College of Arts and Sciences
Chemistry
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CHE 103 - Chemistry in the Modern World College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Basic concepts and principles of chemistry. Applications of chemistry to problems in the modern world. Will not satisfy prerequisite requirements for advanced courses in chemistry. (First in a sequence, to be followed by CHE 113 .)
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CHE 106 - General Chemistry Lecture I College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Fundamental principles and laws underlying chemical action, states of matter, atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, properties of solutions, chemical equilibria, and introductory thermochemistry. Credit is given for CHE 106 or 109 or CHE 150 but not more than one of these.
COREQ: CHE 107
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CHE 107 - General Chemistry Laboratory I College of Arts and Sciences
1 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Experimental study of basic principles and techniques of chemistry. States of matter, determination of formulas and molecular weights, simple volumetric and gravimetric analysis, heats of reaction. Equilibrium, rates of reactions, and qualitative analysis. Credit is given for CHE 107 or 129 or CHE 151 but not more than one of these.
COREQ: CHE 106 OR CHE 109
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CHE 109 - General Chemistry Lecture I (Honors and Majors) College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
General chemistry for students in the Honors Program, chemistry majors, and others with strong science interests. Quantitative, physical, and inorganic chemistry; applications in current research. Credit is given for CHE 106 or 109 or 150, but not more than one of these.
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CHE 113 - Forensic Science College of Arts and Sciences
4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Introduction to forensic science with focus upon the application of scientific methods and techniques to criminal justice and law. Methods specifically relevant to crime detection and analysis will be presented. Laboratory included.
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CHE 116 - General Chemistry Lecture II College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Builds upon the fundamental chemical principles learned in CHE 106 and introduces chemical kinetics and thermodynamics, intermolecular forces, advanced chemical equilibria, oxidation/reduction, and modern materials. Credit is given for CHE 116 or CHE 119, but not both.
PREREQ: CHE 106 OR CHE 109 OR AP CHEM EXAM SCORE MIN 5
COREQ: CHE 117
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CHE 117 - General Chemistry Laboratory II College of Arts and Sciences
1 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Noncovalent chemistry, understanding symmetry and chirality, empirical and rational aspects of thermodynamics of dissolving salts equilibrium of buffers and solubility and redox potentials, separation and identification of metal cations. Credit given for CHE 117 or 139 but not both.
PREREQ: CHE 107 OR CHE 129 OR AP CHEM EXAM SCORE MIN 5
COREQ: CHE 116 OR CHE 119 OR AP CHEM EXAM SCORE MIN 5
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CHE 119 - General Chemistry Lecture II (Honors and Majors) College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
For students in the Honors Program, chemistry majors and others with strong science interests. Builds upon the fundamental chemical principles learned in CHE 109. Credit is given for CHE 116 or 119, but not both.
PREREQ: CHE 106 OR CHE 109 OR AP CHEM EXAM SCORE MIN 5
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CHE 129 - General Chemistry Laboratory I (Honors and Majors) College of Arts and Sciences
1 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
For Honors, Chemistry majors and others with strong science interests. Introduction to chemical laboratory techniques. Application of modern chemical apparatus and experiments relevant to environmental chemistry. Credit is given for CHE 107 or CHE 129, but not both.
COREQ: CHE 106 OR CHE 109 OR AP CHEM EXAM SCORE MIN 5
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CHE 139 - General Chemistry Laboratory II (Honors and Majors) College of Arts and Sciences
1 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Introduction to basic and advanced chemical laboratory techniques. Preparation for individual research. Idea development and proposal design. Data analysis and oral presentation skills. Credit is given for CHE 117 or CHE 139, but not both.
PREREQ: CHE 107 OR CHE 129 OR AP CHEM EXAM SCORE MIN 5
COREQ: CHE 116 OR CHE 119 OR AP CHEM EXAM SCORE MIN 5
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CHE 275 - Organic Chemistry I College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Chemistry of carbon compounds, their nomenclature, structure, stereochemistry, and properties. Introduction to organic reactions and mechanisms.
PREREQ: CHE 116 OR CHE 119 OR AP CHEM EXAM SCORE MIN 5
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CHE 276 - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory College of Arts and Sciences
2 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Laboratory to accompany CHE 275 . Experiments illustrate modern laboratory techniques in organic chemistry, with an emphasis on basic separations, purifications, and analysis of experimental data. Introduction to organic synthesis.
