Department of Physical Sciences

The Department of Physical Sciences offers programs leading to the Bachelor of Science degree with majors in Chemistry, Chemistry Education, Natural Science and Physics.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE
MAJOR IN CHEMISTRY (340)

Chemistry is central to the study of all modern sciences and is therefore prerequisite to and required by many separate disciplines, even for their introductory courses. Since chemistry as a discipline is designed and structured as a vertical hierarchy (each course follows another and the preceding course is a required prerequisite) it is important to start the study of chemistry early in your college career. A basic year to two years of chemistry are required for entry into most allied health programs such as pharmacy, medical technology, physical and occupational therapy, radiological technology, biotechnology, and environmental sciences. A Bachelor's degree in chemistry may be used to enter industry, teach, fulfill requirements for pre-professional programs such as medicine, dentistry, veterinary medicine, optometry, chemical engineering, and to enter graduate school for the further study of forensic science, chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, environmental science and other advanced programs.

At Cameron University there are two basic options for a chemistry program. Each option dictates to some extent the recommended minor and student decision of which option to choose should be based upon their long term occupational goal. There are several possible goals that are not addressed here and that should be discussed further with an advisor. The traditional chemistry program, which uses the Physical Chemistry option (described in the degree outline), will fit most economically (that is fastest, with minimal financial investment) into a Bachelor's degree program with a minor in Mathematics. This is the recommended course of study for those wishing to prepare for industry, engineering, and graduate study. The Biochemistry option is a nontraditional approach and will fit most economically into a Bachelor's degree program with a minor in Biology. This is the recommended course of study for those wishing to prepare for careers in the health industries (Medicine, Osteopathy, Optometry, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine) because it overlaps and fulfills almost all pre-professional admission requirements as part of the degree plan. Either set of optional courses may be taken in part or in whole as electives in the other program. For graduate study in most areas the Physical Chemistry option is probably the better program although both programs have been received well by graduate institutions. Please note that both degree programs require Physics I, Physics II, and Calculus I in addition to the minimum chemistry requirements.

General Education Requirements

Required Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27-29 hours
CHEM 1361/1364; 1471/1474; CHEM 2113; CHEM 2232; CHEM 3314; CHEM 3324; PSCI 4442; Analytical elective from CHEM 2222 or CHEM 3334 or CHEM 3343 or CHEM 4024

Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11-13 hours
Majors must complete one of the following sequences of courses as a part of these electives:

CHEM 4351, CHEM 4353, CHEM 4361, and CHEM 4363 OR
CHEM 4401, CHEM 4403, CHEM 4411, and CHEM 4413

In addition, sufficient electives to complete the 40 hour chemistry degree requirement must be taken. CHEM 1004, CHEM3544, and CHEM 4303 may not be used as electives. CHEM 3345 may not be used in addition to CHEM 3314/3324. No more than 3 hours of CHEM 4491-4 may be counted toward the 40 hours required for the Chemistry degree.

All chemistry majors must complete the following three courses, PHYS 1115 (or PHYS 2015); PHYS 1215 (or PHYS 2025) and MATH 2215. Depending upon high school background some students may also need MATH 0104, MATH 0213 and/or MATH 0115, MATH 1513, MATH 1613 and/or MATH 1715 as prerequisites. Some of these courses may be utilized to satisfy General Education requirements.

It is strongly recommended that the student select a minor from the fields of Physics, Biology or Mathematics.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE
MAJOR IN CHEMISTRY EDUCATION (345)

General Education Requirements

This degree requires specific courses for general education. Please check with the department for these requirements.

Required Core Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 hours
CHEM 1364, CHEM 1361, CHEM 1474, CHEM 1471, CHEM 2113, CHEM 2232, CHEM 2441, CHEM 3314, CHEM 3324, CHEM 4403, CHEM 4413, CHEM 4472

Additional Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 hours
PHYS 1215, PSCI 4442

Required Education Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 hours
EDUC 1800, EDUC 3003, SPED 3103, EDUC 3612**, EDUC 3673, EDUC 3733, EDUC 3753*, EDUC 4313*, EDUC 4653*, EDUC 4965**, EDUC 4975**
*Restricted to those students who have been admitted to Teacher Education. **Courses taken during professional semester.

