Undergraduate Catalog 2017-2018 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
Undergraduate Catalog 2017-2018 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses


  

 

Biology

  
  • BIOL 2490 - Selected Issues in Biology

    4 hrs
    Introduction to specialized topic(s) chosen by instructor. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
    Fee $40 (when applicable).
    Offered: As Needed.
  
  • BIOL 2492 - Organ Physiology

    4 hrs
    Physiological processes at the organ level; basic functional phenomena in living organisms demonstrated in studies of the human body by use of modern instrumentation. Six lecture or laboratory hours per week.
    Prerequisites: BIOL 1401 , BIOL 1402  or equivalents.
    Fee: $40.
    Offered: Spring.
  
  • BIOL 2590 - Selected Issues in Biology

    5 hrs
    Introduction to specialized topic(s) chosen by instructor. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
    Fee $40 (when applicable).
    Offered: As Needed.
  
  • BIOL 2690 - Selected Issues in Biology

    6 hrs
    Introduction to specialized topic(s) chosen by instructor. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
    Fee $40 (when applicable).
    Offered: As Needed.
  
  • BIOL 3310 - Drugs and the Body: What You Should Know about Drugs

    3 hrs
    General principles of drug action in humans, emphasizing how drugs and other chemicals produce their beneficial and adverse effects, drug dependence and abuse, and a survey of some of the major classes of prescription and nonprescription drugs. Credit for this course will not fulfill Biology major requirements. May be used for biology minors.
    Prerequisites: Advanced standing or consent of the instructor.
    Offered: Summer.
  
  • BIOL 3400 - Human Heredity

    4 hrs
    Study of patterns of transmission for inherited traits in the human population. Spans reproductive biology, classical genetics, and modern technological application with attention to concepts and controversies. Fulfills Content Competence ll for non-biology majors. May be used for biology minors. Six lecture or laboratory hours per week.
    Prerequisites: Advanced standing or consent of the instructor.
    Fee: $40.
    Offered: As Needed.
  
  • BIOL 3413 - Vascular Plants

    4 hrs
    Anatomy of vascular plants; physiology including photosynthesis, translocation and regulation of growth; ecological adaptations and evolutionary relationships. Six lecture or laboratory hours per week.
    Prerequisites: BIOL 1401 , BIOL 1402  or equivalents.
    Fee: $40.
    Offered: Spring of Even Years.
  
  • BIOL 3422 - Comparative Anatomy Vertebrates

    4 hrs
    Comparative anatomy of selected types of vertebrates with emphasis on fish, amphibian and mammal. Six lecture or laboratory hours per week.
    Prerequisite BIOL 1401 , BIOL 1402 ; junior standing or consent of instructor.
    Fee: $40.
    Offered: Fall.
  
  • BIOL 3441 - General Ecology

    4 hrs
    Interrelations of plants and animals and the physical environment; dynamic balance in communities, development and organization of population and principles of conservation of biological resources. Six lecture or laboratory hours per week.
    Prerequisites: BIOL 1401 , BIOL 1402  or equivalents, junior standing or consent of instructor.
    Fee: $40
    Offered: Fall, Spring of Even Years.
  
  • BIOL 3442 - Marine Biology

    4 hrs
    A survey of organisms and their adaptations to the marine environment, including those of protistans, plants and animals; physical and chemical characteristics of the deep oceans and near shore areas; laboratory and field exercises emphasizing Texas barrier island ecosystems. Six lecture or laboratory hours per week.
    Prerequisites: BIOL 1401 , BIOL 1402 , junior standing or consent of instructor.
    Fee: $40.
    Offered: Fall of Odd Years.
  
  • BIOL 3443 - Aquatic Biology

    4 hrs
    Organisms and freshwater ecosystems; physical, chemical and biological components of lakes and streams; impacts of human activities on aquatic environments. Six lecture or laboratory hours per week.
    Prerequisites: BIOL 1401 , BIOL 1402 , junior standing or consent of instructor.
    Fee: $40.
    Offered: Fall of Odd Years.
  
