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2017-2018 Undergraduate Studies Bulletin (Archived Copy)
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2017-2018 Undergraduate Studies Bulletin (Archived Copy) 
    
 
  May 17, 2024
 
2017-2018 Undergraduate Studies Bulletin (Archived Copy) [Archived Catalog]

Course Descriptions


 
  
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    BIOL 575L - Marine Ecology Laboratory

    Credits: 1

    Laboratory and field exercises in coastal environments.

    Corequisite: Prereq or coreq: BIOL 575

    Prerequisites: Prereq or coreq: BIOL 575

  
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    BIOL 576 - Marine Fisheries Ecology

    Credits: 3

    Interdisciplinary examination of the distribution, reproduction, survival, and historical variation of the principal commercial marine fisheries.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 301

  
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    BIOL 577 - Ecology of Coral Reefs

    Credits: 4

    Structure, productivity, and biodiversity of coral reefs, emphasizing their sensitivity, stability, and sustainability. Taught as an extended field experience with daily lectures and guided research activities.

    Cross-listed Course: MSCI 577

    Prerequisites: BIOL 301 or MSCI 311 or consent of instructor

  
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    BIOL 599 - Topics in Biology

    Credits: 1-3

    Current developments in biological sciences. Readings and research on selected topics. Course content varies and will be announced in the schedule of classes by suffix and title.

  
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    BIOL 610 - Hallmarks of Cancer

    Credits: 3

    Survey of current concepts regarding the molecular and genetic factors that regulate the origin and progression of cancer. Readings based on current primary literature.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 302 and 303

  
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    BIOL 612 - Virology - Classical and Emerging Concepts

    Credits: 3

    Advanced study of viruses with regard to biochemical, molecular, pathological, epidemiological, and biotechnological aspects. Focus on animal viruses with particular emphasis on human pathogens.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 302

  
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    BIOL 614 - Stem Cell Biology

    Credits: 3

    Focuses on the understanding of how stem cells can be used to make fundamental biological discoveries with a special focus in neuroscience.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 302 (grade of a “C” or better for this prerequisite)

  
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    BIOL 620 - Immunobiology

    Credits: 3

    Basic immunological concepts including antibody structure, function, and genetics; cellular immunology; transplantation; hypersensitivity; autoimmunity; and immunity to infectious diseases.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 302

  
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    BIOL 625 - Medical Mycology.

    Credits: 3

    Advanced study of infectious diseases caused by fungi. Etiology, symptoms, and treatment of fungi related illnesses.

    Cross-listed Course: ENHS 625

  
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    BIOL 627 - Marine Phytoplankton

    Credits: 3

    Examines the physiology and ecology of phytoplankton, including environmental controls on community composition, primary productivity, and detection and characterization of water quality (eutrophication) and harmful algal blooms.

    Cross-listed Course: MCSI 627

    Prerequisites: MSCI 102 or MSCI 450/BIOL 450

  
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    BIOL 630 - Biology of Birds

    Credits: 3

    Biology of birds at molecular, organismal, and population levels, emphasizing unique adaptations of the class of Aves.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 301, 302, and 303 or consent of instructor

  
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    BIOL 634 - Biology of Neurological Diseases

    Credits: 3

    Advances in molecular and cellular neurobiology that bring new understanding for human neurological disease. 

    Prerequisites: Introduction to Neuroscience (SCHC 330) and Cell and Molecular Biology (BIOL 302), or Cellular and Molecular Neurobiology (BIOL 405), or Permission of instructor. 

  
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    BIOL 635 - Neurophysiology

    Credits: 4

    Descriptive and experimental aspects of the neural basis of behavior, emphasizing cellular and molecular mechanisms.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 302 and permission of instructor

    Note: Two lecture and six laboratory hours per week.

  
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    BIOL 640 - Microbial Ecology

    Credits: 3

    Interactions of microorganisms with each other, with more complex organisms, and with their environments.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 550 and either BIOL 301 or MSCI 311

    Note: Three lecture hours per week.

