Auburn Bulletin 2023-2024

Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry

Curriculum in Chemistry – BA

This curriculum provides a strong background in chemistry while allowing students to specialize in areas of interest. It is especially well suited for students leaning towards medical sciences and allows for more flexibility in course selection than the American Chemical Society approved biochemistry curriculum. The program allows for great versatility in the junior and senior years, allowing the curriculum to be tailored to individual goals. The curriculum prepares students for professional careers in chemistry, biochemistry, or forensic chemistry and advanced degree programs in chemistry, biochemistry, and medically related fields.

Curriculum in Chemistry – BS

This American Chemical Society approved curriculum provides a rigorous background in chemistry and is well suited for students who wish to obtain a deep knowledge of all of the traditional subdisciplines of this field: analytical, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry and biochemistry. The curriculum prepares students for professional careers in chemistry, biochemistry, or forensic chemistry and advanced degree programs in chemistry, biochemistry, and medically related fields.

Curriculum in Biochemistry – BS

This American Chemical Society approved curriculum provides a rigorous background in biochemistry and is well suited for students who wish to obtain a deep knowledge of this field. The curriculum differs from that for BS Chemistry in that it includes biology courses in place of some of the advanced chemistry courses. The curriculum prepares students for professional careers in biochemistry, chemistry, or forensic chemistry and advanced degree programs in biochemistry, chemistry, and medically related fields.

Clinical Laboratory Sciences – BS

The Division of Clinical Laboratory Sciences has two curricula leading to the degree of Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science or Bachelor of Science in Laboratory Science. Within Laboratory Science, there are 2 additional pre-professional routes for pre-physician assistant or pre-medicine. These curricula prepare students for laboratory careers in fields such as clinical diagnostics, public health, bacteriology, environmental testing, industrial quality control, research and forensic science. Graduates within the medical laboratory science track will have the opportunity to become an American Society of Clinical Pathology. (ASCP) certified Medical Laboratory Scientist after successful completion of a National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) accredited clinical internship and passing the national certifying examination.

Biochemistry Courses

BCHE 3180 NUTRITIONAL BIOCHEMISTRY (3) LEC. 3. Pr. CHEM 2030 or CHEM 2070 or CHEM 2077 or CHEM 2080 or CHEM 2087. Fundamental pathways of carbohydrate, lipid, and amino acid metabolism in human beings.

BCHE 3200 PRINCIPLES OF BIOCHEMISTRY (3) LEC. 3. Pr. (BIOL 1010 or BIOL 1020 or BIOL 1030 or BIOL 1027 or BIOL 1037) and (CHEM 2030 or CHEM 2070 or CHEM 2077 or CHEM 2080 or CHEM 2087). Structure and function of biomolecules, enzyme catalysis, processing of genetic information, bioenergetics and metabolism, and regulatory mechanisms in cellular processes.

BCHE 3201 PRINCIPLES OF BIOCHEMISTRY LABORATORY (1) LAB. 2. Coreq. BCHE 3200. Fundamental theory and techniques used in the isolation, characterization, and study of biomolecules.

BCHE 5180 BIOCHEMISTRY I (3) LEC. 3. Pr. CHEM 2080 or CHEM 2087. Fundamentals of metabolism, focusing on the design and regulation of the major catabolic and biosynthetic metabolic pathways. Bioenergetics.

BCHE 5181 BIOCHEMISTRY I LABORATORY (1) LAB. 3. Pr. P/C BCHE 5180 or P/C CHEM 5180. Laboratory techniques required for identification and quantification of compounds of important biochemical classes.

BCHE 5190 BIOCHEMISTRY II (3) LEC. 3. Pr. BCHE 5180 or BCHE 6180. Fundamentals of metabolism, focusing on the design and regulation of the major catabolic and biosynthetic metabolic pathways.

BCHE 5191 BIOCHEMISTRY II LABORATORY (1) LAB. 3. Pr. P/C BCHE 5190 or P/C CHEM 5190. Laboratory techniques required for partial purification, kinetic studies, and characterization of enzymes and nucleotides from various plants, animals and bacteria.

