REPORT TO THE NMU ACADEMIC SENATE
from
The Committee on Undergraduate Programs
Chair: Lesley Putman
First Reading: January 12, 2016
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Department of Chemistry (pages 3-18)
A. New Courses:
i. CH 315 Organic Chemistry I (3 cr.)
ii. CH 317 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (1 cr.)
iii. CH 325 Organic Chemistry II (3 cr.)
iv. CH 327 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory (1 cr.)
B. Program changes: Biochemistry Major, A.C.S. Chemistry Major, and Forensic
Biochemistry Major
i. Remove from the list of Required Courses in the Major
CH 321 Organic Chemistry I (4 cr.)
CH 322 Organic Chemistry II (4 cr.)
ii. Add to the list of Required Courses in the Major
CH 315 Organic Chemistry I (3 cr.)
CH 317 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (1 cr.)
CH 325 Organic Chemistry II (3 cr.)
CH 327 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II (1 cr.)
C. Course Changes:
i. CH 112 General Chemistry I
a. Change prerequisite to a C- or better in CH 111
ii. CH 215 Chemistry of the Elements, CH 220 Introductory Organic Chemistry,
CH 241 Chemical Equilibrium, CH 242 Quantitative Analysis and CH 321
Organic Chemistry I
a. Change prerequisite to a C- or better in CH 112
iii. CH 321D Organic Chemistry I Discussion
a. Change course number to CH 316
iv. CH 322 Organic Chemistry II
a. Add CH 315 and CH 317 to the list of prerequisites
b. Change prerequisite to a C- or better in CH 321 or CH 315 and CH 317
v. CH 322D Organic Chemistry II Discussion
a. Change course number to CH 326
vi. CH 341 Physical Chemistry I and CH 342 Physical Chemistry II
a. Change prerequisite to a C- or better in CH 241 and CH 242
vii. CH 415 Inorganic Chemistry
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a. Delete CH 321 and CH 220 from the prerequisite list
b. Change to a C- or better in all prerequisite courses: CH 111, CH 112, CH
215, CH 325, CH 327 and CH 341
c. Add CH 322 may be substituted for CH 325 and CH 327
viii. CH 430 Environmental Chemistry
a. Change to a C- or better in CH 241, CH 242, CH 220 or CH 325 and CH
327
b. Add CH 322 may be substituted for CH 325 and CH 327
ix. CH 435 Gas and Liquid Chromatography
a. Change prerequisite to a C- or better in CH 242 and CH 325 and CH 327
b. Add CH 322 may be substituted for CH 325 and CH 327
x. CH 436 Modern Spectroscopy
a. Delete CH 220 and 321 from the list of prerequisites
b. Change prerequisite to a C- or better in CH 111, CH 112, CH 325 and CH
327
c. Add CH 322 may be substituted for CH 325 and CH 327
xi. CH 437 Atomic Spectrometry
a. Change prerequisite to a C- or better in CH 111, CH 112, CH 241, CH 242,
junior standing or instructor’s permission.
xii. CH 440 Forensic Chemistry
a. Delete CH 220 and CH 321 from the list of required prerequisites
b. Change prerequisite to a C- or better in CH 111, CH 112, CH 241, CH 242,
CH 325 and CH 327
c. Add CH 322 may be substituted for CH 325 and CH 327
xiii. CH 450 Biochemistry I
a. Change prerequisite to a C- or better in CH 111, CH 112, CH 241, CH 242,
CH 220 or CH 325 and CH 327
b. Add CH 322 may be substituted for CH 325 and CH 327
ix. CH 452 Biochemistry II, CH 454 Biochemical Techniques, and CH 456
Protein Structure and Function
a. Change prerequisite to a C- or better in CH 450
2. Department of Mathematics and Computer Science (pages 18-20)
A. Course Change: CS 120 Computer Science I
i. Change prerequisites
B. Course Change: CS 365 Web Programming
i. Change course name
C. Course Change: CS 465 Advanced Web Programming
i. Change course name
3. Department of Modern Languages and Literature (page 20)
A. Course change: IP 313x and SN 313x
i. Increase credits from 1-4 to 3-4
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1. DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
A. NEW COURSES:
CH 315 Organic Chemistry I
3 cr. (3-0-0)
Offered: Fall, Winter
Prerequisite: C- or better in CH 112
Pre- or Co-requisite: CH 317
Co-requisite: CH 316 (optional).
