22 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 100Chemistry and Society
An opportunity for the non-science major to learn chemical principles and methods in order to engage in decision-making activities related to real world societal issues that have important chemistry components. A few case studies, which may include global warming, ozone depletion, acid rain, energy conservation, and drug discoveries, are used to introduce chemistry on a need-to-know basis. In every instance, chemistry is set in its political, social, ethical, economic, and international context. Students are encouraged to use their analytical and critical thinking skills to evaluate information and assess the risks and benefits related to the issues studied. Three hours of lecture and three hours of lab per week. 4 credits
Chemistry in Everyday Life involves an examination of the basic definitions and theories of chemistry with emphasis on introductory aspects of inorganic, analytical, physical, organic, nuclear, and biochemistry. In addition to developing basic knowledge of chemical principles and introductory laboratory techniques, the course is designed to enhance the development of analytical thought. There is some emphasis on numerical problem solving and thought processes by which the problems can be solved. Three hours of lecture and one hour of lab weekly. 4 credits
A one‐semester introduction to general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry. Fundamental chemical theories within each of these areas are integrated to build an understanding of the chemistry of living systems at the molecular level and to provide a foundation for further study in the allied health professions. General chemistry emphasizes theories of inorganic, analytical, physical, and nuclear chemistry that support key concepts in organic and biochemistry. Major topics include atomic structure, radioactive isotopes, ionic and covalent bonding, electronegativity and polarity, chemical equations and stoichiometry, intermolecular interactions, aqueous solutions and solubility, acid-base theory, kinetics, and thermodynamics. Organic chemistry is the study of the structures, properties, and reactivity of carbon-containing molecules, with emphasis on the functional groups and reactions of biomolecules. Biochemistry, the chemistry of life, expands general and organic chemical theories and applies them to the major classes of biomolecules: proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. The relationships between molecular structure, chemical and physical properties, and functions of biomolecules are explored. The course consists of three hours of lecture, one hour of recitation, and two hours of laboratory per week. There are no prerequisites for this course, but high school chemistry and algebra are highly recommended. credits
An introduction to the hands-on application of chemical principles and concepts as well as an introduction to basic laboratory instrumentation and equipment. First semester topics include practice in making good scientific measurements, density measurement, and several gravimetric and volumetric analyses of known chemical systems. Second semester topics include the study of chemical equilibrium, acid-base chemistry, redox chemistry, inorganic salt synthesis and characterization, and a basic organic synthesis and characterization. Three hours of laboratory weekly. 1 credit each. This course sequence is offered each academic year. CHM 111 IS A COREQUISITE FOR CHM 113 AND CHM 112 IS A COREQUISITE FOR CHM 114. CHM 113 IS A PREREQUISITE FOR CHM 114. CHM 151 (BIO 151, MAT 151) Computer Applications for Science and Mathematics An introduction to the practical application of computer hardware and software to problems in the sciences and mathematics. Topics include basics like using a graphical user interface and common office applications. More advanced topics include computer interfacing to instruments, mathematical modeling, curve fitting, molecular modeling, and others. No computer background is assumed. Three hours lecture/workshop/demonstration weekly. 3 credits CHM 185 (SO 185) Introduction to Forensic Science An introduction to the use of science and the scientific method in law and criminal justice. Designed primarily for criminal justice or science majors. Includes techniques from chemistry, biology, physics, and geology that are useful for evaluating crime-scene evidence. Topics include chemical analysis, microscopic analysis, fiber analysis, drug analysis, DNA analysis, blood analysis, and others. Three hours of integrated lecture and lab each week. Basic mathematics is used.
