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2024-2025 Binghamton University Academic Guide
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CCPA 391 - Teaching Practicum
Credits: Variable
For those students interested in a teaching assistant position for credit. Consent of instructor and department approval is required. May be taken Pass/Fail only.
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CCPA 395 - Internship
Credits: Variable
Students gain practical `hands-on’ experience with an approved on-campus or community organization.
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CCPA 480 - Malawi Study Abroad
Credits: 6
This course provides an opportunity for students of diverse backgrounds and interests to learn about the dynamics of sustainable development with a focus on Malawi in the Southern Region of Africa. In addition to class time in Binghamton, the course involves two weeks in Malawi working closely with a local non-governmental organization, the Malawi Children’s Mission (MCM), and the three rural communities it serves: Mbwana, Jamali, and Mwazama. Originally established as a feeding center for orphaned children, MCM has expanded to provide pre-school and primary education. Approximately 60 children go to school at MCM, receiving a quality of education that cannot be matched by overcrowded local government schools, and over 150 children rely on MCM for their most substantial meal of the day. The children served by MCM are largely those who have been orphaned by AIDS or other circumstances and have endured profound trauma and loss. Malawi is one of the world’s poorest countries, and the highest concentration of its poorest citizens live in the rural areas. Malaria, malnutrition, and HIV infection are endemic, and concerns about substance abuse among youth are prevalent.
While the needs are profound, the strengths of the communities are impressive. To support these strengths, the project uses an asset-based community development (ABCD) approach. ABCD was initially developed as an alternative to needs-based approaches in which universities, community-based organizations, aid foundations, or non-governmental organizations intervene on behalf of a community to define and address problems (Kretzman & McKnight, 1996). Needs-based approaches tend to over-emphasize deficits and problems, and can have the undesired effects of reducing motivation and self-agency and creating dependence on outside institutions. The ABCD approach positions outside institutions as facilitators to uncover internal strengths and assets that community members can use to address the problems they define as needing attention.
In the Binghamton classroom before the trip, students will learn about (a) international development, (b) the historical and current role of the United States and Europe in African development, (c) the nature and structure of non-governmental and non-profit organizations, (d) business planning and development for micro-financing and micro-enterprise, (e) strengths and needs of rural communities, (f) family and community systems functioning, and (g) child and adolescent development.
The course situates local ABCD practice within the intersections of social justice, economic viability, and cultural identity. The course is designed to help students develop knowledge and skills that enable them to reflect on local development, the role of the United States and Europe in African affairs and development, the role of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in promoting equity and development, and students’ own roles in international service. Students can take the course as credit as six credits, either SW 380 OR SW 580. For social work students (BSW or MSW) the course will count in place of one required elective course.
Readings, discussions, and individual research will cover concepts and issues of social and economic justice and the roles of local and international governments in development. We will give particular attention to the region’s cultural and political history, its richness of natural resources and community strength, and its post-colonial economic, political, and social growth and struggles. We will discuss the current and critical debates around the services provided by local NGOs and international aid organizations and the functions that they serve in and for communities. We will also examine the relationships, parallels, and differences between American racial, social, and economic justice struggles and those of sub-Saharan Africa.
This course includes 2 weeks on-site in Malawi leaving in late May and going into the month of June. The pre-departure course is designed to help students develop skills and knowledge that will enable you to get the most out of your international experience. It will provide you with information about service learning and the practical aspects of international travel. We will spend considerable time reflecting on our role in international service and discuss at length ethical implications of our time in Malawi. We will talk about how to maximize your learning experience during the course as well as your time abroad and when you return home.
The objectives of the course are to:
1. Investigate what local development looks like in practice by identifying key players which include local government, local community-based organizations, and NGOs;
2. Scrutinize and think critically about the roles of local government and civil society organizations in sub-Saharan African development generally and in the Southern African region in particular;
3. Explore the social, political, historical, cultural and ethical dimensions of international engagement;
4. Engage in personal and critical reflection on our practices as global citizens;
5. Develop skills and competencies to enable successful international travel and positive engagement in service learning that is mutually beneficial and which promotes greater cross-cultural understanding and learning.
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CCPA 495 - Internship
Credits: Variable
Students gain practical `hands-on’ experience with an approved on-campus or community organization.
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CCPA 550A - History of US Higher Education
Credits: 3
This course follows the evolution of colleges and universities in the United States with a special focus on important historical movements and moments. Using the lessons learned from the past, the course then turns to current controversial issues and challenges in higher education. Current and future educators, student affairs practitioners, policymakers and advocates will benefit from the application of historical lenses to address contemporary concerns. Offered: Semester offered varies.
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CCPA 580 - Intro to Graduate Writing/APA
Credits: 1
Students learn to improve a variety of writing tasks including summary, analysis, synthesis, incorporating research and time management. Emphasis on instruction in grammar, punctuation, usage, mechanics, and style issues, as well as in-depth exploration of the APA style manual. Students learn to approach writing as a process that builds step to step, including critical reading, understanding contextual expectations, drafting, using feedback, revising, proofreading, and editing.Course is not appropriate for UG students. UG students interested will require permission of the instructor.
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CCPA 597 - Independent Study
Credits: Variable
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CCPA 600 - Research Design
Credits: 3
This course has three purposes: (1) to assist students in refining their research ideas; (2) to expand students’ knowledge of different methodological approaches; (3) to enhance students’ understanding of the theoretical bases for research traditions; and (4) to increase sensitivity to ethical issues arising from the in-situ based research.
