2015-2016 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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Business Administration |
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BUAD 5590 - Fundamentals of Economics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Students learn to apply fundamental economic principles to solve business problems and make sound decisions. Course coverage includes the basis of capitalism, exchange and comparative advantage, demand, supply, elasticity, externalities, long-run economic growth, unemployment, inflation, the monetary system, and fiscal policy. Distance MBA course. Tuition schedule differs from on-campus courses. Prer., Graduate business students only.
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BUAD 5600 - Business, Government, and Society 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course examines the interdependence of business with societal, governmental, and economic environments. The role and balance of responsibilities between businesses and government, the nature of the free market system, current public policy issues, and external trends affecting business are explored. The course focuses on business skills to prepare responsible leaders in business and equips individuals with tested responses to the most common ethical challenges they will face in their career. Prer., Graduate business students only.
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BUAD 5690 - Business, Government, and Society 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course examines the interdependence of business with societal, governmental, and economic environments. The role and balance of responsibilities between business and government, the nature of the free market system, current public policy issues, and external trends affecting business are explored. The course focuses on business skills to prepare responsible leaders in business and equips individuals with tested responses to the most common ethical challenges they will face in their careers. Distance MBA course. Tuition schedule differs from on-campus courses. Prer., Graduate business students only.
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BUAD 6490 - Transforming Technology Organizations and Employees 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Addresses three major issues facing technology organizations today: 1) how to design technology-based organizations of the future, 2) what methods to use for motivating technical people, and 3) how to initiate change that implements innovative design principles and management practices. Academic theory is linked to practical examples of best practices in global technology organizations and work forces. Distance MBA course. Tuition schedule differs from on-campus courses. Graduate business students only.
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BUAD 6500 - Strategic Management 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Taking a global perspective, this course focuses on the role of the general manager in articulating a vision for the business, assessing threats and opportunities in the competitive environment, formulating a strategy for achieving competitive advantage, and designing an organizational architecture for effectively implementing the strategy. Utilizes a combination of lectures, group discussions, and case analysis to raise and examine the key issues. Prer., All preparatory courses or their equivalents and all MBA core courses. Graduate business students only. Recommended for final semester in the program.
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BUAD 6590 - Strategic Management 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Taking a global perspective, this course focuses on the role of the general manager in articulating a vision for the business, assessing threats and opportunities in a competitive environment, formulating a strategy for achieving competitive advantage and designing an organizational architecture for effectively implementing the strategy. Utilizes a combination of lectures, group discussions, and case analysis to raise and examine the key issues. Recommended for the final semester in the program. Distance MBA course. Tuition schedule differs from on-campus courses. Prer., All preparatory courses or their equivalents and all MBA core courses.
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BUAD 6610 - Managing Innovation for Strategic Advantage 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course provides managers with the knowledge necessary to use innovation to advance an organization’s strategic goals. The course is divided into three segments: (1) the industry dynamics of technological innovation, (2) developing an innovation strategy, and (3) implementing an innovation strategy. (Online equivalent: BUAD 6690). Graduate business students only.
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BUAD 6690 - Managing Innovation for Strategic Advantage 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course provides managers with the knowledge necessary to use innovation to advance an organization’s strategic goals. The course is divided into three segments: (1) the industry dynamics of technological innovation, (2) developing an innovation strategy, and (3) implementing an innovation strategy. Distance MBA course. Tuition schedule differs from on-campus courses. (On-campus equivalent: BUAD 6610). Graduate business students only.
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BUAD 6700 - Service Management 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Effective service management requires a multidisciplinary approach involving marketing, management, human resource management, and information and operations management. Provides a foundation in these areas as they pertain to service management. Content for each area will include a conceptual overview of its importance to service quality, specific tools representative of the area, and exercises to demonstrate practical application. The focus is on the integrative requirements of service quality. Graduate business students only.
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BUAD 6710 - Transforming Technology Organizations and Employees 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Addresses three major issues facing technology organizations today: 1) how to design technology-based organizations of the future, 2) what methods to use for motivating technical people, and 3) how to initiate change that implements innovative design principles and management practices. Academic theory is linked to practical examples of best practices in global technology organizations and work forces. Graduate students only.
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BUAD 6790 - Service Management 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Effective service management requires a multidisciplinary approach involving marketing, management, human resource management, and information and operations management. Provides a foundation in these areas as they pertain to service management. Content for each area will include a conceptual overview of its importance to service quality, specific tools representative of the area, and exercises to demonstrate practical application. The focus is on the integrative requirements of service quality. Distance MBA course. Tuition schedule differs from on-campus courses. Graduate business students only.
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BUAD 6800 - Entrepreneurship and New Ventures 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Identifies unique features of new ventures (including start-up companies or internal ventures of established firms), high uncertainty, a newly formed management team, and a shortage of resources. Covers business plan development, recruiting the start-up team, legal and financial issues, start-up operations, managing growth, forming alliances, and exit strategies. Students, working in teams, will develop a business plan for a new venture. Graduate business students only.
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BUAD 6890 - Entrepreneurship and New Ventures 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Identifies unique features of new ventures (including start-up companies or internal ventures of established firms), high uncertainty, a newly formed management team, and a shortage of resources. Covers business plan development, recruiting the start-up team, legal and financial issues, start-up operations, managing growth, forming alliances, and exit strategies. Students, working in teams, will develop a business plan for a new venture. Distance MBA course. Tuition differs from on-campus course. Prer., Admitted MBA students only. Graduate business students only.
