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ART 441 Senior Portfolio and Exhibition/Graphic Design Fall/Spring
This course is taken during senior year and is required of Graphic Design majors. The purpose of the review is to provide an opportunity for self-evaluation and professional evaluation, and to prepare students for entry into professional fields or graduate study. Students also participate in the Senior Art Majors Exhibition. Senior Graphic Design majors only.
1 credit hour
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ART 450 Art Internship Fall/Spring/Summer
The purpose of the internship is to provide students with practical training in art and art-related fields in a professional environment, either on or off-campus. Responsibilities vary according to placement as determined by the work supervisors of the sponsoring agency and faculty coordinator. The Art Internship is ideal for students seeking to broaden their studio art experiences and explore career interests. On-campus internship opportunities include placement at the York College Galleries. Prerequisite: Students are required to spend a minimum of 120 hours work on site. Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application.
3 credit hours
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ART 451 Art Internship Fall/Spring/Summer
The purpose of the internship is to provide students with practical training in art and art-related fields in a professional environment, either on or off-campus. Responsibilities vary according to placement as determined by the work supervisors of the sponsoring agency and faculty coordinator. The Art Internship is ideal for students seeking to broaden their studio art experiences and explore career interests. On-campus internship opportunities include placement at the York College Galleries. Prerequisite: Students are required to spend a minimum of 120 hours work on site. Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application.
3 credit hours
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ART 498 Independent Study Fall/Spring/Summer
These courses provide an opportunity for the student to undertake a well-defined independent project in fine art, graphic design, or art history. While the student conducts the work under the guidance of a faculty member of the student’s choosing, the project is carried out in an independent manner without regular class meetings. Effective independent study is characterized by reduction in formal instruction and an increase in the individual’s responsibility and initiative in the learning process. Prerequisite: Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application.
1 to 3 credit hours
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ART 499 Independent Study Fall/Spring/Summer
These courses provide an opportunity for the student to undertake a well-defined independent project in fine art, graphic design, or art history. While the student conducts the work under the guidance of a faculty member of the student’s choosing, the project is carried out in an independent manner without regular class meetings. Effective independent study is characterized by reduction in formal instruction and an increase in the individual’s responsibility and initiative in the learning process. Prerequisite: Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application.
1 to 3 credit hours
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BEH 260 Statistics for the Behavioral Sciences Fall/Spring
This course is designed to prepare the student for the application of elementary statistical tools to laboratory/field research projects and journal projects/publication preparation. Topics include descriptive statistics as tools to summarize and describe groups of data, inferential statistics including parametric and non-parametric hypotheses testing as tools for making inferences about population from samples. Students who have taken MAT 250 or QBA 260 are not permitted to take this course.
3 credit hours
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BEH 498 Independent Study Fall/Spring
The Independent Study Program affords an opportunity for the student who wishes to undertake a well-defined research project. While the student conducts his work under the guidance of a faculty member of his own choosing, the project is carried out in an independent manner without regular class meetings. Effective independent study is characterized by a reduction in formal instruction and an increase in the individual student’s responsibility and initiative in the learning process. Prerequisite: Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application.
1-3 credit hours each semester
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BEH 499 Independent Study Fall/Spring
The Independent Study Program affords an opportunity for the student who wishes to undertake a well-defined research project. While the student conducts his work under the guidance of a faculty member of his own choosing, the project is carried out in an independent manner without regular class meetings. Effective independent study is characterized by a reduction in formal instruction and an increase in the individual student’s responsibility and initiative in the learning process. Prerequisite: Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application.
1-3 credit hours each semester
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BIO 101 Biology Orientation Fall/Spring
This course is designed for first-year Biology majors. This course introduces the independent research thesis project that is a part of the biology curriculum, and provides students with an opportunity to learn about potential projects and mentors. This course also provides an introduction to careers and professionalism for biology majors, and students will reflect on short-term and long-term goals while making an academic plan.
1 credit hour
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BIO 112 Essentials of Anatomy and Physiology Fall/Spring
This course is designed for the non-Biology major who has an interest in how and why the human animal works. Emphasis is placed on the structures and functions of the major organ-systems of the body. Topics also include the physiochemical basis of life as well as cell and tissue structure. Laboratories involve microscopy, models, and dissection to allow a practical, “hands-on” approach to the concepts covered in lecture. 2 hours lecture. 1 three-hour laboratory.
3 credit hours
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BIO 142 Molecules, Genes and Cells Fall/Spring
This course will provide Biology majors with a foundation in cellular and molecular biology with an emphasis on core concepts including structure and function of macromolecules, information flow, evolution, metabolism, and cellular reproduction. Core competencies will center on the process of science, quantitative reasoning, and communication. Students will learn key molecular biological techniques while working collaboratively on experimental design in a lab setting. 3 hours lecture. 1 three-hour laboratory.
4 credit hours
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BIO 150 Introduction to Molecular Biology Fall/Spring
This introductory level course is intended for Nursing, Health Professions and other STEM majors and introduces the core principles of molecular and cellular biology. The structure and function of biological macromolecules is presented as a foundation to important concepts of cellular biology. Cellular processes including transport, communication, and the flow of life-sustaining energy are studied. Methods of cell reproduction and the mechanism by which genetic information is inherited, utilized, and experimentally manipulated are introduces. 3 lecture hours. Corequisite: BIO 151
4 credit hours
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BIO 151 Introduction to Molecular Biology Lab Fall/Spring
Labs will focus on using scientific instrumentation and techniques to design experiments, collect data, and analyze results relevant to concepts covered in BIO 150 , 1 three-hour lab. Corequisite: BIO 150
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BIO 152 Evolution, Ecology and Diversity Fall/Spring
This course will provide Biology majors with a foundation in evolution, ecology and diversity, with an emphasis on core concepts including natural selection, origin of species, phylogeny, population ecology and community ecology. Core competencies will center on the process of science, quantitative reasoning, and communication. Students will learn key field and laboratory techniques while working collaboratively on experimental design. 3 hours lecture. 1 three-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: BIO 142 , or BIO 150 and BIO 151 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
4 credit hours
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BIO 201 Medical Terminology Fall/Spring
This course is an introduction to the specialized language of medicine through the study of Greek and Latin prefixes, suffixes, and root words. Students will develop a familiarity with highly technical and specialized terminology.
