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Biochemistry & Chemistry

Dr. Yelda Hangun-Balkir
Chair of the Department

The goals of the chemistry and biochemistry department are to provide a program which emphasizes the basic understanding of the constituents of matter, its transformations and the chemical principles involved therein. The department also promotes the study of the chemical and biochemical systems and the manner and methods by which they are investigated. To accomplish this goal, students are provided with a basic framework of knowledge by which they can carry out further study, research and understand the implication of scientific discoveries, inventions and their impact upon human welfare. They learn to think analytically and independently and are encouraged to apply this knowledge ethically throughout their lifetimes to civic, personal and professional problems. As a result, students are prepared for careers in the various disciplines and sub-disciplines of chemistry and biochemistry, in the teaching of these disciplines and for pursuing higher studies in basic and applied sciences or to follow professional careers in medicine, dentistry, law and other areas.

Undergraduate research is encouraged and the department is equipped with state-of-the-art instrumentation that is available for student use. Included are a Fourier-transform infrared spectrophotometer, an X-ray crystallography apparatus, a diode-array UV/visible spectrophotometer, a Fourier-transform nuclear magnetic resonance spectrophotometer, an atomic absorption unit, several high performance liquid chromatographs, gas chromatographs, and a molecular modeling laboratory.

Students who transfer into the chemistry and biochemistry programs are required to take at least half of their required chemistry credits at Manhattan College.

Degree Plans
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry offers the following programs:

  • Major in Chemistry 
    • Bachelor of Science Degree
    • Bachelor of Arts Degree
  • Major in Biochemistry
    • Bachelor of Science Degree
    • Bachelor of Arts Degree
  • Minor in Chemistry
  • Minor in Biochemistry
  • Concentration in Nanoscience

A minimum grade of C is required for all courses in the major or minor.  The following courses are not allowed for the any of the majors or minors in Chemistry or Biochemistry:  CHEM 100 Foundations of Chemistry, CHEM 105 General Chemistry I, or CHEM 106 General Chemistry II.

B.S. Major in Chemistry

Students in this program must maintain a 2.8 GPA in the major by the end of the fourth semester. Students who do not maintain this GPA are advised not to continue in the chemistry major. The following courses are required:

CHEM 101General Chemistry I3
CHEM 102General Chemistry II3
CHEM 103General Chemistry Laboratory I1
CHEM 104General Chemistry Laboratory II1
CHEM 302Analytical Chemistry5
CHEM 309Physical Chemistry I3
CHEM 310Physical Chemistry II3
CHEM 311Physical Chemistry Laboratory2
CHEM 319Organic Chemistry I3
CHEM 320Organic Chemistry II3
CHEM 323Organic Chemistry Laboratory I2
CHEM 324Organic Chemistry Laboratory II2
CHEM 335Inorganic Chemistry3
CHEM 336Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory2
CHEM 410Physical Chemistry Laboratory II2
CHEM 437Computers, Structure and Bonding3
CHEM 452Advanced Spectroscopy5
MATH 185Calculus I3
MATH 186Calculus II3
MATH 285Calculus III3
MATH 286Differential Equations3
PHYS 101Physics I3
PHYS 191Physics I Lab1
PHYS 102Physics II3
PHYS 192Physics II Lab1
Humanities / Social Science Elective3
Total Credits69

The chemistry department is approved by the American Chemical Society and will certify students as having complied the Society requirements provided they have completed the minimum requirements for the B.S. plus CHEM 433 Biochemistry I and one additional 400 level Chemistry course ( CHEM 415 Advanced Organic Chemistryor CHEM 421 Advanced Topics: in Chemistry or CHEM 427 Advanced Physical Chemistry or CHEM 434 Biochemistry of Cellular Processes or CHEM 435 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry).

