Catalog Review

For Course Qualities In Effect For 2024-25

Process Date: 29-APR-2024

BCHM - Biochemistry

400 ADVANCED BIOCHEMISTRY LAB Active
  Long Title: Advanced Biochemistry Laboratory  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 12 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 05 - Lab/Studio Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A001 - Laboratory Course
G048 - GER Writing Intensive
S050 - Biochemistry Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL04 - 400-599 Advanced Course
Prerequisites: CHEM 340
Description: In this laboratory course, students will use the tools of biochemistry, chemical biology and/or medicinal chemistry to interrogate biomolecular structure and function. Students will practice advanced experimental design, data analysis, essay methods, spectroscopic/spectrometric techniques and computational methods. Students will also write results in the form of research articles and participate in the peer-review process. Two laboratory periods weekly; no lectures. PREREQUISITE: CHEM 340 PREREQUISITES: CHEM 340

130 CELLULAR FORM AND FUNCTION Active
  Long Title: Cellular Form and Function  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 48 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 04 - Standard Plus Lab Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A001 - Laboratory Course
G038 - GER NS Lab Course
S005 - Biology Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL02 - 100-199 Introductory Course
Prerequisites: First-year or second-year standing: consent of instructor required for juniors and seniors. Simultaneous enrollment in BIOL 130 and BIOL 131 required for first- and second-year students.
Description: An exploration of fundamental cellular processes in an evolutionary context including homeostasis, cell cycle, gene expression, energy transformation, inheritance, and multi-cellular development. Experimental approaches will be emphasized. Lecture and laboratory. BIOL 130 is primarily offered to serve students exploring majors in Biology, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, and Environmental Science. A student looking for a laboratory course in the natural sciences in order to fulfil a general education requirement, might be better served taking courses such as BIOL 103 or BIOL 100. PREREQUISITES: First-year or second-year standing: consent of instructor required for juniors and seniors. Simultaneous enrollment in BIOL 130 and BIOL 131 required for first- and second-year students.

226 MICROBIOLOGY Active
  Long Title: Microbiology  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 48 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 04 - Standard Plus Lab Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A001 - Laboratory Course
G038 - GER NS Lab Course
S005 - Biology Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Prerequisites: BIOL 130 and BIOL 150, CHEM 116 recommended
Description: A study of microbial life with an emphasis on prokaryotes. Microbial physiology is examined in the context of how unique characteristics allow microbes to exploit a vast diversity of environments, including the human body. Laboratory exercises introduce students to techniques used to safely study microorganisms. PREREQUISITES: BIOL 130 and BIOL 150, CHEM 116 recommended

235 EVOLUTIONARY BIOLOGY Active
  Long Title: Evolutionary Biology  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: BIOL 235 Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 18 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 01 - Standard Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A005 - Cross-Listed Course
G050 - GER Speaking Intensive
S005 - Biology Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Prerequisites: BIOL 130 or ANTH 140
Description: A study of biological evolution, including natural selection, adaptation, the evolution of sex, speciation, extinction, and constraints on evolutionary change. Reading primary literature is emphasized. Two lectures and one discussion per week. PREREQUISITES: BIOL 130 or ANTH 140

325 CELL BIOLOGY Active
  Long Title: Cell Biology  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 24 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 04 - Standard Plus Lab Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A001 - Laboratory Course
G038 - GER NS Lab Course
S005 - Biology Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Prerequisites: BIOL 130 and BIOL 150, BIOL 170/BIOL 280 recommended
Description: Survey of the structure and function of eukaryotic cells, the basic functional unit of life. Correlation of cellular structures including organelles, proteins, and membranes with functions such as cellular communication, division, transport, movement, and secretory pathways will be analyzed. Lecture and laboratory. PREREQUISITES: BIOL 130 and BIOL 150, BIOL 170/BIOL 280 recommended

340 TOPICS IN NEUROSCIENCE Active
  Long Title: Topics in Neuroscience  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: NESC 580 Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 15 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 01 - Standard Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A005 - Cross-Listed Course
A015 - Topics Course
G050 - GER Speaking Intensive
S005 - Biology Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Prerequisites: CHEM 116, BIOL 150 and one course in psychology; or PSYC 360 and one course in biology; or consent of instructor
Description: A study of the nervous system from the perspectives of psychology and biology. Topics vary year to year and may include glial cells, neural development, and the evolution of nervous systems and neurotransmitter systems. Lecture only. May be repeated when topic is different.

