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CHE 0100 - CHE Transfer Elective |
0.500 TO 99.000 Credit hours Levels: Graduate Non-Matriculant, Graduate, Undergraduate, Undergraduate Non-Degree Schedule Types: Transfer Chemistry and Biochemistry Department |
CHE 0200 - CHE Transfer Elective |
0.500 TO 99.000 Credit hours Levels: Graduate Non-Matriculant, Graduate, Undergraduate, Undergraduate Non-Degree Schedule Types: Transfer Chemistry and Biochemistry Department |
CHE 0300 - CHE Transfer Elective |
0.500 TO 99.000 Credit hours Levels: Graduate Non-Matriculant, Graduate, Undergraduate, Undergraduate Non-Degree Schedule Types: Transfer Chemistry and Biochemistry Department |
CHE 0400 - CHE Transfer Elective |
0.500 TO 99.000 Credit hours Levels: Graduate Non-Matriculant, Graduate, Undergraduate, Undergraduate Non-Degree Schedule Types: Transfer Chemistry and Biochemistry Department |
CHE 0500 - CHE Transfer Elective |
0.500 TO 99.000 Credit hours Levels: Graduate Non-Matriculant, Graduate Schedule Types: Transfer Chemistry and Biochemistry Department |
CHE 0600 - CHE Transfer Elective |
0.500 TO 99.000 Credit hours Levels: Graduate Non-Matriculant, Graduate Schedule Types: Transfer Chemistry and Biochemistry Department |
CHE 100 - Challenge of Chemistry |
~ Challenge of Chemistry
^ Special Information: Lab Fee Required
A non-mathematical approach to the principles of
chemistry with emphasis on current topics of interest and
importance to all. Some of the topics are pollution,
drugs, polymers, household chemicals and nuclear energy.
Lecture and laboratory, 3 1/2 hours. 3 credits.
3.000 Credit hours 3.500 Other hours Levels: Graduate Non-Matriculant, Graduate, Undergraduate, Undergraduate Non-Degree Schedule Types: Lecture/Lab, Laboratory, Lecture Chemistry and Biochemistry Department |
CHE 101 - Chem in Contemporary Issues |
~ Chemistry in Contemporary Issues
^ Prerequisite: MAT 100 or higher.
^ Special Information: Lab Fee Required
A conceptual approach to the basics of chemistry with
emphasis on current environmental, social, political,
economic, and ethical issues. Some of the topics are
air pollution, global warming, ozone depetion, acid rain and
nuclear energy. Lecture 3 and Lab 2 hours. 4 credits.
4.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 2.000 Lab hours Levels: Graduate Non-Matriculant, Graduate, Undergraduate, Undergraduate Non-Degree Schedule Types: Lecture/Lab, Laboratory, Lecture Chemistry and Biochemistry Department Course Attributes: T2LE-Natural World II (LE) |
CHE 103 - Crime Scene Chemistry |
~ Crime Scene Chemistry
^ Special Information: Lab Fee Required
^ Prerequisite: MAT 100 or higher.
A forensic science perspective on the fundamental concepts
of chemistry with emphasis on applications of scientific
methods to criminal investgations. Some of the topics are
atomic clues, chemical evidence, drug chemistry, of
addiction, chemistry of explosions, and poisons.
Lecture and Laboratory 4 hours. 3 credits.
3.000 Credit hours 2.000 Lecture hours 2.000 Lab hours Levels: Graduate Non-Matriculant, Graduate, Undergraduate, Undergraduate Non-Degree Schedule Types: Lecture/Lab, Laboratory, Lecture Chemistry and Biochemistry Department Course Attributes: T2PR-Natural World I (PR) |
CHE 120 - General Chemistry I |
~ General Chemistry I
^ Prerequisite: MAT 100 or 102 or placement in MAT 108.
^ Special Information: Lab Fee Required
Atomic structure, gas laws, valence, solutions, ionization,
redox reaction, activity series, periodic classification,
kinetics, equilibrium, acid-base chemistry,
electrochemistry.
Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. 4 credits.
4.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 3.000 Lab hours Levels: Graduate Non-Matriculant, Graduate, Undergraduate, Undergraduate Non-Degree Schedule Types: Lecture/Lab, Laboratory, Lecture, Recitation Chemistry and Biochemistry Department Course Attributes: T2PR-Natural World I (PR) |
CHE 121 - General Chemistry II |
~ General Chemistry II
^ Prerequisite: CHE 120
^ Special Information: Lab Fee Required
Atomic structure, gas laws, valence, solutions, ionization,
redox reaction, activity series, periodic classification,
kinetics, equilibrium, acid-base chemistry,
electrochemistry.
Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 3 hours. 4 credits.
4.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 3.000 Lab hours Levels: Graduate Non-Matriculant, Graduate, Undergraduate, Undergraduate Non-Degree Schedule Types: Lecture/Lab, Laboratory, Lecture, Recitation Chemistry and Biochemistry Department Course Attributes: T2PR-Natural World I (PR) |
CHE 125 - General, Organic, & Biochem |
~ Principles and Applications of General, Organic, and
~ Biochemistry
^ Prerequisite: CHE 120.
^ Special Information: Lab Fee Required
Fundamental aspects of general, organic, and biochemistry
with particular applications to the health professions.
This course will not fulfill the prerequisites for any other
course in the Chemistry Department. Lecture, 3 hours;
laboratory, 3 hours. 4 credits.
4.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 3.000 Lab hours Levels: Graduate Non-Matriculant, Graduate, Undergraduate, Undergraduate Non-Degree Schedule Types: Lecture/Lab, Laboratory, Lecture, Recitation Chemistry and Biochemistry Department |
CHE 240 - Quantitative Analysis I |
~ Quantitative Analysis I
^ Prerequisites: CHE 120 and 121.
^ Special Information: Lab Fee Required
Analysis of inorganic compounds by gravimetric,
volumetric, electrometric and colorimetric methods.
Lecture, 2 hours; laboratory, 8 hours. 4 credits.
4.000 Credit hours 2.000 Lecture hours 8.000 Lab hours Levels: Graduate Non-Matriculant, Graduate, Undergraduate, Undergraduate Non-Degree Schedule Types: Lecture/Lab, Laboratory, Lecture Chemistry and Biochemistry Department |
CHE 260 - Organic Chemistry I |
~ Organic Chemistry I
^ Prerequisite: CHE 121.
^ Special Info: Lab Fee Required
Introduction to organic chemistry. Topics include the
nomenclature, study of alkanes, modern spectroscopic
techniques (including NMR, IR, & MS), stereochemistry and
conformational analysis of organic molecules, and
reactions and mechanisms of alkenes, alkynes, and
alkyl halides.
Lecture 3; Lab 4. Credits 4.
4.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 4.000 Lab hours Levels: Graduate Non-Matriculant, Graduate, Undergraduate, Undergraduate Non-Degree Schedule Types: Lecture/Lab, Laboratory, Lecture Chemistry and Biochemistry Department |
CHE 261 - Organic Chemistry II |
~ Organic Chemistry II
^ Prerequisite: CHE 260
^ Special Information: Lab Fee Required
Discussion of nucleophilic substitution and elimination
reactions and mechanisms. Nomenclature, characteristic
reactions and mechanisms of alcohols, ethers, thiols,
aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acid derivatives, aromatic
systems, and amines are covered.
Lecture: 3; Lab: 4. 4 credits.
4.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 4.000 Lab hours Levels: Graduate Non-Matriculant, Graduate, Undergraduate, Undergraduate Non-Degree Schedule Types: Lecture/Lab, Laboratory, Lecture Chemistry and Biochemistry Department |
CHE 262 - Organic Chemistry I-Lecture |
~ Organic Chemistry I: Lecture Only
^ Prerequisites: CHE 120 and 121.
Identical to CHE 260, but without the laboratory.
Does not satisfy requirement in Chemistry B.S. or
B.A. programs, nor does it satisfy requirements for
entrance into most medical, dental, or veterinary schools.
3 credits.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Non-Matriculant, Graduate, Undergraduate, Undergraduate Non-Degree Schedule Types: Lecture Chemistry and Biochemistry Department |
CHE 263 - Organic Chemistry II:Lecture |
~ Organic Chemistry II: Lecture Only
^ Prerequisites: CHE 260 or CHE 262.
Identical to CHE 261, but without the laboratory.
Does not satisfy requirement in Chemistry B.S. or
B.A. programs, nor does it satisfy requirements for
entrance into most medical, dental, or veterinary schools.
