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BIOL 501 - Molecular Biology (Lec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4)
Description
Modern laboratory techniques used in the study of molecular biology, genetics, and biotechnology.
Notes
No duplicate credit for BIOL 501 and BIOL 401.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Lab. 3 Cr. 4
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BIOL 505 - General Parasitology (Lec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4)
Description
Protozoa, helminths, and arthropods which are parasitic to humans and domestic animals. Directed reading and/or research required.
Notes
No duplicate credit for BIOL 505 and BIOL 405.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 101, BIOL 101L, BIOL 102, and BIOL 102L.
Lec. 3 Lab. 3 Cr. 4
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BIOL 507 - Histology (Lec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4)
Description
Microscopic study of tissues.
Notes
No duplicate credit for BIOL 507 and BIOL 407.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Lab. 3 Cr. 4
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BIOL 510 - General Ecology (Lec. 3, Lab. 2, Cr. 4)
Description
Basic concepts pertaining to plants and animals in relation to their environment. Field trips may be required. Library research and a term paper are required.
Notes
No duplicate credit for BIOL 510 and BIOL 410.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 339 or permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Lab. 2 Cr. 4
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BIOL 514 - Cell Biology (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
Physiological interrelationships of the cell and cell organelles.
Notes
No duplicate credit for BIOL 514 and BIOL 414.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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BIOL 525 - Ichthyology (Lec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4)
Description
Systematics, evolution, ecology, and natural history of fishes of the world, with emphasis on forms occurring within Louisiana and nearby states. Field trips may be required. Directed readings and/or research project required.
Notes
No duplicate credit for BIOL 525 and BIOL 425.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 102 or NRCM 201.
Lec. 3 Lab. 3 Cr. 4
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BIOL 527 - Mammalogy (Lec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4)
Description
Systematics, evolution, ecology, and natural history of mammals of the world, with emphasis on forms occurring within Louisiana and nearby states. Field trips may be required. Directed readings and/or research project required.
Notes
No duplicate credit for BIOL 527 and BIOL 427.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 102 or NRCM 201.
Lec. 3 Lab. 3 Cr. 4
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BIOL 534 - Immunology (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
Biological principles of the immune system in humans, including cells, organs, innate immunity, and B and T cell responses.
Notes
No duplicate credit for BIOL 534 and BIOL 434.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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BIOL 552 - Current Topics in Biology (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
Formal lecture presentations and discussions of recent advances and issues in the biological sciences. Directed readings and/or research project required.
Notes
May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 6 credit hours. No duplicate credit for BIOL 552 and BIOL 452.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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BIOL 563 - Emerging Diseases and Medical Virology (Lec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4)
Description
Epidemiology, ecology, evolution and general medical pathology of emerging diseases throughout the world, particularly viruses and their structure, classification, and replication, with emphasis on the pathogenesis of human viral diseases. Directed readings and/or research project required.
Notes
No duplicate credit for BIOL 563 and BIOL 463.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): (BIOL 101, BIOL 101L, BIOL 102, and BIOL 102L) or permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Lab. 3 Cr. 4
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BIOL 601 - Graduate Seminar (Lec. 1, Cr. 1)
Description
Understand the peer-review process, learn presentation skills, and participate in guest lectures on current topics in biology.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.
Lec. 1 Cr. 1
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BIOL 602 - Research (Lab. 3-9, Cr. 1-3)
Description
Orientation of the student to the process of developing a research project, including literature review, development of hypotheses, objectives, and methodological design.
Notes
May be repeated to accrue a total of 3 credit hours.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.
Lab. 3-9 Cr. 1-3
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BIOL 603 - Current Topics in Integrative Biology (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
Provides in-depth coverage of contemporary applied and research areas in integrative biology, including formal lecture presentations and discussions of recent advances and issues in integrative biology.
