CHEM-CHEMISTRY
-- 2001-03 Catalog
Chemistry & Biochemistry Department
CHEM
106 Introductory Chemistry (3)
Introductory
course in chemistry. Measurement, metric system, properties of matter, chemical
symbols, atomic structure, chemical formulas, nomenclature, chemical equations,
the mole concept, stoichiometry. Not open to students who have credit in a
college chemistry course. 3 lectures.
CHEM
110 World of Chemistry (4) GE B3 & B4
The
fundamentals of chemical cause and effect–structure/function relationships. The
basic principles of chemistry and their applications to solving human problems
in organic materials science, biochemistry, toxicology, environmental science,
agriculture, nutrition, and medicine. Not open to students majoring in
Chemistry or Biochemistry. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: Appropriate
score on the ELM examination for MATH 116 eligibility, or an ELM exemption, or
MATH 104.
CHEM
111 Survey of Chemistry (5) GE B3 & B4
Introduction
to atomic theory, chemical reactions, bonding, stoichiometry, nomenclature, and
solutions. Intended for students who are preparing for CHEM 212/312. Not open
to students with credit for CHEM 128. 4 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite:
High school chemistry or CHEM 106 or equivalent, and appropriate score on the
ELM examination for MATH 116 eligibility, or an ELM exemption, or MATH 104.
CHEM
124 General Chemistry for the
Engineering
Disciplines (4) GE
B3 & B4
General
chemistry concepts presented using a materials science approach with
engineering applications. Thermochemistry, bonding, solid-state structures,
fundamentals of organic chemistry including polymers. Classwork is presented in
an integrated lecture-laboratory format, with an emphasis on computer-based
data acquisition, collaborative methods and multimedia-based presentation. Not
open to students with credit for CHEM 111 or CHEM 127. 3 lectures, 1
laboratory. Prerequisite: High school chemistry or CHEM 106 or equivalent, and
appropriate score on the ELM examination for MATH 116 eligibility or an ELM
exemption or MATH 104.
CHEM
125 General Chemistry for the Engineering
Disciplines (4) GE
B3 & B4
A
continuation of general chemistry designed for engineering students. Topics
include solution chemistry, thermodynamics, kinetics, equilibrium, acids and
bases, electrochemistry, and nuclear chemistry. Integration of laboratory with
theoretical concepts. Use of computers for data acquisition and multimedia
resources. Guided inquiry and collaborative methods emphasized. Not open to
students with credit for CHEM 128. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: CHEM
124 or equivalent.
CHEM
127 General Chemistry (4) GE B3 & B4
Introduction
to atomic theory, chemical reactions, bonding, stoichiometry, nomenclature, gas
laws, colligative properties, colloids and solutions. Intended primarily for
students whose majors are in the College of Science and Mathematics. Not open
to students with credit in CHEM 111 or CHEM 124. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory.
Prerequisite: High school chemistry or CHEM 106 or equivalent, and appropriate
score on the ELM examination for MATH 116 eligibility or an ELM exemption or
MATH 104.
CHEM
128 General Chemistry (4)
Continuation
of CHEM 127. Oxidation-reduction reactions, electrochemistry, kinetics,
equilibria, thermodynamics, acids and bases. Intended primarily for students
whose majors are in the College of Science and Mathematics. Not open to
students with credit in CHEM 125. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: CHEM
127.
CHEM
129 General Chemistry (4)
Acid
and base equilibria, buffers, transition elements, solubility, complex ions,
hybridization, nuclear chemistry. Laboratory study of the chemical properties
and semi-micro qualitative analysis of the representative group elements of the
periodic table. Intended primarily for students whose majors are in the College
of Science and Mathematics. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: CHEM 125 or
CHEM 128.
CHEM
156 General Chemistry Laboratory (1)
Additional
laboratory to be taken with CHEM 129. Includes chemical properties and
semi-micro qualitative analysis of the transition and post-transition metal
ions of the periodic table, methods of inorganic synthesis. 1 laboratory.
