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CEE 468 - GIS Applications in Civil Engineering
Introduction to the basics of Geographic Information Systems software and hardware and their use in civil engineering. Emphasis on the application of GIS for the planning, design, operations, and maintenance of civil engineering systems. Laboratory sessions provide hands-on experience with GIS software and hardware using specific examples/case studies of GIS applications in various areas of civil engineering.
Credits 3
Prerequisites Advanced Standing; , and any one of: , , , . All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.
Notes This course is crosslisted with CEE 668. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
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CEE 470 - High Speed Rail
High speed rail station, track, traction and power, rolling stock, signal and communication, traffic organization, passenger service, and maintenance.
Credits 3
Prerequisites Advanced Standing; must be completed with a grade of C or better.
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CEE 471 - Public Transportation Systems
Analysis and evaluation of mass transit systems, and their operation and management: demand and cost analysis, route design, schedules, and fare policy. Technology of transit systems, including vehicles and structures. Transit financing. Impact on land use and environment.
Credits 3
Prerequisites Advanced Standing; must be completed with a grade of C or better.
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CEE 476 - Earthquake Engineering for Structures
Introduction to vibration theory; seismic hazards; spectra of vibrations. Application of UBC Simplified Static Method and Static Method. Introduction to design of earthquake resistant structures. Discussion of diaphragms, chords and struts.
Credits 3
Prerequisites Advanced Standing; or , or . All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.
Notes This course is crosslisted with CEE 676. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
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CEE 477 - Design of Underground Structures
Design of tunnels, shafts, and underground chambers in soil and hard rocks.
Credits 3
Prerequisites Advanced Standing must be completed with a grade of C or bettter.
Notes This course is crosslisted with CEE 677. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
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CEE 478 - Applied Finite Element Analysis
Introduction to the finite element method with computer applications to engineering problems in structural analysis, two- and three-dimensional solid mechanics and continuum.
Credits 3
Prerequisites Advanced Standing; ; or . All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.
Notes This course is crosslisted with CEE 678. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
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CEE 480 - Concrete Structure Design
Introduction to design of structural systems in concrete. Design of beams, one-way slabs, columns and beam-columns. Design of T-beams and doubly-reinforced beams. Anchorage and bar cutoffs.
Credits 3
Prerequisites Advanced Standing; , . All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.
Notes This course is crosslisted with CEE 680. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
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CEE 482 - Design of Timber Structures
Determination of simple wind and seismic forces on one and two story structures. Discussion of engineering properties of wood. Introduction to the design of sawn beams for flexure, shear, bearing and deflection. Introduction to the design of axially loaded columns. Brief introduction to the design of trusses, diaphragms and shear walls.
Credits 3
Prerequisites Advanced Standing; , . All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.
Notes This course is crosslisted with CEE 682. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
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CEE 491 - Independent Study
Independent design project or study of a selected engineering topic.
Credits (1-3)
Prerequisites Senior standing in engineering, or consent of instructor with departmental approval.
May be repeated up to a maximum of three credits.
Notes May not be used to replace a required course.
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CEE 495 - Special Topics
Outlet for experimental and other topics which may be of current interest.
Credits (1-4)
Prerequisites Upper-division standing in engineering.
May be repeated once under different topic.
Notes Topics and credits to be announced. May have a laboratory. This course is crosslisted with CEE 695. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
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CEE 496 - Civil Engineering Professional Practicum
Engineering practicum to perform work, preferably related to civil engineering design, supervised by experienced professional, in an agency, company or institution doing civil engineering work. Practicum proposal must be approved by chair prior to starting of work. Student report approved by supervisor.
Credits 0
Prerequisites The course should be taken in a year prior to graduation and should be completed within that time period; approval of host firm and Department Chair.
Notes S/F grading only.
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CEE 498 - Civil Engineering Capstone Design
Capstone course to involve students in the design process from project planning through analysis, synthesis, evaluation, and recommendations. Team efforts and oral, written, and graphical communications.
Credits 3
Prerequisites Advanced Standing; All required CEE courses except and and any one of , , or , and consent of instructor. All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.
