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CHEM 292 - Selected Topics

Independent study of a special problem, research and/or assigned readings in chemistry. Credit not allowed toward Chemistry major or minor except with departmental permission.

CHEM 330 - Analytical Chem

Principles and techniques of quantitative chemical analysis including an introduction to instrumental methods.

CHEM 341 - Organ Chem Sci Prof I

Detailed treatment of organic molecules, simple functional groups, stereochemistry, reaction mechanisms, introductory synthesis, and spectroscopy. For chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, and other pre-professional majors. Credit allowed in only one of CHEM 220A, CHEM 241, or CHEM 341.

CHEM 342 - Organic Chem Sci Prof II

Continuation of CHEM 341, with emphasis on complex functional groups, detailed reaction mechanisms, multistep syntheses, and molecules relevant to biology and materials science. Credit not allowed in both CHEM 242 and CHEM 342.

CHEM 345 - Organic Chem Lab

Introduction to laboratory techniques, synthetic methods, identification of organic compounds. Credit allowed in only one of CHEM 220L, CHEM 345, or CHEM 347.

CHEM 348 - Lab Tech Org Chem II

Continuation of CHEM 347 with emphasis on synthetic techniques and spectroscopic characterization.

CHEM 392 - Special Topics

Laboratory or lecture course in area not covered in other courses. Credit allowed toward chemistry major or minor with departmental permission only.

CHEM 422 - Physical Chem II

Fundamental principles including quantum mechanics, spectroscopy, and kinetics and dynamics of chemical reactions.

CHEM 423 - Physical Chem Lab

Training in laboratory techniques provided by experimental verification of the principles of physical chemistry.

CHEM 424 - Thermo and Kinetics Lab

Training in laboratory techniques provided by experimental verification of the principles of physical chemistry. Topical focus is on chemical thermodynamics and kinetics. Credit allowed in only one of CHEM 423 or 424.

CHEM 431 - Adv Inorganic Chem

Atomic structure; types of bonding; relationships among molecular structure and symmetry, physical properties, and reactivity of the elements and their compounds.

CHEM 443 - Org Spectroscopy Struc

Constitutional and stereochemical structure from spectroscopic methods (mass spectrometry, nuclear magnetic resonance, infrared, ultraviolet).

CHEM 444 - Org Strc Dtrmntion Lab

Laboratory identification of unknown organic compounds using spectroscopic instruments (IR, NMR, UV, mass spectrometry); microtechniques; separation of mixtures (GLC, TLC, HPLC).

CHEM 449 - Polymer Chemistry

Synthesis, characterization, morphology, bulk and solution properties of polymers; polymerization mechanisms.

CHEM 455 - Instrumental Analys

Critical examination of the process of quantitative chemical measurement entailing a systematic treatment of instrument design and instrumental methods.

CHEM 490 - Independent Study

Intensive study of a special problem. Credit allowed toward chemistry major or minor with departmental permission only.

CHEM 492 - Adv Topics in Chemistry

Selected advanced topics from the various disciplines of chemistry not covered by other course offerings and of current interest. May be repeated only in different subjects to a maximum of 6 credits.

CHEM 495 - Senior Thesis I

Original directed research in chemistry culminating in an oral presentation and written thesis.

CHEM 496 - Senior Thesis II

Original directed research presented in oral and written form.

CHEM 643 - Org Spectroscopy Struc

Constitutional and stereochemical structure from spectroscopic methods (mass spectrometry, nuclear magnetic resonance, infrared, ultraviolet).

CHEM 644 - Org Strc Dtrmntion Lab

Laboratory identification of unknown organic compounds using spectroscopic instruments (IR, NMR, UV, mass spectrometry); microtechniques; separation of mixtures (GLC, TLC, HPLC).

CHEM 649 - Polymer Chemistry

Synthesis, characterization, morphology, bulk and solution properties of polymers; polymerization mechanisms.

CHEM 655 - Instrumental Analys

Critical examination of the process of quantitative chemical measurement entailing a systematic treatment of instrument design and instrumental methods.

CHEM 690 - Independent Study

Intensive study of a special problem. Credit allowed toward chemistry major or minor with departmental permission only.

