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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
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CH 428 Advanced Biochemistry (1)
Study and application of advanced topics and current research methods in biochemistry.
This course allows students to explore the physiology of the human body at the molecular
level and the theory behind current biochemical methodologies and instrumentation
through the development or modification of bio-analytical methods to test a hypothesis.
Two lectures and one laboratory per week. Prerequisites: BI 110; CH 212; and CH 308 or
BI 308. Fall.
CH 499 Advanced Laboratory Techniques in Biochemistry (1)
A research-based biochemical laboratory techniques course. Laboratory work will
include cloning, overexpression, and purification of enzymes, production and testing of
enzyme inhibitors, and enzymatic production and characterization of iron-binding
siderophores. Lecture will focus on theory and application of advanced biochemical
techniques. Students will work on independent research projects assigned by instructor.
Prerequisite: BI 308 or CH 308. Exploration term.
CHN - Chinese
CHN 101 Elementary Chinese I (1)
An introduction to the Mandarin Chinese language in regards to speaking, listening,
reading, writing, and culture. Designed for students who have no prior knowledge of
Chinese.
CHN 102 Elementary Chinese II (1)
A continuation of CHN 101. Prerequisite: CHN 101.
CHN 201 Intermediate Chinese I (1)
A course, building on Elementary Chinese, that reviews basic grammar and
pronunciation concepts, increases vocabulary, and further develops language skills.
Prerequisites: CHN 101 and CHN 102. Fall.
CHN 202 Intermediate Chinese II (1)
A continuation of CHN 201. Prerequisite: CHN 201. Spring.
CHN 270 Conversational Chinese (1)
Instruction and practice in oral comprehension and speaking. Conversation is based on
texts and videos. The course emphasizes oral proficiency and awareness of Chinese
culture. Prerequisite: CHN 201. Fall.
CHN 290 Chinese for the Workplace (1)
A course focusing on vocabulary and content specific to a particular profession (such as
business or healthcare). Prerequisites: CHN 201 and CHN 202. Spring.
CHN 295 Directed Reading (1)
A course designed to help students make the transition from intermediate to advanced