3 credit hours
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BIO 204 Exploring Biology Fall/Spring
This course is an introduction to laboratory science for non-biology majors. This course is designed to increase critical thinking and problem-solving skills and to help students gain confidence in evaluating scientific issues that they will encounter throughout their lives. We will address a wide variety of current topics related to molecular biology, evolution, and ecology. Students will actively participate in the process of building knowledge in the field of biology by working in collaborative groups, solving realistic problems, and communicating information in different ways. Throughout the course, students will apply the scientific method by designing and conducting experiments and interpreting quantitative data. 2 hours lecture. 1 three-hour laboratory.
3 credit hours
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BIO 212 Environmental Biology Fall
This course is an introduction to applied ecology. Class meetings review biological and ecological principles, including ecological efficiency, nutrient cycling, biological diversity, and population growth. Past and current environmental issues, such as resource use and pollution, are examined in light of ecological principles. Students will be asked to examine these issues from multi-disciplinary perspectives and propose potential solutions. BIO 204 recommended, but not required.
3 credit hours
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BIO 220 Human Anatomy & Physiology I Fall/Spring
This course is recommended for students seeking careers in health-related fields. A study of the structure and function of the human body is offered utilizing a systems approach. Emphasis is placed on the gross and microscopic anatomy as well as the physiology of the cell, integumentary system, skeletal system, muscular system, and nervous system. 3 lecture hours. Prerequisite: BIO 142 or BIO 150 with a grade of 2.0 or higher. Corequisite: BIO 221
4 credit hours
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BIO 221 Human Anatomy & Physiology Lab Fall/Spring
Dissection is required. Students will explore gross & microscopic anatomy using anatomical models, drawings, various dissections, and histology and learn some basic clinical tests to evaluate neurological function. 1 three-hour lab. Corequisite: BIO 220
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BIO 222 Human Anatomy & Physiology II Fall/Spring
As a continuation of BIO 220 , emphasis is placed on the gross and microscopic anatomy as well as the physiology of the cardiovascular, respiratory, urinary, reproductive, endocrine, and digestive systems. 3 lecture hours. Prerequisite: Completion of BIO 220 with a 2.0 or higher. Corequisite: BIO 223
4 credit hours
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BIO 223 Human Anatomy & Physiology II Lab Fall/Spring
Dissection is required. Students will explore gross & microscopic anatomy using anatomical models, drawings, various dissections, and histology and learn basic physiological principles using software to measure some physiological parameters such as ECG and spirometry. 1 three-hour lab. Corequisite: BIO 222
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BIO 224 Plant and Animal Physiology Fall/Spring
This course examines the structure and function of plants and animals. By examining challenges for survival from an evolutionary perspective, you will learn how multicellular organisms integrate cellular, biochemical and genetic processes to survive and thrive. Topics covered will include: homeostasis, nutrient acquisition, responses to the environment, waste elimination, and reproduction. Lectures will employ case studies and problem-based activities to expand on the concepts being covered. Labs will include experimental design and data presentation. Labs may also include dissection. 3 hours lecture. 1 three-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: BIO 152 with a grade of 2.0 or better
4 credit hours
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BIO 226 Food and Nutrition Fall/Spring
Students in this course will study normal nutrition in a broad society context and learn to incorporate practical nutritional information into their day-to-day life. This nutrition course covers such topics as composition of food groups, nutrition and disease prevention, body size and weight management, sports and fitness, nutrition throughout the life cycle, and the safety and security of the world’s food supply. The course emphasizes an understanding of today’s food and eating trends and gives students the capacity to intelligently evaluate all available sources of nutrition information and make informed decisions.