Chemistry Education candidates must achieve a grade of C or better in all major courses (required core courses and required education courses) in order to receive credit toward a degree. If a grade of D, F, or U is achieved, the course must be repeated.
Chemistry Education candidates must demonstrate foreign language proficiency (listening and speaking) at the novice-high level as defined by the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages by passing a Department of English and Foreign Languages proficiency test or by taking a foreign language course.

Teacher Licensure/Certification

The student who completes the requirements for this degree and passes the state tests for certification in Chemistry will be eligible to apply for a standard teaching license.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE
MAJOR IN NATURAL SCIENCE (380)

The Natural Science degree program may be used to satisfy most pre-admission requirements for those wishing to prepare for careers in the health industries (Medicine, Osteopath, Optometry, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine).

Many students majoring in the sciences intend to gain admission to a health related professional school. Students must recognize that admission to such programs is very competitive and also involves a comprehensive personal evaluation of all applicants. Limited class size as well as tough admission standards rule out many applicants. Thus, students with these career goals should plan early in their undergraduate program for a "significant other" career option.

General Education Requirements

Required Courses . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 42-45 hours
BIOL 1364 and BIOL 1474 or BIOL 1114 and BIOL 1124
Biology electives (4 hours) selected from 2000 or above level courses
CHEM 1364/1361, and CHEM 1474/1471, CHEM 3314 and 3324 sequence or CHEM 3345
PSCI 4442, PHYS 1115 or PHYS 2015, PHYS 1215 or PHYS 2025, PHYS 3003.

Electives must be selected such that a minimum of 24 semester hours will be earned in one of the above areas and a total of 52 semester hours are earned in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.

Depending upon high school background some students may also need MATH 0104, MATH 0213 and/or MATH 0115, MATH 1513, MATH 1613 and/or MATH 1715 as prerequisites. Some of these courses may be utilized to satisfy General Education requirements.

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE
MAJOR IN PHYSICS (385)

Physics is one of the basic sciences required by many disciplines. The Physics program at Cameron University emphasizes the multidisciplinary approach and meets the needs of most pre-engineering programs. Graduates of the program generally enter industry (aerospace and defense industries are most common) or go on to graduate studies in physics, mathematics, computer science or other related areas. The Physics program requires that a minor in Mathematics be completed as fulfillment of the prerequisite courses for the upper division physics courses. Flexibility in the program is obtained by allowing the student to choose courses for study from the areas of chemistry, technology, and mathematics to fulfill degree requirements.

General Education Requirements

Required Courses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 hours
PHYS 1115 or PHYS 2015, PHYS 1215 or PHYS 2025, PHYS 3003, PHYS 3011, PHYS 3024, PHYS 3031, PHYS 3303, PHYS 3403, PHYS 4113, PHYS 4403, PSCI 4442

Required Electives . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 hours
(A minimum of 6 semester hours must be taken from Group A Electives and 6 semester hours from Group B Electives.)

GROUP A ELECTIVES

CS 3344, CS 3443, MATH 2244, MATH 3253, EET 2013, EET 3133,
CHEM 2113, CHEM 3343, CHEM 4024

GROUP B ELECTIVES

PHYS 3033, PHYS 4452, PHYS 4491-3, CHEM 4353, CHEM 4351, CHEM 4363, CHEM 4361, MATH 3013, MATH 4433

All physics majors must complete the following six courses:

CHEM 1364/1361, CHEM 1474/1471, MATH 2215, MATH 2235, MATH 2244, and MATH 3253.

Depending upon high school background some students may also need MATH 0104, MATH 0213 and/or MATH 0115, MATH 1513, MATH 1613 and/or MATH 1715 as prerequisites. Some of these courses may be used to satisfy General Education requirements.

(It is strongly recommended that the student select a minor from the fields of Mathematics, Chemistry, or Electronics.)

