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Biology
  

  • BIOL 350 - Immunology


    Credits: 4
    Prerequisites: Senior standing and one course chosen from BIOL 215, BIOL 215S, BIOL 220, or CHEM 341. A study of the structural and functional aspects of the immune system from the perspective of cellular and developmental biology; the biochemical and structural properties of antibodies and the possible origins of their diversity; and immunopathology. Simurda.
  

  • BIOL 355 - Microanatomy


    Credits: 4
    Prerequisite: BIOL 220. A study of the normal microscopic structure of the mammalian body with emphasis placed on structural and functional correlations. Laboratory work includes the study of prepared tissue and the preparation of tissues for microscopy. Laboratory course. I’Anson.
  

  • BIOL 357 - A Walk Through the Ages: Using Artificial Intelligence to Understand the Evolution of Exercise


    Credits: 4
    Prerequisite: BIOL 187 or CSCI 111. Exercise leaves us healthier and happier, yet many of us struggle to get enough physical activity. Why it is so hard to hit the gym? Our biology and evolutionary past might play a role in our reluctance to undertake physical activity. In this course, students will learn how to quantify the amount of physical activity using wearable exercise trackers. We will collect data on different types of activities in different environments and physiological conditions. Using machine learning tools, we will develop a unique classifier that will predict the environmental/physiological setting based on the data. We will go through the processes of experimental design, data extraction, data preprocessing, data modeling and finally, data interpretation. These aspects of the course will culminate in a course project which will require students to build a model that represents the exercise data gathered. Toporikova and Watson.
  

  • BIOL 360 - Experimental Neurophysiology


    Credits: 4
    Prerequisites: BIOL 111, 113 and 220 An in-depth exploration of the theory and techniques of cellular neurophysiology. Labs utilize extracellular and intracellular recording techniques to explore motor neuron and sensory receptor firing properties and to examine the ionic basis for resting and action potentials and synaptic transmission. Laboratory course. Blythe.
  

  • BIOL 362 - Animal Physiology


    Credits: 4
    Prerequisite: At least junior standing and BIOL 220. A comparative study of functional processes of animals, primarily vertebrates, and their environmental interactions. Laboratory emphasis is on functional adaptations and the use of physiological instrumentation in measuring functional processes. Laboratory course. I’Anson, Staff.
  

  • BIOL 365 - Developmental Biology


    Credits: 4
    Prerequisite: BIOL 220 and at least junior standing. An examination of the goals, practices, and accomplishments of contemporary developmental biology. Topics include gametogenesis, fertilization, cleavage, gastrulation, organogenesis, genetic control of cell differentiation, transgenic procedures, cloning, embryo manipulation, and stem cells. Lectures, discussions of the developmental literature, and electronic media are utilized. Laboratory sessions focus on experimental manipulations of early invertebrate and vertebrate embryos and emphasize student-designed research projects. Laboratory course. Watson.
  

  • BIOL 385 - Molecular Mechanics of Life


    Credits: 4
    Prerequisite: BIOL 220. How do we study complex networks of interactions between molecules in cells? How do we discover what roles different molecular machines play in the development and behavior of cells and animals? How can we identify the ways in which medical illness is caused by the misregulation of biological complexes because of a pathogenic infection or genetic disease? Our approach to answering these questions reflects the same interdisciplinary strategy being used at the forefront of current biomedical research. We consider the ways in which traditional approaches in biochemistry, genetics and cell biology can be merged with new systems-level approaches such as genomics and proteomics, to allow us to probe the underlying molecular mechanics of life. In the classroom, we examine different molecular networks, while readings include selections from the primary literature. The laboratory is based on an investigation of a novel research question, designed and addressed by student participants. Laboratory course Whitworth.
  

  • BIOL 395 - Advanced Topics in Biology


    Credits: 3-4, depending on topic and term.
    Prerequisites: Vary with topic. Topics vary with instructor and term.


  

  • BIOL 397 - Neuroendocrinology


    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: BIOL 220, and at least junior standing. The study of the interaction between the nervous system and the endocrine system, with special reference to regulation and communication in the mammal. Topics may include neuroendocrine regulation of development, the role of the adrenal axis in stress, metabolic regulation of reproduction, or biological rhythms. May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different. I’Anson.
  

  • BIOL 398 - Selected Topics in Ecology and Evolution


    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: Vary with topic. Topics include ecology, behavior, evolution, and natural history of selected taxonomic groups. May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different.

     


  

  • BIOL 401 - Directed Individual Study


    Credits: 1
    Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Reading in the primary research literature on a selected topic under the direction of a faculty member, by prior mutual agreement and according to departmental guidelines (available from biology faculty). May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different. No more than six credit hours of work at the 400 level may apply toward the major. Staff.
  

  • BIOL 402 - Directed Individual Study


    Credits: 2
    Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Reading in the primary research literature on a selected topic under the direction of a faculty member, by prior mutual agreement and according to departmental guidelines (available from biology faculty). May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different. No more than six credit hours of work at the 400 level may apply toward the major. Staff.
  

  • BIOL 403 - Directed Individual Study


    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Reading in the primary research literature on a selected topic under the direction of a faculty member, by prior mutual agreement and according to departmental guidelines (available from biology faculty). May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different. No more than six credit hours of work at the 400 level may apply toward the major. Staff.
  

  • BIOL 421 - Directed Individual Research


    Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
    Credits: 1
    Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Each student conducts primary research in partnership with a faculty member, by prior mutual agreement and according to departmental guidelines (available from biology faculty). Consult the department web page or individual faculty for a description of current research areas. May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different. No more than six credits of work at the 400 level may apply toward the major. May be carried out during summer. Staff.
  

  • BIOL 422 - Directed Individual Research


    Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
    Credits: 2
    Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Each student conducts primary research in partnership with a faculty member, by prior mutual agreement and according to departmental guidelines (available from biology faculty). Consult the department Web page or individual faculty for a description of current research areas. May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different. No more than six credit hours of work at the 400 level may apply toward the major. May be carried out during summer. Staff.
  

  • BIOL 423 - Directed Individual Research


    Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Each student conducts primary research in partnership with a faculty member, by prior mutual agreement and according to departmental guidelines (available from biology faculty). Consult the department Web page or individual faculty for a description of current research areas. May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different. No more than six credit hours of work at the 400 level may apply toward the major. May be carried out during summer. Staff.
  

  • BIOL 424 - Directed Individual Research


    Credits: 4
    Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Each student conducts primary research in partnership with a faculty member, by prior mutual agreement and according to departmental guidelines (available from biology faculty). Consult the department Web page or individual faculty for a description of current research areas. May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different. No more than six credit hours of work at the 400 level may apply toward the major. Staff.
  

