2008-2009 Academic Catalog - Queens University of Charlotte

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BUSN 492 Topics in Business
This course is designed to investigate and evaluate current topics or specialized areas of business.
Course topics are announced the semester preceding the offering. Prerequisite: To be
designated for each specific course offered. Repeatable for a total of 12 Hrs. 3 Hrs.
BUSN 495 Independent Research/Study
This course provides an opportunity for an individually designed program of directed readings
or a research project. Each study or project requires approval of the supervising professor and
the division chairman. Open to senior Business majors with a 3.000 grade point average in the
major. 1-3 Hrs.
UNDERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
CHEMISTRY
CHEM 101 General Chemistry I
This course includes the structure of the atom; the structure of the nucleus and nuclear chemistry;
the Periodic Table; chemical bonding; solids, liquids and gases; stoichiometric relationships;
the properties of solutions; colloidal systems; chemical equilibria; and hydrocarbons.
Three hours lecture per week. Designed for non-science majors. Corequisite: CHEM 101L.
3 Hrs.
CHEM 101L General Chemistry I Laboratory
This laboratory introduces the student to elementary glass-working, general laboratory equipment
and techniques, the principles of quantitative operations and qualitative analysis. Three
hours laboratory per week. Lab fees apply. 1 Hr.
CHEM 111 Chemistry Principles I
The study of atomic and molecular structures, electronegativity, the relationships of the Periodic
Table, covalent, ionic and metallic bonding, molecular orbitals and enthalpy. Three hours lecture
per week. Designed primarily for science majors. Corequisite: CHEM 111L. 3 Hrs.
CHEM 111L Chemistry Principles I Laboratory
This laboratory introduces students to general laboratory equipment and techniques and the
principles of gravimetric analysis. Three hours laboratory per week. Lab fees apply. 1 Hr.
CHEM 112 Chemical Principles II
The study of chemical equilibria, reaction rates, free energy, electro-chemistry, acids, bases and
pH and an introduction to carbon chemistry. Three hours lecture per week. Designed primarily
for science majors. Prerequisite: CHEM 111 or its equivalent. Corequisite: CHEM 112L.
3 Hrs.
CHEM 112L Chemistry Principles II Laboratory
This laboratory introduces buffers, colligative properties, semi-micro techniques and volumetric
and qualitative analysis. Lab fees apply. 1 Hr.
CHEM 303 Organic Chemistry I
Introductory course including an integrated survey of the more important compounds of the
aliphatic and aromatic series; emphasis on problems in organic synthesis. Three hours lecture
per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 112 or permission of the instructor. Corequisite: CHEM 303L.
3 Hrs.