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BUAD 6950 - Topics in Business - Graduate 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Experimental course offered at the graduate level for the purpose of presenting new subject matter in a particular business field. Graduate business students only.
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BUAD 6960 - Internship in General Business 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Graduate internship in business. Open only to MBA degree students. Prer., Instructor and Dean approval.
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BUAD 9400 - Independent Study in Business Administration - Undergraduate 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Independent study at the undergraduate level with the prior consent of the instructor under whose direction the study is undertaken and the dean.
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BUAD 9410 - Supervised Undergraduate Research 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
To qualify for this course, students must have achieved junior or senior standing and must identify a faculty member willing to work with them in a supervisory role. Registration is by instructor permission only. Students may register for this course in order to work closely with a faculty member on the literature review, study design, data collection or similar work, which may lead to the creation of new scholarly or creative works. Ideally, this course would provide students with an opportunity to prepare their research project for submission as a senior thesis in their senior year. Prer., Department consent.
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BUAD 9420 - Senior Honors Thesis Research 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
A thesis is required for Departmental Honors Distinction in Research designation. To qualify, students normally have completed 90 semester credits of coursework (exceptions may be made), have achieved senior standing, and have at least a 3.4 GPA at the time they enroll. Registration for this course requires special permissions and approvals. Please see the Honors Thesis Application if you are considering completing a senior honors thesis project. Ideally, students should prepare for this work well in advance of their senior year. Prer., Department consent.
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BUAD 9500 - Independent Study in Business Administration - Graduate 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Independent study at the graduate level with prior consent of the instructor under whose direction the study is undertaken and the dean. Prer., Consent of instructor and dean.
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Business, Government, and Society |
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BGSO 4000 - Business, Government, and Society 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
An examination of interrelationships between business, society, and government. Explores the legal and ethical significance of transactions in the business decision-making processes. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirements: Sustainability; Navigate. Prer., BUAD 3000, QUAN 2020. Business students only, 75 hours completed.
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Business Law |
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BLAW 2000 - Business Law 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
The legal significance of business transactions as they are part of the decision making process in business. Coverage of text and statues includes law and its enforcement and integration of the Uniform Commercial Code with the law of contracts, bailment, warehouse men and carriers, documents of title, sales of goods, and commercial paper. Recommended for accounting majors who will be sitting for the CPA exam. Prer., Sophomore standing.
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BLAW 2010 - Business and Intellectual Property Law 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Examines the legal significance of ideas, innovations, and start-up organizations. A focus on the issues of intellectual property, including patents, copyrights, and brand protection. Coverage of essential contracts and agents. Prer., Sophomore standing.
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Chemistry |
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CHEM 1001 - Preparatory Chemistry 4 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)
Preparatory course for students who have not taken high school chemistry. Prepares students for the CHEM 1401-1411/1511 general chemistry sequence. Credit is granted only if no other college chemistry credits have been earned. Does not count toward the LAS Natural Science area requirement. Prer., One year high school algebra or concurrent enrollment in MATH 1040.
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CHEM 1101 - Chemistry in the Modern World 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
A brief introduction to chemical principles and study of their application to biochemical materials and processes, consumer chemistry, energy problems, air and water pollution and toxic chemicals. This course may be taken with or without the lab course CHEM 1102. Approved for LAS Natural Science area requirement. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Explore-Physical and Natural World. GT-SC2.
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CHEM 1102 - Chemistry in the Modern World Laboratory 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Lab section to accompany CHEM 1101. Experiments have been chosen that illustrate the principles discussed in the lecture. Approved for LAS Natural Science laboratory requirement. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Explore-Physical and Natural World. GT-SC1. Coreq., CHEM 1101.
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CHEM 1111 - Environmental Science 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Introduction to atomic molecular structure and to biological structure and function. Environmental contaminants in air and their reactions, water quality and its analysis, wastewater treatment, the ecology of natural systems and genetic adaptation. The course deals with worldwide environmental issues in a scientific context. This course may be taken with or without the lab course CHEM 1112. Approved for the LAS Natural Science area and Global Awareness requirements. GT-SC2. Meets with BIOL 1510.
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CHEM 1112 - Environmental Science Laboratory 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Laboratory and field trips designed to complement BIOL 1510 and CHEM 1111. Approved for the LAS Natural Science laboratory requirement. GT-SC1. Coreq., CHEM 1111. Meets with BIOL 1530.
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CHEM 1121 - CSI: Forensic Chemistry 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Introduction to forensic science and crime scene investigation using scientific application. Topics include glass and soil samples, hair, fibers, paint, fingerprints, DNA evidence, etc. This course may be taken with or without the lab course CHEM 1122. Approved for the LAS Natural Science area requirement. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Explore-Physical and Natural World. GT-SC2.
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CHEM 1122 - CSI: Forensic Chemistry Laboratory 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Introduction to a scientific laboratory with an emphasis on evidence handling and processing. Polymer identification, ink processing and identification, fiber, hair, arson, fingerprints and bloodstain processing, etc. GT-SC1. Approved for LAS Natural Science laboratory requirement. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Explore-Physical and Natural World. Coreq., CHEM 1121.