3 credit hours
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BIO 230 Microbiology for Allied Health Fall/Spring
The course is primarily the study of organisms which can only be seen with a microscope. The goal of this course is to provide a basic understanding of the principles and techniques of microbiology. This will equip students with knowledge of the practice of microbiology that can be beneficial and useful in their professional and personal lives. This course will emphasize and illustrate in a practical manner microbiological principles using pathogenic bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites, from a public health viewpoint. This course is designed using the learning goals and curriculum guidelines from the American Society of Microbiology recommended for nursing and allied health students. This course counts as a free elective for Biology majors, and may not be used to fulfill an upper-division elective. 3 lecture hours. Prerequisite: BIO 142 or BIO 150 with a grade of 2.0 or higher. Corequisite: BIO 231
4 credit hours
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BIO 231 Microbiology for Allied Health Lab Fall/Spring
Microbiology laboratory focuses on developing skills to identify unknown microorganisms via a number of alternative approaches. Students will also design experiments to answer questions relevant to public health, analyze data from these experiments, and practice writing papers in the discipline. 1 three-hour lab. Corequisite: BIO 230
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BIO 240 Genetics Fall/Spring
The basic principles of Mendelian, non-Mendelian, and molecular genetics are considered in this course. The structure and function of the gene, patterns of inheritance, gene interaction, and gene regulation are discussed. 3 lecture hours. Prerequisite: BIO 142 or BIO 150 with a grade of 2.0 or higher. Corequisite: BIO 241
4 credit hours
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BIO 241 Genetics Lab Fall/Spring
The laboratory Component of Genetics emphasizes molecular biology and experimental approaches to modern genetics. Students will isolate and analyze DNA through PCR and restriction digestion, determine and characterize genotypes and phenotypes with bioinformatic tools, identify species based on genetic information, and clone out a gene. 1 three-hour lab. Corequisite: BIO 240
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BIO 290 Biostatistics Fall/Spring
This course provides a foundation in how to apply statistical methods to address questions in biological research. We will focus on topics that are fundamental to analyzing biological data, including experimental design, displaying data, probability theory, estimation of population means and proportions, and statistical hypothesis testing (contingency analysis, t-tests, non-parametric methods, analysis of variance, and linear regression). Students will develop quantitative, critical thinking, and writing skills by applying statistical techniques to analyze data sets and communicate the results using a scientific format. Student projects will emphasize statistical analysis with computer software and written communication. Prerequisite: BIO 142 and BIO 152 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
3 credit hours
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BIO 300 Terrestrial Ecology
This course provides an introduction to the study of the relationships of organisms to their environment and each other as a means for understanding their distribution and abundance. Topics of study include: autecology (dispersal, habitat selection, abiotic tolerances), population dynamics (structure, growth, life history variation), community ecology (species diversity, equilibrium, succession) and species interactions (competition, predation). Both field-based laboratories and lecture material focus on developing skills in observation, logical scientific inquiry, and written reports. 3 hours lecture. 1 three-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: BIO 290
4 credit hours
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BIO 304 Botany
This course will provide an introduction to the structure, function, taxonomy, systematics and ecology of vascular and non-vascular plants. The diversity and success of plants will be explored through their evolutionary adaptations to the environment and their ecological interactions with a variety of taxonomic groups. Field- and greenhouse- based labs will focus on taxonomy, physiology and ecology. 3 hours lecture. 1 three-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: BIO 290 .
4 credit hours
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BIO 306 Animal Behavior
This course is an introduction to the behavior of wild animals in their natural environments. Behavioral adaptations are viewed in terms of possible evolutionary costs and benefits. Mechanisms behind behaviors are explored with an emphasis on neural and endocrine organization. Laboratory involves independent research projects in both lab and field settings. 3 hours lecture. 1 three-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: BIO 290
4 credit hours
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BIO 308 Animal Physiology
This course presents principles of animal physiology with an emphasis on the functional biology of vertebrate and higher invertebrate animals. Physiological systems are discussed as evolutionary adaptations to environmental challenges. The laboratory stresses the collection, analysis, and reporting of experimental data. 3 hours lecture. 1 three-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: BIO 290
4 credit hours
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BIO 322 Biomedicine: Then and Now Fall/Spring
This course will examine how biological concepts are connected, and how they impact society. The course will trace scientific disciplines historically through to modern research, discussing the impact that these discoveries have had on society. The biological basis of disease and disorders will be discussed and connections will be made to other disciplines. Students will engage in real-life cases and evaluate recent scientific findings in biology. Specific topics will vary by instructor, and may include: neurobiology, genetics, or infectious disease. This course may be taken by Biology majors, but may not be used to satisfy the 300-level Upper Division Elective degree requirement. BIO 204 is recommended, but not required.
3 credit hours
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BIO 324 Marine Ecology of the Chesapeake Bay
The goal of this course is to provide an in-depth understanding of marine ecology using examples from the Chesapeake Bay environment. Topics covered will include the history of the bay, hydrography, plankton ecology, bottom communities, fisheries, and human impacts on the bay. The laboratory component will include independent research on topics related to Chesapeake Bay ecology as well as a weekend field trip to the Bay. 3 hours lecture. 1 three-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: BIO 290 .
4 credit hours
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BIO 330 Microbiology
This course is the study of all aspects of the life around us which cannot be seen without the use of a microscope. This category includes bacteria, fungi, protists and viruses, which exist in invisible networks affecting global cycles, public health, and industrial and agricultural practices. The study of microbiology also offers us a myriad of tools, models, and reductionist systems useful to any biologist, from genetics to cell biology to ecology. This course is intended to be frequently participatory, with heavy emphasis on dialogue and discussion, with laboratory instruction of a mixture of basic techniques and hypothesis driven experimental design covering the breadth of the field. 3 hours lecture. 1 three-hour laboratory.
Prerequisite: BIO 290
4 credit hours
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BIO 332 Developmental Biology Spring
This course will focus on the development of animals viewed through the lenses of genetics, molecular biology, cell biology, and evolutionary biology. Students will study classical and modern experiments that serve as the foundation of our knowledge of developmental biology, along with the primary model organisms used for developmental biology research. Topics will include fertilization, stem cells, intercellular signaling, regulation of gene expression, cell migration, regeneration, aging, teratogens, and evolutionary developmental biology. Where relevant, ethical considerations will be discussed. In addition, techniques such as transgenics, knockouts, cloning, gene silencing, and genetic screens will be discussed. A primary focus will be on analysis of experimental design and data, and students will be expected to synthesize and present scientific literature through oral presentations and written essay. The laboratory will introduce students to basic developmental biology techniques through the use of several model organisms, and will include an independent research project. 3 hours lecture. 1 three-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: BIO 290 and BIO 240
4 credit hours
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BIO 350 Biochemistry I Fall/Spring
This course is an introduction to the composition of and interactions between molecules of biological significance, including nucleic acids, proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids. The course is taught with an emphasis on the structure-function relationship of each molecule with regard to supporting life. 3 lecture hours. Prerequisite: BIO 142 or BIO 150 with a grade of 2.0 or higher and CHM 234 and CHM 235 . BIO 240 is recommended. Corequisite: BIO 351 .
