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College of Letters, Arts and Sciences Art History A H 100-3. Languages of Art. An introduction
to the range of material culture, the human made environment, the representation and
meaning in objects in a variety of times and cultures. The student will understand and
communicate ideas about the visual arts. A H 280-3. Survey: Ancient Art. A survey of
sculpture, painting, and architecture from the Paleolithic through the Roman periods. The
Arts of Mesopotamia, of Egypt, Anatolia, Greece, and Rome will be given primary
consideration. A H 281-3. Survey: Medieval Art. A survey of the
arts of early Christian, Byzantine, early Medieval, Romanesque, and Gothic periods. A H 282-3. Survey: Renaissance, Baroque, and Rococo Art. A survey of the
paintings, sculpture, and architecture of Proto-Renaissance Italy through the European
Rococo periods, roughly 1300 through 1750. A H 283-3. Survey: 19th and 20th Century Art. The arts of the
late 18th century in Europe to the present day in the United States.
Addresses the
space, function, form and environmental concerns of architecture in cultures throughout
the world from caves to skyscrapers, tents to temples. A H 285-3. Survey: American Art. This course
addresses the material culture of what now is the continental United States. Material
culture in this context emphasizes painting, sculpture and architecture, but comprises as
well the decorative arts. A H 300-3. Topics in Art History. Emphasizes
study of a more specific area than that covered in regular art history course offerings.
For further information see individual course listing for each semester. A H 301-3. History of Photography. The history of
photography from its infancy to the present. The development of the photograph as art will
be traced from the early 19th-century pioneers through the contemporary masters. A H 324-3. The Art of Greece and Rome. A consideration
of the culture of ancient Greece and Rome as expressed by architecture, painting, and
sculpture from around 800 B.C. to 400 A.D. A H 327-3. Women in the Visual Arts. A consideration
of some recurrent images of women artists in relation to the male art of the same culture.
The questions, “Why have there been no great women artists?” and “Is there
such a thing as women’s aesthetics?” will be examined in relation to the careers
of the women artists selected. Meets with WMST 327. A H 333-3. Film, Video and Narrative Representation. Synchronic
examination of the art of film and film as art in the context of the changing institutions
of “fine art” in the Twentieth Century. The course will address the avant garde
film and video of such artists as Duchamp, Warhol, and Nam June Paik. A H 343-3. African-American Art. Introduction to
contemporary (1970-) African-American art forms with inclusion of traditional African
art’s influence on American Black culture. Meets with EST 343. A H 360-3. Modern Architecture. The development
in Europe and America which led to the present state of architecture and urbanism.
Emphasis upon the designer’s responses to totally new materials, technology, and
environmental conditions. A H 379-3. Romanesque and Gothic Art. A consideration
of Romanesque and Gothic culture as manifest in the sculpture, painting, and architecture
of Europe from around 1030-1350. A H 380-3. Sacred Spaces of the World. An examination
of the architecture and sites of the world’s major religions with a focus on the
relationships of the form of these sacred spaces to the history and philosophy of the
religion. Meets with REST 380. A H 384-3. Baroque Art. The 17th
century throughout Europe with primary attention to Caravaggio, Rubens, Bernini, Poussin,
Velasquez, and Rembrandt. A H 385-3. Topics in American Art. Selected topics
in the art of America from colonial times through the 20th century; folk and craft art;
painting, sculpture, and architecture. A H 400-3. Seminar: The Practice of Art History. Seminar
experience in art history methodology. Required of all graduating majors. Open to students
with 15 hours of upper-division coursework in art history. A H 403-1 to 3. Internship in Art History. Supervised
opportunities for advanced art history students to apply their knowledge and obtain
experience in a variety of professional arenas. Pass/Fail only. Prer., Permission of
advisor. A H 434-3. Arts of Indigenous Cultures. An in-depth
investigation of the art forms and related social customs of cultures native to the
Americas, Australia, and Africa. A H 456-3. Perspectives on Art. An examination
of selected literature in art history, criticism, and aesthetics not usually covered in
standard course offerings. A H 481-3. Art of the Italian Renaissance I. A study of
major trends in the development of painting, sculpture, and architecture as they reflect
the culture of Renaissance Italy from around 1300-1500. Prer., A H 282 or equivalent. A H 482-3. Art of the Italian Renaissance II. The late
Renaissance and mannerism. The art of 16th- century Italy; special emphasis upon
Michelangelo, Titian and Venice, both Florentine and Roman Mannerists, with some attention
to Caravaggio. Prer., A H 282 or equivalent. A H 483-3. Northern Renaissance Art. History of
painting in northern Europe from the late 14th through the 16th century with primary
emphasis on the art of the low countries. Prer., A H 282 or equivalent. A H 489-3. Nineteenth Century Art I. History of the
neoclassic and Romantic movements in European art with special reference to the Painting
of David, Goya, Ingres, Gericault, and Delacroix, as well as consideration of architecture
and sculpture from 1780 to 1850. A H 490-3. Nineteenth Century Art II. A study of the
developments of Realism, Impressionism, Post-Impressionism, and Symbolism in France and
England from 1850 to 1905. A H 491-3. Modern Art: 1900-1945. European and
American art from around 1906 through World War II. The major movements of European art:
Cubism, Fauvism, Dadaism, Surrealism will be considered, along with American art from
around 1913-1945. A H 492-3. Art Since 1945. The history of
American art and architecture from around 1945 to the present with some reference to
developments in Europe during this period.
Independent
Study in Art History on the undergraduate level with any full-time professor by
arrangement. American
Studies AMST 599-3. Topics in American Studies. Topics in
American Studies will amplify student choices in academic departments and courses with a
focus on the American experience at the graduate level. Prer., Enrollment in AMST Program. AMST 700-1 to 6. Masters Thesis. Thesis of
original research on an appropriate topic approved by program director. Prer., Completion
of 24 credit hours of course work. Anthropology ANTH 103-3. Introduction to Human Origins. Evolution of
humanity and its cultures from their beginnings through the early metal ages. Covers human
evolution, race, prehistory, and the rise of early civilization. ANTH 104-3. Introduction to Cultural Anthropology. Introduction to
the major aspects of culture, such as social organization, law, religion, and language.
