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CHE 305 Applied Physical Chemistry

An introduction to principles and applications of physical chemistry. Topics include states and properties of matter, thermodynamics and its application to chemical and biochemical systems, phase and chemical equilibrium, electrochemistry and chemical kinetics. Lecture only.

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites

MAT 260 (with a grade of "C" or better) and either PHY 200 or PHY 205. Pre- or corequisite: CHE 310 (with a grade of "C" or better).

CHE 310 Analytical Chemistry

An advanced treatment of chemical equilibrium and its application to the quantitative analysis of materials. Emphasizes gravimetric, volumetric, spectrophotometric and potentiometric methods of analysis. May be used toward a minor in chemistry. Lecture and laboratory.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

CHE 154 and CHE 155L (both with a grade of "C" or better). Concurrent: CHE 310L

CHE 310L Analytical Chemistry Laboratory

Laboratory component of CHE 310.
Credit Hours: 0

Prerequisites

Concurrent: CHE 310

CHE 320 Biochemistry

A study of the chemical properties and biological functions of the atoms, molecules, macromolecules and macromolecular complexes that contribute to living systems. Topics include pH; structure and function of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and nucleic acids; enzyme kinetics; and the major metabolic cycles and their cellular control processes. May be used toward a minor in chemistry. Lecture only.

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites

CHE 234 and CHE 235L (both with a grade of "C" or better).

CHE 320L Biochemistry Laboratory

This laboratory course is designed to supplement lecture material discussed in CHE 320 (Biochemistry).  Topics to be discussed and experiments performed by students include buffer composition and analysis; protein dilution and quantitation; enzyme kinetics and inhibition; nucleic acid purification and quantification; and ligand binding and equilibrium analysis.

Credit Hours: 1

Prerequisites

Pre- or corequisite: CHE 320 (with a grade of "C" or better).

CHE 325 Biochemistry of Metabolism

This course extends the basic biochemistry (CHE 320) curriculum and provides a more comprehensive foundation. Topics covered in the lecture component include: glycolysis and gluconeogenesis, the citric acid cycle, oxidative phosphorylation and photosynthesis, the Calvin cycle and pentose phosphate pathway, glycogen and fatty acid metabolism, biosynthesis and catabolism of amino acids, nucleotide biosynthesis, biosynthesis of lipids, metabolism integration, metabolism of nucleic acids, and biochemical regulation of gene expression.

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites

CHE 320 (with a grade of "C" or better)

CHE 352 Physical Chemistry I

Topics include gases and kinetic molecular theory, the laws of thermodynamics, phase equilibrium, ideal and non-ideal solutions, electrochemistry and surface phenomena. Lecture only.

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites

CHE 310 (with a grade of "C" or better), MAT 261 (with a grade of "C" or better), and PHY 206.

CHE 353L Physical Chemistry I Laboratory

Introduction to advanced chemical laboratory techniques.

Credit Hours: 1

Prerequisites

Pre- or corequisite: CHE 352

CHE 354 Physical Chemistry II

A continuation of Physical Chemistry I. Topics include kinetics, photochemistry, quantum mechanics, spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction. Lecture only.

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites

CHE 352 and CHE 353L (both with a grade of "C" or better).

CHE 355L Physical Chemistry II Laboratory

Continuation of physical chemistry laboratory.

Credit Hours: 1

Prerequisites

Pre- or corequisite: CHE 354.