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Courses Numbered 100-499
Ch 107 General Chemistry IA
(2-0-2)
Elements, compounds, ions, stoichiometry,
chemical reactions, solutions, gas laws, partial pressures,
effusion, thermochemistry, atomic structure, periodicity, bonding,
organic molecules, (nomenclatures), organic chemistry
(hybridization, delocalization), polymers. Required course for
Engineering students.
Ch 109 General Chemistry
IB (1-0-1)
An extension of Ch 107
that includes redox chemistry, balancing chemical equations,
nuclear chemistry, the reactions of organic chemistry, polymer
chemistry.
Prerequisites:
Ch 107. Elective course for Engineering
students.
Ch 115 General Chemistry I
(3-0-3)
Atomic structure and periodic
properties, stoichiometry, properties of gases,
thermochemistry, chemical bond types, intermolecular forces,
liquids and solids, chemical kinetics and introduction to
organic chemistry and biochemistry.
Ch 116 General Chemistry II
(3-0-3)
Phase equilibria, properties of solutions,
chemical equilibrium, strong and weak acids and bases, buffer
solutions and titrations, solubility, thermodynamics,
electrochemistry, properties of the elements and nuclear
chemistry.
Prerequisites:
Ch 107 or Ch 115.
Ch 117 General Chemistry
Laboratory I (0-3-1)
Laboratory work to
accompany Ch 107 or Ch
115: experiments of atomic spectra, stoichiometric
analysis, qualitative analysis, organic and inorganic
syntheses.
Corequisites:
Ch 107 or Ch 115.
Ch 118 General Chemistry
Laboratory II (0-3-1)
Laboratory work to
accompany Ch 116: analytical
techniques, gases, kinetics, equilibrium, acid-base
titrations, oxidation-reduction reactions,
electrochemical cells.
Corequisites:
Ch 116.
Ch 189 Seminar in Chemistry and
Biology (1-0-1)
Introduction to chemistry as the "central science" and its
impact on other fields, particularly biology. Areas to be explored
include the interaction of radiation with matter, the effect of
symmetry on chemical and physical properties of molecules, hyphenated
methods of analysis, the chemistry of biological signals, biochemical
cycles, the physiology of exercise and chaotic reactions. By
invitation only;
Corequisites:
Ch 115 / Ch 116.
Ch 241 Organic Chemistry I
(3-4-4)
Principles of descriptive organic
chemistry; structural theory; reactions of aliphatic
compounds; stereochemistry. Laboratory includes introduction
to organic reaction and separation techniques, reactions of
functional groups, synthesis.
Prerequisites:
Ch 116, Ch 118.
Ch 242 Organic Chemistry II
(3-4-4)
Continuation of Ch 241; reactions of
aromatic compounds; infrared and nuclear magnetic resonance
spectroscopy; laboratory work in synthesis, spectroscopy and
chromatographic separation techniques.
Prerequisites:
Ch 241.
Ch 281 Biology and Biotechnology
(3-0-3)
Biological principles and their
physical and chemical aspects are explored at the
cellular and molecular level. Major emphasis is placed
on cell structure, the processes of energy conversion by
plant and animal cells, genetics and evolution, and
applications to biotechnology.
Ch 282 Introductory Biology
Laboratory (0-3-1)
An introductory
laboratory illustrating basic techniques and principles
of modern biology by means of laboratory experiments and
simulated experiments. This laboratory does not satisfy
medical school admission requirements.
Prerequisite or Corequisite:
Ch 281.
Ch 321 Thermodynamics
(3-0-3)
Laws of thermodynamics,
thermodynamic functions and the foundations of
statistical thermodynamics. The chemical potential is
applied to phase equilibria, chemical reaction
equilibria and solution theory, for both ideal and real
systems.
Prerequisites:
Ch 116, Ma
116.
