Chemistry and Biochemistry

360 Travel Seminar A travel course designed to increase students’ awareness and familiarity with the business practices, culture, politics, and values of different countries around the world. Students meet with business executives, educators, government officials, and visit various business organizations and cultural sites. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Offered occasionally. DTE 360 Entrepreneurship Around the Globe (G) This class explores entrepreneurship in other areas of the world. The course will compare the entrepreneurship in locations visited, while focusing on understanding the societies of these cultures. Students will visit local businesses, learn about intercultural communication and management, discuss economic climate, and visit cultural sites. Prerequisites: consent of instructor. Offered occasionally during May Term. 370 Special Topics Courses treating specialized topics in business, international business, or marketing at an advanced level. Two or more may be taken concurrently or repeated for credit if the topic matter is different. Prerequisite may depend on topic. Offered occasionally. 395 Internship in Teaching Intensive experience in assisting with the instruction of a specific course in business. Assignments include researching, organizing, preparing, and delivering a small number of lectures in that class. Prerequisites: major in business, marketing; completion of 22 or more course units; minimum of 3.25 GPA in major; consent of department head. Offered each semester and May Term. 397 Internship in Industry Not more than one course unit may be counted toward graduation requirements. May not be counted as general education credit or for the major or minor. Credit/No credit. Registration must be completed prior to the beginning of the internship. Prerequisites: consent of instructor, minimum of six business or economics courses. Offered each semester and May Term. May also be taken in the summer for an additional tuition charge. See department head for specific requirements. DTE 397 Internship (.5 or 1) Not more than one course unit may be counted toward graduation requirements. May not be counted as general education credit or for the major or minor. Credit/No Credit. Registration must be completed prior to the beginning of the internship. Can be taken for 0.5 or 1 credit. Prerequisites: Sophomore or above standing, consent of instructor. Offered each semester and May Term. 440 Project in Entrepreneurship This course guides students through the process and experience of creating a new, real not-for-profit or for-profit organization. Students will apply the knowledge and skills first developed in Introduction to Entrepreneurship (BUS 240), from idea generation through organizational planning of a scalable and sustainable entity. Students will have substantial interaction with successful entrepreneurs. Prerequisites: BUS 240, 350, ACC 113, and BUS 340. Offered each spring. 451 International Business (G) Organizational alternatives, trade policies and trading areas, influence of economic nationalism, international monetary systems and finance, international competitiveness, and problems of less-developed countries. Open to juniors and seniors only. Offered annually. 455 Independent Study Individual study directed toward a specific topic. Prerequisite: Consent of department chair. Offered each semester and May Term. DTE 455 Independent Study Individual study directed toward a specific topic. Prerequisites: consent of department chair. Offered each semester and May Term. 490 Strategy and Policy A capstone course which applies major functional areas and tools to critical current and future issues. Focuses on strategic management and its role in positioning organizations, profit or not-for-profit, to address internal capabilities and external opportunities. Prerequisites: Business, accounting, finance, or marketing major; senior standing; BUS 303, 331, and BUS 341, or consent of department head. Offered each semester.

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DTE 490 Design, Technology, and Entrepreneurship Capstone This course requires each student to conceive, design, and implement a product or service. The result will be something that either fulfills an unmet need, or improves upon an existing product or service. Prerequisites: PHYS 339 or SOC/PSCI 398; or consent of instructor. Offered each spring.

CHEMISTRY AND BIOCHEMISTRY

Brennan, Dmytrejchuk, Mohan, Perera, Rettich, Waduge

The department meets the needs of students majoring in chemistry, biochemistry, and allied sciences through rigorous training in the principles and applications of modern chemistry. The department also aims to meet the needs of general education students who wish to learn and appreciate the atomicmolecular conception of matter as a background for understanding the scientific issues of importance to all in the modern world.

The department is approved by the American Chemical Society as offering a program of study that will lead to individual certification, upon graduation, by that society. Such a course of study will equip the chemistry or biochemistry major to (1) excel in chemistry and biochemistry graduate programs or medical or dental schools; or (2) enter governmental or industrial laboratories as a scientist. A major in chemistry or biochemistry can also lead to a wide variety of other occupations ranging from forensic laboratory science to chemical patent law to business management or to pharmacy.

