Courses
BI 255 ANIMAL BEHAVIOR 4.0 Credit(s)
An introduction to how animals of all different types use behaviors as strategies for interacting with the environment. Behaviors studied include communication, habitat selection, migration, mate choice, breeding, and parental care. Development and physiological control of behaviors are also examined. Three hours of lecture and one laboratory/field session per week. Prerequisite: Take BI-112, BI-114 and MA-131 with minimum grade of C, P
Offered: Spring Semester Even Academic Years
BI 260 MARINE BIOLOGY 4.0 Credit(s)
BI 260 examines the structure and function of marine habitats at the organismal, population, community, and ecosystem levels. Laboratory includes investigation of different types of estuarine and coastal habitats and design of basic and applied marine ecological investigations. Three hours of lecture and one laboratory session per week. Prerequisite: Take BI-202/204 with a minimum grade of C
Offered: Fall Semester Even Academic Years
BI 299 SPECIAL TOPICS IN BIOLOGY 3.0-4.0 Credit(s)
Special Topics are new or occasional courses that may or may not become part of the department's permanent offerings. Prerequisites are established by the department as appropriate for the specific course. Course title is shown on the student's transcript. Consult the current course schedule for available topics and prerequisites. Prerequisite: Take BI-111 BI-113 BI-112 BI-114
Offered: All Semesters All Years
BU 211 EUROPEAN EXPERIENCE 1.0 Credit(s)
This 1 credit course is mandatory for students participating in the SHU Semester in Luxembourg program. To maximize their cultural enrichment and their understading of Europe, students will participate in a variety of out-of-class activities to enhance the study abroad experience. Students will reflect on their experiences and importance of their studies in Luxembourg.
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
BU 221 BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS 3.0 Credit(s)
Business-focused oral and written communication skills are analyzed and practiced. Individual and group presentations, professional meetings, memos, letters, proposals, abstracts, resumes, and interview preparation are included. Prerequisite: Take ENG 110 or FY-125
BU 299 SPECIAL TOPICS IN BUSINESS ADM 1.0-3.0 Credit(s)
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CH 221 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I 3.0 Credit(s)
Covers hydrocarbons, stereochemistry, arenes, alkyl halides, nucleophilic substitution and elimination reactions, and IR, NMR, MS, and UV spectroscopy in relation to structure determination. Two 75-minute lectures and one 50-minute discussion per week. A prerequisite to CH 222 and 252. Prerequisite: Take CH-152 and CH-154
Offered: Fall & Summer Semesters All Years
CH 222 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II 3.0 Credit(s)
Covers aromaticity; electrophilic and nucleophilic aromatic substitution reactions; ethers, epoxides, carboxylic acids, and their functional derivatives; aldehydes; ketones; amines; phenols; carbanion reactions; and alpha-beta unsaturated compounds. Emphasizes organic reaction mechanisms organic synthesis and structure determination. Two 75-minute lectures and one 50-minute discussion per week. A prerequisite to CH 341 and 361. Prerequisite: Take CH-221 and CH-223
Offered: Spring & Summer Semesters All Years
CH 223 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I LAB 1.0 Credit(s)
Covers basic techniques in organic chemistry: extraction, distillation, recrystallization; thin layer chromatography; gas chromatography; and IR spectroscopy. Emphasizes techniques in organic synthesis. One three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: Take CH-152 and CH-154
Offered: Fall & Summer Semesters All Years
CH 224 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II LAB 1.0 Credit(s)
Covers simple and multistep organic syntheses using a wide variety of organic reagents and some important functional group analyses. Employs spectroscopy and GC-MS for structure determination. One three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: Take CH-221 and CH-223
Offered: Spring & Summer Semesters All Years
CH 252 ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY 3.0 Credit(s)
Explores data analysis and classical methods of quantitative analysis. Focuses on the basics of analytical chemistry and the development and application of equilibrium models to all branches of classical analysis. Two 75-minute lectures per week. A prerequisite to CH 351. Prerequisite: Take CH-221 and CH-223
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
CH 254 ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY LAB 1.0 Credit(s)
Provides laboratory experience in volumetric, gravimetric, and instrumental methods. Experiments correlate with lecture material in CH 252 to help students understand the chemistry involved and develop proper analytical procedures and techniques. One six-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: Take CH-154;
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
CH 299 SPECIAL TOPICS IN CHEM 3.0 Credit(s)
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CJ 203 CRIMINAL PROCEDURE 3.0 Credit(s)
Focus is on constitutional limitations pertaining to criminal proceedings, the arrest process, court procedures and sentencing. Attention is focused on the United State Supreme Court cases as well as the United States Constitution which protects individual rights. Prerequisite: Take CJ-101
Offered: All Semesters All Years
CJ 220 INTRO CORRECTIONS AND CORRECT LAW 3.0 Credit(s)
A general overview of the corrections system including the historical development of control of human behavior in society. Analysis of the major issues confronting corrections. Prerequisite: Take CJ-101
Offered: All Semesters All Years