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ARAB 110 - Beginning Arabic I
Credits: 4
An introduction to written Modern Standard Arabic. Students learn the basic sound and writing systems of Arabic and are exposed to various aspects of Arab culture. Communication at an elementary level is achieved by study of language components including sounds, letters, grammar, and vocabulary. Three 50-minute class meetings per week, plus an additional practicum hour (to be arranged) with an Arabic teaching fellow concentrating on speaking and interacting in Arabic.
Distribution Requirements: IP, ME.
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ARAB 120 - Beginning Arabic II
Credits: 4
Continued introduction to both spoken and written Modern Standard Arabic. Emphasis is placed on the functional use of the Arabic language. Students learn the basic structural patterns of grammar and phonology, develop basic writing and conversational skills, and receive further introduction to Arab culture. Three 50-minute class meetings per week, plus an additional practicum hour (to be arranged) with an Arabic teaching fellow concentrating on speaking and interacting in Arabic.
Prerequisite: ARAB 110 or permission of instructor.
Distribution Requirements: IP, ME.
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ARAB 130 - Introduction to Arab Cultures
Credits: 4
An introduction to the MENA region and its cultures. This course serves as an introductory survey course for students interested in the Arabic language and culture. It contributes to the MENA minor and the International Studies major with a regional focus on the MENA region
Distribution Requirements: HE, IP.
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ARAB 215 - Intermediate Arabic I
Credits: 4
Continued study of Modern Standard Arabic, with emphasis on grammar and expansion of vocabulary, as well as current events and cultures of Arabic-speaking societies. Attention is given to reading, writing, listening comprehension, and speaking skills. Three 50-minute class meetings are held each week, plus an additional practicum hour (to be arranged) with an Arabic teaching fellow that emphasizes speaking and interacting in Arabic.
Prerequisite: ARAB 120 or permission of instructor.
Distribution Requirements: IP, ME.
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ARAB 225 - Intermediate Arabic II
Credits: 4
Continued intermediate study of the basic structural patterns of Modern Standard Arabic. Students acquire more vocabulary and more knowledge of the fundamental grammatical structures in order to attain a higher level of proficiency in communicating in Modern Standard Arabic. We focus on principles of word formation, roots and patterns, and use of the dictionary to read more complex texts. Three 50-minute class meetings per week, plus an additional practicum hour (to be arranged) with an Arabic teaching fellow concentrating on speaking and interacting in Arabic.
Prerequisite: ARAB 215 or permission of instructor.
Distribution Requirements: IP, ME.
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ARAB 350 - Modern Arabic Novel in Translation
Credits: 4
An introduction to the contemporary Arabic novel and the historical, political, and cultural realities of the Middle East. Class sessions focus on discussion of key developments in the literature of the contemporary Arabic-speaking world. The selected novels, originally written in Arabic but translated into English, as well as the theoretical texts, offer a space to discuss the important issues that have influenced this genre: colonialism and post-colonialism, religion and secularization, orientalism, and feminism.
Distribution Requirements: HE, PD.
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ARAB 370 - Arab and Muslim Voices Post 9/11
Credits: 4
An investigation of Arab and Muslim literary and cultural responses to their position in the global community. After the 9/11 attacks and subsequent world events, Muslim communities worldwide are faced with the question: “If Islam does not condone terrorism, why are Muslims not speaking out?” By looking at the work of writers, intellectuals, musicians, and comedians, and how they construct their own narratives, primarily in the United States, Europe, and the Middle East, students will explore questions of voice, violence, gender, and individual and collective identity.
Distribution Requirements: HE, PD.
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ARAB 529 - Internship: Arabic
Credits: 1-4
Academic study completed in support of an internship experience with a partner institution. An Allegheny faculty member assigns and evaluates the academic work done by the student. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Distribution Requirements: none.
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Art Note: Art History courses encourage familiarity with area museums, and a museum trip is required of students enrolled in Art History courses.
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ART 115 - Art History and the Birth of the Museum
Credits: 4
A selective history of art from the seventeenth-century birth of the modern museum at the Ashmolean in Oxford to the present, focusing on major artists and movements. This course will review classical precedents, the colonial legacy, and global production likely to be found in the modern encyclopedic museum. Course material emphasizes issues surrounding reception and site of display, giving students tools to discuss art in its visual elements and its significance within complex social and historical contexts.
Distribution Requirements: HE, IP.
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ART 151 - Drawing I
Credits: 4
An introduction to Drawing as an art form. This course emphasizes the development of skills with a focus on technique, contemporary and historical issues, and conceptual development. Coursework integrates effective oral and written communication to explore contemporary and historical practices within the medium and the role of art in human experience.
Distribution Requirements: HE, ME.
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ART 162 - Sculpture I
Credits: 4
An introduction to Sculpture as an art form. This course emphasizes the development of skills with a focus on technique, contemporary and historical issues, and conceptual development. Coursework integrates effective oral and written communication to explore contemporary and historical practices within the medium and the role of art in human experience.
Distribution Requirements: HE, ME.
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ART 165 - Ceramics I
Credits: 4
An introduction to ceramics as an art form. This course emphasizes the development of skills with a focus on technique, contemporary and historical issues, and conceptual development. Coursework integrates effective oral and written communication to explore contemporary and historical practices within the medium and the role of art in human experience.
Distribution Requirements: HE, ME.
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ART 171 - Photography I
Credits: 4
An introduction to photography as an art form. Emphasis on establishing proficiency in digital and darkroom photographic processes. Coursework integrates effective oral and written communication to explore contemporary and historical practices within the medium and the role of art in human experience. This course emphasizes the development of skills with a focus on technique, contemporary and historical issues, and conceptual development.