4 credit hours
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BIO 351 Biochemistry I Lab Fall/Spring
Coordinated labs utilize modern as well as classical biochemical techniques to reinforce lecture concepts. 1 three-hour lab. Corequisite: BIO 350
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BIO 352 Biochemistry II
This course is a continuation of BIO 350 that explores in greater detail the role of carbohydrates, lipids, and glycoconjugates in membrane structures and metabolism. The course is taught with an emphasis on the structure-function relationship of each molecule with regard to supporting life, including discussions of medically relevant diseases associated with these molecules. Coordinated labs utilize modern as well as classical biochemical techniques to reinforce lecture concepts. 3 hours lecture. 1 three-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: BIO 350 with a grade of 2.0 or higher. BIO 240 is recommended.
4 credit hours
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BIO 354 Immunology Spring
This course provides an introduction to the basic principles of immunology, including the areas of innate and adaptive immunity, antigen-antibody interactions, the role of immunology in health and disease, as well as its uses in laboratory analyses. Written and oral reports are an essential part of both the lecture and laboratory components of the course. 3 lecture hours. Prerequisite: BIO 142 or BIO 150 . Corequisite: BIO 355
4 credit hours
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BIO 355 Immunology Lab Spring
In the laboratory students utilize the techniques of serology, cell biology, and biochemistry to study the immunology of animal models. Written and oral reports are an essential part of both the lecture and laboratory components of the course. 1 three-hour lab. Corequisite: BIO 354
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BIO 358 Cell and Molecular Biology
This course examines the molecular mechanisms of eukaryotic cell function. The relationship between form and function at the molecular and cellular level are discussed from topics ranging from transcription to cellular signaling. The laboratory component provides the students with experience in modern molecular techniques used to study cellular function. 3 hours lecture. 1 three-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: BIO 290
4 credit hours
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BIO 360 Neurobiology
This course is designed to allow the student to explore the biological basis of brain function, including the organization and anatomy of the mammalian brain, electrical and chemical signaling of nerve cells, plasticity of neural circuits, and early brain development. The laboratory component will include investigations of neural circuits, electrical properties of neurons, and molecular biological approaches to studying neural organization and function to reinforce concepts introduced in the lecture course. 3 hours lecture. 1 three-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: BIO 240 ; BIO 390 or PSY 270
4 credit hours
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BIO 364 Virology
This course will emphasize the unifying principles that describe the propagation of all viruses. Unity in diversity can be seen even in the smallest forms of life-viruses. Viruses infect everything from humans to bacteria to other viruses, and yet their strategies for survival and propagation are remarkably similar. Topics covered will include viral genomes, virus structure, infectious cycles, and virus-host interactions. Viruses of current interest will be discussed (e.g. HIV, influenza). In addition, we will consider the roles of viruses in evolution and oncogenesis, emerging viral infections, and biomedical applications utilizing viruses. Students should expect to critically analyze scientific literature, design and perform original research, and show proficiency in oral and written communication skills. 3 hours lecture. 1 three-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: BIO 290 and BIO 350 is recommended
4 credit hours
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BIO 370 Evolutionary Biology
This course examines the fundamental evolutionary processes by which the diversity of life on Earth is explained. Topics include the history of evolutionary thought, mechanisms of natural selection, violations of Hardy-Weinberg, population genetics, phylogenetic trees, the formation and evolution of species, and critical thinking on how to study evolutionary change. Students work with living organisms during lab to generate biological evolution. Computer simulations are used to reinforce concepts from lecture and lab. 3 hours lecture. 1 three-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: BIO 290
4 credit hours
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BIO 372 Conservation Biology
This course will integrate principles of ecology, genetics, and evolution as they relate to the current global crisis of diminished biological diversity. We will evaluate major problems related to protection and restoration of biological diversity using an interdisciplinary approach. Solving conservation problems requires a strong foundation in scientific thinking and innovation that comes from synthesizing multiple perspectives. Therefore, we will also consider sociology, economics, ethics, and policy as we tackle major global and local causes of extinction and the possible solutions. Students will critically read and discuss scientific literature, design research, interpret and analyze data using advanced quantitative techniques, evaluate case studies, and develop writing skills. 3 hours lecture. 1 three-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: BIO 290
4 credit hours
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BIO 390 Biology Communication Fall/Spring
This course will prepare students for BIO 400 Biology Thesis . Students will be guided in activities that improve information literacy in Biology and development of rhetorical, written communication skills. This skill development is targeted to prepare students for executing a research project or refining a research proposal in BIO 391 Biology Practicum . Students will also participate in professional development workshops and use academic and professional work standards to create meaningful career documents. Prerequisite: FCO 105 and BIO 290 . Biology majors only.
