Course Code : CH 203

Course Description :

Introduces the theoretical aspects of organic chemistry stressing mechanisms, energy considerations and stereochemical implications of substitution, elimination and addition reactions. Physical and chemical properties of some organic compounds are discussed through functional group analysis.

Credit : 4

Prerequisites :

CH112

Course Code : CH 203L

Course Description :

Laboratory that accompanies CH 203. Laboratory procedures include recrystallization, distillation, extraction, and chromatography. Typical reactions include free radical halogenation, nucleophilic substitution, electrophilic aromatic substitution and elimination. Introduction to chemical literature and selected analytical instrumentation is also stressed.

Credit : 1

Instruction methods : lab: 4 Hours

Co requisites :

CH203

Course Code : CH 204

Course Description :

Functional group properties, synthesis and reactions are continued with greater emphasis on structural determination and retrosynthetic techniques.

Credit : 4

Prerequisites :

CH203

Course Code : CH 204L

Course Description :

Laboratory that accompanies CH 204. Typical experiments include: Grignard, aldol, Cannizzaro, oxidation, reduction, and amide formation. Several unknown compounds are identified and literature searches are required.

Credit : 1

Instruction methods : lab: 4 Hours

Co requisites :

CH204

Course Code : BI 101

Course Description :

The first course in a two-semester introductory biology sequence. Covers molecules, cells, genetics, and evolution.

Credit : 3

Prerequisites :

MA130

Co requisites :

MA 113 or higher.

Course Code : BI 101L

Course Description :

Laboratory explorations on topics covered in BI 101.

Credit : 1

Prerequisites :

MA130

Co requisites :

BI 101.

Course Code : BI 102

Course Description :

The second course in a two-semester introductory biology sequence. Covers diversity of organisms, form and function in plants and animals, and ecology.

Credit : 3

Prerequisites :

BI101

Course Code : BI 102L

Course Description :

Change description to: Laboratory explorations on topics covered in BI 102.

Credit : 1

Prerequisites :

BI101

Co requisites :

BI 102.

Course Code : BI 207

Course Description :

How animals, including humans, function from the molecular to whole organism level. Includes comparative and medical aspects of physiology.

Credit : 3

Prerequisites :

BI103, BI102, MA131

Course Code : BI 207L

Course Description :

Explores physiology through standard and original experiments. Develops skills in communication and research.

Co requisites :

BI207

Course Code : BI 208

Course Description :

A continuation of BI 207. This course covers transport, absorption, excretion and the human life cycle. This course is cross-linked in content with BI 204.

Credit : 3

Prerequisites :

BI207, BI201

Course Code : BI 208L

Course Description :

Explores anatomy using models and preserved specimens and the dissection of select vertebrates.

Credit : 1

Co requisites :

BI208

Course Code : BI 210

Course Description :

Introduces cellular morphology and physiology. Discussions include membrane structure, transport channels, membrane receptors and signal transduction, motility as well as mechanisms of cellular reproduction such as DNA replication, transcription, translation and regulation of gene expression. An experimental approach is used to familiarize students with treatments of experimental data.

Credit : 3

Prerequisites :

CH401, BI207

Course Code : BI 210L

Course Description :

Current techniques in cell and molecular biology are presented and selected topics discussed in BI 210 lectures are further illustrated with laboratory experiments. Techniques include preparation of DNA, RNA and cellular organelles; electrophoretic separations of proteins and nucleic acids; and selected biochemical assays.

Credit : 1

Co requisites :

BI210

Course Code : BI 301

Course Description :

Investigates structure, function and associations of cells, tissues and organs of humans. Emphasis on normal histology.

Credit : 3

Prerequisites :

BI207

Course Code : BI 301L

Course Description :

Examines histologic slides of normal mammalian tissues and organs in correlation with BI 301.

Credit : 1

Co requisites :

BI301

Course Code : BI 302

Course Description :

Studies the major developmental stages and processes with an emphasis on vertebrate embryos. Discusses gametogenesis, fertilization, cleavage, formation of primitive germ layers, differentiation, tissue induction and organogenesis using classical descriptive and comparative embryology, and current molecular and cellular concepts.

Credit : 3

Prerequisites :

BI207

Course Code : BI 302L

Course Description :

Traces the morphological development of organisms from the maturation process to total embryonic development. Representative organisms include the starfish, frog, chick and pig.

Credit : 1

Co requisites :

BI302

Course Code : BI 315

Course Description :

Treats morphology, physiology and genetics of selected microorganisms and their role in environmental, health, and industrial processes.

Credit : 3

Instruction methods : Lecture: 3 Hours

Prerequisites :

CH112, BI207 or CH401

Course Code : BI 315L

Course Description :

Reinforces and illustrates concepts introduced in BI 315. Students learn to work with and understand microorganisms and learn to recognize microbiological phenomena from experimental findings, ultimately applying such findings to broad biological principles.

Credit : 1

Co requisites :

BI315

Course Code : BI 316

Course Description :

Investigates the sources and mechanisms of the immunological responses, focusing on mechanisms in the human body.