Distribution Requirements: HE, ME.
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ART 182 - Painting I
Credits: 4
An introduction to the medium of painting that broadly covers fundamental techniques and tools. This course emphasizes the development of skills with a focus on technique, contemporary and historical issues, and conceptual development. Students explore the preparation of supports, color organization, composition, and contemporary expression through direct and indirect methodologies. Coursework integrates effective oral and written communication to explore contemporary and historical practices within the medium and the role of art in human experience.
Distribution Requirements: HE, ME.
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ART 187 - Electronic & Intermedia Art
Credits: 4
An introduction to using electronic technologies/software and digital media as art-making tools. Emphasis on awareness of the elements of 2D design/composition and the vocabulary used to describe it. Coursework integrates effective oral and written communication to explore contemporary and historical practices within the medium and the role of electronic art in human experience. This course emphasizes the development of skills with a focus on technique, contemporary and historical issues, and conceptual development.
Distribution Requirements: HE, ME.
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ART 250 - Contemporary Strategies in Art
Credits: 4
An introductory overview of contemporary art, with a focus on major artists, artworks, and art movements since 1980 and a significant consideration of global developments. The course builds on a foundation of art in the United States and Europe after 1945, including Abstract Expressionism, Neo-Dada, Fluxus, Happenings, Situationism, Pop, Minimalism, and Conceptualism and then proceeds thematically, reflecting the development of contemporary art as a series of non-linear political, social, and cultural conversations dismantling dominant paradigms. Exploring topics such as appropriation, identity politics and the body, students develop tools for understanding the art and visual culture being produced now.
Distribution Requirements: HE, PD.
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ART 262 - Sculpture II
Credits: 4
Intermediate study in sculpture. This course emphasizes thoughtful application of skills and materials, using emerging and established trends to articulate ideas and create effective viewer experiences. Coursework integrates effective oral and written communication to explore contemporary and historical practices within the medium and the role of art in human experience.
Prerequisite: ART 162 .
Distribution Requirements: HE, ME.
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ART 265 - Ceramics II
Credits: 4
Intermediate study of ceramics. This course emphasizes thoughtful application of skills and materials, using emerging and established trends to articulate ideas and create effective viewer experiences with ceramics. Coursework integrates effective oral and written communication to explore contemporary and historical practices within the medium and the role of art in human experience.
Prerequisite: ART 165 .
Distribution Requirements: HE, ME.
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ART 271 - Photography II
Credits: 4
Focuses on technical proficiency in advanced/alternative darkroom and digital photographic techniques/processes. Coursework integrates effective oral and written communication to explore contemporary and historical practices within the medium and the role of art in human experience. This course emphasizes thoughtful application of skills and materials, using emerging and established trends to articulate ideas and create effective viewer experiences.
Prerequisite: ART 171 .
Distribution Requirements: HE, ME.
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ART 282 - Painting II
Credits: 4
Intermediate study of painting and mark making. Students explore alternative techniques and emerging trends in painting as a medium, focusing on contemporary painting and current cultural discourse as a reference point for creating innovative and experimental works of art. This course emphasizes thoughtful application of skills and materials, using emerging and established trends to articulate ideas and create effective viewer experiences. Coursework integrates effective oral and written communication to explore contemporary and historical practices within the medium and the role of art in human experience.
Prerequisite: ART 182 .
Distribution Requirements: HE, ME.
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ART 287 - Art at the Intersection of Science and Culture
Credits: 4
Application of the tools and technologies of biological science and computer science to create thought provoking and socially resonant works of art that broaden scientific literacy, while creatively exploring complex philosophical and conceptual ideas of where biology ends and technologies begin. Students use emerging and established trends to articulate ideas and create effective viewer experiences. Coursework integrates effective oral and written communication to explore contemporary and historical practices within the medium and the role of art in human experience.
Prerequisite: ART 187 .
Distribution Requirements: HE, ME.
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ART 362 - Sculpture III
Credits: 4
Advanced work in sculptural techniques, challenging students to develop a thematically driven, conceptually rigorous body of work that effectively demonstrates innovation, technical skill and intellectual curiosity. Students must focus on ideas, conduct relevant research and work independently to produce a body of conceptually-linked works that are informed by materiality, context, theory, and contemporary practice. Coursework integrates effective oral and written communication to explore contemporary and historical practices within the medium and the role of art in human experience.
Prerequisite: ART 262 .
Distribution Requirements: HE, ME.
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ART 365 - Ceramics III
Credits: 4
Advanced work in ceramics, challenging students to develop a thematically driven, conceptually rigorous body of work that effectively demonstrates innovation, technical skill and intellectual curiosity. Students must focus on ideas, conduct relevant research and work independently to produce a body of conceptually-linked works that are informed by materiality, context, theory, and contemporary practice. Coursework integrates effective oral and written communication to explore contemporary and historical practices within the medium and the role of art in human experience.
Prerequisite: ART 265 .
Distribution Requirements: HE, ME.
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ART 371 - Photography III
Credits: 4
Advanced work to produce fluency in photographic skills and techniques. Students must focus on ideas, conduct relevant research and work independently to produce a body of conceptually-linked works that are informed by materiality, context, theory, and contemporary practice. Coursework integrates effective oral and written communication to explore contemporary and historical practices within the medium and the role of art in human experience.
Prerequisite: ART 271 .
Distribution Requirements: HE, ME.