3 credit hours
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BIO 391 Biology Practicum Fall/Spring
This course is designed to support and guide students in the execution of a previously designed research proposal (BIO 390). During this course, students will work closely with research mentor and faculty members to 1) execute, collect, analyze and interpret research data or 2) critically evaluate and refine a professional grant proposal. Students will document and reflect on their progress and orally present the results of their research to ensure preparedness for the Senior Thesis (BIO 400) capstone experience. Prerequisite: BIO 390
1 credit hour
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BIO 392 Biology Inquiry I: Genes to Ecosystems Fall/Spring
Students will be guided in activities that improve information literacy in Biology and development of rhetorical, written communication skills. This skill development is targeted to prepare students for executing a research project or refining a research proposal that will be continued in BIO 393. Students will also participate in professional development workshops and use academic and professional work standards to create meaningful career documents. Prerequisite: FCO 105 and BIO 290
3 credit hours
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BIO 393 Biology Inquiry 2: Genes to Ecosystems Fall/Spring
Students continue work on a research project that was begun in BIO 392 . Students will continue to be guided in activities that improve information literacy in Biology and development of rhetorical, written communication skills. Students will also participate in professional development workshops and use academic and professional work standards to create meaningful career documents. Prerequisite: BIO 392
3 credit hours
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BIO 400 Biology Thesis Fall/Spring
This course is the Biology Department’s capstone course that culminates the research series process (BIO 101 , BIO 390 , and BIO 391 ). Students in this course organize and present the data their own previously obtained research data or research proposal as a poster and as a professionally written document. Students begin the course by presenting a detailed research progress report to a Biology Faculty for evaluation. The course emphasizes presentation-enhancing computer software, technical aspects of scientific writing, and speaking before critical audiences. At the end of the semester, the students give oral poster presentations for evaluation by Biology faculty. Students also submit a professionally written research report or research proposal. Prior to registering for this course, it is mandatory that at each student has already established an on-going working relationship with a full-time, on-campus member of the Biology faculty and have completed or made substantial progress on the research project or proposal. Prerequisite: BIO 391 .
1 credit hour
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BIO 402 Biological Internship
This experience is designed to expose the student to the reality of working in a biological field through direct participation. As such, the student engages in meaningful, professional, substantive work experiences related to the students’ scientific interests. Biology internships may involve research with a faculty member, or participation in off-campus workshops or employment. Prerequisite: Students are required to spend a minimum of 120 hours work on site. Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application and departmental approval.
3 credit hours
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BIO 404 Ecological Action Spring
This course will engage students in the intersection of ecology, environmental science, and society. Students will work in teams to integrate the knowledge and skills they have acquired at York College to investigate a specific ecological problem in our local community. Some examples of potential projects that the class could address are stream restoration, developing species management plans, or using technology to monitor populations. Teams will be actively applying problem-solving strategies, performing background research and collecting and analyzing data using methods from multiple disciplines. These activities will provide the foundation to evaluate potential solutions. Each team will present their recommendations to the community as a written plan and oral presentation. Prerequisite: BIO 290 . Biology majors only.
4 credit hours
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BIO 406 Biology Research I
This is the first course in a 4-course series that is designed to support and guide students in the design and execution of an independent research project. During the course series, students will work closely with a research mentor and fellow students to investigate a topic, design a laboratory or field study, and collect and analyze data. In this course, a student will begin the process of experimental design for original research, by developing hypotheses towards a fundamental biological question, and developing a formal research proposal. Prerequisite: Students must have earned 60 or more credits and minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application and departmental approval. Students may elect to take a maximum of four semesters up to four credits total.
1 credit hour
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BIO 407 Biology Research II Fall/Spring
This is the second course in a 4-course series that is designed to support and guide students in the design and execution of an independent research project. During the course series, students will work closely with a research mentor and fellow students to investigate a topic, design a laboratory or field study, and collect and analyze data. In this course, students will test hypotheses developed in the previous course using appropriate methods and collect data for their project. Students will give a formal progress report of their research at the end of the course. Prerequisite: Students must have earned 60 or more credits and minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application and departmental approval. Students may elect to take a maximum of four semesters up to four credits total.
1 credit hour
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BIO 408 Biology Research III
This is the third course in a 4-course series that is designed to support and guide students in the design and execution of a research project. During the course series, students will work closely with a research mentor and fellow students to investigate a topic, design a laboratory or field study, and collect and analyze data. In this course, students will analyze and interpret data collected during scientific study, and will summarize their overall research results in a formal written manuscript. Students will also have the opportunity to present their research to the wider scientific community. Prerequisite: Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application and departmental approval. Students may elect to take a maximum of four semesters up to four credits total.
1 credit hour
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BIO 409 Biology Research IV Fall/Spring
This is the final course in a 4-course series that is designed to support and guide students in the design and execution of a research project. During the course series, students will work closely with a research mentor and fellow students to investigate a topic, design a laboratory or field study, and collect and analyze data. In this course, students will have the opportunity to further pursue their research topic in increasing depth, and continue to analyze and interpret the data collected during their scientific study. There will be opportunities to present their research to the wider scientific community. Prerequisite: Students must have earned 60 or more credits and minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application and departmental approval. Students may elect to take a maximum of four semesters up to four credits total.
1 credit hour
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BUS 150 Introduction to Business
This course is intended to give students a foundational understanding of the role and function of the business enterprise. The aspects of business that will be explored include: accounting, finance, leadership, management, marketing, strategy, operations, human resources, organizational behavior, and information systems. Ethics, economics, service/volunteerism, the international marketplace, demand creation, an organization’s value chain, and supply chain management will also be discussed. Students will have multiple opportunities to improve their communication and teamwork skills. Preference will be given to the following majors: undecided business majors, undecided majors, and those other students interested in exploring business careers. Enrollment is limited to students with less than 60 credits completed who have not completed other 100-level and 200-level Business courses.
3 credit hours
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BUS 260 Legal Environment of Business Fall/Spring
The legal and regulatory environment of business emphasizes why legal duties are placed on the business community and how managers should appropriately respond to them. This course addresses court structure, constitutional law, common law, public law, contracts and select Uniform Commercial Code Articles.
3 credit hours
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BUS 275 Big Data and Visual Analytics
This course provides an overview of current topics in Big Data with corresponding technologies to organize and present Big Data. Excel and other third-party software will be introduced. The objective of this course is to train students to use appropriate tools to organize data and visualize information to explore managerial insights from Big Data; and then be able to create an effective storytelling presentation to deliver findings for data driven decision making.
