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College Catalog 2009-2011 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Courses

 

Art
  

  • ART 265 - Renaissance Art

    A study of painting, sculpting and architecture in Florence, Rome and Venice during the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. Special emphasis on the formation of the Early and High Renaissance style and the role of representative artists of the period, such as Donatello, Masaccio, Burnelleschi, Botticelli, as well as Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raphael, Giorgione, and Titian, as well as the Mannerist artists Anguissola, Fontana, Pontormo, Rosso, and Parmigianino. Alternate years. Prerequisite(s): ART 160 /CLAS 160 , ART 161 , or permission of instructror. (4 Credits)
  

  • ART 270 - Art/Religion Along Silk Road

    This course investigates the intersection of art and religion through the cave temples of Dunhuang, the vast site of Buddhist art and architecture along the Silk Road in northwest China. The nearly 500 decorated caves from this site and the thousands of paintings and manuscripts discovered there in 1900 provide multiple perspectives into 1000 years of Chinese religious art and social history (400 CE to 1400 CE). Accordingly, this course introduces the basic styles, iconography and narratives of Buddhist art in China, while emphasizing the function of these images within their social and cultural contexts. Every year. (4 Credits)
  

  • ART 278 - Baroque Art

    This course covers the painting, sculpture and architecture of Europe from the late sixteenth century through the early eighteenth century. Students will study major characteristics of Baroque art across Europe, including work of Caravaggio, Gentileschi, Bernini, Rubens, Velazquez, Rembrandt, Leyster, Poussin, and Vermeer within a cultural and historical context. The course will consider issues such as political geography, religious conflict, changing social structures, scientific discovery, economic expansion into the new world, and the creation of colonial empires in analyzing the visual culture of the period. Alternate years. (4 Credits)
  

  • ART 294 - Topics Course

    Varies by semester. Consult the department or class schedule for current listing. (4 Credits)
  

  • ART 328 - The Buddhist Body

    This course examines visual and textual representations of the human body in Buddhist art, scripture and literature as site of idealization, mutilation, sacrifice, and relic making, among other cultural practices. Interdisciplinary in scope, this course is neither limited to a specific tradition nor to a specific time period. Rather, it encourages students to explore individual interests in Buddhist texts, recent scholarship on Buddist visual and material culture, and modern theories of embodiment, gender and sexuality. Every spring. (4 Credits)
  

  • ART 334 - Figure Painting

    This studio art class focuses on representations of the human figure in contemporary painting. Students will learn how to paint the human figure by first drawing from the skeleton and models. Portrait painting as well as full figure painting will be taught. The class will situate figure painting as a studio practice within the context of art history and address problems of representation. Projects will focus on topics such as the psychological body, the political body and the abstracted body. Slide lectures, critiques and a gallery/museum visit will supplement studio work. Three two-hour periods per week. Alternate years; next offered fall 2007. Fall semester. Prerequisite(s): ART 234  or permission of instructor. (4 Credits)
  

  • ART 366 - 2-D Design

    A series of two-dimensional projects through which the components of design are introduced and applied. Discussion includes the aesthetics and history of modern design, propaganda and commercial advertising and a review of contemporary design via the graphic novel, posters, web design, etc. Hands-on work includes concepts, layout, and production both manually and computer generated. ART 130 - Drawing I  is recommended as an introduction to the studio courses in the department and ART 149 - Introduction to Visual Culture  is recommended as an introduction to the art history courses. Although not strictly required, it is recommended that students complete either ART 160  or   before registering for advanced courses in Art History (i.e.   , ART 265 , and selected topic courses). Three two-hour periods per week. Fall semester. (4 Credits)
  

  • ART 367 - 3-D Design

    A series of three-dimensional projects using a basic visual language of line, texture, shape, plane, space, volume, and form will be explored. Critiques and structural testing of the projects lead to an understanding of functional and aesthetic relationships. The problem solving approach used in this class contributes to a resolution of spatial problems in a series of projects with references to sculpture, architecture, industrial design and interior design. ART 130 - Drawing I  is recommended as an introduction to the studio courses in the department and ART 149 - Introduction to Visual Culture  is recommended as an introduction to the art history courses. Although not strictly required, it is recommended that students complete either ART 160  or   before registering for advanced courses in Art History (i.e.   , ART 265 , and selected topic courses). Three two-hour periods per week. Fall semester. (4 Credits)
  

  • ART 369 - Mural Painting

    This course will consider the historical and contemporary uses of mural painting ranging from Pompeiian frescoes to modern and contemporary social activist murals, graffiti and commercial applications (film, theater, etc.). A combination of Art History/Theory/Studio course, students will be required to research, develop and design projects, and create scale models of their designs in addition to class readings, discussions and slide lectures on the topic. ART 130 - Drawing I  is recommended as an introduction to the studio courses in the department and ART 149 - Introduction to Visual Culture  is recommended as an introduction to the art history courses. Some are required prerequisites to other art courses. Although not strictly required, it is recommended that students complete either ART 160  or   before registering for advanced courses in Art History (i.e.  , ART 265 , and selected topic courses). Alternate years. (4 Credits)
  

  • ART 370 - Drawing II

    Building on ART 130 , this studio course seeks to enlarge the student’s visual vocabulary and inventive capacities. Projects are more complex and require a sustained effort. Students have an opportunity to explore content and styles according to their individual needs. Group discussions and critiques, slide lectures, and field trips are included. Two three-hour periods per week. May be taken up to three times for credit. Spring semester. Prerequisite(s): ART 130  or permission of instructor. (4 Credits)
  

  • ART 371 - Painting II

    A continuation of ART 234 , expanding both technical and critical/theoretical knowledge through projects which demand the development of each student’s individual interests. Required projects will encourage increasing self-direction and development of the students’ own artistic vision. Readings will supplement students’ art historical critical, theoretical understanding of contemporary or postmodern art practices. Weekly group discussions and critiques. Three two-hour periods per week. Every semester. Prerequisite(s): ART 234  (4 Credits)
  

  • ART 372 - Sculpture II

    This course is the continuation of ART 235 , so it extends the information about basic sculptural processes like mold making, stone carving, and welding, as well as a series of more complex and sustained assignments. Three two-hour periods per week. Every semester. (4 Credits)
  

  • ART 373 - Printmaking II

    This course is a continuation of ART 236 , focusing on individually generated projects. There is an introduction of new techniques appropriate for content such as monoprint, collograph, screenprint, photo-printmaking and computer-based processes. Field trips, and arranged meetings. Every semester. (4 Credits)
  