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ART 382 - Painting III
Credits: 4
Advanced work in painting and mark making, challenging students to develop a thematically driven, conceptually rigorous body of work that effectively demonstrates innovation, technical skill and intellectual curiosity. Students must focus on ideas, conduct relevant research and work independently to produce a body of conceptually-linked works that are informed by materiality, context, theory, and contemporary practice. Coursework integrates effective oral and written communication to explore contemporary and historical practices within the medium and the role of art in human experience.
Prerequisite: ART 282 .
Distribution Requirements: HE, ME.
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ART 387 - Art/Science Special Topics
Credits: 4
An examination of artistic responses to specific emerging technologies in the biological and computer sciences, investigating how humans can reconcile their biological imperative with technological flux. Students focus on ideas, conduct relevant research and work independently to produce a body of conceptually-linked works that are informed by materiality, context, theory, and contemporary practice. Coursework integrates effective oral and written communication to explore contemporary and historical practices within the medium and the role of art in human experience.
Prerequisite: ART 187 .
Distribution Requirements: HE, PD.
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ART 480 - Professional Practices
Credits: 4
Exploration of practical techniques to help students build and maintain a thriving art practice, examining careers in the commercial and fine arts, arts education, and non-profits. Students learn effective research skills for artists, and create appropriate documentation for professional applications, self-promotion, and social media strategies. Coursework integrates effective oral and written communication to explore contemporary and historical practices within the medium and the role of art in human experience. Must be taken on a letter-grade basis.
Prerequisite: Any 200-level Studio Art course.
Distribution Requirements: HE, ME.
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ART 520 - Internship: Erie Art Museum
Credits: 1-4
An internship for students with adequate preparation in art history that enables them to become familiar with the operations of an art museum, including day-to-day administration, preparation of special exhibits, and interaction with the professional art world. In addition to duties assigned by the museum, the student keeps a journal and writes a research paper. Special projects can be developed as appropriate to student capabilities and the museum’s schedule. The intern is evaluated by the Museum Director and the supervising faculty member.
Prerequisite: Approval of the faculty advisor and Museum Director.
Distribution Requirements: none.
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ART 523 - Internship: Gallery or Museum
Credits: 1-4
An internship that enables students to become familiar with the operations of an art gallery or an historical museum, including day-to-day administration, preparation of special exhibitions, and interaction with the professional gallery and museum world. In addition to duties assigned by the gallery or museum personnel, the student keeps a journal and writes a research paper. Special projects can be developed as appropriate to student capabilities and the institution’s schedule. The intern is evaluated by the Gallery or Museum Director and the supervising faculty member.
Prerequisite: Approval of the faculty advisor and Gallery or Museum Director.
Distribution Requirements: none.
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ART 529 - Internship: Art
Credits: 1-4
Academic study completed in support of an internship experience with a partner institution. An Allegheny faculty member assigns and evaluates the academic work done by the student. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Distribution Requirements: none.
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ART 580 - Junior Seminar
Credits: 4
Preparation for advanced, independent research in studio art. In addition to independent studio production and an exhibition requirement, this seminar includes readings in contemporary art and critical theory, and covers proposal writing, historical contextualization, and creation of a portfolio of artwork with thematic cohesion. This course serves as a capstone experience for departmental minors and prepares majors for the Senior Project. Coursework integrates effective oral and written communication to explore contemporary and historical practices within the medium and the role of art in human experience. Must be taken on a letter-grade basis.
Prerequisite: Two Studio Art courses and one Art History course and permission of instructor.
Distribution Requirements: none.
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ART 584 - Contemporary Institutions of Display
Credits: 4
A critical examination of venues that display art from the 1960s to the present, building on the premise that they are ideologically invested spaces that actively inform public perception of works within. In addition to working with the concurrent offerings of the Bowman, Penelec and Megahan Galleries, students study a range of institutions, including museums, galleries, alternative non-profit spaces, and private foundations, become acquainted with aspects of the art market and various art-related career paths, and participate in a hands-on gallery project.
Prerequisite: Any Art History course (ART 115 orART 250 ).
Distribution Requirements: none.
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ART 590 - Independent Study
Credits: 1-4
For upper-class students who are qualified to do work outside the scope of regularly scheduled courses. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Distribution Requirements: none.
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ART 620 - Senior Project: Studio Art
Credits: 4
A one-semester, independently researched visual art portfolio project accompanied by a reflective paper, artist statement, and appropriate documentation, exhibited in the Art Galleries, and conducted under the supervision of Art department faculty. Must be taken on a letter-grade basis. Must be taken on the letter-grade basis.
Prerequisite: ART 580 and Permission of instructor.
Distribution Requirements: none.
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BCHEM 529 - Internship: Biochemistry
Credits: 1-4
Academic study completed in support of an internship experience with a partner institution. An Allegheny faculty member assigns and evaluates the academic work done by the student. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Distribution Requirements: none.
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BCHEM 600 - Senior Project I
Credits: 2
Development of individual senior research projects in group and individual meetings with the project advisor and other appropriate faculty members. Pertinent literature is examined in order to identify proper experimental approaches, designs, techniques, and methods of data analysis. Oral and written research proposals and progress reports are presented and discussed.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Distribution Requirements: none.
Intended for Biochemistry majors. Seniors only.
Note: A student’s Senior Project Committee must include representation from each of the two affiliated departments (Biology and Chemistry).
