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BIOLOGY Department of Biology
Department Head: Colonel Turner
Requirements for major in biology are specified in Biology . |
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BI 311 - Aquatic Ecosystems Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 4
This course is focused on the biological, chemical, and physical processes driving the interaction and interdependence of organisms in aquatic and marine communities. Lectures will be focused on the application of basic ecological theory and principles to an aquatic habitat, life cycles, and adaptations of organisms important in these systems, and a broad foundation of current issues related to these communities. Laboratory and field-based activities will cover important techniques to collect and analyze information, and a deeper and more practical understanding of the intricacies of local and regional aquatic habitats. Prerequisite(s): BI 101 and BI 102 . |
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BI 312 - Ecology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
This course focuses on important principles that govern all ecosystems, including how biotic and abiotic factors converge to create natural systems, and how interactions and interdependencies among organisms shape biological communities. Course objectives will be achieved using lectures and a writing assignment that tests a novel hypothesis, using data drawn from peer reviewed scientific literature. Prerequisite(s): BI 101 & BI 102 |
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BI 313 - Microbiology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 4
A survey of the biology of microorganisms encompassing their diversity, structure, metabolism, pathogenesis, and ecology. Laboratory exercises will cover identification and manipulation of bacteria and single-celled eukaryotes. Prerequisite(s): BI 101 and BI 102 . |
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BI 316 - Mammalogy Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 4
This course examines the evolutionary origins of mammals within the context of other vertebrate lineages, and surveys the anatomy, natural history, ecology, and conservation of the major groups of mammals. Laboratory focuses on techniques used to study mammals, including capture and handling techniques, specimen preparation and curation, and identification of skeletal material and study skins, with emphasis on the mammals of Virginia. Prerequisite(s): BI 101 and BI 102. |
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BI 317 - Herpetology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 4
This course examines the evolutionary origins of reptiles and amphibians within the context of other vertebrate lineages, and surveys the anatomy, natural history, ecology, and conservation of the major groups. Laboratory focuses on studying anatomy, observing reptiles and amphibians in the field, capture and handling techniques, and identification of native specimens, with emphasis on reptiles and amphibians of Virginia. Cadets will be required to keep field notes and compile a collection of photographic specimens. Prerequisite(s): BI 101 and BI 102. |
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BI 321 - Invertebrate Zoology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 4
The course will cover the general form and function, life histories, ecology and evolution of the major invertebrate phyla. An emphasis will be placed on animals which are representative of their particular group and those that affect the lives of humans. Laboratories will focus on observation of slides and prepared specimens, and dissection of representative organisms. Observation and collection of animals in the field in both freshwater and marine environments will also be required. Prerequisite(s): BI 101 and BI 102 |
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BI 323 - Exercise Physiology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 4
This course will examine how the body responds and adapts to exercise. It will focus on a study of the metabolic, muscular, cardiovascular, and respiratory changes associated with both aerobic and anaerobic exercise. Emphasis will be placed on the application of our physiologic understanding of exercise to developing training programs and improving performance. The laboratory component will introduce students to state of art equipment used to assess different components of fitness. Data collection and analysis will be emphasized. Prerequisite(s): BI 101 and BI 102 or permission of instructor. |
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BI 324 - Ornithology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 4
The course will examine the biology of birds. Lecture topics will include a consideration of the anatomy and physiology of birds, ecology and evolution of birds, and avian behavior with specific emphasis on communication, territoriality, courtship and reproductive behaviors, and migration. The laboratory portion of the course will stress identification of birds in the field. Students will be expected to make visual and auditory identification of local avifauna. Prerequisite(s): BI 101 and BI 102 ; BI 216 highly recommended. |
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BI 325 - Ecological Biochemistry Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 4
This course explores biochemical and physiological mechanisms mediating ecological interactions between organisms. Topics will include an ecological analysis of predation, competition, and mutualism between plants, microbes, and insects and the underlying carbon metabolism pathways that mediate these interactions. Class lectures prepare students for discussions of primary literature, and a student-lead original research experiment will introduce students to current biochemical and physiological tools to study ecological biochemistry, culminating in an original research report. Prerequisite(s): BI 101 & BI 102 |
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BI 331WX - Cultural, Ethical, Economic, Religious, and Political issues Surrounding Science and Medicine Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
This seminar will address the rapid and almost unmanageable speed of breakthroughs in science and medicine that have tested our abilities to keep up with the many cultural, religious, ethical, political, and economic issues that they evoke. Through a case-based study of actual problems and controversies, we will discuss ways to address these issues as concerned individuals and members of a world culture. Included will be such issues as patients’ rights, the use of animals in research, human cloning, stem cell research, screening for human diseases, euthanasia, health care coverage, and access to medical care. Enrollment is restricted by permission of the instructor. Writing intensive (W) Civilizations and Cultures (X). |
