May 17, 2024  
2022-23 Academic Catalog 
    
2022-23 Academic Catalog [NOT CURRENT CATALOGS]

Course Descriptions


 

Biology

  
  • BIOL 211L - Principles of Biology Lab


    Credits: 1

    A hands-on introduction to techniques, approaches, and equipment used by the modern biologist. This course is designed to complement the lecture section of BIOL 211 .

    Corequisite(s): BIOL 211 , CHEM 204  

  
  • BIOL 212 - Principles of Biology*SMI


    Credits: 4

    Basic concepts of modern biology. This course teaches the basic concepts of cellular chemistry, biochemistry and genetics.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 211 , CHEM 204  
    Corequisite(s): CHEM 205  

    General Education Core: Natural, Math & Info Sciences
    Course Attributes: CRIT,SMI
  
  • BIOL 212L - Principles of Biology Lab


    Credits: 1

    A hands-on introduction to techniques, approaches, and equipment used by the modern biologist. This course is designed to complement the lecture section of BIOL 212 .

    Prerequisites: BIOL 211 , CHEM 204  
    Corequisite(s): BIOL 212 , CHEM 205  

  
  • BIOL 213 - Principles of Biology*SMI


    Credits: 4

    Basic concepts of modern biology. Molecular and developmental biology, evolution, morphology and diversity of major taxonomic groups.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 211 , BIOL 212 , CHEM 204 , CHEM 205 
    Corequisite(s): CHEM 206  

    General Education Core: Natural, Math & Info Sciences
    Course Attributes: CIVI,SMI
  
  • BIOL 213L - Principles of Biology Lab


    Credits: 1

    A hands-on introduction to techniques, approaches, and equipment used by the modern biologist. This course is designed to complement the lecture section of BIOL 213 .

    Prerequisites: BIOL 211 , BIOL 212 , CHEM 204 , CHEM 205 
    Corequisite(s): BIOL 213 , CHEM 206  

  
  • BIOL 231 - Human Anatomy & Physiology I w/Lab


    Credits: 4

    Introduction to the principles of human anatomy and physiology (first of a three course sequence). This course covers anatomical terminology; overview of the chemical, cellular, and tissue levels of organization; nervous and skeletal systems. The cat is used as an anatomical model and the student and other organisms are used for the physiological portion in the laboratory segment of this course.

    Prerequisites: MATH 070 , high school biology or chemistry is highly recommended.
  
  • BIOL 231L - Human Anatomy/Physiology I Lab


    Credits: 0

    Must be taken concurrently with the on-campus BIOL 231.

  
  • BIOL 232 - Human Anatomy & Physiology II w/Lab


    Credits: 4

    Principles of human anatomy and physiology II (second course in a three-course sequence). This course covers the anatomy and physiology of the blood, muscle, respiratory, and digestive systems; and metabolism. The cat is used as an
    anatomical model and the student and other organisms are used for the physiological portion in the laboratory segment of this course.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 231 
  
  • BIOL 232L - Human Anatomy/Physiology II Lab


    Credits: 0

    Must be taken concurrently with the on-campus BIOL 232.

  
  • BIOL 233 - Human Anatomy & Physiology III w/Lab


    Credits: 4

    Principles of human anatomy and physiology III. This course covers the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular, endocrine, urinary, reproductive, and sensory systems. The cat is used as an anatomical model and the student and other organisms are used for the physiological portion in the laboratory segment of this course.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 232  
  
  • BIOL 233L - Human Anatomy & Physiology III Lab


    Credits: 0

    Must be taken concurrently with the on-campus BIOL 233

  
  • BIOL 234 - Intro Microbiology w/lab


    Credits: 4

    Basic microbiology emphasizing bacteria and viruses, fungi, and protozoa, functions of the immune response in preventing and promoting disease, survey of microorganisms pathogenic to humans, laboratory methods for handling and studying bacteria. Students can not receive credit for both BIOL 234 and BIOL 244 .