Prerequisite: CHEM 111, CHEM 125, or CHEM 128.
CHEM
200 Special Problems for Undergraduates
(1–2)
Individual
investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems. Total credit
limited to 4 units, with a maximum of 2 units per quarter. Prerequisite: CHEM
111, CHEM 124, or CHEM 127 and consent of department head.
CHEM
212 Introduction to Organic Chemistry
(5)
Introduction
to the fundamentals of organic chemistry nomenclature and selected reactions
for the major functional groups. Promotes an understanding of how the structure
and reactions of selected organic molecules relate to living systems and our
environment. Transfer equivalent to CHEM 312. Not open to students with credit
in CHEM 312, CHEM 216/316. 4 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: CHEM 111 or
CHEM 128 or equivalent.
CHEM
216 Introduction to Organic Chemistry I
(5)
Basic
principles of the bonding, isomerism and stereochemistry in compounds of carbon.
Essentials of organic nomenclature. Representative reactions and mechanisms for
selected aliphatic and aromatic compounds. Introduction to the physical
analysis and synthesis of organic compounds. Transfer equivalent to CHEM 316.
Not open to students with credit in CHEM 316. 4 lectures, 1 laboratory.
Prerequisite: CHEM 111 or CHEM 125 or CHEM 128.
CHEM
217 Introduction to Organic Chemistry
II (5)
Properties
and reactions of carbonyl compounds, alcohols, and organic halides with an
overview of the mechanisms of the reactions. Introductory concepts and
applications of infrared and NMR spectroscopy. Transfer equivalent to CHEM 317.
Not open to students with credit in CHEM 317. 3 lectures, 2 laboratories.
Prerequisite: CHEM 216/316.
CHEM
218 Introduction to Organic Chemistry
III (3)
Properties
and reactions of amines, heterocyclic and aromatic compounds with an overview
of the mechanisms of the reactions. Introductory concepts and applications of
ultraviolet spectroscopy and mass spectrometry. Transfer equivalent to CHEM
218. Not open to students with credit in CHEM 318. 3 lectures. Prerequisite:
CHEM 217/317.
CHEM
231 Introduction to Quantitative
Analysis (5)
Fundamental
theory for common titrimetric and spectrophotometric methods in analytical
chemistry. Essentials of chemical equilibria as it applies to titration curves.
The laboratory focuses on precision and accuracy for common, practical methods
in analytical chemistry. Transfer equivalent to CHEM 331. Not open to student
with credit in CHEM 331. 3 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: CHEM 129.
CHEM
252 Laboratory Glassblowing (1)
Techniques
of glassblowing applied to the making of simple laboratory apparatus. 1
laboratory. Prerequisite: CHEM 111, CHEM 124 or CHEM 127.
CHEM
305 Physical Chemistry (3)
Fundamentals
and applications of chemical thermodynamics of particular interest to
engineers. Chemical and phase equilibria. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: PHYS 123 or
PHYS 133, CHEM 125 or CHEM 129, MATH 143.
CHEM
306 Physical Chemistry (3)
Applications
of chemical thermodynamics. Electrochemistry. Kinetic theory of gases. Chemical
kinetics. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: CHEM 305, or CHEM 351 or ME 302.
CHEM
312 Survey of Organic Chemistry (5)
Structure,
isomerism, nomenclature, fundamental reactions of major functional groups and
applications of organic chemicals in agriculture, medicine, industry, and the
home. Not open to students with credit inCHEM 212 or CHEM 216/316. 4 lectures,
1 laboratory. Prerequisite: CHEM 111 or CHEM 128 or equivalent.
CHEM
313 Survey of Biochemistry and
Biotechnology (5)
Chemistry
of biomolecules including carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, enzymes and
hormones. Basic molecular biology with applications to biotechnology and
genetic engineering. Practical intermediary metabolism of prokaryotic and
eukaryotic systems. 4 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: CHEM 212/312 or
equivalent.