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BI 335 - Neurobiology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 4
The course will offer students an in depth understanding of the structure and function of the nervous system, in particular, students will be provided with an overview of comparative and human functional and clinical neuroanatomy in preparation for laboratory sessions involving human and comparative neuroanatomy, conducting original laboratory experiments in the area of developmental neurobiology using live animal models, as well as discussions of clinical case studies. In addition, current scientific papers will be presented dealing with breakthrough discoveries in the areas of brain function. Prerequisite(s): BI 101 and BI 102 . |
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BI 340 - Teaching Mentorship in Biology Lecture Hours: 1 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 2
Students with at least a 3.0 GPA in their major and who earn an A or a B in a biology course, or by approval of the Department Head, may serve as a teaching assistant for the lab portion of this course in a subsequent semester. The teaching mentee’s duties may vary, but a mentee must meet with his/her mentoring professor weekly and attend all laboratory meetings of the course. Student duties will be determined by the course professor and approved by the Department Head. Duties will include: meeting with the professor each week to discuss teaching strategies and assisting the professor by helping prepare specimens, equipment, quizzes and/or practicals, assisting with teaching the lab or recitations, and creating a new lab or recitation. This is a Pass/Fail course. It may only be taken once and it will not count as a biology elective. Registration for this course requires Department Head approval. |
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BI 351 - Selected Topics in Biology Lecture Hours: 2-3 Lab Hours: 0-3 Credit Hours: 2-4
Selected topics to be discussed by faculty or visiting professors. Topics will be determined upon adequate student interest. When Offered: This course will not necessarily be offered each academic year. |
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BI 352 - Selected Topics in Biology Lecture Hours: 2-3 Lab Hours: 0-3 Credit Hours: 2-4
Selected topics to be discussed by faculty or visiting professors. Topics will be determined upon adequate student interest. When Offered: This course will not necessarily be offered each academic year. |
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BI 353W - Summer Scholars Program I Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 6 Credit Hours: 3
The Summer Scholars Program is an intensive research experience. Students selected to participate in the program will conduct independent research under the guidance of a faculty mentor and participate in weekly seminars throughout the summer. Permission of department head, only. A project paper will be written in partial fulfillment of the requirements as the biology capstone course (BI 420W equivalent). Note: Writing Intensive (W) |
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BI 354W - Summer Scholars Program II Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 6 Credit Hours: 3
The Summer Scholars Program is an intensive research experience. Students selected to participate in the program will conduct independent research under the guidance of a faculty mentor and participate in weekly seminars throughout the summer. Permission of department head, only. A project paper will be written in partial fulfillment of the requirements as the biology capstone course (BI 420W equivalent). Note: Writing Intensive (W) |
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BI 390/390W - Independent Research Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 4-8 Credit Hours: 1-4
These courses are for second classmen pursuing research during the fall and/or spring semesters. Permission of instructor and department head required. Students pursuing the Writing Intensive (W) option will produce an annotated bibliography and either an introduction or discussion section of a research manuscript. Students pursuing the non-W option will earn Pass/Fail credits for this course. |
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BI 391/391W - Independent Research Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 4-8 Credit Hours: 1-4
These courses are for second classmen pursuing research during the fall and/or spring semesters. Permission of instructor and department head required. Students pursuing the Writing Intensive (W) option will produce an annotated bibliography and either an introduction or discussion section of a research manuscript. Students pursuing the non-W option will earn Pass/Fail credits for this course. |
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BI 404 - Cell Biology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to cell structure and function including: membrane structure and physiology, functions of organelles, nuclear regulation, role of the cytoskeleton, the extracellular matrix, the cell cycle and cell death. Special emphasis is placed on the molecular biology of cellular processes and on current laboratory techniques including PCR and electrophoretic separation of nucleic acids and proteins. Prerequisite(s): BI 101 and BI 102 . |
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BI 405 - Histology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 4
Histology is the study of anatomy at the tissue level. This course will examine the characteristics of the four basic tissue types and the structure and organization of organ and organ systems. The laboratory portion of the course will emphasize the identification of different tissue types and organs throughout the body based on tissue composition. This course is highly recommended for those students planning on pursuing a career in medicine. Prerequisite(s): BI 101 and BI 102 . When Offered: Histology will be offered on an every other year basis. |
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BI 410 - Evolutionary Biology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
