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CHEM 1A. General Chemistry I. Fundamental principles and concepts of chemistry, including stoichiometry; thermochemistry; atomic and molecular structure; solution chemistry, including acid-base chemistry; quantum theory; bonding and intermolecular forces; and chemical kinetics. Fairly mathematical, requiring the ability to perform arithmetic and algebraic computations. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours, discussion one hour.
Note: Enrollment is predicated on students passing a standardized diagnostic exam given prior to each semester or passing CHEM 4 with a grade of C or better. Prerequisite: High school chemistry and college algebra; sufficient performance on the college algebra diagnostic test, or equivalent. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 5.0.
CHEM 1B. General Chemistry II. Continuation of the development of fundamental principles of chemistry and application of principles developed in CHEM 1A. The laboratory work emphasizes applications of equilibrium principles, including some qualitative analysis, coordination chemistry and bioinorganic chemistry. Lecture three hours, laboratory six hours. Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software is recommended. Prerequisite: CHEM 1A with a passing grade of C or better. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 5.0.
CHEM 4. Chemical Calculations. Introductory chemistry for students who plan to major in a scientific field. Appropriate for students desiring to prepare themselves for Chemistry 1A. Emphasizes the techniques of problem solving and utilizes such subjects as: unit cancellation; conversions between measuring systems; weight, moles and chemical equations; density; elementary gas laws; heat and temperature; elementary acid and base chemistry; oxidation and reduction; solutions. Three hours lecture. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0.
CHEM 5. Chemistry for Nurses. One-semester chemistry survey course for pre-nursing students, covering the areas of general chemistry, organic chemistry and biochemistry. Major lecture topics include atomic and molecular structure and bonding, nomenclature of relevant inorganic and organic compounds, states of matter and intermolecular forces, solutions and solubility, reactions of inorganic, organic, and biological molecules, stereochemistry, structure and function of biological macromolecules, nutrition and metabolism. Emphasize chemistry as it appears in a practical nursing context. Lecture four hours, laboratory three hours. Prerequisite: One year high school algebra, high school chemistry strongly recommended. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 5.0.
CHEM 6A. Introduction to General Chemistry. Structure of atoms, molecules and ions; their interactions including stoichiometry, equilibria, and oxidation-reduction. Does not fulfill the requirements for more advanced study in chemistry and cannot be counted toward a major or minor in chemistry. Lecture three hours, discussion one hour, laboratory three hours. Prerequisite: One year high school algebra; high school chemistry recommended. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 5.0.
CHEM 6B. Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry. Introduction to structure and properties of the major classes of organic compounds; introduction to nomenclature and to the fundamental concepts of reaction mechanisms and stereochemistry; the chemistry and metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins (including enzymes); the chemistry of nucleic acids. Does not fulfill the requirement for more advanced study in chemistry and cannot be counted toward a major or minor in chemistry. Lecture three hours; discussion one hour; laboratory three hours. Prerequisite: CHEM 1A or CHEM 6A, or a high school chemistry course and passing a qualifying exam given in the first laboratory period. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 5.0.
CHEM 20. Organic Chemistry Lecture--Brief Course. Basic principles of organic chemistry. Recommended for students majoring in life-sciences, but not recommended for preprofessional students. Prerequisite: CHEM 1B. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0.
CHEM 20L. Introductory Organic Chemistry Laboratory. Basic organic experimental techniques. Experimental topics include: melting points, purification of solids, distillation, chromatography, extraction, and functional group qualitative analysis. Specifically designed for Biological Sciences majors and others who want to meet the Chemistry minor requirements for a lower division organic laboratory. Laboratory three hours. Prerequisite: CHEM 20 may be taken concurrently. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0.
CHEM 24. Organic Chemistry Lecture I. Introduction to the basic principals of organic chemistry, including nomenclature, properties and reactions of various classes of organic compounds. Reaction mechanisms will be emphasized. Note: Required for chemistry majors and recommended for preprofessional students. Prerequisite: CHEM 1B. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0.