    Prerequisites: BIOL 231  & BIOL 232 
  
  • BIOL 234L - Intro Microbiology Lab


    Credits: 0

    This lab course is taken with BIOL 234

  
  • BIOL 235 - Introductory Genetics


    Credits: 3

    Must be enrolled in one of the following Major(s): Pre-nursing Nursing/ OHSU. Introduction to the principles of classical and molecular genetics using primarily human examples, with hands-on exercises demonstrating modern recombinant and molecular genetics techniques.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 231, 232, 233
  
  • BIOL 244 - Surv Medical Microbiology


    Credits: 4

    This course focuses on medical aspects of microbiology and is intended for pre-nursing students. It surveys the bacteria and viruses, functions of the immune system, mechanisms of pathogenesis, a survey of microorganisms pathogenic to humans, and laboratory topics emphasizing diagnostic tests for distinguishing organisms in clinical samples.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 231 & 232 or equivalent Anatomy and Physiology courses
  
  • BIOL 310 - Selected Topics


    Credits: 1-6

    Topics of current interest to the general public.

    Prerequisites: An introductory biology sequence for majors or non-majors. Students must have at least sophomore standing to register for this course.
  
  • BIOL 310L - Biology 310L


    Credits: 0

  
  • BIOL 313 - Riparian Biology W/Lab


    Credits: 3

    This course provides a guided investigation of the important biological parameters affecting riparian systems, including streamside vegetation, water quality, and macroinvertebrate populations.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 211, 212, 213 or consent of instructor
  
  • BIOL 317 - Vertebrate Structure w/lab


    Credits: 5

    A study of the structural and functional evolution of selected organ systems in representative vertebrates. The first part of the course reviews the principals of the comparative method and the phylogenetic (evolutionary) relationships among vertebrates. In the remainder of the course, structures and their organization are interpreted in terms of their embryological development, phylogeny, and functional adaptations.

    Prerequisites: Major level Biology sequence
  
  • BIOL 317L - Vertebrate Struct Lab


    Credits: 0

    Lab taken with BIOL 317

  
  • BIOL 320 - Ornithology w/lab


    Credits: 3

    Survey of the adaptations of birds to a diverse array of habitats. Topics include origins, anatomy, reproductive strategies, migration, flight, behavior, physiology, nutrition, and conservation. The lab component will examine the external anatomy, classification of birds of the world, and field identification of birds by sight and song. Field trips required.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 211, 212, 213 or BIOL 101, BOT 202, BIOL 334 or a Majors-level biology sequence
  
  • BIOL 321 - Mammalogy w/lab


    Credits: 3

    Taxonomy, distribution, natural history, identification and techniques of field study of mammals, emphasizing local species.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 211 , BIOL 212 , BIOL 213  or a majors-level biology sequence. Students must have at least a sophomore standing to register for this course.
  
  • BIOL 322 - Herpetology w/lab


    Credits: 3

    Taxonomy, natural history and identification of amphibian and reptiles emphasizing local species.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 211, 212, 213 or a majors level biology sequence
  
  • BIOL 322L - Herpetology Lab


    Credits: 0

    Must be taken concurrently with BIOL 322

  
  • BIOL 323 - General Microbiology w/lab


    Credits: 5

    Survey of prokaryotic and eukaryotic microorganisms emphasizing bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and fungi. Classification, evolution, cytology, genetics, physiology, and ecology of microorganisms; laboratory techniques for isolating, culturing, and identifying microorganisms.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 211, 212, 213 or a majors-level biology sequence
  
  • BIOL 323L - Gen Microbiology Lab


    Credits: 0

    Students must have at least sophomore standing to register for this course.

  
  • BIOL 334 - Plant Taxonomy w/Lab


    Credits: 5

    Principles of plant classification, collection and identification. Students must have at least sophomore standing to register for this course.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 211, 212, 213 or a majors-level biology sequence or BIOL 101, BOT 202
  
  • BIOL 334L - Plant Tax Lab


    Credits: 0

    Must be taken concurrently with BIOL 334. Students must have at least sophomore standing to register for this course.

  
  • BIOL 341 - Genetics w/Lab


    Credits: 4

    Classical and modern principles of genetics emphasizing experimental design and interpretation.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 211 , BIOL 212 , BIOL 213  or a majors-level biology sequence. Students must have at least sophomore standing to register for this course.
  
  • BIOL 341L - Genetics Lab


    Credits: 0

    Must be taken concurrently with BIOL 341 . Students must have at least sophomore standing to register for this course.

  
  • BIOL 342 - Genetics w/Lab


    Credits: 4

    Classical and modern principles of genetics emphasizing experimental design and interpretation. Students must have at least sophomore standing to register for this course.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 211, 212, 213 or a majors-level biology sequence, BIOL 341, and CHEM 334
  
  • BIOL 342L - Genetics Lab


    Credits: 0

    This lab must be taken concurrently with BIOL 342. Students must have at least sophomore standing to register for this course.

