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be appropriate for the disciplines above and it is the student’s responsibility to obtain an internship. The options for sites could include venues that would allow for career exploration. A complete proposal form for the internship must be submitted to the faculty teaching the course and to the Career Center by the first day of class. The proposal must describe the project, the name and commitment from the onsite supervisor and the expectations and significance of the internship. The proposal must be approved by the student’s academic advisor and signed by the site supervisor. Students meet for a minimum of 15 hours per week at the internship site. Students meet weekly with a faculty coordinator and are evaluated by the site supervisor and faculty coordinator. A comprehensive portfolio and formal presentation are required. This one-semester internship course counts as an Emmanuel College elective, but not as an elective toward the biology, biostatistics, chemistry or mathematics major. Fall and Spring semesters. 4 credits Prerequisites: INT 1001, junior or senior status, and permission of the department.

CHEM1101 Principles of Chemistry

Scientific Inquiry with Laboratory (SI-L) Natural Science Lab (NSL)

This course considers basic measurement in chemistry, description of matter, the mole, stoichiometry, quantitative information from balanced chemical equations, solution chemistry, atomic structure, bonding and molecular shape. The laboratory sessions focus on development of laboratory technique. The calculations and problems associated with these topics require a basic mathematical background. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory. The laboratory sessions focus on reinforcing lecture topics and development of laboratory techniques The laboratory sessions focus on reinforcing lecture topic and development of laboratory technique. Fall and spring semesters. 4 credits Prerequisite: MATH1101 $100 lab fee

CHEM1102 Principles of Chemistry II

Scientific Inquiry with Laboratory (SI-L) Natural Science Lab (NSL)

This course is a continuation of CHEM1101 and considers the states of matter, colligative properties, fundamental aspects of acid-base chemistry, basic principles of equilibrium, kinetics and selected aspects of thermodynamics. The laboratory sessions focus on quantitative behavior related to acids/bases, exploring equilibrium, heat content and properties of solutions. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory. The laboratory sessions focus on reinforcing lecture topic and development of laboratory technique. Fall and spring semesters. 4 credits Prerequisites: MATH1101, CHEM1101 $100 lab fee

CHEM1103 Chemical Perspectives

Scientific Inquiry with Laboratory (SI-L)

This one-semester advanced course is designed to further develop the fundamental topics in chemistry; such as stoichiometry, atomic and molecular structure thermochemistry, equilibrium, electrochemistry and kinetics. This course will replace CHEM1101 and CHEM1102 sequence in the chemistry major or minor for qualified students. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory. Fall semester. 4 credits Prerequisite: MATH1101 and departmental examination $100 lab fee

CHEM1104 Chemistry of Everyday Life

Scientific Inquiry with Laboratory (SI-L)

This survey course is designed primarily for non-majors who are interested in the chemistry involved in everyday life. This course takes a tour of the home, covering a wide range of topics, including the chemistry of cooking, cosmetics, cleaners, the chemical basis of photography and radon in the basement. The amount of time spent in any one room in the home is based on class interest. Laboratories include experiments and demonstrations to elucidate topics discussed in lecture. Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory. Fall semester, even years. 4 credits $100 lab fee

CHEM1105 Prescription and Non-Prescription Drugs

Scientific Inquiry with Laboratory (SI-L) Natural Science Lab (NSL)

This course offers the student a basic understanding of common prescription and over-the-counter drugs, their uses, misuses, interaction, side effects and contraindications. The course presents the student with methods to evaluate current drugs as well as new products as they come on the market. Laboratories include experiments and demonstrations to elucidate topics discussed in lecture. Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory. Fall semester, odd years. 4 credits $100 lab fee

CHEM1107 Forensic Chemistry

Scientific Inquiry (SI) Natural Science (NS)

Forensic chemistry is a unique and challenging application of science to the law. This course will introduce the students to the application of science to criminal and civil law, including an overview of forensic chemistry, analysis of trace evidence, forensic toxicology and drug analysis, DNA profiling and other sub-disciplines. Special emphasis will be placed on the techniques of sampling a crime scene and the use of physical evidence to help solve cases. Students will learn how to unlock the mystery of crimes through application of modern techniques. Three hours lecture. Fall semester, odd years. 4 credits

CHEM1108 Chemistry and Art

Scientific Inquiry with Laboratory (SI-L) Natural Science Lab (NSL)

