BIOL 1402. INTRODUCTORY BIOLOGY. An introduction to the study of plants and animals. introduction to genetics and ecology and diversity of plants and animals. Three lecture hours and one three-hour laboratory each week.
BIOL 3307. ECOLOGY. Basic principles and concepts of ecology with emphasis on population and community interactions. Three lecture hours each week.
CHEM 1303, 1304. GENERAL CHEMISTRY. This course is designed primarily for science majors, pre-med students, and engineering students. It offers an introduction to the fundamental principles and theories of chemistry, including stoichiometry, the structure of matter, energy relationships involved in the transformation of matter, the dynamics of such transformations, and some descriptive chemistry of the important elements. It is a prerequisite to all advanced courses in the department.
CHEM 1113. GENERAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY. One three-hour laboratory period each week. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 1303.
CHEM 1114. GENERAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY. One three-hour laboratory period each week. Prerequisite: Chemistry 1113; Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 1304.
CHEM 3117. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY. One three-hour laboratory period each week. Corequisite: CHEM 3371.
CHEM 3351. QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS. A course involving the theory and practice of quantitative analytical chemistry techniques including gravimetric, volumetric, electrochemical, and spectroscopic analyses. Three hours of lecture and two four-hour laboratory periods per week for one-half semester.
CHEM 3371, 3372. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY. This course is designed to satisfy the requirements of the chemistry major and health-related professions student. The first semester deals primarily with aliphatic chemistry with special emphasis on sterochemistry. The second semester emphasizes aromatic substances and the chemistry of biologically relevant molecules. Prerequisite: CHEM 1303, 1304.
CHEM 3118. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY. One three-hour laboratory period each week. Corequisite: CHEM 3372.
GEOL 1301. EARTH SYSTEMS. This course examines processes within and between the solid Earth and its spheres, the hydrosphere, cryosphere, atmosphere and biosphere. Students gain an understanding of the Earth’s composition, structure, history, and the effect of mankind on our planet. Two lectures and one two-hour laboratory each week. Recommended for most geology tracks.
GEOL 1315. INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES. Fundamental principles of ecology, hydrology, geology, population dynamics, land-use management, and related fields will be used as the basis for understanding many of the major environmental issues that face our planet — greenhouse climate changes, soil and water pollution, acid rain and related atmospheric pollution problems, habitat destruction and species extinction, waste disposal, land use management, energy resource development, geologic hazards, and others. Two lectures and one four-hour laboratory every other week.
GEOL 3451, 3452. EARTH MATERIALS I AND II. The study of minerals and rocks: elementary crystallography, crystal chemistry, mineral structures and physical properties, rock classification and identification of rocks and minerals in hand specimen, principles of mineral optics, identification of minerals in thin section, introduction to relationships among rock textures, origins, and rock-forming processes. Prerequisites: One 1300-level course in Geological Sciences and credit or registration for CHEM 1301 or 1303.
GEOL 6363. ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY SEMINAR. This seminar will focus on timely geoscience-based environmental problems and address scientific, environmental, political, economic, legal, and social aspects of potential "solutions" through selected readings, seminars, guest speakers, and research projects.
MATH 1337. CALCULUS WITH ANALYTIC GEOMETRY I. Differential and integral calculus for algebraic and some trigonometric functions with applications to curve sketching, velocity, maximum-minimum problems, areas, and volumes. (Credit not allowed for more than one of MATH 1309, 1337, or 1537.) Prerequisites: One course in trigonometry and two years of high school algebra (or a grade of C- or higher grade in MATH 1304). Sections numbered 020-029 use a graphing calculator.
MATH 1338. CALCULUS WITH ANALYTIC GEOMETRY II. A continuation of MATH 1337 or MATH 1537 through differential and integral calculus of transcendental functions, techniques of integration, improper integrals, and infinite sequences and series. (Credit not allowed for MATH 1338 and 1310.) Prerequisite: A grade of C- or higher in MATH 1337 or 1537 (or MATH 1309 and departmental consent). Sections numbered 020-029 use a graphing calculator.
PHYS 1303. INTRODUCTION MECHANICS. For science and engineering majors. Vectors kinematics, Newtonian mechanics, gravitation, rotational motion, vibrations, waves, and fluids. Prerequisite: MATH 1337 or high school calculus course recommended.
PHYS 1105, 1106. GENERAL PHYSICS LABORATORY. One three-hour laboratory period per week. Taken with PHYS 1303, 1304 if eight hours of credit, including laboratory, are needed.
PHYS 1304. INTRODUCTORY ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM. For science and engineering majors. Electricity, magnetism, electromagnetic radiation, optics, special relativity. Prerequisite: PHYS 1303. MATH 1338 recommended.
PHYS 1407, 1408. GENERAL PHYSICS. Principles and concepts of physics; applications in the life sciences. Mechanics, thermodynamics, sound, optics, electricity, magnetism, modern physics. Prerequisite: MATH 1337.
