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coordination chemistry, reaction mechanisms, organometallic chemistry,
and bioinorganic chemistry. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory
per week. Prerequisites: CH 212 and CH 220. Spring.
CH 308 Biochemistry (1)
An introduction to the structure, chemistry, and metabolism of
carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids, and lipids. Areas of emphasis include
enzyme catalysis, kinetics and inhibition; protein structure and function;
and detailed analysis of metabolic pathways. Three lectures per week. (Also
listed as BI 308, this course may be counted for credit in either biology
or chemistry.) Prerequisites: BI 125 and CH 211, or CH 212; and junior
standing. Fall, Spring.
CH 397 Internship in Science and Technology (1)
Study and application of research methods in scientific-related industry.
A companion course for those actively engaged in summer internship
experiences within science and technology-based companies that guides
them through the application of the scientific method within an industry-
related working environment. Prerequisites: acceptance into a chemistry-
related summer internship. Summer (Full Term).
CH 410 Senior Research in Chemistry (1)
A research experience in chemistry during the senior year. Requirements
include a paper written in the style of a scientific journal article and an
oral presentation to students and faculty. Instructor consent required.
Prerequisite: CH 212. Fall, Spring.
CH 411 Physical Chemistry I (1)
Principles of chemical kinetics, elementary quantum theory, and
spectroscopy. Three lecture periods, one three-hour laboratory, and one
DHAR laboratory per week. Students are strongly encouraged to take MA
310 or equivalent prior to taking CH 411. Prerequisites: CH 212, CH 220,
MA 232, and PH 122. Fall.
CH 412 Physical Chemistry II (1)
Continuation of CH 411, stressing chemical thermodynamics. Three
lectures, one three-hour laboratory, and one DHAR laboratory per week.
Prerequisite: CH 411. Spring.
CH 418 Medicinal Chemistry (1)
Applications of organic chemistry and cellular biology to modern medicine.
Students will utilize a variety of resources from peer reviewed literature,
texts, and guest speakers to explore and discuss topics related to medicinal