Course Descriptions

CHEM-C 384 - Biochemistry

Credits:

3

Description:

Summer. Biochemistry covering the fundamentals of the chemistry of life including biomolecule structure and function, the dependence of biological processes on chemical and physical principles, and pathways of carbohydrate and fatty acid metabolism. Recommended for pre-professional students. Course meets requirements for preprofessional students requiring a biochemistry course.

Prerequisite:

CHEM-C 341 with a minimum grade of C-. P or C: CHEM-C 342 or equivalent.

CHEM-C 410 - Principles of Chemical Instrumentation

Credits:

3

Description:

Fall. Modern methods of instrumental analysis, including spectroscopy, chromatography, and electrochemistry.

Prerequisite:

CHEM-C 310 and CHEM-C 361 with a minimum grade of C in each course. P or C: CHEM-C 362.

CHEM-C 411 - Principles of Chemical Instrumentation Laboratory

Credits:

2

Description:

Fall. Laboratory instruction in the instrumental analysis techniques discussed in CHEM-C 410.

Prerequisite:

CHEM-C 311 with a minimum grade of C. P or C: CHEM-C 410.

CHEM-C 420 - Environmental Chemistry

Credits:

3

Description:

Spring. Environmental Chemistry provides a good understanding of sources, reactions, transport, effects, and fates of chemical species, including CO2, common organic pollutants, metals, and metalloids, found in the environment. Chemical processes involved in the environmental degradation of natural or man-made ecosystems, energy production, and remediation and abatement processes are introduced.

Prerequisite:

CHEM-C 341 and CHEM-C 310 with a minimum grade of C in each course.

CHEM-C 421 - Environmental Chemistry Laboratory

Credits:

1

Description:

Spring. This course is designed to illustrate principles, processes, and reactions found in terrestrial, aquatic and atmospheric chemistry. Quantitative analysis and identification of common chemical pollutants, including common volatile and semi-volatile organics, metals and metalloids will be undertaken. Some meetings may be short field trips to practice sampling techniques.

Prerequisite:

CHEM-C 311 with a minimum grade of C.

CHEM-C 430 - Inorganic Chemistry

Credits:

3

Description:

Spring. 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.

Prerequisite:

CHEM-C 362 with a minimum grade of C.

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 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 530 - Instrumental Analysis of Trace Evidence

Credits:

3

Description:

This course will focus on instrumental analysis of trace evidence. Mass spectrometry, chromatography, FT-IR, Raman, SEM-EDX, XRF, and microspectrophotometry will be covered. The application of these techniques to the analysis of toxicological samples and trace evidence (fibers, paint, ignitable liquids, explosives, gunshot residue, and glass) will also be covered.

Prerequisite:

Prerequisite: FIS and Biology and Chemistry Graduate students.

CHEM-I 533 - Introductory Biochemistry

Credits:

3

Description:

A rigorous one-semester introduction to biochemistry.

Prerequisite:

CHEM-C 342 or equivalent.