  • BIOL 3450 - Environmental Toxicology

    4 hrs
    Toxic compounds in the natural environment; sources, toxic action, monitoring and remediation. Absorption, distribution, metabolism and elimination of toxic compounds in living systems. Six lecture or laboratory hours per week.
    Prerequisites: BIOL 1401 , BIOL 1402 , CHEM 1401 , CHEM 1402 , junior standing or consent of instructor.
    Fee: $40.
    Offered: Fall of Even Years.
  
  • BIOL 3462 - Genetics

    4 hrs
    Principles and theories of heredity in their relation to organic life. Six lecture or laboratory hours per week.
    Prerequisites: BIOL 1401 , BIOL 1402 , CHEM 1401 , CHEM 1402  and MATH 1304  orMATH 1411  .
    Fee: 40.
    Offered: Spring of Odd Years.
  
  • BIOL 3463 - Biology of Reproduction

    4 hrs
    Survey of reproductive strategies, behavior, and physiological mechanisms, including biotechnological advances that result in successful reproduction among plants and animals with emphasis on vertebrates. Six lecture or laboratory hours per week.
    Prerequisites: BIOL 1401 , BIOL 1402 , or equivalent and junior standing.
    Fee: $40.
    Offered: Spring of Odd Years.
  
  • BIOL 3465 - Evolution

    4 hrs
    Introduction to the theory of natural selection and its consequences for microevolution and macroevolution. Topics covered include population genetics, co-evolution, sexual selection, and group selection. Six lecture or laboratory hours per week.
    Prerequisites: BIOL 1401 , BIOL 1402  , or equivalent.
    Fee: $40.
    Offered: Spring of Even Years.
  
  • BIOL 3481 - General Microbiology

    4 hrs
    Bacteria and other microorganisms, their morphology, taxonomy, ecology, physiology and pathogenesis; various types of media and staining techniques used for identification. Six lecture or laboratory hours per week.
    Prerequisites: BIOL 1401  , BIOL 1402 , CHEM 1401 , CHEM 1402  , or consent of instructor.
    Fee: $40.
    Offered: Fall.
  
  • BIOL 4180 - Selected Topics in Biology

    1 hr
    Intensive study of a specified subject. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours when topics vary, but not more than six semester hours may be earned in a combination of BIOL 4180 BIOL 4480  and BIOL 5101  BIOL 5401 .
    Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor
    Fee: $40 (when applicable).
    Offered: As Needed.
  
  • BIOL 4280 - Selected Topics in Biology

    2 hrs
    Intensive study of a specified subject. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours when topics vary, but not more than six semester hours may be earned in a combination of BIOL 4180  BIOL 4480  and BIOL 5101  BIOL 5401 .
    Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor
    Fee: $40 (when applicable).
    Offered: As Needed.
  
  • BIOL 4380 - Selected Topics in Biology

    3 hrs
    Intensive study of a specified subject. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours when topics vary, but not more than six semester hours may be earned in a combination of BIOL 4180  BIOL 4480  and BIOL 5101  BIOL 5401 .
    Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor
    Fee: $40 (when applicable).
    Offered: As Needed.
  
  • BIOL 4421 - Development Biology

    4 hrs
    Principal features of development in sexually reproducing organisms and their underlying molecular mechanisms; laboratories include descriptive and experimental investigations. Six lecture or laboratory hours per week.
    Prerequisites: BIOL 1401 , BIOL 1402 , BIOL 3462 .
    Fee: $40.
    Offered: As Needed.
  
  • BIOL 4423 - Microscopic Anatomy

    4 hrs
    Morphology of mammalian cells, tissues and organs studied at the microscopic level, emphasizing relationships between structure and function. Six lecture or laboratory hours per week.
    Prerequisites: BIOL 1401 , BIOL 1402 .
    Fee: $40.
    Offered: Spring of Odd Years.
  
