2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin - NMU Bulletin

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: "C-" or better in CH 112.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

The principles and methods of quantitative analysis, including titrimetry, spectrophotometry and potentiometry are used to determine the composition of various materials and the physical constants of substances.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: "C-" or better in CH 112.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Study of chemical equilibrium in water including ionization, solubility, acid-base phenomena, complex ion formation and oxidation-reduction reactions.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: "C-" or better in CH 112.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

A one-semester course covering all aspects of organic chemistry including nomenclature, structure, optical activity, functional groups, spectra and syntheses. Emphasis on the organic compounds and reactions important to the function of living systems.

Credit cannot be earned in both CH 220 and CH 315/CH 317 or CH 321.

• Offered: Fall
• Prerequisites: "C-" or better in CH 112.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Descriptive chemistry of elements and their compounds with relation to the periodic table. Emphasis is placed on chemical behavior, bonding and structure as well as spectral, thermodynamic and electrochemical properties. Laboratory work consists of the synthesis and characterization of common elements and their compounds.

• Offered: Fall Winter Summer
• Prerequisites: "C-" or better in CH 111.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Study of chemical equilibria and kinetics, thermodynamics, solution reactions, survey of the chemistry of the common elements and nuclear chemistry.

• Offered: Fall Winter Summer
• Prerequisites: Math placement score recommendation of MA 111 or grade of "C-" in MA 100, and one year of high school chemistry.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.
• General Education: This course applies towards the following general education requirement(s):
  • Scientific Inquiry (SCII)
  • Laboratory Science University Requirement (LAB)

Survey of atomic structure, bonding, stoichiometry and the states of matter.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: Math placement recommendation of MA 100 or a "C-" or better in MA 090 and proficiency in basic chemistry as determined by placement test.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.
• General Education: This course applies towards the following general education requirement(s):
  • Scientific Inquiry (SCII)
  • Laboratory Science University Requirement (LAB)

An introduction to the different classes of organic molecules and their reactions which are applicable to biochemistry. Basic biochemical concepts including acid/base chemistry, structure and function of biomolecules and metabolic pathways which are involved in producing energy.

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: Math placement recommendation of MA 100 or a "C-" or better in MA 090.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.
• General Education: This course applies towards the following general education requirement(s):
  • Scientific Inquiry (SCII)
  • Laboratory Science University Requirement (LAB)

Introduction to chemistry including contemporary applications and problems. Topics include states of matter, atomic and molecular structure, electrochemistry, energy, nuclear chemistry, organic and polymer chemistry.

Does not count toward a major or minor in chemistry.

• Offered: Contact department for information
• Graded: S/U
• Prerequisites: Status in good standing with a minimum grade point average of 2.50 and a major in biology, botany or zoology; appropriate background for subject of internship; adviser, department head and cooperating agency supervisor permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Practical experience under the supervision of an experienced biologist, in an academic, governmental or private setting. A written report incorporating an evaluation and critique of the internship experience will be required. A course subtitle on the student’s transcript will describe the particular content of this course.

Application for internship must be made at the Biology Department office at least four weeks before the start of the internship. Field work may be required. Contact instructor for more information.

• Offered: Contact department for information
• Prerequisites: core courses in biology, junior standing and instructor permission at least one month before beginning of course.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

An opportunity for qualified junior and senior students to conduct independent study other than independent scientific research projects.

May be repeated for up to four credits. Field work may be required. Contact instructor for more information.