COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Chemistry
Biochemistry
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Professor: Rynd Associate Professor: Lin OBJECTIVES
105 General Chemistry I (4) Principles and theories of the struc ture and properties of matter includ ing atomic theory, stoichemistry, mol ecular structure, bonding and state of matter. Prerequisite : high school chemistry, intermediate algebra. Fall
Biochemistry is the study of the chem istry of living systems. This interdisciplinary program draws upon biow/!J and chemistry. OBJECTIVES The major is designed especially for those students planning a career in the health professions. The require ments for schools of medicine , phar macy, den tistry and medical technology are met within this major. This pro gram also prepares one for graduate school in a variety of bioscience pro grams. There are excellent opportuni ties for careers in biotechnical, pharma ceutical and environmental related businesses and governmental agencies. DEGREE PROGRAM A Bachelor of Science degree in Bio chernislly is offered upon completion of the university baccalaureate and major requirements. The biochemisu-ymajor requires the completion of 63 units consisti ng of the fo llowing: Chemistry 105, 106,301,302,350; Biology 111 , 281, 282,312,322 or 422,41 1, 412; Math 105; Computer Science 100 ; Physics 111 , 112, 460 or Biology 470. Note: The general educaiion requirement f /Jr mathematics and science is met within this ma;or. Theforeign language require ment is met /Jy two years in high school or four units ofcollegeforeign language. COURSES (Chemistry and Biochemistry) 100 The Material World (3) The basic principles of chemistry fo r the non-science major. Uses materials of modern society as a theme for exploring the properties and structure of matter as we ll as the methods and consequences of u·ansforming natural resources to consumer products. 101 Chemistry Survey I: Inorganic Chemistry (3) Principles of general and inorganic chem istry: atomic theory, bonding, stoichiome try, so lutions, chemical reaction , acid/ base theory and nuclear processes. Designed for the health professions, sports physiology and nutrition. Two hours lecture and three hours lab. Pre requisite: high school chemistry or passing grade on entrance exam. Lab fee: $20. 102 Chemistry Survey II: Organic and Biochemistry (3) Structure and reactivity of organic and biological compounds with specia l appli cation to medicine and health. Two hours lecture and three hours lab. Prerequisite: 101 or 105. Lab fee: $20.
350 Analytical Chemistry (5) Asurvey of classical chemical methods of analysis such as titrimetric and gravi metric along with various instrumental methods including electrochemical, spectroscopic and chromatographic. Three hours lecture, six hours labora tory. Prerequisite: 301. Lab fee: $20. 411, 412 Biochemistry I, II (3,3) Fundamental concepts of metabolism, bioenergetics, biosynthesis and other chemistry of life processes. Three hours lecture. Prerequisite: 302. 420 Special Topics in Chemistry (3) Short subjects in such areas as the chemical literature, various instrumen tal methods, polymers, organometallics and industrial chemis try. Prerequisite: departmental approval. 422 Laboratory in Biochemistry (2) An integrated laboratory course to accompany 411. Modem techniques in molecular genet ics, metabolic processes , bioenergetics and enzyme mechanisms. Six hours laboratory. One hour discussion/ quiz. Prerequi site: Biology 312 and Chemistry 411. Alternate years. Lab fee: $40. 480 Special Project in Chemistry (1-3) Research or industrial internship. Requires a written report. Prerequi site: departmental approval.
While primarily providing service courses for other programs, the depart ment does offer two programs with chemistry as the major component. These are Biochemi stry and Physical Science with a chemistry emphasis. Sin ce chemistry is the study of matter and the changes it undergoes, sequences of courses are designed to meet the needs of students as they prepare for a variety of differ ent majors that require an understanding of the nature of matter. The objective of these courses is to provide the stu dent with a basic understanding of the laws of theories of chemistry such that the student will be able ( 1) to explain the basic phys ical and chemical prop erties of matter in terms of its struc ture, (2) to do quantitative problem solving, (3) to gain some level of pro ficiency in laboratory methodology, and ( 4) to be acquainted with basic resource material in chemistry. DEGREE PROGRAM A Bachelor of Science Degree in Physi cal Science with a Chemistry Emphasis is offered. The requirements for this major are given under the Physical Science Department. The Biochem istry Program is given below. MINOR A Chemistry Minor requires the com pletion of the following courses: Chem istry 105, 106, 301, 302, 350. Six distinct chemistry minor units apart from any other major or minor.
semester only. Lab fee: $25. 106 General Chemistry II (5)
The principles and theory of chemical reactivity including kinetics, equilibria and thermodynamics as applied to acid/ base , redox and other ionic sys- terns. Prerequisite: Chemistry 105. Spring semester only. Lab fee: $25. 110 Chemistry Topics (1-2) Various topics in introductory chemisuy. Prerequisite: department approval. 301, 302 Organic Chemistry (5,5) Structure and reactivity of carbon-con taining compounds; emphasis given to mechanisms of organic reactions. Second semester includes structural biochemisuy. Laboratory emphasizes analytical organic chemistry. Three hours lecture, six hours laboratory. Prerequisite: 106. Lab fee: $35.
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