PREREQ: CHE 117 OR CHE 139 OR AP CHEM EXAM SCORE MIN 5
COREQ: CHE 275
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CHE 280 - International Course College of Arts and Sciences
1-12 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution’s practice. SUAbroad works with the S.U. academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student’s transcript.
Repeatable
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CHE 290 - Independent Study College of Arts and Sciences
1-6 credit(s) Every semester
In-depth exploration of a problem or problems. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor or instructors and the department.
Repeatable
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CHE 325 - Organic Chemistry II College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Continuation of CHE 275 . Emphasis on reaction and mechanism in organic chemistry, multi-step synthesis, and structural analysis.
PREREQ: CHE 275
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CHE 326 - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory College of Arts and Sciences
2 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Laboratory to accompany CHE 325 . Further development of organic laboratory skills and techniques. Experiments illustrate principles of organic reactions and structure determination.
PREREQ: CHE 276
COREQ: CHE 325
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CHE 335 - Chemical and Biochemical Analysis with Laboratory College of Arts and Sciences
4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Lecture and laboratory on the theory of quantitative analysis and instrumental techniques and their application to the investigation of chemical and biochemical problems.
PREREQ: (CHE 116 OR CHE 119 OR AP CHEM EXAM SCORE MIN 5) AND (CHE 117 OR CHE 139 OR AP CHEM EXAM SCORE MIN 5)
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CHE 346 - Physical Chemistry I College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Properties of gases, liquids, and solids. Elementary thermodynamics and chemical applications. Chemical and phase equilibrium. Laws of solutions.
PREREQ: (CHE 116 OR CHE 119 OR AP CHEM EXAM SCORE MIN 5) AND (MAT 286 OR MAT 296 )
COREQ: PHY 212
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CHE 347 - Physical-Analytical Chem Lab College of Arts and Sciences
2 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Foundation of experimental techniques in physical and analytical chemistry. Introduction to instrument design, simple electronics, and error analysis. Construction of a pH meter, computer simulation of Maxwell distribution, and additional experiments focusing on basic concepts.
PREREQ: CHE 275 AND CHE 276
COREQ: CHE 346
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CHE 356 - Physical Chemistry II College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Electrochemistry. Introduction to quantum mechanics, molecular structure spectra. Basic statistical mechanics. Chemical kinetics and structure of condensed phases.
PREREQ: CHE 346
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CHE 357 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory College of Arts and Sciences
2 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Reinforcement of basic principles taught in CHE 347 by completion of well-selected, modern physical chemistry experiments.
PREREQ: CHE 347
COREQ: CHE 356
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CHE 400 - Selected Topics College of Arts and Sciences
1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable
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CHE 411 - Inorganic Chemistry College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: CHE 611
Descriptive and structural inorganic chemistry and underlying principles.
PREREQ: CHE 116 OR CHE 119 OR AP CHEM EXAM SCORE MIN 5
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CHE 412 - Metals in Medicine College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: CHE 612
Bonding, stereochemistry, and properties of metallo-drugs and diagnostic agents. Topics include platinum compounds for treating cancer, gadolinium and technetium in biomedical imaging, and porphyrins in photo-dynamic therapy. Additional work required of graduate students.
PREREQ: CHE 474
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CHE 414 - Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: CHE 614
The fundamental principles of medicinal chemistry focusing on design and synthesis of pharmaceuticals. Structural elucidation, and physical-chemical properties of pharmaceutical drug candidates will be presented. Additional work required of graduate students.
PREREQ: CHE 325
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CHE 422 - Inorganic Laboratory Technique College of Arts and Sciences
1 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: CHE 622
Basic experimental techniques used in inorganic chemistry.
PREREQ: CHE 411
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CHE 427 - Organic Chemistry of Biological Molecules College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: CHE 627
Structure, reactivity, synthesis and biosynthesis of compounds constituting the building blocks of biological macromolecules. The role of biological molecules as templates for stereoselective organic synthesis to introduce advanced topics in stereochemistry, spectroscopy and mechanistic analysis of complex organic reactions.
PREREQ: CHE 325
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CHE 436 - Advanced Physical Chemistry College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: CHE 636
Applications of thermodynamics and quantum mechanics to chemical bonding, molecular properties, chemical kinetics, structure of matter, spectroscopy.
