27 courses with the subject CHE, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
CHE 151General College Chemistry I4
A guided inquiry approach to the basic concepts of inorganic chemistry with emphasis on stoichiometry of chemical reactions of solids, solutions, and gases, atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, and thermochemistry. This course includes a laboratory component. During the lab, students (working in groups) formulate their own experiments to discover the identity and properties of compounds. Fall. Note: One laboratory session per week.
Emphasis on equilibria, kinetics, acid-base reactions, electrochemical reactions, and elementary thermo- dynamics. The laboratory component includes the pH meter, and selected methods of analysis. Spring. Note: One laboratory session per week.
A cooperative chemistry approach in which students, working in groups, formulate their own directions to discover the identity and properties of compounds. Fall. Note: One three-hour laboratory per week.
Designed for students in the allied health areas, but a valuable short course for anyone requiring basic knowledge of organic chemistry and biochemistry. During the laboratory component, the basic techniques and procedures used in demonstrating the properties of organic compounds and biological molecules. Fall, Spring. Note: One laboratory session per week.
The basic techniques and procedures used in demonstrating the properties of organic compounds and biological molecules. Spring. Note: One two-hour laboratory period per week. Pass/Fail grading.
An introductory-level survey of the basic theory and techniques of analytical chemistry. Emphasis placed on the scope of analytical methods, the use of spreadsheets in analytical chemistry, and their application to the areas of chemistry, biology and the clinical sciences. Fall.
A basic analytical laboratory course designed to develop skills necessary for standard analytical procedures frequently encountered. Emphasis is on developing the necessary analytical skills and
A guided inquiry approach to the chemistry of carbon containing compounds. Topics include nomenclature, the relationships of structure to physical and chemical properties, organic mechanisms, stereochemistry, conformational analysis, methods of synthesis, and characteristic reactions. Includes interpretation of IR and NMR spectra. The laboratory component will take a green chemistry approach to exercises including methods for the determination of physical properties, separation, purification, and synthesis of organic compounds. Fall. Note: One laboratory session per week.
A guided inquiry approach to the study of nomenclature, properties, synthesis, and reactions of organic compounds containing oxygen and nitrogen, including biomolecules. The laboratory component will take a green chemistry approach to exercises including synthesis of structures containing oxygen and nitrogen, application of IR and NMR spectra, and multi-step projects.Spring. Note: This course serves as the Gateway course for the Chemistry major. A grade of “C-” or higher is required for graduation. One laboratory session per week.
A green chemistry approach to laboratory exercises including methods for the determination of physical properties, separation, purification, and synthesis of organic compounds. Fall. Note: One three-hour laboratory period per week.
A green chemistry approach to laboratory exercises including synthesis of structures containing oxygen and nitrogen, application of IR and NMR spectra, and multi-step projects. Spring. Note: One three-hour laboratory period per week.
Array of topics covering the chemistry of the natural and polluted environment intended to broaden student’s understanding in the chemical processes of the environment. Aspects of the environment with focus on aquatic chemistry and atmospheric chemistry will be explored drawing on the fundamental principles of analytical and organic chemistry. Effects of organic and inorganic chemicals and the chemistry of the biodegradable materials would be discussed. Fall, odd years.*
The Medicinal Chemistry course covers methods used in the synthesis of organic compounds, with particular attention to medicinal products and illicit substances. Emphasis on receptors and enzymes will
Studies of the major principles of physical chemistry including thermodynamics, equilibrium, and related topics. Fall, odd years. Pre or Corequisite: CHE 300.
Studies of the physical properties of materials. Specific applications involve gas laws, calorimetry, rate law, and other properties of chemical and physical systems. Fall, odd years. Note: One hour of instruction and one laboratory session per week.
Study of the structure of matter; presents both classical and modern theories of bonding. Other topics include molecular orbital theory, theoretical spectroscopy and kinetics. Spring, even years.
This course introduces students to the foundational principles of pharmacokinetics (PK) and pharmadynamics (PD), the two pillars of drug action and disposition in the human body. Emphasis is placed on the absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (ADME) of drugs, along with the molecular mechanisms of drug-receptor interactions, dose-response relationships, therapeutic windows, and interindividual variability. Students will apply quantitative models and mechanistic frameworks to predict drug behavior and principles to real-world clinical and pharmaceutical applications, preparing students for careers in pharmacy, pharmacology, and pharmaceutical sciences.
This course addresses the chemistry of toxic and therapeutic compounds. The focal point will be the chemical mechanisms by which drugs cause specific responses. The course will also address fundamental principles of pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and metabolism. The student will apply those principles to case studies and literature discussions of current problems with specific drugs, drug classes, and therapeutic targets. Spring, even years. Prerequisite or Corequisite: CHE 323.
This course explores the scientific, strategic, and regulatory foundations of modern drug design and development. Students will examine the stages of drug discovery, from target identification and lead compound optimization to preclinical testing and clinical trials. The course integrates principles of medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, molecular biology, and pharmaceutical science to guide students through structure-based drug design, ADMET profiling, and regulatory approval pathways. Real-world case studies and emerging technologies such as computational modeling, high throughput screening, and biologics development are featured throughout. By the end of the course, students will understand the multidisciplinary nature of bringing a drug from concept to market.
Study of the applications of the common analytical instruments covering spectroscopy (UV, Visible, IR), and chromatography (GC, HPLC). Spring, even years. Note: One hour of lecture and one three-hour laboratory period per week.
Individual research chosen by the student, subject to the approval of the instructor. The student must petition the School of Sciences for permission to register for this course prior to registration for the following semester. The petition must include an outline or summary of the proposed problem, stating the subject, purpose, and suggested methods and techniques and it must include the number of semester hours to be completed in course. Note: Also listed as CHE 481 for one semester hour, and as CHE 482 for two semester hours. * On demand only.
Pharm Research Project I is the first in a two-part capstone research sequence designed to engage students in independent, faculty-mentored research within the pharmaceutical sciences. This course focuses on research design, literature review, and proposal development. Students will select a research topic related to pharmaceutical chemistry, medicinal chemistry, drug develop- ment, pharmacology, or a related field, and conduct a comprehensive review of current literature. Emphasis is placed on hypothesis development, experimental planning, ethical research practices, and scientific communication. By the end of the course, students will produce a formal research proposal and deliver an oral presentation of their project plan in preparation for implementation in Research Project II.
Pharmaceutical Research Project II is the second course in a two-part capstone sequence, where students implement the research proposal developed in Pharmaceutical Research Project I. Under faculty mentorship, students will conduct laboratory or literature-based investigations related to pharmaceutical chemisty, medicinal chemistry, drug design, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, or related fields. The course emphasizes critical thinking, problem-solving, data collection, and scientific integrity. Students will analyze and interpret results, revise research plans as needed, and prepare both a final research paper and a professional oral or poster presentation for public or departmental dissemination. * On demand only.
