Jun 26, 2024  
2022-2023 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2022-2023 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Descriptions


The number system reflects the level of course material and associated rigor. With the exception of upper graduate level and professional courses, any prerequisite restrictions limiting the level of a student accepted into a course shall be specified in a course prerequisites. Courses shall be numbered as follows:

001-099 No credit, non-degree and/or developmental courses;
100-199 Freshmen level course; undergraduate credit only;
200-299 Sophomore level course; undergraduate credit only;
300-399 Junior level course; undergraduate credit only;
400-499 Advanced junior and senior level course; undergraduate credit only;
400G-499G Senior and first year graduate level course; graduate credit for non-majors only;
500-599 First year graduate level course; undergraduate and graduate credit;
600-799 Upper graduate level course; open only to graduate students;
800-999 Professional Programs course; open only to students in professional colleges and to students in other colleges offering professional degrees as defined by the Council on Postsecondary Education.
The letter R following the course designation and number indicates a remedial course. No course designated with an R will be counted as credit toward a bachelor’s degree at the University of Kentucky.

Courses may be approved for variable credits, e.g., (1-3), (2-6), etc. In no case, however, may the total credits exceed the maximum number authorized for the course.

Repeated registration in a course may be allowed if the course description carries the statement: “May be repeated to maximum of … credits.” However, a student may enroll only one time in a specific course during a given semester. Courses with the same number are not considered to be the same course if different identifying titles are an integral part of the record.

Unless indicated in the course description, the number of credits for a course indicates the number of lecture or discussion or class hours.

Exceptions to the requirements for admission to courses may be made as follows:

Seniors with superior ability or preparation may be admitted to courses numbered between 600 and 799, upon approval of the instructor, the dean of the student’s college and the Dean of The Graduate School.

 
  
  • CED 560 - SUPPORTED EMPLOYMENT, INDEPENDENT LIVING, AND TRANSITION


    College of Education

    Credit(s): 3

    This course is designed to provide a basic knowledge and understanding of the origins, development, and underpinnings of supported employment, transition, and independent living for rehabilitation and clinical mental health counselors. The contents of the course provide the student with the following information: philosophies for transition and supported employment programs; the concept of Person Centered Planning; a model for developing a transitional process in the community; vocational training and placement concepts of transition and supported employment; perspectives and roles within supported employment and transition for rehabilitation and clinical mental health counselors; and major elements of independent living rehabilitation.

    Prereq: Admission to the Rehabilitation Counseling Program or consent of instructor.
    Approved for Distance Learning. Repeatable up to 3 credit hours.
  
  • CED 570 - CRISIS AND TRAUMA COUNSELING


    College of Education

    Credit(s): 2

    This course is intended to provide students with an overview of the clinical rehabilitation counseling and clinical mental health rehabilitation counseling issues, challenges and responses due to crises, disasters, and other trauma-causing events on persons with disabilities across the lifespan. Specific attention is given to major categories of disabilities, their limitations, and psychosocial responses to life-challenging and life-altering consequences of crisis and traumatic events. Information is presented on context and philosophy of developing best practices for working with people with disabilities and their families in achieving quality of life in advent of a crisis/traumatic situation.

    Approved for Distance Learning.
  
  • CEF 251 - INTRODUCTION TO PERSONAL AND FAMILY FINANCE


    College of Ag, Food and Environment

    Credit(s): 3

    An introductory course for personal and family finance. Relevant topics such as building and protecting wealth, retirement and estate planning and personal investing will be covered throughout the course.

    Approved for Distance Learning.
  
  • CEF 350 - CONSUMER ECONOMICS AND ISSUES


    College of Ag, Food and Environment

    Credit(s): 3

    An in-depth study of consumer issues, rights, and responsibilities. An examination of how individual and societal decisions affect quality of life, including consumer safety, and the interactions of consumption, health, law, government regulations and the economy. Consumer education and financial literacy will also be emphasized.

    Approved for Distance Learning.
    Crosslisted with: FAM 350
  
  • CEF 351 - ADVANCED PERSONAL AND FAMILY FINANCE I


    College of Ag, Food and Environment

    Credit(s): 3

    Management of personal and family financial resources throughout the life span. A study of individual and family finances as related to financial planning, money management practices, checking and savings, credit management, loans and borrowing, income taxes, housing costs, and transportation costs.

    Prereq: CEF 251.
    Approved for Distance Learning.
  
  • CEF 352 - ADVANCED PERSONAL AND FAMILY FINANCE II


    College of Ag, Food and Environment

    Credit(s): 3

    Management of personal and family financial resources throughout the life span. A study of individual and family finances as related to financial planning; property and liability risk; health care management and expenses; insurance planning; investment fundamentals; stocks, bonds, and mutual fund investments; real estate and high risk investments; and retirement and estate planning.

    Prereq: CEF 351.
    Approved for Distance Learning.
  
  • CEF 360 - INTRODUCTION TO FAMILY INTERVENTION: WORKING WITH FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS


    College of Ag, Food and Environment

    Credit(s): 3

    Survey course to introduce students to the various skills, strategies and professional ethical standards used by family scientists in helping relationships. The emphasis will be on learning the skills required to provide support for families and individuals. This course is a Graduation Composition and Communication Requirement (GCCR) course in certain programs, and hence is not likely to be eligible for automatic transfer credit to UK.

