Chemistry (CHEM)

502. Instrumental Analysis (3).  A study of contemporary methods and techniques of analysis of inorganic and organic materials.  Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in all of the following: CHEM 301, 303, 313 and 314.  Corequisite(s): CHEM 302, 304 and 503.  Notes:  Offered in spring.

503. Instrumental Analysis Laboratory (1:0:3).  Prerequisite(s): CHEM 303 and 314.  Corequisite(s): CHEM 502.  Notes: Lab Fee: $40. Offered in spring.

504. Instrumental Data Interpretation (1:0:3).  Interpretation of spectral, chromatographic and electrochemical data.  Prerequisite(s): Grade of C of better in all of the following: CHEM 302, 304, 313 and 314.  Corequisite(s): CHEM 502 and 503.  Notes: Lab Fee: $40. Offered as needed.

505. Forensic Analytical Chemistry (3).  A course in the application of contemporary methods of analytical chemistry as it pertains to the law, including drug, trace, DNA, and arson analysis as well as toxicology.  Prerequisite(s):  A grade of C or better in all of the following:  CHEM 313, CHEM 314, CHEM 301 and CHEM 303.  Corequisite(s): CHEM 302, CHEM 304, CHEM 506.  Notes:  Offered every odd year in spring.

506. Forensic Analytical Lab (1:0:3).  A course in the application of contemporary methods of analytic chemistry as it pertains to the law, including drug, trace, DNA and arson analysis as well as toxicology. Prerequisite(s):  CHEM 303, CHEM 314.  Notes:  Labe fee: $40.  Offered every odd year in spring.

515. Special Topics in Chemistry (3).  Topics in chemistry selected by the instructor.  Prerequisite(s): Junior status and permission of instructor.  Notes: Offered as needed. May be retaken for additional credit.

517. Advanced Environmental Chemistry (4:3:3).  A course to develop an in-depth understanding of the molecular basis for contemporary environmental problems involving air, water, soil, energy generation and toxic substances. Topics covered include reactions mechanisms for stratospheric ozone production, and dioxin/dibenzofuran formation; complex equilibria of natural waters; biochemical toxicology of heavy metals, pesticides, PCB's and PAH's; indoor air pollution; endocrine disrupters, ground and surface water contamination; biodegradability and transport of modern pesticides; and air/water equilibria.  The course text is supplemented with readings from recent literature to focus on environmental problems facing rapidly growing metropolitan areas.   Laboratory work requires demonstrated competence with advanced analytical instrumentation, field sampling, data analysis and modeling.  Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in CHEM 302, 304, 313 and 314.  Notes:  Lab fee:  $40.  Offered in fall.

521. Nutritional Biochemistry (3).  A comprehensive study of the biochemical and physiological fundamentals of nutrition.  Prerequisite(s): CHEM 301, 303 or CHEM 310, CHEM 311  with a C or above.  Notes: Offered in  spring.

522. Nutritional Biochemistry Laboratory (1:1:3).  A laboratory course to be taken in conjunction with the nutritional biochemistry lecture course, CHEM 521.  Corequisite(s): CHEM 521.  Notes: Lab fee: $40. Offered as needed.

523. Biochemistry I (3).  A study of the structure, chemistry and macromolecular interactions of biochemical systems, enzyme mechanisms and kinetics, bioenergetics, intermediary metabolism, principles of biochemical techniques and molecular genetics.  Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in all of the following:  CHEM 302, CHEM 304. BIOL 203 and BIOL 204.  Corequisite(s): CHEM 525.  Offered in fall.

524. Biochemistry II (3).  A study of the structure, chemistry, and macromolecular interactions of biochemical systems, enzyme mechanisms and kinetics, bioenergetics, intermediary metabolism, principles of biochemical techniques, and molecular genetics.  Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in CHEM 323.  Notes: Offered in spring.

525. Biochemistry Laboratory Techniques (1:1:3).  Laboratory emphasizes modern biochemical techniques of protein purification, assaying enzyme activity and enzyme kinetics.  Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in CHEM 302 and 304.   Corequisite(s): CHEM 523.  Notes: Lab Fee: $40. Offered in fall.

526. Advanced Investigative Biochemistry Laboratory (2:0:6).  An advanced lab course in advanced biochemical protein techniques. The work centers on laboratory investigations in an area of modern research interest that will require students to learn and to demonstrate a mastery of multiple protein techniques.  Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in all of the following: CHEM 302, 304, 523 and 525.  Corequisite(s): CHEM 524.  Notes:  Lab fee: $80.  Offered odd years in spring.

527. Biochemical Toxicology (3).  An in-depth study of the biochemical, molecular and cellular mechanisms through which toxicants alter cellular homeostasis, produce toxicity and alter organ function. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 523. Permission of the instructor. Notes: Offered as needed.

528.  Advanced Topics in Biochemistry (3).  This course will survey the latest advances in research that focus on current biochemical topics.  Students will learn the newest advances in the field of Biochemistry while also learning to dissect literature and present ideas orally and in writing.  Prerequisite(s):  CHEM 523 and CHEM 525.  Notes:  Offered in spring.

530. Inorganic Chemistry (3).  An intermediate level study of atomic and molecular structure, bonding, crystals, coordination compounds and selected topics.  Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in all of the following: CHEM 313, 314, 330, 332, 407 and 409.  Corequisite(s): CHEM 408, 410 and 502.  Notes: Offered in fall.

