CHEM 100 - Chemistry of Everyday Things (3)
This course surveys basic concepts in chemistry as they apply to everyday life. Topics may include energy resources, the environment, food supplies, forensic tests, personal care products and pharmaceuticals.
CHEM 103 - Environmental Science (3)
This course surveys scientific laws, principles, models and concepts to help the students understand both environmental and resource problems and their possible solutions, and how these concepts, problems and solutions are connected. The effect of non-industrialized agricultural societies and industrialized societies on the environment is discussed. There is an overview of the effect of culture on people's view of the "man-nature" relationship.
CHEM 106 - Chemistry Essentials (3)*
Offered fall 2008
This course reviews fundamental concepts in arithmetic and algebra, introduces basic concepts in chemistry, and teaches problem-solving skills used in chemical calculations. Emphasis is on the use of dimensional analysis techniques.
*Credit does not apply toward a minor in science.
CHEM 107 - Principles of Inorganic Chemistry (4)
Lecture /3/ and Laboratory /2/
Offered fall 2008 and spring 2009
Prerequisite: High school chemistry and placement into or completion of a MATH 100 or above-level course or CHEM 106
Introductory course in which lectures and laboratory work present the fundamental principles and theories of inorganic chemistry as they apply to allied health practices.
CHEM 108 - Principles of Biochemistry and Organic Chemistry (4)
Lecture /4/ and Laboratory /2/
Prerequisite: CHEM 107 with a grade of C or better
Offered fall 2008, spring and summer 2009
Lecture and laboratory work includes the study of organic chemistry and presents the fundamental principles and theories of biochemistry.
CHEM 111 - General Chemistry I (5)
Lecture /3/ Discussion and Laboratory /4/
Prerequisite: High school chemistry and placement into or completion of a MATH 100 or above-level course or CHEM 106
Offered fall 2008
Topics include atomic structure, periodicity, basic quantum theory, bonding, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, the gaseous state, physical changes and states of matter, properties of solutions, and acids and bases.
CHEM 112 - General Chemistry II (5)
Lecture /3/ Discussion and Laboratory /4/
Prerequisite: CHEM 111
Offered spring 2009
Topics include acid-base and solubility equilibria, kinetics, thermodynamics, electro-chemistry, coordination compounds, nuclear chemistry, and descriptive topics in inorganic chemistry.
CHEM 150 - Special Topics in Chemical Science (1-2)
Prerequisite: A high school or college chemistry course or consent of instructor
Topics include those not regularly scheduled and not covered in other courses. Some anticipated topics concern nuclear science, forensic science, and environmental science.
CHEM 211 - Analytical Chemistry (5)
Lecture /3/ and Laboratory /4/
Prerequisite: CHEM 112
Offered fall 2008
Theories and applications of analytical methods. Environmental, household and industrial samples are quantitatively assayed using gravimetric, volumetric, electroanalytical and spectrometric methods.
CHEM 250 - Special Topics in Chemistry (1-3)
Prerequisite: CHEM 112 and consent of instructor
Includes formal courses covering individual topics or groups of topics not regularly scheduled and not covered in other courses. Anticipated topics include clinical, environmental, food, forensic, geochemistry, industrial, and nuclear chemistry.
CHEM 251 - Organic Chemistry I (3)
Lecture and Discussion /4/
Prerequisite: CHEM 112 or equivalent as determined by the department
Offered fall 2008
Bonding, structure, reactivity, isomerism, nomenclature and stereochemistry of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons (saturated and unsaturated) are discussed. Particular emphasis is placed on the mechanism of organic reactions (physical-organic chemistry) and spectroscopy.
CHEML 251 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (2)
Laboratory /4/
Prerequisite: CHEM 251 (can be taken concurrently)
Offered fall 2008
Methods of purification and separation of organic compounds are explored: distillation, extraction, crystallization, thin layer, column and gas-liquid chromatography, and resolution. The preparation of several simple organic compounds is included.
CHEM 252 - Organic Chemistry II (3)
Lecture and Discussion /4/
Prerequisite: CHEM 251
Offered spring 2009
The structure and reactivity of a variety of functional groups (halides, alcohols, ethers, carboxylic acids and derivatives, aldehydes, ketones, and amines) are discussed. Emphasis is placed on the mechanisms of reactions and the spectral properties of the various functional groups. The knowledge of functional group chemistry is extended to compounds of biological importance: fats, amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates, alkaloids and organic pesticides.
