Programs and Courses
- Students majoring in chemistry should consult Dávila, Pettygrove, Tarter, or Bronson.
- Students majoring in geology should consult Willsey.
- Students majoring in physics should consult Daily.
- Students majoring in Pre-Pharmacy should consult Pettygrove
Programs
| Course No | Course Title | Credits | Prerequisites |
| Chem 111 | Principles of Chemistry | 5 | H.S. Chemistry or Chem 103 |
| Chem 112 | Principles of Chemistry II and Qualitative Analysis | 5 | Chem 111, Math 147 or Math 143 |
| Chem 298 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 | Chem 112 |
| Chem 299 | Organic Chemistry II | 5 | Chem 298 |
| Or Chem 253 | Quantitative Analysis | 5 | Chem 112, Math 147 |
| Math 147 or Math 143 and Math 144 | Precalculus | 5 | Math Placement Test |
| Math 170 | Calculus I | 5 | "C" or better in Math 144 |
| Math 175 | Calculus II | 4 | "C" or better in Math 170 |
| Math 275 | Calculus III | 4 | "C" or better in Math 175 |
| Phy 211 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers I | 5 | Math 170 or Corequisite Math 170 |
| Phy 212 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers II | 5 | Phy 211, Math 175 |
| Engl 101 | English Composition | 3 | |
| Engl 102 | English Composition | 3 | Engl 101 |
| Comm 101 | Fundamentals of Speech | 2 | |
| Humanities Core | 6 | ||
| Social Science Core | 6 | ||
| Course No | Course Title | Credits | Prerequisites |
| Geol 101 | Physical Geology | 4 | |
| Geol 102 | Historical Geology | 4 | |
| Chem 111 | Principles of Chemistry | 5 | H.S. Chemistry or Chem 101 |
| Chem 112 | Principles of Chemistry II and Qualitative Analysis | 5 | Chem 111, Math 147 or Math 143 |
| Math 147 | College Algebra and Trigonometry | 5 | Math Placement Test |
| Math 160 | Survey of Calculus | 4 | Math 130 or Math 143 |
| Or Math 170 | Calculus I | 5 | Math 147 |
| Phy 111 | General Physics I | 4 | Math 147 |
| Phy 112 | General Physics II | 4 | Math 147 |
| Engl 101 | English Composition | 3 | |
| Engl 102 | English Composition | 3 | Engl 101 |
| Comm 101 | Fundamentals of Speech | 2 | |
| Social Science Core | 6-12 | ||
| Humanities Core | 6-12 | ||
| Electives | 6 | ||
| Course No | Course Title | Credits | Prerequisites |
| Phy 211 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers I | 5 | Math 147 or Corequisite Math 170 |
| Phy 212 | Physics for Scientists and Engineers II | 5 | Phy 223, Corequisite Math 175 |
| Chem 111 | Principles of Chemistry | 5 | H.S. Chemsitry or Chem 103, Math 147 |
| Chem 112 | Principles of Chemistry II and Qualitative Analysis | 5 | Chem 111, Math 147 |
| Math 170 | Calculus I | 4 | "C" or better in Math 147 |
| Math 175 | Calculus II | 5 | "C" or better in Math 170 |
| Math 275 | Calculus III | 4 | "C" or better in Math 175 |
| Engl 101 | English Composition | 3 | |
| Engl 102 | English Composition | 3 | Engl 101 |
| Comm 101 | Fundamentals of Speech | 2 | |
| Humanities Core | 6-12 | ||
| Social Science Core | 6-12 | ||
| Electives | 11 |
Course Descriptions
CHEMISTRY COURSES
CHEM 100 4 cr hrs
Extraordinary Chemistry for Everyone (Fall, Spring)
A nonmathematical descriptive chemistry course for the nonscience major. A presentation of the world of chemistry from the view of the consumer and citizen. Topics will include elements and compounds, acids and bases, oxidation and reduction, environmental chemistry, nutrition and food, poisons, medicine, cosmetics, energy, nuclear power, and other applications. This course will satisfy a general education core science requirement but will not serve as a prerequisite or substitute for any other chemistry course. Three lectures and one two-hour lab per week.