3 credit hours
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BUS 350 Management of Not-for-Profit Operations Spring
This course will examine the management of not-for-profit institutions. It will examine the necessary skill sets needed for effective management of these types of organizations. In addition, time will be spent developing an understanding of the differences between not-for-profit and for-profit organizations and the unique skill sets required for managing a not-for-profit. This course will use case studies, films and selected readings to allow students to develop their competency in managing not-for-profit organizations, including churches, hospitals and universities, among others. Prerequisite: MGT 150 with a grade of 2.0 or higher
3 credit hours
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BUS 360 Business and Commercial Law Fall/Spring
This course is an advanced study for students seeking a career requiring a more in-depth understanding of Business Law. Topics include debtor-creditor relations, commercial paper, government regulation of business, agency, partnership, joint ventures, corporations, professional and legal responsibility, business structure, secured transactions, and bankruptcy. Prerequisite: Completion of BUS 260 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
3 credit hours
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BUS 490 Business Internship Fall/Spring
A business internship is a short-term, business-related work experience designed to allow students to gain meaningful, pre-professional work experience in their field of study prior to graduation. Internships require students to meet periodically with a faculty supervisor, provide a written deliverable, and participate in an end-of-internship evaluation. Prerequisite: Junior standing and departmental approval of each student participant’s individual program. Students are required to spend a minimum of 120 hours work on site. Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application. Grading will be pass/fail.
3 credit hours each semester
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BUS 491 Business Internship Fall/Spring
A business internship is a short-term, business-related work experience designed to allow students to gain meaningful, pre-professional work experience in their field of study prior to graduation. Internships require students to meet periodically with a faculty supervisor, provide a written deliverable, and participate in an end-of-internship evaluation. Prerequisite: Junior standing and departmental approval of each student participant’s individual program. Students are required to spend a minimum of 120 hours work on site. Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application. Grading will be pass/fail.
3 credit hours each semester
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BUS 494 Integrated Business Experience Fall/Spring
This course engages students in action research to refine their business skills. College faculty and business mentors guide students in a comprehensive hands-on evaluation of an organization to gain greater understanding of optimal business flow and function. The three types of business strategy (corporate, competitive, and functional) are the lens for the course. Skill development includes environmental scanning, SWOT analysis, activity mapping, core competency assessment, performance metric identification, leadership methods, customer/market/IT systems, and regulatory compliance.
A key element of this course is the mentor experience where students working in a group analyze and evaluate an organization in real time. In addition, a research and communication lab is required.
A grade of 2.0 or higher is required in this course. Prerequisite: FIN 300 with grades of 2.0 or higher and senior standing in a business major
3 credit hours
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BUS 495 Business Strategy and Policy Fall/Spring
A capstone course that examines the policy-making and planning process from the general management perspective. This course provides a dynamic, practical, hands-on approach that immerses students in the analysis, decisions, and actions that managers take in creating a sustainable competitive advantage for their organization. It is designed to: (1) integrate business learning that has occurred across the course of the students’ undergraduate experience; (2) teach students how organizations interact with their external and internal environments and (3) provide students with exposure to relevant, contemporary business topics through periodic presentations by local business professionals. This is a writing/communication-intensive course. Students enrolled in this course during the fall and spring semesters may be required to take a comprehensive examination in business. A grade of 2.0 or higher is required in this course to graduate. Prerequisite: Senior standing, completion of 90 credits and completion of FIN 300 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
3 credit hours
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BUS 498 Independent Study
The Independent Study Program affords an opportunity for the student who wishes to undertake a well-defined research project. While the student conducts his work under the guidance of a faculty member of his own choosing, the project is carried out in an independent manner without regular class meetings. Effective independent study is characterized by a reduction informal instruction and an increase in the individual student’s responsibility and initiative in the learning process. Prerequisite: Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application.
1-3 credit hours each semester
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BUS 499 Independent Study
The Independent Study Program affords an opportunity for the student who wishes to undertake a well-defined research project. While the student conducts his work under the guidance of a faculty member of his own choosing, the project is carried out in an independent manner without regular class meetings. Effective independent study is characterized by a reduction informal instruction and an increase in the individual student’s responsibility and initiative in the learning process. Prerequisite: Students must have earned 60 or more credits and a minimum of 2.5 cumulative grade point average at the time of application.
1-3 credit hours each semester
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BCM 400 Applied Biochemistry Fall/Spring
This course will address selected topics of interest in the field of biochemistry with a focus on recent advances. Topics may include but are not limited to: characterization of protein structure using spectroscopy and chromatography, enzymology, integration of metabolism and regulation, cancer biochemistry, plant biochemistry, nutrition biochemistry, bioinformatics, nanotechnology and drug delivery, and cell signaling and pharmacology. Prerequisite: BIO 350 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
4 credit hours
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BCM 415 Medicinal Biochemistry Fall/Spring
This course focuses on human medical biochemistry. The goal of this course is to learn the core concepts of biochemistry that apply to human health, disease, drugs and to discuss specific examples of their applications. Students will analyze and evaluate case studies and recent advances in the medical biochemistry literature. Topics covered in this course may include, but are not limited to, proteins and enzyme biomarkers, diabetes, lipid disorders, nutrition, and toxicology. Prerequisite: BIO 350 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
3 credit hours
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CHM 100 Chemistry Seminar Series Fall
This course will introduce Chemistry and Forensic Chemistry majors to topics related to the practice of Chemistry as a profession. We will cover details and background material which will enable you to understand the significance of current research projects and internships which are ongoing in the department. You will gain practical information about how to become a lab assistant, a research assistant, and intern, and the importance of networking at regional and national meetings. Discussion topics may also include issues of current interest to chemists including environmental chemistry, the chemistry of new materials, and historical developments in chemistry.