  • ART 374 - Ceramic Art II

    This course is for student to engage themselves in achieving greater understanding of clay, glaze and firing techniques in support of their individual expressions and goals beyond the introduction class. Advanced techniques and challenges are introduced for both wheel-throwing and hand-building students. Flexibility is allowed for student to move beyond class assignments to individual research with instructor’s approval. This class can be taken more than once to allow the most serious students opportunities to fuly engage themselves in their exploration of clay. Two three-hour periods pers week. May be taken up to three times for credit. Every semester. (4 Credits)
  

  • ART 375 - Race, Ethnicity, Class, and Gender in American Art

    This course provides an introduction to the diversity of twentieth century visual culture of the United States, within the historical, social, and cultural contexts in which it is created. It will analyze the intersection and the social dynamics of race and ethnicity, along with gender and class, and how these shaped the experience of American Artists and their audiences at various historical moments during the past hundred years. Studying the work of Native American, African-American, Asian-American, and Latino-American artists vis-a-vis the mainstream US art and culture, wewil examine how specific understanding of race, ethnicity, class, and gender by these groups informed their artistic production and shaped their individual and group identities. Prerequisite(s): At least one art history course or one course in either WGSS or AMST. (4 Credits)
  

  • ART 378 - Fiber and Material Studies II

    In this course students will have the opportunity to continue to develop the work they begin in introduction to Fibers (ART 232 ). Students will explore a variety of materials and processes as they choose a focus for their work. Each student will be encouraged to work towards developing one idea into a small body of work. Beyond this the class will have a topics focus. Choice of topic will rotate and be tied to relevant activities in the Twin Cities arts community such as exhibitions, speakers and/or activities taking place nationally in the media. Fall semester. (4 Credits)
  

  • ART 394 - Topics Course

    Varies by semester. Consult the department or class schedule for current listing. (4 Credits)
  

  • ART 487 - Art History Methodology Seminar

    In this course, graduating seniors analyze methods and theories of art history, with a particular focus on the transformation of the discipline that began in the 1970s, when the conventional methods of art historical analysis (style, form, iconography, artistic intention) were challenged and replace by the so called “revisionist” perspectives of visual studies. The course surveys a wide range of approaches used traditionally by art historians within the discipline, beginning with writers such as Vasari, Riegl, Panofsky, Gombrich, and ending with the more recent art historical studies informed by Marxism, feminism, and numerous manifestations of postmodern and postcolonial thought. Students are required to write a capstone art history project during the seminar. Every year. Prerequisite(s): Art History seniors only. (4 Credits)
  

  • ART 488 - Senior Studio Seminar

    This course provides a setting in which art studio majors complete their capstone projects, including mounting a professional exhibition of recent work. It provides a look ahead to post-Macalester opportunities and the challenges of graduate school, jobs, and career opportunities in art. Arts professionals make presentations to the class and readings provide theoretical grounding for putting contemporary art in context. Students prepare artist statements, professional resumes and learn grant and application writing techniques. Two three-hour sessions per week. Spring semester. (4 Credits)
  

  • ART 490 - Art Apprenticeship

    (4 Credits)
  

  • ART 494 - Topics Course

    Varies by semester. Consult the department or class schedule for current listing. (4 Credits)

Asian Studies
  

  • ASIA 109 - January in China

    This introductory level course uses historical frameworks and methodology to explore China in January. Through readings, lectures, site visits and discussion, the students will be introduced to the major changes in Chinese government, society, economy and culture from the earliest times to the present day. Visiting Chinese cities such as Beijing, Xian, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu and/or Hong Kong for about two weeks, the students will also experience the Chinese way of life through tasting Chinese food, conducting interactive contacts with their Chinese peers, and exercising close-up observation of social, economic and cultural activities in China. There is no prerequisite for this course, but students are required to work on a research project on a topic of their own choice. Offered occasionally. (2 Credits)
  

  • ASIA 111 - Introduction to Asian Studies

    This course explores the history of the idea of Asia and how that concept and region have been explicated both in the West and in China, Japan, and India. We examine Buddhism, Confucianism, and Hinduism, religious and philosophical traditions that have been seen as unifying Asia, and consider how those traditions have been used to address contemporary problems like human rights, economic development, and security. The course traces historical relationships among Asian nations and regions involving cultural borrowing, trade, conquest, and colonialism have shaped contemporary Asia, and considers how under globalization, boundaries separating people, cultural artifacts, and capital have become porous, giving new meaning to the notion “Asia.” Every year. (4 Credits)
  

  • ASIA 124 - Asian Religions

    (4 Credits)
  

  • ASIA 127 - Religions of India

    An introductory level course on the popular, classical and contemporary religious traditions of South Asia. Topics include Advaita Vedanta and yoga, popular devotionalism, monastic and lay life in Theravada Buddhism, the caste system, Gandhi and modern India. Alternate years. Prerequisite(s): RELI 124  or permission of instructor. (4 Credits)
  

  • ASIA 140 - Introduction to East Asian Civilization

    This course introduces the cultures and societies of China, Japan and Korea from the earliest times to the present day. Primarily an introductory course for beginners in East Asian civilization, this course considers a variety of significant themes in religious, political, economic, social and cultural developments in the region. Every year. (4 Credits)
  

  • ASIA 149 - Shanghai, Global City: Urban Culture in China from the Opium Wars until the Present

    Cross-Listed as CHIN 149 
    This interdisciplinary course explores Shanghai’s importance in China’s turbulent cultural and political trajectory from the late 19th Century until the present. It attempts to illustrate how the experience of living in China’s first and foremost modern metropolis has manifested itself through the city’s literature, music, film, and art. We will explore a variety of artistic responses to Shanghai’s urban modernity, analyze the impact of global modernism on Shanghai’s urban culture, and comment on the degree to which the particular social and political context of Shanghai has shaped the arts and architecture of this East-Asian metropolis. (4 Credits)
  

  • ASIA 170 - Art of the East I: China

    Cross-Listed as ART 170 
    This course provides a broad thematic survey of artistic production in China from prehistoric jades to experimental installations in contemporary Beijing. While encouraging the close analysis of visual materials and exploring the methods appropriate to interpreting works of art, this course also emphasizes the specific historical, political and religious contexts that made, used and inspired these materials. Topics include the funerary art of early tombs, Buddhist cave temples and monumental ink landscape paintings. Fall semester. (4 Credits)
  

