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GNSC 1150 Science and Society

An introduction to Energy and the Environment for non-science majors (General Education Natural Science non-lab).

Past Courses at University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

CHEM 3210 Quantitative Analysis

An introduction to quantitative methods of chemical analysis.

Past Courses at University of Illinois Springfield

    CHE 103 Introduction to Nanotechnology

An introductory science course for non-science majors focusing on new developments in nanotechnology.

    CHE 104 Introduction to Nanotechnology Lab

A laboratory for CHE 103. Counts for physical science lab for IAI.

   CHE 111 Chemistry of Everyday Life

An on-line course in liberal studies. Includes lab.

    CHE 141 Principles of Chemistry

The first semester general chemistry course for science majors. Includes lab.

   CHE 142 Principles of Inorganic Chemistry (PDF)

The second semester general chemistry course for science majors. Includes lab. 

    CHE 268 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I 

A one semester laboratory course in organic synthesis and characterization

    CHE 271 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II

A one semester laboratory course in organic synthesis and characterization

    CHE 301: General Seminar (PDF)

A literature course for science majors. Topics include reading, writing, and presenting professional science topics.  

 CHE 302 ECCE: Undergraduate Research 

An introduction to research in which students work together on an original laboratory project.

    CHE 362: ECCE Science and World Religions 

An Engaged Citizenship Common Experience Global Awareness course on the interactions between science and religion.

    BIO 333: ECCE 10,000 Years at Emiquon 

An Engaged Citizenship Common Experience U.S. Communities course on the human interactions with the land at Emiquon along the Illinois River.

BIO 400 Undergraduate Research (PDF)

 An advanced research experience apprenticeship for undergraduate Biology majors. Counts towards the UIS ECCE Engagement requirement.

    CHE 322 Laboratory Techniques

An review of laboratory methods and math for science majors

    CHE 400 Undergraduate Research (PDF)

An advanced research experience apprenticeship for undergraduates. 

 CHE 403 Physical Chemistry Laboratory 

A laboratory experience in computer modeling and physical chemistry methods.

    CHE 422 Inorganic Chemistry

An advanced course in the structure and reactivity of inorganic compounds. Includes lab.

   CHE 431/ENS 447 Environmental Chemistry

A survey of environmental issues in a chemical context.

    CAP 101 Capital Scholars Seminar

An introduction to the Capital Scholars Program for first year students.

   CAP 141 Biology and Chemistry of the Environment

An integrated science course for first year students

   UNI 460 ECCE: Global Studies in Brazil (PDF)

An Engaged Citizenship Common Experience Global Awareness or Experiential Learning course on the restoration and conservation of two large rivers of the Americas 

Other courses at UIS that might interest you

BIO/ENS 334 Restoration and Conservation of Rivers in North and South America 

-offered online in English and Portuguese.  Click here for more information.