AC 210 - Financial Accounting

AC 211 - Managerial Accounting

AC 310 - Intermediate Accounting

AC 311 - Intermediate Accounting II

AC 312 - Federal Income Taxes

• Compare various types of taxes and the bases on which they are levied by various governmental units.
• Explain the characteristics of progressive, proportional, and regressive tax systems using the characteristics of equity, economy, certainty, and convenience.
• Describe the steps in the tax research process and demonstrate the ability to evaluate primary sources of authority, reach reasonable conclusions, and communicate the results.
• List the most common income exclusions and explain the rationale for excluding them from taxation.
• Identify common employee fringe benefits, whether taxable or nontaxable, and explain their tax effects on employers and employees.
• Outline the components of the individual tax model.
• Compare the deductions available on personal income tax returns with those of business tax returns.
• Contrast the tax provisions in place for capital gain property dispositions with the taxation of other types of income.
• Prepare a basic individual income tax return, including income from wages, interest, and dividends, as well as the most common itemized deductions.

AC 313 - Cost Accounting

AC 401 - Auditing

AC 410 - Advanced Accounting

• Demonstrate an understanding of different types and methods of business expansions and combinations.
• Prepare journal entries using the cost, equity, or fair value method for accounting for investments.
• Develop a consolidation worksheet using spreadsheet software, such as Microsoft Excel, which includes calculations and elimination entries for the consolidation of a subsidiary under various acquisition scenarios.
• Demonstrate an understanding of accounting procedures used in consolidating a subsidiary when there are intercompany asset or debt transfers.
• Prepare journal entries for the operation of a partnership, including formation, allocation of partnership profit or loss, changes in membership, and liquidation.
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of the major concepts of governmental accounting.
• Demonstrate an understanding of financial reporting and journal entry concepts for various types of private, not-for-profit entities.

AT 101 - Basic Two-Dimensional Design

• Use design process to solve creative problems.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the basic elements and principles of design in 2D design projects.
• Hands-on studio experience using a variety of traditional 2D mediums.
• Critique creative works of art by describing their merits in oral critiques.
• Employ art terminology to express ideas.
• Discuss the history, methodologies, and theory of art and design.

AT 102 - Basic Three-Dimension Design

AT 108 - Music Appreciation and History

• Identify the elements and vocabulary of music for mastery of discussion of music of all styles.
• Make judgments and critical observations about musical works based on the elements and concepts of music: pitch, melody, rhythm, timbre, harmony, musical texture, musical form, notation, tempos and dynamics.
• Describe the role of music within historical, artistic, and cultural traditions.
• Describe technical aspects of selected pieces: orchestration, instrumentation, form and musical texture.
• Appreciate the creative process of music by demonstrating familiarity of the lives and styles of individual composers.
• Apply skills of aesthetic judgment and critical thinking through music listening in-class and at scheduled live performances.

AT 116 - Basic Drawing

• Demonstrate foundational knowledge of the diverse human condition and society by identifying different artistic movements.
• Apply various drawing techniques to create original works of art.
• Apply the elements of design to communicate internal ideas and feelings visually.
• Measure personal improvement in their visual perception through weekly drawings.
• Critique creative works of art by analyzing them and describing their merits in oral critiques.

AT 118 - Art and Creativity

• Use a variety of traditional and new media art tools to produce original works of art.  
• Use iterative design process (research, design, development, and assessment) to solve a problem. 
• Demonstrate an understanding of the basic elements and principles of design projects. 
• Critique art and identify a well-crafted finished design.
• Argue the relevant applications of art and design in their chosen profession. 
• Demonstrate visual literacy by extrapolating meaning from pictures. 
• Demonstrate skills that enhance employability including: creativity, critical thinking, innovation, and entrepreneurship. 
• Identify and acknowledge their own strengths and weaknesses, and focus on leveraging strengths and minimizing weaknesses in the process of becoming a lifelong learner.

AT 202 - Elementary Art and Technology Methods

• Develop into a cohesive learning community through discussions concerning issues in art and basic art theory;
• Demonstrate the skills necessary to use creativity, art, and expression as a way to enrich the classroom atmosphere;
• Argue how art can help enrich lives of young people;
• Interpret works of art using visual thinking strategies;
• Measure personal improvement in their visual perception through weekly assignments;
• Evaluate works of art and provide constructive criticism to their classmates;
• Apply the creative process to create original works of art.

AT 215 - Digital Photography and Storytelling

• Measure personal improvement through the development of a photographic portfolio.
• Illustrate the diverse human condition and society through a photo series.
• Apply the creative process to solve visual challenges. 
• Demonstrate how various photographic techniques can be used to communicate ideas and feelings visually.
• Critique creative works of art by analyzing them and describing their merits.
• Use a digital camera to compose original compelling works of art.
• Use digital software to edit and improve their photographs.