Juniors and seniors should begin their study of cultural anthropology with ANTH 240. ANTH 132-3. Evolution/Creationism Conflict. Course will
determine the realms in which conflict exists between evolution and creationism (as
explanations for the origin and development of life on earth). Scientific evidence
supporting the explanations will be stressed. Special emphasis will be placed on evidence
for/against human evolution. ANTH 204-3. Women in Cross-Cultural Perspective. Provides a
cross-cultural perspective on women primarily from an anthropological viewpoint. As a
cross-listed course with WMST 204, we will build a framework for comparing women’s
experience cross-culturally. Meets with WMST 204. ANTH 220-4. Survey of Prehistory. The basic
concepts and techniques of archaeology and a survey of the major developments in world
prehistory. ANTH 230-4. Survey of Biological Anthropology. Basic concepts
in the study of human evolution, human physical variation, and social behavior of nonhuman
primates. ANTH 240-3. Survey of Cultural Anthropology. Basic concepts
in the study of cultures. Prer., ANTH 104 or sophomore status. ANTH 241-3. Cultural Diversity in the United States. Examines
prejudice and discrimination in the United States from a variety of anthropological
perspectives. It addresses such topics as racism, sexism, homophobia and religious
intolerance. ANTH 280-3. The Nature of Language. Introduction to
the anthropological study of language. Prer., ANTH 104 or sophomore standing. ANTH 300-3. Quantitative Methods in Anthropology. A survey of
quantitative methods emphasizing the nature of hypothesis testing. Attention is given to
special problems of bioanthropological, archaeological, and ethnographic data. Prer., 9
Completed hours in anthropology or consent of instructor. ANTH 307-3. Darwinism. A critical
examination of Charles Darwin’s Origin of Species and The Descent of Man and their
contemporary critics, considered in historical perspective. Prer., Sophomore standing. ANTH 309-3. God, Darwin, and Morality. Explores the
moral implications of Darwin’s Theory of Evolution by natural selection. Offered only
through Extended Studies. ANTH 320-5. Field Techniques in Archaeology. While working
on a local prehistoric site, students will learn basic archaeological field techniques
such as stratigraphy, mapping, excavating, recording, and artifact storage. Students will
play an active role in planning the field project and, if necessary, in adjusting
techniques to the problems presented by the site. Prer., ANTH 220. ANTH 321-3. Lab Techniques in Archaeology. Provides
hands-on experience cataloging and analyzing materials from archaeological sites. Topics
will include analysis, computer applications, materials conservation, and artifact
illustration, and also the methodological decision-making that affects how we describe,
analyze, and interpret data. Prer., ANTH 220 or consent of instructor. ANTH 322-3. Prehistory of North America. The prehistory
of North America, emphasizing the peopling of the new world, earliest American cultures,
and later regional developments. Prer., Either ANTH 103, ANTH 104, ANTH 220 or consent of
instructor. ANTH 323-3. High Civilizations of the Americas. Prehistoric,
protohistoric, and historic cultural analysis of the Aztecs, the Mayans, and the Incas.
Includes discussion of their archaeological developments, cultural attainments, and
influence on other peoples. Prer., ANTH 103 or consent of instructor. ANTH 324-3. Paleolithic Archaeology. The cultural
evidence for human development from the earliest stone tool assemblages of the Plio-
Pleistocene to the Mesolithic and Archaic cultures of the old and new worlds. Prer., ANTH
220 or consent of instructor. ANTH 325-3. The Prehistory and History of Native American
Cultures of the Southwest. The prehistory
and ethnography of the Indian cultures of the Southwest. Meets with A H 300 Sec 001. ANTH 326-3. Agricultural Origins and the Emergence of Urban
Society. The evidence
for the origins of agricultural economies and the emergence of complex social and
political institutions in both the old and new worlds. Prer., ANTH 220 or ANTH 103 and
consent of instructor. ANTH 327-3. Historical Archaeology. History and
practice of the sub-discipline of historical archaeology. Covers archaeological method and
theory, some of which is unique to this subfield. Students will explore diverse
perspectives brought to historical archaeology by its practitioners, and critically
examine individual case studies. Prer., ANTH 220 or consent of instructor. ANTH 332-3. Primatology. Behavior,
ecology, and evolution of nonhuman primates. Emphasis on field studies, and on
evolutionary explanations of social groups, mating systems, and behavior toward kin.
Prer., ANTH 103 or ANTH 230 or consent of instructor. ANTH 334-3. Human Evolution. A detailed
examination of the fossil evidence for human evolution, emphasizing functional analysis of
human structure and the process of natural selection. Prer., ANTH 230 or 103 or consent of
instructor. ANTH 337-3. Human Biology and Ecology. The study of
variation and adaptations of human populations in an ecological framework. Includes
interactions between cultural and biological factors in health and in reproduction, and
anthropological aspects of demography. Prer., ANTH 103 or ANTH 230 or consent of
instructor. ANTH 341-3. Ecological Anthropology. Examines the
relationship between culture and the natural environment in varied settings around the
world. It focuses on the role of cultural anthropology in averting ecological disasters
and creating methods of sustainable natural resource management. Prer. ANTH 104 or ANTH
240. ANTH 342-3. North American Indians. A survey of the
native cultures of America north of Mexico. Examines major institutions by culture area
and type of social organization. Prer., ANTH 240 or 104 or consent of instructor. ANTH 345-3. Social Organization. Analysis of
social organization among native peoples with an emphasis on kinship forms and functions.
Prer., ANTH 104 or ANTH 240. ANTH 346-3. Anthropological Theories of Religion. Classic and
recent anthropological theories of religion are evaluated in light of ethnographic data on
shamanism, totemism, magic, witch-killing, divination, myths and ancestor worship. Prer.,
ANTH 104 or ANTH 240 or consent of instructor. Meets with REST 346. ANTH 347-3. Human Sexuality in Cross-Cultural Perspective. A variety of
theoretical perspectives are applied to cross-cultural patterns of human sexual norms and
behavior through the use of ethnographic examples. Prer: ANTH 104 or ANTH 240 or ANTH 337
or consent of instructor. Meets with WMST 347. ANTH 348-3. Culture and Personality. Surveys the
field of psychological anthropology and examines cross-cultural studies of personality
development, mental health issues, and forms of ethnotherapy or native healing methods.
The course covers methods in the study of behavior and personality in a cross-cultural
perspective. Prer., ANTH 104 or PSY 100 or instructor consent. ANTH 349-3. Culture Theory. Analysis of
significant theories of culture. Prer., ANTH 104 or ANTH 240 or consent of instructor. ANTH 351-3. The Ethnology of Death. A
cross-cultural consideration of a universal human experience. Prer., ANTH 104 or ANTH 240. ANTH 381-3. Language, Culture, and Society: Introduction to
Sociolinguistics. An examination
of the social and cultural functions of language, emphasizing the use of linguistic
methods and theories in anthropology and sociology. Prer., Sophomore standing. ANTH 397-3. History of Anthropology. History of the
growth of anthropology from the earliest times, various schools of thought, outstanding
contributors and their work, to the mid-20th century. Prer., ANTH 240 or ANTH 104 or
consent of instructor. ANTH 409-3. Classics of Anthropological Literature. Analysis of
classical literature in the history of anthropology. Prer., ANTH. 240, 349, or 407 or
consent of instructor. ANTH 420-1 to 3. Advanced Topics in Archaeology. Intensive study
of selected topics in archaeology and prehistory. Prer., ANTH 320. ANTH 430-3. Advanced Topics in Physical Anthropology. Intensive study
of selected issues in human evolution, human biology, and primate behavior and ecology. In
different years deals with different topic areas. Prer., ANTH 104 or ANTH 240 or ANTH 280. ANTH 440-3. Advanced Topics in Cultural Anthropology. Intensive study
of selected topics in cultural anthropology. In different years deals with different topic
areas. Prer., Consent of instructor. Meets with EST 440. ANTH 471-1 to 6. Internship in Anthropology. A program of
study and learning outside the classroom. Practical exposure to field of interest is
intended to provide appropriate experience related to a student’s career orientation.