This course is an introduction to the principles and processes of evolution, ranging from population biology to global dynamics. We will explore the wide array of obstacles faced by all creatures, the specifics of and unique scenarios in organismal adaptation, as well as the drivers behind those specific adaptations. Topics will include the theory of evolution by natural selection, patterns of speciation, concepts of fitness and adaptation, the genetic and developmental bases of evolution, basics of systematic and phylogeny, macro-evolutionary patterns, large-scale trends in extinctions, and human evolution. Students will explore primary literature in the field and participate in evidence-based group discussions on the biological evidence laying the foundation for evolutionary principles. Prerequisite(s): BI 101 and BI 102 . |
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BI 411 - Immunology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
The course will focus on the human immune system. Students will first develop an understanding of the varied components of the immune system and then learn how those components interact to efficiently recognize and remove foreign invaders. Regulation of immune responses and immunpathologies will also be discussed. Prerequisite(s): BI 101 and BI 102 |
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BI 420W - Biology Seminar Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
This course (or substituted research experience) is required of all biology majors and is a writing intensive course. The course will follow a seminar format and the topics covered will be drawn from a broad range of areas in biology and will emphasize current developments in these areas. Cadets will lead discussions for the topic they present. A term paper involving testing an original hypothesis and using results compiled from published reasearch literature will be written on a specific area of interest in biology. Note: Writing Intensive (W). Prerequisite(s): Completion of at least one course from each of the four areas and first-class status. |
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BI 430 - Molecular Biology Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed for upper class cadets who have completed Genetics. Cadets master advanced molecular techniques in a hands-on fashion, exploring molecular biology from its roots in DNA manipulation to modern applications. Through reading and discussing seminal research articles and modern studies, cadets will explore how to use molecular techniques to answer pertinent questions in all fields of biology. Prerequisite(s): BI 101 , BI 205 |
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BI 490W - Independent Research Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 4-8 Credit Hours: 2-4
These courses are for first classmen pursuing research during the fall and/or spring semesters, including majors seeking Institute or Biology Department Honors. A project paper will be written in partial fulfillment of the requirements as the biology capstone course (BI 420W equivalent). Note: Writing Intensive (W). Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor and department head required. Writing Intensive (W) |
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BI 491W - Independent Research Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 4-8 Credit Hours: 2-4
These courses are for first classmen pursuing research during the fall and/or spring semesters, including majors seeking Institute or Biology Department Honors. A project paper will be written in partial fulfillment of the requirements as the biology capstone course (BI 420W equivalent). Note: Writing Intensive (W). Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor and department head required. |
BUSINESS Department of Economics and Business
Department Head: Colonel Moreschi
Requirements for a major in economics and business are specified in Economics and Business .
Note: For all economics and business majors, the following courses must be completed with a grade of C or higher: MA 125 , MA 126 ; ERH 101 , ERH 102 ; EC 201 , EC 202 , EC 300 , EC 303 , EC 304 , EC 330 ; BU 210 , BU 211 , BU 220 , BU 230 , BU 310 , BU 316 , BU 330 , BU 339 , BU 440 . In addition, a minimum grade point average of at least a C must be earned in all department courses. |
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BU 210 - Financial Accounting Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
Basic principles and concepts of accounting, recording and reporting transactions, and preparation and interpretation of periodic statements. Emphasis is on the rationale underlying accounting operations. Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in MA 125 , MA 126 , or equivalent. |
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BU 211 - Managerial Accounting Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
Analysis and use of both accounting data and periodic statements, operating and capital budgets, costing and control of operations, and various periodic profit-planning designs. Prerequisite(s): BU 210 with a grade of C or better. |
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BU 215 - Financial Planning Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
A study of the fundamental principles of financial decision making. Overview of money management principles, to include asset management, investment products and planning, personal risk assessment, and insurance. Open to all majors. Note: This course cannot be taken by EC/BU majors or business minors as a business elective. Prerequisite(s): completion of 6 hours of math at VMI or equivalent. |
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BU 220 - Principles of Management Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
The principles and processes of management in the private sector of the economy. Analysis of the managerial functions of planning, organizing, leading, and controlling, emphasizing ethics and social responsibility. |
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BU 230 - Principles of Marketing Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
Analysis of the marketing function in business enterprise, including product development, pricing, distribution, and promotion for domestic and global markets. Includes study of market research, environmental scanning and analysis techniques. |
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BU 305 - Intermediate Accounting Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
An in-depth study of measurement issues and reporting requirements for assets, together with developing an understanding of the theoretical foundation of financial accounting. The emphasis is on the official pronouncements of the Financial Accounting Standards Board. Prerequisite(s): BU 210 with grade of C or higher. |
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BU 306 - International Business Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
