1998-1999 - The University of Scranton

CHEM 344 Staff
Environmental Geochemistry 3 credits
(Prerequisite: CHEM 232-233) A consideration of
the natural cycles (carbon, sulfur, oxygen, water,
etc.) that govern the chemistry of our planet. Also
considered will be the origins of the elements and
the origin, paleohistory, and composition of the
planet itself. The effect of man’s activities in natural
resource use, ozone depletion, greenhouse gas production,
and fossil fuel production and use will be
examined in detail, with particular attention to their
effects on the state of the oceans and the atmosphere.
CHEM 350 Dr. Wasilewski
General Biochemistry I 3 credits
(Prerequisites: CHEM 233) An introduction to the
study of biochemistry. A study of the chemical
nature of lipids, carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic
acids and enzymes including relationships among
vitamins, hormones, and inorganic compounds. 3
hours lecture. Successful completion of Chem 350
precludes credit for Chem 450.
CHEM 351 Dr. Wasilewski
General Biochemistry II 3 credits
(Prerequisite: CHEM 350) An introduction to the
study of the metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids,
amino acids, and proteins, including energy transformations
and the role of enzyme systems in the above
processes. 3 hours lecture. Successful completion of
Chem 351 precludes credit for Chem 451.
CHEM 352 Staff
Chemical Toxicology 3 credits
(Prerequisite: CHEM 233) The nature, mode of
action and methods of counteracting substances
which have an adverse effect on biological systems,
especially human. Medical, industrial and
environmental forensic aspects will be discussed. 3
hours lecture.
CHEM 360 Drs. Baumann, Hart
Biophysical Chemistry I 3 credits
(Prerequisite: CHEM 232-233) An introduction to
the application of physical-chemical principles to
biological problems. This involves aqueous solutions,
colloidal chemistry, thermodynamics, electro-chemistry,
chemical kinetics and nuclear
chemistry. 3 hours lecture.
CHEM 361 Drs. Baumann, Hart
Biophysical Chemistry II 3 Credits
(Prerequisite CHEM 360) A continuation of
Biophysical Chemistry I involving a study of
atomic and molecular structure, spectroscopy,
photo-chemistry, and surface chemistry with applications
to biological and biochemical phenomena.
3 hours lecture.
CHEM 360L-361L Staff
Biophysical Chemistry Laboratory 3 Credits
(Lecture is required as pre- or corequisite; CHEM
360L is prerequisite for CHEM 361L)
Experiments involve applications of physicalchemical
techniques to biological problems. 3
hours laboratory each semester.
CHEM 362-363 Drs. Baumann, Hart
Physical Chemistry I - II 6 credits
(Prerequisites: CHEM 113, MATH 222) A study
of the physical-chemical properties of matter and
the dynamics of chemical reactions. 3 hours lecture
each semester.
CHEM 362L-363L Staff
(W)Physical Chemistry Laboratory 3 credits
(Lecture is pre- or corequisite; CHEM 362L is prerequisite
for CHEM 363L) Experiments demonstrate
physical-chemical properties of matter and
reactions. 3 hours laboratory each semester.
CHEM 370 Drs. Vinson, Sherman
Instrumental Analysis 2 credits
(Prerequisite: CHEM 360 or 362) Instrumental
methods of analysis consisting of theory and application
of such instrumental techniques as spectroscopy,
polarography, and instrumental titrimetry.
2 hours lecture.
CHEM 370L Staff
Instrumental Analysis Laboratory 3 credits
(Lecture is required as pre- or corequisite)
Experiments involve application of modern chemical
instrumentation and techniques to quantitative
analysis. 6 hours laboratory.
CHEM 384 Staff
Special Topics in Chemistry 2-4 credit
Study of selected topics in chemistry and biochemistry,
depending on student and faculty interest and
the current state of the science. It may include topics
from inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry,
physical chemistry, analytical chemistry, polymer
chemistry and interdisciplinary topics.
CHEM 390 Dr. Cann
Chemical Literature and Writing 1 credit
A study of the published source material of chemical
science and industry. The course includes practical
instruction in library technique and in the
written reporting of results. 1 hour lecture.
CHEM 391 Staff
Seminar 1 credit
Current topics in chemistry, biochemistry, and
industrial chemistry are prepared and presented by
the students.
CHEM 440 Dr. Marx
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 3 credits
(Prerequisites: CHEM 362-363 or 360-361)
Theoretical concepts and their application to the
reactions and structure of inorganic compounds.
Coordination chemistry and related topics, physical
methods and reaction mechanisms. 3 hours lecture.
CHEM 440L Staff
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 3 credits
Laboratory
(Lecture is required as pre- or corequisite)
Laboratory methods involving synthesis and characterization
of inorganic compounds are developed.
3 hours laboratory.
CHEM 450 Dr. Wasilewski
(W)Biochemistry I 3 credits
(Pre or corequisites: CHEM 233 and 360 or 362)
Structure-function relationships with emphasis on
the organic and biophysical characteristics of proteins,
lipids and carbohydrates are described.
Enzyme mechanisms and kinetics and the thermodynamic
basis of intermediary metabolism are major
themes. 3 hours lecture. CHEM 450L Lab required
of biochemistry majors. Successful completion of
CHEM 450 precludes credit for CHEM 350.
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