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CCPA 602 - Qualitative Analysis
Credits: 3
This course will prepare students to conduct qualitative studies as well as to use qualitative methods in conjunction with quantitative research. The course addresses the philosophical rationale and epistemological foundations, methods, and techniques of qualitative research. Students will become conversant with the fundamentals of qualitative research design. They will learn how to formulate research questions and design appropriate sampling and data collection strategies. Topics include constructing an interview guide, in-depth interviewing, participant observation, recording, and transcribing data. The course will also address qualitative data analysis, including open coding and axial coding, and interpreting data. Ethical issues, cultural sensitivity, critical methodologies, and concerns about research on vulnerable populations will be stressed throughout the course.
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CCPA 603 - Quantitative Analysis
Credits: 3
This course is designed to develop student’s quantitative research skills. Students will review basic statistical concepts (defining variables, levels of measurement, uses of descriptive and inferential statistics, measures of central tendency. Students will also gain proficiency in conducting the following analytic approaches to data interpretation: t-test, chi-square analysis, correlations, analysis of variance (ANOVA), and bivariate/simple regression analysis. As a component of the course, students will learn the basics of using the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) and learn how to carry out data analyses using univariate and bivariate statistical procedures. .
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CCPA 605 - Quant Methods 2 Multivariate
Credits: 3
This course is a continuation of CCPA 603 (Quantitative Analysis) and will focus on bivariate and multivariate linear and logistic regression. The course will prepare you to analyze data with continuous and categorical outcomes and provide you with foundation knowledge of strengths, limitations, and applications of linear and nonlinear quantitative analyses
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CCPA 610 - Positionality,SocJustc,Politcs
Credits: 3
The key intent is to examine conceptions of justice that underpin efforts to address and redress disproportionalities and disparities resulting from contemporary and historical relations of domination and subjugation. Some key themes include: racial justice; gender justice; global capitalism and its impact; global justice; and war and armed conflict. We will also pay particular attention to ‘Intersectionality’, the ways in which structures of power are interconnected and co-constitutive. Another goal is to look at the idea of cultural competence and analyze its shortcomings and dangers.
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CCPA 611 - Conceptualize & Research Comm
Credits: 3
The word ‘community’ is used to describe various networks from towns and neighborhoods (Binghamton, the Southside); minority groups (LGBTQ, immigrants), major institutions (schools, churches), to special interest or political groups (unions, democrats). As a result of the diverse entities it has been used to describe, the concept of community has virtually lost its meaning. And yet community, rigorously studied, may provide a powerful framework for both research and action. Certainly any goal to develop, organize, or change communities requires that we have a firm conceptual understanding of what these entities are and how they work. Thus, our study this semester will draw upon the insights of various social science disciplines: criminology, sociology, anthropology, geography, and psychology to explore community as a construct and the most applicable methods for research and action. This course examines both theories and conceptualizations (e.g., human ecology, sense of community, social capital, communities of practice) of community as well as associated research methods (e.g., geographic information systems, social network analysis, PhotoVoice) and special ethical considerations when researching in and with communities.
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CCPA 612 - Power & Policy for Social Chg
Credits: 3
The course examines how the concept of power has been defined overt time and across disciplines, and what constitutes power within the framework of influencing policy for social change. We begin by examining alternative theories of social change (evolutionary, cyclical, economic, conflict, and technological) and some of the foundational works on power (e.g., Marx and Machiavelli) and policy (e.g., Kingdon and Wildavsky) and then we bring those concepts together to interrogate the adage “knowledge is power.” We will then focus on the need for interdisciplinary knowledge to address the complex social problems of the day, and the need for academics who are skilled in tailoring the presentation of research to multiple audiences through a process known as public scholarship. The course is organized in two parts. In the first half of the semester, the course will be structured in an intensive seminar format with extensive reading and discussion of theories, models and frameworks. The second half of the semester is designed in the form of workshops and practice of skills with multiple iterations of practice, feedback, revisions, and more feedback in the development of policy briefs, articles for educated lay audiences, and preparation and delivery of oral testimony. .
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CCPA 650 - Interdiscplnry and Comm Inqry
Credits: 3
This elective doctoral level course is designed to help prepare students for successful interdisciplinary research careers in and with communities (including schools and college campuses). Complex issues facing communities such as poverty, healthcare access, and educational inequalities necessitate interdisciplinary research approaches and there is a real need to make stronger connections among research, policy, and practice. In this weekly seminar, students will explore the methods and processes of interdisciplinary research and public scholarship. Guided reading and reflections will support the professional socialization of first year doctoral students as interdisciplinary, engaged scholars including the development of programs of research, the relationship between research and community action, and associated career trajectories. We will also meet researchers from different disciplinary backgrounds, who will talk about their own work, the methodologies of their discipline, the difficulties and successes of interdisciplinarity, as well as whether and how they disseminate their research findings to the public. These discussions aim to help first year doctoral students explore the epistemologies, theories, and methodologies of different disciplines as well as provide resources and possible connections with faculty whom students may want to work with on their dissertation and research projects. Offered: semester offered varies.
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CCPA 651 - ProSem II: Teaching & Learning
Credits: 3
An elective course with a series of seminars offered alongside co-teaching experiences with faculty. Topics such designing and evaluating courses, grading, managing classes with large enrollments, using technology, and developing service learning projects will be included. The goal is to help students become more deliberate, reflective and confident in their teaching, and to understand how teaching can support and be supported by their research. This course is designed for PhD students in the Community Research and Action doctoral program. This course is not open to undergraduate or masters level students. Doctoral students matriculated in other programs must have written permission of instructor.
Offered: Semesters offered varies.