Notes
May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 6 credit hours.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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BIOL 606 - Scientific Writing (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
Orientation of the student to the principles of scientific communication and writing from a reader’s perspective.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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BIOL 615 - Advances in Applied and Environmental Microbiology (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
Study of ecological principles as they apply to microorganisms and their environments. Discussions include such phenomena as impacts of climate change, bioremediation, genetic engineering, and bioterrorism.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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BIOL 617 - Advanced Molecular Biology Laboratory Techniques (Lec. 2, Lab. 2, Cr. 3)
Description
Review of modern laboratory techniques used in biomedical research through the development and implementation of hypothetical experimentation.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 401, BIOL 501, or permission of department head.
Lec. 2 Lab. 2 Cr. 3
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BIOL 626 - Global Diversity and Biogeography (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
Designed to provide students with comprehensive knowledge of the science of biogeography and global patterns of biodiversity.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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BIOL 635 - Advanced Genetics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
An exploration of advanced genetics, including recombination-based cloning in prokaryotes, model organisms, mutant screens, cancer genetics, developmental genetics, genome-wide association studies, epigenetics, pathways and gene networks, use of microarrays and next-generation sequencing, ChIP-chip, suppressors, regulation of eukaryotic gene expression, and biological noise.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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BIOL 647 - Transgenics (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
Focus on the principles of genetic manipulation and analysis in eukaryotic organisms. This course will cover a broad range of topics including forward genetics and reverse genetics, both from a historic and modern perspective.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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BIOL 653 - Advances in Vector-borne Diseases and Public Health (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
Current trends in biology, ecology and classification of arthropods of public health importance, with emphasis on global health impacts from vector-borne diseases; epidemiology of vector-borne diseases; tropical and preventive medicine; arthropod and vector-borne disease surveillance techniques and control measures.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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BIOL 699 - Thesis (Cr. 1-6)
Description
Student must register for Thesis during each semester the thesis is in progress. Student must be enrolled in Thesis the semester the thesis is completed and approved by the examining committee.
Notes
May be repeated to accrue a total of 12 credit hours, but only 6 credit hours may be applied toward an environmental and chemical sciences degree.
Cr. 1-6
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CHEM 100 - Orientation to Forensics (Cr. 1)
Description
Introduction to forensics. On site surveys of forensic crime labs, interviews with and attendance of seminars by forensic personnel in the aspects of forensic work, visits to crime scenes, and introduction to roles of forensic scientists in the investigation of crime and the justice system.
Cr. 1
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CHEM 101 - General Chemistry I (Lec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4)
LCCN: CCEM 1124, Chemistry I Lec + Lab (Science Majors)
Description
Laws and principles of inorganic chemistry including, but not limited to, nomenclature. Atomic and molecular structure. Chemical equations and stoichiometry; gas laws; bonding. Quantitative problem solving. Introduction to periodicity, energy relationships, and solutions.
Notes
No duplicate credit for CHEM 101 and CHEM 121.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): MATH 113 (with a grade of C or better), MATH 170 (with a grade of C or better), minimum ACT Mathematics score of 22, or permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Lab. 3 Cr. 4
General Education Core Curriculum
Natural Sciences
NYF
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CHEM 102 - General Chemistry II (Lec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4)
LCCN: CCEM 1134, Chemistry II Lec + Lab (Science Majors)
Description
Study of the metals and their compounds, Intermolecular forces, thermodynamics, general and heterogeneous equilibria, kinetics, more solution chemistry; acid/base equilibria and properties, electrochemistry, and nuclear chemistry.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 101 or permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Lab. 3 Cr. 4
General Education Core Curriculum
Natural Sciences
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CHEM 103L - Introductory Chemistry Laboratory I (Lab. 3, Cr. 1)
LCCN: CCEM 1121, Chemistry I Lab (Science Majors); CCEM 1132, Chemistry I + II Lab (Science Majors) (with CHEM 104L)
Description
Introduction to general laboratory skills and methods including safety; basic laboratory techniques (to include data collection and interpretation; introduction to laboratory reporting/record keeping) as related to the topics in CHEM 101.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 101 or permission of department head.
Lab. 3 Cr. 1
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CHEM 104L - Introductory Chemistry Laboratory II (Lab. 3, Cr. 1)
LCCN: CCEM 1131, Chemistry II Lab (Science Majors); CCEM 1132, Chemistry I + II Lab (Science Majors) (with CHEM 103L)
Description
Introduction to general laboratory skills and methods including safety; basic laboratory techniques (to include data collection and interpretation; introduction to laboratory reporting/record keeping) as related to the topics in CHEM 102.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 102 or permission of department head.