First semester foundational course in organic chemistry for science and pre-professional
majors. Introduction to the fundamental concepts of organic molecular structure,
functional groups, nomenclature, physical properties, isomerism, stereochemistry,
conformations, acid-base reactions, and spectroscopy. It is strongly recommended that
students co-enroll in CH 316.
Note: Credit cannot be earned in both CH 220 and CH 315/CH 317.
CH 317 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
1 cr. (0-0-3)
Offered: Fall, Winter
Prerequisite: C- or better CH 112
Pre- or Co-requisite: CH 315
Co-requisite: CH 316 (optional).
Introduction to organic chemistry laboratory techniques including reaction methods,
recrystallization, extraction, distillation, chromatography and spectroscopy.
Note: Credit cannot be earned in both CH 220 and CH 315/CH 317.
CH 325 Organic Chemistry II
3 cr. (3-0-0)
Offered: Fall, Winter
Prerequisite: C- or better CH 315 and CH 317
Pre- or Co-requisite: CH 327
Co-requisite: CH 326 (optional).
Second semester foundational course in organic chemistry for science and preprofessional majors. Course builds on material from CH 315 and covers the reactivity and
synthesis of organic molecules representing all major functional groups. It is strongly
recommended that students co-enroll in CH 326.
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CH 327 Organic Chemistry II
1 cr. (0-0-3)
Offered: Fall, Winter
Prerequisite: C- or better CH 315 and CH 317
Pre- or Co-requisite: CH 325
Co-requisite: CH 326 (optional).
Application of laboratory techniques introduced in CH 317 to the synthesis and
characterization of organic molecules.
RATIONALE:
These new courses separate the organic chemistry lecture and laboratory components.
There are three main benefits to this:
(1) Many transfer students will benefit from this new organization. Often, transfer
students come in with credit in either organic chemistry lecture or lab, but not both
components. In these cases, their previous course work does not directly transfer as
CH 321 or CH 322 credit. Students must then take the lecture or lab component as a
separate course at NMU, usually by registering for a directed studies course. Such a
student would then attend the regular CH 321 or CH 322 lecture or lab course to
complete the directed studies course and fulfill degree requirements. This can be
difficult with the current high demand in CH 321 and CH322; in recent years there
have been no extra seats in the course to accommodate these students in a timely
manner. Separation of the lecture and lab into two distinct courses will solve this
problem for transfer students and keep them on track towards degree completion.
(2) Several students repeat either CH 321 or CH 322 every semester. These repeating
students often have done satisfactory work in the laboratory portion of the course.
With the current combined lecture/laboratory course these students must repeat both
parts of the course, and therefore, take away seats from “first time” students trying to
enroll in organic chemistry. This situation occurs because the space in the laboratory
portion of the course is the limiting factor for enrollment. If repeating students have
already passed a (separated) lab course, they could repeat only the lecture portion
allowing these “first time” students to enroll and stay on track towards degree
completion. (Note the importance of course availability: ideally, “first time” students
should take CH 321 the semester after completing CH 112 General Chemistry II for
optimum success and to complete necessary prerequisites if majoring in chemistry,
biochemistry or forensic biochemistry.
(3) Each semester, the labs will be run independently from the individual lectures,
which will provide scheduling flexibility for students.
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B. PROGRAM CHANGES
PROPOSED BULLETIN COPY:
Biochemistry Major
Total Credits Required for Degree
124
Liberal Studies
30-40
Health Promotion Requirements
2
Required Courses in Major
73-74
Chemistry Spelled incorrectly in the bulletin
CH 111 General Chemistry I [III]
5
CH 112 General Chemistry II [III]
5
CH 241 Chemical Equilibrium
3
CH 242 Quantitative Analysis
2
CH 321 Organic Chemistry I
4
CH 322 Organic Chemistry II
4
CH 315 Organic Chemistry I Lecture
3
CH 317 Organic Chemistry I Lab
1
CH 325 Organic Chemistry II Lecture
3
CH 327 Organic Chemistry II Lab
1
CH 342 Physical Chemistry II
4
CH 450 Biochemistry I
4
CH 452 Biochemistry II
4
CH 454 Biochemical Techniques
4
Biology
BI 111 Introductory Biology: Principles [III]
4
BI 112 Introductory Biology: Diversity [III]
4
BI 303 General Microbiology (5 cr.) or
4-5
BI 406 Advanced Cell Biology (4 cr.) or
BI 431 Plant Physiology (4 cr.)