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BCHEM 610 - Senior Project II
Credits: 4
A continuation of BCHEM 600 . Group and individual meetings are held to evaluate the progress of individual student research projects. Emphasis is placed on data analysis and interpretation, and on modes of presentation of research findings. Students complete a written thesis and oral defense before a board of biochemistry faculty.
Prerequisite: BCHEM 600 .
Distribution Requirements: none.
Intended for Biochemistry majors. Seniors only.
Note: A student’s Senior Project Committee must include representation from each of the two affiliated departments (Biology and Chemistry).
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BIO 045 - Biology of the Algae
Credits: 4
An examination of the basic biology of the algae and their role in ecosystems and interrelationships with humans. Local algal flora in area streams and lakes are sampled during field trips and investigated in the laboratory. Topics include ecology, physiology, cellular biology, and taxonomic diversity of the algae, and the effects of algae on the environment and human society. One laboratory per week.
Distribution Requirements: QR, SP.
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BIO 078 - The Biology of Behavior
Credits: 4
An investigation of biological principles of animal behavior through the study of physiological, genetic, developmental, ecological and evolutionary processes. One laboratory per week.
Distribution Requirements: QR, SP.
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BIO 082 - Insects and Humans
Credits: 4
A study of the basic biology of insects, with an emphasis on the interrelationships between insects and humans. These interrelationships include the beneficial roles of insects in agriculture, their negative impact as pests and disease vectors, and ways in which insect populations and activities can be controlled. One laboratory per week.
Distribution Requirements: SP.
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BIO 220 - Organismal Physiology and Ecology
Credits: 4
An introduction to the biology of organismal form and function (physiology) and the interaction of organisms with their environment (ecology). We take a comparative approach to the diversity of physiological systems that have evolved in different organisms to meet the environmental challenges that they face (energy, water balance, excretion of wastes, communication, reproduction, gas exchange, defense). We also consider how the interactions between organisms and their physical and biological environment (other organisms) affect the distribution and abundance of populations and ecosystems. Multiple lectures and one discussion period per week.
Prerequisite: CHEM 120 .
Distribution Requirements: QR, SP.
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BIO 221 - Genetics, Development and Evolution
Credits: 4
An introduction to the central role of genetics in modern biology. Topics include an examination of how genetic information is expressed and regulated, how it directs organismal development, how it is passed from one generation to the next, and how it is modified via the evolutionary process. Multiple lectures and one discussion period per week.
Prerequisite: BIO 220 .
Distribution Requirements: QR, SP.
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BIO 301 - Physiological Ecology
Credits: 4
A study of the relations of organisms to one another and to their surrounding physical environment, with an emphasis on understanding how physiological traits of animals affect their geographic distributions and interactions with one another. Topics include hormonal control of development, metabolic changes in response to environmental change, physiological costs of reproduction, disease ecology, and physiology of behavior. Labs involve field collections and sampling as well as indoor activities measuring animal physiological responses to various ecological conditions. One laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: BIO 220 , BIO 221 , and FSBIO 201 .
Distribution Requirements: QR, SP.
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BIO 305 - Molecular Biology
Credits: 4
A study of the molecular components of replication and gene expression in prokaryotes and eukaryotes. The molecular aspects of gene structure, function, and regulation are emphasized, as are current methods for the study of these topics. One laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: BIO 220 , BIO 221 , and FSBIO 201 or FSCHE 201 .
Distribution Requirements: QR, SP.
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BIO 310 - Microbiology
Credits: 4
A study of the structure, physiology, genetics, and evolution of prokaryotes, viruses, and lower eukaryotes. Emphasis is placed on microbial diversity, interactions among microbes, and interactions of microbes with their environment, including human hosts. Lectures include discussions of papers from the primary literature. One laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: BIO 220 , BIO 221 , and FSBIO 201 or FSCHE 201 .
Distribution Requirements: SP.
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BIO 320 - Cell Biology
Credits: 4
A study of the structure and function of eukaryotic cells. Topics include current methods in cell biology and molecular genetics, the structure and function relationships of major organelles and cytoskeletal elements, interactions between cells, regulation of cell division and cell death, and signal transduction pathways. One laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: BIO 220 , BIO 221 , CHEM 231 , and FSBIO 201 or FSCHE 201 .
Distribution Requirements: QR, SP.
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BIO 321 - Epidemiology
Credits: 4
A study of the determinants and distributions of disease that will culminate in the design and application of an epidemiological study. This course will also provide students with an introduction to the science of epidemiology, including its historical origins, main concepts, and methodological approaches. Topics to be covered include data types and interpretation, differences in study design approaches, and the differences between association and causation.
Prerequisite: BIO 220 , BIO 221 , and FSBIO 201 .
Distribution Requirements: QR, SP.
Students may not receive credit for both GHS 321 and BIO 321.
NB: BIO 321 will no longer count as a Core Course in Global Health Studies.
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BIO 325 - Genetics
Credits: 4
A study of the mechanisms of inheritance at the molecular, organismal, and population levels. One laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: BIO 220 , BIO 221 , and FSBIO 201 or FSCHE 201 .
Distribution Requirements: QR, SP.
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BIO 330 - Population and Community Ecology
Credits: 4
A study of the dynamics of populations and how they change with time and interact with other populations of mutualists, competitors, predators, and prey. Students examine the emergent properties of communities (interacting population assemblages) and ecosystems such as diversity, productivity, energy flow, and nutrient dynamics. Laboratories emphasize investigations in local field sites. One laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: BIO 220 , BIO 221 , FSBIO 201 , and either MATH 141 or MATH 151 .
Distribution Requirements: QR, SP.