    Prereq: Declared majors or minors in FAM or declared majors in CEF. FAM 251 is a prerequisite for FAM majors and minors. CEF 251 is a prerequisite for CEF majors.
    Crosslisted with: FAM 360
  
  • CEF 390 - INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH METHODS


    College of Ag, Food and Environment

    Credit(s): 3

    An introduction to research design, methodology, instrumentation, and data analysis with emphasis on a student’s ability to understand and critique research in the content areas of consumer economics, personal finance, human development, and family relations. This course provides partial credit for the written component of GCCR in conjunction with FAM 360 and CEF 403 or FAM 357.

    Prereq: Declared majors or minors in Family Sciences; STA 210; CIS/WRD 110; CIS/WRD 111; and sophomore standing.
    Crosslisted with: FAM 390
  
  • CEF 402 - APPLIED THEORY IN CONSUMER ECONOMICS


    College of Ag, Food and Environment

    Credit(s): 3

    Study of concepts, theories, and applications of consumer economics. Examination of race, gender, age, and other variables in social and economic disparities as related to personal finance and financial counseling.

    Prereq: Successful completion of UK Core Composition and Communications I and II; minimum of 30 credits; ECO 201; FAM 251 or CEF 251; or consent of instructor.
    Approved for Distance Learning.
  
  • CEF 403 - FAMILY FINANCIAL COUNSELING


    College of Ag, Food and Environment

    Credit(s): 3

    An examination of family economics and resource management issues and impact on the well-being of family across the major transitions of the family life-cycle. The complex process of financial decision-making and the role of the financial counselor are addressed. Best practices in assisting individuals and families facing financial challenges and increasing their level of financial capability, while decreasing their financial stress through personal financial counseling processes.

    Prereq: CEF 351 and CEF 352 OR consent of the instructor.
    Approved for Distance Learning.
  
  • CEF 475 - SPECIAL TOPICS IN CONSUMER ECONOMICS AND PERSONAL FINANCE: SUBTITLE REQUIRED


    College of Ag, Food and Environment

    Credit(s): 1 - 6 (Variable)

    Course will focus on selected topics drawn from various areas of consumer economics and/or personal finance taught by faculty members with special interests and competence. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits under different subtitles.

    Prereq: Consent of instructor.
    Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
  
  • CEF 495 - INDEPENDENT WORK IN CONSUMER ECONOMICS AND PERSONAL FINANCE


    College of Ag, Food and Environment

    Credit(s): 1 - 3 (Variable)

    Intensive independent scholarship or training in consumer economics and/or financial counseling. This is a variable credit course (1 to 3 credits). CEF 495 may be repeated to a maximum of 6 credits.

    Prereq: Consent of instructor; and junior or senior standing in CEF.
    Approved for Distance Learning. Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
  
  • CEF 496 - ACCREDITED FINANCIAL COUNSELOR REVIEW COURSE


    College of Ag, Food and Environment

    Credit(s): 3

    Preparation for the Accredited Financial Counselor certification exam provided by the Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education (AFCPE). A review examination of financial counseling processes, family economics, and resource management issues.

    Prereq: CEF 403 or consent of Instructor.
    Approved for Distance Learning.
  
  • CEF 498 - INTERNSHIP IN CONSUMER ECONOMICS AND PERSONAL FINANCE


    College of Ag, Food and Environment

    Credit(s): 3

    A supervised working internship and course for juniors and seniors in the CEF program. The internship will take place in a community, educational, Cooperative Extension, and/or research setting. Emphasis is on observation, teaching, conceptualizing research problems, and developing competencies for providing consumer economics and financial services at the individual, family, and/or community level. The course includes lecture and internship hours (a total of 150 hours).

    Prereq: CEF 403; junior or senior standing; Consumer Economics and Personal Finance majors only; consent of instructor; completed internship learning contract.
    Approved for Distance Learning.
  
  • CEF 499 - ADVANCED INTERNSHIP IN CONSUMER ECONOMICS AND PERSONAL FINANCE


    College of Ag, Food and Environment

    Credit(s): 3

    A supervised working internship and course for juniors and seniors in the CEF program. The internship will take place in a community, educational, Cooperative Extension, and/or research setting. Building on the concepts and professional development learned in CEF 498, emphasis is on observation, teaching, conceptualizing research problems, and developing competencies for providing consumer economics and financial services at the individual, family, and/or community level. The course includes virtual discussion and internship hours (a total of 150 hours). The course will meet synchronously and live via web video through multiple sections (to accommodate students in different time zones). The course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours in separate terms.

    Prereq: CEF 498; junior or senior standing; Consumer Economics and Personal Finance majors only; consent of instructor; completed internship contract.
    Approved for Distance Learning. Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
  
  • CEP 399 - COOPERATIVE EDUCATION


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 1

    A course designed for undergraduate students who, through the appropriate cooperative education office, secure full-time, salaried, career-related positions under the supervision of a sponsoring employer. Enrollment in the course constitutes full-time status. Course may be taken on a pass-fail basis only and may be repeated on a rotational basis to a maximum of six credit hours.

    Prereq: Prior approval from the director of co-op education in participating academic unit.
  