This is a course designed to increase the student’s awareness of the fundamentals of the international business environment, and focuses on the issues and problems confronting managers in international business. The international business environment includes viewing national differences in political economy and cultures, global trade, monetary policies, strategies and structures of international businesses, and how basic business functions are best performed on an international basis. Prerequisite(s): EC 201 , EC 202 , BU 220 , and BU 230 . |
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BU 310 - Business Finance Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
The approach is from the viewpoint of management in making financial decisions for the firm. Business risk and valuation, capital budgeting, cost of capital, and the decision-making process are the four areas emphasized. Prerequisite(s): BU 210 with a grade of C or better. |
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BU 316 - Legal Environment of Business Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
The law as a means to social, political, and economic change. The American legal system from the standpoint of its sources and its philosophy, with special emphasis on business relations and the role of government. The course should develop an understanding of the structural apparatus and techniques of the legal process. Prerequisite(s): EC 201 , EC 202 , and BU 220 with a minimum grade of C. |
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BU 320 - Business Marketing Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
This course involves an analysis of the basic principles which govern marketing products and services to organizational customers rather than final consumers who buy goods and services for personal consumption. Attention is focused on the special problems connected with the management of the business marketing organization and the planning, purchase, distribution, promotion, and development of business goods and services. Prerequisite(s): BU 230 . |
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BU 322 - Human Resource Management Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
The knowledge, skills, and abilities of management and non management employees are essential in the attainment of organizational objectives. BU 322 examines the recruitment, selection, training, evaluation, and compensation of employees, within the constraints of operating efficiency and applicable federal and state laws. Prerequisite(s): BU 220 with a grade of C or higher. |
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BU 330 - Management Information Systems Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to the field of management information systems, to include basic information systems’ concepts, the use of MIS in systematic problem solving, and managerial implications involved with hardware, software, telecommunications, and database management. Prerequisite(s): BU 220 . |
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BU 335 - Web 2.0 for Business Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
The purpose of this course is to learn how the internet is changing the way business is done. New technology is making business more efficient, allowing them to increase their customer base, and helping them to improve their profitability. Topics include: social networking, blogging, wikis, collaboration/virtual teams, and media. Prerequisite(s): BU 220 (basic knowledge of business practices is beneficial). |
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BU 339 - Operations Management Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to operating management decisions which must be made to supply or produce the product or service of an organization. Integrating the major decision responsibilities of process, quality, capacity, and inventory issues through the use of cross-functional decision making is emphasized. Prerequisite(s): BU 220 and EC 303 . |
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BU 340 - Entrepreneurship Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
Entrepreneurship is the processes and attitudes that result in organizational innovation, as the confluence of opportunities and ideas. Traditionally, the study of entrepreneurship focused on small and family businesses. However, large organizations have discovered the competitive necessity of flexibility and creativity, functioning as if they were small. BU 340 is integrative and applicative, utilizing concepts from core courses in business and economics. Prerequisite(s): BU 220 or permission of instructor. |
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BU 411 - Principles of Investment Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to investment in securities. Within the context of the institutional and financial environment, the course offers a practical and theoretical analysis of stocks, bonds, and derivative securities. Emphasis on valuation, risk, market mechanics, security analysis and market efficiency. Prerequisite(s): BU 310 with a grade of C or higher or permission of instructor. |
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BU 412 - Portfolio Management Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
A practical and theoretical examination of investment management techniques and capital market theory. Emphasis on the construction and management of equity and fixed income portfolios using passive and active strategies. Portfolio diversification, performance evaluation and investment policy statement development are also studied from the perspective of the manager and the client. Prerequisite(s): BU 310 with a grade of C or higher or permission of instructor, and BU 411 completed or concurrent enrollment
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BU 413 - Wealth Management Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
Emphasis in the major concepts in the creation and management of wealth for the individual, small privately held firms, and family owned businesses. Analysis of financial and estate planning from a life-cycle perspective; accumulation, preservation, and transfer. Examines the use of insurance as a planning tool for hedging and risk management. Explores the challenge of forecasting, considering both deterministic and random models. Prerequisite(s): BU 411 (completed or concurrent) with a grade of C or higher or permission of instructor. |
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BU 415 - Financial Statements Analysis Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
A critical analysis of financial statement components. Prerequisite(s): BU 310 with a grade of C of higher or permission of the instructor. |
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BU 417 - Advertising Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