  • BIOL 442 - Honors Thesis Proposal


    Credits: 2
    Prerequisite: Honors candidacy and instructor consent. Writing a proposal for honors thesis research, including a clear statement of the problem being studied, a literature review, and a feasible, detailed plan for the research. Taken no later than the winter term of the junior year. No more than six credit hours of work at the 400 level may apply toward the major. Staff.
  

  • BIOL 464 - Richmond Term Program


    Experiential Learning (EXP): Y
    Credits: 4
    Prerequisites: 3.000 cumulative grade-point average; BIOL 111, CHEM 112, or PHYS 112; sophomore or junior standing; and selection through an application process. Additional course fee required, for which the student is responsible after Friday of the 7th week of winter term. This program is for students who have demonstrated an interest in a career in medicine. The Richmond Term Program combines an introductory experience in a medical practice with academic study of Immunology and infectious disease. It exposes the students to the process and problems of medicine through observations, seminars, and discussions. This is a faculty-supervised, off-campus experience with various physicians in Richmond, VA. This course does not meet major requirements. Simurda.
  

  • BIOL 492 - Honors Thesis


    Credits: 2
    Prerequisites: Honors candidacy, instructor consent, and BIOL 442. Laboratory and/or field research resulting in an honors thesis. A total of six credits is required. No more than six credit hours of work at the 400 level may apply toward the major. Staff.
  

  • BIOL 493 - Honors Thesis


    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Honors candidacy, instructor consent, and BIOL 442. Laboratory and/or field research resulting in an honors thesis. A total of six credits is required. No more than six credit hours of work at the 400 level may apply toward the major. Staff.
  

  • BIOL 494 - Honors Thesis


    Credits: 4
    Prerequisites: Honors candidacy, instructor consent, and BIOL 442. Laboratory and/or field research resulting in an honors thesis. A total of six credits is required. No more than six credit hours of work at the 400 level may apply toward the major. Staff.
  

  • BIOL 495 - Honors Thesis


    Credits: 5
    Prerequisites: Honors candidacy, instructor consent, and BIOL 442. Laboratory and/or field research resulting in an honors thesis. A total of six credits is required. No more than six credit hours of work at the 400 level may apply toward the major. Staff.
  

  • BIOL 496 - Honors Thesis


    Credits: 6
    Prerequisites: Honors candidacy, instructor consent, and BIOL 442. Laboratory and/or field research resulting in an honors thesis. A total of six credits is required. No more than six credit hours of work at the 400 level may apply toward the major. Staff.

Business Administration
  

  • BUS 125 - The Business of Contemporary Art


    (ARTH 125) FDR: HA
    Credits: 4
    This course combines finance, tax policy, marketing, economics, and art history to provide a ‘nuts-and-bolts’ view of how the contemporary art world operates. Appropriate for business students with an interest in contemporary art as well as museum studies and art history majors who wish to gain an understanding of business concepts in the art world, the course serves as preparation for students who may anticipate acquiring art for personal or business investment/use, serving on a museum board, pursuing employment in the art world, or advising high wealth clients on business matters related to art. Each topic begins with an overview of general principles before reviewing applications to the art world. For example, discussion of charitable giving covers the general tax rules of charitable deductions before discussing the specific rules related to art and museums. Additional course fee; see details link at http://go.wlu.edu/CourseOfferings. Staff, King.
  

  • BUS 135 - Amateurism and the NCAA: A For-Profit Enterprise in a Not-For-Profit Environment


    Credits: 4
    A discussion of the primary regulatory body of college sports, the National Collegiate Athletic Association, and its effectiveness as a governance mechanism. Over the course of the term, we examine the following: 1) history and structure of the NCAA; 2) interactions between Division I men’s basketball and football, specifically, as revenue-generating sports and the non-profit institutions within which they operate; 3) present and past legal challenges that threaten to alter–or have altered–the relationship between the NCAA and member colleges; 4) externalities that manifest as a result of the influence of athletic departments on certain university campuses; and, 5) educational, physical/mental health, and financial prospects for athletes, regardless of their transition to the professional ranks. Cowins.
  

  • BUS 160 - Foundations of Entrepreneurship and Business


    Credits: 3
    Not open to BSADM or ACCT majors. Not open to students who have previously taken BUS 195A: Foundations of Management and Entrepreneurship. An interdisciplinary introduction for students who are interested in entrepreneurship and in perhaps someday starting, owning or running their own businesses, or pursuing an entrepreneurial career inside of others’ organizations. Although entrepreneurship is a creative process, it also requires specific skills, knowledge, and tools to enhance the probability of success. This course helps students explore all aspects of developing ideas for new business ventures, including nonprofits or social entrepreneurship, including starting on the actual process of pursuing ideas and working with others in small teams. Through this lens of entrepreneurship, students receive an introduction to all of the primary aspects of business. Junkunc.
  

  • BUS 180 - FS: First-Year Seminar


    Credits: 3-4

    First-year Seminar. Prerequisite: First-year class standing only. Topics vary by subject and term.

     


  

  • BUS 191 - International Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability


    Experiential Learning (EXP): YES
    Credits: 4
    Prerequisite: First-year class standing only and instructor consent. Do corporations have an obligation to manage their social impact in addition to maximizing sales, profits and stock price? What happens when these objectives are in conflict with each other? This course explores the relative roles of businesses, not-for-profits, government, and individual citizens in managing social and environmental impact. Student spend significant time exploring case studies and interacting with senior management of various companies. Recent examples include Carlsberg, Dr. Pepper-Snapple Group, Dunkin’ Brands, Norden, Novo Nordisk, Pandora, Proctor & Gamble, Starbucks, and Unilever. The course culminates with two weeks in Copenhagen visiting numerous Danish companies and developing a group research project on a topic chosen by the students. The time abroad also includes cultural excursions to places such as Frederiksborg Castle and Tivoli, dinners with Danish families, a harbor/canal tour, and a closing dinner featuring New Nordic cuisine. Oliver and Straughan.
  

  • BUS 195 - Selected Topics in Business Administration


    Credits: 3 credits in Fall or Winter; 4 credits in Spring

    Prerequisite: Varies with topic. Topical coverage of areas in management, based on the interests of the instructor and students. Topics vary from year to year and are announced prior to registration. May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different.

     


  

  • BUS 197 - Washington and Lee Student Consulting


    Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
    Credits: 1
    Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only. Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Students must participate in a competitive application process in order to participate. Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only. This co-curricular student organization provides pro bono consulting services to businesses and not-for-profits. Experiential learning draws from business fields, such as marketing, finance, accounting, e-commerce, database management, business strategy, and human resources. In addition to working on various projects, students gain experience managing the organization. Oliver, Straughan, Tanlu.
  