Topic for Fall 2024: Biopsychology of Parenting
PREREQUISITES: CHEM 116, BIOL 150 and one course in psychology; or PSYC 360 and one course in biology; or consent of instructor This discussion-based course will explore the biological and psychological phenomena behind differences in parental practices. Particularly, we will address the physiological, hormonal, ecological and social bases of these differences. We will consider a variety of animal species, including humans.



Topic for Winter 2025: Brain in Control
PREREQUISITES: CHEM 116, BIOL 150 and one course in psychology; or PSYC 360 and one course in biology; or consent of instructor How does our brain process information and control behavior to achieve our goals? In this course, we will explore the neural basis of cognition control through in-depth discussions of research articles using various neuroscience methods, spanning multiple levels of brain processing, from cellular to network to systems levels.


354 MOLECULAR BIOLOGY Active
  Long Title: Molecular Biology  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 40 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 04 - Standard Plus Lab Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A001 - Laboratory Course
G038 - GER NS Lab Course
S005 - Biology Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Prerequisites: BIOL 130 and CHEM 115
Description: An interdisciplinary examination of regulatory mechanisms leading to differential gene expression. Main topics include transcription, translation, gene and protein structure, and modern genomics. The application of current molecular techniques is emphasized throughout the course. Laboratory work is experimental in approach. Lecture and laboratory. PREREQUISITES: BIOL 130 and CHEM 115

430 IMMUNOLOGY Active
  Long Title: Immunology  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 24 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 04 - Standard Plus Lab Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A001 - Laboratory Course
G038 - GER NS Lab Course
S005 - Biology Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL04 - 400-599 Advanced Course
Prerequisites: BIOL 130, BIOL 150, and junior standing; or consent of instructor
Description: This course will cover the basic concepts of immunology, including differentiation of immune cells, antibody structure and function, antigen-antibody reactions, the major-histocompatibility complex, the complement system, immune responses to pathogens, allergies and auto-immune diseases, and comparative immunology. The course will also examine recent advances in the field through current peer-reviewed publications. The weekly laboratory will examine the basic questions, experimental subjects, and procedures of the field. PREREQUISITES: BIOL 130, BIOL 150, and junior standing; or consent of instructor

444 BIOCHEMISTRY I Active
  Long Title: Biochemistry I  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: CHEM 340 Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 32 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 04 - Standard Plus Lab Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A001 - Laboratory Course
A005 - Cross-Listed Course
G038 - GER NS Lab Course
S005 - Biology Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL04 - 400-599 Advanced Course
Prerequisites: CHEM 250 or concurrent enrollment, or consent of instructor
Description: An introduction to the study of biological processes at the molecular level with emphases on protein struction and function, enzyme mechanism and kinetics, fundamentals of physical biochemistry, and the chemistry of biological molecules, including carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. PREREQUISITES: CHEM 250 or concurrent enrollment, or consent of instructor

453 DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY Active
  Long Title: Developmental Biology  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 12 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 04 - Standard Plus Lab Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A001 - Laboratory Course
G038 - GER NS Lab Course
S005 - Biology Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL04 - 400-599 Advanced Course
Prerequisites: BIOL 150; and one of the following (or concurrent enrollment): BIOL 354, BIOL 444/CHEM 340, BIOL 260, or BIOL 325
Description: An experimental approach to animal development with laboratory and lecture emphasis on molecular and cellular processes of embryogenesis. Includes discussions of pattern formation, differentiation, cell interactions, gametogenesis and fertilization. Lecture and laboratory. PREREQUISITES: BIOL 150; and one of the following (or concurrent enrollment): BIOL 354, BIOL 444/CHEM 340, BIOL 260, or BIOL 325

