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Course Descriptions
duction to molecular spectroscopy, magnetic resonance, ligand-field
theory, and theoretical techniques for molecular calculation.
Prerequisite: CHEM 3514.
CHEM5473 Chemical Kinetics (SP) Theory and
applications of the principles of kinetics to reactions between
substances, both in the gaseous state and in solution.
Prerequisite: CHEM 3514.
CHEM5513 Biochemical Evolution (SP, Even
years) Abiotic synthesis of biomolecules on Earth, the origin
of cells, genetic information, origin of life on Earth and
elsewhere, evolution and diversity, ecological niches, bacteria,
archaea, and eukaryotes, novel metabolic reshaping of
the environment, life being reshaped by the environment,
molecular data and evolution. Prerequisite: CHEM 5813.
CHEM5603 Theoretical Organic Chemistry (FA)
Introduction to the theoretical interpretation of reactivity, reaction
mechanisms, and molecular structure of organic compounds.
Application of theories of electronic structure;
emphasis on recent developments. Prerequisite: CHEM 3514
and CHEM 3713 and CHEM 3712L.
CHEM5633 Organic Reactions (FA) The more important
types of organic reactions and their applications to various
classes of compounds. Prerequisite: CHEM 3514 and
CHEM 3713 and CHEM 3712L.
CHEM5753 Physical Methods in Organic
Chemistry (FA) Interpretation of physical measurements
of organic compounds in terms of molecular structure.
Emphasis on spectroscopic methods (infrared, ultraviolet,
magnet resonance, and mass spectra). Prerequisite: CHEM
3712L and CHEM 3713 and CHEM 3514.
CHEM5813 Biochemistry I (FA) The first of a twocourse
series covering biochemistry for graduate students in
biology, agriculture, and chemistry. Topics covered include
protein structure and function, enzyme kinetics, enzyme
mechanisms, and carbohydrate metabolism. Prerequisite:
CHEM 3712L and CHEM 3713 (or CHEM 3613 and CHEM
3611L) and CHEM 3514 (or CHEM 3453 and CHEM 3451L).
CHEM5843 Biochemistry II (SP) A continuation of
CHEM 5813 covering topics including biological membranes
and bioenergetics, photosynthesis, lipids and lipid metabolism,
nucleic acid structure and structure and synthesis, and
molecular biology. Prerequisite: CHEM 5813.
CHEM600V Master’s Thesis (1-6) (FA, SP, SU)
Prerequisite: graduate standing.
CHEM6011 Chemistry Seminar (FA, SP) Members
of the faculty, graduate and advanced students meet weekly
for discussion of current chemical research. Weekly seminar
sections are offered for the Departmental seminar and for
divisional seminars in biochemistry and in analytical, inorganic,
nuclear, organic, and physical chemistry. Chemistry graduate
students register for the Departmental seminar section
and one of the divisional seminar sections each semester
they are in residence. Seminar credit does not count toward
the minimum hourly requirements for any chemistry graduate
degree. Prerequisite: CHEM 3514 and CHEM 3712L and
CHEM 3713 and senior or graduate standing.
CHEM619V Special Topics in Inorganic
Chemistry (1-3) (IR) Topics which have been covered in
the past include: technique and theory of x-ray diffraction,
electronic structure of transition metal complexes, inorganic
reaction mechanisms, and physical methods in inorganic
chemistry. May be repeated.
CHEM6283 Mass Spectrometry (SP, Odd years)
This course is devoted to the fundamental principles and
applications of analytical mass spectrometry. Interactions of
ions with magnetic and electric fields and the implications
with respect to mass spectrometer design are considered, as
are the various types of mass spectrometer sources.
Representative applications of mass spectrometry in chemical
analysis are also discussed. Prerequisite: graduate standing.
CHEM629V Special Topics in Analytical
Chemistry (1-3) (IR) Topics that have been presented in
the past include: electroanalytical techniques, kinetics of
crystal growth, studies of electrode processes, lasers in
chemical analysis, nucleosynthesis and isotopic properties of
meteorites, thermoluminescence of geological materials,
early solar system chemistry, analytical cosmochemistry. May
be repeated.
