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ART 0371 - Life Drawing
Spring 3 Credit Hours
Drawing the human figure with emphasis on anatomy, structure and form using a variety of media. Six studio hours per week. Lab fee required. Prerequisites: ART 0101 and ART 0130 . May be repeated for a total of six credit hours.
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ART 0380 - K-8 Methods
Fall 2 Credit Hours
Exploration of Art Education theory, curriculum, materials, objectives, methods, activities, service learning, and resources preparatory to instruction of elementary school students. Lecture, discussion, and studio. Required for art education majors. First 8 weeks of semester. Must be in the Teacher Education program and have previously taken Junior Block courses.
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ART 0381 - 9-16 Methods
Fall 2 Credit Hours
Exploration of Art Education theory, curriculum, materials, objectives, methods, activities, service learning, and resources preparatory to instruction of secondary school students. Lecture, discussion, and studio. Required for art education majors. Second 8 weeks of semester, taken immediately after ART 0380 K-8 Methods. Must be in the Teacher Education program and have previously taken Junior Block courses.
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ART 0400 - Advanced Drawing
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
Advanced investigation of various drawing elements including compositions, structure, and aesthetics. Six studio hours per week. Lab fee required. May be repeated for a total of six credit hours. Prerequisite: ART 0370 and ART 0371 .
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ART 0401 - Advanced Painting
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
Students select an individual problem for self-development using a variety of media. Six studio hours per week. Lab fee required. Prerequisite: ART 0310 or ART 0332 . May be repeated for a total of six credit hours
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ART 0407 - Advanced Ceramics
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
Advanced methods, techniques and procedures of pottery making and design in clay. Six studio hours per week. Lab fee required. Prerequisite: ART 0337 or ART 0338 . May be repeated for a total of six credit hours.
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ART 0411 - Advanced Sculpture
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
An advanced study of sculpture designed to encourage independent thought and investigation to aid in developing the artist’s personal imagery while improving knowledge and skills with materials and technique, conceptual thinking, and visual communication. The course will consist of lecture, research, studio projects, verbal and written critiques, and/or discussions. There will be additional supply costs in addition to course fees. Six studio hours per week. Lab fee required. Prerequisite: ART 0341 or ART 0342 . May be repeated for a total of six credit hours.
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ART 0412 - Advanced Printmaking
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
Serigraphy (silkscreen), lithography, intaglio, relief, and monoprint processes. Advanced studio methods for color registration and mixed media procedures. Emphasis on design, drawing concept, technical proficiency, and presentation. Six studio hours per week. Lab fee required. Prerequisite: ART 0313 or ART 0314 . May be repeated for a total of six credit hours.
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ART 0422 - Special Projects 1 in Graphic Design
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
Advanced studio project selected by the student in a particular area of graphic design. Students attend a regularly scheduled course of related content but complete an independent special project approved by the instructor. Requirements: (1) an exhibit of the special project two weeks before the end of the semester and (2) a formal paper documenting the special project. There may be additional supply costs in addition to course fees. Requirements: (1) an exhibit of the special project two weeks before the end of the semester and (2) a formal paper documenting the special project. Prerequisite: ART 0351 and approval of the instructor. Six studio hours per week. Lab fee required. There may be additional supply costs in addition to course fees. May be repeated for a total of six credit hours.
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ART 0423 - Special Projects I in Jewelry/Metalsmithing
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
An advanced studio study in jewelry and metalsmithing. Students attend a regularly scheduled course of related content but complete an independent special project approved by the instructor. Requirements: (1) an exhibit of the special project two weeks before the end of the semester and (2) a formal paper and presentation documenting the special project(s). There will be additional supply costs in addition to course fees. Requirements: (1) an exhibit of the special project two weeks before the end of the semester and (2) a formal paper and presentation documenting the special project(s). There will be additional supply costs in addition to course fees. Six studio hours per week. Lab fee required. Prerequisite: ART 0330 and approval of instructor. May be repeated for a total of six credit hours.
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ART 0424 - Special Projects 1 in Painting
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
An advanced studio study in painting. Students attend a regularly scheduled course of related content but complete an independent special project approved by the instructor. Requirements: (1) an exhibit of the special project two weeks before the end of the semester and (2) a formal paper and presentation documenting the special project(s). There will be additional supply costs in addition to course fees. Requirements: (1) an exhibit of the special project two weeks before the end of the semester and (2) a formal paper and presentation documenting the special project(s). There will be additional supply costs in addition to course fees. Six studio hours per week. Lab fee required. Prerequisite: ART 0401 and approval of instructor. May be repeated for a total of six credit hours.
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ART 0426 - Special Projects I in Sculpture
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
An advanced studio study in sculpture. Students attend a regularly scheduled course of related content but complete an independent special project approved by the instructor. Requirements: (1) an exhibit of the special project two weeks before the end of the semester and (2) a formal paper and presentation documenting the special project(s). There will be additional supply costs in addition to course fees. Requirements: (1) an exhibit of the special project two weeks before the end of the semester and (2) a formal paper and presentation documenting the special project(s). There may be additional supply costs in addition to course fees. Six studio hours per week. Lab fee required. Prerequisite: ART 0411 and approval of instructor. May be repeated for a total of six credit hours.
