38 courses with the subject CHM, 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.
CHM 101General Chemistry I3
Overview of the fundamental laws, principles and theories of chemistry. A ‘C’ or better in CHM 101 is required to take certain advanced courses in chemistry.
Study of the fundamental laws, principles and theories of chemistry. Introduction to inorganic chemistry. Interpretation of experimental results. A ‘C’ or better in CHM 102 is required to take certain advanced courses in chemistry.
Terminal, relatively non-mathematical course for the non-science major. Topics include atomic and molecular structure as a basis for a general understanding of chemical reactions, reaction dynamics, environmental problems, energy resources, food additives, and nuclear power. May not be taken for credit after earning credit for CHM 102 .
Introduction to the chemistry of carbon compounds, including structure, reactions, mechanisms, and the concepts of organic synthesis. It is strongly recommended that students take the lab ( CHML 211 ) concurrently with the lecture. The lab for this course is CHML 211 .
Reactions and reaction mechanisms of organic compounds. A ‘C’ or better in CHM 212 is required to take certain advanced courses in chemistry. The lab for this course is CHML 212 . It is strongly recommended that students take the lab ( CHML 212 ) concurrently with the lecture.
CHM 220Physical and Quantitative Methods in Chemistry3
Physical and quantitative methods in chemistry is an introductory course that surveys important physical and quantitative tools used in chemistry. Quantitative physical and mathematical methods are absolutely necessary to explore important concepts in in chemistry. This course aims to teach chemistry majors how to apply the available physical and quantitative tools to chemistry using examples and problems from various areas in chemistry, such as physical, biological and analytical chemistry. The course starts from a review of basic calculus and then covers more advanced topics.
Data analysis and statistical methods; chemical equilibrium and analytical applications; volumetric analysis and spectrophotometry; acid-base chemistry; activities and other topics as time permits. Normally taken concurrently with CHML 235 . The lab for this course is CHML 235 .
CHM 292Special Topics: Good Manufacturing Practice1
Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) of medicinal products for human and veterinary use. Provides the history of drug regulation and GMP criteria and how the regulations are implemented in the current pharmaceutical industry.
CHM 320Physical Chemistry I: Quantum Chemistry and Spectroscopy3
Overview of topics in physical chemistry stressing fundamental concepts in quantum chemistry, statistical mechanics and spectroscopy. The lab for this course is CHML 320 .
Introduction to the fundamentals of thermodynamics and kinetics in the context of biochemical systems. A brief review of the structures of proteins, nucleic acids and membranes followed by a treatment of the thermodynamics and kinetics of binding reactions and phase transitions involving these macromolecules and assemblies. CHML 325 is the laboratory course for CHM 325.
Introduction to chemical investigation, including use of the chemical literature, experimental design, proposal preparation, and communication of findings.
The structures of macromolecules, amino acids and vitamins, and the chemical principles governing their actions. Solution properties of macromolecules, enzyme kinetics and mechanisms, and metabolic regulation, emphasizing organic/physical chemistry. Basics of nucleic acids and biological transfer information.
Introduction to the chemistry of air, soil, and natural waters. Processes of environmental degradation, cleanup, and pollution prevention. Selected current topics. The lab for this course is CHML 377 .
Theory and applications of trace organics and metals analyses, fiber and polymer analyses, toxicology, serology, drug and DNA chemistry, fingerprinting techniques, and chain of custody procedures. The optional 3-hour laboratory ( CHML 380 ) may be registered for separately.
Theoretical and physical organic chemistry, including chemical bonding, stereochemistry and conformational analysis with applications to selected reaction mechanisms.
Study of the principles involved in, and the multidisciplinary nature of, modern drug design. Focus on chemical and biological principles that are fundamental to medicinal chemistry and on understanding how and why certain chemicals interact at biological targets.
Theory and hands-on training of basic computational chemistry; including molecular mechanics, semi-empirical and ab initio molecular orbit theory, density functional theory, and molecular dynamics.
Study of periodic relationships; crystal lattice theory; transition metals and ions; crystal field theory; organometallic structures and reactions; and reaction mechanisms. The lab for this course is CHML 445 .
Introduction to the reactions underlying the immune response, emphasizing biochemical principles. The principles underlying the innate and adaptive immune systems, and the structure and function of the molecules involved. Exploration of the functional immune system as a coordinated collective of individual components.
Introduction to the general principles of cell signaling. The molecules responsible for signaling processes will be discussed, including synthetic or natural product molecules which affect cell signaling. Specific examples may be discussed including neurotransmission, metabolic regulation, and targeting of cell signaling proteins for therapeutic benefit.
Exploration of peptide synthesis techniques, covering both solution-phase and solid-phase (on-resin) methods. Includes discussions on amino acid coupling strategies, protecting group approaches, activation processes, peptide synthesizers, and ligation techniques. Prepares students for practical applications in biochemical research, drug design, and protein chemistry by examining current methodologies and challenges in peptide assembly.
Examination of bioenergetics, structure and function of biomembranes, biosynthesis, degradation of fatty acids, amino acids, and nucleotides, integration of metabolism, signal transduction, and the action of hormones. Consideration of the structure and enzymology of DNA and RNA, genetic information, protein biosynthesis, and gene regulation.
Exploration of the roles that metal ions play in biochemical systems, bridging the gap between inorganic chemistry and biochemistry and providing a comprehensive understanding of how metals contribute to the structure and function of biomolecules. Examines the principles of coordination chemistry, the function of metalloenzymes, and the application of various spectroscopic techniques to study metal-containing biomolecules.
Study of the structure of DNA and RNA, the denaturation and renaturation of DNA and RNA, DNA techniques including cloning, the central dogma (including DNA replication, transcription and translation), and DNA-Protein interactions.
Investigation of enzyme mechanisms and their regulation. Exploration of the theoretical and practical aspects of studying enzymes and their biological implications. A particular focus will be placed on binding, steady-state kinetics, transient kinetics, allosteric regulation, and inhibition.
Introduction to chemical oceanography, including discussion of sources, distribution, forms of occurrence of chemical species in seawater; chemistry of salty solutions; air-sea interactions; marine carbonate system; organic compounds and trace elements in seawater; estuarine chemistry.
CHM 235 and OCN 150 . Course Repeatability: Course may not be repeated.
CHM 480Chemistry Education Research and Practice3
Selected topics from chemistry education research. Focus on current research about learning theories, epistemology, representations of chemical structure, technology use in the chemistry classroom, and laboratories.
An overview of major industrial processes, the synthesis and significance of major industrial chemicals. Polymer chemistry to include synthesis, properties, and applications is covered. Some specialty topics such as pharmaceutical chemistry and agricultural chemistry are also briefly covered.
CHM 486Fundamentals of Heterocycles with Emphasis on Pharmaceuticals3
Well over half of all known organic compounds and most pharmaceuticals are heterocyles (containing an atom other than C in the ring), yet their chemistry is hardly touched on in conventional courses. Topics include the nomenclature, properties, synthesis, and pharmaceutical applications of heterocycles.
Involves investigation under faculty supervision beyond what is offered in existing courses. For further information, consult the Enrichment Courses and Programs section in this catalogue.
Practical field experience and academic training related to the student’s principal area of interest through a program of work and study within a business or agency. Student is supervised and evaluated jointly by a chemistry faculty member and an on-site supervisor. (Only three hours may count toward a major in chemistry.)