CHEM 101 5 cr hrs
Introduction to Chemistry (Fall, Spring, Summer)
A systematic treatment of chemical principles and their application. Topics include nomenclature, atomic theory, periodicity, reactions, equations, stoichiometry, solutions, gases, and introduction to the theories of equilibria, acid-bases, redox, and radioactivity. This course is suggested for students who have not taken high school chemistry. CHEM 190 is recommended to be taken concurrently as a review of math skills. Four lectures and one 2 1/2-hour lab each week. This course will not serve as a prerequisite to CHEM 112. Corequisite: Math 120 or higher; satisfactory score on the COMPASS test; or CHEM 190.
CHEM 102 5 cr hrs
Essentials of Organic and Biological Chemistry (Fall, Spring)
The nomenclature, reactions and structure/property relationships of the principal classes of organic compounds. The study of the structure and function of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids. Includes an introduction to metabolic pathways with emphasis placed on chemical principles. Four 1-hour lectures and one 3-hour lab each week. Prerequisite: CHEM 101 or CHEM 111.
CHEM 111 5 cr hrs
Principles of Chemistry I (Fall, Spring)
A thorough study of the fundamentals and principles of chemistry. This course is designed for students majoring in chemistry, premedicine, pre-dentistry, engineering, or science. The lecture and laboratory will cover inorganic reactions, atomic structure, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, solutions, chemical bonding, and the states of matter. Four lectures and one 3-hour lab each week. Prerequisite: one year of high school chemistry or CHEM 101. Corequisite: MATH 143 or MATH 147 (or higher math course).
CHEM 112 5 cr hrs
Principles of Chemistry II and Qualitative Analysis (Fall, Spring)
The study of elementary theoretical chemistry and its application to analytical practice. The lecture includes redox, kinetics, coordination, and nuclear chemistry plus the aqueous equilibria of acids, bases, complexes, and slightly soluble compounds. The laboratory work consists of the qualitative separation and identification of cations and selected inorganic experiments. Three lectures and two 3-hour labs each week. Prerequisites: CHEM 111, MATH 143, or MATH 147.
CHEM 190 1 cr hr
Chemical Applications (Fall, Spring, Summer)
A mathematics review and accelerated treatment of chemical problems including metrics, specific gravity, mole concept, percentage composition of molecules, empirical formula and chemical stoichiometry. Three 1-hour lectures each week for six weeks. Designed to be taken concurrently with CHEM 101 or CHEM 111.
CHEM 199 1-4 cr hrs
Special Topics/Workshop (Fall, Spring, Summer)
This number is applied to any of the science areas and is indicative of a workshop course that may not transfer to another institution.
Independent Study (Fall, Spring, Summer)
A semester-long project under the supervision of an instructor. Each credit hour is equivalent to at least three hours of work each week on the project. Students should make arrangements with an instructor in their field of interest. Prerequisite: one lab science course and permission of the instructor.
Quantitative Analysis (Fall)
The lecture includes a comprehensive study of the principles and techniques of the laboratory procedures as well as the theoretical basis of gravimetric, volumetric, and instrumental analysis. The laboratory consists of a series of quantitative determinations of elemental unknowns by classical and instrumental methods. Three lectures and one 5-hour lab or two 3-hour labs each week. Prerequisites: CHEM 112, MATH 143 or permission of instructor.
CHEM 298 4 cr hrs
Organic Chemistry I (Fall)
The first semester of a comprehensive study of organic chemistry emphasizing structure, nomenclature, properties, synthesis and reaction mechanisms. Includes an introduction to infrared spectroscopy and nuclear magnetic resonance. Three 1-hour lectures, one 1-hour recitation, and one 3-hour lab weekly. Prerequisite: CHEM 112 or equivalent course.
CHEM 299 5 cr hrs
Organic Chemistry II (Spring)
Continuation of CHEM 298, including qualitative organic analysis and spectral methods. Introduction to mass spectra and ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometry. Three 1-hour lectures and two 3-hours labs per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 298.