Lab. 3 Cr. 1
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CHEM 120 - Integrated Chemistry (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
LCCN: CCEM 1003, General, Organic & Biochemistry
Description
Survey of general, organic, and biochemistry, primarily for nursing and allied health majors.
Notes
No duplicate credit for CHEM 120 and CHEM 121.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): MATH 113 (with a grade of C or better), MATH 170 (with a grade of C or better), minimum ACT Mathematics score of 22, or permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
General Education Core Curriculum
Natural Sciences
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CHEM 135 - Applications of Chemistry to Modern Lifestyles (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
LCCN: CCEM 1013, General Chemistry Survey
Description
Survey of chemistry’s role in modern lifestyles. Includes general chemistry concepts and principles, for teachers and non-science majors.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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CHEM 136 - Chemical Issues in the Environment (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
Role of chemistry in creating and solving environmental problems. Chemistry as it relates to modern consumers. Includes general chemistry concepts and principles, for teachers and non-science majors.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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CHEM 203 - Quantitative Chemical Analysis (Lec. 2, Cr. 2)
Description
Gravimetric and volumetric analyses and an introduction to instrumental analyses.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 102 (with a grade of C or better) or CHEM 245 (with a grade of C or better).
Lec. 2 Cr. 2
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CHEM 203L - Quantitative Chemical Analysis Laboratory (Lab. 6, Cr. 2)
Description
Application of the theory and procedures of gravimetric, volumetric, and instrumental analysis; safety and basic laboratory techniques related to CHEM 203.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Corequisite(s): CHEM 203.
Lab. 6 Cr. 2
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CHEM 211 - Elements of Organic Chemistry (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
LCCN: CCEM 2203, Organic Chemistry, Survey
Description
One-semester terminal survey of organic chemistry. Introduction to nomenclature, chemical reactions, functional groups, stereochemistry.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 102.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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CHEM 211L - Elements of Organic Chemistry Laboratory (Lab. 3, Cr. 1)
Description
Basic mini-scale techniques for purification and determination of organic compounds. Introduction to organic nomenclature and functional groups. Interpretation of GC, IR, and NMR spectra. Basic organic syntheses. Introduction to the concepts and practices of “Green Chemistry”.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 102 or CHEM 104L.
Lab. 3 Cr. 1
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CHEM 245 - Distillation and Fractionation (Lec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4)
Description
Continuous and batch distillation and fractionation processes as they apply to a typical petrochemical plant. Petroleum refining, hydrocarbon chemistry, polymers, acids, bases, pH, reaction kinetics.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 101.
Lec. 3 Lab. 3 Cr. 4
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CHEM 251 - Introduction to Chemical Research (Lab. 3-9, Cr. 1-3)
Description
Introduction to the conception, execution and refinement of chemical research and to the written communication of research findings. Requires written research report.
Notes
May be repeated to accrue a total of 6 credit hours.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (CHEM 101, CHEM 120, or CHEM 121), permission of department head, and completion of five-hour departmental safety training program.
Lab. 3-9 Cr. 1-3
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CHEM 265 - Basic Biochemistry (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
Nature, digestion and metabolism of biomolecules as they apply to health-related fields.
Notes
No duplicate credit for CHEM 265 and CHEM 275.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 211.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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CHEM 275 - Introductory Biochemistry (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
Basic principles of biochemistry; chemical properties of biomolecules; digestion and metabolism of the major cell constituents as they apply to health-related fields of study.
Notes
No duplicate credit for CHEM 275 and CHEM 265.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 211, CHEM 301, or permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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CHEM 301 - Organic Chemistry I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
Nomenclature, chemical reactions, synthesis, functional groups, structure/property relationships, stereochemistry, spectroscopy, and mechanistic theory. Interplay of steric, electronic and orbital interactions.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 102.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
NYF
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CHEM 301L - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (Lab. 3, Cr. 1)
Description
Safety; basic laboratory techniques related to the topics in Organic Chemistry I.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 102.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): CHEM 301.