  • BIOL 4451 - Biochemistry l

    4 hrs
    Same as  CHEM 4451  
    Fee: $40.
    Offered: Spring of Even Years.
  
  • BIOL 4480 - Selected Topics in Biology

    4 hrs
    Intensive study of a specified subject. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours when topics vary, but not more than six semester hours may be earned in a combination of BIOL 4180  BIOL 4480 and BIOL 5101  BIOL 5401 .
    Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor
    Fee: $40 (when applicable).
    Offered: As Needed.
  
  • BIOL 4481 - Research and Writing

    4 hrs
    Methodology and philosophy involved in design of biological research projects. Statistical inference, research design, background research, interpretation of scientific papers, data presentation, and scientific writing. Prepares students to conduct independent research projects and to write technical documents (e.g., grant proposals, scientific reviews, professional reports) in the biological sciences. Satisfies requirement for integrative summative experience in biology.
    Prerequisites: 24 semester hours of biology.
    Fee: $40.
    Offered: Spring.
  
  • BIOL 4490 - Environmental Science Internship

    4 hrs
    Faculty supervised off-campus training in cooperating firms and government agencies. Research and written reports required.
    Prerequisites: Senior standing; completion of at least 40 semester hours in Environmental Science curriculum.
    Offered: As Needed.
  
  • BIOL 5101 - Problems in Biology

    1 hr
    Individualized intensive study of selected laboratory problems in advanced biology. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours when topics vary, but not more than six semester hours may be earned in a combination of BIOL 4180 , BIOL 4480  and BIOL 5101, BIOL 5401 .
    Prerequisites: 20 semester hours of biology and consent of instructor.
    Fee: $40.
    Offered: As Needed.
  
  • BIOL 5201 - Problems in Biology

    2 hrs
    Individualized intensive study of selected laboratory problems in advanced biology. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours when topics vary, but not more than six semester hours may be earned in a combination of BIOL 4180 , BIOL 4480  and BIOL 5101 , BIOL 5401 .
    Prerequisites: 20 semester hours of biology and consent of instructor.
    Fee: $40.
    Offered: As Needed.
  
  • BIOL 5301 - Problems in Biology

    3 hrs
    Individualized intensive study of selected laboratory problems in advanced biology. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours when topics vary, but not more than six semester hours may be earned in a combination of BIOL 4180 , BIOL 4480  and BIOL 5101 , BIOL 5401 .
    Prerequisites: 20 semester hours of biology and consent of instructor.
    Fee: $40.
    Offered: As Needed.
  
  • BIOL 5401 - Problems in Biology

    4 hrs
    Individualized intensive study of selected laboratory problems in advanced biology. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours when topics vary, but not more than six semester hours may be earned in a combination of BIOL 4180 , BIOL 4480  and BIOL 5101 , BIOL 5401.
    Prerequisites: 20 semester hours of biology and consent of instructor.
    Fee: $40.
    Offered: As Needed.
  
  • BIOL 5493 - Introduction to Pharmacology

    4 hrs
    General principles of the interactions between living organisms and drugs, including dosage, absorption, distribution, metabolism, toxicity and drug dependence; drugs affecting the cardiovascular, digestive, respiratory, and central and autonomic nervous systems emphasized. Six lecture or laboratory hours per week.
    Prerequisites: BIOL 2492 , CHEM 1401 , CHEM 1402 , junior standing, or consent of instructor.
    Fee: $40.
    Offered: Spring of Even Years.

Business Administration

  
  • BADM 1307 - Personal Finance

    3 hrs
    An introduction to managing your money in the 21st century. Potential money management issues include: personal financial planning and record keeping, budgeting, banking and credit, personal taxes, financing major expenditures (e.g. education, home, vehicle) savings, insurance, markets and investments. Students will use current personal finance software.
  