The department, through grant funds, gifts, and its own funds, routinely acquires new instrumentation and updates its library holdings to ensure a modern program in chemistry. All instrumentation and library materials are available for direct use by the undergraduate student. Recent acquisitions include a 400 MHz FT-NMR, a fluorescence spectrometer, and an atomic absorption spectrometer. Students are encouraged to put their classroom learning into practice by participating in research programs directed by members of the faculty. Other opportunities for learning outside the classroom are provided through internships, externships, summer research, and study abroad. The department hosts guest research seminars featuring prominent scientists from academic, government, and industrial laboratories.

Additional information about the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry can be found on our website: www.iwu.edu/chemistry.

Major Sequence in Chemistry:

The regular chemistry major consists of the following courses: 1) Chemistry 202*, 311, 312 2) Chemistry 301, 302, 321, 322, 332, and 380 3) Two course unit selected from Chemistry 304, 323, 324, 413, 414, 415, 432, or 470 4) Two enrollments in Chemistry 300 and two enrollments in Chemistry 300X Those students desiring certification by the American Chemical Society must take the following courses: 1) Chemistry 202*, 311, 312 2) Chemistry 301, 302, 321, 322, 332, 380 and 317 or 414 3) One unit of Chemistry 499

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4) Two course units selected from the following: Chemistry 304, 323, 324, 413, 415, 432 or 470 5) Two enrollments in Chemistry 300 and two enrollments in Chemistry 300X *The prerequisite for CHEM 202 can be met through completion of CHEM 201 or its equivalent or with a score of 4 or 5 on the Chemistry AP test. Proficiency in courses outside the department that are required as prerequisites for upper level Chemistry courses are: 1) Mathematics 176 and 177 or proficiency. Students who have scored a 4 or 5 on the AP Calculus BC exam, or who have studied calculus at another university, should consult with the Chemistry Department Chair to determine whether they have the needed calculus proficiency. 2) Physics 101 and 102 or Physics 105 and 106 or proficiency. Students should consult with the Chemistry Department Chair to determine whether they meet the proficiency. Courses outside the department that majors are recommended to take include: Biology 101 and 102 or Biology 107 and 108. (Students who plan to study biochemistry, plan to pursue a health profession, or are interested in biomedical research will need to take one of these introductory biology sequences.)

Minor Sequence in Chemistry:

The Chemistry Minor consists of the following courses: 1) Chemistry 202*, and 311 2) One of the following pairs of courses: 301 and 304; 312 and 413; 312 and 317; 321 and 322; or 332 and 432 3) And one additional course selected from: 301, 304, 317, 321, 322, 323, 324, 332, 413, 414, 432, or 470. This could also include upper level special topics, May travel courses, etc. *The prerequisite for CHEM 202 can be met through completion of CHEM 201 or its equivalent or with a score of 4 or 5 on the Chemistry AP test. In this case, students would need to take an additional 300-level course to complete a minor in Chemistry.

Major Sequence in Biochemistry:

The Biochemistry major is offered through the Chemistry and Biochemistry Department and allows students the opportunity to study the physical and chemical mechanisms underlying biological systems. The major requires students to complete a common set of courses in the Chemistry and Biology departments while allowing enough flexibility for focus on specific areas of interest.

Satisfactory completion of the major will provide students with the necessary background to (1) pursue graduate studies in biochemistry, (2) enter a wide variety of professional programs (e.g. medicine, dentistry, physical therapy, optometry, forensic science, law), or (3) enter governmental or industrial laboratories as biochemists. The Biochemistry major consists of the following courses: 1) Chemistry 202*, 301, 302, 311, 312, 321, 380, 414 (with laboratory), and 415

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2) One from the following: Chemistry 304, 322, 332, 413, 432, or 470 (1 unit) 3) Biology 101, 102, and 312 4) One from the following: Biology 307, 311, 313, 315, 330, 410, 411, or 412 5) Two enrollments in Chemistry 300 and two enrollments in Chemistry 300X Proficiency in courses outside the department that counts as prerequisites for upper level Chemistry courses are: 1) Mathematics 176 or proficiency. Students who have scored a 4 or a 5 on the AP Calculus, BC exam, or who have studied calculus at another university, should consult with the Chemistry Department Chair to determine whether they have the required calculus proficiency. 2) Physics 101 or Physics 105 or proficiency. Students should consult with the Chemistry Department Chair to determine whether they meet the proficiency. *The prerequisite for CHEM 202 can be met through completion of CHEM 201 or its equivalent or a score of 4 or 5 on the Chemistry AP test.