BI 418 Molecular Biology
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Mathematics
MA 161 Calculus I [III]
4
MA 163 Calculus II
4
Physics
PH 220 Introductory Physics I [III] or
5
PH 201 College Physics I (5 cr.) [III]
PH 221 Introductory Physics II [III] or
5
PH 202 College Physics II (5 cr.) [III]
Biochemistry Electives
13
Choose from the following:
AIS 435 Research Using Digital Information Resources (2 cr.)
BI 203 Medical Microbiology (3-5 cr.)
BI 210 Principles of Ecology (4 cr.)
BI 218 Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology (4 cr.)
BI 303 General Microbiology (5 cr.)
BI 312 Genetics (4 cr.)
BI 405 Immunology (3 cr.)
BI 406 Advanced Cell Biology (4 cr.)
BI 411 Limnology (4 cr.)
BI 413 Biochemistry of Development (4 cr.)
BI 419 Biology of Cancer (4 cr.)
BI 425 Endocrinology (3 cr.)
BI 431 Plant Physiology (4 cr.)
BI 495 Special Topics in Biology (1-4 cr.)
BI 498 Directed Studies in Biology (1-4 cr.)
CH 341 Physical Chemistry I * (4 cr.)
CH 415 Inorganic Chemistry (4 cr.)
CH 430 Environmental Chemistry (5 cr.)
CH 435 Gas and Liquid Chromatography (2 cr.)
CH 436 Modern Spectroscopy (3 cr.)
CH 437 Atomic Spectrometry (1 cr.)
CH 440 Forensic Chemistry (4 cr.)
CH 456 Protein Structure and Function (3 cr.)
CH 490 Senior Research and Seminar I (2-4 cr.)
CH 491 Senior Research and Seminar II (2-4 cr.)
CH 495 Special Topics in Chemistry (1-4 cr.)
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CS 120 Computer Science I (4 cr.) [V]
BI 412 Biostatistics (4 cr.) or
MA 171 Introduction to Probability and Statistics (4 cr.) [V]
MA 211 Introduction to Matrix Theory and Linear Algebra (3 cr.)
MA 361 Differential Equations (3 cr.)
MA 475 Statistics II (4 cr.)
PH 322 Modern Physics (4 cr.)
*Students wishing to pursue graduate studies in biochemistry or industrial careers should take CH
341.
This major does not require a minor.
Chemistry Major (ACS Certified)
Total Credits Required for Degree
124
Liberal Studies
30-40
Health Promotion Requirements
2
Required Courses in Major
49
CH 111 General Chemistry I [III]
5
CH 112 General Chemistry II [III]
5
CH 215 Chemistry of the Elements
4
CH 241 Chemical Equilibrium
3
CH 242 Quantitative Analysis
2
CH 321 Organic Chemistry I
4
CH 322 Organic Chemistry II
4
CH 315 Organic Chemistry I Lecture
3
CH 317 Organic Chemistry I Lab
1
CH 325 Organic Chemistry II Lecture
3
CH 327 Organic Chemistry II Lab
1
CH 341 Physical Chemistry I
4
CH 342 Physical Chemistry II
4
CH 415 Inorganic Chemistry
4
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CH 435 Gas and Liquid Chromatography
2
CH 436 Modern Spectroscopy
3
CH 437 Atomic Spectrometry
1
CH 450 Biochemistry I
4
Other Required Courses
18
MA 161 Calculus I [III]
4
MA 163 Calculus II
4
PH 220 Introductory Physics I [III] or
5
PH 201 College Physics I (5 cr.) [III]
PH 221 Introductory Physics II [III] or
5
PH 202 College Physics II (5 cr.) [III]
Minor
20-22
The group science minor uses the "other required courses" and requires three additional credits;
see the group science minor for details.