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BIO 331 - Paleobiology (also listed as GEO 331 )
Credits: 4
A study of temporal and spatial changes of the Earth’s fauna within the context of evolution and geological processes. Our study focuses on analysis and use of paleontological data in evolution, systematics, paleoecology, paleoclimatology, geology, and extinction. Laboratory: one period plus field trips.
Prerequisite: BIO 220 and FSBIO 201 , or GEO 120 and FSGEO 201 .
Distribution Requirements: QR, SP.
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BIO 332 - Forest Ecosystems and Management (also listed as ENVSC 332 )
Credits: 4
A study of forest ecosystems and threats to forests caused by human actions. The course examines fundamental ecological processes that control forest ecosystems and the importance of forests in regional and global environments. Impacts of global warming, forest harvesting, air pollution and improper management will be discussed. Management regimes that result in sustainable forest practices will also be explored. Regional forest issues, as well as national and international forest concerns, will be addressed. Laboratory exercises will examine topics in local forested environments. Laboratory, one period.
Prerequisite: ENVSC 110 , ENVSC 210 , or a lab-based course in the natural science division.
Distribution Requirements: QR, SP.
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BIO 335 - Conservation Biology (also listed as ENVSC 335 )
Credits: 4
The study of biological diversity and the increasingly severe effects of human society on populations and communities of wild organisms. Emphasis on local and global patterns of diversity, causes and consequences of declines in diversity, and ways to work with natural or managed systems to maintain or restore diversity. The laboratory emphasizes learning local flora and fauna, investigating local conservation biology issues, and using tools and techniques of wildlife and natural resource management to understand and resolve conservation problems. One laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: BIO 220 , BIO 221 , and FSBIO 201 or ENVSC 110 .
Distribution Requirements: QR, SP.
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BIO 340 - Evolution
Credits: 4
An examination of modern evolutionary biology, focusing on the process and pattern of evolutionary change. Topics include sources of genetic variation, natural selection and adaptation, molecular evolution, speciation, macroevolution, and the reconstruction of evolutionary history.
Prerequisite: BIO 220 , BIO 221 , and FSBIO 201 .
Distribution Requirements: QR, SP.
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BIO 344 - Stream Ecology (also listed as ENVSC 344 )
Credits: 4
Study of the physical and biological characteristics of stream ecosystems. The laboratory emphasizes field study of local aquatic habitats. One laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: BIO 220 , BIO 221 , and FSBIO 201 or ENVSC 110 .
Distribution Requirements: QR, SP.
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BIO 346 - Wetlands (also listed as ENVSC 346 )
Credits: 4
A study of the ecology and conservation of marshes, swamps, and bogs. Emphasis is on “ecosystem services” (hydrologic filters, pollutant sinks, productivity, biodiversity), on the history of wetlands destruction, and on current regulation and management approaches. One laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: BIO 220 , BIO 221 , and FSBIO 201 or ENVSC 110 .
Distribution Requirements: QR, SP.
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BIO 350 - Immunology
Credits: 4
An introduction to the cellular and molecular basis of vertebrate immune systems. Topics include the components and organization of the immune system, development of the immune system, studies of how organisms mount an immune response, and how the immune response itself can cause disease by being hypo- or hyper-reactive. Discussions of seminal papers from the primary literature and case studies of immune dysfunction are emphasized. Three lectures and one recitation per week.
Prerequisite: BIO 220 .
Distribution Requirements: SP.
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BIO 360 - Plant Physiology
Credits: 4
An exploration of plant growth, development, transport processes, and adaptations to the environment. Current molecular, cellular, biochemical, and genetic approaches to the study of plants are emphasized. The laboratory focuses on plant responses to hormones and environmental factors. One laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: BIO 220 , BIO 221 , and FSBIO 201 or FSCHE 201 ; Pre- or Corequisite: CHEM 231 .
Distribution Requirements: SP.
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BIO 365 - Comparative Anatomy
Credits: 4
Organ systems of chordate animals are studied in relation to evolutionary relationships and adaptive specializations. Two laboratories per week.
Prerequisite: BIO 220 , BIO 221 , and FSBIO 201 .
Distribution Requirements: QR, SP.
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BIO 367 - Human Anatomy
Credits: 4
A study of the anatomical structure of the human body. Body structure will be studied by organ systems and will involve a balance between gross anatomical study and histology. Form-function relationships will be explored. The laboratory study will involve working with human skeletal collections and observations of human models and non-human preserved specimens.
Prerequisite: BIO 220
Distribution Requirements: QR, SP.
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BIO 370 - Insect Ecology and the Environment (also listed as ENVSC 370 )
Credits: 4
A study of insects, including those that interfere with efforts to tame natural systems such as agriculture, horticulture, and forestry. We introduce insect biology, methodologies to control pest insects, and how these vary based upon the environment and human requirement. Lectures discuss conventional methods of pest control but delve more deeply into biological and cultural control methods, establishing an understanding of integrated pest management programs. Labs introduce pest and beneficial insects found in ecosystems throughout Pennsylvania. A strong foundation in insect ecology and population dynamics allows students to manage ecosystems to decrease pest numbers without increasing chemical input.
Prerequisite: BIO 220 or ENVSC 210 or permission of the instructor.
Distribution Requirements: QR, SP.
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BIO 375 - Medical Entomology
Credits: 4
A study of insects and other arthropods and their impact on human health. We examine insect vectors of human diseases and of diseases of domesticated animals; symptoms of diseases and changes in physiology that occur as the diseases progress; direct effects of insects, such as dermatitis, allergic reactions, and effects of venoms introduced into our bodies; and the treatment and prevention of such health concerns. Meets weekly for three fifty-minute periods and one discussion period.
