Courses
CH-108. Science for Educators. 3.00 Credits.
A study of the concepts that underlie the natural science content in the elementary school curriculum in the United States. Topics include matter and energy, simple machines, sound, light, weather and climate, structure of the earth and the universe, electricity, and living things. The course is intended for individuals who expect to teach in primary & elementary school. Course Type(s): Natural Science, STEM.
CH-110. Chemical Principles. 3.00 Credits.
Structure of matter, chemical reactions, stoichiometry; preparatory course for CH-131. Course Type(s): Natural Science, STEM.
CH-129. Science Fact Or Science Fiction?. 3.00 Credits.
Students will review a selection of science fiction short stories, novels and films--in class discussion and research writing--to understand the science behind these works, in an attempt to separate fact from fiction. Partially fulfills the core requirement in natural science. Course Type(s): Natural Science, STEM.
CH-130. Chemistry & Cooking: Perfect Together. 3.00 Credits.
A look at the science behind cooking, including choice of cooking method, purpose of ingredients in a recipe, ethnic cuisines, and techniques. Course will include hands-on experience. Course Type(s): Natural Science, STEM.
CH-131. General Chem and Qualitative Analysis 1. 3.00 Credits.
Introduction to the laws and theories of chemistry, emphasizing fundamental mathematical and laboratory skills required for expertise in the field. Three class periods, one four-hour laboratory period weekly. Course Type(s): Natural Science, STEM.
CH-131L. Gen Chem and Qualitative Analysis 1 Lab. 1.00 Credit.
Laboratory for General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis I (CH-131); Additional lab fee of $100. Course Type(s): Lab Courses.
CH-132. General Chem and Qualitative Analysis 2. 3.00 Credits.
Introduction to the laws and theories of chemistry, emphasizing fundamental mathematical and laboratory skills required for expertise in the field. Three class periods, one four-hour laboratory period weekly. Prerequisites: CH-131 Course Type(s): Natural Science, STEM.
CH-132L. Gen Chem and Qualitative Analysis 2 Lab. 1.00 Credit.
Laboratory for General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis II (CH-132) Additional lab fee of $100. Prerequisites: CH-131; Course Type(s): Lab Courses.
CH-237. Forensic Science. 3.00 Credits.
The basic concepts and practices of biology and chemistry as applied to criminal investigation, examining and preserving forensic evidence, conducting crime-scene investigations, science in the courts, laboratory experience. Three class periods weekly. Additional course fee of $75. Prerequisites: BI-122 OR BI-184; Course Type(s): Natural Science, STEM.
CH-238. The Science of Art. 3.00 Credits.
Materials of art and artifacts, scientific and technical principles underlying the creation of art works, authentication and forgery, deterioration due to time and environment, restoration techniques. Three class periods weekly. Additional course fee of $75. Course Type(s): Natural Science, STEM.
CH-251. Organic Chemistry I. 3.00 Credits.
Nomenclature, structure, reactions and spectroscopy of organic compounds with emphasis on reaction mechanisms selected laboratory experiments and preparations. Three class periods, one four-hour laboratory period weekly. Prerequisites: CH-132.
CH-251L. Organic Chemistry I Lab. 1.00 Credit.
Laboratory for Organic Chemistry I Lab (CH-251).Additional lab fee of $100. Prerequisites: CH-251 Course Type(s): Lab Courses.
CH-252. Organic Chemistry II. 3.00 Credits.
Nomenclature, structure, reactions and spectroscopy of organic compounds with emphasis on reaction mechanisms selected laboratory experiments and preparations. Three class periods, one four-hour laboratory period weekly Prerequisites: CH-251.
CH-252L. Organic Chemistry II Lab. 1.00 Credit.
Laboratory for Organic Chemistry II (CH-252) Additional lab fee of $100. Prerequisites: CH-251; Course Type(s): Lab Courses.
CH-270. Chemistry of Death Studies. 3.00 Credits.
This is a survey course on death, death care, mortuary science, the history of death care, and death iconography from a chemical perspective. Students will apply topics relevant to chemistry, biochemistry, and physics to understand the process of death, decomposition, decay, and understand the chemical processes of the body before and after death. Students will also explore human interventions on death and body disposal (such as embalming and cremation) and the chemical processes involved. The environmental impact and chemistry of various body disposal methods as well as memorials (tombstones, grave markers) will be explored. Additionally, chemicals specific to the human corpse and decay process will be covered and remarkable case studies of corpse preservation will be covered. This course seeks to highlight the diversity of death processes across the world and provide understanding of many of these processes from a scientific point of view. Prerequisites: CH-131 , CH-132 GENERAL CHEMISTRY 1 & 2 ARE RECOMMENDED OR BEING A SECOND YEAR MAJOR OR HIGHER IN CHEMISTRY, BIOCHEMISTRY, BIOLOGY, ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES, OR A SIMILAR MAJOR. Course Type(s): Pluralism.
CH-295. Credited Internships. 3.00 Credits.
CH-327. Cosmetic Chemistry. 3.00 Credits.