B.S. Major in Biochemistry

Students in this program must maintain a 2.8 GPA in the major by the end of the fourth semester. Students who do not maintain this GPA are advised not to continue in the biochemistry major. The following courses are required:

CHEM 101General Chemistry I3
CHEM 102General Chemistry II3
CHEM 103General Chemistry Laboratory I1
CHEM 104General Chemistry Laboratory II1
CHEM 302Analytical Chemistry5
CHEM 309Physical Chemistry I3
CHEM 310Physical Chemistry II3
CHEM 311Physical Chemistry Laboratory2
CHEM 319Organic Chemistry I3
CHEM 320Organic Chemistry II3
CHEM 323Organic Chemistry Laboratory I2
CHEM 324Organic Chemistry Laboratory II2
CHEM 335Inorganic Chemistry3
CHEM 433Biochemistry I3
CHEM 434Biochemistry of Cellular Processes3
CHEM 436Biochemistry Laboratory2
CHEM 437Computers, Structure and Bonding3
CHEM 457Nucleic Acid Biochemistry3
CHEM 459Nucleic Acids BioChemistry Lab2
BIOL 217Genetics4
BIOL 111General Biology I4
BIOL 1130
BIOL 112General Biology II4
BIOL 1140
BIOL 2180
MATH 185Calculus I3
MATH 186Calculus II3
PHYS 101Physics I3
PHYS 191Physics I Lab1
PHYS 102Physics II3
PHYS 192Physics II Lab1
Advanced Biology Elective 13
Total Credits79
1

The advanced biology elective should be chosen from the following courses: BIOL 225 MicrobiologyBIOL 312 Advanced Biology for BiochemistsBIOL 319 Cellular BioChemistry/PhysiologyBIOL 320 Animal Physiology, BIOL 321 Molecular Cell Biology, or BIOL 405 Neurobiology.

Students planning to enter either medical or dental school should consult with the Premedical Advisory Committee and should acquaint themselves with the entrance requirements of medical or dental schools. Students pursuing the B.S. degree in biochemistry may, through the judicious choice of electives, comply with the American Chemical Society requirements for certification.

B.A. Major in Chemistry

Students in this program must successfully complete the following courses with a minimum grade of C.

CHEM 101General Chemistry I3
CHEM 102General Chemistry II3
CHEM 103General Chemistry Laboratory I1
CHEM 104General Chemistry Laboratory II1
CHEM 319Organic Chemistry I3
CHEM 320Organic Chemistry II3
CHEM 323Organic Chemistry Laboratory I2
CHEM 324Organic Chemistry Laboratory II2
MATH 185Calculus I3
MATH 186Calculus II3
MATH 285Calculus III3
PHYS 101Physics I3
PHYS 191Physics I Lab1
PHYS 102Physics II3
PHYS 192Physics II Lab1
After completion of the preceding courses, students must take the following:16
Analytical Chemistry
Physical Chemistry I
Physical Chemistry II
Physical Chemistry Laboratory
CHEM 437Computers, Structure and Bonding3
Chemistry Elective (300 or 400 level Chemistry course)3-5
Humanities / Social Science Electives9
Natural Science / Mathematics Electives6-8
Total Credits72-76

B.A. Major in Biochemistry

Students in this program must successfully complete the following courses with a minimum grade of C.

CHEM 101General Chemistry I3
CHEM 102General Chemistry II3
CHEM 103General Chemistry Laboratory I1
CHEM 104General Chemistry Laboratory II1
CHEM 319Organic Chemistry I3
CHEM 320Organic Chemistry II3
CHEM 323Organic Chemistry Laboratory I2
CHEM 324Organic Chemistry Laboratory II2
BIOL 111General Biology I4
BIOL 113
BIOL 112General Biology II4
BIOL 1140
BIOL 217Genetics4
BIOL 2180
MATH 185Calculus I3
MATH 186Calculus II3
PHYS 101Physics I3
PHYS 191Physics I Lab1
PHYS 102Physics II3
PHYS 192Physics II Lab1
After completion of the preceding courses, students must take the following:21
Analytical Chemistry
Physical Chemistry I
Biochemistry I
Biochemistry of Cellular Processes
Biochemistry Laboratory
Nucleic Acid Biochemistry
Nucleic Acids BioChemistry Lab
Humanities / Social Science Electives 6
Natural Science / Mathematics Electives6-8
Total Credits77-79

Minor in Chemistry

Students should complete the following courses (or their corresponding Honors Course) in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry for the minor in Chemistry. A minimum grade of C is required for all courses.  A student may not count the same credits towards minors in both biochemistry and chemistry.