Ch 322 Theoretical Chemistry
(3-0-3)
Quantum mechanics of molecular
systems are developed. The techniques of approximation
methods are employed for molecular binding and
spectroscopic transitions. Examples are taken from
infrared, visible, ultraviolet, microwave and nuclear
magnetic resonance spectroscopy.
Prerequisites:
Ch 116, Ma 221.
Ch 341 Biological Chemistry
(3-4-4)
Survey of biologically important
classes of compounds including fats and lipids,
terepenes, steroids, acetogenins, sugars, carbohydrates,
peptides, proteins, alkaloids and other natural
products.
Prerequisites:
Ch 242.
Ch 360 Spectra and Structure
(3-0-3)
Interpretation of infrared,
ultraviolet, nuclear magnetic resonance and mass
spectra. Emphasis is on the use of these spectroscopic
methods in identification and structure determination of
organic compounds.
Prerequisites:
Ch
241.
Ch 362 Instrumental Analysis I
(3-4-4)
Experimental approach to
spectroscopy. Topics include Fourier Transform infrared
spectroscopy, ultraviolet, visible and fluorescence
measurements, atomic absorption spectroscopy and nuclear
magnetic resonance spectroscopy.
Prerequisites:
Ch 116, Ch
118, and Ch 241.
Ch 372 Organic Chemistry of
Polymers (3-3-4)
Survey of preparative
methods of polymers, including condensation, free
radical, ionic, group transfer, ring opening,
stereoregular polymerization and copolymerization.
Newer techniques stressed.
Prerequisites:
Ch 241,
ChE 210.
Ch 381 Cell Biology
(3-3-4)
The structure and function of the
cell and its subcellular organelles is
studied. Biological macromolecules, enzymes,
biomembranes, biological transport, bioenergetics, DNA
replication, protein synthesis and secretion, motility
and cancer are covered. Cell biology experiments and
interactive computer simulation exercises are conducted
in the laboratory.
Prerequisites:
Ch
281.
Ch 382 Biological Systems
(3-3-4)
Physiochemical principles
underlying the coordinated function in multicellular
organisms are studied. Electrical properties of
biological membranes, characteristics of tissues,
nerve-muscle electrophysiology, circulatory,
respiratory, endocrine, digestive andexcretory systems
are covered. Computer simulation experiments and data
acquisition methods to evaluate and monitor human
physiological systems are conducted in the
laboratory.
Prerequisites:
Ch
281.
Ch 412 Inorganic Chemistry
(3-4-4)
Lecture and laboratory; ionic
solids, lattice energy and factors determining
solubility; thermodynamics in inorganic synthesis and
analysis; acid-base equilibria; systematic chemistry of
the halogens and other non-metals.
Prerequisites:
Ch 362.
Ch 421 Chemical Dynamics
(3-4-4)
Chemical kinetics, solution
theories with applications to separation processes,
electrolytes, polyelectrolytes, regular solutions and
phase equilibria, and laboratory practice in the
measurements of physical properties and rate processes.
Prerequisites:
Ch 321 or ChE 234 and Ma 221.
Ch 422 Supplemental Topics in
Physical Chemistry (1-0-1)
Additional work
in physical chemistry for transfer students to cover
topics omitted from physical chemistry courses taken
elsewhere. A failure grade is entered on the
student’s record and the student is required to
enroll in Ch 421.
Ch 461 Instrumental Analysis II
(3-4-4)
Theory and practice of analytical
chemistry. Topics include sampling techniques,
potentiometric and conductometric titrations,
chromatographic separations (gas and high-performance
liquid chromatography), polarimetry and gas
chromatography-mass spectrometry.
Prerequisites:
Ch 116 and Ch
118.
Ch 484 Introduction to Molecular
Genetics (3-3-4)
Introduction to the study
of molecular basis of inheritance. Starts with
classical Mendelian genetics and proceeds to the study
and function of DNA, gene expression and regulation in
prokaryotes and eukaryotes, genome dynamics and the role
of genes in development and cancer. All topics include
discussions of current research advances. Accompanied by
laboratory section that explores the lecture topics in
standard wet laboratory experiments and in computer
simulations.
