Theory, principles, and applications of bioanalytical sensors and sensing systems, including transducers, molecular recognition, and microfabrication.

This course starts with the general concepts of hormones and their receptors and describes how hormones interact with their receptors and generate hormone signals and responses.

An intensive study of the theory, instrumentation, and analytical applications of modern atomic and molecular spectrometric methods.

An advanced presentation of the mechanisms of organic reactions, the experimental methods used to elucidate these mechanisms, and the effect of changing structure and reaction conditions on the reactivity

A multidisciplinary laboratory course with laboratory experiences in areas related to sensors and sensing architecture, typcially including chemistry, chemical and material engineering, and electrical engineering. Lecture, one hour; laboratory, two hours per week.

Selected topics which may include heterocyclic organic compounds, natural and synthetic dyes, carbohydrates, nitrogen compounds, and recent advances in the field of organic chemistry. May be repeated to a maximum of 12 credits.

An introduction to the concepts and techniques of media writing. This course offers hands-on instruction in information gathering, organization, and writing for print, broadcast and on-line media. Lecture, one hour; laboratory, four hours per week.

This course will provide students with a foundation in critical thinking through an emphasis on reading, writing and analytical discussions addressing basic agricultural topics, controversial agricultural topics and specific topics in community communications and leadership development.

A course designed to develop skills in information gathering, news judgment, organization and writing. Students will learn to cover breaking news and write features. Lecture, two hours; laboratory, two hours per week.

Intensive study of a specialized topic in community communications. May be repeated under different subtitles.