650 BIOLOGY SENIOR CAPSTONE Active
  Long Title: Biology Senior Capstone  
Units: 1 OR 5 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: Yes 6 units max
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: Yes
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 01 - Standard Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: S005 - Biology Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL05 - 600-699 Capstone Course
Prerequisites: Major in biology or biochemistry, or in neuroscience with departmental approval; and senior class standing or departmental approval
Description: Senior capstone in which students will benefit from direct input and feedback on their scientific writing and oral presentation skills as they complete senior experience projects and papers. Successful completion of BIOL 650 includes participation in BioFest, a symposium of biology senior experience projects during spring term. PREREQUISITES: Major in biology or biochemistry, or in neuroscience with departmental approval; and senior class standing or departmental approval

116 PRIN OF CHEM:ENERG & DYNAMICS Active
  Long Title: Principles of Chemistry: Energetics and Dynamics  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 44 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: Yes Schedule Type: 04 - Standard Plus Lab Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A001 - Laboratory Course
G038 - GER NS Lab Course
G052 - GER Quantitative Analysis
S006 - Chemistry Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL02 - 100-199 Introductory Course
Prerequisites: CHEM 115 or placement examination
Description: Introduction to the study of chemistry, for students who have taken high school chemistry or CHEM 115, emphasizing structural and quantitative models of chemical behavior. Topics include bonding, thermochemistry, equilibrium, kinetics, and related applications. Three lectures and one laboratory per week. Enrollment is determined by placement examination for students who have not completed CHEM 115. See the chemistry department's web page for placement examination information. PREREQUISITES: CHEM 115 or placement examination

210 ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY Active
  Long Title: Analytical Chemistry  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: CHEM 210 Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 20 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 04 - Standard Plus Lab Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A001 - Laboratory Course
A005 - Cross-Listed Course
G038 - GER NS Lab Course
S006 - Chemistry Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Prerequisites: CHEM 116, placement exam, or consent of instructor; concurrent enrollment in CHEM 211 required
Description: A course in the quantitative description of chemical equilibria in solution (acid-base, complexation, redox, solubility) using classical, separation, electrochemical, and spectrochemical methods of analysis. This course covers methods of quantification, statistics, and data analysis as applied to modern chemistry. Students will have the opportunity to individually design projects. Three lectures and two laboratory periods per week. PREREQUISITES: CHEM 116, placement exam, or consent of instructor; concurrent enrollment in CHEM 211 required

250 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I Active
  Long Title: Organic Chemistry I  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 32 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 04 - Standard Plus Lab Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A001 - Laboratory Course
G038 - GER NS Lab Course
S006 - Chemistry Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Prerequisites: CHEM 116 or 119 or consent of instructor
Description: A study of the relationship between structure and function in organic compounds. Basic topics such as molecular orbital theory, conformational equilibria, stereochemistry, and nucleophilic substitution are covered. Students also learn to use instrumental analysis (NMR, IR, GC-MS) to identify and characterize compounds. One four-hour laboratory per week. PREREQUISITES: CHEM 116 or 119 or consent of instructor

252 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II Active
  Long Title: Organic Chemistry II  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 32 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 04 - Standard Plus Lab Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A001 - Laboratory Course
G038 - GER NS Lab Course
S006 - Chemistry Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Prerequisites: CHEM 250
Description: A study of organic reactions and their mechanisms. The focus of the class is synthesis, both in the concrete sense of building molecules and in the abstract sense of pulling together disparate concepts to solve problems. Case studies from the polymer and pharmaceutical industries underline the relevance of the discipline to everyday life. One four-hour laboratory per week. PREREQUISITES: CHEM 250

320 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY Active
  Long Title: Inorganic Chemistry  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 22 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 04 - Standard Plus Lab Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A001 - Laboratory Course
G038 - GER NS Lab Course
S006 - Chemistry Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Prerequisites: CHEM 250
Description: A survey of structures, properties, reactivities, and interrelationships of chemical elements and their compounds. Topics include unifying principles and concepts that enable the interpretation of experimental data associated with materials. Emphasis on multidisciplinary aspects of inorganic chemistry. Lectures and weekly laboratory. Laboratory projects involve synthesis and studies of compounds using a variety of experimental methods. PREREQUISITES: CHEM 250