  
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    BIOL 641 - Biophysical Ecology

    Credits: 3

    This course examines how the mechanisms by which animals and plants interact with their physical environments influence organismal physiology.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 301; MATH 141 or MATH 122

  
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    BIOL 643 - Advanced Microbiology

    Credits: 3

    The taxonomy, morphology, metabolism, genetics, and ecology of microorganisms.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 302 and 550

    Note: Three lecture hours per week.

  
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    BIOL 645 - Senior Seminar

    Credits: 1

    Prerequisites: 16 hours of biology

  
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    BIOL 650 - Biochemical Evolution

    Credits: 3

    Advanced study of related aspects of biological evolution. Rise of life from physical and chemical precursors, biochemcial basis of adaptation to ecological pressures, and biochemical aspects of the origins and maintenance of biodiversity.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 301, 302, 303

    Note: Effective Spring 2015

  
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    BIOL 651 - Limnology

    Credits: 4

    A study of the aquatic environment and its biota. Three lecture and four laboratory hours per week.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 301

  
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    BIOL 652 - Evolutionary Biology

    Credits: 3

    An advanced course in evolutionary biology, including natural selection, neutral evolution, molecular evolution population genetics, quantitative genetics, sexual selection, speciation, human evolution, and the evolution of disease.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 301 and BIOL 303 or consent of instructor

    Note: Course Hour Type: Fixed

  
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    BIOL 653 - Bioinformatics

    Credits: 3

    Studies of the principles of genetics and molecular biology as applied to adaptive evolution of genes and genomes.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 302, 303

  
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    BIOL 654 - Speciation

    Credits: 3

    Speciation as the source of biological diversity. Historical and biological viewpoints. Analysis of concepts of species and models of speciation.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 301 or 652

    Note: Two lectures and one recitation per week.

  
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    BIOL 655 - Biotechnology

    Credits: 3

    Studies in molecular biology and genetics with emphasis on the use of newly developed techniques in biotechnology.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 302 and 303

    Note: Three lecture hours per week.

  
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    BIOL 656 - Experimental Biotechnology

    Credits: 4

    Techniques used in biotechnology will be employed in the context of an experimental project.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 302, 302L and consent of instructor

    Note: Twelve laboratory hours per week.

  
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    BIOL 660 - Biology of Mammals

    Credits: 4

    Evolution, systematics, genetics, ecology, and adaptation of mammals. Emphasis on native South Carolina species.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 301 or MSCI 311

    Note: Two lectures and one two-hour laboratory per week, plus five field trips to be arranged.

  
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    BIOL 662 - Signal Transduction and Pathogenesis

    Credits: 3

    Signaling pathways involved in human diseases, such as cancer, AIDS, autoimmune diseases and diabetes, and cellular processes involving apoptosis, cell cycle, cell-cell adhesion, growth factors, hormones, G protein-couples receptors, cytokines and immune response.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 302 and BIOL 303 or consent of instructor

    Note: Effective: Fall 2012

  
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    BIOL 665 - Human Molecular Genetics

    Credits: 3

    Molecular mechanisms underlying gene action and differentiation in man; the genetic bases for human variability and inborn metabolic errors leading to inherited diseases.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 302 and 303 or consent of instructor

  
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    BIOL 667 - Molecular and Genetic Mechanisms of Disease Pathogenesis

    Credits: 3

    An advanced examination of the molecular mechanisms underlying gene action in humans. Current literature illustrating the genotype-phenotype relationship in human disease pathogenesis will be discussed.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 302 and BIOL 303 or permission of instructor

  
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    BIOL 670 - Plant Ecology

    Credits: 4

    Structure and dynamics of plant populations and communities, including life histories, adaptations, and plant interactions.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 301

    Note: Three lecture hours per week.

  
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    BIOL 670L - Plant Ecology

    Credits: 1

    Laboratory and field exercises in plant ecology.

    Corequisite: Prereq or coreq: BIOL 670

    Prerequisites: Prereq or coreq: BIOL 670

    Note: Four hours per week.