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CEE 499 - Fundamentals of Engineering Examination Registration
Preparation for and completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering Civil Discipline-Specific Examination administered by the National Council of Examiners for Engineering and Surveying.
Credits 1
Prerequisites Advanced Standing; All required CEE courses except and and any one of , , or . All prerequisite courses must be completed with a grade of C or better.
Notes S/F grading only.
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CEM 100 - Fundamentals of Construction Management
Overview of construction industry roles, responsibilities, and risks from perspectives of owners, constructors, designers, financial institutions, and governmental agencies. Study of construction process techniques and applications.
Credits 3
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CEM 150 - Fundamentals of Construction Science
Formerly Listed as (Formerly CEM 101)
Introduction to engineering problem solving applied to construction science. Fundamental topics include units, engineering analysis, early preliminaries of statics, and the built environment from a mechanics perspective emphasizing construction science
Credits 3
Corequisites / .
Prerequisites or higher with a grade of C or better.
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CEM 250 - Construction Materials and Methods
Construction materials and components; materials specifications, descriptions, and usage; construction techniques, and optimal economic selection. Sustainable construction aspects considered.
Credits 4
Corequisites CEM 250L , and or and .
Lab/Lecture/Studio Hours Two hours lecture and three hours laboratory. Field trips.
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CEM 253L - Quantity Surveying and Document Analysis
Quantity take off and comprehension, understanding, and critical analysis of documents from engineers, architects, other design professionals, governmental agencies, vendors, suppliers, and other contractors.
Credits 3
Prerequisites and .
Lab/Lecture/Studio Hours Two hours lecture and three hours laboratory.
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CEM 270 - Construction Engineering Mechanics
Basic principles of engineering mechanics for constructors. Vectors, static analysis, stress, strain, Mohr’s circle, beams, columns and trusses are covered. Computer applications.
Credits 3
Prerequisites must be completed with a grade of c or better.
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CEM 300 - Construction Practicum I
Supervised internship with one of a variety of industry organizations, including owners, contractors, designers. suppliers/manufacturers, government entitites, etc.. Minimum 10,000 word practicum report required with oral presentation before supervising faculty member(s).
Credits 1
Corequisites .
Prerequisites , , , , . Prerequisites must be completed with a grade of C or better. Advanced Standing required.
Notes S/F grading only
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CEM 301 - Construction Safety
Field of construction safety covering OSHA safety, health and environmental challenges for owners, contractors, subcontractors, and construction workers. Covers zero-injury techniques.
Credits 2
Prerequisites , , . Prerequisites must be completed with a grade of C or better. Advanced Standing required.
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CEM 330 - Soils and Foundations for Construction
Introduction to basic concepts of soils and foundations including compaction, compressibility, settlement, shear strength, and site investigations. Problem soils and solutions. Types and systems of foundations, bearing capacity, sheeting, and braced excavations.
Credits 3
Prerequisites or or , . Prerequisites must be completed with a grade of C or better. Advanced Standing required.
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CEM 350 - Facility Systems Design and Construction I
Introduction to mechanical systems for facilities including HVAC systems, boilers, chillers, air-handling units, fire protection, piping, and plumbing systems. Sustainable/green construction concepts. Energy conservation. Detailed knowledge to analyze needs, scope, design and construction of these systems as well as address design-construction integration issues.
Credits 3
Prerequisites /CEM 250L , / or / . Prerequisites must be completed with a grade of C or better. Advanced Standing required.
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CEM 351 - Facility Systems Design and Construction II
Introduction to electrical equipment and electrical systems for facilities including power, wiring, lighting, controls, automation, security, and life safety systems. Sustainable/green construction concepts. Energy conservation. Detailed knowledge to analyze needs, scope, design and construction of these systems as well as address design-construction integration issues.
Credits 3
Prerequisites , or . Prerequisites must be completed with a grade of C or better. Advanced Standing required.
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CEM 370 - Steel and Wood Design in Construction
Analysis and design of simple steel, timber, and wood structures using AISC, AF&PA, ICC, APA, AITC and ASCE 7. Computer applications.