CHEML 252 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II (2)
Laboratory /4/
Prerequisite: CHEML 251 and CHEM 252 (can be taken concurrently)
Offered spring 2009
Reactions and properties of typical organic functional groups are explored. Preparation of typical classes of organic compounds is also included.
CHEM 301 - Biochemistry I (3)
Prerequisite: CHEM 252
Offered fall 2008
Structures and properties of amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates, enzymes, coenzymes and nucleic acids are discussed. Introductions to bioenergetics and metabolism are included.
CHEML 301 - Biochemistry I Laboratory (1)
Laboratory /3/
Prerequisite: CHEM 301 (May be taken concurrently)
Offered fall 2008
An introduction to biochemical laboratory techniques. Experiments include purification and characterization of various biomolecules and enzyme kinetics.
CHEM 302 - Biochemistry II (3)
Prerequisite: CHEM 301
Offered spring 2009
Metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, proteins and nucleic acids are discussed. Biosynthesis of macromolecules and regulatory processes are included.
CHEML 304 - Syntheses and Characterization Laboratory (2)
Laboratory /4/
Prerequisite: CHEML 252 (can be taken concurrently)
Syntheses of a variety of organic and inorganic compounds are included. Products are characterized using both chemical and spectral techniques.
CHEM 305 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (3)
Prerequisite: CHEM 112, MATH 202 and PHYS 201 or 211
Topics include atomic structure, periodicity, bonding theory, acid-base concepts, coordination and organometallic and bioinorganic chemistry.
CHEM 311 - Instrumental Methods of Analysis (4)
Lecture /2/ and Laboratory /4/
Prerequisite: CHEM 112, MATH 201 and PHYS 201 or 211
Offered spring 2009
The course covers spectrometric, electro-chemical, chromatographic and calorimetric methods of analysis.
CHEM 331 - Physical Chemistry I (4)
Lecture /3/ and Laboratory /4/
Prerequisite: CHEM 112, MATH 202, and PHYS 202 or 212
Laws and applications of thermodynamics; reaction and phase equilibria; reaction kinetics. Laboratory: thermochemical and cryoscopic studies phase diagrams, measurement of thermodynamics quantities and studies of surface phenomena.
CHEM 332 - Physical Chemistry II (4)
Lecture /3/ and Laboratory /3/
Prerequisite: CHEM 331
Electrochemical systems; transport phenomena; atomic and molecular quantum mechanics; spectroscopy, statistical mechanics. Laboratory: electrochemical measurements, macromolecular characterization, spectroscopic determination of physical properties of molecules, quantum mechanical computations with application of group theory to chemical symmetry.
CHEM 350 - Special Topics in Chemistry (1-3)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor
Includes formal courses covering individual topics or groups of topics not regularly scheduled and not covered in other courses. Some anticipated topics include advanced quantum, environmental, industrial, materials, medicinal, organometallic, physical-organic, and polymer chemistry.
CHEM 351 – Introduction to Research I (1-3)
Offered at the request of students
Prerequisite: Science majors with junior or senior status and consent of the department supervisor
Research course in the use of the chemical library and individual laboratory study of some problem in chemistry.
CHEM 352 – Introduction to Research II (1-3)
Offered at the request of students
Prerequisite: Science majors with junior or senior status and consent of the department supervisor
Research course in the use of the chemical library and individual laboratory study of some problem in chemistry.
CHEM 353 – Independent Study (1-3)
Offered at the request of students
Prerequisite: Science majors with junior or senior status and consent of the department supervisor
An informal study of advanced topics in chemistry on a tutorial basis.
CHEM 356 – Intro to Senior Seminar (0)
Prerequisite: CHEM 252
Offered fall 2008 and spring 2009
Students identify mentor and research topic and begin assembling materials for Senior Seminar.
CHEM 357 – Senior Seminar (1)
Prerequisite: CHEM 356 and senior status
Offered fall 2008 and spring 2009
Students conduct library or laboratory research. A paper is written and a presentation is given to faculty and students.
CHEM 360 – Internship (0-3)
Offered by special arrangement
The student will spend a specified number of hours in a chemical work setting, report regularly to an academic supervisor and receive assignments appropriate to his/her type of work.