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ART 0427 - Special Projects I in Ceramics
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
An advanced studio study in ceramics. Students attend a regularly scheduled course of related content but complete an independent special project approved by the instructor. Requirements: (1) an exhibit of the special project two weeks before the end of the semester and (2) a formal paper and presentation documenting the special project(s). There will be additional supply costs in addition to course fees. Requirements: (1) an exhibit of the special project two weeks before the end of the semester and (2) a formal paper and presentation documenting the special project(s). There may be additional supply costs in addition to course fees. Six studio hours per week. Lab fee required. Prerequisite: ART 0407 and approval of instructor. May be repeated for a total of six credit hours.
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ART 0428 - Special Projects I in Drawing
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
An advanced studio study in drawing. Students attend a regularly scheduled course of related content but complete an independent special project approved by the instructor. Requirements: (1) an exhibit of the special project two weeks before the end of the semester and (2) a formal paper and presentation documenting the special project(s). There will be additional supply costs in addition to course fees. Requirements: (1) an exhibit of the special project two weeks before the end of the semester and (2) a formal paper and presentation documenting the special project(s). There may be additional supply costs in addition to course fees. Six studio hours per week. Lab fee required. Prerequisite: ART 0400 and approval of instructor. May be repeated for a total of six credit hours.
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ART 0429 - Special Projects I in Printmaking
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
An advanced studio study in printmaking. Students attend a regularly scheduled course of related content but complete an independent special project approved by the instructor. Requirements: (1) an exhibit of the special project two weeks before the end of the semester and (2) a formal paper and presentation documenting the special project(s). There will be additional supply costs in addition to course fees. Requirements: (1) an exhibit of the special project two weeks before the end of the semester and (2) a formal paper and presentation documenting the special project(s). There may be additional supply costs in addition to course fees. Six studio hours per week. Lab fee required. Prerequisite: ART 0412 and approval of instructor. May be repeated for a total of six credit hours.
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ART 0442 - Special Projects II in Graphic Design
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
Advanced studio project selected by the student in a particular area of graphic design. Students attend a regularly scheduled course of related content but complete an independent special project approved by the instructor. Requirements: (1) an exhibit of the special project two weeks before the end of the semester and (2) a formal paper and presentation documenting the special project. There may be additional supply costs in addition to course fees. Requirements: (1) an exhibit of the special project two weeks before the end of the semester and (2) a formal paper and presentation documenting the special project. Six studio hours per week. Lab fee required. There may be additional supply costs in addition to course fees. Prerequisite: ART 0422 and approval of the instructor. May be repeated for a total of six credit hours.
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ART 0443 - Special Projects II in Jewelry/Metalsmithing
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
Same as ART 0423 . There may be additional supply costs in addition to course fees. Six studio hours per week. Lab fee required. Prerequisite: ART 0423 and approval of instructor. May be repeated for a total of six credit hours.
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ART 0444 - Special Projects II in Painting
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
Same as ART 0424 . There may be additional supply costs in addition to course fees. Six studio hours per week. Lab fee required. Prerequisite: ART 0424 and approval of instructor. May be repeated for a total of six credit hours.
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ART 0446 - Special Projects II in Sculpture
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
Same as ART 0426 . There may be additional supply costs in addition to course fees. Six studio hours per week. Lab fee required. Prerequisite: ART 0426 and approval of instructor. May be repeated for a total of six credit hours.
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ART 0447 - Special Projects II in Ceramics
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
Same as ART 0427 . There may be additional supply costs in addition to course fees. Six studio hours per week. Lab fee required. Prerequisite: ART 0427 and approval of instructor. May be repeated for a total of six credit hours.
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ART 0448 - Special Projects II in Drawing
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
Same as ART 0428 . There may be additional supply costs in addition to course fees. Six studio hours per week. Lab fee required. Prerequisite: ART 0428 and approval of instructor. May be repeated for a total of six credit hours.
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ART 0449 - Special Projects II in Printmaking
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
Same as ART 0429 . There may be additional supply costs in addition to course fees. Six studio hours per week. Lab fee required. Prerequisite: ART 0429 and approval of instructor. May be repeated for a total of six credit hours.
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ART 0450 - Graphic Design IV
Spring 3 Credit Hours
Advance study of graphic design layout, production, and/or video reproduction. Includes advanced projects with computer-aided graphic techniques and equipment. Completion of an individual portfolio is required. Completion of an individual portfolio is required. Six studio hours per week. Lab fee required. Prerequisite: ART 425. May be repeated for a total of six credit hours
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ART 0490 - Senior Exhibit
Fall 2 Credit Hours
Prepares senior art majors for their exhibit which is normally scheduled during spring in the Spiva Art Gallery. One hour lecture, two hours of studio per week. Prerequisite: Senior standing and permission of the Review Committee. One hour lecture Two hours of studio per week. Prerequisite: Senior standing and permission of the Junior Review Committee.