Credits 3
Prerequisites must be completed with a grade of C or better. Advanced Standing required.
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CEM 372 - Concrete Design in Construction
Analysis and design of simple concrete structures using ACI 318 and ASCE 7. Computer applications.
Credits 3
Prerequisites must be completed with a grade of C or better. Advanced Standing required.
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CEM 400* - Construction Practicum II
Supervised internship with one of a variety of industry organizations, including owners, contractors, designers. suppliers/manufacturers, government entities, etc. Minimum 10,000 word practicum report required with oral presentation before supervising faculty member(s).
Credits 1
Corequisites .
Prerequisites , , , , , , . Prerequisites must be completed with a grade of C or better. Advanced Standing required.
Notes S/F grading only
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CEM 432 - Temporary Construction Structures
Analysis, design, and construction of temporary structures including formwork, falsework, shoring, rigging, and access units. Cost analysis. Computer analysis applications. Safety consideration.
Credits 3
Prerequisites or , or , or . Prerequisites must be completed with a grade of C or better. Advanced Standing required.
Notes This course is crosslisted with CEM 632. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
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CEM 450 - Construction Field Inspection
Construction field inspection at project sites and vendor surveillance. Construction codes including IBC/IRC, IPC, IMC, and NEC. Standards including ACI, AISC, ANSI, ASTM, and AWS. Quality assurance/ quality control concepts/development, techniques, analysis, enforcement and documentation.
Credits 3
Corequisites for engineering science option.
Prerequisites or , or , for management option. Prerequisites must be completed with a grade of C or better. Advanced Standing required.
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CEM 451/451L - Construction Estimating
Principles and procedures used in estimating construction costs. Application of quantity determination, estimate pricing, specifications, subcontractor and supplier solicitation, risk assessment and risk analysis, and final bidding preparation. Computer-based estimating used for semester project.
Credits 4
Corequisites .
Prerequisites , . Prerequisites must be completed with a grade of C or better. Advanced Standing required.
Lab/Lecture/Studio Hours Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory.
Notes This course is crosslisted with CEM 651. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
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CEM 452/452L - Construction Cost Control
Construction cost management including productivity and cost reporting/analysis concepts. Financial/cost issues/cash flow for the construction firm including reporting methods with percentage of completion techniques. Performance/profitability enhancement. Earned value management. Construction bonding and insurance issues. Firm and jobsite analysis. Case studies.
Credits 3
Prerequisites , . Prerequisites must be completed with a grade of C or better. Advanced Standing required.
Lab/Lecture/Studio Hours Two hours lecture and three hours laboratory.
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CEM 453/453L - Construction Scheduling
Scheduling and resource optimization. Includes short-interval scheduling, Gantt charts, linear, and matrix scheduling formats. Network techniques including CPM and PERT concepts and calculations. Computer applications.
Credits 3
Corequisites .
Prerequisites Advanced Standing required.
Lab/Lecture/Studio Hours Two hours lecture and three hours laboratory.
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CEM 454 - Heavy Construction Methods and Equipment
Characteristics, capabilities, limitations, uses, and selection techniques for heavy construction methods and equipment Process planning, simulation, fleet operations, and maintenance programs. Field trip(s) where appropriate.
Credits 3
Prerequisites or , and consent of instructor. Prerequisites must be completed with a grade of C or better. Advanced Standing required.
Notes This course is crosslisted with CEM 654. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
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CEM 455 - Construction Management Practice
Direction and operation of construction organizations with examination of general contracting, design-build, and construction management methods. Synthesis of project management concepts, applications, and limitations through case studies and semester project.
Credits 3
Prerequisites , , . Prerequisites must be completed with a grade of C or better. Advanced Standing required.
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CEM 457 - Project Management
Principles and application for effective project planning including finance, economic decisions making, risk management, team alignment, and pre-project planning processes and tools.
Credits 3
Prerequisites or or equivalent, senior standing. Prerequisites must be completed with a grade of C or better. Advanced Standing required.