  • BUS 198 - Entrepreneurship Field Consulting Experience


    Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
    Credits: 1
    Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only. Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Students must participate in a competitive application process to become a member of the W&L Venture Club in order to participate. Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only. This co-curricular student organization provides pro bono consulting services to entrepreneurial businesses and entrepreneurial not-for-profits. Experiential learning draws from business fields, such as marketing, finance, accounting, e-commerce, database management, business strategy and human resources. Students gain real world experience through writing business plans, marketing plans, and strategic plans for real-world ventures. Shay.
  

  • BUS 199 - Real Estate Society


    Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
    Credits: 1
    Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only. Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Students must participate in a competitive application process to become a member of the Real Estate Society in order to participate. Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only. This co-curricular student organization seeks to develop an enhanced understanding of real estate development and investment. The group hosts guest speakers, conducts and publishes market research, and acts as pro bono consultants to external constituents. Hoover.
  

  • BUS 211 - Marketing Management


    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: ECON 100 or both ECON 101 and 102; ACCT 100; and at least sophomore standing. Preference to seniors and juniors who are BSADM, ACCT, JMCB or JMCS majors OR ENTR minors during first round of registration. No major preference or restriction for sophomores. An exploration of strategic marketing. The focus of the course is on the analysis of a firm’s current marketing strengths and weaknesses and the development of a strategic plan to capitalize on key opportunities. Topics include environmental analysis, market segmentation, targeting and positioning, and management of the marketing mix. Throughout the course, significant attention is devoted to international issues, the interrelationships between marketing and other disciplines, and the role of ethically and socially responsible marketing. Bower, Fox, Straughan.
  

  • BUS 217 - Management and Organizational Behavior


    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: ECON 100 or both ECON 101 and 102; ACCT 100; and at least sophomore standing. Preference to seniors and juniors who are BSADM, ACCT, JMCB or JMCS majors OR ENTR minors during first round of registration. No major preference or restriction for sophomores. A study of management in modern organizations. This course examines the factors which influence individual, group, and firm behavior in the context of the workplace. Topics covered include individual differences, motivation, leadership, business ethics, group behavior, decision making, and organizational design and change. Dean, Schatten.
  

  • BUS 301 - Seminar in Organizational Behavior


    Credits: 3 credits in fall and winter, 4 in spring

    Prerequisite: Varies by term and topic. Offered from time to time when interest is expressed and departmental resources permit. Prerequisites may vary by topic. May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different.

    Spring 2022, BUS-301A-01: Seminar: Behavior: Leading Teams (4).  This course is taught at the Augusta Correctional Center in Craigsville, VA. Eight W&L students and Eight inmates take the course together. Students learn from the professor and from one another as they explore the interpersonal processes and psychological factors that affect the way in which individuals interact and engage with one another. Students learn to understand conflict and how to effectively manage conflict in group settings. This course is mostly comprised of team activities and cases, which is intended to give students the tools, insight, and experience to better understand and manage teams. (EXP) Schatten.


  

  • BUS 302 - Seminar in Finance


    Credits: 3 credits in fall or winter, 4 in spring

    Prerequisite: BUS 221 and at least junior standing. Preference to BSADM and ACCT majors during the first round of registration. Offered from time to time when interest is expressed and departmental resources permit. May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different.

     


  

  • BUS 303 - Seminar in Marketing


    Credits: 3 credits in fall or winter, 4 in spring
    Prerequisite: BUS 211, at least junior standing. Preference to BSADM, ACCT, or JMCB majors during the first round of registration. Offered from time to time when interest is expressed and departmental resources permit. May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different.


  

  • BUS 304 - Seminar in Management


    Credits: 3 in Fall, Winter; 4 in Spring

    Prerequisite: Varies with topic. At least sophomore standing. Preference to senior & junior BSADM majors during the first round of registration. No major preference or restriction for sophomores. Topics vary by term. May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different.
     

    Winter 2022, BUS 304A-01: Seminar in Management: Business Communication & Technology (3).
    This course examines people’s interactions with and through communication technologies, especially the ways these technologies mediate, amplify, and direct social influence. In this course, students use design thinking to formulate communication strategies through unmet customer needs. From that insight emerges a process for innovation that encompasses concept development, applied creativity, prototyping, and experimentation. This project-based class teaches students to identify emerging trends, communicate ideas, build communities, and define new markets. Students use innovation as a way to analyze or disrupt current communication practices in business. Coulter.

    Winter 2022, BUS 304A-02: Seminar in Management: Business Communication & Technology (3).
    This course examines people’s interactions with and through communication technologies, especially the ways these technologies mediate, amplify, and direct social influence. In this course, students use design thinking to formulate communication strategies through unmet customer needs. From that insight emerges a process for innovation that encompasses concept development, applied creativity, prototyping, and experimentation. This project-based class teaches students to identify emerging trends, communicate ideas, build communities, and define new markets. Students use innovation as a way to analyze or disrupt current communication practices in business. Coulter.

    Fall 2021, BUS 304A-01: Seminar in Management: Business and Communication Technology (3). Introduces the essentials of how individuals and organizations develop and implement effective communication strategies, focusing on persuasion, audience analysis, and design. Students will learn effective document and pitch decks design as part of the changing landscape in our virtual workplace. The course includes oral presentations and writing assignments with feedback to help students improve their communication effectiveness. This course is designed to explore the nature of creative thinking and creative problem solving as integral strategic components of successful business. Coulter.

    Fall 2021, BUS 304A-02: Seminar in Management: Business and Communication Technology (3). Introduces the essentials of how individuals and organizations develop and implement effective communication strategies, focusing on persuasion, audience analysis, and design. Students will learn effective document and pitch decks design as part of the changing landscape in our virtual workplace. The course includes oral presentations and writing assignments with feedback to help students improve their communication effectiveness. This course is designed to explore the nature of creative thinking and creative problem solving as integral strategic components of successful business. Coulter.

    Fall 2021, BUS 304B-01: Seminar in Management: Social Media Strategy (3). This course looks at the way social media can be harnessed for brand building, social impact storytelling, or grassroots marketing. This course specifically focuses on user engagement, audience analysis, and effective design as a way to drive analytics. Coulter.


  

  • BUS 305 - Seminar in International Business


    Credits: 3 credits in fall and winter, 4 in spring

    Prerequisite: Preference to BSADM or JMCB majors during the first round of registration. Offered from time to time when interest is expressed and departmental resources permit. May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different.
     

    Winter 2022, BUS 305A-01: Seminar in International Business: International Business (3).
    This course is an introduction to the fundamental concepts of international business. The course is designed to provide students with a richer understanding of why international business exist, the drivers of international expansion, and the complexity of international business decisions. The course will also focus on understanding the international business environment and how it affects multinational corporation (MNC) decisions. Emphasis will be placed on examining the causes and consequences of globalization, international trade, international finance, global strategy, and international marketing. We will also explore the differences between developed and emerging markets and its implications for MNCs.  Thakur-Wernz.