CHEM 101General Chemistry I3
CHEM 102General Chemistry II3
CHEM 319Organic Chemistry I3
CHEM 320Organic Chemistry II3
One additional course selected from CHEM 302, CHEM 309, CHEM 310, CHEM 335 or CHEM 421 or CHEM 433.3

Minor in Biochemistry

Students should complete the following courses in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry for the minor in Biochemistry. A minimum grade of C is required for all courses. A student may not count the same credits towards minors in both biochemistry and chemistry.

CHEM 319Organic Chemistry I3
CHEM 320Organic Chemistry II3
CHEM 433Biochemistry I3
CHEM 434Biochemistry of Cellular Processes3
CHEM 436Biochemistry Laboratory2
or CHEM 457 Nucleic Acid Biochemistry

Concentration in Nanoscience

Students should complete the following courses in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry for the concentration in Nanoscience. A minimum grade of C is required for all courses. 

CHEM 112Introduction to Materials Chemistry3
CHEM 333Solid State Materials4
CHEM 444Characterization of Materials3

PLANS OF STUDY

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
CHEM 1013CHEM 1023
CHEM 1031CHEM 1041
MATH 1853MATH 1863
ENGL 1103RELS 1103
SCI 1001LLRN 102 (or PHIL 213 or PHIL 214)3
Social Science 13SCI 1011
 14 14
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
CHEM 3193CHEM 3203
CHEM 3232CHEM 3242
MATH 2853CHEM 3353
HIST 1503CHEM 3362
ENGL 1503MATH 2863
MUSC 150 or ART 1503PHIL 1503
 17 16
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
CHEM 3025CHEM 3103
CHEM 3093CHEM 3112
PHYS 101
PHYS 191
4PHYS 102
PHYS 192
4
RELS Catholic Studies3CHEM 4373
Modern Language3RELS Global/Contemporary3
 Modern Language3
 18 18
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
CHEM 4102CHEM 4525
Social Science 13Electives211
Humanities / Social Science Elective3 
Electives29 
 17 16
Total Credits: 130
1

ECON 150 or POSC 150 or PSYC 150 or SOC 150.

2

For American Chemical Society Certification, 6 credits of electives must include CHEM 433 and one additional Chemistry course (CHEM 415, 421, 427, 434, 435).
 

Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
CHEM 1013CHEM 1023
CHEM 1031CHEM 1041
ENGL 1103Social Science13
LLRN 102 (or PHIL 213 or PHIL 214)3MATH 1863
MATH 1853RELS 1103
SCI 1001SCI 1011
 14 14
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
CHEM 3193CHEM 3203
CHEM 3232CHEM 3242
CHEM 4373Electives23
MATH 2853ENGL 1503
Electives23PHIL 1503
HIST 1503Humanities / Social Science Elective3
 17 17
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
PHYS 101
PHYS 191
4PHYS 102
PHYS 192
4
CHEM 3025Social Science13
RELS Catholic Studies3MUSC 150 or ART 1503
Electives23Electives26
 15 16
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
CHEM 3093CHEM 3103
CHEM Elective3CHEM 3112
RELS Global/Contemporary3Humanities / Social Science Elective3
Humanities / Social Science Elective3Electives26
Electives23Modern Language3
Modern Language3 
 18 17
Total Credits: 128
1

ECON 150 or POSC 150 or PSYC 150 or SOC 150.

2

Of the 24 free elective credits allowed in the BA Chemistry program, at least six credits must be earned in the humanities or social sciences and six credits in the natural sciences or mathematics.

Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
CHEM 1013CHEM 1023
CHEM 1031CHEM 1041
BIOL 1114BIOL 1124
BIOL 1130BIOL 114 
MATH 18513MATH 18613
ENGL 1103RELS 1103
SCI 1001SCI 1011
 15 15
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
CHEM 3193CHEM 3203
CHEM 3232CHEM 3242
PHYS 101
PHYS 1913
4CHEM 4333
LLRN 102 (or PHIL 213 or PHIL 214)3PHYS 102
PHYS 1924
4
Modern Language3Modern Language3
Social Sciences23 
 18 15
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
CHEM 3025CHEM 3103
CHEM 3093CHEM 3112
CHEM 4573CHEM 4343
CHEM 4362PHIL 1503
HIST 1503CHEM 4592
 BIOL 2174
 BIOL 2180
 16 17
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
ENGL 1503CHEM 335 (or CHEM 437 )3
Advanced Biology Elective53-4MUSC 150 or ART 1503
Electives66RELS Global/Contemporary3
RELS Catholic Studies3Electives66
 Social Sciences23
 15-16 18
Total Credits: 129-130
1

MATH 155 & MATH 156 may replace MATH 185 & MATH 186.