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CHEM 1201 - Introduction to Chemistry 4 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)
This is a first-semester course in chemistry with an emphasis on principles and practical applications. The course covers measurement, matter, atoms, bonding, energy, phases of matter, acid-base and redox reactions, solutions, equilibria, electrolytes, inorganic and nuclear reactions. Students who have not taken algebra in high school or college should take an algebra course before taking CHEM 1201. Approved for LAS Natural Science area requirement. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Explore-Physical and Natural World. GT-SC1. Prer., One year of high school algebra.
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CHEM 1211 - Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry 4 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)
This is the second part of a one year course and should be taken after completion of CHEM 1201. The course includes a survey of organic functional groups and biochemical reactions. A large emphasis is placed on structure and function of organic and biomolecules. Students who are required to take CHEM 1401-1411/1511 should not take CHEM 1211. Approved for LAS Natural Science area requirement. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Explore-Physical and Natural World. GT-SC1. Prer., CHEM 1201 (formerly CHEM 1010) or CHEM 1401/1402 (formerly CHEM 1301 or CHEM 1030) with a grade of ?C? or higher.
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CHEM 1221 - Introduction to General, Organic, and Biochemistry 5 Credits (Minimum) 5 Credits (Maximum)
An accelerated one-semester course for nursing majors who are classified as Nursing Prep. Topics to be covered include measurement, matter, atoms, bonding, energy, phases of matter, acids and bases, reactions, solutions, equilibria and nuclear chemistry. The course also includes a survey of organic functional groups and biochemical reactions. Emphasis is placed on the structure and function of organic compounds and biomolecules. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Explore-Physical and Natural World. Prer., High school algebra and chemistry, and consent of instructor.
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CHEM 1401 - General Chemistry I 4 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)
A first college-level chemistry course for students with adequate high school chemistry and math. Emphasis on the structure and composition of matter: elements and compounds, atoms and molecules, and states of matter including solutions. Students having marginal mathematics backgrounds are advised to solidify their mathematics proficiencies or take CHEM 1001 Preparatory Chemistry before taking this course. Approved for the LAS Natural Science area requirement. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Explore-Physical and Natural World. GT-SC1. Prer., one year of high school chemistry and two years of high school math. Coreq., CHEM 1402.
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CHEM 1402 - General Chemistry Laboratory I 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Lab section to accompany CHEM 1401. An introduction to qualitative laboratory techniques, including spectroscopy, titrations, calorimetry, and chromatography. Approved for the LAS Natural Science area requirement. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Explore-Physical and Natural World. GT-SC1. Coreq., CHEM 1401.
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CHEM 1411 - General Chemistry II 4 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)
This is the second course of the General Chemistry sequence. Emphasis is on acid-base and solution chemistry, equilibria, kinetics, redox chemistry, transition metal chemistry, nuclear chemistry, and organic chemistry. Approved for the LAS Natural Science area requirement. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Explore-Physical and Natural World. GT-SC1. Prer., CHEM 1401 and CHEM 1402 (formerly CHEM 1301 or CHEM 1030) with grades of “C” or higher. Coreq., CHEM 1412.
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CHEM 1412 - General Chemistry Laboratory II 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Lab section to accompany CHEM 1411. Further studies in qualitative and quantitative laboratory techniques, including spectroscopy, titrations, electrochemistry, and organic synthesis. Approved for the LAS Natural Science area requirement. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Explore-Physical and Natural World. GT-SC1. Coreq., CHEM 1411.
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CHEM 1511 - General Chemistry for Majors II 4 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)
This is the second course of the General Chemistry sequence. It is designed for Chemistry and Biochemistry majors. Emphasis is on acid-base and solution chemistry, equilibria, kinetics, redox chemistry, transition metal chemistry, nuclear chemistry, and organic chemistry. Students will prepare written projects and give oral presentations in addition to the standard CHEM 1411 coursework. Approved for the LAS Natural Science area requirement. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirements: Explore-Physical and Natural World; Writing Intensive. GT-SC1. Prer., CHEM 1401 and CHEM 1402 (formerly CHEM 1301 or CHEM 1030) with grades of “B” or higher; coreq., CHEM 1513.
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CHEM 1513 - General Chemistry Laboratory for Majors II 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Lab section to accompany CHEM 1511. Further studies in qualitative, quantitative, and synthetic laboratory techniques, including spectroscopy, titrations, calorimetry, and chromatography. Students will perform more advanced laboratory techniques and prepare written projects and give oral presentations in addition to the standard CHEM 1412 coursework. Approved for the LAS Natural Science area requirement. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirements: Explore-Physical and Natural World; Writing Intensive. GT-SC1. Coreq., CHEM 1511.
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CHEM 2001 - Practical Scientific Writing 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
This course will teach students to write scientifically, with emphasis on laboratory reports, journal articles, and literature reviews. Students will learn to interpret and present scientific data in a professional format in keeping with current literature. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Writing Intensive. Prer., CHEM 1511 and CHEM 1513 (formerly CHEM 1060 honors or CHEM 1331) with grades of “C” or higher.