Chemistry Emphasis Upper Division Courses
CHEM 3351. QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS. A course involving the theory and practice of quantitative analytical chemistry techniques including gravimetric, volumetric, electrochemical, and spectroscopic analyses. Three hours of lecture and two four-hour laboratory periods per week for one-half semester.
CHEM 3359. INORGANIC CHEMISTRY. The study of topics in inorganic chemistry including the systematics of the chemistry of the elements, periodicity, and ionic interactions. Three hours of lecture and two four-hour laboratory periods per week for one-half semester.
CHEM 5392. ADVANCED INORGANIC CHEMISTRY. Survey of the bonding, structure, and reactivity of inorganic compounds; coordination, organometallic, and main group element chemistry. Three hours of lecture each week. Recommended Prerequisite: CHEM 5384.
CHEM 3372. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II. This course is designed to satisfy the requirements of the chemistry major and health-related professions student. The first semester deals primarily with aliphatic chemistry with special emphasis on stereochemistry. The second semester emphasizes aromatic substances and the chemistry of biologically relevant molecules. Prerequisite: CHEM 1303, 1304.
CHEM 3374. HONORS ORGANIC CHEMISTRY. Covers essentially the same topics as 3371, 3372. However, topics are covered in more depth with a greater theoretical emphasis. Due to the small size of the class, greater student participation is possible. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
CHEM 3118. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY. One three-hour laboratory period each week. Corequisite: CHEM 3372.
CHEM 5381. PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY. Designed for B.A. majors in chemistry. Prerequisites: CHEM 1304 (or 1308), PHYS 1106, 1304 (or PHYS 1408), MATH 1337.
CHEM 5383. PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I: Gas laws; elementary kinetic theory; and the four laws of thermodynamics, including applications to phase diagrams and biological processes. Prerequisites: PHYS 1106, (or PHYS 108), MATH 1338. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 3351.
Chemistry emphasis electives:
GEOL 3366: ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY and geochemical cycles. An introduction to the physical and chemical processes occurring in the earth’s atmosphere, oceans, rivers, and groundwater at both a local and a global scale. Prerequisites: High school algebra and chemistry and one 1300-level course in Geological Sciences.
GEOL 5384. HYDROGEOLOGY. An introduction to the chemical and physical behavior of natural waters and the role of fluids in geologic processes. The course will stress the application of thermodynamics, kinetics, and fluid mechanics to understand such geologic processes as ore formation, sediment diagenesis, isograd formation, acid rain, global warming, and groundwater contamination. Prerequisites: MATH 1338 and CHEM 1304, or permission of instructor.
GEOL 5386. GEOCHEMISTRY. A survey of geochemical processes within the earth and at the earth’s surface, emphasizing mineral water interactions and application of the principles of chemical equilibrium to solution of geochemical problems. Prerequisite: GEOL 3452 or permission of instructor.
GEOL 3353. MODERN AND ANCIENT CLIMATES. Of all the various aspects of the natural environment that influence our lives, few register in our daily thoughts as often as the "weather". This course will discuss the longer term manifestations of the weather known as climate. Modern and ancient climates (and evidence for climate change on many time scales in the geological record) will be the theme. Prerequisites: one 1300-level Geology course or instructor approval.
GEOL 5338. THERMODYNAMICS OF GEOLOGICAL PROCESSES. Introduction to theoretical aspects of thermodynamics as they are applied in the earth sciences to igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary processes. Emphasis is on fundamental relationships in thermodynamics and mineral equilibria in aqueous solutions, solid rocks, silicate melts, and isotopic systems. (Presently 6338)
CHEM 4197, 4297, 4397. UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH. Prerequisites: Junior or senior classification and permission of the instructor. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 4177.
ME 5317. (SSH 6332) GROUND WATER HYDROLOGY AND CONTAMINATION: Ground water hydrology; aquifer and well hydraulics; flow equations and models; implications for landfill design; sources and nature of ground water contaminants; monitoring and analysis; contaminant fate and transport; transport model for hazardous substances; ground water pollution control measures; containment and treatment; ground water quality management.
Earth Sciences Emphasis Upper Division Courses
GEOL 3353. MODERN AND ANCIENT CLIMATES. Of all the various aspects of the natural environment that influence our lives, few register in our daily thoughts as often as the "weather". This course will discuss the longer term manifestations of the weather known as climate. Modern and ancient climates (and evidence for climate change on many time scales in the geological record) will be the theme. Prerequisites: one 1300-level Geology course or instructor approval.
GEOL 3360. PROCESS GEOMORPHOLOGY. Analysis of geological processes and other factors that influence or control the origin and development of landforms of the earth. Laboratory exercises and field trips are included. Prerequisite: One 1300-level course in Geological Sciences or permission of instructor.
