Moodle at Eckerd College 2024-25 Academic Year

Clinical Observership

A continuation of CH 415. Biosynthesis of macromolecular precursors, in-depth study of genetic functions, and interactions between conformations of the macromolecules and their roles in metabolism and physiological processes. Prerequisite: CH 415.

Structures, reactions, thermodynamic and physical properties of the elements and compounds. Development of group molecular orbital theory. Survey of molecular and solid state structures, transition metal complexes, main group compounds, organometallics, electronic spectroscopy, catalysis. Prerequisites: CH 321 and CH 326.

Independent laboratory research in one of the major areas of chemistry. Elective for B.A. or B.S. in Senior year, required for non-thesis B.S. (Certified) chemistry majors. Prerequisites: CH 326 and permission of instructor.

Senior-year chemistry students with superior ability may be invited to do independent research with a member of the chemistry faculty and to write and defend a research thesis before a thesis committee.

Overview of the history of the Rome beginning with the end of the Republic in the first century BCE and concluding with the destruction of the Empire in the fifth century CE.

Overview of the subject matter, history, and the prevailing theories that define communication studies. Theories about the individual, society, and media, emphasizing research, rhetoric, and analysis. Provides a foundation for advanced study in core upper-level courses.

Analysis of relationships between contemporary media forms and society. Includes the cultural role of advertising, media influences on human behavior and thought, and social implications of new media technologies. Research projects and group discussion.

Distinctions between persuasion and propaganda, ethics in communication, persuasive and propagandistic tactics and strategies in advertising and politics. Close reading of written and visual texts. Construction and destruction of propaganda.