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LOWER DIVISION
100. Chemistry and Today’s World (4)
Prerequisites: One course from the Foundation (GE categories A1, A2, A3, and B2).
Basic principles of chemistry and consideration of benefits and problems arising from applications of chemistry. Foods and food additives, drugs, plastics, and other materials of everyday life, fuel sources, the atmosphere, and freshwater discussed.
General education credit available. Not open for credit to chemistry or biochemistry majors or students with credit in CHEM 111A or CHEM 202. (Lecture 3 hrs., laboratory 3 hrs.) Course fee may be required.
101. Introduction to General Chemistry (4)
Prerequisite: Two years of high school algebra. (This course is a prerequisite to CHEM 111A for students who have not achieved a satisfactory score on the Chemistry Placement Examination.)
Basic principles and concepts including atomic structure, nomenclature and chemical calculations with emphasis on problem solving.
Does not qualify for General Education credit. Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hrs., lab-problem session 3 hrs.) Course fee may be required.
105. Chemistry Explorations (1)
Prerequisites: A general education math class, which may be taken concurrently.
Central concepts of chemistry, including states of matter, atomic structure, periodic properties, chemical compounds and reaction energy, and equilibrium, illustrated with a series of experiments. Intended for students in the Integrated Teacher Education Program (ITEP).
(Laboratory 3 hours). Course fee may be required.
111A. General Chemistry (5)
(Recommended for students who intend to pursue careers in science or engineering.) Prerequisite: A passing score on the Chemistry Placement Examination or credit in CHEM 101 within the preceding year; MATH 112 or higher (may be taken concurrently). One year of high school chemistry is strongly recommended.
First semester of a two-semester sequence (CHEM 111A and 111B). Introduction to principles of chemistry including chemical bonding, solution properties, and chemical equilibrium and kinetics.
(Lecture 3 hrs., laboratory and problem session 6 hrs.) Course fee may be required. (CAN CHEM 2)
111B. General Chemistry (5)
Prerequisite: CHEM 111A with a grade of “C” or better.
Second semester of a two-semester sequence (CHEM 111A and 111B). Continuation of chemical principles with application to inorganic system. Includes application of bonding theories to inorganic molecules and trends and reactivates of elements and their compounds. Qualitative inorganic analysis and solving aqueous equilibrium problems emphasized.
(Lecture 3 hrs., lab and problem solving sessions 6 hrs.) Course fee may be required. (CAN CHEM 4)
140. General, Organic, and Biochemistry (5)
Prerequisites: A GE math course (may be taken concurrently); high school chemistry or equivalent.
This one-semester course encompasses general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry. Meets chemistry requirement for pre-nursing curriculum.
(Lecture 3 hrs; problem solving session 1 hr., and laboratory 3 hrs.)
251. Quantitative Analysis (4)
Prerequisites: CHEM 111B with a grade of “C” or better. It is strongly recommended that CHEM 251 be taken within one calendar year of CHEM 111B.
Introduction to techniques and theory of gravimetric and volumetric analysis, spectrophotometry, potentiometry, and chromatography.
(Lecture 2 hrs., laboratory 6 hrs.) Course fee may be required.
UPPER DIVISION
302. Survey of Biochemistry (3)
Prerequisites: Completion of GE Foundation requirements (GE categories A1, A2, A3, and B2).
Study of chemistry, structures, metabolic reactions and functions, of major classes of biochemical compounds.
Does not meet requirements of medical or dental schools. (Lecture 2 hrs., laboratory 3 hrs.) Course fee may be required.
320A. Organic Chemistry (3)
Prerequisites: CHEM 111B with a grade of “C” or better. CHEM 251 is recommended.
First semester of two-semester sequence (CHEM 320A and 320B). Sequence meets requirements for medical and dental schools. Emphasis is upon application of modern principles of structure, reactivity, methods of synthesis, physical properties and spectroscopy.
(Lecture 3 hrs., discussion 1 hr.)
320B. Organic Chemistry (5)
Prerequisites: CHEM 320A with a grade of “C” or better.