Lab. 3 Cr. 1
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CHEM 302 - Organic Chemistry II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
Continuation of CHEM 301. Reinforcement of structure/property relationships, curved arrow convention, and the marriage of electronic, steric and orbital interactions. Properties, preparations, reactions, and interconversions of the various families of organic compounds as well as the mechanistic details of those transformations.
Notes
No duplicate credit for CHEM 302 and CHEM 310.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 301.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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CHEM 302L - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory (Lab. 6, Cr. 2)
Description
Project-based experiemental course employing standard organic techniques for the synthesis, and/or isolation, purification, and characterization of target organic compounds. Characterization techniques will be drawn from wet chemistry, chromatography, IR, NMR, and MS spectroscopy. Students work individually and in teams and are required to write ACS-style lab reports.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 301 and CHEM 301L.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): CHEM 302.
Lab. 6 Cr. 2
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CHEM 303 - Chemical and Instrumental Analyses (Lec. 1, Lab. 6, Cr. 3)
Description
Gravimetry and volumetry; operating principles and uses of modern chemical instrumentation including optical atomic and molecular spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, separation science and electrochemistry. Sample preparation and analysis, data acquisition and interpretation, troubleshooting of instruments.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 203 and CHEM 301.
Lec. 1 Lab. 6 Cr. 3
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CHEM 310 - Reactions and Theory of Organic Chemistry (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
Theory and reactions of organic chemistry with emphasis on industrial processes and applications.
Notes
No duplicate credit for CHEM 310 and CHEM 302 or CHEM 311.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 301.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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CHEM 361 - Theory of Inorganic Chemistry (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
Laws of chemistry as applied to inorganic chemistry. Atomic structure, bonding theories, acid-base theories, oxidation-reduction, instrumental techniques in inorganic chemistry, electronic spectra, magnetic properties, coordination chemistry and mechanism and kinetics in inorganic chemistry.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): CHEM 302 or permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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CHEM 361L - Inorganic Preparations Lab (Lab. 3, Cr. 1)
Description
Integrates synthetic and characterization techniques commonly used in inorganic chemistry, including temperature control and Schlenck techniques.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): CHEM 302 and CHEM 361.
Lab. 3 Cr. 1
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CHEM 380 - Physical Chemistry for the Life Sciences (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
Principles of physical chemistry and their application in the biological sciences. Areas covered include thermodynamics, chemical and biochemical equilibrium, redox chemistry, kinetics, and spectroscopy. Through, illustration will be made of how these principles are applied to fundamental problems in biochemistry.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): (BIOL 101, CHEM 301, MATH 190, and [PHYS 151, PHYS 201, or PHYS 211]) or permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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CHEM 390 - Physical Chemistry I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
Chemico-physical foundations of thermodynamics and their applications to chemistry. Derivations of chemical principles and problem solving.
Notes
No duplicate credit for CHEM 390 and CHEM 401.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): (CHEM 102, MATH 291, and PHYS 211) or permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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CHEM 391 - Physical Chemistry II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
Chemico-physical systems of kinetics and their application to chemistry. Derivations of chemical principles and problem solving.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 390 or permission of department head.
Corequisite(s): CHEM 391L.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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CHEM 391L - Physical Chemistry Laboratory (Lab. 3, Cr. 1)
Description
Sixteen experiments covering chemico-physical systems.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Corequisite(s): CHEM 391.
Lab. 3 Cr. 1
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CHEM 411 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
Builds upon the foundation of CHEM 361 concentrating on the descriptive chemistry of the elements and important reactions in mechanisms in inorganic chemistry.
Notes
No duplicate credit for CHEM 411 and CHEM 512.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 361 or permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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CHEM 412 - Inorganic Preparations (Lec. 1, Lab. 6, Cr. 3)
Description
Inorganic reactions, synthesis, and product characterizations.
Notes
No duplicate credit for CHEM 412 and CHEM 513.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 302 and CHEM 390.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): CHEM 411.