  • CGS 500 - COGNITIVE SCIENCE IN THEORY AND PRACTICE


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    This course will introduce upper-level under- graduate students (and lower-level graduate students) to Cognitive Science, an interdisciplinary field that seeks to study the mind from the perspective of various disciplines: Biology, Computer Science, Linguistics, the Neurosciences, Philosophy, and Psychology. The course will consist of modules in at least four of these six disciplines.

    Prereq: Upper-class standing.
  
  • CHE 101 - MOLECULAR SCIENCE FOR CITIZENS


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    A conceptual introduction to the molecular nature of natural and manmade materials as well as the key molecules of biological organisms. The important classes of molecules will be discussed in terms of their properties and impact on our everyday real world experience.

    Meets UK Core: Intellectual Inquiry in the Natural, Physical and Mathematical Sciences.
    Approved for Distance Learning.
  
  • CHE 103 - CHEMISTRY FOR HEALTH PROFESSIONALS


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 4

    A study of the basic concepts of general, organic, and biological chemistry. Topics include electronic structure of atoms and molecules, periodicity of the elements, stoichiometry, states of matter, kinetics, equilibria, acids and bases, organic functional groups, stereochemistry, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and enzymes. Topics are presented with an emphasis on application to the allied health professions.

    Prereq: Credit for MA 111, or Math ACT score above 20, or ALEKS Math Placement above 45.
    Meets UK Core: Intellectual Inquiry in the Natural, Physical and Mathematical Sciences.
    Approved for Distance Learning.
  
  • CHE 104 - INTRODUCTORY GENERAL CHEMISTRY


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    A study of general principles, including laws of definite and multiple proportions, stoichiometry, gases, electronic structure, chemical bonding, periodic relationships, oxidation-reduction, chemical equilibrium and acids/ bases. Not open to students who have already completed both CHE 105 and CHE 107. Not recommended for students seeking careers in science, engineering, medicine, pharmacy or dentistry for which the recommended sequence is CHE 105/107

    Prereq: Credit for MA 111, or Math ACT score above 20, or ALEKS Math Placement above 45.
    Approved for Distance Learning.
  
  • CHE 105 - GEN COLLEGE CHEMISTRY I


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 4

    A study of chemical principles and their application to pure and mixed substances. Not open to students who have already completed both CHE 109  and CHE 110 .

    Prereq: Math ACT of 23 or above (or Math placement test), or MA 109 , or MA 110 .
    Meets UK Core: Intellectual Inquiry in the Natural, Physical and Mathematical Sciences.
    Approved for Distance Learning.
  
  • CHE 105 - GENERAL COLLEGE CHEMISTRY I


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 4

    A study of chemical principles and their application to pure and mixed substances. Not open to students who have already completed both CHE 109 and CHE 110.

    Prereq: Math ACT of 25 or above, C or better in MA 110, or equivalent math placement scores.
    Meets UK Core: Intellectual Inquiry in the Natural, Physical and Mathematical Sciences.
    Approved for Distance Learning.
  
  • CHE 107 - GENERAL COLLEGE CHEMISTRY II


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    A continuation of CHE 105. A study of the principles of chemistry and their application to elements and compounds.

    Prereq: CHE 105 or CHE 110 (with a C or better).
    Approved for Distance Learning.
  
  • CHE 108 - INTRODUCTION TO INORGANIC, ORGANIC AND BIOCHEMISTRY WITHOUT LABORATORY


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    Formally a continuation of CHE 104, a study of selected aspects of inorganic, organic, and biochemistry including the chemistry of metals and nonmetals, basic organic functional groups, proteins, nucleic acids, and lipids. Not recommended for students seeking careers in medicine, pharmacy, science, dentistry, and engineering for which the recommended sequence is CHE 105/107

    Prereq: CHE 104 or CHE 105.
    Approved for Distance Learning.
  
  • CHE 109 - GENERAL CHEMISTRY 1A


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 4

    A study of chemical principles and their applications to pure and mixed substances. The two-semester CHE 109/110 sequence covers the same material as CHE 105.

    Prereq: Math ACT of 23 or above, B or better in MA 109, C or better in MA 123, or equivalent math placement score.
    Meets UK Core: Intellectual Inquiry in the Natural, Physical and Mathematical Sciences.
    Approved for Distance Learning.
  
  • CHE 110 - GENERAL CHEMISTRY 1B


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 4

    A continuation of CHE 109; CHE 109 and 110 are equivalent to CHE 105.

    Prereq: CHE 109 with grade C or better.
    Meets UK Core: Intellectual Inquiry in the Natural, Physical and Mathematical Sciences.
    Approved for Distance Learning.
  
  • CHE 111 - GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 1

    A laboratory course, to accompany CHE 105  or CHE 110 , dealing with the properties of chemical substances and providing an introduction to quantitative chemical analysis.

    Prereq or coreq: CHE 105  or CHE 110 .
    Meets UK Core: Intellectual Inquiry in the Natural, Physical and Mathematical Sciences.
  
  • CHE 111 - GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 1

    A laboratory course, to accompany CHE 105 or CHE 110, dealing with the properties of chemical substances and providing an introduction to quantitative chemical analysis.

