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Chemistry
Science 203A
541-552-6471
Douglas A. Chapman, Chair
Students majoring in chemistry typically enter positions in private, academic, or government laboratories, or they enroll in graduate or professional schools. There are outstanding opportunities for graduate study in chemistry. A bachelor’s degree in chemistry is also excellent preparation for graduate study in a number of other fields, including business, dentistry, engineering, environmental studies, forensic science, law, medical technology, medicine, oceanography, pharmacology, teaching, and veterinary medicine.
The Committee on Professional Training of the American Chemical Society (ACS) has approved the Chemistry Department’s curricular offerings, faculty, and facilities. Students who complete the approved program are certified by the American Chemical Society and become eligible for full membership in the society upon graduation. The ACS certified degree options are strongly encouraged for students planning to attend graduate school or seeking employment in industrial or research positions.
The degree option in forensic chemistry is designed on the recommendations of the National Institute of Justice and is excellent preparation for students seeking employment as a forensic laboratory technician.
The bachelor of arts in chemistry is specifically designed for students with career aspirations related to health care, including medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, physician’s assistant, and veterinary medicine. The required courses are based on the recommendations of the Association of American Medical Colleges and the top health care graduate programs in the United States.
Degrees
BS in Chemistry with options in Chemistry and Forensic Chemistry. Additional options include American Chemical Society Certified Degrees in Chemistry and Biochemistry.
BA in Chemistry
BA or BS in Business-Chemistry
BS in Environmental Studies with a Chemistry option
Co-Major
Business-Chemistry (see page 46 for a description of this program)
Minor
Chemistry
Choosing a Major
Students are strongly encouraged to make this decision as early as possible to ensure their degree may be completed in four years. It is generally not possible to complete the degree in four years without taking chemistry courses every year. It is also necessary to begin taking mathematics courses in the first year. Freshmen considering a chemistry major should talk to a chemistry professor immediately.
Requirements for the Major
- Fulfill baccalaureate degree requirements as stated beginning on page 21.
- Complete the core curriculum for either the BA or BS degrees.
- Complete the chemistry major core courses.
- Complete courses for one of the approved options. Students planning to attend graduate school are strongly encouraged to complete an ACS-accredited degree. Students planning a career in a medicine or health (medical, dental, pharmacy, physician’s assistant, optometry, or veterinary medicine) are strongly encouraged to complete a BA degree in chemistry.
- Maintain a 2.0 overall GPA in all upper division chemistry courses.
- Complete an outcome assessment portfolio demonstrating proficiency in, but not limited to, core academics, oral and written presentations, instrument and computer skills, research, and cooperative learning.
- The student’s entire program must be approved by a chemistry advisor.
Capstone
Students must complete the Senior Project as described under CH 497, 498, 499. Only one of the four course sequences below may be taken simultaneously with the Senior Project.
| Inorganic Chemistry (CH 411, 414) | |
| Analytical Chemistry/Instrumental Analysis (CH 421, 422 and 425, 426, 427) | |
| Physical Chemistry (CH 441, 442, 443, 444, 445) | |
| Biochemistry (CH 451, 452, 453, 454, 455) | |
Chemistry Major Core Courses (for BS degrees)
(51 chemistry credits, 12 mathematics credits, 18 physics credits)
| General Chemistry (CH 201, 202, 203) | 9 |
| General Chemistry Lab (CH 204, 205, 206) | 6 |
| Chemical Research Communication I, II, III (CH 314, 315, 316) | 3 |
| Organic Chemistry (CH 334, 335, 336) | 9 |
| Introduction to Organic Chemistry Lab (CH 337) | 2 |
| Organic Spectroscopy (CH 340) | 3 |
| Organic Chemistry Lab (CH 341) | 2 |
| Computer Applications in Chemistry (CH 371) | 3 |
| Analytical Chemistry (CH 421) | 3 |
