Mar 29, 2024  
2015-2016 Vincennes University Catalog 
    
2015-2016 Vincennes University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


COURSE NUMBERING SYSTEM

The course numbering system is alpha-numeric, consisting of four letters and three numbers. The letters indicate the subject area of the course. Developmental courses have a zero as the initial digit. Freshman level courses carry numbers between 100 and 199. Sophomore courses are numbered 200 to 299. Junior and senior level courses carry numbers between 300 and 499.

Speaking and Writing Reading Intensive courses are indicated in the course description section of this catalog.

Listing for Special Instruction Courses. Vincennes University offers instruction tailored to the needs of special populations. The instruction is individualized to the particular needs of the business or industry, with emphasis that the content be college level. The following courses are established to permit flexibility within established credit hour designations.

 

Biology

  
  • BIOL 308 - Genetics


    3 hrs (Sem II)
    Inheritance in populations, organisms, cells and viruses. Research paper on a current topic in Genetics or in teaching methodologies is required. 3 lecture hours.

    Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in BIOL 105  and BIOL 105L ; and junior level standing or consent of the instructor. Corequisite(s): BIOL 308L .
  
  • BIOL 308L - Genetics Laboratory


    1 hr (Sem II)
    Explores principles of BIOL 308.  Laboratories emphasize critical thinking and the scientific process. 2 laboratory hours.

    Corequisite(s): BIOL 308 .
  
  • BIOL 310 - Cellular Biology


    3 hrs (Sem II)
    Analysis of structure and function of cellular membranes and organelles; overview of organic macromolecules and major metabolic pathways of plant and animal cells. Other topics include a survey of signal transduction systems in the cell, regulation of gene expression, and bioenergetics. 3 lecture hours.

    Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in BIOL 105 , BIOL 105L , CHEM 315  and CHEM 315L .
  
  • BIOL 318 - Developmental Biology


    3 hrs (Sem I)
    Analysis of developmental processes that lead to the construction of whole organisms from single cells. Includes the principles of embryology and analysis of mutations affecting development. 3 lecture hours.

    Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in BIOL 308 ; and junior level standing or consent of the instructor.
  
  • BIOL 360 - Immunology


    3 hrs (Summer)
    This course will teach students the basic principles of Immunology. These basic principles will allow them to understand causes of immunological diseases including immunodeficiency disorders, HIV, autoimmune diseases, and hypersensitivity reactions. Also, students will be exposed to the basic concepts associated with immunotherapy and immunoprophylasix and principles of gene therapy and transplantation immunology. 3 lecture hours.

    Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in CHEM 326 .
  
  • BIOL 423 - Ecology and Evolution


    3 hrs (Sem I)
    The study of ecological processes and dynamics of populations, communities, and ecosystems; physical, physiological, behavioral, and population genetic factors regulating population and community structure; case studies, field studies, and simulation models of life history attributes, competition, predation, parasitism, and mutualism. Evolutionary principles of natural selection, taxonomy, adaptation, and speciation will be covered as well as evolution at the molecular, reproductive, and social levels. 3 lecture hours.

    Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in BIOL 106  and BIOL 106L . Corequisite(s): BIOL 423L .
  
  • BIOL 423L - Evolution and Ecology Laboratory


    1 hr (Sem I)
    Explores principles of BIOL 423.  Laboratories emphasize critical thinking and the scientific process. 2 laboratory hours.

    Corequisite(s): BIOL 423 .

Biomedical Electronics Technology

  
  • BIOM 200 - Biomedical Electronics I


    6 hrs (Sem I)
    An initial course containing information of medical terminology, hospital systems and safety, basic transducers, safety analyzers, and biomedical electronic equipment and test equipment operation and maintenance. Students are introduced to medical and patient interfacing devices. Diagnostic, monitoring and treatment devices are covered. Included are laboratory exercises consisting of the operation, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting of biomedical systems. Special emphasis is placed on safety issues, such as ground potentials, and intermachine potentials. 3 lecture hours, 9 laboratory hours.

    Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in ELEC 151 .
  
  • BIOM 250 - Biomedical Electronics II


    6 hrs (Sem II)
    This course is an advanced continuation of the study of biomedical equipment, which measure biopotentials including the ECG Waveform. A hands-on approach is taken with emphasis on medical devices which include therapeutic equipment, vital signs monitoring systems, RF Telemetry theory and equipment. Infusion delivery systems, stress testing systems, Electro-surgical equipment, Infant Monitoring systems and an overview of various imaging systems. 3 lecture hours, 9 laboratory hours.

    Writing Reading and Speaking Intensive Course

    Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in BIOM 200 .
  
  • BIOM 290 - Biomedical Internship


    2 hrs (Summer)
    This optional internship will be conducted in cooperation with area biomedical electronic repair facilities.  Students will engage in preventive maintenance, repair, and calibration of biomedical equipment under the supervision of the institution’s biomedical technicians.  A minimum of 200 internship hours is required.

    Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in BIOM 200 , and a C or better in or concurrent enrollment in BIOM 250 

Business Law

  
  • BLAW 200 - Legal and Related Issues in Business


    3 hrs (Sem I, II)
    The purpose of this course is to develop sensitivity for the numerous legal and related issues in the competitive business world. Case studies are used to examine legal and value systems as a foundation for business decisions. Focus is placed on developing, applying, and evaluating personal values as they impact stakeholders. 3 lecture hours.

  
  • BLAW 201 - Commercial Law I


    3 hrs (Sem I, II)
    The judicial system, basic concepts of negligence and strict liability, sales law, contract law, and negotiable instruments. 3 lecture hours.

