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BIO-485 Bioinformatics (3)
The modern genomics era requires that biologists understand bioinformatics, the computational analysis of large biological data sets. In this course, lectures introduce methods and concepts, and techniques are applied during a computer lab. Course topics include sequence retrieval/alignment, Basic Local Alignment Search Tool (BLAST), an algorithm for comparing primary biological sequence information, gene prediction, phylogenetics, and bio informatics programming in Perl. Crosslist: BIO-685 . Usually Offered: alternate falls.
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BIO-487 Principles of Genomics (3)
An overview of the paradigm shift from single-trait analysis to genome-level and systems-level science. Covers next-generation sequencing of DNA (genomics), RNA (transcriptomics), and proteins (proteomics) along with the methods that are used to extract meaning from these enormous datasets. The methods for comparing the results from organisms within and between species are also discussed. Crosslist: BIO-687 . Usually Offered: fall. Prerequisite: BIO-356 .
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BIO-489 Biotechnology (3)
Biotechnology employs concepts from cell and molecular biology to solve modern problems in medicine, agriculture, and other disciplines. In the twenty-first century, it is the cornerstone of the world’s economy. This course introduces and builds on concepts integral to advances in genetic, cell, systems, and molecular biology. Crosslist: BIO-689 . Usually Offered: spring.
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BIO-490 Independent Study Project in Biology (1-6)
Permission: instructor and department chair.
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BIO-491 Internship (1-6)
Permission: instructor and department chair.
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BIO-496 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (1-6)
Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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BIO-497 Senior Honors Thesis I (3)
Student designed original laboratory or field research project. Usually Offered: fall and spring. Prerequisite: senior standing. Permission: department.
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BIO-498 Senior Honors Thesis II (3)
Completion of student designed original laboratory or field research project. Results both written as scientific paper(s) and presented in departmental seminar. Usually Offered: fall and spring. Prerequisite: BIO-497 .
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BIO-499 Senior Seminar in Biology (3)
This seminar, required of all senior biology majors, challenges students to examine unifying principles of biology. Different subjects are presented in discussions, through faculty and guest speakers, readings, and individual student presentations. Usually Offered: fall. Prerequisite: senior standing. Restriction: Biology (BS) .
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Biology (Graduate and Advanced Undergraduate Courses) |
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BIO-096 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (0)
Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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BIO-501 Mechanisms of Pathogenesis (3)
Infectious diseases of humans with emphasis on bacterial pathogens and the biology of the causative agents. Host-pathogens and the biology of causative agents. Host-parasite relationships, pathogenesis, immunology, and epidemiology are studied. Usually Offered: alternate springs (even years). Prerequisite: BIO-320 .
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BIO-505 Introduction to Neurobiology (3)
A general introduction to basic neuroanatomy and neurophysiology, with discussions of current issues in neuroscience. Intended for advanced undergraduates in biology or psychology pursuing a natural science curriculum, and for graduate students in biology and psychology. Usually Offered: alternate springs (even years). Prerequisite: BIO-320 .
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BIO-541 Cellular Immunology (3)
Current concepts of the immune response at the cellular level. Structure and function of the T-lymphocyte, B-lymphocyte, macrophages, and ancillary cells. Theories of antibody diversity and the cellular basis of immunoglobulin formation. Cellular aspects of immunologic tolerance, hypersensitivity, surveillance, and clinical immunology. Review of the current literature. Usually Offered: alternate springs (odd years). Prerequisite: BIO-320 .
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BIO-561 Biogeography (3)
This course emphasizes four persistent themes in biogeography: classifying geographic regions based on their biota; reconstructing the history of biota; explaining the differences in numbers as well as types of species among geographic areas; and explaining geographic variation in the characteristics of individuals and populations of closely-related species. Usually Offered: alternate springs. Prerequisite: BIO-110 and BIO-210 .
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BIO-562 Field Methods (3)
Biological, chemical, and physical analysis of freshwater and terrestrial habitats. Students participate in weekend field trips to conduct group projects and learn skills for geographic survey, chemical and physical examinations of habitat quality, field sampling techniques of flora and fauna, taxonomic identification, statistical and data analysis, and presentation of results. Usually Offered: alternate falls. Prerequisite: BIO-423 and MATH-221 or STAT-202 or STAT-203 .