Students must have departmental permission. Anthropology majors only. Prerequisites vary
depending on area of specialization. ANTH 480-3. Advanced Topics in Anthropological Linguistics. Intensive study
of selected topics in anthropological linguistics. In different years deals with different
topic areas. Prer., Consent of instructor. ANTH 498-3. Senior Seminar in Anthropology. A one semester
special topics course designed to provide a synthesizing cap to the student’s
undergraduate program in anthropology. Topics vary by semester. Prer., Senior status. ANTH 499-3. Senior Thesis. A one semester
research project. The student will write a formal research paper drawing in primary
sources and pertinent secondary material. The student will work under the direction of a
full time member of the department and will have a second member as an additional reader. ANTH 700-1 to 6. Masters Thesis.
Hours and
credits to be arranged. Consent of instructor is required. ANTH 950-1 to 4. Independent Study in Anthropology. Prer., Consent
of instructor. American Sign
Language ASL 101-4. American Sign Language I. Basics of
American Sign Language with applied usage of signs and finger spelling. Introduction to
oral methodology. ASL 102-4. American Sign Language II. American Sign
Language with continued applied usage of finger spelling. Additional oral methodology.
Prer., ASL 101 or equivalent. ASL 211-3. American Sign Language Intermediate I. American Sign
Language at the intermediate level with additional study of the culture on the hearing
impaired. Prer., ASL 102 or equivalent. ASL 359-3. Deaf Culture. Examines the
culture of deaf people. The course will explore the customs, values, norms and heritage of
the deaf community in America. Prer., ASL 101 and ASL 102. Meets with F CS 359. Bibliography BIBL 101-3. Introduction to Library Research. Introduction to
the use of library services and research materials. Emphasis on the individual research
needs. Designed for the undergraduate student in any discipline. Biology BIOL 100-3. Biology in the Modern World. Designed for
the nonmajor. The introductory principles of biology stressing the relationships between
man and the environment. Concepts include heredity, evolution, genetics, nutrition,
physiology, and ecology. Satisfies the LAS natural science requirement. To be taken with
106-1 to satisfy the LAS laboratory requirement. May not count as credit for the major.
Fall, Spring, Summer. BIOL 105-3. Personal Nutrition. Designed for
the nonmajor. A course presenting basic information about factors influencing human
nutritional requirements and food sources to meet them. Emphasis is on application of
biological principles in the students’ own diets and lives. The course will include
how to evaluate one’s own nutritional needs and the adequacy of personal diet.
Satisfies the LAS natural science requirement. Spring. BIOL 106-1. Introductory Biology Laboratory. May be taken in
conjunction with BIOL 100 to satisfy the LAS science requirement and lab requirement. BIOL 110-3. General Biology I: Introduction to Cell Biology. Designed to
integrate the more important facts and principles throughout living systems from molecular
to organismic levels of organization. Broad areas of coverage include molecular and
cellular biology. Prer., High school chemistry or concurrent registration in CHEM 101 or
CHEM 103. BIOL 111-1. General Biology I Laboratory: Introduction to Cell
Biology Laboratory. To be taken in
conjunction with BIOL 110. A series of experiments designed primarily to illustrate basic
concepts of cellular biology and provide hands- on laboratory experience. Fall. BIOL 113-4. Plant Biology. Structural and
functional characteristics of plants. Stresses adaptations that plants have made in
transition from aquatic to terrestrial environments. Lab is integral part of course and
allows students to examine these organisms and relationships. Prer., BIOL 110 and BIOL
111. BIOL 114-3. Introduction to Health and Exercise Science. Designed for
the nonmajor. Introduction to energy systems in exercise, cardiorespiratory functions,
nutrition, body composition, environmental considerations and training during exercise and
work. BIOL 115-3. General Biology II: Organismic Biology. A continuation
of BIOL 110 emphasizing diversity in living systems. The theme of structure and function
is emphasized with consideration given to the principles of embryology, ecology, behavior,
genetics and evolution. Also emphasizing the structure, function and diversity of the
plant world, including cyanobacteria, fungi, and lower and higher plants. Spring. Prer.
BIOL 110, BIOL 111 or equivalent. BIOL 116-1. General Biology II Laboratory. To be taken in
conjunction with BIOL 115. Labs illustrate the basic concepts of plant and animal
organisms. Spring. BIOL 151-3. Environmental Science. Introduction to
atomic molecular structure and to biological structure and function. Environmental
contaminants in air and their reactions, water quality and its analysis, wastewater
treatment, the ecology of natural systems and genetic adaptation. Counts towards
fulfillment of the LAS natural science area requirement. Meets with CHEM 151. BIOL 153-1. Environmental Science Laboratory. With BIOL 151,
satisfies the LAS science requirement and lab requirement. Fall, Spring. Meets with CHEM
153. BIOL 201-4. Human Anatomy and Physiology. Part 1. Lect.
and lab. A comprehensive study of the structure and function of the human body. Covers
basic anatomical terminology, cells, tissues, and the following systems: integumentary,
skeletal, muscle, and nervous. Fall. BIOL 202-4. Human Anatomy and Physiology. Part 2. Lect.
and lab. A comprehensive study of the sense organs, endocrine, cardiovascular, lymphatic,
immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary and reproductive systems. Spring. Prer., BIOL 201. BIOL 203-4. Microbiology. Lect. and lab.
Presentation of the basic aspects of microbiology within a broad biological perspective.
Subject matter will include microbiological concepts and methodology; a survey of the
distinguishing properties of microorganisms based on structural- functional relationships:
introduction to growth, metabolism, genetics, and ecology. Fall. Prer., BIOL 110, BIOL
111, BIOL 115 and BIOL 116, or CHEM 103 and CHEM 106. BIOL 204-3. Biomedical Aspects of Aging. A comprehensive
study of the normal and pathological aspects of the aging process in human beings. The
course treats cellular through organ system function, examining causes and changes related
to aging. Immunity, nutrition and biopsychological factors are studied. The course also
examines the concept of wellness as it applies to aging. Meets with GRNT 204 and HSCI 280. BIOL 205-3. Nutrition for Health Sciences. An introductory
level course for students preparing for health science careers. Emphasis will be on the
variety of biological and environmental factors which influence nutritional needs and
nutritional status. The role of nutrients in energy metabolism and physiology will also be
covered. The course will also focus on the educational role of the health service
provider. Each student will do a detailed analysis of his own diet. Fall. Prer., BIOL 110
and BIOL 111 or CHEM 101 and CHEM 102. BIOL 300-3. Research Methods in Biology. An introduction
to the principles, concepts, and processes involved in scientific research. Emphasis is on
critical thinking approaches to evaluating scientific works, statistical methods for
analyzing biological data, and research project design and reporting. Prer., MATH 135. BIOL 302-3. Cell Biology. Life processes
with emphasis on relationships of structure and function at organelle and molecular level.
