Courses
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- Offered: Winter
- Prerequisites: CH 420.
Medicinal properties of plant secondary metabolites, including alkaloids, terpenoids and flavonoids. In the laboratory students will extract medicinal compounds from plants, analyze them using various instrumental and chemical methods in order to complete their proposed project and present it to their peers.
- Offered: Fall Winter
- Prerequisites: "C-" or better in CH 242 and CH 322 (or CH 325 and CH 327), junior standing or instructor’s permission.
A study of the principles, instrumentation and analytical applications of gas and liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry. GC, GC/MS and HPLC techniques are presented in the laboratory.
Notes:This course is taught for one half of the semester.
- Offered: Winter
- Prerequisites: "C-" or better in CH 111, CH 112, and CH 322 (or CH 325 and CH 327), junior standing or instructor permission.
A study of the principles, instrumentation and analytical applications of modern spectroscopic methods including mass, infrared, and 1-D and 2-D NMR spectroscopy. The theoretical basis for each type of spectroscopy, basic instrument design and spectral analysis will be discussed with particular emphasis on the use of a combination of these methods in structural elucidation. Laboratory exercises will focus on instrument operation and data interpretation.
- Offered: Fall Winter
- Prerequisites: "C-" or better in CH 111, CH 112, CH 241 and CH 242 and junior standing or instructor permission.
A study of principles, instrumentation and analytical applications of atomic spectrometry. Lecture material includes theory and practice of atomic spectrometry including, but not limited to atomic absorption, emission, and fluorescence, sample collection and preparation, atomization, optical instrumentation, spectral interferences and data analysis. Laboratory exercises include sample preparation, instrument optimization and operation, and data analysis.
Notes:This course is taught for one half of the semester.
- Offered: Winter
- Prerequisites: "C-" or better in CH 111, CH 112, CH 241, CH 242, CH 322 (or CH 325 and CH 327), and CH 450 or instructor’s permission.
Forensic applications of chemical and biochemical techniques. Techniques include, but are not limited to trace metal analysis, FT-IR analysis of fibers and paint, polymerase chain reaction (PCR)/DNA analysis, and controlled substances liquid and gas chromatography. Case studies and a team project will be performed at the end of the semester using several analytical techniques in the student’s area of interest.
- Offered: Fall Winter
- Prerequisites: "C-" or better in CH 220 or CH 322 (or CH 325 and CH 327), junior standing or instructor’s permission.
A study of the fundamental concepts of biochemistry, including the chemical and physical properties of biomolecules and the chemical basis of the major metabolic pathways. Laboratory experiments teach basic biochemical techniques.
- Offered: Winter
- Prerequisites: "C-" or better in CH 450, junior standing or instructor’s permission.
A course designed to follow CH 450, emphasizing metabolic processes and exposing students to current biochemical literature. Topics include the biosynthesis of lipids, amino acids, nucleic acids and gene expression, and protein synthesis. Abnormalities in metabolic processes that result in disease will be considered.
- Offered: Winter
- Prerequisites: "C-" or better in CH 450, junior standing or instructor’s permission.
A laboratory course applying instrumental techniques to biochemical problems. Experiments may include immunological assay, electrophoresis and purification and analysis of DNA.
- Offered: Fall Winter
- Graded: S/U
- Co-requisites: Registration for graduation.
For the purpose of outcomes assessment for all majors within the chemistry department, the department is administering a nationally recognized exam which will allow our students to be compared to the national norm. This course provides a time for students to take this exam in their last semester.
- Offered: Fall
- Prerequisites: Biochemistry or chemistry major and senior standing or instructor’s permission.
Some aspects of chemical research, pursued in cooperation with a research adviser. Oral and written reports and attendance at a weekly seminar are required. Adviser and research problem must be selected a semester prior to registration.
Notes:May be repeated if topic differs up to four credit hours.
- Offered: Winter
- Prerequisites: Biochemistry or chemistry major and senior standing and instructor’s permission.
A continuation of CH 490. Open to students who have demonstrated exceptional competencies.
Notes:May be repeated if topic differs up to four credit hours.
- Offered: Fall Winter
- Prerequisites: Instructor's permission and junior standing.
Variable content, depending upon the specialties of the staff and special needs of the students.
Notes:May be repeated if topic differs.
- Offered: Contact department for information
- Prerequisites: Junior status, GPA of 3.00 and departmental approval.
Supervised experience in a forensic science laboratory. Qualified students may apply during their junior year. Students will be required to write a report of their experience that will be evaluated by the departmental forensic biochemistry advisory committee and the employer. In addition, the student will give a departmental seminar in the semester immediately following the internship.