541. Chemical Kinetics (1).  An advanced course in the fundamental principles of chemical kinetics in homogeneous liquid and gaseous systems and at solid surfaces. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 407 and 409. Corequisite(s): CHEM 408 and 410. Notes: Offered every even year in spring

542. ab initio Methods in Computational Chemistry (1:.67:1).  An advanced course that focuses on the principles and techniques of ab initio computational chemistry–Hartree-Fock and density functionality. Students will use these methods to calculate a number of chemical and thermodynamic properties. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 302,304, 407 and 409. Corequisite(s): CHEM 408 and 410. Notes: Offered odd years in spring.

551. Research (3).  Prerequisite(s): CHEM 407, 409 and permission of instructor.  Notes: Lab Fee: $40. A grade of S or U is recorded. May be retaken a maximum of three times for additional credit.

552. Research (3).  Prerequisite(s): CHEM 551 or equivalent.  Notes: Lab Fee: $40. A grade of S or U is recorded. Offered in fall, spring and summer.

553. Independent Study in Chemistry (3:0:9).  Directed advanced research.  Prerequisite(s): Permission of chair, Department of Chemistry, and CHEM 552.  Notes: Lab Fee: $40. Offered fall, spring and summer.

560. Atomic Spectroscopy (1).  An advanced course that focuses on the principles and techniques of modern atomic spectroscopy, to include signal generation in atomic spectroscopy, signal-to-noise concepts, the range of techniques and instrumentation used in atomic spectroscopy, methods of analysis, and horizon techniques in atomic spectroscopy. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 302, 313, 407 and 502. Notes: Lab fee: $40. Offered every even year in spring.

561. Gas Chromatography (1). An advanced course that focuses on the principles and techniques of modern gas chromatography, to include separation theory, stationary phases, column technology, GC inlets, injection techniques, detectors, thermodynamic retention modeling and temperature/pressure effects. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 302, 313, 407 and 502. 

562. Molecular Spectroscopy (1). An advanced course that focuses on the principles and techniques of modern molecular spectroscopy, to include signal generation in molecular absorption and luminescence spectroscopy, signal-to-noise concepts, the range of techniques and instrumentation used in molecular absorption and luminescence spectroscopy, methods of analysis and horizon techniques in molecular spectroscopy. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 302, 407, and 502. Notes: Lab fee $40.  Offered every even year in fall.

563. Liquid Chromatography (1). An advanced course that focuses on the principles and techniques of modern liquid chromatography, to include separation theory, instrumentation, stationary and mobile phases, column technology, injection techniques, detectors and chiral separations. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 302, 313, 407, and 502. Notes: Offered every odd year in spring.

564. Mass Spectrometry (1). An advanced course that focuses on the principles, techniques and applications of modern mass spectrometry, to include ion trap MS, electrospray LC/MS, time of flight mass spectrometry, ICP-MS and MALDI. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 502 and 503. Notes: Lab fee: $40.  Offered every odd year in fall.

565. Chemometrics (1). A course in chemometric methods, theory and techniques. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 313.

566. Sample Preparation (1). An advanced course that focuses on the principles and techniques involved in sample collection and treatment, including standard reference materials, sampling of mixtures, dissolution and digestion, extraction and dialysis, purge and trap, supercritical fluid extraction and flow injections analysis. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 302, 313, 407 and 502. Notes: Lab fee: $40.  Offered every odd year in fall.

567. NMR Spectroscopy (1). An advanced course in modern NMR Spectroscopy covering relaxation measurements, two-dimensional NMR techniques and multinuclear NMR. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 408, 410, 502 and 503. Notes: Lab fee: $40. 

570. Chemical Synthesis (2:0:6).  An advanced lab course in chemical synthesis and characterization. Emphasis is on specialized techniques for synthesizing organic and inorganic compounds.  Prerequisite(s): Grade of C or better in all of the following: CHEM 302, 304, 313, 314, 330, 332, 407 and 409.  Corequisite(s): CHEM 502 and 503. 

571.  Advanced Topics in Organic Chemistry (3).  One semester advanced organic chemistry special topics course primarily for the chemistry majors and advanced biology and human nutrition undergraduate and graduate students. Courses that may be periodically offered include organic mechanism, polymer chemistry, organic synthesis, physical organic chemistry, medicinal chemistry, bioorganic chemistry and organometallic chemistry.  Prerequisite(s):  CHEM 302, CHEM 304 with a grade of C or above.  Notes:  Offered in fall.

575. Forensic Chemistry Internship (6).  An internship experience in a regional forensic science lab providing real-world professional training for future forensic scientists. Prerequisite(s):  CHEM 495, CHEM 496, CHEM 505, CHEM 506.  Notes:  Placement must be approved by Department Chair prior to enrollment.  Offered in fall, spring and summer.

580. Laboratory Experimental Design and Preparation/Stockroom Procedures (1).  Development and selection of teaching materials that reflect concepts of content and emphasis in middle and secondary school science. Experimental and laboratory approaches, including use of microcomputer and video technologies.  Prerequisite(s): CHEM 301.

581. Literature of Chemical Education/Teaching Assistant Experience (1).  Explores the evolution of chemical education and chemical education research with special emphasis on current trends. Utilizing the participant-observed role, required participation in selected educational situations with emphasis on development of observational skills, ability to record relevant observations by means of written journals, skills in analyzing experiences identifying critical incidents and projection of events and consequences.  Notes: Offered as needed.