    Winter 2022, BUS 305A-02: Seminar in International Business: International Business (3).
    This course is an introduction to the fundamental concepts of international business. The course is designed to provide students with a richer understanding of why international business exist, the drivers of international expansion, and the complexity of international business decisions. The course will also focus on understanding the international business environment and how it affects multinational corporation (MNC) decisions. Emphasis will be placed on examining the causes and consequences of globalization, international trade, international finance, global strategy, and international marketing. We will also explore the differences between developed and emerging markets and its implications for MNCs.  Thakur-Wernz.


  

  • BUS 306 - Seminar in Management Information Systems


    Credits: 3 in fall, winter; 3 or 4 in spring
    Prerequisite: May vary with topics. Preference to BSADM or JMCB majors during the first round of registration. Topics vary by term and instructor. May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different.

    Spring 2022, BUS 306B-01: Seminar in Management Information Systems: Multimedia Design and Development (3).  Introduction to the study and creation of multimedia content primarily used in business. Students explore the steps used to plan and create multimedia content that effectively targets and delivers business information. This is a hands-on, project-oriented course with emphasis on the design and creation of media elements such as interactive web, graphic, audio, and video content. The course focuses on WordPress development using GeneratePress and Elementor with emphasis on Cascading Style Sheets, and Adobe Photoshop, as the foundation for creating online multimedia content.  Ballenger.


  

  • BUS 307 - Special Topics in Real Estate Development


    Credits: 4
    Prerequisite: ACCT 201 and other courses depending on topic. This course exposes students to issues related to commercial real estate development. Class lectures/discussions are supplemented with real-world case studies and site visits in an effort to provide students with practical knowledge in addition to theory and evidence. The focus of the course may change from term to term, so students should examine the syllabus for a given term carefully to better understand the course material. Potential topics include sustainability, international development, rebuilding cities through rehabilitation, or others.


  

  • BUS 308 - Special Topics in Entrepreneurship


    Credits: 3
    This course is a special topics course related to entrepreneurship. The topics vary by term and instructor. May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different.

    Winter 2022, BUS 308-01: Special Topics in Entrepreneurship: Arts, Entertainment and Entrepreneurship (3).
    This class focuses on the interconnection between business strategy and the creative economy. How do entertainment companies run? How does an artistic venture cut through a noisy market?  In this course, students will redefine existing business strategies and establish new practices in the creative economy; identify emerging trends, communicate ideas, build communities, and define new markets; and analyze how digital distribution methods have altered the arts and entertainment fields. Case studies and client projects will look at how creative industries can capitalize on digital early adoption and underserved revenue streams. We will end by looking at how Gen Z disrupts current economic models in entertainment. Coulter. Staff.
  

  • BUS 310 - Management Information Systems


    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: INTR 201 and at least junior standing. Preference to BSADM majors during first round of registration. See go.wlu.edu/MOS-testing and contact the department head for Microsoft testing details. The objective is to build an understanding of the value and uses of information systems for business operations, management decision making, and strategic advantage. Topics include basic systems concepts and major roles of information systems; computer, telecommunications, and database management concepts; and management issues in the implementation of information systems, including international, security, and ethical considerations. Larson.
  

  • BUS 314 - Introduction to Data Science for Business


    Credits: 3
    Preference given to BSADM majors & DS / DSBA minors during the first round of registration. Not open to students with credit for BUS 316. Students looking for a more advanced business course in data analytics should register for BUS 316. No prerequisite or prior coursework assumed in statistics or programming. This course covers organizational concerns related to data science such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, predictive algorithms, Big Data, cloud computing, security and privacy, and the digitization of products and processes. Through readings, students develop a strong conceptual understanding of concepts prior to developing technical proficiency in some of them. Students learn SQL and the Exploratory UI (user interface) for R to quickly access capabilities including data wrangling and machine learning without programming. Assignments focus on how organizations can improve decision making and create new business opportunities using Data Science. Larson.
  

  • BUS 315 - Database Management for Business


    Credits: 3
    Not open to students who have received credit for CSCI 317. Prerequisite: At least junior standing. Preference to BSADM majors and DS minors during first round of registration. Not open to students who have received credit for CSCI 317. An introduction to the theories, concepts, features, and capabilities of database management systems in a business environment. This course provides a greater understanding of how to design, develop and access database-driven business applications and emphasizes the use of database-management systems in real-world business settings and how this technology can be applied effectively to solve business problems. In this project-oriented course, students acquire the skills to document, design, create, test, and access a fully functional Oracle business database application. No prior programming or application development experience is assumed. Larson.
  

  • BUS 316 - Business Analytics


    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: INTR 202, ECON 202, DCI 202, CBSC 250 or SOAN 218; and at least junior standing. Preference to BSADM majors and DS / DSBA minors during the first round of registration. Not open to students with credit for BUS 306: Data Management and Analysis for Business from Fall 2017 or Fall 2018. An examination of how business analytics help management make sound business decisions. Analysis of data is becoming a vital component of business decision-making. The course consists of three modules: 1) how to communicate and present data in business reports and presentations; 2) how to extract data from relational databases using MySQL and Structured Query Language (SQL) and to prepare data for analysis; and 3) data analytics – the process of data wrangling, data visualization, discovery, interpretation, and communication of meaningful insights and patterns in data. Students learn to use industry-standard, data analysis software, though no previous programming experience is required. Ballenger.
  

  • BUS 317 - Data Mining for Business Analytics


    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: BUS 316, BIOL 185, CBSC 240, or instructor consent; and at least junior standing. Preference to BSADM majors or DS, DSBA, ENTR minors during initial registration. A prerequisite for this course is the successful completion of an R tidyverse centric data analytics course. Data mining is the science of discovering structure and making predictions in large, complex data sets. In the era of e-commerce and information economy, enormous amounts of data are generated daily from business transactions, networked sensors, social networking activities, website traffic, GPS systems, etc. Data-driven decision-making has become essential across a wide variety of functional areas in businesses such as targeted advertising, market segmentation, personalized recommendation, supplier/customer relationship management, product design, credit scoring, fraud detection and workforce management. This course serves as an introduction to Data Mining for students interested in Business Analytics. Students will learn about many commonly-used methods for predictive and descriptive analytics tasks. They will also learn to assess the methods’ predictive and practical utility.  Ballenger
  

  • BUS 321 - Multimedia Design and Development


    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: INTR 201 or MS Outlook Specialist certification; and at least junior standing. Preference to BSADM majors during first round of registration. See go.wlu.edu/MOS-testing and contact the department head for Microsoft testing details. This course is an introduction to the study and creation of multimedia content primarily used in business. Students explore the steps used to plan and create multimedia content that effectively targets and delivers business information. This is a hands-on, project-oriented course with emphasis on the design and creation of media elements such as interactive web, graphic, audio, and video content. The course focuses on using WordPress development using Headway Themes with emphasis on Cascading Style Sheets, Adobe Photoshop, Reaper, and Final Cut Pro X as the foundation for creating online multimedia content. Ballenger.
  

