Course Descriptions

CHEM-C 435 - Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory

Credits:

1

Description:

Spring. Synthesis, characterization, and study of chemical and physical properties of inorganic and organometallic compounds.

Prerequisite:

or C: CHEM-C 430.

CHEM-C 471 - Chemical Information Sources

Credits:

1

Description:

Fall. Techniques for the storage and retrieval in both printed and computer-readable formats; sources of chemical information, including Chemical Abstracts; development of search strategies; and online searching of chemical databases.

Prerequisite:

CHEM-C 341.

CHEM-C 472 - Computer Sources for Chemical Information

Credits:

1

Description:

Spring. Techniques for the utilization of the major computer-based information tools found in academic and industrial environments.

Prerequisite:

CHEM-C 471.

CHEM-C 475 - Approaches in Chemical Biology

Credits:

3

Description:

Spring. 

Prerequisite:

CHEM-C 484 and CHEM-C 410 with a minimum grade of C or better in each course.

CHEM-C 484 - Biomolecules and Catabolism

Credits:

3

Description:

Spring. Structure and function of cellular components and catabolism of glucose.

Prerequisite:

CHEM-C 342 with a minimum grade of C.

CHEM-C 485 - Biosynthesis and Physiology

Credits:

3

Description:

Fall. Mechanisms of biological catalysis, metabolism, biosynthesis.

Prerequisite:

CHEM-C 484 or equivalent with a minimum grade of C.

CHEM-C 486 - Biological Chemistry Laboratory

Credits:

2

Description:

Fall. An introduction to the important laboratory techniques currently employed by practicing biological chemists, including biomolecule isolation, purification, enzyme kinetics, and biomolecule characterization by electrophoresis, centrifugation, and spectroscopic methods.

Prerequisite:

CHEM-C 484 or equivalent with a minimum grade of C.

CHEM-C 488 - Introduction to Medicinal and Agricultural Chemistry

Credits:

3

Description:

Fall. Medicinal chemistry plays an integral role in drug discovery, providing the link between target identification and the development of a therapeutic agent. This course examines the role of chemistry in the discovery of bioactive molecules, highlighting the similarities and differences in the search for novel medicinal and agricultural chemicals.

Prerequisite:

CHEM-C 484 or equivalent with a minimum grade of C.

CHEM-C 489 - The Practice of Medicinal Chemistry

Credits:

3

Description:

Spring.  This course provides an introduction to many parameters involved in the drug discovery process, including how fundamental physico-chemical properties of molecules may be used to predict biological activity. Methods contributing to the drug discovery process will be discussed, including genomics, molecular biology, high-throughput screening, X-ray crystallography, and various computational approaches.

Prerequisite:

CHEM-C 488 with a minimum grade of C or consent of instructor.

CHEM-C 495 - Capstone in Chemistry

Credits:

1

Description:

Fall, day; Spring, day. Independent study, under the supervision of a chemistry faculty member or appropriate academic advisor can be earned by completion of: (a) a chemical research project; (b) a library research project in an area of current scientific investigation; (c) a research investigation in industry; or (d) a service activity in university, government, public schools, or other science-related groups or organizations. Students will report the results of their activities in both a formal written report and oral presentation, prepare portfolios of undergraduate work in chemistry, discuss recent scientific literature, and explore chemistry in society. Enrollment in the Capstone in Chemistry requires joint approval of the capstone instructor and the independent project advisor.

Prerequisite:

Senior standing, B.A. or B.S. program.

CHEM-C 496 - Methods in Teaching Chemistry

Credits:

1

Description:

Fall; Spring. Designed for workshop leaders, this course offers continued support and training in group dynamics and learning theory. The larger goals for this course are to continue the development of leadership skills, foster ongoing communication among workshop leaders, and provide an environment for reviewing content knowledge.

Prerequisite:

CHEM-C 105.

CHEM-I 520 - Forensic Chemistry I

Credits:

3

Description:

This course will focus on the analysis and identification of commonly abused chemicals such as ethanol, controlled substances and prescription drugs. The history, legal issues, synthesis, chemical/physical properties, and laboratory analysis of these materials will be discussed. Special topics of the students choosing will also be included as student presentations.

CHEM-I 533 - Introductory Biochemistry

Credits:

3

Description:

A rigorous one-semester introduction to biochemistry.

Prerequisite:

CHEM-C 342 or equivalent.

CHEM-I 542 - Inorganic Chemistry

Credits:

3

Description:

Atomic structure; periodic trends and properties of the elements. Introduction to symmetry and group theory. Valence bond, molecular orbital, and ligand field theories of bonding and their application to structure and properties of inorganic and organometallic compounds. Spectroscopic properties and acid-base, oxidation-reduction, and coordination reactions of inorganic compounds. Advanced topics in main group or transition element chemistry.

Prerequisite:

CHEM-C 362 or equivalent or consent of instructor.

CHEM-I 575 - Intermediate Physical Chemistry

Credits:

3

Description:

Quantum theory of atoms and molecules, theories of chemical bonding, molecular spectroscopy, methods for determining molecular structure, and electrical and magnetic properties.

Prerequisite:

CHEM-C 362 or equivalent.

CHEM-I 590 - Special Topics in Chemistry

Credits:

3

Description:

Fall, Spring. 

CHEM-I 599 - Special Assignments

Credits:

1-4

Description:

Every semester including summer I and II, time arranged. Directed reading or special work not included in other courses.

Prerequisite:

Consent of instructor.

CHEM-I 610 - Synthetic Medicinal Chemistry

Credits:

3

Description:

This course bridges introductory undergraduate organic chemistry, advanced organic chemistry, and medicinal chemistry, covering classic organic reactions and their mechanisms. Application of these reactions to the synthesis of biologically active natural products and structurally complicated pharmaceuticals will be discussed along with the retro-synthetic strategy and their relevant mechanisms.

Prerequisite:

CHEM-C 342 Organic Chemistry Lectures II or equivalent with a C or better.

CHEM-I 613 - Mass Spectrometry

Credits:

3

Description:

A survey of mass spectrometry, including fundamentals of instrumentation, instrumentation types, and applications. Applications in biological and environmental chemistry are discussed.

CHEM-I 619 - Electroanalytical Chemistry

Credits:

3

Description:

This course is an introduction to the basic principles and theory of electrochemical phenomena and the methods used to study them. The course includes descriptive chemistry of electrochemical reactions and contemporary directions of research in electrochemistry.