  
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    BIOL 671 - Plant Responses to the Environment

    Credits: 3

    Physiological, molecular, and genetic examination of induced plant responses to various biotic and abiotic environmental stresses.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 302

  
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    BIOL 690 - Electron Microscopy

    Credits: 3

    Theoretical and practical aspects of scanning and transmission electron microscopy, digital image acquisition and energy dispersive x-ray spectroscopy.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 302 or MSCI 311 or consent of instructor

    Note: Two lecture and one laboratory hour per week, plus a research project to be arranged.

  
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    BIOS 410 - Introduction to Biostatistical Modeling

    Credits: 3

    Statistical modeling, primarily using applications in public health. Measures of agreement, principles of statistical inference, correlation, simple and multiple linear regression, categorical independent variables, interaction, repeated measures, and logistic regression.

    Prerequisites: STAT 205 or equivalent

  
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    BIOS 490 - Independent Study

    Credits: 1-3

    Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.

    Note: Enrollment and topic to be approved in advance by advisor and instructor. May be repeated.

    Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Research

  
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    BIOS 650 - Quantitative Methods in the Health Sciences

    Credits: 3

    Designed for professionals and preprofessionals who wish to utilize quantitative methods in public and private decision-making: exploratory data analysis, research methods in natural and controlled environments and elementary biostatistical methods.

    Prerequisites: STAT 201 or consent of instructor

  
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    BMEN 101 - Introduction to Biomedical Engineering

    Credits: 2

    Introduction to topics comprising the field of Biomedical Engineering, including their ethical impacts. Familiarization with resources and basic skills necessary to succeed in this major and field. 

    Prerequisite or Corequisite:
    MATH 141

  
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    BMEN 202 - Professional Development and Ethics in Biomedical Engineering II

    Credits: 1

    Communication in the field of biomedical engineering, including technical writing and oral presentations with emphasis on professional development, articulation of a critical position, and productive intellectual exchange. Careers in the field of biomedical engineering. Planning and managing group projects. Ethical issues associated with biomedical engineering.

    Prerequisites: BMEN 101

  
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    BMEN 211 - Computational Tools for Modeling Biomedical Systems

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to modern computational modeling tools used in biomedical engineering.  Analysis and visualization using engineering software as applied to problems of interest in biomedical engineering.  Material balance modeling of biomedical systems.

    Prerequisite or Corequisite:
    CHEM 111 or CHEM 141

    Prerequisites: C or better in MATH 141

  
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    BMEN 212 - Fundamentals of Biomedical Systems

    Credits: 3

    Fundamentals of static equilibrium, free body diagrams, force and momentum balances; viscoelastic mechanical behavior and models of viscoelasticity; introduction to linear circuit analysis, filters, and amplifiers.

    Prerequisites: C or better in BMEN 211, C or better in CHEM 111 or CHEM 141, C or better in MATH 142

  
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    BMEN 240 - Cellular and Molecular Biology with Engineering Applications

    Credits: 4

    Introduction to molecular, cellular, and physical biology principles and concepts and application of engineering principles to further the understanding of biological systems.  Protein and nucleic acid structure and function; DNA replication, mutations, and repair; transcription, translation, and post-translational processing; cellular organization; molecular transport and trafficking; and cellular models.

    Prerequisites: C or better in BIOL 101, C or better in BMEN 211, C or better in CHEM 112 or CHEM 142, C or better in MATH 142

  
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    BMEN 260 - Introduction to Biomechanics

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to continuum mechanics including statics, dynamics, and deformable bodies using integrated laboratory experiences on biomaterials. Laws of motion. Free body diagrams. Stress and strain. Materials behavior, focusing on models relevant to biomaterials. Mechanical properties of biomaterials. Basic modes of biomaterial deformation.

    Prerequisites: C or better in BMEN 211, C or better in MATH 241, C or better in PHYS 211

  
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    BMEN 263 - Introduction to Biomechanics

    Credits: 3

    Mathematical and theoretical analysis of the mechanical properties and functions of materials, including those of biological origin and clinical relevance.  Stress, strain, mechanical properties of materials, axial loading, torsion, bending, and stress/strain transformations. Application of the categories and methodology of solid mechanics to study biological tissues and events.