CHEM
316 Organic Chemistry I (5)
Structure,
bonding, nomenclature, isomerism, stereochemistry and physical properties of
organic compounds. Introduction to spectroscopy. Reactions and mechanisms of
alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, cycloalkanes and aromatic compounds. Laboratory
techniques in organic preparations. 4 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite:
CHEM 111 or CHEM 125 or CHEM 128.
CHEM
317 Organic Chemistry II (5)
Reactions
and reaction mechanisms of organic halides, alcohols, phenols, epoxides,
ethers, carboxylic acids and their derivatives, aldehydes, ketones; acidity and
basicity; infrared and NMR spectroscopy. 3 lectures, 2 laboratories.
Prerequisite: CHEM 216/316.
CHEM
318 Organic Chemistry III (3)
Chemistry
of amines, aromatic compounds, heterocycles, macromolecules, some biomolecules,
carbanions, rearrangement and ultraviolet and mass spectrometry. 3 lectures.
Prerequisite: CHEM 217/317.
CHEM 319 Advanced Organic Chemistry Laboratory (2)
Practice
in multiple step organic synthesis, column chromatography, vacuum distillation,
enzymes as chemical reagents, inert atmosphere techniques, introduction to FT
NMR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry, survey of organic chemical literature.
2 laboratories. Prerequisite: Concurrent or prior enrollment in CHEM 218/318.
CHEM
331 Quantitative Analysis (5)
Theory
and application of chemical equilibrium to analytical problems. Survey of
important analytical methods with stress placed on the theory and application
associated with titrimetric and spectrophotometric analysis. 3 lectures, 2
laboratories. Prerequisite: CHEM 129.
CHEM
337 Clinical Chemistry I (2)
Basic
principles of physiological chemistry including clinical significance of
medical laboratory data. Introduction to the clinical aspects of carbohydrate,
lipid and protein metabolism. 2 lectures. Prerequisite: CHEM 313 or CHEM 371.
Recommended: CHEM 231/331.
CHEM
338 Clinical Chemistry I Laboratory (1)
(CR/NC)
Medical
laboratory techniques in analysis of serum, blood and urine for glucose,
protein and lipids. Basic principles of physiological chemistry including
clinical significance of medical laboratory data. Credit/No Credit grading
only. 1 laboratory. Corequisite: CHEM 337. Prerequisite: CHEM 313 or CHEM 371.
CHEM 231/331 strongly recommended.
CHEM
341 Environmental Chemistry: Water
Pollution (3)
Chemical
aspects of water and water pollution: alkalinity; acid deposition, particularly
relating to lake and stream acidification and forest decline; drinking water
treatment and THMs; wastewater treatment; detergents, builders, and
eutrophication; pesticides; other toxic organic compounds such as PCBs and
dioxin; hazardous wastes; toxic elements such as Pb, Hg, Sn, Cd, and Se. 3
lectures. Prerequisite: CHEM 129 and CHEM 212/312 or CHEM 216/316.
CHEM
342 Environmental Chemistry: Air
Pollution (3)
Chemical
aspects of the atmosphere and air pollution: greenhouse effect and global
climate change; CFCs, the ozone layer, and the ozone hole; carbon monoxide,
nitrogen oxides, and photochemical smog, particulate matter; radon, asbestos,
indoor air pollution; sulfur oxides and acid deposition, particularly relating
to atmospheric reactions and control options. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: CHEM
129 and CHEM 212/312 or CHEM 216/316.
CHEM
344 Environmental Chemistry Laboratory (1)
Applicability
of modern chemical instrumentation to the solution of present-day environmental
problems. Includes instruction in operation of instrumentation, calculations,
and interpretation of results from environmental analyses of a variety of air,
water, and solid samples. 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: CHEM 341 or CHEM 342.