This course is designed to introduce nonscience majors to the relationship of chemistry and art. After laying a foundation based on introductory topics (atomic structure, light and color), this course will focus on the chemistry of photography, painting and pigments. The topics of art conservation and methods of detection of art forgeries will also be introduced. Guest lecturers will be invited and trips to the local art museums will be encouraged. The laboratories include experiments and demonstrations to elucidate topics discussed in lecture. Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory. Spring semester, even years. 4 credits $100 lab fee

CHEM1109 Chemistry for Health Professionals

Scientific Inquiry (SI) Natural Science (NS)

This is an introductory course, which is designed for students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. This course will highlight the fundamental general, organic, and biological chemistry principles as they apply to the understanding of the health sciences. The first part of the course will cover concepts in atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, nuclear chemistry, gases, solutions, and acid base chemistry. The second half of the course will address the nomenclature and structure of organic and biological molecules and their roles in health related systems. Spring semester. 4 credits

CHEM1110 Introduction to Physical Sciences (Cross listed with PHYS1110)

Scientific Inquiry with Laboratory (SI-L)

This course is an introduction to physical science. Students will learn how to apply scientific concepts to create and understand scientific explanations of physical phenomena. Topics covered will include: motion, energy, heat, light, basic electricity, physical and chemical changes. This course is required for those planning on teaching at the elementary school level. This course is taught in a workshop format which integrates lecture and laboratory so that students will develop their understanding through hands-on experiments. Equivalent of three hours lecture, two hours laboratory. (Note: Elementary Education students require this course for their major and will be given registration priority in this course during fall and spring semesters). Fall and spring semesters. 4 credits $100 lab fee CHEM1117 Forensic Chemistry

Scientific Inquiry with Laboratory (SI-L) Natural Science Lab (NSL)

Forensic chemistry is a unique and challenging application of science to the law. This course will introduce the students to the application of science to criminal and civil law, including an overview of forensic chemistry, analysis of trace evidence, forensic toxicology and drug analysis, DNA profiling and other sub-disciplines. Special emphasis will be placed on the techniques of sampling a crime scene and the use of physical evidence to help solve cases. Students will learn how to unlock the mystery of crimes through application of modern techniques. Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory. Fall semester, odd years. 4 credits $100 lab fee

CHEM1125 Prescription and Non-Prescription Drugs

Scientific Inquiry (SI) Natural Science (NS)

This is the same course as CHEM1105, but without the laboratory component. This course offers the student a basic understanding of common prescription and over-the-counter drugs, their uses, misuses, interaction, side effects and contraindications. The course presents the student with methods to evaluate current drugs as well as new products as they come on the market. Three hours lecture. Fall semester, odd years. 4 credits

CHEM2101 Organic Chemistry I This course considers the structure, bonding and reactivity of the following classes of carbon compounds: alkanes and alkyl halides. Particular attention will be paid to stereochemistry, isomerism and the mechanisms of organic reactions. The laboratory sessions focus on common organic techniques used to analyze reaction progress and for purification of compounds.

Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory. Fall and spring semesters. 4 credits Prerequisites: CHEM1101 and CHEM1102 or CHEM1103 $100 lab fee

CHEM2102 Organic Chemistry II This course is a continuation of CHEM2101 and considers the structure, bonding and reactivity of the following classes of carbon compounds: alkenes, alkynes, alcohols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, carboxylic acid derivatives and aromatic compounds. Particular attention will be paid to multi-step synthesis of target molecules from readily available starting materials. The laboratory sessions focus on the synthesis, purification (utilizing techniques learned in the first semester) and identification of organic compounds using spectrometric techniques. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory. Fall and Spring semesters. 4 credits Prerequisites: CHEM1101, CHEM1102 or CHEM1103, and CHEM2101 $100 lab fee

CHEM2104 Analytical Chemistry In this course the principles and techniques of various chemical and instrumental methods of qualitative and quantitative analysis are discussed and applied. Topics include gravimetric, titrimetric, electrochemical and spectrochemical analysis, as well as basic analytical methodology including statistical analysis of data and testing for bias. Laboratories include the application of these methods and the analysis of environmental, biological, pharmaceutical and food samples. Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Spring semester. 4 credits Prerequisites: CHEM1101 and CHEM1102 or CHEM1103 $100 lab fee CHEM2106 Chemistry of Brewing with Lab

Scientific Inquiry with Laboratory (SI-L) Natural Science Lab (NSL)

