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2015-2016 Graduate Catalog 
    
2015-2016 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

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  • BUSN 6561 - Marketing Management (Health Section)


    Focuses on the formulation and implementation of a marketing plan in the context of the firm’s strengths, overall strategy and competitive environment.Emphasis is on understanding the marketing environment and on decision making skills regarding market selection, pricing, promotion, product configuration and management of distribution channels. Restrictions: Restricted to HLAD and MBAH majors within the Business School. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BUSN 6610 - Information Systems Management and Strategy


    Examines the strategic, technological, financial and organizational issues involved with the effective management of information technology. Topics include: (1) role and importance of IT in modern organizations (e.g., IT impact on competitiveness, alignment of corporate and IT strategies, IT infrastructures and IT-enabled organizational processes), (2) alternative methods to develop, acquire and implement information systems (e.g.) evaluation of IT investments, implementing and managing complex IT projects), (3) nature of IT management (e.g., the evolving roles of enterprise IT management, IT sourcing and contractual relationships) and (4) ethical and security issues associated with IT. Note: Students cannot receive credit if they have taken BUSN 6810 or ISMG 6180. Cross-listed with ISMG 6180. Restriction: Restricted to graduate majors and NDGR majors with a sub-plan of NBA or NBD within the Business School. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BUSN 6620 - Applied Economics for Managers


    After taking this course, students should be able to apply economic principles to make optimal decisions given firm cost, demand and market circumstances. Also, they should be able to analyze the firms interactions with its competitive market environment. Students will learn basic aspects of federal macroeconomic policy designed to achieve stable prices and economic growth. Also, they will learn to understand the measurement of output (GDP), employment and prices; the conduct of monetary and fiscal policy; and the balance of trade. Coreq: BUSN 6550 and BUSN 6530 or FNCE 6290 or BANA 6610. Restrictions: Restricted to graduate majors and NDGR majors with a sub-plan of NBA or NBD within the Business School. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BUSN 6621 - Applied Economics for Managers (Health Section)


    After taking this course, students should be able to apply economic principles to make optimal decisions given firm cost, demand and market circumstances. Also, they should be able to analyze the firm’s interactions with its competitive market environment. Students should understand basic aspects of federal macroeconomics policy designed to achieve stable prices and economic growth. Also, they should understand basic aspects of government regulation of business. The emphasis is on healthcare issues and is intended for healthcare students. Coreq: BUSN 6550 and BUSN 6530 or FNCE 6290 or BANA 6610 Restrictions: Restricted to HLAD and MBAH majors within the Business School. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BUSN 6630 - Management of Operations


    This course is concerned with the production and delivery of goods and services. It provides an overview of a variety of key Operation Management issues including scheduling, capacity determination, facility location and layout, distribution and related topics. The use of model-assisted decision making is emphasized. Restriction: Restricted to graduate majors and NDGR majors with a sub-plan of NBA or NBD within the Business School. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BUSN 6640 - Financial Management


    This course is concerned with the business firm’s decisions to make investments and to finance its operations. Students learn to use the tools and theories underlying business valuation, cost of capital, capital budgeting and capital structure. Students will learn to evaluate a firm’s financial position through the examination of its financial statements and to prepare pro forma statements for the firm. Prereq: BUSN 6550 with a grade of C or better. Coreq: BUSN 6530 or FNCE 6290 or BANA 6610 and BUSN 6620 or BUSN 6621. Restriction: Restricted to graduate majors and NDGR majors with a sub-plan of NBA or NBD within the Business School. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BUSN 6710 - Strategic Management


    Concerned with the development of a general management perspective in establishing the strategic direction for an enterprise. Students gain an understanding of strategy formulation and implementation within the context of the global environment. Emphasis is on the integration of knowledge acquired in the previous functional area courses. Note: This course is intended as a final semester Capstone course. Prereq: BUSN 6560 or 6561 and BUSN 6640 with a grade of C (2.0) or higher. Coreq: BUSN 6630. Restriction: Restricted to graduate majors and NDGR majors with a sub-plan of NBA or NBD within the Business School. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BUSN 6711 - Strategic Management (Health Section)


