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Corequisite BIO R R BIO R Biochemistry Lectures credits Structure and function of biological molecules enzyme kinetics bioenergetics metabolism storage and transmission of genetic information recombinant DNA technology and selected topics such as membrane transport hormone action and muscle contraction
Corequisite BIO L Satisfies NAWO or Natural Science requirements for all students
Techniques include chromatography electrophoresis differential centrifugation and various types of enzyme assays including spectrophotometric and radioactive
Topics covered in the lecture and readings of primary literature will include Systematics phylogenies and comparative Biology viruses prokaryotes animal body and principles of regulation various organ systems animal development and behavior
Crosslisted as CHE L Laboratory fee
Emphasizes scientific methods in biological research
The study of animal development via experiments with Drosophila melanogaster sea urchin Xenopus laevis chick and mouse
Laboratory fee
Differentiation and developmental potency morphogenesis and cell movement chromatin stem cells and regenerative medicine
Prerequisite BIO R L CHE R CHE L Crosslisted as CHE R BIO L Biochemistry Laboratory credits Illustration of the properties of biochemical substances design and analysis of experiments
BIO C Cell Biology credits
Prerequisite or corequisite BIO R
Cells are constantly engaging with their environment and making active decisions
BIO Developmental Biology credits
Topics include Cell structure signal transduction membrane dynamics vesicle transport cytoskeleton dynamics cell migration cell cycle and stem cells Lecture hours lab hours
Morphogen gradients intercellular signaling and gene regulatory networks
Prerequisites BIO CHE
Lecture minutes Prerequisite BIO
This course is designed to provide an overview of the immune system as intended to introduce you to the complex yet fascinating subject of immunology
The cell is a fascinating complex and dynamic unit that forms the fundamental basis of unicellular and multicellular forms of life
Next we will learn about cytokines the soluble mediators that regulate immune responses and play a significant role in hematopoiesis
We will dissect these cellular processes throughout the semester and delve deep into how the cell performs all of its functions and interacts with the environment as well as with other cells
We will next focus on COVID and scientifically understand the degree of virulence
Laboratory fee
BIO C Genetics credits Experimental genetics discussing in depth how alleles and genes interact with each other and how molecular lesions correlate with allelic behaviors
We are going to learn a detailed account of the workings of the immune system beginning with its cellular components followed by a description of the structure of the reactants and an understanding of the formation and activation of the cellular and molecular components of the immune apparatus required to generate a response with reference to innate and acquired immunity
Discussions of experimental sampling and statistical analysis
We would then learn in great detail about HIV infection and the development of full blown AIDS and evaluate the clinical consequences of resistance development with an emphasis to epidemiology
Lecture minutes lab minutes
Finally we will try the understand the mechanism involved in allergic reaction and organ transplantation and focus on the spectrum of microorganisms that challenge the immune system and how immune responses are mounted in a vigilant orchestrated fashion to protect the host from infectious diseases with a discussion of immune prophylaxis use of vaccines that protect us from a variety of pathogenic organisms Lecture hours lab hours
Nerve cells and their organization into complex nervous systems major concepts in neurobiology including impulse conduction synaptic transmission sensory processing and motor function
BIO C Physiology credits Physicochemical principles involved in life processes
Topics also include scientific methodology conceptual analysis and innovative research methods such as optogenetics
Analyze physiological data and interpret physiological scenarios using evidence based reasoning illustrate these principles in the physiological systems of vertebrates lecture and laboratory sessions
BIO C Microbiology credits This course introduces the basic principles of microbiology examining the microbes that inhabit the human environment and their effect on the biosphere
Laboratory fee
The course will give detailed insights into five major themes Structure and function of microbes cellular structures metabolism and growth microbial genetics microbial ecology microbial diversity prokaryotes eukaryotes viruses and clinical microbiology immunity pathogenicity epidemiology control of microbes and diseases
