Course Descriptions

BME 296 - Individual Study

BME 298 - Special Topics

BME 299 - Seminar

BME 316 - Educational Technology (Put on reserve 9/16/16)

BME 346 - Basic Accounting for Business and Marketing Education

BME 347 - Marketing Curriculum for Secondary Education

BME 396 - Individual Study

BME 397 - Honors

BME 398 - Special Topics

BME 399 - Seminar

BME 450 - Curriculum Development for Business and Marketing Education

BME 451 - Methods and Materials for Teaching Information Technology

BME 452 - Methods and Materials for Teaching Basic Business and Marketing

BME 492 - Practicum

BME 493A - Undergraduate Research Practicum

BME 496 - Individual Study

BME 497 - Honors

BME 498 - Special Topics

BME 499 - Seminar

CTE 292 - Work-site Learning Practicum

CTE 298 - Special Topics

CTE 299 - Seminar

CTE 310 - Introduction to Career and Technical Education

CTE 310A - Career and Technical Education Teaching Methods

CTE 310B - Career and Technical Education Occupational Analysis

CTE 310C - Career and Technical Education Course Organization and Curriculum Design

CTE 311A - Career and Technical Education Coordination Techniques of Cooperative Education

CTE 311B - History and Philosophy of Career and Technical Education

CTE 311C - Career and Technical Education Student and Professional Leadership Development

CTE 311D - Career and Technical Education School Law and Issues Related to Abuse

CTE 396 - Individual Study

CTE 397 - Honors

CTE 398 - Special Topics

CTE 399 - Seminar

CTE 410 - Career and Technical Education School to Work Programs

CTE 422 - Impact of Education Reform on Career and Technical Education

CTE 432 - Occupational Analysis

CTE 440 - Total Quality Learning in Career and Technical Education

CTE 460 - Business and Marketing Education Exit Assessment

CTE 496 - Individual Study

CTE 497 - Honors

CTE 498 - Special Topics

CTE 499 - Seminar

CHEM 101 - Contemporary Chemistry

• Describe the scientific method and distinguish between scientific hypotheses, theories, and laws
• Describe the classification of matter and distinguish between physical and chemical changes
• Identify the major components in atoms; use this information to write formulas for elements and compounds
• Use the periodic table of the elements, and describe the basis for this table
• Explain the bonding forces in chemical compounds
• Identify the physical states of matter and their main characteristics
• Identify specific applications of chemistry in selected topics such as environmental chemistry, consumer chemistry, or health chemistry
• Observe chemical and physical changes and draw appropriate conclusions

CHEM 106 - Chemistry Inquiry

• Apply appropriate scientific investigative techniques to address questions about relevant chemistry concepts.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret quantitative and qualitative data to address questions about relevant chemistry concepts.
• Apply chemistry concepts and processes to personal and societal issues.
• Articulate how their own ideas and understanding change and develop, and how the structure of the learning environment and curriculum facilitates these changes.
• Find and utilize a variety of resources to learn and communicate about chemistry concepts and processes.

CHEM 111 - Introduction to Chemistry

• Describe the scientific method and distinguish between scientific hypotheses, theories and laws
• Convert between metric units; use the factor-label method and express calculations in appropriate significant figures and in exponential notation
• Identify the major components of atoms; use the periodic table of the elements to identify atomic properties
• Identify types of bonds in chemical compounds; write formulas for compounds and describe molecular shapes
• Balance chemical equations and do stoichiometric calculations
• Describe the physical states of matter; do calculations involving the gas laws and solution concentrations
• Identify the main factors governing rates of reactions; calculate equilibrium constants and apply LeChatelier’s principle
• Describe the main characteristics of acids and bases; do calculations involving pH

CHEM 111LAB - Introductory Chemistry Laboratory

• Know principles of laboratory safety and demonstrate safe techniques
• Use metric units to make appropriate measurements of mass, volume, and density
• Use common laboratory techniques such as filtration, separation, synthesis, and titration
• Observe reactions; distinguish between physical and chemical changes; write chemical reactions
• Performing quantitative procedures and doing appropriate stoichiometric calculations

CHEM 112 - Introduction to Organic Chemistry

• Describe fundamental properties of carbon, its compounds, and various functional groups.
• Identify alkanes, alkenes and alkynes. Write correct names and structures and identify reaction products.
• Identify aromatic compounds. Write correct names and structures and identify reaction products.
• Identify alcohols, ethers and thiols. Write correct names and structures and identify reaction products.
• Identify molecules that exist as stereoisomers. Predict the number of isomers and their properties.
• Identify nitrogen-containing organic compounds. Write correct names and structures and identify reaction products.
• Identify aldehydes and ketones. Write correct names and structures and identify reaction products.
• Identify carboxylic acids and their derivatives. Write correct names and structures and identify reaction products.

