2009-11 Marian University Course Catalog, fall 2010 edition

CHE 380, 480
Special Topics in Chemistry 3-4 credits
Prerequisite: 152 or equivalent preparation. Special topics in
chemistry may include field trips, lab opportunities, or special
classes on important topics in the field. (ADD)
CHE 490
Chemistry Seminar 2 credits
Prerequisite: Senior chemistry major. Discussion of major
issues in chemistry with emphasis on student presentations
(oral and written) of general and specific topics discussed in
current chemical journals. Integrates the general education
theme and readings. Attendance at convocations is required.
Two recitation hours per week. (FAL)
CHE 498
Directed Research 1-4 credits
Prerequisites: Junior or senior science major and instructor
permission. This course provides the opportunity for students
with strong chemistry background and skills to carry out
laboratory or computational research on a topic chosen by
agreement with a faculty member, perform appropriate
literature searches related to their chosen topic, analyze
data, and report their findings through an ACS-style
manuscript and a formal oral presentation. Papers of
sufficient merit and novelty may be presented at a regional
research conference. Students may enroll for one to four
credits per semester. One credit corresponds to 3 hours of
lab work per week, or the equivalent. Up to six credits may
count for degree or concentration requirements. (SEM)
CHE 499
Independent Study 2-3 credits
Prerequisite: Instructor permission. An independent study of
a laboratory and/or theoretical problem in chemistry; a
report must be written in the form of a scientific paper
presented to an appropriate audience and accepted by the
department in order to receive credit. May enroll for two or
three credits. (ADD)
COL 099
College Reading
and Learning Strategies 3 credits
This developmental course includes instruction in learning
strategies such as notetaking, test taking, time management,
and reading textbooks effectively. Reading improvement skills
including comprehension skills, reading rate, and vocabulary
building make up the three major units of study. Students
also learn to utilize their personal learning styles. These
learning strategies are applied to students’ academic
coursework. A grade of “C” or better is required. COL 099
may be repeated only one time; if the second attempt is
unsuccessful, the student is ineligible to return based on
lack of progress. Developmental courses, such as COL 099,
count toward the credits required for degree completion, and
may be repeated for credit, with a maximum of 12 credits
earned toward a bachelor degree or six credits toward an
associate degree. (SEM)
COL 101
Career Exploration 2 credits
The study of the world of work from an objective viewpoint
as well as from the subjective, focusing on the individual’s
interests, skills, aptitudes, and desires concerning his/her
work environment. Students assess various life styles and the
importance of interpersonal communication skills. Students
become acquainted with the techniques, procedures, and
resources helpful in a successful job search campaign. A
rational approach to the career decision-making process is
also investigated. Enhancement courses, such as COL 101,
may be repeated for credit, with a maximum of 12 credits
earned toward a bachelor degree or six credits toward an
associate degree. (FAL)
COL 111
First Year Experience 1 credit
This course is designed to help students make a successful
transition to the social and academic life of Marian
University. To help students gain maximum benefits from
college life, the course explores Marian University’s heritage,
structure, and mission, and connects students with faculty,
staff, student leaders, facilities, resources, services,
opportunities, Franciscan values, and learning goals. The class
meets twice weekly. (FAL).
COL 360
Career Exploration Internship 1-3 credits
The internship is designed to give students an opportunity to
explore career options not directly related to the student’s
major area of study. Three class meetings with the director of
internships are required for completion of the course.
Minimum 60 hours of work experience required per credit.
Internship credits do not count toward credits required in a
specific major. Graded S/U. (SEM)
COM 101
Public Speaking 3 credits
General instruction in the principles of effective public
speaking. Primary emphasis on performance, speech
construction, and understanding basic rhetorical theory. This
course partially satisfies the general education requirement
in the effective communication category. (SEM)
COM H01
Honors Public Speaking 3 credits
Prerequisite: student must meet honors program criteria.
Requirements are identical to COM 101, but content is
enriched to challenge students with more experience in
public speaking. Limited enrollment. This course partially
satisfies the general education requirement in the effective
communication category. (FAL)
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