Physical and chemical properties of protoplasm, enzyme action; cellular respiration, cell
growth, and division. Fall. BIOL 310-3. Microbiology: Bacteriology/Mycology. Bacteriology/Mycology
is an upper division, advanced study of the metabolism, physiology, and genetics of
bacteria, yeast and fungus. Prer., BIOL 110 and CHEM 103.
Laboratory
course to accompany BIOL 310. Prer., BIOL 310 concurrently or preceding. BIOL 313-3. Plants of Colorado. An introduction
to the identification of plants and the study of vegetation of Colorado. Emphasis will be
on the vascular flora. Lecture, lab and field trips. BIOL 314-3. Microbiology: Virology. Virology is an
upper division course covering the topic of biology of viruses. Prer., BIOL 110 and CHEM
103. BIOL 315-1. Virology Lab. Research
oriented - microbiology lab course. Prer., BIOL 310 and BIOL 314. BIOL 321-3. Human Physiology. Focuses on the
study of homeostatic control and how the nervous, endocrine, muscular, circulatory,
respiratory, excretory, digestive and reproductive systems function in the human body.
Prer., BIOL 110, BIOL 111, BIOL 115 and BIOL 116. BIOL 322-3. Animal Physiology. An examination
of how invertebrates and vertebrates have met the problems of survival through
physiological adaptations. Fall. BIOL 330-3. Exercise Physiology. A
comprehensive, introductory course describing the effect of exercise on normal,
physiological function. The course will describe the long-term benefits of exercise
training, training adaptations and control mechanisms for these adaptations. Fall. BIOL 333-2. Alternative Therapies in Nutrition. A review of the
use and implications of alternative nutritional therapies. Provides a basis of
understanding nutritional and herbal therapies. Winterim. Prer., BIOL 110 and BIOL 115. BIOL 360-4. Histology. A comprehensive
study of basic tissue type stressing the structural and functional interrelations of these
tissues within organs. Treatment of cellular ultrastructure and development as it relates
to tissues. Emphasis on vertebrates, including human beings. Spring. Prer., BIOL 110, BIOL
111, BIOL 115, and BIOL 116. Open to junior, senior, or graduate students. BIOL 361-4. Vertebrate Embryology/Developmental Anatomy. Lect. and lab.
Embryonic development stressing vertebrate animals from fertilized egg through organ
systems, with introduction to experimental analysis. Spring (even years). BIOL 370-3. General Ecology. A survey of
environmental relationships of plants and animals. Topics include speciation, abiotic, and
biotic limiting factors, population, community and ecosystem dynamics, and terrestrial and
aquatic biomes. Spring. BIOL 383-3. Genetics. Classical and
molecular genetic principles. Topics discussed include gene structure, function, and
regulation; replication and recombination; DNA technology; and evolutionary and population
genetics. Spring. Prer., BIOL 302. BIOL 384-2. Genetics Laboratory. Laboratory
course designed to illustrate concepts of Genetics as described in lecture (BIOL383).
Spring. BIOL 391-3. Immunology. A basic study
of immunity which treats the biochemical, physiological, and genetic aspects of the immune
response, particularly in humans. Fall. BIOL 400-1 to 3. Current Topics in Biology. Specialized
topics and current issues are considered. Subject matter will change depending upon
individual instructors. The topic in any given semester will be specified in the semester
class schedule. May be repeated for credit more than one semester. Spring. BIOL 401-1. Seminar in Biology. Review and
discussion of pertinent research subjects. Students will present seminars. Fall. Prer.,
Senior or graduate standing. BIOL 403-3. Health and Fitness. A review of
exercise prescription and health evaluation techniques including a special section on
nutrition. Prer., BIOL 201 and BIOL 202. BIOL 423-3. Injury Prevention and Treatment. A survey of
typical sports-related injuries, their causes, treatment, rehabil BIOL 425-3. Evolution. A comprehensive
analysis of the evolutionary history of microbes, plants, and animals including studying
the driving forces in the development of molecular pathways, organismic morphology and
function. Spring. BIOL 426-4. Biogeography. An analysis of
plant and animal distributions on a world scale from ecological and historical
perspectives. Human impact on vegetation and animals is emphasized. Prer., GES 100 or
consent of instructor. Meets with BIOL 526, GES 426 and GES 526. BIOL 428-4. Mammalogy. Lecture, lab,
and field studies. Origin, evolution and adaptation, geographic distribution, ecology, and
taxonomy of mammals; field and laboratory study of Colorado species. BIOL 429-4. Plant Communities of Colorado. An examination
of plant assemblages in Colorado. Major plant communities will be examined in the context
of environmental factors such as climate and landforms. Required field trip. Prer., GES
426 or consent of instructor. Meets with GES 429 and GES 529. BIOL 430-3. Advanced Nutrition. A comprehensive
study of the energy providing nutrients and how they are metabolized within the human
body. This course will provide students with a firm basis of the biochemistry of proteins,
fats and carbohydrates. Fall. Prer., BIOL 302. BIOL 431-3. Advanced Immunology. An advanced
course in immunology to follow a junior- senior level introductory immunology course.
Prer., BIOL 391. BIOL 440-4. Plant Physiology. Lect. and lab.
A comprehensive study of plant physiology, emphasizing molecular and cellular aspects of
physiology. Laboratory topics will include photosynthesis, water relations, growth
regulators, tissue culture and cell transformation. Fall.
Lect., lab.,
and field. Problems concerned with the distribution of animals and their relations to each
other and to their environment are considered. Local ecosystems are visited and sampled
with special attention to sampling the animal communities. BIOL 444-3. Winter Ecology. An
organismic/environmental course exploring the options available to organisms for surviving
winter. Includes evolutionary, behavioral and physiological adaptations involved in
migration, hibernation and overwintering in temperate environments. Lecture and field
trips. Winterim. BIOL 455-3. Biomechanics/Kinesiology. An introduction
to the mechanics of human movement. Includes the application of kinematics, kinetics,
hydrodynamics, kinesiology and analytical techniques to human movement. Periodic trips to
the International Center for Aquatic Research for analytical methods. Spring. Prer., BIOL
201 and BIOL 202. BIOL 471-1 to 12. Externship in Biology. A program of
study and learning outside the classroom. Practical exposure to field of interest is
intended to provide appropriate experience to a student’s career orientation. A
variety of opportunities exists, and students may explore their own avenues as well. Some
externships are in open competition. Students must have departmental permission and
completed permission form to register. It is strongly suggested that students interested
in this program plan their participation one semester before they plan to enroll. (Note:
Externship is to be performed off campus at an institution performing
biologically-oriented work, e.g., medical clinics and research laboratories.) Fall,
Spring. BIOL 472-1 to 12. Externship in Biology. Exercise
Science. Fall, Spring. BIOL 473-1 to 12. Externship in Biology. Biochemistry.
Fall, Spring.
Biotechnology.