CHEM 25. Organic Chemistry Laboratory. Basic organic experimental techniques including the preparation, separation, purification and identification of organic compounds. Discussion one hour, laboratory six hours. Prerequisite: CHEM 24, CHEM 124; CHEM 124 may be taken concurrently. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0.
CHEM 31. Quantitative Analysis. Chemical measurements including associated statistics, chemical equilibrium in aqueous solutions, volumetric analysis, and an introduction to spectrophotometry and chromatography. Lecture two hours, laboratory six hours. Prerequisite: CHEM 1B. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 4.0.
CHEM 106. Chemical Concepts. Principles and concepts of chemistry with applications in the home and environment. Satisfies the upper division chemistry requirement for the multiple-subject teaching credential. Lecture one hour, discussion and activity four hours. Does not fulfill credit requirements for the major or minor in chemistry. Prerequisite: GEOL 8 or BIO 7and ENGL 20 or an equivalent second semester composition course. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0.
CHEM 110. Inorganic Chemistry Lecture. Application of atomic structure, the periodic law, molecular structure and bonding principles, electrochemical principles and other selected models and concepts to theoretical and descriptive inorganic chemistry. Physical and chemical properties of selected elements and inorganic compounds are studied. Prerequisite: CHEM 125, CHEM 140B or CHEM 142 instructor permission; CHEM 140B may be taken concurrently, however, students are encouraged to complete CHEM 140B and CHEM 141 first. Corequisite: CHEM 110L. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0.
CHEM 110L. Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory. Preparation, purification and instrumental studies of inorganic compounds. Instrumental and experimental techniques will include EPR, magnetic susceptibility, FTIR, UV-VIS spectroscopy and inert atmosphere techniques. Prerequisite: CHEM 125, ENGL 20 or an equivalent second semester composition course. Corequisite: CHEM 110. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 2.0.
CHEM 124. Organic Chemistry Lecture II. Continued discussion of the principals of organic chemistry, including nomenclature, properties, and reactions of various classes of organic compounds and spectroscopic analysis. Reaction mechanisms will be emphasized. Prerequisite: CHEM 24 or instructor permission; concurrent enrollment in CHEM 25 recommended. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0.
CHEM 125. Advanced Organic Chemistry Laboratory. Focuses on advanced organic laboratory techniques and instrumental methods of analysis. Not intended for pre-health professional majors. Discussion one hour, laboratory six hours. Prerequisite: CHEM 25, CHEM 124, ENGL 20 or an equivalent second semester composition course. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0.
CHEM 126. Physical Organic Chemistry Lecture. Application of bonding and molecular structure in correlating structure-reactivity relationships to organic reaction mechanisms. Prerequisite: CHEM 124 and CHEM 140B; CHEM 140B may be taken concurrently. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0.
CHEM 128. Organic Synthesis. Application of functional group reactions to multistep syntheses. Recently developed synthetic methods and literature searching will be emphasized. Prerequisite: CHEM 124. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0.
CHEM 133. Chemical Instrumentation. Modern instrumentation and methods for chemical analysis. Function of electronics and computers in instruments. Theory and use of instruments in the areas of electrochemistry, spectroscopy, mass spectrometry and chromatography. Lecture two hours, laboratory six hours. Prerequisite: CHEM 31, CHEM 140B or CHEM 142 instructor permission; ENGL 20 or an equivalent second semester composition course. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 4.0.
CHEM 140A. Physical Chemistry Lecture I. Introduction to chemical thermodynamics and kinetics. Prerequisite: CHEM 1B, CHEM 24, CHEM 31, MATH 32, PHYS 5A, PHYS 5B, or PHYS 11A, PHYS 11B, PHYS 11C; PHYS 11C may be taken concurrently. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0.
CHEM 140B. Physical Chemistry Lecture II. Introduction to molecular quantum chemistry, structure of matter, molecular spectroscopy, and statistical thermodynamics. Prerequisite: CHEM 140A. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0.