    Concerned with the development of a general management perspective in establishing the strategic direction for a health delivery organization. Students gain an understanding of strategy formulation and implementation within the context of the managed care environment. Emphasis is on the integration of knowledge acquired in the previous functional area courses. Note: This course is intended as a final semester course. Required of Health Administration majors. Prereq: BUSN 6560 or BUSN 6561 and BUSN 6640 all with a grade of C (2.0) or higher. Restrictions: Restricted to HLAD and MBAH majors within the Business School. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BUSN 6800 - Topics In Business


    Current topics in business are occasionally offered. Prerequisites vary depending on the material covered. Consult the current ‘schedule planner’ for specific offerings and prerequisites. Max hours: 12 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BUSN 6807 - Analyzing Emerging Opps & Planning During Uncertain Time


    To develop strategic thinking and practical planning skills. Prepare students for the dynamic and uncertain business environ bus prof face today. More specifically, we explore how to think innovatively and spot trends, develop formal business plans around emerging opportunities, address uncertain and volatile situations using scenarios. Restrictions: Restricted to graduate majors and NDGR majors with a sub-plan of NBA within the Business School. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BUSN 6811 - IT and New Business Paradigms


    Introduces graduate students to the relationship between information technology and the other functional areas of the business. During the course, students have an opportunity to listen and learn from guest speakers who have been involved with either guiding or interpreting the impact of information technology among functional areas of existing or new business. Through the use of current readings, guest lectures and case analysis, students examine various models of IT and new business paradigms to determine the decisions and success criteria for integrating It in ongoing business. a unique feature of the class will be the opportunity for students to present proposals and projects to be critiqued by individuals with It or business experience. Those individuals provide feedback and perspectives regarding potential It or new business paradigm activities. Prereq: Permission of instructor. Restrictions: Restricted to graduate majors and NDGR majors with a sub-plan of NBA within the Business School. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BUSN 6812 - Business Intelligence and Analytics


    Covers technical and managerial issues associated with the development and the use of decision support systems, expert systems, impacts and the future of MSS are discussed. The DSS component covers decision theory, model management, and business intelligence with an emphasis on how decision-making can be supprted using data warehouses, OLAP, and data mining and visualization tools. The ES component focuses on knowledge acquisition, representation, reasoning, and using advanced intelligent systems over the web. In addition, collaboration, communication, enterprise decision support systems integration, impacts, and the future of MSS are discussed. Restriction: Restricted to graduate majors and NDGR majors with a sub-plan of NBA within the Business School. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BUSN 6830 - Business and the Natural Environment


    Considers the impact of economic activity on the natural environment and the regulatory, market and corporate voluntary responses to reducing this impact. Topics: externalities, life cycle assessment, closed-loop systems, DfE (Design for the Environment), corporate sustainability reporting, and effective corporate sustainability strategies. Restriction: Restricted to graduate majors and NDGR majors with a sub-plan of NBA within the Business School. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BUSN 6840 - Independent Study


    Restriction: Restricted to graduate majors and NDGR majors with a sub-plan of NBA within the Business School. Max hours: 8 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
  
  • BUSN 6860 - Finance in the Sports Entertainment Industries


    This course explores the problems and solutions of financing in sports and entertainment business. It focuses on stadium/venue financing, sports team valuation, entertainment event guarantee estimation, player/artist salary issues and managing disparate revenue streams. The course utilizes speakers, articles, problem sets and cases. Prereq: BUSN 6640. Restriction: Restricted to graduate majors and NDGR majors with a sub-plan of NBA within the Business School. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • BUSN 6870 - Global Climate Change


    Global climate change may be one of the most important challenges facing business in the 21st century. This course will introduce the potential impacts of climate, then discuss possible regulatory responses to and business risks and opportunities that may emerge if climate change occurs. Cross-listed with INTB 6870. Restriction: Restricted to graduate majors and NDGR majors with a sub-plan of NBA within the Business School. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • CAND 5940 - Candidate for Degree


    Max hours: 0 Credits. Semester Hours: 0 to 0
  
  • CHEM 1000 - Foundations for General Chemistry


    This course prepares for CHEM 2031 or 1130.Note: For students with no previous chemistry or with inadequate background. Prereq: MATH 1110 or high school equivalent. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • CHEM 1111 - Freshman Seminar


    Restriction: Restricted to Freshman level students. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
  
