Courses
CHEM-100 Chemical Concepts
Emphasizes the use of chemistry by modern society.An introduction to basic concepts and principles. Includes atomic theory, stoichiometry, periodicity, radioactivity and biochemistry.
CHEM-101 General Chemistry I
Fundamental laws and principles, the properties and reactions of common elements and compounds andprinciples of chemical equilibria.
CHEM-102 General Chemistry II
Fundamental laws and principles, the properties and reactions of common elements and compounds andprinciples of chemical equilibria.
CHEM-221 Organic Chemistry I
Basic concepts of stereochemistry, spectroscopy, and chemistry of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons and derivatives.
CHEM-222 Organic Chemistry II
Basic concepts of stereochemistry, spectroscopy, and chemistry of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons and derivatives.
CHEM-231 Quantitative Analysis
Classical analytical methods for quantitativedetermination of chemical species. Techniques are selected from volumetric, gravimetric, potentiometric and spectrophotometric methods.
CHEM-300 Topics in Chemistry
Varied topics reflecting student and instructor interests. Possibilities include polymerchemistry, medicinal chemistry, nanoscience, forensic chemistry, heterocyclic chemistry, environmental chemistry, and spectroscopy.
CHEM-341 Physical Chemistry I
An in-depth study of classical and statistical thermodynamics and reaction kinetics presented with applications to phase equilibria, chemical equilibria, solute-solvent interactions, and non-equilibrium thermodynamics.
CHEM-342 Physical Chemistry II
Introduction to quantum chemistry and spectroscopy. Theory of quantum mechanics presented at a fundamental level with specialattention paid to classical problems - particle ina box, harmonic oscillator, rigid rotor, and hydrogen atom - and practical application to the electronic structure of atoms and molecules and toatomic and molecular spectra.
CHEM-400 Research Experience
Individual investigation of a novel problem in chemistry or biochemistry in collaboration with a staff member. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: instructor's permission.
CHEM-424 The Biochemistry of Metabolism
This course covers the structure and function of major biomolecules such as carbohydrates and lipids and their role in metabolism. Energy metabolism and biomolecule biosynthesis and degradation will be emphasized.
CHEM-425 Biochemistry of Nucleic Acids
The purpose of this course is to examine the chemical principles behind nucleic acid function and metabolism. We will discuss in depth the forces behind DNA/DNA, DNA/RNA and DNA/protein interactions as they apply to DNA structure and metabolism, RNA function and metabolism, protein synthesis and gene regulation.
CHEM-426 Biochemistry of Proteins & Enzymes
This course will focus on the structure of proteins, the thermodynamics of protein folding, enzyme catalytic mechanisms and enzyme kinetics. This course will also contain an introduction to the field of bioinformatics, the use of computer databases to determine relationships between nucleic acid sequence, protein structure and protein function.
CHEM-427 Biochemistry of Proteins & Enzymes Lab
This lab explores enzyme kinetics and inhibition as well as methods of isolation, purification, identification, and analysis of proteins and enzymes. This lab is designed to provide technicalskills necessary for biochemical research.
CHEM-428 Biochemistry Nucleic Acids Lab
Exploration of nucleic acids, including methods ofisolation, purification, identification, and analysis.
CHEM-429 Biochemistry of Metabolism Lab
This lab explores metabolic function andmetabolites. The lab will focus on the isolation, purification, identification, and analysis ofmetabolites.
CHEM-430 Instrumental Analysis
Instrumental techniques of analysis, including electrical and optical methods and use of computerinterfacing of instruments.
CHEM-450 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Inorganic atomic structure and bonding, coordination compounds, acid-base theory and selected inorganic systems.
CHEM-490 Independent Study
Individual work for qualified students under the direction of a faculty member. Usually deals withspecialized topics not covered in regularly offered courses.
CHEM-505 Seminar
Weekly, one-hour meetings where students report oncurrent chemical research literature. Visiting research chemists are also invited to presenttheir research. Two semesters required for senior majors. May be repeated once for added credit.