This course is designed to introduce the fundamentals of chemistry that can be found in the multi-disciplinary process of brewing and appreciating beer. This will require a historical, economic, and aesthetic perspective, but will be grounded in fundamental chemistry of water, carbohydrates, solutions, and chemical reactions. Additional emphasis will be placed on yeast biochemistry, process engineering, and product analysis. The course will involve demonstrations, tasting food-grade reactants, and touring a commercial brewery. Fall semester, odd years. 4 credits $100 lab fee

CHEM2111 Biochemistry Biochemistry lays the foundation for a full understanding of the biological chemistry of the living cell. Students will study the structure of the biological molecules that make up living things and the physical and chemical properties that make them suited to their particular functions. Emphasis will be placed on the relationship between the structure of a molecule and the role it plays in the overall economy of the cell. The laboratory sessions will focus on mastering basic biochemical techniques. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory. Spring semester, odd years. 4 credits Prerequisites: BIOL1105 and CHEM2101 $100 lab fee

CHEM2114 Chemistry of Fire and Explosives

Scientific Inquiry (SI)

Fire and explosives, in their relation to combustion, fire-fighting, military, and forensics, all depend on the principles of chemistry and physics. This course will provide students a basic introduction to these principles, including thermodynamics,

kinetics, equilibrium, organic and inorganic structure, reactivity, and nuclear chemistry. With this students will have a foundation of scientific information and will have experience relating science to society and media. Additional emphasis will be placed on case studies, fire and explosives in the news, and forensic investigation. Demonstrations will provide students with important visualization of these applications. Spring semester, odd years. 4 credits Prerequisites: CHEM1101, CHEM1102 or CHEM1103

CHEM2115 Inorganic Chemistry This course covers basic concepts of atomic structure, stereochemical principles and bonding models applied to main group and transition metal and compounds and to the structure of solids. It considers an introduction to bonding theories an reaction mechanisms of d-block complexes as well as the fundamental knowledge of the role of mental complexes in living organisms. Basic principles of inorganic coordination chemistry will be discussed and correlated to important application in organic synthesis, medicine, and industrial biological catalysis. Spring semester, even years. 4 credits Prerequisite: CHEM1101, CHEM1102 or CHEM1103

CHEM2116 Chemistry of Brewing

Scientific Inquiry (SI) Natural Science (NS)

This course is designed to introduce the fundamentals of chemistry that can be found in the multi-disciplinary process of brewing and appreciating beer. This will require a historical, economic, and aesthetic perspective, but will be grounded in fundamental chemistry of water, carbohydrates, solutions, and chemical reactions. Additional emphasis will be placed on yeast biochemistry, process engineering, and product analysis. The course will involve demonstrations, tasting food-grade reactants, and touring a commercial brewery. This course does not count towards the chemistry major or chemistry minor elective. Fall semester, odd years. 4 credits

CHEM3105 Physical Chemistry I: Thermodynamics This course is the first of the two-semester physical chemistry sequence. It covers the laws of thermodynamics and their application to chemical and selected biological systems. Topics considered include the kinetic-molecular theory of ideal and real gases, thermochemistry, physical transformations of pure substances and simple mixtures, phase stability and transitions, chemical equilibrium, acidbase equilibria, solutions of electrolytes and electrochemical cells. The laboratory involves practical experiments based on selected lecture topics as well as computer modeling projects. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory. Fall semester. 4 credits Prerequisites: CHEM1101, CHEM1102, or CHEM1103, PHYS2201, PHYS2202, (MATH1111, MATH1112) Recommended: MATH2103 $100 lab fee

CHEM3106 Physical Chemistry II: Quantum Mechanics This course is the second of the twosemester physical chemistry sequence. It introduces students to the principles of quantum mechanics. The Schrödinger equation is used to solve a series of important chemical problems including the harmonic oscillator, the rigid rotor and the hydrogen atom. The valence-bond and molecular orbital theories of chemical bonding are discussed, and methods for performing quantum chemical calculations, including variational and perturbation

methods, are introduced. The quantum mechanics of spin and angular momentum are discussed and used to interpret magnetic resonance spectra. The laboratory involves practical experiments based on selected lecture topics as well as computer modeling projects. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory. Spring semester. 4 credits Prerequisites: CHEM1101, CHEM1102, or CHEM1103; PHYS2201and PHYS2202, (MATH111, MATH 1112) Recommended: MATH2103. CHEM3105 $100 lab fee

