course descriptions


chemistry and engineering science


Most four-semester-hour chemistry and engineering science courses meet for three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory work each week during a regular semester. A $20 lab fee is charged for each lab.

CHEMISTRY

CHE 121. General Chemistry I. 4 hours. F.
A study of the basic concepts of general chemistry, including the atomic theory, atomic structure, chemical bonding, the periodic law and calculations relating to stoichiometry and the gas laws. The laboratory gives special emphasis to quantitative analytical methods. A $20 lab fee is charged.

CHE 122. General Chemistry II. 4 hours. Sp.
A continuation of PHS 121, including the study of oxidation-reduction reactions, electrochemistry, chemical equalibria and a survey of the most common elements. The laboratory gives special emphasis to quantitative and qualitative analytical methods. A $20 lab fee is charged.
Prerequisite: PHS 121 General Chemistry I.

CHE 221. Analytical Chemistry I. 4 hours. F. Even years.
A study of the theory involved in qualitative and quantitative analyses. Laboratory stresses gravimetric and volumetric analyses. Two hours of lecture and six hours of laboratory per week. A $20 lab fee is charged.
Prerequisite: PHS 122 General Chemistry II.

CHE 222. Analytical Chemistry II. 4 hours. Sp. Odd years.
A continuation of PHS 221 with special emphasis on instrumental analysis. Two hours of lecture and six hours of laboratory per week. A $20 lab fee is charged.
Prerequisite:
PHS 221General Chemistry I and MAT 122 Analytics and Calculus I.

CHE 321. Organic Chemistry I. (W) 4 hours. F.
An integrated study of aliphatic and aromatic organic chemistry. Includes a study of the preparation, properties, reactions, mechanisms, nomenclature, structure, uses and analyses of the various classes of organic compounds. This course includes a significant writing component. A $20 lab fee is charged.
Prerequisite: PHS 122 General Chemistry II.

CHE 322. Organic Chemistry II. (W) 4 hours. Sp.
A continuation of PHS 321. This course includes a significant writing component. A $20 lab fee is charged.
Prerequisite: PHS 321 Organic Chemistry I.

CHE 331. Biochemistry I. 4 hours. F.
A study of the chemistry and metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, and hormones. Three hours of lecture per week. A $20 lab fee is charged.
Prerequisite: PHS 322 Organic Chemistry II, except by special permission from the department chairman.

CHE 332. Biochemistry II. (W) 4 hours. Sp.
A continuation of PHS 331. Three hours of lecture per week. This course includes a significant writing component. A $20 lab fee is charged. Prerequisite: PHS 331 Biochemistry I.

PHS 355. Natural Resource Conservation. (W) 4 hours. F. Even years.
An integrated study of environmental problems, connections and solutions that center on renewable and nonrenewable resources. Field trips required. A $20 lab fee is charged. This course includes a significant writing component.
Prerequisites: Sophomore academic standing. Same as BIO 355.

CHE 421. Physical Chemistry I. 4 hours. F. Odd years.
Includes a study of the structure and properties of matter, with special emphasis on theoretical and mathematical interpretations. A $20 lab fee is charged.
Prerequisite: MAT 122 Analytics and Calculus I and PHS 211 and 212 Physics for Science and Engineering I and II.

CHE 422. Physical Chemistry II. 4 hours. Sp. Even years.
A continuation of Physical Chemistry I. A $20 lab fee is charged. Prerequisite: PHS 421 Physical Chemistry I.


PHYSICAL SCIENCE


PHS 111. Physical Science I. 4 hours. F.
A survey of general chemistry, astronomy, geology and conservation of natural resources. This is a laboratory course. A $20 lab fee is charged.

PHS 112. Physical Science II. 4 hours. Sp.
Basic concepts of general physics, meteorology and conservation of natural resources. This is a laboratory course. A $20 lab fee is charged.
Prerequisite: One year of high school algebra or MAT 101 College Algebra or a grade of B in MAT 100 Fundamental Concepts of Math.

PHS 201. General Physics I. 4 hours. F.
A study is made of mechanics, heat and sound. A $20 lab fee is charged.
Prerequisites: MAT 101 College Algebra and MAT 102 Plane Trigonometry or MAT 121 College Algebra and Trigonometry.

PHS 202. General Physics II. 4 hours. Sp.
The purpose of this unit of work is to acquaint the student with the laws governing light, magnetism and electricity. A $20 lab fee is charged.
Prerequisite: PHS 201 General Physics I.

PHS 211. Physics for Science and Engineering I. (W) 5 hours. F.
Designed primarily for students majoring in chemistry, mathematics or computer science. Required of all pre-engineering students and recommended for students certifying to teach physics in the secondary schools. Four hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory per week. A $20 lab fee is charged. This course includes a significant writing component.
Corequisite: MAT 223 Analytics and Calculus II.

PHS 212. Physics for Science and Engineering II. (W) 5 hours. Sp.
This is a continuation of PHS 211. A $20 lab fee is charged. This course includes a significant writing component.
Prerequisite: PHS 211 Physics for Science and Engineering I.


ENGINEERING SCIENCES


ENS 101. Engineering Graphics I. 2 hours. F.
Graphic expression and communication including technical sketching and multiview projection. Two two-hour periods per week to include one hour of lecture and three hours of lab.

ENS 102. Engineering Graphics II. 2 hours. Sp.
A continuation of ENS 101 covering isometric and oblique projection, graphic representation and analysis of data. Advanced topics in auxiliary views, oblique views, line and plane problems, surfaces, computer graphics and engineering problems in descriptive geometry. Two two-hour periods per week to include one hour of lecture and three hours of lab.

ENS 231. Engineering Mechanics I (Statics). 3 hours. F.
Principles of statics include: resultants of force systems, equilibrium of force systems, analysis of structures in two and three dimensions, friction, centroids, centers of gravity and moments of inertia. Three hours of lecture per week.
Corequisites: PHS 211 Physics for Science and Engineering I and MAT 223 Analytics and Calculus II.

ENS 232. Engineering Mechanics II (Dynamics). 3 hours. Sp.
Principles of dynamics include: a study of particles and rigid bodies as to kinematics, kinetics, work and energy and impulse and momentum; introduction to mechanical vibrations. Three hours of lecture per week.
Corequisites: PHS 212 Physics for Science and Engineering II and MAT 224 Analytics and Calculus III.


TOPICAL SEMINARS

PHS 299A/399A. Drug Abuse. 3 hours. Su.
A study of narcotics and other dangerous drugs, including alcohol. Historical background, physical, psychological, and other aspects of addiction and dependency and legal aspects will be considered. Same as BIO 299D/399D, EDU 299A/399A, and HPE 299F/399F.

PHS299B/399B. Environmental Pollution. 3 hours. Sp. Even years.
An introduction to the major causes of environmental pollution. This course will also focus on the current theories in environmental science that govern global human activity and industry. Same as BIO 299I/399I.

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