Courses
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- Prerequisites: "C-" or better in CH 242 and CH 322 (or CH 325 and CH 327), or instructor’s permission.
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.
- Prerequisites: "C-" or better in CH 111, CH 112, and CH 322 (or CH 325 and CH 327), or instructor permission.
A study of the principles, instrumentation and analytical applications of modern spectroscopic methods, including mass, infrared, UV/visible and 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. Modern NMR experiments including 2-D spectroscopy will be discussed. Laboratory exercises will focus on instrument operation and data interpretation.
- Prerequisites: "C-" or better in CH 111, CH 112, CH 241 and CH 242, or instructor permission.
A study of principles, instrumentation and analytical applications of this technique. Lecture material includes sample collection and preparation, sample atomization, optical instrumentation, spectral interferences and data analysis. Atomic absorption techniques will be compared to inductively coupled plasma techniques. Laboratory exercises focus on sample preparation, instrument operation and data analysis.
- 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.
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.
- Prerequisites: "C-" or better in CH 220 or CH 322 (or CH 325 and CH 327), or instructor’s permission.
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.
- Prerequisites: "C-" or better in CH 450, or instructor’s permission.
A course designed to follow Biochemistry I, emphasizing metabolic processes and exposing students to current biochemical literature. Topics include the biosynthesis of lipids, amino acids, nucleic acids and the study of gene expression and protein synthesis. Abnormalities in metabolic processes that result in disease will be considered.
- Prerequisites: "C-" or better in CH 450, or instructor’s permission.
A laboratory course applying instrumental techniques to biochemical problems. Experiments include immunological assay, electrophoresis, radioisotope labeling and purification and analysis of DNA.