    Writing Reading and Speaking Intensive Course

    Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in READ 011  , or SAT Reading score of 420 or greater, or appropriate placement test scores.
  
  • BLAW 202 - Commercial Law II


    3 hrs (Sem II)
    Corporation, partnership, trust, and agency law, plus secured transactions and bailments. 3 lecture hours.

    Writing Reading and Speaking Intensive Course

    Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in READ 011 , or SAT Reading score of 420 or greater, or appropriate placement test scores.
  
  • BLAW 203 - Legal Environment of Business


    3 hrs (Sem I, II)
    The course introduces students to concepts of law specifically related to business.  The following areas will be covered:  United States judicial system, government regulation, constitutional law, contracts, torts, common law, antitrust law, and securities regulation.  Students will evaluate business situations and law through a variety of cases to test understanding of law as well as ethics and social responsibility.  3 lecture hours.

    Writing Reading and Speaking Intensive Course

    Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in READ 011  and ENGL 009 , or SAT Reading score of 420 and SAT Writing score of 380 or greater, or appropriate placement test scores.

Collision Repair and Refinishing

  
  • BODY 100 - Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair


    3 hrs (Sem I)
    Instruction presents an overview of safety and personal protective equipment, materials, measuring, welding, and information resources applicable to collision repair.  Students will investigate steel and aluminum dent repair along with various types of plastic body fillers.  SMC, fiberglass, and plastic body panel repair will also be explored.  Substrate preparation including sanding, two-part epoxy, shrinking, and primers/sealers will be discussed. 3 lecture hours.

    Corequisite(s): BODY 100L .
  
  • BODY 100L - Non-Structural Analysis and Damage Repair Laboratory


    4 hrs (Sem I)
    Students will perform dent repair using hammer/dolly, stud gun, and heat shrinking techniques. Surface preparation using various plastic body fillers along with a variety of sanding techniques/tools will be stressed. Students will demonstrate bolt on panel removal, replacement, and alignment. Plastic panel identification and repair will also be explored. Spray gun usage/setup will be discussed as it applies to primer application. 12 laboratory hours.

    Corequisite(s): BODY 100 .
  
  • BODY 150 - Painting and Refinishing


    3 hrs (Sem II)
    Instruction presents spraying/mixing techniques in various painting processes including: primers, sealers, acrylic enamels, urethane enamels, epoxy, base coat/clear coat, and water-borne products. Students will explore spray gun operation (conventional and HVLP), paint matching, blending, paint defects, and personal protective equipment related to paint application processes. 3 lecture hours.

    Corequisite(s): BODY 150L .
  
  • BODY 150L - Painting and Refinishing Laboratory


    4 hrs (Sem II)
    Students will perform hands-on activities that include: surface preparation, masking techniques, spray gun techniques (conventional and HVLP), paint mixing, color matching/blending, color identification, buffing, de-nibbing and final detailing. Instruction will also include paint defect prevention/repair in single stage, base/clear, tri-coat, and water-borne paint systems. 12 laboratory hours.

    Corequisite(s): BODY 150 .
  
  • BODY 200 - Structural Analysis and Damage Repair


    3 hrs (Sem I)
    Instruction presents skills in structural damage analysis, door skin and quarter panel replacement, paintless dent repair and metal fabrication related to structural repairs. Students will also be introduced to fixed glass replacement and its role in structural integrity. 3 lecture hours.

    Corequisite(s): BODY 200L .
  
  • BODY 200L - Structural Analysis and Damage Repair Laboratory


    4 hrs (Sem I)
    Students will perform full-frame and unibody repairs including: measure frame damage with tram and self-centering gauges, frame straightening and sectioning, identification of direct and indirect damage, utilization of computerized measuring equipment, replace/section hinge/latch pillars, replace structural body panels, and restore corrosion protection. Students will also become familiar with applicable metal fabrication techniques, as well as welding, cutting, and heating processes required for structural repairs. 12 laboratory hours.

    Corequisite(s): BODY 200 .
  
  • BODY 250 - Collision Repair Capstone


    3 hrs (Sem II)
    A course designed to develop advanced skills in hands-on repair and collision repair facility management. Students will perform collision repair estimating on actual vehicles as well as billing operations as they apply to estimates created. Insurance industry operations will also be explored. Instruction will include portfolio and resume development applicable to employment searches. Review of previous collision repair courses will also be covered. 3 lecture hours.

    Writing Reading and Speaking Intensive Course

    Corequisite(s): BODY 250L .
  
  • BODY 250L - Collision Repair Capstone Laboratory


    4 hrs (Sem II)
    Students will perform hands-on repairs on late model collision damaged vehicles assigned to them in a real-world working environment. Focus will be on workplace safety, repair times, estimating, budgeting, final detailing and inspection. Professionalism and workplace soft skills will be stressed. 12 laboratory hours.

    Writing Reading and Speaking Intensive Course

    Corequisite(s): BODY 250 .
  
  • BODY 280 - Automotive Customization and Restoration


    2 hrs (Sem I)
    A course designed to introduce students to automotive customization and restoration processes. Instruction will include activities as they apply to automotive research, organization, documentation, sublet repairs, financial planning, custom metal fabrication, polishing techniques, upholstery, and trends such as chopping, channeling, and the creation of resto-mods. 4 laboratory hours.

  
  • BODY 290 - Custom Painting and Pin-Striping


    2 hrs (Sem II)
    A course designed to introduce students to custom painting and pin striping. Course coverage will include: color selection, candy colors, metallics, pearls, marbleizing, stenciling, pounce pad usage, design layout using tape/masking material and electronic means, design and application of vinyl graphics. Custom airbrushing and pin striping techniques will be also be explored. 4 laboratory hours.


