2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin - NMU Bulletin

CH 491 Senior Research and Seminar II 2-4 cr.

• Offered: Winter
• Prerequisites: Biochemistry or chemistry major and senior standing and instructor’s permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

A continuation of CH 490. Open to students who have demonstrated exceptional competencies. Notes:

May be repeated if topic differs up to four credit hours.

CH 490 Senior Research and Seminar I 2-4 cr.

• Offered: Fall
• Prerequisites: Biochemistry or chemistry major and senior standing or instructor’s permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Some aspects of chemical research, pursued in cooperation with a research adviser. Oral and written reports and attendance at a weekly seminar are required. Adviser and research problem must be selected a semester prior to registration. Notes:

May be repeated if topic differs up to four credit hours.

CH 454 Biochemical Techniques 4 cr.  (0-0-12)

• Offered: Winter
• Prerequisites: "C-" or better in CH 450, junior standing or instructor’s permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

A laboratory course applying instrumental techniques to biochemical problems. Experiments may include immunological assay, electrophoresis and purification and analysis of DNA.

CH 452 Biochemistry II 4 cr.

• Offered: Winter
• Prerequisites: "C-" or better in CH 450, junior standing or instructor’s permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

A course designed to follow CH 450, emphasizing metabolic processes and exposing students to current biochemical literature. Topics include the biosynthesis of lipids, amino acids, nucleic acids and gene expression, and protein synthesis. Abnormalities in metabolic processes that result in disease will be considered.         

CH 450 Biochemistry I 4 cr.  (3-0-3)

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: "C-" or better in CH 220 or CH 322 (or CH 325 and CH 327), junior standing or instructor’s permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

A study of the fundamental concepts of biochemistry, including the chemical and physical properties of biomolecules and the chemical basis of the major metabolic pathways. Laboratory experiments teach basic biochemical techniques.        

CH 440 Forensic Chemistry 4 cr.  (2-0-6)

• Offered: Winter
• Prerequisites: "C-" or better in CH 111, CH 112, CH 241, CH 242, CH 322 (or CH 325 and CH 327), and CH 450 or instructor’s permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Forensic applications of chemical and biochemical techniques. Techniques include, but are not limited to trace metal analysis, FT-IR analysis of fibers and paint, polymerase chain reaction (PCR)/DNA analysis, and controlled substances liquid and gas chromatography. Case studies and a team project will be performed at the end of the semester using several analytical techniques in the student’s area of interest.

CH 437 Atomic Spectrometry 1 cr.  (2-0-3)

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: "C-" or better in CH 111, CH 112, CH 241 and CH 242 and junior standing or instructor permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

A study of principles, instrumentation and analytical applications of atomic spectrometry. Lecture material includes theory and practice of atomic spectrometry including, but not limited to atomic absorption, emission, and fluorescence, sample collection and preparation, atomization, optical instrumentation, spectral interferences and data analysis. Laboratory exercises include sample preparation, instrument optimization and operation, and data analysis.

Notes:

This course is taught for one half of the semester.

CH 436 Modern Spectroscopy 3 cr.  (2-0-3)

• Offered: Winter
• Prerequisites: "C-" or better in CH 111, CH 112, and CH 322 (or CH 325 and CH 327), junior standing or instructor permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

A study of the principles, instrumentation and analytical applications of modern spectroscopic methods including mass, infrared, and 1-D and 2-D NMR spectroscopy. The theoretical basis for each type of spectroscopy, basic instrument design and spectral analysis will be discussed with particular emphasis on the use of a combination of these methods in structural elucidation. Laboratory exercises will focus on instrument operation and data interpretation.                 

CH 435 Gas and Liquid Chromatography 2 cr.  (1.5-0-3)

• Offered: Fall Winter
• Prerequisites: "C-" or better in CH 242 and CH 322 (or CH 325 and CH 327), junior standing or instructor’s permission.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

A study of the principles, instrumentation and analytical applications of gas and liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry. GC, GC/MS and HPLC techniques are presented in the laboratory.

Notes:

This course is taught for one half of the semester.

CH 415 Inorganic Chemistry 4 cr.  (3-0-3)

• Offered: Winter
• Prerequisites: "C-" or better in CH 111, CH 112, CH 215, CH 322 (or CH 325 and CH 327), and CH 341.
• Bulletin Year: 2021 - 2022 Undergraduate Bulletin | View the current NMU Catalog.

Comparative study of the chemical elements and their compounds with emphasis on periodic relations, principles of structure and bonding, kinetics of reactions and spectral and thermodynamic properties. Topics include complex ions, defect crystals, electron deficient compounds, organometallic and bio-inorganic chemistry. A variety of inorganic compounds are prepared and studied.