PREREQ: CHE 356
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CHE 444 - Forensic Chemical Analysis College of Arts and Sciences
4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Crosslisted with: FSC 444
Lecture content, delivered online, and laboratory on analytical methods of forensic chemistry. Underlying theory and direct experience in various chemical tests and spectroscopic methods. Additional work required of graduate students.
PREREQ: (CHE 116 OR CHE 119 OR AP CHEM EXAM SCORE MIN 5) AND (CHE 117 OR CHE 139 OR AP CHEM EXAM SCORE MIN 5)
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CHE 450 - Introduction to Chemical Research College of Arts and Sciences
1-4 credit(s) Every semester
Research problem carried out under the supervision of a faculty member.
Repeatable 6 time(s), 16 credits maximum
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CHE 470 - Experience Credit College of Arts and Sciences
1-6 credit(s) Every semester
Participation in a discipline- or subject-related experience. Students must be evaluated by written or oral reports or an examination. Limited to those in good academic standing.
Repeatable
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CHE 474 - Structural and Physical Biochemistry College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: CHE 674
Thermodynamics, kinetics, and bonding associated with biological molecules. The course also utilizes computerbased molecular modeling tools for analyzing the structures of drugs, proteins, and nucleic acids. Additional work required of graduate students.
PREREQ: CHE 325
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CHE 477 - Proteins and Nucleic Acids Lab College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Crosslisted with: BCM 477
Double Numbered with: CHE 677
Experimental methods for biologically synthesizing and chemically purifying macromolecules in order to analyze their structure and function, including: polymerase chain reaction; site-directed mutagenesis; Protein expression and purification; nucleic acid and protein electrophoresis. Additional work required of graduate students.
PREREQ: CHE 474 OR BIO 326 OR BIO 575
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CHE 490 - Independent Study College of Arts and Sciences
1-6 credit(s) Every semester
In-depth exploration of a problem or problems. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor or instructors and the department.
Repeatable
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CHE 499 - Honors Capstone Project College of Arts and Sciences
1-3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Completion of an Honors Capstone Project under the supervision of a faculty member.
Repeatable 2 time(s), 3 credits maximum
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CHE 533 - The Science and Artisanship of Glass College of Arts and Sciences
1 credit(s) Every semester
Primarily for students in the science field. Covers history of
scientific glass, different composition, safety and uses.
Students will learn how to form glass in a flame. Additional
work required of graduate students.
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CHE 546 - Molecular Spectroscopy and Structure College of Arts and Sciences
1-9 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
For the nonspecialist. Three topics each semester, chosen from the list below. Students may register for one, two, or three modules. 546M Atomic Spectroscopy and Angular Momentum 1; 546M Laser Chemistry and Spectroscopy 1; 546M Symmetry and Group Theory 1; 546M Electronic Spectroscopy 1; 546M Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy 1; 546M Vibrational Spectroscopy 1; 546M Laser Applications of Molecular Spectroscopy 1
PREREQ: CHE 356
Repeatable 5 time(s), 12 credits maximum
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CHE 575 - Organic Spectroscopy College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Use of mass spectrometry and infrared, ultraviolet-visible, and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy.
PREREQ: CHE 325
Chinese
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CHI 101 - Chinese I College of Arts and Sciences
4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Introductory proficiency-based course which prepares students to understand, speak, read, and write in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Chinese. No prior experience or admission by placement testing. Students cannot enroll in CHI 101 after earning credit for CHI 102, CHI 201, CHI 202 or higher.
PREREQ: REQUIRED PLACEMENT EXAM SCORE
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CHI 102 - Chinese II College of Arts and Sciences
4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Continuing proficiency-based course which develops communicative abilities in speaking, listening, reading, and writing in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Chinese. Students cannot enroll in CHI 102 after earning credit for CHI 201, CHI 202, or higher.
PREREQ: CHI 101
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CHI 201 - Chinese III College of Arts and Sciences
4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Continuing proficiency-based course which refines and expands previously acquired linguistic skills in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Chinese. Students cannot enroll in CHI 201 after earning credit for CHI 202 or higher.
