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215. Analytical Chemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (4) Covers fundamental methods of chemical analysis. Discusses acid-base, solubility, complexation, and redox equilibrium, volumetric, gravimetric, and spectrophotometric analytical methods and separation techniques. Laboratory included. Prerequisites: CHE 201 with C or better. 301. Biochemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (4) Study of structure, properties, and function of biomolecules, and of cell chemistry. Topics include: structure and function of major components of the cell; energetics and metabolism; carbohydrates, lipids, and compounds of nitrogen; and workings of the genetic code. Laboratory included. Prerequisites: BIO 214; CHE 202.
321. Physical Chemistry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3) A study of theoretical chemistry from the perspective of physical principles. Topics include: the properties of solutions, chemical equilibria, kinetics, thermodynamics and electrochemistry. Prerequisites: CHE 201 and PHY 152 or 202. 325. Organic Chemistry of Biologically Important Molecules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (4) A continuation of organic chemistry with emphasis on medicinal compounds and natural products. The laboratory component will expose students to different drawing, modeling, and computational software, currently being used in chemical/pharmaceutical industry. Prerequisite: CHE202; CHE 301 and BIO 208 are recommended. 401. Biochemistry 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (4) Detailed study of biomolecules and cell chemistry. Topics include: mechanisms of enzyme catalysis, regulation of metabolic pathways, chemical communication between cells, the molecular basis of human diseases and methods for studying molecular structure and interactions. Laboratory included. Prerequisites: CHE 301. 452. Research. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (1) Capstone course integrating knowledge and skills from previous coursework leading to a Senior-level research project. CHE 452 may be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits. Prerequisite: BIO 351. 490. Current Topics in Chemistry. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (1) Study of a current topic in chemistry with an emphasis on recent discoveries and scientific literature. CHE 490 may be repeated for a maximum of 2 credits. Pre-requisite: Junior or Senior Status.
Communication (COM)
101. Media and Society. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3) Explores the role and function of mass media in our society, and how social, economic and political forces shape the media and its messages. How does it affect us? How do we affect the media? 110. Public Speaking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (3) Introductory course in principles of speech; topics include outlining, delivery, oral
College of Arts & Sciences
310. Instrumental Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (4) Fundamental principles and practices of modern instrumental analysis, including specific aspects of UV, visible, and infrared spectroscopy, NMR, gas and liquid chromatography, and electrophoretic separations. Prerequisite: CHE 301.