AT 216 - Ceramics

• Demonstrate foundational knowledge of the diverse human condition and society by explaining the technical and social history of ceramics.
• Apply traditional and contemporary clay techniques to create well designed objects.
• Apply the creative process to explore the medium and develop their own personal content.
• Analyze their art and recognize dynamic  aspects and opportunities for improvement.
• Apply an iterative design process to solve visual challenges.

AT 222 - Painting

• Apply various painting techniques to create original works of art.
• Identify and produce paintings in different painting genres: still life, landscape, portraiture and history painting.
• Use color theory and design principles to create visually compelling compositions.
• Critique creative works of art by analyzing them and describing their merits.
• Demonstrate artistic improvement through ongoing critical analysis and edits.

AT 225 - The Art of Storytelling for Teachers

• Develop public speaking skills in voice and movement through repeated practice of storytelling performance.
• Reconstruct a story for performance without rote memorization.
• Analyze common story patterns and structures found in tales throughout the world.
• Create and perform original personal narratives and other’s stories with dramatic engagement for an audience.
• Research folktales, myths and legends for use on the stage or in the classroom.
• Apply stories from other cultures to lessons that broaden the cultural experience of a classroom.
• Leverage the unique power of storytelling for teaching lessons in academic disciplines within the elementary curriculum.

AT 230 - Graphic Design and Communication

• Use design process to solve creative problems.
• Demonstrate personal improvement through the iterative design process. 
• Apply the elements (line shape, size, etc.) and principles (balance, repetition, unity, etc.) of design to create visually compelling compositions.
• Identify contemporary trends and theoretical concerns in the design field.
• Apply basic photo manipulation using Adobe Photoshop.
• Demonstrate an understanding of branding by developing graphic collateral: logo, packaging, advertisement, flyers, and etc.

AT 320 - Socially Engaged Art (CBL-R)

This is a Community-Based Learning - Required (CBL-R)  course.

 

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to do the following:

• Identify living artists across disciplines who are shaping the art field.
• Describe various strategies that contemporary artists are using to solve current social and ethical concerns in the world.
• Argue the value of their personal art practice in contemporary art though written papers and oral presentations.
• Apply art theory to analyze, interpret and critique works of art.
• Develop and implement an original art project that engages the public in artistic or social discourse.

BA 205 - Business Statistics

BA 301 - Business Law I

• Understand the broad range of basic legal concepts applicable to business.
• Speak and write using the vocabulary of legal terminology as applicable to the business environment.
• Engage in basic analysis of legal issues.
• Argue legal points and defend legal conclusions.
• Present the results of legal analysis and conclusions to business management.
• Apply practical approaches to managing legal issues and legal counsel.

BA 306 - Business Ethics (CBL-R) (SF)

This is both a Community-Based Learning - Required (CBL-R)  and Sustainability-Focused (SF)  course.

Notes
Junior and senior students only.

BA 311 - Business Law II

BA 315 - E-Commerce

• Compare and contrast the relative benefits of the different approaches to eCommerce.
• Dissect a digital marketing analytics report.
• Examine the importance of search engine optimization (SEO) and search engine marketing (SEM).
• Apply legal, moral, and ethical dimensions of eCommerce.
• Determine the effectiveness of e-mail marketing as it relates to eCommerce.
• Design a website intended for eCommerce as it relates to a small business.
• Take part in group presentations related to analyzing and designing websites and digital marketing campaigns.
• Examine “off-the-shelf” tools and platforms that support eCommerce.
• Evaluate the benefits of various social media to digital marketing campaigns.
• Examine online advertising techniques and approaches.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of online business models.

BA 320 - Personal Finance

• Analyze the process for making personal financial decisions and  development of personal financial goals for all life stages.
• Describe activities related to career planning and advancement and its relationship to your financial plan.
• Develop a personal balance sheet and cash flow statement, and a budget.
• Develop skills needs to manage financial documents and money management activities.
• Calculate taxable income and amounts owed to US and State and prepare a tax return.
• Identify and analyze the factors used to evaluate financial institutions and savings plans.
• Define consumer credit, analyze major sources of consumer credit, and identify steps to avoid or correct credit mistakes and describe laws that protect you.
• Explain the home buying process, calculate the costs associated with home buying and ownership and evaluate housing alternatives – rent or buy?
• Identify and analyze the factors the influence insurance decisions:  property, motor vehicle, life insurance, health insurance, disability, and long term care.
• Explain insurance coverage necessary to provide you with financial protection in all aspects of your life.
• Describe retirement saving and planning options to include: housing, social security, budgeting and employer retirement plans.

BA 325 - Brand Management

BA 400 - Business Analysis

BA 402 - Senior Business Seminar

• Analyze communication situations and audiences to make choices about the most effective and efficient way to communicate and deliver messages.
• Conduct research that includes the use of electronic library resources and the Internet; use the results of that research to complete written and oral reports.
• Deliver effective business presentations in contexts that may require either extemporaneous or impromptu oral presentations.
• Provide feedback, accept feedback, and use feedback to improve communication skills.
• Write business documents that are grammatically correct and use appropriate business style.
• Develop effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Use communication technology appropriately and effectively.