Physical Geography (Fall, Spring)
A study of earth's physical environment including weather, climate, soils, vegetation, landforms and oceans. The interrelationships and interdependencies of each facet of the environment are studied, as well as the physical processes which act on the environment to produce the landscape. The lab provides opportunities to use maps, graphs, weather instruments and other materials used by geographers to study the earth, as well as an opportunity to practice the application of theoretical information learned during the lectures. Students may be given the opportunity to observe geographic concepts during a one day field trip. Three lectures and one 2-hour lab each week.
GEOL 101 4 cr hrs
Physical Geology (Fall, Spring)
A study of the composition and structure of the earth and the physical processes acting to produce change. Topics include weathering, erosion, metamorphism, igneous activity, earthquakes, mountain building, plate tectonics, glaciation, deserts, and energy. The laboratory provides a study of rocks and minerals, topographic and geologic maps, and environmental geology. Three lectures and one 2-hour lab each week.
GEOL 102 4 cr hrs
Historical Geology (Spring)
A study of the origin of the earth, its geological history, and the evolution of plant and animal life. The laboratory provides a study of geologic maps with emphasis on geologic structures and a study of fossils. Three lectures and one 2-hour lab each week.
Workshop (Fall, Spring, Summer)
This number is applied to any of the science areas and is indicative of a workshop course that may not transfer to another institution.
Independent Study (Fall, Spring, Summer)
This is a semester-long project. Each credit hour is equivalent to three hours of work each week on the project. Students should make arrangements with instructors in their field of interest. The request form for this project must be filled out and approved by the instructor, department chairman, and Academic Dean and filed in the Records Office. Prerequisite: one lab science course.
Survey of Physics (Fall)
An overview of the principles of mechanics; properties of matter, heat, light, electricity, magnetism; and modern physics. This course employs a conceptual approach to physics. Very limited math skills are necessary. Three 1-hour lectures and one 2-hour lab each week.
General Astronomy (Fall)
A study of solar and stellar astronomy. The relationship of astronomy to the other sciences is stressed. Topics include history of astronomy, motions of celestial bodies, earth, moon, planets, astronomical instruments and methods, spectra, stars, unusual stars, galaxies, and cosmology. Three lectures and one 2-hour lab each week.
PHY 199 1-4 cr hrs
Workshop (Fall, Spring, Summer)
This number is applied to any of the science areas and is indicative of a workshop course that may not transfer to another institution.
PHY 200 1-3 cr hrs
Independent Study (Fall, Spring, Summer)
This is a semester-long project. Each credit hour is equivalent to three hours of work each week on the project. Students should make arrangements with instructors in their field of interest. The request form for this project must be filled out and approved by the instructor, department chairman, and Academic Dean and filed in the Records Office. Prerequisite: one lab science course.
PHY 111 4 cr hrs
General Physics (Fall)
A general study of kinematics, Newton's Laws of Motion, universal gravitation, work, mechanical energy, motion in a plane, momentum, hydrostatics, SHM, wave motion, sound, introductory thermodynamics, and heat transfer with applications to life sciences. Three 1-hour lectures and one 2-hour lab each week. Prerequisite: MATH 143, MATH 144 or MATH 147.
PHY 112 4 cr hrs
General Physics (Spring)
A general study of electrostatics, D.C. circuitry, capacitance, magnetism, induced EMF, simple A.C. circuits, geometrical and physical optics, special relativity, and modern physics. Three 1-hour lectures and one 2-hour lab each week. Prerequisite: PHY 111.
Physics for Scientists and Engineers (Spring)
A study of kinematics, dynamics of particles, statics, momentum, work, mechanical energy, rotational motion, elasticity, vibratory motion, wave motion in selected media, heat, and introductory thermodynamics. Four 1-hour lectures and one 3-hour lab each week. Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 170.
Physics for Scientists and Engineers (Fall)
A study of Coulomb's Law, electric fields, electric potential, magnetic fields, magnetic induction, D.C. circuit analysis, inductance, A.C. circuits, geometrical and physical optics, interference and diffraction, and introductory modern physics. Four 1-hour lectures and one 3-hour lab each week. Prerequisite: PHY 211; corequisite or prerequisite: MATH 175.