Intended to broaden the student's understanding of chemical processes taking place in our environment. The relationship between atmospheric, soil and water chemistry will be underlined. This course draws upon general, analytical and organic chemistry experience.
3 hr./wk.
Introduction to environmental analysis. Samples of water, air, soil, food, etc. will be obtained and analyzed both qualitatively and quantitatively for pollutants. The effects of these pollutants on the environment will be discussed and linked to urban problems. Analytical techniques will include titrations, separations (GC, HPLC, GC/MS) and polarography.
3 hr./wk.
Examination of processes that affect the behavior and fate of anthropogenic organic contaminants in aquatic environments. Chemical properties influencing transfers between hydrophobic organic chemicals, air, water, and sediments, based on a fundamental understanding of intermolecular interactions, will be studied. Mechanisms of important thermochemical and photochemical transformation reactions will also be briefly investigated.
3 hr./wk.
An introduction to the retrieval of chemical information. Topics covered: primary, secondary and tertiary literature, including the major abstract journals, data sources, compendia, patents, current awareness, and computer readable sources.
Spring semester only
3 hr./wk.
A semester long journey that follows the path taken by two extra-cellular signals as they reach a cell, traverse the plasma membrane, navigate the cytoplasm, and finally manifest their effects on the genome. Through reading and discussion of primary research literature, this course highlights how structural biology has helped develop a detailed picture of each step in the pathway.
A portion of this course will be taught in so-called ‘flipped’ course mode. Prior to each class meeting, students will review reading material, listen to lecture podcasts, or view videos. Class time will be devoted to discussion/questions about the lecture, review of selected portions of the lecture, problems sets. Quizzes and other types of assessments will be used to evaluate students.
Grade of C or better in Chem. 26300 [or placement by the department] and Grade of C or better in Bio 10100 (Biological Foundations I)
3 hr./wk.
The course covers the cellular biochemistry of amino acids, proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. Prereq.: Organic chemistry. 3 hr./wk.; 3 cr.
Organic chemistry.
3 hr./wk.
Special topics not covered in the usual department offerings. Topics will vary from semester to semester depending on student and instructor interest. Each course will have a designated list of prerequisites. These depend on the central topic of the course and will be decided by the instructor. Credits and hours will be determined by the instructor and the department.
1-5 hr./wk.
Molecular basis of enzyme action, membranes (transport and signal transduction), protein structure, signal transduction, virology, bioinformatics, genomics, proteomics, molecular basis of replication, transcription of genetic information, immunology.
A one semester undergraduate biochemistry course.
Spring semester only.
3 hr./wk.
Topics in physical chemistry, inorganic chemistry and organic chemistry.
Fall semester only
Chemistry, structure and function of the ribonucleic acids (RNA), and the increasingly important role this ancient biopolymer is recognized to play in Biochemistry and other life sciences, including medicine. Theoretical and methodological concepts will be explored in lectures and in class discussion of classic and contemporary RNA research papers.
Admission into the chemistry MS program and
CHEM A8005 (Advanced Biochemistry), or equivalent.
3 hr./wk.
Topics in physical chemistry, inorganic chemistry and organic chemistry.
Spring semester only
Theories of chemical bonding and molecular structure applied to inorganic compounds; stereochemistry; compounds of the non-transition elements; transition metal complexes.
Spring semester only
5 hr./wk.
Fundamentals of polymer science; polymerization, solution properties, and solid state properties.
5 hr./wk.
The basic methods of studying organic reaction mechanisms and their application to specific reactions.
Fall semester only
5 hr./wk.
A critical and mechanistic evaluation of methods and concepts in organic synthesis.
Spring semester only
5 hr./wk.
Principles and concepts in spectroscopic methods such as infrared and ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometry, proton and carbon nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy including techniques such as decoupling, 2-dimensional correlated spectroscopy, mass spectrometry and elemental analyses.
5 hr./wk.
5 hr./wk.
An introduction to quantum chemistry. A mathematical development of the theories which explain atomic and molecular behavior with applications to chemical bonding and spectroscopy.
5 hr./wk.
5 hr./wk.
5 hr./wk.
4 hr./wk.
An introduction to methods of doing research; students are required to submit a research notebook and a short paper. With approval, may be converted to the first half of thesis research.
Hrs. TBA
Students gain experience in current laboratory and/or computational Biochemistry research techniques under the supervision of a faculty mentor. Requirements include 3 hours of research exercises per credit each week; a final progress report in oral or written format is also required. This course can be taken twice for a maximum of 10 credits; eligible for SP designation that converts to a letter grade upon completion.
Credits
1-5 (variable); letter grades
Permission of the MS/4+1 Biochemistry Coordinator; consent of a faculty supervisor in Chemistry & Biochemistry or a cognate department.
3-15 per week
Electronics, principles of instrumentation, application of some modern instruments, and instrumental techniques.
Spring semester only
2 lect., 6 lab hr./wk.
Presentation and discussion of current problems in biochemistry. Includes presentations of recent research findings by invited speakers and requires registered students to make at least one presentation based on published work or their own research results.
1 hr./wk.
Students choosing thesis research will prepare a thesis under the personal guidance of a faculty advisor. The research must be completed in two years from the initial date of registration for the thesis course, continuing registration until completed.
Recent developments and trends in the field of biology. Required of all candidates for the M.S. degree.
2 hr./wk.
Colloquium must be taken twice.