  • BUS 332 - Cross-Cultural Leadership


    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: BUS 217 and at least sophomore standing. The increased interdependence of global markets brings disparate cultures together in ways that were unimaginable to previous generations. The differences that are inherent to diverging cultures produce tension for business leaders and global citizens. But these same differences provide leaders the chance to draw on collective creative forces to enact changes that open up new and exciting opportunities. This course explores how leaders deal with these challenges and opportunities by drawing on research from a wide range of academic disciplines including management, psychology, anthropology, sociology, and political science. Students wrestle with a broad set of perspectives addressing cultural values and how these values impact the way in which leaders operate. In turn, embedded in this course is a leadership development component, in which you will emerge with a better understanding of your own capacities and opportunities as an emerging leader. Schatten, Gilbert.
  

  • BUS 333 - Rise of the Robots: Technology and the Future of Work


    Credits: 3
    From automation to machine learning and AI to people analytics, new technologies are rapidly transforming when, where, and how people work. In this course, we’ll explore what these changes mean—not just for individuals attempting to navigate their careers, but for society. The class draws on the latest real-world perspectives from fields like business, psychology, sociology, economics, philosophy, and computer science, as well as fictional sources that shed light on the possible implications of today’s technologies for the future of work. Gilbert-Olson.
  

  • BUS 335 - Managing Uncertainty


    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: BUS 217. Uncertainty abounds.  Will AI usher in an era of peace and prosperity or will we be servants to our robot overlords? Given human biases, can one even make a rational decision?  In this interdisciplinary class, drawing on the psychology that underpins decision sciences, we will explore how to more effectively plan for and make sense of a fast-changing business, financial, technological and political landscape. Schatten.
  

  • BUS 337 - Economic Globalization and Multinational Corporations


    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: INTR 201 or all MS Word Specialist, MS Word Expert, and MS PowerPoint Specialist certification; and at least junior standing. Preference to BSADM or JMCB majors during first round of registration. See go.wlu.edu/MOS-testing and contact the department head for Microsoft testing details. This course focuses on the historical and present effects and issues of economic globalization, and the role of multinational corporations in a global economy. Topics covered may include: production, supply chain, technology, trade, finance, natural environment, labor, development, poverty and inequality, privatization of utilities, immigration, and state sovereignty. Emphasis is on understanding the costs and benefits of economic globalization and the role business plays in contributing to these outcomes. Reiter.
  

  • BUS 345 - Business Ethics


    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: At least junior standing. Preference to BSADM, ACCT, or JMCB majors OR ENTR minors during first round of registration. An examination of the moral and ethical issues associated with management policy and executive decisions. The course examines the basic approaches to moral reasoning, macro-moral issues concerning the justice of economic systems, and micro-moral issues, such as the following: conflict of interest, whistle blowing, discrimination in employment, product safety, environment, and advertising. Reiter.
  

  • BUS 346 - Foundations of Business Law: Accounting Focus


    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: At least junior standing. Preference to ACCT, BSADM, or JMCB during the first round of registration. Students may not take both this course and BUS 348. An introduction to the law governing the relations between individuals and businesses in commerce, with a focus on legal concepts tested by the CPA exam and recommended for students who plan to take that exam or pursue a career in accounting. Topics include the law governing torts, contracts, sales of goods under the Uniform Commercial Code, agency, the formation and operation of business associations, government regulation of business, and legal ethics. Assignments apply legal theories and legal ethics to actual business disputes and hypothetical situations. Youngman.
  

  • BUS 348 - Foundations in Business Law


    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: At least junior standing. Preference to BSADM, ACCT, or JMCB majors OR ENTR minors during the first round of registration. Students may not take both this course and BUS 346. An introduction to the law governing the relations between individuals and businesses in commerce, with a focus on exploring issues faced by both established businesses as well as innovation-driven startups. Topics are selected from the law governing business torts, contracts, products liability, intellectual property, employment law, and government regulation of business. Additional selected topics may be chosen in accordance with the interest of course participants. Assignments apply legal theories and legal ethics to actual business disputes and hypothetical situations. Youngman.
  

  • BUS 349 - Negotiation and Dispute Resolution in a Business Environment


    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: At least sophomore standing. Preference to BSADM, ACCT, or JMCB majors, or LJS minors, during first round of registration. This course is designed to give students the abilities to negotiate successfully in a commercial environment and to create business solutions when a problem or dispute arises. Lectures, written materials, group projects, video, and role-play are utilized to explore the various theories of negotiation and types of dispute resolution, and to equip students with practical skills for forming and preserving business relationships and resolving business disputes as they occur. Youngman.
  

  • BUS 360 - Framing a Franchise: The Business of Entertainment


    Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
    Credits: 3
    No prerequisite. Appropriate for First-Years. Entertainment franchises are big business that pervade our consumer culture. This course challenges students to evaluate the various practices used to “frame” such creative entertainment franchise properties. Students study a variety of global franchises, such as Peanuts, Star Wars, or Disney lines, analyzing key issues involved in creative product development. These issues include framing, fidelity, and audience management, as well practical processes like the role of development gatekeepers and product licensing structures. The course includes virtual field trips and meetings with with entertainment industry executives. Lind.
  

  • BUS 365 - Modern Professional Presentations: Design and Delivery


    Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: At least sophomore standing. Preference to BSADM majors and ENTR minors during first round of registration. This course offers students the theories, skills, strategies, and tactics to become an effective oral communicator in a modern professional setting. The course focuses on the critical development and engaged delivery of information and ideas in various professional communication situations including live presentations and interviews. Proper design and deployment of slide-deck presentations and print materials is a vital part of developing competencies in these oral-communication situations. The course also emphasizes the importance of competencies in digital oratory through development and delivery of effective video communication. A hallmark of this course is significant individualized feedback from the professor and classroom peers. Lind.
  

  • BUS 370 - Integrated Marketing Communications


    Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
    Credits: 4
    Prerequisites: At least junior standing and instructor consent. Nature and contributions of the elements of marketing communications (e.g., advertising, sales promotions, the Web) in creating brand equity and stimulating demand. A project-oriented course with an emphasis on the strategic application of concepts resulting in an integrated communication plan for products and/or services. Course has a complementary lab component to teach technical skills and reinforce concepts via practicum. Bower.
  

