Course Catalog 2008-2009 - Concordia University

isk and reward characteristics of the firm occasionedwhen the firm enters the international sales arena.Return to Table of Contents15.04.08 ChemistryCHE 1400 Introduction to Chemistry 3,2Descriptive chemistry with an emphasis on principlesand the importance of chemistry for modern life. Thiscourse may be used to meet the core natural sciencerequirement, but cannot be used as a prerequisite forCHE 1402. Not open to those who have alreadyearned credit for CHE 1401. Prerequisite: Two yearsof high school algebra or MTH 1351 College Algebraor math placement at a higher level.CHE 1401 Chemistry I 3,3The laws and theories of chemistry, stoichiometry,atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding,properties of solutions, kinetic-molecular theory, andperiodicity of the elements. Prerequisites: One year ofhigh school chemistry or CHE 1400, and simultaneousenrollment in MTH 1351 College Algebra or mathplacement at a higher level.CHE 1402 Chemistry II 3,3A continuation of CHE 1401, covering kinetics,equilibria, thermodynamics, oxidation-reduction,nuclear chemistry, periodicity of the elements, andintroduction to organic chemistry. Prerequisites: CHE1401 and MTH 1351 College Algebra or mathplacement at a higher level.CHE 2401 Organic Chemistry I 3,3Introduction to the basic concepts of organic chemistryand the synthesis and reactions of organic molecules.Prerequisite: CHE 1402.CHE 2403 Organic Chemistry II 3,3A continuation of the study of basic concepts oforganic chemistry with emphasis on aromaticcompounds and spectroscopy. Aspects of biologicalmolecules are considered. Prerequisite: CHE 2401.This course is cross-listed as BIO 3320. Prerequisite:BIO 1403 Cellular and Molecular Biology and CHE2402 Organic Chemistry II.CHE 3401 Analytical Chemistry 2,4Theory and practice of qualitative chemical analysis.Theory and practice of volumetric, gravimetric, pH,colorometric and chromatographic quantitativechemical analyses. Prerequisites: CHE 1402, MTH1351 or math placement at a higher level and CIS1301 or equivalent competency.CHE 3402 Environmental Chemistry 3,4A study of the chemical principles and reactions thatgovern the behavior of both natural environmentalsystems and anthropogenic compounds important tothe quality of the environment. Sampling methods,instrumentation and data analysis will be emphasized.Prerequisites: CHE 1402 and MTH 1351 or mathplacement at a higher level. Cross-listed as ESC 3402Return to Table of Contents15.04.09 Computer Information SystemsCIS 1301 Introduction to Personal Computing 3,0Basic understanding of and development of skill inusing microcomputers and current software; wordprocessing,spreadsheets, databases, graphics,telecommunications and project management.During the course students will be given theopportunity to take the Personal ComputerCompetency test which is based upon the text used forthis course. Successful completion of this test isrequired of all undergraduate students within one yearof when they begin coursework at CUA.CIS 2304 Spreadsheet Software 2,2Creating and enhancing spreadsheets, includinggraphing, database functions and macros using currentspreadsheet software. Emphasis is placed on problemsolving techniques and managing data. AcceleratedDegree Program only. Cross-Listed as CJM 2308Return to Table of ContentsCHE 3301 Inorganic Chemistry 3,0Advanced atomic theory, bonding, complex ions, acidbasetheory and descriptive chemistry of the elements.Prerequisite: CHE 1402 and MTH 1351 CollegeAlgebra or math placement at a higher level.CHE 3320 Biochemistry 3,0An overview of the macromolecules and smallmolecules that are the key to all living systems.Topics covered include protein structure and function,enzyme mechanisms, kinetics and regulation,membrane structure and function, bioenergetics,hormone action, intermediary metabolism, includingpathways and regulation of carbohydrate, lipid, aminoacid, and nucleotide biosynthesis and breakdown.15.04.10 Criminal Justice Operations Mgmt.CJM 2308 Computer Communications 2,2Creating and enhancing spreadsheets, includinggraphing, database functions and macros using currentspreadsheet software. Emphasis on problem solvingtechniques and managing data. Cross-listed asCIS2304.CJM 3301 Constitutional Law 3,0Exposes the student to principles of government andconstitutional law from which all laws andgovernmental policies derive. It explores the formationof government, the constitutional doctrine offederalism and the concept of separation of power.The course will focus on the original articles of the2008-2009 Catalog Page 105