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• CHE 251: Chemistry of Biomolecules

  1.00 Credits

  Reading Area Community College

  
  This course provides an essential overview of the structure, reactions, and biological importance of complex biomolecules such as carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, enzymes, and nucleic acids. Prerequisite:    BIO 140, BIO 150, and (CHE 250 or CHE 270) Corequisite:    CHE 250, CHE 270
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• CHE 255: Organic Chemistry II

  4.00 Credits

  Reading Area Community College

  
  This course is the second semester of a two-semester sequence of organic chemistry. In this course, we will build upon the foundation in organic chemistry by introducing more functional groups. The goals will be to further increase student skills in nomenclature, reaction mechanisms, functional group transformation, and multi-step synthesis. Topics include the study of carboxylic acids, aldehydes and ketones, amines, carboxylic acid derivatives, carbohydrates, amino acids and proteins, functional group transformations, electrophilic aromatic substitution, and nucleophilic aromatic addition chemistry. Infrared, mass, and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy theories are introduced, and structures are examined spectroscopically. Prerequisite:    CHE 250
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• CHE 260: Theory of Chemical Instrumentation

  2.00 Credits

  Reading Area Community College

  
  This course covers the theory behind the operation of various types of chemical instrumentation. Topics covered include spectrophotometry as applied to absorption, emission, fluorescence, turbidity and nephelometry; electrochemistry as applied to ion selective electrodes; chromatography, mass spectrometry, medical diagnostic testing machines as applied to point-of-care testing; instrument automation and methods of calibration including Beer's Law and internal standard calibration techniques. Prerequisite:    CHE 150
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• CHE 270: Fundamentals of Biochemistry

  4.00 Credits

  Reading Area Community College

  
  Biochemistry introduces the structural components of living things and the physical and chemical properties of biological compounds. This course will focus on specific biological macromolecules including but not limited to carbohydrates, amino acids, nucleic acids, and lipids. The structures, functions, and impacts these macromolecules have on a living system will be examined. Students will learn important processes occurring within a biological system and the impact these biomolecules have on that system. Biochemistry lab introduces the fundamental techniques and approaches involved in the study of biochemistry, including protein purification, DNA extraction, gel electrophoresis, identification of biomolecules, and quantification and data analysis. Prerequisite:    (BIO 140 or BIO 150) and CHE 150
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• COM 110: Introduction to Creative Writing

  3.00 Credits

  Reading Area Community College

  
  Introduction to Creative Writing is designed to teach the beginning creative writer the basic skills of writing fiction, creative nonfiction, and poetry. Students will read and critique contemporary authors, and will imitate various forms through creative writing exercises in all three genres. Guided by continual oral and written critiques from both the instructor and peers, students will choose two genres in which they will compose and revise complete works. Prerequisite:    COM 098, COM 121, or (EAP 050 and EAP 060)
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• COM 121: English Composition I

  3.00 Credits

  Reading Area Community College

  
  English Composition I(COM-121)is a 3-credit introductory course in general academic writing. The course helps students develop effective processes and strategies for writing for different audiences and contexts. By emphasizing critical thinking, evidence-based inquiry, and self reflection, the course prepares students to participate in the ongoing discourse of the academic community. Prerequisite:    COM 098 or (EAP 050 and EAP 060)
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• COM 122: English Composition I (Honors)

  3.00 Credits

  Reading Area Community College

  
  This Honors section of English Composition assumes a strong foundation in writing skills, including developing and organizing a focused piece of writing and using current conventions of academic discourse. Therefore, the major emphasis will be an in-depth exploration of a socially relevant theme chosen by instructor and/or students using those skills and producing a collaborative, unified body of work rather than isolated individual essays. In a workshop format, the class will work as a community of writers to define and to solve a writing problem. Discussions, readings, interviews, primary research, and extensive writing will result in a culminating final product and presentation that would incorporate the work of the entire term. Prerequisite:    COM 098, COM 121, or (EAP 050 and EAP 060)
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• COM 125: Publishing Practicum - Editorial Process

  3.00 Credits

  Reading Area Community College

  
  Publishing Practicum:Editorial Process is a project-based course designed to take students through the editorial process involved in preparing a publication. As students work as a team to produce RACC's annual journal, Legacy, they gain practical experience in soliciting submissions and evaluating work for publication as well as in publicizing and promoting the journal. Through analysis of contemporary literary magazines for content, audience, and style, students engage with theoretical aspects of literary publishing as well and create their own editorial philosophy. Students also contribute to a collaborative reflective log to build a positive interdependence that moves the group forward. The course thus gives students a unique opportunity to become managers of the semester-long project and learn through experience and reflective inquiry. Prerequisite:    COM 098, COM 121, or (EAP 050 and EAP 060)
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• COM 126: Publishing Practicum - Design and Production

  3.00 Credits

  Reading Area Community College

  
  In this project-based course, students will be involved in the production of Legacy, RACC's annual journal. The course will take students through the steps of publishing from submission selection to final text design and publication. As they go through the intellectual and practical issues of content creation, students will gain experience in evaluating, revising, and editing submissions. As the course progresses, students will participate in the process of page design and layout, establishing an aesthetic relationship between text and image, and create the look of the journal. The course will also offer students an opportunity to work with a printing company and engage in publicizing and promoting the finished product. Prerequisite:    COM 121
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• COM 131: Composition and Literature

  3.00 Credits

  Reading Area Community College

  
  An introduction to short story, drama and poetry, the course builds on and develops writing and research skills begun in COM 121. Students engage in class discussions as well as compose essays which respond to and analyze literary works. Prerequisite:    COM 121
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