Bowling Industry Management and Technology

  
  • BOWL 101 - Lane and Pinsetter Maintenance I


    3 hrs (Sem I)
    This course provides an introduction to the principles of lane care and the use of related equipment. At the same time, it also introduces students to the Brunswick Pinsetter, its components, and the most common areas of malfunction. 2 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours.

  
  • BOWL 106 - Lane and Pinsetter Laboratory I


    3 hrs (Sem I)
    This laboratory is the working lab in which students actually carries out the normal operations involved with lane care and basic pinsetter maintenance. The course provides the manager with the information needed to interact with and supervise the lane care person and the pinsetter mechanic trained on Brunswick equipment. 6 laboratory hours.

  
  • BOWL 151 - Lane and Pinsetter Maintenance II


    3 hrs (Sem II)
    This course provides an introduction into the use of the lane care equipment and developing lane conditioner patterns and lane maintenance schedules. The course also introduces students to the AMF Pinsetter, its components, and the most common areas of malfunction. 2 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours.

  
  • BOWL 156 - Lane and Pinsetter Laboratory II


    3 hrs (Sem II)
    This laboratory is the working lab in which students actually carries out the advanced techniques involved in lane care and conditioner application. In addition, the course provides the manager with the information needed to interact with and supervise the lane care person and the pinsetter mechanic trained on AMF equipment. 6 laboratory hours.

  
  • BOWL 205 - Pro Shop Operations and Instruction


    3 hrs (Sem I)
    This course provides students with the necessary skills to operate the Pro Shop. These skills include hand-measuring, drilling, and sales techniques related to bowling balls. The course introduces students to the fiscal management of the Pro Shop. Students will also acquire a knowledge of the basic techniques of bowling instruction and customer relations. 2 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours.

  
  • BOWL 210 - Bowling Lanes Management I


    3 hrs (Sem I)
    A practical program in the management of the bowling operation. Covers the financial aspect of the operations pertinent to showing profit. 3 lecture hours.

    Speaking Intensive Course

  
  • BOWL 215 - Management and Pro Shop Laboratory I


    2 hrs (Sem I)
    This laboratory is a working lab in which students actually works in the bowling facility doing counter work, operating pro shop equipment in relation to ball sales, drilling, and maintenance. Students will also develop and carry out projects for special events like those required for the operation of a successful facility. 4 laboratory hours.

  
  • BOWL 220 - Lineage Development


    3 hrs (Sem II)
    Designed to help students develop lineage programs of all types (leagues, tournaments, and special events) and learn all rules and regulations of the American Bowling Congress. Students will be introduced to the techniques for outside sales and marketing to ensure the success of these events. 3 lecture hours.

    Writing Reading Intensive Course

    Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in READ 011 , or SAT Reading score of 420 or greater, or appropriate placement test scores.
  
  • BOWL 270 - Bowling Lanes Management II


    3 hrs (Sem II)
    Continuation of BOWL 210 . Includes all phases of the bowling management operation such as personnel, public relations, and employee expense rates. 3 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours.

  
  • BOWL 275 - Management and Pro Shop Laboratory II


    2 hrs (Sem II)
    This laboratory is a management-directed working lab in which the students will develop projects more related to the business operations of the bowling facility: develop budgets to meet facility scenarios, profit and loss statements, cost analyses of overall operations including not only basic operations, but also of special events and payroll. In addition, the pro shop component will involve practice to improve speed and accuracy of operation and to gain stronger customer relations skills. 4 laboratory hours.


Chemistry

  
  • CHEM 100 - Elementary Chemistry


    3 hrs (Sem I, II)
    An introduction to the basics of inorganic chemistry with a study of the chemical and physical properties, and changes of matter including measurement, nomenclature, reactions, and stoichiometry, including a discussion of nuclear chemistry. 3 lecture hours.

    Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in or concurrent enrollment in READ 011  and MATH 013  or appropriate placement test scores. Corequisite(s): CHEM 100L .
  
  • CHEM 100L - Elementary Chemistry Laboratory


    1 hr (Sem I, II)
    Experiments to illustrate concepts of CHEM 100 . 3 laboratory hours.

    Corequisite(s): CHEM 100 .
  
  • CHEM 101 - Elementary Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry


    3 hrs (Sem I, II)
    An introduction to basic nomenclature and reactions of organic functional groups, and a brief study of the function, structure, and metabolism of the macromolecules of the living system with an introduction to body fluids. This course is a transferIN course. 3 lecture hours.

    Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in READ 011 or SAT score of 420 or greater or appropriate placement test scores; and CHEM 100  and CHEM 100L , or CHEM 103  and CHEM 103L , or CHEM 111 . Corequisite(s): CHEM 101L . (A full year of high school chemistry may be substituted for CHEM 100 /CHEM 100L  or CHEM 103 /CHEM 103L  or CHEM 111 .)
  
  • CHEM 101L - Elementary Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry Laboratory


    1 hr (Sem I, II)
    Experiments to illustrate properties and reactions of organic and biochemical groups. This course is a transferIN course. 3 laboratory hours.

    Corequisite(s): CHEM 101 .
  
  • CHEM 103 - Introduction to Chemistry


    3 hrs (Sem I, II)
    This course is designed for students who want to take CHEM 105  General Chemistry I, but do not have the prerequisites. It teaches the basics of inorganic nomenclature, equation writing, stoichiometry, gas laws and other skills and topics to prepare a student for General Chemistry. 3 lecture hours.

    Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in or concurrent enrollment in MATH 016  or appropriate placement test scores; and must qualify for ENGL 011 . Corequisite(s): CHEM 103L .
  
