90f2 Southwestern University: Chemistry + Biochemistry: Curriculum

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Chemistry + Biochemistry

Curriculum

Below you will find a list of our current or recent offerings. See the course catalog for descriptions and updated information.

  • 51- 68 ADVANCED TOPICS IN BIOCHEMISTRY (2-0)
    Selected topics from the areas of physical biochemistry, enzymology and protein chemistry, nucleic acids chemistry, cellular regulation and recombinant DNA technology will be presented and discussed. Prerequisites: Chemistry 51-574. (NS)
  • 51-001 SELECTED TOPICS
    May be repeated with change in topic.
  • 51-002 SELECTED TOPICS
    May be repeated with change in topic.
  • 51-003 SELECTED TOPICS
    May be repeated with change in topic.
  • 51-004 SELECTED TOPICS
    May be repeated with change in topic.
  • 51-054 CHEMISTRY APPRECIATION (2-2)
    A presentation of historic and modern theories and concepts of the nature of matter and bonding. Current problems dealing with synthetic and natural products and their pollutants will be discussed in light of their impact on society. Individual experiments and group demonstrations will be conducted ...
  • 51-064 CHEMISTRY OF THE ENVIRONMENT (2-2)
    This course provides an overview of basic chemical principles and their importance in understanding the complexities of our natural environment. In particular, the course will discuss fundamental chemical concepts such as equilibrium, solubility and acid-base chemistry and their application to envir...
  • 51-141 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I WITH TUTORIAL LAB (0-3)
    The laboratory course will introduce students to basic procedures such as titration and chromatography and will reinforce lecture concepts such as stoichiometry and the gas law. This course is recommended for first-year students who have Math SAT scores below 620. To be taken concurrently with Che...
  • 51-143 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I WITH TUTORIAL (4-0)
    The first semester of General Chemistry will introduce students to fundamental chemical principles and concepts such as atomic structure, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, periodicity, solution chemistry, properties of gases and selected topics in descriptive chemistry. This course i...
  • 51-151 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LAB (0-3)
    This laboratory course will introduce students to basic procedures such as titrations and chromatography and will reinforce lecture concepts such as stoichiometry and the gas laws. To be taken concurrently with Chemistry 51-153. (NSL)
  • 51-153 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (3-0)
    The first semester of General Chemistry will introduce students to fundamental chemical principles and concepts such as atomic structure, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, periodicity, solution chemistry, properties of gases and selected topics in descriptive chemistry. This course i...
  • 51-161 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LAB (0-3)
    The laboratory component of this course will build upon the experience gained in the General Chemistry I laboratory. Students will conduct labs to enhance their understanding of kinetics, thermodynamics, equilibrium concepts and other topics covered in lecture. Prerequisites: Chemistry 51-143/141 or...
  • 51-163 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (3-0)
    The second semester of General Chemistry will introduce topics such as thermodynamics, kinetics and equilibrium while providing students with a strong foundation in general principles of chemistry. This class is designed to provide an entry to other more advanced courses in the physical or life scie...
  • 51-214 QUANTITATIVE METHODS OF ANALYSIS (3-4)
    This course focuses on the basic principles of analytical chemistry and how these principles apply to chemical problems. Topics of discussion include the use of statistical analysis in chemistry, calibration methods, chemical equilibria and a basic introduction to instrumental analysis. Prerequisite...
  • 51-301 SELECTED TOPICS
    May be repeated with change in topic.
  • 51-302 SELECTED TOPICS
    May be repeated with change in topic.
  • 51-303 SELECTED TOPICS
    May be repeated with change in topic.
  • 51-304 SELECTED TOPICS
    May be repeated with change in topic.
  • 51-352 CHEMISTRY LITERATURE SEMINAR (2-0)
    This course will give students the opportunity to conduct in-depth research in the primary chemical literature. Students will be required to give scientific presentations and write papers in journal style. (Spring) (NS) (WA)
  • 51-541 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I LAB (0-4)
    Students will be introduced to techniques used to perform experiments on the macroscale as well as the microscale level. Prerequisites: Chemistry 51-163/161. To be taken concurrently with Chemistry 51-543. (NSL)
  • 51-543 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I (3-0)
    A study of the nature of bonding in carbon-containing molecules and the reactions of simple aliphatic organic molecules and the mechanisms by which they occur. Prerequisites: Chemistry 51-163/161. To be taken concurrently with Chemistry 51-541. (NSL)
  • 51-551 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II LAB (0-4)
    Prerequisite: Chemistry 51-543/541. To be taken concurrently with Chemistry 51-553.
  • 51-553 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II (3-0)
    The second semester of organic chemistry primarily deals with the reactions of organic functional groups and the mechanisms by which they occur. Spectroscopic methods of structure determination of organic molecules will be discussed. The structures and organic chemistry of important biomolecules wil...
  • 51-561 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II FOR MAJORS LAB (0-4)
    This lab is designed specifically for chemistry and biochemistry majors as well as those students interested in pursuing scientific research careers. The course will provide an introduction to advanced experimental techniques including both infrared and nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometry. Prere...