Forensic Biochemistry Major
Total Credits Required for Degree
128
Liberal Studies
30-40
Health Promotion Requirements
2
Required Courses in Major
33
CH 111 General Chemistry I [III]
5
CH 112 General Chemistry II [III]
5
CH 241 Chemical Equilibrium
3
CH 242 Quantitative Analysis
2
CH 321 Organic Chemistry I
4
CH 322 Organic Chemistry II
4
CH 315 Organic Chemistry I Lecture
3
CH 317 Organic Chemistry I Lab
1
CH 325 Organic Chemistry II Lecture
3
CH 327 Organic Chemistry II Lab
1
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CH 435 Gas and Liquid Chromatography
2
CH 440 Forensic Chemistry
4
CH 450 Biochemistry I
4
Other Required Courses
45
BI 111 Introductory Biology: Principles [III]
4
BI 203 Medical Microbiology or
3-5
BI 303 General Microbiology (5 cr.)
BI 218 Introduction to Cell and Molecular Biology
4
BI 312 Genetics
4
BI 418 Molecular Biology
4
CJ 110 Introduction to Criminal Justice
4
CJ 214 The Investigative Process I
4
MA 161 Calculus I [III]
4
MA 171 Introduction to Probability and Statistics [V]
4
PH 220 Introductory Physics I [III] or
5
PH 201 College Physics I (5 cr.) [III]
PH 221 Introductory Physics II [III] or
5
PH 202 College Physics II (5 cr.) [III]
Electives
17
Choose from the following:
(Must include a minimum of 5 cr. in chemistry at the 300-level or above.)
BI 112 Introductory Biology: Diversity (4 cr.) [III]
BI 201 Human Anatomy (3 cr.) or
BI 202 Human Physiology (5 cr.)
BI 406 Advanced Cell Biology (4 cr.)
BI 424 Entomology (4 cr.)
BI 426 Human Histology (4 cr.)
CH 215 Chemistry of the Elements (4 cr.)
CH 341 Physical Chemistry I (4 cr.)
CH 342 Physical Chemistry II (4 cr.)
CH 415 Inorganic Chemistry (4 cr.)
CH 436 Modern Spectroscopy (3 cr.)
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CH 437 Atomic Spectrometry (1 cr.)
CH 452 Biochemistry II (4 cr.)
CH 454 Biochemical Techniques (4 cr.)
CH 490 Senior Research and Seminar I (2-4 cr.)
CH 491 Senior Research and Seminar II (2-4 cr.)
CH 499 Forensic Laboratory Internship (1-4 cr.)
CJ 213 The Judicial Function (4 cr.)
CJ 255 Drugs, Crime and the Justice System (4 cr.)
CJ 315 Criminal Procedure (4 cr.)
CJ 414 The Investigative Process II (4 cr.)
MA 163 Calculus II (4 cr.)
PL 184 Issues in Legal Ethics (2 cr.) [II]
PS 215 Introduction to Law (4 cr.)
RATIONALE:
Chemistry has proposed to separate the lecture and laboratory components for the two
sequential courses, CH 321 and CH 322, which are the foundational courses in organic
chemistry. The new courses have different numbers and will replace CH 321 and CH 322
in the list of required courses for each of the majors offered, Biochemistry, A.C.S.
Chemistry, and Forensic Biochemistry. The new courses will be designated as follows:
CH 315 Organic Chemistry I, CH 317 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I, CH 325 Organic
Chemistry II, and CH 327 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II.
The objectives and content of the new courses will be unchanged and the credit hours
allotted to lecture and lab will be identical.
B. COURSE CHANGES
PROPOSED BULLETIN COPY:
CH 112 General Chemistry II
5 cr. (3-1-3)
Offered: Fall, Winter, Summer
 Applies toward the division III liberal studies requirement.
 Applies toward the laboratory science requirement.
Prerequisite: C- or better in CH 111.
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Study of chemical equilibria and kinetics, thermodynamics, solution reactions, survey of the
chemistry of the common elements and nuclear chemistry.