CHEM
348 Bioinformatics (4) GE Area F
(Also listed as BIO/CPE/CSC 348)
Introduction
to problems in molecular biology and the use of computers to address them. The
computational perspectives on problems involving nucleic acid and protein
analysis, and the algorithmic and database approaches to their solution. The
ethical and societal challenges of genetic manipulation. 3 lectures, 1
laboratory. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor, or the following: CSC 103,
completion of GE Area B, and junior standing.
CHEM
350 Chemical Safety (1)
Laboratory
regulations, equipment hazard analysis, hazardous chemicals, classification of
chemicals, toxic materials handling, reaction hazards, radiation, emergency
procedures, safety management programs and legal concerns. Includes project. 1
lecture. Prerequisite: CHEM 212/312 or equivalent.
CHEM
351 Physical Chemistry I (3)
Basic
physical chemistry for the study of chemical and biochemical systems.
Kinetic-molecular theory, gas laws, principles of thermodynamics. Not open to
students with credit in CHEM 305. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: CHEM 129, PHYS 123
or PHYS 133; MATH 143.
CHEM
352 Physical Chemistry II (3)
Application
of physical chemistry to chemical and biochemical systems. Electrochemistry,
kinetics, viscosity, surface and transport properties. Not open to students
with credit in CHEM 306. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: CHEM 305 or CHEM 351.
CHEM
353 Physical Chemistry III (3)
Principles
and applications of quantum chemistry. Chemical bonding and molecular
structure. Spectroscopy and diffraction. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: CHEM 352, or
CHEM 306, or consent of instructor.
CHEM
354 Physical Chemistry Laboratory (2)
Experimental
studies of gases, solutions, thermochemistry, chemical and phase equilibria,
electrochemistry, chemical and enzyme kinetics, computational methods and
applications to chemistry and biochemistry. Use of applicable literature and
databases. 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: CHEM 231/331 and CHEM 306 or CHEM 352.
CHEM
357 Physical Chemistry III Laboratory
(1)
Experimental
and computational investigations of quantum chemistry, spectroscopy, symmetry
and statistical chemistry. 1 laboratory. Corequisite: CHEM 353.
CHEM
371 Biochemical Principles (5)
Chemical
and physical factors in biological processes. Chemistry and function of major
cellular constituents: proteins, lipids, carbohydrates. 4 lectures, 1
laboratory. Prerequisite: CHEM 212/312 or CHEM 217/317. Recommended: CHEM
231/331.
CHEM
372 Metabolism (3)
Intermediary
metabolism, regulation and integration of metabolic pathways, bioenergetics,
photosynthesis, electron transport, nitrogen fixation, biochemical function of
vitamins and minerals. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: CHEM 371.
CHEM
373 Molecular Biology (3)
Structure
of nucleic acids and chromosomes. Mechanisms and regulation of nucleic acid and
protein synthesis. Molecular biology techniques and protein targeting. 3
lectures. Prerequisite: CHEM 371.
CHEM
374 Biochemistry Laboratory (2)
Experiments
in microbial metabolism, purification, analysis and manipulation of proteins
and nucleic acids. 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: CHEM 371.
CHEM
375 Molecular Biology Laboratory (2)
(Also listed as BIO 375)
Introduction
to techniques used in molecular biology and biotechnology; plasmid DNA
extraction, characterization and use in transformation. Gene cloning, southern
blotting, reverse transcription, and polymerase chain reaction. 2 laboratories.
Prerequisite: MCRO 221 or MCRO 224, and BIO 351 or CHEM 373.
CHEM
377 Chemistry of Drugs and Poisons (3)
Introduction
to pharmacology: history, sources, development and testing, physical and
chemical properties, biochemical and physiological effects, mechanisms of
action, and the therapeutic uses and toxicology of common drugs and poisons
acting on the nervous, cardiovascular, immune and hormone systems, and on
cancer, infectious disease, etc. Especially applicable to students in
nonbiochemical disciplines. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: CHEM 313 or CHEM 371 or
consent of instructor.