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ART 0491 - Internship in Art
Fall, Spring & Summer 1-8 Credit Hours
An off-campus work experience in a professional setting for advanced art majors. All internships must conform with institutional policy regarding the number of hours per credit and with contractual agreements involving the cooperating organization. Prerequisites: six hours of upper division level art coursework, junior standing or above and approval of the Art Department Internship Coordinator.
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ART 0498 - Special Topics in Art
Demand 1-3 Credit Hours
For upper division Art majors or related majors. Topics and methods of current interest not included in other courses. Enrollment by permission of instructor or department head. Prerequisites: to be determined by Art Department.
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ART 0499 - Independent Study
Fall, Spring & Summer 1-3 Credit Hours
An in-depth study of some specialized topic or project not considered in the art department course offerings. An adviser from the art faculty will structure the independent study with the approval of the department head. Enrollment must be approved by the department head and school dean. Prerequisite: At least 90 hours completed and an overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Enrollment must be approved by the department head and school dean.
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AV 0200 - Basic Pilot Training
Demand 5 Credit Hours
An integrated course designed to meet ground school and flight training requirements for eligibility to take the Federal Aviation Administration examination for a Private Pilot Certificate. In addition to scheduled ground school classes, the course requires approximately 45 hours of dual and solo flight and check flight. Credit is awarded when the FAA certificate is obtained. Special fees and a third class medical certificate are required. Special fees for this course include plane rental and examiners test fee. Course grade is recorded as Pass or Fail.
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BIO 0100 - Freshman Seminar
Fall 1 Credit Hour
Designed to give formal and informal instruction to incoming Biology majors on careers in Biology, internships, and provide opportunities for students to become actively involved with departmental programs. Recommended for all Biology majors.
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BIO 0101 - General Biology
Fall, Spring & Summer 4 Credit Hours
A survey of general biological principles that emphasize concepts relevant to the student. Special topics may be used to illustrate course content. Fulfills General Education requirements for Area D. Does not fulfill biology degree requirements. Three one-hour lectures, one 2-hour laboratory per week. Cross-listed as EH 0101 .
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BIO 0110 - Principles of Biology I
Fall & Spring 4 Credit Hours
NEW COURSE DESCRIPTION: First in a two-course introductory sequence for biology majors. The unifying principles of living organisms including scientific method, biological molecules, cell structure, function and metabolism, genetics, evolution, and a survey of Prokaryotes Protistai. Three lectures, one three-hour lab per week. Fulfills general education requirements for Area D1. Prerequisites: BIO 101 or 105 or an ACT comp score of 21 or higher. High school chemistry strongly recommended.. Three lectures, one three-hour lab per week. Prerequisites: an ACT comp score of 21 or higher; or BIO 0101 or EH 0101 with a grade of ‘C’ or better. High school chemistry strongly recommended.
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BIO 0111 - Principles of Biology II
Fall & Spring 4 Credit Hours
NEW COURSE DESCRIPTION: A continuation of BIO 110 to include the evolution, diversity, structure, function and ecology of plants, fungus and animals. Three lectures, one three-hour lab per week. Prerequisites: BIO 110 with a grade of ‘C’ or better. Three lectures, one 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisites: BIO 0110 with a grade of ‘C’ or better.
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BIO 0121 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Fall, Spring & Summer 4 Credit Hours
The first in a two-course sequence in which human anatomy and physiology are studied using a body system approach. Includes the concept of scientific inquiry and the fundamental concepts of cell biology, cell metabolism and genetics. Fulfills the Core Curriculum requirements in Area D1 for certain Allied Health, Environmental Health, and Nursing majors. Three lectures and one, two-hour lab per week.
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BIO 0190 - Essential Anatomy & Physiology
NEW TERMS: Fall, Spring 5 Credit Hours
NEW COURSE DESCRIPTION: Essential Anatomy and Physiology introduces fundamental biological and scientific principles by studying the structures, actions, and processes of the human body. Emphasis will be on the structure and function of organs and organ systems of the human body. This provides knowledge to better interpret and evaluate biological information encountered in health and human activity. Three hours of lecture and two 2-hour labs per week. Fulfills the Core Curriculum requirements in D1 for certain majors.
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BIO 0201 - Human Anatomy
Fall, Spring & Summer 5 Credit Hours
A general treatment of human anatomy from the tissue through the organ system levels of organization. The lecture provides the conceptual and organizational framework for laboratory, which utilizes microscopy, dissection, anatomical models, and anatomical software. Three hours of lecture and two, two- hour labs per week. Prerequisite: BIO 0101 or EH 0101 or BIO 0111 with a grade of C or higher.
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BIO 0210 - Molecular Cell Biology
Fall & Spring 4 Credit Hours
The study of molecular aspects of cellular structure and function. Biological characteristics of molecules including carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, and proteins will be taught with an emphasis on the concept that organismal physiology is the expression of molecular function. Differences between prokaryotes and eukaryotes will be included. Three hours of lecture, one 3-hr lab per week. Prerequisites: BIO 0111 and CHEM 0152 .