| Analytical Chemistry Lab (CH 422) | 1 |
| Instrumental Analysis (CH 425) | 3 |
| Instrumental Analysis Lab (CH 426) | 1 |
| Physical Chemistry (CH 441) | 3 |
| Senior Project (CH 497, 498, 499) | 3 |
| General Physics (PH 221, 222, 223) | 12 |
| General Physics Lab (PH 224, 225, 226) | 6 |
| Precalculus II: Elementary Functions (MTH 112) | 4 |
| Calculus I, II (MTH 251, 252) | 8 |
Chemistry Option
(7 chemistry credits)
| Inorganic Chemistry (CH 411) | 4 |
| Inorganic Chemistry Lab (CH 414) | 1 |
| Physical-Chemical Measurements (CH 444) | 2 |
Forensic Chemistry Option
(19 chemistry credits, 16 biology credits, 12 criminal justice credits, 4 communication credits, 4 mathematics credits)
| Principles of Biology (BI 211, 212, 213) | 12 |
| Genetics (BI 341) | 4 |
| Biochemistry (CH 451, 452, 453) | 9 |
| Biochemistry Lab (CH 454, 455) | 2 |
| Forensic Serology and DNA Analysis (CH 460) | 4 |
| Forensic Toxicology and Arson/Explosives Detection (CH 464) | 4 |
| Introduction to Criminal Justice (CCJ 251) | 4 |
| Criminal Investigation (CCJ 321) | 4 |
| Law of Criminal Evidence (CCJ 412) | 4 |
| Advanced Public Speaking (COMM 310) | 4 |
| Statistics (MTH 243) | 4 |
American Chemical Society Certified Degree in Chemistry Option
(20 chemistry credits, 8 mathematics credits)
| Introductory Biochemistry (CH 350) | 4 |
| Inorganic Chemistry (CH 411) | 4 |
| Inorganic Chemistry Lab (CH 414) | 1 |
| Advanced Instrumental Analysis Lab (CH 427) | 1 |
| Physical Chemistry (CH 442, 443) | 6 |
| Physical-Chemical Measurements (CH 444, 445) | 4 |
| Differential Equations (MTH 321) | 4 |
| Calculus III (MTH 253) | 4 |
American Chemical Society Certified Degree in Biochemistry Option
(20 biology credits, 24 chemistry credits, 8 mathematics credits)
| Principles of Biology (BI 211, 212, 213) | 12 |
| Genetics (BI 341) | 4 |
| Molecular Biology (BI 425) | 4 |
| Inorganic Chemistry (CH 411) | 4 |
| Inorganic Chemistry Lab (CH 414) | 1 |
| Physical Chemistry (CH 442, 443) | 6 |
| Physical-Chemical Measurements (CH 444) | 2 |
| Biochemistry (CH 451, 452, 453) | 9 |
| Biochemistry Lab (CH 454, 455) | 2 |
| Differential Equations (MTH 321) | 4 |
| Calculus III (MTH 253) | 4 |
Chemistry Major Core Courses for the BA Degree
(54 chemistry credits, 8 mathematics credits, 15 physics credits, 16 biology credits, 8 psychology credits)
| General Chemistry (CH 201, 202, 203) | 9 |
| General Chemistry Lab (CH 204, 205, 206) | 6 |
| Chemical Research Communication I, II, III (CH 314, 315, 316) | 3 |
| Organic Chemistry (CH 334, 335, 336) | 9 |
| Introduction to Organic Chemistry Lab (CH 337) | 2 |
| Organic Spectroscopy (CH 340) | 3 |
| Organic Chemistry Lab (CH 341) | 2 |
| Computer Applications in Chemistry (CH 371) | 3 |
| Analytical Chemistry (CH 421) | 3 |
| Physical Chemistry (CH 441) | 3 |
| Biochemistry (CH 451, 452, 453) | 9 |
| Senior Project (CH 497, 498, 499) | 3 |
| General Physics (PH 201, 202, 203)* | 9 |
| General Physics Lab (PH 224, 225, 226) | 6 |
| Calculus I, II (MTH 251, 252) | 8 |
| General Biology with Lab (BI 211, 212, 213) | 12 |
| Genetics with Lab (BI 341) | 4 |
| General Psychology (PSY 201, 202) | 8 |
| *PH 221, 222, and 223 may be substituted for these classes. | |
Additionally, students must satisfy the bachelor of arts degree requirements as listed on page 21 of this catalog. This includes one year of a foreign language at the second year level and 48 total credits in the humanities (courses toward University Studies may be counted toward these credits). Students with career interest in a medical field are strongly encouraged to complete this requirement by choosing a mix of the following recommended courses:
| Interpersonal Communication (COMM 125) | 4 |
| Public Speaking (COMM 210) | 4 |
| Small Group Communication (COMM 225) | 4 |
| Interviewing and Listening (COMM 330) | 4 |
| Elementary Logic (PHL 203) | 4 |
| Ethics/Contemporary Moral Values (PHL 205) | 4 |
| Moral Theory (PHL 323) | 4 |
| Science and Religion (PHL 329) | 4 |
| Science and Values (PHL 330) | 4 |
| History and Philosophy of Science (PHL 339) | 4 |
| Issues in Bioethics (PHL 407) | 4 |
Elective courses
The remaining credits necessary to meet the minimum number required for graduation may be selected based on individual student interest, a particular field of study, or the requirements of a specific graduate program. Recommendations are given for specific fields of study.
