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CHEM 3311 Biophysical Chemistry. (3 hrs. lec. per week) (3) Fall
An overview of thermodynamics, dynamics, and quantum chemistry.
Prerequisites: CHEM 2202 or permission of instructor,
MATH 1114 or MATH 2105 or placement in MATH 2221.
PHYS 1101 is a prerequisite (preferred) or may be taken as a co-requisite.
CHEM 3371 Junior Seminar. (2 hrs. class per week) (2) Spring
A course that acquaints the student with the chemical literature as well as presentation and
discussion of scientific data and information. In addition, students explore career opportunities,
prepare a portfolio, and develop career plans. Note: Course is graded on a pass/no credit basis.
Prerequisite: junior standing
CHEM 4421 Biochemistry I. (3 hrs. lec., 3 hrs. lab per week) (4) Fall
An introductory course in the principles of biochemistry, with emphasis on the structure and
function of biomolecules, membrane structure and function, and an introduction to metabolism
and bioenergetics. Prerequisite: CHEM 2202 or permission of instructor
CHEM 4422 Biochemistry II . (3 hrs. lec., 3 hrs. lab per week) (4) Spring
A continuation of CHEM 4421, with emphasis on cellular metabolism, fundamentals of
molecular genetics, and current topics in biochemistry.
Prerequisite: CHEM 4421
CHEM 4431 Inorganic. (3 hrs. lec. per week) (3) on demand
An in-depth examination of atomic and molecular structure. Symmetry concepts are introduced
and used. Prerequisite: CHEM 3301 or consent of the instructor
CHEM 4441 Advanced Organic Chemistry. (3 hrs. lec. per week) (3) on demand
This course is concerned with the synthesis of organic compounds. Because synthesis requires a
mastery of organic reactions, mechanisms, and stereochemistry, it is the ultimate consolidation
of the student‘s expertise in organic chemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 2202
CHEM 4451 Instrumental Analysis. (3 hrs. lec., 3 hrs. lab per week) (4) Spring (odd years)
A study of instrumentation and advanced analytical techniques.
CHEM 4471 Senior Seminar. (2 hrs. class per week) (2) Spring
A capstone course that is thematic. Emphasis is on integration of the student‘s experience in
chemistry and the presentation of chemical literature in seminar and written form.
Prerequisite: senior standing
CHEM 4800 Special Topics. (1-4 hours) on demand
A ―special topic‖ course that may be designed to provide the student with exposure to topics and
concepts not covered in the regular course offerings.
CHEM 4900 Independent Study.
This course can vary and may be used to satisfy the research requirement for the B.S. major and
provide research experience for B.A. majors.
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