340 BIOCHEMISTRY I Active
  Long Title: Biochemistry I  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: CHEM 340 Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 32 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 04 - Standard Plus Lab Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A001 - Laboratory Course
A005 - Cross-Listed Course
G038 - GER NS Lab Course
S006 - Chemistry Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Prerequisites: CHEM 250 or concurrent enrollment, or consent of instructor
Description: An introduction to the study of biological processes at the molecular level with emphases on protein struction and function, enzyme mechanism and kinetics, fundamentals of physical biochemistry, and the chemistry of biological molecules, including carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. PREREQUISITES: CHEM 250 or concurrent enrollment, or consent of instructor

370 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY:THERM & KIN Active
  Long Title: Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics and Kinetics  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 01 - Standard Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: S006 - Chemistry Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Prerequisites: MATH 155, PHYS 150, CHEM 116; or consent of instructor
Description: Develops and explores theoretical descriptions of chemical systems: physical states, the laws of thermodynamics as applied to chemical and physical equilibria, chemical reaction kinetics, and catalysis. No laboratory. PREREQUISITES: MATH 155, PHYS 150, CHEM 116; or consent of instructor

380 SEM:PERSPECTIVES ON CHEMISTRY Active
  Long Title: Seminar: Perspectives on Chemistry  
Units: 1 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: Yes
S/U Only: Yes Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 01 - Standard Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: S006 - Chemistry Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing; offered annually in the Fall Term
Description: A series of presentations by visiting chemists and Lawrence students, faculty, and staff, featuring current issues in chemistry, important applications of chemistry, and professional development topics appropriate to chemistry majors or minors. Approximately one meeting per week. Two or more short “reaction papers” (a short seminar critique or summary) required of each student. Offered annually in the Fall Term. May be repeated for credit. PREREQUISITES: Sophomore standing; offered annually in the Fall Term

410 INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS Active
  Long Title: Instrumental Analysis  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 09 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 04 - Standard Plus Lab Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A001 - Laboratory Course
G038 - GER NS Lab Course
G050 - GER Speaking Intensive
S006 - Chemistry Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL04 - 400-599 Advanced Course
Prerequisites: CHEM 210 or consent of instructor
Description: An advanced course in instrumental methods of quantification and identification in modern chemistry. Emphasis on instrument design, operating principles, interpretation of instrumental data, and discrimination between techniques. This course focuses on spectroscopic, chromatographic, and electrochemical techniques and their application in fundamental and applied research. Students will have the opportunity to individually design projects. Three lectures and one laboratory per week. PREREQUISITES: CHEM 210 or consent of instructor

440 BIOCHEMISTRY II Active
  Long Title: Biochemistry II  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: CHEM 440 Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 24 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 01 - Standard Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A005 - Cross-Listed Course
S006 - Chemistry Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL04 - 400-599 Advanced Course
Prerequisites: CHEM 340 or consent of instructor
Description: A continuation of Biochemistry I. A study of biological processes at the molecular level with an emphasis on metabolic pathways, recent advances in biochemical medicine, and biochemical aspects of gene replication, protein synthesis, molecular motors, and sensing. The course is divided between lecture and discussion and will rely heavily on current biochemical literature. PREREQUISITES: CHEM 340 or consent of instructor

450 TOPICS ADV ORGANIC CHEMISTRY Active
  Long Title: Topics in Advanced Organic Chemistry  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: Yes
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: Yes Schedule Type: 01 - Standard Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A015 - Topics Course
S006 - Chemistry Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL04 - 400-599 Advanced Course
Prerequisites: CHEM 252 or consent of instructor
Description: A study of modern topics in organic chemistry, emphasizing current literature. Topics may vary from year to year, but the class typically covers organic synthesis in depth. Students will often use the literature and their own expanding understanding of chemical reactivity to design synthetic routes to complex drugs and natural products. No formal laboratory; lab exercises may occasionally substitute for lectures.