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CCPA 679 - Adv Quant Methods for CBR
Credits: 3
This course builds upon a foundation of understanding about linear and nonlinear modeling and extends that thinking to advanced analyses common in community-based research. The course will prepare you to analyze data with continuous and categorical outcomes and introduce you to common issues in all kinds of analytic activities, including: choices and decisions about model building; the presence of data clustering (i.e. observations that are not independent of one another); methods for addressing missing data; structure and measurement of constructs, latent variable modeling, and strategies for assessing causal impact in observational data sets. Due to constraints of time, these focal points will represent introductions that will position you to move effectively into future statistical courses with specialized topics. Prerequisites: CCPA 605 (or equivalent) .
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CCPA 680A - Advanced Qualitative
Credits: 3
Building on skills developed in introductory qualitative research courses, this course will assist doctoral students to conduct qualitative studies. In addition to furthering students’ understanding of the philosophical rationale and epistemological foundations, methods, and techniques of qualitative research, students will critically analyze existing qualitative research as it applies to their field of interest. Pre-requisites: EDUC 622 OR CCPA 602 or equivalent introductory course in Qualitative Methods; doctoral-level course. Offered: semester offered varies.
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CCPA 690 - Research Experience I
Credits: Variable
The first in a series of experiences providing students opportunities for significant involvement in active research projects with faculty. Students will gain experience with systematic reviews of literature, designing research studies, data collection and analysis, and/or the dissemination of research in academic publications. Students are required to complete a minimum of two consecutive experiences for a total of 6 credit hours.
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CCPA 697 - Independent Study
Credits: Variable
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CCPA 698 - Pre-Dissertation Research
Credits: Variable
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CCPA 699 - Dissertation
Credits: 1
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CCPA 700 - Continuous Registration
Credits: 1
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CHEM 100 - Basic Chemistry
Credits: 4
For students intending to major in sciences or nursing who have not had an adequate course in chemistry prior to college. A one-semester overview of the basic concepts of chemistry, including modern atomic theory, chemical bonding, chemical equations, chemical calculations and behavior of gases. Develops skills in problem solving. Course does not fulfill Harpur distribution requirements in science and math. Three hours of lecture, 1 hour discussion. Not open to students who have credit for CHEM 104/105/106, CHEM107 or CHEM 108 or CHEM 111.
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CHEM 101 - Intro to General Chemistry
Credits: 4
This course is for students who want a working knowledge of chemistry or require a chemistry background for professional pursuits in nursing, psychology, social sciences, and management. The course covers structure and reactivity of matter, chemical bonding, acids and bases, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, chemical equilibrium, chemical kinetics, and solution chemistry. This course has lecture and laboratory components. It does not satisfy major requirements. Format: 3 hours of lecture, 1 hour of discussion, and 3 hours of lab per week. Prerequisite: Some knowledge of chemistry. semester. Not open to students who have credit for CHEM 104/105/106, CHEM107 or CHEM 108 or CHEM 111.
Course Fees Course fee applies. Refer to the Schedule of Classes.
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CHEM 102 - Intro to Organic and Bio Chem
Credits: 4
Continuation of CHEM 101. Organic chemistry and biochemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 101. Format: 3 hours of lecture; 1 hour discussion; 3 hours laboratory Not open to students who have credit for CHEM 104/105/106, CHEM107 or CHEM 108 or CHEM 111.
Course Fees Course fee applies. Refer to the Schedule of Classes.
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CHEM 104 - General Chemistry I
Credits: 4
Fundamentals of chemistry, including atomic structure, stoichiometry, chemical reactions, kinetic theory of gases, thermochemistry, chemical bonding, molecular geometry and bonding theories. This material provides the foundation for CHEM 105; together, CHEM 104 and CHEM 105 provide a thorough treatment of chemical principles. This course is recommended for pre-health students and science majors (other than Chemistry and Biochemistry majors). Not open to students who have credit for CHEM 111, CHEM107 or CHEM 108. Offered regularly.
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CHEM 105 - General Chemistry II
Credits: 4
Thermochemistry and thermodynamics; equilibrium; chemical kinetics; electrochemistry; nuclear chemistry; properties of liquids, solids, and solutions. This course is recommended for pre-health students and science majors (other than Chemistry and Biochemistry majors). Prerequisite: CHEM 104 or equivalent. Not open to students who have credit for CHEM 111, CHEM107 or CHEM 108. Offered regularly.
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CHEM 106 - General Chemistry Laboratory
Credits: 2
This course is designed to teach students basic laboratory skills, professional science communication skills, and provide them with an authentic research experience in chemistry through a combination of lecture and laboratory sessions. This course is recommended for pre-health students and science majors (other than Chemistry and Biochemistry majors). Co or Prerequisite: CHEM 104. Offered regularly.
Course Fees Course fee applies. Refer to the Schedule of Classes.
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CHEM 107 - Gen Chem I CHEM/BCHEM Majors
Credits: 4
First of two courses for students who want a one-year, two-semester introductory general chemistry course as basis for further work in a science. Scientific measurement, atomic structure, periodic relationships, theories of bonding, states of matter, solution properties. Lecture and laboratory. Prerequisite: high school chemistry. Format: 3 hour lecture; 2 hour discussion; 3 hour laboratory per week Not open to students who have credit for CHEM104/105/106 sequence or CHEM 111.
Course Fees Course fee applies. Refer to the Schedule of Classes.