CHEM 141. Physical Chemistry Laboratory. Selected exercises in the practice of physio-chemical laboratory methods. Lecture one hour, laboratory six hours. Prerequisite: ENGL 20 or an equivalent second semester composition course; CHEM 140A, CHEM 140B or CHEM 142, instructor permission; CHEM 140B either may be taken concurrently. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0.
CHEM 142. Introduction to Physical Chemistry. Introductory presentation of the theoretical and practical aspects of thermodynamics, quantum chemistry, spectroscopy, and kinetics. As time permits, other topics will be: solution chemistry, hydrodynamics, electrochemistry, and crystallography. Note: Not acceptable for the BS or the BA without concentration. Prerequisite: CHEM 1B, CHEM 24, PHYS 5A, PHYS 5B, MATH 31. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 4.0.
CHEM 160A. Structure and Function of Biological Molecules. The chemistry and biochemistry of amino acids, proteins, nucleic acids, lipids and carbohydrates. Also includes enzyme kinetics, the structure and function of biological membranes and discussion of some common laboratory methods. Lecture three hours. Prerequisite: CHEM 124; MATH 26A or MATH 30 is recommended. Fall only. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0.
CHEM 160B. Metabolism and Regulation of Biological Systems. The bioenergetics and regulation of anaerobic and aerobic metabolic pathways. Major topics include glycolysis, Kreb's cycle, fatty acid and amino acid oxidation, lipid biosynthesis and photosynthesis. Particular emphasis is given to pathway regulation and integration. Lecture three hours. Prerequisite: CHEM 160A or equivalent course; one year of organic chemistry. Spring only. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0.
CHEM 161. General Biochemistry. Introduction to the structure and function of biological molecules (carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids, enzymes and hormones), enzyme kinetics, the structure and function of membranes, and the bioenergetics and regulation of major anaerobic and aerobic metabolic pathways. Prerequisite: CHEM 20 or CHEM 124; one year of biological science is recommended. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0.
CHEM 162. General Biochemistry Laboratory. Introduction to fundamental laboratory techniques for the purification and analysis of biological molecules, including chromatographic separation of amino acids and proteins, electrophoretic separation of proteins and nucleic acids, enzyme kinetics, and basic bioinformatics. Discussion one hour, laboratory six hours. Prerequisite: CHEM 31; CHEM 160A or CHEM 161 (either CHEM 160A or CHEM 161 may be taken concurrently); ENGL 20 or an equivalent second semester composition course. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0.
CHEM 164. Advanced Biochemistry Laboratory. Capstone course which emphasizes biochemical laboratory experimental design and trouble-shooting skills. Common biochemistry laboratory techniques are applied in semester-long individual student projects. Discussion one hour, laboratory six hours. Prerequisite: CHEM 162 or equivalent; ENGL 20 or an equivalent second semester composition course. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0.
CHEM 189. Directed Research. Directed undergraduate research involving a project that requires inquiry and use of chemical literature. A well-written, comprehensive and well-documented final report must be submitted to receive a final grade. Note: May be repeated; however only three units may be applied toward the major requirement in chemistry for the BA or BS degrees. May be used for credit toward BS degree if an upper division laboratory course is completed prior to enrolling. Additionally, the final report must be based on experimental techniques or advanced computer modeling and demonstrate a significant ability to use chemical literature and information retrieval. Prerequisite: ENGL 20 or an equivalent second semester composition course and instructor and department chair permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0-3.0.
CHEM 194. Chemistry-Related Work Experience. Supervised employment in a Chemistry related company or agency. Placement is arranged through the Department and the Cooperative Education Program office. Requires completion of a 3-6 month work assignment and a written report. Prerequisite: Open only to upper division students and consent of Department Chair. Units may not be applied toward a major in Chemistry or Biochemistry. Graded: Credit / No Credit. Units: 6.0-12.0.