Second semester of two-semester sequence (CHEM 320A and 320B). Continuation of study of organic chemistry including chemistry of compounds containing more than one functional group, bioorganic molecules, and special topics.
(Lecture 3 hrs., laboratory 6 hrs.) Course fee may be required.
327. Organic Chemistry (3)
Prerequisites: CHEM 111A with a grade of “C” or better; CHEM 111B is recommended.
Lecture course in chemistry of the carbon compounds.
Not applicable to a degree in chemistry. (Lecture 3 hrs.)
331. Inorganic Chemistry (3)
Prerequisites: CHEM 111B, 251.
Introduction to coordination chemistry, solid-state chemistry, and reactions of transition metals.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hrs.)
332. Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory (1)
Prerequisites: CHEM 331 (may be taken concurrently).
Synthesis, characterization, and manipulation of inorganic compounds and materials.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Laboratory 3 hrs).
371A. Physical Chemistry (3) F
Prerequisite: CHEM 111B and 251 with a grade of “C” or better, MATH 224 (may be taken concurrently), PHYS 152.
First semester of a two-semester sequence (CHEM 371A and CHEM 371B). Principles and applications of classical thermodynamics. Introduction to statistical thermodynamics.
(Lecture 3 hrs.)
*371B. Physical Chemistry (3)
Prerequisite: CHEM 371A with a grade of “C” or better.
Second semester of a two-semester sequence (CHEM 371A and CHEM 371B) in physical chemistry. Introduction to quantum chemistry, spectroscopy, and chemical kinetics.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hrs.)
373. Physical and Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory (3) S
Prerequisites: CHEM 251, CHEM 371A,B or CHEM 377A,B (CHEM 371B or CHEM 377B may be taken concurrently), all with a grade of “C” or better.
Introduction to basic techniques in inorganic synthesis and physico-chemical experimental techniques with applications to principles discussed in CHEM 371A,B and CHEM 377A,B.
(Lecture 1 hr., laboratory 6 hrs.) Course fee may be required.
377A. Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry (3)
Prerequisites: CHEM 111B and 251 with a grade of “C” or better; MATH 123 (may be taken concurrently); PHYS 100B or 152.
First semester of a two-semester sequence. Principles of physical chemistry emphasizing thermodynamics and chemical kinetics. Biological and environmental science examples used to illustrate principles.
(Lecture 3 hrs.)
377B. Fundamentals of Physical Chemistry (3)
Prerequisite: CHEM 377A or 371A, each with a grade of “C” or better.
Second semester of two-semester sequence. Principles of physical chemistry with emphasis on molecular structure and spectroscopy.
(Lecture 3 hrs.)
*420. Advanced Organic Chemistry Laboratory (3)
Prerequisites: CHEM 251 and CHEM 320B both with a grade of “C” or better.
Synthesis and characterization of organic compounds. Organic structures analyzed through interpretation of spectral data. Emphasis on use of high field NMR, mass spectrometry, IR, and UV. Applications of modern separation techniques.
In addition to regularly scheduled lectures, students are expected to attend three hours of lecture on use of chemical literature. Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 1 hr., laboratory 6 hrs.) Course fee may be required.
421./521. Physical Organic Chemistry (3) F
Prerequisites: CHEM 320B with a grade of “C” or better; CHEM 371B or 377B (may be taken concurrently). (Undergraduates enroll in CHEM 421; graduates enroll in CHEM 521.)
Theoretical interpretation of chemical and physical properties of organic compounds: mathematical derivations of rate equations from experimental results, quantitative comparison of organics compounds reactivities, mathematical correlations of structure and properties. Solving problems relating to reaction mechanisms to described factors.
(Lecture 3 hrs.)
*431. Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (3) F
Prerequisite: CHEM 331, 371B, both with a grade of “C” or better.
Quantitative study of chemical bonding in inorganic molecules emphasizing on molecular orbital theory. Transition metal chemistry including coordination chemistry, ligand field theory, spectroscopy applications to structural analysis of inorganic molecules, and review of properties and reactivities of elements and their compounds.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hrs.)
