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Courses Offered
CHE 301 Physical Chemistry I
6 hours: 3 hours lecture, 1 hour recitation, 2 hours laboratory; 3 credits
An introductory course in thermodynamics and chemical kinetics,
including ideal and real gases, laws of thermodynamics, changes of
state, first and second order reactions, reaction rate theory, and
catalysis.
Prerequisites: ENG 102 or ENG 201, CHE 104, PHY 203-204, and
MAT 241
special topics in biochemistry are integrated with the course material.
Modern laboratory procedures in biochemistry including
biomolecular purification, analysis, and spectroscopic
thermodynamic and kinetic techniques are introduced. Current
methods of graphical presentation and mathematical analysis of
experimental data are applied.
Prerequisites: ENG 102 or ENG 201, BIO 104, CHE 201-202, PHY
204, MAT 242
CHE 302 Physical Chemistry II
6 hours: 3 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory, 1 hour recitation; 3 credits
Introductory quantum chemistry. Schroedinger equation; molecular
orbital and valence bond theory; electrical and magnetic properties of
matter; theoretical and applied spectroscopy; introductory ligand field
theory.
Prerequisites: ENG 102 or ENG 201, CHE 104, PHY 203-204, and
MAT 241
CHE 310 Scientific Arson Investigation
3 hours lecture, 3 credits
An introduction to the problems and techniques of fire investigation.
The chemistry of fire and the combustion properties of selected fuels.
Emphasis on investigative methods and on the application and
assistance of various scientific aids available to the fire investigator.
Prerequisites: ENG 102 or ENG 201, a one-year college-level course
in general chemistry and an introductory course in organic chemistry
CHE 315 Biochemistry
6 hours: 3 hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory; 4 credits
This course provides a fundamental and detailed introduction to
modern biochemistry. Lecture topics include amino acids and
proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, carbohydrates, classical bioenergetics
and metabolism. Emphasis is placed on contemporary applications of
protein and nucleic acid biochemistry. Forensic applications of and
CHE 320-321 Instrumental Analysis
9 ½ hours: 1 ½ hours lecture, 8 hours laboratory; 4 credits
Introduction to instrumental analysis of physical evidence. Emphasis
on the theory and use of those analytical instruments commonly
found in forensic and other quantitative industrial and clinical
laboratories. Laboratory methods include ultraviolet and infrared
spectrophotometry, emission spectrography, X-ray diffractometry,
thin-layer and gas chromatography and the use of electronic test
equipment for troubleshooting.
Prerequisites: ENG 102 or ENG 201, CHE 104, CHE 201-202, CHE
220, PHY 204, MAT 242. Prerequisite or co-requisite: CHE 302
CHE 450 Independent Study
Hours to be arranged, 3 credits
Intense study and research in a specific area directed by a faculty
member. Advanced laboratory techniques and research
methodologies are utilized.
Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor and completion of
sophomore-level science courses. Special arrangements may be
made to do this work over the summer.
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