  • ASIA 171 - Art of the East II: Japan

    This course provides a survey of the art and architecture of Japan from the archaic pottery of the Jomon period to the impact of Japanese animation on the global art market. While the chronological scope of this course is defined broadly, works of art are studied within their specific social, religious, and political settings. Topics include Zen temple gardens, the decoration of feudal castles, woodblock prints of the pleasure quarters and contemporary Japanese manga (comics) culture. (4 Credits)
  

  • ASIA 194 - Topics Course

    Varies by semester. Consult the department or class schedule for current listing. (4 Credits)
  

  • ASIA 236 - Indian Philosophies

    Cross-Listed as PHIL 236 
    An introductory study of some of the great philosophers and philosophical problems of the Indian philosophical tradition focusing on Buddhist and Hindu philosophical debate from the time of the Buddha to around 1000 CE. Topics will include the role of philosophy in the Indian intellectual and religious tradition; Indian logic; the relationship between philosophy and practice (yoga, meditation); what counts as knowledge (pramana theory); ultimate truth versus conventional truth; Buddhist/Hindu debate on the nature of persons, rebirth and karma; competing theories of reality (momentariness, emptiness, non-dualism, realism) and methodologies of cross-cultural philosophy. Students will learn the basic Sanskrit terminology of Indian philosophy and will work with primary source material in translation. Every year. (4 Credits)
  

  • ASIA 256 - Peoples and Cultures of South Asia

    Introduces students to anthropological knowledge of the peoples and cultures of South Asia and to the ways in which Western knowledge of that region has been constructed. The course examines the historical and social processes that have shaped the culture and lifeways of the people who live on the subcontinent and that link the modern states of South Asia to the world beyond their frontiers. Alternate years. Prerequisite(s): ANTH 111  (4 Credits)
  

  • ASIA 257 - Image in 20th Century China

    This course investigates the function of images in the social and political life of 20th century China. From the last decades of dynastic rule through the rise of Communism and ending with China’s current presence on the global stage, we explore the role of the image in representations of cultural identity, the relationship between tradition and modernity, and changes in technology and media. Every year. (4 Credits)
  

  • ASIA 264 - Asian Theaters: Tradition, Continuity and Change

    This course introduces students to the rich heritage, theories, and practices of traditional and modern Asian theatres. Asian theatres challenge us with very different concepts about the nature of the theatrical event, performance styles, and the role of theatre in society. The main study focuses on an examination of selected theatres from India, China, and Japan. A study of each country’s traditional theatre requires that we understand something of the cultural context in which the specific theatre form was created: their history, religious beliefs, and social mores. An important aspect of the course is our look at the impact of Western culture and modern representational theatre on the indigenous theatrical traditions. Additional time outside of the class hours may be necessary for viewing videotapes and/or workshop sessions. Alternate years. (4 Credits)
  

  • ASIA 270 - Art/Religion Along Silk Road

    This course investigates the intersection of art and religion through the cave temples of Dunhuang, the vast site of Buddhist art and architecture along the Silk Road in northwest China. The nearly 500 decorated caves from this site and the thousands of paintings and manuscripts discovered there in 1900 provide multiple perspectives into 1000 years of Chinese religious art and social history (400 CE to 1400 CE). Accordingly, this course introduces the basic styles, iconography and narratives of Buddhist art in China, while emphasizing the function of these images within their social and cultural contexts. Every year. (4 Credits)
  

  • ASIA 274 - History of Traditional China

    Cross-Listed as  
    A study of the traditional culture and society of China from earliest times to the eighteenth century, when the impact of the West was strongly felt. The course will be based on detailed study of selected significant themes in Chinese history. Lecture/discussion format. Alternate years. (4 Credits)
  

  • ASIA 275 - History of Modern China

    Cross-Listed as  
    A study of leading institutions and movements of nineteenth- and twentieth-century China. Major emphases include the impact of Western imperialism, the transformation of peasant society through revolution, the rise of Mao Tse-Tung, and the Great Proletarian Cultural Revolution. Special attention will be given to U.S.-China relations. Every year. (4 Credits)
  

  • ASIA 276 - History of Traditional Japan

    Cross-Listed as  
    A survey of the major political, social, religious, intellectual, economic and artistic developments in Japan from earliest times to the opening of Japan in the 1850s. It also examines Japan’s relations with its close neighbors, Korea and China. Alternate years. (4 Credits)
  

  • ASIA 277 - History of Modern Japan

    Cross-Listed as  
    Japan’s rapid industrialization in the latter part of the nineteenth century, and its phenomenal rise as the number two economic power in the world after the devastation wrought by World War II, have led many scholars to declare Japan a model worthy of emulation by all “developing” nations. After an examination of feudal Japan, this course probes the nature and course of Japan’s “amazing transformation” and analyzes the consequences of its strengths as a nation-state. Considerable study of Japanese art, literature, and religion will be undertaken and American attitudes toward the Japanese and their history will also be examined. Every year. (4 Credits)
  

  • ASIA 294 - Topics Course

    Varies by semester. Consult the department or class schedule for current listing. (4 Credits)
  

  • ASIA 340 - Living on the Edge: The Asian American Experience

    The Asian American experience will be used to examine the role of cultural heritage in how one views oneself, one’s own ethnic group and the dominant culture. This interdisciplinary course consists of experiencing the art, reading the literature and history, and discussing the current issues of several Asian American communities. Topics include the role of women, stereotype, racism and assimilation. (4 Credits)
  

  • ASIA 378 - War Crimes and Memory in East Asia

    Cross-Listed as  
    This course’s main goal is to introduce evidence of the major crimes and atrocities during World War II in East Asia such as the Nanjing Massacre, biochemical warfare (Unit 731), the military sexual slavery (“comfort women”) system, the forced labor system, and inhumane treatment of POWs. The course will also help students understand the contemporary geo-political and socio-economic forces that affect how East Asians and Westerners collectively remember and reconstruct World War II. Offered occasionally (4 Credits)
  

  • ASIA 394 - Topics Course

    Varies by semester. Consult the department or class schedule for current listing. (4 Credits)
  

  • ASIA 494 - Topics Course

    Varies by semester. Consult the department or class schedule for current listing. (4 Credits)