CHEM3108 Instrumental Methods of Analysis This is a one-semester upper-level course in chemistry. The fundamental principles of analytical instrumentation will be described. Practical, real-world applications of these techniques will be explored in the laboratory. Topics will include electronics, optical spectroscopy, vibrational spectroscopy, Fourier transforms, NMR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, chromatographic methods and electroanalytical methods. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory. Fall semester, even years. 4 credits Prerequisites: CHEM2101 and CHEM2104 $100 lab fee

CHEM3115 Introduction to Toxicology Toxicology is the study of the adverse effects of chemicals on living organisms. In this course, we will study the symptoms, mechanisms, treatments, and detection of selected human poisons. Students will be introduced to the concepts of dose-response relationships, toxicity of metabolites, and chemical toxicology. Spring semester, even years.4 credits Prerequisite: CHEM2102 or permission of instructor Highly recommended: CHEM2111 or BIOL2131 CHEM3121 Introduction to Molecular Modeling The course is devoted to practical implementations of readily available software designed for specific aspects of molecular modeling. Lectures are intended to provide the background needed to understand the how and why of computational techniques that will be applied. Computer exercises represent the major portion of this course. Each student will be also asked to formulate a small research project and present the result to the class. The computer exercises and research project are expected to be student’s individual work: data collection and interpretation are to be completed independently. This course is intended for advanced students who major in science or math and who plan to apply to graduate or professional programs. One hour lecture, two hours computer exercises. Fall semester, even years. 4 credits Prerequisites: CHEM1101 and CHEM1102 or CHEM1103, one 2000-level chemistry course, and MATH1111 or by permission of instructor.

CHEM3123 Advanced Chemical Synthesis In this laboratory-based course, students will learn laboratory techniques common in the academic research laboratory. Students will prepare, purify and characterize a variety of organic and inorganic compounds. The course concludes with each student using the techniques learned to synthesize an organic compound independently after performing an exhaustive literature search. One hour lecture, four hours laboratory. Fall semester, odd years. 4 credits Prerequisite: CHEM2102 or permission of instructor $100 lab fee Arts and Sciences Course Descriptions for

CHEM3132 Advanced Biochemistry with Lab This is a laboratory-based course in which the student will learn modern biochemical techniques such as protein expression, protein purification and enzyme assay. Emphasis will be on developing independent laboratory skills. Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. Spring semester. 4 credits Prerequisite: CHEM2111 or BIOL2131 $100 lab fee

CHEM3160 Seminar in Chemistry This course is designed to develop student strength in basic research competence, scientific writing and communication, and professionalism in science. This will be achieved through discussions on the design of a research strategy, research ethics, scientific literature, scientific writing strategies, and careers in science. The course will serve to engage students’ curiosity and creativity in advanced topics in the field of chemistry, build upon analytical and critical thinking skills, develop communication and writing skills in the scientific discipline, and highlight professional development in the field. This course provides students with an opportunity to explore career paths and will lead them towards the required internship, either research or experiential, which is the capstone experience for the major. Spring semester. 4 credits Prerequisite: Successful completion of at least four upper-level chemistry courses

CHEM4178 Directed Study Students investigate topics in chemistry not covered in existing courses. Fall and spring semesters. 4 credits Prerequisite: Open to qualified students with department approval

CHEM4194 Internship in Chemistry In this capstone course, students in their final year of study will gain practical experience in the application of chemistry coursework in an internship. The internship is intended to provide real world experience in a workplace which is related to chemistry. Students will also develop their career advancement skills by attending networking events, researching career and post graduate educational opportunities, working on their resumes and curriculum vitae, as well as writing cover letters and essays for job and graduate school applications. The activities in the course are intended to help the student connect chemistry content to a real-world experience and to help refine and achieve their career and educational goals after graduation from Emmanuel College. Fall semester. 4 credits Prerequisites: CHEM 3160 and permission of department Recommended: CHEM3116

INT3211 Experiential Internship in the Natural Sciences/Mathematics Biology, biostatistics, chemistry and mathematics majors may apply to do an internship in a research or non-research setting. The internship site and project must be appropriate for the disciplines above and it is the student’s responsibility to obtain an internship. The options for sites could include venues that would allow for career exploration. A complete proposal form for the internship must be submitted to the faculty teaching the course and to the Career Center by the first day of class. The proposal must describe the project, the name and commitment from the onsite supervisor and the expectations and significance of the internship. The proposal must be approved by the student’s academic advisor and signed by the site supervisor. Students meet for a minimum of 15 hours per week at the internship site. Students meet