GEOL 3366: ENVIRONMENTAL GEOLOGY and geochemical cycles. An introduction to the physical and chemical processes occurring in the earth’s atmosphere, oceans, rivers, and groundwater at both a local and a global scale. Prerequisites: High school algebra and chemistry and one 1300-level course in Geological Sciences.
GEOL 3369. PALEOBIOLOGY. A survey of biological diversity, phylogenetic analysis, rates of evolution, extinction, biogeography, taphonomy and paleoecology. Prerequisite: One 1300-level course in Geological Sciences or permission of instructor. BIOL. 1401 is also a suitable prerequisite.
GEOL 3454. STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY. Introduction to the stress-strain relations of rock, the origin of faults, the brittle to ductile transition, mechanics of thrusting and folding. Laboratory problems in structure contouring, fault solutions, stereonet manipulation, analysis of folded terrains. Prerequisite: GEOL 3452 or permission of instructor.
GEOL 3472. PRINCIPLES OF SEDIMENTATION. A study of the origin and post-depositional modification of sediments, sedimentary structures, and sedimentary rocks. Application to the recognition and interpretation of ancient marine and nonmarine sedimentary depositional sequences. Required weekend field trips. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for GEOL 3451 or permission of instructor.
GEOL 4296, 4298. INTEGRATIVE RESEARCH. Faculty-supervised independent geoscience research project designed to acquaint the student with current scientific techniques in data gathering (in field and/or laboratory and/or library), data processing, and presentation of results. Prerequisite: Permission of faulty adviser.
GEOL 4390. INTRODUCTION TO GEOPHYSICAL PROSPECTING. Introduction to geophysical exploration techniques. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite: MATH 1338 or permission of instructor.
GEOL 5338. THERMODYNAMICS OF GEOLOGICAL PROCESSES. Introduction to theoretical aspects of thermodynamics as they are applied in the earth sciences to igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary processes. Emphasis is on fundamental relationships in thermodynamics and mineral equilibria in aqueous solutions, solid rocks, silicate melts, and isotopic systems. (PRESENTLY 6338)
GEOL 5368. PALEOECOLOGY. Interactions between the living world and the earth’s changing environments through geologic time. Prerequisite: GEOL 3369 or permission of instructor.
GEOL 5384. HYDROGEOLOGY. An introduction to the chemical and physical behavior of natural waters and the role of fluids in geologic processes. The course will stress the application of thermodynamics, kinetics, and fluid mechanics to understand such geologic processes as ore formation, sediment diagenesis, isograd formation, acid rain, global warming, and groundwater contamination. Prerequisites: MATH 1338 and CHEM 1304, or permission of instructor.
GEOL 5386. GEOCHEMISTRY. A survey of geochemical processes within the earth and at the earth’s surface, emphasizing mineral water interactions and application of the principles of chemical equilibrium to solution of geochemical problems. Prerequisite: GEOL 3452 or permission of instructor.
CHEM 3351. QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS. A course involving the theory and practice of quantitative analytical chemistry techniques including gravimetric, volumetric, electrochemical, and spectroscopic analyses. Three hours of lecture and two four-hour laboratory periods per week for one-half semester.
CHEM 3359. INORGANIC CHEMISTRY. The study of topics in inorganic chemistry including the systematics of the chemistry of the elements, periodicity, and ionic interactions. Three hours of lecture and two four-hour laboratory periods per week for one-half semester.
CHEM 3372. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY. This course is designed to satisfy the requirements of the chemistry major and health-related professions student. The first semester deals primarily with aliphatic chemistry with special emphasis on stereochemistry. The second semester emphasizes aromatic substances and the chemistry of biologically relevant molecules. Prerequisite: CHEM 1303, 1304.
CHEM 3374. HONORS ORGANIC CHEMISTRY. Covers essentially the same topics as 3371, 3372. However, topics are covered in more depth with a greater theoretical emphasis. Due to the small size of the class, greater student participation is possible. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.
CHEM 3118. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY. One three-hour laboratory period each week. Corequisite: CHEM 3372.
STAT 2331. INTRODUCTION TO STATISTICAL METHODS. An introduction to statistics for behavioral, biological, and social scientists. Topics include descriptive statistics, probability and inferential statistics including hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, and contingency tables.
STAT 4340 (CSE 4340) STATISTICAL METHODS FOR ENGINEERS AND APPLIED SCIENTISTS. Basic concepts of probability and statistics useful in the solution of engineering and applied science problems. Topics: probability, probability distributions, data analysis, sampling distributions, estimation, and simple tests of hypothesis. Prerequisites: MATH 1337 AND 1338.
ME 5317. (SSH 6332) GROUND WATER HYDROLOGY AND CONTAMINATION: Ground water hydrology; aquifer and well hydraulics; flow equations and models; implications for landfill design; sources and nature of ground water contaminants; monitoring and analysis; contaminant fate and transport; transport model for hazardous substances; ground water pollution control measures; containment and treatment; ground water quality management.