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BIO 0221 - Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Fall, Spring & Summer 5 Credit Hours
This course is a continuation of BIO 0121 - Human Anatomy and Physiology I . A systems approach will be used to emphasize the interrelationships between form and function at the gross and microscopic levels of human organization. Credit toward the biology major granted for one physiology course: BIO 221 or BIO 0301 . Three lectures and two, two-hour labs per week. Prerequisite: BIO 0121 with a grade of ‘C’ or better.
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BIO 0231 - General and Medical Microbiology
Fall, Spring & Summer 5 Credit Hours
Structure and function of microorganisms. Topics include the general principles of microbiology, immunology, and the identification of microorganisms. Three lectures and two 2 hour labs per week. Prerequisite: BIO 0101 or BIO 0111 or BIO 0121 or EH 0101 and CHEM 0120 or CHEM 0151 .
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BIO 0240 - Radiation Biology
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
Survey of various types of radiation affecting humans, the uses of radiation, and methods for monitoring radiation levels. Emphasis on the physiological damage that occurs to tissues following ionizing radiation. Three lectures per week. Prerequisites: Five hrs. of chemistry or acceptance into the School of Radiology.
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BIO 0298 - Topics in Biology
Demand 1-5 Credit Hours
Designed to give instruction in some discipline of biology not covered in other courses. Prerequisites: to be determined by department.
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BIO 0300 - Evolution
Spring (Even) 3 Credit Hours
Course designed to enhance the understanding and appreciation of the modern scientific theory of evolution. Evidence and mechanics of evolution exemplified by molecular biology, systematics, genetics, and population ecology will be included as well as samples of current evolutionary research. Prerequisites: BIO 0101 or BIO 105 or BIO 0111 .
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BIO 0301 - Human Physiology
Fall 4 Credit Hours
A general treatment of normal human physiology which emphasizes physiological control and homeostasis at the organ system level of organization. Lecture focuses on physiological processes and concepts; the lab emphasizes the measurement and interpretation of physiological variables. Credit toward the biology major granted for one physiology course: BIO 0221 or 301. Three hours of lecture and one 3-hr lab per week. Prerequisites: BIO 0201 or BIO 0221 or BIO 0331 and CHEM 0120 or higher with a grade of ‘C’ or better.
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BIO 0302 - Conservation Biology
Fall (Even) 3 Credit Hours
The study of the conservation of biodiversity based on the principles of ecology, evolution, and genetics. This course focuses on ecological and evolutionary principles relevant to conservation, levels of and threats to biodiversity, and practical aspects of conservation, within the context of a human dominated earth. Three lectures per week. Prerequisite: BIO 0111 .
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BIO 0303 - Computer Applications Biology
Demand 3 Credit Hours
Explores ways in which microcomputers are used to better understand and study biological phenomena. The course develops technical expertise that is required in research, graduate school, teaching, and other career fields. Prerequisites: BIO 0101 or BIO 105 or BIO 0111 .
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BIO 0304 - Introduction to Geographic Information Systems
Demand 3 Credit Hours
NEW COURSE DESCRIPTION: Geographic Information Systems, GIS, involves the study of spatial (geographic) location of features on the Earth’s surface and the relationships between them. The goal of this course is to introduce students to the principles of cartography and GIS as they are used to analyze spatial aspects of society and the human and physical environments. Particular attention will be focused on ecology, environmental health, and related fields Prerequisite: Junior Standing or consent of instructor. Cross-listed as EH 304 and GEOG 304. Prerequisites: GEOG 0101 or GEOG 0211 and completion of D1 and D2 area of General Education Requirements. Cross-listed as EH 0304 and GEOG 0304 .
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BIO 0305 - Genetics
Fall & Spring 4 Credit Hours
Introduction to principles of heredity, gene structure, expression, and regulation. Emphasis on cytological and molecular approaches to nucleic acid replication, transcription, translation, and other genetic mechanisms. Lab exercises illustrate genetic principles and techniques used in modern genetic research. Three lectures, one 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: BIO 0111 .
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BIO 0308 - Pathophysiology
Fall, Spring & Summer 4 Credit Hours
Altered physiologic states, the cellular manifestations and causes of disease and adaptations to the alterations. Three lectures, one 3-hr. lab per week. Prerequisite: BIO 0221 or BIO 0301 , with a grade of ‘C’ or better.
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BIO 0312 - Environmental Biology
Fall (Odd) & Spring (Even) 4 Credit Hours
Environmental factors and their interactions with living organisms. Emphasis on human ecology and wise natural resource utilization. Three hours of lecture and two hours of lab per week. Prerequisites: BIO 0101 or 105 or BIO 0111 BIO 0121 . Cross-listed as EH 0312 .
