Courses at the 200-level

Topics include structure, stereochemistry, nomenclature, and chemistry of hydrocarbons and alkyl halides, an introduction to spectroscopy, reaction mechanisms, and computational chemistry. Lecture and laboratory.
4 credit hours

• CHEM 104

Topics include reactions of functional groups, synthesis and mechanism, spectroscopic identification, and topics in biochemistry and computational chemistry. Lecture and laboratory.
4 credit hours

• CHEM 205

This calculus-based course includes vectors, statics, kinematics, momentum, energy, rotational motion, small oscillations, and fluid mechanics. Lecture and laboratory.
4 credit hours

• successful completion of or concurrrent enrollment in MATH 212
• or consent of department chair

This calculus-based course includes electrostatics in a vacuum and in the presence of matter, DC and AC circuits, electromagnetism, and an introduction to optics. Lecture and laboratory.
4 credit hours

• prior or concurrent enrollment in MATH 213
• PHYS 200
• or consent of department chair

This calculus-based course includes laws of thermodynamics, kinetic theory of matter, wave phenomena, fluids, and introductions to quantum physics and relativity. Lecture and laboratory.
4 credit hours

• MATH 213
• PHYS 200
• or consent of the department chair

Natural processes that control the earth, oceans, and atmosphere are investigated. Not open to students who have completed or are enrolled in Physical Science 212, 217, or Geography 205.
3 credit hours

The flow of material and energy through the Earth system is introduced. Principles of element cycles, climate science, and coastal processes are also investigated.
3 credit hours

This is an introduction to modern forensic techniques used in crime scene analysis. Emphasis is on the methods used to collect and interpret crime scene data.
4 credit hours

This is an introduction to our solar system, the sun and other stars, galaxies, and the universe. Basic physical principles are developed as needed to provide the scientific basis for the course. Lecture.
4 credit hours

Focus is on the structure and composition of the earth and the processes that have shaped the earth. Topics include minerals, origin of magma, volcanic activity, and weathering and soil formation. Lecture and laboratory.
4 credit hours

The structure of the atmosphere and the processes relevant to the study of weather are considered. Emphasis is on the physical laws that govern atmospheric phenomena. Lecture.
3 credit hours

Topics include mapping the sea floor, formation of the ocean basins, sediments as recorders of ocean history, the composition and physical properties of seawater, ocean circulation, El Ninos, waves, and tides. Lecture and laboratory.
4 credit hours

Students are introduced to the basic science and techniques of working at the nanoscale and then explore current and potential technologies derived from nanoscale materials and processes.
3 credit hours