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BIO-590 Independent Reading Course in Biology (1-6)
Permission: instructor and department chair.
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BIO-596 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (1-6)
Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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Biology (Graduate Courses) |
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BIO-623 Ecology (3)
This course provides an understanding of the fundamental principles of the ecological sciences. Emphasis is placed on the interaction of organisms and their environment at the levels of individuals, populations, communities and ecosystems, and the effects of such interactions on energy flow and nutrient cycling within the biosphere. Specific topics include density-independent and density-dependent growth, the meaning of carrying capacity, competition, predation, mutualism, biodiversity and its measurements, community dynamics and stability, and ecosystem services. Crosslist: BIO-423 . Usually Offered: alternate springs (odd years). Restriction: Biology (MA) or Biology (MS) .
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BIO-644 The Biology of Birds: Introduction to Ornithology (3)
Introduces the basic biology and study of birds, covering aspects of the diversity, evolutionary history, structure and function, behavior, ecology, and conservation of this conspicuous vertebrate group. The course also teaches the fundamentals of bird identification, concentrating on the common birds of the Eastern United States. Course lectures are supplemented by informal labs, films, guest speakers, and field trips. Students gain a greater appreciation for the diversity, phylogeny, and biology of birds and become proficient at identifying local common birds. Crosslist: BIO-444 .
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BIO-650 Developmental Biology (3)
The descriptive morphology, physiology, biochemistry, genetics, and molecular biology of the developmental processes in a variety of organisms. Crosslist: BIO-450 . Usually Offered: alternate springs.
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BIO-655 Endocrinology (3)
Sources and targets of hormones in vertebrates. Mechanisms of hormonal action. Homeostasis and regulation of endocrine signals. Role of hormones in growth, metabolism, energy balance, reproduction, and water balance. Hormonal modulation of muscle, bone, immune function and digestion. Hormonal bases of clinical syndromes. Crosslist: BIO-455 . Usually Offered: spring. Permission: instructor.
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BIO-666 Evolution (3)
This course covers the mechanisms of evolutionary change from genes to species to communities and how natural selection interacts with genetic and population processes such that organisms tend to become adapted to their environment and biological diversity increases. Through readings, discussions, and lectures, students explore the evidence for evolution as well as current theories for the mechanisms that cause evolutionary change. Specific topics include principles of inheritance, the origin of genetic variation, adaptation through natural selection, random processes in evolution, sexual selection, the origin of species, and the role of speciation in shaping current patterns of biodiversity Crosslist: BIO-466 . Usually Offered: fall.
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BIO-678 Computational Genomics (3)
This course investigates the computational methods that allow us to extract biological meaning from sequence data. Topics include next-generation sequencing, genome assembly and annotation, transcriptomics, comparative genomics, epigenetics, repetitive sequences, and (non) coding DNA. Students work with real data and perform genomic computational analysis. Crosslist: BIO-478 . Usually Offered: alternate springs (even years). Permission: instructor.
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BIO-683 Molecular Biology (3)
An in-depth study of gene structure and expression. Concepts are described and illustrated further with examples and discussion of classic and current papers from the scientific literature. Includes DNA, RNA and protein synthesis, regulation of gene expression in procaryotes and eucaryotes, nucleic acid structure, RNA processing, DNA binding proteins and transcription factors, oncogenes, transformation, mutations, DNA repair and recombination. Crosslist: BIO-483 . Usually Offered: fall.
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BIO-685 Bioinformatics (3)
The modern genomics era requires that biologists understand bioinformatics, the computational analysis of large biological data sets. In this course, lectures introduce methods and concepts, and techniques are applied t during a computer lab. Course topics include sequence retrieval/alignment, Basic Local Alignment Search Tool (BLAST), an algorithm for comparing primary biological sequence information, gene prediction, phylogenetics, and bio informatics programming in Perl. Crosslist: BIO-485 .
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BIO-687 Principles of Genomics (3)
An overview of a paradigm shift from single-trait analysis to genome-level and systems-level science. Covers next-generation sequencing of DNA (genomics), RNA (transcriptomics), and proteins (proteomics) along with the methods that are used to extract meaning from these enormous datasets. The methods for comparing the results from organisms within and between species are also discussed. Crosslist: BIO-487 . Usually Offered: fall.