CHM 211CHM-213, MAT-150, PCS-201, PCS-203, PCS-202, and PCS-204
• Chemistry Requirements: BIO-120, CHM-111, CHM-113, CHM-112, CHM-114, CHM-211, CHM-213, CHM-212, CHM-214, CHM- 311, CHM-312, DTAN-101, MAT-160, MAT-260, MAT-360, PCS-221, PCS-223, PCS-222, and PCS-224 • English Requirements: o Writing and Professional Skills: EN-102, EN-220, EN-405, and one 200 or 300-level EN writing course selected from the following: EN 200, EN 205, EN 208, EN 216, EN 217, EN 243, EN 244, EN/CM 260, EN 290, EN 334, EN 239, EN 241, EN 242, EN 346, EN361/CM 360, EN 331, EN 343, EN 344 o Tradition and Influence: Take two classes from the following: EN 265, EN 270, EN 305, EN 301, and EN 319 o Global Perspectives and Social Justice: Take EN-233I, EN-300I, and 3 classes from the following: EN 219, EN 221, EN 225, EN 271, EN 306, EN 310, EN 320, EN 321, EN 322, EN 323, EN 340, and EN 400 • Mathematics Requirements: MAT-115, MAT-160, MAT-260, MAT-300, MAT-301, MAT-302, MAT-321, MAT-325, MAT-331, and MAT-360. • Social Studies Requirements: EO-103, EO-202, 2 American History courses, 1 World History course, 2 Political Science courses, 1 Psychology course, and 2 Sociology courses
A two-semester sequence of courses that study the structure, properties, composition, reactions, and preparation (by synthesis or other means) of chemical compounds consisting primarily of carbon. Because of the unique properties of the element of carbon, organic compounds exhibit an extremely wide variety, and the range of applications of organic compounds is enormous. They form the basis of, or are important constituents of, many products (paints, plastics, food additives, cosmetics, explosives, drugs, petrochemicals, pesticides, and many others) and, in addition, organic compounds form the basis of all life processes (biomolecules such as enzymes, proteins, amino acids). Specific attention is focused on the structure-reactivity relationships in different classes of organic molecules, and the mechanistic aspects of reactions. Methods of spectroscopic analysis fundamental to the study of organic molecules are also examined. Three hours of lecture weekly. This course sequence is offered each academic year. 3 credits each CHM 112 IS A PREREQUISITE FOR CHM 221. CHM 213 IS A COREQUISITE FOR CHM 211 AND CHM 214 IS A COREQUISITE FOR CHM 212. CHM 211 IS A PREREQUISITE FOR CHM 212.
CHM 213MAT-150, PCS-201, PCS-203, PCS-202, and PCS-204
Secondary Education Requirements: ED-200, ED-250, ED-282, ED-307, ED-308, PY-101, PY-206, SE-311, SE-350, SE-402, SE-409, SPED- 230SL, SPED-332, SPED-474, two math (quantitative reasoning and MAT 110 or higher), and two English courses (one composition course and one literature course) ACCELERATED BS IN BIOLOGY/MS IN CARDIOVASCULAR PERFUSION In cooperation with the UPMC School of Cardiovascular Perfusion, Carlow offers a five-year program leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in biology and a Master of Science degree in Cardiovascular Perfusion. Perfusionists operate the cardiopulmonary bypass machine during open-heart surgery, coronary artery bypass, heart and lung transplantation, congenital defect repairs, and valve replacements. The UPMC School of Cardiovascular Perfusion accepts up to 15 students per year. There are two general populations of students who may apply for admission to the program: Carlow University undergraduate students who meet all program prerequisites at Carlow and students who already hold a bachelor’s degree and have met all program prerequisites. NOTE: CARLOW UNIVERSITY DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMISSION TO THE MS IN CARDIOVASCULAR PERFUSION PROGRAM. ADMISSION IS ON A COMPETITIVE BASIS. For Carlow University undergraduate students, the program requires three academic years at Carlow as a biology major with a 3.5 minimum GPA (3.5 in the sciences) and 18 months of clinical training at UPMC, part of which replaces the traditional senior year. The clinical portion of the perfusion program requires out of town clinical externships, room and board for externships are the responsibility of the student. Transfer students must complete two full-time semesters in residence at Carlow University prior to being eligible to apply to the clinical portion of the program. 79
An experimental laboratory course to accompany the corresponding Organic Chemistry lecture course (CHM 211 or CHM 212). Students will gain firsthand knowledge of the properties and general reactivity of organic compounds through hands-on experimentation. In the first half of CHM 213, standard “wet-chemical” bench organic chemistry laboratory skills, such as distillation, crystallization, extraction, and chromatographic methods of analysis (among others), are learned. In the second half, these skills are reinforced with experiments designed to illustrate and reinforce lecture theory, including some multistep synthesis reactions. Hands-on training in the acquisition and interpretation using those methods of instrumental analysis most pertinent to the study of organic chemistry, (such as Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) and gas chromatography (GC) is also provided. In addition, proper methods for documenting and reporting scientific experimentation are reinforced. In CHM 214 students will expand on and reinforce 121
An introduction to the chemistry and chemical composition of the Earth’s atmosphere, soil, and waterways. This highly interdisciplinary course will focus on the chemical processes influencing the composition and chemical speciation of natural systems (air, water, and soils); the chemical fate and mobility of contaminants in the environment; chemical processes and reactions that affect the toxicity and bioavailability of contaminants and chemicals; and aspects of contaminant remediation and pollution prevention (green chemistry). Current methods of energy production will be studied in terms of their efficiency and cleanliness. Questions of corporate and social responsibility regarding environmental stewardship and public health will be presented to and debated by the class. Four hours of class weekly (includes lab time).