  • CHEM 1115 - Chemistry Content


    Covers content areas of undergraduate chemistry. Topics include periodicity; the mole and chemical bonding; the kinetic theory and states of matter; chemical reactions; solutions and chemical equilibria. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
  
  • CHEM 1130 - Engineering General Chemistry


    A one-semester non-laboratory version of general chemistry for engineers and those science majors who do not require laboratory credit and do not plan to take a second semester of chemistry. Prereq: One year of high school chemistry or Chem 1000 and Math 1110 (or high school equivalent). Max hours: 5 Credits. Semester Hours: 5 to 5
  
  • CHEM 1474 - Core Chemistry: Chemistry For the Consumer


    Focuses on the common household chemicals that affect US on a daily basis. Students learn the underlying chemistry of nuclear power, sunscreens, food, cleaning agents, etc. Home-based laboratory experiments with safe, common substances. Max hours: 4 Credits. GT: Course is approved by the Colorado Dept of Higher Education for statewide guaranteed transfer, GT-SC1. Semester Hours: 4 to 4
  
  • CHEM 2031 - General Chemistry I


    Topics include chemical structure, atomic and molecular properties, molecular geometry and bonding, and gas laws. Prepares students to take upper division chemistry courses. Note: a beginning course for science majors, medical technologists, pre-medical and pre-dental students. Prereq: It is strongly recommended that students have taken CHEM 1000 and MATH 1110 or their high school equivalents to be adequately prepared to succeed in this course. No co-credit with CHEM 2081. Max hours: 3 Credits. GT: Course is approved by the Colorado Dept of Higher Education for statewide guaranteed transfer, GT-SC2. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • CHEM 2038 - General Chemistry Laboratory I


    Students perform laboratory experiments on topics covered in CHEM 2031 and gain experience in observing, recording, and interpreting physical and chemical phenomena. Note: Laboratory to accompany CHEM 2031. Coreq: CHEM 2031. No co-credit with CHEM 2088. Max hours: 1 Credits. GT: Course is approved by the Colorado Dept of Higher Education for statewide guaranteed transfer, GT-SC1. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  
  • CHEM 2061 - General Chemistry II


    (Continuation of CHEM 2031.) Topics include kinetics, equilibria and thermodynamics. Prereq: CHEM 2031 or 2081. No co-credit with CHEM 2091. Max hours: 3 Credits. GT: Course is approved by the Colorado Dept of Higher Education for statewide guaranteed transfer, GT-SC2. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • CHEM 2068 - General Chemistry Laboratory II


    Students gain experience with laboratory technique and elementary chemical instrumentation. Note: Laboratory to accompany CHEM 2061 and a continuation of CHEM 2038. Prereq: CHEM 2038 or 2088. Coreq: CHEM 2061 or 2091. No co-credit with CHEM 2098. Max hours: 2 Credits. GT: Course is approved by the Colorado Dept of Higher Education for statewide guaranteed transfer, GT-SC1. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  
  • CHEM 2081 - Honors General Chemistry I


    Topics include gas laws, thermochemistry, the quantum mechanical model of the atom, periodic properties, bonding and molecular geometry and intermolecular forces. Prepares students to take upper division chemistry courses. Honors section: Course assumes knowledge of stoichiometry and basic atomic structure. Note: Students may not receive credit for this course if they have already received credit for CHEM 2031. Prereq: Admission into specific CU Denver program or consent of instructor is required to enroll. Working knowledge of high school algebra and advanced high school chemistry are required. Coreq: CHEM 2088. No co-credit with CHEM 2031. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • CHEM 2088 - Honors General Chemistry I Laboratory


    Laboratory experiments on topics covered in CHEM 2031 or CHEM 2081, gaining experience in observing, recording, and interpreting physical and chemical phenomena. Offers smaller sections and greater access to specialized techniques, open ended experiments, and instrumentation, requiring a faster pace and more sophisticated work. Note: Students may not receive credit for this course if they have already received credit for CHEM 2038. Prereq: Admission into specific CU Denver program or consent of instructor is required to enroll. Coreq: CHEM 2031 or CHEM 2081. No co-credit with CHEM 2038. Max hours: 2 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  
  • CHEM 2091 - Honors General Chemistry II Lecture


