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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
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BI 472, 499 Directed Research II (1)
An advanced exploration of the practices and techniques of biological research focusing
on the design, execution, and presentation of experiments, data analysis, and information
retrieval. Either of these courses may be completed as the second of two required units of
senior capstone research. Prerequisite: BI 470. BI 472: Fall, Spring, Summer; BI 499:
Exploration term.
CH - Chemistry
CH 101 Introductory Chemistry (1)
An introduction to the fundamental principles of chemistry and the importance of
chemistry in modern life. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week.
Summer.
CH 110 Chemistry Skills (½)
An introduction to the fundamental skills in chemistry including terminology,
stoichiometry, balancing chemical equations, classifying reactions, and gas laws. This
course is designed for students who need to improve their background in chemistry
before taking General Chemistry. One lecture per week. Fall, Spring.
CH 120 General Chemistry (1)
A study of atomic theory, chemical bonding, periodic trends, molecular shapes,
thermodynamics, kinetics, and equilibrium. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory
per week. Prerequisite: CH 110 or passing score on chemistry placement exam. Fall,
Spring.
CH 149 Chemical Principles (1)
A course covering advanced topics in atomic theory, equilibria, thermodynamics, and
kinetics, as well as an introduction to organic and biochemistry. Three lectures and one
three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: AP score of 4 or placement. Fall.
CH 211 Organic Chemistry I (1)
An introduction to structure and modern theory of organic compounds. Laboratory work
includes preparation, purification, and structure determination of these compounds. Three
lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CH 120 or CH 149. Fall.
CH 212 Organic Chemistry II (1)
A continuation of CH 211 with emphasis on aromatic organic compounds, spectroscopy,
and carbonyl chemistry. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: CH 211. Spring.
CH 220 Equilibrium and Analysis (1)
An examination of properties of mixtures, oxidation-reduction, electrochemistry, and
advanced equilibria. In addition, the theory and practice of volumetric, gravimetric, and