  • BUS 371 - Creative Strategic Planning


    Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
    Credits: 4
    Prerequisite: At least sophomore standing. Preference to BSADM or JMCB majors during first round of registration. Strategic planning (also called account or brand planning) is a philosophy of consumer research that fully incorporates the consumer in strategic developments. The course includes the types of qualitative techniques traditionally associated with social sciences (e.g., anthropology, sociology and psychology) in order to arrive at a brand (or other) strategy. The students must think creatively, independently, and interdependently as they apply the variety of research techniques, develop the strategic recommendations and present and defend both the research and recommendations. In addition to research techniques, students receive an orientation in relevant software (video editing, photo manipulation) and learn effective and persuasive presentation skills. The course is project-based, and the course culminates in the opportunity to present their work to the client (usually an advertising/marketing professional) for whom they’ve been working the course of the term. May be taken twice for degree credit. Bower.
  

  • BUS 372 - Leadership in Creative Industries


    Credits: 4
    Prerequisite: instructor consent. This course is designed to provide selected students (5-6) who have already taken BUS 370: Integrated Marketing Communication (“AdClass”) with insight and practice in leadership in an applied creative environment as well as increased mastery in a particular field related to advertising. Students in BUS 372 will serve as the leaders (“advisors”) to students (“teammates”) enrolled in the BUS 370, guiding the project from the initial case study to final communication plan as contained in a submitted plans book and presentation. Bower.
  

  • BUS 376 - Design Thinking


    Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
    Credits: 3
    Open to both majors and non-majors. This course focuses on how to use design thinking to analyze problems and opportunities. The course is rooted in human-centered and ethical design considerations. The content draws heavily from creative writing, studio art, psychology, theater, and branding to help students engage in empathetic design solutions. The course follows the design thinking process developed by IDEO and follows through empathy, definition, ideation, prototyping, and testing. Fox.
  

  • BUS 377 - Marketing Research


    Experiential Learning (EXP): EXP
    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: BUS 211. This course focuses on how to use a variety of marketing research tools to collect and analyze data, and report results to clients. Collection covers secondary data, surveys, and experiments. Analytical tools primarily will focus on linear regression, logistic regression, and MANOVA/ANOVA. Fox.
  

  • BUS 381 - Social Entrepreneurship


    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: At least sophomore standing. Social entrepreneurship is an approach to creating system-level change though the application of entrepreneurial thinking and problem solving to social ventures, non-profit organizations, government institutions, and non-governmental organizations to create economic, environmental, and social value for multiple stakeholders. The purpose of this class is to (a) introduce students to the strategic thinking that forms the foundation of successful entrepreneurial ventures, (b) engage students in the application of these strategic tools and frameworks through case analyses and discussion, and (c) to encourage students to change the world in a meaningful way by thinking about a social venture of their own. A. Hess.
  

  • BUS 383 - Technology and Entrepreneurship


    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: At least sophomore standing. The purpose of this course is to provide students with an understanding of process through which technological inventions are transformed into innovations.  Key works from scholars in the field will guide class discussions on understanding why managing innovation is complex, cross-functional, and a historically-dependent endeavor.  By the end of the class, students will have an appreciation for the entrepreneurial mindset, key actors in the start-up process, and the means through which technology is commercialized.  In addition to these discussions, students will travel to Silicon Valley to not only meet individuals who are a part of the recent start-up/technology scene, but also visit key locations that capture the history and context of innovation in the San Francisco/Bay Area. Junkunc.
  

  • BUS 388 - Building a Business from Scratch


    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: Instructor consent required. A case-based course with a heavy emphasis on applying the lessons learned to build a real business from scratch. Students analyze historical startup companies in an effort to understand the conditions and efforts that lead to success. Simultaneous to the case study discussions and analysis, students assume different roles within the management team of a real start-up company. Hoover.
  

  • BUS 390 - Supervised Study Abroad


    Credits: 4

    Prerequisites: Instructor consent, other prerequisites as specified by the instructor, and approval of the International Education Committee. These upper-level courses cover topics of current interest in business administration for which international travel provides a unique opportunity for enhancing understanding. Emphasis changes from year to year and is announced well in advance of registration.

     


  

  • BUS 391 - Corporate Social Responsibility Practicum


    Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
    Credits: 4
    Prerequisites: At least sophomore standing and instructor consent. The course provides students an opportunity to explore corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability challenges from within an organization. The course is taught in Denmark, regarded as one of the most progressive economies in terms of CSR implementation. Initial reading, discussion, and research in the winter term prepare students to be matched with a Danish organization grappling with a CSR issue. Students work in small groups (four students) in a consultative capacity with a sponsoring Danish organization’s decision makers. Students also participate in larger group discussions of issues confronted during the practicum and reflect on their experiences in both a personal journal and group blog. Sponsoring organizations include both for-profit and not-for-profit organizations, and the nature of the issues varies from sponsor to sponsor. May be taken twice for degree credit if the topics are significantly different. Straughan, Oliver.
  

  • BUS 392 - Layered Berlin: German Culture and the Social Market Economy


    (GERM 392)
    Experiential Learning (EXP): YES
    Credits: 4
    Prerequisite: GERM 262 and instructor consent. A four-week course taught abroad that offers students a true immersion in German language, culture, and business environment. In order to give students a complete understanding of contemporary Germany, we integrate a literary-historical analysis of the country’s rich history from 1848 to the present day with an introduction to German social and economic system that focuses on stakeholder-centric business and sustainability principles. Through an exciting mix of literary fiction, historical readings and cases, film screenings, along with corporate and cultural site visits, students gain an understanding of the interdependence between “big C” Culture and business culture. A. Hess and P. Youngman.
  

  • BUS 397 - Entrepreneurship Minor Capstone


    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: Senior standing and completion of 6 credits of Entrepreneurship electives and 6 credit of Business electives designated for the minor. This capstone course, specifically for Entrepreneurship Minors, is designed to expose students to a strategic perspective on business challenges in the context of entrepreneurial firms. Integrating concepts and analytical tools from functional disciplines (e.g., finance, marketing, accounting) in the diagnosis, analysis, and resolution of complex business situations, students develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to excel in new ventures or in today’s increasingly entrepreneurial corporate environments. Among other activities, students learn from case studies, class discussions, and working together to develop and present a business plan. Students also have the opportunity to explore their own business startup ideas through writing a comprehensive business plan. Students participating in this course must participate in W&L’s Business Plan Competition. Shay.
  

  • BUS 398 - Strategic Management


    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: BUS 211, BUS 221, and senior standing. Limited to BSADM, ACCT, or JMCB majors. A capstone course designed to expose students to a strategic perspective on global issues that impact the firm. Integrative in that it draws on concepts from functional disciplines (e.g., finance, marketing, accounting) in the diagnosis, analysis, and resolution of complex business situations. Practical problem-solving skills are emphasized. Case analysis and/or computer simulation are used extensively in oral presentations and written cases. A. Hess.
  