3 credits.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Non-Matriculant, Graduate, Undergraduate, Undergraduate Non-Degree Schedule Types: Lecture Chemistry and Biochemistry Department |
CHE 290 - Intro to Chemistry Research |
~ Introduction to Chemistry Research
^ Prerequisites: CHE 120 and 121.
Experimental research supervised by a member of the
Chemistry Department. 3 credits.
3.000 Credit hours Levels: Graduate Non-Matriculant, Graduate, Undergraduate, Undergraduate Non-Degree Schedule Types: Independent Study, Lecture Chemistry and Biochemistry Department |
CHE 301 - Prep. of Scientific Documents |
~ The Preparation of Scientific Documents for Chemistry
^ Prerequisites: CHE 120 and 121.
Introduction to the use of current software technology and
appropriate style guides for the preparation of professional
reports in the field of chemistry. Includes the use of
standard word processing, generation of tables, graphs, and
diagrams. 1 credit.
1.000 Credit hours 1.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Non-Matriculant, Graduate, Undergraduate, Undergraduate Non-Degree Schedule Types: Lecture Chemistry and Biochemistry Department Course Attributes: T3CP-Capstone |
CHE 340 - Environmental Chemistry |
~ Environmental Chemistry
^ Prerequisites: CHE 120 and 121.
A study of the chemistry of air, water and soil as well
as the various sources of energy and industrial and
municipal waste treatment. Cannot be used for graduate
credit by chemistry majors. Lecture, 3 hours. 3 credits.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Non-Matriculant, Graduate, Undergraduate, Undergraduate Non-Degree Schedule Types: Lecture Chemistry and Biochemistry Department |
CHE 342 - Enironmental Chemistry Lab. |
~ Environmental Chemistry Laboratory
^ Prerequisites: CHE 240, 261, and 340 which may be taken
^ concurrently.
^ Special Information: Lab Fee Required
Selected experiments in environmental chemistry.
1 credit.
1.000 Credit hours 1.000 Lab hours Levels: Graduate Non-Matriculant, Graduate, Undergraduate, Undergraduate Non-Degree Schedule Types: Lecture/Lab, Laboratory Chemistry and Biochemistry Department |
CHE 370 - Physical Chemistry I |
~ Physical Chemistry I
^ Prerequisites: CHE 240; PHY 231, and MAT 252.
^ (MAT 252 may be taken concurrently with CHE 370).
The properties of gases, chemical thermodynamics
phase and chemical equilibria and solutions
3 credits.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Non-Matriculant, Graduate, Undergraduate, Undergraduate Non-Degree Schedule Types: Lecture Chemistry and Biochemistry Department |
CHE 371 - Physical Chemistry II |
~ Physical Chemistry II
^ Prerequisite: CHE 370.
discussion of electrochemistry and chemical kinetics.
Introduction to quantum mechanics as applied to the
electronic structure of atoms and molecules and to
spectroscopy.
3 credits.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Non-Matriculant, Graduate, Undergraduate, Undergraduate Non-Degree Schedule Types: Lecture Chemistry and Biochemistry Department |
CHE 372 - Physical Chemistry I-Lab |
~ Physical Chemistry Laboratory I
^ Prerequisites: CHE 370, which may be taken concurrrently.
^ concurrently.
^ Special Information: Lab Fee Required
Labratory experiments that reinforce the lecture material
covered in CHE 370. 1 credit.
1.000 Credit hours 1.000 Lab hours Levels: Graduate Non-Matriculant, Graduate, Undergraduate, Undergraduate Non-Degree Schedule Types: Lecture/Lab Chemistry and Biochemistry Department |
CHE 373 - Physical Chemistry II-Lab |
~ Physical Chemistry Laboratory II
^ Prerequisites: CHE 371 (which may be taken
^ concurrently), CHE 372.
^ Special Information: Lab Fee Required
Laboratory experiments and computational quantum
chemistry exercises that reinforce the lecture material
covered in CHE 371. 1 credit.
1.000 Credit hours 1.000 Lab hours Levels: Graduate Non-Matriculant, Graduate, Undergraduate, Undergraduate Non-Degree Schedule Types: Lecture/Lab, Laboratory Chemistry and Biochemistry Department |
CHE 435 - Inorganic Chemistry |
~ Inorganic Chemistry I
^ Prerequisite: CHE 240 and CHE 261
Discussion of the electronic structure, symmetry, group
theory, and bonding theories as they apply to the properties
and reactions of the elements and their compounds found
on the periodic table chart. 3 credits.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Non-Matriculant, Graduate, Undergraduate, Undergraduate Non-Degree Schedule Types: Lecture Chemistry and Biochemistry Department |
CHE 436 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry |
~ Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
^ Prerequisites: CHE 435
^ Special Information: Lab Fee Required
Application of the Theory of Inorganic Chemistry to methods
of air free synthesis and manipulation of chemical
compounds, characterization of inorganic and catalytic
products using spectroscopic and physical methods.