BA 404 - Internship Program

• Cognitive Development Goals:
  • Apply knowledge and skills related to the concepts, principles, and methodologies of one’s major or discipline and liberal arts education thereby connecting theory to practice.
  • Acquire new knowledge in a new setting to enhance classroom education.
  • Integrate or synthesize knowledge from diverse disciplines, courses and areas of experience.
  • Apply higher order thinking skills, such as critical thinking, analysis, synthesis, evaluation, and complex problem solving, to “real world” situations.
• Communication Skills:
  • Oral Communication:
    • Verbally express ideas clearly and persuasively with clients, supervisors and colleagues and to participate effectively in discussion.
  • Written Communication:
    • Express ideas clearly and persuasively in writing as evidenced by acceptable student accomplishment in at least three (3) of the following:
      • Student daily logs.
      • Student/faculty or Student/supervisor email communication.
      • Student description/rating of internship duties and internship supervisor.
      • Student reports and papers.
      • Student final report.
• General Skill Development Goals:
  • Develop skill competencies specific to an occupation or profession.
  • Increase skills for understanding and working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures and to work effectively within diverse environments.
  • Acquire additional interpersonal communication and interaction skills.
  • Develop skills to work effectively within formal and informal networks and work cultures.
  • Further develop observation, recording and interpretation skills.
  • Develop skills needed for effective citizenship.
  • Acquire skills in leadership.
• Personal Development Goals:
  • Develop self-awareness.
  • Clarify one’s own values.
  • Develop self-reliance and self-confidence.
  • Develop and use an ethical perspective.
  • Develop career awareness, direction and exploration of vocation.

BA 405 - Directed Study in Business (CBL-R)

This is a Community-Based Learning - Required (CBL-R)  course.

Prerequisite/Corequisite
Prerequisite: Permission of the Department Chair

BA 406 - Special Topics in Business

BI _09 - Special Topics in Biology

BI 110 - Biology in Modern Life

Students will learn about the basics of cell biology, genetics, evolution, and ecology, as well as the scientific method and the role of science in society. The course will also focus deeply on one contemporary topic such as biotechnology, the biology of cancer, or the biology of climate change. 

Through lectures, discussions, readings, and hands-on activities, students will gain a deeper understanding of fundamental concepts, biological interrelationships, and how science can be used to solve contemporary problems. Students will be able to apply their knowledge of biology to critically evaluate scientific information and make informed decisions about their own health and the environment around them.

BI 115 - Biological Oceanography (SF)

This is a Sustainability-Focused (SF)  course.

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to do the following: 

• Demonstrate a basic and broad understanding of ocean ecosystem function.
• Identify the methods and processes oceanographers use to understand of ocean function.
• Describe production and trophic interactions that provide the diversity of marine life.
• Identify through case studies the pressing problems we must solve to properly manage ocean resources.

BI 120 - Introductory Biology I (SR)

This is a Sustainability Related (SR)  course.

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to do the following:

• Explain the following biological concepts: DNA, protein, and enzyme structure and function; cellular respiration, photosynthesis, mitosis, and Mendelian genetics.
• Be familiar with the following laboratory techniques/tools: creation of agar plates, spec 20, allium test, mitotic index, electrophoresis.
• Successfully use a compound microscope.
• Manipulate data to make and analyze graphs and tables using Microsoft Excel.
• Utilize the following statistical operations: mean, standard deviation, regression analysis, chi-squared test.
• Conduct a literature search using library databases.
• Write a report in the style of a scientific journal article.
• Properly use CSE citation style.

BI 121 - Introductory Biology II (SR)

This is a Sustainability-Related (SR)  course.

BI 200 - Public Health in a Majority World Country I

BI 202 - Pathophysiology and Disease Prevention (CBL-R) (SF)

This is both a Community-Based Learning - Required (CBL-R)  and Sustainability-Focused (SF)  course.

Prerequisite/Corequisite
Prerequisites: BI 210 and BI 211 or approval of instructor.

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to do the following:

• Demonstrate an understanding of normal anatomy and physiology of body systems.
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of the concepts and elements of disease and disease processes.
• Describe and explain the types of chronic diseases that are responsible for decreased quality of life, morbidity and/or mortality in the United States.
• Distinguish lifestyle and environmental factors that affect physical, psychosocial, and cognitive characteristics of various diseases and conditions.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the relationship between any given lifestyle behavior and how it influences a person’s health and relative risk for various chronic diseases.
• Explore ways to prevent the lifestyle-related chronic disease that exist.
• Describe and explain the various motivational strategies that can help the general public change the less-than-healthy lifestyles that compromise this health.
• Identify therapeutic interventions used for diseases and conditions.

BI 207 - Botany (SR)

This course is a Sustainability-Related (SR)  course.