  • CHEM 103L - Introduction to Chemistry Laboratory


    2 hrs (Sem I, II)
    Examines principles of CHEM 103 ; designed to be taken with CHEM 103 . Emphasizes development of laboratory skills. Experiment topics include the metric system, classes of chemical reactions, gravimetric analysis, titrations, gas laws, and qualitative analysis. Fulfills the lab science requirement for graduation when taken with CHEM 103 . 6 laboratory hours.

    Corequisite(s): CHEM 103 .
  
  • CHEM 104 - Consumer Science


    4 hrs (Sem I, II)
    Course examines the scientific method, metric system of units, basic atomic structure, periodic table and how chemicals are involved in everyday life including foods, medicines, cosmetics, polymers, acids and bases. Laboratory concentrates on common household reactions and simple reaction products commonly found in and around the home and workplace. This course is a transferIN course. 3 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours.

    Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in READ 009 , ENGL 009  or ENGL 011 , and MATH 010  or appropriate placement test scores.
  
  • CHEM 105 - General Chemistry I


    3 hrs (Sem I, II)
    Laws and principles of chemistry including stoichiometry, gas laws, atomic and molecular structure, nomenclature and equation writing and balancing. Numerical problems and relationships are introduced whenever quantitative treatment is possible. This course is a transferIN course. 3 lecture hours.

    Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in or concurrent enrollment in MATH 102  or higher and must qualify for ENGL 101 .  (High school chemistry or completion of CHEM 103 /CHEM 103L  with a grade of C or better is required for enrollment in CHEM 105.) Corequisite(s): CHEM 105L 
  
  • CHEM 105L - General Chemistry/Quantitative Analysis Laboratory


    2 hrs (Sem I, II)
    Examines principles of CHEM 105 ; designed to be taken with CHEM 105 . Experiment topics include descriptive chemistry, periodic trends, gravimetric analysis, volumetric analysis, instrumental techniques, gas laws, and identification by qualitative techniques. Fulfills the lab science requirement for graduation when taken with CHEM 105 . This course is a transferIN course. 6 laboratory hours.

    Corequisite(s): CHEM 105 .
  
  • CHEM 106 - General Chemistry II


    3 hrs (Sem I, II)
    Continuation of CHEM 105  with emphasis on Thermochemistry, Electrochemistry, Kinetics, Equilibrium, Behavior of acids, bases, and salts, and Coordination Chemistry. This course is a transferIN course. 3 lecture hours.

    Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in CHEM 105 ; and MATH 102  or higher or a CPTC score of 55 or higher. CHEM 105L  may be taken concurrently.
  
  • CHEM 106L - General Chemistry/Qualitative Analysis Laboratory


    2 hrs (Sem I, II)
    Examines the principles in CHEM 106  with experiments in Thermochemistry, Kinetics, Equilibrium, Behavior of acids, bases, and salts, Thermodynamics and Qualitative Analysis. In qualitative analysis, emphasis will be placed on observations and equation-writing, as well as conclusions. Separate notebooks will be used to record this information. This course is a transferIN course. 6 laboratory hours.

    Writing Reading Intensive Course

    Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in CHEM 105  and CHEM 105L . Corequisite(s): CHEM 106 .
  
  • CHEM 107 - World of Chemistry


    4 hrs (Sem I, II)
    This course presents a unified view of science and practice of chemistry. It is an introductory college chemistry course for students not majoring in the sciences. It presents a view of the molecular world and the fundamental role it plays in the phenomena we observe in daily life. It also helps students understand the major scientific and technological issues facing all of us as citizens and consumers. The laboratory is performed with chemicals that are available from grocery stores, drug stores or hardware stores and are found in most homes. (Offered through degree completion as an internet course with a laboratory component 4 lecture/laboratory hours.

    Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in READ 009 , ENGL 009  or ENGL 011 , and MATH 010  or appropriate placement test scores.
  
  • CHEM 108 - Chemistry for the Arts


    4 hrs (Sem II)
    Introduction to organic and inorganic chemistry with emphasis on compounds and reactions used in art. Chemistry of silver halides and diazo systems, screen-printing, lithography and flexography; properties of cement, metals, plaster and stones and their reactions. Potential danger of each chemical and its safe use emphasized. 3 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours.

  
  • CHEM 110 - General, Organic and Biochemistry


    5 hrs (Sem l, II, Summer)
    Students will learn basic structure, reactions, nomenclature, and physical/chemical properties of inorganic, organic, and biochemical compounds. Offered through Distance Education only. 4 lecture, 2 laboratory hours.

    Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in READ 009 , ENGL 009  and MATH 010 , or appropriate placement test scores.
  
  • CHEM 111 - Chemistry I


    4 hrs (Sem I, II)
    An introductory course that includes the science of chemistry and measurement, atomic theory and the periodic table, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, liquids and solids, gases and the ideal gas law, solutions, and acids and bases. (Offered through degree completion as an internet course with a laboratory component) 3 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours.

    Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in READ 011  and ENGL 009 , or SAT Reading score of 420 and SAT Writing score of 380 or greater, or appropriate placement test scores; and a grade of C or better in MATH 016 , or appropriate placement test scores.
  
  • CHEM 112 - Chemistry of Food Preparation


    4 hrs (Sem I, II)
    Students will learn basic structure, reactions, nomenclature and physical/chemical properties of inorganic, organic and biochemical compounds and how they apply to the preparation of food and the nutritional value of food. 3 lecture, 2 laboratory hours.

    Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in READ 009 , ENGL 009  and MATH 010 , or appropriate placement test scores.
  