This course will focus on the visual and communicative side of marketing. It will investigate the multiple roles that marketing research, writing, strategic planning, creativity, and art and design play in marketing communications. Topics include: logo (graphics), branding, retail outlets, packaging (design), brochures (production), public relations, and media based advertising. There will be a team project and numerous term papers. Prerequisite(s): BU 230 with a grade of C or better. |
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BU 419 - International Marketing Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
This course is designed to provide students with knowledge beyond that of domestic marketing to make practical decisions relevant to entering and competing in foreign markets. The course introduces the main characteristics of international markets and addresses the impact of global environmental factors (economic, social, legal, and cultural) on marketing decisions such as market entry, product development, pricing, promotion, and distribution. Prerequisite(s): BU 230 with a grade of C or better. |
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BU 420 - Marketing Management Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
Case studies involving marketing and strategy and policies, concepts and practices. Promotion, pricing and marketing computer simulation. Prerequisite(s): BU 230 with grade of C or higher. |
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BU 422 - Labor and Employment Law Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
While this is a course about the law, it is designed specifically for those who hope to go into management; to provide them with a level of understanding about the labor relations process, the rapidly changing field of employment law, and the rights and responsibilities of employees and employers. Prerequisite(s): BU 220 and BU 316 with a grade of C or higher. |
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BU 440 - Business Policy Seminar Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
A capstone course, dealing with strategy and policy formulation and implementation. It is designed to provide a framework for problem identification, analysis, and decision making: integration and application of accounting, economics, marketing, management, finance, and statistics. Prerequisite(s): EC 300 , EC 303 , BU 210 , BU 211 , BU 220 , BU 230 , and BU 310 . Corequisite(s): BU 316 , BU 330 , BU 339 , EC 304 , and EC 330 . |
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BU 450 - Topics in Business Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
Selected topics in business related areas as suggested by members of the faculty and/or cadets. Subject and content to be announced before the semester in which the course is to be taught. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. When Offered: Offered as announced. |
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BU 451 - Topics in Business Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
Selected topics in business related areas as suggested by members of the faculty and/or cadets. Subject and content to be announced before the semester in which the course is to be taught. Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor. When Offered: Offered as announced. |
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BU 460 - Independent Research in Business Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 2-6 Credit Hours: 1-3
Independent research designed for cadets who desire to pursue a research interest in business under the direction of a faculty member. Prerequisite(s): An overall GPA or 2.7 and permission of instructor and department head. |
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BU 461 - Independent Research in Business Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 2-6 Credit Hours: 1-3
Independent research designed for cadets who desire to pursue a research interest in business under the direction of a faculty member. Prerequisite(s): An overall GPA or 2.7 and permission of instructor and department head. |
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BU 470 - Honors Research in Business Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 2-6 Credit Hours: 1-3
Designed for cadets pursuing independent research under the direction of a faculty member leading to departmental honors. Prerequisite(s): A 3.2 GPA overall and in all business courses. Permission of instructor, department honors committee, and the department head. |
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BU 480 - Business Internship Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
Under the supervision of a department faculty adviser, cadets may earn up to three hours of academic credit as a business elective in a summer internship of at least 8 weeks duration in a full-time position. Internships will normally be conducted with a private firm, a governmental agency, or a non-profit organization. Academic credit as a free elective maybe awarded for a second internship, under the provisions specified by the department head. Prerequisite(s): a 2.8 GPA overall and in all business courses, and permission of internship coordinator, the internship faculty adviser, and the department head. Upon the completion of all the academic and employment requirements of the summer internship for credit program, cadets may earn 3 hours of academic credit per summer for either EC 480 and EC 481 or BU 480 and BU 481 , although no more than three hours can count towards graduation. |
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BU 481 - Business Internship Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
Under the supervision of a department faculty adviser, cadets may earn up to three hours of academic credit as a business elective in a summer internship of at least 8 weeks duration in a full-time position. Internships will normally be conducted with a private firm, a governmental agency, or a non-profit organization. Academic credit as a free elective maybe awarded for a second internship, under the provisions specified by the department head. Prerequisite(s): a 2.8 GPA overall and in all business courses, and permission of internship coordinator, the internship faculty adviser, and the department head. Upon the completion of all the academic and employment requirements of the summer internship for credit program, cadets may earn 3 hours of academic credit per summer for either EC 480 and EC 481 or BU 480 and BU 481, although no more than three hours can count towards graduation. |
CHEMISTRY Department of Chemistry
Department Head: Colonel Timmons
Requirements for a major in chemistry are specified in Chemistry .