2

ECON 150 or POSC 150 or PSYC 150 or SOC 150.

3

PHYS 107 & PHYS 197 may replace PHYS 101 & PHYS 191.

4

PHYS 108 & PHYS 198 may replace PHYS 102 & PHYS 192.

5

The advanced biology elective should be chosen from the following courses: BIOL 225 MicrobiologyBIOL 312 Advanced Biology for BiochemistsBIOL 319 Cellular BioChemistry/PhysiologyBIOL 320 Animal Physiology, BIOL 321 Molecular Cell Biology or BIOL 405 Neurobiology.

6

CHEM 456 Advanced Topics in Biochemistry is highly recommended as a natural sciences elective for all biochemistry majors. CHEM 456 is required for the Honors Biochemistry Degree.

Bachelor of Arts in Biochemistry

First Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
BIOL 1114BIOL 1124
BIOL 1130BIOL 114 
CHEM 1013CHEM 1023
CHEM 1031CHEM 1041
ENGL 1103RELS 1103
SCI 1001SCI 1011
MATH 18513MATH 18613
 15 15
Second Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
CHEM 3193CHEM 3203
CHEM 3232CHEM 3242
HIST 1503PHIL 1503
LLRN 102 (or PHIL 213 or PHIL 214)3CHEM 4333
Social Science23Modern Language3
Modern Language3 
 17 14
Third Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
PHYS 101
PHYS 1913
4CHEM 4343
CHEM 4573PHYS 102
PHYS 1924
4
CHEM 4362CHEM 4592
ENGL 1503Electives53
Electives 53BIOL 2174
 BIOL 2180
 15 16
Fourth Year
FallCreditsSpringCredits
CHEM 3025RELS Global/Contemporary3
CHEM 3093Electives612-13
MUSC 150 or ART 1503Social Sciences23
RELS Catholic Studies3 
Electives53 
 17 18-19
Total Credits: 127-128
1

MATH 155 & MATH 156 may replace MATH 185 & MATH 186.

2

ECON 150 or POSC 150 or PSYC 150 or SOC 150.

3

PHYS 107 & PHYS 197 may replace PHYS 101 & PHYS 191.

4

PHYS 108 & PHYS 198 may replace PHYS 102 & PHYS 192.

5

Of the 21 free elective credits allowed in the BA biochemistry program, at least six credits must be earned in the humanities or social sciences and six credits in the natural sciences or mathematics. CHEM 456 Advanced Topics in Biochemistry is highly recommended as a natural science elective for all biochemistry majors.

6

Total credit count could vary due to natural science electives in biology that include a laboratory component.

Courses

CHEM 100. Foundations of Chemistry. 3 Credits.

A course in fundamental principles and applications of chemistry to the living world. Two lectures and one two-hour laboratory period. This course is designed for students majoring in the Arts, in Physical Education, or in Radiological Sciences and cannot be used as a substitute for any other course in chemistry.

CHEM 101. General Chemistry I. 3 Credits.

The fundamental laws and principles of chemistry of matter and energy, stoichiometry and chemical equations, thermochemistry, atomic structure, periodic relationships, and chemical bonding. Three lectures per week. Prerequisite: a high school chemistry course or CHEM 100. Pre- or corequisite: CHEM 103.

CHEM 102. General Chemistry II. 3 Credits.

The fundamental laws and principles of chemistry of gases, intermolecular forces, properties of solutions, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acid-base equilibria and oxidation-reduction reactions. Three lectures per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 101. It is required that a student achieve a grade of C or higher in CHEM 101 before taking CHEM 102. Pre- or corequisite: CHEM 104.

CHEM 103. General Chemistry Laboratory I. 1 Credit.

Laboratory experiments that illustrate and test the principles learned in CHEM 101, and that give students experience in basic chemistry laboratory procedures: the meaning of chemical reactivity; the synthesis and analysis of chemical compounds; reactions in aqueous solution; gravimetric and volumetric analysis; atomic structure and the nature of color; thermochemistry. Three laboratory hours. Corequisite: CHEM 101.