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CHEM 2904 - Research: Lower Division 1 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)
Open to qualified freshman and sophomore students by arrangement with a faculty member. Students will plan a project with the faculty member prior to registering for the course. A written report must be submitted at the end of the semester summarizing the research results. Students may take CHEM 2904 under only one faculty member in a given semester. Consent of instructor required.
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CHEM 3001 - Organic Chemistry 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
For students who need only a one-semester course in organic chemistry. This is a survey of organic nomenclature, structure, preparations, and reactions. The course includes bioorganic topics, such as carbohydrates, peptides, and proteins, as well as a general introduction to important functional groups. Prer., CHEM 1411 and CHEM 1412 (formerly CHEM 1060 or CHEM 1311) with grades of “C” or higher. Coreq., CHEM 3002.
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CHEM 3002 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory 2 Credits (Minimum) 2 Credits (Maximum)
For students who need only a one-semester course in organic chemistry. Instruction in experimental techniques, organic synthesis, and analysis. Students must register for the Lecture (section 001) and Lab (sections 010-0X0) in addition to the corequisite course. Coreq., CHEM 3001.
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CHEM 3101 - Organic Chemistry I 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
For all students (except Chemistry and Biochemistry majors) who need a full-year organic sequence. Topics include structure and reactions of alkanes, alkenes, and alkyl halides, organic nomenclature, stereochemistry, reaction mechanisms and kinetics. Prer., CHEM 1411 and CHEM 1412 (formerly CHEM 1060 or CHEM 1311) with grades of “C” or higher. Coreq., CHEM 3102.
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CHEM 3102 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I 2 Credits (Minimum) 2 Credits (Maximum)
For all students (except Chemistry and Biochemistry majors) who need a full-year organic sequence. Instruction in experimental techniques of modern organic chemistry including microscale techniques, spectroscopic methods and interpretation (IR, NMR, MS), synthesis, and analysis. Students must register for Lecture (section 001) and Lab (section 010-0X0). Coreq., CHEM 3101.
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CHEM 3111 - Organic Chemistry II 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
For all students (except Chemistry and Biochemistry majors) who need a full-year organic sequence. Topics include structure and reactions of alcohols, carboxylic acids, aldehydes, ketones, amines, aromatic compounds, heterocycles, sugars and amino acids. Emphasis is on organic syntheses and reaction mechanisms. Prer., CHEM 3101 (formerly CHEM 3310) and CHEM 3102 (formerly CHEM 3330) with grades of “C” or higher. Coreq., CHEM 3112.
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CHEM 3112 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II 2 Credits (Minimum) 2 Credits (Maximum)
For all students (except Chemistry and Biochemistry majors) who need a full-year organic sequence. Emphasis is on spectroscopic methods and interpretation (IR, NMR, MS), synthesis, an analysis. Students must register for Lecture (section 001) and Lab (sections 010-0X0) in addition to the corequisite course. Coreq., CHEM 3111.
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CHEM 3201 - Organic Chemistry for Majors I 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
For all chemistry and biochemistry majors. Topics include structure and reactions of alkanes, alkenes, and alkyl halides, organic nomenclature, stereochemistry, and reaction mechanisms and kinetics. Prer., CHEM 1511 and CHEM 1513 (formerly CHEM 1331 or CHEM 1060 honors) with grades of “B” or higher. Coreq., CHEM 3203.
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CHEM 3203 - Organic Chemistry Lab for Majors I 2 Credits (Minimum) 2 Credits (Maximum)
Lab to accompany CHEM 3201. An introduction to organic synthetic and spectroscopic methods for chemistry and biochemistry majors. Coreq., CHEM 3201.
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CHEM 3211 - Organic Chemistry for Majors II 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
For all chemistry and biochemistry majors. Topics include structure and reactions of alcohols, carboxylic acids, aldehydes, ketones, amines, aromatic compounds, heterocycles, sugars, and amino acids. Emphasis is on organic syntheses and reaction mechanisms. Prer., CHEM 3201 and CHEM 3203 (formerly CHEM 3370) with grades of “C” or higher. Coreq, CHEM 3213.
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CHEM 3213 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory for Majors II 2 Credits (Minimum) 2 Credits (Maximum)
Lab section to accompany CHEM 3211. An introduction to organic synthetic and spectroscopic methods for chemistry and biochemistry majors. Coreq., CHEM 3211.
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CHEM 4001 - Analytical Chemistry 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Emphasis is on chemical equilibrium, quantitative analysis, spectroscopy, electrochemistry, and analytical separations. Prer., CHEM 3111 (formerly CHEM 3320) or CHEM 3211, and CHEM 3112 or CHEM 3213 (formerly CHEM 3340, CHEM 3380) with grades of “C” or higher. Coreq., CHEM 4002.
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CHEM 4002 - Analytical Chemistry Laboratory 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Emphasis is on quantitative analysis by means of titration, spectrophotometry, electrode potentials, and analytical separation techniques. Coreq., CHEM 4001.
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CHEM 4011 - Instrumental Analysis 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Emphasis is on instrumental methods of analysis, including spectral, electroanalytical and separations methods. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Writing Intensive. Prer., CHEM 4001 (formerly CHEM 4170), CHEM 4002 (formerly CHEM 4170 lab), and PES 1120 with grades of “C” or higher. Prer. or coreq., CHEM 4111 or CHEM 4701 (formerly CHEM 4510, CHEM 4500). Coreq., CHEM 4012. Meets with CHEM 5011.