    Prerequisites: C or better in BMEN 212, C or better in MATH 241, C or better in PHYS 211

  
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    BMEN 271 - Introduction to Biomaterials

    Credits: 3

    Properties of metals, ceramics, polymers, natural materials and composites; methods to modify surface and bulk properties of biomaterials; mechanisms of degradation in physiological environments; cell- and tissue-biomaterial interactions; host response to implanted biomaterials; blood-biomaterial interactions; rational design of biomaterials for specific biomedical applications.

    Prerequisites: CHEM 333, C or better in BMEN 240 or BIOL 302, C or better in BMEN 260 or BMEN 263, C or better in BMEN 290

  
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    BMEN 290 - Thermodynamics of Biomolecular Systems

    Credits: 3

    First, second, and third law of thermodynamics; free energy and chemical equilibrium in biological processes; phase equilibrium for biomedical systems; energy and metabolism; membrane potentials and depolarization.

    Prerequisites: C or better in BMEN 240 or BMEN 211, C or better in MATH 241, C or better in PHYS 211

  
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    BMEN 303 - Professional Development and Ethics in Biomedical Engineering

    Credits: 1

    Analysis and discussion of industries, products, patents, industrial inventiveness, and biomedical research. Ethical issues associated with research, introduction of new products, animal subjects, and human subjects. 

    Prerequisites: BMEN 101

  
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    BMEN 321 - Biomonitoring and Electrophysiology

    Credits: 3

    Basic electric circuits and equivalent cell model circuits used in biomonitoring and electrophysiology. Ohm’s and Kirchoff’s Laws. Applications of electrical components, such as operations amplifiers, filter, and Wheastone bridge, in biomonitoring and electrophysiology. Origins of bioelectricity. Biopotential and electrochemistry including Nernst and Goldman-Hudgkin-Katz equations for describing membrane potential of nerve and muscle cells. Ion transport involved in maintaining cell pH, action potential, muscle contraction, sensory perception.

    Prerequisites: PHYS 212, C or better in BMEN 211 or BMEN 212, C or better in BMEN 240 or BIOL 302, C or better in MATH 242

  
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    BMEN 342 - Infectious Disease and Immunology for Biomedical Engineers

    Credits: 3

    Qualitative and quantitative aspects of infectious diseases; principles of diagnosis and control. Elements of human immunological response and immune disorders; influence on biomedical engineering of explants and implants.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 101

  
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    BMEN 345 - Human Anatomy and Physiology for Biomedical Engineers

    Credits: 4

    Foundations for biomedical engineering with a focus on human anatomy and physiology. Introduction to the inter-relationships between tissue/organ structure and function; demonstration of how an engineering approach can promote understanding of these relationships. Recent biomedical engineering advances and their relations to underlying anatomy and physiology.

    Prerequisites: BMEN 271, C or better in BIOL 302 or BMEN 240

    Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Research

  
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    BMEN 354 - Biotransport

    Credits: 3

    Basics of convective and diffusive transport applied to biological and biomedical systems. The effect of fluid flow and mass transport upon biochemical interactions. Scaling and design of biotransport systems.

    Prerequisites: ECHE 320 or EMCH 360 or ENCP 360, C or better in MATH 242

  
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    BMEN 361 - Biomedical Instrumentation

    Credits: 4

    Principles of and experimental measurements using bioinstrumentation. Data acquisition, processing, and statistical analysis. Lab and electrical safety. Analytical methods including hematology, human fluids analysis, biosensors, chromatographic techniques, electrophoresis, dialysis, spectrophotometry, fluorometry, and microscopy. Applications of bioinstrumentation in disease diagnosis.

    Prerequisites: BMEN 321, STAT 509

  
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    BMEN 363 - Biomedical Instrumentation

    Credits: 3

    Sensing and measurement of biophysical and biochemical properties and signals in the human body for quantitative molecular, cell, and tissue analysis. Overview on the theory, design and application of common biomedical instrumentation used for dagnosis, treatment, and scientific study of physiological parameters in clinical medicine and biomedical research.