BIO Introduction to Neurobiology credits Topic of behavioral neuroscience from a broad perspective using an interdisciplinary approach and incorporates the most recent peer reviewed articles in the field of behavioral neuroscience
Laboratory fee on an individual basis
Analysis and exploration of the this impact through the assessment of the influence of commensal and pathogenic microbes that arise from our changing relationship with microbes in the st century along with the evaluation of the challenges and opportunities
Lecture hours
Prerequisites BIO CHE CHE
BIO Biological Aspects of Bioethics credits Physiological ecological and epidemiological bases of decision making in the field of bioethics definition of death DNA recombinant research pesticide use demographic concerns abortion hazardous surgery human experimentation organ transplants social obligation of the scientist eugenics and euthanasia
Lecture hours lab hours
Requirements Biology Major credits REQUIRED COURSES CREDITS BIOL R BIO L Principles of Biology Lecture and Lab Credits BIO R BIO L Principles of Biology Lecture and Lab Credits CHEM R General Chemistry Lecture Credits CHEM R and L General Chemistry Lecture and Lab Credits REQUIRED BIO ELECTIVES CREDITS
BIO Independent Study Meet with the Yeshiva College academic dean
Elective Credits MATH REQUIREMENTS CREDITS MAT or MAT Credits MAT or STA Credits This introductory Calculus course is designed for students majoring in biology pre health sciences or any other major except mathematics computer science physics engineering or chemistry
Prerequisites BIO and two additional BIO courses
Elective Credits Faculty Neer Asherie Neer Asherie Professor of Physics and Biology Yaniv Cohen Yaniv Cohen Clinical Associate Professor of Biology Chayim Goldberg Chayim Goldberg Instructor of Biology Sumanta Goswami Sumanta Goswami Emeritus Associate Professor of Biology Radhashree Maitra Radhashree Maitra co Chair Professor of Biology Lab website Edward Reichman Edward Reichman Rabbi Isaac and Bella Tendler Chair in Medical Ethics Josefa Steinhauer Josefa Steinhauer co Chair Professor of Biology Lab website Staff Berta Chalouh Yael Jacobs Yael Jacobs The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Yeshiva College offers a rigorous program of study that emphasizes traditional chemistry and biochemistry curricula as well as encourages undergraduate students to engage in research with our faculty members during the academic year and summer
It is a course for students who will not need calculus but will take statistics
A college graduate with a major in chemistry or biochemistry is prepared for a wide choice of science related careers
The course prerequisite is pre calculus high school Algebra and Trigonometry
In the field of education there is a nationwide shortage of science teachers on both the elementary and high school levels
Students planning to pursue advance study in the health sciences must be in contact with the YU pre health advisor James Camara
Upon completing the chemistry or biochemistry major the students will be prepared to attend graduate schools Ph D programs or professional schools medical dental optometry and others
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The undergraduate Chemistry program aims to prepare students for entry into graduate and professional programs and to become active and engaged members of the chemical scientific community by providing students with traditional chemical education integrated with modern research
Students interested in a career in chemical engineering may consider the combined engineering program with Columbia University School of Engineering and Applied Science Chemistry a central science serves as the basis for understanding the natural and physical sciences
Apply experimental techniques and chemical principles to investigate and solve problems
The chemical and pharmaceutical industries provide opportunities for applied chemical and biochemical research Medicine and the health science fields emphasize the biological aspect of advances in chemistry and biochemistry Public service minded individuals with a solid science education can find their niche in environmental protection agencies consumer advocacy groups and various government offices
Generate research ideas and design theoretical and experimental methods to test these ideas with faculty guidance
Program Information Mission and Goals Mission Statement The mission of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry is to provide our students with a solid foundation in the chemical and biochemical sciences and the skills required for scientific analysis and critical thinking