CHEM 692 - Adv Topics in Chemistry

Selected advanced topics from the various disciplines of chemistry not covered by other course offerings and of current interest. May be repeated only in different subjects to a maximum of 6 credits.

CHEM 707 - Instrument Practicum

Practical training on the major instrumentation used in research. Maximum of 3 credits.

CHEM 743 - Spec Topic Org Chem

Topics of current interest in organic chemistry. May be repeated only in different subject areas to a maximum of 6 credits.

CHEM 751 - Sp Topic Physi Chem

Selected topics of current interest. May be repeated only in different subject areas to a maximum of 6 credits.

CHEM 752 - Chemical Kinetics

Rate processes, factors influencing reaction rates and the correlation of kinetics and mechanisms of reaction.

CHEM 788 - Research Conference

Presentations of current research. Maximum of 8 credits.

CHEM 789 - Graduate Seminar I

Seminars led by faculty and students to introduce research areas and initiate thesis and dissertation research. For first year graduate students. Maximum of 2 credits.

CHEM 790 - Graduate Seminar II

Presentations on research topics of interest in chemistry. Maximum of 4 credits.

CHEM 791 - Professional Paper

Report of professional quality, based on experience and independent study or investigation. Required for the Master of Science degree under Plan B.

CHEM 793 - Independent Studies

Maximum of 12 credits.

CHEM 794A - Colloquia

Presentation of original research in Inorganic chemistry.

CHEM 794B - Colloquia

Presentation of original research in Organic Chemistry.

CHEM 794C - Colloquia

Presentation of original research in Physical chemistry. Maximum of 8 credits.

CHEM 795 - Comp Exam

Course is used by graduate programs to administer comprehensive examinations either as an end of program comprehensive examination or as a qualifying examination for doctoral candidates prior to being advanced to candidacy.

CHEM 797 - Thesis

Thesis

CHEM 799 - Dissertation

Dissertation

CHI 112 - First Year Chinese II

Introduction to the language through the development of language skills and structural analysis. Includes an introduction to Chinese culture.

CHI 212 - Second Year Chinese II

Development of comprehension, speaking skills and writing proficiency in Chinese language. Completion of CHI 212 satisfies the College of Liberal Arts foreign language requirement.

CHI 221 - China and Its Culture

Introduction to the culture and civilization of China. Taught in English; no knowledge of Chinese is required.

CHI 306 - Third Year Chinese II

Further development of written and oral language skills, focusing on vocabulary, Chinese characters and communication skills.

CHI 310 - Chinese in Intercultural Comm.

Development of integrated language skills in Chinese through the readings on the topics of intercultural communication.

CHS 700 - Research Methods: Ph

Introduction to research design and methodology for public health.

CHS 701 - Social and Behavioral Dimensio

This course explores the role of cultural, behavioral and social dynamics in public health research, theory, and practice.

CHS 702 - Prog Dev Public Health Prac

This course covers concepts and practical aspects of program development in public health practice.

CHS 703 - Applied Health Analysis

Methods and software packages in Biostatistics typically used in epidemiological research and practice including data management and multiple regressions.

CHS 716 - Public Health Finance

This course presents the fundamentals of public health finance. Areas of study cover aspects related to planning, operating, and sustaining viable public health programs or departments. Topics include accounting principles, budgeting, financial reporting, funding streams, economic prevention and effectiveness, and grant writing and management. Students will become familiar with public health funding sources as well as planning, monitoring, controlling, and reporting financial status.

CHS 717 - Applied Bayesian Statistics

Students will learn the basics of designing and carrying out Bayesian analyses and interpreting and communicating results through hands-on experience with real data and computer simulation methods.

CHS 721 - Program Evaluation Ph

Focuses on planning useful public health program evaluations. Emphasizes strategies and techniques for evaluating health promotion programs.

CHS 723 - Infectious Disease Epi

Epidemiological methods used in the research, identification, prevention, and control of infectious diseases.

CHS 725 - Health and Environment

Focuses on health and wellness relationships, ranging from the individual to the global, with emphasis on the environment and its impact on human health.

CHS 727 - Health Policy Approaches

This purpose of this course is to examine policy initiatives that affect population-level health behaviors and related health outcomes.