  • BUS 399 - Entrepreneurship


    Experiential Learning (EXP): Yes
    Credits: 3
    Prerequisites: BUS-211, BUS (FIN) -221 and senior standing. Limited to BSADM, ACCT, or JMCB majors and ENTR minors. A capstone course designed to expose students to a strategic perspective on business challenges in the context of entrepreneurial firms. Integrating concepts and analytical tools from functional disciplines (e.g., finance, marketing, accounting) in the diagnosis, analysis, and resolution of complex business situations, this seminar helps students develop the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to excel in either new ventures or in today’s increasingly entrepreneurial corporate environments. Among other activities, students learn from case studies, class discussions, and working together to develop and present a business plan. Junkunc.
  

  • BUS 401 - Directed Individual Study


    Credits: 1

    Prerequisites: May vary with topic. The objective is to permit students to follow a course of directed study in some field of management not presented in other courses or to emphasize a particular field of interest. Credits may not be used toward the major requirements in business administration.

     


  

  • BUS 402 - Directed Individual Study


    Credits: 2
    Prerequisites: Senior standing and consent of the instructor. The objective is to permit students to follow a course of directed study in some field of management not presented in other courses or to emphasize a particular field of interest. Credits may not be used toward the major requirements in business administration. Staff.
  

  • BUS 403 - Directed Individual Study


    Credits: 3

    Prerequisites: Senior standing and consent of the instructor. The objective is to permit students to follow a course of directed study in some field of management not presented in other courses or to emphasize a particular field of interest.

     

     


  

  • BUS 406 - Directed Individual Study


    Credits: 6
    Prerequisites: Senior standing and consent of the instructor. The objective is to permit students to follow a course of directed study in some field of management not presented in other courses or to emphasize a particular field of interest. Staff.
  

  • BUS 421 - Directed Research in Business Administration


    Experiential Learning (EXP): Y
    Credits: 1
    Prerequisite: Instructor consent required. This course allows students to independently examine a current research issue in the broad field of business administration.  Students will work directly with a faculty member on a current research project and will assume responsibility in one or more major components of the research program, such as: data collection and analysis; literature review and theory development; writing and dissemination of research findings as appropriate. May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different.


  

  • BUS 422 - Directed Research in Business Administration


    Experiential Learning (EXP): Y
    Credits: 2
    Prerequisite: Instructor consent required. This course allows students to independently examine a current research issue in the broad field of business administration.  Students will work directly with a faculty member on a current research project and will assume responsibility in one or more major components of the research program, such as: data collection and analysis; literature review and theory development; writing and dissemination of research findings as appropriate. May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different.


  

  • BUS 423 - Directed Research in Business Administration


    Experiential Learning (EXP): Y
    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: Instructor consent required. This course allows students to independently examine a current research issue in the broad field of business administration.  Students will work directly with a faculty member on a current research project and will assume responsibility in one or more major components of the research program, such as: data collection and analysis; literature review and theory development; writing and dissemination of research findings as appropriate. May be repeated for degree credit if the topics are different.


  

  • BUS 493 - Honors Thesis


    Credits: 3-3
    Prerequisites: Honors candidacy and minimum cumulative grade-point average in the major of 3.500. Honors Thesis.



Career and Professional Development
  

  • CPD 451 - Career and Professional Development Summer Internship


    Experiential Learning (EXP): YES
    Credits: 1
    Prerequisite: Consent of the Career and Professional Development staff. Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. An opportunity to engage in professional development though a summer internship placement. Requires at least 140 work hours over no fewer than four weeks. May be repeated for degree credit, but a maximum of 3 CPD internship credits toward the university limit of 9 credits may be applied toward degree requirements. Students may only register for one CPD internship per summer. Olán.

Chemistry
  

  • CHEM 100 - Modern Descriptive Chemistry


    FDR: SL
    Credits: 4
    An elementary study of the structure and reactions of molecules. Laboratory work illustrates some fundamental procedures in chemistry. Designed for non-science students fulfilling general education requirements or desiring a science elective. Laboratory course with fee. Pleva.
  

  • CHEM 106 - Disorder and Chaos


    FDR: SL
    Credits: 4
    An interdisciplinary introduction to the concepts underlying nonlinear dynamics and fractal geometry emphasizing the theories of chaos and complexity. Students study mathematical and computer modeling of physical and social systems and interpret the results of these models using graphical methods and written descriptions. Methods and concepts from calculus are demonstrated but no mathematics beyond high-school algebra is assumed. The laboratory component consists of a series of projects from diverse areas of the natural sciences, including pendulum motion, oscillating chemical reactions, and natural growth patterns. Laboratory course. Additional course fee. Desjardins, Abry.
  

  • CHEM 109 - General Chemistry


    FDR: SC
    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: Instructor consent. A foundational course for those pursuing upper-level chemistry and biochemistry. Fundamental vocabulary, concepts, and principles that appear throughout the chemistry and biochemistry curriculum are introduced. Topics include basic chemistry calculations, quantum mechanics in chemistry, molecular structure, chemical thermodynamics, and chemical kinetics This course is equivalent to the lecture portion of Chem 110. Staff.
  

  • CHEM 110 - General Chemistry


    FDR: SL
    Credits: 4
    This is a foundational course for those pursuing upper-level chemistry and biochemistry. Fundamental vocabulary, concepts, and principles that appear throughout the chemistry and biochemistry curriculum are introduced. Topics include basic chemistry calculations, quantum mechanics in chemistry, molecular structure, chemical thermodynamics, and chemical kinetics. In addition, a range of spectroscopic methods including UV-Vis, Atomic Absorption, and XRF are employed in the laboratory. While no previous knowledge of chemistry is required, some background is advantageous. Laboratory course with fee. Tuchler, Uffelman, Desjardins, Abry, Afosah
  

  • CHEM 115 - General Chemistry Laboratory


    FDR: SL (when combined with CHEM 109)
    Credits: 1
    Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 109. This course is equivalent to the laboratory portion of CHEM 110. A range of spectroscopic methods including UV-Vis, Atomic Absorption, and XRF are employed in this laboratory. Laboratory course with fee. Abry, Desjardins, Tuchler, Uffelman, Friend
  

  • CHEM 150 - Genetic Engineering and Society


    (BIOL 150) FDR: SL
    Credits: 4
    Humans have manipulated genes for thousands of years to make better crops and domesticate animals, but in the last century the ability to transfer genes from one organism to another (genetic engineering) has dramatically changed our understanding of biology and our lives. In this course. we explore the nuts and bolts of genetic engineering and a small sampling of its applications, including developing drugs and vaccinations, enhancing crops, testing for genetic diseases, and genetic testing in the courtroom. These applications introduce ethical considerations that we debate. In addition, we use molecular biology tools to carry out our own genetic engineering projects with spider silk genes, which have potential for multiple medical and industrial applications. The course culminates with students making a sales pitch to biotech companies to buy their spider silk genes. Laboratory course. Ayoub and Friend.
  