Prerequisites:
Ch 281 and
Ch 381.
Ch 496-497 Chemical Biology
Project I-II (0-8-3) (0-8-3)
Participation
in a small group project, under the guidance of a
faculty member, whose prior approval is
required. Experimentation, application of chemical
knowledge and developmental research leading to the
implementation of a working chemical process. Individual
or group written report required. Open to juniors and
seniors only.
Ch 498-499 Senior
Chemical/Biological Research I-II (0-8-3)
(0-8-3)
Individual research project under
the guidance of a chemistry faculty member, whose prior
approval is required. A written report in acceptable
journal format and an oral presentation are required at
the end of the project. Senior students only. Ch 498 and 499
cannot be taken simultaneously.
500-Level Courses
Ch 500 Physical Chemistry
Review
Review of undergraduate physical chemistry
by means of problem solving; atomic spectra; structure of atoms
and molecules; thermodynamics; changes of state; solutions;
chemical equilibrium; kinetic theory of gases; chemical kinetics
and electrochemistry. This course may not be counted toward the
master’s degree and is not open to undergraduate
students.
Ch 520 Advanced Physical
Chemistry
The elements of quantum mechanics are
developed and applied to chemical systems. Valence bond theory
and molecular orbital theory of small molecules; introduction to
group theory for molecular symmetry; fundamental aspects of
chemical bonding and molecular spectra.
Ch 540-541 Advanced Organic
Laboratory I-II*
Your needs and interests will be
considered in the assignment of typical advanced preparations,
small research problems and special operations.
Prerequisites:
one year of organic laboratory. Laboratory Fee: $60. Fall and
spring semesters.
Ch 561 Instrumental Methods of
Analysis
Primarily a laboratory course, with some
lecture presenting the principles and applications of
contemporary instrumental analytical methods, with a focus on
spectroscopy and separations. Laboratory practice explores
ultraviolet, visible and infrared spectrophotometry; atomic
absorption spectroscopy; nuclear magnetic resonance
spectrometry; gas-liquid and high-performance liquid
chromatography and mass spectrometry. These instrumental
techniques are utilized for quantitative and qualitative
analyses of organic, inorganic, biological and environmental
samples. Laboratory fee: $60.
Ch 580 Biochemistry I - Cellular
Metabolism and Regulation
Discussions include
metabolic pathways in biosynthesis and catabolism of
biomolecules, including carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and
nucleic acids. The hormonal regulation of metabolism as well as
vitamin metabolism is presented.
Prerequisites:
Ch 242 or equivalent.
Ch 582 Biophysical
Chemistry
The relationship of the chemical and
physical structure of biological macromolecules to their
biological functions as derived from osmotic pressure,
viscosity, light and X-ray scatting, diffusion,
ultracentrifugation and electrophoresis. The course is
subdivided into: 1) properties, functions and interrelations of
biological macromolecules, e.g., polysaccharides, proteins and
nucleic acids; 2) correlation of physical properties of
macromolecules in solution; 3) conformational properties of
proteins and nucleic acids and 4) aspects of metal ions in
biological systems.
Prerequisites:
Ch 421 or equivalent.
Ch 583 Physiology
Fundamentals of control processes governing physiological
systems analyzed at the cellular and molecular level. Biological
signal transduction and negative feedback control of metabolic
processes. Examples from sensory, nervous, cardiovascular and
endocrine systems. Deviations that give rise to abnormal states;
their detection, the theory behind the imaging and diagnostic
techniques such as MRI, PET, SPECT; the design and development
of therapeutic drugs. The principles, uses and applications of
biomaterials and tissue engineering techniques; problems
associated with biocompatibility. Students (or groups of
students) are expected to write and present a term
project.
Prerequisites:
Ch
382 or equivalent.
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