PREREQ: CHI 102
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CHI 202 - Chinese IV College of Arts and Sciences
4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Continuing proficiency-based course which further refines and expands linguistic skills in culturally authentic contexts. Incorporates reading, discussing, and analyzing texts as a bases for the expression and interpretation of meaning. Conducted in Chinese. Students cannot enroll in CHI 202 after earning credit for a course higher than CHI 202.
PREREQ: CHI 201
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CHI 301 - Chinese V College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Fifth in the sequence of continuing proficiency-based courses that refine and expand previously acquired linguistic skills in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Chinese.
PREREQ: CHI 202
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CHI 302 - Chinese VI College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Sixth in the sequence of continuing proficiency-based courses that refine and expand previously acquired linguistic skills in culturally authentic contexts. Activities are conducted in Chinese.
PREREQ: CHI 301
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CHI 312 - Introduction to Translating Chinese College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
This is an introduction to translating written Chinese into English, and vice versa, intended for advanced Chinese language students and heritage speakers, using texts by native Chinese and English writers.
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CHI 400 - Selected Topics College of Arts and Sciences
1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable
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CHI 401 - Advanced Chinese III College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Communicative Chinese for advanced learners. Emphasis on
development and solidification of communicative ability and
competence in paragraph-level composition and expression.
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CHI 402 - Advanced Chinese IV College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
A continuation of CHI 401. Communicative Chinese for
advanced learners. Further development and solidification of
communicative ability in paragraph-level composition and
expression.
Classics
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CLA 421 - Classical Mythology College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s)
Crosslisted with: LIT 421 , REL 421
Myths and rituals of Greek mythology and religion. Ancient poets/playwrights and important mythological themes found in later Western religious/artistic traditions. Offered only in Florence.
Cognitive Science
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COG 100 - Selected Topics College of Arts and Sciences
1-6 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable
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COG 200 - Selected Topics College of Arts and Sciences
1-6 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable
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COG 301 - Introduction to Cognitive Science College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Crosslisted with: NEU 301
Concepts and methods in the study and explanation of cognition. Knowledge that underlies such abilities as vision, language use, and problem solving. How it is represented and used. Comparison of methods in different disciplines studying cognition.
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COG 490 - Independent Study College of Arts and Sciences
1-6 credit(s) Every semester
In-depth exploration of a problem or problems. Individual independent study upon a plan submitted by the student. Admission by consent of supervising instructor or instructors and the department.
Repeatable
Communication Sciences and Disorders
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CSD 212 - Introduction to Communication Sciences and Disorders College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Every semester
Application of biology, physics, anatomy, physiology, and cognitive psychology to processes of speech, language, and hearing. Nature of disruptions to normal communication and scientific principles of prevention, diagnosis, and remediation. Cannot receive credit for both CSD 212 and CSD 303.
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CSD 300 - Selected Topics College of Arts and Sciences
1-6 credit(s) Irregularly
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable
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CSD 303 - Communication in the Classroom College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Survey of development of oral communication and disorders that may interfere with effective communication and affect school performance. Emphasis upon collaboration between teachers and speech/language pathologists in describing and facilitating children’s communication.
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CSD 315 - Anatomy and Physiology of the Speech and Hearing Mechanisms College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: CSD 615
Structure and function of the skeletal, neurological, and muscular systems involved in breathing, phonation, resonance, articulation, and hearing. Additional work is required of graduate students.
PREREQ: CSD 212
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CSD 316 - Introduction to Applied Phonetics College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: CSD 616
Anatomical structures and processes involved in speech production. Phonetic transcription of speech of adults, normally developing children, and children with speech disorders. Acoustic phonetics, phonology, and dialects. Additional work required of graduate students.
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CSD 325 - Fundamentals of Hearing Sciences College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Introductory anatomy, physiology, and function of the normal auditory system. Introduction to the physics of sound and psychoacoustic principles.
PREREQ: CSD 212
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CSD 345 - Speech Science College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: CSD 645
Scientific principles involved in normal speech production across all speech subsystems. Properties of the acoustic waveform, including acoustic phonetics for vowels and consonants. Basic speech instrumentation used to measure respiratory, phonatory, velopharyngeal/nasal, and pharyngeal/oral components. Theories of speech perception. Additional work required of graduate students.
PREREQ: CSD 212
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CSD 409 - Cognitive Neuroscience of Speech and Language College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Crosslisted with: NEU 409
Double Numbered with: CSD 609
Neuroanatomical and neurophysiological aspects of speech and language. Role of central and peripheral nervous system in normal speech and language activities.Additional work required of graduate students.
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CSD 422 - Development of Speech and Language College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: CSD 622
Theories and research on children’s acquisition of communication, syntax, semantics, pragmatics, morphology, and phonology. Relationships between oral and written language skills in comprehension and production processing; individual differences; cognitive, social, biological, familial, and cultural influences. Additional work required of graduate students.
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CSD 427 - Speech and Language Disorders in Children College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: CSD 627
Overview of normal articulation and development. Characteristics, incidence, etiology of childhood speech sound disorders and language impairment. Differences versus disorders. Principles of assessment and diagnostic. Elements of therapy, approaches to remediation. Additional work required of graduate students.
PREREQ: CSD 316 AND CSD 422
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CSD 429 - Basic Clinical Audiology College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: CSD 629
Fundamentals of psychophysics of audition, anatomy, and physiology of the auditory mechanism. Disorders of hearing. Pure tone and speech audiometry. Differential diagnosis. Special procedures for children. Public school audiometry. Auditory rehabilitation. Additional work required of graduate students.
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CSD 435 - Aural Rehabilitation College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: CSD 635
Study of the management of children and adults with hearing impairments, with emphasis on the development and maintenance of functional communication through amplification, auditory training, speechreading, manual communication, and speech and language intervention. Additional work required of graduate students.
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CSD 450 - Clinical/Classroom Practicum College of Arts and Sciences
1 credit(s) Every semester
Supervised practicum in clinic, hospital, early intervention, or school setting. Includes planning, staffing, implementation, modification, and outcomes assessment of evaluation and intervention procedures with clients and their families; professional issues addressed in regular seminar meetings. Permission of instructor.
PREREQ: CSD 422
COREQ: CSD 451
Repeatable 14 time(s), 15 credits maximum
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CSD 451 - Clinical Methods in Speech-Language Pathology College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: CSD 651
Introduces beginning clinicians to the therapeutic process ; professional expectations, the diagnosis process, general therapy considerations, therapy intervention techniques, evidence-based practice, and evaluation of the intervention process. Additional work required of graduate students.
PREREQ: CSD 422
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CSD 477 - Speech-Language Pathology in School Settings College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: CSD 677
Historical, legislative, administrative aspects of speech-language pathology school programming. Services delivery models; classroom management; collaborative assessment; and teaching, adapting, and implementing IEPs; social, cultural, linguistic, family, and community factors; rights and responsibilities in programming. Additional work required of graduate students.
PREREQ: CSD 451
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CSD 499 - Honors Capstone Project College of Arts and Sciences
1-3 credit(s) Every semester
Completion of an Honors Capstone Project under the supervision of a faculty member.
Repeatable 2 time(s), 3 credits maximum
World Language Program: Danish
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DAN 180 - International Course College of Arts and Sciences
1-12 credit(s) Irregularly
Offered through SUAbroad by educational institution outside the United States. Student registers for the course at the foreign institution and is graded according to that institution’s practice. SUAbroad works with the SU academic department to assign the appropriate course level, title, and grade for the student’s transcript.
Repeatable, 12 credits maximum
Earth Sciences
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EAR 104 - Earth Sciences Laboratory College of Arts and Sciences
1 credit(s) Every semester
Laboratory exploration of the Earth Sciences. Topics include: principles of rock and mineral identification, plate tectonics, earthquakes, volcanoes, geologic time, and field trips. Students may not receive credit for both EAR 104 and 110.
COREQ: EAR 105
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EAR 105 - Earth Science College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Every semester
Processes that shape Earth and affect humans: Earth¿s structure; plate tectonics; geologic time; and surficial processes. Students needing laboratory credit must register for EAR 104. Students may not receive credit for EAR 105 and 110.
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EAR 106 - Geohazards & Natural Disasters College of Arts and Sciences
4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Investigation of Earth processes that create geohazards, such as earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, floods, climate change, and environmental contamination, and how specific research can inform policy and decision-making to mitigate their impact on humans.
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EAR 110 - Dynamic Earth College of Arts and Sciences
4 credit(s) Every semester
Chemical, physical and biological processes and principles affecting the history and development of the Earth. Lectures, laboratory, and field trips. Students may not receive credit for both EAR110, EAR101, and 105. Recommended for majors.