1 credit
1.000 Credit hours 1.000 Lab hours Levels: Graduate Non-Matriculant, Graduate, Undergraduate, Undergraduate Non-Degree Schedule Types: Lecture/Lab, Laboratory, Lecture Chemistry and Biochemistry Department |
CHE 440 - Instrumental Meth of Analysis |
~ Instrumental Methods of Analysis
^ Prerequisites: CHE 240 and CHE 260 and 261.
^ Special Information: Lab Fee Required
Introduction to the theoretical background and practical
use of modern instruments in the analytical laboratory.
Work in spectrophotometry, chromatography and
electrochemistry. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 4 hours.
4 credits.
4.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 4.000 Lab hours Levels: Graduate Non-Matriculant, Graduate, Undergraduate, Undergraduate Non-Degree Schedule Types: Lecture/Lab, Laboratory, Lecture Chemistry and Biochemistry Department |
CHE 445 - Chemical Hazards/Lab Safety |
~ Chemical Hazards and Laboratory Safety
^ Prerequisite: CHE 370.
The study of the principles and methods of handling
hazardous materials in the laboratory. Coverage includes:
the nature and scope of hazards in the laboratory, overview
of applicable regulations fundamentals of chemical hygiene,
material safety data sheets, and chemical toxicity.
1 credit.
1.000 Credit hours 1.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Non-Matriculant, Graduate, Undergraduate, Undergraduate Non-Degree Schedule Types: Lecture Chemistry and Biochemistry Department Course Attributes: T3CP-Capstone |
CHE 450 - Biochemistry I |
~ Biochemistry I
^ Prerequisites: CHE 261.
^ Special Information: Lab Fee Required
Introduction to biochemistry. Chemistry of biological
equilibria, bioenergetics, proteins, carbohydrates, enzymes
and metabolic pathways. Lecture 3: Lab 4. 4 credits.
4.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 4.000 Lab hours Levels: Graduate Non-Matriculant, Graduate, Undergraduate, Undergraduate Non-Degree Schedule Types: Lecture/Lab, Laboratory, Lecture Chemistry and Biochemistry Department |
CHE 451 - Biochemistry II |
~ Biochemistry II
^ Prerequisites: CHE 450.
^ Special Information: Lab Fee Required
Chemistry of lipids, cell membranes, nucleic acids and
signal transduction. Lecture 3 hours; Lab 4 hours.
4 credits.
4.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours 4.000 Lab hours Levels: Graduate Non-Matriculant, Graduate, Undergraduate, Undergraduate Non-Degree Schedule Types: Lecture/Lab, Laboratory, Lecture Chemistry and Biochemistry Department |
CHE 452 - Biochemistry I (Lecture only) |
~ Biochemistry I: Lecture Only
^ Prerequisites: CHE 260 and 261.
Identical to CHE 450, but without the laboratory.
Cannot be used for chemistry credit by chemistry majors.
3 credits.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Non-Matriculant, Graduate, Undergraduate, Undergraduate Non-Degree Schedule Types: Lecture Chemistry and Biochemistry Department |
CHE 453 - Biochemistry II (Lecture only) |
~ Biochemistry II: Lecture Only
^ Prerequisites: CHE 450 or 452.
Identical to CHE 451 but without the laboratory.
Cannot be used for chemistry credit by chemistry majors.
3 credits.
3.000 Credit hours Levels: Graduate Non-Matriculant, Graduate, Undergraduate, Undergraduate Non-Degree Schedule Types: Lecture Biology Department |
CHE 456 - Medicinal Chemistry |
~ Medicinal Chemistry
^ Prerequisites: CHE 260 and 261.
A survey of the main classes of drugs with emphasis upon
their structures, structure-activity relationships,
effects, side effects and syntheses. Lecture, 3 hours.