Prerequisite: BIO 220 .
Distribution Requirements: SP.
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BIO 380 - Animal Physiology
Credits: 4
Emphasis is placed on the nervous system and the endocrine system as the two communication systems in the body underlying the regulation of physiological function. Other systems, such as those involved in circulation, respiration, digestion, excretion, and fluid regulation, are discussed, primarily from a cellular perspective. One laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: BIO 220 , BIO 221 , and FSBIO 201 .
Distribution Requirements: QR, SP.
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BIO 385 - Biostatistics
Credits: 4
Introduction to quantitative methods with biological applications. Content includes descriptive statistics, probability distributions, tests of significance and curve fitting techniques.
Prerequisite: MATH 141 or MATH 151 .
Distribution Requirements: QR, SP.
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BIO 523 - Internship in Conservation Biology with the Erie National Wildlife Refuge (also listed as ENVSC 523 )
Credits: 2-4
Liaison: Professor Mumme (BIO); Environmental Science Internship Coordinator (ENVSC)
The internship enables the student to become familiar with the operation of a National Wildlife Refuge and participate in activities relating to wildlife conservation. The student, faculty liaison, and Refuge internship coordinator jointly agree on a project that is formalized in a project proposal. Evaluation is in consultation with the Refuge contact and based on a reflective journal, a midterm progress report and literature review, and a final report that includes an analysis of the results of the study.
Prerequisite: BIO 220 and permission of instructor.
Distribution Requirements: none.
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BIO 527 - Internship in Fisheries Biology with the Pennsylvania Fish Commission (also listed as ENVSC 527 )
Credits: 2-4
Liaison: Professor Mumme (BIO); Environmental Science Internship Coordinator (ENVSC)
The internship is designed to permit students to gain experience in the operation of a fish culture station and to participate in fishery management practices. In spring, the internship is in cooperation with the Linesville Hatchery near Pymatuning Lake, and in the fall with the Fairview Hatchery on Lake Erie. The student, faculty liaison, and Hatchery internship coordinator jointly agree on a project that is formalized by the student in a project proposal. Evaluation is based on a midterm progress report that includes a literature review, and on a final report that includes an analysis of the results of the study.
Prerequisite: BIO 220 and permission of instructor.
Distribution Requirements: none.
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BIO 529 - Internship: Biology
Credits: 1-4
Academic study completed in support of an internship experience with a partner institution. An Allegheny faculty member assigns and evaluates the academic work done by the student. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Distribution Requirements: none.
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BIO 580 - Junior Seminar
Credits: 4
Seminar discussions on selected topics in biology. Students locate, critically analyze, interpret, and discuss primary literature within the biological sciences. Students design and carry out independent laboratory or field research consistent with the relevant biological sub-discipline. Includes discussions of ethical practices in research. Different sections taught in the same semester may have different topics; please consult the Biology Department for details.
Prerequisite: BIO 220 ; BIO 221 ; completion of FSBIO 201 with a grade of C or better; and permission of instructor.
Distribution Requirements: none.
Required of all junior majors in Biology.
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BIO 590 - Independent Study
Credits: 1-4
Designed for students who desire to pursue advanced work. Work may consist of experimental laboratory research or of a problem based entirely upon library research. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Distribution Requirements: none.
This course is required for Biology majors and minors. Enrollment only by permission of the department. Arranged by consultation.
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BIO 600 - Senior Project and Seminar I
Credits: 2
Individual senior research projects will be developed in group and individual meetings with the project advisor and other appropriate faculty members. Pertinent literature is examined in order to identify proper experimental approaches, designs, techniques, and methods of data analysis. Oral and written research proposals and progress reports are presented and discussed. Must be taken on the letter-grade basis.
Prerequisite: BIO 580 and permission of instructor.
Distribution Requirements: none.
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BIO 610 - Senior Project and Seminar II
Credits: 4
A continuation of BIO 600 . Group and individual meetings are held to evaluate the progress of individual student research projects. Emphasis is placed on data analysis and interpretation, and on modes of presentation of research findings. Students will complete a written thesis, oral defense, and present their findings at the departmental senior project symposium. Must be taken on the letter-grade basis.
Prerequisite: BIO 600 and permission of instructor.
Distribution Requirements: none.
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FSBIO 201 - Investigative Approaches in Biology
Credits: 4
An investigative laboratory course that emphasizes experimental design, modern experimental techniques and instrumentation, analysis and interpretation of data, and written and oral presentation. The course consists of several multi-week project modules designed to illustrate investigative approaches at different levels of biological organization-molecular/cellular, organismal/physiology, and population/ecosystem. There is an emphasis on independent and cooperative laboratory/field work, and on writing and speaking in the sciences. Two 3-hour meetings per week. Must be taken on the letter-grade basis.
Prerequisite: BIO 220 .
Distribution Requirements: none.
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BLKST 100 - Approaches to Black Studies
Credits: 4
An introduction to the field of Black Studies. This course serves as a cornerstone for the Black Studies Minor and attends to the transdisciplinary nature of inquiry and therefore draws from a range of disciplines to provide a broad understanding of themes. Students are introduced to key terminology and to the work of artists and scholars such as W.E.B. DuBois, Patricia Hill Collins, Carter G. Woodson, Kimberle Crenshaw, and Stuart Hall.
Distribution Requirements: HE, PD.
Required for the Black Studies minor.
