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| CHEM 101, 102, 103 INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY | 4, 4, 3 |
Introduction to chemistry, covering the fields of inorganic, organic,
and biochemistry. Does not apply toward a major or minor. Must be
taken in sequence. One laboratory per week during the
CHEM 101 and 102 courses. (
CHEM 101 and 102 course fee $20)
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| CHEM 141, 142, 143 GENERAL CHEMISTRY | 3, 3, 3 |
Study of the structure and states of matter; atomic and molecular
theory, including valency, periodicity, and bonding; solutions and
equilibria, stoichiometry, kinetics, and thermodynamics; and the
descriptive chemistry of metals and nonmetals. Must be taken in
sequence. Prerequisites or corequisites:
MATH 121, 122 or
equivalent; CHEM 144,
145, 146.
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| CHEM 264 CHEMICAL EQUILIBRIUM AND ANALYSIS | 4 |
Study of chemical equilibrium through a perspective of applications in
analytical chemistry. Consideration is given to solubility as affected
by competing equilibria, to acid-base equilibria in aqueous solutions,
and to complexation equilibria; includes an introduction to oxidation
reduction equilibria. One laboratory per week. Prerequisite:
CHEM 143.
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| CHEM 265 ANALYTICAL INSTRUMENTAL METHODS I | 4 |
Primary emphasis is on electrochemistry, optical spectroscopies, and
separations techniques. Consideration is given to both the
instrumentation and techniques of interest in chemical analysis. One
laboratory per week. Prerequisite:
CHEM 264.
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| CHEM 321 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY | 4 |
Study of principles of organic chemistry and their applications to the
preparation, properties, and reactions of organic compounds.
Prerequisite: CHEM 143.
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| CHEM 322, 323 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY | 4, 3 |
Study of principles of organic chemistry and their applications to
preparation, properties, and reactions of organic compounds.
Spectroscopic analysis of organic compounds. Prerequisite:
CHEM 321. Corequisite: CHEM 325,
326 or CHEM 335,
336.
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| CHEM 325, 326 INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC LABORATORY | 1, 1 |
Introduction to microscale techniques of preparation, purification,
and identification of organic compounds. Includes spectroscopic
techniques. Intended for non-majors. One laboratory per week.
Corequisite: CHEM 322,
323. (Course fee $50)
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| CHEM 335, 336 MICROSCALE ORGANIC LABORATORY | 2, 2 |
The use of microscale techniques for the preparation, purification and
identification of organic compounds. Includes spectroscopic
techniques. Intended for majors and interested students. Two
laboratories per week. Corequisite: CHEM 322
, 323. (Course fee $50)
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| CHEM 351, 352, 353 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY | 3, 3, 3 |
Survey of important topics in physical chemistry. The first quarter
emphasizes quantum theory with applications to atomic structure,
molecular structure, and spectroscopy. Second quarter includes
thermodynamics applied to phase and chemical equilibria. Third quarter
deals with kinetics, transport properties, and molecular dynamics.
Prerequisites: MATH 281;
PHYS 213 or 253;
CHEM 265.
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| CHEM 427 ORGANIC STRUCTURE AND MECHANISMS | 3 |
In-depth study of the structures of organic molecules and the theories
of reaction mechanisms. One laboratory per week. Prerequisite:
CHEM 323. Offered odd years only.
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| CHEM 428 POLYMER CHEMISTRY | 3 |
An introduction to polymers, their characterization and synthesis. One
laboratory per week. Prerequisite:
CHEM 323. Offered even years only.
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| CHEM 431 BIOCHEMISTRY OF PROTEINS (AUTUMN) | 4 |
An introduction to the chemistry of proteins, study of catalytic
mechanisms of enzymes, and the structure and function of biological
membranes. Includes an introduction to lipids, carbohydrates, and
nucleic acids. Prerequisite: CHEM 323.
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| CHEM 432 BIOCHEMISTRY OF METABOLISM (WINTER) | 3 |
An introduction to the metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, amino
acids, and nucleic acids in living organisms. Prerequisite:
CHEM 431.
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| CHEM 433 BIOCHEMISTRY OF NUCLEIC ACIDS (SPRING) | 2 |
Study of RNA and protein synthesis, mechanism of DNA repair,
recombination, and recombinant DNA technology including protein
synthesis, cloning, construction and use of cDNA libraries, and
site-directed mutagenesis. Prerequisite:
CHEM 432
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| CHEM 435 BIOCHEMISTRY OF PROTEINS LABORATORY (WINTER) | 1 |
An introduction to the techniques used in the separation,
purification, and characterization of proteins, particularly enzymes.
One laboratory per week. Prerequisite:
CHEM 431, CHEM 326
or CHEM 336.
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| CHEM 436 BIOCHEMISTRY OF NUCLEIC ACIDS LABORATORY (SPRING) | 2 |
An introduction to laboratory techniques in nucleic acid biochemistry,
with emphasis on molecular cloning and protein expression. Two
laboratories per week. Prerequisite: CHWM 435; Corequisite:
CHEM 433.
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| CHEM 442 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY | 4 |
Study of the physical and chemical properties of inorganic and
coordination compounds. Emphasis is placed on the use of molecular
orbital, ligand field and crystal field theories as tools to
understanding the structure and reactivity of inorganic compounds. One
laboratory per week. Prerequisites: CHEM 143
, 351 or permission of instructor. Offered even
years only. Offered on demand.
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| CHEM 461 ANALYTICAL INSTRUMENTAL METHODS II | 4 |
The study of mass spectrometric, nuclear magnetic resonance and
surface or thermal analysis techniques for analytical studies. One
laboratory per week. Prerequisite:
CHEM 265. Offered odd years only.
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| CHEM 479 DIRECTED RESEARCH/PROJECT | 1-3 |
Original investigation of a chemical research problem carried out
under the direction of an assigned faculty member. Most projects
involve one laboratory period per week per credit hour.
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| CHEM 494 COOPERATIVE EDUCATION | 0-3 |
Chemical research conducted at an off-campus site, usually in an
industrial, academic, or government laboratory. A contractual
arrangement involving the student, faculty adviser, and the off-campus
site is required before work begins. If taken for credit, the student
must submit a written report of the research upon completion of the
work. Prerequisite: Approval of the department.
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| CHEM 496, 497 CHEMISTRY SEMINAR | 1, 1 |
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Formal introduction to fields of current chemical research. Student
will prepare and present papers covering various areas of chemical
research as well as attend all Chemistry Colloquia. Prerequisites:
CHEM 265; CHEM 323 or permission
of instructor.
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