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Chemistry
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Topics in Chemistry |
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This is a topical course and may be repeated when the topic changes. |
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Undergraduate Research |
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Research studies in all areas of chemistry. A research paper and/or oral presentation are required. May be repeated. |
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Biochemistry I |
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CHEM 350 |
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A survey of the chemistry and metabolism of living systems. Topics include structure, function and chemistry of biomolecules, and introduction to metabolism and metabolic pathways. |
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Biochemistry Laboratory I |
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CHEM 355 |
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Representative experiments in the quantitation, isolation and metabolism of naturally occurring substances. Techniques include: assay development, column chromatography, protein and nucleic acid isolation and analysis, protein electrophoresis, and enzymology. |
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Biochemistry II |
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CHEM 400 |
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A survey of the chemistry and metabolism of living systems and nucleic acids biochemistry. Topics include biosynthetic biochemical pathways and nucleic acids biochemistry, signal transduction, biochemistry and cancer, protein synthesis and recombinant DNA theory. |
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Biochemistry Laboratory II |
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CHEM 405 |
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Course builds on acquired skills and presented techniques of Chem 405. New techniques include: use of radionuclides in biochemical research, affinity and high performance liquid chromatography, electrophoresis and an introduction to recombinant techniques. |
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Inorganic Chemistry II |
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CHEM 300 CHEM 450 |
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Transition metal chemistry, valence bond, molecular orbital, crystal field, and ligand field theory, molecular symmetry. Bio-inorganic models. |
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Inorganic Chemistry II Lab |
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CHEM 300 |
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Synthesis and spectroscopic study of inorganic compounds. Techniques include: vacuum line synthesis, high temperature methods, inert gas techniques and organometallic synthesis. |
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Topics in Analytical Chemistry |
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CHEM 380 |
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Selected topics such as mass spectroscopy, nmr, electrochemical techniques, chemical separations and interfacing instruments with computers. |
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Secondary Science Teaching Methods |
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Materials and methods appropriate for junior and senior high school classes and laboratories. Must be taken prior to student teaching. Same as BIOL 440 and PHYS 440. |
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Topics in Inorganic Chemistry |
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CHEM 300 |
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Selected topics such as coordination chemistry, bonding, acid-base and nonaqueous solvent theory, organometallic chemistry and inorganic biochemistry. May be repeated when topic is changed. |
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Physical Chemistry I |
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MATH 262 |
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A survey of applications of physics and mathematics to chemical phenomena including thermodynamics, kinetics, and electrochemistry. |
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Physical Chemistry I Lab |
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MATH 262 |
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Measurement of thermodynamic properties of gases, thermochemistry, electrochemistry, transport properties, and treatment of experimental data. |
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Physical Chemistry II |
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MATH 262 CHEM 450 |
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A continuation of physical chemistry 450. Topics include introduction to quantum theory, group theory, spectroscopy and statistical mechanics. |
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Physical Chemistry Laboratory II |
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CHEM 455 |
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A continuation of physical chemistry laboratory 455. Chemical kinetics, spectroscopy and molecular orbital calculations. |
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Internship |
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A supervised, practical experience in chemistry. A maximum of 12 internship credits may be applied to the degree. |
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Analytical Chemistry II with Lab |
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CHEM 380 |
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Instrumental analysis involving chromatography, spectroscopy and electrochemical techniques. QA/QC addressed. (3 lecture credits, 1 lab credit) |
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Topics in Chemistry |
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This is a topical course and may be repeated when the topic changes. |
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Senior Thesis |
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Research studies in all areas of chemistry. A comprehensive research report is required. Chem 497 should be taken only once. |
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Seminar |
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Presentation by students based on critical evaluations of scientific literature and/or independent research. |
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