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CHEM 108 - Gen Chem II CHEM/BCHEM Majors
Credits: 4
Continuation of CHEM 107 in the fundamentals of chemistry with a focus for chemistry and biochemistry majors. Intermolecular forces, kinetics, thermodynamics and equilibrium, acids and bases, solubility, electrochemistry, and nuclear chemistry. FORMAT: Three lectures, one recitation, and one three-hour laboratory per week. LONCAPA system will be used as homework. This course is appropriate for first-year students. PREREQUISITE: CHEM107. Not open to students who have credit for CHEM104/105/106 sequence or CHEM 111.
Course Fees Course fee applies. Refer to the Schedule of Classes.
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CHEM 111 - Chemical Principles
Credits: 4
A one-semester introductory course in modern chemistry for potential science and engineering majors. Covers molecular structure and bonding, solids, acid/base and redox chemistry, thermodynamics, electrochemistry and kinetics in both lecture and laboratory. Fulfills all requirements met by CHEM 107-108. Format: three one-hour lectures; one two-hour discussion; one three-hour laboratory per week. LONCAPA system will be used for homework. Prerequisite: high school chemistry. Not open to students who have credit for CHEM 107 or CHEM 108 or CHEM 104 or CHEM 105 or CHEM 106. If taken as a part of a pre-health track an additional semester of inorganic chemistry must be taken to fulfill the requirement. Offered in the fall semesters only.
Course Fees Course fee applies. Refer to the Schedule of Classes.
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CHEM 150 - Preparatory Organic Chemistry
Credits: 4
This course is designed to introduce students to the fundamentals of organic chemistry. This course emphasizes the basic building blocks of general chemistry and how they apply to organic chemistry. This course also bridges the basic building blocks of organic chemistry on basic introduction to functional group approach, with emphasis that cover the properties and reactions of hydrocarbons and their functional groups, aromatic compounds, and biological molecules. Special efforts are made in demonstrating the interrelationship between organic chemistry and other areas of science, particularly biological, health, and environmental sciences. Prerequisite CHEM 104 and 105 sequence or CHEM 107 and CHEM 108 sequence or CHEM 111. Offered Summer Only.
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CHEM 180A - Special Topics in Chemistry
Credits: 4
Special Topics in Chemistry. Topics vary by offering.
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CHEM 197 - Ind. Study-General Chemistry
Credits: Variable
Individual laboratory experience under direct supervision of an instructor. No more than total of CHEM 197 may be used to satisfy the general chemistry requirement. Weekly lab attendance and written reports of work are required. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
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CHEM 211 - Research in Clean Energy I
Credits: 4
The clean energy research stream is part of the FRI program which provides students with an authentic research experience in chemistry, physics and materials science research through a combination of lecture and laboratory sessions. Prerequisite HARP 170, admittance to the FRI Program. This course satisfies the requirement of CHEM 106 Introductory Chemistry Laboratory.
Course Fees Course fee applies. Refer to the Schedule of Classes.
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CHEM 212 - FRI Drug Discovery Pt.1
Credits: 4
FRI Drug Discovery Pt 1 is part of the FRI program which provides students with an authentic research experience focused on identifying new drug leads that can be used for the treatment of human diseases, through a combination of lecture and laboratory sessions. These topics will be covered in preparation for and within the context of research projects conducted in the FRI Drug Discovery research stream courses. Restricted to students enrolled in the FRI Drug Discovery Research Stream. Prerequisites: HARP 170, admittance to the FRI program. This course satisfies the requirement of CHEM 106 Introductory Chemistry Laboratory.
Course Fees Course fee applies. Refer to the Schedule of Classes.
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CHEM 221 - Analytical Chemistry
Credits: 4
Principles and techniques of chemical analysis, including quantitative measurements, methods of separation, and evaluation of analytical data. Topics of lectures, with laboratory examples, include titration and extraction methods, and instrumental methods based on electrometric, spectrometric, and chromatographic approaches for determining macro to trace concentrations. Prerequisite: CHEM 105 and 106 sequence (or equivalent) or CHEM 108 or CHEM 111. Format: 3 hour lecture; 4 hour laboratory.
Course Fees Course fee applies. Refer to the Schedule of Classes.
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CHEM 231 - Organic Chemistry I
Credits: 4
Introduction to organic chemistry through a systematic treatment of the structure, reactivity and stereochemistry of the basic types of hydrocarbons (alkane, alkene, alkyne, arene), alkyl hadies, and alcohols, as well as interconversion among these most important classes of organic compounds. For majors and non-majors. FORMAT: 2 85-minute Lectures per week, 1 2-hour Discussion per week. PREREQUISITES: CHEM 105 or 108 or 111 or AP score = 5
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CHEM 261 - Biomedical Chemistry Stream I
Credits: 4
The Biomedical Chemistry Stream I is part of the FRI program which provides students with an authentic research experience in chemistry, biology, and biomedical science research through a combination of lecture and laboratory sessions. Prerequisite: HARP 170, must be admitted to FRI Program. Offered in Spring Semesters. This course satisfies the requirement of BIOL 115 Introductory Biology Laboratory.
Course Fees Course fee applies. Refer to the Schedule of Classes.
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CHEM 311 - Research in Clean Energy II
Credits: 4
The smart energy materials research stream is part of the First-year Research Immersion (FRI) program which provides students with an authentic research experience in physics, chemistry and materials science research through a combination of lecture and laboratory sessions. Prerequisites: CHEM 211. Offered each fall and periodically in summer.
Course Fees Course fee applies. Refer to the Schedule of Classes.
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CHEM 312 - FRI Drug Discovery Pt.2
Credits: 4
FRI Drug Discovery Pt 2 is part of the FRI program which provides students with an authentic research experience focused on identifying new drug leads that can be used for the treatment of human diseases, through a combination of lecture and laboratory sessions. These topics will be covered in preparation for and within the context of research projects conducted in the FRI Drug Discovery research stream courses. Restricted to students enrolled in the FRI Drug Discovery Research Stream. Prerequisites: CHEM 212. Offered each fall and periodically in summer. Course fee applies. Refer to the schedule of classes.