3 credits.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Non-Matriculant, Graduate, Undergraduate, Undergraduate Non-Degree Schedule Types: Lecture Chemistry and Biochemistry Department |
CHE 490 - Chemistry Research I |
~ Chemistry Research I
^ Prerequisite: senior status with written permission from
^ their research advisor.
^ Special Information: Lab Fee Required
Experimental research supervised by a
member of the chemistry department. 3 credits.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate Non-Matriculant, Graduate, Undergraduate, Undergraduate Non-Degree Schedule Types: Independent Study Chemistry and Biochemistry Department |
CHE 491 - Chemistry Research II |
~ Chemistry Research II
Prerequisite: senior status with written permission from
their research advisor.
Experimental research supervised by a
member of the chemistry department. 3 credits.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate Non-Matriculant, Graduate, Undergraduate, Undergraduate Non-Degree Schedule Types: Independent Study Chemistry and Biochemistry Department |
CHE 492 - Chemistry Research III |
~ Chemistry Research III
^ Prerequisite: senior status with written permission from
^ their research advisor.
^ Special Information: Lab Fee Required
Experimental research supervised by a
member of the chemistry department. 3 credits.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate Non-Matriculant, Graduate, Undergraduate, Undergraduate Non-Degree Schedule Types: Independent Study Chemistry and Biochemistry Department |
CHE 496 - Chemistry Seminar |
~ Chemistry Seminar
^ Prerequisite: senior status.
The study of the nature of the chemical literature and
the vital role that the literature plays in the
development of chemistry. Students conduct literature
searches in the different areas of chemistry and present
seminars based on these searches. Lecture, 1 hour.
1 credit.
1.000 Credit hours 1.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Non-Matriculant, Graduate, Undergraduate, Undergraduate Non-Degree Schedule Types: Seminar Chemistry and Biochemistry Department Course Attributes: T3CP-Capstone |
CHE 498 - Special Topics |
~ Special Topics in Chemistry
^ Prerequisites: CHE 260 and 261 and other
^ prerequisites as required by the subject matter.
Study of current topics of importance in chemistry.
1-4 credits.
1.000 TO 4.000 Credit hours 1.000 TO 4.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Non-Matriculant, Graduate, Undergraduate, Undergraduate Non-Degree Schedule Types: Hybrid, Lecture Chemistry and Biochemistry Department |
CHE 499 - Independent Study and Research |
~ Independent Study and Research
^ Prerequisite: departmental permission.
3 credits.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate Non-Matriculant, Graduate, Undergraduate, Undergraduate Non-Degree Schedule Types: Independent Study Chemistry and Biochemistry Department |
CHE 500 - Advanced Organic Chemistry I |
~ Advanced Organic Chemistry I
^ Prerequisites: CHE 261
The theoretical basis of the mechanistic pathways
followed by the common organic reactions is given in
the first part of this course. The second part organizes
the variety of organic reactions into logical patterns and
applies these to synthetic pathways and methods of
synthesizing other organic compounds. CHE 500
scheduled to be offered in spring 2009 and 2011
semesters. 3 credits
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Non-Matriculant, Graduate, Undergraduate, Undergraduate Non-Degree Schedule Types: Lecture Chemistry and Biochemistry Department |
CHE 501 - Advanced Organic Chemistry II |
~ Advanced Organic Chemistry II
^ Prerequisites: CHE 260-261 and CHE 370-371 or
^ department permission.
The theoretical basis of the mechanistic pathways
followed by the common organic reactions is given in
the first part of this course. The second part organizes
the variety of organic reactions into logical patterns and
applies these to synthetic pathways and methods of
synthesizing other organic compounds.
CHE 501 scheduled Spring 2012. 3 credits
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Non-Matriculant, Graduate, Undergraduate, Undergraduate Non-Degree Schedule Types: Lecture Chemistry and Biochemistry Department |
CHE 510 - Polymer Chemistry I |
~ Polymer Chemistry I
^ Prerequisites: CHE 260-261 and CHE 370-371.
Systematic study of the nature and properties of
polymers. Scheduled irregularly. 3 credits
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Non-Matriculant, Graduate, Undergraduate, Undergraduate Non-Degree Schedule Types: Lecture Chemistry and Biochemistry Department |
CHE 520 - Advanced Physical Chemistry |
~ Advanced Physical Chemistry
^ Prerequisites: CHE 260-261 and 370-371, and MAT 151.