*441A. Biological Chemistry (3)
Prerequisites: CHEM 320B with a grade of “C” or better; a biology or microbiology course is recommended.
First semester of two-semester sequence (CHEM 441A and 441 B) in biochemistry. Chemical and mathematical treatment of energetics and kinetics of reactions in living systems, including chemistry and metabolism of carbohydrates and chemistry of proteins.
(Lecture 3 hrs.)
*441B. Biological Chemistry (3)
Prerequisite: CHEM 441A with a grade of “C” or better.
Second semester of two-semester sequence (CHEM 441A and 441B) in biochemistry. Metabolism of lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids, and other advanced topics in metabolism.
(Lecture 3 hrs.)
*443. Biological Chemistry Laboratory (4)
Prerequisites: CHEM 251 and 441B, both with a grade of “C” or better.
Theory and practice of laboratory techniques used in biochemical research.
(Lecture 1 hr., laboratory 9 hrs.) Course fee may be required.
447. Clinical Chemistry (3)
Prerequisites: CHEM 251, 441A and 441B, all with grades of “C” or better (CHEM 441B may be taken concurrently).
Methods of analysis and chemical properties of blood, urine, and other biological materials.
(Lecture 1 hr., laboratory 6 hrs.) Course fee may be required.
448. Fundamentals of Biological Chemistry (3)
Prerequisites: CHEM 111A and 327, both with a grade of “C” or better. CHEM 201A may not substitute for CHEM 111A, and CHEM 201A,B or CHEM 302 may not substitute for CHEM 327.
Major biochemistry principles including metabolic processes, biological control and regulatory processes, nutrition and chemical energetics and kinetics of animals, plants, and microorganisms. Emphasis on major concepts and problem solving.
Not open for credit to chemistry majors. (Lecture 3 hrs.)
449. Nutritional Biochemistry Laboratory (3)
Prerequisite: CHEM 448 with a grade of “C” or better.
Analytical and biochemical analyses of foodstuffs and other compounds of biochemical interest.
(Lecture 1 hr., laboratory 6 hrs.) Course fee may be required.
*451. Instrumental Methods of Analysis (4)
Prerequisites: CHEM 251 and 371A or 377A, all with a grade of “C” or better, or consent of instructor.
Theory and application of instrumental methods to chemical problems. Includes atomic and molecular absorption and emission, electroanalytical chemistry, techniques of separations, nuclear methods, and other modern analytical methods.
(Lecture 2 hrs., laboratory 6 hrs.) Letter grade only (A-F). Course fee may be required.
466H. Research Design and Methods – Honors (3)
Prerequisites: BIOL 211A,B, either BIOL 260 or CHEM 251, CHEM 320A,B, all with a grade of “C” or better, and completion of the GE Foundation.
Introduction to hypothesis testing, experimental design, and regression modeling of biological data; methodological and technical procedures for experimentation; and techniques for written and oral presentation of research results. Research paper and oral presentation required.
Same course as BIOL 466H. Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hrs.)
495. Colloquium in Chemistry (1)
Prerequisites: One semester of organic chemistry.
Presentation of reports by students on original research or current literature.
May be repeated to a maximum of 3 units; only one unit may be counted toward the major requirement of the chemistry degree. An oral report is required.
496. Special Problems in Chemistry (1-3)
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.
Problems selected for considered and mature analysis. A written report required.
May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units (Independent Study).
Letter grade only (A-F).
498H. Senior Thesis – Honors (1-3)
Prerequisites: One unit of CHEM 496 and consent of instructor.
Planning, preparation, and completion of thesis based on a research project in chemistry or biochemistry.
Letter grade only (A-F). Not available to graduate students.
499. Directed Reading (1)
Survey of chemical literature on some topic of current interest under supervision of a faculty member. Preparation of a written report based on readings.
Not open for credit to graduate students.
GRADUATE LEVEL
521./421. Physical Organic Chemistry (3) F
Prerequisites: CHEM 320B with a grade of “C” or better; CHEM 371B or 377B (may be taken concurrently). (Undergraduates enroll in CHEM 421; graduates enroll in CHEM 521.)