    Continuation of CHEM 2081. Additional topics may include kinetics, equilibria and thermodynamics. Note: Students may not receive credit for this course if they have already received credit for CHEM 2061. Note: Admission into specific CU Denver program or consent of the instructor is required. Prereq: CHEM 2081 or 2031 and permission of the instructor. Coreq: CHEM 2098 or 2068. No co-credit with CHEM 2061. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • CHEM 2098 - Honors General Chemistry II Laboratory


    Students perform laboratory experiments on topics covered in General Chemistry II (CHEM 2061) or the companion Honors General Chemistry II course. Students gain experience in observing, recording, and interpreting physical and chemical phenomena. Honors General Chemistry II Laboratory is distinguished from the regular General Chemistry Laboratory by smaller sections, and greater access to specialized techniques, open ended experiments, and instrumentation. Students use the laboratory skills they developed in Honors General Chemistry I Laboratory to work independently with a special emphasis on recording, interpreting, and expressing data, chemical safety, the scientific literature, innovation in the laboratory, and presentation of scientific information in oral and poster formats. Prereq: Admission into specific CU Denver program or consent of instructor is required to enroll. Prereq: CHEM 2038 or CHEM 2088. Coreq: CHEM 2091 or CHEM 2061. No co-credit with CHEM 2068. Max hours: 2 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  
  • CHEM 2300 - Nutritional Chemistry


    Introduces nutrition intended primarily for majors in nursing, physical therapy, physical education. Topics include structure and metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins, functions of vitamins and minerals and food constituents. Prereq: CHEM 1000, 1474 or high school chemistry. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • CHEM 2600 - Introductory Topics in Chemistry


    This course is designed primarily for non-chemistry majors. Students will explore a special topic related to chemistry or biochemistry. A description of topics to be covered in the current semester is maintained on the Chemistry department website. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
  
  • CHEM 2840 - Independent Study: CHEM


    Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
  
  • CHEM 2939 - Internship


    Experiences involving application of specific, relevant concepts and skills in supervised employment situations. Prereq: 15 hours of 2.75 GPA. Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
  
  • CHEM 3011 - Inorganic Chemistry


    The fundamentals of inorganic chemistry, including: atomic, molecular and crystal structures; the energetics of reactions, acid-base interactions; and the chemistry of main group and transition metal elements, including coordination and organometallic chemistry. Prereq or Coreq: CHEM 3421 or 3491. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • CHEM 3018 - Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory


    Combines theoretical concepts with hands-on laboratory experience and introduces students to modern inorganic chemistry. Experiments cover both main group and transition metal chemistry with an emphasis on synthesis, characterization, and application of inorganic compounds. Prereq or Coreq: CHEM 3011. Max hours: 2 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  
  • CHEM 3111 - Analytical Chemistry


    Topics include sampling, volumetric analyses, instrumental analyses and statistical treatment of data. Note: Lecture course for chemistry, biology, medical technology and environmental students. Prereq: CHEM 2061. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • CHEM 3118 - Analytical Chemistry Laboratory


    Students gain experience with technique of sampling and analysis, including an introduction to instrumental methods. Note: Laboratory course to be taken concurrently with CHEM 3111. Prereq: CHEM 2068; Coreq: CHEM 3111. Max hours: 2 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  
  • CHEM 3411 - Organic Chemistry I


    Lecture course designed to introduce the study of structure, reactions, properties, and mechanisms of organic molecules. Prereq: CHEM 2061 or 2091. No co-credit with CHEM 3481. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 4 to 4
  
  • CHEM 3418 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I


    Laboratory course to augment concepts of CHEM 3411, illustrating the practical aspects of organic chemistry. Prereq: CHEM 2068 or 2098. Coreq: CHEM 3411. No co-credit with CHEM 3488. Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  
  • CHEM 3421 - Organic Chemistry II


    Lecture course designed to introduce the study of structure, reaction, properties and mechanisms of organic molecules. Note: Continuation of CHEM 3411. Prereq: CHEM 3411 or 3481. No co-credit with CHEM 3491. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 4 to 4
  
  • CHEM 3428 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II


    Laboratory course to augment concepts of CHEM 3421, illustrating the practical aspects of organic chemistry. Prereq: CHEM 3418 or 3488; Coreq: CHEM 3421 or CHEM 3491. No co-credit with CHEM 3498. Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  
  • CHEM 3481 - Honors Organic Chemistry I