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CEM 458 - Design-Build for Construction Management
Design-build techniques and concepts for a variety of project types understanding the technical aspects associated with design/construction of these projects as well as the financial and management aspects required for a successful completion. Design-construct team building. Liability issues.
Credits 3
Prerequisites or or CEE 409 . Prerequisites must be completed with a grade of C or better. Advanced Standing required.
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CEM 459 - Quantitative Methods in Project Management
Quantitative analysis techniques in project management. Introduction to quantitative decisions making, decision tree, simulation, linear programming, hypothesis testing, regression analysis, etc.
Credits 3
Prerequisites with a grade of C or better, or senior standing in major. Advanced Standing required.
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CEM 470 - Construction Automation
Automation applications, robotics, and analysis for construction, including, alignment, materials handling, and installation units. Location analysis from project site to fabrication shop. Repeatability and training considerations. Environmental influences.
Credits 3
Prerequisites with a grade of C or better. Advanced Standing required.
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CEM 480 - Sustainable Construction
Overview of sustainable design and construction. Introduction to green buildings, LEED assessment process, high-performance building, and green building material. Economic analysis of green buildings.
Credits 3
Prerequisites Laboratory science course, consent of instructor.
Notes This course is crosslisted with CEM 680. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
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CEM 482 - Hazardous Waste Construction Operations
Construction operations for hazardous waste sites and site remediation. On-site control techniques. Off-site disposal. Equipment and methods issues. Personnel protection and training.
Credits 3
Prerequisites with a grade of C or better. Advanced Standing required.
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CEM 484 - Construction Site Water Management
Formerly Listed as CEM 460
Management of water at construction sites.
Credits 3
Prerequisites with a grade of C or better. Advanced Standing required.
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CEM 485 - Construction Law and Contracts
Legal problems in the construction process. Stipulated sum, unit price, and cost-plus contracts. Construction lien rights and bond rights. Scope of work issues. Builders risk issues. Risk-shifting. Case studies.
Credits 3
Prerequisites with a grade of C or better. Advanced Standing required.
Notes This course is crosslisted with CEM 685. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
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CEM 493 - Independent Study
Independent study of a selected construction topic.
Credits 1-3
Prerequisites Consent of instructor. Advanced Standing required.
May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.
Notes This course is crosslisted with CEM 693. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
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CEM 495 - Special Topics in Construction Management
Experimental and other topics which may be of current interest in construction management.
Credits 1-4
Prerequisites Consent of instructor. Advanced Standing required.
May be repeated to a maximum of eight credits.
Notes Topics and credits to be announced. This course is crosslisted with CEM 695. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
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CFA 100 - First Year Symposia
An Interdisciplinary First Year Seminar with topics and fields of study selected on a rotating basis. Through exposure, immersion and active participation in multiple disciplines comprising the College of Fine Arts, the student will be able to assess and interpret how historic and multicultural movements in Art, Architecture, Dance, Film, Music and/or Theatre continue to inform and influence the Fine Arts today.
Credits 3
Notes Fulfills First Year Seminar requirement.
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CFA 101 - Introduction to Environmental Design
This survey focuses on historical, theoretical, social, technical, and environmental forces that shape the design professions. Especially for majors and non-majors who wish to explore this field as a career choice.
Credits 3
Notes Fulfills First Year Seminar requirement.
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CFA 102 - Perspectives in Popular Music - Freshman Year Seminar
Study the origins of popular music through listening assignments, group discussions, readings and quizzes, research, live music review and a final exam. This course encompasses musical, historical, political and sociological aspects and introduces incoming first-time freshmen to university practices, expectations and resources, and helps create a successful transition to UNLV.
Credits 3
Prerequisites Freshman Standing
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CFA 103 - Survey of Dance
In depth studies in dance and related topics. This course is designed to foster the individuals understanding of academia and the learning strategies and study skills that emphasize critical and divergent thinking, inquiry and creativity. Through a series of global topics; social awareness and political tolerance will be encouraged. The course embraces artistic, cultural, intellectual, ethical and spiritual differences through mutual respect, research, discussion and presentations. These will include the importance of diversity and inclusivity. Further; students will be provided insight into the institution’s academic offerings and the role that dance offers in societies around the world.