CHEM 112LAB - Introduction to Organic Chemistry Laboratory

• Know principles of laboratory safety and demonstrate safe techniques
• Demonstrate ability to use common organic lab techniques such as recrystallization, extraction, and determination of melting point.
• Carry out laboratory synthesis and identification of the product by melting point or by chemical reactivity.
• Perform separation techniques such as distillation and thin-layer chromatography.
• Use laboratory data to calculate actual product yield, and calculate results from titration experiments.

CHEM 113 - Introduction to Biochemistry

• Identify the structure, properties, and names of common carbohydrates.
• Identify the structure, properties, and names of common lipids.
• Identify the structure, properties, and names of common amino acids and proteins.
• Describe the properties, structures and functions of enzymes.
• Identify the structures, properties, names, and functions of nucleotides, RNA, and DNA.
• Describe the fundamental characteristics of metabolism, anabolism, and catabolism.
• Identify the major pathways of carbohydrate, lipid, and amino acid metabolism. Describe the regulation, cell location, and energy changes associated with these pathways.

CHEM 113LAB - Introduction to Biochemistry Laboratory

• Know principles of laboratory safety and demonstrate safe techniques.
• Perform common chemical tests of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, and proteins
• Demonstrate ability to use common biochemical techniques such as spectrophotometry and titration
• Use spreadsheets to analyze data for standard curves and to calculate concentrations of unknown solutions.
• Perform various qualitative tests to identify common biochemical substances and their properties

CHEM 181 - General Chemistry I

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of chemical concepts such as atoms and molecules, stoichiometry, solution chemistry, thermochemistry, electronic structure of the atom and periodicity, and chemical bonding.
• Calculate extensive and intensive properties through basic algebra.
• Display a working knowledge of IUPAC nomenclature
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of chemical concepts for personal health and safety, the health and safety of others, and impacts on the local environment.

CHEM 181LAB - General Chemistry Laboratory I

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of chemical concepts such as atoms and molecules, stoichiometry, solution chemistry, thermochemistry, electronic structure of the atom and periodicity, and chemical bonding.
• Collect and analyze data, such as calculating extensive and intensive properties of chemicals, in a laboratory setting.
• Demonstrate Proper Laboratory Procedure (PLP), such as performing safe laboratory procedures, handling of chemicals and scientific apparatus, disposing of hazardous waste, and storing chemicals appropriately.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of chemical concepts for personal health and safety, the health and safety of others, and impacts on the local environment.

CHEM 182 - General Chemistry II

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of chemical concepts such as molecular geometry and bonding theories, gas laws, intermolecular forces, solution properties, and chemical kinetics.
• Calculate extensive and intensive properties through basic algebra.
• Display a working knowledge of IUPAC nomenclature.
• Follow mathematical derivations of chemical kinetics that assist in understanding complex chemical interactions.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of chemical concepts, for personal health and safety, the health and safety of others, and impacts on the local environment.

CHEM 182LAB - General Chemistry Laboratory II

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of chemical concepts, for personal health and safety, the health and safety of others, and impacts on the local environment.
• Collect and analyze data, such as calculating extensive and intensive properties of chemicals, in a laboratory setting.Demonstrate Proper Laboratory Procedure (PLP), such as performing safe laboratory procedures, handling of chemicals and scientific apparatus, disposing of hazardous waste, and storing chemicals appropriately.
• Demonstrate Proper Laboratory Procedure (PLP), such as performing safe laboratory procedures, handling of chemicals and scientific apparatus, disposing of hazardous waste, and storing chemicals appropriately.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of chemical concepts for personal health and safety, the health and safety of others, and impacts on the local environment.

CHEM 183 - General Chemistry III

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of chemical concepts such as chemical equilibria, acid-base chemistry, solubility, entropy, free energy, and electrochemistry.
• Calculate extensive and intensive properties through basic algebra.
• Display a working knowledge of IUPAC nomenclature.
• Follow mathematical derivations of dynamic chemical equilibrium that assist in understanding complex chemical interactions.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of chemical concepts for personal health and safety, the health and safety of others, and impacts on the local environment.

CHEM 183LAB - General Chemistry Laboratory III

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of chemical concepts such as chemical equilibria, acid-base chemistry, solubility, entropy, free energy and electrochemistry.
• Collect and analyze data, such as calculating extensive and intensive properties of chemicals, in a laboratory setting.
• Demonstrate Proper Laboratory Procedure (PLP), such as performing safe laboratory procedures, handling of chemicals and scientific apparatus, disposing of hazardous waste, and storing chemicals appropriately.
• Demonstrate a working knowledge of chemical concepts for personal health and safety, the health and safety of others, and impacts on the local environment.

CHEM 193LAB - General Chemistry III Honors Laboratory

• Demonstrate expertise in using laboratory equipment and associated techniques to make accurate and precise measurements.
• Collaborate with other students to develop an experimental approach to solving a problem or answering a posed question.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret experimental data to obtain meaningful results.
• Maintain an accurate and usable record of laboratory work, and prepare written lab reports that satisfactorily represent the work accomplished and describe its significance in the context of specified objectives.

CHEM 295 - Research

CHEM 296 - Individual Study

CHEM 298 - Special Topics

CHEM 299 - Seminar

CHEM 332 - Quantitative Analysis

• Compute analytical figures of merit.
• Choose appropriate statistical tools.
• Compute equilibrium concentrations of complex mixtures of species in aqueous solutions (e.g., precipitation, polyprotic acid-base, etc.)
• Compute activities.
• Theoretically reproduce and illustrate titration curves.
• Choose a buffer and describe how to prepare it.

CHEM 332LAB - Quantitative Analysis Laboratory

• Compute analytical figures of merit.
• Evaluate significance of results obtained.
• Demonstrate effective use of tools of the trade in analytical chemistry.
• Follow and organize laboratory procedures meticulously.
• Apply knowledge acquired in lecture part.
• Report results in a meaningful and clear fashion.

CHEM 345 - Environmental Chemistry

• Apply basic chemical concepts, such as equilibrium, oxidation-reduction reactions, kinetics, solubility, and acid-base chemistry to complex environmental processes
• Collaborate with class mates in researching a topic of interest and presenting it.
• Derive aqueous concentration of species in different ambient environments from a pE-pH diagram.
• Collect field samples of waters, air, and soils.
• Perform various chemical analyses of liquid, solid and gaseous environmental samples.
• Interpret results obtained from analyses.
• Coordinate lab work with partners.
• Perform modeling of speciation of metals in the environment.

CHEM 350 - Inorganic Chemistry

• Describe the periodic properties of the elements using the periodic table.
• Describe the properties of the atomic orbitals that are derived from quantum mechanics, be able to sketch atomic orbitals.
• Describe the essential principals of molecular orbital theory, sketch and interpret molecular orbital diagrams for diatomic molecules, interpret molecular orbital diagrams for polyatomic molecules.
• Describe the different types of solids and identify the primary bonding mechanisms of each.
• Identify the basic symmetry elements and the point group of molecules.
• Know the expected geometries of coordination compounds and name simple coordination compounds.

CHEM 361 - Organic Chemistry I

• Recognize applications of organic chemistry in our everyday lives
• Apply the IUPAC nomenclature system for alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, and halo alkanes.
• Draw and interpret structures for organic compounds.
• Predict trends in physical properties for a series of related organic compounds.
• Predict three dimensional conformations for organic molecules.
• Use infrared spectroscopy and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy in the identification of organic structures.
• Draw a mechanism for a typical electrophilic addition reaction to an alkene and show the structures of intermediate carbocation’s.
• Identify typical reagents used for basic synthetic reactions of alkenes and alkynes.

CHEM 361LAB - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I

• Run IR spectra of liquids and solids. Gain experience interpreting IR and NMR spectra.
• Determine identity and purity of organic solids through melting point determination.
• Purify organic compounds through recrystallization, extraction, distillation.
• Practice working with a team of other scientists in a laboratory setting.
• Practice making hypotheses, collecting and evaluating data.
• Practice technical report writing.
• Practice finding information in the chemical literature, and extracting specific information from the primary chemical literature.

