2009-2010 Bulletin – PDF - SEAS Bulletin - Columbia University

COURSES IN OTHER DIVISIONS OF THE UNIVERSITY
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This listing of courses has been
selected with specific engineering
program requirements in mind.
For information on these courses and
additional courses offered by these
departments, please consult the bulletins
of Columbia College, the School of
Continuing Education, the School of
General Studies, and the Graduate
School of Arts and Sciences.
BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES
BIOL C2005x Introductory biology, I: biochemistry,
genetics, and molecular biology
Lect: 3. Recit: 2. 4 pts. L. Chasin and
D. Mowshowitz.
Prerequisite: One year of college chemistry, or a
strong high school chemistry background.
Recommended introductory biology course for
biology and related majors and for premedical
students. Fundamental principles of biochemistry,
molecular biology, and genetics.
BIOL C2006y Introductory biology, II: cell biology,
development, and physiology
Lect: 3. Recit: 2. 4 pts. D. Mowshowitz.
Prerequisite: ENVB W2001 or BIOL C2005 or the
instructor’s permission. The recommended second
term of biology for biology and related majors
and for premedical students. Cellular biology and
development; physiology of cells and organisms.
BIOL W2501x or y Contemporary biology
laboratory
Lab: 4. 3 pts. C. Hazen.
Each section limited to twenty-four students. Early
registration is advised. Students must come to the
first day of class to secure their place. Strongly
recommended prerequisite or required corequisite:
BIOL C2005 or F2401. Laboratory fee: $150.
Emphasis on experimental techniques and data
analysis in a variety of biological disciplines.
BIOC C3501 Biochemistry: structure and
metabolism
Lect: 3. Recit: 1. 4 pts. B. Stockwell and L. Tong.
Prerequisites: One year of college-level biology
and one year of organic chemistry, or the instructor’s
permission. Biochemistry, organic chemistry,
and structural biology. Structure and function of
both proteins and small molecules in biological
systems. The first half of the course covers protein
structure and enzyme kinetics. The second
half of the course will focus on the organic chemistry
involved in metabolic pathways.
BUSINESS
BUSI W3021x and y Introduction to
marketing management
3 pts. Instructor to be announced.
No previous background in marketing is required
for the course. Introduction to the basic concepts
of marketing. Students develop an understanding
of, and the decision-making capabilities for, formulating
marketing strategies for the complex
situations that characterize real-life marketing
problems.
CHEMISTRY
Courses of Instruction
Pre-engineering students should refer to
the First Year–Sophomore Program to
determine the chemistry requirements
for admission to particular Junior-Senior
Programs. Special attention should be
given to the requirements for admission
to chemical engineering, biomedical
engineering, materials science and metallurgical
engineering, and other related
fields.
Laboratory Fee
The laboratory fee covers the cost of
nonreturnable items, chemicals, and
reasonable breakage. In addition, students
may be charged for lab handouts
and excessive breakage, for cleaning of
equipment returned dirty, and for checking
out late.
CHEM C1403x-C1404y General chemistry
Lect: 3.5 pts. L. Brus, R. Friesner, R. Gonzalez,
G. Parkin, and J. Valentini.
Only students with scheduling conflicts need
report to the Chemistry Department (340
Havemeyer) during registration. Preparation
equivalent to one year of high school chemistry is
assumed and concurrent registration in MATH
V1101. Students lacking such preparation should
plan independent study of chemistry over the
summer or take CHEM F0001 before taking
C1403. Topics include stoichiometry, states of
matter, chemical equilibria, acids and bases,
chemical thermodynamics, nuclear properties,
electronic structures of atoms, periodic properties,
chemical bonding, molecular geometry, introduction
to organic and biological chemistry, solidstate
and materials science, polymer science and
macromolecular structures, chemical kinetics,
coordination chemistry, and electrochemistry.
Although C1403 and C1404 are separate courses,
students are expected to take the two terms
sequentially. The order of presentation of the topics
may differ from the order presented here and
from year to year. Recitation section required.
CHEM C1500x or y General chemistry laboratory
Lab: 3 pts. S. Hansen and J. Ulichny.
Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM C1403. Fee
$140. An introduction to basic techniques of modern
experimental chemistry, including quantitative
procedures and chemical analysis.
CHEM C1604x Second semester general
chemistry (intensive)
Lect: 3.5 pts. G. Flynn
Prerequisite: A grade of B or better in CHEM
C1403 or F1403 or acceptable performance on
the department placement exam. Corequisite:
SEAS 2009–2010