 436 - Mammalian Reproductive Physiology (4 credits)
Prerequisite: BIOL 200 with a minimum grade of “C-”; plus one of the following: BIOL 252, BIOL 373; or consent of instructor
This course is designed to introduce mammalian reproduction from a physiological perspective. The goal is to provide a functional understanding of the physiological bases for reproductive events in vertebrates, emphasizing mammals. Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week.
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BIOL 450 - Virology (4 credits)
Prerequisite: BIOL 200 with a minimum grade of “C-“; and CHEM 131 and CHEM 132 or CHEM 141 and CHEM 142; or consent of instructor
This course is an introduction to the study of viruses including bacteriophages and animal viruses. Viral structure and mechanisms of action are considered at the molecular level, and emphasis is placed on viral replication strategies. Three hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory weekly. May be taken for graduate-level credit.
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BIOL 460 - Toxicology Principles (4 credits)
Prerequisite: BIOL 200 with a minimum grade of “C-“; and BIOL 251 or BIOL 341 or BIOL 373, any of which may be taken concurrently; and CHEM 343 which may be taken concurrently; or consent of instructor
This course is an introduction to the fundamentals in molecular toxicology, ecotoxicology and analytical toxicology. Classes will build upon students’ previous cellular biology, molecular biology, organic chemistry, biochemistry and ecology classes and experience. Three hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory weekly.
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BIOL 472 - Human Genetics (3 credits)
Prerequisite: BIOL 321 with a minimum grade of “C-” or consent of instructor
The course investigates general principles of genetics as applied to humans. Emphasis will be placed on human genome analysis, pedigree construction and analysis, diagnosis and treatment of genetic diseases, gene mapping, cytogenetics of normal and aberrant genomes and population genetics. Three hours of lecture weekly. Offered every other year. May be taken for graduate-level credit.
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BIOL 475 - Parasitology (4 credits)
Prerequisite: BIOL 321 with a minimum grade of “C-“; or consent of instructor
The relationships between parasitic microorganisms and their hosts will form the basis for this course. Protozoal and multicellular parasites of animals and plants, mechanisms of disease, host defenses and public health aspects of control and treatment will be studied. In the laboratory portion of the course, students will conduct a semester-long project investigating the interaction between a plant host and a parasitic nematode. Three hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory per week. Offered spring semester. May be taken for graduate-level credit.
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BIOL 482 - Neurobiology (4 credits)
Prerequisite: BIOL 200 with a minimum grade of “C-“; and BIOL 251 with a minimum grade of “C-” or BIOL 373 with a minimum grade of “C-“; and MATH 141 or MATH 161/161E; or equivalent or consent of instructor
Nervous system ultrastructure, and the chemical and physiological properties of mammalian nerve cells will be discussed. Topics will include an examination of cell types, membrane potentials and synaptic transmission. Sensory and motor functions of nerves; reflex mechanisms; autonomic nervous functions; and central nervous system functions such as learning, memory and vision will also be covered. Three hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory weekly. Offered every other year. May be taken for graduate-level credit.
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BIOL 485 - Honors Thesis (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Open to Commonwealth and Departmental Honors students
One-hour weekly meetings with the thesis director will culminate in an honors thesis. With the consent of the Departmental Honors Committee and the thesis director, this course may be extended into a second semester for three additional credits depending upon the scope of the project. Whether the final version of the thesis qualifies the student to graduate with honors will be determined by the Departmental Honors Committee. This course may be taken twice for a maximum of six credits. Offered either semester.
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BIOL 490 - Topics in Ecology (1-4 credits)
Various specialized or experimental offerings in ecology will be offered from time to time as either three- or four-credit courses, or as short courses of one or two credits. Each course may be lecture, laboratory or combined lecture and laboratory as appropriate. Biology majors may combine three short courses to equal one elective. This course may be repeated for different topics. May be taken for graduate-level credit.
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BIOL 491 - Topics in Environmental Biology (1-4 credits)
Prerequisite: BIOL 225 with a minimum grade of “C-“; other prerequisites dependent on topic; or consent of instructor
Various specialized or experimental offerings in environmental biology will be offered from time to time as either three- or four-credit courses, or short courses of one or two credits. Each course may be lecture, laboratory or combined lecture and laboratory as appropriate. Biology majors may combine three short courses to equal one elective. This course may be repeated for different topics.
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BIOL 492 - Topics in Field Biology (1-4 credits)
Prerequisite: BIOL 225 with a minimum grade of “C-“; other prerequisites dependent on topic; or consent of instructor
Various specialized or experimental offerings in environmental biology will be offered from time to time as either three- or four-credit courses, or short courses of one or two credits. Each course may be lecture, laboratory or combined lecture and laboratory as appropriate. Biology majors may combine three short courses to equal one elective. This course may be repeated for different topics.
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BIOL 493 - Topics in Molecular Biology (1-4 credits)
Prerequisite: BIOL 200 with a minimum grade of “C-“; other prerequisites dependent on topic; or consent of instructor
Various specialized or experimental offerings in molecular biology will be offered from time to time as either three- or four-credit courses, or short courses of one or two credits. Each course may be lecture, laboratory or combined lecture and laboratory as appropriate. Biology majors may combine three short courses to equal one elective. This course may be repeated three times for different topics. Offered either semester.