Biology
  

  • BIOL 112 - Origins

    Life! It is everywhere on Earth, from the poles to the equator, from the deepest oceans to the tallest mountains, from frozen ice to boiling hot springs. Over the last 3.6 billion years, living organisms on Earth have evolved and adapted to almost every imaginable environment. In this course we will journey back to the beginning of the story and explore the major originations and transitions of life on Earth, from the origin of life itself to the development of flight, flowering plants, and the return of land-dwelling organisms to the sea. This is a course about evolution on a grand scale, set on the Earth’s remarkable stage. Counts toward a biology minor. No prerequisite. Three lecture hours per week. Spring semester. (4 Credits)
  

  • BIOL 115 - Global Diversity and the Biology of Conservation

    This is a non-majors course designed for the liberal arts student. This course explores the reasons behind the alarming loss of biodiversity occurring throughout the world today. The implications of this loss and the efforts underway to reduce the rate of loss will be main topics of the course. Students will be introduced to the different types of biodiversity, including genetic diversity, species diversity, and habitat diversity. The process and implications of species extinctions occurring worldwide will be examined in detail. The underlying biological and evolutionary processes involved in extinctions will be considered along with the role of human values and economic development in the loss of biodiversity. Principles will be illustrated through case studies of both extinctions and recovery efforts in different parts of the world. This course counts toward a minor in biology, but not toward a major in biology. No prerequisites. Three lecture hours per week. Alternate years. (4 Credits)
  

  • BIOL 116 - Community and Global Health: Biological Paradigms

    Community and global health discourses reside at the intersection of biology and geography - from health issues in local communities to transnational health problems and solutions in the era of globalization. Students in this course use the framework of biological mechanisms to analyze case studies of urgent public health challenges such as current and emerging infectious diseases, environmental toxicants, epidemics of chronic inflammatory diseases, public health genomics, nutrition, and maternal and child health. We explore the complex interplay of biological, social, cultural and political factors in the ways in which our local and global communities access this fundamental human right. Regular guest speakers from Twin Cities community health organizations bring our focus to local community health action. This course counts toward a minor in Biology but not toward a major in Biology. No prerequisites. Three lecture hours per week, plus lab. (4 Credits)
  

  • BIOL 117 - Women, Health and Reproduction

    This course will deal with those aspects of human anatomy and physiology which are of special interest to women, especially those relating to sexuality and reproduction. Biological topics covered will include menstruation and menopause, female sexuality, conception, contraception, infertility, abortion, pregnancy, cancer, and AIDS. Advances in assisted reproductive technologies, hormone therapies, and genetic engineering technologies will be discussed. Not open to biology majors. This course fulfills 4 credits in the science distribution requirement and counts toward the biology minor, but not toward the major. No prerequisite. Three lecture hours per week. Every semester. (4 Credits)
  

  • BIOL 144 - Lakes, Streams and Rivers

    Cross-Listed as ENVI 144.
    Minnesota, the land of 10,000 lakes, is also home to numerous streams and rivers. In this course we will examine the nature of these aquatic ecosystems; exploring their ecology, geology and chemistry. We will also investigate human impacts through such practices as agriculture, urbanization and industrialization, on these important ecosystems. Students will complete projects exploring various aspects of local waterbodies, especially the Mississippi, Minnesota, and St. Croix Rivers. Offered every year. Course cross-listed as ENVI 144 . (4 Credits)
  

  • BIOL 161 - Biotechnology and Society

    This course will explore fundamental concepts in cell biology, genetics, and molecular biology by examining the scientific basis for developing and using novel biotechnologies in agriculture, medicine, and other arenas. Readings, lectures, discussions, and student presentations will focus on topics such as genetic manipulation of organisms (ranging from agricultural plants and animals to use of gene therapy and stem cells in humans), analysis and application of human genomic information (‘race-based’ medicine, genetic disease mapping), and DNA fingerprinting and the polymerase chain reaction (with special attention to prenatal and pre-implantation diagnosis and forensic applications), and will include historical and social perspectives. Students will examine science as an empirically based form of knowledge. No prerequisites. Three lecture hours per week. Offered occasionally. (4 Credits)
  

  • BIOL 163 - The Enchanted Cortex: A Journey Inside the Brain

    An introduction to the fundamental concepts in cell biology and genetics through an exploration of the structure and function of the brain. Readings and discussion will focus on a number of topics that may include how chemicals produced in the brain affect emotions, mood and memory; and the effect of drugs on brain function including the use of neuroactive drugs in the treatment of “mental illness.” This course counts toward a biology minor but not a biology major. No prerequisites. Three lecture hours per week. Offered occasionally. (4 Credits)
  

  • BIOL 164 - Biological Basis of Therapeutics

    An introduction to the fundamental concepts in cell biology and genetics through an exploration of how drugs work and are used to treat various human diseases & disorders. The course will focus on cellular communication; potential gene therapies; drug effects on physiological systems and basic pharmacological principles. The weekly discussion section will explore research methods and approaches taken in the quest to treat human disease and disorders. This course counts toward a minor in biology but not toward a major in biology. No prerequisites. Three lecture hours per week. Offered occasionally. (4 Credits)
  

  • BIOL 165 - Cell Biology and Genetics I - Human Diseases

    An introduction to the fundamental concepts in cell biology and genetics through an exploration of human diseases such as HIV, cancer, cystic fibrosis and diabetes. The course will focus on cellular communication; bioenergetics; and gene structure, expression and inheritance. The weekly discussion section will explore research methods and approaches taken in the quest to cure human disease. This course counts toward a minor in biology but not toward a major in biology. No prerequisites. Three lecture hours per week. Offered occasionally. (4 Credits)
  

  • BIOL 194 - Topics Course

    Varies by semester. Consult the department or class schedule for current listing. (4 Credits)
  

  • BIOL 255 - Cell Biology and Genetics Lab

    An intensive exploration of eukaryotic and prokaryotic cell structure, chemistry, and function with an emphasis on laboratory methods, data analysis, and experimental design. Using the same tools used to advance our understanding of modern cell biology and genetics, this lab requires students to become familiar with a mixture of biochemical, cytological, and genetic techniques as they develop testable hypothesis related to topics such as enzyme function, inheritance patterns, genome structure and gene expression, and cell-to-cell signaling. Prerequisite: co-enrollment in either BIOL 260  (Genetics) or BIOL 265  (Cell Biology). Offered every semester. Corequisite(s): BIOL 260 or 265. (2 Credits)
  

