2024-2025 Catalog

 

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CHE-430 Biological Chemistry I

A study of the chemistry of life processes. The first half of the course will focus on the structure and function of macromolecules and primary metabolites. Topics will include amino acids, proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates and lipids. The second half of the course will focus on major metabolic pathways and their regulation. Designed for chemistry and biology majors who intend to do graduate work related to this area. Prerequisite: CHE-235 with grade of "C" or higher (CHE-236 is strongly recommended).

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CHE-430L Biological Chemistry Laboratory

Lab course to accompany CHE-430 that is required of Biochemistry BS majors. Provides experience with a broad range of techniques used to study proteins, in particular enzymes. Prerequsite: CHE-236. Co-Requisite: CHE-430.

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CHE-432 Biological Chemistry II

A continuation course which builds on the fundamental concepts from Biological Chemistry I. Topics will include biosynthesis of different classes of biological molecules including lipids and amino acids as well as nucleic acids and DNA. Protein synthesis, gene regulation and recombinant DNA technologies will also be emphasized. Prerequisite: CHE-430 with grade of "C" or better. Co-requisite CHE-432L.

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CHE-432L Biological Chemistry II Lab

Lab taken as co-requisite to CHE-432. Provides experiences with some of the techniques used to study proteins, lipids and nucleic acids.

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CHE-440 Physical Chemistry I

This course covers the basic laws of thermodynamics and their application to various systems (pure substances, mixtures, and multiple phases). Electrochemistry and kinetics is also covered at a basic level. Prerequisites: PHY-222, MAT-254, and CHE-126 with grade of "C" or better.

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CHE-450 Physical Chemistry II

An introduction to quantum mechanics and applications to atomic and molecular structure. Topics include rotational, vibrational and electronic spectroscophy as well as methods for solving the Schrodinger equation. Prerequisite: CHE-440 with grade of "C" or better.

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CHE-461 Physical Chemistry Lab

An introductory laboratory experience in methods and instrumentation used in the determination of physical and chemical properties of matter. This course includes experiments that are applicable to thermodynamic, kinetic and quantum mechanical properties of chemical systems. Co-requisite: CHE-450.

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CHE-475 Independent Learning in Chemistry

Individually arranged reading, problem solving, or research in advanced chemistry. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

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CHE-488 Special Topics in Chemistry

This course covers one or more special topics in Chemistry that is not covered in the normal curriculum. It is always offered with a subheading describing the specific topic(s) to be covered and is repeatable under a different subheading. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

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CHE-490 Chemistry Senior Seminar

This course is intended to help science majors to synthesize, integrate, and apply their scientific understanding. The course will focus on advanced topics and on the ethical and social implications of science. Some emphasis will be given to research and to written and oral communication skills as used in the sciences. The Major Field Achievement Test in chemistry may be administered as a part of this course. The course is required of all majors. Prerequisite: Senior standing, science major, and completion of at least one course in the major at or above the 300 level with grade of "C" or better.

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CHE-491 Chemistry Senior Seminar

This course is designed to give students majoring or minoring in biochemistry, chemistry, and environmental sciences the opportunity to apply academic skills and conceptual knowledge of chemistry to a planned work experience. The internship will be an in-depth, supervised, hands-on work and study experience designed to prepare the student for a career in the field of chemistry. The goal of this course is to provide an avenue to implement and improve upon basic skills, learn advanced techniques and applications, and develop the student's ability to both seek and obtain gainful employment within their chosen field. Prerequisite: CHE-126

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CHE-495 Research in Chemistry

Students will engage in original research under the direction of a faculty member. This course may be repeated but only two credits total may be applied toward a chemistry major or minor. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

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