NSU 2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog

325 Nova Southeastern University • Undergraduate Student Catalog • 2014–2015 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS CENG 4910 Engineering Ethics Seminar (1 credits) This course aims at teach computer engineering students how to avoid, and if possible resolve, any harmful situation in the workplace or profession, while being fully aware of the legal constraints, implications, and the organizational structure. This seminar course will briefly review the current frameworks of ethics and discuss examples of ethical dilemmas in computer engineering practice, present an established systematic method for resolving ethical situations, and discuss issues prevalent in professional ethics caused by cultural differences. Prerequisite: Consent of division director. CENG 4950 Internship in Computer Engineering (1–12 credits) A work experience for 16 weeks in the student’s major area of study or area of career interest. Consult academic division for specific details and requirements. Prerequisites: cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher, major GPA of 2.25 or higher, completion of 60 or more credit hours, supervision of instructor, and permission of academic director. CENG 4990 Independent Study in Computer Engineering (1–3 credits) The student selects and independently carries out library and/or empirical research. Faculty supervision is provided on an individual basis. Prerequisite: to be determined by the faculty and the division director. CHEM—Chemistry CHEM 1100 Fundamentals of Chemistry (3 credits) The fundamental laws, principles and theories of atomic structure, molecular structure and bonding, stoichiometry, states of matter/solutions, energy changes, and oxidation-reduction reactions are presented along with an introduction to organic chemistry and biochemistry. Prerequisite: MATH 1040 or higher. CHEM 1150 Essentials of Chemistry (3 credits) A one-semester study of the essentials in chemistry with a foundation of energy and the nature of matter. Upon this foundation students will investigate chemical compounds, chemical reactions, chemical nomenclature, and reaction stoichiometry. It continues with chemical periodicity, chemical bonding, and gases. The course concludes with an introduction to kinetics, equilibrium, acid/base theory, and redox reactions. Prerequisite: MATH 1040 or higher. CHEM 1200 Survey of Forensic Science/Lab (4 credits) This course is structured to introduce the basic disciplines of forensic science such as fingerprints, drug analysis, arson investigations and DNA analysis. This course is appropriate for non-science major students and students who are looking to pursue the field of forensic science. CHEM 1300 General Chemistry I/Lab (4 credits) This course and the related lab is the first part of a two- semester sequence that studies the laws, principles and theories of atomic structure, molecular structure and bonding, stoichiometry, states of matter/solutions, energetics, oxidation reduction, and laboratory chemistry, including their applications. Prerequisite: MATH 1200. CHEM 1300H General Chemistry I/Lab Honors (4 credits) This course and the related lab is the first part of a two- semester sequence that studies the laws, principles and theories of atomic structure, molecular structure and bonding, stoichiometry, states of matter/solutions, energetics, oxidation reduction, and laboratory chemistry, including their applications. Prerequisites: MATH 1200; Honors students only. CHEM 1310 General Chemistry II/Lab (4 credits) This course and the related lab is the second part of a two-semester sequence that studies atomic structure, molecular structure and bonding, states of matter/ solutions, dynamics (kinetics and thermodynamics), equilibrium, electrochemistry, and laboratory chemistry including their applications. Prerequisite: CHEM 1300 OR CHEM 1300H. CHEM 1310H General Chemistry II/Lab Honor (4 credits) This course and the related lab is the second part of a two-semester sequence that studies atomic structure, molecular structure and bonding, states of matter/ solutions, dynamics (kinetics and thermodynamics), equilibrium, electrochemistry, and laboratory chemistry including their applications. Prerequisite: CHEM 1300 or CHEM 1300H. Honors students only. CHEM 1500 Introduction to Environmental Chemistry (3 credits) This course teaches the basic principles of chemistry using examples from the environment. Through a brief introduction to areas of inorganic, organic, and biochemistry, the diversity of chemical pollutants in the environment will be explored. Emphasis will be placed on environmental issues such as the sources of chemical pollutants, the reactions that produce them, and their toxicity. A basic level of algebra is essential. Prerequisite: MATH 1030 or higher. CHEM 2200 Essentials of Organic Chemistry (4 credits) A one-semester study of the structure, nomenclature, preparation, properties, and reactions of organic compounds, organized by functional groups and reaction mechanisms. Includes laboratory sessions. Prerequisite: CHEM 1310 or CHEM 2310 or CHEM 1310H.