  
  • BIOL 343 - Future Of Genetics*SMI


    Credits: 2

    The course is designed to acquaint non-biology majors with important technology, methods, and major social ramifications of genetic engineering and gene cloning. The course will also focus on demystifying genetic engineering and providing a competent general understanding of the technology involved. Topics will include a background in molecular genetics, gene cloning methods, genetic engineering of crop plants and animals, genetic engineering in medicine and industry, diagnosis and treatment of human genetic diseases, and ethical and legal implications of molecular genetics. Students must have at least sophomore standing to register.

    General Education Core: Natural, Mathematical & Informational Sciences
    Course Attributes: CRIT, SMI
  
  • BIOL 345 - Molecular Biology


    Credits: 3

    Study of the maintenance, expression, and regulation of the genetic material. Topics include advanced study of DNA replication, transcription, translation, gene regulation and expression, organization of the genome, and current methodological practices in molecular biology.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 211 , BIOL 212 , BIOL 213  or a majors level biology sequence; BIOL 342 . Students must have at least sophomore standing to register for this course.
  
  • BIOL 347 - Invertebrate Zoology w/Lab


    Credits: 5

    Introduction to the comparative biology of the invertebrates with an emphasis on taxonomy, evolution, and comparative anatomy. Includes an introduction to the principles of parasitology.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 211 , BIOL 212 , BIOL 213  or a majors-level biology sequence. Students must have at least sophomore standing to register for this course.
  
  • BIOL 347L - Invertebrate Zoology Lab


    Credits: 0

    Must be taken concurrently with BIOL 347 . Students must have at least sophomore standing to register for this course.

  
  • BIOL 350 - Behavioral Ecology


    Credits: 4

    Evolutionary approach to the proximate and ultimate causes of behavior, including instincts and learning, sensory perception, behavioral control and organization, and the adaptability of behavior.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 211 , BIOL 212 , BIOL 213  or a Majors-Level Biology sequence. Students must have at least sophomore standing to register for this course.
    Course Attributes: UWR
  
  • BIOL 357 - General Ecology


    Credits: 4

    An introduction to the principles of ecology including organism adaptations, population ecology, and community structure and function.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 211 , BIOL 212 , BIOL 213  or BIOL 101 , BOT 202 , BIOL 334  or a Majors-Level Biology sequence. Students must have at least sophomore standing to register for this course.
  
  • BIOL 358 - General Ecology Lab


    Credits: 1

    An introduction to ecological methods, data analysis, and scientific writing.

    Prerequisites: STAT 327  or STAT 243  and STAT 352 . Students must have at least sophomore standing to register for this course.
    Corequisite(s): BIOL 357  

    Course Attributes: UWR
  
  • BIOL 360 - Neuroethology


    Credits: 3

    Animals have evolved interesting and unique ways of dealing with environmental challenges. In this course students will explore ways in which the nervous system has evolved to detect aspects of its environment and produce appropriate behavioral responses in differing environmental conditions. Topics covered include sensory and motor pathways, echolocation, animal navigation, escape responses, UV and polarized light vision, and bird song learning.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 212  or the Introductory Psychology sequence PSY 201  and PSY 202 .
  
  • BIOL 366 - Biological Microscopy


    Credits: 3

    A combined lecture/research course that covers the many types of microscopy used in biological investigations. This includes: light/fluorescence microscopy, confocal microscopy, transmission and scanning electron microscopy, and atomic force microscopy. Students will learn the theory of image formation and image analysis and will prepare and image biological samples using different imaging techniques.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 211 , BIOL 212 , BIOL 213  or a Majors-Level Biology sequence; CHEM 334 ; BIOL 341 ; BIOL 342 . Students must have junior class standing or permission of the instructor.
  
  • BIOL 401 - Research


    Credits: 1-15

    Students must have at least junior standing to register for this course.

  
  • BIOL 402 - Service Learning In Biology


    Credits: 1-5

    Students will partner with a biology faculty member and a nonprofit or government organization to complete a service project involving the biological sciences.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 211 , BIOL 212 , BIOL 213  or a Majors-Level Biology sequence. Students must have at least junior standing to register for this course.
  