  • BIOL 260 - Genetics

    An introduction to the principles of genetics, including topics from classical Mendalian concepts to the contemporary molecular biology of the gene. Three lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: CHEM 111 , or concurrent enrollment in CHEM 111  or CHEM 112 , or passing the Chemistry Placement Exam. Every semester. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 111 (may be concurrent) or placement exam. Corequisite(s): CHEM 111 or 112. (4 Credits)
  

  • BIOL 265 - Cell Biology

    An introduction to the molecular and cellular processes of living organisms. Special attention is paid to problems faced by living cells in the acquisition of energy, growth and repair, reproduction and communication with other cells. Recent advances in biotechnology are also discussed. Prerequisites: CHEM 111  or passing the Chemistry Placement Exam. Three lecture hours. Offered every semester. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 111 or placement exam. (4 Credits)
  

  • BIOL 270 - Biodiversity and Evolution

    An introduction to the diversity and history of life. This course surveys the major groups of organisms (their morphology, physiology, reproductive cycles) and their evolutionary origins and relationships. Using recent findings from such diverse fields as molecular phylogenetics, developmental biology, and paleontology, this course introduces students to the major branches on the tree of life. Three hours lecture and one three-hour lab each week. No prerequisites. Every semester. (4 Credits)
  

  • BIOL 285 - Ecology

    An introduction to the study of ecological and evolutionary theory and processes. The subject of this course is the natural world and the current and past processes that have shaped it. Major ecological and evolutionary patterns are described and proposed underlying mechanisms are investigated through field and laboratory studies. The impact of humans on natural systems is also examined. Three hours lecture and one three-hour lab each week. Every semester. (4 Credits)
  

  • BIOL 294 - Topics Course

    Varies by semester. Consult the department or class schedule for current listing. (4 Credits)
  

  • BIOL 342 - Animal Behavior/Ecology

    A study of animals in their natural habitats. This course takes an evolutionary approach to the study of animal behavior. Through lectures, field trips, readings and discussions, students are introduced to current ideas and research methods in the field of behavioral ecology. In addition, students will become familiar with many of Minnesota’s birds and mammals. Prerequisite: BIOL 270  (Biodiversity and Evolution) and BIOL 285  (Ecology). Three lecture hours and one three-hour laboratory per week. Spring semester. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 270 and 285. (4 Credits)
  

  • BIOL 344 - Aquatic Ecology

    The study of freshwater organisms and their environments. Students are introduced to the ecology of lakes, streams, and ponds, especially those of Minnesota. Through lectures, field trips and laboratory experiments, students will learn to identify aquatic plants and animals and will study their interactions. Additional topics include water chemistry and environmental pollution of freshwater systems. Three lecture hours and one four-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite(s):   or   (4 Credits)
  

  • BIOL 345 - Field Botany

    A study of the evolution, ecology, geography, and taxonomy of vascular plants. Students learn the principles of plant classification and, through first hand experience the techniques of plant identification, collection, and preservation. Through field trips, students will become familiar with many of the local trees, wildflowers, and ferns. Prerequisite for biology majors: BIOL 285  (Ecology); for others: permission of the instructor. Three lecture hours and one three-hour laboratory per week. Fall semester. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 285 or permission of instructor. (4 Credits)
  

  • BIOL 346 - Biogeography

    The study of the geography of nature. Lectures and discussion of scientific literature from this emerging interdisciplinary field will focus on topics such as the latitudinal diversity gradient (i.e. why are the tropics so diverse?), biodiversity hotspots, glaciation, plate tectonics, conservation biogeography, and patterns of dispersal in marine habitats. Ecological and historical approaches will be integrated. Each student will write a major peer-edited review paper on the topic of his/her choice. Prerequisites: BIOL 270  (Biodiversity and Evolution) and ENVI 285  (Ecology). Three hours of lecture/discussion per week. Offered every year. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 270 and BIOL or ENVI 285. (4 Credits)
  

  • BIOL 351 - Biochemistry I

    A study of biological processes at the molecular level with an emphasis on the chemistry of biological molecules, elements of physical biochemistry, the structure of proteins, the mechanisms and kinetics of enzyme catalyzed reactions, and selected topics in intermediary metabolism, including the metabolism of carbohydrates and lipids. Three lecture hours and one three-hour laboratory per week. Fall and spring semester. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 212 ,  ,  , and  , or permission of the instructor. (4 Credits)
  

  • BIOL 352 - Biochemistry II

    A continuation of BIOL 351 . A study of biological processes at the molecular level with an emphasis on the metabolism of amino acids, nucleotides, the regulation of biochemical pathways, and topics in molecular biology such as gene replication, the synthesis of proteins and nucleic acids, and recent advances in genomics and proteomics. Prerequisites: BIOL 351  or permission of the instructor. Three lecture hours and one three-hour laboratory per week. Spring semester. Prerequisite(s): BIOL or CHEM 351 or permission of instructor. (4 Credits)
  

  • BIOL 353 - Advanced Genetics

    An in-depth study of the principle of modern genetics, this course will examine topics which range from Mendelian and non-Mendelian inheritance patterns to the concepts and practices of molecular biology. Among other topics, there will be discussions on human genetics, the human genome project, and the application of genetic principles in genetic counseling. Three lecture hours. Alternate years. Prerequisite(s):  ,  ,  , and CHEM 211 . (4 Credits)
  

  • BIOL 355 - Virology

    This seminar course will focus on the molecular biology of viruses, including prions and retroviral vectors. Topics will include bacterial, plant and animal viral infection and replication cycles, morphology, oncogenesis, and virus-host interactions. Viruses of epidemiologic and biotechnological importance, including new and emergent viruses, will be emphasized. Students will read current literature, lead class discussions and prepare a research proposal. Offered occasionally. Prerequisite(s):  ,  ,   and  BIOL 353  or BIOL 357  or BIOL 358  or permission of the instructor. (4 Credits)
  

  • BIOL 356 - Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience

    A study of the cellular and molecular mechanisms underlying the biological basis of behavior. While particular emphasis is placed on the molecular and cellular components of the nervous system, these components are the foundation for the analysis of various systems. Discussion topics may include the role of neurotransmitters, neuromodulators and receptors in learning and memory, multiple sclerosis, Alzheimer’s disease and drug addiction. The laboratory will be used to introduce major research techniques in neurobiology. These techniques will be used in independently designed research projects. Three lecture hours and one four-hour laboratory per week. Spring semester. Prerequisite(s):  ,  ,  , CHEM 211 , and BIOL 367  or PSYC 248  or permission of instructor. (4 Credits)
  