Lec. 1 Lab. 6 Cr. 3
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CHEM 415 - Green Chemistry and Sustainability (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
Health, environmental, and fiscal consequences of the current approach to chemical manufacture involving use of solvents, reagents and monomers, additives and fossil fuels and of the current “command & control” approach to handling side products and waste. Examination of the 12 principles of “Green Chemistry”, case studies, alternative sources of energy, and research in developing “green” solutions to the energy crisis.
Notes
No duplicate credit for CHEM 415 and CHEM 515.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): CHEM 302 or CHEM 310.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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CHEM 421 - Biochemistry I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
LCCN: CBIO 3403, Biochemistry I (Upper Level)
Description
Detailed survey of protein, carbohydrate, lipid and nucleic acid structure and function. Fundamental principles of water chemistry, enzyme kinetics, gene expression, protein synthesis and transport are also included.
Notes
No duplicate credit for CHEM 421 and CHEM 431, CHEM 521, or CHEM 533.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 301.
Corequisite(s): CHEM 302 or permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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CHEM 421L - Biochemistry I Laboratory (Lab. 3, Cr. 1)
LCCN: CBIO 3401, Biochemistry I Lab (Upper Level)
Description
Laboratory to reinforce CHEM 421. Experiments in buffer titration, enzymes kinetics, protein purification, carbohydrate isolation, saponification of fats, and DNA amplification and analysis.
Notes
No duplicate credit for CHEM 421L and CHEM 431L, CHEM 521L, or CHEM 533L.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Corequisite(s): CHEM 302 and CHEM 421.
Lab. 3 Cr. 1
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CHEM 422 - Biochemistry II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
LCCN: CBIO 4413, Biochemistry II (Upper Level)
Description
Detailed survey of vertebrate biochemical metabolism. Enzyme mechanisms and regulation of pathways. Glycolysis, citric acid cycle, electron transport, pentose phosphate pathway, glycogen synthesis and degradation, fatty acid synthesis, and beta-oxidation.
Notes
No duplicate credit for CHEM 422 and CHEM 432, CHEM 522, or CHEM 534.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 421.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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CHEM 423 - Quantitative Instrumental Analysis (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
Basic operating principles of modern instrumental analysis. Theoretical studies and applications of atomic emission and absorption, molecular absorption, and molecular fluorescence spectroscopy, and separation methods such as gas and liquid chromatography and electrophoresis.
Notes
No duplicate credit for CHEM 423 and CHEM 433, CHEM 523, or CHEM 538.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 203 and CHEM 203L.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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CHEM 424 - Organic Mechanisms (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
Classical and modern methods of determining the mechanisms of organic reactions. Organic intermediates, activation parameters and reaction profiles. Roles of electronic, steric and orbital interactions in chemistry. Curved arrow convention and orbital symmetry. Selected name reactions.
Notes
No duplicate credit for CHEM 424 and CHEM 524.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 302 and CHEM 390.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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CHEM 426 - Special Topics in Computational Chemistry (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
Application of computational methods (molecular mechanics, semiempirical, abinitio and DFT) to solve chemical problems ranging from stabilities of carbocations to structures of biological molecules and environmental processes.
Notes
No duplicate credit for CHEM 426 and CHEM 526.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 390 and MATH 291.
Corequisite(s): CHEM 391 or permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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CHEM 428 - Lasers in Chemical Analysis (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
Basic principles and properties of lasers. Applications of laser-based techniques in chemical analysis. Survey of instrumentation and types of lasers.
Notes
No duplicate credit for CHEM 428 and CHEM 528.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 203 and PHSC 300.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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CHEM 429 - Bioinorganic Chemistry (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
Elements of inorganic chemistry found in biological systems, with a primary focus upon transition metals.
Notes
No duplicate credit for CHEM 429 and CHEM 529.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (CHEM 361 and CHEM 421) or permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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CHEM 441 - Seminar (Cr. 1)
Description
Written and oral report of research completed in undergraduate research. Component of the capstone experience.
Notes
May be repeated to accrue a total of 2 credit hours.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing.