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BIOL 494 - Topics in Cellular Biology (1-4 credits)
Prerequisite: BIOL 200 with a minimum grade of “C-“; other prerequisites dependent on topic; or consent of instructor
Various specialized or experimental offerings in cellular biology will be offered from time to time as either three- or four-credit courses, or short courses of one or two credits. Each course may be lecture, laboratory or combined lecture and laboratory as appropriate. Biology majors may combine three short courses to equal one elective. This course may be repeated three times for different topics. Offered either semester.
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BIOL 495 - Topics in Physiology (1-4 credits)
Prerequisite: BIOL 200 with a minimum grade of “C-“; other prerequisites dependent on topic; or consent of instructor
Various specialized or experimental offerings in physiology will be offered from time to time as either three- or four-credit courses, or short courses of one or two credits. Each course may be lecture, laboratory or combined lecture and laboratory as appropriate. Biology majors may combine three short courses to equal one elective. This course may be repeated three times for different topics. Offered either semester.
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BIOL 497 - Undergraduate Biological Research (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Sophomore, junior or senior standing and acceptance by the supervising faculty member
Students who are accepted by a faculty member as a participant in an undergraduate laboratory or field research project enroll in this course. Projects entail substantial research in the faculty member’s biological subdiscipline and are publicized as student research positions become available. Students are extensively involved in experimental planning, execution, analysis and reporting, and present their results to the biology department. Offered every semester. (CWRM)
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BIOL 498 - Internship in Biology (3-15 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of the department
Internships include research laboratory or occupational experience in industrial, allied health, educational, medical, governmental, recreational, regulatory or other organizations outside of the university. No more than six credits may be used toward the biology major electives. This course may be repeated for a maximum of 15 credits. Graded on a (P) Pass/(N) No Pass basis. Offered either semester.
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BIOL 499 - Directed Study in Biology (1-3 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of the department; formal application required
Directed study is open to juniors and seniors who have demonstrated critical and analytical abilities in their studies and who wish to pursue a project independently. This course may be taken twice for a maximum of six credits. Graded on a (P) Pass/(N) No Pass basis. Offered either semester.
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BIOL 502 - Research (3 or 6 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of the department; formal application required
Original research is undertaken by the graduate student in their field. For details, consult the paragraph titled “Directed or Independent Study” in the “College of Graduate Studies” section of this catalog. This course may be repeated for a maximum of six credits.
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BIOL 503 - Directed Study (1-3 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of the department; formal application required
Directed study is designed for the graduate student who desires to study selected topics in a specific field. For details, consult the paragraph titled “Directed or Independent Study” in the “College of Graduate Studies” section of this catalog. This course may be repeated for a maximum of six credits.
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BIOL 516 - Research Academy for Teachers (4 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
This course is specifically designed to train classroom teachers in a more research-based laboratory setting. The understanding of scientific processes and techniques requires intense hands-on training. This rigorous course will provide a deeper understanding of cellular, molecular or field biology and will apply cutting edge techniques using advanced instrumentation. This course will help to solidify and expand students’ basic knowledge of biology, allowing them to apply their knowledge to a concrete research problem throughout the six week course. Students will be introduced to a variety of techniques specific to biological research in specific topic areas. Through reading the primary literature, students will define a specific problem on which to focus. Subsequently, they will apply the techniques they have learned to answer their experimental question. The goal is to provide high school teachers with a research-rich laboratory experience while more deeply exploring cellular biology. May be repeated two times for a maximum of 12 credits. Offered summer session only.
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BIOL 581 - Mammalogy (4 credits)
Prerequisite: Matriculation in the MAT in Biology or consent of instructor
This course covers the classification, distribution, life histories, techniques of collection and preservation, evolution, ecology, behavior, economic importance and techniques of field study of mammals. Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory period per week. Offered spring semester.
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INTD 345 - Social Justice Study Tour - Global (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing; and completion of the First Year Seminar and Second Year Seminar core curriculum requirements; and completion of at least one course meeting the natural science (CNSN or CNSL) core curriculum requirement; or consent of instructor
This course offers students a unique opportunity to study abroad, with a focus on social justice. Social justice involves working to promote fair and equal access and opportunity, ensuring basic human rights, supporting diversity, and working to end prejudice and discrimination. Students who participate in this study tour will gain first-hand experience working on projects such as: installing water filters to provide clean drinking water for families, building schools where none exist, and participating in community education projects on water and health. May be repeated once with different topics, itineraries, etc. (CGCL)
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BIOL 111 - Human Heredity (3 credits)
The principles of genetics, which are important to an understanding of the hereditary mechanism in humans are covered. Individual differences in relation to gene-environment interaction and the role of heredity in society, behavior, health and disease are discussed. This course is primarily an elective for non-science majors.
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BIOL 119 - The Botanical World (3 credits)
This course is an introduction to the biology of plants, exploring their diversity, peculiar adaptations, associations with animals, practical uses and the profound effect they have had on modern civilization. (CNSN)
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BIOL 135 - Freshman Honors Colloquium (1 credit)
Prerequisite: Open to Commonwealth Honors students and to others at the discretion of the instructor
Freshman Honors Colloquia in biology allow exceptionally able students to explore challenging topics in small classes under close faculty supervision. Colloquia meet once a week for 50 minutes and culminate in a paper or scientific project, which provides the major part of the grade. Topics vary from semester to semester. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits. Offered fall semester.
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BIOL 136 - Freshman Honors Colloquium (1 credit)
Prerequisite: Open to Commonwealth Honors students and to others at the discretion of the instructor
Freshman Honors Colloquia in biology allow exceptionally able students to explore challenging topics in small classes under close faculty supervision. Colloquia meet once a week for 50 minutes and culminate in a paper or scientific project, which provides the major part of the grade. Topics vary from semester to semester. This course may be repeated for a maximum of six credits. Offered spring semester.