Credits 3
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CHEM 103 - Preparatory Chemistry
For students with a deficiency in high school chemistry who wish to qualify for .
Credits 3
Corequisites Enrollment in or placement in or higher.
Notes Credit not allowed in both CHEM 103 and . Does not satisfy the General Education Core Science requirement.
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CHEM 105 - Chemistry, Man, and Society
Introduction to chemistry, intended to develop an understanding of basic principles, and an appreciation of both the benefits and risks resulting from application of these principles in science and technology. May be used in partial fulfillment of the General Education Core Science requirement.
Credits 3
Notes Credit not allowed in both CHEM 105 and .
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CHEM 106 - Beginning Chemistry Laboratory
Laboratory exercises designed to illustrate material discussed in CHEM 105. May be used in partial fulfillment of the General Education Core requirement.
Credits 1
Notes Must be concurrently enrolled in .
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CHEM 108 - Introduction to Chemistry
Survey of elementary principles of general chemistry, organic chemistry and biochemistry, and their applications to living systems. For non-science majors and students majoring in nursing and allied health. Prerequisites: High School Chemistry or Permission of Instructor.
Credits 4
Notes Does not satisfy the General Education Core Science requirement.
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CHEM 110 - Chemistry for the Health Sciences I
Survey of elementary principles of general chemistry and their applications to living systems. For students in programs such as nursing and allied health.
Credits 4
Prerequisites or placement in or higher.
Lab/Lecture/Studio Hours Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory.
Notes Credit not allowed in both and 110.
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CHEM 111 - Chemistry for the Health Sciences II
Survey of elementary principles of organic chemistry and biochemistry. For students majoring in nursing and allied health.
Credits 4
Prerequisites .
Lab/Lecture/Studio Hours Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory.
Notes Credit not allowed in both CHEM 111 and .
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CHEM 121A - General Chemistry I
Formerly Listed as CHEM 121
Fundamental principles of chemistry and their correlation with the properties of the elements.
Credits 3
Corequisites MATH 126 or placement into or or higher. CHEM 121L is required if enrolling in CHEM 121A for the first time.
Prerequisites A passing score on the Chemistry Placement Exam or a grade of C or better in .
Lab/Lecture/Studio Hours Three hours lecture
Notes Credit not allowed in both CHEM 121 and CHEM 121A
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CHEM 121L - General Chemistry Laboratory I
Laboratory experiments to accompany CHEM 121A .
Credits 1
Corequisites MATH 126 or placement into MATH 127 or MATH 128 or higher, and CHEM 121A .
Prerequisites A passing score on the Chemistry Placement Exam or a grade of C or better in CHEM 103 .
Notes Credit not allowed in both CHEM 121 and CHEM 121L.
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CHEM 122A - General Chemistry II
Formerly Listed as CHEM 122
Application of chemical principles to properties of inorganic substances. Emphasis on kinetics, equilibria, thermodynamics, and electrochemistry.
Credits 3
Corequisites CHEM 122L is required if enrolling in CHEM 122A for the first time.
Prerequisites CHEM 121 or and CHEM 121L , or or higher.
Lab/Lecture/Studio Hours Three hours lecture.
Notes Credit not allowed in both CHEM 122 and CHEM 122A.
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CHEM 122L - General Chemistry Laboratory II
Laboratory experiments to accompany CHEM 122A .
Credits 1
Corequisites CHEM 122A
Prerequisites CHEM 121, or CHEM 121A and CHEM 121L ; MATH 127 or MATH 128 or higher.
Notes Credit not allowed in both CHEM 122 and CHEM 122L.
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CHEM 123 - Qualitative Analysis Laboratory
Laboratory portion of . Open only to students with scores of four or five on the Chemistry Advanced Placement Test of the College Entrance Examination Board. Satisfies CHEM 121-122 for these students.
Credits 2
Prerequisites A score of four or five on the Advanced Placement Test in Chemistry.
