03 - Chemistry

Principles of inorganic chemistry are covered including atomic structure, chemical bonds, states of matter, chemical reactions and nature of compounds, solutions, reaction rates, chemical equilibrium, electrolytes, nuclear processes and applications of the laws of physics where applicable.

This lab illustrates the principles studied in 03-101. Required of students registered for 03-101.

This class is a continuation of 03-101.

This lab illustrates the principles studied in 03-103. Required of students registered in 03-103.

This course is a survey of principles of organic and biochemistry, particularly as they relate to the health sciences. Areas studied include aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, alcohols and ethers, aldehydes and ketones, carboxylic acids and derivatives, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids and enzymes. The courses is required of Nursing majors.

This introduction to Chemistry for students in the humanities, social sciences or communication arts presents some of the findings from the wide variety of fields in Chemistry to people who have remained isolated from these developments.

This course introduces students to some common chemical hazards, as well as to the EPA, OSHA, NFPA and other federal and state agencies regulating these hazards.

This course for non-majors focuses on the basic concepts of Chemistry as applied to the environment.

For non-majors this course introduces elementary topics in Chemistry with applications in society.

The general course is based on physical principles, with an emphasis on kinetic theory and elementary thermodynamics as applied to gas behavior, heats of reaction and bond energy. Concepts covered include elementary quantum mechanics as applied to spectral phenomena, periodicity and bonding theory.

This course provides a study of quantitative applications of topics covered in 03-110.

Students explore solution theory, electrochemistry and redox theory, chemical equilibrium, acid-base theories, elementary chemical kinetics, radiochemistry and transition metal complexes.

This laboratory stresses quantitative aspects of topics treated in 03-115.

This course provides the student with an overview of the two semester sequence.   Concepts covered include elementary quantum chemistry, periodicity, bonding theory, solution chemistry, electrochemistry, redox theory, chemical equilibrium, acid-base theories, thermodynamics, and kinetics.

This overview of organic chemistry that covers all of the primary families and their functional groups, some members in each family, and some basic reactions that are of interest in each family.

This course is designed to introduce the students to the chemical aspects of criminal investigation and the analytical techniques used in gathering evidence at the crime scene. Studies will include the chemistry of and the instrumentation used in drug identification, arson, paint/fiber/glass and other evidential identification from chemical residue.

This course provides a laboratory experience and quantitative applications of the concepts and topics of 03-122.

This integrated presentation of organic chemistry emphasizes the theoretical and mechanistic aspects of organic reactions. Topics covered include carbonium ion, free radical and carbene intermediates, Sn-l, Sn-2, E-l and E-2 mechanisms and stereochemistry.

This lab applies the principles stressed in 03-220.

Students explore spectroscopy and the mechanistic approach to functional group chemistry; interpretations of N.M.R., UV, visible and IR spectra; and the chemistry of alcohols, acids, aldehydes, ketones, amines, esters, ethers, aryl halides and various bi-functional compounds.

This lab applies the subjects and principles stressed in 03-225.

An opportunity for students to work with faculty members on problems of basic research.

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to theories on gases, physical transformations, chemical equilibrium, phase diagrams, mixtures, electrochemistry, and the laws of thermodynamics. (See 17-331.)

This lab applies theories and principles emphasized in 03-300.

A continuation of 03-300, this course covers Quantum theory, atomic structure, spectroscopy, statistical mechanics and kinetics.

This lab applies theories and principles emphasized in 03-305.

Students learn about the equilibrium theory as applied to analytical procedures in acid-base systems, oxidation-reduction processes, solubility, and complexation phenomena.

This lab provides a study of the theory and practice of quantitative separations and analyses including training in volumetric and gravimetric techniques in the four areas specified in 03-320.

Instrumental methods of analysis are studied in the context of the physical theories underlying their application to chemical systems. Other topics covered include: infrared, UV-visible, x-ray and atomic absorption spectroscopy; electrometric methods of analysis; and N.M.R., gas chromatography and mass spectrometry.

Students practice the physical methods of analysis in several of the areas specified in 03-325.

Students explore the sources, fundamental principles, reactions, transport, effects and fate of chemicals in water and waste water. Sources of energy and energy alternatives are studied, together with problems of hazardous waste and possible remediation approaches.

Students apply the principles stressed in 03-340.

A continuation of 03-340, the course studies the sources, reactions, transport, effects and fate of chemicals in the atmosphere, as well as solid waste and soil environments. Advanced laboratory techniques are examined in order to understand how various chemicals involved in pollution of water, air and soil environments are analyzed.

Students apply the principles stressed in 03-342.

Subject matter of a specialized nature is covered in detail.

Students study quantum chemistry, including the vector model of the atom; spectroscopic terms and states; transition metal complexes stereochemistry, spectral properties, magnetochemistry and reactions studied in the light of relevant bonding theories. The class also covers compounds of main group elements, with an emphasis on physical methods of investigation.

A study of physical organic chemistry, this course emphasizes reaction mechanisms, reaction kinetics, stereochemistry and physical principles.