CHEM649V Special Topics in Physical Chemistry
(1-3) (IR) Topics which have been covered in the past
include advanced kinetics, solution chemistry, molecular
spectra, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, and
methods of theoretical chemistry. May be repeated.
CHEM6633 Chemistry of Organic Natural
Products (IR) Selected topics concerned with structure
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elucidation and synthesis of such compounds as alkaloids,
antibiotics, bacterial metabolites, plant pigments, steroids,
terpenoids, etc. Prerequisite: CHEM 5603 and CHEM 5633.
CHEM6673 Organic Reaction Mechanisms (FA,
Odd years) A detailed description of the fundamental reactions
and mechanisms of organic chemistry. Prerequisite:
CHEM 5633.
CHEM669V Special Topics in Organic Chemistry
(1-3) (IR) Topics which have been presented in the past
include heterogeneous catalysis, isotope effect studies of
organic reaction mechanisms, organometallic chemistry,
stereochemistry, photochemistry, and carbanion chemistry.
May be repeated.
CHEM6823 Physical Biochemistry (FA, Even
years) Physical chemistry of proteins, nucleic acids, and
biological membranes. Ultracentrifugation, absorption and fluorescent
spectrophotometry, nuclear magnetic resonance
spectroscopy, x-ray diffraction, and other techniques.
Prerequisite: (CHEM 5813 and CHEM 3514) or graduate
standing.
CHEM6863 Enzymes (FA, Odd years) Isolation,
characterization, and general chemical and biochemical
properties of enzymes. Kinetics, mechanisms, and control of
enzyme reactions. Prerequisite: graduate standing (or CHEM
5843 and CHEM 5813).
CHEM6873 Molecular Biochemistry (SP, Odd
years) Nucleic acid chemistry in vitro and in vivo, synthesis
of DNA and RNA, genetic diseases, cancer biochemistry,
genetic engineering. Prerequisite: CHEM 5813 and CHEM
5843.
CHEM6883 Bioenergetics and Biomembranes
(SP, Even years) Cellular energy metabolism, photosynthesis,
membrane transport, properties of membrane proteins,
and the application of thermodynamics to biological
systems. Prerequisite: CHEM 5813 and CHEM 5843.
CHEM700V Doctoral Dissertation (1-6) (FA, SP,
SU) Prerequisite: graduate standing.
(CHIN) CHINESE
CHIN1003 Elementary Chinese I (FA)
CHIN1013 Elementary Chinese II (SP) Elementary
courses stress correct pronunciation, Aural comprehension,
and simple speaking ability, and lead to active mastery of
basic grammar and limited reading ability. Prerequisite: CHIN
1003 or equivalent.
CHIN2003 Intermediate Chinese I (FA) Intermediate
courses lead to greater facility in spoken language and to
more advanced reading skills. Prerequisite: CHIN 1013 or
equivalent. UNIVERSITY CORE COURSE
CHIN2013 Intermediate Chinese II (SP) Continued
development of basic speaking comprehension and writing
skills and intensive development of reading skills.
Prerequisite: CHIN 2003 or equivalent.
CHIN3003 Advanced Chinese (FA) Continues to
develop speaking, listening, reading and writing skills and
presents more complex forms and structures of the language
as well as additional characters. Prerequisite: CHIN 2013
CHIN3033 Conversation (IR) Guided conversation
practice for the post-intermediate student. Prerequisite: CHIN
2013 or equivalent.
CHIN3103 Chinese Culture and Film (SP) A course
based on film and readings designed to give insight into
Chinese civilization and culture with special emphasis on ethnicity,
modern history, contemporary society, education, language,
customs, and visual arts. This course is taught in
English. May be repeated for 6 hours.
CHIN3983 Special Studies (IR) May be offered in
subject not specifically covered by courses otherwise listed.
May be repeated for 6 hours.
(CIED) CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION
CIED0003 Developmental Reading (FA, SP, SU) A
structured individualized laboratory course in the improvement
of reading skills. For students not meeting U of A
admissions reading placement standards. University credit
given; does not count towards graduation.
CIED1002 Introduction to Education (FA, SP, SU)
Integrates psychological, sociological, and philosophical foundations
of education with concurrent involvement in field
experiences. Encourages prospective teachers to become
reflective practitioners by emphasizing organization of school
systems, planning and implementation of effective classroom
environments, development of teaching styles, and new
directions in education. Corequisite: CIED 1011.