BCHE 6180 BIOCHEMISTRY I (3) LEC. 3. Pr. CHEM 2080 or CHEM 2087. Departmental approval. Fundamentals of the classification, structure, and reactions of the major constituents of living matter and evaluation of binding phenomena and bioenergetics.

BCHE 6181 BIOCHEMISTRY I LABORATORY (1) LAB. 3. Pr. P/C BCHE 6180 or P/C CHEM 6180. Laboratory techniques required for identification and quantification of compounds of important biochemical classes.

BCHE 6190 BIOCHEMISTRY II (3) LEC. 3. Pr. BCHE 6180. Departmental approval. Fundamentals of metabolism, focusing on the design and regulation of the major catabolic and biosynthetic metabolic pathways.

BCHE 6191 BIOCHEMISTRY II LABORATORY (1) LAB. 3. Pr. P/C CHEM 6190. Laboratory techniques required for partial purification, kinetic studies, and characterization of enzymes and nucleotides from various plants, animals, and bacteria.

BCHE 7200 ADVANCED BIOCHEMISTRY I (3) LEC. 3. Graduate credit will not be given for both BCHE 6190 and BCHE 7200.

BCHE 7210 ADVANCED BIOCHEMISTRY II (3) LEC. 3. Structure and function of macromolecules participating in the flow of molecular information. Graduate credit will not be given for both BCHE 6180 and BCHE 7210. Or equivalent.

BCHE 7220 PRINCIPLES OF CELLULAR AND MOLECULAR ENZYMOLOGY (3) LEC. 3. Pr. BCHE 6190 or CHEM 6190 or BCHE 7200. Departmental approval. The principles of enzyme chemistry including the physical, chemical, and catalytic properties of enzymes.

BCHE 7230 BIOCHEMISTRY OF MACROMOLECULES (3) LEC. 3. Pr. BCHE 6180 or BCHE 7200. Departmental approval. Advanced study of the structure of protein and nucleic acids: DNA replication, RNA transcription and protein synthesis.

BCHE 7260 BIOINFORMATICS (3) LEC. 3. Pr. BCHE 7210. Departmental approval. Advanced study of main concepts and tools of genomics and proteomics.

BCHE 7270 BIOCHEMICAL RESEARCH TECHNIQUES (3) LEC. 3. Pr. BCHE 6190. Modern biochemical laboratory techniques. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.

BCHE 7280 TOPICS IN BIOCHEMISTRY (1-3) LEC. Pr. BCHE 7210. Departmental approval. Directed studies in biochemistry. BCHE 7210 or equivalent. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 3 credit hours.

Chemistry Courses

CHEM 1010 SURVEY OF CHEMISTRY I (3) LEC. 3. Science Core. Survey of important topics from general and organic chemistry. Atomic and bonding theory, chemical reactions and stoichiometry, gas laws, solutions, acids and bases, hydrocarbons, alcohols, ethers and amines.

CHEM 1011 SURVEY OF CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY (1) LAB. 3. Pr. P/C CHEM 1010. Science Core. Laboratory experiments emphasizing course material in CHEM 1010.

CHEM 1020 SURVEY OF CHEMISTRY II (3) LEC. 3. Pr. CHEM 1010. Science Core. Survey of important topics from organic and biochemistry. Aldehydes and ketones, carboxylic acids, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, enzymes, extracellular fluids, metabolism, nucleic acids, radioactivity.

CHEM 1021 SURVEY OF CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY (1) LAB. 3. Pr. P/C CHEM 1020 and CHEM 1011. Science Core. Laboratory experiments emphasizing course material in CHEM 1020.

CHEM 1030 FUNDAMENTALS CHEMISTRY I (3) DSL/LEC. Science Core. Atomic and molecular theory, chemical equations, stoichiometry, gas laws, thermochemistry, bonding, electronic structure, molecular geometries, solids, liquids, properties of solutions, problem-solving techniques. Credit will not be given for both CHEM 1030 and CHEM 1110 or CHEM 1117.