    Prereq or coreq: CHE 105 or CHE 110.
    Meets UK Core: Intellectual Inquiry in the Natural, Physical and Mathematical Sciences.
  
  • CHE 113 - GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 2

    A laboratory course, to accompany CHE 107, emphasizing qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis.

    Prereq: CHE 111. Prereq or coreq: CHE 107.
  
  • CHE 185 - FOUNDATIONS OF GENERAL CHEMISTRY I


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 2

    Development of basic skills in problem-solving for chemistry foundational concepts to prepare students to succeed in CHE 105, 109, or 110 in a subsequent semester. Topics include applications of math in chemistry, measurements, matter, atomic structure and the mole. Students may not be enrolled in any other CHE lecture course while taking this course.

    Prereq: Math ACT of 23 or above (or Math placement test), B or better in MA 109, or C or better in MA 110.
    Approved for Distance Learning.
  
  • CHE 187 - FOUNDATIONS OF GENERAL CHEMISTRY II


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 2

    Development of advanced skills in problem-solving for chemistry foundational concepts to prepare students to succeed in CHE 107 in a subsequent semester. Topics include equilibrium, titrations, and buffers. Students may not be enrolled in any other CHE lecture course class while taking this course.

    Prereq: C or better in either CHE 105 or 110.
    Approved for Distance Learning.
  
  • CHE 195 - GENERAL CHEMISTRY WORKSHOP I


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 1

    Peer-led team problem solving. Two-hour workshop offered on a pass-fail basis only. Enrollment in CHE 105 need not be accompanied by enrollment in CHE 195.

    Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in CHE 105 required.
  
  • CHE 197 - GENERAL CHEMISTRY WORKSHOP II


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 1

    Peer-led team problem solving. Two-hour workshop offered on a pass-fail basis only. Enrollment in CHE 107 need not be accompanied by enrollment in CHE 197.

    Prereq: Concurrent registration in CHE 107 required.
  
  • CHE 199 - RESEARCH EXPERIENCE IN CHEMISTRY


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 0

    Participation in laboratory research in chemistry. Offered pass/fail only.

    Prereq: Permission of instructor.
  
  • CHE 226 - ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    An introduction to the theory and practice of quantitative chemical analysis. Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 3 hours.

    Prereq: CHE 107 and CHE 113.
  
  • CHE 230 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    Fundamental principles and theories of organic chemistry.

    Prereq: CHE 107 and CHE 113.
  
  • CHE 231 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 1

    Laboratory for CHE 230 or CHE 236.

    Prereq: CHE 113; prereq or concur, CHE 230 or CHE 236.
  
  • CHE 232 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    A continuation of CHE 230.

    Prereq: CHE 230 with grade C or above.
  
  • CHE 233 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 1

    Laboratory for CHE 232.

    Prereq: CHE 231; pereq or concur: CHE 232.
  
  • CHE 235 - SPECIAL ORGANIC LABORATORY


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 1

    Special laboratory for students majoring in chemical engineering, materials science and engineering, or clinical laboratory sciences. Laboratory, three hours per week.

    Prereq: CHE 230 or CHE 236.
  
  • CHE 236 - SURVEY OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    A one-semester course in organic chemistry. Not open to students who have already completed both CHE 230 and CHE 232.

    Prereq: CHE 107 and 113.
  
  • CHE 250 - FORENSIC SCIENCE ON TELEVISION


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    This course will introduce students to the basic chemical and biochemical principles of forensic science utilized on popular science/science fiction television shows. Forensic science involves the application of techniques from instrumental chemical analysis and molecular biology to identify and quantify evidence collected from crime scenes. By using popular television shows to introduce specific techniques students should gain a basic understanding of the capabilities and limitations of forensic science as it is presently practiced.

    Prereq: CHE 103 or CHE 104 or CHE 110 or CHE 105.
  
  • CHE 295 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY WORKSHOP I


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 1

    Peer-led team problem solving. Two-hour workshop offered on a pass-fail basis only. Enrollment in CHE 230 need not be accompanied by enrollment in CHE 295.

    Prereq: Concurrent registration in CHE 230 required.
  
  • CHE 297 - ORGANIC CHEMISTRY WORKSHOP II


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 1

    Peer-led team problem solving. Two-hour workshop offered on a pass-fail basis only. Enrollment in CHE 232 need not be accompanied by enrollment in CHE 297.

    Prereq: Concurrent enrollment in CHE 232 required.
  
  • CHE 372 - COMMUNICATION IN CHEMISTRY 1


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 1

    Reports and discussions on recent research and current chemical literature; writing and revision of scientific papers; literature searching methods; preparation of effective presentations abstracts and visual aids. CHE 372 and CHE 472 meet the A&S College Writing and Communications Requirement. This course is a Graduation Composition and Communication Requirement (GCCR) course in certain programs, and hence is not likely to be eligible for automatic transfer credit to UK.

    Prereq: CHE 226 (or concurrent) or CHE 232 (or concurrent) or consent of Director of Undergraduate Studies.
  
  • CHE 380 - TOPICS IN MOLECULAR SCIENCE: SUBTITLE REQUIRED


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 2 - 4 (Variable)

    Detailed study of a given aspect of molecular science. Topic, prereqs and credit hours are announced the preceding semester. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits when identified by different subtitles.