Prerequisites: Proficiency in CH 131 and CH 132 or in CH 137 and CH 138 for all courses in chemistry numbered 223 or higher. Additional prerequisites are stated in descriptions of courses below. |
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CH 111 - Laboratory for CH 131 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 1
A laboratory course designed to reinforce the concepts covered in CH 131 . Corequisite(s): CH 131 . |
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CH 112 - Laboratory for CH 132 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 1
A laboratory course designed to reinforce the concepts covered in CH 132 . Prerequisite(s): CH 111 and CH 131 . Corequisite(s): CH 132 . |
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CH 117 - Laboratory for CH 137 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 1
Experiments designed to demonstrate the basic principles of chemistry with respect to observations, measurements, and calculations. Corequisite(s): CH 137 . |
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CH 118 - Laboratory for CH 138 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 1
A continuation of CH 117 . Emphasis is placed upon proper procedures in chemical syntheses and analyses. Prerequisite(s): CH 117 and CH 137 . Corequisite(s): CH 138 . |
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CH 125 - Laboratory for CH 137 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 5 Credit Hours: 2
Basic directed and guided-inquiry laboratory experiments, including an introduction to the use of laboratory instruments. Some experiments will be project-based, illustrating the nature of modern chemical thought. Corequisite(s): CH 137 , for CH majors only*. |
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CH 126 - Laboratory for CH 138 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 5 Credit Hours: 2
A continuation of CH 125 , including both qualitative and quantitative analyses. The laboratory will also be an introduction to research philosophies in chemistry. Prerequisite(s): CH 125 and CH 137 . Corequisite(s): CH 138 , for CH majors only*. |
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CH 131 - Chemical Science I Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
Study of the basic principles of chemistry designed for liberal arts majors. Topics include classification of matter, history of the atom, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, acids and bases, and redox. Corequisite(s): CH 111 . |
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CH 132 - Chemical Science II Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
Continuation of CH 131 . Emphasis is on applications of chemical principles to problems including, but not limited to, the economy, the environment, energy sources, and human health. Topics include organic chemistry, natural and artificial polymers, energy sources, and nuclear chemistry. Prerequisite(s): CH 131 or CH 137 and CH 111 or CH 117 . Corequisite(s): CH 112 . |
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CH 137 - Introductory College Chemistry I Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
A study of the fundamental principles of chemistry and their applications, designed for science, math, and engineering majors. Topics include atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, gases, thermochemistry, stoichiometry, physical and chemical properties. Corequisite(s): CH 117 or CH 125 . |
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CH 138 - Introductory College Chemistry II Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
A continuation of CH 137. Topics include solutions, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, ionic equilibrium, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, organic chemistry, descriptive chemistry, and nuclear chemistry. Prerequisite(s): CH 137. Corequisite(s): CH 118 or CH 126. |
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CH 223 - Organic Chemistry I Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
Basic studies concerning bonding, structure, and stereochemistry related to the physical and chemical properties of organic compounds, and emphasizing kinetics, thermodynamics and acid-base theory. Synthesis and reactions of alkyl halides, alcohols, alkenes and alkynes are emphasized. Prerequisite(s): CH 138 or its equivalent. Corequisite(s): CH 225 or CH 229 |
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CH 224 - Organic Chemistry II Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
A continuation of CH 223 with emphasis on the preparation, reactions, and interconversions of organic compounds, stressing synthetic and biochemical aspects as well as modern theoretical and mechanistic approaches. Prerequisite(s): CH 223 with minimum grade of C. Corequisite(s): CH 226 or CH 230 |
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CH 225 - Organic Laboratory I Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 3
For the chemistry major: a companion laboratory for CH 223 emphasizing organic synthesis and laboratory techniques, with additional emphasis on spectroscopy. Corequisite(s): CH 223 |
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CH 226 - Organic Laboratory II Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 3
For the chemistry major: a companion laboratory for CH 224 emphasizing organic synthesis and laboratory techniques, with additional emphasis on spectroscopy. Prerequisite(s): CH 225 Corequisite(s): CH 224 |
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CH 229 - Organic Laboratory I for Non-Majors Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 1.5
A laboratory course serving as traditional companion for Organic Chemistry emphasizing organic synthesis and laboratory techniques. Scientific observation and communication and the use of modern analytical techniques will also be included. Corequisite(s): CH 223. |
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CH 230 - Organic Laboratory II for Non-Majors Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 1.5
