Undergraduate - Clarion University

Clarion University of Pennsylvania 81CHEM 359: Advanced Organic Chemistry 3 s.h.A study of reaction mechanism, synthetic methods, and structure elucidations. Emphasizes stereochemistry and the correlation ofstructure and reactivity. Prerequisites: CHEM 252 and 354 (may be taken concurrently). Spring or Fall, alternate years.BCHM 453: Biochemistry 3 s.h.Introduction to modern cellular biochemistry. Examines proteins, enzymes, nucleic acids, and fats; the metabolic transformationsof amino acids, carbohydrates, lipids, protein synthesis, and photosynthesis; and the respiratory chain and oxidation phosphorylation.Prerequisite: CHEM 251 or 254. Three hours lecture. Fall, annually.BCHM 454: Biochemistry II 3 s.h.This course is a continuation of CHEM 453. Topics will include carbohydrate, lipid and amino acid metabolism, bioenergetics,vitamins and minerals, control and regulation of metabolic pathways, and the nature of genetic diseases. Prerequisite: BCHM 453.Spring, alternate years.CHEM 455: Advanced Physical Chemistry 3 s.h.Concerned primarily with statistical mechanics and additional aspects of quantum mechanics such as molecular modeling andpotential energy surfaces. Prerequisite: CHEM 355. Offered occasionally.CHEM 456: Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 3 s.h.Extends and compares various concepts of bonding and molecular structure, encountered in previous courses, to gain appreciationof their uses and shortcomings. Includes acid-base theory, nonaqueous solvents, and coordination chemistry. The descriptive chemistryincludes recently discovered compound types as well as classical periodicity and periodic anomalies. Prerequisite: CHEM 354 orconsent of the department. Three hours lecture. Fall, alternate years.CHEM 459: Demonstrations in Chemistry 3 s.h.Studies are made of various demonstration techniques with students devising and applying each with many examples. Emphasizesthe study of material the Chem. Study Committee of the American Chemical Society prepared for the purpose of vitalizing highschool chemistry courses. Prerequisites: CHEM 151, 152, and at least one other major course. Offered occasionally.CHEM 461: Advancing Inorganic / Organic Laboratory 2 s.h.Involves complex synthesis of inorganic and organic compounds. Uses sophisticated techniques and contemporaryinstrumentation in the synthesis, analysis, and characterization of these inorganic and organic compounds. Spring, alternate years.BCHM 463: Biochemistry Laboratory 1 s.h.Experiments involving the major techniques in modern biochemistry. Emphasizes separation and purification techniques, kineticstudies, quantitative determinations, and analytical instrumentation in biochemistry and biotechnology. Must be taken concurrentlywith BCHM 453. Prerequisite: CHEM 251 or 254. Fall, annually.CHEM 465,466: Chemical Research 1-3 s.h. eachAn independent laboratory problem in some field of chemistry of special interest to the student. Admission only by consent of theinstructor and the approval of the department chair. Prerequisites: CHEM 355, 358. Each semester.CHEM 470: Chemistry Seminar 1 s.h.Search of the chemical literature on a topic of current interest, compilation of a bibliography, preparation of an abstract, andpresentation of a seminar. Prerequisites: CHEM 252, 355. Fall, annually.CHEM 471: Advanced Topics in Chemistry 1 3 s.h.Presents topics of current interest. Topics vary from year to year. Discusses topics such as non-aqueous solvents, solid state chemistry,polymers, chemical physics, group theory, stereochemistry, organometallics, and recent developments in spectroscopy. Prerequisite:CHEM 355 (may be taken concurrently). Offered occasionally.CHEM 485: Problems in Chemistry Education 1-3 s.h.In-depth exploration of a problem area in chemistry education according to the student’s need or interest under the direction of afaculty member. Admission only by consent of instructor and approval of department chair. Prerequisite: Junior standing or consentof the department. Not open to chemistry majors in the liberal arts or Bachelor of Science curriculum.pages i-viiCollege of Artsand SciencesGeneral Studies CourseCourses carrying the GS label are interdisciplinary in nature or are courses which do not fit into any of the usual academic disciplines.They are taken as free electives, as personal development and life skills under general education, or may with departmental approval besubstituted for required courses in some majors.GS 411/CHEM 211: Science and SocietySee cross-listing under CHEM 211.Physical Science CoursesPHSC 110: Introduction to Environmental Chemistry 3 s.h.Provides a knowledge of basic chemical principles. Applies this knowledge to environmental issues such as water resources, air quality,ozone depletion, and waste disposal. Three hours lecture. Open to all students in all academic areas. No prerequisites.PHSC 111: Basic Physical Science : Chemistry 3 s.h.Explores selected chemical principles with the purpose of providing a background that will enable students to understand issuesinvolving the interaction of science and society. Intended for non-science majors and does not assume prior familiarity with chemistry.Does not count toward requirements for science majors, but can be applied to fulfill the general education math-science requirementsfor non-science majors. Students who prefer a more traditional chemistry course may elect either CHEM 151 or 153 to fulfill theirgeneral education requirements. No prerequisites. Each semester.3 s.h.