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BIOL 286 - Sophomore Honors Colloquium (1 credit)
Prerequisite: Open to Commonwealth Honors students and to others at the discretion of the instructor
Sophomore Honors Colloquia in biology allow exceptionally able students to explore challenging topics in small classes under close faculty supervision. Colloquia meet once a week for 50 minutes and culminate in a paper or scientific project, which provides the major part of the grade. The minimum enrollment is two and the maximum is 12. Topics vary from semester to semester. Offered fall semester.
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BIOL 287 - Sophomore Honors Colloquium (1 credit)
Prerequisite: Open to Commonwealth Honors students and to others at the discredtion of the instructor
Sophomore Honors Colloquia in biology allow exceptionally able students to explore challenging topics in small classes under close faculty supervision. Colloquia meet once a week for 50 minutes and culminate in a paper or scientific project, which provides the major part of the grade. The minimum enrollment is two and the maximum is 12. Topics vary from semester to semester. Offered spring semester.
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BIOL 338 - Honors Tutorial (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Open to Commonwealth and Departmental Honors students
Special topics in biology are presented. Three hourly meetings weekly. Offered fall semester.
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BIOL 339 - Honors Tutorial (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Open to Commonwealth and Departmental Honors students
Special topics in biology are presented. Three hourly meetings weekly. Offered spring semester.
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Cape Verdean Creole |
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LACV 101 - Elementary Cape Verdean Creole (3 credits)
This course is an introduction to the lexical, grammatical, semantic and phonetic structures of the Cape Verdean Creole language, with a special emphasis on functional communication. The students are offered an initial introduction of the origins of the language, and everyday cultural concepts are discussed Note: See the “Departmental Foreign Language Policy” in the “Foreign Languages ”section of this catalog. (CGCL; CHUM)
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LACV 199 - First Year Seminar (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Open to all freshmen with a writing placement score of 3 or above or an SAT score of 500 or above or who have completed ENGL 101. Students with 24 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived.
First Year Seminars (FYS) are writing-intensive, topic courses that introduce students to academic thought, discourse and practices. FYS courses prepare and orient students toward productive and fulfilling college careers by actively engaging them in a specific academic area of interest. Students will improve their writing, reading, research and basic information and technology skills while learning to work both collaboratively and independently. These courses will fulfill the First Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one FYS course may be taken for credit. (CFYS)
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LACV 298 - Second Year Seminar (Speaking Intensive) (3 credits)
Prerequisite: _ _ _ _ 199, Open to all sophomores and juniors who have completed ENGL 101 and the speaking skills requirement. Students with 54 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived. Cannot be taken if _ _ _ _ 298 or _ _ _ _ 299 are taken for credit.
Second Year Seminars (SYS) are speaking-intensive, topic courses that build on the academic skills and habits introduced in the First Year Seminar. SYS courses engage students in a specific academic area of interest and provide them with the opportunity to reinforce, share and interpret knowledge. Students will improve their speaking, reading, research and basic information and technology skills while building the connections between scholarship and action that are required for lifelong learning. These courses will fulfill the Second Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one SYS course may be taken for credit. (CSYS)
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LACV 299 - Second Year Seminar (Writing Intensive) (3 credits)
Prerequisite: _ _ _ _ 199; Open to all sophomores and juniors who have completed ENGL 101 and ENGL 102. Students with 54 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived. Cannot be taken if _ _ _ _ 298 or _ _ _ _ 299 are taken for credit.
Second Year Seminars (SYS) are writing-intensive, topic courses that build on the academic skills and habits introduced in the First Year Seminar. SYS courses engage students in a specific academic area of interest and provide them with the opportunity to reinforce, share and interpret knowledge. Students will improve their writing, reading, research and basic information and technology skills while building the connections between scholarship and action that are required for lifelong learning. These courses will fulfill the Second Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one SYS course may be taken for credit. (CSYS)
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CHEM 102 - Chemistry in Everyday Life (3 credits)
This course assumes no prior knowledge of chemistry and is designed for students majoring in any of the liberal arts programs. Topics include atomic structure and chemical bonding, ionic and molecular compounds, organic chemistry and the chemistry of drugs, acid-base chemistry, biomolecules and health, nuclear chemistry and medically important radioisotopes, air and water pollution, and alternative energy sources. This course is not recommended for science majors. Offered either semester. (CNSN)
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CHEM 131 - Survey of Chemistry I (4 credits)
The first of a two-semester sequence of courses designed for students requiring a yearlong course in chemistry, but who are not planning further study in chemistry. This course covers topics such as atomic structure, chemical bonding, states of matter solutions, chemical reactions (with an emphasis on acid/base reactions) and nuclear chemistry. Three hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory weekly. (CNSL)
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CHEM 132 - Survey of Chemistry II (4 credits)
Prerequisite: CHEM 131 with a minimum grade of “C-“
This course is the second of a two-semester course sequence, in which topics include structure, nomenclature and reactions of organic molecules, and the basics of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and DNA. Three hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory weekly. Offered spring semester only. (CNSL)
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CHEM 135 - Freshman Honors Colloquium (1 credit)
Prerequisite: Open to Commonwealth honors students and to others at the discretion of the instructor
Freshman Honors Colloquia in chemistry allow exceptionally able students to explore a challenging topic in small classes under close faculty supervision. Colloquia meet once a week for 50 minutes and culminate in a paper or scientific project, which provides the major part of the grade. Topics vary from semester to semester. May be repeated for a maximum of six credits. Offered fall semester.