Core Required Courses credits CHE R General Chemistry I Credits CHE R General Chemistry Credits CHE L General Chemistry Lab Credits CHE R Organic Chemistry I Credits CHE R Organic Chemistry Credits CHE L Organic Chemistry Lab Credits CHE C Chemical Analysis Credits CHE R Physical Chemistry I Credits CHE R Physical Chemistry Credits CHE Advanced Laboratory Techniques Credits CHE Chemistry Seminar Credit Other Requirements Credits MAT R H Calculus I Credits MAT R H Calculus Credits PHY R L Physics I w Lab Credits PHY R L Physics w Lab Credits Electives required credits minimum CHE Forensic Chemistry Credits CHE C Medicinal Chemistry Credits CHEM Synth Character Credits CHEM C H Bioinformatics Credits CHE C Molecular Biochemistry Credits CHE BIO R Principles of Biochemistry Credits CHE BIO L Biochemistry Laboratory Credits CHE R Advanced Biochemistry Credits CHE C Metals In Biology Credits CHE L Physical Chemistry Lab Credits CHE Inorganic Structural Credits CHE Mol Structure Dynamics Credits Recommended Courses BIO R L Biological Principles I w Lab Credits BIO R L Biological Principles w Lab Credits CHE Guided Research Credits Biochemistry BA
They will be also ready to study and work at various engineering and academic institutions
For students declaring Fall and after CHEM R R L General Chemistry Lecture and Lab Credits BIOL R L R L Principles of Biology Lecture and Lab Credits CHEM R R L Organic Chemistry Lecture and Lab Credits CHEM R or R Physical Chemistry I or Credits MATH Calculus I Credits CHEM R Principles of Biochemistry Lecture Credits CHEM L Biochemistry Lab Credits CHEM R Advanced Biochemistry Lecture Credits Introductory Physics PHYS R L R L Introductory Physics Lecture and Lab Credits Two of the following courses BIOL C Cell Biology Lecture and Lab Credits BIOL C Immunology Lecture and Lab Credits BIOL C Genetics Lecture and Lab Credits BIOL C Molecular Biology Lecture and Lab Credits CHE C Chemistry of Metals in Biology Lecture and Lab Credits CHE H Bioinformatics Lecture and Lab Credits For current students declaring prior to Fall may follow the new requirements or the old requirements below
Student Learning Goals Understand chemical principles in order to explain the phenomena of the natural world
The courses regularly offered by the chemistry department are listed below
Effectively communicate technical and scientific information both verbally and in writing
Focuses on the study of the properties of matter through experimentation
Program Requirements Chemistry BA Chemistry Major Credits Chemistry Requirements are available here
Designed to cover concepts which complement the lecture topics not duplicate them
Biochemistry Major Requirements Credits
Molecular structures are covered from the simplest hydrogen molecule to DNA pausing to consider the chemicals encountered in our everyday lives
Biochemistry Requirements PDF CHEM R R L General Chemistry Lecture and Lab Credits BIOL R L R L Principles of Biology Lecture and Lab Credits CHEM R R L Organic Chemistry Lecture and Lab Credits CHEM R or R Physical Chemistry I or Credits MATH Calculus I Calculus Credits CHEM R L Biochemistry Lecture and lab Credits The following Physics Sequence PHYS R L R L Introductory Physics Lecture and Lab Credits Two of the following courses BIOL C Cell Biology Lecture and Lab Credits BIOL C Immunology Lecture and Lab Credits BIOL C Genetics Lecture and Lab Credits BIOL C Molecular Biology Lecture and Lab Credits CHE C Chemistry of Metals in Biology Lecture and Lab Credits CHE H Bioinformatics Lecture and Lab Credits Chemistry Minor Chemistry Minor Credits Required Courses credits CHE R General Chemistry Credits CHE R General Chemistry Credits CHE L General Chemistry Lab Credits CHE R Organic Chemistry Credits CHE R Organic Chemistry Credits CHE L Organic Chemistry Lab Credits CHE C Chemical Analysis Physical Chemistry Credits Electives required credits minimum CHE C Medicinal Chemistry Credits CHEM Synth Character Credits CHE C Molecular Biochemistry Credits CH E Organometallic Chemistry Credits CHE BIO R L Biochemistry Credits CHE H Chemical Biology Credits CHE C Metals In Biology Credits CHE L Physical Chemistry Lab Credits CHE Inorganic Structural Credits CHE Mol Structure Dynamics Credits CHE Forensic Chemistry Credits CHE R Physical Chemistry Credits CHE R Physical Chemistry Credits CHE H Credits CHEM C H Bioinformatics Courses Please see the Schedule of Classes for the current semester offerings
Examines contemporary environment issues through experimentation and provides an understanding of basic laboratory skills
CHE L Science of Chemistry Everyday Life Lab credit
Corequisite CHE L CHE H H Honors General Chemistry I Lecture Lab credits
An emphasis is placed on recording careful observations collecting data and analysis of results including graphical analysis and calculations
This two course sequence is recommended for chemistry majors and students interested in undergraduate research in chemistry but is also open to all non science majors who desire a challenging but rewarding introduction to chemistry
Corequisite CHE R CHE R Science of Chemistry Everyday Life Lecture credits Takes students on a journey from the observations which form the basis of Dalton atomic theory through the discovery of subatomic particles and atomic structure leading to trends in bonding
CHE R R General Chemistry I credits
Corequisite CHE L CHE L Science of Chemistry Global Issues Lab credit
Topics include atomic structure and stoichiometry properties of gases liquids and solids thermochemistry quantum theory and the electronic structure of atoms the periodic table and periodic properties chemical bonding and molecular orbital theory properties of solutions thermodynamics acid base and solubility equilibria chemical kinetics electrochemistry and nuclear chemistry
Corequisite CHE R CHE R Science of Chemistry Global Issues Lecture credits Examines contemporary environmental issues such as fossil fuel consumption global warming nuclear power and ozone depletion with an emphasis on problem solving and an understanding of basic chemical principles
Skills introduced include the transfer and manipulation of substances synthesis and purification of inorganic compounds absorption spectroscopy titrations quantitative analysis and chemical kinetics
This honors level introduction to chemistry offers a rigorous fast paced and concept rich approach that is ideal for students pursuing a major in the sciences or students on a pre medical pre dental or pre engineering track
Corequisite CHE R CHE C Chemical Analysis credits
Includes laboratory
The course begins with an introduction to analytical chemistry including the analytical process sampling sources of error statistics and data interpretation
This two course sequence explores the fundamental concepts of chemistry on both the atomic and macroscopic scales
Classroom topics discussions and problem solving exercises are closely coordinated with laboratory analyses
Corequisite for CHE R CHE L CHE L General Chemistry Lab credits Laboratory experiments are designed and scheduled to complement lecture topics in CHE R and R and enhance students understanding of the principles introduced
Emphasis is placed on basic techniques in separation purification identification and preparation of organic compounds
Students gain experience in scientific writing through sever lab reports
Prerequisite CHE R H L Corequisite CHE R CHE R R Organic Chemistry I Lecture credits Organic chemistry explores the rich chemistry of carbon
This one semester course introduces science majors and pre health students to the principles and practice of analytical chemistry
Prerequisite CHE R H and CHE L Corequisite CHE L CHE C Medicinal Chemistry credits
The course also covers major types of analyses including wet methods spectroscopy chromatography and potentiometric techniques
The course content includes an overview of drugs and their action approaches to drug discovery quantitative structure activity relationships drug delivery pharmacokinetics and drug metabolism
Prerequisite CHE R L R L CHE L Organic Chemistry Laboratory credits Organic Chemistry Laboratory covers the most common basic experimental techniques in organic chemistry
Prerequisite CHE R H and CHE L Prerequisite or corequisite CHE R L CHE C Synthesis and Characterization of Organic and Inorganic Compounds credits Advanced laboratory techniques purification and characterization of compounds by physical and chemical methods including NMR spectrometry UV VIS and FTIR spectrophotometry gas and high performance liquid chromatography and mass spectrometry
Students gain experience in scientific writing through several laboratory reports
With the data floods analysis has become challenging
Topics include the structure synthesis properties and reaction mechanisms of the main classes of organic compounds including compounds of biological importance
This course will introduce students to some important tools in Bioinformatics that are necessary for the practice of modern biology and medicine
The course covers the basic chemical and biological concepts underlying medicinal chemistry
The course will also train students to read and interpret primary literature articles write research reports and make oral presentations
Laboratory classes include the modification of a drug chemical structure with both chemical and biological characterization of the product determination of acidity and lipophilic lipophobic drug character synthesis of a combinatorial drug library and an antimicrobial bioassay
Molecular biochemistry covers the biological aspects of cellular structure metabolism regulation and replication from a chemist perspective
Prerequisite CHE R L CHE C H Bioinformatics credits Modern Biology is data driven and bioinformatics is the combination of Biology and computing
Particular emphasis will be placed on hot topics in modern biochemistry including protein ligand interactions DNA polymerization and membrane transport
