RockhuRst univeRsity 2012–2014 catalog

ElectivesTwo additional courses (six credit hours) from either of the above lists or as approved bythe director of the program (who may substitute other courses, including occasional specialtopics courses in Catholic Studies as developed by the program).Additional courses may be added to the list of approved Catholic Studies electives.For descriptions of the upper-division courses listed above, see the catalog sections of thevarious departments that sponsor and schedule them.Students must earn a grade of C or better in each upper-division course to counttoward the Catholic Studies minor. (A grade of C- will not satisfy this requirement.)CA 1500. Introduction to Catholic Thoughtand Culture (3)An interdisciplinary course, administered by theThomas More Center for the Study of CatholicThought and Culture, that offers a synthetic overviewof the nature, sources, and contributions ofthe Catholic tradition. Required for all CatholicStudies minors.CA 3500. The Jesuits (1)A one credit-hour course introducing the history,spirituality and practices of the Society of Jesus,focusing specifically on the order’s works in theUnited States.CA 3510. The Jesuits in Spiritualityand Theology (1)This course introduces the history, spirituality andpractices of the Society of Jesus focusing specificallyon the order’s works in spirituality and theology.CA 3520. The Jesuits in the Arts (1)This course introduces the history, spirituality andpractices of the Society of Jesus focusing specificallyon the order’s works in the arts.CA 3530. The Jesuits in the Sciencesand Health Care (1)This course introduces the history, spiritualityand practices of the Society of Jesus focusing specificallyon the order’s works in the sciences andhealth care.CA 3540. The Jesuits in Businessand Management (1)This course introduces the history, spirituality andpractices of the Society of Jesus focusing specificallyon the order’s works in business and management.Department of Chemistry (CH)Professor EmeritusProfessorAssociate ProfessorAssistant ProfessorLecturer and Laboratory CoordinatorRev. James D. Wheeler, S.J., Ph.D.James M. Chapman, Ph.D.Dale W. Harak, Ph.D.Annie Lee, Ph.D. (Chair)Petia Bobadova-Parvanova, Ph.D.Martin Power, Ph.D.Paula K. Morehouse, Ph.D.The Chemistry Department offers a broad spectrum of programs in chemistry designed tomeet specific needs of students and a variety of vocational objectives: 1) chemical researchand development in government or industry, 2) graduate school, 3) medical, dental andother health care professions, 4) pre-engineering training, 5) secondary school teaching,and 6) business administration in the chemical industry.The Department’s goals are to provide the student with sound foundations in all majorfields of chemistry, to enhance creativity and develop skillful laboratory techniques whilepromoting a deeper appreciation of chemical experimentation and research.94