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BIO 0316 - Economic Botany
Spring (Even) 3 Credit Hours
Economic uses of plants in the past, present, and future. Emphasis on economic aspects of plants in medicine, agriculture, horticulture, and industry. Includes the history of plant domestication facilitated by natural selection and purposeful breeding and an overview of plant chemistry, morphology, and reproduction pertinent to economics. Prerequisites: BIO 0111 .
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BIO 0322 - Taxonomy of Flowering Plants
Spring (Odd) 4 Credit Hours
Relationships among selected plant groups with emphasis on classification and descriptions of taxa, nomenclature, and concepts concerning the evolutionary sequence of various plant characters. Southwestern Missouri flora emphasized. Two lectures, two 2-hour labs per week. Prerequisite: BIO 0111 .
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BIO 0331 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Spring 5 Credit Hours
Fundamental course designed to enhance understanding and appreciation of the structure and adaptations of vertebrates. Emphasis on evolutionary adaptations and the relationship between structure and function. Two lectures, two three-hour labs per week. Prerequisites: BIO 0111 .
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BIO 0332 - Introduction to Entomology
Fall (Even) 4 Credit Hours
Collecting methods, taxonomy, life history, morphology, and evolution of insects. Three lectures, one 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: BIO 0111 .
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BIO 0350 - Techniques in Microbiology
Spring (Even) 2 Credit Hours
This course will give students training in molecular techniques in microbiology through analysis of bacterial antibiotic resistance patterns and their medical ramifications. The origin, incidence, effects and prevention of antibiotic resistance will be discussed and investigated. Molecular techniques screening for and harvesting plasmid DNA from Gram-negative bacteria will be employed. Transference of plasmid DNA will also be performed by students through bacterial conjugation procedures. One hour of lecture, two hours of lab per week. Prerequisite: BIO 0231 .
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BIO 0352 - Biomes
Demand 1-4 Credit Hours
An in-depth study of a selected ecosystem. The interactions between plants and animals with their abiotic environment are studied in the classroom and during an extended field trip usually lasting one week or more. The habitat chosen for study varies from year to year and some trips require physical conditioning or specialized training. Living conditions range from primitive to reasonably comfortable dormitories. Students are required to bear the cost of the trip. Prerequisites: BIO 0111 and permission of the instructor.
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BIO 0361 - Parasitology
NEW TERMS: Spring-Even 4 Credit Hours
Systematic investigation of the numerous parasites found in vertebrates. Emphasis on life cycles of parasites that infect humans and domestic animals. Three lectures, one 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: BIO 0111 .
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BIO 0362 - Virology
Fall (Even) 3 Credit Hours
Structure, classification, and life cycles of bacterial, animal, and plant viruses, their significance in disease (including cancer) and the use of viruses in modern biological research. The laboratory will stress the cultivation of viruses in bacterial and other cells. Three lectures per week. Prerequisites: BIO 0231 . Three lectures, one 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisites: BIO 0231 .
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BIO 0370 - Environmental Health and Safety
Fall, Spring & Summer 3 Credit Hours
A survey of environmental health and safety issues, problems and protection measures, including public health disease prevention, injury prevention and environmental health hazard mitigation. Three lectures per week. Prerequisite: BIO 0101 /EH 0101 or BIO 105 or BIO 0110 or BIO 0121 . A chemistry course is recommended. Cross-listed as EH 0370 and HS 0370 .
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BIO 0375 - Disease Vector Control
Fall (Even), Spring (Odd) 1 Credit Hour
Identification and control of organisms that serve as reservoirs and vectors of diseases to humans. A chemistry course is recommended. One hour of lecture per week. Prerequisite: BIO 0101 /EH 0101 or BIO 105 or BIO 0110 or BIO 0121 . A chemistry course is recommended. Cross listed as EH 0375 .
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BIO 0380 - Epidemiology
Fall & Spring 3 Credit Hours
Introduction to the concepts, principles, and methods generally useful in the surveillance and investigation of communicable disease outbreaks. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisites: BIO 0101 or 105 or BIO 0110 or BIO 0121 . Cross-listed as EH 0380 and HS 0380 .
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BIO 0390 - Research and Statistical Methods in Biology
Fall 3 Credit Hours
Develops investigational and technical skills required in biology and environmental health. Students learn introductory statistical analysis and experimental design. Prerequisites: EH 0101 or BIO 0101 or BIO 0111 or BIO 0121 and MATH 0130 or MATH 0140 .
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BIO 0402 - General Ecology
Fall 4 Credit Hours
Study of plant and animal communities and their interaction within the environment. Emphasis on flora and fauna of Southwest Missouri and soils, climate and other major environmental factors responsible for the distribution and association of plants and animals. Three lectures, one 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisites: BIO 0111 .