CHEM 198. Senior Research. The student will conduct an independent study of a chemical research topic that is based on experimental techniques or advanced computer modeling. Significant use of chemical literature and information retrieval is required. A well-written, comprehensive, and well-documented final report must be submitted to receive a final grade. A weekly seminar is required. Seminar one hour, laboratory activities are a minimum of six hours per week. Prerequisite: One upper division chemistry laboratory class, ENGL 20 or an equivalent second semester composition course and instructor and department chair permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0.
CHEM 220. Spectrometric Identification of Compounds. Interpretation of ultraviolet, infrared, nuclear magnetic resonance, and the mass spectra for the elucidation of chemical structures, with emphasis on problem solving. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0.
CHEM 221. Synthesis and Reactivity of Organic Compounds. Covers the use of reactions of known mechanism for the synthesis of organic compounds. Course's goal is to give the student the ability to reasonably predict the products of many reactions. Prerequisite: Two semesters of organic chemistry lecture, CHEM 24 and CHEM 124. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0.
CHEM 230. Separation Methods in Chemistry. Theoretical and practical aspects of separation sciences. Methods of separations that are included are liquid-liquid extraction and ion exchange, gas, and liquid chromatography. Lecture three hours. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0.
CHEM 231. Chemical Separations Laboratory. Practical applications of chemical separations with an emphasis on performing separations for compound isolation, identification, and quantitation. Experimental techniques covering sample handling, extractions, and gas and liquid chromatography. One hour of lecture and two three hour laboratories. Prerequisite: CHEM 230. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0.
CHEM 240. Advanced Instrumentation Laboratory. Synthesis of compounds and application of modern separation techniques to determine structure and reactivity will be emphasized. Organic, inorganic, and/or biological chemicals may be synthesized. Instrumental methods that may be used include: HPLC, FT-IR, nuclear magnetic resonance, UV-VIS, fluorescence, atomic absorption, and mass spectrometry and cyclic voltammetry. One hour of lecture and two three hour laboratories. Prerequisite: CHEM 24, CHEM 25, CHEM 124 or instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0.
CHEM 245. Computational Chemistry. Theory and application of computational methods used in the chemical sciences. Demonstration and instruction of widely used computational software. Covering techniques including molecular modeling, semi-empirical methods, and ab initio methods. Application of computational methods to thermodynamics, kinetics, spectra, electrochemistry, and molecular properties. Application of computational methods to various sub-disciplines of chemistry. Lecture three hours. Prerequisite: CHEM 140A and CHEM 140B or CHEM 142, or instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0.
CHEM 250. Selected Topics in Chemistry. Intensive coverage of one or more advanced topics in chemistry. A variety of learning/teaching methodologies may be employed including lecture, team projects, computer modeling, oral presentations and poster projects. May be team-taught. Note: May be team-taught. May be repeated once for credit if topics are different. Prerequisite: Enrollment in MS Chemistry graduate program or instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0.
CHEM 260. Protein Biochemistry. Provides a comprehensive review of proteins, with emphasis on protein structure and structure/function relationships. Topics include methods for structure determination, stability and folding, catalysis and denovo protein design. Topical examples from the literature, particularly those related to disease states, are used to illustrate fundamental principles of protein structure and function. Prerequisite: One semester of biochemistry. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0.
CHEM 261. Nucleic Acid Chemistry. The recent biochemical literature will be used to study the structural, chemical, and physical properties of nucleic acids. Chemical mechanisms of mutation , protein-nucleic acid interactions, and DNA-drug interactions will be used to illustrate these properties. Prerequisite: Undergraduate course in biochemistry. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0.
CHEM 294. Seminar In Chemistry. Student presentations of topics from the chemical literature and their thesis research. Note: Grade of C/NC will be based on attendance and successful presentation of a seminar. May be repeated for a total of 2 units Graded: Credit / No Credit. Units: 0.5.
CHEM 299. Special Problems. Graduate research. Approval must be obtained from a departmental committee and the faculty member under whom the work is to be conducted. Written report must be submitted before a final grade is given. Graded: Credit / No Credit. Units: 1.0-6.0.