Theoretical interpretation of chemical and physical properties of organic compounds: mathematical derivations of rate equations from experimental results, quantitative comparison of organics compounds reactivities, mathematical correlations of structure and properties. Solving problems relating to reaction mechanisms to described factors.
(Lecture 3 hrs.)
522. Special Topics in Organic Chemistry (3)
Prerequisite: CHEM 421 or 521 or consent of instructor.
Areas of current interest in organic chemistry.
May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units with different topics. Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hrs.)
531. Advances in Inorganic Chemistry (3)
Prerequisite: CHEM 431 or consent of instructor.
Current topics and advances in inorganic chemistry.
May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units with different topics. Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hrs.)
542. Special Topics in Biochemistry (3)
Prerequisites: CHEM 441B or consent of instructor.
Intensive discussion of a limited aspect of biochemistry with reference to current literature. Course content will vary from year to year.
May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units with consent of Graduate Advisor. Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hrs.)
544. Physical Biochemistry (3)
Prerequisites: Either CHEM 371B or 377B, or consent of instructor and CHEM 441B.
Physical chemical aspects of protein and nucleic acid chemistry and related analytical methods.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hrs.)
545. Enzymology (3)
Prerequisites: CHEM 371A or 377A and 441B, or consent of instructor.
Detailed study of mechanisms and kinetics of enzyme-catalyzed reactions and mechanisms of enzyme regulation.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hrs.)
547. Biochemistry of Nucleic Acids (3)
Prerequisites: CHEM 441A,B or consent of instructor.
Gene expression with emphasis on regulatory mechanisms. Analytical techniques for isolation, purification, and characterization of nucleic acids.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hrs.)
548. Cell Membranes (3)
Prerequisites: CHEM 441A, BIOL 370, and BIOL 340.
Examination of modern membrane biochemistry. May include membrane structure and transport, phospholipids sorting, vesicular transport, membrane coat protein structure and function, and membrane-dependent signal transduction.
Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hrs.)
552. Special Topics in Analytical Chemistry (3)
Prerequisite: CHEM 451 or consent of instructor.
Including electrochemical measurements, chromatographic techniques, spectroscopic techniques, radiochemical analysis and basic electronic components of instrumentation. Emphasizing the chemical principles involved, utility and limitations of each method. Includes trace analysis of water and air.
May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units with different topics. Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hrs.)
572. Advanced Physical Chemistry (3)
Prerequisite: CHEM 371B or consent of instructor.
Special topics in physical chemistry.
May be repeated to a maximum of 6 units with different topics. Letter grade only (A-F). (Lecture 3 hrs.)
595A. Colloquium in Biochemistry (1)
595B. Colloquium in Organic Chemistry (1)
595C. Colloquium in Analytical, Physical and Inorganic Chemistry (1)
Prerequisite: Graduate standing or consent of instructor.
Discussion of advances as reported in recent literature. Provides experience in library use, organization, presentation, and critical evaluation of the chemical literature.
May be repeated to a maximum of 3 units (not more than a total of 3 units may be earned in any combination of CHEM 595 courses). Letter grade only (A-F). (Seminar 1 hr.)
660. Seminar in Chemistry (1)
Weekly meetings for presentation and discussion of advanced work in special fields including original research by faculty and graduate students.
Credit/No Credit grading only. (Seminar 1 hr.) May be repeated to a maximum of 2 units.
695. Directed Reading (1)
Survey of information in chemical literature on a current research topic, under direction of a faculty member. Written report prepared from these readings.
Letter grade only (A-F).
697. Directed Research (1-3)
Prerequisite: Arrangement with instructor.
Laboratory work supervised on an individual basis. A written report will be required.
Letter grade only (A-F)
698. Research and Thesis (1-6)
Prerequisites: Advancement to candidacy for M.S. in Chemistry or M.S. in Biochemistry and arrangement with instructor.
Planning, preparation and completion of a thesis in chemistry or biochemistry.