  • BADM 2190 - Selected Issues in Business Administration

    1 hr
    Introduction to specialized topic(s) chosen by instructor. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
  
  • BADM 2290 - Selected Issues in Business Administration

    2 hrs
    Introduction to specialized topic(s) chosen by instructor. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
  
  • BADM 2390 - Selected Issues in Business Administration

    3 hrs
    Introduction to specialized topic(s) chosen by instructor. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
  
  • BADM 2490 - Selected Issues in Business Administration

    4 hrs
    Introduction to specialized topic(s) chosen by instructor. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
  
  • BADM 2590 - Selected Issues in Business Administration

    5 hrs
    Introduction to specialized topic(s) chosen by instructor. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
  
  • BADM 2690 - Selected Issues in Business Administration

    6 hrs
    Introduction to specialized topic(s) chosen by instructor. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
  
  • BADM 2790 - Selected Issues in Business Administration

    7 hrs
    Introduction to specialized topic(s) chosen by instructor. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
  
  • BADM 2890 - Selected Issues in Business Administration

    8 hrs
    Introduction to specialized topic(s) chosen by instructor. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
  
  • BADM 2990 - Selected Issues in Business Administration

    9 hrs
    Introduction to specialized topic(s) chosen by instructor. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
  
  • BADM 3311 - Project Management

    3 hrs
    Study of the principles of project management in modern organizations. Subjects include work breakdown structures (WBS), critical path methods (CPM), resource allocations, PERT charts, Gantt charts, project earned value, budgeted cost of work scheduled (BCWS), budgeted cost of work performed (BCWP), and actual cost of work performed (ACWP) as they apply to project management. Using a desktop computer with current project management software, students will solve individual and organization wide problems. Includes supervised structured laboratory exercises.
    Prerequisites: CISS 1310 .
    Fee: $15.
  
  • BADM 3318 - Business Analytics l

    3 hrs
    Application with descriptive statistics and their presentation, inferential statistics and their interpretations, and linear programing and its analysis. Students will learn and use Access, Excel, and Solver for the applications.
    Offered: Fall
  
  • BADM 3343 - Research Methods

    3 hrs
    Designed to integrate knowledge from other disciplines into applied research by examining the theoretical foundation of research and their applications to business processes. It examines the nature, scope and importance of business research and research methodology; sources of information, methods of presentation, analysis and interpretation of statistical data into a structured free enterprise project. The research process is specifically addressed. Emphasis is placed on financial, economic, accounting and other quantitative applications with business development execution. The course includes individual and group investigations and reports written on problems of current business interests.
    Prerequisites: ACCT 2311 , ACCT 2312 , ECON 2301 , ECON 2302 , 3 semester hours in statistics.
    Offered: Fall.
  
  • BADM 3351 - International Business

    3 hrs
    Surveys the basic issues of international business. Topics surveyed include: contrasting cultural, economic, financial, legal-regulatory, political, social, technological and trade environments; multinational firms, including direct foreign investment and country evaluation; and the management of international operations.
    Offered: Fall, Summer.
  
  • BADM 3361 - Professional Technical Communication

    3 hrs
    This course covers strategies for successful planning, research, and presenting of formal and informal business messages. Emphasis is placed on professional and technical communication techniques, such as report writing, professional speaking, group conversation, resume writing, professional telephone communication, proper use of electronic communication, etc. The course also emphasizes effective customer service, media relations, and building a professional business portfolio.
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1314 .
    Offered: Spring, Summer.
  
  • BADM 3362 - Legal Concepts of Business I

    3 hrs
    Legal and ethical framework in which business operates including the nature and source of law, the role of law in society, the court system, regulatory law, the trial process and its alternatives, torts, contract law, sales, commercial paper, products liability, Uniform Commercial Code and international law.
    Offered: Fall, Summer.
  