CH 215 Chemistry of the Elements
4 cr. (3-0-3)
Offered: Fall
Prerequisite: C- or better in CH 112.
Descriptive chemistry of elements and their compounds with relation to the periodic table.
Emphasis is placed on chemical behavior, bonding and structure as well as spectral,
thermodynamic and electrochemical properties. Laboratory work consists of the synthesis and
characterization of common elements and their compounds.
CH 220 Introduction to Organic Chemistry
5 cr. (4-0-3)
Offered: Fall, Winter
Prerequisite: C- or better in CH 112.
A one-semester course covering all aspects of organic chemistry including nomenclature,
structure, optical activity, functional groups, spectra and syntheses. Emphasis on the organic
compounds and reactions important to the function of living systems.
Note: Credit cannot be earned in both CH 220 and CH 315/CH 317 or CH 321.
CH 241 Chemical Equilibrium
3 cr.
Offered: Fall, Winter
Prerequisite: C- or better in CH 112.
Study of chemical equilibrium in water including ionization, solubility, acid-base phenomena,
complex ion formation and oxidation-reduction reactions.
CH 242 Quantitative Analysis
2 cr. (0-0-6)
Offered: Fall, Winter
Prerequisite: C- or better in CH 112.
The principles and methods of quantitative analysis, including titrimetry, spectrophotometry and
potentiometry are used to determine the composition of various materials and the physical
constants of substances.
CH 321 Organic Chemistry I
4 cr. (3-0-3)
Offered: Fall, Winter
Co-requisite: CH 321D (optional).
Prerequisite: C- or better in CH 112.
The chemistry of the aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons and their derivatives, the significance of
the various groups in the molecule and the nature of organic reactions.
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Note: Credit cannot be earned in both CH 220 and CH 321.
CH 321D CH 316 Organic Chemistry I Discussion
1 cr. (0-1-0)
Offered: Fall, Winter
Graded: S/U
Co-requisite: CH 321 CH 315.
Course will emphasize problem solving techniques and critical thinking in organic chemistry. The
subject matter for this discussion-style course will directly parallel the material covered in CH 321
CH 315.
CH 322 Organic Chemistry II
4 cr. (3-0-3)
Offered: Fall, Winter
Co-requisite: CH 322D (optional).
Prerequisite: C- or better in CH 321.
A continuation of CH 321. The chemistry of carbonyl compounds and other groups, as well as
some special topics are covered.
CH 322D CH 326 Organic Chemistry II Discussion
1 cr. (0-1-0)
Offered: Fall, Winter
Graded: S/U
Co-requisite: CH 322 CH 325.
Course will emphasize problem solving techniques and critical thinking in organic chemistry. The
subject matter for this discussion-style course will directly parallel the material covered in CH 322
CH 325.
CH 341 Physical Chemistry I
4 cr. (3-0-3)
Offered: Fall
Prerequisite: C- or better in CH 241, CH 242, one year of calculus and physics, or instructor’s
permission.
Theory, problems and experiments concerning the structure of atoms and molecules and the
gaseous, liquid and solid states.
CH 342 Physical Chemistry II
4 cr. (3-0-3)
Offered: Winter
Prerequisite: C- or better in CH 241, CH 242, one year of calculus and physics, or instructor’s
permission.
Theory, problems and experiments concerning chemical thermodynamics, chemical kinetics and
the phase rule.
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CH 415 Inorganic Chemistry
4 cr. (3-0-3)
Offered: Winter
Prerequisite: C- or better in CH 111, CH 112, CH 215, CH 321, CH 322 (or CH 325 and CH 327)
(or CH 220 may be substituted for CH 321 and CH 322), and CH 341.
Comparative study of the chemical elements and their compounds with emphasis on periodic
relations, principles of structure and bonding, kinetics of reactions and spectral and
thermodynamic properties. Topics include complex ions, defect crystals, electron deficient
compounds, organometallic and bio-inorganic chemistry. A variety of inorganic compounds are
prepared and studied.
CH 430 Environmental Chemistry
5 cr. (3-0-6)
Offered: As needed. Contact department.
