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ity and precipitation, complexion formation, and redox reactions are
covered. Three hours of lecture and one four-hour lab per week.
Prerequisites: CHEM 101-102, PHYS 101-102 or 201-202. Next
offered TBA.
CHEM 302 Instrumental Analysis 4 sem. hrs.
Theoretical and practical principles of chemical analysis involving
use of chromatography (gas-liquid, high-pressure liquid, etc.), electrochemical
techniques, and spectrophotometry are discussed. Three
hours of lecture and one four-hour lab per week. Prerequisite:
CHEM 301. Next offered .
CHEM 305 Inorganic Chemistry 3 sem. hrs.
Presents fundamental theories and applications of the chemistry of
inorganic compounds, particularly the transition metals. Topics
include atomic theories and atomic properties, theories of chemical
bonding, molecular symmetry, spectroscopic and analytical methods,
coordination chemistry and crystal field theory, inorganic polymers,
solid state chemistry, solution chemistry, and organometallic chemistry.
Course also includes strong writing component and considerable
integration of research literature. Students are expected to read,
abstract, and discuss papers in current inorganic chemical research.
Prerequisite: CHEM 201-202. Next offered TBA.
CHEM 307 Essential Biochemistry 4 sem. hrs.
The beginning of this course serves as an introduction to the structure,
chemistry and biological functions of some of the primary
biomolecules: proteins, lipids, saccharides, nucleic acids,and vitamins
& coenzymes. The course then focuses on fundamentals of
enzymology, central catabolic metabolism and key features of anabolic
pathways. Applications of biochemistry in medicine and
Pharmaceuticals are also emphasized. The course is taught using a
combination of interactive lecture, demonstrations and group
activities. Taking the lab in conjunction with the course is highly
recommended. Prerequisites: Chem 201-202, cell biology would
be helpful. Offered every Spring semester. 3 hours of lecture and
one 4 hour lab per week.
CHEM 390 Chemistry Internship 1-3 sem. hrs.
Offers course credit for practical learning experiences in the field of
chemistry. Offered by arrangement, with permission from both the
Walsh instructor and the supervisor of the off-campus site. Variable
credit, 1-3 hours.
CHEM 401 Physical Chemistry I 4 sem. hrs.
Kinetic theory of gases; the gas laws, energy and temperature, distribution
functions; thermodynamics; three laws of thermodynamics,
energy, enthalpy, entropy, free energy and their relationships; methods
of measuring the thermodynamic functions; introduction to statistical
thermodynamics; the partition function; evaluation of the partition
function for simple systems. Three hours of lecture and one
four-hour lab period per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 101-102; Corequisite:
Mathematics 205. Next offered TBA.
CHEM 402 Physical Chemistry II 4 sem. hrs.
Chemical kinetics: rate laws, order and mechanisms, quantum
mechanics; the Schrodinger equation and its application to simple
systems; symmetry and molecular structure, the partition function
revisited, spectroscopy. Three hours of lecture and one four-hour lab
period per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 401. Next offered TBA.
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CHEM 405 Topics in Chemistry 2-3 sem. hrs.
Any of the courses listed below are offered only if student interest is
sufficient. Courses are not part of department's standard course
sequence. Students who wish to enroll in one of the courses must discuss
prerequisites and scheduling with faculty of the department.
Courses include Clinical Biochemistry; Computers in the
Laboratory; Advanced Laboratory Methods, Symmetry and Group
Theory; Advanced Organic Chemistry; and Principles of
Chromatography. Next offering TBA.
CHEM 407 Molecular Pharmacology 3 sem. hrs.
See Biology 407.
CHEM 411-412 Introduction to 1-2 sem. hrs.
Research
Intended for advanced students, course includes methods for searching
the chemical literature and using the library. A two-semester
research project will be discussed and assigned. Research projects
typically involve advanced experimental work and submission of a
paper. Projects are assigned with intent to produce publishable data
and results. Permission of Division Chair and Vice President for
Academic Affairs. Offered every semester.
COMMUNICATION (COM)
COM 110 Broadcast Practicum 1-2 sem. hrs.
Performance of assigned activities for on-air position with student
radio station under faculty supervision. Recommended for first and
second-year students. NOTE: Students work at least two hours per
week for each semester hour of academic credit. No more than 8
hours of practicum and internship (COM430) credits combined will
count toward graduation.
COM 115 Broadcast Staff Practicum 3 sem. hrs.
Performance of staff position duties with student radio station
under faculty supervision. Communication and Corporate
Communication majors only. NOTE: Students work at least two
hours per week for each semester hour of academic credit. No
more than 8 hours of practicum and internship (COM430) credits
combined will count toward graduation.
COM 120 Newspaper Practicum 1-2 sem. hrs.
Performance of staff-assigned writing, editing, design, or distribution
duties for student newspaper under faculty supervision.
Recommended for first and second-year students. NOTE: Students
work at least two hours per week for each semester hour of academic
credit. No more than 8 hours of practicum and internship (COM
430) credits combined will count toward graduation.
COM 125 Newspaper Staff Practicum 3 sem. hrs.
Performance of staff position duties with student newspaper under
faculty supervision. Communication and Corporate Communication
majors only. NOTE: Students work at least two hours per week for
each semester hour of academic credit. No more than 8 hours of
practicum and internship (COM 430) credits combined will count
toward graduation.
COM 130 Television Practicum 1-3 sem. hrs.
Performance of campus filming and production duties as assigned
under faculty supervision. Prerequisite: COM 345. NOTE: Students
work at least two hours per week for each semester hour of academic
credit. No more than 8 hours of practicum and internship (COM
430) credits combined will count toward graduation.