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CHEM 136 - Freshman Honors Colloquium (1 credit)
Prerequisite: Open to Commonwealth honors students and to others at the discretion of the instructor
Freshman Honors Colloquia in chemistry allow exceptionally able students to explore a challenging topic in small classes under close faculty supervision. Colloquia meet once a week for 50 minutes and culminate in a paper or scientific project, which provides the major part of the grade. Topics vary from semester to semester. This course may be repeated for a maximum of three credits. Offered spring semester.
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CHEM 141 - Chemical Principles I (4 credits)
Prerequisite: MATH 140/140E or higher, which may be taken concurrently. Restricted to majors in biology, chemistry, earth sciences and physics, and to minors in biochemistry and chemistry.
The first of a two-semester course sequence designed for students majoring in physical and biological sciences, this course will help students build a solid foundation in chemical facts and fundamental principles needed for intermediate and advanced courses in biology, chemistry, geological sciences and physics. Topics covered include properties of solids, liquids and gases, atomic and molecular structure, chemical nomenclature and bonding, stoichiometry, gas laws and aqueous solution chemistry. Laboratory work emphasizes physical and chemical measurements and quantitative analysis. Three hours of lecture, one hour or recitation, and three hours of laboratory weekly. Offered fall semester and summer session. (CNSL; CQUR)
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CHEM 142 - Chemical Principles II (4 credits)
Prerequisite: CHEM 141 with a minimum grade of “C-“
Theoretical inorganic chemistry will be studied with emphasis on mass-energy relationships in terms of structure and physical laws. Laboratory work emphasizes quantitative techniques. Three hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory weekly. Offered spring semester. (CNSL; CQUR)
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CHEM 199 - First Year Seminar (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Open to all freshmen with a writing placement score of 3 or above or a SAT score of 500 or above or who have completed ENGL 101. Students with 24 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived.
First Year Seminars (FYS) are writing-intensive topic courses that introduce students to academic thought, discourse and practices. FYS courses prepare and orient students toward productive and fulfilling college careers by actively engaging them in a specific academic area of interest. Students will improve their writing, reading, research and basic information and technology skills while learning to work both collaboratively and independently. These courses will fulfill the First Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one FYS course may be taken for credit. (CFYS)
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CHEM 241 - Quantitative Chemical Analysis (4 credits)
Prerequisite: CHEM 142 with minimum grade of “C-“
The classical and modern methods for the quantitative analysis of organic and inorganic compounds, including volumetric, gravimetric, spectroscopic and chromatographic methods. Topics covered include acid-based, solubility and complex-formation equilibria, as well as an introduction to spectroscopy and chromatography. Three hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory weekly. Offered every other spring semester.
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CHEM 242 - Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CHEM 142 with a minimum grade of “C-“
The descriptive chemistry, as well as synthesis and reactions, of non-transitional elements and their compounds are studied systematically. Correlations of structure and properties are explained on the basis of modern theories. Offered fall semester.
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CHEM 286 - Sophomore Honors Colloquium (1 credit)
Prerequisite: Open to Commonwealth Honors students and to others at the discretion of the instructor
Sophomore Honors Colloquia in chemistry allow exceptionally able students to explore a challenging topic in small classes under close faculty supervision. Colloquia meet once a week for 50 minutes and culminate in a paper or scientific project, which provides the major part of the grade. The minimum enrollment is two and the maximum is 12. Topics vary from semester to semester. Offered fall semester.
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CHEM 287 - Sophomore Honors Colloquium (1 credit)
Prerequisite: Open to Commonwealth Honors students and to others at the discretion of the instructor
Sophomore Honors Colloquia in chemistry allow exceptionally able students to explore a challenging topic in small classes under close faculty supervision. Colloquia meet once a week for 50 minutes and culminate in a paper or scientific project, which provides the major part of the grade. The minimum enrollment is two and the maximum is 12. Topics vary from semester to semester. Offered spring semester.
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CHEM 290 - Environmental Chemistry (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CHEM 132 with a minimum grade of “C-” or CHEM 142 with a minimum grade of “C-“
A one-semester course covering the basic principles of aquatic chemistry, atmospheric chemistry, and the chemistry of the geosphere. Topics include energy and the environment, water pollution, water treatment, air pollution, photochemical smog, global warming, the ozone hole and an introduction to “green” chemistry. Offered once in two years, spring semester.
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CHEM 298 - Second Year Seminar (Speaking Intensive) (3 credits)
Prerequisite: _ _ _ _ 199; Open to all sophomores and juniors who have completed ENGL 101, and the speaking skills requirement. Students with 54 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived. Cannot be taken if _ _ _ _ 298 or _ _ _ _ 299 are taken for credit.
Second Year Seminars (SYS) are speaking-intensive topic courses that build on the academic skills and habits introduced in the First Year Seminar. SYS courses engage students in a specific academic area of interest and provide them with the opportunity to reinforce, share and interpret knowledge. Students will improve their speaking, reading, research and basic information and technology skills while building the connections between scholarship and action that are required for lifelong learning. These courses will fulfill the Second Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one SYS course may be taken for credit. (CSYS)
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CHEM 299 - Second Year Seminar (Writing Intensive) (3 credits)
Prerequisite: _ _ _ _ 199; Open to all sophomores and juniors who have completed ENGL 101 and ENGL 102. Students with 54 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived. Cannot be taken if _ _ _ _ 298 or _ _ _ _ 299 are taken for credit.