COURSES

The course curricula to complete a degree in the Department of Physical Sciences designed to be studied in a sequential manner. The prerequisites are advisory and reflect this sequence. These courses are taught using knowledge and skills that the student is expected to retain from previous studies. Taking Physical Science courses in an improper sequence, without the recommended prerequisites, and/or with an extended period of time between these courses will require significant additional effort by the student and increase the difficulty of the program.

ASTRONOMY COURSE (ASTR)

1104* CONTEMPORARY ASTRONOMY, 4 hours credit
A one-semester survey course in astronomy. Topics are developed around observational astronomy, how astronomers understand the universe using models, astronomical and physical concepts which provide a fundamental understanding. The course surveys the solar system, our galaxy and near stars, and stellar characteristics. Lecture 4 hours. Prerequisite: At least one year of high school algebra.

CHEMISTRY COURSES (CHEM)

1004* DESCRIPTIVE CHEMISTRY, 4 hours credit
A one-semester introductory course in chemistry. Principal concepts and theories of chemistry are examined from the layman's point of view. This course is highly recommended for those planning to take CHEM 1364/1361 who have not had previous chemistry. Credit earned in this course cannot be counted towards a science major or minor. This course does not fulfill chemistry requirements for pre-professional programs. Lecture 4 hours. Prerequisite: At least one year of high school algebra.

1015* GENERAL CHEMISTRY I, 5 hours credit
A beginning course in the fundamental concepts and theories of chemistry and the application of these principles to selected elements and compounds. Students who have had high school chemistry and a composite score of 18 on the ACT test should take CHEM 1364 (Exception: A student with an ACT MATH score of 26 or above who has not had high school chemistry should take CHEM 1364.) Lecture 4 hours, laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisite: Two years of high school algebra or MATH 1513 or current enrollment.

1225* GENERAL CHEMISTRY II, 5 hours credit
A continuation of CHEM 1015. Lecture 4 hours, laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisite: CHEM 1015.

1361* GENERAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I, 1 hour credit
Selected laboratory experiences to test application of chemical theory. Laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisite: CHEM 1364 or concurrent enrollment. CHEM 1364 must be successfully completed before credit is given in this course.

1364* GENERAL CHEMISTRY I, 4 hours credit
Principles of general chemistry, with emphasis on theory and its application to structure and reactions. Lecture 4 hours. Prerequisite: High school chemistry or an ACT math score of 26 or above, or CHEM 1004. CHEM 1361 must be successfully completed before credit is received in this course.

1471* GENERAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II, 1 hour credit
Selected laboratory experiments to test applications of kinetics, thermodynamics, equilibrium, and quantitative analysis. Laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisite: CHEM 1361 and CHEM 1474 or concurrent enrollment. CHEM 1474 must be successfully completed before credit is given in this course.

1474* GENERAL CHEMISTRY II, 4 hours credit
A continuation of CHEM 1364. Lecture 4 hours. Prerequisite: CHEM 1364. CHEM 1471 must be successfully completed before credit is given in this course.

2113* FUNDAMENTALS OF ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY, 3 hours credit
An introductory course in analytical chemistry emphasizing volumetric and electrochemical methods. Spectroscopic and chromatographic techniques are also introduced. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisites: CHEM 1225 or CHEM 1474 or equivalents.

2222* QUALITATIVE ANALYSIS, 2 hours credit
Analysis for common cations and anions by semi-micro laboratory techniques. Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 4 hours. Prerequisite: CHEM 1474 and CHEM 1471 or concurrent enrollment.

2232* QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS LABORATORY, 2 hours credit
Laboratory techniques of quantitative analysis including volumetric and spectroscopic methods. Laboratory 6 hours. Prerequisite: CHEM 2113 or concurrent enrollment. CHEM 2113 must be successfully completed before credit is received in this course.

2441 WORKING SAFELY WITH CHEMICALS, 1 hour credit
Seminars, discussion, and real-world activities will focus on regulations and protocols governing laboratory safety and working safely with chemicals. Students will be assessed on compliance regulations, identification of exposures, and safeguarding exposures. Each student will also be asked to evaluate safety policies, emergency preparedness, and hazard recognition. The objective is to prepare students for a safe laboratory experience and be more responsible and knowledgeable employees after graduation. Does not count toward Physical Science General Education requirement.