CHS 729 - Appld Multivariate Statistics

This is course presents applications of multivariable statistics related to social and behavioral sciences. It provides statistical techniques for exploring and summarizing multivariable data using numerical methods to uncover hidden information and patterns.

CHS 733 - Intro to GIS in Public Health

A practical introduction to geographic information systems (GIS) and spatial analysis in public health focusing on applications and drawing on a range of examples, including vector-borne and infectious diseases and non-infectious conditions. The range of spatial methodologies and GIS techniques used in public health today are covered in a manner that gives direct comparison of the various techniques and helps to demonstrate their comparative strengths and weaknesses.

CHS 734 - Project Management Principles

Introduces the core concepts, basic elements, and practical applications of project management principles in public health. Covers the most popular software tools available to project managers in public health organizations and how to overcome organizational challenges from stakeholders when introducing and implementing project management practices within an organization.

CHS 735 - PH Emergency Preparedness

Introduction to the concepts of public health emergency preparedness, with a focus on the capability standards designed to advance emergency preparedness and response capacity of public health systems.

CHS 741 - Health Policy Analysis

Provides an overview of methods for conducting health policy analysis, including the identification of health policy problems, the formation of policy responses and alternatives for addressing health problems, and methods and criteria for selecting the most appropriate policy response.

CHS 745 - Adv Survey Meth-Public Health

Designed to advanced students' skill and knowledge of survey methodologies for addressing public health problems.

CHS 747 - Applied Res Methods Pub Health

Practical skills in collecting and examining public health data, designing and executing studies in diverse populations.

CHS 748 - Epidemiologic Surveillance

Methods and practice of epidemiologic surveillance including theory, practice, field work and computer software application.

CHS 755 - Health Policy

Introduces public health graduate students to health policy and the policy making process at the federal, state, and local levels in the US. It emphasizes the role of stakeholders as well as the role of evidence and ethics in creating policy.

CHS 756 - Org Behavior and Lead Hlth Srv

Investigates the impact that individuals, groups, structure, and leadership have on behavior within organizations. Application of this knowledge is used for advancing the effectiveness of health services.

CHS 759 - Health Services Finance

Presents the fundamentals of healthcare finance for individuals who desire the knowledge and skills necessary for management positions in healthcare organizations and related businesses.

CHS 761 - Public Health Law

An exploration of legal and ethical issues in the practice of public health. Reviews the legal foundations of the government's public health powers and examines the tension between public health activities and individual civil liberties, property rights, commercial speech, and other legally protected interests as well as laws designed to regulate behavior.

CHS 762 - Information Systems & Data Mng

Focuses on public health information systems and management of public health data.

CHS 780 - Biostatistics in Public Health

Introduction to the underlying principles of biostatistics and a variety of statistical applications in public health research.

CHS 784 - Conduct and Analysis of Clinic

Issues involved in the design, conduct, analysis, and interpretation of survival studies and randomized controlled trials of health interventions.

CHS 786 - Biostat Analysis Cohort Stud

Principles and methods of biostatistics in cohort studies.

CHS 788 - Data Sci & Stat Cmptn in PH

An introductory-level course in statistical learning and data mining. This course will cover a basic concept of data mining and techniques used in data mining. Students will learn the general concepts of computation statistics with public health application.

CHS 791 - Seminar in Public Health

Intensive study and discussion of selected areas in health ecology.

CHS 792 - Indep Proj in Ph

CHS 794 - Professional Paper

This course is required for all students who wish to earn a M.S. in Biostatistics using the Option B, which requires the writing of a professional paper of a quality suitable for publication in a peer-reviewed journal.

CHS 795 - Comp Exam

Course is used by graduate programs to administer comprehensive examinations either as an end of program comprehensive examination or as a qualifying examination for doctoral candidates prior to being advanced to candidacy.

CHS 796 - MPH Capstone

Required of all MPH students, this culminating experience requires students to synthesize and integrate foundational and concentration competencies through professional development, a professional paper, and a final presentation. This course is cross-listed with MED 695 for medical students. (CHS 796 and MED 695 are cross-listed; credit may be earned in one of the two.)