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BIO 0404 - Applications in Geographic Information Systems
Demand 3 Credit Hours
NEW COURSE DESCRIPTION: The goal of this course is to allow students to apply skills in spatial analysis to problems in social, physical, ecological, environmental health, and related areas of the social and natural sciences. Students will engage in all aspects of a GIS project with emphasis placed on employing various techniques of spatial statistics. Skills learned will range from GIS project design and data collection to the production of a written deliverable, complete with a series of digital map(s). Prerequisite: BIO/EH/GEOG 304 or content of instructor. Cross-listed as EH 404 and GEOG 404. Prerequisites: GEOG 0304 or instructor approval. Cross-listed as EH 0404 and GEOG 0404 .
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BIO 0412 - Mammalogy
Fall (Odd) 4 Credit Hours
The study mammals, including their classification, distribution, life histories, economic importance, techniques of field study, collection and preservation methods. Pre-requisite: BIO 0111 .
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BIO 0433 - Histology
Spring (Even) 4 Credit Hours
Detailed study of microscopic structure of animal tissues and organs with special emphasis on mammalian tissue. Three lectures, one 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: BIO 0201 or BIO 0331 .
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BIO 0440 - Plant Pathology
Spring (Odd) 4 Credit Hours
Historical significance of plant pathology, the physiological response of plants to abiotic factors, the anatomical, and physiological aspects of plant susceptibility to disease and examples of management systems. Includes major diseases caused by bacteria, fungi and viruses. Three lectures, one 2-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: BIO 0111 .
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BIO 0442 - Pathogenic Bacteriology
Spring (Odd) 5 Credit Hours
A study of the structure, identification and pathology of the infectious bacteria. Three lectures, two 2-hour labs per week. Prerequisite: BIO 0231 .
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BIO 0445 - Reproductive Physiology
NEW TERMS: Fall-Even 3 Credit Hours
NEW COURSE DESCRIPTION: Focus is on the biological and physiological aspects of human reproduction. Anatomy, physiology, endocrinology, biochemistry, genetics, microbiology and human sexuality are brought together to provide a comprehensive view of the functioning of the human reproductive system. Three one-hour lectures per week. Pre-requisite: BIO 221 or 301.
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BIO 0455 - Laboratory Assistant Practicum
Fall, Spring & Summer 1-2 Credit Hours
Supervised practical experience in assisting undergraduate students in laboratory techniques in 100 and 200 level Biology classes. A maximum of 2 hours of credit can be applied toward the Biology degree. Prerequisite: advanced standing and permission of instructor of class being assisted.
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BIO 0456 - Immunology
Fall (Odd) 4 Credit Hours
Cellular and molecular basis of the immune response in vertebrates including structure, induction, and regulation of the immune response. Autoimmune disorders, vaccines, transplantation, and diagnostic immunology will also be presented. The laboratory will stress the induction and manipulation of the immune response. Three lectures, one 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisites: BIO 0231 .
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BIO 0460 - Techniques in Biotechnology
Fall (Even) 3 Credit Hours
Course is designed to provide a more thorough training in the molecular and genetic principles and processes involved in biotechnology and laboratory science. The course will also cover important medical applications of biotechnology, including analyzing human genome data. One one-hour lecture and two, two-hour labs per week. Prerequisite: BIO 0210 or BIO 0305 and BIO 0231 ; Junior or Senior standing.
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BIO 0464 - Advanced Cell Biology
Spring 3 Credit Hours
A current perspective on cell biology will be addressed by examining various aspects of cell structure and function. Emphasis will be on communication and regulation mechanisms in both normal and abnormal states. In addition, the historical aspects of cell biology research and the techniques used by researchers will be discussed. Specific topics will be chosen each semester depending on current research with the use of primary literature to illustrate important concepts. Prerequisite: BIO 0210 with a grade of ‘C” or better.
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BIO 0475 - Advanced Human Dissection
Fall 4 Credit Hours
An advanced exploration of human anatomy designed to prepare students for professional school or specialized graduate study. The lecture provides the conceptual and organizational framework for laboratory that emphasizes cadaver dissection supplemented with anatomical software. Two one-hour lectures and two two-hour labs per week. Prerequisites: BIO 0201 - Human Anatomy or BIO 0331 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy , or instructor permission. Students must qualify for enrollment through a selection process based on academic coursework and performance, professional goals, and a written statement.
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BIO 0481 - Aquatic Ecology
Spring 4 Credit Hours
NEW COURSE DESCRIPTION: Analysis of components of freshwater systems, both impoundment and stream environments. Three hours lecture and one 3 hour lab per week. Prerequisites: BIO 111 with a ‘C’ or better and junior standing. Three lectures, one 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: BIO 0111 .
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BIO 0491 - Internship in Biology
NEW TERMS: Fall, Fall, Spring, Spring, Summer, Summer 0-4 Credit Hours
In conference with an internship committee a semester in advance, the student shall select to work and observe in any area of applied biology in which on-the-job experience would be beneficial to the student’s training. Course can be repeated for up to five credit hours but only a maximum of three hours can be used to meet biology degree requirements. Students are required to enroll in 1-4 credit hours, subject to the provisions of the internship, and in a one zero-credit hour. Additional expenses may be incurred depending on the specific requirements of each internship. Prerequisites: permission of the internship committee, department chair, and school dean; sophomore standing with at least eight hours of biology coursework strongly recommended. Prerequisites: Junior standing or above in biology with a minimum of 20 biology hours and 20 upper division hours or with permission of the internship committee. Course can be repeated but a maximum of 4 hours can be used to meet biology major requirements.