Fall, Spring. BIOL 477-3. Human Metabolism. An advanced
course in exercise physiology/biochemistry. Topics will involve extensive review of the
scientific literature. These topics involve a review of current trends in sport science
and are designed to give the student a practical application and interpretation of the
sports sciences. Spring. Prer., BIOL 330. BIOL 478-2. DNA Technology for Teachers. Introduction to
elements of DNA technology and genetic engineering. Practical applications to
biotechnology. Discussion of safety and ethical issues. Prer., One year of CHEM or BIOL. BIOL 479-3. Basic Laboratory Methods in Sports Physiology. A course
designed to teach students how to test and evaluate acute and chronic responses and
adaptations to exercise. The course is intended to make students proficient in laboratory
techniques for assessing human performance primarily from a metabolic standpoint. Fall.
Prer., Consent of instructor. BIOL 480-3. Analytical Methods in Sports Physiology. A laboratory
course designed to teach students techniques used in exercise biochemistry, exercise
testing and evaluation of human performance. This course is an extension of Basic
Laboratory Methods in Sports Physiology with emphasis in exercise biochemistry. Spring.
Prer., Consent of instructor. BIOL 481-3. General Biochemistry. Topics include
structure, conformation ande, structure and functions of properties of proteins; enzymes;
mechanisms and kinetics; intermediary metabolism; carbohydrates, lipids; and amino acids;
energetics and metabolic control; and photsyntesis. Fall. Prer., BIOL 302 and CHEM 332.
Meets with BIOL 581, CHEM 481, and CHEM 581. BIOL 482-4. General Biochemistry. Continuation of
BIOL 481/581. Topics include control of metabolic flex through transcriptional and post
transcriptional mechanisms, macromolecules; nucleic acids, metabolism of
nitrogen-containing compounds; biosynthesis and function of macromolecules including DNA,
RNA, and proteins; biochemistry of subcellular systems and special topics. Spring. Prer.,
Organic Chemistry. BIOL 484-3. Molecular Biology. Detailed
examination of replication, recombination, transposition, and translation in prokaryotes
and eukaryotes at the molecular level. Spring. Prer., BIOL 383. Meets with BIOL 584. BIOL 485-3. Molecular Biology Laboratory. A laboratory
course emphasizing techniques in Molecular Biology, including DNA cloning, and analysis of
gene expression. Prer., BIOL 484/584. Meets with BIOL 585. BIOL 486-3. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Laboratory. Designed to
provide laboratory skills and techniques. Experiments are selected to demonstrate
principles and application of current techniques and the use of instrumentation.
Spectrophotometry, enzymology, centrifugation and electrophoresis are stressed. Spring.
Prer., One semester of biochemistry or cell biology and one semester of organic chemistry.
Meets with BIOL 586, CHEM 486 and CHEM 586. BIOL 488-2. Principles of Flow Cytometry. A comprehensive
introduction to the instrumentation, techniques and biological applications of flow
cytometry, high speed single cell analysis, and cell sorting. Topics to be studied include
light sources, fluidics, fluorescent dyes, data collection and analysis, and applications
in biological research and clinical medicine. Prer., Upper division biology major. BIOL 490-3. Pathobiology. Designed
primarily for the biology major and and pre-health profession students. The course will
cover mechanisms of human disease from cellular through organ and systemic pathologies.
Major and pertinent health problems will be discussed. Lab demonstrations are primarily
from autopsy materials. Spring (odd years). Prer., BIOL 110, BIOL 111, BIOL 115 and BIOL
116. Open to junior, senior or graduate students. Meets with BIOL 590. BIOL 491-4. Biotechnology I. Lect. and lab.
in Biotechnology; part I of a two semester sequence emphasizing practical techniques in
several areas. Instrumentation principles, applied immunology, tissue culture, handling
radioisotopes, recombinant DNA, cloning and characterization of genes. Special topics
required for graduate credit. Fall. Prer., CHEM 331 and CHEM 332; BIOL 383 and BIOL 481;
PES 101 and PES 102, and senior standing or consent of instructor. BIOL 492-4. Biotechnology II. Lect. and lab.
Continuation of Biotechnology I. Recombinant DNA techniques, methods in microbial
genetics. Engineering gene expression. Biomass conversion with engineered microbes.
Computer applications, tumor growth modeling. Radioimmune assay of receptors in mammalian
cells. Field trips to regional biotechnology companies. Spring. Prer., BIOL 491 and BIOL
591. BIOL 493-3. Research Practicum in Genetics. Laboratory
course for advanced biology students and graduate students interested in molecular
biology, microbial genetics, and biotechnology. Course includes experimental design,
laboratory projects, and interpretation and presentation of data from individual projects.
Prer., BIOL 484. BIOL 494-3. Research Practicum in Biochemistry. Laboratory
course for advanced biology students and graduate students interested in biochemistry.
Course includes experimental design, laboratory projects, and interpretation and
presentation of data from individual projects. Meets 9 hours per week. Prer., BIOL 481,
BIOL 482, BIOL 486, and consent of instructor. BIOL 495-3. Research Practicum in Exercise Physiology. Laboratory
course for advanced biology students and graduate students interested in exercise
physiology and nutrition. Course includes experimental design, laboratory projects, and
interpretation and presentation of data from individual projects. Meets 9 hours per week.
Prer., BIOL 330, BIOL 481, and consent of instructor. BIOL 496-3. Tumor Biology. A limited
enrollment course that emphasizes the basic science of tumor growth and the clinical
approach to cancer treatment. Fall, Spring. Prer., Senior or graduate status and consent
of instructor. BIOL 497-3. Research Practicum in Immunology. Laboratory
course for advanced biology students and graduate students interested in Immunology.
Course includes experimental design, laboratory projects, and interpretation and
presentation of data from individual projects. Meeting 9 hours per week. Consent of
instructor required. Limited enrollment. Prer., BIOL 110, BIOL 111, BIOL 115 and BIOL 116. BIOL 500-1 to 3. Current Topics in Biology. Specialized
topics of current issues are considered, thus subject matter will change depending upon
individual instructors and time of offering. The topic in any given semester will be
specified in the semester schedule. May be repeated for credit. Meets with BIOL 400. BIOL 501-1. Seminar in Biology. Review and
discussion of pertinent research subjects. Students will present seminars. Fall. Prer.,
Senior or graduate standing. BIOL 503-3. Health and Fitness. A review of
exercise prescription and health evaluation techniques including a special section on
nutrition. Prer., BIOL 201 and BIOL 202. BIOL 523-3. Injury Prevention and Treatment. A survey of
typical sports related injuries, their causes, treatment, rehabilitation and prevention.
Prer: BIOL 201 and BIOL 202 or consent of instructor. BIOL 526-4. Biogeography. An examination
of the distribution of the life on the Earth’s surface. The relationship between
environmental factors and plant and animal distributions will be the central theme.
Changes in distributions through time will also be examined. Required field trip. Prer.,
GES 100 or consent of instructor. Meets with BIOL 426, GES 426 and GES 526. BIOL 530-3. Advanced Exercise Physiology. Lect. Advanced
treatment of physiological mechanisms underlying the body’s responses to varying
muscular and environmental stresses. Prer., BIOL 430 or consent of instructor.
An advanced
course in Immunology to follow a junior- senior level introductory Immunology course.
