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2006-2008 CATALOGCHEM 203 (IAI: BIO 908; CHM 913; CLS 908; EGR 963;NUR 908)ORGANIC CHEMISTRY IPrerequisite: CHEM 130 with a C or better4 lectures, 3 lab hrs per week: 5 hrs creditThis course covers the preparation and study of representativecompounds of aliphatic and aromatic series including organicsynthesis, reaction mechanisms and structural theory.CHEM 204 (IAI: BIO 909; CHM 914; CLS 909; EGR 964)ORGANIC CHEMISTRY IIPrerequisite: CHEM 203 with a C or better4 lectures, 3 lab hrs per week: 5 hrs creditThe course will focus on interpretation of NMR, IR and massspectra, heterocyclic compounds, polymers, carbohydrates andproteins.CHEM 205SURVEY OF ORGANIC AND BIOCHEMISTRYPrerequisite: CHEM 110 with a C or better3 lectures, 4 lab hrs per week: 4 hrs creditAn introduction to organic and biochemistry intended for studentsin areas that study life processes.This course should notbe taken by students in chemistry, pre-medicine, pre-dentistryor pre-veterinary.The student should seek advice on the applicabilityof this course to his or her curriculum.COLLEGE SKILLSCOL 100COMPUTING FOR COLLEGE SUCCESSPrerequisite: None1 lecture per week: 1 hr creditThis course is designed to teach the basic computer skills necessaryto be a successful college student. Topics covered willinclude computer hardware, the Windows operating environment,the Internet and electronic mail. In addition, the courseincludes the basic functions of word processing software and anoverview of the main components of a software suite.COL 101COLLEGE SUCCESS SEMINARPrerequisite: None1 lecture per week: 1 hr creditThe purpose of this course is to provide an opportunity forstudents to learn and adapt methods that promote success incollege. Students will learn about the challenges and choicesthey will face as college students as they set education andcareer goals, explore their values and decision-making skills,learn study strategies, and develop an appreciation for diversity.Students will complete a master academic plan.COL 102CAREER DEVELOPMENT SEMINARPrerequisite: None1 lecture per week: 1 hr credit.This course provides the opportunity to explore career interests,skills, abilities and work-related values. Topics include thenature of various careers, labor market trends, job searchstrategies, education and training requirements and diversity inthe workplace. Students will learn to develop a career andeducational plan based upon informed career decisions.DEGREES, CERTIFICATES, COURSESCOURSE DESCRIPTIONSCOL 103LIFE EXPERIENCE CREDIT SEMINARPrerequisite: Counselor consent1 lecture per week: 1 hr creditThis seminar is required for students applying for lifeexperience credit. Students will learn to develop a portfoliowhich will document learning experiences gained outside thetraditional college classroom.Techniques for examining anddocumenting life experiences through certificates, diplomas,employer letter, vitae, personal narrative and related techniqueswill be discussed.COL 104LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENTPrerequisite: None2 lectures per week: 2 hrs creditThis course provides a basic understanding of leadership andgroup dynamics theory and assists students in developing apersonal philosophy of leadership.An awareness of moral andethical responsibilities of leadership and of one’s own ability andstyle of leadership are developed.COL 105PERSONAL AWARENESSPrerequisite: None1 lecture per week: 1 hr creditThe focus of this course is to help each individual assess his orher personal resources and communication styles and then setrealistic goals.The students will examine their own values,interpersonal relationships, emotions, decision-making processes,motivations, etc.Various personal growth theories will alsobe explored. Emphasis is placed on the application of thesecharacteristics and theories to help students obtain and maintainpositive control over their lives and lifestyles.COL 106PERSONAL WELLNESSPrerequisite: None1 lecture per week: 1 hr creditThis course is designed for those desiring to improve theirchoice of lifestyle relative to personal responsibilities, balance,and personal enhancement of physical, mental and spiritualhealth. The course also assists individuals in making voluntarybehavior changes which reduce health risks and enhance individualproductivity.DEGREES,CERTIFICATES,COURSES119