Medicine and Dentistry
| Comparative Animal Physiology (BI 314) | 4 |
| Cell Biology (BI 342) | 4 |
| Developmental Biology (BI 343) | 4 |
| Microbiology (BI 351) | 4 |
| Immunology (BI 456) | 4 |
| Forensic Serology/DNA Analysis (CH 460) | 4 |
Pharmacy and Physician’s Assistant
| Human Anatomy and Physiology (BI 231, 232, 233) | 12 |
| Microbiology (BI 351) | 4 |
Veterinary Medicine
| Comparative Animal Physiology (BI 314) | 4 |
| Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy (BI 327) | 4 |
| Mammalogy (BI 415) | 4 |
| Animal Behavior (BI 480) | 4 |
Honors Program
Students interested in participating in the departmental honors program must notify the advisor upon completing at least 25 credits of chemistry required for the degree. Admission to the program requires department faculty approval.
Honors Requirements
- Complete an ACS-certified chemistry degree.
- Maintain a minimum 3.5 GPA in all upper division chemistry courses.
- Complete one year of research prior to commencing the senior project and present both a written and oral report on this research.
- Obtain final approval from the department faculty.
The transcripts and diplomas of qualified students indicate that their degrees were awarded with departmental honors.
Teacher Licensing
Students who would like to teach chemistry at the middle school or high school level in Oregon public schools must complete a bachelor’s degree in chemistry before applying for admission to the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) program at SOU. Interested students should consult the department chair for an appropriate advisor and the School of Education regarding admission requirements for the MAT program.
Students must prepare in advance to increase their chances of acceptance into this competitive program. Practica, internships, and volunteer experiences working with children in public schools are required prior to application to the MAT program.
Minor
Complete 28 credits in chemistry, at least 13 of which must be upper division. Choose upper division courses from at least two of the following areas of chemistry: analytical, biochemistry, inorganic, organic, and physical. Maintain an overall GPA of 2.0 in all upper division chemistry courses.