  • CHEM 120 - Chemistry of Hazardous Materials


    4 hrs (Sem II)
    Course examines the metric system of units, basic atomic structure, periodic table, nomenclature, physical and chemical properties of salts, inorganic and organic compounds and their basic reactions and hazardous effects. Course includes an in depth study of the 9 classes of hazardous materials as defined by DOT, OSHA, and EPA. Lab concentrates on the properties and reactions involving hazardous materials. 3 lecture, 2 laboratory hours.

    Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in READ 009 , ENGL 009  or ENGL 011 , and MATH 010  or appropriate placement test scores.
  
  • CHEM 131 - Chemistry Explorations


    1 hr (Sem I, II)
    This course is intended for students considering a major in Chemical Sciences. It is meant to engage students in their academic program and the college. Students will participate in research projects involving chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology, food science or environmental health science. The goals of the course are to give students a sense of community, explore problems in a team-based setting, develop important scientific and critical thinking skills, introduce students to academic resources available at the college, and explore potential career fields. Students with credit in BIOL 131 - Biology Explorations  or GEOS 131 - Geoscience Explorations  may NOT receive credit for CHEM 131 . 3 laboratory hours.

    Prerequisite(s): Must qualify for ENGL 011 , READ 011 , and MATH 016 .
  
  • CHEM 202 - Scientific and Decorative Glass Working


    2 hrs (Sem II)
    Fundamentals of working with glass tubing and rods. Techniques of end seals and tee tubes used to introduce the “feel” of handling glass; shaping glass tubing and crocheting glass rods. Proficiency required in end seals, tee tubes u-bends, flairs, and ring seals. A scientific project, an art project, and a project of the students’ choice are required. 2 laboratory hours.

  
  • CHEM 204 - Elementary Quantitative Analysis


    4 hrs (Sem I)
    Gravimetric and volumetric methods of analysis and stoichiometric relationships. Lecture, lab and problems. 2 lecture hours, 6 laboratory hours.

    Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in CHEM 106  and CHEM 106L .
  
  • CHEM 208 - Chemical Engineering Calculations


    4 hrs (Sem II)
    Introduction to engineering calculations, material and energy balances including use of chemical equations; yield of a chemical process; handling of multiple, bypass, and recycle streams; and introduction to first law of thermodynamics as it applies to each problem. 4 lecture hours.

    Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in PHYS 205  and MATH 118  or higher; and a grade of C or better or concurrent enrollment in CHEM 106  and CHEM 106L .
  
  • CHEM 215 - Organic Chemistry I


    3 hrs (Sem I)
    A survey of the functional groups of organic compounds and their simple derivatives in terms of nomenclature, structure, bonding, syntheses, reactions, and stereochemistry. Physical and chemical properties are examined for each functional group and related to the structure. Students examine reactivity orders, orientation effects, and reaction rates. 3 lecture hours.

    Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in CHEM 106  and CHEM 106L . Corequisite(s): CHEM 215L .
  
  • CHEM 215L - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I


    2 hrs (Sem I)
    This laboratory course focuses on the fundamental techniques of organic chemistry. Students learn the techniques of distillation, extraction, recrystallization, and chromatography. They apply instrumentation techniques including Infrared Spectroscopy (IR), Gas Chromatography (GC), and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) to determine the structure of unknown compounds. Students make predictions using a molecular modeling program. Students improve their science writing skills and make an oral presentation to their peers. 6 laboratory hours.

    Writing Reading and Speaking Intensive Course

    Corequisite(s): CHEM 215 .
  
  • CHEM 216 - Organic Chemistry II


    3 hrs (Sem II)
    This course lays the groundwork for more complex topics by teaching students how to think about chemical mechanisms, introducing the concepts of electrophilicity, nucleophilicity, addition reactions, and substitution reactions. It introduces classic methods for carbon-carbon bond formation, including the use of enolates and rearrangement reactions. Students learn to predict the relative reactivity of functional groups and are introduced to the concepts of thermodynamic and kinetic control. 3 lecture hours.

    Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in CHEM 215  and CHEM 215L .
  
  • CHEM 216L - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II


    2 hrs (Sem II)
    A continuation of CHEM 215L . Many of the experiments are multi-step preparations with a greater emphasis on discovery style and experiments that require a team approach. Laboratory reporting includes formal reports similar to the preparation for journal publication and an oral report in a form suitable for professional meeting presentation. 6 laboratory hours.

    Writing Reading and Speaking Intensive Course

    Corequisite(s): CHEM 216 .
  
  • CHEM 221 - Chemistry of Crime


    4 hrs (Sem I, II)
    This course is designed to provide an introduction to forensic science and criminalistics and the techniques used in the modern forensic laboratory for the analysis of common types of physical evidence encountered at crime scenes. Topics include the recognition, identification, and evaluation of physical evidence such as hairs, fibers, drugs, blood, glass, soil, firearms, fingerprints, and documents. 3 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours.

  
  • CHEM 240 - Leadership in Chemistry Education


    2 hrs (Sem l, II)
    In this course, students are trained in group dynamics incorporating learning theory, learning styles, and collaborative learning principles. The CHEM 103  chemistry professor leads weekly meetings of the Peer Leaders in which examples relating to course content and facilitation strategies are addressed. The Peer Leaders are expected to function as “discussion facilitators” and lead their students to work with each other to construct their own answers to the problems. 1 lecture hour, 2 laboratory hours.

    Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor and a previous chemistry equivalent to the PLTL chemistry course the student will lead.
  