3314* ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I, 4 hours credit
Nomenclature, structure, reactions, stereochemistry, and mechanisms of both aliphatic and aromatic compounds. The first semester of a two semester sequence. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisites: CHEM 1225 or CHEM 1474 and CHEM 1471 or equivalent.

3324* ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II, 4 hours credit
A continuation of CHEM 3314. The second semester of a two-semester sequence. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: CHEM 3314.

3334* CHEMISTRY OF WATER AND WASTEWATER, 4 hours credit
Inorganic chemistry of natural water supplies, pollution and water treatment. Standard methods and state environmental quality references are used. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 6 hours. Prerequisite: CHEM 2113.

3343* ORGANIC ANALYSIS, 3 hours credit
Characterization, derivatization, and identification of unknowns consisting of one or more organic compounds. Instrumental methods of analysis as applied to the identification of organic compounds, including practical laboratory work with IR, NMR, GLC, and TLC. Lecture 1 hour, laboratory 6 hours. Prerequisite: CHEM 3324 or concurrent enrollment.

3345* ORGANIC CHEMISTRY, 5 hours credit
A one-semester introduction to the fundamentals of organic chemistry and methods of preparation, reactions, and uses of cyclic, acyclic, aromatic, and heterocyclic compounds. Lecture 4 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisites: CHEM 1225 or CHEM 1474 and 1471 or equivalent.

3544* BASIC BIOCHEMISTRY WITH PHYSICAL AND ANALYTICAL PRINCIPLES, 4 hours credit
A terminal course which completes a basic background in chemistry by emphasizing the organic, analytical and physical chemistry of compounds of interest in biology, agriculture and home economics. Basic analytical theory and fundamental thermodynamics and kinetics as applied to organic and biological molecules will be studied. Lecture 3 hrs, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: CHEM 3345 or equivalent. May not be substituted for any chemistry major requirements.

4024* INSTRUMENTAL METHODS OF ANALYSIS, 4 hours credit
Theoretical and laboratory study of modern analytical techniques, both qualitative and quantitative, with emphasis on instrument types, their components and methodology. Lecture 2 hours, laboratory 6 hours. Prerequisite: CHEM 4353.

4303* DRUGS AND THE HUMAN BODY, 3 hours credit
A course for non-science majors designed to provide the information to establish a foundation in the knowledge of drugs widely used or abused. It provides information about the types of drugs encountered, how drugs act in the body, and how they impact on society. The course is especially recommended for education majors, both elementary and secondary and individuals who intend to select careers related to work with youth. May not be used for Natural Science, Chemistry majors or minors. Lecture 3 hours.

4332* ADVANCED INORGANIC CHEMISTRY LAB, 2 hours credit
An introduction to classical inorganic chemical synthesis, purification methods and analyses.  Techniques utilized in the identification of compounds include Fourier transform infrared, ultra-violet and visible, multinuclear magnetic resonance and mass spectroscopies.  Some synthetic procedures utilize an inert atmosphere approach.  Laboratory 6 hours.  Prerequisite: CHEM 4334 or concurrent enrollment.

4334* ADVANCED INORGANIC CHEMISTRY, 3 hours credit
Ad advanced study of the principles of inorganic chemistry.  Theoretical concepts to be included in the study are chemical bonding, acid-base chemistry, coordination chemistry, crystal field theory, and molecular orbital theory.  An investigation into periodicity of the elements in terms of the the effect of atomic size, ionic size, and charge on various chemical properties will be pursued.  Lecture 4 hours.  Prerequisite: CHEM 3324, PHYS 1215, and MATH 2215.

4351* PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I, 1 hour credit
Apparatus, method and calculations employed in physio-chemical measurements. Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: CHEM 4353 or concurrent enrollment and CHEM 2232.

4353* PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I, 3 hours credit
The study of thermodynamics particularly as applied to chemical systems. Prerequisites: CHEM 1474/1471, PHYS 1115 and MATH 2215.

4361* PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II, 1 hour credit
A continuation of CHEM 4351. Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: CHEM 4363 or concurrent enrollment.