CHEM 362 - Organic Chemistry II

CHEM 363 - Organic Chemistry III

• Recognize applications of organic chemistry in our everyday lives.
• Apply the IUPAC nomenclature system for carboxylic acid derivatives, aromatic compounds, and amines.
• Draw and interpret structures for organic compounds.
• Predict trends in physical properties for a series of related organic compounds.
• Predict the aromatic character of organic molecules.
• Use mass spectrometry and ultraviolet spectroscopy in the identification of organic structures.
• Draw a mechanism for typical nucleophilic acyl substitution and carbonyl alpha-substitution and condensation reactions showing the structures of all intermediates.
• Identify typical reagents used for basic synthetic reactions of carboxylic acid derivatives, aromatic compounds, amines, and carbohydrates

CHEM 363LAB - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II

• Use basic laboratory techniques for isolation and purification of organic compounds, including extraction, recrystallization, distillation, and chromatography.
• Select and use a variety of chemistry laboratory and computational techniques that are appropriate in achieving the desired functional group transformations.
• Draw and interpret structures for organic compounds.
• Draw mechanisms for all the reactions studied, including the structures of all intermediates.
• Use infrared spectroscopy, gas chromatography, mass spectrometry, and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy in the identification of organic structures.
• Formulate and test hypotheses, trouble-shoot laboratory procedures, and draw conclusions from obtained data and observations.

CHEM 381 - Physical Chemistry (Thermodynamics)

• Use equations of state to solve problems in thermodynamics and deepen their insight into the physical world.
• Use the concepts of internal energy, entropy, the Gibbs energy and the Helmholtz energy to solve problems in thermodynamics and deepen their insight into the physical world.
• Use partial derivatives as applied to thermodynamics.
• Interpret and use phase diagrams to solve problems in chemistry and deepen their insight into the physical world.
• Use concepts of phase equilibrium and chemical potential to solve problems in chemistry and deepen their insight into the physical world.

CHEM 382 - Physical Chemistry (Quantum Chemistry)

• Use probability distribution functions to determine average values and event probabilities
• Solve the Schrodinger equation for a series of quantum mechanical systems including the particle-in-a-box, tunneling, the harmonic oscillator, and the rigid rotor.
• Use the quantum mechanical solutions for the hydrogen atom to determine physical quantities such as average distances of electrons from nuclei and orbital energies
• Incorporate the concepts of electron shielding, exchange symmetry, the Pauli Exclusion principle, Hund’s rule, and spin-orbit coupling into their understanding of many electron atoms.

CHEM 382LAB - Integrated Physical/Inorganic Laboratory I

• Name inorganic compounds
• Obtain and interpret data used to characterize inorganic compounds, including UV/Vis absorption spectra, infrared spectra, and nuclear magnetic resonance data.
• Perform basic inorganic synthesis.
• Describe the physical principles that constitute the foundations of thermodynamics.
• Exhibit proficiency with data collection and data manipulation techniques applied to physical phenomena.
• Exhibit proficiency in the presentation of experimental results in a written format.

CHEM 383 - Physical Chemistry (Quantum, Statistical Mechanics) III

• Use the quantum mechanical solutions for the hydrogen atom to determine physical quantities such as average distances of electrons from nuclei and orbital energies.
• Incorporate the concepts of electron shielding, exchange symmetry, the Pauli Exclusion principle, Hund’s rule, and spin-orbit coupling into their understanding of many electron atoms.
• Use the variational method to determine the energies and wave functions for molecular systems.
• Use the Boltzmann distribution to determine how a large ensemble of particles is distributed among the energy states available for electronic, translational, rotational, and vibrational modes of motion.
• Derive the expressions of thermodynamic functions including internal energy, enthalpy, Gibbs energy, Helmholtz energy, entropy, and heat capacity.

 Learner Outcomes Approval Date:
1/19/17

CHEM 383LAB - Integrated Physical/Inorganic Laboratory II

• Synthesize inorganic compounds, including air sensitive materials.
• Analyze inorganic compounds using traditional characterization techniques, and be able to interpret the results of the analysis.
• Apply modeling techniques to describe the kinetics of complexation reactions.
• Apply modern computational methods to the characterization of chemical compounds and reactions.

CHEM 395 - Research

CHEM 396 - Individual Study

CHEM 397 - Honors

CHEM 398 - Special Topics

CHEM 399 - Seminar

CHEM 431 - Biochemistry I

• Correctly use biochemical vocabulary.
• Draw structural formulae and name selected molecules within all four classes of biologically important molecules: proteins, lipids, carbohydrates and nucleic acids.
• Describe in text or with structural formulae the chemical structure of macromolecules made from amino acids, nucleotides, or carbohydrates.
• Describe the chemical and physical forces that collectively maintain the structure of macromolecules and the biological membrane.
• Describe the relationship between the physiochemical properties of molecules and their biological function.
• Explain the chemical basis of selected biochemical laboratory techniques and interpret data resulting from those techniques.
• Calculate kinetic constants of enzymes and protein transporters using the Michaelis-Menton equation or tabulated data.

