CHEM 352 Molecular Biology and Biochemistry II 4 credits This course is an introduction to the biosynthesis of biomolecules, gene expression and control, and recombinant DNA technology. Students participate in one lecture and one laboratory session per week. The course is the first of two which focuses on written and oral communication in the styles common to the chemistry and biochemistry fields. Students read and report on current literature of interest, including that presented by invited speakers. This course provides further instruction for writing and presenting ideas and proposals in chemistry and biochemistry.
Students prepare and present papers based on experimental data.
A project proposal, including a budget, is prepared. CHEM 404 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 4 credits The important phenomena of modern inorganic chemistry are systematically discussed. These include bonding and structure, kinetics, thermodynamics, acid-base theories, and physical methods. Transition metal and organometallic chemistry are examined along with the chemistry of selected representative elements. CHEM 414 Advanced Organic Chemistry 2 credits Selected advanced topics in organic chemistry are studied.