4363* PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II, 3 hours credit
A continuation of CHEM 4353. Study of kinetics, quantum mechanics, and statistical thermodynamics as related to chemical systems. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: CHEM 4353.

4401* BIOCHEMISTRY I LABORATORY, 1 hour credit
Qualitative and quantitative examination of biochemical materials and reactions. Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisites: CHEM 2232 and CHEM 4403 or concurrent enrollment.

4403* BIOCHEMISTRY I, 3 hours credit
An introduction to the chemistry and metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins. Basic concepts of biochemistry of vitamins and enzymes, biological oxidations, bioenergetics. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: CHEM 3324 or CHEM 3345.

4411* BIOCHEMISTRY II LABORATORY, 1 hour credit
A continuation of Biochemistry Laboratory CHEM 4401. Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisites: CHEM 4401, CHEM 4413 or concurrent enrollment.

4413* BIOCHEMISTRY II, 3 hours credit
A continuation of Biochemistry, CHEM 4403, with emphasis on the catabolic routes of metabolism. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: CHEM 4403.

4453* ADVANCED GENERAL CHEMISTRY, 3 hours credit
A course for teachers. Reviews modern theories and concepts applicable to beginning chemistry courses. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: Permission of the department.

4472 METHODS OF TEACHING PHYSICAL SCIENCES, 2 hours credit
Methods in teaching the physical sciences for secondary school. Lecture and laboratory demonstrations, 2 hours. Prerequisites: 15 hours of college chemistry and departmental permission. Teacher Certification students should be admitted to teacher education prior to enrollment in this course.

4481-3 ADVANCED TOPICS IN CHEMISTRY, 1-3 hours credit
This lecture-based course will focus on a topic or topics of current interest to the chemical profession. Prerequisite: CHEM 3324 or CHEM 3345 or concurrent enrollment.

4491-4 SPECIAL PROBLEMS IN CHEMISTRY, 1-4 hours credit
Training in independent work. Experimental investigations of an assigned problem . Normally graded on S/U basis. Laboratory 3-12 hours. Prerequisite: Departmental permission.

GEOLOGY COURSES (GEOL)

1014* PHYSICAL GEOLOGY, 4 hours credit
Emphasis is on plate tectonics, the rock cycle, and the hydrologic cycle. Discussion involved igneous, sedimentary and metamorphic rocks; results of erosion of the earth's surface by streams, oceans, winds, glaciers; phenomena of mountains, volcanoes, earthquakes and interior of the earth. Available field trips. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours.

1024* HISTORICAL GEOLOGY, 4 hours credit
Geological history of the earth as revealed in the character and fossil content of the rocks. Field trips. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours.

PHYSICS COURSES (PHYS)

1004* DESCRIPTIVE PHYSICS, 4 hours credit
A survey course in general physics. Topics include mechanics, heat, sound, electricity, magnetism, light, and modern physics. For students who wish only four semester hours of physics. Credit earned in this course cannot be counted towards a science major or minor. Lecture 4 hours. Prerequisite: At least one year of high school algebra.

1115* PHYSICS I, 5 hours credit
A beginning lecture and laboratory study of the fundamental principles of mechanics, heat, and sound. Lecture 4 hours, laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisite: MATH 1613 or MATH 1715.

1215* PHYSICS II, 5 hours credit
A continuation of PHYS 1115. A lecture and laboratory study of the fundamental principles of electricity, magnetism, light, and modern physics. Lecture 4 hours, laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisite: PHYS 1115.

2015* PHYSICS I FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING MAJORS, 5 hours credit
A lecture-laboratory course of general physics taught with calculus. Includes topics from mechanics, heat and sound. Lecture 5 hours, laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisite: MATH 2215 or concurrent enrollment.

2025* PHYSICS II FOR SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING MAJORS, 5 hours credit
A continuation of PHYS 2015. Includes topics from electricity, light, and modern physics. Lecture 5 hours, laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisite: PHYS 2015.