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CHEM 332 - Organic Chemistry II
Credits: 4
Continuation of CHEM 231. Spectroscopy, organometallic reagents, alcohols, ethers / epoxides, aldehydes / ketones, esters, carboxylic acids and amines. Also with selected introduction to biologically relevant compounds including carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids / peptides / proteins, and nucleic acids. Format: lectures, discussion. PREREQUISITE: CHEM 231. Recommended corequisite CHEM 335.
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CHEM 335 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory
Credits: 2
Separation, purification, and analysis methods in organic chemistry; organic synthesis; spectroscopic methods. Prerequisites: CHEM 231 and CHEM 106 or CHEM 108 or 111 or AP score = 5. Format: 1 hour of lecture, 4 hours of laboratory per week. Offered in the Fall, Spring, and Summer II.
Course Fees Course fee applies. Refer to the Schedule of Classes.
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CHEM 341 - Intermediate Inorganic Chem.
Credits: 4
Relations among structure, energy and reactivity of inorganic systems; transition and non-transition elements. Descriptive chemistry of common elements; chemistry of solid state. Prerequisite: CHEM 105 or CHEM 108 or 111. Format: 3 hours of lecture.
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CHEM 351 - Intro. To Physical Chemistry
Credits: 4
Calculus based introduction to thermodynamics, statistical thermodynamics and kinetics with applications to chemistry. CHEM 351 and 361 are both introductory physical chemistry courses covering the same subject, albeit with different emphases and examples. Therefore, students can obtain credit for only one of these courses, and if one is on their record, they cannot earn credit for the other. Prerequisite: CHEM 104/105/106 or CHEM 107/108 or CHEM 111, MATH 224/225 and MATH 226/227, PHYS 121 or PHYS 131, and PHYS 122 or PHYS 132. Format: 3 hours of lecture.
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CHEM 361 - Biophysical Chemistry I
Credits: 4
Introduction to physical chemistry with a focus on biochemical applications. Includes the laws of thermodynamics, free energy, chemical equilibria, chemical kinetics, enzyme kinetics, quantum mechanics and spectroscopic techniques. Does not fulfill requirements for the BS chemistry major except for the BS chemistry major with a biophysical emphasis, for which it is required. CHEM 351 and 361 are both introductory physical chemistry courses covering the same subject, albeit with different emphases and examples. Therefore, students can obtain credit for only one of these courses, and if one is on their record, they cannot earn credit for the other. Prerequisites: CHEM 104/105/106 or CHEM 108 or 111 and MATH 226 & 227. Prerequisite or corequisite: PHYS 121 or PHYS 131. Format: 3 hours of lecture
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CHEM 362 - Biomedical Chemistry Stream II
Credits: 4
The Biomedical Chemistry Stream II is part of the FRI program which provides students with an authentic research experience in chemistry, biology, and biomedical science research through a combination of lecture and laboratory sessions. Restricted to students enrolled in the FRI Biomedical Chemistry Research Stream. Prerequisite: CHEM 261. Offered each fall and periodically in summer.
Course Fees Course fee applies. Refer to the Schedule of Classes.
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CHEM 391 - Practicum In College Teaching
Credits: Variable
Independent study by assisting in a course. Various assignments directed by instructor including laboratory instruction. May be repeated for total of no more than eight credits. Credit may not be earned in conjunction with course in which student is currently enrolled. Does not satisfy major or Harpur Distribution requirements. Prerequisites: consent of instructor and departmental approval. Pass/Fail only.
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CHEM 397 - Independent Research
Credits: Variable
Individual research under direct supervision of faculty member. No more than 1 total of CHEM 397 and CHEM 497 may be used to satisfy major requirement for chemistry and no more than four of these credits may be CHEM 397. Written report of work is required. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
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CHEM 411 - Techniques for Studying Solids
Credits: 4
Introduction to the techniques used to make physical measurements on and to analyze inorganic solids. Topics include but not limited to X-ray diffraction techniques, atomic-scale microscopies, TGA/DTA, electrochemical analyses, solid NMR, solar cell measurement, synchrotron technology, computation methods, and other characterization techniques. Prerequisite: Junior standing and permission of instructor. Format:3 hours of lecture.
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CHEM 421 - Advanced Analytical Chemistry
Credits: 4
This course will be a survey of recent advances in analytical chemistry. In addition to reviewing recent advances in analytical spectroscopy and electroanalytical chemistry, advanced analytical techniques or methodologies, including scanning probe microscopy and miniaturized chemical analysis, and their applications in emerging areas of materials sciences and nanotechnology, will be emphasized. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Format: 3 hours of lecture. Offered: Alternates with special topics in analytical chemistry courses, annually.
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CHEM 422 - Instrumental Meth. Of Analysis
Credits: 4
Instrumentation, theory and practice of electrometric, spectrometric, chromatographic, radiochemical and other physiochemical methods of measurement and analysis. Prerequisites: CHEM 221 and PHYS 122 or 132. Format: 2 hours of lecture and 6 hours of laboratory per week.
Course Fees Course fee applies. Refer to the Schedule of Classes.