    An accelerated introduction to fundamental structural, analytical, and mechanistic aspects of organic molecules and their reactions. Prereq: CHEM 2061 or CHEM 2091, and CHEM 2068 or CHEM 2098. Coreq: CHEM 3488. Restriction: Restricted to students in the honors organic chemistry student group OCH1. No co-credit with CHEM 3411. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 4 to 4
  
  • CHEM 3488 - Honors Organic Chemistry Laboratory I


    Honors laboratory class to accompany CHEM 3481. Students will learn the basic techniques of organic synthesis, purification and analysis while carrying out extended experiments. Prereq: CHEM 2068 or CHEM 2098. Coreq: CHEM 3481. Restriction: Restricted to students in the honors organic chemistry student group OCH1. Max hours: 2 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  
  • CHEM 3491 - Honors Organic Chemistry II


    Second semester organic chemistry. Theoretical concepts and practical aspects of organic structure, mechanism, synthesis and analysis. Note: Required for chemistry majors and open to all students. No joint credit with CHEM 3421. Prereq: CHEM 3411 or CHEM 3481 and CHEM 3418 or CHEM 3488. No co-credit with CHEM 3421. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 4 to 4
  
  • CHEM 3498 - Honors Organic Chemistry Laboratory II


    In small groups, students use the chemical literature to devise multi-step syntheses and determine reaction mechanisms for organic compounds. Note: Laboratory course required for chemistry majors. Open to non-majors on approval of the instructor. Prereq: CHEM 3411 or CHEM 3481 and CHEM 3418 or CHEM 3488 Coreq: CHEM 3421 or CHEM 3491 Note: Students must also receive permission from the Chemistry major advisor in order to enroll. No co-credit with CHEM 3428. Max hours: 2 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  
  • CHEM 3510 - Physical Chemistry: Biological Applications.


    An introduction to physical chemistry that examines the principles of thermodynamics, equilibrium solutions, and kinetics as they apply to biologicalsystems. Calculus required to learn the principles is presented in the course. Prereq: Chem 2061, Math1120, and Phys 2020. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 4 to 4
  
  • CHEM 3810 - Biochemistry


    Introduces the principles of biochemistry for science and health science-oriented majors. Designed to cover the important aspects of modern biochemistry. Prereq: BIOL 2061 or 2097 and CHEM 3411 or 3481. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 4 to 4
  
  • CHEM 3840 - Independent Study


    Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
  
  • CHEM 3939 - Internship


    Designed experiences involving application of specific, relevant concepts and skills in supervised employment situations. Prereq: Junior standing and at least a 2.75 GPA. Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
  
  • CHEM 4121 - Instrumental Analysis


    Surveys instrumental methods of analysis. Emphasis on spectrophotometry, electrochemistry, chromatography and radiochemical techniques. Prereq: CHEM 3111, 3421 or 3491, and CHEM 4521. Coreq for Chemistry majors: CHEM 4128. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • CHEM 4128 - Instrumental Analysis Laboratory


    Laboratory practice to accompany CHEM 4121. One hour of discussion and three hours of laboratory, with an emphasis on writing laboratory reports. Note: Required of chemistry majors and open to other students in CHEM 4121. Prereq: CHEM 3118 and 4538. Coreq: CHEM 4121. Max hours: 2 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  
  • CHEM 4511 - Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics and Kinetics


    Includes study of the laws of thermodynamics, thermochemistry, chemical equilibria, solutions and statistical mechanics. Prereq: PHYS 2331. Coreq: MATH 3511. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • CHEM 4518 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory: Reaction Analysis


    Instruction in the experimental techniques of physical chemistry with emphasis on the properties of gases, thermodynamics and chemical equilibrium. Prereq: CHEM 3118. Coreq: CHEM 4511. Max hours: 2 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  
  • CHEM 4521 - Physical Chemistry: Quantum and Spectroscopy


    Continuation of CHEM 4511, with emphasis on chemical kinetics, quantum mechanics, molecular structure and spectroscopy. Prereq: PHYS 2331. Coreq: MATH 3511. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • CHEM 4538 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory: Molecular Structure


    Instruction in the experimental techniques of physical chemistry with emphasis on quantum chemistry, spectroscopy and chemical kinetics. Prereq: CHEM 3118 and 3498. Coreq: CHEM 4521. Max hours: 2 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  
  • CHEM 4600 - Advanced Topics in Chemistry