CHEM 104. General Chemistry Laboratory II. 1 Credit.

Laboratory experiments that illustrate and test the principles learned in CHEM 102, and that develop the students’ laboratory technique: synthesis and analysis of a transition metal complex; quantitative spectrophotometry; determination of rate laws and activation energy; acid-base chemistry, titrations, and calculations; chemical equilibrium with emphasis on the aqueous chemistry of metal ions; and electrochemistry. Three laboratory hours. Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in both CHEM 101 and CHEM 103. Corequisite: CHEM 102.

CHEM 105. General Chemistry I. 4 Credits.

An introductory course in the principles of chemistry, with application to the health sciences. Fundamentals of general chemistry, organic chemistry and biochemistry. Appropriate laboratory exercises illustrate these principles and develop techniques. This course cannot be taken as a prerequisite for Organic Chemistry. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory period per week.

CHEM 106. General Chemistry II. 4 Credits.

An introductory course in the principles of chemistry, with application to the health sciences. Fundamentals of general chemistry, organic chemistry and biochemistry. Appropriate laboratory exercises illustrate these principles and develop techniques. This course cannot be taken as a prerequisite for Organic Chemistry. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory period per week.

CHEM 111. Nanoscience I. 3 Credits.

This course will explore the basics of nanoscience, with an emphasis on its broad impact on society. The goal of this course is to introduce students to nanoscience, highlighting the extensive interdisciplinary nature of nanoscience. Topics include what is the nanoscale, what are the advantages of nanoscale substances, and various applications of nanomaterials. Pre-requisite: CHEM 101.

CHEM 112. Introduction to Materials Chemistry. 3 Credits.

This course introduces students to the interesting world of materials. Materials properties range from mechanical to electrical and our goal is to understand how these materials are created from a chemical perspective. To create a novel functional material, researchers study the relationship between composition, structure, and properties. The goal of this course is to give a broad survey of (1) how materials are made: from nanometer scale to macroscopic size, (2) how we describe the structure of materials, and (3) how we exploit the properties to create functional devices. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in CHEM 101.

CHEM 197. General Chemistry: Honors. 4 Credits.

An intensive introductory course in all the major branches of chemistry, including biochemistry. The level at which material is introduced will vary so as to adjust to the backgrounds of the students. The laboratory will include some open ended experiments designed to develop an appreciation for creative research. Admission to the course is by invitation of the professor in charge of the course and is not restricted to chemistry majors. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory period per week. Registration only with permission of instructor.

CHEM 199. Chemistry and Biochemistry of Wine making. 3 Credits.

This course provides insights into the interplay of chemical and biochemical reactions that occur in wine during the winemaking process. An understanding of such reactions establishes the necessary background for making informed decisions on wine production. Students learn the importance of grape varieties, terroir, acidity, sugar and polyphenolic compounds, the process of fermentation and other critical topics associated with wine chemistry and biochemistry. Guided visits to vineyards in Tuscany and characteristic "Enoteche" in Florence.

CHEM 302. Analytical Chemistry. 5 Credits.

Principles and applications of classical wet analytical techniques such as gravimetric and volumetric methods, as well as modern analytical techniques, such as electrochemistry, spectroscopy and chromatography. Statistical evaluation of analytical data. Three lectures and a four hour laboratory. Prerequisite: CHEM 102. It is required that a student achieve a grade of C or higher in CHEM 102 before taking CHEM 302.

CHEM 309. Physical Chemistry I. 3 Credits.

The application of thermodynamics to the study of the states of matter, phase equilibria, chemical equilibria, thermal chemistry, and electrochemistry. Chemical kinetics, diffusion and the migration of ions. Elucidation of the molecular structure of matter by classical physical and quantum mechancial considerations. Prerequisite: CHEM 102. Corequisites: MATH 285, and PHYS 102 or PHYS 108.

CHEM 310. Physical Chemistry II. 3 Credits.

The application of thermodynamics to the study of the states of matter, phase equilibria, chemical equilibria, thermal chemistry, and electrochemistry. Chemical kinetics, diffusion and the migration of ions. Elucidation of the molecular structure of matter by classical physical and quantum mechanical considerations. Prerequisite: CHEM 102. Corequisites: MATH 285 or MATH 201, and PHYS 102 or PHYS 108.