An introduction to the science behind every day cosmetics. Students develop an understanding of the anatomy of hair, teeth and skin and then explore how products that clean, moisturize and enhance are formulated and tested for safety. This course will include hands-on experience.
CH-329. Analytical Chemistry. 3.00 Credits.
Statistical methods principles and procedures of quantitative analysis titrimetric, potentiometric and colorimetric methods. Three class periods, one four-hour laboratory period weekly. Prerequisites: CH-132.
CH-329L. Analytical Chemistry Lab. 1.00 Credit.
Laboratory for Analytical Chemistry (CH-329). Additional lab fee of $100. Course Type(s): Lab Courses.
CH-347. Principles of Physical Chemistry. 3.00 Credits.
Foundations of thermodynamics, chemical kinetics and electrochemistry. Prerequisites: CH-132.
CH-353. Medicinal Chemistry. 3.00 Credits.
An overview of modern day drug discovery, enzymes, receptors, pharmacokinetics and pharmaceutical synthesis. Prerequisites: CH-251.
CH-355. Polymer Functionality. 3.00 Credits.
This course covers recent developments at the interface of polymer chemistry and pharmaceutical sciences, focusing on areas where polymers have made a particularly strong contribution, including pharmaceuticals, as well as the biomedical sciences. Detailed description involving the synthesis and chemical properties of biopolymers, biomaterials, nanotechnology, smart polymers, functional applications in biotechnology, tissue and cell engineering, biosensors, and drug delivery, is also integrated into the course. Prerequisites: CH-252.
CH-361. Criminalistics & Forensic Science. 3.00 Credits.
The theory and application of the principles of forensic science. Lab includes an analysis of the techniques and procedures in forensic science. Prerequisites: CH-132.
CH-365. Physical Chemistry I. 3.00 Credits.
Physico-chemical properties of gases, liquids and solids thermodynamics solutions and colloids electro-chemistry chemical kinetics nuclear, atomic and molecular structure. Three class periods one four-hour laboratory weekly. Prerequisites: CH-132 PC-186 MA-273.
CH-365L. Physical Chemistry I Lab. 1.00 Credit.
Laboratory for Physical Chemistry I (CH-365). Additional lab fee of $100. Course Type(s): Lab Courses.
CH-366. Physical Chemistry II. 3.00 Credits.
Physico-chemical properties of gases, liquids and solids thermodynamics solutions and colloids electro-chemistry chemical kinetics nuclear, atomic and molecular structure. Three class periods one four-hour laboratory weekly. Prerequisites: CH-365.
CH-366L. Physical Chemistry II Lab. 1.00 Credit.
Laboratory for Physical Chemistry II (CH-366). Additional lab fee of $100. Course Type(s): Lab Courses.
CH-372. Synthetic Organic Chemistry. 3.00 Credits.
This course covers modern techniques of organic synthesis, focusing on complex biologically active organic molecules and natural products, with emphasis on reaction mechanism, stereochemistry, structure, and retrosynthetic analysis. Prerequisites: CH-252.
CH-399. Independent Study. 1.00 Credit.
CH-442. Biochemistry I. 3.00 Credits.
Protein structure and function, enzymes, enzyme kinetics and mechanism, metabolism, techniques in protein chemistry. Prerequisites: CH-251.
CH-442L. Biochemistry 1 Lab. 1.00 Credit.
Protein purification, enzyme kinetics, enzyme inhibition and western blotting. Additional lab fee of $100. Prerequisites: CH-251; Course Type(s): Lab Courses.
CH-443. Biochemistry II. 3.00 Credits.
Biosynthesis, hormone regulation, RNA and DNA metabolism, Regulation of gene expression, Techniques in nucleic acid chemistry. Prerequisites: CH-442.
CH-443L. Biochemistry II Lab. 1.00 Credit.
Biosynthesis, hormone regulation, RNA and DNA metabolism, regulation of gene expression, techniques in biotechnology. Lab Additional lab fee of $100. Prerequisites: CH-442; Course Type(s): Lab Courses.
CH-449. Inorganic Chemistry. 3.00 Credits.
The electronic structure of matter nature of the chemical bond ionic solids symmetry transition metal and organometallic chemistry. Three class periods, one four-hour laboratory period weekly. Prerequisites: CH-251.
CH-449L. Inorganic Chemistry Lab. 1.00 Credit.
Lab for Inorganic Chemistry. Additional lab fee of $100. Course Type(s): Lab Courses.
CH-460. Instrumental Analysis. 4.00 Credits.
Theory and applications of current techniques includes spectroscopic (IR, AA, UV-Visible, NMR, mass), electro chemical, and chromatographic methods of analysis along with wet chemical methods. Three class periods, one four-hour laboratory period weekly. Prerequisites: CH-329.
CH-499. Research in Chemistry. 3.00 Credits.
Independent research on an assigned problem; seminar extends through the entire year. Hours arranged with the individual mentor but the group meets weekly for one hour. Additional course fee of $75. Course Type(s): Capstone, Writing Intensive, Senior Seminar.