Prerequisite/Corequisite
Introductory Biology (BI 120 or BI 121) or consent of instructor

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to do the following:

• Identify the major taxonomic groups of plants and the key characteristics that distinguish them.
• Articulate how natural selection has shaped many anatomical and reproductive strategies for plants living in different environmental conditions.
• Provide examples of life cycles from different plants.
• Articulate the economic and social impact of plants.

BI 209 - Special Topics in Biology

BI 209 - Special Topics: Data Visualization

BI 209 - Special Topics: Epidemiology

BI 209 - Special Topics: International Health

BI 210 - Anatomy and Physiology I

• Discuss the basic chemical and structural components of the cell.
• Know structure and function of the four groups of organic molecules.
• Explain the transport of substances through the cell membrane.
• Describe the basic processes of cell movement, cell synthesis, cell secretion and mitosis.
• Name the tissue types, describe and identify the major characteristics and functions of each.

For the systems you will be able to do the following commensurate with the level of the text and lab manual:

• Discuss the role of each system in the maintenance of homeostasis.
• Relate the major anatomical characteristics of each system to its physiological function.
• Describe the interdependence of the systems in maintenance of homeostasis.
• Predict the consequences of a system’s inability to maintain homeostasis.
• Use appropriate terminology in the discussion and identification of anatomical structures and physiological processes of these systems.
• Perform laboratory procedures and dissections related to the anatomy and physiology of these systems.    

BI 211 - Anatomy and Physiology II

• Explain the differences between the anatomy and physiology of body systems.
• Describe structural organization of the human body.
• Identify body systems.
• List major organs in each body system.
• Describe the normal function of each body system.
• Identify common pathology related to each body system.
• Analyze pathology as it relates to the interaction of body systems.
• Discuss implications for disease and disability when homeostasis is not maintained.
• Compare body structure and function of the human body across in life span.

BI 220 - Medical Microbiology

• The importance of microbiology in human health.
• The interplay of host and microbe in the disease process.
• Identify the medically important microorganisms.
• The clinical presentations for the human diseases caused by microorganisms.
• Understand the immune response and the hypersensitivity reactions.
• Proper use of the light microscope to examine microorganisms.
• Perform and interpret Gram and Acid-Fast stains.
• Use aseptic technique in the laboratory.

BI 230 - Microbiology

• Define microbe and describe several examples of microbes.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the following:
  • The similarities and differences among Bacterial, Archaeal, and Eukaryotic cell structures.
  • Chemicals and processes that promote or limit the growth and proliferation of microbes.
  • The connection between RNA bioinformatics and hypothesized relationships among microbes.
  • Transformation, Transduction, & Conjugation.
  • Medically relevant bacteria, fungi, protists, and acellular agents.
  • Industrial importance of select bacteria and fungi.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the following techniques/skills:
  • Aseptic technique.
  • Growth plate and media preparation.
  • Light microscopy and morphological identification of microbes.
  • Gram staining.
  • Utilization of the scientific method.
  • Scientific literacy (library search, reading comprehension, writing proficiency, oral presentation).

BI 233 - Ecology

• Develop an understanding of the following topics as well as have the capacity to:
  • Describe biodiversity across its hierarchical organization.
  • Explain connections between life and the physical environment.
  • Apply, explain, and interpret ecological models.
  • Describe ecosystem, community, population, & species level dynamics.
  • Apply and interpret introductory parametric statistics (e.g., student’s t-test).
• Develop and test hypotheses using the scientific method.
• Discuss the primary literature.

BI 235 - Genetics

• Demonstrate an understanding of the following:
  • The molecular structure & function of nucleic acids.
  • The mechanisms underlying the “Central Dogma” of molecular biology.
  • Transmission genetics.
  • Population genetics.
  • Quantify microevolution evolution using the Hardy-Weinberg principle.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the following techniques/skills:
  • Basic nucleic acid sequence bioinformatics.
  • DNA extraction.
  • PCR amplification.
  • Gel electrophoresis.
  • Restriction enzyme digestion.
  • Lab notebook keeping.
  • Written and oral presentation of genetic scientific information, including that from scholarly literature.

BI 240 - Marine Ecology (SF)

This is a Sustainability-Focused (SF)  course.

Prerequisite/Corequisite
Prerequisites: Sophomore or above standing in a science major.

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

• Describe the unique characteristics of varies marine environments.
• Explain how basic ecological theories apply in the marine environment.
• Demonstrate broad knowledge of how different marine environments are structured by ecological interactions.
• Apply field research approaches used to generate the knowledge and understanding.

BI 245 - Cellular Biology

• The structure and biology of the cell and the organelles it contains.
• The major groups of macromolecules and their functions within organisms.
• The expression of the genome, from gene to protein.
• The role of cell signaling within the cell and between cells in multicellular organisms.
• Energy extraction and transport of molecules throughout cells and tissues.
• General laboratory skills in cell biology, including recombinant biotechnology.

BI 300 - Public Health in a Majority World Country II

BI 304 - Food as Medicine (SF)

This is a Sustainability-Focused (SF)  course.

