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ACADEMIC PROGRAMS
mechanisms, organometallic chemistry, and bioinorganic chemistry. Three lectures and
one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: CH 212 and CH 220. Spring.
CH 308 Biochemistry (1)
An introduction to the structure, chemistry, and metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins,
nucleic acids, and lipids. Areas of emphasis include enzyme catalysis, kinetics and
inhibition; protein structure and function; and detailed analysis of metabolic pathways.
Three lectures per week. (Also listed as BI 308, this course may be counted for credit in
either biology or chemistry.) Prerequisites: BI 110 and CH 211, or CH 212; and at least
junior standing. Fall, Spring.
CH 397 Internship in Science and Technology (1)
Study and application of research methods in scientific-related industry. A companion
course for those actively engaged in summer internship experiences within science and
technology-based companies that guides them through the application of the scientific
method within an industry-related working environment. Prerequisite: acceptance into a
chemistry-related summer internship. Summer.
CH 410 Senior Research in Chemistry (1)
A research experience in chemistry during the senior year. Requirements include a paper
written in the style of a scientific journal article and an oral presentation to students and
faculty. Instructor consent required. Prerequisite: CH 212. Fall, Spring.
CH 411 Physical Chemistry I (1)
Principles of chemical kinetics, elementary quantum theory, and spectroscopy. Three
lecture periods, one three-hour laboratory, and one TBA laboratory per week. Students
are strongly encouraged to take MA 310 or equivalent prior to taking CH 411.
Prerequisites: CH 212, CH 220, MA 232, and PH 122. Fall.
CH 412 Physical Chemistry II (1)
Continuation of CH 411, stressing chemical thermodynamics. Three lectures, one three-
hour laboratory, and one TBA laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CH 411. Spring.
CH 418 Medicinal Chemistry (1)
Applications of organic chemistry and cellular biology to modern medicine. Students will
utilize a variety of resources from peer reviewed literature, texts, and guest speakers to
explore and discuss topics related to medicinal chemistry. Topics to be covered include
drug discovery and design, drug delivery, drug targets, and the mechanisms of drug
reactions in the cell. Two lectures per week. A Leadership Studies designated course. A
service-learning integrated course. Prerequisites: BI 110 and CH 212. Spring.
CH 420 Senior Seminar in Chemistry (1)
A weekly seminar on current research topics in chemistry. Each student presents one
seminar to the class about previously conducted research. Students also prepare a poster
presentation about their research, write a review paper in the area of their research, and
give an oral presentation to the campus community during senior conference. Spring.