Prer., BIOL 391. Meets with BIOL 431. BIOL 555-3. Biomechanics/Kinesiology. An introduction
to the mechanics of human movement. Includes the application of kinematics, kinetics,
hydrodynamics, kinesiology and analytical techniques to human movement. Periodic trips to
the International Center for Aquatic Research for analytical methods. Spring. Prer., BIOL
201 and BIOL 202. BIOL 571-1 to 12. Externship in Biology. A program of
study and learning outside the classroom. Practical exposure to field of interest is
intended to provide appropriate experience to a student’s career orientation. A
variety of opportunities exists, and students may explore their own avenues as well. Some
externships are in open competition. Students must have departmental permission and
completed permission form to register. It is strongly suggested that students interested
in this program plan their participation one semester before they plan to enroll. (Note:
Externship is to be performed off campus at an institution performing
biologically-oriented work, e.g., medical clinics and research laboratories.) Fall,
Spring. BIOL 572-1 to 12. Externship in Biology. Exercise
Science. Fall, Spring. BIOL 573-1 to 12. Externship in Biology. Biochemistry.
Fall, Spring. BIOL 574-1 to 12. Externship in Biology. Biotechnology.
Fall, Spring. BIOL 577-3. Human Metabolism. An advanced
course in exercise physiology/biochemistry. Topics will involve extensive review of the
scientific literature. These topics involve a review of current trends in sports science
and are designed to give the student a practical application and interpretation of the
sports sciences. Spring. Prer., BIOL 330. BIOL 578-2. DNA Technology for Teachers. Introduction to
elements of DNA technology and genetic engineering. Practical applications to
biotechnology. Discussion of safety and ethical issues. Prer., One year of CHEM or BIOL. BIOL 579-3. Basic Laboratory Methods in Sports Physiology. A course
designed to teach students how to test and evaluate acute and chronic responses and
adaptations to exercise. The course is intended to make students proficient in laboratory
techniques for assessing human performance primarily from a metabolic standpoint. Spring.
Prer., Consent of instructor. BIOL 580-3. Analytical Methods in Sports Physiology. A laboratory
course designed to teach students techniques used in exercise biochemistry, exercise
testing and evaluation of human performance. This course is an extension of Basic
Laboratory Methods in Sports Physiology with emphasis in exercise biochemistry. Spring.
Prer., Consent of instructor. BIOL 581-3. General Biochemistry. (CHEM 481)
Lect. Topics include structure, conformation, and structure and functions of properties of
proteins; enzymes; mechanisms and kinetics; intermediary metabolism; carbohydrates,
lipids; and amino acids; energetics and metabolic control; and photosynthesis. Fall.
Prer., Organic chemistry or consent of instructor. Meets with BIOL 481, CHEM 481 and CHEM
581. BIOL 582-4. General Biochemistry. Continuation of
BIOL 481/581. Topics include control of metabolic flex through transcriptional and post
transcriptional mechanisms, macromolecules; nucleic acids, metabolism of
nitrogen-containing compounds; biosynthesis and function of macromolecules including DNA,
RNA, and proteins; biochemistry of subcellular systems and special topics. Spring. Prer.,
Organic Chemistry. BIOL 584-3. Molecular Biology. Detailed
examination of replication, recombination, transposition, transcription and translation in
prokaryotes and eukaryotes at the molecular level. Spring. Prer., BIOL 383. Meets with
BIOL 585. BIOL 585-3. Molecular Biology Laboratory. A laboratory
course emphasizing techniques in molecular biology, including DNA cloning, and analysis of
gene expression. Prer., BIOL 484/584. Meets with BIOL 485. BIOL 586-3. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Laboratory. Designed to
provide laboratory skills and techniques. Experiments are selected to demonstrate
principles and application of current techniques and the use of instrumentation.
Spectrophotometry, enzymology, centrifugation and electrophoresis are stressed. Spring.
Prer., One semester of biochemistry or cell biology and one semester of organic chemistry.
Meets with BIOL 486, CHEM 486, CHEM 586. BIOL 587-3. Biochemistry and Molecular Biology of Lipids and
Membranes. An in-depth
look at the structure and function of acyl and prenyl lipids (e.g. phospholipids and
cholesterol) in biology. Focus on lipid synthesis and metabolism and their roles in signal
transduction and membrane physiology, emphasis on biomedical ramifications of
triacylglycerol, cholesterol and prostaglandin homeostasis in humans. Prer., BIOL 481/581
or BIOL 482/582. BIOL 588-2. Principles of Flow Cytometry. A comprehensive
introduction to the instrumentation, techniques and biological applications of flow
cytometry, high speed single cell analysis and cell sorting. Topics to be studied include
light sources, fluidics, fluorescent dyes, data collection and analysis, and applications
in biological research and clinical medicine. Summer. Prer., Consent of instructor. BIOL 589-3. Advanced Flow Cytometry. A seminar and
laboratory course for in-depth study of flow cytometric techniques and applications.
Topics to be studied include detection and quantitation in single cells of nucleic acids
and other nuclear, cytoplasmic and cell surface macromolecules with emphasis on oncology
and immunobiology. Fall, Spring. Prer., BIOL 488/588.
Designed
primarily for the biology major and and pre-health profession students. The course will
cover mechanisms of human disease from cellular through organ and systemic pathologies.
Major and pertinent health problems will be discussed. Lab materials are primarily from
autopsy materials. Spring (odd years). Prer., BIOL 110, BIOL 111, BIOL 115 and BIOL 116.
Open to junior, senior or graduate students. Meets with BIOL 490. BIOL 591-4. Biotechnology I. Lect. and lab.
in Biotechnology; part I of a two semester sequence emphasizing practical techniques in
several areas. Instrumentation principles, applied immunology, tissue culture, handling
radioisotopes, recombinant DNA, cloning and characterization of genes. Special topics
required for graduate credit. Fall. Prer., CHEM 331 and CHEM 332; BIOL 383 and BIOL 481;
PES 101 and PES 102; senior standing or consent of instructor. BIOL 592-4. Biotechnology II. Lect. and lab.
Continuation of Biotechnology I. Recombinant DNA techniques, methods in microbial
genetics. Engineering gene expression. Biomass conversion with engineered microbes.
Computer applications, tumor growth modeling. Radioimmune assay of receptors in mammalian
cells. Field trips to regional biotechnology companies. Spring. Prer., BIOL 491 and BIOL
591. BIOL 636-2. Advanced Biomechanics. An advanced
study of biomechanics. Includes methods of smoothing raw data, joint force and torque
calculations, three-dimensional theory and kinematics and kinetics in three dimensions.
Prer., Consent of instructor. BIOL 693-3. Research Practicum in Genetics. Laboratory
course for advanced biology students and graduate students interested in molecular
biology, microbial genetics, and biotechnology. Course includes experimental design,
laboratory projects, and interpretation and presentation of data from individual projects.
Prer., BIOL 484. BIOL 694-3. Research Practicum in Biochemistry. Laboratory
course for advanced biology students and graduate students interested in biochemistry.