  • BIOL 405 - Reading & Conference


    Credits: 1-15

    Students must have at least junior standing to register for this course.

  
  • BIOL 407 - Seminar


    Credits: 1-15

    Student lectures and written papers on aspects of a broad topic of interest.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 211 , BIOL 212 , BIOL 213  or a Majors-Level Biology sequence or BIOL 101 , BOT 202 , BIOL 334 . Students must have at least junior standing to register for this course.
  
  • BIOL 409 - Practicum/Internship


    Credits: 1-5

    Students will partner with a biology faculty member and a nonprofit or government organization to complete a practicum experience in the biological sciences. Students must have at least junior standing to register for this course.

  
  • BIOL 410 - Selected Topics


    Credits: 1-6

    Topics of current interest to students and faculty.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 211 , BIOL 212 , BIOL 213  or a Majors-Level Biology sequence. Students must have at least junior standing to register for this course.
  
  • BIOL 410L - Lab


    Credits: 0

    Must be taken concurrently with BIOL 410 . Students must have at least junior standing to register for this course.

  
  • BIOL 415 - Forest Ecology W/Lab


    Credits: 3

    This course will introduce students to the principles of forest ecology, including global forest ecosystems and climatic controls, disturbance and succession, soils and nutrition, biogeochemical cycling, biodiversity, climate change and conservation. The course will feature information specific to the ecology of the Blue Mountains of NE Oregon.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 211 , BIOL 212 , BIOL 213  or a Majors-Level Biology sequence and BIOL 357 , BIOL 358 .
  
  • BIOL 421 - Agrostology


    Credits: 4

    Classification and identification of grasses of the United States.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 334 . Students must have at least junior standing to register for this course.
  
  • BIOL 428 - Genes And Development


    Credits: 3

    Integrated study of developmental biology, developmental genetics, and evolution of development of plants and animals.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 211 , BIOL 212 , BIOL 213  or a Majors-Level Biology Sequence; BIOL 341 .
  
  • BIOL 431 - Cell Structure/Function


    Credits: 5

    Intensive study of the structure and function of biological systems from the molecular to the tissue level. Emphasizes the molecular biology of cells and the regulatory mechanisms for biochemical and physiological processes.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 211 , BIOL 212 , BIOL 213  or a Majors-Level Biology sequence; and CHEM 334 . Students must have at least junior standing to register for this course.
  
  • BIOL 432 - Animal Physiology W/Lab


    Credits: 5

    Principles of animal physiology, emphasizing homeostatic control mechanisms, functional, and fundamental inter-relationships between interacting systems in various invertebrate and vertebrate animals. Emphasizes research approaches.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 431 . Students must have at least junior standing to register for this course.
    Course Attributes: UWR
  
  • BIOL 432L - Animal Physiology Lab


    Credits: 0

    Must have at least junior standing to register for this course.

  
  • BIOL 433 - Plant Physiology W/Lab


    Credits: 5

    Physical and biochemical processes of plant functions, including water relations, photosynthesis, and growth and development.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 211 , BIOL 212 , BIOL 213  or a Majors-Level Biology sequence; or BIOL 101 , BOT 202 . Students must have at least junior standing to register for this course.
  
  • BIOL 433L - Plant Physiology Lab


    Credits: 0

    Must be taken concurrently with BIOL 433 . Students must have at least junior standing to register for this course.

  
  • BIOL 445 - Immunology


    Credits: 3

    Fundamentals of immunochemistry, cellular immunology, and immunogenetics; current applications of immunological techniques; immune system dysfunctions and immunologically-related diseases.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 211 , BIOL 212 , BIOL 213  or a Majors-Level Biology sequence and CHEM 334 . Students must have at least junior standing to register for this course.
  
  • BIOL 462 - Cellular Neurobiology


    Credits: 3

    How animals detect and respond to their environment is determined by the structure and function of their nervous system. In this class, students will explore the cellular and molecular mechanisms that dictate nervous system function. Topics investigated will include generation of membrane potentials, action potentials, synaptic structure and function, neurotransmitter types and functions, cellular correlates of learning and memory, and basic neural circuitry.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 431 . Students must have at least junior standing to register for this course.
  
  • BIOL 490 - Evolution (Capstone)


    Credits: 3

    A capstone experience in biology providing a synthesis of the principles of biology in the context of evolutionary theory.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 357 , BIOL 358 , BIOL 341  and BIOL 342 . Students must have at least junior standing to register for this course.
    Course Attributes: UWR

Botany

  
  • BOT 201 - Plant Biology I*SMI


    Credits: 5

    Introduction to plant cell structure and function.