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CHEM 4012 - Instrumental Analysis Laboratory 2 Credits (Minimum) 2 Credits (Maximum)
Laboratory work in instrumental methods of analysis, including spectrochemical, electroanalytical and chromatographic techniques. Coreq., CHEM 4011.
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CHEM 4101 - Physical Chemistry: Quantum Mechanics and Molecular Spectroscopy 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
The application of quantum mechanics to atomic and molecular structure and spectra. Prer., CHEM 3111 or CHEM 3211 (formerly CHEM 3320, CHEM 3360), PES 1120, PES 2160, and MATH 2350 with grades of “C” or higher. Meets with CHEM 5101.
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CHEM 4102 - Experimental Physical Chemistry: Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Instruction in the experimental and computational techniques of modern physical chemistry with an emphasis on the design, construction, calibration, and application of spectroscopic measurement tools; synthesis and characterization of materials demonstrating quantized effects; and use of computer programs to model systems of varying size. Coreq., CHEM 4101
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CHEM 4111 - Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics and Kinetics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
The application of thermodynamics to phase changes, chemical reactions, and electrochemical cells. The rates and mechanics of chemical reactions. Meets with CHEM 5111. Prer., CHEM 3111 or CHEM 3211 (formerly CHEM 3320, CHEM 3360), PES 1120, PES 2160, and MATH 1360 with grades of “C” or higher.
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CHEM 4112 - Experimental Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics and Kinetics 1 Credits (Minimum) 1 Credits (Maximum)
Instruction in the experimental techniques of modern physical chemistry with emphasis on experiments illustrating the fundamental principles of chemical thermodynamics and chemical kinetics. Coreq., CHEM 4111.
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CHEM 4201 - Current Perspectives in Science and Medicine 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
This course introduces important and sometimes controversial issues in science and medicine through background readings from primary literature and other sources, presentations by invited speakers and by students in the course, group discussions, reflection essays, and occasional field trips. Prer., CHEM 3111 OR CHEM 3211 (formerly CHEM 3320, CHEM 3360) with a grade of “C” or higher.
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CHEM 4211 - Biochemistry 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
A comprehensive and detailed one-semester investigation of major topics in biochemistry, including protein structure and function; enzyme kinetics, mechanism, and regulation; and the regulation of major metabolic pathways. Prer., BIOL 1350, and CHEM 3001 or CHEM 3111 or CHEM 3211 (formerly CHEM 3300, CHEM 3320, CHEM 3360) with grades of “C” or higher.
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CHEM 4221 - Biochemistry I 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Topics include amino acids and their properties, experimental biochemical techniques, the structure, function, and regulation of proteins and enzymes, enzyme mechanisms and kinetics, lipids, and energetics of biological processes. Prer., BIOL 1350, and CHEM 3111 or CHEM 3211 (formerly CHEM 3320, CHEM 3360) with grades of “C” or higher. Meets with CHEM 5211.
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CHEM 4222 - Biochemistry Laboratory 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Designed to provide laboratory skills and techniques. Experiments are selected to demonstrate principles and applications of current techniques and the use of instrumentation. Spectrophotometry, enzymology, centrifugation, and electrophoresis are stressed. Coreq., CHEM 4211 or CHEM 4221 (formerly CHEM 4830, CHEM 4810) with a grade of “C” or higher. Meets with CHEM 5222.
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CHEM 4231 - Biochemistry II 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Topics include common themes in metabolism, signal transduction pathways, common metabolic pathways such as glycolysis, gluconeogenesis, citric acid cycle, oxidative phosphorylation, and fatty acid metabolism with a focus on enzymes, control of the pathways, and interconnections between pathways. Prer., CHEM 4221 (formerly CHEM 4810) with a grade of “C” or higher. Meets with CHEM 5231.
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CHEM 4232 - Advanced Techniques in Biochemistry 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Students develop competence in critical advanced lab techniques, including plasmid construction, characterization, and isolation; protein expression and characterization; enzyme assays; and product isolation and characterization. Prer., CHEM 4222 (formerly CHEM 4860) with a grade of “C” or higher. Meets with CHEM 5232.
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CHEM 4241 - Biochemistry of the Gene 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Introduces nucleic acids and then focuses on genome structures in simple and complex organisms. Examines the role of chromosomal proteins, non-coding RNA, and chromatin architecture to build an understanding of how regulation of gene expression determines cell function. Prer., CHEM 4211 or CHEM 4221 (formerly CHEM 4830, CHEM 4810) with a grade of “C” or higher. Meets with CHEM 5241.
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CHEM 4251 - Biochemistry of Membranes: Structure and Function 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Builds on key topics introduced in CHEM 4221/4231 to provide current information on membrane structure and function, as well as intracellular and intercellular communication. Emphasis is on the relationship of membrane structure and function to human health and development. Prer., CHEM 4231 (formerly CHEM 4820) with a grade of “C” or higher. Meets with CHEM 5251.