CHEM
385 Geochemistry (3)
Application
of chemical principles to terrestrial and extraterrestrial systems. Formation
of the elements; chemical influences on the earth's formation; chemical
evolution studies; age-dating techniques; reactions in sea water; petroleum and
ore formation; distribution and movement of the elements. 3 lectures.
Prerequisite: CHEM 216/316, CHEM 231/331.
CHEM
400 Special Problems for Advanced
Undergraduates (1–3)
Individual
investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems. Total credit
limited to 4 units, with a maximum of 3 units per quarter. 1-3 laboratories.
Prerequisite: Junior standing and consent of department head.
CHEM
405 Advanced Physical Chemistry (3)
Selected
advanced topics in physical chemistry, which
may include statistical mechanics, computational chemistry, nonequilibrium
thermodynamics, lasers in chemistry, solid-state and/or advanced spectroscopy.
Total credit limited to 6 units. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: CHEM 353 or consent
of instructor.
CHEM
419 Bioorganic Chemistry (3)
Methods
of investigating reaction mechanisms, mechanisms of chemical catalysis, organic
models of enzymes, chemistry of vitamins that serve as enzyme cofactors,
chemistry of the phosphate group, synthesis of biomolecules. 3 lectures.
Prerequisite: CHEM 218/318.
CHEM
420 Advanced Organic
Chemistry–Synthesis (3)
Modern
methods of organic synthesis. Carbon-carbon bond forming reactions, functional
group transformations, protecting groups, strategies of total synthesis of
natural products. 3 seminars. Prerequisite: CHEM 218/318.
CHEM
437 Clinical Chemistry II (3)
Advanced
principles of physiologic chemistry including clinical significance of medical
laboratory data. Theoretical and practical aspects of biochemical profiling.
Theory of biochemical techniques in clinical chemistry and pathology, metabolic
and organ-specific investigations and interpretation of results, clinical
instrumentation, serum enzyme and hormone assay techniques. 3 lectures.
Prerequisite: CHEM 337 or CHEM 372.
CHEM
438 Clinical Chemistry Laboratory II
(1) (CR/NC)
Theory
and practice of biochemical techniques in clinical chemistry and pathology.
Overview of clinical instrumentation. Credit/No Credit grading only. 1
laboratory. Prerequisite: CHEM 338 or CHEM 372; corequisite: CHEM 437.
CHEM
439 Instrumental Analysis (5)
Theory,
practice and method selection of modern instrumental analytical techniques,
including spectroscopic, electrochemical, chromatographic and thermal methods.
Current industrial applications. Laboratory work emphasizes optimization of
experimental parameters. 3 lectures, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: CHEM
231/331, CHEM 354. Recommended: CHEM 353.
CHEM
444 Polymers and Coatings I (3)
Physical
properties of polymers and coatings and their measurement. Molecular weight
averages, glass transition, thermodynamics of polymers. Viscoelastic
properties, rheology, molecular weight determination. Thermal analysis,
spectroscopic analysis, mechanical testing. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: CHEM
217/317.
CHEM
445 Polymers and Coatings II (3)
Introduction
to polymerization methods and mechanisms. Chemistry of initiators, catalysts
and inhibitors. Uses of representative polymer types. Synthesis, film
formation, structure and properties of polymers commonly used in coatings and
adhesives. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: CHEM 217/317.
CHEM
446 Surface Chemistry of Materials (3)
(Also listed as MATE 446)
Surface
energy. Capillarity, solid and liquid interface, adsorption. Surface areas of
solids. Contact angles and wetting. Friction, lubrication and adhesion.
Relationship of surface to bulk properties of materials. Applications. 3
lectures. Prerequisite: CHEM 305 or CHEM 351 or course in engineering
thermodynamics.
