Undergraduate - Lee University

192 COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
BIO 451. EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY
Three hours credit
A course covering themes pertinent to observational and theoretical evidences of
contemporary evolutionary biology. The major conceptual underpinnings of modern
evolutionary thought will be extensively discussed in light of a Christian world view.
This course will approach evolutionary biology and biblical thought philosophically and
scientifically, emphasizing areas of corroboration. This course will stress the development
of critical thinking, as well as investigative and comprehension skills. 100 minutes
lecture, 100 minutes discussion, and one required field trip. Prerequisites: BIO 112 ,
BIO 342 (strongly recommended). Offered every semester.
BIO 490. SENIOR SEMINAR
One hour credit
A weekly presentation by staff and/or senior science and mathematics majors on matters
of current interest in the science and mathematics field. Participants gain experience in evaluating
scientific literature and presenting scientific papers. One hour per week. One semester
required of all department majors. Offered every semester.
BIO 491. SENIOR RESEARCH
One hour credit
Experience in science research projects under supervision of staff members. Prerequisite:
Senior status and permission of department chairperson. Grade point average of 3.0 is recommended.
Offered on demand.
BIO 492. PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATION
One hour credit
A course designed to give academic credit to those students who excel by preparing a
research paper worthy of publication in a reputable scientific journal and/or presentation to
an annual meeting of a recognized scientific society. Prerequisites/ Corequisites: BIO 380,
381, 490, or permission of instructor. Offered every semester.
Chemistry
CHY 110. FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY
Four hours credit
Chemistry 110 is the entry level chemistry course based on no high school chemistry,
science and mathematics ACT scores, and testing. Classification and properties of matter,
early atomic theory and structure, nomenclature, quantitative composition, chemical equations,
stoichiometry, predictions from the periodic table, chemical bonds, and gases are
studied. 150 minutes lecture and 110 minutes lab per week. Prerequisite: High school algebra
or equivalent. Offered Fall Semester.
CHY 111. GENERAL CHEMISTRY I
Four hours credit
Matter and measurement, early atomic theory, nomenclature, stoichiometry, aqueous
reactions, thermochemistry, electronic structure, periodic properties, chemical bonding theories,
molecular geometry, gases, intermolecular forces, liquids and solids are studied. 150
minutes lecture and 110 minutes lab per week. Prerequisites: MAT 111, 112 or Math ACT
of 24. Offered every semester.
CHY 112. GENERAL CHEMISTRY II
Four hours credit
Properties of solutions, reaction rates, chemical kinetics, equilibria, acid/base equilibria,
qualitative analysis of common cations and anions, solubility, environmental chemistry,
electrochemistry, thermodynamics, radioactivity and nuclear chemistry, organic and biochemistry
are studied. 150 minutes lecture and 110 minutes lab per week. Prerequisite:
CHY 111.
CHY 113. INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC AND BIOCHEMISTRY Three hours credit
Fundamentals of organic and biochemistry as observed in living systems in health and
disease. Prerequisite: CHY 110 or 111. Offered Spring Semester.
CHY 119. INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC & BIOCHEMISTRY LAB One hour credit
Introductory concepts in organic and biochemistry will be reinforced by the use of basic
qualitative techniques to identify various organic functional groups, proteins, carbohydrates,
and lipids. In addition, the synthesis and isolation of naturally occuring organic and
biochemical compounds will be introduced. 110 minutes of lab per week. Prerequisite:
Chy 110 or 111. Corequisite: Chy 113. Offered Spring Semester.