CHEM 1031 FUNDAMENTAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY (1) LAB. 3. Pr. P/C CHEM 1030 or P/C CHEM 1033. Science Core. Laboratory experiments emphasizing course material in CHEM 1030. Credit will not be given for both CHEM 1031 and CHEM 1111 or CHEM 1118.

CHEM 1040 FUNDAMENTAL CHEMISTRY II (3) LEC. 3. Pr. CHEM 1030 or CHEM 1033 or CHEM 1110 or CHEM 1117. Science Core. Chemical kinetics; chemical equilibrium; acids and bases; calculations of pH; equilibrium constants and thermodynamical properties; electrochemistry; descriptive chemistry. Credit will not be given for both CHEM 1040 and CHEM 1120 or CHEM 1127.

CHEM 1041 FUNDAMENTAL CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY (1) LAB. 3. Pr. (P/C CHEM 1040 or P/C CHEM 1043) and (CHEM 1031 or CHEM 1111 or CHEM 1118). Science Core. Laboratory experiments emphasizing course material in CHEM 1040. Credit will not be given for both CHEM 1041 and CHEM 1121 or CHEM 1128.

CHEM 1110 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (3) LEC. 3. Pr. P/C MATH 1610 or P/C MATH 1613 or P/C MATH 1617. Science Core. Chemical principles for chemistry and related majors. Atomic and molecular theory, periodicity, chemical reactions, Stoichiometry, gases, thermochemistry, bonding, molecular geometries, liquids, solids, and solutions. Credit will not be given for both CHEM 1110 and CHEM 1030 or CHEM 1117.

CHEM 1111 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY (1) LAB. 3. Pr. P/C CHEM 1110 or P/C CHEM 1117. Science Core. Laboratory experiments emphasizing course material in CHEM 1110. Credit will not be given for both CHEM 1111 and CHEM 1031 or CHEM 1118.

CHEM 1117 HONORS GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (3) LEC. 3. Pr. Honors College. Science Core. General chemistry for students in the honors program. Topics similar to CHEM 1110, but covered in more depth. Credit will not be given for both CHEM 1117 and CHEM 1030 or CHEM 1110.

CHEM 1118 HONORS GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY (1) LAB. 3. Pr. Honors College. CHEM 1117. Science Core. Laboratory experiments emphasizing course material in CHEM 1117. Credit will not be given for both CHEM 1118 and CHEM 1031 or CHEM 1111.

CHEM 1120 GENERAL CHEMISTRY FOR SCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS II (3) LEC. 3. Pr. CHEM 1110 or CHEM 1117. Science Core. Continuation of CHEM 1110. Chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, representative element and transition metal chemistry. Credit will not be given for both CHEM 1120 and CHEM 1040 or CHEM 1127.

CHEM 1121 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY (1) LAB. 3. Pr. (P/C CHEM 1120 or P/C CHEM 1127) and (CHEM 1111 or CHEM 1118). Science Core. Laboratory experiments emphasizing course material in CHEM 1120. Credit will not be given for both CHEM 1121 and CHEM 1041 or CHEM 1128.

CHEM 1127 HONORS GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (3) LEC. 3. Pr. Honors College. CHEM 1117. Science Core. General chemistry for students in the honors program. Topics similar to CHEM 1120, but covered in more depth. Credit will not be given for both CHEM 1127 and CHEM 1040 or CHEM 1120.

CHEM 1128 HONORS GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY (1) LAB. 3. Pr. Honors College. Science Core. Laboratory experiments emphasizing course material in CHEM 1127. Credit will not be given for both CHEM 1128 and CHEM 1041 or CHEM 1121.

CHEM 2030 SURVEY OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (3) LEC. 3. Pr. CHEM 1040 or CHEM 1120 or CHEM 1127. Structure, nomenclature and reactions of the functional group classes of organic compounds polymers, and molecules of biological interest. Credit will not be given for both CHEM 2030 and CHEM 2070.