    General Education Core: Natural, Math & Info Sciences
    Course Attributes: INQ,SMI
  
  • BOT 202 - Plant Biology II*SMI


    Credits: 5

    Comparative biology of plants. A survey of the plant kingdoms emphasizing life cycles, morphological features and anatomy.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 101  or BIOL 211 
    General Education Core: Natural, Math & Info Sciences
    Course Attributes: CRIT,SMI

Community Health

  
  • CH 198 - Outdoor Act/Lifetime Wellness


    Credits: 3

    This course provides an overview of the major components of lifetime activities (outdoor) for wellness. Special emphasis is placed on developing knowledge and skills related to participation in a range of outdoor activities. Class sessions will introduce students to lifetime physical activities with topics such as health-related fitness components, hazards and risk management, planning and recording activity, hydration and energy intake, and teamwork and decision making. The weekly lab sessions will engage students in activities such as hiking, trail running, mountain biking, road biking, rock climbing, downhill and cross country skiing, stand-up paddling, snowshoeing, ice climbing, and swimming (actual outdoor activities will vary depending on factors such as season, weather, and access). All activities are introduced at beginner level. No previous experience is required.

  
  • CH 225 - General Nutrition


    Credits: 3

    A study of the biological functions and dietary sources of the essential nutrients is provided. The relationship between nutrition and health is emphasized. Healthy nutrition principles are investigated by evaluating the diets of self and others.

  
  • CH 250 - Personal Health and Wellness


    Credits: 3

    The course explores current personal health issues. Topics include family health, mental health, stress management, and human sexuality. Special emphasis is placed on preventative practices.

  
  • CH 252 - First Aid & Safety


    Credits: 3

    First aid for emergency treatment of injuries with emphasis on the use of this knowledge as applied in everyday life and school situations. National Safety Council cards are issued to those who qualify.

  
  • CH 298 - Lifetime Fitness


    Credits: 3

    An overview of the major components of wellness. Special emphasis is placed on needs and interests of college students approached from a social, emotional, physiological, and preventative basis that include diet, exercise, stress management, and substance abuse.

  
  • CH 317 - Global Health


    Credits: 3

    Today’s world has shrunk due to the ability of individuals to travel rapidly from place to place. This has created a world where health issues are no longer confined to a limited region, but can potentially affect the entire planet. This course will examine global health issues, including historic impacts of advancing civilization on health, HIV/AIDS and the distribution of antiretrovirals (ARVs), Pandemic Flu and other infectious diseases such as malaria and tuberculosis, health care, chronic illness, and other issues. Students must have at least sophomore standing to register for this course.

  
  • CH 320 - Healthy Activity and Games for Youth


    Credits: 3

    This course is specifically intended to provide a background into understanding how to plan, teach and assess games and activities for young children. Students must have at least sophomore standing to register for this course.

  
  • CH 325 - Nutrition & Sport Performance


    Credits: 4

    Study of macro- and micronutrient dietary requirements for healthy living. Topics include diet design, nutrient digestion, absorption and metabolism, energetics, and weight control. Five-day computer dietary analysis and planning are included.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 231 , BIOL 232  or CH 225 . Students must have at least sophomore standing to register for this course.
  
  • CH 334 - Female Development in Adolescence


    Credits: 4

    This course is designed to provide students with a focused knowledge base regarding female adolescent development in arenas related to risk and health. It assumes that students have a solid grasp of basic human development during the adolescent/teen-aged years.

  
  • CH 335 - Male Development in Adolescence


    Credits: 4

    This course is designed to provide students with a focused knowledge base regarding male adolescent development in arenas related to risk and health. It assumes that students have a solid grasp of basic human development during the adolescent/teen-aged years.

  
  • CH 351 - Intro to Community Health


    Credits: 3

    The course studies contemporary wellness issues that include consumer health, community health, prevention and control of disease, health careers, socio-political issues related to community health, and environmental health. Students must have at least sophomore standing to register for this course.

    Course Attributes: UWR
  
  • CH 352 - Cultural Competence in Health Education and Health Promotion


    Credits: 4

    This course is designed to explore the impact of diversity, power, and cultural differences that effect health issues within our population. Students must have at least sophomore standing to register for this course.