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BIO 0495 - Roots of Science
Demand 2-3 Credit Hours
The course will explore the history and lives of scientists who made significant contributions in Biology or sciences impacting Biology. Travel to the scientists’ homeland or site of their research will be included to emphasize the historical components of their lives and research. Cultural sites associated with the scientists will also be visited to emphasize society’s role in their conclusions. Students will be responsible for travel expenses. Prerequisite: Determined by instructor when offered.
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BIO 0498 - Advanced Topics in Biology
Demand 1-5 Credit Hours
Designed to give advanced instruction in some discipline of biology not covered in other courses. For upper division majors. Prerequisites: to be determined by department.
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BIO 0499 - Independent Research in Biology
Fall, Spring & Summer 1-3 Credit Hours
Individual work under the supervision of a faculty member or sponsoring institution, with the credit and hours to be arranged. Problems may be undertaken in any field of biology, with adequate preparation and the consent of the supervising instructor, department head, and school dean. Prerequisite: A minimum GPA of 3.0 and 20 hours of biology.
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CHEM 0120 - Chemistry for the Allied Health Sciences
Fall, Spring & Summer 5 Credit Hours
Basic principles and practical applications of general, organic, and biological chemistry. This course satisfies the requirements of certain teacher education and allied health programs. Four lectures and one 3-hour laboratory period per week. Prerequisite: MATH 0030 or a Math ACT score of 22 or higher.
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CHEM 0151 - General Chemistry I
Fall, Spring & Summer 5 Credit Hours
Introductions to theories of chemistry with emphasis on the relationship of structure to properties of matter, the changes that occur during chemical reactions, and the quantitative aspects of these changes. Four lectures, one 3-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite or co-requisite: MATH 0140 or higher level math course.
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CHEM 0152 - General Chemistry II
Fall, Spring & Summer 5 Credit Hours
Continuation of CHEM 0151 . Emphasis on the dynamics and thermodynamics of chemical processes and on the properties and reactions of analogous groups of cations and anions. Four lectures, one 3-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: CHEM 0151 with a minimum grade of ‘C’ or permission of instructor and MATH 0140 or higher level math course. Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 0140 or higher level Math course.
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CHEM 0190 - Laboratory in Chemistry
Fall, Spring & Summer 1-2 Credit Hours
A lower division laboratory course to be used by students who are transferring chemistry courses without a laboratory to MSSU. This will make the transferred course equivalent to the MSSU course. Class may be repeated for credit as needed.
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CHEM 0201 - Analytical Chemistry
Fall 5 Credit Hours
This is the standard first course in quantitative chemical analysis. The lecture and laboratory include the theory and practice of methods of analysis. While the primary emphasis in this course is on the interpretation of experimental results, other aspects of the analytical process are introduced. Three lectures, two three-hour laboratories per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 0152 with a grade of ‘C’ or better. Three lectures, two 3-hour laboratories per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 0152 .
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CHEM 0297 - Introduction to Research in Chemistry
Fall, Spring & Summer 1-3 Credit Hours
Introduction to research techniques; laboratory work and literature search under the supervision of an instructor on a chemical research project. Involves laboratory experimentation as well as a written report on a project from any area of chemistry. Open to students having 1) freshman or sophomore standing, 2) the ability to undertake independent work and 3) permission of the instructor. This class may be taken more than once but only six hours or research classes can count toward graduation requirements. Enrollment must be approved by the adviser and the department head.
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CHEM 0298 - Topics in Chemistry
Demand 1-5 Credit Hours
Designed to give instruction in some area of chemistry not covered in other courses. For sophomore level science majors. Prerequisite: CHEM 0201 or permission of instructor.
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CHEM 0301 - Organic Chemistry I
Fall, Spring & Summer 5 Credit Hours
Principles of organic chemistry including nomenclature, structure, sterochemistry, and reactions will be studied by the functional group approach. A brief introduction to organic reaction mechanisms and spectroscopy will be presented. Four lectures and one 3-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 0152 with a grade of ‘C’ or better.
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CHEM 0302 - Organic Chemistry II
Fall & Spring 5 Credit Hours
A continuation of CHEM 0301 . Primary emphasis is on more in-depth study of the properties, nomenclature, synthesis, reactions, and reaction mechanism of both aliphatic and aromatic compounds that were presented in Chemistry 301. The functional group approach is used. Organic spectroscopy is discussed in detail as related to the identification of functional groups and molecular structure. Four lectures and one 3-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 0301 with a grade of ‘C’ or better.
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CHEM 0350 - Biochemistry I
Fall 3 Credit Hours
NEW COURSE DESCRIPTION: Structure and function of proteins (including enzymes), carbohydrates, lipids, membranes, and
nucleic acids with emphasis on both chemical and physiological aspects of these compounds.