CHEM 2070 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I (3) LEC. 3. Pr. CHEM 1040 or CHEM 1043 or CHEM 1120 or CHEM 1127. In-depth study of organic chemistry including structure, nomenclature, reactions, reaction mechanisms, stereochemistry, synthesis and spectroscopic structure determination organized by the functional group approach. Considers alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alkyl halides, alcohols, ethers, and aromatic compounds. Credit will not be given for both CHEM 2070 and CHEM 2030.

CHEM 2071 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY (1) LAB. 3. Pr. (P/C CHEM 2070 or P/C CHEM 2077) and (CHEM 1041 or CHEM 1128 or CHEM 1121). Laboratory for CHEM 2070.

CHEM 2077 HONORS ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I (3) LEC. 3. Pr. Honors College. Organic chemistry for students in the honors program and Chemistry & Biochemistry majors. Topics similar to CHEM 2070, but covered in more depth. Additional credit will not be given for CHEM 2070. Member of the Honors College or CHEM 1110 with grade of A or B or CHEM 1040 with grade of A.

CHEM 2078 HONORS ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY (1) LAB. 3. Pr. P/C CHEM 2070 or P/C CHEM 2077. Laboratory experiments emphasizing course material in CHEM 2077. Additional credit will not be given for CHEM 2071. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 3 credit hours.

CHEM 2080 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II (3) LEC. 3. Pr. CHEM 2070 or CHEM 2077. Continuation of CHEM 2070. Aldehydes, ketones, amines, carboxylic acids, esters, amides, anhydrides, polymers, carbohydrates and amino acids.

CHEM 2081 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY (1) LAB. 1. Pr. (CHEM 2070 or CHEM 2077) and (CHEM 2071 or CHEM 2078) and (P/C CHEM 2080 or P/C CHEM 2087). Laboratory for CHEM 2080.

CHEM 2087 HONORS ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II (3) LEC. 3. Pr. Honors College or departmental approval. Organic chemistry for students in the honors program and Chemistry & Biochemistry majors. Topics similar to CHEM 2080, but covered in more depth. Additional credit will not be given for CHEM 2080. Member of the Honors College or CHEM 2077

CHEM 2088 HONORS ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY (1) LAB. 3. Pr. P/C CHEM 2080 or P/C CHEM 2087. Laboratory experiments emphasizing course material in CHEM 2087. Additional credit will not be given for CHEM 2081. May count either CHEM 2081 or CHEM 2088. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 3 credit hours.

CHEM 2100 PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (1) LEC. 1. This course is designed to introduce students to the many opportunities available in chemistry, both as a career choice and while as a student. Students will have the opportunity to investigate available options, will reflect on what career success means to the student, and will chart a pathway to student professional success.

CHEM 2980 INTRODUCTION TO UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH IN CHEMISTRY (1-3) LAB. SU. Individual problems course. Students will work under the direction of a staff member on some problem of mutual interest. Departmental approval required. Only Freshman or Sophomore. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.

CHEM 3000 CHEMICAL LITERATURE (1) LEC. 1. Pr. CHEM 2080 or CHEM 2087. Chemical literature with emphasis on primary and secondary sources and the various computer data bases available.

CHEM 3050 ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (3) LEC. 3. Pr. CHEM 1040 or CHEM 1120 or CHEM 1127. Theory and application of volumetric, potentiometric and photometric chemical analysis.

CHEM 3051 ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY (1) LAB. 3. Pr. P/C CHEM 3050. Analytical techniques applied to chemical analysis.

CHEM 3160 SURVEY OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY (3) LEC. 3. Pr. CHEM 1040 or (CHEM 1120 or CHEM 1127). The principles of physical chemistry.

CHEM 4070 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I (3) LEC. 3. Pr. (CHEM 1040 or CHEM 1120 or CHEM 1127) and (MATH 2630 or MATH 2637) and (MATH 2650) and (PHYS 1610 or PHYS 1617). Principles of chemical thermodynamics, principles of application to problems of chemical interest.

CHEM 4071 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY (1) LAB. 3. Pr. P/C CHEM 4070.