  • BIOL 357 - Immunology

    This course is an introduction to vertebrate immunity. Its evolution, cellular and molecular mechanisms, health and disease functions and therapeutic manipulations are explored through approaches including lectures, clinical case studies, extensive reading of the primary literature, problem-solving and an intensive focus on scientific writing. The course typically includes a civic engagement component where students work with health organizations and schools in the Twin Cities area. The course laboratory uses guided exercises and independent projects to focus on current immunological techniques including flow cytometry, magnetic cell sorting and antibody assays. Three hours of lectures and four to six hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: CHEM 112  (General Chemistry II), BIOL 255  (Cell Biology & Genetics Lab), BIOL 260  (Genetics), BIOL 265  (Cell Biology), and junior or senior standing. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 112, BIOL 255, 260, 265 and Junior or Senior standing. (4 Credits)
  

  • BIOL 358 - Microbiology

    This course is an introduction to the subdisciplines of microbiology: virology, bacteriology, immunology, parasitology and mycology. Emphasis is given to our efforts to understand and control microbial growth processes. Additional focus will be on the effect of microbes on humans, especially as relates to disease processes. The laboratory emphasizes determinative microbiology. Three hours of lecture/discussion and four to five hours of laboratory per week. Fall semester. Prerequisite(s):  ,  ,  , or permission of instructor. CHEM 211  recommended. (4 Credits)
  

  • BIOL 359 - Chemical Biology

    Our understanding of the molecular bases for biological processes has advanced in tandem with our ability to manipulate chemical structures in the laboratory. Progress in these two fields has led to an intellectual convergence, in which scientists 1) use the tools of chemistry to manipulate biological systems and 2) take inspiration from biological designs to address chemical problems. Such approaches have been given the name “chemical biology, ” and represent some of the most fertile ground for discoveries in chemistry and biology over the past decade. This course will rely heavily on current chemical biology research literature to introduce students to recent developments in the field, with examples drawn from metabolic engineering, protein design, and directed molecular evolution. Prerequistie: BIOL 352  - Biochemistry II. Three lecture hours per week. Offered every year. Cross-listed as CHEM 359 . Prerequisite(s): BIOL or CHEM 352. (4 Credits)
  

  • BIOL 360 - Neuroanatomy

    The structure and function of the vertebrate nervous system, with a focus on the human nervous system, will be explored through analysis of human brain specimens and sections, and artistic photographic and computer graphic representations of nervous system structures at both the microscopic and systems levels. This course is designed to provide an understanding of both the peripheral and central nervous system with a focus on brain, brainstem, and spinal cord structure and function through observation and study of normal brain tissue and discussion of clinical cases. This course is intended for student with a strong interest in neuroscience. Prerequisites: BIOL 255  (Cell Biology and Genetics Lab) and BIOL 260  (Cell Biology). Offered every other year. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 255 and 260. (4 Credits)
  

  • BIOL 361 - Animal Diversity

    An introduction to the science of zoology. Students will become familiar with the major groups of marine, terrestrial, and freshwater animals such as sponges, corals, crustaceans, molluscs, insects, and echinoderms. Through lectures, discussions, field trips, dissections, and laboratory observations of live specimens students will learn to identify animals and understand their anatomy and evolutionary history. Students will complete independent projects involving field collection and identification of local invertebrates. Prerequisite: BIOL 270  (Biodiversity and Evolution). Three hours of lecture and one three-hour lab each week. Offered every other year. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 270. (4 Credits)
  

  • BIOL 363 - Ornithology

    A study of the biology of birds. Through lectures, field trips, field projects, dissections, and discussions of the primary literature students are introduced to avian ecology, behavior, evolution, functional morphology, physiology, distribution and systematics. Students will learn the major avian taxa with special emphasis on the common birds of MN in general and the Twin Cities in particular.  Three hours of lecture and one three-hour lab each week. Spring semester. Prerequisite(s):   (4 Credits)
  

  • BIOL 364 - Ecological and Evolutionary Physiology

    This course integrates physiological mechanisms, behavior, ecological processes, and evolutionary history to understand how and why animals work the way they do and why they are distributed the way they are. We will examine the diverse mechanisms by which animals exchange material and energy with their environments (e.g. thermal relations, gas exchange, water balance); how the rates of exchange may limit a species’ distribution and behavior; the causes and consequences of variation in physiological and behavioral performance; how and why physiological and behavioral capacity can acclimate; and how animal form, function and behavior evolve. Projects in both the lab and field will focus on temperature and physiology, and will involve significant independent work.   Offered occasionally. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 367 - Human Physiology  and    (5 Credits)
  

  • BIOL 365 - Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy

    Verebrates are among the first animals that come to mind when we consider the diversity of life on Earth. These backboned organism include more than 50.000 living species that range in size from a fish weighing less than an aspirin to a whale that is the largest animal ever to evolve. Vertebrates live in virtually every habitat on Earth and fly higher, swim deeper, and move faster than any other group of organisms. In this course, we will investigate the variety of vertebrate form and function through the lens of evolutionary history and dissection of representative vertebrates. Emphasis is placed on te origin and diversification of the basic vertebrate body plan and the morphological, functional, and evolutionary patterns that result. Three hours of lecture/discussion and three hours of laboratroy dissection each week. Prerequisite: BIOL 270  (Biodiversity and Evolution) or permission of instructor. Spring semester. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 270 or permission of instructor. (4 Credits)
  

  • BIOL 367 - Human Physiology

    An introduction to human physiology. The course focuses on the major physiological systems of the human body (e.g., circulatory, respiratory, gastrointestinal, urogenital and the nervous system). A special emphasis is placed on homeostatic mechanisms and the role of the endocrine and nervous system in this process. Lecture/discussion will span the basic structure and function of these systems as well as the underlying cellular mechanisms. Three hours of lecture and one three-hour lab each week. Spring semester. Prerequisite(s):   and   (4 Credits)
  

  • BIOL 368 - Plant Physiology

    A study of plant function that focuses on the biochemical, molecular, and cellular aspects of photosynthesis, metabolism, and hormone action. Emphasis will be placed on how these processes are integrated and fine-tuned to allow plants to adapt and function under a variety of environmental conditions. Prerequisites: BIOL 205 (Cell Biology & Genetics II), CHEM 112  recommended. Spring semester. Prerequisite(s):  , ,  ,  ,  , and   (4 Credits)
  