CIED1011 Introduction to Education: Practicum
(FA, SP, SU) A 30-hour early field experience designed to
give prospective teachers opportunities to observe and participate
in a variety of school settings. Includes a variety of
field-based activities to encourage personal reflection.
Special focus upon organization of school systems, effective
classroom environments teaching styles, and new directions
in education. Corequisite: CIED 1002.
CIED3003 Early Childhood Education (SP, SU)
The study of kindergarten and preschool programs: social
context of early childhood education, purposes, research
basis, curriculum development, methods, and materials.
Corequisite: CIED 3001. Prerequisite: CIED 1002 and CIED
1011.
CIED3001 Early Childhood Education Practicum
(FA, SP, SU) This practicum course provides opportunities
for students to observe and practice providing instruction and
guidance in preschool settings. Corequisite: CIED 3003.
Prerequisite: admission to Teacher Education.
CIED3023 Survey of Exceptionalities (FA, SP, SU)
A survey of the characteristics of students with exceptional
needs. Reviews the definitions of exceptionalities, learning
and behavior characteristics of individuals with exceptionalities,
the legal basis for the education of persons with exceptionalities
in both elementary and secondary schools.
Prerequisite: CIED 1002 and CIED 1011; or MUED 2012.
CIED3033 Classroom Learning Theory (FA, SP,
SU) A survey of the major theories of learning with special
emphasis on human learning and implications for education.
Prerequisite: CIED 1002 and CIED 1011; or MUED 2012; and
PSYC 2003.
CIED3043 Introduction to Middle Level Principles
and Methods (FA) A comprehensive overview of the key
components, principles, methodologies, and research foundations
to middle level education. Reflective activities and
site-based field experience are integrated with course content
to provide continuity between theory and practice.
Portfolio expectations will be a primary means of course evaluation.
Prerequisite: CIED 3052.
CIED3053 The Emerging Adolescent (SP) This
course is a study of the developmental characteristics (social,
emotional, physical, moral, and intellectual) of early adolescents
(ages 10-15 years). The implications of these changes
for motivation, instruction, learning, and classroom management
in the classroom are emphasized. Course has field
component. Corequisite: CIED 3033. Prerequisite: CIED 1011
and CIED 1002 and PSYC 2003 and CIED 3033.
CIED3063 Literacy Strategies for Middle Level
Learners (SP) This course is designed to examine theories
and practice regarding literacy development and assessment
grounded in in the knowledge of the characteristics of
the middle level learner. A ten-hour field experience is
required. Corequisite: CIED 3073. Prerequisite: CIED 3043.
CIED3073 Early Adolescent Literature (SP) A
study of rationales and strategies for incorporating early adolescent
literature across the middle level curriculum. Includes
an examination of genres and selected texts from each.
Corequisite: CIED 3063. Prerequisite: CIED 3043.
CIED3103 Children’s Literature (FA) A survey of
children’s literary works, authors, and illustrators with emphasis
on the preschool and primary grade literature.
Corequisite: CIED 3113. Prerequisite: PSYC 3093.
CIED3113 Emergent and Developmental Literacy
(FA) This course focuses on theories of children’s emerging
literacy and on the continuing development of literacy abilities
in pre-kindergarten and early elementary years. Corequisite:
CIED 3103. Prerequisite: PSYC 3033 or PSYC 3093.
CIED3123 Mathematics Methods (SP, SU) An
examination of the content of elementary mathematics courses.
Special emphasis given to methods of teaching the content
as well as enrichment materials. Prerequisite: admission
to Teacher Education
CIED3133 Integrated Social Studies (FA, SP)
Focuses on the methodology of facilitating pre-K and elementary
children’s development in language arts and social
studies. Integrates the curriculum and teaching strategies in
language arts and social studies. Prerequisite: admission to
Teacher Education.
CIED3143 Teaching Science (FA, SP) Study of the
methods and materials in teaching science. Classroom applications
of teaching strategies with analysis of teacher effectiveness
in seminar settings are emphasized. Prerequisite:
admission to Teacher Education.
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