Courses

• Chemistry
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• GO-Short Trip

Chemistry

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CHEM-100 Trends in Chemistry

Emphasizes the use of chemistry by society and in nature. This course presents the basic chemical concepts in a variety of contexts. Subjects might include environmentally friendly "green" chemistry, medicinal, nanotechnology, chemistry of a historical period, or chemistry of everyday objects.

CHEM-101 General Chemistry I

Fundamental laws and principles, the properties and reactions of common elements and compounds and principles of chemical equilibria.

CHEM-102 General Chemistry II

Fundamental laws and principles, the properties and reactions of common elements and compounds and principles of chemical equilibria.

CHEM-103 General Chemistry I Teams

Fundamental laws and principles, the properties and reactions of common elements and compounds and principles of chemical equilibria taught in a workshop format.

CHEM-104 General Chemistry II Teams

Fundamental laws and principles, the properties and reactions of common elements and compounds and principles of chemical equilibria in a workshop format.

CHEM-105 General Chemistry I Lab

CHEM-106 General Chemistry II Lab

CHEM-111 General Chemistry I Teams WS

Fundamental laws and principles, the properties and reactions of common elements and compounds and principles of chemical equilibria taught in a team-based workshop format, with lecture and lab integrated. Students may receive credit for only one of the three introductory chemistry course sets, CHEM:101-102, CHEM:103-104, or CHEM:111-112.

CHEM-112 General Chemistry II Teams

Fundamental laws and principles, the properties and reactions of common elements and compounds and principles of chemical equilibria in a workshop format.

CHEM-221 Organic Chemistry I

Basic concepts of stereochemistry, spectroscopy, and chemistry of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons and derivatives.

CHEM-221L Organic Chemistry I Lab

CHEM-222 Organic Chemistry II

Basic concepts of stereochemistry, spectroscopy, and chemistry of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons and derivatives.

CHEM-222L Organic Chemistry II Lab

CHEM-231 Quantitative Analysis

Classical analytical methods for quantitative determination of chemical species. Techniques are selected from volumetric, gravimetric, potentiometric and spectrophotometric methods.

CHEM-300 Topics in Chemistry

Varied topics reflecting student and instructor interests. Possibilities include medicinal chemistry, nanoscience,forensic chemistry, pharmaceutical chemistry,alternative fuels chemistry, environmental chemistry, and green chemistry.

CHEM-311 Analytical Chemistry

Chemical species are analyzed by classical quantitative and modern spectrometric methods. Theory of equilibrium, potentiometric, optical, chromatographic, and mass spectral techniques are discussed. Laboratories range from volumetric, gravimetric, and potentiometric wet techniques to such as photospectrometric methods (Uv-vis, FT-IR, AA) and mass spectrometry. This class is specifically designed for the Chemistry minor and does not count towards the Chemistry, Biochemistry major nor as an elective.

CHEM-341 Physical Chemistry I

An in-depth study of classical and statistical thermodynamics and reaction kinetics presented with applications to phase equilibria, chemical equilibria, solute-solvent interactions, and non-equilibrium thermodynamics.

CHEM-342 Physical Chemistry II

Introduction to quantum chemistry and spectroscopy. Theory of quantum mechanics presented at a fundamental level with special attention paid to classical problems - particle in a box, harmonic oscillator, rigid rotor, and hydrogen atom - and practical application to the electronic structure of atoms and molecules and to atomic and molecular spectra.

CHEM-400 Research Experience

Individual investigation of a novel problem in chemistry or biochemistry in collaboration with a staff member. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisite: instructor's permission.

CHEM-424 The Biochemistry of Metabolism

This course covers the structure and function of major biomolecules such as carbohydrates and lipids and their role in metabolism. Energy metabolism and biomolecule biosynthesis and degradation will be emphasized.

CHEM-425 Biochemistry of Nucleic Acids

This course integrates information from the disciplines of biology and chemistry to explore nucleic acid function and metabolism. In-depth discussions cover the forces behind DNA/DNA, DNA/RNA, and DNA/protein interactions as they apply to DNA structure and metabolism, RNA function and metabolism, protein synthesis, and gene regulation.

CHEM-426 Biochemistry of Proteins & Enzymes

This course will focus on the structure of proteins, the thermodynamics of protein folding, enzyme catalytic mechanisms and enzyme kinetics. This course will also contain an introduction to the field of bioinformatics, the use of computer databases to determine relationships between nucleic acid sequence, protein structure and protein function.

CHEM-427 Biochemistry of Proteins & Enzymes Lab

This lab explores enzyme kinetics and inhibition as well as methods of isolation, purification, identification, and analysis of proteins and enzymes. This lab is designed to provide technical skills necessary for biochemical research.

CHEM-429 Biochemistry of Metabolism Lab

This lab explores metabolic function and metabolites. The lab will focus on the isolation, purification, identification, and analysis of metabolites.

CHEM-430 Instrumental Analysis

Instrumental techniques of analysis, including electrical and optical methods and use of computer interfacing of instruments.

CHEM-450 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

Inorganic atomic structure and bonding, coordination compounds, acid-base theory and selected inorganic systems.

CHEM-490 Independent Study

Individual work for qualified students under the direction of a faculty member. Usually deals with specialized topics not covered in regularly offered courses.

CHEM-500 Problems in Chemistry

Individual study of a problem in experimental chemistry under the direction of a staff member. May be repeated for credit.

CHEM-501 Independent Study

CHEM-505 Seminar

Weekly, one-hour meetings where students report on current chemical research literature. Researchers from other institutions and industry will also be invited to present their research. Four semesters (two during junior year and two during senior year) are required for all majors.

CHEM-590 Chemistry Internship

Selected students work in the chemical industry under the supervision of an industrial chemist.

Go Preparation

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OFFP-HAWAII GO Hawaii

OFFP-HAWAII is the planning course for GO-Short program to Hawaii, our fiftieth state.

Go Reflection

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OFFR-HAWAII GO Hawaii

OFFP-HAWAII is the reflection course which follows the GO-Short program to Hawaii.

GO-Short Trip

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OFFS-HAWAII GO Hawaii

OFFS-HAWAII is the GO-Short program to Hawaii, our fiftieth state.