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CHEM 431 - Physical Organic Chemistry
Credits: 4
Principles of structure and reactivity of organic compounds. One area of focus is on the factors that influence the reactivity of organic compounds in general (sterics and electronics) and methods for quantifying these effects (molecular orbital theory, conformational analysis). The other area of focus is on the pathways of the reactions of organic compounds (mechanism), focusing on basic categories and methods for developing a mechanism (kinetics, thermodynamics, isotope-labeling, spectroscopy). Modern tools of computational chemistry that are used in the study of reaction mechanisms will also be discussed. Prerequisites: CHEM 351 and 332.
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CHEM 432 - Organic Synthesis
Credits: 4
Organic synthesis: concepts of retrosynthetic analysis. Synthetic methods: C-C bond-forming reactions, functional group interconversion, oxidation, reduction. Applications. Prerequisite: CHEM 332. Format: 3 hours of lecture. Offered: Annually.
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CHEM 434 - Bioorganic Chemistry
Credits: 4
Application of the theories and methodologies of organic chemistry to the study of biological systems. Topics include chemical synthesis of proteins and nucleic acids, biomemetic systems, mechanistic enzymology and drug design. Prerequisite: CHEM 332. Format: 3 hours of lecture.
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CHEM 442 - Physical Inorganic Chemistry
Credits: 4
Descriptive chemistry of transition metal complexes. Inorganic reaction mechanisms; use of symmetry and group theory in chemical systems; applications of modern spectroscopic techniques to inorganic systems. Prerequisites: CHEM 341 and 351. Format: hours of lectures. Offered: Alternative Spring semesters.
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CHEM 443 - Molecular Photochemistry
Credits: 4
Introduction to modern molecular photochemistry of organic, inorganic and organometallic systems. Excited states, photophysical processes, energy transfer, electron transfer, substitutional photochemistry, chemiluminescence. Prerequisite: CHEM 351. Offered: Alternative Spring semesters
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CHEM 444 - Chemistry Of Solids
Credits: 4
Introduction to modern solid state and materials chemistry. Crystal structures, synthesis of solids, low-dimensional solids, defects and phase diagrams, intercalation chemistry, structural analysis, catalysis, transport properties, optical properties, magnetic and dielectric properties, superconductivity, electrochemistry, diffusion and other topical areas. Prerequisite: one or more years of chemistry and/or physics. Format: 3 hours of lecture.
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CHEM 445 - Inorganic Materials Lab
Credits: 4
Preparation and characterization of inorganic compounds and materials: solid state and molecular structure, reaction kinetics, spectroscopic methods, photochemistry, catalysis, zeolites, polymers, superconductors and technical writing. Laboratory. Prerequisites: CHEM 221 and 341 and 335. Format: meets twice weekly for 4 hours. Offered: Every Fall starting Fall 2022 semester.
Course Fees Course fee applies. Refer to the Schedule of Classes.
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CHEM 451 - Quantum Chemistry&Spectroscopy
Credits: 4
Principles of quantum mechanics and spectroscopy with applications to chemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 351 or CHEM 361, MATH 224/225 and MATH 226/227, PHYS 121 or PHYS 131, and PHYS 122 or PHYS 132. Format: 3 hours of lecture.
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CHEM 454 - Computational Chemistry
Credits: 4
Equip advanced undergraduate students and graduate students with knowledge about computational methods widely used in Chemistry and provide them hands-on experience in carrying out computations on high performance computing clusters. Prerequisites: CHEM 107/108 or CHEM 104/105/106, or CHEM 111 and PHYS 121 or 131, PHYS 122 or 132, MATH 224/225, MATH 226/227 Offered every fall.
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CHEM 455 - Experimental Physical Chem.
Credits: 4
Physical methods and instrumentation in chemical investigation. Experiments are chosen from various categories. Several lectures are presented on the statistical interpretation of data and writing scientific reports. Format:4 hours of Laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 351 or 361 and CHEM 221
Course Fees Course fee applies. Refer to the Schedule of Classes.
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CHEM 481K - Topics In Materials Chemistry
Credits: 4
Introduction to materials and advanced treatment of selected areas of materials chemistry. May be repeated for credit. Recent topics include x-ray diffraction and reactivity, thermodynamics of solids, polymeric materials and x-ray diffraction. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Format: 3 hours of lecture. Offered:alternates with other 481 courses.
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CHEM 481P - Topics In Materials Chemistry
Credits: 4
Introduction to materials and advanced treatment of selected areas of materials chemistry. May be repeated for credit. Recent topics include x-ray diffraction and reactivity, thermodynamics of solids, polymeric materials and x-ray diffraction. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Format: 3 hours of lecture. Offered:alternates with other 481 courses.
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CHEM 481S - Topics In Materials Chemistry
Credits: 4
Advanced treatment of selected areas of organic chemistry. May be repeated for credit. Recent topics include polymer chemistry, stereochemistry, conformation, analysis, organometallic chemistry, theoretical organic chemistry, natural products, spectroscopy, synthetic organic chemistry, heterocyclic chemistry and synthesis by organometallics. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Format: 3 hours lecture per week. Offered: alternates with other 483 courses.
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CHEM 482B - Topics: Analytical Chemistry
Credits: 4
Advanced treatment of selected areas of analytical chemistry. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Format: 3 hours of lecture. Offered:alternates with other 482 courses.
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CHEM 482C - Topics: Analytical Chemistry
Credits: 4
Advanced treatment of selected areas of analytical chemistry. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Format: 3 hours of lecture. Offered:alternates with other 482 courses.
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CHEM 482D - Topics: Analytical Chemistry
Credits: 4
Advanced treatment of selected areas of analytical chemistry. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.Format: 3 hours of lecture. Offered:alternates with other 482 courses.
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CHEM 482E - Topics: Analytical Chemistry
Credits: 4
Advanced treatment of selected areas of analytical chemistry. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Format: 3 hours of lecture. Offered:alternates with other 482 courses.