Minor Sequence in Biochemistry:

There are two ways in which one can complete the Biochemistry minor. Since courses cannot be double counted for a major and a minor, the two tracks are designed so that either Biology or Chemistry majors could obtain a Biochemistry minor. Track 1: (Excludes chemistry majors) 1) Chemistry 311 and 312 2) Chemistry 414 with lab and Chemistry 415 3) One of the following courses: Biology 314, 330, or 412 Track 2: (Excludes biology majors) 1) Biology 101 and 102 or Biology 107 and 108 2) Chemistry 414 with lab and Chemistry 415 3) One of the following: Biology 314, 330, or 412 Special Notes: Students will not receive credit toward a Chemistry major, Chemistry minor, Biochemical major or Biochemistry minor for the following courses: 110, 130, 135, and 140.

110 Basic Chemistry (1.25) (PSL) Basic aspects of structural chemistry with em- phasis on physiological applications. Offered each fall. 120 Forensic Chemistry (1.25) (PSL) Study of the scientific aspects of evidence from the gathering of the evidence through the laboratory stage. The course emphasizes the scientific method and the reliability of evidence. The roles of forensic experts in both the laboratory and the criminal courts are discussed. Offered occasionally. 130 Chemistry of the Environment (1.25) (PSL) See Environmental Studies 130. A survey of chemistry principles with an emphasis on the application of these principles to environmental topics such as air and water pollution, global warming, and energy. Laboratory experiments may involve analysis of water from local streams and lakes and the analysis of vegetables for pesticide residue. Can be used toward the Environmental Studies minor. Offered occasionally.

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135 Water Quality (1) (PSI) (Cross-listed with ENST 135) Considered by some a fundamental human right, safe and plentiful drinking water is often constrained by physical forces and degraded by human activity. We will explore the issues that affect water quantity and quality, using a combination of field and laboratory-based experimentation, as well as competitive simulation (teaching through games). Offered occasionally.

138 Better Living Through Green Chemistry (PSI) (Cross-listed with ENST 138)

This course will introduce students to the principles of green chemistry with a special emphasis on environmental problems caused by toxic chemicals. The course will begin with an introduction to basic chemistry concepts related to the structure of atoms and molecules, and then get into a discussion of several case studies related to environmental problems, and how green chemistry can offer potential solutions. Offered occasionally. 140 Chemistry in the Kitchen (PSI) An introduction to the basic chemical concepts through an examination of food. The course examines the constitution of raw foodstuffs, and what happens on a molecular level as these substances are combined, cooked and metabolized. Offered occasionally. 201, 202 General Chemistry (1.25) (201 - PSL) Fundamental principles and concepts of chemistry. Prerequisites: C- or better in 201, or equivalent, or AP Chem score of 4 or 5. Offered each semester.

234 Environmental Chemistry and Toxicology (1.25) (PSL)Cross-listed with ENST

234) Starting from basic chemistry concepts, this class explores the many ways in which the natural world tries to poison us. We will study how contaminants move in the environment, how they enter the food web, and, ultimately, the harm they cause to individuals, populations, and communities. Offered occasionally. 240 From Beverages to Biofuels This interdisciplinary course will introduce students to the science and history of fermentation, distillation, biofuels, and the alcoholic beverage industry. Through a combination of on-campus and travel activities students will study the biochemistry of fermentation, the chemistry of distillation, quality control and flavor in the ethanol industry, the utility and challenges of ethanol as a motor fuel, the social history of brewing and distillation in the US, the role of women in these industries, and the rise and fall of prohibition. Students must be 21 years old by the start of the course and have completed CHEM 201/202 and one of the following sequences: BIOL 101/102. BIOL 107/108 or CHEM 311/312, all with grades of C- or better. The class will visit venues where alcoholic beverages are produced/served. Tasting activities are optional. This course cannot be used to fulfill a major or minor requirement. Offered occasionally May Term. 300 Chemistry Seminar (Fall 0.00) (Spring 0.25) This course will introduce students to a variety of chemistry research topics and scientific pursuits through attendance at a required number of chemistry colloquia and other science and career related events. Required for declared sophomore, junior, and senior chemistry majors. Zero units in fall and 0.25 units in spring. May be repeated for a total of 1.0 course units. Credit/No Credit grading. Prerequisites: C- in CHEM 202 or consent of a chemistry faculty member. Offered each semester. 301 Quantitative Analysis An introduction to making and interpreting chemical measurements that emphasizes: the statistical evaluation of data, the application of ionic equilibria and the understanding of analytical methods/tools. Prerequisite: CHEM 202. Offered each spring. 302 Quantitative Analysis Laboratory (.25) Using both wet chemical techniques and instruments routinely employed in industry and research, students will make chemical

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