Lab/Lecture/Studio Hours One hour lecture and three hours laboratory
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CHEM 190 - Freshman Independent Study in Chemistry
Introduction to research in a chemistry lab. Students work under close supervision of a faculty member to develop research skills.
Credits 1
Prerequisites and CHEM 121L or a score of three or better on the AP Chemistry Exam; consent of faculty member directing the research prior to registration.
May be repeated to a maximum of three credits.
Lab/Lecture/Studio Hours May include library research and laboratory work.
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CHEM 220 - Introductory Organic Chemistry
Introduction to the properties of organic functional groups and to elementary laboratory techniques.
Credits 4
Prerequisites , 122L .
Lab/Lecture/Studio Hours Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory.
Notes Credit toward meeting chemistry program requirements not allowed in both CHEM 220 and .
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CHEM 241 - Organic Chemistry I
Intensive introduction to the theory of carbon chemistry with particular emphasis on understanding the relationship between the structure and behavior of organic molecules. Credit toward meeting chemistry program requirements not allowed in both and CHEM 241.
Credits 3
Prerequisites , 122L .
Notes Students are limited to two (2) registrations for this course regardless of first registration status (grade, drop, withdraw or audit). Students can only enroll in this course through the Chemistry Department Office.
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CHEM 241L - Organic Chemistry for Life Sciences Lab I
Laboratory exercises in introductory organic chemistry. Stereochemistry, separation and purification techniques, micro-scale organic reaction procedures.
Credits 1
Corequisites .
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CHEM 242 - Organic Chemistry II
Continuation of with emphasis on complex reactions and mechanisms, and introduction to advanced approaches for the synthesis of organic molecules. Credit not allowed in both and CHEM 241-242.
Credits 3
Prerequisites .
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CHEM 242L - Organic Chemistry for Life Sciences Laboratory II
Laboratory exercises in intermediate organic chemistry with continued emphasis on micro-scale organic reaction procedures. Introduction to the identification of organic compounds using chemical and instrumental means (qualitative analysis).
Credits 1
Corequisites .
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CHEM 302 - Chemistry Demonstrations for Science Teachers
Provides an opportunity for science teachers to perform practical chemistry demonstrations and to review fundamental chemical principles. These demonstrations suitable for incorporation into the physical, biological, and earth science curricula.
Credits 2
Prerequisites Consent of instructor and either a teaching certificate or bachelor’s degree.
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CHEM 312 - Introduction to Radiochemistry
Introduction to the fundamental principles of radiation science for radiochemists. Introduction to radioactivity, interaction of radiation with matter, and effects of radiation on biological systems. Discussion and overview of practical applications of radiochemistry, including nuclear medicine, radiochemical techniques, nuclear chemical engineering, and radioactive waste management.
Credits 3
Prerequisites , 122L , , .
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CHEM 347 - Laboratory Techniques of Organic Chemistry I
Laboratory exercises in introductory organic chemistry for chemistry majors. Stereochemistry, separation and purification techniques, macro-scale organic reaction procedures.
Credits 1
Corequisites .
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CHEM 348 - Laboratory Techniques of Organic Chemistry II
Laboratory exercises in intermediate organic chemistry with continued emphasis on macro-scale reaction procedures. Introduction to advanced purification, separation, qualitative analysis, and spectroscopic techniques.
Credits 2
Corequisites .
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CHEM 355 - Quantitative Analysis
Theory and techniques of quantitative analysis, particularly gravimetric, titrimetric, complexometric, peotentiometric, and colorimetric methods. Standard chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques also covered. Emphasis upon chemical calculations and equilibrium considerations.
Credits 3
Prerequisites or plus either or .
Lab/Lecture/Studio Hours Three hours lecture.
Notes Students are limited to two (2) registrations for this course regardless of first registration status (grade, drop, withdraw or audit). Students can only enroll in this course through the Chemistry Department Office.
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CHEM 355L - Quantitative Analysis Laboratory
Laboratory stressing the application and techniques of quantitative analysis, particularly gravimetric, titrimetric, complexometric, potentiometric, and calorimetric methods. Standard chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques also covered. Emphasis upon chemical calculations and equilibrium considerations as applied to chemical analysis.