  • BIOL 369 - Developmental Biology

    This course aims to integrate organismal, cellular, genetic and molecular approaches to the study of animal development. We will analyze a diversity of mechanisms, ranging from ones that set up pattern formation in the unfertilized egg to those governing morphogenesis of organ systems. Evolution of developmental mechanisms will also be discussed. The lab component will incorporate both descriptive and experimental embryological techniques. Prerequisites: BIOL 255  (Cell Biology and Genetics Lab), BIOL 260  (Genetics) and BIOL 265  (Cell Biology). BIOL 270  (Biodiversity and Evolution) is highly recommended. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory period per week. Spring semester. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 255, 260 and 265. (4 Credits)
  

  • BIOL 392 - Topics Course

    Varies by semester. Consult the department or class schedule for current listing. (2 Credits)
  

  • BIOL 394 - Topics Course

    Varies by semester. Consult the department or class schedule for current listing. (4 Credits)
  

  • BIOL 472 - Research in Molecular Biology

    Collaborative research with a faculty member focused on understanding the molecular genetic mechanisms underlying developmental and physiological processes in plants and/or animals. This research course requires students to use journal papers as the focus for class reading and critical analysis. Through class presentations, discussions, and intensive bench work, students will become familiar with several research methodologies for isolating and manipulating DNA, for analyzing gene expression, and for studying gene function. Fall semester. Prerequisite(s):  ,  ,  , and permission of instructor. (4 Credits)
  

  • BIOL 473 - Research in Immunology

    This course involves collaborative research with a faculty member on a current problem in immunology. Students participate in intensive reading of primary literature, journal-club style presentations, detailed experimental design and written and oral presentation of proposed research projects. The laboratory component focuses on acquiring independent research skills, gaining technical expertise and carrying out novel research. Three hours of lectures and four to six hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: CHEM 112  (General Chemistry II), BIOL 260  (Genetics), BIOL 265  (Cell Biology), BIOL 255  (Cell Bilogy & Genetics Lab) and permission of the instructor. Spring semester . Prerequisite(s): CHEM 112, BIOL 260, 265 255 and permission of instructor. (4 Credits)
  

  • BIOL 474 - Research in Biochemistry

    Students will be given an opportunity to design and execute a research project in biochemistry in collaboration with a faculty member. In addition to extensive laboratory research, readings and discussion of primary literature and writing of both research proposals and scientific papers will be pursued. Prerequisites: junior or senior standing, BIOL 351  (Biochemistry I) and permission of the instructor. Spring semester. Prerequisite(s): BIOL or CHEM 351 and permission of instructor. (4 Credits)
  

  • BIOL 475 - Research in Neuroscience

    This course offers an opportunity to work with a faculty member on current research in neuroscience. Extensive laboratory research, readings and discussion of the scientific literature related to the research area are undertaken. A research project is selected in consultation with the instructor. Prerequisites: junior or senior standing, BIOL 367  (Human Physiology) and BIOL 356  (Cellular and Molecular Neuroscience), and CHEM 211  and permission of the instructor. Offered occasionally. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 367, 356 and CHEM 211 and Junior or Senior standing and permission of instructor. (4 Credits)
  

  • BIOL 476 - Research in Biodiversity and Evolution

    This course offers an opportunity to work with a faculty member on current research in animal diversity and evolution. Lab periods will be devoted to fieldwork, lab work, and data analysis. Lecture periods will focus on discussion of the scientific literature related to the research area undertaken. Research projects will be undertaken in the fields of population genetics, phylogenetic systematics, or biogeography. Techniques may include field collection of animals, species identification, DNA sequencing, analysis of genetic data sets, and scanning electron microscopy. Prerequisites: junior or senior standing; BIOL 270  (Biodiversity and Evolution), BIOL 285  (Ecology), and permission of the instructor. Three hours of lecture/discussion and three hours of lab per week. Offered every other year. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 270, BIOL or ENVI 285 and Junior or Senior standing and permission of instructor. (4 Credits)
  

  • BIOL 481 - Seminar in Evolution

    An exploration of one of the central organizing ideas of modern biology, the theory of evolution. Topics that will be covered include natural and sexual selection, adaptation, comparative methods, phylogeny, speciation, population genetics, molecular evolution, the origin of life, and others. The course will consist of lectures and discussions based on readings drawn from a variety of sources with an emphasis on primary literature. Three lecture/discussion hours per week. Fall semester. Prerequisite(s):  ,   and Junior or Senior standing or permission of the instructor. (4 Credits)
  

  • BIOL 482 - Seminar in Conservation Biology

    In this seminar, students will examine many of the ideas and theories that are currently defining the fields of ecology, conservation biology, and restoration ecology. This course is designed for a variety of students interested in environmental education, environmental issues, conservation, restoration, ecological research, and graduate school in any of those areas. Classes will consist of lectures, discussions, readings from the primary literature, student presentations, a group field project, and an occasional field trip. Students will also gain experience writing research proposals. Prerequisites: junior or senior standing, BIOL 270  (Biodiversity and Evolution) and BIOL 285  (Ecology) and at least one other upper-level field course with a lab. Spring semester. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 270 and 285 and least one other upper-level field course with a lab and Junior or Senior standing. (4 Credits)
  

  • BIOL 484 - Sem in Evolutionary Physiology

    This seminar integrates physiological mechanisms, behavior, ecological processes, and evolutionary history to understand how and why animals work the way they do and why they are distributed the way they are. We will examine the diverse mechanisms by which animals exchange material and energy with their environments (e.g. thermal relations, gas exchange, water balance) and how they maintain homeostasis. Student presentations will focus on unique physiological systems (e.g. echolocation) and/or physiological adaptations to unique environments (e.g. the deep sea). Prerequisites: BIOL 170 (Biodiversity and Evolution), BIOL 205 (Cell Biology and Genetics II), and BIOL 180 (Ecology). Offered occasionally. Prerequisite(s): BIOL 170, 205 and 180. (4 Credits)
  