Bioinformatics has developed powerful tools to study problems that include large scale genetic sequencing and studies to understand how certain genes originate and change during evolution
Prerequisite or corequisite CHE R
Prerequisites CHE R H BIO R L or C Crosslisted as BIO C H CHE R Molecular Biochemistry credits
Students will apply previously learned Biochemistry principles to study metabolic pathways as well as the synthesis and metabolism of biomolecules
The topics will range from the sequence of nucleic acids that give rise to functional proteins to the bioenergetic aspects of oxidative phosphorylation involved in cellular respiration
Prerequisite CHE R Corequisite CHE L CHE H Chemistry of Metals in Biology Lecture and Lab credits
Prerequisite CHE R H and CHE L BIO R L Crosslisted as BIO C CHE R Principles of Biochemistry credits Structure and function of biological molecules enzyme kinetics bioenergetics metabolism storage and transmission of genetic information recombinant DNA technology and selected topics such as membrane transport hormone action and muscle contraction
Course content includes introductory coordination chemistry spectroscopic methods used to study metal ions and metal complexes in biological system and the catalytic properties of important metallo proteins
Techniques include chromatography electrophoresis differential centrifugation and various types of enzyme assays including spectrophotometric and radioactive
Experiments illustrate theoretical principles and provide basic experience with quantitative physical measurements including thermochemistry chemical equilibria kinetics electrochemistry spectrophotometry and computer interfacing
Crosslisted as BIO L CHE Advanced Biochemistry credits
Corequisite or Pre requisite CHE R CHE R R Physical Chemistry I Lecture credits Physical chemistry explores the underlying physical and mathematical relationships that interconnect a diverse range of chemical concepts
Students should be familiar with the molecular properties of biological macromolecules nucleic acids proteins and carbohydrates and lipids understand the relationship between the structure and function of biomolecules demonstrate knowledge of enzyme catalysis and reactions that make up metabolic pathways
The second semester explores the quantum mechanical nature of atoms and molecules solutions to the Schrodinger equation vibrational rotational and electronic spectroscopies the electronic structure of multi electron atoms and molecules and chemical bonding
This course offers a chemical view of the metals in biological systems
Prerequisite or corequisite PHY R L or R L CHE Inorganic and Structural Chemistry credits
Prerequisite CHE R H CHE L CHE L Physical Chemistry Laboratory credits Emphasizes the measurements and computations of physical chemistry
Students will learn to use the theories of chemical bonding to predict the electronic structures of compounds and how those electronic structures then give rise to observed chemical and physical properties
Applications to biochemical systems
Students who finish the course will understand how symmetry may be used to predict molecular properties which metal complexes will be more stable than others and how interactions between light electrons and nuclei are responsible for much of what we see in everyday life
The first semester considers the fundamentals of chemical thermodynamics thermochemistry chemical equilibria phases of matter aqueous solutions electrochemistry and the kinetic molecular theory of gases
CHE H Bioinorganic Chemistry credits Elucidates key inorganic chemistry concepts including chemical bonding structure reactions and characterization methods and their applications in biology and medicine
Prerequisite CHE R H CHE L MAT
Topics include metalloenzymes iron transport proteins biomineralization in bones and shells and chemotherapeutic agents
This course introduces students to an advanced physical understanding of inorganic chemistry
This course introduces the structure of molecules through molecular modelling and covers the theoretical prediction of the electronic structure and properties of molecules the manipulation and visualtion of structures simulation techniques such as molecular dynamics and Monte Carlo methods and familiarity with commonly used software packages
Specifically the transition between two electron energies of weak ligand fields and one electron energies of strong ligand fields will be highlighted to describe phenomena found in nature
Prerequisite CHE R H L CHE Selected Topics credits Seminar in current problems and literature in chemistry for seniors majoring in chemistry and selected juniors
Prerequisite CHE R H L MAT
Prerequisite By permission of the instructor
Bioinorganic chemistry is a rapidly expanding interdisciplinary field