Second Year Seminars (SYS) are writing-intensive topic courses that build on the academic skills and habits introduced in the First Year Seminar. SYS courses engage students in a specific academic area of interest and provide them with the opportunity to reinforce, share and interpret knowledge. Students will improve their writing, reading, research and basic information and technology skills while building the connections between scholarship and action that are required for lifelong learning. These courses will fulfill the Second Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one SYS course may be taken for credit. (CSYS)
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CHEM 343 - Organic Chemistry I (4 credits)
Prerequisite: CHEM 142 with a minimum grade of “C-“
An introductory course in organic chemistry organized in terms of the structure and transformations of organic molecules. This course will focus specifically on chemical bonding, physical properties, nomenclature, isomerism, three dimensional structure, stereochemistry, substitution and elimination reaction mechanisms of organic molecules. The laboratory must be taken concurrently with CHEM 343 and includes an introduction to organic laboratory techniques for the preparation, purification and characterization of organic substances. Three hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory weekly.
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CHEM 344 - Organic Chemistry II (4 credits)
Prerequisite: CHEM 343 with a minimum grade of “C-“
This course is a continuation of CHEM 343, with a focus on alcohols, ethers, aromaticity and delocalized bonding, spectroscopic structure identification, and the organic chemistry of biologically important molecules: aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, their derivatives, and amines. The laboratory must be taken concurrently with CHEM 344 and includes the preparation, purification and characterization of organic substances and identification of unknowns with a significant focus on spectroscopic structure elucidation. Three hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory weekly.
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CHEM 381 - Physical Chemistry I (4 credits)
Prerequisite: CHEM 142 with a minimum grade of “C-” and MATH 162 with a minimum grade of “C-“. MATH 142 with a minimum grade of “C-” may be substituted for MATH 162 with consent of instructor
The laws governing the physical and chemical properties of substances. This course covers thermodynamics and kinetics. Three hours of lecture and one four-hour laboratory period weekly.
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CHEM 382 - Physical Chemistry II (4 credits)
Prerequisite: CHEM 142 with a minimum grade of “C-” and MATH 162 with a minimum grade of “C-“. MATH 142 with a minimum grade of “C-” may be substituted for MATH 162 with consent of instructor
The laws governing the physical and chemical properties of substances. This course focuses on molecular spectroscopy and quantum chemistry and statistical mechanics. Three hours of lecture and one four-hour laboratory period weekly.
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CHEM 390 - Research Problems in Chemistry (1-3 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
The student will work on a research project under the direction of a faculty member. A written report (see department office for preparation guide) must be submitted to the department chairperson by the end of the final exam period. This course may be repeated for up to six credits. Graded on a (P) Pass/(N) No Pass basis.
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CHEM 440 - Advanced Organic Chemistry (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CHEM 344 with a minimum grade of “C-“
Selected topics in advanced organic chemistry, such as physical organic chemistry, alicyclic and heterocyclic chemistry, natural products and advanced synthetic methods.
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CHEM 444 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CHEM 344 with a minimum grade of “C-” and CHEM 382 with a minimum grade of “C-“. CHEM 382 may be taken concurrently.
The topics of group theory, stereochemistry, ligand field theory, molecular orbital theory, synthesis and kinetics of reactions as applied to transition metal elements will be treated in detail. Hours arranged. Offered spring semester. May be taken for graduate-level credit.
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CHEM 446 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Lab (2 credits)
Prerequisite: CHEM 242 with a minimum grade of “C-“; or CHEM 444 with a minimum grade of “C-“. CHEM 444 may be taken concurrently
Key concepts in inorganic chemistry are explored through the synthesis and characterizations of variety of inorganic compounds with an emphasis on organometallic and coordination complexes. Modern synthetic methods, including inert atmosphere techniques, will be used to prepare target compounds. The resulting compounds will be characterized and examined using a wide array of analytical and spectroscopic techniques such as IR, Raman, UV-Vis, fluorescence, electrochemistry and NMR. Offered spring semester.
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CHEM 450 - Instrumental Analysis (4 credits)
Prerequisite: CHEM 344 with a minimum grade of “C-“; and CHEM 381 with a minimum grade of “C-“, which may be taken concurrently
This course covers the theory and practical applications of instrumental methods as applied to chemical analysis, including atomic and molecular UV/Vis absorption and emission spectroscopy, Infrared spectroscopy, NMR and mass spectrometry, x-ray crystallography, and gas liquid chromatography. Three hours of lecture and one three-hour laboratory weekly. Offered fall semester. May be taken for graduate-level credit. (CWRM)
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CHEM 452 - General Biochemistry I (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CHEM 344 with a minimum grade of “C-“
This lecture course provides a survey of the chemical components of living matter and the major processes of cellular metabolism. Offered fall semester.
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CHEM 456 - General Biochemistry I Lab (1 credit)
Prerequisite: CHEM 452 with a minimum grade of “C-“, which may be taken concurrently
This four hour laboratory course provides an introduction to methodology and instrumentation used to separate, identify and characterize proteins. Techniques include solution preparation, spectrophotometry, protein 3D structure visualization, polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, chromatography, protein purification and enzymatic analysis. Offered fall semester.
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CHEM 462 - General Biochemistry II (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CHEM 452 with a minimum grade of “C-“
A survey of the chemical components of living matter and the major processes of cellular metabolism. Three hours of lecture weekly. Offered spring semester.