This course discusses of the current topics in organic chemistry.

Students explore the properties of atomic nuclei, including radioactivity and nuclear decay, nuclear reactions, penetration of a potential barrier by the alpha particle, Fermi's theory of beta decay, modern ideas of the structure of the nucleus, theories of low and intermediate energy-induced nuclear reactions, the deuteron problem and nucleon-nucleon scattering. (See 17-410.)

This course focuses on the nature, production and applications of radioactivity. Topics include radioactive decay processes, types of radioactive decay, atomic nuclei, interactions with matter and radiochemical instrumentation.

The focus of this course is on major classes of molecules found in the living cells: water, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids. The course explores concepts of organic and physical chemistry as they apply to biological molecules. The organic functional groups that define the structures and determine the chemical and physical properties of the biomolecules and their building blocks are described. The concept of "structure determining the function" of biomolecules is explored. Emphasis is on the concepts of thermodynamics: entropy, enthalpy and the free energy as they apply to protein folding, ligand binding, the mechanism of enzyme catalysis and enzyme kinetics.

This is a laboratory course to accompany Biochemistry I lecture (03-405). This course introduces students to the methods used to design and run controlled experiments with proper standards. Experiments focus on techniques used in the purification and characterization of the different biological molecules mainly proteins, carbohydrates and lipids such as chromatography and spectroscopy. Experiments also focus on different aspects of enzyme methodology and enzyme kinetics.

This course focuses mainly on bioenergetics and metabolism. Bioenergetics is the quantitative study of energy conversions in biological systems following the laws of thermodynamics. The focus is on the chemical reactions of the central metabolic pathways which are common to all forms of life. These pathways involve multienzymatic reactions that result in the degradation and synthesis of the different biological molecules at steady state conditions. The role of ATP and its production through glycolysis, citric acid cycle, Beta oxidation, urea cycle, oxidative deamination, transamination, electron transport and oxidative phosphorylation is explored in detail. The analysis of the control and integration of these pathways are also described. Emphasis is on energy coupling of reactions in biological systems and the thermodynamic properties of the reactions such as entropy (delta S), enthalpy (delta H) and free energy (delta G) and how they determine reaction spontaneity. The students will also be instructed in critical reading and analysis skills of original scientific, biochemical articles.

This is a laboratory course to accompany Biochemistry II lecture (03-407). New techniques are introduced. Students are expected to work independently in designing and preparing all reagents needed for the experiments. Experiments include the application of techniques such as chromatography, UV spectroscopy, immunoassays, electrophoresis, DNA fingerprinting, and NMR spectroscopy to analyze and characterize biological molecules. During the second half of the semester, students are expected to design and perform experiments for a research project.

This course includes detailed investigation of current topics in forensic chemistry and forensic science.   Topics include arson and explosives investigation, drug analysis, the analysis of paint and gunshot residue, and questioned documents analysis.   Students will also learn the basics of crime scene procedures, chain-of-custody, quality assurance, courtroom testimony, laboratory accreditation, and analyst certification. This course will include three hours of lecture per week along with a three hour weekly laboratory

The second semester course will build on topics learned in Advanced Forensic Chemistry I.   students will explore the principles of forensic identification analysis and comparison of biological evidentiary samples such as blood, semen, saliva, and other biological samples and tissues.   The course will include electrophoresis, DNA extraction procedures, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), DNA typing, sex and race determination, methods of DNA analysis and detection, and other topics.   This class will include three hours of lecture per week along with a three hour weekly laboratory.

This course will provide a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the field of trace analysis. Students will learn about sample acquisition and the analysis of trace organic pollutants using gas chromatography (GC) and gas chromatography mass spectometry (GC-MS) techniques. These techniques will then be applied in the identification of unknown trace compounds. Statistical methods will be covered in the evaluation of experimental errors. This course will also cover governmental regulatory limits along with the methods for monitoring and enforcing these limits.

Students will explore the principles of toxicology, environmental problems, testing procedures, and governmental regulations. The toxicology and subsequent treatment of exposures to major drug categories, industrial chemicals, household consumer products, and drugs of abuse will be covered. The course will also cover the characterization and handling of physical evidence collected at the scene of a fire or explosion.

This course may include any number of different advanced   techniques for the synthesis, purification, and characterization of inorganic, organic, organometallic, or biochemical compounds.   Students may also study the synthesis and characterization of air-sensitive and water-sensitive organometallic compounds and transition metal complexes.   Complexes will be analyzed using a variety of instrumental methods.

An opportunity for students to work with faculty members on problems at an advanced level.

This course is designed to provide students with a supervised experience. A written report is required. Students wishing to enroll in this course should see the instructor. Approximately 70 clock hours are required for every semester hour credit.

An opportunity for students to investigate a current topic in the chemical literature. The findings will be organized in a term paper and presented to the department.

Subject matter of a specialized nature is covered in detail.

Students undertake advanced study in Chemistry under the supervision of a departmental faculty member.