2008-2009 Academic Catalog - Queens University of Charlotte

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CHEM 309L Physical Chemistry II Laboratory
This laboratory introduces methods in computational chemistry and advanced spectroscopy.
Corequisite: CHEM 309. 1 Hr.
CHEM 320 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
A study of the reactions and properties of inorganic elements based on electronic structure and
periodic properties. Prerequisite: CHEM 304. 3 Hrs.
CHEM 390 Chem Lab Assistant
Practical experience as a laboratory assistant in the department. Chemistry 390 may be
repeated once. Prerequisites: 8 hours of chemistry with a grade of B or better and permission.
Pass/No Record 0-0 Hrs.
UNDERGRADUATE COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
CHEM 391 Chem Lab Assistant
Practical experience as a laboratory assistant in the department. Prerequisites: 8 hours of
chemistry with a grade of B or better and permission. Pass/No Record Repeatable for a total
of 2 Hrs. 1-1 Hr.
CHEM 401 Biochemistry
Survey of Biochemistry: proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, biotechnology and
metabolism. Prerequisite: CHEM 303. Spring Term, Even Years. 3 Hrs.
CHEM 401L Biochemistry Laboratory
This laboratory is an introduction to modern biochemical techniques with an emphasis on
protein and nucleic acid methods. Co-requisite: CHEM 401. Spring Term, Even Years. 1 Hr.
CHEM 403 Biochemistry I
Study of protein conformation and function; mechanisms and regulation of enzyme action; generation
and storage of metabolic energy. Three hours lecture per week. Prerequisite: CHEM
303. Fall Term, Even Years. 3 Hrs.
CHEM 403L Biochemistry I Laboratory
Basic principles and techniques of biochemistry laboratory investigation introduced; work is
quantitative in nature. Three hours laboratory per week. Lab fees apply. Prerequisite: CHEM
304L or permission of the instructor. Fall Term, Even Years. 1 Hr.
CHEM 404 Biochemistry II
Study of the metabolism of biomolecules: biosynthesis of macromolecules; storage, transmission
and expression of genetic information. Prerequisite: CHEM 403 or permission of the
instructor. Corequisite: CHEM 404L Spring Term, Odd Years. 3 Hrs.
CHEM 404L Biochemistry II Laboratory
This course is a continuation of Laboratory 403L with special emphasis given to advanced biochemical
methodology and to quantitative measurement. Three hours laboratory per week. Lab
fees apply. Prerequisite: CHEM 403L. Spring Term, Odd Years. 1 Hr.
CHEM 430 Topics in Chemistry
This course provides the opportunity for a faculty member and a group of interested students
to study a subject that is not offered on a regular basis in the curriculum. Topics are announced
annually. May be repeated for credit under different subtitles. Prerequisites: Vary with topic.
1-4 Hrs.