A laboratory course serving as traditional companion for Organic Chemistry that includes mechanistic studies and synthetic problems, and employs instrumental techniques to determine the purity and structure of reaction products. Prerequisite(s): CH 223 minimum grade of C & CH 229 minimum grade of D. Corequisite(s): CH 224 |
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CH 246 - Inorganic Chemistry Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
The principle topics for discussion will be atomic structure, molecular structure and bonding, solid structures, acids and bases, molecular symmetry, and coordination chemistry. Prerequisite(s): CH 138 or CH 132 |
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CH 255 - Summer Research in Chemistry Credit Hours: 0
Independent study opportunities, offered in each summer session, for students participating in chemical research under faculty supervision. Prerequisite(s): permission of department head and faculty research adviser. |
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CH 256 - Summer Research in Chemistry Credit Hours: 0
Independent study opportunities, offered in each summer session, for students participating in chemical research under faculty supervision. Prerequisite(s): permission of department head and faculty research adviser. |
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CH 262 - Public Health issues Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
The course introduces students to the field of public health and its role in their lives and their community. Students will explore a variety of topics including, but not limited to:(1) the mission/goals of public health (2) the role of epidemiology in public health (3) clinical studies and ethical issues; (4) risk factors for disease (5) global nutritional and disease issues (6) food safety, food born diseases and investigating food Bourne outbreaks; (7) cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and obesity; (8) genetically engineered foods and foods from cloned animals; and (9) body image and eating disorders. Topics can be modified to address other contemporary issues in the field of public health. Prerequisite(s): One of the following: CH 111 , CH 117 , CH 137 , BI 101 or by instructor approval. |
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CH 301 - Physical Chemistry I Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
An introduction to gases and chemical thermodynamics. Emphasis is placed on understanding ideal and real gases, distribution functions and the mathematical implications of differential equations to the laws of thermodynamics. Prerequisite(s): MA 124 Corequisite(s): CH 311W |
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CH 302 - Physical Chemistry II Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
A continuation of CH 301 with emphasis on chemical kinetics, equilibria, phase equilibria, solutions, electrochemistry, and quantum mechanics. Prerequisite(s): MA 215 or MA 311 and PY 160 Corequisite(s): CH 312W |
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CH 311W - Laboratory for CH 301 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 3
Laboratory exercises which illustrate physical chemistry principles and laboratory techniques. Note: This is a writing intensive course. Corequisite(s): CH 301 |
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CH 312W - Laboratory for CH 302 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 3
Laboratory exercises which illustrate physical chemistry principles and laboratory techniques. Note: This is a writing intensive course. Corequisite(s): CH 302 |
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CH 321 - Structural Biochemistry Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
This will be a two-semester presentation of general biochemistry. In the first semester (BC 321 Structural Biochemistry), each of the major classes of biological molecules will be presented in light of their chemical composition and properties, emphasizing that these molecules obey the fundamental tenets presented in both general chemistry and biology. Structure /function interrelationship will be emphasized. Enzyme kinetics and basic thermodynamics will also be presented. This course also has a laboratory component (BI 323 ). Prerequisite(s): CH 224 . Corequisite(s): CH 323 |
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CH 322 - Metabolic Biochemistry Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
The second semester (BC 322 Metabolic Biochemistry) will investigate metabolic pathways as they exist in a variety of organisms. While the metabolism of humans will be emphasized, unique metabolic systems in plant and microbial species will be introduced to demonstrate alternative strategies for energy production and utilization. Prerequisite(s): CH 223 |
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CH 323 - Laboratory for CH 321 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 1.5
Selected experiments involving biochemical principles presented in CH 321 . Emphasis will be placed on current analytical and instrumental methods used to separate and identify biologically important compounds. Prerequisite(s): CH 226 or CH 230 Corequisite(s): CH 321 |
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CH 335 - Analytical Chemistry I Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
Theory and practice of chemical analysis. Classical volumetric methods and an introduction to instrumental methods including potentiometric titrations, spectrophotometry, flame emission and ion selective electrodes. Corequisite(s): CH 337 . |
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CH 336 - Analytical Chemistry II Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
A continuation of CH 335 with emphasis on more advanced techniques of chemical analysis including gas chromatography, high pressure liquid chromatography, spectroscopy including Fourier Transform Infrared, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance, Fluorescence, atomic absorption and ultraviolet/visible and mass spectrometry. Prerequisite(s): CH 301 and CH 335 . Corequisite(s): CH 338 . |
