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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)
Prerequisite: BIOL 225 with a minimum grade of “C-“; other prerequisites dependent on topic; or consent of instructor
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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NSCI 140 - A Hands-On Approach to Environmental Education (3 credits)
Students in this course will acquire the background information in select environmental science topics that integrate engineering and mathematics. They will gain the skills necessary to expand K-12 students’ knowledge about the natural world and how to incorporate hands-on, place-based integrated STEM activities into K-12 curriculum, using outdoor education and experiential learning. As part of this course, students will collaboratively develop lesson plans, including learning outcomes, standard correlations, materials, procedures and assessment. Topics covered will be based on nationally recognized K-12 curriculum guides, including Project WET, WOW, Project WILD, Project WILD Aquatic, Project Learning Tree and Engineering is Elementary. Offered fall semester. Additional fee required.
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NSCI 531 - The Link Between Dinosaurs and Birds (3 credits)
Most people believe that dinosaurs disappeared over sixty million years ago… but in fact, we see living dinosaurs everyday. We call them birds. This course examines the evidence linking dinosaurs to modern birds and investigates how scientists study the evolutionary relationships between species. Learners are introduced to the world’s largest collection of vertebrate fossils and the American Museum of Natural History’s fourth floor Fossil Halls, exhibiting Saurischian and Ornithischian dinosaurs.
This seminar uses the method of classification called cladistics to define characteristics of a group of dinosaurs called theropods. Using anatomical evidence from fossils and living birds, a case is presented for birds being direct descendants of the theropod lineage. The course looks at the process of fossilization and how scientists look for, collect, and analyze fossils. Bird behavior, along with fossil evidence, is used to infer possible behavior (such as nesting and parental care) of extinct dinosaurs. We also look at the characteristics that make a bird a bird, and explore the bird family tree and the possible origins of flight. The course also examines possible explanations for the extinction of most dinosaurs 65 million years ago.
Scientist authored essays, a virtual exhibition tour, video, and web resources, enable students to explore geologic time, investigate clues to the origin of birds, and theorize about possible causes of extinction. Offered online by the American Museum of Natural History. For more information about this course and associated fees, please contact the College of Graduate Studies.
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NSCI 532 - The Diversity of Fishes (3 credits)
With well over 24,000 species alive today, the world’s fishes comprise by far the largest and most diverse of all vertebrate groups. This seminar provides an introduction to this incredible diversity and looks at how scientists study fishes. Our examination asks us to re-evaluate and finally ask: what exactly is a fish?
This course takes you into the lab with Museum scientists. Students are led through the steps of an actual investigation of a group of South American catfish (Hypoptopoma). Using the rules of cladistics (a system of classification) we seek to determine if a lab specimen is a new species.
Specimen photos from the AMNH Ichthyology Department Collections, scientist-authored essays, video and web resources, allow students to explore the evolution, ecosystems, and biogeography of this group of animals and examine questions such as the meaning of biological success. Offered online by the American Museum of Natural History. For more information about this course and associated fees, please contact the College of Graduate Studies.
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NSCI 533 - Evolution (3 credits)
This course draws on the Museum’s long-standing leadership in the fields of paleontology, geology, systematics, and molecular biology to tell a modern story of evolution. Students will learn why evolution is the fundamental concept that underlies all life sciences and how it contributes to advances in medicine, public health and conservation.
The course begins by looking at how Charles Darwin developed his groundbreaking views on evolution by observing patterns in nature. Darwin’s work and the perspectives of the authoring scientists - a paleontologist and an ornithologist - lay out some of the evidence for evolution. We then examine the use of molecular and phylogenetic techniques to reconstruct evolutionary history and determine the place of an organism on the Tree of Life, which documents the evolutionary relationships among all species. Mechanisms of evolution and speciation are then covered and are followed by the origin and evolution of humans. The course concludes by examining the practical impact of evolution in the areas of human health, agriculture and conservation.
Course participants will gain a firm understanding of the basic mechanisms of evolution — including the process of speciation — and how these systems have given rise to the great diversity of life in the world today. They will also explore how new ideas, discoveries and technologies are modifying prior evolutionary concepts.
Each week begins with a Scientist Profile, in which students will meet a scientist involved in some aspect of evolutionary research. Profiles will include, for example, a paleontologist reconstructing the history of a group of mammals and a molecular biologist battling a rapidly evolving virus. Additional weekly essays will contextualize and develop the material presented in each Profile. Ultimately, the course will explain how evolution works and how we know what we know. The numerous lines of evidence supporting the theory of evolution - including the Tree of Life, fossils, homologies, cellular/molecular data, artificial selection, and embryology - will be woven throughout the course. Offered online by the American Museum of Natural History. For more information about this course and associated fees, please contact the College of Graduate Studies.