2213* SELECTED TOPICS IN GENERAL PHYSICS, 3 hours credit
A survey treatment of the basic topics in general physics using calculus. Designed for those students who have taken the non-calculus general physics sequence as preparation for the upper division physics courses. NOT open to students with credit in PHYS 2015 or PHYS 2025. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisites: PHYS 1215 and MATH 2215.

3003* MODERN PHYSICS I, 3 hours credit
An introduction to the ideas and experiments of 20th Century physics. Topics include special relativity, particle properties of waves, wave properties of particles, the Bohr Theory of the atom, and an introduction to quantum mechanics. Prerequisites: MATH 2215 or concurrent enrollment and PHYS 1215.

3011* MODERN PHYSICS I LABORATORY, 1 hour credit
Selected experiments in modern physics, such as Bragg's Law experiment, Michelson's Interferometer, Gamma Ray Spectroscopy, Hall Effect, Statistics of Data. Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: PHYS 3003 or concurrent enrollment.

3024 ELECTRICAL MEASUREMENTS AND ELECTRONICS, 4 hours credit
Principles and application of dc and ac circuits analysis, measuring instruments, operational amplifiers, and various solid state devices. Lecture 4 hours. Prerequisites: PHYS 1215, MATH 2215.

3031 ELECTRICAL MEASUREMENTS AND ELECTRONICS LABORATORY, 1 hour credit
Construction and testing of electrical circuits which are applications of the devices studied in PHYS 3024. Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: PHYS 3024 or concurrent enrollment.

3033* MODERN PHYSICS II, 3 hours credit
A review of the historical background of nuclear physics coupled with modern theories and concepts of the nucleus, elementary quantum mechanics, and an introduction to solid state theory and its applications. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: PHYS 3003.

3303* MECHANICS, 3 hours credit
A vector analytical approach to the mechanics of particles, systems of particles, and rigid bodies. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: MATH 3253 and PHYS 1115.

3403* HEAT AND THERMODYNAMICS, 3 hours credit
An examination of the principles of energy transfer due to temperature differences. Topics include temperature and temperature scales, equations of state, the three laws of thermodynamics, entropy, thermodynamic potentials, and kinetic theory. Prerequisites: MATH 2235 and PHYS 1215.

4113* ELECTRICITY AND MAGNETISM, 3 hours credit
A study of electrostatic fields and potentials, dielectrics, currents, magnetic fields, and Maxwell's equations. Methods of vector calculus are introduced and used extensively. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisites: MATH 2244 and PHYS 1215.

4403* LIGHT, 3 hours credit
A study of geometrical and physical optics. Topics include reflection, refraction, lenses, wave theory, interference, diffraction, dispersion, and polarization. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisites: PHYS 1215 and MATH 2215.

4452* ADVANCED LABORATORY, 2 hours credit
Experiments in heat, mechanics, optics, nuclear physics, and solid-state physics. Laboratory 6 hours. Prerequisite: Departmental permission.

4491-3 SPECIAL PROBLEMS, 1-3 hours credit
An individual study course of advanced nature. Subject material varies with background and interests of the student, and may be either class work or laboratory. Laboratory work will be of research quality with individual guidance from a faculty member. Prerequisites: Normally graded on S/U basis. 10 hours of College Physics and permission of department.

PHYSICAL SCIENCE COURSES (PSCI)

1055* GENERAL PHYSICAL SCIENCE, 5 hours credit
A lecture-demonstration course designed for students with a non-scientific background. The course attempts to integrate the various areas of physical science (physics, chemistry, astronomy and geology) into a comprehensible whole. This course is designed for non-science majors. Lecture/demonstration 5 hours. Prerequisite: One year of high school algebra or equivalent.

4442* LITERATURE FOR PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY, 2 hours credit
Introduction to the library resources of physical and biological sciences with emphasis on chemistry and physics. Use of the original literature, abstracts, and applications. Development and oral presentation of a research paper and seminar attendance. The final exam is the program assessment instrument. Students taking the course prior to their last year of courses will receive an I for the course and take the final during their last semester prior to graduation. Lecture 2 hours. Prerequisite: Senior standing with a major in chemistry, physics, or natural science.

* Liberal arts & sciences course.