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to do the following:

• Critically evaluate and interpret media and research findings about food and nutrition using an evidence-based approach and share at cooking classes/potlucks with the older adult population.
• Define the key terms – human microbiome, microbial ecology, probiotics, prebiotics, symbiotic, functional foods and nutraceuticals- that are used to discuss the scientific relationship between food and health.
• Identify the potential impact of functional foods/supplements and learn their mechanistic actions on health.
• Describe food/ herbs and nutrition for healthy people in different life stages using whole food, plant strong and whole person perspective.
• Examine changing dietary needs with aging, which nutrients are important for aging populations, and the challenge of achieving access to and consumption of high-quality diets.
• Understand the role nutrition plays in the body’s everyday function and prevention of chronic disease.
• Explore foods/ herbs medicinal properties as they relate to optimal function of body systems.
• Identify current herbal research to provide evidence based practical models for safe use of herbal medicine in healthcare.
• Examine the influence of social issues, finances, culture, ethical considerations and policies on American’s dietary patterns.
• Communicate food and nutrition information in written and oral format in a clear, cohesive and accurate manner.

BI 325 - Ornithology (SR)

This is a Sustainability-Related (SR)  course.

Prerequisite/Corequisite
Introductory Biology (BI 120 and BI 121)

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to do the following:

• List the anatomical modifications that have taken place in birds.
• List the major physiological adjustments birds have made to take to the air.
• Identify the major taxonomic groups and be familiar with the overall classification arrangement of birds.
• Articulate the evidence for why birds are considered descendants of dinosaurs.
• Articulate how natural selection has shaped not only anatomy, but both behavior and ecology, of birds.
• Discuss the how and why of bird migration.
• Identify major environmental threats birds experience.
• Articulate how birds are unique among other vertebrates. 

BI 330 - Biochemistry I

• The major groups of macromolecules and their functions/reactions within organisms.
• The mathematical underpinnings of biochemistry.
• The basic mechanisms by which enzymes work.
• The important universal biochemical pathways.
• The interactions between biochemical pathways.
• The laboratory skills and techniques common to most biochemistry labs.

BI 331 - Biochemistry II

Note: A prerequisite courses must be a grade of C- or better.

Cross-listed
CH 331 - Biochemistry II

BI 335 - Fisheries Oceanography (SF)

This is a Sustainability-Focused (SF)  course.

Prerequisite/Corequisite
Prerequisites: ES 100, and one other 100-level ES, CH, or BI course.

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to do the following: 

• Understand the historical context of fisheries management.
• Develop a solid understanding of the oceanographic processes that govern natural fish population dynamics.
• Understand how scientific principles are incorporated into management plan.
• Explain the bases for failures in management.
• Review alternative schemes that may improve future management.

BI 345 - Physiology

BI 405 - Biology Internship

• Gain knowledge and skills in a student area of interest that will benefit them in their future career or graduate school.

BI 406 - Seminar and Research Thesis

• Read, interpret and be familiar with professional journals and the types of articles they contain.
• Effectively and confidently research the scholarly scientific literature.
• Plan a research project (to be conducted over the summer or in the following semester as part of BI 407), including a budgeted list of materials needed, a realistic timeline and a well thought out experimental design.
• Write a scientific proposal in the style of the field selected.
• Orally present their proposed research and interpretation of a research paper in a formal setting.

BI 407 - Seminar and Research Thesis

• Demonstrate the ability to plan and carry out a scientific investigation using appropriate experimental design.
• Demonstrate the capacity to author a scientific paper in the style of the selected field.
• Demonstrate the ability to confidently communicate scientific results in a poster format.
• Demonstrate confidence in their ability to interpret and to present scientific data in a formal setting.

BI 420 - Biology Research I

BI 421 - Biology Research II

CH _09 - Special Topics in Chemistry

CH 108 - Chemistry of Food and Cooking (SR)

Students will learn how to apply scientific concepts to analyze recipes, troubleshoot cooking problems, and make informed choices about the food they eat. They will also develop critical thinking and communication skills through group projects and multimedia assignments.

This is a Sustainability-Related (SR)  course.

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to do the following:

• Describe the macromolecular chemical components of a wide range of foods, sauces, dishes, and beverages.
• Observe, identify and communicate the chemistry of what is going on in the preparation of dishes using multimedia formats.
• Design experiments and troubleshooting processes to test the roles of ingredients and chemical and physical parameters in recipes
• Observe and critically analyze the food production systems from production (agriculture) to supply chain (grocery stores and distributors) to preparation (restaurants and food product manufacturing) with an emphasis on ethics and environmental and human resource sustainability.

