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• Advanced Biochemistry Lab
  CHM 419 | 3 credits
  A capstone biochemistry laboratory course that provides students with the opportunity to undertake hypothesis-driven research. Students will use a variety of contemporary biochemical and biophysical techniques to study biomolecular structure and function. As the capstone course in the biochemistry major, students will give written and oral reports of their work that incorporate the primary literature. Lect. 1, Lab 6. Prerequisite: "C" or better in CHM417; CHM418 or concurrent enrollment; junior standing. Offered Spring.
• Biochemistry I: Macromolecules
  CHM 417 | 4 credits
  This course is the study of the structure and function of biological macromolecules with special emphasis on proteins. Topics include protein folding, protein-ligand interactions, protein function, and membrane structure and function. The laboratory focuses on contemporary biochemical techniques including quantitative biochemical assays, ligand binding, protein purification, and enzyme function. Lect 3, Lab 3. Prerequisite: "C" or better in CHM300 or CHM304 is required; a 300 or 400-level chemistry course with a lab (excluding CHM461, CHM489, and CHM499) is recommended; junior standing. BIO315 or MIC425 also recommended. Students with credit in CHM325 cannot earn credit in CHM417. Offered Fall.
• Biochemistry II: Metabolism and Genetic Information
  CHM 418 | 3 credits
  This course provides a comprehensive and integrative approach to fundamental metabolism and the flow of genetic information. In particular, the course emphasizes the chemical principles governing metabolite inter-conversions, energy flow, regulation of metabolic pathways, and the maintenance of genetic information. Prerequisite: "C" or better in CHM417; junior standing. BIO306 and BIO315, or MIC416 and MIC425 recommended. Offered Spring.
• Advanced Biochemistry Lab
  CHM 419 | 3 credits
  A capstone biochemistry laboratory course that provides students with the opportunity to undertake hypothesis-driven research. Students will use a variety of contemporary biochemical and biophysical techniques to study biomolecular structure and function. As the capstone course in the biochemistry major, students will give written and oral reports of their work that incorporate the primary literature. Lect. 1, Lab 6. Prerequisite: "C" or better in CHM417; CHM418 or concurrent enrollment; junior standing. Offered Spring.
• Molecular Biology
  BIO 435 | 3 credits
  A study of molecular biology with an emphasis on eukaryotic systems. The course will focus on the molecular aspects controlling biological processes. The impact of recombinant DNA technology on biotechnology and medicine will also be examined. This course is taught largely at an undergraduate level. Graduate students will have additional course requirements/expectations. Prerequisite: BIO306 and BIO315, or MIC416 and three semesters of college chemistry including organic chemistry; junior standing. Biochemistry strongly recommended. BIO436 is an optional laboratory which can be taken concurrently. Offered Fall, Spring.
• General Chemistry I
  CHM 103 | 5 credits
  An introduction to chemistry including topics in atomic structure, chemical bonding, molecular structure, chemical stoichiometry, reactivity, states of matter, solutions, acid-base theory, and nuclear chemistry, and also including selected topics in descriptive and applied chemistry. Scientific inquiry, experimental design and data analysis are included. Lect. 3, Lab 3, Disc. 1. Prerequisite: grade of "C" or better in MTH150 or placement into MTH151 or higher. Students who are currently enrolled in CHM103 may not register for this course again until after priority registration (unless they have instructor/department consent). Offered Fall, Spring, Summer.
• Organic Chemistry Theory I
  CHM 303 | 3 credits
  A study of the structure, methods of structure determination, stereochemistry and chemical behavior of hydrocarbons, alcohols, and halogenated hydrocarbons. Theories and mechanisms are introduced to explain chemical behavior. Prerequisite: CHM104; sophom*ore standing. Students with credit in CHM300 cannot earn credit in CHM303. Offered Fall, Spring.
• Analytical Chemistry
  CHM 301 | 5 credits
  Theory and practice of selected methods of chemical analysis. Titrimetric, potentiometric, spectrophotometric and gas chromatographic methods of analysis are studied. Statistical treatment of data and techniques for quality assurance are also developed. The basic science component in the course is primarily directed towards ionic equilibria. Lect. 3, Lab 6. Prerequisite: CHM104; sophom*ore standing. Offered Fall, Spring.
• Physical Chemistry Theory I
  CHM 309 | 3 credits
  A study of real gases, equations of state, kinetic and molecular theory, properties of gases, molecular energies, classical thermodynamics, chemical equilibria, changes of state and reaction kinetics and mechanisms. Prerequisite: CHM104; PHY103 or PHY203; PHY104 or PHY204; MTH310 or concurrent enrollment. Offered Fall.
• Fundamental Biochemistry
  CHM 325 | 4 credits
  This course is the study of the fundamental chemical processes in biological systems emphasizing the structure and function of biological macromolecules, metabolism and the regulation of cellular processes, transport mechanisms, nature of biological energy, and applications to cellular and organismal function. Lect. 3, Lab 3. Prerequisite: CHM300 or CHM304 are required; a 300 or 400-level chemistry course with a lab (excluding CHM461, CHM489, and CHM499) is recommended. Students with credit in CHM417 cannot earn credit in CHM325. Offered Fall, Spring.
• Instrumental Analysis
  CHM 441 | 4 credits
  A study of the theory and principles of chemical instrumentation including the application of basic electronics, spectroscopy, separation science and electroanalytical methods of chemical analysis. Lect. 3, Lab 3. Prerequisite: CHM301; junior standing. Offered Fall.
• Spectroscopy
  CHM 424 | 3 credits
  A survey of important spectroscopic methods used in chemistry; infrared and ultraviolet, proton and carbon-13 NMR, and mass spectrometry. Theory and practice of techniques are covered. Emphasis is placed on structure determination of organic molecules. Analysis of dynamic systems and mixtures may also be covered. Lect. 2, Lab 3. Prerequisite: CHM300 or CHM304; junior standing. Offered Spring - Even Numbered Years.
• Industrial Chemistry
  CHM 330 | 3 credits
  An overview of both the scientific and commercial aspects of the chemical industry. Industrially important chemical processes will be discussed. Topics will include production and end use of basic inorganic chemicals of commercial importance, industrial gases, and petroleum-based products. The economics of various chemical processes will be presented. Global and local topics such as regulatory compliance, product liability, and patent/trade secret documentation may also be discussed. Prerequisite: CHM300 or CHM303. Offered Spring - Even Numbered Years.
• Nuclear Chemistry
  CHM 461 | 4 credits
  A study of the decay of radioactive nuclides with emphasis on the theory of nuclear decay. Laboratory will include the study of the detection of radiation, methods of radio analysis and the safe handling of unsealed radioactive sources. Lect. 3, Lab 3. Prerequisite: four semesters of chemistry courses; junior standing. Students with credit in CHM361 cannot earn credit in CHM461. Offered Spring.
• Environmental Chemistry Laboratory
  CHM 413 | 2 credits
  This course is an exploration of chemical reactivity and measurement in atmospheric, terrestrial, and aquatic ecosystems. Students collect and analyze samples and perform experiments that validate major environmental topics. Lab experiments include measurement of the physical/chemical properties of air, water, and soil relative to environmental standards and toxic thresholds, as well as investigations of the chemistry of greenhouse gases, contaminants, indoor pollution, and acid rain. Lab 4. Prerequisite: CHM300 or CHM303 or CHM301. Offered Fall.

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