UG Course Descriptions

Students will learn the most important traits of the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world within and outside of the United States. They will further develop their sensitivity toward and appreciation of Hispanic cultures. Offered only through corporate training opportunities. (Prerequisites: SPAN 163, 164, 165)

Study of the historical, literary, artistic development of Latinos in US, immigration issues and Latino participation in politics and civil life.

Theories of globalization. As the peoples of the world become more interdependent in terms of technology, economics, and cross-cultural exchange, various issues arise. Examination of the major views of globalization and its critics, studying how the process occurs in the context of one specific non-Western city.

Exploration of the dynamics of international diversity and intercultural communication within the context of the globalization of the world economy.

Exploration of the nuances of intercultural expression in the global community for an awareness and sensitivity needed for mutual understanding in international affairs. (Offered only in ACCEL® accelerated format.) CUS student required special permission to enroll.

A survey of general, organic, and biochemistry with emphasis on basic chemical concepts and the relationships among these three branches. 3 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory. (BSN, RN to BSN, Sport Management, and Movement Science students only)

A basic course in the fundamental laws, theories, and experimental techniques of chemistry and the application of chemistry to relevant societal concerns. Introduction to scientific method, matter and elements, chemical reactions, chemical composition. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory.

A continuation of CHE 101, continuing the study of the fundamental laws, theories, and experimental techniques of chemistry and the application of chemistry to relevant societal concerns. Introduction to chemical quantities, energy, modern atomic theory, chemical bonding, acids and bases. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory. (Prerequisite: CHE 101)

A systematic study of the theories and principles governing the composition and behavior of matter. Dimensional analysis, unit conversions, basic atomic theory, basic inorganic nomenclature, introduction to chemical reactions, stoichiometry, gases, and thermochemistry. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (Prerequisites: Secondary school chemistry with at least a B grade or CHE 101-102 at Immaculata with at least a B grade, or permission of the instructor.)

A systematic study of the theories and principles governing the composition and behavior of matter. Valance bond and molecular orbital theory, solutions, inter- and intramolecular forces, chemical equilibrium, chemical kinetics, and electrochemistry. 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory. (Prerequisites: Secondary school chemistry with at least a B grade or permission of the instructor; (Pre-requisite or co-requisite: CHE 103).