  • CHEM 315 - Organic Chemistry I


    3 hrs (Sem I)
    A survey of the functional groups of organic compounds and their simple derivatives in terms of nomenclature, structure, bonding, syntheses, reactions, and stereochemistry. Physical and chemical properties are examined for each functional group and related to the structure. Students examine reactivity orders, orientation effects, and reaction rates. Students submit a paper using a formal argument to correlate molecular structure to observed properties of reaction type. 3 lecture hours.

    Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in CHEM 106  and CHEM 106L . Corequisite(s): CHEM 315L .
  
  • CHEM 315L - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I


    2 hrs (Sem I)
    This laboratory course focuses on the fundamental techniques of organic chemistry. Students learn the techniques of distillation, extraction, recrystallization, and chromatography. They apply instrumentation techniques including Infrared Spectroscopy (IR), Gas Chromatography (GC), and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) to determine the structure of unknown compounds. There is an emphasis on instrument calibration. Students make predictions using a molecular modeling program. Students improve their science writing skills and make an oral presentation to their peers. 6 laboratory hours.

    Writing and Speaking Intensive Course

    Corequisite(s): CHEM 315 .
  
  • CHEM 316 - Organic Chemistry II


    3 hrs (Sem II)
    This course lays the groundwork for more complex topics by teaching students how to think about chemical mechanisms, introducing the concepts of electrophilicity, nucleophilicity, addition reactions, and substitution reactions. It introduces classic methods for carbon-carbon bond formation, including the use of enolates and rearrangement reactions. Students learn to predict the relative reactivity of functional groups and are introduced to the concepts of thermodynamic and kinetic control. Students submit a paper using a formal argument to correlate molecular structure to observed properties of reaction type. 3 lecture hours.

    Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in CHEM 315  and CHEM 315L .
  
  • CHEM 316L - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II


    2 hrs (Sem II)
    A continuation of CHEM 315L . Many of the experiments are multi-step preparations with a greater emphasis on discovery style and experiments that require a team approach. Instrumentation techniques learned in CHEM 315L  will be applied. Laboratory reporting includes formal reports similar to the preparation for journal publication and an oral report in a form suitable for professional meeting presentation. 6 laboratory hours.

    Writing and Speaking Intensive Course

    Corequisite(s): CHEM 316 .
  
  • CHEM 325 - Introductory Physical Chemistry


    4 hrs (Sem I)
    Course examines the fundamental gas laws, thermodynamics including equilibrium, chemical kinetics and catalysis, fundamental quantum mechanics including particle physics, wave functions, spectroscopy and bonding. Laboratory experiments, calorimetry, equilibrium, kinetics, spectroscopy, and the determination of various chemical and physical constants. 3 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours.

    Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in CHEM 106  and PHYS 206 ; and a grade of C or better in MATH 118  or higher; and junior level standing or consent of the instructor.
  
  • CHEM 326 - Biochemistry


    4 hrs (Sem II)
    This course is a study of the function and structure of biological molecules including proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates and lipids. Other topics include bioenergetics, membranes, hemoglobin, muscles, informational metabolism and intermediate metabolism of carbohydrates and lipid metabolism. Electron transport and oxidative phosphorylation are also studied. Offered in alternate (even-numbered) years. 3 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours.

    Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in CHEM 215  and CHEM 215L ; or a grade of C or better in CHEM 315  and CHEM 315L .

Technical Chemistry

  
  • CHMT 100 - Fuels, Lubricants and Coolants


    4 hrs (Sem I)
    Source, refining and design of petroleum products; artificial or man-made oils, lubricants, and coolants. 3 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours.


Computer Integrated Manufacturing Technology

  
  • CIMT 100 - Electronics for Automation


    3 hrs (Sem I)
    An introductory course in the theory, characteristics, and application of basic electronic components used in AC, DC, and digital electronic circuits. Topics will include circuit analysis, measurement, and troubleshooting. 3 lecture hours.

    Corequisite(s): CIMT 100L .
  
  • CIMT 100L - Electronics for Automation Laboratory


    3 hrs (Sem I)
    This course emphasizes the building, analyzing, and troubleshooting of AC, DC, and Digital electronic circuits. 9 laboratory hours.

    Corequisite(s): CIMT 100 .
  
  • CIMT 110 - Concepts in Electronics for Automation


    3 hrs (Sem I)
    An introductory course in the theory, characteristics, and application of basic electronic components used in AC, DC and digital electronic circuits. Topics will include circuit analysis, measurements, and troubleshooting. Students will study principles of electricity and electronics, participate in Manufacturing Core Exercises (MCE) including safety, 5S, Problem Solving and Maintenance Reliability. This course will be offered at the VU Jasper Campus. 3 lecture hours.

    Corequisite(s): CIMT 110L  
  
  • CIMT 110L - Concepts in Electronics for Automation Laboratory


    3 hrs (Sem I)
    This course emphasizes the building, analyzing, and troubleshooting of AC, DC, and Digital electronic circuits. This course will be offered at the VU Jasper Campus. 6 laboratory hours.

    Corequisite(s): CIMT 110  
  
  • CIMT 125 - Introduction to Robotics and Automation


    2 hrs (Sem I, II)
    This course covers an introduction to Computer Integrated Manufacturing in industry. Programming concepts are introduced using Visual Basic.  Emphasis is placed on robotic workcell basics; including programming a six axis articulated robot. Various topics cover robotic classifications, applications, socioeconomic impact, workcell design, robot programming, sensor and actuator interfacing, plus a project centered around a CIM Workcell. 2 lecture hours.

    Corequisite(s): CIMT 125L .
  
  • CIMT 125L - Introduction to Robotics and Automation Laboratory


    1 hr (Sem I, II)
    This course emphasizes robot programming, interfacing to I/O devices, and Visual BASIC programming. 6 laboratory hours.