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CHEM 466 - Advanced Biochemistry Laboratory (2 credits)
Prerequisite: CHEM 452 with a minimum grade of “C-“
A study of special laboratory techniques used in biochemical research such as chromatography, enzymology, radiochemical techniques, electrophoresis and metabolic pathways. An individual project will complete the laboratory. One hour of laboratory discussion and three hours of laboratory weekly. Offered spring semester. May be taken for graduate-level credit.
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CHEM 485 - Honors Thesis (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Open to Commonwealth and Departmental Honors students
One-hour weekly meetings with the thesis director will culminate in an honors thesis. With the consent of the Departmental Honors Committee and the thesis director, this course may be extended into a second semester for three additional credits depending upon the scope of the project. Whether the final version of the thesis qualifies the student to graduate with honors will be determined by the Departmental Honors Committee. This course may be taken twice for a maximum of six credits. Offered either semester.
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CHEM 486 - Advanced Environmental Chemistry Lab (2 credits)
Prerequisite: CHEM 290 with a minimum grade of “C-“ or CHEM 489 with a minimum grade of “C-“; CHEM 489 may be taken concurrently
This laboratory course will introduce students to basic and advanced techniques employed in environmental chemical analysis. The laboratory experiments are designed to emphasize sampling, sample processing techniques such as extraction and wet chemical methods, and modern instrumental techniques commonly employed in the analysis of air, water and soil/sediment samples. Students will also interpret chemical data and develop scientific writing skills.
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CHEM 489 - Advanced Environmental Chemistry (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CHEM 344 with a minimum grade of “C-“ and consent of instructor
This course will deal with processes for minimizing and treating solid and hazardous waste, toxicological chemistry of inorganic and organic substances, and chemical analysis of waste, water, air and solids. In addition, recent advances in the field of environmental chemistry will be discussed.
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CHEM 490 - Special Topics in Chemistry (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
Special Topics in Chemistry will deal with various topics at the “cutting edge” of chemistry. The course will stress the current literature as the “text.” Assessment will be based primarily on writing assignments. The topic will change each time the course is offered. The specific topic will be announced prior to registration. Offered spring semester.
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CHEM 496 - Senior Seminar in Chemistry I (1 credit)
Prerequisite: CHEM 381 or CHEM 382, which may be taken concurrently; and completion of the Spoken Communication (CSPK) core curriculum requirement; or consent of department chairperson
This course is part of a two-semester capstone sequence for senior chemistry majors in oral/written scientific communication. Students will attend weekly public seminars to explore current topics in the chemical sciences that require the assimilation of knowledge from prior course work. Seminar topics will include talks by BSU research students, department faculty, and invited speakers from outside the chemistry department. With a focus on oral communication skills, this course will provide an introduction to the techniques and style of technical oral presentation generally accepted by professional chemists. Offered fall semester.
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CHEM 497 - Senior Seminar in Chemistry II (1 credit)
Prerequisite: CHEM 381 or CHEM 382 which may be taken concurrently; or consent of department chairperson
This course is part of a two-semester capstone sequence for senior chemistry majors in oral/written scientific communication. Completion of both CHEM 496 and CHEM 497 is required for both the B.S. and B.A. degrees in Chemistry. Students will attend weekly public seminars to explore current topics in the chemical sciences that require the assimilation of knowledge from prior course work. Seminar topics will include talks by BSU research students, department faculty and invited speakers from outside the chemistry department. With a focus on oral communication skills, this course will provide an introduction to the techniques and style of technical writing generally accepted by professional chemists. Offered spring semester.
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CHEM 498 - Internship in Chemical Sciences (3-15 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of the department; formal application required
Laboratory experience in industrial or government laboratories, regulating agencies or academic laboratories at other institutions. This course may be repeated for a maximum of 15 credits. Graded on a (P) Pass/(N) No Pass basis. Offered either semester.
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CHEM 499 - Directed Study in Chemistry (1-3 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of the department; formal application required
Directed study is open to juniors and seniors who have demonstrated critical and analytical abilities in their studies and who wish to pursue a project independently. This course may be taken twice for a maximum of six credits. Offered either semester.
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CHEM 560 - Special Topics in Chemistry (variable credit)
The course will cover special topics of current relevance in chemistry education. The topic to be addressed will be announced prior to registration. This course may be taken more than once with the consent of the adviser.
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CHEM 502 - Research (1-6 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of the department; formal application required
Original research is undertaken by the graduate student in his or her field. For details, consult the paragraph titled “Directed or Independent Study” in the “College of Graduate Studies” section of this catalog. This course may be repeated for a maximum of nine credits.
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CHEM 503 - Directed Study (1-6 credits)
Prerequisite: Consent of the department; formal application required
Directed study is designed for the graduate student who desires to study selected topics in a specific field. For details, consult the paragraph titled “Directed or Independent Study” in the “College of Graduate Studies” section of this catalog. This course may be repeated for a maximum of six credits.
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LACH 101 - Elementary Chinese I (3 credits)
An introduction to elementary syntactic, semantic, phonetic and paralinguistic structures is offered. Pertinent everyday cultural concepts are discussed. Relevant comparison and contrast with the native language is treated. Functional communication in the second language in a controlled environment is the principal objective of the course. Note: See the “Departmental Foreign Language Policy” in the “Foreign Languages ”section of this catalog. (CGCL; CHUM)
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LACH 102 - Elementary Chinese II (3 credits)
Prerequisite: LACH 101; or see the “Departmental Foreign Language Policy” in the “Foreign Languages section of this catalog”
The further study of elementary syntactic, semantic, phonetic and paralinguistic structures is offered. Pertinent everyday cultural concepts are discussed. Relevant comparison and contrast with the native language is treated. Functional communication in the second language in a controlled environment is the principal objective of the course. (CGCL; CHUM)
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LACH 199 - First Year Seminar (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Open to all freshmen with a writing placement score of 3 or above or a SAT score of 500 or above. Students with 24 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived.