0.5 credit hour
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CHM 102 Chemistry Seminar Series Spring
This course is a continuation of the chemistry seminar series. Students will gain familiarity with the chemistry program at YCP and develop career goals in the chemistry profession. The ability to participate in scientific discussions and work together on curricular activities will be gained. Students will engage with chemistry majors on all levels about current research projects and internships. Grade method: Pass/Fail.
0.5 credit hour
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CHM 106 Chemistry Recitation Fall
This course is an introduction to fundamental chemical principles, specifically designed to help students establish algebra skills, foundational chemistry vocabulary, and pertinent study skills in order to be successful in any 100-level chemistry course. Topics include calculator math, unit conversation, states of matter, atoms, molecules, simple reactions, and the mole, as well as test-taking skills, practicing chemistry, and improving confidence in chemistry. Corequisite: Must be enrolled in another 100-level chemistry course.
1 credit hour
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CHM 122 Principles of General and Organic Chemistry Fall/Spring
This course is designed specifically for majors requiring a single semester of chemistry as a continuation from high school chemistry. The course emphasizes general chemistry principles that are essential to continuing study in the health sciences. The course includes a brief introduction to organic functional groups. 3 lecture hours Corequisite: CHM 123
4 credit hours
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CHM 123 Principles of General and Organic Chemistry Lab Fall/Spring
This is the laboratory course which accompanies General and Organic Chemistry lecture. Students will perform experiments and engage in activities which incorporate learning objectives from the lecture. 1 three-hour lab. Corequisite: CHM 122
0 credit hours
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CHM 134 General Chemistry I Fall/Spring
This introductory Chemistry course is recommended for all science and Engineering majors as well as Clinical Lab Science, Pre-medical, Pre-dental, Pre-veterinary, and Pre-pharmacy majors. The course includes an introduction to stoichiometry, atomic structure, chemical bonding, properties and reactions of inorganic compounds, introductory thermodynamics, acids and bases, and oxidation-reduction reactions. 3 lecture hours. Prerequisite: Two semesters of high school algebra or the equivalent. Corequisite: CHM 135
4 credit hours
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CHM 135 General Chemistry I Lab Fall/Spring
This is the laboratory course which accompanies General Chemistry I lecture. Students will perform experiments and engage in activities which incorporate learning objectives from the lecture. 1 three-hour lab. Corequisite: CHM 134
0 credit hours
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CHM 136 General Chemistry II Fall/Spring
General Chemistry II is a continuation of CHM 134 . This semester is a study of gas laws, states of matter, thermodynamics, acids and bases, ionic equilibria, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, and descriptive chemistry of the elements. 3 lecture hours. Prerequisite: CHM 134 and CHM 135 with a grade of 2.0 or higher. Corequisite: CHM 137 .
4 credit hours
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CHM 137 General Chemistry II Lab Fall/Spring
This is the laboratory course which accompanies General Chemistry II lecture. Students will perform experiments and engage in activities which incorporate learning objectives from the lecture. 1 three-hour lab. Corequisite: CHM 136
0 credit hours
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CHM 146 Advanced Chemistry II Spring
This course is an advanced version of General Chemistry II suitable for Chemistry and Forensic Chemistry majors, and other science majors with a strong desire to study chemistry. The topics to be studied include an examination of the properties of the different phases of matter, solutions and their properties, rates of reactions and the variables that control them, equilibrium in chemical reactions, acid-base chemistry, an introduction to thermodynamics, and electrochemistry. When possible, connections to upper-level Chemistry courses will be made in order to prepare students for future courses in the Chemistry program. 3 lecture hours. Prerequisite: CHM 134 and CHM 135 with a grade of 2.5 or higher. Corequisite: CHM 147
4 credit hours
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CHM 147 Advanced Chemistry II Lab Spring
This is the laboratory course which accompanies Advanced Chemistry II lecture. Students will perform experiments and engage in activities which incorporate learning objectives from the lecture. 2 three-hour labs. Corequisite: CHM 146
0 credit hours
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CHM 160 Natural Products and Society Spring
This course will introduce those interested in cannabis chemistry to the natural plant products industry. Topics included in the course are an introduction to the field, laws and regulations, technology and methods, career opportunities and ethics. Students will participate in reviews of relevant literature, group discussions, guest lectures from industry leaders, and/or field trips.
1 credit hour
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CHM 190 Chemistry Seminar Series Fall
This course builds upon the chemistry seminar series from CHM 102 . Students will participate in scientific discussions and work together on curricular activities. Discussion topics will include an in dept analysis of computers in chemistry. Students will focus on molecular modeling and developing computational skills. Grade method: Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: CHM 102 .
0.5 credit hour
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CHM 192 Chemistry Seminar Series Spring
This course is a continuation of the chemistry seminar series from CHM 190 . Students will engage with chemistry majors on all levels about current research projects and internships. A comprehensive look at computational analysis will be performed. Students will engage with majors on program specific projects. Grade method: Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: CHM 102 .
0.5 credit hour
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CHM 200 Chemistry Seminar Series Fall
This course builds on the CHM 190 seminar. The ability to actively engage in scientific discussions and work together on curricular activities will be demonstrated. Discussion topics will include impacts of chemistry to the modern world, career action plans, and literature analysis. Grade method: Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: CHM 190 .
0.5 credit hour
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CHM 212 Chemistry Seminar Series Spring
This course builds on CHM 200 in the chemistry seminar series. Students will interact with chemistry majors on all levels about current research projects and internships. Discussion topics will include but not limited to impacts of chemistry to the modern world in regards to ethical standards. Grade method: Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: CHM 190 .