Prerequisite: C- or better in CH 241, CH 242, CH 220 or CH 322 (or CH 325 and CH 327), junior
standing.
A study of chemical interaction in natural and perturbed systems. Emphasis is placed on physical
and analytical aspects with an introduction to the mathematics of data utilization.
CH 435 Gas and Liquid Chromatography
2 cr. (3-0-6)
Offered: Fall
Prerequisite: C- or better in CH 242 and CH 322 (or CH 325 and CH 327), junior standing or
instructor’s permission.
A study of the principles, instrumentation and analytical applications of gas and liquid
chromatography and mass spectrometry. GC, GC/MS and HPLC techniques are presented in the
laboratory.
Note: This course is taught for one half of the semester.
CH 436 Modern Spectroscopy
3 cr. (2-0-3)
Offered: Winter
Prerequisite: C- or better in CH 111, CH 112, and CH 220 (or CH 321 and CH 322) (or CH 325
and CH 327), junior standing or instructor permission.
A study of the principles, instrumentation and analytical applications of modern spectroscopic
methods including mass, infrared, and 1-D and 2-D NMR spectroscopy. The theoretical basis for
each type of spectroscopy, basic instrument design and spectral analysis will be discussed with
particular emphasis on the use of a combination of these methods in structural elucidation.
Laboratory exercises will focus on instrument operation and data interpretation.
CH 437 Atomic Spectrometry
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1 cr. (2-0-3)
Offered: Fall
Prerequisite: C- or better in CH 111, CH 112, CH 241 and CH 242 and junior standing or
instructor permission.
A study of principles, instrumentation and analytical applications of atomic spectrometry. Lecture
material includes theory and practice of atomic spectrometry including, but not limited to atomic
absorption, emission, and fluorescence, sample collection and preparation, atomization, optical
instrumentation, spectral interferences and data analysis. Laboratory exercises include sample
preparation, instrument optimization and operation, and data analysis.
Note: This course is taught for one half of the semester.
CH 440 Forensic Chemistry
4 cr. (2-0-6)
Offered: Winter
Prerequisite: C- or better in CH 111, CH 112, CH 241, CH 242, CH 220 or CH 321 and 322 (or
CH 325 and CH 327), and CH 450 or instructor’s permission.
Forensic applications of chemical and biochemical techniques. Techniques include, but are not
limited to trace metal analysis, FT-IR analysis of fibers and paint, polymerase chain reaction
(PCR)/DNA analysis, and controlled substances liquid and gas chromatography. Case studies
and a team project will be performed at the end of the semester using several analytical
techniques in the student’s area of interest.
Note: This course is eligible for graduate credit, effective August 23, 2010
CH 450 Biochemistry I
4 cr. (3-0-3)
Offered: Fall, Winter
Prerequisite: C- or better in CH 220 or CH 322 (or CH 325 and CH 327), junior standing or
instructor’s permission.
A study of the fundamental concepts of biochemistry, including the chemical and physical
properties of biomolecules and the chemical basis of the major metabolic pathways. Laboratory
experiments teach basic biochemical techniques.
CH 452 Biochemistry II
4 cr.
Offered: Winter
Prerequisite: C- or better in CH 450, junior standing or instructor’s permission.
A course designed to follow CH 450, emphasizing metabolic processes and exposing students to
current biochemical literature. Topics include the biosynthesis of lipids, amino acids, nucleic acids
and gene expression, and protein synthesis. Abnormalities in metabolic processes that result in
disease will be considered.
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CH 454 Biochemical Techniques
4 cr. (0-0-12)
Offered: Winter
Prerequisite: C- or better in CH 450, junior standing or instructor’s permission.
A laboratory course applying instrumental techniques to biochemical problems. Experiments may
include immunological assay, electrophoresis and purification and analysis of DNA.
CH 456 Protein Structure and Function
3 cr.
Offered: As needed. Contact department.
Prerequisite: C- or better in CH 450, junior standing or instructor’s permission.
An investigation of the structure of proteins enhanced by the use of computer software with
three-dimensional images. The relationship between protein structure and function will be
explored by studying enzymatic reaction mechanisms and kinetics.
