BIO 202 - Molecular Genetics and Cellular Function
3 Credit(s)
An introduction to cellular structure and function and the biochemical basis for genetic control of cell function. Laboratory work included. Required in the field of concentration.

BIO 302 - Developmental Biology
4 Credit(s)
An introduction to vertebrate development, including studies of germ cells, segmentation, and growth of the principal tissues and organs. Laboratory work is included. Prerequisites: BIO 201 and 202.

BIO 306 - Plant Physiology
3 Credit(s)
The study of physiological processes in plants. Laboratory work is included. Prerequisites: BIO 201 and 202; BIO 305 is beneficial but not required.

BIO 309 - Genetics
3 Credit(s)
The study of the principles of heredity, gene function and mutation, and growth and reproduction. Laboratory work is included. Prerequisites: BIO 201 and 202.

BIO 320 - Advanced Cell Biology
4 Credit(s)
A study of the infrastructure and function of cells. Topics include the study of electron micrographs, cellular respiration, enzyme kinetics, mechanisms of movement, protein synthesis and the implications of cellular function in multicellular organisms. Laboratory work is included. Prerequisites: BIO 201 and 202, CHM 101 and PHY 101.

BIO 360 - Microbiology
4 Credit(s)
The study of bacteria in relation to human welfare: identification and laboratory techniques, reproduction and mutation and fundamental concepts of virology. Prerequisites: BIO 201 and 202.

BIO 430 - Molecular Biology
4 Credit(s)
An introduction to the basic concepts of molecular biology: the nature, control, recombination and rearrangement of genes; gene manipulation; recombinant DNA (rDNA) techniques; and bioengineering strategies. Laboratory work is included. Prerequisites: BIO 202 and 360, CHM 101 and PHY 101.

CHM 101 - General Chemistry I
4 Credit(s)
Two four-hour courses in introductory inorganic chemistry. These courses cover fundamental laws and theories: the atom and the nature of the chemical bond, stoichiometry, phases of matter, solution chemistry, kinetics, equilibria, electrochemistry, coordination complexes and an introduction to thermodynamics. Three lectures plus one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: two years of high school mathematics plus high school chemistry. CHM 101 is a preprequisite for 102.

CHM 102 - General Chemistry II
4 Credit(s)
Two four-hour courses in introductory inorganic chemistry. These courses cover fundamental laws and theories: the atom and the nature of the chemical bond, stoichiometry, phases of matter, solution chemistry, kinetics, equilibria, electrochemistry, coordination complexes and an introduction to thermodynamics. Three lectures plus one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: two years of high school mathematics plus high school chemistry. CHM 101 is a preprequisite for 102.

CHM 303 - Organic Chemistry I
4 Credit(s)
Two four-hour course in the general field of organic chemistry, including reaction and preparations of both aliphatic and aromatic compounds, functional group approach to the reactions, and the theoretical relationship of electronic structure to mechanisms. The laboratory will emphasize preparative methods. Designed for preprofessional students in allied health fields, as well as for students working in this field of concentration. Three lectures plus one four-hour laboratory period per week. Prerequisite: CHM 102.

CHM 304 - Organic Chemistry II
4 Credit(s)
Two four-hour course in the general field of organic chemistry, including reaction and preparations of both aliphatic and aromatic compounds, functional group approach to the reactions, and the theoretical relationship of electronic structure to mechanisms. The laboratory will emphasize preparative methods. Designed for pre-professional students in allied health fields, as well as for students working in this field of concentration. Three lectures plus one four-hour laboratory period per week. Prerequisite: CHM 102. CHM 303 is a prerequisite for CHM 304.

CHM 415 - Analytical Chemistry
4 Credit(s)
The theory, principles and practices of analytical chemistry involving statistical analysis, homogeneous and heterogeneous equilibria, acid-base chemistry, complexation, oxidation-reduction, spectroscopy, and electrochemistry. Quantitative determinations using gravimetric analysis, titrations (acid-base and complexiometric), and spectrophotometry are a part of the laboratory portion of this course. Three lectures plus one four-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CHM 102. Fall.

CHM 452 - Biochemistry
3 Credit(s)
A descriptive study of the chemistry of nucleic acids, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, vitamins, hormones and enzymes. Three lectures per week. Prerequisites: CHM 304 and BIO 202. Fall.

CHM 453 - Advanced Biochemistry
3 Credit(s)
Detailed study of enzyme mechanisms, the role of cofactors, enzyme kinetics and metabolism. The course will focus on recent advances in the field of biochemistry. Students will learn techniques in protein purification, enzyme assays, and molecular biology in the laboratory portion of the class. Lecture with lab. Prerequisite: CHM 452. Spring.

CHM 475 - Junior Seminar
1 Credit(s)
An introduction to oral presentations, critical listening, literature research and scientific writing as applied to chemistry. To be taken by majors in the fall of their junior year.

CHM 501 - Physical Chemistry for Life Sciences
3 Credit(s)
A study of thermodynamics, kinetics, molecular structure and spectroscopy, with an emphasis on biological applications. The concepts of energy, enthalpy, entropy, chemical equilibrium, kinetics of complex reactions, dynamics of microscopic systems, chemical bonding, non-covalent interactions, optical spectroscopy and magnetic resonance will be covered in some detail, and the discussion will center on the importance of these concepts in the life sciences. Three lectures per week. Prerequisites: CHM 304, PHY 102, MTH 220. Fall.

CHM 570 - Senior Seminar
1 Credit(s)
Building on CHM 475, this course aims to strengthen skills in critical listening and evaluation of oral scientific presentations. In addition, students will present findings of their own research work, either in oral or poster format, and will provide mentoring to junior majors. Required of all senior chemistry and biochemistry majors. Prerequisite: CHM 475.

CHM 575 - Senior  Thesis
1 Credit(s)
Preparation of a written thesis describing laboratory research performed by the student under the guidance of a mentor on a specific chemical problem. Required of all chemistry and biochemistry majors seeking Departmental Honors or ACS-certified degrees. Pre- or co-requisite: CHM 570.

CHM 590 - Chemical Research
1-3 Credit(s)
Laboratory and/or literature research in advanced chemistry, designed to develop independent research skills through the guidance of a research mentor on a specific chemical problem.  Prerequisite: CHM 304.

MTH 220 -  Calculus II
4 Credit(s)
A continuation of MTH 120. Techniques and applications of integration. Infinite sequences and series. Prerequisite: MTH 113 or 120 with a grade of C- or better. Fall and Spring, every year.

PHY 101 - College Physics I
5 Credit(s)
An introduction to mechanics, waves and thermodynamics is taught in 101. Electricity, magnetism, light, optics and modern physics are taught in 102. Modern physics consists of relativity and quantum, atomic, nuclear and particle physics. The class has two hours of laboratory investigation and four hours of lecture per week. Recommended for the general student, those who have not taken high school physics and science students who do not take calculus. Corequisite: MTH 105-110 or equivalent mathematics competency. PHY 101 is a prerequisite for 102.

PHY 102 - College Physics II
5 Credit(s)
An introduction to mechanics, waves and thermodynamics is taught in 101. Electricity, magnetism, light, optics and modern physics are taught in 102. Modern physics consists of relativity and quantum, atomic, nuclear and particle physics. The class has two hours of laboratory investigation and four hours of lecture per week. Recommended for the general student, those who have not taken high school physics and science students who do not take calculus. Corequisite: MTH 105-110 or equivalent mathematics competency. PHY 101 is a prerequisite for 102.