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CHEM 4203–Biochemistry II (3-0-3)
A continuation of Biochemistry I. An extended study of metabolic pathways involving
carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, and nucleotides. Nucleic acids and hormonal
regulation will alsobe addressed.
Prerequisite: CHEM 4202with agrade of C or higher.
CHEM 4204 - ForensicChemistry (3-0-3)
The study of the chemistry, and laboratory techniques used in forensic
chemistry. Topics typically include the legal aspects of physical evidence collection
and analysis, statistical analysis of data, drug analysis, forensic toxicology, explosives
and arson residue analysis, glass analysis, fiber and paper analysis, paint and ink
analysis, and gunpowder residue analysis. Various laboratory instruments and
procedures will also be covered including mass spectrometry, infrared spectroscopy,
UV-VIS spectroscopy, Raman spectroscopy, atomic absorption, immunoassay,
chromatography, microspectrophotometry, and microscopy (light, polarized light,
comparison, stereoscopic, scanning electron).
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2412 with a grade of C or higher and CHEM 2412L with a
grade of C or higher.
CHEM 4205 - Medicinal Chemistry (3-0-3)
A study of medicinal chemistry and the underlying principles of organic chemistry.
Topics will include drug delivery, anesthetics, structure/function relationships, receptor
theory, neurotransmitters, synthesis of various tranquilizer classes, synthesis of
antidepressants, enzyme inhibition, antibiotics, and non-steroidal anti-inflammatory
drugs (NSAIDs.)
Prerequisite(s): CHEM2412with agrade of C or higher.
CHEM 4206–Polymer Chemistry (3-0-3)
An overview of the function, synthesis, properties, and characterization of
polymers. Topics includestructure determination, formation and degradation
reactions, molecular weight determination, physical states and transitions,
mechanical properties, and spectroscopic characterization techniques.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 2412 with a grade of C or higher andCHEM 2412L with a
grade of C or higher.
CHEM 4222 - ChemistryResearchPracticum (3-0-3)
Research experience for students in Chemistry. Practicum assignments must be
approved by the student’s major advisor and theChemistry faculty. Coursemay
be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: CHEM 2412 with a grade of C or higher and CHEM 2412L with a grade
of C or higher and consent of thehead of thedepartment of Natural Sciences.
CHEM 4301 - InorganicChemistry (3-0-3)
A studyof inorganic chemistry. Topics typically includeatomic structure, ionic bonding,
lattice energy, valence bond theory, molecular orbital theory, coordination chemistry,
nomenclature, reactionmechanisms, and an introduction togroup theory.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 3411 with a grade of C or higher andCHEM 3412 with a grade
of C or higher.
CHEM 4302–SolidStateChemistry (3-0-3)
An advanced topics chemistry course dealing with materials and bonding in the solid
state. The relationship between electronic structure and crystal structure is developed.
Attention is given to characterization of atomic and molecular arrangements in
crystallineand amorphous solids, metals, ceramics, semiconductors, andpolymers.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 3411 with a grade of C or higher andCHEM 3412 with a grade
of C or higher.
CHEM 4401L - Advanced Laboratory I: OrganicSynthesis (0-4-2)
A laboratory course involving a series of multipart experiments designed to solve
realistic applied problems and build upon the chemical principles and experimental
techniques introduced in earlier laboratories. This laboratory focuses on the synthesis,
