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Chemistry
relationship between the three-dimensional structure of proteins and their biological function and the
chemistry and metabolism of biologically important macromolecules including proteins, carbohydrates,
lipids and nucleic acids. Offered spring semester. Prerequisites: B110/111, B120/121, C321/C323, and
C322 (or concurrently with consent of instructor).
C412 Molecular Biology with Laboratory 3 credits
An analysis of the regulation of cellular metabolism at the molecular level is the core of this study. The
major themes include biochemistry of DNA, RNA and protein synthesis and the regulation of gene
expression in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes. The laboratory component incorporates genetic
engineering techniques. The class meets for two lectures and one three-hour lab weekly. Offered fall
semester. Also offered as B412. Prerequisites: B110/111, B120/121, C321, and C409.
C428 Advanced Organic Chemistry 3 credits
Building upon the content and skills learned in C321 and C322, this course revisits familiar topics in
greater detail and explores new areas of organic chemistry with an emphasis on physical organic
methods. Topics include asymmetric synthesis, stereochemistry, reaction mechanisms, and reaction
energetics and dynamics. A primary objective of this course is to develop the skills and knowledge to
understand current research papers published in scientific journals. Offered spring semester as needed.
Prerequisite: C322.
C432 Advanced Physical Chemistry 3 credits
This course provides an in-depth study of the concepts of quantum mechanics, statistical
thermodynamics, theoretical kinetics and spectroscopy. Three lectures per week. Offered as needed.
Prerequisite: C332.
C441 Analytical Chemistry II with Laboratory 4 credits
This course explores the theory and applications of chemical instrumentation. Topics include
instrumental noise, atomic spectroscopy (FAA, FAE, ICP), molecular spectroscopy (UV-visible, IR,
fluorescence, NMR), mass spectrometry, chromatography, as well as selected advanced spectroscopic
techniques. The laboratory emphasizes the collection, analysis and interpretation of quantitative data in
real world applications. Offered spring semester. Prerequisite: C341.
C443 Chemistry Seminar 1 credit
Chemistry seminar provides chemistry majors experience with reading, discussing, and presenting
articles from the current chemical literature. The seminar is a requirement for chemistry and
biochemistry majors. It is intended to familiarize the students with the current chemical literature and
with accepted writing styles in chemistry. It must be taken for credit during the student’s junior year
and before C445-447 Chemistry Research courses, since participating in the seminar may spark research
ideas. Chemistry majors are encouraged to sit in on this course every semester to contribute to the ongoing
chemistry conversation. Offered fall semester. Prerequisite: consent of department chair.
C445 Chemistry Research: Planning 1 credit
This is the initial course of the three required research courses for chemistry and biochemistry majors. A
faculty research advisor is chosen after consultation with and/or presentations by the relevant faculty.
After the necessary literature search, a research proposal concerning a current chemical problem is
developed and is written, revised, submitted and defended. Offered spring semester. Prerequisite: C443;
may be taken concurrently with consent of the department chair.
C446 Chemistry Research: Experience 1 credit
This is the second course of the three required research courses for chemistry and biochemistry majors.
The independent laboratory and/or computational research proposed in C445 is performed under
the direction and guidance of the faculty research advisor. Off-campus research experiences, such as
a summer Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU), may serve to satisfy the course. Offered fall
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