    Upper-level majors in chemistry or a related discipline explore a special topic in chemistry or biochemistry. A description of topics to be covered in the current semester is maintained on the Chemistry department website. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
  
  • CHEM 4610 - Understanding & Presenting Chemical Research


    This course will improve your ability to systematically search for chemical information, help you interpret the information you find, & improve your ability to summarize and present that information. Cross-listed with CHEM 5610. Max hours: 2 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 2
  
  • CHEM 4700 - Environmental Chemistry


    A discussion of the sources, reactions, transport, effects, and fates of chemical species in the water, soil, and air environments. Prereq: CHEM 3111 or 3411. Cross-listed with CHEM 5700. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • CHEM 4810 - General Biochemistry I


    Topics include structure, conformation, and properties of proteins; enzymes, mechanisms and kinetics; carbohydrates, lipids and membranes, and energetics. Prereq: CHEM 3421 or 3491 or 3810. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • CHEM 4820 - General Biochemistry II


    Topics include biosynthesis and metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids and amino acids, information processing. Note: continuation of CHEM 4810. Prereq: CHEM 4810 or 5810 or 3810. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • CHEM 4828 - Biochemistry Lab


    Focuses on modern laboratory techniques for biochemical research, with an emphasis on methods for protein isolation, purification, and identification. Students perform experiments involving (but not limited to) chromatography, electrophoresis, spectrophotometry, and protein activity assays. Prereq: CHEM 3810 or 4810. Max hours: 2 Credits. Semester Hours: 2 to 2
  
  • CHEM 4835 - Biochemistry of Cancer


    Explores the biochemical aspects of cancer causation and treatment. Topics include DNA and protein damage, oncogenes and tumor suppressors, the chemistry of chemotherapeutic agents, and the mechanisms of resistance to anticancer drugs. Prereq: CHEM 3810, 4810, or 5810. Cross-listed with CHEM 5835. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • CHEM 4840 - Independent Study: Chem


    Prereq: Permission of instructor required. Max hours: 12 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 6
  
  • CHEM 4880 - Directed Research


    Students will engage in original research projects supervised and mentored by faculty. Students must work with faculty prior to registration to develop a proposal for their project and receive permission to take this course. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 6
  
  • CHEM 5010 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry


    Covers the fundamental principles of inorganic chemistry. Topics include atomic structure and periodicity, molecular symmetry, bonding, structural chemistry, main-group chemistry, coordination chemistry, and organometallic chemistry. Prereq: CHEM 3011 and CHEM 4521 or equivalent, or permission of instructor. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 4 to 4
  
  • CHEM 5071 - RM-MSMSP: Atoms and Properties of Matter


    Systematic study of the structure of the atom, how atoms interact to form bonds, how matter behaves at the molecular level, the periodic table, and the macroscopic properties of matter. Concepts are linked to other scientific, mathematical, societal, and pedagogical domains. This course is not applicable toward any degree in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Prereq: Permission of project director. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 4 to 4
  
  • CHEM 5072 - RM-MSMSP: Interactions of Elements and Compounds


    Systematic study of solubility (physical and chemical properties of solutions and the chemistry of acids, bases, pH, and buffer solutions), oxidation or reduction reactions, reaction energetics (thermodynamics and kinetics), and applications of chemistry to environmental, biochemical, and nutritional problems. Concepts are linked to other scientific, mathematical, societal, and pedagogical domains. This course is not applicable toward any degree in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. Prereq: CHEM 5071 (or equivalent) and permission of project director. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 4 to 4
  
  • CHEM 5073 - RM-MSMSP Research Experience for Teachers - Chemistry Cohort


    The Research Experience for Teachers (RET) program will be a five-week research exploration in which twelve RM-MSMSP teachers will raise their level of relevant scientific understanding by engaging in a “hands on” workshop, transforming what they have learned into new curricular materials that will improve the scientific abilities of their students and hopefully stimulate them to consider a STEM career. Note: Credit may not apply toward any CLAS degree. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 6
  