  • BADM 3363 - Legal Concepts of Business II

    3 hrs
    Legal policies and ethical implications impacting business decision makers in the areas of agency, partnerships, corporations, wills, trusts and estates, property law, bankruptcy, antitrust, federal securities law, consumer law, international law and professional liability.
    Prerequisites: ACCT 2311 , ACCT 2312 , ECON 2301 , ECON 2302 , BADM 3362 .
    Offered: Spring.
  
  • BADM 4194 - Study Tour in Business Administration

    1 hr
    Observation of business firms, discussions with business executives and government officials; prior background reading, orientation and approval of project required; analysis and reports.
    Fee: variable depending on travel costs.
  
  • BADM 4294 - Study Tour in Business Administration

    2 hrs
    Observation of business firms, discussions with business executives and government officials; prior background reading, orientation and approval of project required; analysis and reports.
    Fee: variable depending on travel costs.
  
  • BADM 4391 - Business Administration Internship

    3 hrs
    A practice-based learning opportunity, with a business, governmental, or non-profit employer supervised by a sponsoring faculty member. Research and written reports required.
    Prerequisites: ACCT 2311 , ACCT 2312 , ECON 2301 , ECON 2302 , CISS 1310 , MGMT 3350 , faculty approval and completion of an approved Academic Internship Learning Plan.
  
  • BADM 4393 - Special Studies in Administration

    3 hrs
    In-depth study of a specialized topic chosen by instructor. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
    Prerequisites:ACCT 2311 , ACCT 2312 , ECON 2301 , ECON 2302 , CISS 1310 .
    Offered: Fall.
  
  • BADM 4394 - Study Tour in Business Administration

    3 hrs
    Observation of business firms, discussions with business executives and government officials; prior background reading, orientation and approval of project required; analysis and reports.
    Fee: variable depending on travel costs.
  
  • BADM 4494 - Study Tour in Business Administration

    4 hrs
    Observation of business firms, discussions with business executives and government officials; prior background reading, orientation and approval of project required; analysis and reports.
    Fee: variable depending on travel costs.
  
  • BADM 4594 - Study Tour in Business Administration

    5 hrs
    Observation of business firms, discussions with business executives and government officials; prior background reading, orientation and approval of project required; analysis and reports.
    Fee: variable depending on travel costs.
  
  • BADM 4694 - Study Tour in Business Administration

    6 hrs
    Observation of business firms, discussions with business executives and government officials; prior background reading, orientation and approval of project required; analysis and reports.
    Fee: variable depending on travel costs.

Chemistry

  
  • CHEM 1400 - Introduction to Chemistry

    4 hrs
    For non-science majors; an overview of the development of chemistry with emphasis on scientific approaches; applications of chemistry in today’s world. Consists of lecture and laboratory.
    Fee: $30.
  
  • CHEM 1401 - General Chemistry I

    4 hrs
    Structure and states of matter, chemical reaction stoichiometry, acid-base and oxidation-reduction reactions.  Consists of lecture and laboratory. (TCCN: CHEM 1411).
    Completion of any pre-college math requirements.
    $30.
    Fall.
    (GE)  
  
  • CHEM 1402 - General Chemistry II

    4 hrs
    Chemical equilibrium, thermodynamics and kinetics; electrochemistry; descriptive inorganic chemistry. Consists of lecture and laboratory. (TCCN: CHEM 1412).
    Prerequisite: CHEM 1401 with at least a grade of C.
    Fee: $30.
    Offered: Spring.
  
  • CHEM 2190 - Selected Issues in Chemistry

    1 hr
    Introduction to specialized topic(s) chosen by instructor. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
    Fee: $30. (when applicable).
  
  • CHEM 2290 - Selected Issues in Chemistry

    2 hrs
    Introduction to specialized topic(s) chosen by instructor. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
    Fee: $30. (when applicable).
  
  • CHEM 2390 - Selected Issues in Chemistry

    3 hrs
    Introduction to specialized topic(s) chosen by instructor. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
    Fee: $30. (when applicable).
  