CHEM 500. Culminating Experience. Completion of a thesis or project approved for the Master's degree. Should be taken in final semester prior to the completion of all requirements for the degree. Number of units of credit is determined by the candidate's master's degree advisory committee. Prerequisite: Advanced to candidacy and chair permission of his/her thesis committee. Graded: Thesis in Progress. Units: 1.0-3.0.
CHEM 1B. General Chemistry II. Continuation of the development of fundamental principles of chemistry and application of principles developed in CHEM 1A. The laboratory work emphasizes applications of equilibrium principles, including some qualitative analysis, coordination chemistry and bioinorganic chemistry. Lecture three hours, laboratory six hours. Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software is recommended. Prerequisite: CHEM 1A with a passing grade of C or better. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 5.0.
CHEM 4. Chemical Calculations. Introductory chemistry for students who plan to major in a scientific field. Appropriate for students desiring to prepare themselves for Chemistry 1A. Emphasizes the techniques of problem solving and utilizes such subjects as: unit cancellation; conversions between measuring systems; weight, moles and chemical equations; density; elementary gas laws; heat and temperature; elementary acid and base chemistry; oxidation and reduction; solutions. Three hours lecture. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0.
CHEM 5. Chemistry for Nurses. One-semester chemistry survey course for pre-nursing students, covering the areas of general chemistry, organic chemistry and biochemistry. Major lecture topics include atomic and molecular structure and bonding, nomenclature of relevant inorganic and organic compounds, states of matter and intermolecular forces, solutions and solubility, reactions of inorganic, organic, and biological molecules, stereochemistry, structure and function of biological macromolecules, nutrition and metabolism. Emphasize chemistry as it appears in a practical nursing context. Lecture four hours, laboratory three hours. Prerequisite: One year high school algebra, high school chemistry strongly recommended. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 5.0.
CHEM 6A. Introduction to General Chemistry. Structure of atoms, molecules and ions; their interactions including stoichiometry, equilibria, and oxidation-reduction. Does not fulfill the requirements for more advanced study in chemistry and cannot be counted toward a major or minor in chemistry. Lecture three hours, discussion one hour, laboratory three hours. Prerequisite: One year high school algebra; high school chemistry recommended. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 5.0.
CHEM 6B. Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry. Introduction to structure and properties of the major classes of organic compounds; introduction to nomenclature and to the fundamental concepts of reaction mechanisms and stereochemistry; the chemistry and metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins (including enzymes); the chemistry of nucleic acids. Does not fulfill the requirement for more advanced study in chemistry and cannot be counted toward a major or minor in chemistry. Lecture three hours; discussion one hour; laboratory three hours. Prerequisite: CHEM 1A or CHEM 6A, or a high school chemistry course and passing a qualifying exam given in the first laboratory period. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 5.0.
CHEM 20. Organic Chemistry Lecture--Brief Course. Basic principles of organic chemistry. Recommended for students majoring in life-sciences, but not recommended for preprofessional students. Prerequisite: CHEM 1B. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0.
CHEM 20L. Introductory Organic Chemistry Laboratory. Basic organic experimental techniques. Experimental topics include: melting points, purification of solids, distillation, chromatography, extraction, and functional group qualitative analysis. Specifically designed for Biological Sciences majors and others who want to meet the Chemistry minor requirements for a lower division organic laboratory. Laboratory three hours. Prerequisite: CHEM 20 may be taken concurrently. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0.
CHEM 24. Organic Chemistry Lecture I. Introduction to the basic principals of organic chemistry, including nomenclature, properties and reactions of various classes of organic compounds. Reaction mechanisms will be emphasized. Note: Required for chemistry majors and recommended for preprofessional students. Prerequisite: CHEM 1B. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0.
CHEM 25. Organic Chemistry Laboratory. Basic organic experimental techniques including the preparation, separation, purification and identification of organic compounds. Discussion one hour, laboratory six hours. Prerequisite: CHEM 24, CHEM 124; CHEM 124 may be taken concurrently. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0.