480 SEM:CHEMICAL LITERATURE Active
  Long Title: Seminar: Chemical Literature  
Units: 3 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: No
S/U Only: Yes Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 01 - Standard Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: S006 - Chemistry Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL04 - 400-599 Advanced Course
Prerequisites: Junior standing, or consent of instructor
Description: A seminar course intended primarily for junior majors and minors in chemistry or biochemistry. Students learn the character and organization of the chemical literature and become familiar with article databases, critical reading strategies, and interpretation of research. Each student selects a topic and, guided by the instructor, conducts survey of the relevant literature, constructs a literature review of the topic, and prepares an end-of-term presentation highlighting key research findings related to their chosen topic. PREREQUISITES: Junior standing, or consent of instructor

680 SENIOR SEMINAR Active
  Long Title: Senior Seminar  
Units: 3 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: No
S/U Only: Yes Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 01 - Standard Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: S006 - Chemistry Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL05 - 600-699 Capstone Course
Prerequisites:
Description: A seminar course for senior majors, culminating in an individual seminar presentation by each student.

140 CALCULUS Active
  Long Title: Calculus  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 30 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 01 - Standard Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: G052 - GER Quantitative Analysis
S023 - Mathematics Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL02 - 100-199 Introductory Course
Prerequisites: Minimum score on ALEKS online diagnostic exam, as set by the department.
Description: Functions, limits, derivatives, the Mean Value Theorem, definition and properties of integrals, the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, and applications to related rates, curve sketching, and optimization problems. PREREQUISITES: Minimum score on ALEKS online diagnostic exam, as set by the department.

141 INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS I Active
  Long Title: Introduction to Physics I  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 48 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 04 - Standard Plus Lab Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A001 - Laboratory Course
G038 - GER NS Lab Course
G052 - GER Quantitative Analysis
S035 - Physics Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL02 - 100-199 Introductory Course
Prerequisites: ALEKS score of 60, or successful completion of MATH 103 (with grade of C- or better)
Description: A calculus-based introduction to fundamental concepts in mechanics, energy, momentum, fluids, thermodynamics, quantum mechanics, nuclear, particle physics, and cosmology. Laboratory activities emphasize asking scientific questions and designing experiments to test those questions. Explicit instruction in calculus will be provided. PREREQUISITES: ALEKS score of 60, or successful completion of MATH 103 (with grade of C- or better)

151 INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICS II Active
  Long Title: Introduction to Physics II  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 48 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 04 - Standard Plus Lab Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A001 - Laboratory Course
G038 - GER NS Lab Course
G052 - GER Quantitative Analysis
S035 - Physics Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL02 - 100-199 Introductory Course
Prerequisites: PHYS 141 OR the combination of an ALEKS score of 75 and one year of high school physics.
Description: A continuation of Physics 141. Physics 151 offers a brief review of mechanics, and covers electricity, magnetism, circuits, waves, optics and special relativity. Laboratory activities emphasize the acquisition, reduction, and interpretation of experimental data. PREREQUISITES: PHYS 141 OR the combination of an ALEKS score of 75 and one year of high school physics.

500 SPECIAL TOPICS IN PHYSICS Active
  Long Title: Special Topics in Physics  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: None IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 01 - Standard Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: A015 - Topics Course
G052 - GER Quantitative Analysis
S035 - Physics Course
UD03 - Division of Natural Science
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL04 - 400-599 Advanced Course
Prerequisites: PHYS 260, MATH 250
Description: Treats selected topics, such as relativity, fundamental particles, fluid mechanics, and surface physics that vary according to the interests of students and staff.

350 PSYCHOPHARMACOLOGY & BEHAVIOR Active
  Long Title: Psychopharmacology and Behavior  
Units: 6 Cross-Listing Parent: Repeatable: No
S/U Only: No Enr Limit per Sec: 30 IP Allowed: No
Permission Req.: No Schedule Type: 01 - Standard Campus: Appleton Main Campus
Attributes: G036 - GER Social Science Div
S036 - Psychology Course
UD04 - Division of Social Sciences
UL01 - Upper Level Degree Cr (200+)
UL03 - 200-399 Foundation/Gateway Crs
Prerequisites: Sophomore standing; at least one prior biology course recommended
Description: An interdisciplinary examination of the ways in which behaviorally active drugs exert their effects, drawing on research in pharmacology, psychology, biochemistry, anatomy, and neurophysiology. Provides an understanding and appreciation of the role of behaviorally active drugs in people’s lives, today and in the past. PREREQUISITES: Sophomore standing; at least one prior biology course recommended