| General Chemistry (CH 201, 202, 203) | 9 |
| General Chemistry Lab (CH 204, 205, 206) | 6 |
| Upper division electives (approved by advisor) | 13 |
Chemistry Courses
See Course Prerequisites PolicyLower Division Courses
| CH 100 Fundamentals of Chemistry |
| 4 credits |
| Introduces the structure, properties, and composition of matter and chemical changes. Designed primarily to help the non-science major understand the function, importance, and capabilities of chemistry in our environment and culture. Three lectures and one 2-hour lab. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). Corequisite: CH 100L. |
| CH 101 Environmental Chemistry |
| 4 credits |
| Examines the basic chemical principles as applied to areas of current interest and concern in the natural environment and modern technology. Includes such topics as air and water pollution, toxic waste disposal, use of pesticides and fertilizers, and energy production. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). Prerequisite: CH 100. Corequisite: CH 101L. |
| CH 195 Chemical Problem Solving |
| 1 credit |
| Develops the basic skills required to solve typical story problems encountered in CH 201. One lecture. Corequisite: CH 201. |
| CH 196 Chemical Problem Solving |
| 1 credit |
| Develops the basic skills required to solve typical story problems encountered in CH 202. One lecture. Corequisite: CH 202. |
| CH 197 Chemical Problem Solving |
| 1 credit |
| Develops the basic skills required to solve typical story problems encountered in CH 203. One lecture. Corequisite: CH 203. |
| CH 199 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
| CH 201 General Chemistry |
| 3 credits |
| Explores and applies principles and applications of chemistry for science majors. Emphasis on atomic and molecular structure, periodic properties of elements, models of chemical bonding, and molecular geometry and its influence on molecular properties. CH 201, 204 and CH 202, 205 are approved for University Studies (Explorations). Prerequisite: MTH 111. Corequisite: CH 204. |
| CH 202 General Chemistry |
| 3 credits |
| Applies principles presented in CH 201 to the study of the solid, liquid, and gaseous states of matter. Principles of stoichiometry, thermodynamics, and chemical kinetics are introduced and applied to the study of aqueous and gas-phase chemical reactions. CH 201, 204 and CH 202, 205 are approved for University Studies (Explorations). Prerequisites: CH 201 and MTH 111. Corequisite: CH 205. |
| CH 203 General Chemistry |
| 3 credits |
| Introduces the principles of chemical equilibrium and their application to the study of aqueous acid-base reactions and electrochemistry. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). Prerequisites: CH 202 and MTH 111. Corequisite: CH 206. |
| CH 204 General Chemistry Laboratory |
| 2 credits |
| Experiments cover the fundamentals of chemical measurements, quantitative relationships in chemical analysis, and understanding atomic and molecular structure. One recitation and one 3-hour laboratory. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). Corequisite: CH 201. |
| CH 205 General Chemistry Laboratory |
| 2 credits |
| Experiments cover the fundamentals of intermolecular interactions, stoichiometric relationships, and their application to the synthesis, identification, and analysis of chemical compounds. One recitation and one 3-hour laboratory. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). Prerequisites: CH 201 and 204. Corequisite: CH 202. |
| CH 206 General Chemistry Laboratory |
| 2 credits |
| Experiments in this laboratory illustrate the fundamental principles of chemical equilibria and their application to chemical analysis through the use of volumetric and electrochemical methods. Approved for University Studies (Explorations). Prerequisites: CH 202 and 205. Corequisite: CH 203. |
| CH 209 Practicum |
| Credits to be arranged |
Upper Division Courses
| CH 300 Forensic Investigation |
| 3 credits |
| Introduces the scientific techniques used in crime investigation. Involves the analysis of physical evidence and covers aspects of chemistry, biology, geology, physics, and criminology. Three lectures. Does not fulfill chemistry major or minor requirements. Approved for University Studies (Synthesis/Integration). Prerequisites: Completion of all lower division University Studies requirements. |
| CH 301 Forensic Investigation Laboratory |
| 1 credit |
| Gives students hands-on experience with scientific procedures and techniques as they apply to forensic investigation. One 3-hour laboratory. Does not fulfill chemistry major or minor requirements. Prerequisite: Instructor consent. |
| CH 314 Chemical Research Communication I |
| 1 credit |