    Prerequisites: BMEN 321

  
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    BMEN 381 - Biomedical Engineering Laboratory I

    Credits: 2

    Introduction to laboratory techniques and tools used for physiological measurements in biomedical engineering, with focus on biological, physical, and biomaterial methods. Data processing and analysis, as well as effective communication of results in written and oral form.

    Prerequisite or Corequisite:
    BMEN 271

    Prerequisites: BMEN 260 or BMEN 263, STAT 509

  
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    BMEN 382 - Biomedical Engineering Laboratory II

    Credits: 2

    Introduction to laboratory techniques and tools used for physiological measurements in biomedical engineering, with focus on measurement of biosignals and common analytical methods employed in biomedical research and clinical settings. Data processing and analysis, as well as effective communication of results in written and oral form.

    Prerequisite or Corequisite:
    BMEN 363

    Prerequisites: BMEN 321, BMEN 381

  
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    BMEN 389 - Special Topics in Biomedical Engineering for Undergraduates

    Credits: 1-3

    Course content varies and will be announced in the schedule of classes by suffix and title. May be repeated as topic varies.

  
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    BMEN 391 - Kinetics in Biomolecular Systems

    Credits: 3

    Kinetic theory applied to biomedical systems, including enzymatic reactions, cell growth, and kinetic models of biological systems.

    Prerequisites: CHEM 333 or CHEM 550 or BIOL 541; C or better in BMEN 290; C or better in MATH 242

  
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    BMEN 392 - Fundamentals of Biochemical Engineering

    Credits: 3

    Biological systems are used in chemical industries for a wide variety of applications, including the formation of important products (e.g. pharmaceuticals), sensor technology, degradation, and waste water treatment. This class will provide an overview of materials needed to investigate and model biosystems.

    Prerequisites: CHEM 333

  
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    BMEN 427 - Senior Biomedical Engineering Design I

    Credits: 3

    Integrated team work/project management, “voice of the patient,” design specifications, design functions, design concepts, economic factors, concept selection and product architecture. The initial feasibility study, selection of the final design approach, and preliminary specifications are required by the end of the semester.

    Prerequisites: BMEN 271, BMEN 345, BMEN 354, BMEN 361 or BMEN 363

    Note: Carolina Core Integrative Course, Biomedical Engineering, BS

    Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Research

  
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    BMEN 428 - Senior Biomedical Engineering Design II

    Credits: 3

    Design for manufacturability, ergonomic and aesthetic considerations, prototype construction and testing, fabrication and biological testing of tissue engineered constructs, statistical methods/design of experiments, ethics/product liability and social/environmental impact. The final engineering design (specifications, drawings, bill of materials, including assessment of economics) will be completed by the end of the semester. Both written and oral reports are to be provided.

    Prerequisites: BMEN 427

    Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Research

  
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    BMEN 499 - Independent Research

    Credits: 1-3

    Summer internship, REU, or co-op experience in biomedical engineering. Students enroll in this course following their research experience and prepare a summary paper and research seminar on their technical accomplishments. A maximum of 3 credits may be applied toward the degree.

    Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Research

  
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    BMEN 546 - Delivery of Bioactive Agents

    Credits: 3

    Routes of administration; mechanisms of drug absorption and biological barriers; pharmacokinetic modeling of drug distribution; drug excretion and biotransformation; design and evaluation of controlled release systems, targeted release systems, and responsive release systems.

    Prerequisites: BIOL 302, CHEM 333, MATH 142

  
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    BMEN 572 - Tissue Engineering

    Credits: 3

    Molecular basis of bioregenerative engineering; biomaterial design; biocompatibility assessment; cell isolation and characterization; rapid prototyping, scaffold fabrication, and biofabrication; protein and gene delivery; bioreactor design; transport in biological tissues; applications of tissue engineering in regenerative medicine.

  
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    BMEN 589 - Special Topics in Biomedical Engineering

    Credits: 1-3

    Course content varies and will be announced in the schedule of classes by suffix and title. May be repeated as topic varies.

  
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    CHEM 101 - Fundamental Chemistry I

    Credits: 4

    A science elective surveying inorganic and solution chemistry. First of a terminal two-semester sequence.