Cr. 1
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CHEM 442 - Forensic Testimony (Cr. 1)
Description
Dynamics of courtroom presentation of forensic evidence including the burden on and role of the “expert witness.” Issues concerning chain-of-custody, forensic findings and their implications. Mock trials based upon students’ CHEM 451 research projects.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 451 and Junior standing.
Corequisite(s): CHEM 465 or permission of department head.
Cr. 1
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CHEM 450 - Industrial Chemistry (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
Analysis of the major industrial chemical processes including production of bulk chemicals, polymers, petrochemicals, industrial gases, fertilizers, and explosives. Economic, environmental, and global consequences of industrial activity. Environmental vs. green chemistry principles, water recycling, and alternative fuels.
Notes
No duplicate credit for CHEM 450 or CHEM 550.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 302 and CHEM 361.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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CHEM 451 - Undergraduate Research (Lab. 3-9, Cr. 1-3)
Description
Independent experimental research directed by a faculty member specializing in the field of interest to the student. A component of the capstone experience. Written research report is required.
Notes
May be repeated to accrue a total of 6 credit hours.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing, permission of department head, and completion of five-hour departmental safety training program.
Lab. 3-9 Cr. 1-3
CAP NYF
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CHEM 465 - Forensic Chemistry (Lec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4)
Description
Chain of custody, drug classifications based upon pharmacological similarity and U.S. federal law, drug analyses, toxicology, forensic analysis of physical evidence associated with combustion and explosives, and introduction to modern forensic biology.
Notes
No duplicate credit for CHEM 465 and CHEM 565.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): (CHEM 303, CHEM 421, and CHEM 421L) or permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Lab. 3 Cr. 4
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CHEM 475 - Applied Forensic Chemistry (Lec. 3, Lab. 1, Cr. 3)
Description
Application of chemical instrumentation and methodologies to the separation, identification, and comparison of trace analyses, the microscopic identification, and characterization of crime scene samples.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 421, CHEM 421L, and CHEM 423.
Lec. 3 Lab. 1 Cr. 3
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CHEM 481 - Polymer Chemistry (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
Macromolecules, including their preparations, structures, and properties.
Notes
No duplicate credit for CHEM 481 and CHEM 580.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): (CHEM 302, CHEM 390, and Senior standing) or permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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CHEM 490 - Chemistry Internship (Cr. 2-3)
Description
Supervised practical experience in a professional chemistry field such as quality control, process development, synthesis, sample analyses, consulting, and forensics. Internships require 80-120 hours of work experience under approved professional supervision and must culminate in a written report of activities and findings.
Notes
No duplicate credit for CHEM 490 and CHEM 590.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): Senior standing.
Cr. 2-3
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CHEM 512 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
An extension of inorganic chemistry that builds upon a foundation of inorganic experience and concentrates on the descriptive chemistry of the elements and important reactions in mechanisms in inorganic chemistry.
Notes
Independent study required. No duplicate credit for CHEM 512 and CHEM 411.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 361 or permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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CHEM 513 - Inorganic Preparations (Lec. 1, Lab. 6, Cr. 3)
Description
Inorganic reactions, synthesis, and product characterization. Directed reading and/or research project required.
Notes
No duplicate credit for CHEM 513 and CHEM 412.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): CHEM 512.
Lec. 1 Lab. 6 Cr. 3
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CHEM 515 - Green Chemistry and Sustainability (Lec. 3, Cr.3)
Description
Health, environmental, and fiscal consequences of current approaches to chemical manufacturing and the “command and control” model for handling side products and waste. Principles of, and cases studies in “Green Chemistry”. Investigation of alternative energy.
Notes
No duplicate credit for CHEM 515 and CHEM 415.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 302, CHEM 310, or permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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CHEM 521 - Biochemistry I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
Detailed survey of protein, carbohydrate, lipid and nucleic acid structure and function. Fundamental principles of water chemistry, enzyme kinetics, gene expression, protein synthesis and transport are also included.
Notes
No duplicate credit for CHEM 521 and CHEM 421.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 302.