    Course Attributes: DPD
  
  • CH 380 - Legal and Ethical Issues in Health Education and Promotion


    Credits: 4

    This course studies a range of legal and ethical issues related to Health Education and Health Promotion. This course will cover popular frameworks used within studying legal and ethical problems within public health. Additionally, students will review real life examples and apply class material to their current situations and future careers. Students will examine legal and ethical issues that may occur in their personal lives, in their community, within the United States, and across the globe.

  
  • CH 412 - Program Planning


    Credits: 3

    The course will provide students with knowledge and skills pertinent to the development, implementation, and evaluation of successful health promotion programs in a variety of settings. Further, students will have the opportunity to apply that knowledge and their skills in a service learning situation. Students must have at least junior standing to register for this course.

  
  • CH 413 - Health Promotion Program Evaluation (Capstone)


    Credits: 3

    This course will familiarize students to health promotion program evaluation, including needs assessment, formative research, process evaluation, monitoring of objectives and outputs, impact assessment, and cost analysis. Students will develop basic skills in a variety of approaches to evaluation, including techniques that are particularly suitable for evaluating health promotion, and community health improvement. Course learning will be synthesized through designing an evaluation framework and methodology for a relevant program. Students gain practical experience through a series of exercises involving the design of a conceptual framework, development of indicators, statistical analysis, and the development of an evaluation plan to measure impact.

    Prerequisites: CH 412
    Course Attributes: C
  
  • CH 422 - Gerontology and Healthy Activities


    Credits: 2

    The study of the dynamics of later life and the process of aging with an emphasis on healthy activities. Includes overview of aging, physiological and behavioral dimensions of the aging process, screening and assessment, training methods, and successful program design, leadership and risk management. Students must have at least junior standing to register for this course.

  
  • CH 423 - Aging & Society


    Credits: 3

    This course examines the relationship between the quality of ones life in old age and the life experiences, choices made in younger years, the opportunities that a person has grasped, and the many constraints and potential barriers that life has presented. The course discusses how race, class, gender, and culture combine with age to determine how an individual can achieve a healthy life in all of life’s many dimensions such as physical, spiritual, and emotional areas.

    Prerequisites: CH 422  or consent of instructor. Students must have at least junior standing to register for this course.
  
  • CH 431 - Alcohol & Drugs: Prevention


    Credits: 4

    This course is intended to provide a basic theoretical understanding of the primary and secondary prevention of alcohol and drug problems and a recognition of major issues involved in developing prevention programs. Topics include risk-focused prevention strategies, evaluation of current prevention programs, and public policy and alcohol and drug prevention. Students must have at least junior standing to register for this course.

  
  • CH 432 - Substance Abuse & Family Relations


    Credits: 4

    This course is designed to provide the student with a broad overview of the issues of substance abuse in terms of interpersonal process and family dynamics. We will look at family and interpersonal relationships as they are affected by and, in turn, affect, substance abuse and addiction. This course will also give a basic overview of intervention approaches and related issues in families affected by substance abuse. Students must have at least junior standing to register for this course.

  
  • CH 433 - Alcohol & Drugs: Use/ Misuse/ Addiction


    Credits: 4

    This course is designed to provide an in-depth understanding of the use, misuse and addictive use of mood altering substances. This course will cover a variety of topics ranging from the physiological effects of alcohol and other addictive chemicals to the treatment of addiction. This is not a “counseling” course but rather is intended to provide essential information towards understanding alcohol, drugs and addiction. Students must have at least junior standing to register for this course.

  
  • CH 510 - Selected Topics


    Credits: 1-6

    This course explores the theoretical, practical, and applied approaches to advanced study in Physical Activity and Health. Topics will be selected that reflect contemporary issues in Exercise Science, Health, and Physical Activity. Students must have graduate standing to register for this course.

  
  • CH 522 - Health Promotion in Schools


    Credits: 1

    Students will demonstrate an understanding of current health and wellness issues that influence performance in an educational setting. Topics that will be discussed include substance abuse, sexually transmitted diseases, nutrition, and health promotion; the effects of exercise on various fitness factors; and personal/community health issues such as stress management. Students must have graduate standing to register for this course.

  
  • CH 523 - Adolescent Health


    Credits: 1

    Provides an understanding of health and wellness issues for adolescent students in middle and high school settings. Topics include positive and risky health behaviors, individual health responsibility and developing school prevention strategies. Students must have graduate standing to register for this course.