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BLKST 225 - Black Popular Culture
Credits: 4
An examination of African American experience(s) through the lens of mainstream popular culture. We investigate sociological, historical, and theoretical perspectives for critiquing and examining topics related to African American popular culture(s), including film, music (Rock & Roll, Rhythm & Blues, and Hip Hop), television, comedy, and minstrelsy. Students learn the ways that pop culture constructs cultural identities and stereotypes in relation to the unique contributions made by Black Americans. Students engage in community-based research where they question the value of Black Popular Culture at the college and in the city of Meadville.
Distribution Requirements: CL, PD.
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BLKST 255 - African-American History to 1865 (also listed as HIST 255 )
Credits: 4
A survey of the history of African-Americans from the earliest appearance of Africans in colonial North America to the end of the Civil War. Students explore slavery, slave society and economy, slave culture, African Americans and politics, and the abolition of slavery.
Distribution Requirements: HE, PD.
This course counts as Social Science for the purpose of satisfying the College distribution requirement for students who matriculated before Fall 2016.
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BLKST 257 - African-American History since 1865 (also listed as HIST 257 )
Credits: 4
A survey of African-American history from the end of the Civil War to the present. Students explore topics such as Reconstruction, the rise and fall of Jim Crow, the Great Migration, the Harlem Renaissance, the Civil Rights Movement, Black Power, and Hip Hop. The lives of major figures in America’s racial history are also examined.
Distribution Requirements: HE, PD.
This course counts as Social Science for the purpose of satisfying the College distribution requirement for students who matriculated before Fall 2016.
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BLKST 480 - Capstone Seminar
Credits: 2
A capstone seminar analyzing issues concerning race and identity. Students integrate the themes and methods explored in the curriculum through reflective writing and reconcile theory and practice in Black Studies. May only be taken on a Credit/No Credit basis.
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BLKST 529 - Internship: Black Studies
Credits: 1-4
Academic study completed in support of an internship experience with a partner institution. An Allegheny faculty member assigns and evaluates the academic work done by the student. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Distribution Requirements: none.
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BUS 620 - Senior Project
Credits: 4
A graded course required of Business majors generally taken in the second semester of the senior year. Students should enroll in a section with the instructor who has agreed to supervise the Senior Project. The course entails the writing and defense of the Senior Project.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Distribution Requirements: None.
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CHEM 119 - Quantitative Reasoning in Chemistry
Credits: 2
An introduction to basic chemical concepts and quantitative reasoning, which are a prerequisite to the in-depth study of chemistry. This course will use mathematical relationships and models to understand and emphasize chemical concepts. These models will be used to develop quantitative problem solving skills.
Distribution Requirements: none.
May not be taken for credit after successful completion of CHEM 120 or higher. This course does not count towards a major or minor in chemistry or toward the College Distribution Requirements.
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CHEM 120 - Chemical Concepts 1
Credits: 4
An introduction to atomic and molecular structure and reactivity. Topics include quantum theory, bonding theories, molecular interaction and reaction. An emphasis is placed on the use of mathematical reasoning to solve problems and obtaining a quantitative understanding of chemical systems. One three-hour laboratory period per week.
Prerequisite: Placement into MATH 151 , or completion of MATH 140 or higher, or CHEM 119 with a grade of C or better.
Distribution Requirements: QR, SP.
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CHEM 122 - Chemical Concepts 2
Credits: 4
An introduction to chemical equilibrium and reactivity. Topics include thermodynamics, solution equilibrium and kinetics. An emphasis is placed on the use of mathematical reasoning to solve problems and obtaining a quantitative understanding of chemical systems. One three-hour laboratory period per week.
Prerequisite: Completion of CHEM 120 with a grade of C or better.
Distribution Requirements: QR, SP.
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CHEM 222 - Inorganic Chemistry
Credits: 4
An examination of the structure, bonding, and reactivity of inorganic compounds with examples drawn from main group and transition-metal chemistry. Topics include molecular symmetry and group theory with focus placed on their application to vibrational and electronic spectroscopy; molecular orbital theory; reaction mechanisms of coordination complexes; and organometallic chemistry. One laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: CHEM 231 .
Distribution Requirements: QR, SP.
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CHEM 231 - Organic Chemistry I: Form and Function
Credits: 4
An examination of the structure and reactivity of small organic molecules. Discussion of molecular architecture includes bonding, geometry and conformation. These considerations are applied to a survey of organic reactions, mechanisms and energetic. Emphasis is placed on the development of problem-solving skills and the concise communication of chemical ideas. One laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: Completion of CHEM 122 with a grade of C or better.
Distribution Requirements: QR, SP.
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CHEM 234 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
Credits: 1
Designed to relate directly to the material in CHEM 332 . Problems in qualitative analysis, multistep synthesis, and natural product isolation that expand on the techniques learned in CHEM 231 lab are presented. Emphasis is placed on the student’s ability to work skillfully and independently in the laboratory, and to present well-structured conclusions in the form of written laboratory reports.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Corequisite: CHEM 332 .
Distribution Requirements: QR, SP.
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CHEM 242 - Physical Chemistry
Credits: 4
An introduction to classical thermodynamics and kinetics. Examples from biology, physics, environmental science and chemistry are used to illustrate the principles. Spring semester offering emphasizes biological examples.
Prerequisite: Completion of both CHEM 122 and MATH 152 both with a grade of C or better.
Distribution Requirements: QR, SP.