| Prepares students to conduct their Capstone Research Project (CH 497, 498, 499). Students select a research project and learn how to retrieve, organize, and cite chemical information using hard copy and online sources. Focuses on resources appropriate to analytical, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry in the areas of biochemistry, forensic chemistry, and materials science. Prerequisite: CH 335. |
| CH 315 Chemical Research Communication II |
| 1 credit |
| Examines the components of standard chemical research articles and oral presentations. Students prepare a literature review paper and oral presentation based on their capstone research topic. One lecture. Prerequisite: CH 314. |
| CH 316 Chemical Research Communication III |
| 1 credit |
| Continued study of chemical research writing and presentations. Students prepare a review paper, research proposal, and oral presentation relating to their capstone research project. Students explore current topics in chemical ethics. One lecture. Prerequisite: CH 315. |
| CH 331 Principles of Organic Chemistry |
| 4 credits |
| Introduction to the structures and reactions of organic compounds, oriented for students in the biological sciences. Four lectures. Prerequisite: CH 202. Corequisite: CH 337. |
| CH 332 Principles of Organic Chemistry |
| 3 credits |
| Continued study of organic chemistry, with particular emphasis on the chemical principles underlying biological and health sciences. Three lectures. Prerequisite: CH 331. Corequisite: CH 338. |
| CH 334 Organic Chemistry |
| 3 credits |
| Introduces the physical and chemical properties of the compounds of carbon. Focuses on molecular structure analysis and naming of organic compounds. Provides an introduction to reactions, mechanisms, and spectroscopic structure determination of organic compounds. Three lectures. Prerequisite: CH 202. Corequisite: CH 337. |
| CH 335 Organic Chemistry |
| 3 credits |
| Focuses on the stereochemistry of organic compounds and its influence on chemical reactivity. Presents organic reactions as tools for the research scientist to use in synthesis and as illustrations of the principles underlying chemical behavior. Three lectures. Prerequisite: CH 334. Corequisites: CH 340 and 340L. |
| CH 336 Organic Chemistry |
| 3 credits |
| Introduces additional organic reactions and their use in the synthesis of complex molecules. Presents current applications of organic chemistry in the preparation and reactivity of polymers and biomolecules. Three lectures. Prerequisite: CH 335. Corequisites: CH 341 and 341R. |
| CH 337 Introduction to Organic Chemistry Laboratory |
| 2 credits |
| Examines the theory and application of basic techniques used in the purification and characterization of organic and bioorganic compounds. One recitation and one 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: CH 206. Corequisite: CH 337R. |
| CH 338 Principles of Organic Chemistry Laboratory |
| 2 credits |
| Continues the study of organic laboratory techniques, including some elementary spectroscopy. One recitation and one 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: CH 337. Corequisites: CH 332 and 338R. |
| CH 340 Organic Spectroscopy |
| 3 credits |
| Examines the theory and practical uses of spectroscopy for the structural characterization of organic compounds. Includes use of an infrared spectrophotometer, nuclear magnetic resonance, and mass spectrometers. Two lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: CH 337. Corequisites: CH 335 and 340L. |
| CH 341 Organic Chemistry Laboratory |
| 2 credits |
| Explores the synthesis, isolation, and purification of organic and bioorganic compounds. Includes extensive use of chromatography and spectroscopy. One recitation and one 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisites: CH 337 and 340. Corequisites: CH 336 and 341R. |
| CH 344 Organic Chemistry Workshop |
| 1 credit |
| Peer-led, team-learning workshop focused on solving organic chemistry problems encountered in CH 334. Corequisite: CH 334. |
| CH 345 Organic Chemistry Workshop |
| 1 credit |
| Peer-led, team-learning workshop focused on solving organic chemistry problems encountered in CH 335. Corequisite: CH 335. |
| CH 346 Organic Chemistry Workshop |
| 1 credit |
| Peer-led, team-learning workshop focused on solving organic chemistry problems encountered in CH 336. Corequisite: CH 336. |
| CH 350 Introductory Biochemistry |
| 4 credits |
| Surveys structures and reactivities of biomolecules, with an emphasis on enzymes, nucleic acids, metabolic processes, and bioenergetics. Four lectures. Prerequisite: CH 332 or 336. |
| CH 371 Computer Applications in Chemistry |
| 3 credits |
| Trains students in writing computer programs with applications to various problems of chemical importance. Languages and software used include BASIC and Mathcad for Windows. Students use the Department of Chemistry’s microcomputers and learn methods involving computer graphics for analysis of experimental data. Three 1-hour lectures. Prerequisites: CH 203 and MTH 252. Corequisite: CH 441. |