Elementary principles of quantum and statistical
mechanics as applied to chemical systems. Applications of
group theory to molecular symmetry and molecular
spectroscopy. Scheduled to be offered Spring 2010
and Fall 2011. 3 credits
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Non-Matriculant, Graduate, Undergraduate, Undergraduate Non-Degree Schedule Types: Lecture Chemistry and Biochemistry Department |
CHE 526 - Intro to X-Ray Crystallography |
~ Introduction to X-Ray Crystallography
^ Prerequisite: CHE 371 or departmental permission.
Basic principles of X-ray diffraction and its use in the
determination of the structures of crystals.
Scheduled irregularly. 3 credits
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Non-Matriculant, Graduate, Undergraduate, Undergraduate Non-Degree Schedule Types: Lecture Chemistry and Biochemistry Department |
CHE 528 - Special Topics/Physical Chem |
~ Special Topics in Physical Chemistry
^ Prerequisite: CHE 520.
Selected topics of current importance in physical
chemistry. Scheduled irregularly. 3 credits
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Non-Matriculant, Graduate, Undergraduate, Undergraduate Non-Degree Schedule Types: Lecture Chemistry and Biochemistry Department |
CHE 532 - Adv Inorganic Chemistry I |
~ Advanced Inorganic Chemistry I
^ Prerequisites: CHE 435.
Presentation of the theoretical and descriptive aspects
of the chemical elements given at an advanced level.
Particular emphasis is placed on the theoretical cases
for physical and chemical properties of the elements.
CHE 532 scheduled for spring 2010 and 2012.
3 credits
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Non-Matriculant, Graduate, Undergraduate, Undergraduate Non-Degree Schedule Types: Lecture Chemistry and Biochemistry Department |
CHE 537 - Special Topics/Inorganic Chem. |
~ Special Topics in Inorganic Chemistry
^ Prerequisite: CHE 532 or departmental permission.
Selected topics of current interest in inorganic
chemistry. Scheduled irregularly. 3 credits
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Non-Matriculant, Graduate, Undergraduate, Undergraduate Non-Degree Schedule Types: Lecture Chemistry and Biochemistry Department |
CHE 540 - Advanced Analytical Chemistry |
~ Advanced Analytical Chemistry
^ Prerequisites: CHE 371 and CHE 440 or departmental
^ permission.
An advanced course in the use of modern instrumentation
involving both spectroscopic and chromatographic
techniques for the solution of chemical problems. The
emphasis will be on the applications of each instrumental
method. Scheduled Fall 2010 and 2012. 3 credits
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Non-Matriculant, Graduate, Undergraduate, Undergraduate Non-Degree Schedule Types: Lecture Chemistry and Biochemistry Department |
CHE 547 - Special Topics/Analytical Chem |
~ Special Topics in Analytical Chemistry
Selected topics of current importance in analytical
chemistry. Scheduled irregularly. 3 credits
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Non-Matriculant, Graduate, Undergraduate, Undergraduate Non-Degree Schedule Types: Lecture Chemistry and Biochemistry Department |
CHE 550 - Advanced Biochemistry I |
~ Advanced Biochemistry I
^ Prerequisites: graduate standing or departmental
^ permission
Structure and functioning of organisms, tissues, and
cells from a chemical point of view. The physical-
chemical basis for modern understanding of the structure
of nucleic acids, proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids,
and the general metabolism of biological compounds.
Scheduled Fall 2010 and Fall 2012. 3 credits.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Non-Matriculant, Graduate, Undergraduate, Undergraduate Non-Degree Schedule Types: Lecture Chemistry and Biochemistry Department |
CHE 551 - Adv. Biochemistry II |
~ Advanced Biochemistry II
^ Prerequisite: CHE 550
Structure and functioning of organisms, tissues, and cells
from a chemical point of view. The physical-chemical basis
for modern understanding of the structure of nucleic acids,
proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids, and the general
metabolism of biological compounds. 3 credits.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Non-Matriculant, Graduate, Undergraduate, Undergraduate Non-Degree Schedule Types: Lecture Chemistry and Biochemistry Department |
CHE 553 - Biochem.- Signal Transduction |
~ Biochemistry of Signal Transduction
^ Prerequisites: CHE 450 and 451. AD HOC Fall '08.
The purpose of this course is to present a survey of
selected topics in signal transduction research that
illustrate important principles and concepts in the field.