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CHEM 253 - Introductory Biochemistry
Credits: 4
An elucidation of the structure and function of biological macromolecules such as proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids. The chemistry of various biological processes is studied and an attempt is made to provide a molecular explanation for biological phenomena. The laboratory introduces modern techniques in experimental biochemistry. One laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: Completion of CHEM 231 with a grade of C or better.
Distribution Requirements: QR, SP.
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CHEM 332 - Organic Chemistry II: Synthetic Strategies
Credits: 4
A continued examination of the structure and reactivity of small organic molecules, with an emphasis on synthetic methodology. The mechanistic background developed in CHEM 231 is expanded to include aromatic compounds, and this comprehensive knowledge if applied to the study of methods for the construction of diverse synthetic targets. Also continued from CHEM 231 is the discussion of molecular structure, which is examined from the standpoint of spectroscopic analysis. Emphasis is placed on the development of problem-solving skills and the concise communication of chemical ideas.
Prerequisite: Completion of CHEM 231 with a grade of C or better. Corequisite: CHEM 234 or CHEM 386 .
Distribution Requirements: QR, SP.
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CHEM 345 - Quantum Chemistry
Credits: 4
An introduction to the description of chemical systems on the molecular level. The macroscopic behavior of chemical systems is interpreted using the theoretical, microscopic description provided by quantum mechanics.
Prerequisite: Completion of both CHEM 122 and MATH 152 with a grade of C or better.
Distribution Requirements: QR, SP.
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CHEM 354 - Biochemical Metabolism
Credits: 4
A survey of the major metabolic pathways. Carbohydrate, lipid, electron transport and amino acid metabolic pathways are explored at the molecular level. The roles of enzymatic mechanisms and of metabolic integration in health and disease are emphasized. Mechanistic and structural considerations are also applied to drug design and drug metabolism.
Prerequisite: Completion of CHEM 231 with a grade of C or better
Distribution Requirements: QR, SP.
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CHEM 357 - Macromolecular Synthesis
Credits: 2
A chemical and structural examination of how cells synthesize macromolecules. The biochemical mechanisms for the synthesis of nucleic acids and proteins are examined at the molecular and chemical level.
Prerequisite: CHEM 253 .
Distribution Requirements: QR, SP.
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CHEM 362 - Analytical Chemistry
Credits: 4
An introduction to the principles and application of modern instrumental methods in quantitative chemical analysis found in chemical research. The course will both cover the theoretical foundations of scientific analysis and instrumentation, and provide practical experience, including developing methods, designing experiments, techniques for quantitative measurement, and data analysis to answer scientific questions. Techniques include chromatography (HPLC and GC), mass spectrometry, and spectroscopies (NMR, Raman).
Prerequisite: FSCHE 201 .
Distribution Requirements: QR, SP.
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CHEM 386 - Multistep Synthesis
Credits: 2
A practical introduction to advanced synthetic laboratory skills. Multistep procedures are used to construct small organic targets and biomolecules. Reliance on the literature to plan and execute independent investigations is required. Modern instrumentation is utilized for product analysis.
Pre- or Corequisite: CHEM 332 .
Distribution Requirements: QR, SP.
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CHEM 422-429 - Current Topics in Inorganic Chemistry
Credits: 2
An examination of methods, theories and practices in the discipline of inorganic chemistry. Group discussion is based on readings from journal articles and monographs. Students contribute to the class through literature research, discussion and brief presentations. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: CHEM 222 or permission of the instructor.
Distribution Requirements: SP.
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CHEM 432-439 - Current Topics in Organic Chemistry
Credits: 2
An examination of methods, theories and practices in the discipline of organic chemistry. Group discussion is based on readings from journal articles and monographs. Students contribute to the class through literature research, discussion and brief presentations. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: CHEM 332 or permission of the instructor.
Distribution Requirements: SP.
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CHEM 442-449 - Current Topics in Physical Chemistry
Credits: 2
An examination of methods, theories and practices in the discipline of physical chemistry. Group discussion is based on readings from journal articles and monographs. Students contribute to the class through literature research, discussion and brief presentations. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: CHEM 242 or permission of the instructor.
Distribution Requirements: QR, SP.
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CHEM 452-459 - Current Topics in Biochemistry
Credits: 2
An examination of methods, theories and practices in the discipline of biochemistry. Group discussion is based on readings from journal articles and monographs. Students contribute to the class through literature research, discussion and brief presentations. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: CHEM 253 .
Distribution Requirements: SP.
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CHEM 462-469 - Current Topics in Analytical Chemistry
Credits: 2
An examination of methods, theories and practices in the discipline of analytical chemistry. Group discussion is based on readings from journal articles and monographs. Students contribute to the class through literature research, discussion and brief presentations. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: FSCHE 201 .
Distribution Requirements: SP.
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CHEM 529 - Internship: Chemistry
Credits: 1-4
Academic study completed in support of an internship experience with a partner institution. An Allegheny faculty member assigns and evaluates the academic work done by the student. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Distribution Requirements: none.
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CHEM 584 - Junior Seminar
Credits: 2
A practical introduction to laboratory techniques and research methods used in the senior project. Multi-week projects are undertaken to investigate chemical systems. Reliance on the literature to plan and execute independent investigations is required. Modern instrumentation is utilized for each project. An emphasis is placed on good written and oral communication skills.
Prerequisite: FSCHE 201 (or FSBIO 201 ) and permission of instructor.
Distribution Requirements: none.
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CHEM 590 - Independent Study
Credits: 1-4
Study of special topics and/or laboratory research selected by the student who wishes to pursue independent work on material not covered in established courses. May be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Distribution Requirements: none.
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