  • CHEM 151 - The Chemistry of Cooking


    FDR: SC
    Credits: 3
    The art of cooking is carefully considered from the perspective of science, starting with the structure of molecules and how the they interact with each other and you (aka, flavor). Ultimately you will understand the magic that happens during baking, the important role of fermentation throughout history, and the secret to making confections that look and taste great. Chemical reactivity will be prominent in class discussions, especially as it relates to cooking, food preservation, and food spoilage. You will learn about the fundamental “Law of Nature” that explains why something taken from a hot oven, cools, and why you can’t unmix a drop of dye that has turned your cake icing green. The course will include demonstrations and solutions to classic cooking problems, such as “How do you know if the bread is ready to take out of the oven?”. Tuchler.
  

  • CHEM 154 - Introduction to the Science of Cooking, with Laboratory


    Credits: 1
    Prerequisite: Instructor consent. Graded Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory. This course serves as the foundation for CHEM 155, providing an introduction to the structure of molecules as well as their inter- and intramolecular interactions, with an emphasis on those species of importance to food and cooking. Chemical reactivity as it relates to cooking, food preservation, and spoilage is also discussed as are methods of heat transfer. Each meeting consists of a one-hour lecture and a three-hour laboratory. The lecture is devoted to gaining a thorough working knowledge of the basic concepts of structure and bonding, particularly as these relate to the important food molecules. Chemical reactivity and methods of cooking are also discussed. The laboratory consists of demonstrating chemical principles using food- and cooking-related experiments. Students who receive an Unsatisfactory grade may not continue to CHEM 155, but they remain liable for their committed course costs. Laboratory course with fee. Staff.
  

  • CHEM 155 - Science of Cooking


    FDR: SL
    Credits: 4
    Prerequisite: CHEM 154. The course will build upon the foundation developed in CHEM 154.  Lectures will focus on the biological structures of more complex food organisms such as meat, fruits, vegetables, and eggs, as well as the chemical reactivity involved in cooking and spoilage.  Lectures will also include more in-depth discussions of these chemical processes.  Instruction at an Italian cooking school and visits to local food production facilities will supplement the classroom work.  The course will take place on location in Siena, Italy for four weeks. CHEM 154 must be completed with a grade of S in order to fulfill FDR SL credit with CHEM 155. Staff.
  

  • CHEM 156 - Science in Art


    FDR: SC
    Credits: 3
    Prerequisite: Instructor consent. This course develops students’ fundamental understanding of certain physical, chemical, biological, and geological concepts and utilizes that vocabulary and knowledge to discuss 17th-century Dutch art. The emphasis is on key aspects of optics, light, and chemical bonding needed to understand how a painting “works” and how art conservators analyze paintings in terms of conservation and authenticity, using techniques such as X-ray radiography, X-ray powder diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, Raman microscopy, infrared spectroscopy, infrared microscopy, infrared reflectography, gas chromatography, liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry, UV-vis spectroscopy, UV photography, and laser ablation methods. When possible, the course develops modern notions of science with those of the 17th century in order to see how 17th-century science influenced 17th-century art. Uffelman.
  

  • CHEM 160 - CSI: W&L


    (BIOL 160) FDR: SL
    Credits: 4
    No prerequisites. Appropriate for non-science majors. Additional course fee required, for which the student is responsible after Friday of the 7th week of winter term. This laboratory course is an introduction to the field of forensic science with a focus on the physical, chemical, and biological basis of crime scene evidence. A particular emphasis is on the analysis of trace physical (e.g., glass, soil, fiber, ballistics) and biological (e.g., hair, blood, DNA) evidence and forensic toxicology (e.g., drugs, alcohol, poisons). The laboratory portion of this course provides “hands-on” opportunities to analyze collected crime scene samples and to utilize some of the commonly used forensic laboratory techniques such as microscopy, chromatography, and spectroscopy. The course also introduces some of the legal aspects associated with collection and analysis of crime-scene evidence. Laboratory course. LaRiviere, Watson.
  

  • CHEM 195 - Topics in Chemistry and/or Biochemistry


    FDR: SC
    Credits: 3
    Chem 195 is intended to bring to the University Community subjects that are suited for students’ understanding of science issues and topics that will make them informed citizens. The specific topic will depend on the expertise of the instructor and/or issues of particular pressing interest.

    Spring 2022, CHEM 195-01: Topics in Chemistry and/or Biochemistry: Biochemistry in Medicine: How Science is Changing Lives (3). This course will touch on recent advances and innovations that are based in biochemistry, but have important medical applications, such as mRNA vaccines, cancer sequencing, xenotransplants, gene therapy for muscular dystrophy, CRISPR gene editing, and antibody therapies, including a recent failed Alzheimer’s trial.  We will discuss the pathway from research to clinical trials, the ethics of research in  human subjects, and how these technologies work. (SC) J. Friend.


  

  • CHEM 211 - Analytical Chemistry


    Credits: 4
    Prerequisite: CHEM 110 and sophomore standing. Emphasis on inorganic systems exhibiting aqueous solution equilibria. Topics covered include acid/base reactions, redox reactions, complexation, precipitation reactions, and solution equilibrium. Laboratory work emphasizes basic wet-chemical as well as more sophisticated instrumental techniques of chemical quantitative analysis with appropriate statistical methods of data handling. Laboratory course with fee. Abry, Trimmer, Tuchler.
  

  • CHEM 240 - Organic Chemistry I


    Credits: 3
    A survey of the compounds of carbon including their structure, chemical and physical properties, reactivity, reaction mechanisms, identification, and synthesis.  This course is equivalent to the lecture portion of CHEM 241. Alty, Gray.
  

  • CHEM 241 - Organic Chemistry I


    Credits: 4
    Prerequisite: Grade of C+ (2.33) or better in CHEM 110. A survey of the compounds of carbon including their structure, chemical and physical properties, reactivity, reaction mechanisms, identification, and synthesis. Laboratory focuses on the development of skills in preparing, purifying, and identifying organic compounds using spectroscopic methods. Laboratory course with fee. Alty, Gray, Smith.
  

  • CHEM 242 - Organic Chemistry II


    Credits: 4
    Prerequisite: CHEM 241. A continuation of CHEM 241.  Laboratory course with fee. Alty, J. Friend, Gray, Smith.
  

  • CHEM 243 - Spectroscopic Methods


    Credits: 2
    Prerequisite: CHEM 242. This course covers theory and interpretation of more complex proton and carbon nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, including two-dimensional techniques, and qualitative mass spectrometry. Laboratory course with fee. Smith.
  

  • CHEM 244 - Organic Chemistry II


    Credits: 3
    CHEM-240 or CHEM-241. A survey of the compounds of carbon including their structure, chemical and physical properties, reactivity, reaction mechanisms, identification, and synthesis.  This course is equivalent to the lecture portion of Chem 242. Alty.
 

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