| CH 399 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
| CH 401/501 Research |
| Credits to be arranged |
| CH 403/503 Thesis |
| Credits to be arranged |
| CH 405/505 Reading and Conference |
| Credits to be arranged |
| CH 407/507 Seminar |
| Credits to be arranged |
| CH 408/508 Workshop |
| Credits to be arranged |
| CH 409/509 Practicum |
| Credits to be arranged |
| CH 411/511 Inorganic Chemistry |
| 4 credits |
| Surveys contemporary theories and their application to inorganic compounds. Lecture topics include symmetry, atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, coordination compounds, reaction mechanisms, periodicity, acids and bases, aqueous and nonaqueous solutions, organometallic and bioinorganic compounds, and descriptive chemistry of metals and nonmetals. Four lectures. Prerequisite: CH 441. Corequisite: CH 414. |
| CH 414/514 Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory |
| 1 credit |
| Studies inorganic compounds and complexes, including the synthesis and characterization of air-sensitive and water-sensitive organometallic compounds and transition metal complexes. One 3-hour laboratory. Corequisite: CH 411. |
| CH 421 Analytical Chemistry |
| 3 credits |
| Covers the principles of quantitative analytical chemistry. Topics include equilibria in gravimetric, volumetric, and electrochemical methods of analysis, along with a brief introduction to spectroscopy and analytical separations. Two 90-minute lectures. Prerequisites: CH 203 and 206. Corequisite: CH 422. |
| CH 422 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory |
| 1 credit |
| Involves students in quantitative analytical laboratory work, including gravimetric, volumetric, and a limited number of instrumental methods. One 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisites: CH 203 and 206. Corequisite: CH 421. |
| CH 425/525 Instrumental Analysis |
| 3 credits |
| Explores the theory of instrumental methods of chemical analysis, including spectroscopy, chromatography, voltammetry, and other topics. Two 90-minute lectures. Prerequisites: CH 421, 422, and 441. Corequisite: CH 426. |
| CH 426/526 Instrumental Analysis Laboratory |
| 1 credit |
| Emphasizes basic electronics, the application of instrumental techniques, the optimization of instrumental parameters, and the treatment of data. One 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisites: CH 421, 422, and 441. Corequisite: CH 425. |
| CH 427 Advanced Instrumental Analysis Laboratory |
| 1 credit |
| Integrated laboratory course covers the instrumental analysis and characterization of inorganic or organic compounds. Involves the synthesis of an inorganic or organic compound, followed by analysis and characterization using a variety of instrumental methods. One 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisites: CH 340, 414, and 426. |
| CH 434 Organic Chemistry Workshop Mentor |
| 1 to 2 credits |
| Mentors for peer-led, team-learning workshops focused on solving organic chemistry problems encountered in CH 334. Prerequisite: CH 336. |
| CH 435 Organic Chemistry Workshop Mentor |
| 1 to 2 credits |
| Mentors for peer-led team-learning workshops focus on solving organic chemistry problems encountered in CH 335. Prerequisite: CH 336. |
| CH 436 Organic Chemistry Workshop Mentor |
| 1 to 2 credits |
| Mentors for peer-led team-learning workshops focus on solving organic chemistry problems encountered in CH 336. Prerequisite: CH 336. |
| CH 441/541 Physical Chemistry |
| 3 credits |
| A detailed theoretical study of the macroscopic behavior and microscopic structure of matter using mathematical models. Topics include real and ideal gases, kinetic-molecular theory of gases, and the development and application of thermodynamics to problems of chemical interest. Three lectures. Prerequisites: CH 203 and 206, MTH 252, and PH 221, 222, and 223. Corequisite: CH 371. |
| CH 442/542 Physical Chemistry |
| 3 credits |
| Examines the development and application of thermodynamics to solutions of electrolytes and nonelectrolytes, as well as statistical thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and chemical kinetics. Three lectures. Prerequisite: CH 441. |
| CH 443/543 Physical Chemistry |
| 3 credits |
| Introduces the theory and application of quantum mechanics to atomic and molecular structure. Three lectures. Prerequisite: CH 442. |
| CH 444/544 Physical-Chemical Measurements |
| 2 credits |
| Laboratory experience involving computer-enhanced methods of physical-chemical experimentation. Provides experience in programming in BASIC and Mathcad. Experiments utilize student-written software for collection and analysis of experimental data. Emphasizes data collection for device calibration and collection of thermodynamic data. One lecture and one 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisites: CH 371 and 441. |