CHEM 31. Quantitative Analysis. Chemical measurements including associated statistics, chemical equilibrium in aqueous solutions, volumetric analysis, and an introduction to spectrophotometry and chromatography. Lecture two hours, laboratory six hours. Prerequisite: CHEM 1B. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 4.0.
CHEM 106. Chemical Concepts. Principles and concepts of chemistry with applications in the home and environment. Satisfies the upper division chemistry requirement for the multiple-subject teaching credential. Lecture one hour, discussion and activity four hours. Does not fulfill credit requirements for the major or minor in chemistry. Prerequisite: GEOL 8 or BIO 7and ENGL 20 or an equivalent second semester composition course. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0.
CHEM 110. Inorganic Chemistry Lecture. Application of atomic structure, the periodic law, molecular structure and bonding principles, electrochemical principles and other selected models and concepts to theoretical and descriptive inorganic chemistry. Physical and chemical properties of selected elements and inorganic compounds are studied. Prerequisite: CHEM 125, CHEM 140B or CHEM 142 instructor permission; CHEM 140B may be taken concurrently, however, students are encouraged to complete CHEM 140B and CHEM 141 first. Corequisite: CHEM 110L. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0.
CHEM 110L. Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory. Preparation, purification and instrumental studies of inorganic compounds. Instrumental and experimental techniques will include EPR, magnetic susceptibility, FTIR, UV-VIS spectroscopy and inert atmosphere techniques. Prerequisite: CHEM 125, ENGL 20 or an equivalent second semester composition course. Corequisite: CHEM 110. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 2.0.
CHEM 124. Organic Chemistry Lecture II. Continued discussion of the principals of organic chemistry, including nomenclature, properties, and reactions of various classes of organic compounds and spectroscopic analysis. Reaction mechanisms will be emphasized. Prerequisite: CHEM 24 or instructor permission; concurrent enrollment in CHEM 25 recommended. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0.
CHEM 125. Advanced Organic Chemistry Laboratory. Focuses on advanced organic laboratory techniques and instrumental methods of analysis. Not intended for pre-health professional majors. Discussion one hour, laboratory six hours. Prerequisite: CHEM 25, CHEM 124, ENGL 20 or an equivalent second semester composition course. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0.
CHEM 126. Physical Organic Chemistry Lecture. Application of bonding and molecular structure in correlating structure-reactivity relationships to organic reaction mechanisms. Prerequisite: CHEM 124 and CHEM 140B; CHEM 140B may be taken concurrently. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0.
CHEM 128. Organic Synthesis. Application of functional group reactions to multistep syntheses. Recently developed synthetic methods and literature searching will be emphasized. Prerequisite: CHEM 124. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0.
CHEM 133. Chemical Instrumentation. Modern instrumentation and methods for chemical analysis. Function of electronics and computers in instruments. Theory and use of instruments in the areas of electrochemistry, spectroscopy, mass spectrometry and chromatography. Lecture two hours, laboratory six hours. Prerequisite: CHEM 31, CHEM 140B or CHEM 142 instructor permission; ENGL 20 or an equivalent second semester composition course. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 4.0.
CHEM 140A. Physical Chemistry Lecture I. Introduction to chemical thermodynamics and kinetics. Prerequisite: CHEM 1B, CHEM 24, CHEM 31, MATH 32, PHYS 5A, PHYS 5B, or PHYS 11A, PHYS 11B, PHYS 11C; PHYS 11C may be taken concurrently. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0.
CHEM 140B. Physical Chemistry Lecture II. Introduction to molecular quantum chemistry, structure of matter, molecular spectroscopy, and statistical thermodynamics. Prerequisite: CHEM 140A. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0.
CHEM 141. Physical Chemistry Laboratory. Selected exercises in the practice of physio-chemical laboratory methods. Lecture one hour, laboratory six hours. Prerequisite: ENGL 20 or an equivalent second semester composition course; CHEM 140A, CHEM 140B or CHEM 142, instructor permission; CHEM 140B either may be taken concurrently. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0.