CH 110 - Chemistry of Consumer Goods

• Acquire an understanding of laws that govern chemical and physical properties of chemicals found in consumer products through inquiry-based exploration of case studies.
• Acquire foundational knowledge of the language and tools used to communicate chemical information such as chemical nomenclature and structural representations.
• Apply acquired foundational knowledge to new and increasingly more complex chemical and biological systems to understand the role of chemical components in consumer products.
• Develop quantitative reasoning skills by practicing basic dimensional analysis in experimental design.
• Develop scientific communication skills by creating a podcast and writing a science article.
• Demonstrate the ability to search, acquire, and critically evaluate scientific information through hands-on experiments, podcast creation, and article writing.

CH 120 - Chemistry for the Health Sciences

• Understand how structure and bonding of compounds determines their chemical properties.
• Apply quantitative principles to chemical problems (particularly stoichiometry and gas laws).
• Predict the bonding and shapes of molecules.
• Have a useful knowledge of the metric system.
• Understand the application of pH and the acid-base system to biological systems.
• Comprehend the effect of reaction rates on chemical systems.
• Know the fundamentals of organic chemistry and biochemistry.
• Be familiar with the use of basic chemistry lab equipment and techniques.
• Be aware of lab safety concerns.

CH 130 - Principles of Chemistry I (CBL-R)

This is a Community-Based Learning - Required (CBL-R)  course.

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to do the following:

• Explain macroscopic properties of various types and phases of matter as they result from the fundamental nature of atoms, isotopes, ions, subatomic particles, and molecules.
• Apply the tools that allow scientists to quantify chemical systems.
• Use and understand multiple representations and models of chemical systems.
• Be able to demonstrate an understanding of the role and impact of chemistry on society and the environment.
• Communicate chemistry ideas to classmates, instructors, and the general public.

CH 131 - Principles of Chemistry II (CBL-R)

This is a Community-Based Learning - Required (CBL-R)  course.

Prerequisite/Corequisite
Prerequisite: CH 130 or permission of instructor

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to do the following:

• Model and describe the nature of solids, liquids, and solutions, conversions among phases, and the molecular factors that influence properties of phases.
• Apply the principles of kinetics in calculating reaction rates, activation energies, and order of reactions, and relating such topics to reaction mechanisms.
• Apply the principles of equilibrium in calculations involving gases, acids-bases, and slightly soluble ionic compounds.
• Calculate if and understand why a reaction is thermodynamically favored, or not.
• Solve quantitative problems competently by identifying the essential parts of a problem and formulating a strategy for solving the problem, and assessing whether a solution is realistic given the context of the problem.
• Communicate chemistry ideas to classmates, instructors, and the general public.

CH 207 - Fundamentals of Forensic Science

CH 220 - Survey of Organic Chemistry (CBL-R)

This is a Community-Based Learning - Required (CBL-R)  course.

Prerequisite/Corequisite
Prerequisite: CH 131 or permission of instructor.

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to do the following:

• Interpret and communicate chemical information by becoming proficient in nomenclature, functional group classifications, line-bond representation of organic molecules, and instrumental analyses such as IR (Infrared) spectroscopy.
• Investigate and describe properties of organic functional groups and molecular structures using fundamental principles of bonding, stereochemistry, and conformational analysis.
• Examine, predict, and explain reactivity patterns of organic functional groups by applying (1) electron arrow-pushing mechanisms, (2) orbital interactions, and (3) principles of chemical thermodynamics and kinetics.
• Use organic chemistry techniques such as chromatography and liquid-liquid extraction to isolate and analyze small organic molecules.
• Research, apply, and explain organic chemistry concepts using written, oral, and visual formats.

CH 230 - Organic Chemistry I (CBL-R)

This is a Community-Based Learning - Required (CBL-R)  course.

Prerequisite/Corequisite
Prerequisite: CH 131 or permission of instructor.

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Describe the fundamental principles of bonding, electron delocalization, and molecular orbital theory, and apply these concepts and models to organic molecules.
• Analyze organic molecules in three-dimensional form and use conformational and stereochemical information to explain their reactivity and properties.
• Apply electron flow arrow-pushing mechanism, molecular orbital theory, and principles of chemical thermodynamics and kinetics to predict and explain organic reactions related to acid-base chemistry, and nucleophilic substitution and elimination reactions.
• Communicate and solve chemical information by becoming proficient in nomenclature, functional group classifications, line-bond representation of organic molecules, and spectroscopic methods and analyses such as NMR (Nuclear Magnetic Resonance) and IR (Infrared) spectroscopy.
• Use organic chemistry techniques such as chromatography (analytical and preparative), liquid-liquid extraction, and recrystallization to analyze, isolate, and purify small organic molecules.
• Research, apply, and explain organic chemistry concepts using written, oral, and visual formats.

CH 231 - Organic Chemistry II (CBL-R)

This is a Community-Based Learning - Required (CBL-R)  course.

Prerequisite/Corequisite
Prerequisite: CH 230 or permission of instructor.

