Engineering Science-Nanotechnology: Chemistry/Bioengineering Emphasis - Pitt

Dual Degree: Any Bachelor of Arts or Science Degree from La Roche with Bachelor of Science in Engineering from University of Pittsburgh.

To successfully complete the terms of the articulation agreement, the following is required:

• must be enrolled at LRC for at least the past 2 years
• must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher at time of application to University of Pittsburgh engineering program
• must receive favorable recommendation from the combined degree program liason at LRU
• must successfully complete all science and math pre-requisite course requirements for their intended engineering major with a grade of C or better and a GPA of 3.0 or better
  • Foundations: 46 credits
  • Mathematics: 16 credits
  • Chemistry: 9-11 credits (choose 3 courses from the list below)
  • Engineering: 3 credits (taken at Pitt)
• must have completed the major requirements prescribed by their LRU program prior to commencing study at the University of Pittsburgh or have a written plan in place to show how these requirements will be met at the University of Pittsburgh

Summary of Requirements

Chemistry: 9-11 credits: choose three courses (with labs if applicable)

• CHEM2015

  ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I

  CHEM2015
  ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I

  Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

  A study of the classification and characterization of organic compounds, their preparation, properties and reactions. The application of modern organic theories to these subjects is stressed. Topics include nomenclature, bond theory, stereochemistry, synthesis, mechanisms, and structure determination by instrumental methods. Lecture and laboratory course.

  PREREQUISITES:

  CHEM1002 concurrent: CHEM2015L

• CHEM2015L

  ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I - LAB

  CHEM2015L
  ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I - LAB

  Credits (Min/Max): 1/1

  Laboratory for CHEM2015

  PREREQUISITES:

• CHEM2016

  ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II

  CHEM2016
  ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II

  Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

  A study of the classification and characterization of organic compounds, their preparation, properties and reactions. The application of modern organic theories to these subjects is stressed. Topics include nomenclature, bond theory, stereochemistry, synthesis, mechanisms, and structure determination by instrumental methods. Lecture and laboratory course.

  PREREQUISITES:

  CHEM2015 concurrent: CHEM2016L

• CHEM2016L

  ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II - LAB

  CHEM2016L
  ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II - LAB

  Credits (Min/Max): 1/1

  Lab for CHEM2016 Organic Chemistry

  PREREQUISITES:

  CHEM2015L

• CHEM3026

  INORGANIC CHEMISTRY

  CHEM3026
  INORGANIC CHEMISTRY

  Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

  This course addresses structure and bonding in inorganic compounds, with an emphasis on the transition metals. It includes an introduction to group theory and related symmetry studies. The spectroscopy of inorganic compounds is also explored. A discussion of semiconductors is included.

  PREREQUISITES:

  CHEM2016

• CHEM3036

  BIOCHEMISTRY I (BIOL3036)

  CHEM3036
  BIOCHEMISTRY I (BIOL3036)

  Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

  An introduction to the biochemical metabolism of the living cell. Cellular structure, macromolecules, metabolic pathways, energy transformations, regulatory mechanisms and molecular genetics are discussed. Cross-listed with BIOL3036

  PREREQUISITES:

  CHEM2015

• CHEM4032

  PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I

  CHEM4032
  PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I

  Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

  A study of the physical properties of matter, the structure of matter and the theories of chemical interactions. Topics include ideal and real gases, liquids, solids, thermodynamics, chemical equilibria, phase equilibria, chemical kinetics, quantum mechanics, atomic and molecular structure and spectroscopic methods. Lecture and laboratory course.

  PREREQUISITES:

  CHEM2016 concurrent: CHEM4032L

• CHEM4033

  PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II

  CHEM4033
  PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II

  Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

  A study of the physical properties of matter, the structure of matter and the theories of chemical interactions. Topics include ideal and real gases, liquids, solids, thermodynamics, chemical equilibria, phase equilibria, chemical kinetics, quantum mechanics, atomic and molecular structure and spectroscopic methods. Lecture and laboratory course.

  PREREQUISITES:

  CHEM4032 concurrent: CHEM4033L

Engineering : Taken at University of Pittsburgh

• ENGR0022

  MATERIALS STRUCTURE AND PROPERTIES

  ENGR0022
  MATERIALS STRUCTURE AND PROPERTIES

  Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

  PREREQUISITES:

Foundation Courses (Includes 18 credits of Humanities and Social Science courses): 46 credits

• CHEM1001

  GENERAL CHEMISTRY I

  CHEM1001
  GENERAL CHEMISTRY I

  Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

  A study of the basic principles governing matter, energy and matter-energy interaction. Topics include atomic structure, bonding theory, aggregated states of matter, stoichiometry, thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium and electrochemistry.

  PREREQUISITES:

  Concurrent: CHEM1003

• CHEM1002

  GENERAL CHEMISTRY II

  CHEM1002
  GENERAL CHEMISTRY II

  Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

  A study of the basic principles governing matter, energy and matter-energy interaction. Topics include atomic structure, bonding theory, aggregated states of matter, stoichiometry, thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium and electrochemistry.