    Note: Three lecture, one recitation, and two laboratory hours per week.
    Carolina Core: SCI

  
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    CHEM 102 - Fundamental Chemistry II

    Credits: 4

    An introductory survey of organic and biochemistry.

    Prerequisites: 1 year high-school chemistry, CHEM 101, 111, or equivalent

    Note: Three lecture, one recitation, and two laboratory hours per week.

    Carolina Core: SCI

  
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    CHEM 105 - Chemistry and Modern Society I

    Credits: 4

    A conceptual and qualitative approach to chemistry, its evolution, achievements, and goals and its impact on technology, the environment, and modern life and thought. (Specifically designed for non-science majors.)

    Note: Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week.

    Carolina Core: SCI

  
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    CHEM 106 - Chemistry and Modern Society II

    Credits: 3

    A continuation of Chemistry 105.

    Prerequisites: Grade of C or higher in CHEM 105

    Note: Three lecture hours per week.

  
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    CHEM 106L - Chemistry and Modern Society II Laboratory

    Credits: 1

    Laboratory associated with CHEM 106.

    Corequisite: CHEM 106 (unless a grade of C or higher earned previously)

    Prerequisites: Grade of C or higher in CHEM 105

    Note: Three hours of laboratory per week.

  
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    CHEM 107 - Forensic Chemistry

    Credits: 4

    Surveys chemical aspects of criminal investigation and adjudication including drug, arson, DNA, paint, and fiber identification.

    Note: Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week.

    Carolina Core SCI

  
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    CHEM 111 - General Chemistry I

    Credits: 3

    Survey of the principles that underlie all chemistry with applications illustrating these principles.

    Corequisite: CHEM 111L (unless grade of C or higher in CHEM 111L earned previously)

    Prerequisites: Grade of C or higher in MATH 111, MATH 115, MATH 122, MATH 141 or higher math (or by placement score into MATH 122, MATH 141 or higher math)

    Note: Three lecture and one recitation hours per week.

    Carolina Core SCI

  
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    CHEM 111L - General Chemistry I Laboratory

    Credits: 1

    Introduction to the principles and techniques of experimental chemistry with emphasis on formula investigations, equations, elementary statistics, and chemical reactivity.

    Corequisite: CHEM 111

    Prerequisites: MATH 111 or 115 (or higher), CHEM 111

    Note: Carolina Core SCI

  
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    CHEM 112 - General Chemistry II

    Credits: 3

    Continuation of CHEM 111. Special emphasis on chemical equilibrium.

    Corequisite: CHEM 112L

    Prerequisites: Grade of C or higher in CHEM 111 and a grade of C or higher in MATH 111, MATH 115, MATH 122, MATH 141 or higher math.

    Note: Three lecture and one recitation hours per week.

    Carolina Core: SCI

  
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    CHEM 112L - General Chemistry II Laboratory

    Credits: 1

    Continuation of CHEM 111L with emphasis on solution properties, kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases, and qualitative analysis.

    Corequisite: CHEM 112

    Prerequisites: C or higher in CHEM 111 and 111L or CHEM 141; CHEM 112

    Note: Carolina Core: SCI

  
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    CHEM 118 - Computational Chemistry I

    Credits: 1

    Introduction to the use of computers in solving chemical problems.

    Corequisite: CHEM 112 and CHEM 112L or CHEM 142 (unless a grade of C or higher earned previously)

    Note: One discussion and two laboratory hours per week.

  
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    CHEM 141 - Principles of Chemistry I

    Credits: 4

    Advanced general chemistry I. Atoms and chemical bonds.

    Prerequisites: high-school chemistry; grade of C or higher in MATH 141 or higher math (or by placement score into MATH 142 or higher math)

    Note: Three lecture hours, one recitation hour, and three laboratory hours per week. Credit cannot be received for both CHEM 111 and CHEM 141.

    Carolina Core: SCI

  
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    CHEM 142 - Principles of Chemistry II

    Credits: 4

    Advanced general chemistry II. Chemical kinetics, equilibria, and thermodynamics.

    Prerequisites: Grade of C or higher in CHEM 141

    Note: Three lecture hours, one recitation hour, and three laboratory hours per week. Credit cannot be received for both CHEM 112 and CHEM 142.

  
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    CHEM 318 - Computational Chemistry II

    Credits: 1

    A continuation of CHEM 118, with applications to more advanced chemical problems.

    Prerequisites:

    Grade of C or higher in CSCE 145 or 206 and in CHEM 118 or consent of instructor

    Note: One discussion and two laboratory hours per week.

  
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    CHEM 321 - Quantitative Analysis

    Credits: 3

    Gravimetric, volumetric, and introductory instrumental analysis.

    Corequisite: CHEM 321L

    Prerequisites:

    Grade of C or higher in CHEM 112 and CHEM 112L or in CHEM 142

    Note: Three lecture and one recitation hours per week.

  
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    CHEM 321L - Quantitative Analysis Laboratory

    Credits: 1

    Corequisite: CHEM 321

    Note: Three laboratory hours per week.

    Credit cannot be received for both CHEM 321L and CHEM 322L

  
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    CHEM 322 - Analytical Chemistry

    Credits: 3

    Qualitative analysis, quantitative analysis, fundamental or method analysis, and molecular characterization.

    Corequisite: CHEM 322L

    Prerequisites: Prerequisites: Grade of C or higher in CHEM 112 and CHEM 112L (or in CHEM 142) and in MATH 141 or higher MATH.

    Note: Restricted to: Honors College and majors: Chemistry, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering.

  
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    CHEM 322L - Analytical Chemistry Laboratory

    Credits: 1

    Laboratory skill building in analytical techniques. Applications of stoichiometry, spectroscopy, phase transfer, electrochemistry and kinetics.

    Corequisite: CHEM 322

    Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in CHEM 112 and CHEM 112L or CHEM 142.

    Note: Restricted to: Honors College and majors: Chemistry, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering.

    Credit cannot be received for both CHEM 321L and CHEM 322L

  
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    CHEM 331L - Essentials of Organic Chemistry Laboratory I

    Credits: 1

    Laboratory safety, syntheses, separation, and purification of carbon compounds. For non-majors.

    Corequisite: CHEM 333 (unless grade of C or higher in CHEM 333 earned previously)

  
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    CHEM 332L - Essentials of Organic Chemistry Laboratory II

    Credits: 1

    Continuation of CHEM 331L. Spectroscopic identification of carbon compounds. For non-majors.

    Corequisite: CHEM 334 (unless grade of C or higher in CHEM 334 earned previously)

    Prerequisites: Grade of C or higher in CHEM 331L

    Note: Three lab hours per week.

  
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    CHEM 333 - Organic Chemistry I

    Credits: 3

    Contemporary theories, nomenclature, reactions, mechanisms, and syntheses of carbon compounds.

    Prerequisites:

    Grade of C or higher in CHEM 112 or in CHEM 142

    Note: Three lecture and one recitation hours per week.

  
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    CHEM 333L - Comprehensive Organic Chemistry Laboratory I

    Credits: 2

    Laboratory safety, synthesis, separation, and purification of carbon compounds. Required for chemistry majors.

    Corequisite:

    CHEM 333 (unless grade of C or higher in CHEM 333 earned previously)

    Note: Six laboratory hours per week.

    Restricted to: Chemistry, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering majors

  
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    CHEM 334 - Organic Chemistry II

    Credits: 3

    Continuation of CHEM 333.

    Prerequisites:

    Grade of C or higher in CHEM 333

    Note: Three lecture and one recitation hours per week.

  
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    CHEM 334L - Comprehensive Organic Chemistry Laboratory II

    Credits: 2

    Continuation of CHEM 333L. Spectroscopic identification of carbon compounds. Required for chemistry majors.

    Corequisite:

    CHEM 334 (unless grade of C or higher in CHEM 334 earned previously)

    Prerequisites:

    Grade of C or higher in CHEM 333L

    Note: Six laboratory hours per week.