CHS 798 - Field Studies in Public Health

Supervised field experience in health and wellness settings.

CHS 799 - Dissertation

CMB 701 - Lab Practicum I

Intensive laboratory experience in molecular biology research methods. Written reports on each research project required.

CMB 702 - Lab Practicum II

Intensive laboratory experience in molecular biology research methods. Written reports on each research project required.

CMB 703 - Lab Practicum III

Intensive laboratory experience in molecular biology research methods. Written reports on each research project required.

CMB 710 - Molecular Cell Biology

Essential elements of cell structure and function. Comprehensive and experimental approach to the molecular view of the cell.

CMB 730 - Lab Ta Practicum

Formal classroom teaching and associated duties including two three-hour laboratory sections, TA meetings with the course coordinator and office hours.

CMB 790 - Graduate Seminar

Reports by students on topics of interest in cell and molecular biology. May be repeated for a maximum of 2 credits.

CMB 793 - Independent Study

INDEPENDENT STUDY

CMB 794A - Colloq Gene Regulation

Presentation and analysis or original research in Gene regulation. Maximum of 6 credits.

CMB 794B - Colloq Virology

Presentation and analysis or original research in Virology. Maximum of 6 credits.

CMB 794C - Colloq Molec Biol Methd

Presentation and analysis or original research in Molecular biology methodology. Maximum of 6 credits.

CMB 794D - Colloq Neoplasia

Presentation and analysis or original research in Neoplasia. Maximum of 6 credits.

CMB 794E - Colloq Horm And Drug Rec

Presentation and analysis or original research in Hormone and drug receptors. Maximum of 6 credits.

CMB 794F - Colloq Immunology

Presentation and analysis or original research in Immunology. Maximum of 6 credits.

CMB 795 - Comprehensive Exam

Course is used by graduate programs to administer comprehensive examinations either as end of program comprehensive examinations or as qualifying examinations for doctoral candidates prior to being advanced to candidacy.

CMB 797 - Thesis

Limited to CMB majors in the master's program.

CMB 799 - Dissertation

Limited to CMB majors in the doctoral program.

CMPP 770 - Research Rotation

Research practicum. Limited to CMPP majors.

CMPP 790 - Seminar

Reports of current research. Limited to CMPP majors.

CMPP 793 - Independent Study

INDEPENDENT STUDY

CMPP 794 - Colloquim

Presentation and analysis of original research. Maximum of 8 credits.

CMPP 795 - Comp Exam

Course is used by graduate programs to administer comprehensive examinations either as an end of program comprehensive examination or as a qualifying examination for doctoral candidates prior to being advanced to candidacy.

CMPP 797 - Thesis

Limited to CMPP majors.

CMPP 799 - Dissertation

Limited to CMPP majors.

COM 101 - Oral Communication

Theory and practice in the composition and delivery of public speeches. Advanced techniques of message development, organization and style.

COM 113 - Fund Spch Communica

Principles and theories of speech communication. Participation in public speaking and interpersonal communication activities.

COM 202 - Listening

Theories of listening as they relate to variety of interpersonal relationships and settings.

COM 209 - Debate and Critical Thinking

Principles of competitive debate including analyzing and identifying types of arguments, appeals, and value strategies. Participation in UNR debate team required. Up to 6 credits of COM 209, COM 309, and COM 409 combined can be applied to communication studies major or minor.

COM 210 - Intro to Public Advcacy & Rhet

Introduction to theory and practice of public advocacy, civic discourse, public address, and rhetoric.

COM 212 - Intro Comm Research

Basic approaches to research in communication studies. Introduction to historical, analytical, critical, and empirical methods of investigation.

COM 217 - Argument Debate

Theory and practice of oral argumentative discourse; intensive study of argumentative principles and debate fundamentals; participation in class discussions, speeches and debates.

COM 302 - Interpersonal Comm

Investigation into the role of interpersonal communication in human relations.

COM 309 - Advanced Debate

Developing well-reasoned and supported arguments. Focus on identifying and responding to most pressing issues and arranging and delivering cases in an effective manner. Participation in UNR debate team is required. Up to 6 credits of 209, 309, 409 combined can be applied to communication studies major or minor.