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EAR 111 - Climate Change Past and Present College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Introduction to the science of climate change from the geological record of the last century. Major drivers of global climate, measuring change, and forecasting future climate. Role of human activities in present climate.
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EAR 117 - Oceanography College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Every semester
A comprehensive introduction to the geology, physics, chemistry, and biology of the world ocean and its impact on global climate and environmental concerns.
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EAR 200 - Selected Topics College of Arts and Sciences
1-6 credit(s)
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable
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EAR 203 - Earth System Science College of Arts and Sciences
4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
An integrated view of interactions among Earth’s systems (lithosphere, biosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere) and the timescales over which they operate. Topics covered in this course include: plate tectonics, atmospheric circulation, oceanic circulation, the greenhouse effect, the carbon cycle, the origin of the earth and life, and climate.
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EAR 205 - Water and Our Environment College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Investigates origin, occurrence, chemistry and hydrology of water on earth. Includes climate change, contamination and water supply issues within context of water sustainability.
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EAR 210 - History of Earth and Life College of Arts and Sciences
4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Major transitions in the surface environments of our planet and the life that occupies them over the last 4.5 billion years. Evolutionary radiations, mass extinctions, climate change, plate tectonics, mountain building. Lectures, labs, field trip.
PREREQ: EAR 101 OR EAR 110 OR EAR 203 OR (EAR 104 AND EAR 105 )
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EAR 225 - Volcanoes and Earthquakes College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Every semester
Examination of the geologic nature of volcanoes and earthquakes as they are related to plate tectonic activity in the Earth. Discussion of related societal hazards.
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EAR 300 - Selected Topics College of Arts and Sciences
1-6 credit(s)
Exploration of a topic (to be determined) not covered by the standard curriculum but of interest to faculty and students in a particular semester.
Repeatable
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EAR 305 - Earth Science of Energy College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Science of energy in the 21st century, from an Earth Science perspective: Climatology of wind/solar energy; Hydrocarbons-conventional/unconventional resources; Geothermal power; Geology of Uranium; Oceanography of tidal power; Hydroelectric power; Ocean/Lake Source Cooling.
PREREQ: EAR 110 OR EAR 105 OR EAR 106 OR EAR 111 OR EAR 117 OR EAR 203
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EAR 309 - Honor Tutorial Geology College of Arts and Sciences
1-6 credit(s) Every semester
Selected topics under guidance of senior staff members. Open only to students in the Honors Program.
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EAR 311 - Introduction to Geophysical Methods College of Arts and Sciences
4 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
An introduction to the study of the Earth’s near surface using geophysical methods and quantitative data analysis, specifically: seismic reflection and refraction, gravity, magnetic, electrical and electromagnetic methods. Participation in geophysical field survey is required.
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EAR 314 - Mineralogy College of Arts and Sciences
4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Introduction to the distribution of minerals within the Earth, mineral properties (crystallography, crystal chemistry and structure), and the processes that form them. Methods used to identify minerals in hand specimens and an introduction to the techniques of optical mineralogy. Lecture, laboratory and fieldtrips.
PREREQ: EAR 110 OR EAR 203 OR (EAR 104 AND EAR 105 )
COREQ: CHE 106 AND CHE 107
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EAR 317 - Sedimentary Processes and Systems College of Arts and Sciences
4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Ancient sedimentary rocks and their modern analogs. Physical and chemical aspects of sedimentation and diagenesis. Introduction to sedimentary basins. Economic resources of sedimentary systems. Lecture, laboratory, and field trips. Students should have background knowledge of mineralogy and the history of Earth and life.
PREREQ: EAR 101 OR EAR 110 OR EAR 203 OR (EAR 104 AND EAR 105 )
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EAR 325 - Introduction to Paleobiology College of Arts and Sciences
4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Patterns and processes of evolution as expressed in the fossil record. Macroevolution, diversification of major skeletonized phyla, evolutionary paleoecology, and mass extinctions. Lecture, laboratory, and field trips.
PREREQ: EAR 102 OR EAR 210 OR BIO 345 OR EFB 311 OR EFB 320
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EAR 333 - Structural Geology College of Arts and Sciences
4 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Concepts of structural analysis of rocks, stress and strain, rock deformation mechanisms, geologic structures, their properties, and how they are formed. Three lectures and one laboratory a week, field trips including some weekends. Knowledge of trigonometry and geometry required.