CHEM 4080 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II (3) LEC. 3. Pr. CHEM 1040 or (CHEM 1120 or CHEM 1127) and (MATH 2630 or MATH 2637) and MATH 2650 and (PHYS 1610 or PHYS 1617). Principles of quantum mechanics and spectroscopy; application in molecular structure and in statistical thermodynamics.

CHEM 4081 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY (1) LAB. 3. Pr. P/C CHEM 4080. Laboratory for CHEM 4080.

CHEM 4100 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY (3) LEC. 3. Pr. CHEM 4080 or CHEM 3160. Principles of inorganic chemistry emphasizing periodic properties, bonding, structure and symmetry, the solid state, acid-base theory and coordination chemistry.

CHEM 4101 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY (1) LAB. 3. Pr. P/C CHEM 4100. Synthesis and characterization of a variety of inorganic compounds.

CHEM 4110 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY II (3) LEC. 3. Pr. CHEM 4100. Departmental approval. Survey of main group, transition metal and organometallic chemistry.

CHEM 4111 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II (1) LAB. 3. Pr. CHEM 4101 and P/C CHEM 4110. Laboratory for CHEM 4110.

CHEM 4130 INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS (3) LEC. 3. Pr. P/C CHEM 3050. Fundamental concepts used in instrumental analytical chemistry emphasizing spectrophotometric, electroanalytical and chromatographic analysis.

CHEM 4131 INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS LABORATORY (1) LAB. 3. Pr. P/C CHEM 4130. Laboratory for CHEM 4130.

CHEM 4920 CHEMISTRY INTERNSHIP (3) INT. 12. Departmental approval. Application of chemistry concepts and skills in a professional setting. The course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.

CHEM 4950 UNDERGRADUATE SEMINAR (1) LEC. 1. Oral presentation and discussion of research in the area of specialization.

CHEM 4980 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH IN CHEMISTRY (3) LAB. 9. Departmental approval. This is an individual problem course. Each student will work under the direction of a staff member on some problem of mutual interest. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 9 credit hours.

CHEM 4997 HONORS THESIS (1-3) LEC. 3. Pr. Honors College. Departmental approval. Honors College Members Only; Course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.

CHEM 5280 COMPUTATIONAL CHEMISTRY (4) LEC. 3. LAB. 3. Pr. (CHEM 2080 or CHEM 2087) and CHEM 4080. Modern computational chemistry including molecular mechanics and quantum mechanical calculations.

CHEM 5450 FOUNDATIONS OF R FOR DBER (3) LEC. 3. R is an open-source statistical software that allows nearly limitless data manipulation, statistical analysis, and advance data visualizations for both the social and physical sciences required for quality research in discipline-based education research (DBER). This course will dedicate approximately one half to learning the basics of coding in R for many common tasks found in DBER (focusing on how to independently find and apply new functions as only a portion of functions can possibly be discussed) and the second half on applying these principles into real data from students’ thesis or dissertation (or data can be provided by instructor).

CHEM 6280 COMPUTATIONAL CHEMISTRY (4) LEC. 3. LAB. 3. Pr. (CHEM 2080 or CHEM 2087) and CHEM 4080. Modern computational chemistry including molecular mechanics and quantum mechanical calculations.

CHEM 6450 FOUNDATIONS OF R FOR DBER (3) LEC. 3. R is an open-source statistical software that allows nearly limitless data manipulation, statistical analysis, and advance data visualizations for both the social and physical sciences required for quality research in discipline-based education research (DBER). This course will dedicate approximately one half to learning the basics of coding in R for many common tasks found in DBER (focusing on how to independently find and apply new functions as only a portion of functions can possibly be discussed) and the second half on applying these principles into real data from students’ thesis or dissertation (or data can be provided by instructor).

CHEM 7100 ADVANCED INORGANIC CHEMISTRY (3) LEC. 3. Departmental approval. Current concepts of inorganic chemistry with an emphasis on theory, structure, bonding and reactivity.