  • BIOL 486 - Seminar in Neuropharmacology

    This is an advanced course that will focus on the study of drugs used to alter the central nervous system. The course will begin with basic pharmacological principles and then concentrate on the various uses of drugs to alter brain neurochemistry. Topics for discussion will include the pharmacological treatment of schizophrenia, depression, pain, anxiety and generally, the neurochemical basis of behavior. In addition to discussion of the use of drugs for clinical purposes, a significant amount of time will be spent on the use of “drugs of abuse” (e.g. cocaine, marijuana, LSD). While the focus of the course will be on the biochemical mechanisms of these drugs, an effort will be made to investigate and discuss the sociological ramifications of drug use. Three discussion/lecture hours per week. Prerequisites: BIOL 356  (Cellular Molecular Neuroscience),junior or senior standing or permission of the instructor. Course cross-listed with PSYC 386 . Prerequisite(s): BIOL 356 and Junior or Senior standing or permission of instructor. (4 Credits)
  

  • BIOL 487 - Seminar in Immunology

    This seminar course focuses on a particular topic of current interest within immunological research, such as cancer immunology, transplantation biology, allergy, autoimmunity and vaccine development. The course meets in a journal club format with weekly roundtable discussions of primary articles and secondary reviews in the area of study and emphasizes close and critical reading of experimental literature. Students will participate through discussion, written and oral presentation of critiques of the readings, and a final individual project. Prerequisites: BIOL 357  (Immunology) and permission of the instructor. Three discussion hours per week. Alternate Spring semesters . Prerequisite(s): BIOL 357 and permission of instructor. (4 Credits)
  

  • BIOL 489 - Biology Seminar

    A weekly seminar series at which invited professionals speak on a wide range of biologically related topics. The seminar is intended to enhance students’ knowledge in biology and also to demonstrate how a biological background can be applied to a wide variety of career paths. Majors are required to take two semesters. Prerequisites: junior or senior standing, with the added requirements that students cannot enroll prior to their fifth semester and they must enroll during at least one of their final two semesters. S/NC grading. Can be taken no more than twice for credit. Every semester. Prerequisite(s): Junior or Senior standing and not before the sixth semester. (1 Credits)
  

  • BIOL 494 - Topics Course

    Varies by semester. Consult the department or class schedule for current listing. (4 Credits)

Chemistry
  

  • CHEM 111 - General Chemistry I: Structure and Equilibrium

    This course offers a rigorous, foundational treatment of atoms and molecules. We study the nature of chemical bonding and how bonding gives rise to the three-dimensional structure of matter. We explore how the macroscopic properties of substances can be interpreted in terms of atomic and molecular structure. We also learn mathematical and conceptual tools for quantifying chemical equilibrium, with an emphasis on the reactions of acids and bases. Laboratory work reinforces concepts in lecture, and also provides a review of fundamental topics, such as stoichiometry, gas laws, and solution-phase reactions, that are essential for future course work in chemistry. Prerequisites: none. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week. Lab fee of $12 required. Fall semester. (4 Credits)
  

  • CHEM 112 - General Chemistry II: Energetics and Reactivity

    This course provides an intuitive, yet rigorous, understanding of how energy is stored and transferred in chemical systems. We start with the behavior of individual atoms and molecules (using the foundation of atomic and molecular structure laid in CHEM 111 , and then build up to the macroscopic concepts of thermodynamics. We focus on free energy as a powerful tool for predicting physical and chemical behavior. We then apply our understanding of energetics to electrochemical systems and the rates of chemical reactions. Prerequisite: CHEM 111  or satisfactory performance on a placement examination. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week. Lab fee of $6 required. Spring semester. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 111. (4 Credits)
  

  • CHEM 115 - Accelerated General Chemistry

    This course combines topics from both CHEM 111  and CHEM 112  and is meant to be an accelerated one-semester version of General Chemistry. The course begins with a rigorous treatment of atomic and molecular structure, and explores various modern models of chemical bonding. These ideas are applied to a thorough discussion of chemical thermodynamics and kinetics. Conceptual and mathematical methods for quantifying chemical equilibrium are also explored, with particular emphasis on the chemistry of acids and bases. Prerequisites: AP chemistry score of 4 or 5; IB chemistry score of 5, 6, or 7; or satisfactory performance on a placement examination (administered during Orientation Week). Some knowledge of calculus is recommended. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory per week. Lab fee of $12 required. Fall semester. Prerequisite(s): AP CHEM score of 4 or 5, IB CHEM score of 5,6 or 7 or placement exam. (4 Credits)
  

  • CHEM 120 - CSI Macalester

    From the Sherlock Holmes stories before radio to the serial broadcasts of mysteries and whodunits during the mid-twentieth century to the current popularity of television’s CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, society has demonstrated an abiding interest - regardless of the technological mode of delivery - in the entertainment value associated with the application of systematic, scientific, analytical thinking in the course of criminal investigation. May high-profile cases from real life have captured public attention as newspaper columnists and radio and television pundits report and pontificate on such cases, especially the physical evidence. The Lindberg kidnapping and the O.J. Simpson trial created stunning examples of public theatre driven by a widespread desire in people to know the facts and try the case in their own minds. Whether in an entertaining work of fiction or through an untidy twist of everyday life, forensic science serves as the fulcrum upon which collection and analysis of physical evidence lead ultimately to testimony in a courtroom. Of course, in contemporary terms the word physical is essentially a euphemism for chemical or molecular. Paradoxically, the public fascination with forensic science stands largely in opposition to the public distrust and fear of all things chemical. In this course we will work towards developing thorough, molecular level understanding of the foundations of modern forensic science. In appropriate measure and as a function of scheduling, readings, problem sets, case studies, hands-on analytical analyses, guest lecture visits, and field trips may be used to guide our study of modern forensic science. Fall semesters as a First Year Course. (4 Credits)
  

  • CHEM 194 - Topics Course

    Varies by semester. Consult the department or class schedule for current listing. (4 Credits)
  

  • CHEM 211 - Organic Chemistry I

    This course develops a broad understanding of the theoretical concepts of organic chemistry. Molecular orbital theory and valence bond resonance theory are invoked to describe and explain the ramification of covalent bonding in organic molecules, as well as to rationalize fundamental noncovalent associations. Thermodynamic considerations of 3-dimensional molecular shape are discussed. Contemporary instrumental techniques for the assignment of molecular structure are a key focus. Modern mechanistic theory of organic chemical reactions is developed in the context of acid-base, nucleophilic substitution, elimination, and electrophilic addition reactions. Prerequisite: CHEM 112  or CHEM 115 . Three lectures, four hours laboratory per week. Fall semester. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 112 or 115. (4 Credits)
 

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