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NSCI 534 - Genetics, Genomics, Genethics (3 credits)
Since the 1944 discovery that DNA is the universal genetic code, this young science has advanced by leaps and bounds: scientists can now decipher, examine and modify the blueprints for life. As its title suggests, this course emphasizes the relation between the underlying science of genetics, the study of genomes (genomics), and the social, ethical, and legal issues that this work gives rise to genethics. Learners investigate topics such as the history of genetic discovery and molecular lab techniques, and emerge with an understanding of the science and the technology behind breakthroughs like therapeutic cloning and the sequencing of the human genome.
The first part of the course gives learners an opportunity to grapple with the basics of genetics: the underlying science that deals with the transmission of hereditary characteristics and their mechanisms. Starting with an examination of the work of Gregor Mendel, it brings learners up to date on the foundations of modern genetics and explores related issues such as the nature-nurture debate, the theory of evolution, and the role of genetic diversity. The course goes on to investigate what’s involved in the study of genomics: the technology and science of all the DNA in a cell. Discussions focus on medical advances, and the goals of the Human Genome Project.
Advances in genome research lead directly to an examination of genethics, the social, ethical, and legal implications of developments such as genetically modified organisms, cloning for therapeutic and reproductive purposes, genetic enhancement of humans, and the ownership of genetic information. Throughout the course, online interaction, scientist-authored essays, video, and simulations enable students to investigate genetic variation and similarities and develop a structure for thinking about ethical issues. Offered online by the American Museum of Natural History. For more information about this course and associated fees, please contact the College of Graduate Studies.
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NSCI 535 - The Brain: Structure, Function and Evolution (3 credits)
The human brain is an enormously complex system. It regulates all of our physical and mental functions and shapes who we are. This six-week course explores this remarkable organ: how it has evolved, how it works and how it changes over the course of our lives. Each week, participants will draw from essays, media resources, textbook readings and online discussion forums to explore aspects of brain function - from sensing to decision-making to expressing ourselves. A weekly case study, written by a specialized neuroscientist, will describe cutting-edge research in areas as wide-ranging as using functional MRIs as a diagnostic tool, the neurobiology of hearing and the evolution of mammalian brains. Students will complete the course with a solid grasp of how the brain works, how we know what we know and the exciting research prospects ahead. Offered online by the American Museum of Natural History. For more information about this course and associated fees, please contact the College of Graduate Studies.
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NSCI 536 - In the Field with Spiders (3 credits)
Spiders were hard at work long before the dinosaurs appeared and have settled everywhere on the planet except Antarctica. Most live on land, but some spend their lives on or near water. They make their homes everywhere, from treetops to underground burrows, from suburban subdivisions to tropical caves, even 22,000 feet up on Mt. Everest. Spiders are important predators that keep many ecosystems in balance.
In this life science course, students explore the concepts of morphology and classification. Learners are introduced to the anatomy of spiders, as well as the composition and use of their silk, webs, fangs, and venom. Lab, field, and collecting techniques are examined. Museum research on Australian ground spiders is also highlighted to gain insight into each of these topics.
Scientist-authored essays, online interaction, web resources and video help us to look into the lives of spiders as well as the way they are studied through lab techniques, journaling, collection, drawing, classification and identification. Learners will model these techniques by making their own spider collection. Offered online by the American Museum of Natural History. For more information about this course and associated fees, please contact the College of Graduate Studies.
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NSCI 537 - Sharks and Rays (3 credits)
Sharks may be one of the most readily recognized fishes in the water, but did you know that rays are one of their closest relatives? They share a 450 million-year evolutionary history, evolving extraordinarily successful body plans. This course examines these amazing fishes, their adaptations for survival, how they operate as top predators, how we study them, and why shark conservation is critical.
In this life science seminar, students will draw on the fossil record, museum collections, and research by Museum scientist Dr. Marcelo de Carvalho to become familiar with the basic biology, ecology, diversity, and evolution of sharks and rays (the elasmobranches). Learners will study their complex sensory systems (hearing, smelling, vision, and electrical sensing - perhaps the most advanced of all vertebrates), and find out how sharks and rays use them to navigate and detect prey. Drawing on scientist-authored essays, online interaction, web resources, and videos, the course will also illuminate the tools, techniques and overall process of research in this field, and explain current conservation efforts.
Each week learners examine a specific question and are provided with written and multimedia resources to explore it. The weekly questions are:
- What characters unite sharks and rays as a group?
- What does the fossil record tell us about sharks and rays?
- How many types of sharks and rays are there?
- How do sharks eat?
- How do sharks and rays reproduce?
- Why protect sharks and rays?
Offered online by the American Museum of Natural History. For more information about this course and associated fees, please contact the College of Graduate Studies.