CHEM 431LAB - Biochemistry Laboratory

• Set-up and operate biochemical instrumentation
• Record data in a laboratory notebook
• Calculate data and organize results in tabular or graphical format
• Interpret results from UV-visible, electrophoretic, and other biochemical experiments
• Write laboratory reports with correct nomenclature, vocabulary, and data presentation
• Design experiments to characterize kinetic parameters of an enzyme

CHEM 432 - Biochemistry II

• Correctly use biochemical vocabulary.
• Describe the free energy changes that occur in intermediary metabolism.
• Describe reaction pathways of intermediary metabolism by naming and writing structural formulae of intermediates, naming enzymes, and naming cofactors in glycolysis, the tricarboxylic acid cycle, and beta-oxidation of fatty acids.
• Summarize intermediary metabolic pathways by naming select intermediates, enzymes, and cofactors in cholesterol synthesis, glycogen metabolism, amino acid metabolism, and nucleotide metabolism.
• Describe the cellular structural requirements and chemical steps that form an electrochemical gradient in mitochondria and how the gradient contributes to ATP synthesis (electron transport and oxidative phosphorylation).
• Describe the role of allostery, covalent modification, and hormones in the regulation of select metabolic pathways.
• Describe the chemical components and processes involved in signal transduction.

CHEM 433 - Biochemistry III

• Correctly use biochemical vocabulary.
• Describe in text or with drawings the basis for biochemical experimental techniques.
• Critically analyze data from biochemical experiments.
• Describe in text or with drawings mechanisms of transcriptional and translational regulation.
• Analyze protein and nucleic acid sequences using common online tools.

CHEM 433LAB - Biochemistry Lab II

• Clone a gene either by the polymerase chain reaction or by cut and paste with restriction endonucleases.
• Express and purify a protein by column chromatography.
• Design experiments to characterize a protein.
• Calculate data and organize results in tabular or graphical format.

CHEM 452 - Instrumental Analysis Lecture

• Describe the theoretical basis for each technique.
• Give examples of specific instruments of every analytical technique.
• Draw and label schematics of each instrument including components.
• Demonstrate ability to select the best analytical technique to apply to a specific chemical problem.

CHEM 452LAB - Instrumental Analysis Laboratory

• Follow detailed procedures for the use of new instruments and reporting.
• Interpret experimental data within the limitations of the instrumental technique used.
• Draw and label schematics of each instrument used, including components.
• Cooperate and communicate with another member of the group.

CHEM 473 - Transition Metal Chemistry

• Name inorganic compounds
• Interpret magnetic susceptibility data
• Interpret UV/Vis absorption spectra
• Apply ligand field and crystal field theories to predict the electronic structure of transition metal complexes
• Apply ligand field and crystal field theories to predict the geometry of transition metal complexes
• Interpret Tanabe-Sugano diagrams: Use molecular orbital theory to describe the electronic structure of transition metal complexes
• Use term symbols to identify electronic transitions in lanthanide ions.

CHEM 488 - Colloquium

• Search the peer-reviewed academic literature in chemistry.
• Critically review journal articles on topics in chemistry.
• Prepare a well-organized and informative oral presentation on a current topic in chemistry.
• Defend and explain arguments made during the presentation.
• Critically review/assess the work of a peer.

CHEM 490 - Cooperative Education

CHEM 491 - Workshop

CHEM 492 - Laboratory Experience in Teaching Chemistry

• Demonstrate effective teaching methods in an authentic teaching environment.
• Perform safe and appropriate laboratory techniques and model this to their laboratory students.
• Demonstrate an understanding of chemical safety and how to educate themselves on ordering and proper storage of chemicals.
• Develop a personal teaching philosophy.
• Integrate chemistry and education in a manner that is consistent with the most current and appropriate practices in both fields.
• Reflect upon their teaching practices and align them with accepted teaching practices in the learning laboratory.

CHEM 495 - Senior Research

CHEM 496 - Individual Study

CHEM 497 - Honors

CHEM 498 - Special Topics

CHEM 499 - Seminar

CHIN 151 - First-year Chinese

CHIN 152 - First-year Chinese