Physical Science Courses
PHSCI 100 - Chemistry of Everyday Things (3)
Cross Ref: CHEM 100
This course emphasizes material from chemistry, one of the physical sciences. Basic concepts of chemistry will be applied to some of these areas of everyday life: energy resources, environment, food supplies, forensic tests, personal care products and pharmaceuticals.
PHSCI 101 - Physical Science (3)
Offered fall 2008 and spring 2009
The course presents basic concepts of science and technology and explores the social and environmental impact of resource use.
PHSCI 102 - Introduction to Astronomy (3)
Offered fall 2008 and spring 2009
The course introduces the tools, techniques and concepts used in modern astronomy and uses them to present and understand current theories for the past, present and future of planets, stars, galaxies and the universe.
PHSCL 102 - Astronomy Laboratory (1)
Laboratory /2/
Corequisite: PHSCI 102
Offered fall 2008
Experiments are performed to give students experience with the scientific method and to enhance their understanding of topics presented in the astronomy lecture. Conditions permitting, outdoor observations of celestial objects will be made using Saint Xavier University telescopes.
PHSCI 103 - Introduction to Meteorology (3)
This is an introductory course on the science of the atmosphere, weather and climate. The emphasis is on conveying meteorological concepts while at the same time providing students with a comprehensive background in basic meteorology. Lecture and demonstrations cover topics directly related to one's everyday experience and stress the understanding and application of principles.
PHSCL 103 - Meteorology Laboratory (1)
Laboratory /2/
Corequisite: PHSCI 103
The laboratory's main emphasis is on conveying meteorological concepts in a visual and practical manner. Experiments are intended to provide the students with direct observation in the area of measurement and monitoring of the atmospheric environment.
PHSCI 104 - Introduction to Earth Systems/Geology (3)
Offered fall 2008 and spring 2009
This course introduces students to the study of the planet Earth, including its physical composition, geologic time, surficial processes and tectonic activity.
PHSCL 104 - Geology/Earth Systems Laboratory (1)
Laboratory /2/
Corequisite: PHSCI 104
Offered fall 2008 and spring 2009
Students are introduced to maps, methods of identifying geological specimens and geologic time exercises.
PHSCI 150 - Special Topics in Physical Science (1-2)
Prerequisite: A college-level course in science or consent of instructor
Includes formal courses covering topics not regularly scheduled and not covered in other courses. Some anticipated topics include: Nuclear Science, Forensic Science, and Interdisciplinary Environmental Science.
PHSCI 201 - Physical Science for Elementary School Teachers (4)
Integrated Lecture and Laboratory /6/
Prerequisite: ENGL 102 or consent of instructor
Offered fall 2008 and spring 2009
Concepts of energy and matter and their phenomenology in the physical world are explored using hands-on activities appropriate for use in the elementary classroom.
PHSCI 237 - Criminalistics (3)
Integrated Lecture and Laboratory /3/
Cross Ref: CJ 337
This course introduces students to the basic concepts and methods of the physical sciences that are used in the forensic laboratory. Laboratory work, including using instruments, is integrated into the course.
Hands-On Science for Teachers Workshop Series
PHSCI 360 - Patterns/Workshop: Hands-On Science for Teachers (2)
PHSCI 361 - Changes/Workshop: Hands-On Science for Teachers (2)
PHSCI 362 - Potpourri/Workshop: Hands-On Science for Teachers (2)
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing or consent of instructor
Cross Ref: EDU 360, 361, 362 EDUG 460, 461, 462 PHSCG 460, 461, 462
Pre-service and in-service elementary teachers participate in hands-on interdisciplinary explorations of the physical and natural sciences. Science content and pedagogy are integrated in learning activities employing games, arts and crafts, collaborative inquiry and writing-to-learn techniques.
Physics Courses
PHYS 101 - Physics for Nonscientists (3)
Offered fall 2008
This course discusses the scientific method, Newton's laws of dynamics, thermal physics, laws of electromagnetism and optics, nuclear and modern physics.
PHYS 201 - General Physics I (4)
Lecture /3/ Laboratory /3/
Prerequisite: MATH 112 and 113 or MATH 201 and competency in basic trigonometry
Offered and fall 2008 and summer 2009
Topics include kinematics, Newton's laws of dynamics, periodic motion, fluid and solid mechanics, heat and thermodynamics. Application of physical principles to related scientific disciplines including life sciences.
PHYS 202 - General Physics II (4)
Lecture /3/ Laboratory /3/
Prerequisite: PHYS 201