  • CHEM 5110 - Advanced Analytical Chemistry


    Explores the fundamental principles of analytical chemistry. Topics will focus on meteorology (the science of making measurements), measurements based on energy transfer (e.g. spectroscopic analysis), and measurements based on mass transfer (e.g. chemical separations and electrochemistry). Prereq: Undergraduate instrumental analysis or equivalent. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 4 to 4
  
  • CHEM 5130 - Surface Analytical Techniques


    Surveys widely used techniques for surface analysis, including thermal desorption, mass spectrometry, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, and surface electrochemistry. Applications to catalyst and organic or biological surfaces are included. Prereq: CHEM 4121 or equivalent. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • CHEM 5250 - Chemometrics: Data Analysis


    Provides chemists and environmental scientists with the basic statistical skills for effective data analysis and experimental design. Minimal theoretical detail is provided; practical applications and graphical techniques are emphasized. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • CHEM 5310 - Advanced Organic Chemistry


    An exploration of structure, bonding and reactivity in organic modules that includes extensive analysis of the chemical literature, culminating in written and seminar presentations of individual projects. Prereq: CHEM 3421 and 4521. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 4 to 4
  
  • CHEM 5510 - Computational Chemistry


    Classical and ab initio molecular dynamics are covered from theory to application. Students have access to high-performance computational resources and cover current topics in the field. Prereq: CHEM 4521 or permission of instructor. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • CHEM 5520 - Molecular Structure and Spectra


    Applies quantum mechanics to the understanding of molecular structure and spectroscopy. Prereq: CHEM 4521. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • CHEM 5530 - Advanced Physical Chemistry


    Explores fundamental properties of molecules (bond length and strength, the potential energy surface, reaction rates, etc.) and examines how these properties are measured, using original literature as the primary source, and culminating in written and seminar presentations of individual projects. Prereq: CHEM 4511, 4521 and 4538 or equivalent. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 4 to 4
  
  • CHEM 5550 - Applications of Group Theory in Chemistry


    Introduces the basic principles of the group theoretical method as well as its applications in organic, inorganic, and physical chemistry. Covers Mo’s for main-group and transition metal compounds, ligand field theory, molecular vibrations, and electron absorption spectroscopy. Prereq: CHEM 4521 or permission of instructor. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • CHEM 5600 - Graduate Topics in Chemistry


    Graduate students in chemistry or a related discipline explore a special topic in chemistry or biochemistry. A description of topics to be covered in the current semester is maintained on the Chemistry department website. Prereq: graduate standing or permission of instructor required. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
  
  • CHEM 5610 - Understanding & Presenting Chemical Research


    This course will improve your ability to systematically search for chemical information, help you interpret the information you find, & improve your ability to summarize and present that information. Cross-listed with CHEM 4610. Max hours: 2 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 2
  
  • CHEM 5700 - Environmental Chemistry


    A discussion of the sources, reactions, transport, effects, and fates of chemical species in the water, soil and air environments. Prereq: CHEM 3111, 3411, and graduate standing. Cross-listed with CHEM 4700. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • CHEM 5710 - Air Pollution Chemistry


    Chemical processes occurring in the atmosphere are discussed. Includes application to air pollution problems, including urban air pollution, air quality standards, non-urban air pollution, acid deposition, and stratospheric pollution. Prereq: CHEM 4521 or 4700. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • CHEM 5720 - Atmospheric Sampling and Analysis


    Fundamentals of environmental sampling specifically applied to the atmosphere are discussed. Includes a variety of techniques for the measurement of monitoring gaseous, semi-volatile and particulate air pollutants, techniques for the measurement of criteria pollutants, chemical and physical measurements of particulate and air toxins. Prereq: CHEM 4700 or CHEM 5710 or permission of instructor. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • CHEM 5810 - Graduate Biochemistry I


    Topics include proteins, mechanisms and kinetics of enzymes, carbohydrates, lipids and membranes, nucleic acids, genetic engineering, signaling pathways, and energetics, which are integrated with critical analysis of recent journal papers, culminating in written and seminar presentations of individual projects. Prereq: CHEM 3421 or 3491. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 4 to 4
  
  • CHEM 5830 - Graduate Biochemistry II


    Topics include biosynthesis & metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids& amino acids, & genetic information flow of DNA replication, transcription, translation& regulation of transcription, which are integrated with critical analysis of recent literature, culminating in written& seminar presentations of individual projects. Continuation of 5810. Prereq: CHEM 5810 or 4810 or 3810. Max hours: 4 Credits. Semester Hours: 4 to 4
  