  • CHEM 2411 - Organic Chemistry I

    4 hrs
    Structure, including stereochemistry, and reactions of hydrocarbons and alcohols including nucleophilic substitution and electrophilic aromatic substitution. Consists of lecture and laboratory.
    Prerequisite: CHEM 1402  with at least a grade of C.
    Fee: $40.
    Offered: Fall.
  
  • CHEM 2412 - Organic Chemistry II

    4 hrs
    Structure spectroscopy and reactions of functional groups. Consists of lecture and laboratory.
    Prerequisite: CHEM 2411  with at least a grade of C.
    Fee: $40.
    Offered: Spring.
  
  • CHEM 2490 - Selected Issues in Chemistry

    4 hrs
    Introduction to specialized topic(s) chosen by instructor. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
    Fee: $30. (when applicable).
  
  • CHEM 2590 - Selected Issues in Chemistry

    5 hrs
    Introduction to specialized topic(s) chosen by instructor. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
    Fee: $30. (when applicable).
  
  • CHEM 2690 - Selected Issues in Chemistry

    6 hrs
    Introduction to specialized topic(s) chosen by instructor. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
    Fee: $30. (when applicable).
  
  • CHEM 3180 - Selected Topics in Chemistry

    1 hr
    In-depth study of specialized subject. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours when topics vary, but no more than six semester hours may be earned in a combination of CHEM 3180 CHEM 3380 and CHEM 3260 CHEM 3460.
    Prerequisite: Junior standing in chemistry or consent of instructor.
    Fee: $40. (when applicable).
    Offered: by independent study.
  
  • CHEM 3260 - Undergraduate Research

    2 hrs
    Intensive study of a selected research problem undertaken individually with supervision. May be repeated for credit when research problem varies; only 4 semester hours may count toward the semester hours of chemistry required for the BA or BS degree.
    Prerequisite: 12 semester hours of chemistry beyond the 1000 level and consent of instructor.
    Fee: $40 (when applicable).
    Offered: Independent study.
  
  • CHEM 3280 - Selected Topics in Chemistry

    2 hrs
    In-depth study of specialized subject. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours when topics vary, but no more than six semester hours may be earned in a combination of CHEM 3180  CHEM 3380  and CHEM 3260  CHEM 3460 .
    Prerequisite: Junior standing in chemistry or consent of instructor.
    Fee: $40. (when applicable).
    Offered: by independent study.
  
  • CHEM 3360 - Undergraduate Research

    3 hrs
    Intensive study of a selected research problem undertaken individually with supervision. May be repeated for credit when research problem varies; only 4 semester hours may count toward the semester hours of chemistry required for the BA or BS degree.
    Prerequisite: 12 semester hours of chemistry beyond the 1000 level and consent of instructor.
    Fee: $40 (when applicable).
    Offered: Independent study.
  
  • CHEM 3380 - Selected Topics in Chemistry

    3 hrs
    In-depth study of specialized subject. May be repeated to a maximum of four semester hours when topics vary, but no more than six semester hours may be earned in a combination of CHEM 3180  CHEM 3380 and CHEM 3260  CHEM 3460 .
    Prerequisite: Junior standing in chemistry or consent of instructor.
    Fee: $40. (when applicable).
    Offered: by independent study.
  
  • CHEM 3421 - Analytical Chemistry

    4 hrs
    Gravimetric, volumetric, and introduction to chromatographic, and UV/visible spectroscopic methods of analysis. Consists of lecture and laboratory.
    Prerequisite: CHEM 1402  with at least a grade of C.
    Fee: $40.
    Offered: Fall.
  
  • CHEM 3422 - Instrumental Analysis

    4 hrs
    Experimental design techniques and approaches for current analytical problems utilizing chemical instrumentation. Consists of lecture and laboratory.
    Prerequisite: CHEM 3421  with at least a grade of C.
    Fee: $40.
    Offered: Spring.
  
