345 Forensic Science Methods (4) W A comprehensive evaluation of current developments in research, instrumentation, and laboratory technology used to detect, identify, analyze, and compare evidence generated by criminal activity. Prerequisites: any 200 level Chemistry course and ENG 105 with a grade of C or higher. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours per week. Offered on demand. 346 Physical Chemistry I (4) A mathematical treatment of physical-chemical properties and chemical reactions, with emphasis on quantum mechanics, group theory and spectroscopy. Laboratory includes advanced experiments concerning the fundamental physical nature of chemical phenomena. Experiments include electronic and vibrational spectroscopy and molecular modeling. Prerequisites: Any 200-level Chemistry course, MATH 172, and PHYS 222. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours each week. Offered spring of even-numbered years. 347 Physical Chemistry II (4) A comprehensive survey focusing on thermodynamics, statistical mechanics and kinetics from single molecules to the bulk, in gases and in the condensed phase. Experiments include instrumental-based studies of gas laws, equilibrium, mixture analyses, and kinetics. Prerequisite: Any 200-level Chemistry course, MATH 172, and PHYS 222. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours each week. Offered spring of odd-numbered years. 396 Advanced FTIR Spectrometry (2) Fundamentals of Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) spectrometry, spectrometric sampling techniques and data analysis, with emphasis upon Transmission, Attenuated Total Reflectance (ATR), and Reflectance spectrometry. The strengths and weaknesses of FTIR as a chemical analysis technique. Topics include quantitative analysis, specular reflection, microspectroscopy, imaging, and time-resolved spectroscopy. Prerequisites: CHEM 221 and consent. Offered on Demand. 425 Medicinal Chemistry (4) A comprehensive, yet balanced introduction, to medicinal chemistry with an emphasis on the chemical and pharmaceutical principles related to understanding structure-activity relationships and molecular mechanisms of drug action. The course will cover the discovery and design of drugs, pharmacokinetics, drug metabolism, natural product discovery and isolation, organic synthesis, as well as drug development from the research stage through to marketing of the final product. Prerequisites: CHEM 222 and 330. Offered spring of even-numbered years. 438 Advanced Biochemistry (4) A comprehensive study of complex biochemical processes, with an emphasis on cellular metabolism and its regulation, cellular signaling, and cellular information transfer. Prerequisite: CHEM 330. Offered spring of odd-numbered years. 450 Biogeochemistry (4) Explores the connections among the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere, and biosphere through exploration of global cycling of nutrients and pollutants. Students investigate these biogeochemical cycles through analysis of primary research articles, field measurements, chemical analysis, and a self-designed research project. Prerequisites: senior status and any 200 level Chemistry course. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours each week. Identical to EES 450. Offered every spring. 455 Advanced Chemistry Topics (4) A focused, in-depth study of a selected topic in chemistry. Taught as a seminar, with an emphasis on interpreting data and critical analysis of primary literature, and may involve laboratory work. May be repeated for credit as topics change. Prerequisite: consent. Offered selected fall semesters. 470 Internship in the Natural Sciences (2 or 4) An intensive study of a specific field of science through an on-site field experience with hands-on learning opportunities that are relevant to the chosen site. Students may enroll for 2 or 4 hours in a given semester. A minimum of 80 hours devoted to the internship is expected for 2 semester hours, and a minimum of 160 hours is expected for 4 semester hours, but some placements may require more time. Students must coordinate their internship placement with the supervising faculty member at least two months prior to placement. Pass/fail grading. Prerequisites: junior/senior status and consent. Offered every semester and most January Terms (2 semester hours only).
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