CHEM 142. Introduction to Physical Chemistry. Introductory presentation of the theoretical and practical aspects of thermodynamics, quantum chemistry, spectroscopy, and kinetics. As time permits, other topics will be: solution chemistry, hydrodynamics, electrochemistry, and crystallography. Note: Not acceptable for the BS or the BA without concentration. Prerequisite: CHEM 1B, CHEM 24, PHYS 5A, PHYS 5B, MATH 31. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 4.0.
CHEM 160A. Structure and Function of Biological Molecules. The chemistry and biochemistry of amino acids, proteins, nucleic acids, lipids and carbohydrates. Also includes enzyme kinetics, the structure and function of biological membranes and discussion of some common laboratory methods. Lecture three hours. Prerequisite: CHEM 124; MATH 26A or MATH 30 is recommended. Fall only. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0.
CHEM 160B. Metabolism and Regulation of Biological Systems. The bioenergetics and regulation of anaerobic and aerobic metabolic pathways. Major topics include glycolysis, Kreb's cycle, fatty acid and amino acid oxidation, lipid biosynthesis and photosynthesis. Particular emphasis is given to pathway regulation and integration. Lecture three hours. Prerequisite: CHEM 160A or equivalent course; one year of organic chemistry. Spring only. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0.
CHEM 161. General Biochemistry. Introduction to the structure and function of biological molecules (carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids, enzymes and hormones), enzyme kinetics, the structure and function of membranes, and the bioenergetics and regulation of major anaerobic and aerobic metabolic pathways. Prerequisite: CHEM 20 or CHEM 124; one year of biological science is recommended. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0.
CHEM 162. General Biochemistry Laboratory. Introduction to fundamental laboratory techniques for the purification and analysis of biological molecules, including chromatographic separation of amino acids and proteins, electrophoretic separation of proteins and nucleic acids, enzyme kinetics, and basic bioinformatics. Discussion one hour, laboratory six hours. Prerequisite: CHEM 31; CHEM 160A or CHEM 161 (either CHEM 160A or CHEM 161 may be taken concurrently); ENGL 20 or an equivalent second semester composition course. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0.
CHEM 164. Advanced Biochemistry Laboratory. Capstone course which emphasizes biochemical laboratory experimental design and trouble-shooting skills. Common biochemistry laboratory techniques are applied in semester-long individual student projects. Discussion one hour, laboratory six hours. Prerequisite: CHEM 162 or equivalent; ENGL 20 or an equivalent second semester composition course. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0.
CHEM 189. Directed Research. Directed undergraduate research involving a project that requires inquiry and use of chemical literature. A well-written, comprehensive and well-documented final report must be submitted to receive a final grade. Note: May be repeated; however only three units may be applied toward the major requirement in chemistry for the BA or BS degrees. May be used for credit toward BS degree if an upper division laboratory course is completed prior to enrolling. Additionally, the final report must be based on experimental techniques or advanced computer modeling and demonstrate a significant ability to use chemical literature and information retrieval. Prerequisite: ENGL 20 or an equivalent second semester composition course and instructor and department chair permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 1.0-3.0.
CHEM 194. Chemistry-Related Work Experience. Supervised employment in a Chemistry related company or agency. Placement is arranged through the Department and the Cooperative Education Program office. Requires completion of a 3-6 month work assignment and a written report. Prerequisite: Open only to upper division students and consent of Department Chair. Units may not be applied toward a major in Chemistry or Biochemistry. Graded: Credit / No Credit. Units: 6.0-12.0.
CHEM 198. Senior Research. The student will conduct an independent study of a chemical research topic that is based on experimental techniques or advanced computer modeling. Significant use of chemical literature and information retrieval is required. A well-written, comprehensive, and well-documented final report must be submitted to receive a final grade. A weekly seminar is required. Seminar one hour, laboratory activities are a minimum of six hours per week. Prerequisite: One upper division chemistry laboratory class, ENGL 20 or an equivalent second semester composition course and instructor and department chair permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0.