Corequisite(s): CHEM 521L.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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CHEM 521L - Biochemistry I Laboratory (Lab. 3, Cr. 1)
Description
Laboratory science designed to reinforce the CHEM 521 classroom lecture. Experiments in buffer titration, enzyme kinetics, protein purification, carbohydrate isolation, saponification of fats, and DNA amplification and analysis.
Notes
No duplicate credit for CHEM 521L and CHEM 421L.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 302.
Corequisite(s): CHEM 521.
Lab. 3 Cr. 1
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CHEM 522 - Biochemistry II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
Detailed survey of vertebrate biochemical metabolism. Enzyme mechanisms and regulation of pathways. Glycolysis, citric acid cycle, electron transport, pentose phosphate pathway, glycogen synthesis and degradation, fatty acid synthesis, and betaoxidation.
Notes
No duplicate credit for CHEM 522 and CHEM 422.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 521.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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CHEM 523 - Quantitative Instrumental Analysis (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
Basic operating principles of modern instrumental analysis. Theoretical studies and applications of atomic emission and absorption, molecular absorption, and molecular fluorescence spectroscopy, and separation methods such as gas and liquid chromatography and electrophoresis.
Notes
No duplicate credit for CHEM 523 and CHEM 423.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 203 and CHEM 203L.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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CHEM 524 - Organic Mechanisms (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
Mechanisms of organic reactions. Directed reading required.
Notes
No duplicate credit for CHEM 524 and CHEM 424.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 302 and CHEM 390.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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CHEM 526 - Special Topics in Computational Chemistry (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
Application of computational methods (molecular mechanics, semiempirical, abinitio and DFT) to solve chemical problems ranging from stabilities of carbocations to structures of biological molecules and environmental processes. Directed reading and/or research project required.
Notes
No duplicate credit for CHEM 526 and CHEM 426.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): (CHEM 390 and MATH 291) or permission of department head.
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): CHEM 391.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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CHEM 528 - Lasers in Chemical Analysis (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
Basic principles and properties of lasers. Applications of laser-based techniques in chemical analysis. Survey of instrumentation and types of lasers. Directed reading and/or research project required.
Notes
No duplicate credit for CHEM 528 and CHEM 428.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 203 and PHSC 300.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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CHEM 529 - Bioinorganic Chemistry (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
A survey of the elements of inorganic chemistry found in biological systems, with a primary focus upon transition metals. Topics including mechanistic enzymology, coordination chemistry, and spectroscopy will be discussed within a broader framework of biological inorganic chemistry.
Notes
No duplicate credit for CHEM 529 and CHEM 429.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s)/Corequisite(s): (CHEM 361 and CHEM 421) or permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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CHEM 550 - Industrial Chemistry (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
Analysis of the major industrial chemical processes including production of bulk chemicals, polymers, petrochemicals, industrial gases, fertilizers, and explosives. Economic, environmental, and global consequences of industrial activity. Environment vs. green chemistry principles, water recycling and alternative fuels.
Notes
No duplicate credit for CHEM 550 and CHEM 450.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 302 and CHEM 361.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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CHEM 571 - Selected Topics in Science for Elementary Teachers I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
Scientific principles applicable to the elementary school curricula by use of lecture and hands-on techniques.
Notes
May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 6 credit hours, but only 3 credit hours may be applied toward a degree.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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CHEM 572 - Selected Topics in Science for Elementary Teachers II (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
Scientific principles applicable to the elementary school curriculum by use of lectures, laboratory demonstrations, and laboratory exercises. One field trip and visitations to teacher’s classrooms will be made.
Notes
May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 6 credit hours, but only 3 credit hours may be applied toward a degree.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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CHEM 580 - Polymer Chemistry (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
Macromolecules, including their preparations, structures, and properties. Directed reading required.
