40 courses with the subject SCH, 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.
Credit(s) Designed to increase the non-scientist’s awareness of how chemistry affects daily life, from consumer goods to global problems.
Credit(s) A study of fundamental concepts in chemistry including chemical terminology, the periodic table, types of elements and compounds, and mathematics for chemistry. Emphasis is placed on developing problem-solving skills, particularly the use of dimensional analysis for stoichiometry. Designed for students with limited prior instruction in chemistry.
Credit(s) A study of the chemistry behind textile production for a non-scientist. This course will look at the science behind all aspects for fabric production - from harvesting natural fibers, manufacturing synthetic fibers, textile processing, and fabric dyeing. Special attention will be paid to environmental impact of each step of the fabric production process and sustainability along the life cycle of finished textile-based goods. This course will require participation in a community-based service-learning project that reflects course content and application to everyday life.
Credit(s) Introduction to the basic principles of chemistry with focus on structure, properties, and reactions of representative inorganic and organic compounds. Special emphasis will be placed upon applications to biological systems and health related fields. SCH115 and SCH116 together fulfill the Natural Science requirement.
Credit(s) Experiments will provide students with a “hands-on” approach to concepts discussed in the lecture: common laboratory techniques in both general and organic chemistry will be introduced. SCH 115 and SCH116 together fulfill the Natural Science requirement.
Credit(s) A study of the chemistry of carbon compounds for physician assistant majors. A systematic examination of the molecular structures, structure-property relationships, and chemical reactivities of the compounds of carbon including reaction mechanisms and multistep syntheses. Examples of biological and medical relevance are given.
Credit(s) A study of the basic concepts and fundamental principles of chemistry, including stoichiometry, electron configurations, bonding, ionic and molecular structures, aqueous chemical reactions, gas laws, thermodynamics, properties of matter and solutions, equilibrium, and acid-base chemistry. This course covers all content necessary for taking organic chemistry. SCH140 and SCH141 together fulfill the Natural Science requirement.
Credit(s) An introduction to scientific measurement, chemistry laboratory techniques, and written communication. Experiments will complement the concepts discussed in lecture, addressing topics such as stoichiometry, aqueous chemical reactions, gas laws, chemical equilibrium, and thermochemistry. SCH140 and SCH141 together fulfill the Natural Science requirement.
Credit(s) An intermediate study of inorganic and physical chemistry concepts, including atomic structure, introductory quantum mechanics, molecular orbital bonding theory, periodic trends, colligative properties, oxidation-reduction, thermodynamics, and kinetics.
Credit(s) A continuation of SCH 141 , General Chemistry 1 Laboratory, provides additional experience with scientific measurement, chemistry laboratory techniques, and written communication, in addition to employing the scientific method for design and execution of experiments. Experiments will complement the concepts discussed in lecture, addressing topics such as calorimetry, redox reactions, gases, kinetics, intermolecular forces, colligative properties, and spectroscopy.
Credit(s) An introduction to the chemistry of living systems with an emphasis on the basic relationships of molecular structure to biological function. Analysis of proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, and major metabolic pathways. Designed for allied health students.
Credit(s) Experiments conducted in the laboratory course complement the concepts discussed in the lecture. This course focuses on analyzing proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids, as well as metabolic pathways in the context of human health. Designed for allied health students.
Credit(s) The following topics will be explored: career opportunities in the chemical sciences, diversity, inclusion, and representation in scientific communities, as well as preparation for professional interviews.
Credit(s) A study of the chemistry of carbon compounds for science majors. Molecular structure, structure-property relationships, synthesis, reactions, and reaction mechanisms of the major classes of organic compounds. Examples of biological relevance are given.
Credit(s) Common laboratory techniques involved in organic synthesis with purification, isolation of natural products, structure elucidation, and qualitative analysis are emphasized. Hands-on experience with instrumentation. Synthesis experiments coordinated with lecture courses. For science majors.
Credit(s) Continuation of topics introduced in SCH 210 .
Credit(s) Continuation of topics introduced in SCH 211 .
Credit(s) A study of analytical chemistry techniques including titrations, acid-base and buffer chemistry, electrochemistry, and analytical separations as well as foundational coverage of spectroscopic instrumental methods. Particular emphasis on data analysis and ethics in scientific measurements is included.
Credit(s) Analytical chemistry laboratory techniques including titrations, acid-base and buffer chemistry, and electrochemistry as well as foundational spectroscopy and chromatography instrumental methods. Advanced statistical analysis and the use of computers for data analysis are employed.
Credit(s) This course provides foundational knowledge in biochemistry with an emphasis on its application to human health and disease. Students will explore the chemical principles underlying biological systems and the molecular basis of life. Topics include the structure and function of biomolecules including proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids; enzymology and enzyme regulation; metabolic pathways and their integration; and the biochemical mechanisms involved in physiological processes and pathological conditions. Emphasis will be placed on clinical correlations, providing a foundation for understanding diseases such as diabetes, obesity, cancer, cardiovascular disease and metabolic disorders. This course is designed for students in Medical Studies, and other health science programs, providing preparation for advanced medical study in clinical pathology for the Physician Assistant program and other healthcare fields.
Credit(s) The following topics will be explored: chemical information resources, searching science literature, critiquing primary literature in the chemistry field, communicating scientific findings through a variety of presentation styles.
Credit(s) Chemical structures and biological functions of proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. Survey of major metabolic pathways involving carbohydrates, lipids, and amino acids. Structure-function relationships of biological membranes. Nucleic acid metabolism and protein synthesis. Recombinant DNA technology.
Credit(s) Introduction to basic biochemical laboratory techniques such as spectrophotometry, chromatography, and electrophoresis. Enzyme kinetics and isolation, purification, and characterization of proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids are emphasized.
Credit(s) An introduction to physical chemistry with emphasis on equilibrium thermodynamics, chemical and physical equilibrium, and chemical kinetics.
Credit(s) Laboratory course that introduces students to both classical and modern methods of analysis in physical chemistry. Experiments include calorimetry, chemical-and-phase equilibrium analysis, kinetics, and viscosity measurements. Computational analysis tools are integrated in the context of physical science applications.
Credit(s) An introduction to quantum theory and its application to spectroscopic analysis of atoms and molecules.
Credit(s) A study of inorganic chemistry topics including atomic structure and the impact of effective nuclear charge on chemical and physical properties, molecular orbital theory, solid state crystal structures, molecular geometry, symmetry elements and operations, transition metal properties and complexes, and crystal field and ligand field theories.
Credit(s) A laboratory course that involves advanced synthetic methods and analyses of organic, organometallic and inorganic compounds. Synthetic methods include micro- and macro-scale techniques and an introduction to air-free techniques. Analyses focus on characterization including GC-MS, FTIR and NMR.
Credit(s) An overview of the physiological aspects of metabolites, biomarkers, and hormones regarding their impact on health and wellness using biochemical techniques and arrange of specimens. The course will also discuss racial disparities in biochemical analyses as it pertains to health and accessibility of healthcare within the African Diaspora.
Credit(s) Covers advanced organic chemistry topics beyond those in the Organic Chemistry I and II sequence. Topics include rationally writing complex reaction mechanisms, advanced organic reactions, and current developments in organic chemistry literature.
Credit(s) A study of instrumentation and the principles of operation underlying modern instrumental methods. The study progresses from basic discussions of signal and noise to a detailed understanding of specific techniques including spectrophotometric, chromatographic, and electroanalytical with emphasis on the atomic and molecular origins of analytical signals.
Credit(s) Laboratory course that provides hands-on experience with advanced spectroscopic methods for analysis. The student will utilize modern spectroscopic instrumentation, including atomic absorption, fluorescence, FTIR, Raman, UV-vis, and NMR. Computational studies with quantum mechanical principles are applied to the interpretation of spectroscopic data. Computer acquisition and analysis of data are widely utilized.
Credit(s) This course includes in-depth study of enzymes including mechanisms, kinetics, and regulation methods. Metabolic pathways and connections between genetics, nutrition, and disease are emphasized. Current developments in biochemistry laboratory techniques and literature are discussed.
Credit(s) This course will be a continuation of topics introduced in Scientific Communication Seminar I. Particular emphasis will be placed on developing student presentations of internship or research project experiences through written and oral methods.
Variable Credit(s) Topics of special interest in chemistry and biochemistry.
Variable. Credit(s) Taught by arrangement with the professor. Permission Required. Repeatable for credit.
Variable. Credit(s) An off-campus laboratory experience arranged by the student, with the assistance of the faculty. The student works in an industrial laboratory. Permission Required. Repeatable for credit.
Credit(s) Assessment of internship or research experience through a written research paper, public seminar, and presentation at a scientific conference.
Variable. Credit(s) Participation in research on campus or at a government laboratory or another academic institution. Permission Required. Repeatable for credit.
Credit(s) This course is required for all chemistry and biochemistry majors and should be taken during the last semester of study. The capstone requirements include two major components reflecting on growth and learning objective attainment: an electronic portfolio highlighting academic work and an exit interview with faculty.
Source: Seton Hill University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