    Restricted to: Chemistry, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering majors

  
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    CHEM 340 - Elementary Biophysical Chemistry

    Credits: 3

    A non-calculus approach to the study of the principles of physical chemistry emphasizing their application to significant biochemical and biological systems. Chemical thermodynamics, kinetics, equilibrium, solution chemistry, the structure of macromolecules, and acid-base properties of biomolecules. Credit for a degree will not be given for both CHEM 340 and CHEM 541.

    Prerequisites:

    Grade of C or higher in CHEM 112 and CHEM 112L or in CHEM 142

  
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    CHEM 340L - Elementary Biophysical Chemistry Laboratory

    Credits: 1

    Experimental study of the physical and chemical properties of matter, especially of the characteristics of biomolecules.

    Prerequisites:

    Grade of C or higher in CHEM 340 or 550

    Note: Three laboratory hours per week. Credit for a degree will not be given for both CHEM 340L and CHEM 591 or CHEM 541L.

  
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    CHEM 360 - Undergraduate Seminar

    Credits: 1

    Student seminars and a survey of biochemical and molecular biology research at the University of South Carolina. Required of all biochemistry majors.

  
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    CHEM 399 - Independent Study

    Credits: 3

    Contract required.

    Note: Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Research

  
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    CHEM 401 - Industrial Chemistry Capstone Experience

    Credits: 3

    Prepares students for future roles in chemical industry or graduate school and provides career-enhancing interpersonal skills, including team-building, public speaking, resume preparation, and interviewing.

    Prerequisites: junior standing

    Note: Restrictions to: Chemistry, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, Chemical Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering Majors

  
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    CHEM 496 - Undergraduate Research

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to the methods of chemical research. A written report on work accomplished is required at the end of each semester.

    Prerequisites: Contract Required

    Note: Nine hours of library and laboratory per week.

    Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Research

  
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    CHEM 497 - Undergraduate Research

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to the methods of chemical research. A written report on work accomplished is required at the end of each semester.

    Prerequisites: Contract Required

    Note: Nine hours of library and laboratory per week.

    Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Research

  
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    CHEM 498 - Undergraduate Research

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to the methods of chemical research. A written report on work accomplished is required at the end of each semester.

    Prerequisites: Contract Required

    Note: Nine hours of library and laboratory per week.

    Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Research

  
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    CHEM 499 - Undergraduate Research

    Credits: 3

    Introduction to the methods of chemical research. A written report on work accomplished is required at the end of each semester.

    Prerequisites: Contract Required

    Note: Nine hours of library and laboratory per week.

    Graduation with Leadership Distinction: Research

  
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    CHEM 511 - Inorganic Chemistry

    Credits: 3

    Consideration of atomic structure, valence, complex compounds, and systematic study of the periodic table.

    Prerequisites:

    Grade of C or higher in CHEM 334, PHYS 212, and MATH 241

  
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    CHEM 533 - Comprehensive Organic Chemistry III

    Credits: 3

    Selected organic reactions from synthetic and mechanistic viewpoints.

    Prerequisites: Grade of C or higher in CHEM 334

    Note: For Undergraduate credit only

  
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    CHEM 541 - Physical Chemistry

    Credits: 3

    Chemical thermodynamics and kinetics.

    Corequisite: PHYS 212; unless a grade of “C” or higher in PHYS 212 earned previously

    Prerequisites: Grade of C or higher in CHEM 112 (or CHEM 142) and in MATH 241 or higher MATH

    Note: For Undergraduate Credit Only

  
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    CHEM 541L - Physical Chemistry Laboratory

    Credits: 2

    Applications of physical chemical techniques.

    Corequisite: CHEM 541 (unless grade of C or higher in CHEM 541 earned previously)

    Prerequisites:

    Grade of C or higher in CHEM 321L or in CHEM 322L or in CHEM 142

    Note: Five laboratory hours and one recitation hour per week.

    Carolina Core Integrative Course, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, BS
    Carolina Core Integrative Course, Chemistry, BS and BS in Chemistry

  
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    CHEM 542 - Physical Chemistry

    Credits: 3

    Spectroscopy, statistical mechanics, and chemical applications of quantum mechanics.

    Prerequisites:

    Grade of C or higher in CHEM 112 (or CHEM 142), MATH 241 and PHYS 212

 

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