This is a variable credit course that is designed to introduce students to selected specialized fields in the area of chemistry. Some examples of topics include separation techniques, advanced organic synthesis, photochemistry, and nuclear chemistry. The topics will vary each semester. 1-3 credits PREREQUISITE OR CO-REQUISITE: CHM 212 CHM 306/306I (BIO 306/306I) Biochemistry (Interdisciplinary) The science of biochemistry covers the arena where molecular and cell biology and chemistry interrelate. This course is an interdisciplinary (same as CHM 306I) one-semester introduction to selected areas of biochemistry. The course will allow an in-depth examination of the structure and function of biological molecules such as carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. Also covered are the metabolic processes of organisms and bioenergetics. Three lecture hours weekly.
An examination of the chemistry of elements other than carbon. The course covers the physical and electronic structures of the compounds of these elements. Emphasis is placed on the chemistry of the transition metals, particularly as it relates to their biological occurrence and function. Three hours of lecture weekly. 3 credits
An introduction to analytical chemistry. Deals with the basic theory of and experimentation in gravimetric and volumetric analysis, with emphasis on principles of chemical equilibrium. The course also includes selected topics in instrumental analysis and chromatography with an emphasis on quantitative applications. Two hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory weekly. 4 credits CHM 350 (TH 350) Miracles: Science and God Studies in the fields of theoretical physics and quantum mechanics suggest exciting possibilities for a 21st-century theology of divine action. In particular, this course will investigate the relationship between what Thomas Aquinas referred to as primary cause (the origin of all things) and secondary causes (all the interactions we perceive in the empirical world). This is an anchor course in the Carlow Compass.
A study of the most fundamental aspects of chemistry. The first semester focuses on quantum mechanics and spectroscopy. Topics include the Schrödinger equation, atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, and magnetic resonance spectroscopy. The second semester focuses on thermodynamics and kinetics. Topics include the properties of gases, partition functions, the laws of thermodynamics, the Maxwell relations, equilibria, and molecular dynamics. Three hours of lecture and one hour of recitation weekly. 3 credits each PREREQUISITE FOR CHM 412.
CHM 212, PCS 222, AND MAT 200 OR MAT 260. PRE- OR COREQUISITE: MAT 201 OR MAT 360. CHM 411 IS A
CHM 422Instrumental Methods in Chemistry2
An introduction to instrumental methods of chemical analysis. Methods covered include electronic absorption spectroscopy, IR spectroscopy, magnetic resonance spectroscopy, fluorescence spectroscopy, gas and liquid chromatography, electrochemical techniques, calorimetry, and others. Students are expected to demonstrate proficiency in each technique. An additional emphasis is placed on formal laboratory report writing and communication of scientific results. One hour of lecture and three hours of laboratory weekly. Offered each spring semester.
CHM 423Advanced Experimental Techniques in Chemistry
A capstone course for chemistry majors, CHM 423 expands upon and enhances laboratory skills acquired in the program curriculum by introducing the students to novel applications of chemical instrumentation, methodologies, and techniques. Topics covered in the course may include a variety of absorbance and emission spectroscopic techniques, separation techniques such as gas and liquid chromatography, electrochemical methods of analysis, as well as quantum mechanical calculations and computational modeling. An additional emphasis is placed on formal laboratory report writing and communication of scientific results. One hour of lecture and six hours of laboratory weekly. Offered each spring semester. 3 credits PRE/CO- OR COREQUISITE: CHM 412. THIS COURSE SERVES AS THE CAPSTONE EXPERIENCE FOR CHEMISTRY MAJORS IN THE CARLOW COMPASS.
An independent, professional experience within the field of chemistry (or another science) that may involve laboratory research, an internship, student teaching, or other independent project. The experience is designed in consultation with a faculty mentor. One-hour seminar weekly, plus additional time needed to complete the experience. This course sequence is offered each academic year. 2 credits each