    Prereq: Prerequisites will be set by the instructor.
    Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
  
  • CHE 395 - INDEPENDENT WORK IN CHEMISTRY


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 1 - 3 (Variable)

    An independent research project in an area of chemistry under the direction of a chemistry faculty mentor. Must be approved by the Director of Undergraduate Studies in Chemistry. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 credits.

    Prereq: Declared major in Chemistry; CHE 230, 231; CHE 232 or CHE 226; GPA of at least 3.0 in CHE courses.
    Repeatable up to 12 credit hours.
  
  • CHE 399 - EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING IN CHEMISTRY


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 1 - 3 (Variable)

    An internship experience in chemistry instruction. Offered as pass/fail only. CHE 399 credit cannot be utilized as Electives or Major Field Options in B.A. and B.S Chemistry degrees. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 credits.

    Prereq: Consent of supervising instructor; Completion of a Department of Chemistry learning contract; Approval of the Director of General Chemistry (for General Chemistry courses) or the Director of Undergraduate Studies (for all other Chemistry courses); GPA of 3.0 or greater.
    Repeatable up to 12 credit hours.
  
  • CHE 410G - INORGANIC CHEMISTRY


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 2

    An overview of inorganic chemistry, including fundamental aspects of structure, bonding, periodicity, spectroscopic properties, reaction mechanisms and applications.

    Prereq: CHE 231 and 232; Prereq or Concur: a physical chemistry course at or above the 400 level.
  
  • CHE 412 - INORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 2

    A laboratory course that will acquaint the student with the synthesis, characterization and properties of inorganic and organometallic compounds of both main-group and transition elements. Laboratory, six hours per week.

    Prereq: CHE 410G; Prereq or concur: a physical chemistry course at or above the 400 level.
  
  • CHE 422 - INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 4

    The theory and application of instrumental methods of analysis. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, six hours.

    Prereq: A physical chemistry course at or above the 400 level.
  
  • CHE 440G - INTRODUCTORY PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    A one-semester survey of thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, and quantum chemistry with an elementary introduction to spectroscopy. Prereq: PHY 213 or PHY 232; MA 114; CHE 226 or MA 213.

    Prereq: PHY 213 or PHY 232; MA 114; CHE 226 or MA 213
  
  • CHE 441 - PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 2

    Laboratory studies in physical chemistry, including quantum chemistry, spectroscopy, thermodynamics and chemical kinetics. Laboratory, six hours.

    Prereq: A physical chemistry course at or above the 400 level.
  
  • CHE 442G - THERMODYNAMICS AND KINETICS


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    Principles of physical chemistry including thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, and statistical thermodynamics.

    Prereq: CHE 226; MA 213; PHY 213 or 232.
  
  • CHE 446G - PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY FOR ENGINEERS


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    An introductory course in physical chemistry for engineering students. Kinetic theory, thermodynamics, phase diagrams, colligative properties, electrochemistry, transport properties, kinetics, quantum theory, spectroscopy.

    Prereq: CHE 107, 113; PHY 232; MA 213; CME 200 or the equivalent.
    Approved for Distance Learning.
  
  • CHE 454 - BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 2

    An introductory biological chemistry laboratory course. Areas of experimentation will include spectroscopic methods, electrophoresis, chromatography, and isolation and characterization of biological macromolecules.

    Prereq: CHE 232, CHE 550 or CHE 552, and a physical chemistry course at or above the 400 level, or consent of instructor.
  
  • CHE 472 - COMMUNICATION IN CHEMISTRY 2


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 1

    Reports and discussions on recent research and current chemical literature in seminar format; literature searching methods; resume construction; preparation of effective presentations abstracts and visual aids. CHE 472 and CHE 372 meet the A&S College Writing and Communications Requirement. This course is a Graduation Composition and Communication Requirement (GCCR) course in certain programs, and hence is not likely to be eligible for automatic transfer credit to UK.

    Prereq: CHE 372 or consent of the Chemistry Director of Undergraduate Studies.
  
  • CHE 510 - ADVANCED INORGANIC CHEMISTRY


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    A course dealing with the concepts of inorganic chemistry with emphasis on atomic structure, periodicity, nomenclature, bonding, reaction mechanisms and acid-base theories.

    Prereqs: CHE 232, CHE 226, and a physical chemistry course at or above the 400 level; or, CHE 410G and CHE 412G.
  
  • CHE 514 - DESCRIPTIVE INORGANIC CHEMISTRY


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    A course dealing in detail with descriptive chemistry of the elements and their compounds, excluding the hydrocarbons and their derivatives.

    Prereq: CHE 226 and CHE 232; or CHE 450G, or permission of instructor.
  
  • CHE 516 - INORGANIC MATERIALS CHEMISTRY


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    Introduction to solid state inorganic materials chemistry, including atomic structure; optical, electronic, and magnetic properties; and characterization methods such as x-ray diffraction and electron microscopy.

    Prereq: CHE 440G or CHE 547 or equivalent; and CHE 410G or 510 or equivalent; or permission from the instructor.
  
  • CHE 521 - RADIOCHEMISTRY LABORATORY


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 1 - 2 (Variable)

    Introductory radiochemistry laboratory. Emphasis is on nuclear radiation detection and radiochemical techniques including activation analysis, isotope dilution, liquid scintillation counting, hot-atom chemistry, X-ray florescence, nuclear spectroscopy, and radiochemical separations. Three or six (laboratory and discussion) hours per week.