CHEM 7110 PHYSICAL METHODS IN INORGANIC CHEMISTRY (3) LEC. 3. Pr. CHEM 7100. Or equivalent. Theory and application of techniques for obtaining information inorganic compounds including magnetism, multinuclear nmr, mass spectrometry, x-ray diffraction, vibrational and electronic spectroscopies.

CHEM 7120 ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY (3) LEC. 3. Pr. CHEM 7100. Departmental approval. Main group and transition metal organometallic chemistry.

CHEM 7160 ADVANCED TOPICS IN INORGANIC CHEMISTRY (3) LEC. 3. Pr. CHEM 7100. Departmental approval. Currently active research areas in inorganic chemistry. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 12 credit hours.

CHEM 7200 PHYSICAL ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (3) LEC. 3. This course will combine the foundations of undergraduate organic chemistry reactions and add to this the physical properties of chemical reactions as affected by real laboratory applications.

CHEM 7210 STRUCTURE ELUCIDATION OF ORGANIC COMPOUNDS (3) LEC. 3. Pr. CHEM 7200 or CHEM 7220. The early stages of this course will focus on the identification of functional groups, saturated, unsaturated and cyclic compounds using IR and NMR spectroscopy, as well as mass spectrometry. Detailed analyses of 1H NMR spectra, i.e., chemical shift, multiplet shape, and coupling constants will demonstrate the power of these methods in ascertaining atom connectivity in simple organic molecules. More advanced two-dimensional NMR techniques such as COSY, HSQC and HMBC will be discussed and used for determining the structures of more complex organic molecules. The determination of absolute and relative stereochemistry using Mosher ester analyses and NOESY, respectively, in chiral molecules will also be covered. Most of the structures that will be discussed and analyzed will be stereochemically complex systems and polycyclic molecules that require a combination of multiple one-dimensional and two-dimensional NMR techniques.

CHEM 7220 ORGANIC REACTIONS (3) LEC. 3. Pr. (CHEM 2070 or CHEM 2073 or CHEM 2077) and (CHEM 2080 or CHEM 2083 or CHEM 2087). Organic reactions are described in the context of oxidation; reduction; C-C, C-N, C-O bond forming; olefination; aldol (and related) condensations; pericyclic, fragmentation, ring-expansion and ring-contraction reactions; and, named organic reactions and their reaction mechanisms and their application to chemical synthesis. Concurrent enrollment with CHEM 7200 is highly recommended.

CHEM 7230 COMPLEX MOLECULE SYNTHESIS (3) LEC. 3. Pr. CHEM 7220. This class is focused on target-oriented chemical synthesis of complex organic molecules. The main objective is to teach students how to use retrosynthetic analysis, a method for disconnecting a complex molecule into simpler starting materials, as well classical and modern organic reactions to plan syntheses of organic compounds that are biologically relevant and important in the development of better pharmaceuticals. During the course of the semester, students will be introduced to important classes of natural products including terpenes, terpenoids, alkaloids, macrolides, polycyclic ethers, as well as designed molecules that are biologically relevant, but not natural products themselves. Identifying key structural components (i.e., retrons), stereogenic centers, and substructures that can be derived from the chiral pool will be emphasized in synthesis planning. All lecture content will come from the current literature, with only manuscripts published in the past 12 months being discussed in class. Students will be responsible for reading Classics in Total Synthesis on their own and tested on the content of this book as well as assigned current literature in class. Emphasis will be placed on identifying economical and streamlined synthetic protocols that can employ cascade or domino reaction sequences.

CHEM 7260 SPECIAL TOPICS IN ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (1-3) LEC. Pr. CHEM 7200. Advanced course in a research area in organic chemistry which is of mutual interest to graduate students and the instructor. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.

CHEM 7270 SUPRAMOLECULAR CHEMISTRY: SYNTHESIS, STRUCTURES, AND APPLICATIONS (3) ST1. 3. Pr. CHEM 2080. Supramolecular Chemistry bridges organic, inorganic, surface science, and analytical chemistries. It is a topical area that explores synthesis, spatial organization, weak bonding interactions, hydrogen bonding or covalent bonding, and is interest for numerous industrial or pharmacy applications.