CHEM
447 Polymers and Coatings Laboratory I
(2)
Synthesis
and characterization of polymers. Experimental techniques of step growth and
chain growth polymerization. Experimental methods of molecular weight
determination. Experimental methods of thermal, spectroscopic, and mechanical
analysis. 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: CHEM 444. Recommended: CHEM 445 or concurrent.
CHEM
448 Polymers and Coatings Laboratory II
(2)
Experimental
techniques of producing and characterizing coatings. Compounding and
formulating modern protective coatings. Modern methods of testing protective
coatings. Surface preparation techniques. 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: CHEM
444, CHEM 445.
CHEM
449 Internship in Polymers and Coatings (2)
Selected
students will spend up to 12 weeks with an approved polymers and coatings firm
engaged in production or related business. Time will be spent applying and
developing production and technical skills and abilities in the polymers and
coatings industry. Prerequisite: CHEM 217/317 or consent of instructor.
CHEM
450 Chemical Warfare (2)
History,
development, and use of chemical weapons. Chemical disarmament. Production and
destruction of modern agents. Use of chemical agents in Southeast Asia and
Middle East. Ethics of chemical warfare. 2 seminars. Prerequisite: CHEM 212/312
or CHEM 216/316.
CHEM
455 FT-NMR Laboratory (1) (CR/NC)
Basic
theory and operation of the high-field Fourier transform nuclear magnetic
resonance spectrometer. Credit/No Credit grading only. Not open to students
with credit for CHEM 458. 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: CHEM 319.
CHEM
458 Instrumental Organic Qualitative
Analysis (3)
Separation,
purification, and identification of organic molecules using chemical and
instrumental methods, including nuclear magnetic resonance, infrared and
ultraviolet spectroscopy and mass spectroscopy, and techniques in high
resolution FT-NMR. 1 lecture, 2 laboratories. Prerequisite: CHEM 319.
CHEM
459 Undergraduate Seminar (2)
Oral
presentation of current developments in chemistry based on current literature.
Searching, organizing and presenting chemical information. Preparation for
employment and for independent work, including senior project, in chemistry. 2
seminars. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 359 and junior standing.
CHEM
460 Senior Project – Extended Report
(1)
Extended
report on a topic from either an elective laboratory course or an off-campus
laboratory experience. Consent of a supervising faculty member must be obtained
prior to enrollment in the laboratory course or the off campus experience.
Minimum 30 hours time commitment. Prerequisite: CHEM 359, CHEM 459, and consent
of instructor.
CHEM
461 Senior Project – Literature Review
(2)
Completion
of a written literature review project under faculty supervision. Written
report includes analysis of experimental results presented in the chemical or
biochemical literature. Minimum 60 hours time commitment. Prerequisite: CHEM
359, CHEM 459, and consent of instructor.
CHEM
462 Senior Project – Laboratory
Research (2)
Completion
of a laboratory research project and written report under faculty supervision.
Minimum 60 hours time commitment. Total credit limited to 4 units.
Prerequisite: CHEM 359, CHEM 459, and consent of instructor.
CHEM
463 Senior Project – Honors Research
(2)
Advanced
laboratory research. Results are presented in a poster session or other public
forum. Minimum 60 hours time commitment. Prerequisite: 4 units of CHEM 462 and
consent of instructor.
CHEM
465 College Teaching Practicum (1–2)
CR/NC
Teaching
assignment in an undergraduate college classroom. Includes teaching and related
activities under the direction of a permanent faculty member in the Department
of Chemistry and Biochemistry. Total credit limited to 4 units. Prerequisite:
Junior standing, CHEM 231/331 (or permission of instructor), evidence of
satisfactory preparation in chemistry. Department chair approval required.
CHEM
470 Selected Advanced Topics (1–4)
Directed
group study of selected topics for advanced students. Open to undergraduate and
graduate students. Class Schedule
will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 8 units. 1 to 4 lectures.