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CHEM 4301 - Inorganic Chemistry I 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
An introduction to the physical concepts of modern inorganic chemistry. Topics include atomic structure and periodic properties, ionic and covalent bonding, and a survey of inorganic main group reactions. Prer., CHEM 3111 or CHEM 3211 (formerly CHEM 3320, CHEM 3360); CHEM 4001 (formerly CHEM 4170); and either CHEM 4101 or CHEM 4701 (formerly CHEM 4520 or CHEM 4500) with grades of “C” or higher.
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CHEM 4311 - Inorganic Chemistry II 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
A detailed study of the structure of transition metal complexes. Prer., CHEM 4301 (formerly CHEM 4010) with a grade of “C” or higher.
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CHEM 4421 - Chemistry of Heterocyclic Compounds 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Chemistry of five- and six-membered heterocycles and fused heterocycles, including structure, preparation, reactions and applications in the pharmaceutical world and in biochemistry and medicine. Prer., CHEM 3111 or CHEM 3211 (formerly CHEM 3320, CHEM 3360); and one of the following: CHEM 4001, CHEM 4211, or CHEM 4221 (formerly CHEM 4170, CHEM 4830, CHEM 4810) with grades of “C” or higher. Meets with CHEM 5421.
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CHEM 4501 - Mass Spectrometry Instrumentation and Use 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Theory and practice of mass spectrometry instrumentation with a focus on the history of the instrumentation, instrumentation components, ion formation and ionization sources, tandem mass spectrometry, quantitative data analysis, fragmentation and data interpretation, accelerator mass spectrometry, and new topics. Prer., CHEM 3111 or CHEM 3211 (formerly CHEM 3320, CHEM 3360) with a grade of “C” or higher. Meets with CHEM 5501.
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CHEM 4511 - Forensic Chemistry 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Introduction to the elements of clinical chemistry and forensic toxicology, concepts of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics,and chemical reaction mechanisms associated with drug metabolism and effects on neurotransmission. Prer., CHEM 3111 or CHEM 3211 (formerly CHEM 3320, CHEM 3360) with grades of “C” or higher. Meets with CHEM 5511.
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CHEM 4521 - Environmental Chemistry 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
An in-depth survey of the macroscopic and microscopic principles of environmental chemistry processes in land, air, and water; energy and climate change; chemical equilibrium, kinetics, reduction-oxidation reactions, acid-base chemistry, and thermodynamics. A focus on current environmental problems, impact, and sustainability. Approved for LAS Global Awareness requirement. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Sustainability. Prer., CHEM 3111 or CHEM 3211 (formerly CHEM 3320, CHEM 3360) with grade of “C” or higher. Meets with CHEM 5521.
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CHEM 4601 - Nanoscience and Nanotechnology 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Crystalline structure formulation of two-, one-, and zero-dimensional materials and the presence of quantum mechanical wave functions in such periodic potentials. Time-dependent perturbation-theory formulation of absorbance and emission phenomena. The application of band structure and spectroscopic properties to the design of modern devices, sensors, and imaging schemes. Prer., CHEM 4101 (formerly CHEM 4520) or PES 4250 with a grade of “C” or higher. Meets with CHEM 5601.
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CHEM 4621 - Surface Chemistry 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
A study of the physical chemistry of surfaces and interfaces. Topics include interfacial tension, wetting, monolayers, adsorption, heterogeneous catalysis, surface diffusion, kinetics of phase transformations, electrocapillarity, and the characterization of solid surfaces. Prer., CHEM 4101 (formerly CHEM 4520) with a grade of “C” or higher. Meets with CHEM 5621.
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CHEM 4701 - Biophysical Chemistry 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Covers physical chemistry topics such as thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, and kinetics, illustrating these topics with important biological processes. In addition, an introduction to quantum theory will be presented with an emphasis on its application to biochemical problems. Prer., CHEM 3111 or CHEM 3211 (formerly CHEM 3320, CHEM 3360); MATH 1330 or MATH 1350; and either PES 1020 or PES 1120 with grades of “C” or higher.
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CHEM 4711 - Bioinorganic Chemistry 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Covers topics of interest in bioinorganic chemistry. Structures of metal active sites, mechanisms, and model complexes will be discussed. Relevant inorganic protein structures will be covered. Prer., CHEM 3111 or CHEM 3211 (formerly CHEM 3320, CHEM 3360), and CHEM 4211 or CHEM 4221 (formerly CHEM 4830, CHEM 4810) with grades of “C” or higher. Meets with CHEM 5711.
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CHEM 4801 - Molecular Photochemistry 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Covers the fundamental processes associated with the interaction of light and molecules. Topics include absorption, emission, radiationless decay processes, energy transfer, and photochemistry. Experimental techniques and equipment will also be discussed. Prer., CHEM 4111 or CHEM 4701 (formerly CHEM 4510, CHEM 4500) with a grade of “C” or higher.
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CHEM 4811 - Molecular Symmetry and Chemical Applications of Group Theory 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Symmetry operations and elements are defined and used to determine the point groups of molecules. Topics include molecular symmetry and point groups, group theory and its relationship to molecular vibrations, optical transitions, molecular orbital theory, and ligand field theory. Prer., CHEM 4101 (formerly CHEM 4520), CHEM 4102 (formerly CHEM 4540), and CHEM 4301 (formerly CHEM 4010) with grades of “C” or higher.