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Describe and investigate properties of new functional groups and molecular structures using fundamental principles of bonding, stereochemistry, and conformational analysis.
• Examine, predict, and explain reactivity patterns of organic functional groups by employing (1) electron flow arrow-pushing mechanisms, (2) molecular orbital interactions, and (3) principles of chemical thermodynamics and kinetics. Students will do this in the context of the following reaction types: electrophilic additions to C-C -bonds, nucleophilic additions to C-O - bonds, chemistry at the alpha position, and conjugate addition.
• Propose multi-step syntheses of simple small organic molecules using functional group manipulations and retrosynthetic analysis.
• Plan and execute multi-step organic synthesis of small molecules by employing basic organic laboratory techniques including reaction set-up, and the isolation, purification, and spectroscopic characterization of compounds.

CH 240 - Analytical Chemistry (CBL-R) (SR)

This is both a Community-Based Learning - Required (CBL-R)  and Sustainability-Related (SR)  course.

Prerequisite/Corequisite
Prerequisite: CH 131 or permission of instructor.

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Quantitatively describe solutions, reactions, and measurements accounting for fundamental principles and the effects of concentration, equilibrium systems, and kinetics.
• Apply statistics and propagation of error in the context of designing and delivering chemical analyses. 
• Speak the language of analytical chemistry and explain principles behind the techniques the course covers: titrimetry, spectroscopy, chromatography, and electrochemistry.
• Research and present information on techniques that are used in a variety of disciplines.
• Develop and evaluate methods and QA-QC protocols to robustly measure analytes by considering each step of the analytical process (sample preparation, calibration, analysis, and interpretation) to aid a community partner.

CH 245 - Environmental Chemistry (CBL-R) (SF)

This is both a Community-Based Learning - Required (CBL-R)  and Sustainability-Focused (SF)  course.

Prerequisite/Corequisite
Prerequisite: CH 131 or permission of instructor.

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, students will be able to:

• Apply a knowledge of chemistry to understand fundamental environmental processes and how pollutants move, transform, and accumulate in air and water.
• Understand how our demand for energy, materials, and water is an important driver for our local, regional and global environmental problems, and how chemistry plays a role as both constraint and innovating force in solving problems.
• Develop analytical and mathematical tools and models to better understand environmental processes and problems.
• Provide scientific analysis and interpretation to an authentic, local environmental problem.
• Communicate results through the creation of distributable information, and informal and formal dialogue.

CH 309 - Special Topics in Chemistry

CH 330 - Biochemistry I

• The major groups of macromolecules and their functions/reactions within organisms.
• The mathematical underpinnings of biochemistry.
• The basic mechanisms by which enzymes work.
• The important universal biochemical pathways.
• The interactions between biochemical pathways.
• The laboratory skills and techniques common to most biochemistry labs.

CH 331 - Biochemistry II

CH 335 - Medicinal Chemistry

• Explain how molecular structure, biochemical reactions, and physicochemical parameters are highly relevant in medicinal chemistry research.
• Critically analyze and clearly articulate key research findings in primary scientific literature in drug discovery.
• Interpret SAR (structure-activity relationship) data and propose chemical modifications to address improvements in biological activity or pharmacokinetic properties of a potential drug.
• Examine drug-receptor interactions and enzyme inhibition/inactivation at the molecular level by utilizing computational molecular modeling tools.
• Propose the design and synthesis of a bioactive small molecule based on computational modeling data, synthetic organic chemistry, and the primary literature in drug discovery. 
• Clearly articulate the scientific background, results, data analysis, and conclusions by completing “peer-reviewed” scientific writing assignments and oral presentations.

CH 340 - Applications of Inorganic Chemistry: Organometallics, Catalysis and Nanochemistry

• Describe bonding in simple inorganic compounds and metal complexes using molecular orbital theory.
• Use group theory to recognize and assign symmetry descriptions to molecular structures and apply symmetry elements and crystal field theory/ligand field theory to spectroscopic properties.
• Explain and predict the unique properties of nanomaterials in terms of band theory and specific surface area.
• Describe, predict, and rationalize reactions involving coordination complexes, redox changes, organometallic compounds, and transition metal catalysts.
• Apply fundamental theories and tools of inorganic compounds and reactions to explain basic research questions using written, oral, and visual formats.

CH 345 - Thermodynamics

CH 406 - Seminar & Research Thesis I

CH 407 - Seminar & Research Thesis II

CH 420 - Chemistry Research I

CH 421 - Chemistry Research II

CJ 100 - Criminal Justice: Pathways to Success

• Describe a variety of justice-related professions and the training requirements for each.
• Experience career options within law enforcement, the courts, corrections, and related agencies. 
• Demonstrate effective communication both academically and professionally. 
• Demonstrate information literacy skills within criminal justice.
• Explain the programmatic expectations related to behavior and participation in the classroom and beyond.

CJ 202 - Introduction to Criminal Justice

• Describe the functions of each component of the criminal justice system and the actors within each component.
• Identify and discuss the key issues or challenges facing the criminal justice system in the 21st century.
• Locate and navigate key information resources related to the study of crime, law, and justice.
• Identify the career opportunities within the criminal justice system and career preparation needed for each.
• Analyze the various ethical challenges within the criminal justice system.