    Prereq: CHE 520.
  
  • CHE 524 - CHEMICAL INSTRUMENTATION


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 4

    Aspects of electronics, microcomputers, computer interfacing, and data analysis as they apply to chemical measurements and measurement systems. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, six hours per week.

    Prereq: A physical chemistry course at or above the 400 level or consent of instructor.
  
  • CHE 525 - BIOANALYTICAL SENSORS


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    Theory, principles, and applications of bioanalytical sensors and sensing systems, including transducers, molecular recognition, and microfabrication.

    Prereq: A physical chemistry course at or above the 400 level, or consent of instructor.
  
  • CHE 532 - SPECTROMETIC IDENTIFICATION OF ORGANIC MOLECULES


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 2

    A discussion of nuclear magnetic resonance, ultraviolet and infrared spectroscopies, and mass spectrometry in the determination of the structure and stereochemistry of organic molecules. Prerequisites: CHE 231 and CHE 232.

    Prereq: CHE 231 and CHE 232
  
  • CHE 533 - ADVANCED ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 2

    The practice of synthesis, purification, and characterization of organic compounds in the modern chemistry laboratory. Laboratory, six hours.

    Prereq or concur: CHE 532.
  
  • CHE 535 - SYNTHETIC ORGANIC CHEMISTRY


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    A general survey of organic chemistry with emphasis on synthetic methods and the synthesis of natural products.

    Prereq: CHE 232.
  
  • CHE 536 - ORGANIC MATERIALS: ELECTRONIC AND PHOTONIC PROPERTIES


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    A description of relationships between molecular structure and optical and electronic properties, focusing on changes in properties moving from single molecules to aggregates to bulk solid states. Electronic structure and photonic properties of organic molecules, solid-state polymers and interfaces will be considered. Material characteristics will be studied in the types of devices where organic materials show promising performance: displays, lighting, transistors, energy conversion/ storage applications, and non-linear optics technologies.

    Prereq: CHE 232 and PHY 213 or PHY 232, or permission of the instructor.
  
  • CHE 538 - PRINCIPLES OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    A general survey of the field of organic chemistry. Topics emphasized are: mechanistic principles relating molecular structure to reaction outcome, stereoisomerism and its effect on chemical reactivity, and simple molecular orbital theory as required to understand aromaticity and to predict the occurrence and stereochemistry of pericyclic reactions.

    Prereq: CHE 232.
  
  • CHE 547 - PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    An introduction to quantum chemistry and spectroscopy, emphasizing modern applications of quantum theory to the calculation of molecular properties. Practical experience with quantum chemistry software on various computer platforms is included.

    Prereq: MA 213; PHY 213 or 232; or consent of instructor.
  
  • CHE 548 - PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    Fundamental principles of classical physical chemistry, including thermodynamics, statistical thermodynamics, and chemical kinetics.

    Prereq: A physical chemistry course at or above the 400 level, or consent of instructor.
  
  • CHE 550 - BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY I


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    An introduction to biological chemistry. Topics include amino acids and proteins; nucleic acids and nucleotides; enzyme structure, function and energetics; metabolism including glycolysis; the tricarboxylic acid cycle; electron transport and oxidative phosphorylation; glycogen metabolism; hormone action; and other aspects of modern biological chemistry.

    Prereq: CHE 232.
  
  • CHE 552 - BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY II


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    A further introduction to biological chemistry. Topics include lipid metabolism, biosynthesis and metabolism of nitrogen-containing compounds, storage and utilization of genetic information, immunochemistry, and other contemporary topics in biological chemistry.

    Prereq: CHE 232.
  
  • CHE 553 - CHEMISTRY AND MOLECULAR BIOTECHNOLOGY


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    This course focuses on the chemical aspects of biotechnology development. Current topics in biotechnology are emphasized through extensive reading and classroom discussion of the most recent scientific literature. Biotechnology development in fields as diverse as agriculture, the environment, and medicine will be covered.

    Prereq: An introductory course in biology, biological chemistry, or biochemistry; and CHE 232; or consent of instructor.
  
  • CHE 555 - HOMONUCLEAR NMR


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    This course will give students hands-on experience with modern NMR experiments that are the mainstays of chemical structural analysis and biophysical studies of macromolecules and pharmaceuticals. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, three hours per week.

    Prereq: CHE 232 or 236; and a physical chemistry course at or above the 400 level.
  
  • CHE 556 - SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FOR THE FUTURE


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    A course in the neurochemistry of the brain. Among topics to be covered: brain cell cytoarchitecture; chemical bases for: neuronal membrane transport, electrical excitability, and ion channels; axonal transport; energy metabolism; synaptic transmission; cellular signaling; Ca2+ homeostasis; neurotransmitters; oxidative stress; apoptosis and necrosis; application of neurochemical principles to the molecular bases of neurodegenerative disorders.

    Prereq: CHE 232 and a biological chemistry course, or consent of instructor.
  
  • CHE 558 - HORMONE RECEPTORS AND CELL SIGNALS


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    This course starts with the general concepts of hormones and their receptors and describes how hormones interact with their receptors and generate hormone signals and responses.