Chemistry

  
  • CHEM 101 - Intro to Chem W/Lab*SMI


    Credits: 4

    Service and general education course covering basic principles of general chemistry. Designed for students without previous chemistry experience. Lab required.

    Prerequisites: MATH 095  (or equivalent, may be taken concurrently).
    General Education Core: Natural, Math & Info Sciences
    Course Attributes: CRIT,INQ,SMI
  
  • CHEM 101L - Intro Chem Lab


    Credits: 0

    Must be taken concurrently with CHEM 101 .

  
  • CHEM 102 - Intro to Chem w/Lab*SMI


    Credits: 4

    Service and general education course covering basic principles of general chemistry and the elements of organic chemistry. Lab required.

    Prerequisites: CHEM 101  (or equivalent).
    General Education Core: Natural, Math & Info Sciences
    Course Attributes: CRIT,INQ,SMI
  
  • CHEM 102L - Intro Chem Lab


    Credits: 0

    Must be taken concurrently with CHEM 102 .

  
  • CHEM 103 - Intro to Chem w/Lab*SMI


    Credits: 4

    Service and general education course providing a survey of biochemistry. Lab required.

    Prerequisites: CHEM 102  (or equivalent).
    General Education Core: Natural, Math & Info Sciences
    Course Attributes: CRIT,SMI
  
  • CHEM 103L - Intro Chem Lab


    Credits: 0

    Must be taken concurrently with CHEM 103 .

  
  • CHEM 110 - Selected Topics


    Credits: 1-6

    Topics designed to meet current needs of students. Specific titles to be selected by the chemistry staff.

  
  • CHEM 204 - Gen Chemistry w/Lab*SMI


    Credits: 5

    Principles of chemistry for chemistry/biochemistry majors and related fields: Topics covered include chemical periodicity, constructing and balancing chemical equations, stoichiometry, gas laws, and the quantum structure of atoms. Lab required.

    Prerequisites: High school chemistry or consent of instructor. MATH 111  (may be taken concurrently) or equivalent.
    General Education Core: Natural, Math & Info Sciences
    Course Attributes: CRIT,SMI
  
  • CHEM 204L - Gen Chem Lab


    Credits: 0

    Must be taken concurrently with CHEM 204 .

  
  • CHEM 205 - Gen Chemistry w/Lab*SMI


    Credits: 5

    Principles of chemistry for chemistry/biochemistry majors and related fields: Topics covered include Lewis structures, VSEPR theory, thermochemistry, intermolecular forces, colligative properties, and chemical kinetics. Lab required.

    Prerequisites: CHEM 204  or consent of instructor. MATH 112  or equivalent recommended.
    General Education Core: Natural, Math & Info Sciences
    Course Attributes: CRIT,SMI
  
  • CHEM 205L - Gen Chem Lab


    Credits: 0

    Must be taken concurrently with CHEM 205 .

  
  • CHEM 206 - General Chemistry w/Lab*SMI


    Credits: 5

    Principles of chemistry for chemistry/biochemistry majors and related fields. Topics covered include chemical equilibria of inorganic systems, acids and bases, solubility, thermodynamics and electrochemistry. Lab required.

    Prerequisites: CHEM 205  or equivalent.
    General Education Core: Natural, Math & Info Sciences
    Course Attributes: CIVI,CRIT,SMI
  
  • CHEM 206L - Gen Chemistry Lab


    Credits: 0

    Must be taken concurrently with CHEM 206 .

  
  • CHEM 210 - Selected Topics


    Credits: 1-6

    Topics designed to meet current needs of students. Specific titles to be selected by the chemistry staff. Must have at least Sophomore standing or consent of instructor.

  
  • CHEM 285 - Chemical Safety


    Credits: 1

    A course that emphasizes current, safe practices in the undergraduate chemical laboratory. Designed for students in chemistry and related fields. Provides training in the safe use and disposal methods for chemicals, for containers of chemicals, and in the handling of specialized equipment required for doing chemistry. A required course for our laboratory assistants.

    Prerequisites: None, but undergraduate experience in chemistry recommended.
  
  • CHEM 310 - CHEM 310


    Credits: 1-6

    Topics designed to meet current needs of students. Specific titles to be selected by the chemistry staff.

    Prerequisites: Junior standing or consent of instructor.
 

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