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CH 337 - Laboratory for CH 335 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 3
Laboratory component for CH 335 emphasizing laboratory technique while illustrating analytical principles. |
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CH 338 - Laboratory for CH 336 Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 3
The laboratory component for CH 336 featuring hands-on use of instruments, sample preparation and data interpretation. |
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CH 355 - Summer Research in Chemistry Credit Hours: 0
Independent study opportunities, offered in each summer session, for students participating in chemical research under faculty supervision. Prerequisite(s): permission of department head and faculty research adviser. |
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CH 356 - Summer Research in Chemistry Credit Hours: 0
Independent study opportunities, offered in each summer session, for students participating in chemical research under faculty supervision. Prerequisite(s): permission of department head and faculty research adviser. |
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CH 357 - Independent Summer Research Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 2-6 Credit Hours: 1-3
Independent research for participants in the VMI Chemistry Department’s Summer Research Program. A student working under the supervision of a faculty supervisor, may earn a maximum of four credit hours per summer session. An oral presentation and a comprehensive written research paper are required for each course. Prerequisite(s): permission of department head and faculty research supervisor. |
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CH 358 - Independent Summer Research Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 2-6 Credit Hours: 1-3
Independent research for participants in the VMI Chemistry Department’s Summer Research Program. A student working under the supervision of a faculty supervisor, may earn a maximum of four credit hours per summer session. An oral presentation and a comprehensive written research paper are required for each course. Prerequisite(s): permission of department head and faculty research supervisor. |
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CH 359 - Research Topics in Chemistry Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 4 Credit Hours: 2
Only qualified junior chemistry students may take this course with the approval of the Chemistry Department head and a research supervisor. Independent research under a faculty mentor. |
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CH 360 - Research Topics in Chemistry Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 4 Credit Hours: 2
Only qualified junior chemistry students may take this course with the approval of the Chemistry Department head and a research supervisor. Independent research under a faculty mentor. |
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CH 362 - Teaching Mentorship in Chemistry Lecture Hours: 2 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 3
Senior students may take this course with the approval of the chemistry department head. Students interested in a teaching career are required to select a professor who will be willing to monitor the student’s progress during the course. The student will be required to observe both classes and laboratories which the professor teaches, most likely general chemistry. The student will be required to give short lectures throughout the term in both the recitation and the pre-laboratory classes. The student will also be required to submit sample test questions throughout the semester. Finally, the student will be required to submit a complete syllabus for both a lecture and a laboratory general chemistry course. |
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CH 396X - Chemistry in A Historical Context Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 3
This is a course designed to acquaint the student with a historical and cultural context surrounding some of the major chemicals, chemical theories, and discoveries. Using certain themes, i.e. alchemy, medicinal chemistry, conservation of mass and man-made materials, the history and development of chemistry and chemical thought are traced from ancient times to the present. Prerequisite(s): CH 132 or CH 138 Note: Civilizations & Cultures Course (X) |
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CH 401 - Advanced Topics in Chemistry Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
An in-depth, interdisciplinary exploration of a current area of chemical research coupled with a strengthening of chemistry fundamentals. Required of all 1st Class chemistry majors. This is a Capstone Course. |
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CH 425 - Qualitative Organic Analysis Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
The course is concerned with the theory and practice of systematic identification of organic compounds based on their physical and chemical properties. The application of modern instrumental methods (ir, uv, gc/ms. And nmr spectroscopy) of analysis is discussed. Prerequisite(s): CH 223 , CH 224 , CH 301 , and CH 302 . |
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CH 426 - Advanced Organic Chemistry Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Credit Hours: 3
Topics covered may include organic reaction mechanisms, stereochemistry of carbon compounds, modern synthetic methods, polymers, and organometallics. The selection of topics is left to the discretion of the instructor. At present, polymer chemistry is the main topic of discussion. Prerequisite(s): CH 223 , CH 301 , and CH 302 . |
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CH 434 - Chemical Synthesis Lecture Hours: 0 Lab Hours: 3 Credit Hours: 3
A laboratory course involving the synthesis and characterization of selected inorganic and organic compounds. |
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