    Prereq: BIO 315 or equivalent, BCH 401G or equivalent, CHE 550 or 552 or equivalent, or consent of instructor.
  
  • CHE 559 - MOLECULAR BIOPHYSICS


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    Overview of intermolecular forces responsible for formulation tertiary structure and macromolecular assemblies, as well as linked equilibria, allostery and propagation of signals. Extension of these principles to explain macromolecular machines, complex molecular behavior and, ultimately, processes of life.

    Prereq: A physical chemistry course at or above the 400 level, or consent of instructor.
  
  • CHE 565 - ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    A study of the sources, reactions, transport, effects, and fates of chemical species in the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and biosphere.

    Prereq: Two semesters of general college chemistry are required. Courses in analytical and physical chemistry are recommended, but are not required.
  
  • CHE 566 - ORGANIC MATERIALS: CHARACTERIZATION AND DEVICES


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    A study of applications of organic materials in electronic and optical devices, focusing on appropriate material-selection, processing, and interpretation of device output. Will cover basic methods for the formation of thin films of organic molecules and polymers, various spectroscopic techniques relevant to device performance, and methods to form and measure devices such as transistors and light-emitting diodes. Hybrid organic-inorganic material systems, and complex device structures for all-organic circuitry will be discussed.

    Prereq: CHE 232 and PHY 213 or PHY 232, or permission of the instructor.
  
  • CHE 567 - ORGANIC MATERIALS: FABRICATION LABORATORY


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 2

    A laboratory course focused on the fabrication and characterization of organic and organic - inorganic hybrid electronic devices. Although a stand-alone course, the laboratory will cover practical aspects related to topics covered in CHE 536 and 566, including processing methods and characterization of optical and electronic properties of organic materials and thin films. Prerequisites: CHE 536 or CHE 566, and PHY 213 or 232, or permission of the instructor

    Prereq: CHE 536 or CHE 566, and PHY 213 or PHY 232, or permission of the instructor.
  
  • CHE 576 - POLYMER CHEMISTRY


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    Introduction to the theory and practice of polymer chemistry and polymer characterization.

    Prereq: CHE 230 and CHE 226; or permission from the instructor.
  
  • CHE 580 - TOPICS IN CHEMISTRY


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 1 - 3 (Variable)

    A detailed investigation of a topic of current significance in chemistry. May be repeated to a maximum of nine credits. Lecture and/or laboratory: variable.

    Prereq: CHE 232 and a physical chemistry course at or above the 400 level, or consent of instructor.
    Approved for Distance Learning. Repeatable up to 9 credit hours.
  
  • CHI 101 - BEGINNING CHINESE I


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 4

    A course in first semester Chinese language.

    Approved for Distance Learning.
  
  • CHI 102 - BEGINNING CHINESE II


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 4

    A course in second semester Chinese language.

    Prereq: CHI 101 or equivalent.
    Approved for Distance Learning.
  
  • CHI 201 - INTERMEDIATE CHINESE I


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 4

    A course in third semester Chinese language.

    Prereq: CHI 102 or RAE 151 or equivalent.
  
  • CHI 202 - INTERMEDIATE CHINESE II


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 4

    A fourth semester course in Chinese language.

    Prereq: CHI 201 or RAE 250 or equivalent.
  
  • CHI 301 - ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE CHINESE I


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    A course designed to increase student skills in listening, speaking, writing, reading, and culture. More complex grammatical forms introduced; focus on control of basic forms. Development of students’ lexicon through reading, watching films, conversations, tapes, etc. Prerequisite CHI 202 or equivalent. All students who have had three or more years of high school Chinese or are heritage learners of Chinese and are enrolling in college-level Chinese for the first time must take the Chinese placement exam before enrolling in this course.

    Prereq: CHI 202 or equivalent.
  
  • CHI 302 - ADVANCED INTERMEDIATE CHINESE II


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    A course designed to increase student skills in listening, speaking, writing, reading, and culture. More complex grammatical forms introduced; focus on control of basic forms. Development of students’ lexicon through reading, watching films, conversations, tapes, etc. Prerequisite CHI 301 or equivalent. All students who have had three or more years of high school Chinese or are heritage learners of Chinese and are enrolling in college-level Chinese for the first time must take the Chinese placement exam before enrolling in this course.

    Prereq: CHI 301 or equivalent.
  
  • CHI 320 - GENDER POLITICS IN CHINESE LITERATURE


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    An interdisciplinary, multimedia approach to the representation of gender relations in Chinese literature over time. Critical engagement of such topics as the complex relationships between women’s issues and national discourse, between identity and performance, between the construction of female subjectivity and male fantasy, between gender and genre. Students will be encouraged to conduct cross- genre and cross-cultural comparisons. All readings in English.

    Prereq: Junior status or consent of instructor.
  
  • CHI 321 - INTRODUCTION TO CONTEMPORARY CHINESE FILM


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    The course offers an overview of major films, directors and actors in the contemporary PRC, Taiwan and Hong Kong. It examines the genres of Chinese film better known in the US, including the Hong Kong action film, fifth-generation mainland cinema and Taiwanese urban dramas. The course will provide an understanding of contemporary Chinese cinema through analyses of the content and style, poetics and politics of films/ filmmakers/film movements, that reflect the Chinese cultural value system and differing Chinese aesthetics vis-a-vis Western and Hollywood views. All films are screened with English subtitles.

