91170

CHEM 129 Molecules and Medicine

Emily McLaughlin Lab:

. . W . F . . . . F

8:30 -9:50 am 8:30 - 11:30 am

RKC 102 RKC 126

SCI

When you take aspirin or ibuprofen, do you ever wonder what the structure of this ‘miracle drug’ really looks like? Are you curious to learn how the molecule actually works in the body? How were many of these drugs discovered and produced for the use of modern medicine? What about Amoxicillin, Claritin™, Viagra™, or illicit drugs? This course, intended for non-science majors will explore biologically active molecules and their modes of action (naturally occurring and synthetic) in an effort to stress the importance of chemistry in biology and medicine. As a necessity, we will first study chemical bonding and molecular architecture, then use this knowledge to study medicinally important substances on a molecular level. Integral laboratory experiments will provide supplementary insight into chemical reactivity, isolation and characterization of some of these substances.

91161

CHEM 141 A Basic Principles of Chemistry

Swapan Jain

. T . Th .

10:10 - 11:35 am

HEG 102

SCI

An introduction to the composition, structure, and properties of matter. The first semester covers stoichiometry, atomic structure, periodic trends, bonding and molecular geometry, and the behavior of gases, liquids, and solids. The laboratory stresses basic techniques and quantitative applications. Basic algebra skills are required. Concurrent enrollment in calculus is recommended for students who intend to go on in chemistry. This course has lab options, see below. Students register for lab separately.

91162

CHEM 141 B Basic Principles of Chemistry

Chris LaFratta

. T . Th .

10:10 - 11:35 am

RKC 103

SCI

See description above.

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Lab Options: Students register for lab separately.

91157

CHEM 141 LBA Chemistry Lab A

Swapan Jain

. T . . .

4:40 -6:45 pm

RKC 126

SCI

91158

CHEM 141 LBB Chemistry Lab B

Paul McLaughlin

. . . Th .

4:40 -6:45 pm

RKC 126

SCI

91159

CHEM 141 LBC Chemistry Lab C

Paul McLaughlin

. T . . .

1:30 -3:45 pm

RKC 126

SCI

91160

CHEM 141 LBD Chemistry Lab D

Swapan Jain

. . W . .

1:30 -3:45 pm

RKC 126

SCI

91171

CHEM 141 LBE Chemistry Lab E

Chris LaFratta

. . . Th .

1:30 -3:45 pm

RKC 126

SCI

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91537

CHEM 201 Organic Chemistry I

Emily McLaughlin

. T . Th .

10:10 - 11:30 am

RKC 115

SCI

Students study the structure and reactions of specific types of organic compounds and develop interrelationships that provide an integrated understanding of organic chemistry. The course emphasizes general principles and reaction mechanisms, but students are also expected to accumulate and utilize factual material. The laboratory is coordinated with classroom topics and should provide direct experience with many reactions and concepts. The laboratory is also intended to develop familiarity with experiment design, experimental techniques, and instrumental methods such as chromatography and spectroscopy.

Lab Options for CHEM 201: Students register for lab separately.

91538

CHEM 201 Organic Chemistry Lab A

Emily McLaughlin

. . W . .

1:30 -4:30 pm

RKC 124

SCI

91539

CHEM 201 Organic Chemistry Lab B

Emily McLaughlin

. . . Th ..

1:30 -4:30 pm

RKC 124

SCI

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91172

CHEM 311 Physical Chemistry

Chris LaFratta

M . W . .

10:10 - 11:35 am

RKC 122

SCI

Quantum chemistry, spectroscopy, and thermodynamics are studied in detail. Topics covered include the fundamental principles of quantum mechanics, the hydrogen atom, computational chemistry, atomic and molecular spectroscopy, the standard functions (enthalpy, entropy, Gibbs, etc), and the microscopic point of view of entropy among others. Pre-requisites: Chemistry 141-142 (or equivalent), Physics 141-142 and Mathematics 141-142, or by permission of instructor.

91168

CHEM 441 RNA/DNA:Structure & Function Of Nucleic Acids

Swapan Jain

. . . Th .

4:40 -6:00 pm

RKC 122

2 credits The fundamental goals of this course are to enable the students to apply the knowledge & understanding gained in chemistry and biology classes to advanced topics of study.  This seminar-style course will begin with a review of nucleic acid chemistry. The influence of DNA/RNA structure on replication, transcription and translation will be discussed.   The importance of protein-nucleic acid interactions and the role of RNA in regulation (catalytic RNA, riboswitches and RNA interference pathways) will be the major topics of inquiry. Students will routinely utilize modeling/imaging software to acquire a deeper appreciation of nucleic acid structure.  The course will be taught using primarily literature/materials posted on Moodle and books on library reserves desk. Prerequisites: Biochemistry (CHEM 390/BIOL 301) and permission of the instructor.

91163

CHEM IND 199 Independent Research

Chemistry Faculty

. . . . F

1:00 – 6:00 pm

RKC 122

N/A

91164

CHEM IND 299 Independent Research

Chemistry Faculty

M . . . . .

1:00 – 6:00 pm

RKC 122

N/A

91165

CHEM IND 399 Independent Research

Chemistry Faculty

. T . .

11:50 – 1:10 pm

RKC 122

N/A

91169

CHEM IND 499 Independent Research

Chemistry Faculty

. . . Th .

11:50 – 1:10 pm

RKC 122

N/A