Three lectures per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 302 (Organic Chemistry II) with a grade of “C” or
better. Three lectures per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 0302 with a grade of ‘C’ or better.
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CHEM 0352 - Biochemistry II
Spring 3 Credit Hours
NEW COURSE DESCRIPTION: Metabolism of biomolecules including carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids and nucleotides. The
interrelationship of these compounds in living systems will be presented through bioenergetics,
reaction pathways, regulatory pathways, and chemical mechanisms. Prerequisite: CHEM 350 with
a grade of “C” or better. Three lectures per week. Prerequisites: CHEM 0350 or BIO 0210 and CHEM 0301 all with a grade of ‘C’ or better.
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CHEM 0355 - Biochemical Techniques
Spring 2 Credit Hours
Fundamental concepts and techniques of the biochemistry laboratory. One 50 minute lecture per week followed by one 3 hour lab. Prerequisite: CHEM 0350 with a grade of ‘C’ or better.
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CHEM 0390 - Laboratory in Chemistry
Demand 1-2 Credit Hours
An upper division laboratory course to be used by students who are transferring chemistry courses without a laboratory to MSSU. This will make the transferred course equivalent to the MSSU course. Class may be repeated for credit as needed.
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CHEM 0400 - Elementary Physical Chemistry
Spring 4 Credit Hours
A macroscopic approach to the understanding of chemical and physical properties of chemical systems is used. The principles of thermodynamics and chemical kinetics, and their application to aqueous solutions, will be emphasized. Solution equilibria, spectroscopy, and transport processes will also be examined. Three lectures, one 3-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 0152 with a ‘C’ or better and PHYS 0152 or PHYS 0290 with a grade of ‘C’ or better.
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CHEM 0402 - Physical Chemistry II
Fall (Even) 4 Credit Hours
In the first part of the course, the focus is a microscopic approach to understanding chemical systems. Quantum theory and molecular spectroscopy are emphasized. Then the microscopic approach (quantum theory) is linked to the macroscopic approach (thermodynamics) using statistical mechanics. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 0400 with a grade of “C” or better and PHYS 0290 .
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CHEM 0422 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Spring (Even) 4 Credit Hours
A study of contemporary state of the several bond models in chemistry. A review of the energetics of reactions and coordination theory, followed by the chemistry of the families of the elements in the periodic table. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: CHEM 0152 and MATH 0250 .
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CHEM 0427 - Instrumental Analysis
Spring (Odd) 5 Credit Hours
Designed to familiarize the student with current instrumentation. The approach is through (1) lectures devoted to a particular type of instrumentation and (2) laboratories designed to give hands-on experience in the working of the instrument. Two lectures and two 3-hour laboratories per week. Prerequisite: 15 hours of chemistry with a grade of ‘C’ or better.
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CHEM 0431 - Chem Lab Assistant Practicum
Fall, Spring & Summer 1-2 Credit Hours
Supervised practical experience in assisting undergraduate students in laboratory techniques in General, Analytical, or Organic Chemistry. A maximum of 2 hours of credit can be applied toward a degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry. Prerequisite: Advanced standing, successful completion of the course the student wishes to be an assistant in, and permission of instructor of class being assisted.
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CHEM 0440 - Introduction to Electrochemistry
Fall (Even) 3 Credit Hours
This is a beginning course in electrochemistry with an emphasis on applications to battery technology. Three lectures per week. Prerequisites: CHEM 0201 , MATH 0250 .
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CHEM 0442 - Design and Modeling of Electrochemical Devices
Demand 3 Credit Hours
The design of electrochemical cells and the impact of designs on the over potential losses in these cells (especially batteries). Matlab modeling will be performed. Prerequisite: CHEM 0152 .
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CHEM 0444 - Materials and Processing Methods for Electrochemical Devices
Demand 4 Credit Hours
This course will provide an overview of materials aspects of advanced batteries and battery systems, focusing on electrode materials, separators and electrolytes. Material properties that influence battery performance characteristics, such as capacity, charge and discharge rates will be reviewed from both practical and theoretical perspectives. Current materials challenges that must be met to further improve battery performance will be discussed. Prerequisites: Junior level standing in Engineering Technology, Physics or Chemistry (MSSU) or Science or Engineering (Missouri S&T).
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CHEM 0450 - Medicinal Chemistry
Fall (Odd) 3 Credit Hours
Fundamental concepts of pharmacology including pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, types of enzyme inhibitors, properties of biological membranes and mechanisms of drug action, including specific examples of commercial drugs, their mode of action and specific biochemical pathways affected by the drug. Three 50-minute lectures per week. Prerequisite: BIO 0210 and CHEM 0301 ; or Prerequisite: or co-requisite CHEM 0350 .
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CHEM 0490 - Seminar
Demand 1-3 Credit Hours
For upper division chemistry majors. Content varies, depending on the student’s needs, from library research to special topics in chemistry. Prerequisite: Senior standing or permission of department head.
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