    Prereq: Junior status or consent of instructor.
  
  • CHI 322 - SELF AND SOCIETY IN CHINESE CULTURE


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    This course takes an interdisciplinary approach to the concept of the self and its relationship to larger social categories such as family and society in Chinese culture. Critical approaches to topics such as self expression in art and literature over time and across genres, self- cultivation, gender, consciousness, modernity, and transnational identity. Course readings will include philosophical and religious texts as well as literature, historical writing, and material culture in its various forms.

    Prereq: Junior status or consent of instructor.
  
  • CHI 323 - CHINESE DRAMA-FROM PAST TO PRESENT


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    An interdisciplinary course that introduces students to the drama and oral performances of China from their origins in early time to their contemporary developments. Focuses will be the history and aesthetics of Chinese theatric arts as well as works of regional dramatic forms. Students will also learn to appreciate Chinese performances in terms of both their social, political and historical context and their structural and formal properties. The course will be conducted in English and all required readings are English as well. Students are not expected to know Chinese to take this course.

  
  • CHI 330 - INTRODUCTION TO CHINESE CULTURE, PRE-MODERN TO 1840


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    This course introduces students to premodern Chinese history, society, and culture up to 1840. Some of the major questions to be addressed include: Is ‘China’ the oldest continuous civilization? Was it culturally and ethnically homogenous? Was Chinese traditional culture and society ‘patriarchal’? To what extent was the state successful in penetrating into the daily lives of individuals? Course assignments will include primary and secondary literature (entirely in English) as well as visual and material culture sources. No prior knowledge of Chinese history, culture, or language required.

    Meets UK Core: Intellectual Inquiry in Humanities.
  
  • CHI 331 - INTRODUCTION TO CHINESE CULTURE, 1840 TO PRESENT


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    This course introduces students to modern Chinese history, society, and culture from 1840 to the present, with a special focus on the developments of the twentieth century. We will investigate three sets of major problems: (1) China is often seen as an ethnically and culturally homogeneous society, but what is China and (Han) Chinese? (2) How did China transition from a multi-ethnic empire to a modern nation state? (3) What does modernity mean in the Chinese context? Aside from these specific objectives, this course will also teach students to analyze written and visual texts found in various genres. No prior knowledge of Chinese history, culture, or language required.

    Meets UK Core: Global Dynamics. Meets UK Core: Intellectual Inquiry in Humanities.
  
  • CHI 333 - CHINESE SHORT STORIES


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    This course takes an interdisciplinary approach and analyzes the issues of didacticism in story-telling, the problems of interpretation and the balance between entertaining and enlightening and the art and techniques of narration in traditional Chinese short stories. By reading Taoist, Buddhist, detective and fox and ghost stories as windows onto the social practices and values of traditional China, the course investigates broad social concerns such as identity, gender, sexuality and morality in pre- modern China. The course will be conducted in English and all required readings are in English as well. Students are not expected to know Chinese to take this course.

  
  • CHI 334 - TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    This course is an interdisciplinary introduction to the history of Chinese medicine: its philosophy, theories, practices and transformations. Drawing on cultural history, anthropology, and gender studies, this course investigates Chinese medicine in its intellectual, social and cultural context and emphasizes the following components: 1) reading primary texts in translation; 2) a historical overview of the development of Chinese medicine; 3) examining different methodological approaches. The course will be conducted in English and all required readings are English as well. Students are not expected to know Chinese to take this course.

  
  • CHI 345 - INTRODUCTION TO EARLY CHINESE THOUGHT


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    This course will examine the intellectual history of China’s classical period, from the late Shang until the sixth century CE, and critically engage fundamental concepts of early Chinese philosophy and religion including: the Dao, the discourse of tradition, formation of philosophical ‘schools,’ cosmic and social gender, the Sage, and human nature. This course will also consider ‘Religion’ and ‘Philosophy’ as terms of inquiry, and synthesize this literature to describe and analyze changes and continuities to Chinese thought during the classical era.

  
  • CHI 355 - LATE IMPERIAL CHINA


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    This course examines the history of China during its last two imperial dynasties. It traces the uses of Confucian ideas in politics, with special attention to themes of protest, power, autocracy, gender, and ethnicity. All students in the course will participate in role-playing simulations to explore texts, ideas, and personalities of the period.

    Meets UK Core: Global Dynamics.
  
  • CHI 395 - INDEPENDENT WORK IN CHINESE


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 1 - 3 (Variable)

    Students who have the proper qualifications may undertake a special problem in reading and research. May be repeated once for a total of six credits.

    Prereq: Consent of instructor.
    Repeatable up to 6 credit hours.
  
  • CHI 401 - ADVANCED CHINESE I


    College of Arts & Sciences

    Credit(s): 3

    This course builds on the material covered in CHI 302 and will over a wide range of materials, including dialogues and newspaper articles. It will facilitate oral and written practices, allow students to communicate in real-life situations, and read and write Chinese texts with minimal aid of pinyin.

    Prereq: CHI 302 or equivalent.
 

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