We will emphasize various experimental approaches used to
study the subjects, such as membranes, receptors, and signal
transduction pathways. We will also talk about areas that
are currently under investigation and with many unanswered
questions. 3 credits.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Lecture Chemistry and Biochemistry Department |
CHE 554 - Prin- Pharmaceutical Chemistry |
~ Inorganic, Organic and Biochemical Principles of
~ Pharmaceutical Chemistry
^ Prerequisite: acceptance in the M.S. degree in biology
^ nurse anesthetist program or departmental permission.
Chemistry Aspects of inorganic and biochemical principles
as they relate to pharmaceutical chemistry.
Scheduled irregularly. 4 credit
4.000 Credit hours 4.000 Lab hours Levels: Graduate Non-Matriculant, Graduate, Undergraduate, Undergraduate Non-Degree Schedule Types: Lecture Chemistry and Biochemistry Department |
CHE 556 - Pharmacology |
~ Pharmacology
^ Prerequisites: acceptance in the M.S. degree in biology
^ nurse anesthetists program or departmental permission.
Study of principles and applications of pharmacology
especially as they pertain to clinical situations.
Scheduled irregularly. 3 credits
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Non-Matriculant, Graduate, Undergraduate, Undergraduate Non-Degree Schedule Types: Lecture Chemistry and Biochemistry Department |
CHE 560 - Adv. Environmental Chemistry |
~ Advanced Environmental Chemistry
^ Prerequisites: CHE 370 and CHE 371 or departmental
^ permission
Study of natural and anthropogenic sources of chemicals on
the aquatic, atmospheric, and soil chemistry in the environ-
ment. Scheduled fall 2009 and fall 2011. 3 credits.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Non-Matriculant, Graduate, Undergraduate, Undergraduate Non-Degree Schedule Types: Lecture Chemistry and Biochemistry Department |
CHE 588 - Sci.Writing & Research Methods |
~ Scientific Writing and Research Methods
^ Prerequisite:matriculated graduate student in Thesis Track
Developing research methods and skills for the interpreta-
tion of the chemical literature for the preparation of
scientific documents and presentations. Hands-on computer
training using current online literature resources and
recent discipline-specific computer programs. 3 credits.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Non-Matriculant, Graduate, Undergraduate, Undergraduate Non-Degree Schedule Types: Independent Study, Lecture Chemistry and Biochemistry Department |
CHE 589 - Research Thesis Proposal |
~ Research Thesis Proposal
^ Prerequisite: CHE 588
^ Special conditions: completion in one semester
Students develop a thesis proposal according to accepted
style guidelines including a current literature review of
the thesis topic and a description of the experimental
design. 3 credits.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Thesis Chemistry and Biochemistry Department |
CHE 590 - Research |
~ Research
^ Prerequisite: departmental permission.
Laboratory investigation conducted under the supervision
of a member of the chemistry department.
3 credits
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate Non-Matriculant, Graduate, Undergraduate, Undergraduate Non-Degree Schedule Types: Thesis Chemistry and Biochemistry Department |
CHE 591 - Research Thesis |
~ Research Thesis
^ Prerequisite: CHE 590
Completion of the written thesis and an oral defense of the
research completed in the thesis. 3 credits.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate Schedule Types: Thesis Chemistry and Biochemistry Department |
CHE 592 - Chemical Education |
~ Chemical Education
Examination of various issues, activities, and research in
the field of chemical education. Discussions will include:
the history of chemistry curricula, research
surrounding student and teacher knowledge and beliefs,
the history and development of chemical models,
and the role of online, informal, and vocational
chemical education.
3 credits.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Non-Matriculant, Graduate, Undergraduate, Undergraduate Non-Degree Schedule Types: Hybrid, Independent Study, Lecture, Online Chemistry and Biochemistry Department |
CHE 599 - Special Topics |
~ Special Topics
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Graduate Non-Matriculant, Graduate, Undergraduate, Undergraduate Non-Degree Schedule Types: Lecture/Lab, Lecture Chemistry and Biochemistry Department |
CHE 600 - Independent Study |
~ Independent Study in Chemistry
^ Prerequisite: departmental permission.
Independent research under faculty supervision.
1-3 credits
1.000 TO 3.000 Credit hours 1.000 TO 3.000 Other hours Levels: Graduate Non-Matriculant, Graduate, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Independent Study Chemistry and Biochemistry Department |