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CHEM 4901 - Topics in Chemistry and Biochemistry 1 Credits (Minimum) 4 Credits (Maximum)
Examination of selected topics in chemistry and biochemistry in lecture, seminar, or laboratory format. Topic will change according to the interest of the instructor and students. Students may repeat the course for credit when the topic changes. Consult Course Search on the UCCS website or the MyUCCS Portal for topic. Meets with CHEM 5901.
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CHEM 4904 - Research: Upper Division 1 Credits (Minimum) 8 Credits (Maximum)
Open to qualified junior and senior students by arrangement with a faculty member. Students will plan a project with the faculty member prior to registering for the course. A written report must be submitted at the end of the semester summarizing the research results. Students may take CHEM 4904 under only one faculty member in a given semester. Prer., Consent of instructor.
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CHEM 4905 - Internship 1 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Students arrange a program with appropriate faculty members through the auspices of local government or industrial facilities. The program will generally require independent laboratory or literature work, resulting in a report or series of reports. Prer., Consent of instructor.
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CHEM 4911 - Chemistry Capstone 2 Credits (Minimum) 2 Credits (Maximum)
A capstone course designed to familiarize students with the chemical literature and to allow for written projects and formal oral presentations. Approved for the LAS Oral Communication requirement. Approved for the Compass Curriculum requirement: Summit. Prer., CHEM 3111 or CHEM 3211 (formerly CHEM 3320, 3360); and CHEM 4001 or CHEM 4101 (formerly CHEM 4170, 4520) with grades of “C” or higher. Meets with CHEM 5911.
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CHEM 4921 - Biochemistry of Human Health and Development 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
A capstone course focusing on developing oral and written communication skills, combined with in-depth discussions, related to a central, timely topic to deepen understanding of human biochemistry. Example topics include the biochemistry of various diseases, the biochemistry of behavior and mental illness, and the biochemistry of sleep. This course is a capstone for the biochemistry program. Approved for LAS Oral Communication requirement. Approved for Compass Curriculum requirement: Summit. Prer., CHEM 4231 and CHEM 4241 (formerly CHEM 4820 and CHEM 4815) with grades of “C” or higher. Meets with CHEM 5921.
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CHEM 5000 - Chemistry for Teachers 0.5 Credits (Minimum) 2.5 Credits (Maximum)
A standards-based chemistry/science education course for middle school science teachers. Chemistry content will be integrated with pedagogy including inquiry, cooperative learning, and assessment methods. Participants will engage in reflection on current practice, development of teaching methodology, and application of content and pedagogy. Open to PIPES participants only. Prer., Consent of instructor.
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CHEM 5011 - Instrumental Analysis 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Emphasis is on instrumental methods of analysis, including spectral, electroanalytical, and separations methods. Graduate students will read primary literature articles and prepare oral presentations or written projects. Prer., CHEM 4001 (formerly CHEM 4170), CHEM 4002 (formerly CHEM 4170 lab), and PES 1120 with grades of “C” or higher. Prer. or coreq., CHEM 4111 (formerly CHEM 4510), CHEM 5111, or CHEM 4701 , (formerly CHEM 4500). Coreq., CHEM 4012. Meets with CHEM 4011.
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CHEM 5101 - Physical Chemistry: Quantum Mechanics and Molecular Spectroscopy 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
The application of quantum mechanics to atomic and molecular structure and spectra. Graduate students will read primary literature articles and prepare oral presentations or written projects. Prer., CHEM 3111 or CHEM 3211 (formerly CHEM 3320, CHEM 3360) , PES 1120, PES 2160, and MATH 2350 with grades of “C” or higher. Meets with CHEM 4101.
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CHEM 5111 - Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics and Kinetics 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
The application of thermodynamics to phase changes, chemical reactions, and electrochemical cells. The rates and mechanics of chemical reactions. Graduate students will read primary literature articles and prepare oral presentations or written projects. Meets with CHEM 4111. Prer., CHEM 3111 or CHEM 3211 (formerly CHEM 3320, CHEM 3360), PES 1120, PES 2160, and MATH 1360 with grades of “C” or higher.
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CHEM 5221 - Biochemistry I 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Topics include amino acids and their properties, experimental biochemical techniques, the structure, function, and regulation of proteins and enzymes, enzyme mechanisms and kinetics, lipids, and energetics of biological processes. Graduate students will read primary literature articles and prepare oral presentations or written projects. Prer., BIOL 1350, and CHEM 3111 or CHEM 3211 (formerly CHEM 3320, CHEM 3360) with grades of “C” or higher. Meets with CHEM 4221.
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CHEM 5222 - Biochemistry Laboratory 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Designed to provide laboratory skills and techniques. Experiments are selected to demonstrate principles and applications of current techniques and the use of instrumentation. Spectrophotometry, enzymology, centrifugation, and electrophoresis are stressed. Graduate students will read primary literature articles and prepare oral presentations or written projects. Coreq., CHEM 4211 (formerly CHEM 4830), CHEM 4221 (formerly CHEM 4810), or CHEM 5221 (formerly CHEM 5810) with grades of “C” or higher. Meets with CHEM 4222.
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CHEM 5231 - Biochemistry II 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Topics include common themes in metabolism, signal transduction pathways, common metabolic pathways such as glycolysis, gluconeogenesis, citric acid cycle, oxidative phosphorylation, and fatty acid metabolism with a focus on enzymes, control of the pathways, and interconnections between pathways. Prer., CHEM 4221 or CHEM 5221 (formerly CHEM 4810/5810) with a grade of “C” or higher. Meets with CHEM 4231.