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CHEM 482F - Topics: Analytical Chemistry
Credits: 4
Advanced treatment of selected areas of analytical chemistry. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.Format: 3 hours of lecture. Offered:alternates with other 482 courses.
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CHEM 483A - Topics In Organic Chemistry
Credits: 4
Advanced treatment of selected areas of organic chemistry. May be repeated for credit. Recent topics include polymer chemistry, stereochemistry, conformation, analysis, organometallic chemistry, theoretical organic chemistry, natural products, spectroscopy, synthetic organic chemistry, heterocyclic chemistry and synthesis by organometallics.
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CHEM 483C - Topics In Organic Chemistry
Credits: 4
Advanced treatment of selected areas of organic chemistry. May be repeated for credit. Recent topics include polymer chemistry, stereochemistry, conformation, analysis, organometallic chemistry, theoretical organic chemistry, natural products, spectroscopy, synthetic organic chemistry, heterocyclic chemistry and synthesis by organometallics. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Format: 3 hours lecture per week. Offered: alternates with other 483 courses.
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CHEM 483D - Topics In Organic Chemistry
Credits: 4
Advanced treatment of selected areas of organic chemistry. May be repeated for credit. Recent topics include polymer chemistry, stereochemistry, conformation, analysis, organometallic chemistry, theoretical organic chemistry, natural products, spectroscopy, synthetic organic chemistry, heterocyclic chemistry and synthesis by organometallics. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Format: 3 hours lecture per week. Offered: alternates with other 483 courses.
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CHEM 483L - Topics in Organic Chemistry
Credits: 4
Advanced treatment of selected areas of organic chemistry. May be repeated for credit. Recent topics include polymer chemistry, stereochemistry, conformation, analysis, organometallic chemistry, theoretical organic chemistry, natural products, spectroscopy, synthetic organic chemistry, heterocyclic chemistry and synthesis by organometallics. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Format: 3 hours lecture per week. Offered: alternates with other 483 courses.
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CHEM 483M - Topics in Organic Chemistry
Credits: 4
Advanced treatment of selected areas of organic chemistry. May be repeated for credit. Recent topics include polymer chemistry, stereochemistry, conformation, analysis, organometallic chemistry, theoretical organic chemistry, natural products, spectroscopy, synthetic organic chemistry, heterocyclic chemistry and synthesis by organometallics. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Format: 3 hours lecture per week. Offered: alternates with other 483 courses.
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CHEM 483P - Topics in Organic Chemistry
Credits: 4
Advanced treatment of selected areas of organic chemistry. May be repeated for credit. Recent topics include polymer chemistry, stereochemistry, conformation, analysis, organometallic chemistry, theoretical organic chemistry, natural products, spectroscopy, synthetic organic chemistry, heterocyclic chemistry and synthesis by organometallics. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Format: 3 hours lecture per week. Offered: alternates with other 483 courses.
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CHEM 483S - Topics In Organic Chemistry
Credits: 4
Advanced treatment of selected areas of organic chemistry. May be repeated for credit. Recent topics include polymer chemistry, stereochemistry, conformation, analysis, organometallic chemistry, theoretical organic chemistry, natural products, spectroscopy, synthetic organic chemistry, heterocyclic chemistry and synthesis by organometallics. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Format: 3 hours lecture per week. Offered: alternates with other 483 courses.
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CHEM 484B - Topics In Inorganic Chemistry
Credits: 4
This course will cover state-of-the-art topics in a specific area of modern inorganic chemistry. Students are expected to have a strong foundational understanding of inorganic chemistry and will be expected to read and engage with the primary chemical literature. Prerequisite: CHEM 341 or consent of instructor.
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CHEM 484C - Inorganic Topics: Spectroscopy
Credits: 4
This course will cover state-of-the-art topics in a specific area of modern inorganic chemistry. Students are expected to have a strong foundational understanding of inorganic chemistry and will be expected to read and engage with the primary chemical literature. Prerequisite: CHEM 341 or consent of instructor.
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CHEM 484E - Topics In Inorganic Chemistry
Credits: 4
This course will cover state-of-the-art topics in a specific area of modern inorganic chemistry. Students are expected to have a strong foundational understanding of inorganic chemistry and will be expected to read and engage with the primary chemical literature. Prerequisite: CHEM 341 or consent of instructor.
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CHEM 484M - Topics In Inorganic Chemistry
Credits: 4
State-of-the-art materials related to energy conversion, energy storage and sustainable energy generation will be introduced. The contents include materials preparation, crystal structure, fundamental reaction/working mechanisms, typical applications, and present challenges. Selected examples of thermoelectric materials, fuel cell catalysts, Li-ion battery materials and solar cell materials will be discussed. This is an introduction course for majors in Chemistry and Materials. Prerequisite: Chemistry or Materials Science Major and consent of instructor.
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CHEM 484T - Topics In Inorganic Chemistry
Credits: 4
This course will cover state-of-the-art topics in a specific area of modern inorganic chemistry. Students are expected to have a strong foundational understanding of inorganic chemistry and will be expected to read and engage with the primary chemical literature. Prerequisite: CHEM 341 or consent of instructor.
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CHEM 484W - Topics In Inorganic Chemistry
Credits: 4
This course will cover state-of-the-art topics in a specific area of modern inorganic chemistry. Students are expected to have a strong foundational understanding of inorganic chemistry and will be expected to read and engage with the primary chemical literature. Prerequisite: CHEM 341 or consent of instructor.
