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1.00 Credits
This course addresses the chemistry behind a range of environmental and other societal-technical issues. Among the topics are drinking water, the ozone layer, global warming, fuel cells, acid rain, green chemistry, and pharmaceuticals. The chemical principles in the course are developed on a need-to-know basis. In addition to the text, readings will be taken from a range of sources, and policy and ethical contexts will be explored. The course is designed to require no previous chemistry or science background. A laboratory is included where principles are put into action. NASP, Spring semester.
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1.00 Credits
The fundamental concepts of chemistry, including the atom; periodicity; stoichiometry; properties of gases, liquids, and solutions; acids and bases; chemical energetics; and bonding. Laboratory work is coordinated with lecture and is intended to illustrate principles and develop experimental skills. Four lectures and one 3-hour laboratory weekly. Prerequisite: High school chemistry. Exceptionally well prepared students may by examination by-pass CHE-107. NASP, Fall semester.
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1.00 Credits
The composition, structure, and behavior of carbon compounds. Laboratory work emphasizes laboratory techniques, synthesis of organic compounds, characterization of synthetic and naturally occurring organic compounds, and elucidation of reaction mechanisms. Prerequisite: CHE-107. CHE-141 offered Spring semester. CHE-251 offered Fall semester.
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1.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to the field of environmental chemistry. Topics covered include the chemistry of global warming, stratospheric ozone depletion, smog formation, chemical reactions in natural waters, biofuel chemistry, and pollutant fate and transport. In addition, the course will examine current energy sources, alternative energy, and related environmental impacts. Prerequisite: CHE-107, Spring semester.
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1.00 Credits
The goal of this course is to develop a solid background in the fundamental principles and practices of biochemistry and an appreciation for the breadth of the discipline. The course covers the structures and functions of biological macromolecules and their assemblies, including proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, and carbohydrates. Particular emphasis is placed upon proteins involved in gas transport, enzyme catalysis, and kinetics. In addition, attention is devoted to bioenergetics, and the central pathway of energy metabolism. The mechanisms of chemical change and biological regulation will be featured throughout the course. The laboratory component focuses on techniques important in the study of protein enzymes and their activities, properties, and kinetics. Prerequisite: CHE-251. Fall and Spring semesters.
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1.00 Credits
An introduction to the chemistry of the elements. Topics treated include electronic structure, properties of solids, general chemistry of the main group elements, coordination chemistry of the transition elements, and bio-inorganic chemistry. Prerequisite: CHE-141. It is also recommended that CHE-251 be completed prior to CHE-258. Spring semester. 270 Quantitative Analysis ( 1) Principles of quantitative analysis and a detailed study of acid-base, redox, metal ion complex equilibria, theory of separations, spectrophotometry, and liquid chromatography. Laboratory experience in gravimetry, titrimetry, separations, and simple instrumentation. Prerequisites: CHE-141 and MCS-121. Spring semester.
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3.00 Credits
Off-campus employment experience related to the student's major. Normally will not be applied toward a major. See description of the Internship Program. Prerequisite: junior or senior status. Offered Fall and Spring semesters and Summer.
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3.00 Credits
Investigation of a problem by combined library and laboratory work. Prerequisite: departmental approval. May be repeated for credit. Fall and Spring semesters and January Interim.
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0.25 - 0.50 Credits
Lectures and discussion on advanced topics (plus laboratory work where appropriate). Spring semester. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: departmental approval.
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1.00 Credits
This course is focused upon various aspects of protein molecules. Topics include the synthesis, modification, degradation, cellular localization, and interactions of proteins. The goal of the course is to broaden and deepen knowledge and understanding of biochemistry and molecular biology, develop independent and critical thinking skills, and develop the fundamental problem-solving approaches of the discipline. Particular emphasis is placed upon achieving proficiency in reading and evaluating the primary literature and clearly communicating scientific ideas through discussion, presentation, recording, and proposing of ideas. The laboratory is run in an investigative, project-based mode, allowing the opportunity to address an original research question. Prerequisite: CHE-255. Spring semester.
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