CHEM 220. Spectrometric Identification of Compounds. Interpretation of ultraviolet, infrared, nuclear magnetic resonance, and the mass spectra for the elucidation of chemical structures, with emphasis on problem solving. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0.
CHEM 221. Synthesis and Reactivity of Organic Compounds. Covers the use of reactions of known mechanism for the synthesis of organic compounds. Course's goal is to give the student the ability to reasonably predict the products of many reactions. Prerequisite: Two semesters of organic chemistry lecture, CHEM 24 and CHEM 124. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0.
CHEM 230. Separation Methods in Chemistry. Theoretical and practical aspects of separation sciences. Methods of separations that are included are liquid-liquid extraction and ion exchange, gas, and liquid chromatography. Lecture three hours. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0.
CHEM 231. Chemical Separations Laboratory. Practical applications of chemical separations with an emphasis on performing separations for compound isolation, identification, and quantitation. Experimental techniques covering sample handling, extractions, and gas and liquid chromatography. One hour of lecture and two three hour laboratories. Prerequisite: CHEM 230. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0.
CHEM 240. Advanced Instrumentation Laboratory. Synthesis of compounds and application of modern separation techniques to determine structure and reactivity will be emphasized. Organic, inorganic, and/or biological chemicals may be synthesized. Instrumental methods that may be used include: HPLC, FT-IR, nuclear magnetic resonance, UV-VIS, fluorescence, atomic absorption, and mass spectrometry and cyclic voltammetry. One hour of lecture and two three hour laboratories. Prerequisite: CHEM 24, CHEM 25, CHEM 124 or instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0.
CHEM 245. Computational Chemistry. Theory and application of computational methods used in the chemical sciences. Demonstration and instruction of widely used computational software. Covering techniques including molecular modeling, semi-empirical methods, and ab initio methods. Application of computational methods to thermodynamics, kinetics, spectra, electrochemistry, and molecular properties. Application of computational methods to various sub-disciplines of chemistry. Lecture three hours. Prerequisite: CHEM 140A and CHEM 140B or CHEM 142, or instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0.
CHEM 250. Selected Topics in Chemistry. Intensive coverage of one or more advanced topics in chemistry. A variety of learning/teaching methodologies may be employed including lecture, team projects, computer modeling, oral presentations and poster projects. May be team-taught. Note: May be team-taught. May be repeated once for credit if topics are different. Prerequisite: Enrollment in MS Chemistry graduate program or instructor permission. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0.
CHEM 260. Protein Biochemistry. Provides a comprehensive review of proteins, with emphasis on protein structure and structure/function relationships. Topics include methods for structure determination, stability and folding, catalysis and denovo protein design. Topical examples from the literature, particularly those related to disease states, are used to illustrate fundamental principles of protein structure and function. Prerequisite: One semester of biochemistry. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0.
CHEM 261. Nucleic Acid Chemistry. The recent biochemical literature will be used to study the structural, chemical, and physical properties of nucleic acids. Chemical mechanisms of mutation , protein-nucleic acid interactions, and DNA-drug interactions will be used to illustrate these properties. Prerequisite: Undergraduate course in biochemistry. Graded: Graded Student. Units: 3.0.
CHEM 294. Seminar In Chemistry. Student presentations of topics from the chemical literature and their thesis research. Note: Grade of C/NC will be based on attendance and successful presentation of a seminar. May be repeated for a total of 2 units Graded: Credit / No Credit. Units: 0.5.
CHEM 299. Special Problems. Graduate research. Approval must be obtained from a departmental committee and the faculty member under whom the work is to be conducted. Written report must be submitted before a final grade is given. Graded: Credit / No Credit. Units: 1.0-6.0.
CHEM 500. Culminating Experience. Completion of a thesis or project approved for the Master's degree. Should be taken in final semester prior to the completion of all requirements for the degree. Number of units of credit is determined by the candidate's master's degree advisory committee. Prerequisite: Advanced to candidacy and chair permission of his/her thesis committee. Graded: Thesis in Progress. Units: 1.0-3.0.