Credits 2
Prerequisites ; or plus either or ; and concurrent enrollment in .
Lab/Lecture/Studio Hours Six hour laboratory.
Notes Students must be concurrently enrolled in .
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CHEM 402 - Scientific Software for the Microcomputer
Use of computer software for graphing, statistics, structure drawing, information retrieval, word processing, and self-paced learning.
Credits 1
Prerequisites .
Notes This course is crosslisted with CHEM 602. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
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CHEM 421 - Physical Chemistry I
Thermodynamics, solution behavior, and equilibrium.
Credits 3
Prerequisites , 122L and or concurrent registration in and .
Notes This course is crosslisted with CHEM 621. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
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CHEM 422 - Physical Chemistry II
Kinetic theory, chemical kinetics, electrochemistry, introductory quantum chemistry, and states of matter.
Credits 3
Prerequisites .
Notes This course is crosslisted with CHEM 622. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
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CHEM 423 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory
Introduction to basic physicochemical laboratory techniques and their use in elucidating chemical theory.
Credits 2
Corequisites .
Prerequisites .
Notes CHEM 423 and may not be taken concurrently.
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CHEM 428 - Quantum Chemistry
Introduction to quantum mechanics and molecular orbital theory as related to bonding, spectra, and reactivity. Includes an introduction to computerized electronic structure calculations.
Credits 3
Prerequisites , and or .
Notes This course is crosslisted with CHEM 628. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
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CHEM 431 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Atomic and molecular structure: acid-base theory; periodic relationships and organometallic chemistry.
Credits 3
Corequisites .
Notes This course is crosslisted with CHEM 631. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
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CHEM 442 - Advanced Organic Chemistry
Builds on the background of the one-year organic chemistry course. Emphasizes advanced concepts of reactivity, single-step and multistep transformations, important named reactions, as well as mechanistic and functional group approaches to synthesis.
Credits 3
Prerequisites .
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CHEM 447 - Advanced Synthesis Laboratory
Preparation, purification, and characterization of organic and inorganic compounds.
Credits 2
Prerequisites .
Lab/Lecture/Studio Hours Six hours laboratory.
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CHEM 449 - Polymer Chemistry
Synthesis, characterization, morphology, bulk and solution properties of polymers; polymerization mechanisms.
Credits 3
Prerequisites CHEM 242
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CHEM 455 - Instrumental Analysis
Fundamental laws and principles of instrumental determinations, including spectroscopy, spectrophotometry, electrochemical methods, and thermal analysis as main areas of study.
Credits 3
Corequisites .
Prerequisites and .
Lab/Lecture/Studio Hours Three hours lecture.
Notes This course is crosslisted with CHEM 655. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
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CHEM 455L - Instrumental Analysis Laboratory
Laboratory stressing the application and techniques of instrumental analysis including spectroscopy, spectrophotometry, electrochemical methods, and thermal analysis and the use of these methods in chemical analysis.
Credits 2
Prerequisites , and concurrent enrollment in .
Lab/Lecture/Studio Hours Two credit, six hours laboratory.
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CHEM 472 - Biochemistry Laboratory
Introduction to analytical techniques of biochemistry as tools to study cellular components. Techniques may include centrifugation, spectrophotometry, chromatography, and electrophoresis.
Credits 2
Prerequisites , Biochemistry major.
Lab/Lecture/Studio Hours Six hours laboratory.
Notes This course is crosslisted with CHEM 672. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
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CHEM 474 - Biochemistry I
Fundamentals of biochemistry with emphasis on the structure-function relationships of proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids; bioenergetics; and intermediary metabolism and the mechanisms of its regulation.
Credits 3
Prerequisites .
Notes This course is crosslisted with CHEM 674. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
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CHEM 475 - Biochemistry II
Continuation of with emphasis on anabolic and catabolic pathways; gene replication and expression in prokaryotes and eukaryotes; recombinant DNA; and various aspects of physiological chemistry.
Credits 3
Prerequisites .