  • CHEM 3460 - Undergraduate Research

    4 hrs
    Intensive study of a selected research problem undertaken individually with supervision. May be repeated for credit when research problem varies; only 4 semester hours may count toward the semester hours of chemistry required for the BA or BS degree.
    Prerequisite: 12 semester hours of chemistry beyond the 1000 level and consent of instructor.
    Fee: $40 (when applicable).
    Offered: Independent study.
  
  • CHEM 4431 - Physical Chemistry I

    4 hrs
    States of matter, thermodynamics and thermochemistry, and kinetics. Consists of lecture and laboratory.
    Prerequisites: 12 hours in chemistry, PHYS 1402 , MATH 2413 .
    Fee: $40.
    Offered: Fall of Even Years.
  
  • CHEM 4432 - Physical Chemistry II

    4 hrs
    Quantum mechanics, spectroscopy, atomic and molecular structure. Consists of lecture and laboratory.
    Prerequisite: CHEM 4431  with at least a grade of C.
    Fee: $40.
    Offered: Spring of Odd Years.
  
  • CHEM 4440 - Inorganic Chemistry

    4 hrs
    Modern aspects of inorganic chemistry including symmetry, group theory, spectroscopy, reaction mechanisms, and transition metal and organometallic chemistry. Consists of lecture and laboratory.
    Prerequisites: 12 semester hours in chemistry.
    Fee: $40.
    Offered: Spring of Even Years.
  
  • CHEM 4441 - Advanced Organic Chemistry

    4 hrs
    Bonding, reaction intermediates, determination of mechanisms, effects of structure on reactivity, and spectrophotometric. Topics include modern methods for the synthesis and purification of small biomolecules and how bioinformatics, functional genomics, and other modern biotechnologies are used to speed the discovery and synthesis of new small organic molecules to treat human diseases with large unmet therapeutic need. Consists of lecture and laboratory.
    Prerequisites: CHEM 2412  with at least a grade of C.
    Fee: $40.
    Offered: Spring of Even Years.
  
  • CHEM 4451 - Biochemistry I

    4 hrs
    An overview of biomolecules and biochemical processes with emphasis on intermediary metabolism consists of lecture and laboratory. Same as BIOL 4451 . Consists of lecture and laboratory.
    Prerequisites: CHEM 2412  and eight semester hours of biology, or consent of instructor.
    Fee: $40.
    Offered: Fall of Even Years.
  
  • CHEM 4452 - Biochemistry II

    4 hrs
    In-depth study of the mechanisms and kinetics of enzymes; structure and biotransformations of proteins; and the structural variations in nucleic acids. Consists of lecture and laboratory.
    Prerequisites: CHEM 4451  with at least a grade of C.
    Fee: $40.
  
  • CHEM 4460 - Chemical Biology

    4 hrs
    Explores how scientific work in chemistry led to fundamental understanding of an ability to manipulate biological processes. Emphasis is placed on chemical design and synthesis as well as biological evaluation and utility. Content based on scientific literature readings.
    Prerequisites: CHEM 2412 , BIOL 2430 .
    Fee: $40.
    Offered: Spring of Odd Years.

Communication Arts (Mass Communication)

  
  • COMM 2190 - Selected Issues in Mass Communication

    1 hr
    Introduction to specialized topic(s) chosen by instructor. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
  
  • COMM 2290 - Selected Issues in Mass Communication

    2 hrs
    Introduction to specialized topic(s) chosen by instructor. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
  
  • COMM 2301 - Introduction to Mass Media

    3 hrs
    History and process of mass communication; types of print and non-print media (including newspapers, magazines, books, cinema, radio, television); impact and control; media support systems (including advertising, public relations, news industry, music industry, auxiliary services); technological advances and future prospects. (TCCN: COMM 1307).
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1313  or consent of instructor.
    Fee: $5.
    Offered: Fall.
  