First Year Seminars (FYS) are writing-intensive, topic courses that introduce students to academic thought, discourse and practices. FYS courses prepare and orient students toward productive and fulfilling college careers by actively engaging them in a specific academic area of interest. Students will improve their writing, reading, research and basic information and technology skills while learning to work both collaboratively and independently. These courses will fulfill the First Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one FYS course may be taken for credit. (CFYS)
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LACH 298 - Second Year Seminar (Speaking Intensive) (3 credits)
Prerequisite: _ _ _ _199; Open to all sophomores and juniors who have completed ENGL 101, and the speaking skills requirement. Students with 54 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived. Cannot be taken if _ _ _ _ 298 or _ _ _ _ 299 are taken for credit.
Second Year Seminars (SYS) are speaking-intensive, topic courses that build on the academic skills and habits introduced in the First Year Seminar. SYS courses engage students in a specific academic area of interest and provide them with the opportunity to reinforce, share and interpret knowledge. Students will improve their speaking, reading, research and basic information and technology skills while building the connections between scholarship and action that are required for lifelong learning. These courses will fulfill the Second Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one SYS course may be taken for credit. (CSYS)
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LACH 299 - Second Year Seminar(Writing Intensive) (3 credits)
Prerequisite: _ _ _ _199; Open to all sophomores and juniors who have completed ENGL 101 and ENGL 102. Students with 54 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived. Cannot be taken if _ _ _ _ 298 or _ _ _ _ 299 are taken for credit.
Second Year Seminars (SYS) are writing-intensive, topic courses that build on the academic skills and habits introduced in the First Year Seminar. SYS courses engage students in a specific academic area of interest and provide them with the opportunity to reinforce, share and interpret knowledge. Students will improve their writing, reading, research and basic information and technology skills while building the connections between scholarship and action that are required for lifelong learning. These courses will fulfill the Second Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one SYS course may be taken for credit. (CSYS)
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COMD 135 - Freshman Honors Colloquium (1 credit)
Prerequisite: Open to Commonwealth Honors students and to others at the discretion of the instructor
Freshman Honors Colloquia allows honors students to explore challenging topics in discussion-based small classes; specific topics vary by semester and instructor. This course may be repeated for a maximum of three credits. Offered fall semester.
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COMD 136 - Freshman Honors Colloquium (1 credit)
Prerequisite: Open to Commonwealth Honors students and to others at the discretion of the instructor
Freshman Honors Colloquia allows honors students to explore challenging topics in disucssion-based small classes; specific topics vary by semester and instructor. This course may be repeated for a maximum of three credits. Offered spring semester.
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COMD 199 - First Year Seminar (3 credits)
Prerequisite: Open to all freshmen with a writing placement score of 3 or above or a SAT score of 500 or above or who have completed ENGL 101. Students with 24 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived.
First Year Seminars (FYS) are writing-intensive topic courses that introduce students to academic thought, discourse and practices. FYS courses prepare and orient students toward productive and fulfilling college careers by actively engaging them in a specific academic area of interest. Students will improve their writing, reading, research and basic information and technology skills while learning to work both collaboratively and independently. These courses will fulfill the First Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one FYS course may be taken for credit. (CFYS)
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COMD 220 - Introduction to Communication Sciences and Disorders (3 credits)
This course is an introduction to speech, language and hearing disorders in children and adults. Disorders of functional, structural and neurological etiologies will be discussed. Offered either semester.
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COMD 231 - Sign Language I (3 credits)
This course includes the history and development of manual communication and deaf culture in the United States. Focus will be placed on contact signing and American Sign Language through vocabulary development and beginning conversational skills. Offered either semester.
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COMD 250 - Language Development in Young Children (3 credits)
This course is an overview of the normal language acquisition and development process of children. Emphasis will be on the years birth through age five, risk factors and strategies to facilitate development. Theories of language development, rule systems of English, stages of language development, individual and cultural differences, as well as prevention of an identification of language problems will be discussed.
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COMD 281 - Speech Anatomy and Physiology (3 credits)
This is an introduction to the study of the anatomy and physiology of systems involved in speech, language and hearing, and their relationships to disorders of communication. Offered fall semester.
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COMD 282 - Speech and Hearing Science (3 credits)
This is an introductory course as it relates to normal aspects of speech, hearing and language. Physiological elements of speech production, speech acoustics, auditory physiology and the psychophysics of sound reception are included in this course. Offered spring semester.
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COMD 286 - Sophomore Honors Colloquium (1 credit)
Prerequisite: Open to Commonwealth Honors students and to others at the discretion of the instructor
Sophomore Honors Colloquia allows honors students to explore challenging topics in discussion-based small classes; specific topics vary by semester and instructor. This course may be repeated for a maximum of three credits. Offered fall semester.
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COMD 287 - Sophomore Honors Colloquium (1 credit)
Prerequisite: Open to Commonwealth Honors students and to others at the discretion of the instructor
Sophomore Honors Colloquia allows honors students to explore challenging topics in discussion-based small classes; specific topics vary by semester and instructor. This course may be repeated for a maximum of three credits. Offered spring semester.