Course includes experimental design, laboratory projects, and interpretation and
presentation of data from individual projects. Meets 9 hours per week. Prer., BIOL 481,
BIOL 482, BIOL 486, and consent of instructor. BIOL 695-3. Research Practicum in Exercise Physiology. Laboratory
course for advanced biology students and graduate students interested in exercise
physiology and nutrition. Course includes experimental design, laboratory projects, and
interpretation and presentation of data from individual projects. Meets 9 hours per week.
Prer., BIOL 330, BIOL 481 and consent of instructor. BIOL 696-3. Tumor Biology. A limited
enrollment course that emphasizes the basic science of tumor growth and the clinical
approach to cancer treatment. Fall, Spring. Prer., Senior or graduate status and consent
of instructor. BIOL 700-1 to 6. Masters Thesis. BIOL 940 to 948-1 to 3. Independent Study in Biology. Advanced
students (usually seniors) are encouraged to pursue independent research in some specific
area or problem where extensive reference to biological literature on that subject is
available. Also encouraged is the design and execution of original research, either in the
laboratory or field, that bears on the problem being considered. Prior to being admitted
to this course, the student must submit an acceptable written proposal of the area or
problem to be studied to the faculty member (selected by the student) who supervises the
effort. Students must have consent of instructor and completed permission forms to
register. Fall, Spring, Summer. BIOL 941-1 to 3. Independent Study in Biochemistry. Advanced
students (usually seniors) are encouraged to pursue independent research in some specific
area or problem where extensive reference to biological literature on that subject is
available. Also encouraged is the design and execution of original research, either in the
laboratory or field, that bears on the problem being considered. Prior to being admitted
to this course, the student must submit an acceptable written proposal of the area or
problem to be studied to the faculty member (selected by the student) who supervises the
effort. Students must have consent of instructor and completed permission forms to
register. BIOL 942-1 to 3. Independent Study in Micro Genetics. Advanced
students (usually seniors) are encouraged to pursue independent research in some specific
area or problem where extensive reference to biological literature on that subject is
available. Also encouraged is the design and execution of original research, either in the
laboratory or field, that bears on the problem being considered. Prior to being admitted
to this course, the student must submit an acceptable written proposal of the area or
problem to be studied to the faculty member (selected by the student) who supervises the
effort. Students must have consent of instructor and completed permission forms to
register. BIOL 943-1 to 3. Independent Study in Exercise Science. Advanced
students are encouraged to pursue independent research in some specific area or problem
where extensive reference to biological literature on that subject is available. Also
encouraged is the design and execution of original research, either in the laboratory or
field, that bears on the problem being considered. Prior to being admitted to this course
the student must submit an acceptable written table proposal of the area or problem to be
studied to the faculty member who supervises the effort. Students must have consent of
instructor and completed permission forms to register. BIOL 944-1 to 3. Independent Study in Plant Molecular Biology. Advanced
students (usually seniors) are encouraged to pursue independent research in some specific
area or problem where extensive reference to biological literature on that subject is
available. Also encouraged is the design and execution of original research, either in the
laboratory or field, that bears the problem being considered. Prior to being admitted to
this course, the student must submit an acceptable written proposal of the area or problem
to be studied to the faculty member (selected by the student) who supervises the effort.
Students must have consent of instructor and completed permission forms to register. Meets
with BIOL 954. BIOL 945-1 to 6. Independent Study in Biochem Genetics. BIOL 946-1 to 3. Independent Study in Tumor Biology. Advanced
students (usually seniors) are encouraged to pursue independent research in some specific
area or problem where extensive reference to biological literature on that subject is
available. Also encouraged is the design and execution of original research, either in the
laboratory or field, that bears on the problem being considered. Prior to being admitted
to this course, the student must submit an acceptable written proposal of the area or
problem to be studied to the faculty member (selected by the student) who supervises the
effort. Students must have consent of instructor and completed permission forms to
register. BIOL 949-3. Senior Thesis. For advanced
students who wish to pursue independent research for honors standing in biology.
Description follows that for Independent Study in Biology (BIOL 941 and 942). The course
involves four phases: 1) A proposal must be submitted including a statement of the
research goal, materials and methods, review of pertinent literature, and anticipated
results. The proposal will be reviewed for acceptability; 2) Research must be carried out;
3) The thesis as a write-up of research should be in the form of a scholarly publication
and will be reviewed for acceptability; 4) A seminar on the research must be presented to
faculty and students in biology. It is strongly suggested that students initiate their
work at the start of the last semester of their junior year. Fall, Spring. BIOL 950 to 958-1 to 3. Independent Study in Biology. Same as BIOL
940-948 and to be performed at the graduate level. Fall, Spring, Summer. BIOL 951-1 to 3. Independent Study in Biochemistry. BIOL 952-1 to 3. Independent Study in Micro Genetics. BIOL 953-1 to 3. Independent Study in Exercise Science. Advanced
students are encouraged to pursue independent research in some BIOL 954-1 to 3. Independent Study in Plant Molecular Biology. Meets with BIOL
944. BIOL 955-1 to 3. Independent Study in Biochem Genetics. BIOL 956-1 to 3. Independent Study in Tumor Biology. BIOL 957-1 to 3. Independent Study in Exercise Physiology. BIOL 958-1 to 3. Independent Study in Cell Physiology/ End. BIOL 959-1 to
3. Independent Study Senior Thesis. BIOL 999-0. Candidate for Degree. Chemistry CHEM 100-3. Chemistry in the Modern World. Lecture. A
brief introduction to chemical principles and study of their application to biochemical
materials and processes, consumer chemistry, energy problems, air and water pollution and
toxic chemicals. This course may be taken with or without the lab course CHEM 110. Counts
towards fulfillment of the LAS natural science area requirement. CHEM 101-4. Introduction to Chemistry. Lecture and
Recitation. This is a first-semester course in chemistry with an emphasis on principles
and practical applications. The course is designed for two groups of individuals.
Paramedical majors and nursing students comprise one of these groups. The second group
will be made up of students who are required to take CHEM 103 but who have not had a high
school chemistry course or who have inadequate backgrounds. Students who have not taken
algebra in high school or college should take an algebra course before taking CHEM 101.