  • 51-574 GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY I (3-4)
    A survey of structures and functional interrelations of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids in life processes. Also Biology 50-574. Prerequisites: Chemistry 51-553/551 or 553/561. (NSL)
  • 51-584 GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY II (3-0)
    Bioenergetics and metabolism. Also Biology 50-584. Prerequisites: Chemistry 51-574. (NSL)
  • 51-592 ADVANCED BIOCHEMISTRY LAB (0-4)
    Separation and quantification of biological molecules and their activities. Prerequisites: Chemistry 51-574. (NSL)
  • 51-604 MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY (3-0)
    This course provides an introduction to medicinal chemistry, in particular, the relationship between molecular structure and therapeutic activity, and the biochemical basis for this activity. Topics to be discussed include a historical perspective on drug development, receptors and current approache...
  • 51-614 ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY (3-4)
    This course discusses how microscopic properties of atoms and molecules can affect changes within the environment. The course work places emphasis on current environmental problems and concerns while the laboratory component introduces students to techniques used in environmental water, air and soil...
  • 51-624 INTERMEDIATE INORGANIC CHEMISTRY (3-4)
    An introduction to the structure and reactivity of inorganic compounds. Descriptive chemistry of the elements including crystal structure, molecular structure, bonding, thermodynamic and redox properties, acid-base theories using periodic trends and theoretical models. Basic coordination chemistry a...
  • 51-634 BIOINORGANIC CHEMISTRY (3-4)
    This course will explore the inorganic chemistry of biological requirement for metals (e.g. zinc, iron, copper, manganese, molybdenum, etc.). Beginning with the coverage of coordination chemistry, the ability of various functional groups within proteins and nucleic acids to form complexes will be ex...
  • 51-644 INSTRUMENTAL METHODS OF ANALYSIS (3-4)
    The basic goal of this course is for the student to develop a fundamental understanding of the principles of operation for a wide variety of chemical instrumentation. In addition, this course is designed for the student to learn the use of such chemical instrumentation in solving many common analyti...
  • 51-654 ADVANCED INORGANIC CHEMISTRY (3-4)
    A further study of the structure of inorganic compounds including applications of symmetry to bonding and spectroscopy, and of synthesis and reactions of coordination, organometallic and bioinorganic complexes. The laboratory component of this course will utilize a variety of procedures for synthesi...
  • 51-674 ADVANCED TOPICS IN ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (3-4)
    This course deals with selected advanced topics in organic chemistry including modern methods of organic synthesis and the preparation of biologically interesting structures. The course will also include a laboratory module dealing with hands-on spectroscopic structure determinations of organic mole...
  • 51-714 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY: THERMODYNAMICS AND KINETICS (3-4)
    This course focuses on the fundamental understanding and the quantitative description of chemical and biochemical processes. The course covers thermodynamics (whether processes occur) and kinetics (how fast processes occur) and includes an integrated laboratory that combines wet lab with computation...
  • 51-724 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY: QUANTUM MECHANICS AND STATISTICAL MECHANICS (3-4)
    This course focuses on applied quantum mechanics (how individual molecules behave and interact with each other and light) and statistical mechanics (how collections of molecules behave) and includes an integrated laboratory that combines wet lab with computational exercises. Physics majors intereste...
  • 51-732 ADVANCED PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY (2-0)
    Selected topics in computational chemistry, including electronic structure methods, molecular mechanics, molecular dynamics and Monte Carlo simulations. The course is appropriate for chemistry majors interested in graduate research and for physics majors interested in chemical physics. Prerequisite:...
  • 51-814 SENIOR SEMINAR CAPSTONE (4-0)
    This course is intended for students who have not completed an approved independent research project. This writing-intensive course will involve an in-depth analysis and critical review of a current research topic. Students will be required to write a scientific paper, and complete a presentation ...
  • 51-901 TUTORIAL
  • 51-902 TUTORIAL
  • 51-903 TUTORIAL
  • 51-904 TUTORIAL
  • 51-912 CHEMISTRY LABORATORY RESEARCH CAPSTONE (2-0)
    This course is intended for students who have completed a departmentally approved independent research project. Students will be required to write a scientific article describing their research and complete a presentation and oral examination. (NS) (WA)
  • 51-951 INDEPENDENT STUDY
    May be repeated with changed content.
  • 51-952 INDEPENDENT STUDY
    May be repeated with changed content.
  • 51-953 INDEPENDENT STUDY
    May be repeated with changed content.
  • 51-954 INDEPENDENT STUDY
    May be repeated with changed content.
  • 51-971 INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH
    May be repeated with changed content. Must be taken Pass/D/F.
  • 51-972 INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH
    May be repeated with changed content. Must be taken Pass/D/F.
  • 51-973 INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH
    May be repeated with changed content. Must be taken Pass/D/F.
  • 51-981 HONORS
    By invitation only.
  • 51-982 HONORS
    By invitation only.
  • 51-983 HONORS
    By invitation only.
  • 51-984 HONORS
    By invitation only.
  • 51-991 CONTINUED RESEARCH
    May be repeated with changed content.
  • 51-992 CONTINUED RESEARCH
    May be repeated with changed content.
  • 51-993 CONTINUED RESEARCH
    May be repeated with changed content.
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