RATIONALE:
A. Grade Prerequisite for Chemistry Courses
Specifically, the prerequisite of each chemistry course at NMU, other than the directed
study and senior research projects (which require instructor approval for enrollment), is
to be modified by the addition of the requirement that the student has attained a C- or
higher grade in prerequisite chemistry courses. The rationale for this revision is twofold:
(1) Currently, the programs administered by the chemistry department require a C- or
higher grade in all chemistry courses as a graduation requirement. In light of this it makes
sense to require students to obtain a C- or higher grade for courses that depend on the
prerequisite content.
(2) This prerequisite change will also result in a more consistent base level of course
preparation for students enrolling in upper level courses and should improve the success
of all students who enroll in upper level courses.
B. Deletion of CH 220 and CH 321 from the CH 415, CH 436 and CH 440
Prerequisites
(1) Chemistry is proposing to remove CH 220 as a prerequisite course for CH 415, CH
436 and CH 440. Students taking CH 415 Inorganic Chemistry and CH 436 Modern
Spectroscopy need to have developed proficiency at acquiring and interpreting simple
infrared and nuclear magnetic resonance spectra before taking these upper level courses.
In addition, an understanding of infrared spectroscopy and mass spectrometry is needed
for topics taught in CH 440 Forensic Biochemistry (e.g. drug, paint/coatings analysis).
CH 321 and CH 322 (Organic Chemistry I and II, respectively) provide a well-developed
background in these skills; CH 220 Introductory Organic Chemistry does not provide an
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adequate exposure to spectroscopy and in fact, provides no exposure to mass
spectrometry. CH 220 should be dropped from the list of prerequisites for these courses.
(2) Chemistry will remove CH 321 as a prerequisite for CH 415, CH 436 and CH 440.
CH 322 Organic Chemistry II is also a prerequisite for these courses. Since CH 321 is a
prerequisite of CH 322, it seems redundant to list it as a prerequisite course; students
completing CH 322 should have credit in CH 321.
C. Addition of CH 242 to the CH 435 Prerequisites
Gas and Liquid Chromatography (CH 435) is a senior analytical chemistry course that
focuses on the theory and the qualitative and quantitative analytical application of gas
and liquid chromatography. The quantitative aspects of CH 435 are reliant on the students
having previously developed the skills and operations taught in Quantitative Analysis
(CH 242). CH 242 is a foundational quantitative analytical chemistry lab course that
teaches the practical aspects of quantifying chemical constituents in samples. In CH 242
the students become well versed in using classical, spectrophotometric and
potentiometric methods of analysis. Relevant to CH 435, CH 242 students are also taught
sound lab practices, including volumetric calibrations, volumetric and gravimetric
corrections, and the accurate preparation of standard solutions.
D. Course Number Change and Bulletin Copy for CH 321D and CH 322D
The new courses proposed for the organic chemistry sequence have very different
numbers than the current associated discussion courses, CH 321D and CH 322D.
Chemistry has proposed CH 315/CH 317 to replace CH321 and CH 325/ CH 327 to
replace CH 322. It will be less confusing to students (and faculty) if we also change the
numbers for the discussion courses to match those for the new courses. CH 321D will be
renumbered CH 316 since it is the discussion for CH 315, and CH 322D will be
renumbered CH 326 since it is the discussion for CH 325.
The bulletin copy for CH 321D and CH 322D will also change to match the new courses,
CH 315 and CH 325. Specifically, CH 321 will become CH 315 and CH 322 will
become CH 325 where referenced in the course description.
E. Addition of CH 325 and CH 327 to the prerequisites for CH 415, CH 430, CH
435, CH 436, CH 440 and CH 450
The new courses CH 325 and CH 327 will replace the current prerequisite course, CH
322, and therefore, they should be added to list of prerequisite courses. CH 322 should
remain on the prerequisite list since current students in the program need to be able to
continue using CH 322 as a prerequisite.
Note: The Department of Biology did not support the increase in prerequisite grade to Cbecause they thought it would lead to grade inflation and endorse lower quality work.
CUP approved the proposal, however, because all other departments supported the
change, the Department of Chemistry submitted a rebuttal to Biology, and there are
courses in other departments that require a C or better in a prerequisite course.