PREREQ: EAR 101 OR EAR 110 OR EAR 203 OR (EAR 104 AND EAR 105 AND EAR 314 )
COREQ: EAR 317
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EAR 401 - Hydrogeology College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: EAR 601
Fundamentals of groundwater hydraulics. Aquifer flow systems analysis and evaluation. Groundwater-surfacewater relationships. Groundwater chemistry. Additional work required of graduate students.
PREREQ: EAR 101 OR EAR 110 OR EAR 203 OR (EAR 104 AND EAR 105 )
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EAR 402 - Numerical Methods in Geosciences College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Even Academic Yr e.g. 2004-5
Double Numbered with: EAR 602
Numerical methods and data analysis in geosciences using MATLAB. Topics will include basic statistics for univariate and bivariate datasets including linear regression and interpolation, time-series analysis, the discrete Fourier transform, numerical integration and finite differences. Additional work required of graduate students.
PREREQ: EAR 110 OR EAR 105 OR EAR 203
COREQ: MAT 285 OR MAT 295
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EAR 403 - Geomorphology College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: EAR 603
Landscape formation and evolution as a function of hydrogeologic, glacial, eolian, and tectonic processes acting on Earth materials. Lecture, labs, and field trips, including some weekends. Additional work required of graduate students.
PREREQ: EAR 101 OR EAR 110 OR EAR 203 OR (EAR 104 AND EAR 105 )
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EAR 404 - Advanced Structural Geology College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Double Numbered with: EAR 604
Selected topics in structural geology and tectonics focusing on the mechanics and kinematics of lithospheric deformation. Fundamentals of stress, strain, brittle and ductile deformation, microstructures and rheology. Additional work required of graduate students
PREREQ: EAR 314 AND EAR 333
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EAR 405 - Global Change:Geologic Record College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: EAR 605
The geologic record provides perspective for evaluating future global change. This course will focus on the evolution of climate through Earth’s 4.6 billion years and how this record is preserved in ancient rocks and sediments.
PREREQ: EAR 101 OR EAR 110 OR EAR 203 OR (EAR 104 AND EAR 105 )
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EAR 406 - Reflection Seismology: Theory and Practice College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Double Numbered with: EAR 606
Students will develop a working understanding of the strengths and pitfalls of the method through classroom lectures, exercises, and hands-on data processing using PROMAX seismic processing software. Prerequisites: coursework/experience in geophysics/permission of instructor. Additional work required of graduate students.
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EAR 407 - Climate Change and Human Origins College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) Odd academic yr e.g. 2007-8
Crosslisted with: ANT 439
Double Numbered with: EAR 607
This course considers the influence of long term climate changes on hominid evolution and human adaptation, as well as how abrupt climate events and transitions may have impacted the distribution of human populations, the development of agriculture, human conflict and societal change. Additional work required of graduate students.
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EAR 409 - Senior Thesis in Earth Science College of Arts and Sciences
3-6 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Independent, hypothesis-driven research involving investigative tools and techniques in the Earth Sciences. Students must submit a written thesis to the department and give a public seminar.
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EAR 410 - Applications of GIS in the Earth Sciences College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: EAR 610
Introduction to some of the many uses of image and topographic data within a geographic information system (GIS) to extract information relevant to the study of the Earth. Additional work required of graduate students.
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EAR 417 - Geochemistry College of Arts and Sciences
3 credit(s) At least 1x fall or spring
Double Numbered with: EAR 617
Chemistry of Earth processes, including basic thermodynamics, solution chemistry, isotopic chemistry, and kinetics; magmatic crystallization, isotope fractionation, formation of carbonate and evaporitic sediment, ion exchange in clays, and Cosmochemistry.
COREQ: EAR 314 AND CHE 107
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EAR 418 - Petrology College of Arts and Sciences
4 credit(s) Upon sufficient interest
Double Numbered with: EAR 618
Introduction to the origin of igneous, metamorphic, and sedimentary rocks. Classifications, compositions, tectonic setting, and processes governing the distribution of rocks within the Earth. Lecture, laboratory, and fieldtrips. Additional work required of graduate students.
PREREQ: EAR 314
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