    Corequisite(s): CIMT 125 .
  
  • CIMT 140 - Mechanical Drives


    2 hrs (Sem I)
    A study of the operation, application, and maintenance of the following mechanical components: gears, pulleys, sprockets, chains, bearings, belts, couplings, clutches, and brakes. Other topics include lubrication, alignment, troubleshooting, measurements, tools, hardware, materials, drawings, dimensions, and drive ratios. 2 lecture hours.

    Corequisite(s): CIMT 140L .
  
  • CIMT 140L - Mechanical Drives Laboratory


    1 hr (Sem I)
    This course emphasizes the setup, alignment, and measurement of single and multi-shaft drive systems using sprockets, pulleys, and gears. 3 laboratory hours.

    Corequisite(s): CIMT 140 .
  
  • CIMT 150 - Electronic and Electrical Applications for Manufacturing


    2 hrs (Sem II)
    One half of this course will cover the theory, characteristics, and application of electronic components used in automation control and sensing applications. Students will build, measure, and troubleshoot circuits using diodes, transistors, SCR’s, triacs, ADC/DAC convertors, and other linear and discrete components. The other half of the course will cover industrial wiring topics and activities, including: safety practices; the Nation Electrical Code (NEC), tools, materials, and wiring methods. 2 lecture hours.

    Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in CIMT 100  and CIMT 100L . Corequisite(s): CIMT 150L .
  
  • CIMT 150L - Electronic and Electrical Applications for Manufacturing Laboratory


    1 hr (Sem II)
    This course emphasizes the building, analyzing, and troubleshooting of industrial electronic circuits using diodes, transistors, SCRs, Triacs, ADC, and DAC components; and the installation, wiring, and study of electrical hardware such as wire, conduit, boxes, and breakers based on the NEC. 9 laboratory hours.

    Corequisite(s): CIMT 150 .
  
  • CIMT 160 - Fluid Power Systems


    1 hr (Sem I)
    Introduction to the theory and operation of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Special emphasis on hydraulic and pneumatic components and flow diagrams for particular applications in industrial control. 1 lecture hour.

    Corequisite(s): CIMT 160L .
  
  • CIMT 160L - Fluid Power Systems Laboratory


    1 hr (Sem I)
    This course emphasizes the building, measuring, and troubleshooting of hydraulic and pneumatic circuits. 5 laboratory hours.

    Corequisite(s): CIMT 160 .
  
  • CIMT 175 - Mechatronics


    2 hrs (Sem II, Summer)
    This course covers the design, application, wiring, and troubleshooting of industrial control circuits. Electromechanical components and a PLC are used with ladder logic control circuits to control hydraulic and pneumatic circuits, timing and counting circuits, plus sequencing circuits. Components studied and used for designing circuitry includes relays, limit switches, timers, counters, photo sensors, proximity detectors, pressure switches, solenoid valves, etc. 2 lecture hours.

    Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in CIMT 100  and CIMT 100L .  Corequisite(s): CIMT 175L .
  
  • CIMT 175L - Mechatronics Laboratory


    1 hr (Sem II, Summer)
    This course emphasizes the designing, building, analyzing, and troubleshooting of electrical control circuits for hydraulic and pneumatic applications. 6 laboratory hours.

    Corequisite(s): CIMT 175 .
  
  • CIMT 190 - Introduction to PLC Programming and Applications


    3 hrs (Sem I)
    This course explores using an Allen-Bradley Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) to control and troubleshoot machinery used in an industrial application. Course content includes I/O wiring, using RSLinx and RSLogix software, programming instructions, and troubleshooting techniques. 1 lecture hour, 5 laboratory hours.

    Speaking Intensive Course

  
  • CIMT 200 - Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)


    3 hrs (Sem I, Summer)
    This course covers the applications, programming, servicing, and troubleshooting of programmable logic controllers (PLCs) with applications in pneumatics, analog, and electrical controls for automated applications. Laboratory experiences include the design and troubleshooting of ladder logic programs. Allen-Bradley processors are used to control a pneumatic pick-and-place robot using ladder diagram programming, rung sequencing, data manipulation, file moves, subroutines, and other PLC instructions. 3 lecture hours.

    Writing Reading and Speaking Intensive Course

    Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in READ 011 , or SAT Reading score of 420 or greater, or appropriate placement test scores, and a grade of C or better in CIMT 175  and CIMT 175L . Corequisite(s): CIMT 200L .
  
  • CIMT 200L - Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) Laboratory


    3 hrs (Sem I, Summer)
    This course emphasizes the programming and troubleshooting with an Allen-Bradley PLC using RSLogix and RSLinx. Programs are used to control discrete and analog I/O. 9 laboratory hours.

    Writing Reading and Speaking Intensive Course

    Corequisite(s): CIMT 200 .
  
  • CIMT 204 - Troubleshooting Automated Systems


    1 hr (Sem I)
    This course covers systematic approaches used to troubleshoot electrical and pneumatic faults in an automated system. Electrical and pneumatic circuit diagram analysis is emphasized. 1 lecture hour.

    Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in CIMT 160 , CIMT 160L , CIMT 175 , and CIMT 175L .  Corequisite(s): CIMT 204L .
  
  • CIMT 204L - Troubleshooting Automated Systems Laboratory


    1 hr (Sem I)
    This course emphasizes the hands-on troubleshooting methods used to diagnose electrical and pneumatic faults. Voltage, current, resistance, and pressure measurements are used to diagnose electrical and pneumatic faults that occur in an automated system. 3 laboratory hours.