The course covers measurements, matter, atoms, bonding, energy, phases of matter,
acid-base and redox reactions, solutions, equilibria, electrolytes, inorganic and nuclear
reactions. Counts towards fulfillment of the LAS natural science area requirement. Prer.,
One year of high school algebra. CHEM 102-4. Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry. Lecture,
recitation, and lab. This is the second part of a one year course and should be taken
after completion of CHEM 101. Students who are required to take CHEM 103-106 should not
take both 101 and 102. The course includes a survey of organic functional group and
biochemical reactions. A large emphasis is placed on structure and function of organic and
biomolecules. Prer., CHEM 101 with a grade of “C” or higher. CHEM 103-5. General Chemistry I. Lecture,
recitation, and lab. A first college-level chemistry course for students with adequate
high school chemistry. Emphasis on the structure and composition of matter: elements and
compounds, atoms and molecules, and states of matter including solutions. Students having
marginal mathematics backgrounds are advised to solidify their mathematics proficiencies
before taking this course. To proceed to CHEM 106 a grade of C is necessary. Counts
towards fulfillment of the LAS natural science area requirement. Prer., 1 year high school
chemistry and 2 years high school math. CHEM 106-5. General Chemistry II. Lecture,
recitation, and lab. This is the second course of the general chemistry sequence. Emphasis
iss on acid-base and solution chemistry, equilibria, kinetics, redox chemistry, transition
metal chemistry, nuclear chemistry and organic chemistry. Counts towards fulfillment of
the LAS natural science area requirement. Prer., CHEM 103 with a grade of “C” or
higher. CHEM 108-1. Introduction to Chemistry Lab Research. Research
methodology in chemistry is introduced by conducting an investigation involving the
synthesis and determination of the physical and chemical properties of a series of metal
coordination compounds of acetylacetone and its analogies. Concurrent enrollment in CHEM
106 required. CHEM 110-1. Chemistry in the Modern World Laboratory. When taken
along with CHEM 100, these courses count toward fulfillment of the LAS natural science
requirement and lab requirement. Experiments have been chosen that illustrate the
principles discussed in the lecture. Prer., Concurrent registration in CHEM 100 or prior
completion of CHEM 100. Satisfies the LAS natural science laboratory requirement. CHEM 115-3. Preparatory Chemistry. Preparatory
chemistry lecture for students who have not taken high school chemistry. Prepares students
for general chemistry (CHEM 103-106). Credit is granted only if no other college chemistry
credits have been earned. Does not count towards the LAS natural science area requirement.
Prer., One year high school algebra or concurrent enrollment in MATH 104. For students
with little or no chemistry background in preparation for CHEM 103. CHEM 121-3. Introduction to Physical Science. An integrated
presentation of the basic concepts of physics and chemistry for non-science majors. Topics
include motion, heat, sound, light, atomic and molecular structure, chemical reactions,
acids and bases, and radioactivity. Counts towards fulfillment of the LAS natural science
area requirement. Prer., Two years of high school mathematics. Meets with PES 121. CHEM 124-1. Physical Science Laboratory. A laboratory to
accompany CHEM/PES 121. Includes experiments on mechanics, heat, sound, light,
electricity, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, acid- based chemistry, and reaction
kinetics. Counts towards fulfillment of the LAS natural science area requirement. Meets
with PES 124. CHEM 151-3. Environmental Science. Introduction to
atomic molecular structure and to biological structure and function. Environmental
contaminants in air and their reactions, water quality and its analysis, wastewater
treatment, the ecology of natural systems and genetic adaptation. Counts towards
fulfillment of the LAS natural science area requirement. Meets with BIOL 151. CHEM 153-1. Environmental Science Laboratory. This lab is to
designed to accompany BIOL 151 and CHEM 151. Counts towards fulfillment of the LAS natural
science area requirement. Meets with BIOL 153. CHEM 301-3. Materials Science. Lecture. An
introductory development of the physical and chemical properties of materials, including
metals, alloys, ceramics, polymers, and composite materials. Intended for science and
engineering students. Prer., Grades of “C” or higher in CHEM 106, PES 111 and
MATH 135, or permission of the instructor. CHEM 330-3. Organic Chemistry. Lecture for
biology majors and non-chemistry majors taking only one semester of organic chemistry.
This is a survey of organic nomenclature, structure, preparations, and reactions. The
course includes bio-organic topics, such as carbohydrates, peptides, and proteins, as well
as a general introduction to important functional groups. Fall semester. Prer., CHEM 106
with a grade of “C” or higher. Students must also enroll concurrently for the
lab course, CHEM 340. CHEM 331-3. Organic Chemistry I. For
biochemistry option and non-chemistry majors. Topics include structure and reactions of
alkanes, alkenes and alkyl halides. Organic nomenclature stereochemistry, reaction
mechanisms and kinetics. Prer., Grade of “C” or higher in CHEM 106. Concurrent
registration for CHEM 333 or CHEM 337 required. CHEM 332-3. Organic Chemistry II. For
biochemistry option and non-chemistry majors. Topics include structure and reactions of
alcohols, carboxylic acids, aldehydes, ketones, amines, aromatic compounds, heterocycles,
sugars and amino acids. Emphasis is on organic synthesis and reaction mechanisms. Prer.,
CHEM 331 and either 333 or 337 with grades of “C” or higher. Coreq., CHEM 334 or
CHEM 338. CHEM 333-2. Organic Chemistry Laboratory I. For
biochemistry option and non-chemistry majors. Instruction of experimental techniques of
modern organic chemistry including microscale techniques. Emphasis is also on reactions of
alkenes, alkynes, alkyl halides and on stereo CHEM 334-2. Organic Chemistry Laboratory II. For
biochemistry option and non-chemistry majors. Emphasis is on spectroscopic techniques and
on syntheses of alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and their derivatives.
Prer., CHEM 331 and 333 with grades of “C” or higher. Students must register for
lecture and lab. Coreq., CHEM 332. CHEM 337-2. Practical Organic Chemistry I. An introduction
to organic laboratory methods for chemistry majors. Prer., Grade of “C” or
higher in CHEM 106. Coreq., CHEM 331. CHEM 338-2. Practical Organic Chemistry II. Laboratory. An
introduction to organic, synthetic and spectroscopic methods for chemistry for chemistry
majors. Prer., CHEM 331 and CHEM 337 with grades of “C” or higher. To be taken
concurrently with CHEM 332. CHEM 340-2. Organic Chemistry Laboratory. Laboratory for
biology majors and non-chemistry majors. Lab section to accompany CHEM 330. Instruction in
experimental techniques, organic synthesis, analysis, and spectroscopy. Fall semester.
Prer. or Coreq., CHEM 330. Laboratory course to be taken concurrently with CHEM 330. CHEM 341-3. Environmental Chemistry. An in-depth
survey and discussion of problems of the environment from a chemical point of view. Air,
water, land, pollution, and their effect on the ecology of living organisms. Prer., CHEM
106 with grade of “C” or higher. CHEM 395-3. Cooperative Education in Chemistry. Students
arrange a program with appropriate faculty members through the auspices of local
government or industrial facilities. The program will generally require independent
laboratory and/or literature work, resulting in a report or series of reports.
An introduction
to the physical inorganic concepts of modern inorganic chemistry. Topics include atomic
structure and periodic properties, ionic and covalent bonding and a survey of inorganic
main group reactions. Prer., One year of organic chemistry, CHEM 331-332, with grade of
“C” or higher. CHEM 402-4. Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory. A detailed
study of structure, characterization and synthesis of transition metal complexes.
Laboratory demonstrates appropriate examples of synthesis and characterization techniques.
Prer., CHEM 401 and CHEM 451 with grades of “C” or higher. CHEM 405-1 to 4. Topics in Chemistry. Examination of
selected topics in chemistry in lecture, seminar and/or laboratory format. Topic will
change according to the interest of the instructor and students. Students may repeat the
course for credit when the topic changes. Consult the schedule of courses for topic. CHEM 411-3. Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy. Lecture and
lab. Theory and practice of advanced techniques in NMR spectroscopy including complex
spectra, double resonance, paramagnetic systems, and rate-processes. CHEM 417-4. Analytical Chemistry I. Lecture and lab. Emphasis is o |