  PREREQUISITES:

  Concurrent: CHEM1004

• CHEM1003

  GENERAL CHEMISTRY I - LAB

  CHEM1003
  GENERAL CHEMISTRY I - LAB

  Credits (Min/Max): 1/1

  A series of experiments related to the content of CHEM1001 emphasizing laboratory techniques and familiarization with basic laboratory equipment. Open to all science majors and non-science majors with a strong interest in chemistry or a professional need.

  PREREQUISITES:

• CHEM1004

  GENERAL CHEMISTRY II - LAB

  CHEM1004
  GENERAL CHEMISTRY II - LAB

  Credits (Min/Max): 1/1

  A series of experiments related to the content of CHEM1002, emphasizing laboratory techniques and familiarization with basic laboratory equipment. Open to all science majors and non-science majors with a strong interest in chemistry or a professional need.

  PREREQUISITES:

• CSCI1010

  PROGRAMMING I

  CSCI1010
  PROGRAMMING I

  Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

  This course introduces the art of algorithm design and problem solving in the context of computer programming. The basic structure and logic of the Java language is presented. Topics covered include data types and operators, control flow, repetition and loop statements, arrays and pointers. Good programming practices will be taught and encouraged.

  PREREQUISITES:

  CSCI1002 or SLSC1005 or SLSC1012 & Concur: CSCI1010L

• CSCI1010L

  PROGRAMMING I - LAB

  CSCI1010L
  PROGRAMMING I - LAB

  Credits (Min/Max): 1/1

  Lab work for CSCI1010 Programming I.

  PREREQUISITES:

• MATH1032

  ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS I

  MATH1032
  ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS I

  Credits (Min/Max): 4/4

  The first semester of a three-semester integrated course in the elements of analytic geometry and differential and integral calculus. Included are the concept and applications of the derivative of a function of a single variable, differentiation of polynomials and the trigonometric functions, the chain, product and quotient rules, implicit differentiation, and differentials. Concludes with anti-differentiation, integration, area under graphs of functions and applications.

  PREREQUISITES:

  MATH1010

• MATH1033

  ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS II

  MATH1033
  ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALCULUS II

  Credits (Min/Max): 4/4

  A continuation of MATH1032 including applications of the definite integral, area, arc length, volumes and surface area, centroids, average value and theorem of the mean for definite integrals. Derivatives and integrals of transcendental functions are followed by techniques of integration, L'Hopital's Rule and indeterminate forms and improper integrals. Also included are conic sections and polar coordinates.

  PREREQUISITES:

  MATH1032

• PHYS1032

  GENERAL PHYSICS I

  PHYS1032
  GENERAL PHYSICS I

  Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

  This is the first of a three-semester introduction to calculus-based physics stressing experimental and problem-solving techniques. Concepts covered are mechanics, kinematics, Newton's laws of motion, conservation laws, rotational motion, gravitation, oscillation, and wave/acoustics.

  PREREQUISITES:

  MATH1032, Coreq: PHYS1032L

• PHYS1032L

  GENERAL PHYSICS I - LAB

  PHYS1032L
  GENERAL PHYSICS I - LAB

  Credits (Min/Max): 1/1

  Laboratory for PHYS1032 General Physics I

  PREREQUISITES:

• PHYS1033

  GENERAL PHYSICS II

  PHYS1033
  GENERAL PHYSICS II

  Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

  The second of a three-semester introduction to calculus-based physics. Concepts covered are thermal properties and electromagnetism: thermo dynamics, electricity, magnetism, electromagnetic wave, geometrical optics, and physics optics.

  PREREQUISITES:

  PHYS1032, Coreq: PHYS1033L

• PHYS1033L

  GENERAL PHYSICS II - LAB

  PHYS1033L
  GENERAL PHYSICS II - LAB

  Credits (Min/Max): 1/1

  Laboratory for PHYS1033 General Physics II

  PREREQUISITES:

Mathematics: 16 credits

• MATH2030

  ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALC III

  MATH2030
  ANALYTIC GEOMETRY AND CALC III

  Credits (Min/Max): 4/4

  A continuation of MATH1033 including a study of vectors, parametric equations, solid analytic geometry and functions of several variables. Includes partial differentiation, total differentials, multiple integrals and surface and line integrals, the theorems of Gauss and Stokes, and infinite series.

  PREREQUISITES:

  MATH1033

• MATH2031

  ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS

  MATH2031
  ORDINARY DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS

  Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

  A study of first and second order differential equations, infinite series, Laplace transforms and power series together with existence of solution and uniqueness theorems.

  PREREQUISITES:

  MATH2030

• MATH3015

  LINEAR ALGEBRA

  MATH3015
  LINEAR ALGEBRA

  Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

  A development of the theory of vector spaces from linear equations, matrices and determinants. Topics include linear independence, bases, dimensions, linear mappings, orthogonal reduction, diagonalization of matrices using eigenvectors and eigenvalues.

  PREREQUISITES:

• MATH3040

  PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS I

  MATH3040
  PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS I

  Credits (Min/Max): 3/3

  A calculus-based first course in probability and statistics for science and honors students. Various discrete and continuous probability distributions will be examined including the binomial, multinomial, Poisson, uniform, exponential, gamma and normal distributions. Mathematical expectation, moment generating functions, linear combinations of random variables, sampling distributions, point estimation, confidence intervals, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance, regression, correlation and the method of least squares will also be examined.

  PREREQUISITES: