Chemistry

Course Code : NS 341

Course Description :

Affords the students an opportunity to research the literature within their fields of interest and present their findings to the Sciences faculty and students. May be used to research and compose the Senior Capstone Paper.

Prerequisites :

Senior status, biology or chemistry major. Students must have passed (minimum grade of C) all 200-level science courses in their major before registering for this course.

• Credit : 1

Course Code : BI 101

Course Description :

ntroduces principles of modern biology, bio-organic compounds, morphology and functions of the cell, human anatomy and physiology.

Prerequisites :

MA130

• Credit : 3

Course Code : BI 101L

Course Description :

Explores morphology, physiology and behavior of selected specimens representing the invertebrate groups. Investigates basic enzyme function and cellular concepts. 21 ⁄2 hrs. lab. BI 101L can be taken independently from BI 101.

Prerequisites :

MA130

• Credit : 1

Short Title : Gen Biology II

Course Code : BI 102

Course Description :

Presents principles of genetics, evolution, behavior, plant biology and ecology.

Prerequisites :

BI101

• Credit : 3

Course Code : BI 102L

Course Description :

Explores anatomy and physiology of major plant groups as well as unicellular algae and fungi. Students conduct experiments in various areas of plant physiology including photosynthesis, pigment separation, plant-water relations, plant hormones and osmosis. 21 ⁄2 hrs. lab. BI 102L can be taken independently from BI 102. 

Prerequisites :

BI101

• Credit : 1

Short Title : Gen Physics I

Course Code : PY 201

Course Description :

Focuses on the fundamental principles and phenomena of physics; motion, Newton?s Laws, work and energy, momentum, rotational dynamics and machines. Course is quantitative and closely allied with mathematics.

Prerequisites :

MA131, MA221, MA220

• Credit : 3

Course Code : PY 201L

Course Description :

Tests the laws derived in PY 201 through experimentation.

Co requisites :

PY201

• Credit : 1

Short Title : Gen Physics II

Course Code : PY 202

Course Description :

Continues PY 201. Topics discussed are heat, light, sound, electricity and magnetism.

Prerequisites :

Any 100-level math course; PY101 or  PY201, MA120, MA112, MA131

• Credit : 3

Course Code : PY 202L

Course Description :

Tests the laws derived in PY 202 through experimentation.

Co requisites :

PY202

• Credit : 1

Short Title : Calculus I

Course Code : MA 220

Course Description :

Develops the basic theorems of calculus; develops the concepts of limit and continuity; studies techniques for finding the limit and the derivative of algebraic and trigonometric functions; applies the techniques of calculus to curve sketching, the study of motion and other fields of application; introduction to integral calculus.

Prerequisites :

MA131 or placement test

• Credit : 4 – 0

Short Title : Calculus II

Course Code : MA 221

Course Description :

Continues the development of the basic theorems of calculus; applications of the integral; differentiation and integration of exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions; and some techniques of integration.

Prerequisites :

MA220 or placement test

• Credit : 4

Short Title : Biochemistry II

Course Code : CH 402

Course Description :

Investigates the metabolic systems of cells and organelles stressing enzyme and cofactor participation, energy production and interdependence of metabolic processes.

Prerequisites :

CH401

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Med Chem

Course Code : CH 407

Course Description :

This course will explore how drugs are designed. Structive-activity relationships (SAR), and bulk properties of drugs (partitioning, solubility) will be studied as a function of the chemical classification of medication. Receptor site topography will be correlated with drug structure and drug design. Pharmacokinetcs of drugs.

Prerequisites :

CH204

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Syn Pharm Drugs

Course Code : CH 412

Course Description :

Important organic synthetic techniques will be investigated. Students will be able to understand and semisynthetic and total synthetic mythologies that lead to the manufacturing of medicines.

Prerequisites :

CH204, CH204L

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Spectroscopic D

Course Code : CH 413

Course Description :

Examines the theory and usage of common spectroscopic methods such as ultraviolet/visible and infrared spectroscopy, mass spectroscopy, and proton and carbon-13 nuclear magnetic resonance. Supplies a working knowledge of structural determination and sources in the field.

Prerequisites :

CH204

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Chem Pharma

Course Code : CH 420

Course Description :

Students will be expected to understand the biochemical underpinnings of the mode of action of various pharmacologic agents (pharmacodynamics).

Prerequisites :

CH401, CH407

• Credit : 3

Course Code : CH 487

• Credit : 3

Course Code : CH 489

Course Description :

Students apply concepts learned in the classroom and gain practical knowledge and experience working under supervision in a professional setting. In consultation with a faculty advisor and the Career Planning and Development Office, the student secures an appropriate internship site. The student develops learning objectives and goals, works 120 hours at the internship site, and completes related academic assignments. Requires departmental approval.

• Credit : 3

Course Code : CH 499

Course Description :

Offers qualified students the opportunity to pursue independent study in selected areas under the guidance of individual teachers.

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Calculus III

Course Code : MA 324

Course Description :

Extends the study of the techniques of integration; studies series, parametric equations, conic sections and vectors in a plane; includes applications.

Prerequisites :

MA221

• Credit : 4

Short Title : Differential Eq

Course Code : MA 340

Course Description :

Presents methods for solving first- and second-order ordinary differential equations; systems of ordinary differential equations; applications are included.

Prerequisites :

MA221

• Credit : 3

Course Code : BI 101

Course Description :

ntroduces principles of modern biology, bio-organic compounds, morphology and functions of the cell, human anatomy and physiology.

Prerequisites :

MA130

• Credit : 3

Course Code : BI 101L

Course Description :

Explores morphology, physiology and behavior of selected specimens representing the invertebrate groups. Investigates basic enzyme function and cellular concepts. 21 ⁄2 hrs. lab. BI 101L can be taken independently from BI 101.

Prerequisites :

MA130

• Credit : 1

Short Title : Gen Biology II

Course Code : BI 102

Course Description :

Presents principles of genetics, evolution, behavior, plant biology and ecology.

Prerequisites :

BI101

• Credit : 3

Course Code : BI 102L

Course Description :

Explores anatomy and physiology of major plant groups as well as unicellular algae and fungi. Students conduct experiments in various areas of plant physiology including photosynthesis, pigment separation, plant-water relations, plant hormones and osmosis. 21 ⁄2 hrs. lab. BI 102L can be taken independently from BI 102. 

Prerequisites :

BI101

• Credit : 1

Short Title : Calculus I

Course Code : MA 220

Course Description :

Develops the basic theorems of calculus; develops the concepts of limit and continuity; studies techniques for finding the limit and the derivative of algebraic and trigonometric functions; applies the techniques of calculus to curve sketching, the study of motion and other fields of application; introduction to integral calculus.

Prerequisites :

MA131 or placement test

• Credit : 4 – 0

Short Title : Calculus II

Course Code : MA 221

Course Description :

Continues the development of the basic theorems of calculus; applications of the integral; differentiation and integration of exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions; and some techniques of integration.

Prerequisites :

MA220 or placement test

• Credit : 4

Short Title : Gen Physics I

Course Code : PY 201

Course Description :

Focuses on the fundamental principles and phenomena of physics; motion, Newton?s Laws, work and energy, momentum, rotational dynamics and machines. Course is quantitative and closely allied with mathematics.

Prerequisites :

MA131, MA221, MA220

• Credit : 3

Course Code : PY 201L

Course Description :

Tests the laws derived in PY 201 through experimentation.

Co requisites :

PY201

• Credit : 1

Short Title : Gen Physics II

Course Code : PY 202

Course Description :

Continues PY 201. Topics discussed are heat, light, sound, electricity and magnetism.

Prerequisites :

Any 100-level math course; PY101 or  PY201, MA120, MA112, MA131

• Credit : 3

Course Code : PY 202L

Course Description :

Tests the laws derived in PY 202 through experimentation.

Co requisites :

PY202

• Credit : 1

Course Code : CH 111

Course Description :

Introduces fundamental concepts of stoichiometry and thermochemistry; ionic and covalent bonding are discussed as functions of electronic structure; properties of gases, liquids, solids and solutions are explored. Students dropping CH 111 should automatically be dropped from CH 011.

Prerequisites :

MA130

• Credit : 3

Course Code : CH 111L

Course Description :

Laboratory that accompanies CH 111. Incorporates experiments in substance separation, identification, and synthesis, and for determination of physical and thermodynamic constants. Introduces research literature format.

Co requisites :

CH111

• Credit : 1

Short Title : Gen Chem II

Course Code : CH 112

Course Description :

Continues CH 111. Introduction to principles of chemical kinetics, equilibrium reactions with emphasis on acids and bases, and electrochemistry; thermochemistry is examined in greater detail.

Co requisites :

MA131 and CH111

• Credit : 3

Course Code : CH 112L

Course Description :

Laboratory that accompanies CH 112. Incorporates experiments to determine kinetic rates, equilibrium constants, and ionic, acidic, and basic properties of substances. Introduces qualitative analysis.

Co requisites :

CH112

• Credit : 1

Short Title : Organic Chem I

Course Code : CH 203

Course Description :

Introduces the theoretical aspects of organic chemistry stressing mechanisms, energy considerations and stereochemical implications of substitution, elimination and addition reactions. Physical and chemical properties of some organic compounds are discussed through functional group analysis.

Prerequisites :

CH112

• Credit : 4

Course Code : CH 203L

Course Description :

Laboratory that accompanies CH 203. Laboratory procedures include recrystallization, distillation, extraction, and chromatography. Typical reactions include free radical halogenation, nucleophilic substitution, electrophilic aromatic substitution and elimination. Introduction to chemical literature and selected analytical instrumentation is also stressed.

Co requisites :

CH203

• Credit : 1

Short Title : Organic Chem II

Course Code : CH 204

Course Description :

Functional group properties, synthesis and reactions are continued with greater emphasis on structural determination and retrosynthetic techniques.

Prerequisites :

CH203

• Credit : 4

Course Code : CH 204L

Course Description :

Laboratory that accompanies CH 204. Typical experiments include: Grignard, aldol, Cannizzaro, oxidation, reduction, and amide formation. Several unknown compounds are identified and literature searches are required.

Co requisites :

CH204

• Credit : 1

Short Title : Analyt Chemistr

Course Code : CH 306

Course Description :

Studies theory and calculations of volumetric, electrochemical, chromatographic, and spectrophotometric manual and semi-automated analysis, chemical equilibria, and the treatment of experimental statistics.

Prerequisites :

CH112, BI216, MA207

• Credit : 3

Course Code : CH 306L

Course Description :

Laboratory that accompanies CH 306. Experimental procedures include direct application of statistical theory, titrimetric analysis, use of visual, UV, IR and fluorescent spectroscopy. Incorporates computer generated analysis of data.

Co requisites :

CH306

• Credit : 1

Short Title : Phy Che: Thermo

Course Code : CH 320

Course Description :

Discusses the fundamental laws, theories and concepts of thermodynamics, equilibrium and electrochemistry interpreted through the use of mathematical and physical principles. Introduces quantum mechanics. [Formerly CH403]

Prerequisites :

PY201, CH 112, MA 220 and MA 221 (Calculus I & II), PY 201 and PY 202 (General Physics I & II)

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Phy Che: Quan M

Course Code : CH 321

Course Description :

Continues CH 403. A text-based seminar format is used to examine atomic and molecular structure from the quantum mechanical perspective, atomic and molecular spectroscopy, statistical thermodynamics and topics of students interest, and to introduce theories of reactions at solids?surfaces. [Formerly CH404]

Prerequisites :

CH 112, MA 220 and MA 221 (Calculus I & II), PY 201 and PY 202 (General Physics I & II)

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Biochemistry I

Course Code : CH 401

Course Description :

Investigates the chemistry of proteins, enzymes and enzyme systems, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids; studies glycolysis, Krebs Cycle, basic membrane structure, transcription of DNA and biotechnology techniques.

Prerequisites :

CH204

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Med Chem

Course Code : CH 407

Course Description :

This course will explore how drugs are designed. Structive-activity relationships (SAR), and bulk properties of drugs (partitioning, solubility) will be studied as a function of the chemical classification of medication. Receptor site topography will be correlated with drug structure and drug design. Pharmacokinetcs of drugs.

Prerequisites :

CH204

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Chem Pharma

Course Code : CH 420

Course Description :

Students will be expected to understand the biochemical underpinnings of the mode of action of various pharmacologic agents (pharmacodynamics).

Prerequisites :

CH401, CH407

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Syn Pharm Drugs

Course Code : CH 412

Course Description :

Important organic synthetic techniques will be investigated. Students will be able to understand and semisynthetic and total synthetic mythologies that lead to the manufacturing of medicines.

Prerequisites :

CH204, CH204L

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Spectroscopic D

Course Code : CH 413

Course Description :

Examines the theory and usage of common spectroscopic methods such as ultraviolet/visible and infrared spectroscopy, mass spectroscopy, and proton and carbon-13 nuclear magnetic resonance. Supplies a working knowledge of structural determination and sources in the field.

Prerequisites :

CH204

• Credit : 3

Course Code : BI 101

Course Description :

ntroduces principles of modern biology, bio-organic compounds, morphology and functions of the cell, human anatomy and physiology.

Prerequisites :

MA130

• Credit : 3

Course Code : BI 101L

Course Description :

Explores morphology, physiology and behavior of selected specimens representing the invertebrate groups. Investigates basic enzyme function and cellular concepts. 21 ⁄2 hrs. lab. BI 101L can be taken independently from BI 101.

Prerequisites :

MA130

• Credit : 1

Short Title : Gen Biology II

Course Code : BI 102

Course Description :

Presents principles of genetics, evolution, behavior, plant biology and ecology.

Prerequisites :

BI101

• Credit : 3

Course Code : BI 102L

Course Description :

Explores anatomy and physiology of major plant groups as well as unicellular algae and fungi. Students conduct experiments in various areas of plant physiology including photosynthesis, pigment separation, plant-water relations, plant hormones and osmosis. 21 ⁄2 hrs. lab. BI 102L can be taken independently from BI 102. 

Prerequisites :

BI101

• Credit : 1

Short Title : Calculus I

Course Code : MA 220

Course Description :

Develops the basic theorems of calculus; develops the concepts of limit and continuity; studies techniques for finding the limit and the derivative of algebraic and trigonometric functions; applies the techniques of calculus to curve sketching, the study of motion and other fields of application; introduction to integral calculus.

Prerequisites :

MA131 or placement test

• Credit : 4 – 0

Short Title : Calculus II

Course Code : MA 221

Course Description :

Continues the development of the basic theorems of calculus; applications of the integral; differentiation and integration of exponential, logarithmic, trigonometric and inverse trigonometric functions; and some techniques of integration.

Prerequisites :

MA220 or placement test

• Credit : 4

Short Title : Gen Physics I

Course Code : PY 201

Course Description :

Focuses on the fundamental principles and phenomena of physics; motion, Newton?s Laws, work and energy, momentum, rotational dynamics and machines. Course is quantitative and closely allied with mathematics.

Prerequisites :

MA131, MA221, MA220

• Credit : 3

Course Code : PY 201L

Course Description :

Tests the laws derived in PY 201 through experimentation.

Co requisites :

PY201

• Credit : 1

Short Title : Gen Physics II

Course Code : PY 202

Course Description :

Continues PY 201. Topics discussed are heat, light, sound, electricity and magnetism.

Prerequisites :

Any 100-level math course; PY101 or  PY201, MA120, MA112, MA131

• Credit : 3

Course Code : PY 202L

Course Description :

Tests the laws derived in PY 202 through experimentation.

Co requisites :

PY202

• Credit : 1

Course Code : CH 111

Course Description :

Introduces fundamental concepts of stoichiometry and thermochemistry; ionic and covalent bonding are discussed as functions of electronic structure; properties of gases, liquids, solids and solutions are explored. Students dropping CH 111 should automatically be dropped from CH 011.

Prerequisites :

MA130

• Credit : 3

Course Code : CH 111L

Course Description :

Laboratory that accompanies CH 111. Incorporates experiments in substance separation, identification, and synthesis, and for determination of physical and thermodynamic constants. Introduces research literature format.