Prerequisite: CHEM 305, or CHEM 351, or CHEM 217/317 or consent of instructor.
CHEM
471 Selected Advanced Laboratory (1-4)
Directed
group laboratory study of selected topics for advanced students. Open to undergraduate and
graduate students. Class Schedule
will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 8 units. 1 to 4 laboratories.
Prerequisite: Consent of instructor. Added as generic course. 1/04/02.
CHEM
472 Plant Biochemistry (3)
Application
of plant biochemistry, molecular biology and physiology to topics, including
plant secondary metabolism, defense mechanisms, drought tolerance, functional
genomics, advanced photosynthesis, circadian rhythms, manipulation of plants
for improved nutrition, other current research topics. 3 lectures.
Prerequisite: CHEM 313 or CHEM 371 or BIO 435.
CHEM
473 Immunochemistry (3)
Theory
and practice of immunochemistry including the structure, genetics, chemical
modification and production of antibodies, immunochemical techniques and the
biochemistry of the immune defense process. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: CHEM 371
or consent of instructor.
CHEM
474 Protein Techniques Laboratory (2)
Experiments
in protein affinity chromatography, electrophoresis and blotting,
immunoprecipitation techniques, antibody-enzyme conjugation, and immunoassay. 2
laboratories. Prerequisite: CHEM 313 or CHEM 371.
CHEM
475 Tissue Culture Techniques (4) (Also
listed as BIO 475)
Introduction
to the principles and methods of tissue culture with emphasis on the
manipulation and study of animal cells. 2 lectures, 2 laboratories.
Prerequisite: MCRO 224, BIO 303 or BIO 351 and CHEM 313 or CHEM 371.
CHEM
477 Biochemical Pharmacology (3)
Consideration
of current selected topics in pharmacology including drug design, biochemical
mechanisms of drug activity and issues pertaining to the disposition of drugs
to the public. Lecture, professional consultation, library research, and
student presentations. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: CHEM 377 or equivalent as
determined by instructor.
CHEM
481 Inorganic Chemistry (3)
A
systematic study of chemical and physical properties of inorganic compounds
based on periodic groupings with emphasis on chemical bonding and structure.
Topics will include coordination chemistry and kinetics, organometallic
chemistry, advanced acid-base relationships and bonding theories plus other
selected topics. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: CHEM 306, or CHEM 352, and CHEM
231/331 or consent of instructor.
CHEM
483 Inorganic Synthesis (1)
Synthetic
methods involving the preparation and characterization of a variety of
inorganic, organometallic and coordination compounds employing high
temperature, inert atmosphere, photolytic, electrolytic and other synthetic
techniques. Use of specialized inorganic chemical literature. 1 laboratory.
Prerequisite or concurrent: CHEM 481.
CHEM
485 Cooperative Education Experience
(6) (CR/NC)
Part-time
work experience in business, industry, government, and other areas of student
career interest. Positions are paid and usually require relocation and
registration in course for two consecutive quarters. Formal report and evaluation
by work supervisor required. 2 units only applicable to approved chemistry
electives. Total credit limited to 16 units. Credit/No Credit grading only.
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing and consent of instructor.
CHEM
495 Cooperative Education Experience
(12) (CR/NC)
Full-time
work experience in business, industry, government, and other areas of student
career interest. Positions are paid and usually require relocation and
registration in course for two consecutive quarters. Formal report and
evaluation by work supervisor required. 2 units only applicable to approved
chemistry electives. Total credit limited to 16 units. Credit/No Credit grading
only. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing and consent of instructor.
CHEM
528 Nutritional Biochemistry (3)
Nutritional
aspects of biochemistry. Lecture, library research and student presentations.
Topics include vitamins and minerals, essential and energy providing nutrients,
deficiency, degenerative and genetic diseases of metabolism. Emphasis on
current research and controversy. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: CHEM 313 or CHEM
372 or consent of instructor.