CHEM 311. Physical Chemistry Laboratory. 2 Credits.

Laboratory studies of physical chemical measurements on gases, heats of chemical processes, equilibrium, emf and conductance. A four hour laboratory. Corequisite: CHEM 310.

CHEM 319. Organic Chemistry I. 3 Credits.

The chemistry of carbon compounds. Emphasis on structure and mechanisms of organic reactions. Three lectures and one problem period. Prerequisite: CHEM 102.

CHEM 320. Organic Chemistry II. 3 Credits.

The chemistry of carbon compounds. Emphasis on structure and mechanisms of organic reactions. Three lectures and one problem period. Prerequisite: CHEM 319.

CHEM 323. Organic Chemistry Laboratory I. 2 Credits.

Synthesis, purification, analysis, mechanistic studies and spectral characterization of organic compounds. Four hours of laboratory. Prerequisite or Co-requisite: CHEM 319.

CHEM 324. Organic Chemistry Laboratory II. 2 Credits.

Synthesis, purification, analysis, mechanistic studies and spectral characterization of organic compounds. Four hours of laboratory. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in CHEM 323 and a grade of C or better in CHEM 319. Co-requisite: CHEM 320.

CHEM 333. Solid State Materials. 4 Credits.

This course explores how solid state materials are built from chemical elements. The X-ray radiation gives us an opportunity to see how atoms are arranged on an atomic scale to compose the crystal structures, which we will study. The laboratory portion of the course will demonstrate to students how researchers create solid state materials directly from elements, without flasks and beakers. The students will gain practical skills to solve, refine and analyze the crystal structures. Crystal structures will be explained with modern crystal symmetry theory, including translational and point symmetry elements. Students will be introduced to methods to optimize the models of inorganic crystal structures, characterize the materials, and describe physical properties from calculated data. A grade of C or better in CHEM 101.

CHEM 335. Inorganic Chemistry. 3 Credits.

The chemistry of the elements and their compounds. Industrial, biochemical, enviromental, and geochemical applications of inorganic chemistry are emphasized. The periodic table, elementary bonding models and thermodynamic data are used to organize, understand, and predict chemical and physical properties of inorganic compounds. Three lectures. Prerequisite: CHEM 102.

CHEM 336. Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory. 2 Credits.

Study of the properties, synthesis and characterization of inorganic compounds. Experiments include preparations of metallic and non-metallic elements from compounds; simple salts by wet and dry methods; common gases; coordination compounds; air sensitive compounds; organometallic compounds; high temperature superconductors. A four hour laboratory. Prerequisite or Co-requisite: CHEM 335.

CHEM 375. Internship for Juniors. 3 Credits.

Students participate in an off-campus training experience closely related to one of the areas of chemistry or biochemistry. Frequent meetings with the advisor plus a paper are required. Prerequisites: Junior status, 3.0 GPA, and permission of the student's advisor or the Chair.

CHEM 410. Physical Chemistry Laboratory II. 2 Credits.

Laboratory studies of kinetics, spectroscopy, molecular structure and molecular modeling. A four hour laboratory. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in CHEM 311.

CHEM 415. Advanced Organic Chemistry. 3 Credits.

Structure, mechanism and synthesis in modern organic chemistry. An introduction to the chemistry of natural products and heterocyclic compounds will be included. Three lectures. Prerequisite: CHEM 320.

CHEM 421. Advanced Topics: in Chemistry. 3 Credits.

Advanced topics in chemistry will be chosen from several areas of chemistry on a rotating basis. Current course offerings include transition metal catalysts in organic synthesis, polymer chemistry, environmental chemistry, industrial chemistry, physical organic chemistry, applications of organic chemistry (dyes and fragrance/flavor chemistry) and an advanced synthesis laboratory. Other topics of current interest can be added at the discretion of the department. A student may elect the course more than once if the topics are different each time. Three lecture hours or eight laboratory hours per week. Repeatable. Prerequisites: CHEM 310, CHEM 320.

CHEM 427. Advanced Physical Chemistry. 3 Credits.

Topics in theoretical physical chemistry with an introduction to the chemical aspects of quantum and statistical mechanics, and group theory. Three lectures. Prerequisite: CHEM 310.

