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122. General Chemistry II. 4 cr. hrs.
This is a continuation of the introduction to chemistry which was begun in CHE 121. Typical topics include kinetics; equilibrium; acids, bases, and buffers; electrochemistry; nuclear chemistry; organic chemistry; and biochemistry. The course includes one laboratory period per week. Prerequisites: CHE 121 or permission of the instructor. Fall semester.
205. Discoveries in Chemistry 1 cr. hr.
In this course, students are introduced to the use of the chemical literature, to career opportunities, and to techniques of scientific writing. The class is designed to expose students to the various resources used by chemists to research a topic. Besides learning how to access the chemical literature, students will attend seminars by guest speakers and visit places where chemists work. The course culminates in a final paper written on a topic of the student's choosing. The student makes a presentation of this paper to the class. Prerequisite: CHE 122. Co-requisite: CHE 206. Spring semester.
206. Analytical Chemistry. 4 cr. hrs.
This course is a survey of the field of analytical chemistry. Topics covered include methods of classical quantitative analysis, instrumental methods of quantitative analysis, sample collection and treatment, statistical analysis of data, and the applications of analytical methods to real-world problems. One laboratory period per week is scheduled. Laboratory exercises emphasize both development of technique and comparison of analytical methods. Prerequisite: CHE 122. Co-requisite for chemistry/biochemistry majors: CHE 205. Spring semester.
301. Organic Chemistry I. 4 cr. hrs.
This course in organic chemistry begins with atomic structure and builds through functional group chemistry. The interactions between structure, reactivity, and synthesis strategy are stressed. Typical topics include atomic and molecular structure; chirality; reaction mechanisms; nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy; and the chemistry of the alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alcohols, ethers, aldehydes, and ketones. The course includes one laboratory period per week.Prerequisite: CHE 122. CHE 206 is also recommended. Fall semester.
302. Organic Chemistry II. 4 cr. hrs.
The studies begun in CHE 301 continue in this course. Topics emphasized include infrared spectroscopy; the chemistry of carboxylic acids and their derivatives; synthesis and reactions of aromatic compounds; nitrogen-containing compounds; and polyfunctional group chemistry. The course includes one laboratory period per week. Prerequisite: CHE 301. Spring semester.
401. Physical Chemistry I. 4 cr. hrs.
Physical chemistry involves the study of the structures, physical properties, and interactions of individual molecules and collections of molecules. This first course includes introductions to thermodynamics and quantum mechanics as well as spectroscopy, electrolyte chemistry, and kinetics. The one lab period per week will not only involve traditional experiments, but it will also include literature assignments and activities in computer-assisted data analysis. Prerequisites: CHE 206, MAT 200, and admission to the major. (Physics is strongly recommended.) Fall semester.
233. Cell and Molecular Biology. 4 cr. hrs.
An introduction to the cellular and molecular levels of biological organization. The students will investigate the numerous, complex events which occur in the life of a cell. The structure and function of both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells will be explored. This survey includes the principles of bioenergetics, cell metabolism and its regulation, photosynthesis, membrane transport, enzyme catalysis, gene expression, and the cell cycle. The laboratory experience will utilize cellular and molecular biological techniques to explore these concepts further. This course includes one laboratory session each week. Required of all biology majors. Prerequisites: CHE 122 or currently enrolled in CHE 122. Fall semester.
234. Genetics. 4 cr. hrs.
This course involves the study of classical and population genetics. Classical genetics will include the study of Mendelian genetics, chromosomal and cytogenetics, and quantitative inheritance. Student learning will occur mainly by solving problems, group work and investigative laboratories. This course includes one laboratory session each week. Required of all biology majors. Prerequisites: BIO 233; GEN 103 or equivalent. Spring semester.
321. Microbiology. 4 cr. hrs.
Study of the structure, physiology, genetics, taxonomy and ecology of bacteria and viruses, including study of the immune response to those agents. Prerequisites: BIO 134 or equivalent; CHE 113 or 122 or currently enrolled in CHE 122. Fall semester. The course includes two lab periods per week.
450. Biochemistry. 4 cr. hrs.
A detailed course in biochemistry which includes a study of the occurrence, structure, function, and metabolism of biologically important molecules. There is an emphasis on molecular species such as carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, proteins, and nucleic acids. The course includes work in the laboratory. The course may be credited toward a biology, biochemistry, or chemistry major, as the student elects, but it cannot count towards more than one major. Prerequisite: BIO 233, CHE 301, and/or currently enrolled in CHE 302, and admission to the major (Biology, Chemistry, or Biochemistry). Spring semester in even numbered years. Also listed as CHE 450.
452. Molecular Genetics. 4 cr. hrs.
A detailed experimental analysis of the molecular biology of genes. Emphasis will be placed on the transcriptional and post-transcriptional regulation of gene expression, especially as it relates to the progression of the cell cycle. In addition, the role of molecular genetics in the areas of molecular diagnostics, gene therapy, and biotechnology will be considered. The course includes one lab session per week–the laboratory will emphasize molecular techniques to manipulate DNA and analyze gene expression. Prerequisites: BIO 234. Spring semester in odd numbered years.
Senior Thesis. 0.5-3 cr. hrs. each
A three-credit (minimum) laboratory, field or library research project required for the major. BIO 360 (0.5 -3 cr. hrs.), the first course in the Senior Thesis, is generally taken the fall of the junior year and will involve mainly library research. BIO 461 (0.5-3 cr. hrs.) is generally taken the last semester of the senior year and will require presenting, in written and oral form, the results of the research project. BIO 361 and 460 (1-3 cr. hrs. each) will involve lab, field or library research. Prerequisites: admission to the major
310, 315, 410, 415. Chemical Research 1-3 cr. hrs. ea.
A three-credit (minimum) laboratory or library research project is required for the biochemistry major and is strongly encouraged for the chemistry major. CHE 310, the first course in Chemical Research, is generally taken in the fall of the junior year but may be taken in the spring of the junior year if this is the first semester of research. CHE 415 is generally taken the last semester of the senior year and is the last research course required for the biochemistry major. This course will culminate in a presentation, both oral and written, of the results of the research project. CHE 315 and 410 involve continued lab and/or library research that was begun in CHE 310. Prior to enrollment to all of these courses, the student must select a topic and secure approval of the faculty member who will supervise the work on the project as well as the approval of the chairman. The student will be expected to spend a minimum of 60 hours in research for each hour of credit. Prerequisites: Admission to the major. This course should be employed as a supplement to and not a replacement for regular courses in chemistry or biochemistry. It may not be used as a vehicle for repeating work from another course in chemistry, and the grade from this course may not be used to replace the grade from another course in the calculation of the student’s GPA.
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