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2. DEPARTMENT OF MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE
A. COURSE CHANGE: CS 120 COMPUTER SCIENCE I
PROPOSED BULLETIN COPY:
CS 120 – Computer Science I
Credits: 4 cr.
Offered: Fall, Winter
Prerequisite: Mathematics placement recommendation of MA 100 or higher, or CS 101
or CIS 110. B- or better in MA 100; or B- or better in CS 101; or B- or better in CIS
110; or a mathematics placement recommendation of CS 120 or higher, or instructor
permission.
Other: Meets 4 hours per week of lecture.
This intensive, fast-paced course is the first programming course for computer science
and network computing Mobile & Web App Development majors. Topics include
methods and parameters, conditionals, loops, arrays, graphical user interfaces and objectoriented program design.
Note: This course is recommended for students with a strong desire to learn
programming but lack experience. Students without interest in computer programming
should consider CS 101 instead.
RATIONALE:
Historical course data indicates that students who do not meet these slightly higher
prerequisites are unlikely to pass CS 120. Also the Network Computing major no longer
exists, and has been replaced by the Mobile & Web App Development major.
B. COURSE CHANGE: CS 365 CLIENT-SIDE WEB PROGRAMMING
PROPOSED BULLETIN COPY:
CS 365 – Client-Side Web Programming
Credits: 4 cr.
Offered: Contact department
Prerequisite: CS 201 or both CS 101 and CS 122.
Other: Meets 4 hours per week of lecture.
This course teaches how to make fully interactive websites and web applications, targeted
to multiple devices. Topics include HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, jQuery and Node.js. The
focus of this course is mainly on client-side technologies.
RATIONALE:
Course titles for both CS 365 and CS 465 are being changed because the current course
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titles (Web Programming and Advanced Web Programming) mislead students into
believing that CS 365 is a prerequisite for CS 465 (which is not the case).
C. COURSE CHANGE: CS 465 SERVER-SIDE WEB PROGRAMMING
PROPOSED BULLETIN COPY:
CS 465 – Advanced Server-Side Web Programming
Credits: 3 cr.
Offered: Every third semester
Prerequisite: Six credit hours of computer science courses at the 200 level or above.
Other: Meets 3 hours per week of lecture.
This course teaches students how to program client/server applications for the Web,
focusing mainly on the server side. Topics cover scripting languages such as Perl, PHP,
or other current alternatives, using them to read input from Web forms and produce Web
output. SQL will be used to interface with databases as the backend technology.
RATIONALE:
Course titles for both CS 365 and CS 465 are being changed because the current course
titles (Web Programming and Advanced Web Programming) mislead students into
believing that CS 365 is a prerequisite for CS 465 (which is not the case).
3. DEPARTMENT OF MODERN LANGUAGES AND LITERATURE
A. COURSE CHANGE: IP 313X AND SN 313X CULTURE IN CONTEXT
PROPOSED BULLETIN COPY:
IP 313X Culture in Context
3-4 cr.
Offered: Fall, Winter, Summer
Students will learn about the culture of a particular country or countries through a combination of
class sessions on the campus of Northern Michigan University and a faculty-led study abroad.
Note: May be repeated for credit if topic varies.
SN 313X Culture in Context
3-4 cr.
Offered: Fall, Winter, Summer
Prerequisite: SN 202 or department head approval.
Students will learn about the culture of a particular country or countries through a combination of
class sessions on the campus of Northern Michigan University and a faculty-led study abroad.
Note: May be repeated for credit if topic varies.
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RATIONALE:
These courses were approved by CUP and the Senate during the 2014-2015 academic
year. Also during 2014-2015, MLL submitted a proposal to the General Education
Committee, requesting that the courses be included under “Integrative Thinking.”
However, the GEC responded that the courses could not be considered for inclusion since
they may be offered for fewer than 3 credits. In order to comply with the requirements of
the General Education Program, we would like to change the credit hours of these
courses to “3-4 cr.”
Note: CUP confirmed that the Department has a standard method for determining credits
for these courses based on contact hours so we were confident that an increase in credits
would be accompanied by an increase in contact hours.
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