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on the simpler aliphatic and aromatic compounds, and
functional groups. The course examines the underlying
chemical principles and the mechanistic nature of organic
reactions. Associated laboratory work is devoted to
chemical and physical properties, as well as synthetic
techniques. This is an experience-enriched course. (Fall)
3420 Organic Chemistry II (3-3) Prerequisite: CHEM 3410. A
required course for BIOL, CHEM, and BIOCHEM majors,
BIOCHEM minors, and those interested in the health
sciences. Optional for CHEM minor. A continuation of
CHEM 3410. Major emphasis is placed upon carbonyl
chemistry with an introduction to spectroscopic techniques.
The latter part of the course is devoted to the study of the
chemistry of biologically active materials, polymers, and
modern synthetic strategies. Laboratory work consists of
synthetic techniques and chromatography. This is an
experience-enriched course. (Spring)
3431 Physical Chemistry 1 (3-3) Prerequisites: CHEM 2430,
PHYS 1420 or 2520, MATH 2322 and 3351, or concurrent
enrollment in MATH 3351, or permission of instructor and
junior standing. This course is required for BS CHEM
majors, optional for BIOCHEM majors and CHEM minors.
The course is the first in a two semester sequence which
explores the theoretical principles underlying chemical and
physical transformations of matter. Emphasis is placed on
the thermodynamics of chemical systems. The laboratory
emphasizes the measurement of physical properties,
chemical changes, record keeping, data analysis, and report
writing. This is an experience-enriched course. (Fall even
years)
3432 Physical Chemistry 11 (3-3) Prerequisite: CHEM 3431. This
course is required for the BS CHEM major and optional for
the BIOCHEM major and CHEM minor. The course is a
continuation of CHEM 3431, with emphasis on chemical
kinetics and quantum mechanics. This is an experience-
enriched course. (Spring odd years)
3441 Biochemistry I (3-3) Prerequisite: CHEM 3420.
Recommended for students with an interest in health
sciences. Required for BIOCHEM major and minor, optional
for the BS and BA CHEM majors. The course investigates
the properties of buffers and the related chemistry of amino
acids; the structure and function of proteins, lipids, and
carbohydrates. The laboratory serves to strengthen the
understanding of these topics and includes the preparation
of buffers and the purification and characterization of several
classes of biomolecules. This is an experience-enriched
course. (Fall)
3442 Biochemistry 11 (3-3) Prerequisite: CHEM 3441.
Recommended for students with an interest in health
sciences. Required for the BIOCHEM major and minor. The
course focuses on the investigation of the kinetics,
thermodynamics, and mechanisms of enzymatic reactions.
Additional topics include metabolism, oxidative
phosphorylation, and photosynthesis. Laboratory work
focuses on the investigation of enzymatic reactions,
metabolism, and photosynthesis. This is an experience-
enriched course. (Spring)
4101 Literature Seminar (1-0) Prerequisite: Junior or senior
standing. A required course for BS CHEM and BIOCHEM
majors. This course is designed to develop written and oral
communication skills. Students select a current topic in the
field of chemistry, conduct a literature search, submit a
paper written in scientific review format, and give an oral
presentation to their peers. Work is carried out under the
guidance of a faculty member. This is the capstone course
for Chemistry and Biochemistry. (Spring)4X20 Introduction to Research (variable credit) (0-3)
Prerequisites: CHEM 1420 and consent of the instructor.
Elective for students who wish to do chemical research. A
laboratory project is selected by the student in consultation
with a member of the faculty who will direct the research.
Students will submit a paper incorporating their research
work, written in the format of published journal articles. The
course may be repeated for credit to continue the same
research project or to start a new one. This is an
experience-enriched course. (by arrangement)
4440 Instrumental Methods of Analysis (3-3) Prerequisite:
CHEM 2430. Upper level elective for CHEM and BIOCHEM
majors. The course is a survey of the instruments and
associated methods used in chemical analysis. The theory
and application of chromatographic, spectroscopic, and
electroanalytical methods are examined. Laboratory work
provides an opportunity to gain familiarity in the use of
several instruments. This is an experience-enriched course.
(Spring even years)
4480 Inorganic Chemistry (3-3) Prerequisite: CHEM 3420.
Required for the BS CHEM major, optional for BIOCHEM
and BA CHEM majors. A systematic study of modern
inorganic chemistry with major emphasis on atomic and
molecular structure, symmetry, chemical bonding, crystal
field theory, acids and bases, and nonaqueous solvents.
The laboratory work emphasizes the microscale synthesis of
a variety of inorganic compounds and their characterization
by modern experimental methods. This is an experience-
enriched course. (Fall odd years)
4X95 Independent Studies (variable credit) Prerequisite:
permission of instructor. Elective for advanced students. A
study program arranged between a student and an instructor
to provide intensive study in a particular area of interest.
The course includes a definition of goals appropriate for the
advanced student, methods of attaining these goals, a
schedule for frequent consultation, and a means of
measuring progress. This is an experience-enriched course.
(by arrangement)
4X96 Honors Tutorial. (variable credit) Prerequisites: permission
of instructor. Designed for Chemistry or Biochemistry Honors
participants. This course provides opportunities for
investigations related to an approved upper level course
(with concurrent enrollment) or as a separate independent
study. This course may be repeated. This is an experience-
enriched course. (as needed)
4X97 Honors Research. (variable credit) Prerequisite: permission
of instructor. Designed for Chemistry and Biochemistry
Honors participants. Students pursue a research topic under
the direction of a departmental faculty member, resulting in a
final paper and oral presentation to an appropriate audience.
(as needed)
XX99 Special Topics (variable credit) Prerequisite: Permission of
instructor. Elective for advanced students. A course of
study offered occasionally to groups course of study offered
occasionally to groups of students to broaden the
departmental curriculum, to meet student demand, or to
observe special events. May be repeated for credit when
topics vary. (by arrangement)56
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