Credit : 3

Instruction methods : Lecture: 3 Hours

Prerequisites :

BI315, CH112

Course Code : BI 316L

Course Description :

Provides practical exposure to both current and more traditional immunological methodologies. Students are introduced to techniques such as antibody production, analyses of antibodies as well as cellular interactions among various populations of immune cells.

Credit : 1

Co requisites :

BI316

Course Code : BI 402

Course Description :

Studies the principles of modern and Mendelian genetics, including structure of genes and chromosomes, patterns and mechanisms of transmission, nature and cause of mutations, polygenic inheritance, genetic mapping, and population genetics. Introduces theories of genetic engineering.

Credit : 3

Prerequisites :

CH401, BI207

Course Code : BI 402L

Course Description :

Introduces natural science majors to the techniques of project and experimental design. Students conduct independent research and analysis. 1 hr. meeting with lab time as required.

Credit : 1

Instruction methods : lab: 3 Hours

Prerequisites :

NS311 and permission of instructor

Co requisites :

BI402

Course Code : BI 405

Course Description : An introduction to the mechanisms of disease. Students will learn how diseases are caused at the molecular, cellular, and organ system levels, and how diseases affect structure and function. The biological basis of treatment will also be explored.

Instruction methods : Lecture: 3 Hours

Prerequisites : BI315, BI207

Course Code : CH 111

Course Description :

Introduces fundamental concepts of stoichiometry and thermochemistry; ionic and covalent bonding are discussed as functions of electronic structure; properties of gases, liquids, solids and solutions are explored. Students dropping CH 111 should automatically be dropped from CH 011.

Credit : 3

Prerequisites :

MA130

Course Code : CH 111L

Course Description :

Laboratory that accompanies CH 111. Incorporates experiments in substance separation, identification, and synthesis, and for determination of physical and thermodynamic constants. Introduces research literature format.

Credit : 1

Instruction methods : lab: 3 Hours

Co requisites :

CH111

Course Code : CH 112

Course Description :

Continues CH 111. Introduction to principles of chemical kinetics, equilibrium reactions with emphasis on acids and bases, and electrochemistry; thermochemistry is examined in greater detail.

Credit : 3

Prerequisites :

 CH 111

Co requisites :

MA 131

Course Code : CH 112L

Course Description :

Laboratory that accompanies CH 112. Incorporates experiments to determine kinetic rates, equilibrium constants, and ionic, acidic, and basic properties of substances. Introduces qualitative analysis.

Credit : 1

Instruction methods : lab: 3 Hours

Co requisites :

CH112

Course Code : CH 401

Course Description :

Investigates the chemistry of proteins, enzymes and enzyme systems, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids; studies glycolysis, Krebs Cycle, basic membrane structure, transcription of DNA and biotechnology techniques.

Credit : 3

Prerequisites :

CH204

Course Code : CH 401L

Course Description :

Laboratory correlating with CH 401.

Credit : 1

Instruction methods : lab: 3 Hours

Co requisites :

CH401

Course Code : CH 402

Course Description :

Investigates the metabolic systems of cells and organelles stressing enzyme and cofactor participation, energy production and interdependence of metabolic processes.

Credit : 3

Prerequisites :

CH401

Course Code : CH 407

Course Description :

This course will explore how drugs are designed. Structive-activity relationships (SAR), and bulk properties of drugs (partitioning, solubility) will be studied as a function of the chemical classification of medication. Receptor site topography will be correlated with drug structure and drug design. Pharmacokinetcs of drugs.

Credit : 3

Instruction methods : Lecture: 3 Hours

Prerequisites :

CH204

Course Code : CH 412

Course Description :

Important organic synthetic techniques will be investigated. Students will be able to understand and semisynthetic and total synthetic mythologies that lead to the manufacturing of medicines.

Credit : 3

Instruction methods : Lecture: 3 Hours

Prerequisites :

CH204, CH204L

Course Code : CH 420

Course Description :

Students will be expected to understand the biochemical underpinnings of the mode of action of various pharmacologic agents (pharmacodynamics).

Credit : 3

Instruction methods : Lecture: 3 Hours

Prerequisites :

CH 401

Course Code : PY 201

Course Description :

Focuses on the fundamental principles and phenomena of physics; motion, Newton's Laws, work and energy, momentum, rotational dynamics and machines. Course is quantitative and closely allied with mathematics.

Credit : 3

Prerequisites :

MA131, MA221, MA220

Course Code : PY 201L

Course Description :

Tests the laws derived in PY 201 through experimentation.

Credit : 1

Instruction methods : lab: 3 Hours

Co requisites :

PY201

Course Code : PY 202

Course Description :

Continues PY 201. Topics discussed are heat, light, sound, electricity and magnetism.

Credit : 3

Prerequisites :

Any 100-level math course; PY101 or  PY201, MA120, MA112, MA131

Course Code : PY 202L

Course Description :

Tests the laws derived in PY 202 through experimentation.

Credit : 1

Instruction methods : lab: 3 Hours

Co requisites :

PY202