0.5 credit hour
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CHM 234 Organic Chemistry I Fall/Spring
Organic Chemistry I focuses on the study of carbon compounds. An integrated study of the nomenclature, properties, stereochemistry, synthesis, and reactions of aliphatic compounds including alcohols will be presented. The relationship between structure and reactivity is developed for each class of compounds. Mechanisms are stressed. This course will also cover introductory spectroscopic analysis. 3 lecture hours. Prerequisite: Either CHM 136 and CHM 137 , or CHM 146 and CHM 147 with a grade of 2.0 or higher. Corequisite: CHM 235 .
4 credit hours
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CHM 235 Organic Chemistry I Lab Fall/Spring
This is the laboratory course which accompanies Organic Chemistry I lecture. Students will perform experiments and engage in activities which incorporate learning objectives from the lecture. 1 three-hour lab. Corequisite: CHM 234
0 credit hours
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CHM 236 Organic Chemistry II Fall/Spring
This course is a continuation of CHM 234 . Reactions of aromatic, carbonyl, and amine compounds will be studied. Additionally, this course covers radical as well as oxidation/reduction reactions. Advanced spectroscopic analysis will be presented. Mechanisms and synthetic strategies will continue to be stressed. 3 class periods. 3 lecture hours. Prerequisite: CHM 234 and CHM 235 with a grade of 2.0 or higher. Corequisite: CHM 237 .
4 credit hours
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CHM 237 Organic Chemistry II Lab Fall/Spring
This is the laboratory course which accompanies Organic Chemistry II lecture. Students will perform experiments and engage in activities which incorporate learning objectives from the lecture. 1 three-hour lab. Corequisite: CHM 236
0 credit hours
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CHM 240 Perspectives on the Molecular World
This course introduces chemistry to non-science majors by exploring the chemistry of the molecular world we live in, as well as the impact of chemistry on societal issues. Topics connecting chemistry to the world, such as synthetic and natural materials, health and nutrition, consumer products and drugs, and nature and the environment will be discussed. Students in this course will examine the global and societal impact of chemistry through a chemical lens, and will evaluate information and apply the scientific method through experimentation. 2 lecture hours. Corequisite: CHM 241 .
3 credit hours
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CHM 241 Perspectives on the Molecular World Lab
This is the laboratory course which accompanies Perspectives of the Molecular World lecture. Students will perform experiments and engage in activities which incorporate learning objectives from the lecture. The laboratory may include field trips, field studies, or in-lab experiments. 1 three-hour lab. Corequisite: CHM 240
0 credit hours
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CHM 290 Chemistry Seminar Series Fall
This course is a continuation chemistry seminar series. Students will apply knowledge of discipline to specific projects. The ability to initiate scientific discussions and cooperatively work on curricular activities will be observed. Students will mentor chemistry majors on all levels through current research projects. Discussion topics will include career and networking preparation. Grade method: Pass/Fail. Prerequisite: CHM 200 .
0.5 credit hour
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CHM 300 Senior Chemistry Seminar Spring
CHM 300 is the culmination of the chemistry seminar series. Students will lead activities and discussions of the discipline. Proficiency in communicating science will be demonstrated. Critical thinking skills will be assessed by oral and written assignments. This course will help students transition into a professional career setting. Grade method: Pass/Fail.
Prerequisite: CHM 200 .
0.5 credit hour
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CHM 322 Inorganic Chemistry Fall
This course is a study of the descriptive and theoretical aspects of modern inorganic chemistry. Topics include atomic structure, bonding theories, acid-base concepts, chemistry of the main group elements, coordination chemistry and the transition elements, and selected topics of current interest. Prerequisite: CHM 236 and CHM 237 with a grade of 2.0 or higher.
3 credit hours
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CHM 324 Physical Chemistry for Biosciences Fall/Spring
This course is an introduction to physical chemistry topics, including topics related to life sciences. Laws of thermodynamics, equilibria, kinetics, and spectroscopy will be discussed in terms of their application to life sciences. Prerequisite: CHM 236 , PHY 110 and PHY 111 , MAT 172 , BIO 150 and BIO 151 , or BIO 142 .
3 credit hours
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CHM 330 Introduction to Chemical Research Fall/Spring
Introduction to Chemical Research is designed to prepare students for independent research prior to enrollment in formalized chemistry research coursework. Students will attend lectures, participate in discussion, and attend research presentations and lab demonstrations. The student will select a research area, perform literature research, design a research project and prepare and defend a research proposal. The final proposal is intended to be utilized for enrollment in Chemistry Research. Prerequisite: FCO 215 .
2 credit hours
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CHM 336 Quantitative Analytical Chemistry Fall
This analytical course covers classical methods of chemical analysis that are augmented by the use of new titrants and ion selective electrodes. The theory and techniques of gravimetric, volumetric, and potentiometric analysis are discussed. 2 lecture hours. Prerequisite: Either CHM 136 and CHM 137 , or CHM 146 and CHM 147 with a grade of 2.0 or higher. Corequisite: CHM 337 .
4 credit hours
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CHM 337 Quantitative Analytical Chemistry Lab Fall
This is the laboratory course which accompanies Quantitative Analytical Chemistry lecture. Students will perform experiments and engage in activities which incorporate learning objectives from the lecture. 2 three-hour labs. Corequisite: CHM 336
0 credit hours
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CHM 338 Instrumental Analytical Chemistry Spring
This course provides an introduction to the theoretical principles and applications of modern instrumental methods of analysis. Topics include spectroscopy, chromatography, elemental analysis, surface analysis, and electrochemical techniques. 2 lecture hours. Prerequisite: Either CHM 136 and CHM 137 , or CHM 146 and CHM 147 with a grade of 2.0 or higher. Corequisite: CHM 339
4 credit hours
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