    Corequisite(s): CIMT 204 .
  
  • CIMT 206 - Motors and Motor Control


    1 hr (Sem I, II)
    This course provides theory and application of AC and DC motors, types of single phase motors, three phase power, three phase motors, motor starters, and various motor control circuits.  Variable frequency drives are included with control applications. Wiring and troubleshooting of three-phase motor control circuits are emphasized in lab. 1 lecture hour.

    Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in CIMT 175  and CIMT 175L .  Corequisite(s): CIMT 206L .
  
  • CIMT 206L - Motors and Motor Control Laboratory


    1 hr (Sem I, II)
    This course emphasizes the wiring and troubleshooting of a three-phase reversible motor starter with timing, counting, and air clutch control capabilities. 3 laboratory hours.

    Corequisite(s): CIMT 206 .
  
  • CIMT 220 - Concepts and Applications in Industrial Automation


    3 hrs (Summer)
    This course covers an introduction to Computer Integrated Manufacturing in industry. Programming concepts are introduced using Visual Basic.  Emphasis is placed on robotic workcell basics; including programming a robot. Various topics cover robotic classifications, applications, socioeconomic impact, workcell design, robot programming, sensor and actuator interfacing, plus a project centered on a CIM Workcell.  This course will be offered at the VU Jasper Campus. 1 lecture, 4 laboratory hours.

  
  • CIMT 225 - Programming Industrial Robots


    2 hrs (Sem I)
    This course provides the knowledge and skill to program a Motoman six axis articulated manipulator for industrial applications. Programs are developed for assembly applications involving the interfacing and control for clamping, parts feeding, conveyor integration, palletizing, and fault detection. 2 lecture hours.

    Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in CIMT 125  and CIMT 125L .  Corequisite(s): CIMT 225L .
  
  • CIMT 225L - Programming Industrial Robots Laboratory


    1 hr (Sem I)
    This course emphasizes the programming and I/O interfacing of a six axis Motoman Robot for an assembly application. 6 laboratory hours.

    Corequisite(s): CIMT 225 .
  
  • CIMT 250 - Robotics Applications and Servicing


    2 hrs (Sem II)
    Application and servicing is emphasized utilizing industrial grade robots, Allen-Bradley and Mitsubishi programmable logic controllers (PLC’s), HMI Terminals, conveyors, and other automated equipment. Students gain servicing, troubleshooting, and system integration experience on a robotic MIG welding workcell and a robotic spot welding workcell. 2 lecture hours.

    Speaking Intensive Course

    Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in CIMT 204  and CIMT 204L .  Corequisite(s): CIMT 250L .
  
  • CIMT 250L - Robotics Applications and Servicing Laboratory


    1 hr (Sem II)
    This course emphasizes hardware servicing, electrical measurements, and fault detection of a SCARA robot; programming Allen-Bradley and Mitsubishi PLC’s and HMI Terminals; operating a MiG Welding and spot welding robot and analyzing welds. 6 laboratory hours.

    Corequisite(s): CIMT 250 .
  
  • CIMT 265 - Industrial Networking and PC Control Systems


    1 hr (Sem II)
    This course covers networking of PLC’s and PC systems. The hardware used for networking and control will include the Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLC, Ethernet, Allen-Bradley Data Highway (DH+), and DeviceNet. The software used will include Windows, RSLogix 5000, RSLinx, and RSNetworx.  Microsoft Excel and Access will be incorporated into the networking system to process information. System installation, programming, application, and troubleshooting will be performed. 1 lecture hour.

    Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in CIMT 200  and CIMT 200L .  Corequisite(s): CIMT 265L .
  
  • CIMT 265L - Industrial Networking and PC Control Systems Laboratory


    1 hr (Sem II)
    This course emphasizes networking PC systems together and file sharing through Ethernet; and networking Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLC systems together using EtherNet, Produce/ Consume, DH+, Remote I/O, DeviceNet, Switches, Bridges, and Gateways. 5 laboratory hours.

    Corequisite(s): CIMT 265 .
  
  • CIMT 290 - Instrumentation and Automated Process Control


    3 hrs (Sem I, II)
    This course prepares students to work in the food, chemical, pharmaceutical, and energy industries. Lecture and lab assignments provide experience with sensors, level control, flow control, pressure control, temperature control, DAC and ADC conversion, digital set-point applications, analog processing, and PID control. The Allen-Bradley ControlLogix processor will be used as the controller with a process control trainer to design, construct, interface, program and troubleshoot control circuits and systems. HMI (Human Machine Interfacing) software such as RSVIEW32, will be used to provide additional high-level process control. 3 lecture hours.

    Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in CIMT 200  and CIMT 200L . Corequisite(s): CIMT 290L .
  
  • CIMT 290L - Instrumentation and Automated Process Control Laboratory


    3 hrs (Sem I, II)
    This course emphasizes the controlling of a batch processing application using an Allen-Bradley ControlLogix PLC and RSView32 software. Control includes discrete I/O; level and valve control, and analog I/O; temperature, flow, and VFD motor control. 9 laboratory hours.

    Corequisite(s): CIMT 290 .

Computer Repair Technology

  
  • CMET 140 - Computer Maintenance I


    3 hrs (Sem I)
    An introduction to computer maintenance. This course will focus on safety, computer hardware devices, software, operating systems, and customer service. 2 lecture hours, 4 laboratory hours.

  
  • CMET 185 - Computer Maintenance II


    3 hrs (Sem II)
    This course will build on topics from CMET 140  adding basic networking and peripheral devices. 2 lecture hours, 4 laboratory hours.

    Prerequisite(s): A grade of C or better in CMET 140 .
 

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