Notes
No duplicate credit for CHEM 580 and CHEM 481.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 302 and CHEM 390.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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CHEM 601 - Advanced Organic Chemistry I (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
An advanced course in the underlying principles of organic chemistry.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 302.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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CHEM 610 - Selected Topics in Biochemistry (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Notes
May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 6 credit hours.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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CHEM 613 - Selected Topics in Physical Chemistry (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Notes
May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 6 credit hours.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 391 or permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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CHEM 620 - Selected Topics in Organic Chemistry (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Notes
May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 6 credit hours.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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CHEM 631 - Advanced Analytical Chemistry (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
Comprehensive study of the underlying principles and applications of analytical chemistry.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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CHEM 635 - Advanced Organometallic Chemistry (Lec. 3, Lab. 3, Cr. 4)
Description
Properties, preparations and transformations of organometallic species with an emphasis on structure, bonding, reaction mechanisms, structure-reactivity relationships, and applications in organic synthesis. Significant emphasis is placed on discovering the interplay of electronic, steric and orbital factos in determining the fates of organometallic reactions.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 361 or permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Lab. 3 Cr. 4
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CHEM 641 - Selected Topics in Inorganic Chemistry (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Notes
May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 6 credit hours.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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CHEM 645 - Chemistry of Environmental Pollutants (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
Physicochemical, biochemical, and environmental properties and behaviors of selected environmental pollutants discussed as are the chemical bases for their toxicities. Pollutants examined include heavy metals, inorganics (containing nitrogen, oxygen, sulfur) and a variety of organics including hydrocarbons, chlorofluorocarbons, carbocationogens, and radical generators.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 302 or permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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CHEM 651 - Selected Topics in Analytical Chemistry (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Notes
May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 6 credit hours.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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CHEM 655 - Organic Chemistry of the Environment (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
Detailed look at how organic molecules enter the environment and at their subsequent distribution among the “spheres” (biosphere, atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and pedosphere) Examines the fates of organic molecules in the environment including hydrolyses, air-oxidation, homolyses, photochemistry, microbial modification, and up-take by living systems. Uptake, distribution, and metabolism of exogenous organics in mammals is examined.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 302 or permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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CHEM 660 - Selected Topics in Industrial Chemistry (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Notes
May be repeated as topics vary to accrue a total of 6 credit hours.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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CHEM 690 - Research in Chemical Sciences (Lab. 9, Cr. 3)
Description
Independent experimental research in the chemical sciences directed by the student’s research advisor. Requires written research report.
Notes
May be repeated to accrue a total of 6 credit hours, but only 3 credit hours may be applied toward an environmental and chemical sciences degree.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): Permission of department head and completion of five-hour departmental safety training program.
Lab. 9 Cr. 3
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CHEM 691 - Chemistry Graduate Internship (Lab. 9, Cr. 3)
Description
Supervised practical experience in a professional chemistry field. Internships involve 80-120 hours of work per semester.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 690 and 6 hours of CHEM (500/600 level).
Lab. 9 Cr. 3
INT
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CHEM 695 - Seminar (Cr. 1)
Description
Audio-visual seminars on current topical research in chemistry and an oral presentation on a research topic of the student.
Notes
May be repeated to accrue a total of 3 credit hours, but only 1 credit hour may be applied toward an environmental and chemical sciences degree.
Cr. 1
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CHEM 699 - Thesis (Cr. 1-6)
Description
Student must register for the thesis course during each regular semester the thesis is in progress. Student must be enrolled in Thesis the semester the thesis is completed and approved by the examining committee.
Notes
May be repeated to accrue a total of 12 credit hours, but only 6 credit hours may be applied toward an environmental and chemical sciences degree.
Cr. 1-6
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CHEN 210 - Mass and Energy Balances (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
Mass and energy balances on reactive and non-reactive systems. Determination of physical and thermodynamic properties and relationships.
Notes
No duplicate credit for CHEN 210 and CHEG 210.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 102 and MATH 190.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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CHEN 305 - Chemical Reactor Engineering (Lec. 3, Cr. 3)
Description
Chemical and engineering principles for the design and operation of chemical reactors. Kinetics of simple homogeneous systems and introduction to heterogeneous catalysis. Oral and written reports are required.
Notes
No duplicate credit for CHEN 305 and CHEG 305.
Prerequisites / Corequisites
Prerequisite(s): CHEN 210, CHEN 311, and ENGR 207.
Corequisite(s): MATH 301.
Lec. 3 Cr. 3
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