Co requisites :

CH111

• Credit : 1

Short Title : Gen Chem II

Course Code : CH 112

Course Description :

Continues CH 111. Introduction to principles of chemical kinetics, equilibrium reactions with emphasis on acids and bases, and electrochemistry; thermochemistry is examined in greater detail.

Co requisites :

MA131 and CH111

• Credit : 3

Course Code : CH 112L

Course Description :

Laboratory that accompanies CH 112. Incorporates experiments to determine kinetic rates, equilibrium constants, and ionic, acidic, and basic properties of substances. Introduces qualitative analysis.

Co requisites :

CH112

• Credit : 1

Short Title : Organic Chem I

Course Code : CH 203

Course Description :

Introduces the theoretical aspects of organic chemistry stressing mechanisms, energy considerations and stereochemical implications of substitution, elimination and addition reactions. Physical and chemical properties of some organic compounds are discussed through functional group analysis.

Prerequisites :

CH112

• Credit : 4

Course Code : CH 203L

Course Description :

Laboratory that accompanies CH 203. Laboratory procedures include recrystallization, distillation, extraction, and chromatography. Typical reactions include free radical halogenation, nucleophilic substitution, electrophilic aromatic substitution and elimination. Introduction to chemical literature and selected analytical instrumentation is also stressed.

Co requisites :

CH203

• Credit : 1

Short Title : Organic Chem II

Course Code : CH 204

Course Description :

Functional group properties, synthesis and reactions are continued with greater emphasis on structural determination and retrosynthetic techniques.

Prerequisites :

CH203

• Credit : 4

Course Code : CH 204L

Course Description :

Laboratory that accompanies CH 204. Typical experiments include: Grignard, aldol, Cannizzaro, oxidation, reduction, and amide formation. Several unknown compounds are identified and literature searches are required.

Co requisites :

CH204

• Credit : 1

Short Title : Analyt Chemistr

Course Code : CH 306

Course Description :

Studies theory and calculations of volumetric, electrochemical, chromatographic, and spectrophotometric manual and semi-automated analysis, chemical equilibria, and the treatment of experimental statistics.

Prerequisites :

CH112, BI216, MA207

• Credit : 3

Course Code : CH 306L

Course Description :

Laboratory that accompanies CH 306. Experimental procedures include direct application of statistical theory, titrimetric analysis, use of visual, UV, IR and fluorescent spectroscopy. Incorporates computer generated analysis of data.

Co requisites :

CH306

• Credit : 1

Short Title : Phy Che: Thermo

Course Code : CH 320

Course Description :

Discusses the fundamental laws, theories and concepts of thermodynamics, equilibrium and electrochemistry interpreted through the use of mathematical and physical principles. Introduces quantum mechanics. [Formerly CH403]

Prerequisites :

PY201, CH 112, MA 220 and MA 221 (Calculus I & II), PY 201 and PY 202 (General Physics I & II)

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Phy Che: Quan M

Course Code : CH 321

Course Description :

Continues CH 403. A text-based seminar format is used to examine atomic and molecular structure from the quantum mechanical perspective, atomic and molecular spectroscopy, statistical thermodynamics and topics of students interest, and to introduce theories of reactions at solids?surfaces. [Formerly CH404]

Prerequisites :

CH 112, MA 220 and MA 221 (Calculus I & II), PY 201 and PY 202 (General Physics I & II)

• Credit : 3

Short Title : Biochemistry I

Course Code : CH 401

Course Description :

Investigates the chemistry of proteins, enzymes and enzyme systems, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids; studies glycolysis, Krebs Cycle, basic membrane structure, transcription of DNA and biotechnology techniques.

Prerequisites :

CH204

• Credit : 3

Course Code : PY 101

Course Description :

Familiarizes the students with the basic concepts and vocabulary of astronomy, chemistry, geology and physics. Presents science as an integrated body of knowledge with shared methods of problem resolution.

• Credit : 3

Course Code : PY 104

Course Description :

Studies the solar system, stars and galaxies; their characteristics and the laws that affect them.

• Credit : 3

Course Code : PY 109

Course Description :

Examines the role of physical science in criminal investigations and government regulations. Stresses scientific principles and how those principles are utilized within the legal community

• Credit : 3