  • COMM 2310 - Introduction to Film

    3 hrs
    Exploration of cinematic medium as an art form; study of the technical elements which create the language of film; critiques of selected classic and contemporary films. Film-viewing lab required.
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1313  or consent of instructor.
    Fee: $10.
    Offered: Spring of Odd Years.
    (GE)
  
  • COMM 2319 - Producing for Film/Tv/Theater

    3 hrs
    Fundamentals of producing films, television programs and stage productions from pre-production and production to distribution and exhibition. Emphasis on producer’s role as project developer, fundraiser, and supervisor.
    Offered: Fall of Odd Years.
  
  • COMM 2320 - Digital News Production

    3 hrs
    Basics of studio and field production; emphasis on equipment usage, lighting, sound and editing. Three class hours and three studio hours per week.
    Prerequisite: COMM 2330  or consent of instructor.
    Fee: $30.
  
  • COMM 2325 - Television Production I

    3 hrs
    Introductory workshop on directing for multi-camera studio productions. Emphasis on script/shot breakdown and storyboarding, blocking and staging actors, and light, sound, and set design for multi-camera studio productions.
    Fee: $20.
    Offered: Fall.
  
  • COMM 2330 - Newsgathering

    3 hrs
    Basic principles of journalism with an emphasis on the fundamentals of newsgathering across all media platforms.
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1313  or consent of instructor.
  
  • COMM 2337 - Digital Film Production I

    3 hrs
    Beginning digital film production workshop. Emphasis on documentary and narrative video production. Students are required to produce, direct, and edit at least two narrative productions and two documentary productions 5-10 minutes in length and one narrative and one documentary production 10-15 minutes in length.
    Fee: $20.
    Offered: Spring of Even Years.
  
  • COMM 2340 - Media Law

    3 hrs
    Study of U.S. law as it applies to specific issues in mass media and journalism, such as libel, invasion of privacy, protection of sources, freedom of expression. Also examines specific regulation regarding obscene material, copyright protection, advertising, consent, and telecommunications.
    Prerequisites: ENGL 1313  or consent of instructor.
    Offered: Fall.
  
  • COMM 2353 - Media Ethics

    3 hrs
    Study of ethical standards in media. Includes areas such as deceptive practices, conflicts of interest, invasion of privacy, propaganda, sensationalism.
    Prerequisite: ENGL 1313  or consent of instructor.
    Offered: Fall.
  
  • COMM 2390 - Selected Issues in Mass Communication

    3 hrs
    Introduction to specialized topic(s) chosen by instructor. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
  
  • COMM 2490 - Selected Issues in Mass Communication

    4 hrs
    Introduction to specialized topic(s) chosen by instructor. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
  
  • COMM 2590 - Selected Issues in Mass Communication

    5 hrs
    Introduction to specialized topic(s) chosen by instructor. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
  
  • COMM 2690 - Selected Issues in Mass Communication

    6 hrs
    Introduction to specialized topic(s) chosen by instructor. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
  
  • COMM 3293 - Media Praticum

    2 hrs
    Practical, hands-on experience in a mass communication field on campus in a supervised and educational setting. Students are required to complete at least one practicum as part of their degree requirements.
    Prerequisite: 6 hours in advanced COMM courses.
  
  • COMM 3312 - Film Studies

    3 hrs
    In-depth study of specialized topics in film, which may include Genre Studies, Auteur Studies, Film History (American/Asian/European). May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
    Fee: $20.
    Offered: Fall of Odd Years.
  
  • COMM 3313 - Journalism History

    3 hrs
    Survey course on the development of print journalism in America with emphasis on the evolution of United States newspapers. Course covers the major eras and figures in United States journalism history.
  
  • COMM 3320 - Television Production II

    3 hrs
    Advanced television production workshop. Emphasis on the development and producing of talk show, news magazine, and sitcom/drama format programming. Students are required to develop, write and produce one 30-minute talk show or news magazine program and one 30-minute sitcom/drama pilot.
    Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.
    Fee: $20.
    Offered: Spring of Odd Years.
 

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