Notes This course is crosslisted with CHEM 675. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
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CHEM 476 - Advanced Topics in Biochemistry
In-depth study of selected topics of current and general interest in biochemistry. Topics may include enzymes, nucleic acids, metabolism, molecular genetics, neurochemistry, toxicology, and human biochemistry.
Credits 3
Prerequisites . 2-3 credits
May be repeated (different topic).
Notes This course is crosslisted with CHEM 676. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work.
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CHEM 478 - Endocrinology
(Same as BIOL 414 .) Survey of the structure and function of vertebrate endocrine systems, with emphasis on the biochemical basis of hormone action and the role of cell communication in endocrine physiology.
Credits 3
Prerequisites recommended.
Notes This course is crosslisted with CHEM 678. Credit at the 600-level requires additional work
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CHEM 489 - Senior Poster Seminar
Topics of current research in all fields of chemistry, matters of professional concern. Includes presentation of a poster seminar on a selected topic.
Credits 1
Prerequisites , .
May be repeated to a maximum of two credits.
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CHEM 490 - Senior Independent Study in Chemistry
Modest research projects for students working toward the Bachelor of Arts degree and demonstrating aptitude for independent work.
Credits (1-3)
Prerequisites No more than three credits of CHEM 490 may be applied toward a chemistry degree. Consent of the faculty member directing the project must be obtained prior to registration.
May be repeated once.
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CHEM 491 - Senior Seminar in Chemistry
Includes oral presentations of topics of current research in any field of chemistry. Only required for BS Chemistry, but recommended as an elective for any student interested in graduate school. Students in other Chemistry degree programs should take instead.
Credits 1
Prerequisites and .
May be repeated to a maximum of two credits.
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CHEM 492 - Advanced Topics in Chemistry
Selected topics from the various disciplines of chemistry not covered by any other course offerings and of current interest to students and faculty.
Credits (1-2)
Prerequisites .
May be repeated to a maximum of four credits.
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CHEM 493 - Senior Research in Chemistry I
Individual laboratory projects drawn from any field of chemistry. Preliminary library work, equipment acquisition, and apparatus assembly and initiation of laboratory work as time allows.
Credits 1
Corequisites .
Prerequisites (Consent of the faculty member directing the project must be obtained prior to registration.) For students in the general B.S. in Chemistry program, prerequisites are , , , and . For students in the Biochemistry B.S. program, prerequisites are , , and ;
May be repeated to a maximum of two credits.
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CHEM 494 - Senior Research in Chemistry II
Continuation of . Intensive experimental work.
Credits 2
Prerequisites .
May be repeated to a maximum of four credits.
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CHI 105 - Chinese Business Culture
Introduction to the cultural and linguistic knowledge needed to conduct business in China. Topics covered include business etiquette, business environment in China, current economic and political situation in China. Basic communication skills also covered.
Credits 3
Notes Satisfies International and Humanities requirement. Taught in English.
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CHI 113 - Elementary Chinese I
Development of language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Credits 3
Notes Satisfies Humanities and International Requirements.
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CHI 114 - Elementary Chinese II
Development of language skills in listening, speaking, reading, and writing.
Credits 3
Prerequisites or equivalent.
Notes Satisfies Humanities and International Requirements.
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CHI 187 - Study Abroad in Foreign Language, Literature, or Culture I
Elementary course work in Chinese language, literature, or culture. Offered through the Office of International Programs.
Credits (1-4)
May be repeated for a maximum of thirty credits.
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CHI 213 - Intermediate Chinese I
Structural review, conversation, reading, and writing.
Credits 3
Prerequisites or equivalent.
Notes Satisfies Humanities and International Requirements.
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CHI 214 - Intermediate Chinese II
Structural review, conversation, reading, and writing.
Credits 3
Prerequisites or equivalent.
Notes Satisfies Humanities and International Requirements.
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CHI 287 - Study Abroad in Foreign Language, Literature, or Culture II
Intermediate course work in Chinese language, literature, or culture. Offered through the Office of International Programs.
Credits (1-4)
May be repeated for a maximum of thirty credits.
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