CJ 206 - Forensic Psychology

• Identify the roles of the psychologist within the criminal justice system.
• Describe the intersection between psychology and the criminal justice system, specifically:  insanity defense, competency, domestic violence, psychology of sexual assault, rehabilitation and community corrections, police stress, witness testimony, lie detection, and interrogation and confessions.
• Identify mental health issues that affect the criminal justice system.
• Present in an oral and/or written form fundamental psychological concepts and principles related to the criminal justice system.

CJ 307 - Criminology

• Examine the various dimensions of criminological theory, including the underlying assumptions of each theory, how the theories are empirically tested, and the application of theories.
• Evaluate a theory and assess its value to the field of criminal justice.
• Summarize the history of criminological thought from its beginnings with an emphasis on the biological to its current focus on integration.
• Discuss the nature, extent and various aspects/types of criminal behavior.
• Identify the underlying dimensions of the criminal event itself, with particular emphasis placed upon the motivations behind the act.
• Apply theory to various forms of crime and crime control measures.

CJ 314 - Crime and Justice in the Media

• Discuss the role of the media in forming and spreading moral panic.
• Analyze various media for inaccuracies regarding the criminal justice system.
• Examine relevant concepts such as: social constructionism, framing, bias, and censorship.
• Examine the biases held by various new organizations and their effect on public opinion.
• Discuss why these inaccuracies and biases are so prevalent in the media.
• Present in verbal and/or written form a factually correct podcast or news story about a specific criminal justice event.

CJ 315 - Study and Practice of Justice: An Interdisciplinary Approach (CBL-R) (SR)

This is both a Community-Based Learning - Required (CBL-R)  and Sustainability-Related (SR)  course.

Prerequisite/Corequisite
Second Year Student or Permission from the Faculty of Record

Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will:

• Identify key issues and critical concerns related to the theme of justice.
• Discuss philosophical, historical and theological perspectives on justice.
• Examine socio-historical responses to injustices.
• Show improved ability for thinking critically.
• Examine the role people play and can play in addressing injustices.

CJ 321 - Special Topics

CJ 330 - Scientific Methods in Criminal Justice and Social Work

• Use the language of social science research.
• Evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of different research methods.
• Apply the scientific method to answering different types of research questions Identify the ethical dimensions of research in criminal justice.
• Describe the difficulties of establishing causality and the role of experiments in testing cause-and-effect relationships.

CJ 331 - Quantitative Analysis in Criminal Justice and Social Work

• Conduct and interpret a variety of statistical tests, including descriptive and inferential statistics. 
• Visualize descriptive data with charts and graphs.
• Develop a critical mindset when it comes to being both consumers and producers of data.
• Analyze data using a variety of computer-based tools (Excel, SPSS, etc.), in doing so will develop an understanding of basic statistical techniques. 
• Develop the tools necessary to understand and critically evaluate and effectively apply a variety of descriptive and inferential statistical techniques.

CJ 343 - Introduction to Corrections

• Explain the history of corrections in America.
• Explain current correctional practices in America.
• Discuss the key issues in correctional practice, including race, class, & gender issues.
• Examine past correctional reforms.
• Discuss the potential future of correctional practice.

CJ 400 - Critical Issues in Criminal Justice

• Identify and critically examine key issues related to crime and justice in the 21st century.
• Explain how issues are constructed from a historical, social and political perspective.
• Discuss the ways in which the criminal justice system responds to key issues.
• Examine the importance of ethics in the study of issues related to criminal justice.
• Examine, analyze and present solutions to key critical issues in criminal justice. 

CJ 415 - International Perspectives on Crime and Justice

• Describe the justice systems used in various countries.
• Analyze the differences between those systems and the American criminal justice system.
• Explain the riles and jurisdictions of international policing organizations such as Interpol and international courts such as the World Court.
• Discuss the challenges in apprehending and prosecuting transnational criminals.
• Discuss potential reforms to the American justice system based on practices from other nation.

CJ 420 I & II - Senior Capstone Experience I & II

• Engage in a critical dialogue about the field of criminology, including the sociological perspective, the theoretical paradigms, methodology, socialization, social interaction and culture, deviance, social inequalities, and social institutions.
• Prepare for the transition from undergraduate study to graduate study and professional life; practice the skills necessary for future professional pathways within their respective field of study.
• Demonstrate integrated knowledge through the creation of a senior research project in their area of study; apply the knowledge in their specified fields (social work and criminal justice) to their field placement setting.
• Engage in an intellectual manner with the outside world through written and oral communication; present research to their colleagues.
• Describe and discuss the organizational history/structure/culture they are part of in their field placement setting; analyze the various dimensions of organizational behavior, management, leadership and administration.
• Review, reflect and discuss the activities in their field placement setting to provide themselves and others with a comprehension of what the organization is about and what activities take place within.

EC 203 - Economics