CHEM 7300 ADVANCED PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY (3) LEC. 3. Topics of general and current interest; may vary from year to year.

CHEM 7330 CHEMICAL KINETICS (3) LEC. 3. Theoretical and experimental aspects of reaction rates. The mathematics and characterization of chemically reacting systems.

CHEM 7350 QUANTUM AND STATISTICAL MECHANICS (3) LEC. 3. Pr. CHEM 7300. A quantum mechanical and statistical approach to molecular structure and chemistry.

CHEM 7370 SPECIAL TOPICS IN PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY (1-3) LEC. 3. Pr. CHEM 7300. Modern topics in advanced physical chemistry. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 3 credit hours.

CHEM 7380 MOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY (3) LEC. 3. Pr. CHEM 7300. Theory and application of optical and magnetic resonance spectroscopy.

CHEM 7410 A DBER APPROACH TO TEACHING AND LEARNING IN CHEMISTRY (3) LEC. 3. Pr. CHEM 1030 and CHEM 1040. Discipline-based education research (DBER) theory andtrends, consuming and evaluating DBER research, activelearning in advanced chemistry topics, action research,review of pedagogical tools, assessment. This coursewill be of use to chemistry graduate students aimingfor careers in academia, masters education studentslooking to take a chemistry course for the fulfillmentof their degree requirements, and other fields that wantto know more about evaluating and critiquing current DBERliterature and methods.

CHEM 7500 ADVANCED ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (3) LEC. 3. Analytical principles, applications and methods, mathematical interpretations and current developments.

CHEM 7510 ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (3) LEC. 3. Pr. CHEM 7500. Analytical applications of electrochemistry.

CHEM 7530 ADVANCES IN BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (3) LEC. 3. Pr. CHEM 7500. Analytical Chemistry of microfluidic devices and "Lab on a chip." New methods of miniaturization of separations and analysis with emphasis on bioanalytical applications.

CHEM 7540 FLUORESCENCE IN BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY: SPECTROSCOPY AND IMAGING (3) LEC. 3. Pr. CHEM 7500. Modern fluorescence-based bioanalytical methods as well as an advanced study of related literature. Standard approaches such as biosensors, nucleic acid analysis will be covered, as well as modern techniques such as Fluorescence microscopy, FRET, immunoassays, ELISAs and single-molecule detection.

CHEM 7550 PHOTO AND ELECTROCHEMISTRY (3) ST1. The course offers a simultaneous and comprehensive treatment of photochemistry and electrochemistry.

CHEM 7560 MASS SPECTROMETRY: INSTRUMENTATION AND APPLICATIONS (3) LEC. 3. Departmental approval. Several notable developments in mass spectrometry instrumentation platforms have been introduced which has led to significant increase in their implementations to various research and clinical applications. Learning about the fundamental principles of these instrumentation platforms will guide the users in selecting the correct instrument for a specific application. This course is designed to offer such an approach.

CHEM 7610 BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOPHYSICS TECHNIQUES (3) LEC. 3. Fundamental concepts in biochemistry, molecular microbiology, and principles of physics will be introduced. This will be followed by presentations on the theory and practical application of common biophysical techniques. The techniques discussed will include, but will not be limited to: Raman, NMR, and Mass Spectrometry of biological molecules, X-ray Diffraction, Ion Mobility, Fluorescence Microscopy, Single-Molecule Approaches, EM/Cryo-EM, and Nano-particle techniques.

CHEM 7750 FORMAL PRESENTATIONS IN MODERN CHEMISTRY (1) LEC. 1. Oral presentations skills will be developed with a focus on the dissemination of new discoveries in the field of Chemistry. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.

CHEM 7930 DIRECTED INDIVIDUAL STUDY (1-15) IND. Credit to be arranged. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 15 credit hours.

CHEM 7950 SEMINAR (1) SEM. 1. SU. Course may be repeated for a maximum of 6 credit hours.

CHEM 7990 RESEARCH AND THESIS (1-10) MST. Course may be repeated with change in topics.