  • CHEM 5835 - Biochemistry of Cancer


    Explores the biochemical aspects of cancer causation and treatment. Topics include DNA and protein damage, oncogenes and tumor suppressors, the chemistry of chemotherapeutic agents, and the mechanisms of resistance to anticancer drugs. Prereq: CHEM 3810, 4810, or 5810. Cross-listed with CHEM 4835. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • CHEM 5840 - Independent Study


    Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
  
  • CHEM 5880 - Directed Research


    Students will engage in original research projects supervised and mentored by faculty. Students must work with faculty prior to registration to develop a proposal for their project and receive permission to take this course. Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 6
  
  • CHEM 5939 - Internship


    Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 6
  
  • CHEM 5950 - Master’s Thesis


    Max hours: 8 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 8
  
  • CHEM 6000 - Chemistry Seminar


    Faculty and student presentations of CU-Denver research projects and other current chemistry topics. Note: All chemistry students are encouraged to attend, but credit is given only to those who present seminars. Prereq: Graduate standing. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 3
  
  • CHEM 6001 - Master’s Research Seminar


    Students present a formal seminar to the department describing their master’s research work. Note: Required for all students completing a thesis-based master’s degree; optional for those completing master’s projects. Prereq: Participation in master’s thesis or project research; CHEM 6000. Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  
  • CHEM 6002 - Chemistry Seminar I


    The art of listening to and giving a chemistry seminar. Introduces the chemical literature, the pedagogical techniques of seminar giving, and the critical thinking skills required to understand a technical presentation. Note: Seminar presentations by faculty, outside speakers, and advanced graduate students are analyzed by the students participating in the course. Prereq: Graduate standing. Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  
  • CHEM 6003 - Chemistry Seminar II


    Students prepare and give a chemical seminar based on a literature paper. Note: Seminar presentations by students and outside speakers are analyzed by students in the course. Prereq: Graduate standing. Max hours: 1 Credit. Semester Hours: 1 to 1
  
  • CHEM 6840 - Independent Study: CHEM


    Max hours: 9 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 6
  
  • CHEM 6950 - Master’s Thesis


    Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 6
  
  • CHEM 6960 - Master’s Report


    Max hours: 6 Credits. Semester Hours: 1 to 6
  
  • CHIN 1000 - China and the Chinese


    A multidisciplinary introduction to Chinese society both past and present. Prehistory, birth of imperial China, literature, philosophy, religion, nationalism, revolution, modernization, contemporary life, social structure, gender, food, family life, population policy, ethnicity, popular culture, economics and politics. Note: This course is taught in English. Max hours: 3 Credits. GT: Course is approved by the Colorado Dept of Higher Education for statewide guaranteed transfer, GT-AH1. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
  
  • CHIN 1010 - Beginning Chinese I


    A basic introduction to Chinese language and culture. Students study pronunciation, vocabulary, grammar and simple writing techniques. Note: Students may not enroll in any lower division (1000/2000) language skills course in which their level of proficiency exceeds that of the course. Students placing into a course through any means other than following the regular sequence must consult with an appropriate faculty member of the Dept. of Modern Languages prior to enrollment. No previous study of Chinese is required. Max hours: 5 Credits. Semester Hours: 5 to 5
  
  • CHIN 1020 - Beginning Chinese II


    (Continuation of CHIN 1010.) Further practice of pronunciation, study of vocabulary, grammar, and simple writing techniques. Note: Students may not enroll in any lower division (1000/2000) language skills course in which their level of proficiency exceeds that of the course. Students placing into a course through any means other than following the regular sequence must consult with an appropriate faculty member of the Dept. of Modern Languages prior to enrollment. Prereq: CHIN 1010. Max hours: 5 Credits. Semester Hours: 5 to 5
  
  • CHIN 1071 - Mandarin Chinese for the Professions


    Provides students with language skills and cultural knowledge in the context of conducting business with Chinese. Students develop elementary language skills for communication, cultural awareness and business etiquette via structured thematic units with business scenarios and simulations. Note: Chinese 1071 cannot be taken to fulfill language requirements; nor can it be used to substitute for Chinese 1010. Max hours: 3 Credits. Semester Hours: 3 to 3
 

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