| CH 445/545 Physical-Chemical Measurements |
| 2 credits |
| Laboratory experience emphasizing data collection and analysis in chemical reaction kinetics and spectroscopic analysis of molecular structure. Prerequisites: CH 371, 442, and 444. Corequisite: CH 443. |
| CH 451/551 Biochemistry |
| 3 credits |
| Examines the chemistry of biological systems, including underlying organic, thermodynamic, and chemical principles. Introduces biological macromolecules, including nucleic acids, proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids. Three lectures. Prerequisite: CH 332 or 336. |
| CH 452/552 Biochemistry |
| 3 credits |
| Systematic assessment of metabolism, including major oxidative and biosynthetic pathways. Includes aspects of enzyme mechanisms and kinetics, metabolic regulation, derivation of metabolic energy, and metabolic defects as they relate to the basis of disease. Three lectures. Prerequisite: CH 451. |
| CH 453/553 Biochemistry |
| 3 credits |
| Introduces the principles of molecular genetics as they apply to biochemical systems. Includes cellular repair mechanisms, recombinant DNA technologies, and a detailed look at the processes of DNA replication, transcription and translation, and genetic regulation. Three lectures. Prerequisite: CH 452. |
| CH 454/554 Biochemistry Laboratory |
| 1 credit |
| Application of contemporary biochemical techniques to protein purification, protein structural analysis, and enzyme kinetics. One 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: CH 451. Corequisite: CH 452. |
| CH 455/555 Biochemistry Laboratory |
| 1 credit |
| Introduces tools of nucleic acid analysis, lipid chemistry, and natural product isolation and characterization. One 3-hour lab. Prerequisites: CH 452 and 454. Corequisite: CH 453. |
| CH 460 Forensic Serology and DNA Analysis |
| 4 credits |
| Examines the principles of forensic identification analysis and comparison of biological evidentiary samples such as blood, semen, saliva, and other biological samples and tissues. Explores electrophoresis, DNA extraction procedures, polymerase chain reaction (PCR), DNA typing, sex and race determination, methods of DNA analysis and detection, and other topics. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisites: BI 341 and CH 451. |
| CH 464 Forensic Toxicology and Arson/Explosives Detection |
| 4 credits |
| Examines the concepts of analytical chemistry as they apply to toxicology and arson and explosives detection. Includes the pharmacology and toxicology of commonly encountered abused and toxic substances along with the characterization of physical evidence collected at the scene of a fire or explosion. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisites: CH 340, 425, 426. |
| CH 481 Advanced Organic Spectroscopy |
| 3 credits |
| Offers lecture and laboratory exposure to single- and multi-dimensional NMR experiments, IR, and MS. Emphasizes small group interaction, problem solving, and presentation skills. Prerequisite: CH 340. |
| CH 482 Forensic Research Project |
| 3 credits |
| Immerses students in a laboratory-based research project of interest to the National Fish and Wildlife Forensics Lab (NFWFL) in Ashland. Provides experience with scientific research methodologies and instrumentation in collaboration with researchers at both the NFWFL and the SOU Chemistry Department. A minimum of six hours a week of scheduled research time is recommended. There is a mandatory meeting in the winter term with researchers at the NFWFL. Prerequisites: CH 425 and 426. |
| CH 485/585 Advanced Topics in Chemistry |
| 1 to 2 credits |
| Advanced course covering special topics in analytical, inorganic, organic, physical, or biochemistry. Prerequisites and credits vary with topic. May be repeated for credit with different topics. |
| CH 497 Senior Project |
| 1 credit |
| Designed as a practical application of students’ accumulated knowledge. Typically involves supervised study or research, which may be conducted inside or outside the department. All projects must be approved by faculty. Must be taken during the senior year and is required for graduation. |
| CH 498 Senior Project |
| 1 credit |
| A continuation of the project begun in CH 497. Must be taken during the senior year and is required for graduation. Prerequisite: CH 497. |
| CH 499 Senior Project |
| 1 credit |
| A continuation of the project pursued in CH 498. Entails substantial library research, writing, and oral presentation components. All projects must be approved by faculty. Must be taken during the senior year and is required for graduation. Prerequisite: CH 498. |