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COMD 290 - Language Acquisition and Development (3 credits)
This course is an overview of the normal language acquisition and development process though the life span. Emphasis will be placed on children from birth though school age. Theories of language development, rule systems of English, stage of language development, individual and cultural differences, prevention of language problems, and techniques for collecting and analyzing a language sample will be addressed. Offered either semester.
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COMD 294 - Phonetics (3 credits)
Analysis and transcription of speech sound systems are included in this course. Offered spring semester.
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COMD 298 - Second Year Seminar (Speaking Intensive) (3 credits)
Prerequisite: _ _ _ _ 199; Open to all sophomores and juniors who have completed ENGL 101, and the speaking skills requirement. Students with 54 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived. Cannot be taken if _ _ _ _ 298 or _ _ _ _ 299 are taken for credit.
Second Year Seminars (SYS) are speaking-intensive topic courses that build on the academic skills and habits introduced in the First Year Seminar. SYS courses engage students in a specific academic area of interest and provide them with the opportunity to reinforce, share and interpret knowledge. Students will improve their speaking, reading, research and basic information and technology skills while building the connections between scholarship and action that are required for lifelong learning. These courses will fulfill the Second Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one SYS course may be taken for credit. (CSYS)
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COMD 299 - Second Year Seminar (Writing Intensive) (3 credits)
Prerequisite: _ _ _ _ 199; Open to all sophomores and juniors who have completed ENGL 101 and ENGL 102. Students with 54 or more transfer credits will have this requirement waived. Cannot be taken if _ _ _ _ 298 or _ _ _ _ 299 are taken for credit.
Second Year Seminars (SYS) are writing-intensive topic courses that build on the academic skills and habits introduced in the First Year Seminar. SYS courses engage students in a specific academic area of interest and provide them with the opportunity to reinforce, share and interpret knowledge. Students will improve their writing, reading, research and basic information and technology skills while building the connections between scholarship and action that are required for lifelong learning. These courses will fulfill the Second Year Seminar requirement and may fulfill other requirements for the core curriculum. Each course may fulfill different requirements and topics may change each semester. Only one SYS course may be taken for credit. (CSYS)
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COMD 311 - Prevention of Speech, Language and Communication Disorders (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMD 290 or consent of instructor
The overall objective of speech-language pathology is to optimize the individual’s ability to communicate in natural environments and thus improve their quality of life. The purpose of this course is to incorporate students’ knowledge from prerequisite courses, introduce additional content, develop clinical skills, and implement the content and skills in a practical situation. Students will meet for instruction and then go to area Head Start programs and implement prevention activities with children.
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COMD 312 - Language Disorders in Children (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMD 220 and COMD 290
Etiology, diagnosis, evaluation, cultural differences and treatment of language-impaired children will be covered in this course. Clinical case material will be discussed and analyzed. Diagnostic tools and evaluations methodology will be introduced. Basic theoretical constructs pertaining to the treatment of the language-impaired populations from birth through high school will also be included. Offered spring semester.
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COMD 313 - Phonology and Articulation Disorders (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMD 220 and COMD 281 or COMD 282; and COMD 294
This course is a study of normal and abnormal phonology and articulation, including etiology, prevention, diagnosis, assessment, cultural differences and treatment of phonology and articulation disorders. Use of distinctive feature theory, phonological process analysis and traditional phonetic approaches will be covered. Offered fall semester.
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COMD 325 - Voice Disorders in Children and Adults (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMD 220 and COMD 281 and COMD 282
This course is an introduction to etiology, diagnosis and remediation of voice disorders and associated pathological conditions. Offered spring semester.
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COMD 350 - Language Disorders in Young Children (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMD 250
This course will focus on language disorders in children at birth through age five. The early intervention process, at-risk and established risk factors, syndromes, assessment, intervention and collaboration with other professionals will be addressed.
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COMD 351 - Introduction to Audiology (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMD 281 and COMD 282
This course is an introduction to the science of hearing including transmission and measurement of sound to the human ear; anatomy, physiology and neurology of hearing mechanisms; related pathological conditions; screening and measurement of hearing; and audiogram interpretation. Offered fall semester.
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COMD 355 - Study Tour: Multicultural Perspectives in Special Education and Communication Disorders (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMD 290 and SPED 203; or consent of department chairperson
This course is a faculty-led study tour to investigate how individuals with special needs and/or communication disorders are treated educationally and socially in cultures outside of the United States. This course may be repeated for a maximum of six credits.
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COMD 381 - Neurological Bases of Speech and Language (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMD 220 and COMD 281 and COMD 282 and COMD 290
This course will present an overview of the neurological, anatomical and physiological bases of speech and language in order to more fully understand the disorders’ processes. The neurological effects of stroke, traumatic brain injury, and degenerative neurological disease and the concomitant effects on speech and language will be discussed.
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COMD 391 - Understanding Language and Linguistics within the Clinical Process (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMD 220 and COMD 281 and COMD 282 and COMD 290
This course is designed to provide communication disorders students who already have an understanding of the normal language acquisition process with an overview of the field of linguistics. The universal properties and systematic aspects of languages will be explored. The students will develop their meta-linguistic awareness through discussion of language variation, attitudes about language, language contact and diversity, language change, and visual languages. Application of this information to the speech-language pathologist’s role in the language acquisition process and in clinical treatment of language disorders and language differences will be addressed. Offered summer session.
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