CHEM 8990 RESEARCH AND DISSERTATION (1-10) DSR. Course may be repeated with change in topics.

Laboratory Science Courses

LBSC 2010 BASICS IN LABORATORY SCIENCE (2) LEC. 1. LAB. 1. Basic laboratory skills, quality control and assurance, standard precautions for biohazard testing; requirements for careers in medical and laboratory science.

LBSC 4010 HEMATOLOGY (3) LEC. 3. Pr. CHEM 2070 or CHEM 2077. Origin, maturation, morphology, and function of normal blood cells and abnormalities in diseased blood with clinical correlation to disease processes.

LBSC 4011 HEMATOLOGY LAB (2) LAB. 6. Pr. (CHEM 2070 or CHEM 2077) and P/C LBSC 4010 and P/C LBSC 2010. Lab portion of course covering origin, maturation, morphology, and function of normal blood cells and abnormalities in disease blood with clinical correlation to disease processes.

LBSC 4050 CLINICAL IMMUNOHEMATOLOGY/PARASITOLOGY (5) LEC. 3. LAB. 6. Pr. (CHEM 2070 or CHEM 2077) and (BIOL 1020 or BIOL 1027). Immunogenetics, clinical significance of blood group antigens and antibodies, theory and techniques of serological study of human blood groups. Human parasites, life cycles and disease processes.

LBSC 4250 CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY/INSTRUMENTATION (4) LEC. 3. LAB. 3. Pr. P/C BCHE 5180 or P/C BCHE 3200. Biochemistry/physiology of systems in the body of elements in body fluids during the normal and abnormal processes. Theoretical and practical application of Lab techniques, atomic absorption, gaschromatograph-FID, HPLC, spectroscopy, spectrophotometry, ion selective electrodes and RIA used in analysis of body fluids.

LBSC 4910 CLINICAL PRACTICUM (0) PRA.

LBSC 4920 CLINICAL INTERNSHIP (0) INT/PRA.

Chemistry & Biochemistry

  • BANERJEE, RAHUL, Assistant Professor
  • BAXTER, ANGELA, Affiliate Faculty
  • CAMARA, TRACY, Affiliate Faculty
  • CHEN, MING, Assistant Professor
  • COVAS, HOLLY, Affiliate Faculty
  • CRISOSTOMO, DAVID A., Lecturer
  • CURTISS, ASHLEY, Senior Lecturer
  • DUIN, EDUARDUS C., Professor
  • EASLEY, CHRISTOPHER, C. Harry Knowles Professor
  • FALCAO, VANESSA, Senior Lecturer
  • FARNUM, BYRON, Associate Professor
  • FORBES, DIANNA, Lecturer
  • GOLDSMITH, CHRISTIAN, Professor
  • GOODWIN, DOUGLAS C., Professor and Chair
  • HAMID, AHMED, Assistant Professor
  • HARSHMAN, JORDAN, Assistant Professor
  • KARIMOV, RASHAD, Assistant Professor
  • KNIGHT, JENNIFER A., Affiliate Faculty
  • LOWE, CYNDEE, Affiliate Faculty
  • MANSOORABADI, STEVEN, Associate Professor
  • MCKEE, NIDA, Instructor
  • MERNER, BRADLEY, Associate Professor
  • MILIORDOS, EVANGELOS, James E. Land Associate Professor
  • MILLS, GERMAN, Professor
  • MONTGOMERY, LEE, Affiliate Faculty
  • OHNO, PAUL, Assistant Professor
  • PATKOWSKI, KONRAD, Professor
  • PAWLOWSKI, FILIP L., Assistant Research Professor
  • PRADO, RACHEL, Lecturer
  • SCHNELLER, STEWART W., Professor
  • SLOAN, BRITTNI, Director, Clinical Laboratory Sciences
  • SONGER, MICHAEL, Affiliate Faculty
  • TAYLOR, J. KYLE, Affiliate Faculty
  • YNGARD, RIA, Senior Lecturer
  • ZHAN, WEI, Professor