CHEM 433. Biochemistry I. 3 Credits.

An introduction to the chemistry of biologically important amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins and hormones. Enzyme kinetics and catalysis, protein structure and function, introduction to intermediary metabolism will be included. Three lectures. Prerequisite: CHEM 319. Corequisite: CHEM 320.

CHEM 434. Biochemistry of Cellular Processes. 3 Credits.

Chemistry and metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids. Protein folding and posttranslational modification. Three lectures. Prerequisite: CHEM 433.

CHEM 435. Advanced Inorganic Chemistry. 3 Credits.

Molecular structure and bonding theory. Transition metal chemistry. An introduction to spectroscopy, catalysis, and organometallic chemistry. Three lectures. Prerequisites: CHEM 310 and CHEM 335.

CHEM 436. Biochemistry Laboratory. 2 Credits.

Four hour laboratory with emphasis on techniques used in protein and enzymology laboratories. Pre- or Corequisite: CHEM 433.

CHEM 437. Computers, Structure and Bonding. 3 Credits.

An intermediate level presentation of the fundamental ideas of metallic, ionic and covalent bonding. The consequences of these bonding schemes are then related to the plenitude of three dimensional chemical, biochemical, and crystalline structure. The latest computer software of interest to chemists and biochemists is incorporated in a hands on approach in order to render chemical structures and deduce chemical properties based on the bonding pertinent to those structures using the computer for chemical literature searching and manuscript preparation. Three lectures. Prerequisites: CHEM 309, CHEM 320, and CHEM 335.

CHEM 444. Characterization of Materials. 3 Credits.

The goal of this course is to instruct students on the theory behind the tools used to analyze materials and nanomaterials. Students will be introduced to various methods to characterize materials (including nanoscale materials) using these techniques: Electron Microscopy, Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy, X-ray Diffraction, X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy, physical property measurement systems, and others. At the end of the semester, the students will have a thorough understanding of the theoretical basis of characterization methods and will be able to select a suitable method for answering a specific question in material science research. A grade of C or better in CHEM 101.

CHEM 452. Advanced Spectroscopy. 5 Credits.

Molecular UV/Vis absorption and luminescence spectroscopy; atomic absorption and emission spectroscopy; nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometry; infrared and Raman spectroscopy; mass spectroscopy. Three lectures and a four hour laboratory. Prerequisites: CHEM 302, CHEM 319, CHEM 323.

CHEM 456. Advanced Topics: Biochemistry. 3 Credits.

CHEM 457. Nucleic Acid Biochemistry. 3 Credits.

Biochemistry of molecular pathways that involve the nucleic acids, DNA and RNA. Emphasis will be placed on nucleic acid structure, function relationships and those proteins associated in DNA and RNA related pathways. Topics include the biochemistry of replication, transcription, translation, DNA repair, and chromosomal higher-ordered structuring. Three lectures. Prerequisite: CHEM 433.

CHEM 459. Nucleic Acids BioChemistry Lab. 2 Credits.

Four Hours of laboratory with emphasis on techniques used in nucleic acid laboratories. Fall or Spring. Prerequisite: CHEM 433. Corequisite: CHEM 457.

CHEM 460. Chemical Research. 1 Credit.

An investigation of an original nature carried out by the student under the guidance of a faculty member; a brief written report is submitted to and approved by the faculty of the department.

CHEM 461. Chemical Research. 2 Credits.

An investigation of an original nature carried out by the student under the guidance of a faculty member; a brief written report is submitted to and approved by the faculty of the department.

CHEM 475. Internship for Seniors. 3 Credits.

Students participate in an off-campus training experienced closely related to their area of chemistry or biochemistry. Frequent meetings with the advisor plus a paper are required. Prerequisites: Senior status. 3.0 GPA, and permission of the student's advisor or the Chair.

CHEM 495. Summer Research. 3 Credits.

CHEM 571. Physical Biochemistry. 3 Credits.

Quantitative characterization and analysis of macromolecules with applications of biochemistry and molecular biology. Emphasis on the principles and application of laboratory techniques including chromatography, electrophoresis, hydrodynamic methods and spectroscopy. Three lectures. Prerequisite: CHEM 434.