Study of the diversity and interactions of microorganisms in their natural environments. Emphasis on habitat and metabolic diversity, community interactions and industrial applications involving microbes.
Advanced course exploring the biology of bacterial, plant and animal cell membranes with an emphasis on how these important organelles allow cells and organisms to adapt to severe, inhospitable or constantly changing physical environments.
Introduction to the internal and external environment of contemporary business. Topics include the nature of business and its operations and a survey of basic concepts, principles and practices. Provides a foundation for advanced study and assistance in making career decisions.
Examination of the procurement and materials management function of government and industry including planning, acquisition, storage, physical movement and control of materials.
Examines the root cause of social conflict from a variety of theoretical perspectives. Conflict analysis is examined using psychological, sociological, anthropological, political and internal national relations perspectives. Identifies various factors, variables and social dynamics that often signal the onset of social conflict.
Focuses on the variety of root sources of conflict between nation states. Underscores the early detection and successful prevention of large-scale acts of aggression and violence between nation states. Case studies will be employed to understand and explain these international disputes. Some key players in these conflicts will serve as resource persons for class.
Introduction to qualitative and quantitative social research methods. Emphasis on research design, question formulation, sampling techniques, hypothesis testing, data analysis, computer processing and practical research activity.
Examines the practical and theoretical approaches to diagnosing and solving complex organizational conflict. Students will learn how to conduct needs assessment, a variety of organizational analysis techniques and how to construct an internal dispute resolution system for organizations within the private and public sector.
Introduces students to the fundamental concepts of the physical sciences. The course will emphasize practical applications, especially those which integrate all of the natural sciences. The course assumes an understanding of college algebra and is for elementary education majors who have not successfully completed PHYS 101.
Study of the interaction of physical science and the environment, providing students not majoring in science an understanding of the scientific principles in our technological society.
A continued introduction to the structure, properties and reactivity of carbon compounds. A range of chemical reactions are applied to the development of synthetic methods for organic molecule construction, including functional group interconversion and carbon-carbon bond formation. Spectroscopic techniques for molecule identification also are discussed. Emphasis is placed on problem solving, effective communication and integration of chemical concepts. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory per week.
Study of the fundamental concepts of inorganic chemistry. Primary focus on main group descriptive inorganic chemistry, structure and bonding theory for both main group and transition metal compounds and organometallic chemistry.