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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. (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
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 of 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-” and MATH 140/140E or higher
The second 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 solutions, kinetics, chemical equilibrium including applications to acid/base chemistry, solubility, buffers and other aqueous ionic equilibria, free energy and thermodynamics. Laboratory work emphasizes physical and chemical measurements and quantitative analysis. Three hours of lecture, one hour of recitation, and three hours of laboratory weekly. Offered spring semester and summer session. (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 spring semester.
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CHEM 243 - 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 243 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. Offered fall semester and summer session. Formerly CHEM 343.
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CHEM 244 - Organic Chemistry II (4 credits)
Prerequisite: CHEM 243 with a minimum grade of “C-“
This course is a continuation of CHEM 243, 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 244 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. Offered spring semester and summer session. Formerly CHEM 344.
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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 spring semester, odd years.
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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 340 - Inorganic Chemistry (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CHEM 243, which may be taken concurrently
This course serves as a foundation course in modern inorganic chemistry with a focus on periodic trends and relationships, bonding theories, redox chemistry, structure/property relationships, descriptive main group chemistry, coordination chemistry and ligand field theory. Offered fall semester. Formerly CHEM 242.
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CHEM 351 - Modern Quantitative Chemical Analysis (4 credits)
Prerequisite: CHEM 142 with a minimum grade of “C-“
This course introduces students to modern methods of quantitative chemical analysis. Topics covered in the lecture and applied in the laboratory include experimental errors and statistical analysis, simple and complex equilibria, spectroscopy, electrochemistry and chemical separations. Three hours of lecture and one four-hour laboratory weekly. Offered fall semester. (CWRM)
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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. Offered fall semester.
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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. Offered spring semester.
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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 444 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CHEM 244 with a minimum grade of “C-” and CHEM 340 with a minimum grade of “C-“; and CHEM 382 with a minimum grade of “C-“, which may be taken concurrently
This course builds upon the fundamental concepts established in CHEM 340 Inorganic Chemistry and introduces the advanced topics of molecular orbital theory, molecular symmetry and its applications to vibrational and electronic spectroscopy of inorganic compounds, reaction mechanisms and kinetics of transition metal complexes. Applications of transition metal complexes to the areas of organometallic and bioinorganic chemistry are also examined. 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 340 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 244 with a minimum grade of “C-“; and CHEM 381, which may be taken concurrently
This course covers the theory and practice of instrumental methods of chemical analysis, including atomic and molecular UV/Vis absorption and emission spectroscopy, infrared spectroscopy, NMR and mass spectrometry, and gas liquid chromatography. Three hours of lecture and one four-hour laboratory weekly. Offered fall semester. (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. Offered spring semester, even years.
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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. Offered spring semester, even years.
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CHEM 490 - Special Topics in Chemistry (3 credits)
Prerequisite: CHEM 344 with a minimum grade of “C-“
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 annually.
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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 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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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 advisor.
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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 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 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 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.
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COMD 393 - Aural Rehabilitation (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMD 351
Habilitation and rehabilitation for the hard of hearing including assessment and therapy procedures related to auditory training, speech reading, language therapy and hearing aid training will be covered in this course. Educational management and counseling strategies will also be addressed. Offered fall semester.
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COMD 399 - Topical Studies (3 credits)
Variable contemporary topics in communication disorders will be covered in this course. This course may be repeated for different topics. Offered spring semester.
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COMD 451 - Clinical Strategies in Communication (3 credits)
Prerequisite: COMD 312 and COMD 313 and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 and a minimum GPA of 2.75 in the major and consent of the instructor
The objective of this course is to introduce the student to intervention strategies and skills used in assessment of children and adults with communication disorders. It will be taken in the fall semester of the senior year by all students who elect the practicum track. Offered fall semester. May be taken for graduate-level credit.
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COMD 452 - Speech-Language Therapy Techniques (3 credits)
Prerequisites: COMD 312 and COMD 313 and COMD 351 and COMD 480
This course is designed to familiarize students with the process of intervention. Basic principles of therapy will be discussed and specific techniques used in the treatment of a variety of communication disorders will be introduced. Areas addressed include speech therapy programming, the effects of culture on clinical interactions, behavior modification, session design, data collection, documentation, accountability and use of the supervisory process. This course is recommended for students who have not elected the practicum track.
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COMD 480 - Clinical Procedures: An Overview (3 credits)
In this course, professional behavior, responsibilities and ethics will be presented followed by an introduction to the clinical process. The need for consideration of cultural diversity and treatment throughout the lifespan will be emphasized. Through completion of 25 observation hours, the students will have the opportunity to demonstrate integration of concepts presented throughout the communication disorders curriculum. Offered either semester. May be taken for graduate-level credit.
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