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CHEM 5232 - Advanced Techniques in Biochemistry 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Students develop competence in critical advanced lab techniques, including plasmid construction, characterization, and isolation; protein expression and characterization; enzymes assays; and product isolation and characterization. Graduate students will read additional primary literature articles and they will identify a problem and design an experiment, using advanced biochemical techniques, to test their hypothesis. Prer., CHEM 4222 (formerly CHEM 4860) or CHEM 5222 (formerly CHEM 5860) with a grade of “C” or higher. Meets with CHEM 4232.
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CHEM 5241 - Biochemistry of the Gene 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Introduces nucleic acids and then focuses on genome structures in simple and complex organisms. Examines the role of chromosomal proteins, non-coding RNA, and chromatin architecture to build an understanding of how regulation of gene expression determines cell function. Graduate students will read additional primary literature articles and prepare oral presentations or written projects. Prer., CHEM 4221 or CHEM 5221 (formerly CHEM 4810/5810) with a grade of “C” or higher. Meets with CHEM 4241.
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CHEM 5251 - Biochemistry of Membranes: Structure and Function 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Builds on key topics introduced in CHEM 4221/4231 to provide current information on membrane structure and function, as well as intracellular and intercellular communication. Emphasis is on the relationship of membrane structure and function to human health and development. Graduate students will read additional primary literature articles and prepare oral presentations and/or written projects. Prer., CHEM 4231 or CHEM 5231 (formerly CHEM 4820/5820) with a grade of “C” or higher. Meets with CHEM 4251.
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CHEM 5401 - Advanced Organic Chemistry: Synthesis 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Survey of organic chemistry including mechanistic and synthetic organic chemistry. Prer., CHEM 3111 or CHEM 3211 (formerly CHEM 3320, CHEM 3360) with a grade of “C” or higher.
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CHEM 5411 - Advanced Organic Chemistry: Mechanisms 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Modern concepts of physical organic chemistry and their use in interpreting data in terms of mechanisms or organic reactions and reactivities of organic compounds. Prer., CHEM 3111 or CHEM 3211 (formerly CHEM 3320, CHEM 3360) and CHEM 4101 or CHEM 5101 (formerly CHEM 4520, CHEM 5520) with grades of “C” or higher.
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CHEM 5421 - Chemistry of Heterocyclic Compounds 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Chemistry of five- and six-membered heterocycles and fused heterocycles, including structure, preparation, reactions and applications in the pharmaceutical world and in biochemistry and medicine. Graduate students will read additional primary literature articles and prepare oral presentations and/or written projects. Prer., CHEM 3111 or CHEM 3211 (formerly CHEM 3320, CHEM 3360); and one of the following: CHEM 4001, CHEM 4211, CHEM 4221, or CHEM 5221 (formerly CHEM 4170, CHEM 4830, CHEM 4810, CHEM 5810), with grades of “C” or higher. Meets with CHEM 4421.
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CHEM 5501 - Mass Spectrometry Instrumentation and Use 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Theory and practice of mass spectrometry instrumentation with a focus on the history of the instrumentation, instrumentation components, ion formation and ionization sources, tandem mass spectrometry, quantitative data analysis, fragmentation and data interpretation, accelerator mass spectrometry, and new topics. Graduate students will read additional primary literature articles and prepare oral presentations and/or written projects. Prer., CHEM 3111 or CHEM 3211 (formerly CHEM 3320, CHEM 3360) with a grade of “C” or higher. Meets with CHEM 4501.
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CHEM 5511 - Forensic Chemistry 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Introduction to the elements of clinical chemistry and forensic toxicology, concepts of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, and chemical reaction mechanisms associated with drug metabolism and effects on neurotransmission. Graduate students will read primary literature articles and prepare oral presentations or written projects. Prer., CHEM 3111 or CHEM 3211 (formerly CHEM 3320, CHEM 3360) with grades of “C” or higher. Meets with CHEM 4511.
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CHEM 5521 - Environmental Chemistry 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
An in-depth survey of the macroscopic and microscopic principles of environmental chemistry processes in land, air, and water; energy and climate change; chemical equilibrium, kinetics, reduction-oxidation reactions, acid-base chemistry, and thermodynamics. A focus on current environmental problems, impact, and sustainability. Approved for LAS Global Awareness requirement. Prer., CHEM 3111 or CHEM 3211 (formerly CHEM 3320, CHEM 3360) with grade of “C” or higher. Meets with CHEM 4521.
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CHEM 5601 - Nanoscience & Nanotechnology 3 Credits (Minimum) 3 Credits (Maximum)
Crystalline structure formulation of two-, one-, and zero-dimensional materials and the presence of quantum mechanical wave functions in such periodic potentials. Time-dependent perturbation-theory formulation of absorbance and emission phenomena. The application of band structure and spectroscopic properties to the design of modern devices, sensors, and imaging schemes. Graduate students will read additional primary literature articles and prepare oral presentations and/or written projects. Prer., CHEM 4101, CHEM 5101, or PES 4250 with a grade of “C” or higher. Meets with CHEM 4601.
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