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CHEM 485C - Topics In Physical Chemistry
Credits: 4
Advanced treatment of selected areas of physical chemistry. May be repeated for credit. Recent topics include chemical kinetics, fluorescence spectroscopy, molecular modeling, magnetic resonance, surface chemistry, mathematical chemistry, and polymer chemistry. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Format: 3 hours lecture per week. Offered: alternates with other 485 courses.
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CHEM 485F - Topics In Physical Chemistry
Credits: 4
Advanced treatment of selected areas of physical chemistry. May be repeated for credit. Recent topics include chemical kinetics, fluorescence spectroscopy, molecular modeling, magnetic resonance, surface chemistry, mathematical chemistry, and polymer chemistry. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Format: 3 hours lecture per week. Offered: alternates with other 485 courses.
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CHEM 485K - Topics In Physical Chemistry
Credits: 4
Advanced treatment of selected areas of physical chemistry. May be repeated for credit. Recent topics include chemical kinetics, fluorescence spectroscopy, molecular modeling, magnetic resonance, surface chemistry, mathematical chemistry, and polymer chemistry. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.
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CHEM 485N - Topics In Physical Chemistry
Credits: 4
Advanced treatment of selected areas of physical chemistry. May be repeated for credit. Recent topics include chemical kinetics, fluorescence spectroscopy, molecular modeling, magnetic resonance, surface chemistry, mathematical chemistry, and polymer chemistry. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Format: 3 hours lecture per week. Offered: alternates with other 485 courses.
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CHEM 485S - Topics In Physical Chemistry
Credits: 4
Advanced treatment of selected areas of physical chemistry. May be repeated for credit. Recent topics include chemical kinetics, fluorescence spectroscopy, molecular modeling, magnetic resonance, surface chemistry, mathematical chemistry, and polymer chemistry. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. Format: 3 hours lecture per week. Offered: alternates with other 485 courses.
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CHEM 486S - Spec Topics Biophysical Chem
Credits: 4
Advanced treatment of selected areas of biophysical chemistry. May be repeated for credit. Recent topics include biopolymers and chemistry of membranes. Prerequisites: CHEM 231 and 351 or 361. Format: 3 hours lecture per week. Offered: alternates with other 486 courses.
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CHEM 488C - Topics In Chemistry
Credits: 2
Topics in Chemistry
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CHEM 496 - Senior Seminar
Credits: 2
Capstone course for chemistry majors. Familiarization with searching the chemical literature using on-line and other library resources. Development of written and oral communication skills through homework assignments, an oral presentation, a final paper and a poster presentation based on topics of current research in chemistry. Taken in the last year of study after the foundation chemistry courses are completed. Prerequisite: senior standing. Letter grade only.
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CHEM 497 - Adv Independent Study
Credits: Variable
Individual research under direct supervision of faculty member. Requires more extensive preparation than CHEM 397. Before advance registration, student must make formal application and receive approval of instructor and department. May be repeated for credit. No more than 1 total of CHEM 397 and CHEM 497 may be used to satisfy major requirement for chemistry and no more than four of these credits may be CHEM 397. Prerequisites: completion of any three of CHEM 221, 231, 341 and 351, with the fourth as a corequisite; demonstrated potential for independent study; and consent of instructor. Written report of work is required. Consult detailed guidelines in department office before advance registration.
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CHEM 498 - Adv Indep. Res./ Honors Chem
Credits: Variable
Individual research under direct supervision of faculty member leading to an honors thesis. To receive the honor “Distinguished Independent Work in Chemistry,” candidate must write and successfully defend a thesis based on the research. Prerequisites: Chem 497, senior standing, and consent of instructor.
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CHEM 511 - Techniques for Studying Solids
Credits: 4
Introduction to the techniques used to make physical measurements on and to analyze inorganic solids. Examples include electron and optical microscopy, x-ray analysis, TGA/DTA, NMR and EPR, magnetic susceptibility, and electron and ion transport measurements. Format: 3 hours of lecture
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CHEM 521 - Advanced Analytical Chemistry
Credits: 4
Theoretical foundations of analytical chemistry from an advanced standpoint, including separation and determination methods applicable to inorganic and organic species, critical evaluation of methods and data. Review of current research in analytical chemistry. Format: 3 hours of lecture. Offered: Alternates with special topics in analytical chemistry courses, annually.
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CHEM 524 - Bio Sensors and Bio Analy Chem
Credits: 4
This is an introduction to biosensors and bioelectronics including quantitative design and performance analysis. Optical, electrochemical, piezoelectric and thermal transduction principles will be discussed. A fundamental knowledge of surface science will be gained that will relate to bio-immobilization, molecular recognition, and non-specific interactions of enzymes, antibodies and nucleic acid modified surfaces. Bioanalytical chemistry applications in clinical, environmental, food-safety and biosecurity will be discussed. Format: 3 hours of lecture. Offered: Occasionally.
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CHEM 531 - Physical Organic Chemistry
Credits: 4
Physical organic chemistry: structural theories. Effect of structure on reactivity. Kinetics and thermodynamics of organic reactions. Determinations of organic reaction mechanisms. Format: 3 hours of lecture
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CHEM 532 - Organic Synthesis
Credits: 4
Organic synthesis: concepts of retrosynthetic analysis. Synthetic methods: C-C bond-forming reactions, functional group interconversion, oxidation, reduction. Applications. Format: 3 hours of lecture
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CHEM 534 - Bioorganic Chemistry
Credits: 4
Application of the theories and methodologies of organic chemistry to the study of biological systems. Topics include chemical synthesis of proteins and nucleic acids, biomemetic systems, mechanistic enzymology and drug design. Format: 3 hours of lecture
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