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BIO-689 Biotechnology (3)
Biotechnology employs concepts from cell and molecular biology to solve modern problems in medicine, agriculture, and other disciplines. In the twenty-first century, it is the cornerstone of the world’s economy. This course introduces and builds on concepts integral to advances in genetic, cell, systems, and molecular biology. Crosslist: BIO-489 . Usually Offered: spring.
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BIO-690 Independent Study Project in Biology (1-6)
Permission: instructor and department chair.
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BIO-691 Internship (1-6)
Permission: instructor and department chair.
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BIO-696 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (1-6)
Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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BIO-697 Research Methodology in Biology (3)
Basic scientific research skills necessary for experimental design, data analysis, literature critiques, and disseminating results. Includes techniques for literature research, scientific writing including thesis proposal preparation, the use of statistical packages, and the preparation of an oral presentation for a thesis defense, seminar, or professional meeting. Usually Offered: fall. Restriction: graduate biology program.
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BIO-790 Biology Literature Research (1-6)
Students conduct a literature search on some aspect of the biological sciences under the direction of their guidance committee, culminating in the submission of a review paper. Usually Offered: fall and spring. Restriction: Biology (MA) .
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BIO-797 Master’s Thesis Research (1-6)
Grading: SP/UP only. Restriction: Biology (MS) .
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Arts and Sciences (Undergraduate Courses) |
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CAS-070 Introduction to the Fields of Medicine (0)
This course is an introduction to the various health professions, their requirements, training, responsibilities, and daily practices. To help students learn about the various professions in medicine and make educated choices about their profession, guest speakers discuss how they prepared for training, what type of post-graduate training was necessary, what they do on a daily basis, and what they do and don’t like about their profession. Usually Offered: spring. Grading: Pass/Fail only.
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CAS-150 LEAD Seminar I (1)
This course provides an introduction to leadership and ethical development, through the study of leadership theory and practice and ethics. This study is grounded in cohort-based learning, with weekly opportunities in issue groups to practice and reflect upon what is learned in class seminar discussions. Students share and apply their developing knowledge to their intended fields of study, as they learn from each other and expand their understanding of leadership and ethics. Usually Offered: fall. Grading: A-F only. Restriction: Leadership and Ethical Development (Undergraduate Certificate) .Registration not allowed in both CAS-150 and CAS-152 . Note: Students may not receive credit toward a degree for both CAS-150 and CAS-152 .
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CAS-151 LEAD Seminar II (1)
Students continue their examination of leadership and ethical development through the study of leadership theory and practice and ethics. This study is grounded in cohort-based learning, with weekly opportunities in issue groups to practice and reflect upon what is learned in class seminar discussions. Students share and apply their developing knowledge to their intended fields of study, as they learn from each other and expand their understanding of leadership and ethics. Usually Offered: spring. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: CAS-150 . Restriction: Leadership and Ethical Development (Undergraduate Certificate) .Registration not allowed in both CAS-151 and CAS-152 . Note: Students may not receive credit toward a degree for both CAS-151 and CAS-152 .
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CAS-250 LEAD Seminar III (1)
This course advances study of leadership and ethical development through in-depth inquiry, with continued emphasis on mindful dialogue and practice, and opportunities to engage with Washington DC area leaders. Students advance their developing ethics knowledge by helping coach others and by contributing to campus dialogue groups. Usually Offered: fall. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: CAS-151 or CAS-152 . Restriction: Leadership and Ethical Development (Undergraduate Certificate) .
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CAS-251 LEAD Seminar IV (2)
This course continues advanced study of leadership and ethical development through in-depth inquiry, mindful dialogue, practice, and engagement with recognized leaders. Students plan an interdisciplinary symposium on leadership and ethical development. Usually Offered: spring. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: CAS-250 . Restriction: Leadership and Ethical Development (Undergraduate Certificate) .
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CAS-294 Community Service-Learning Project (1)
Grading: Pass/Fail only. Permission: instructor and Center for Community Engagement & Service.
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CAS-301 Sea Semester Program (3-19)
Students undertake a course of study through the Sea Education Association (SEA) emphasizing scientific research in environmental studies and the biology of the world’s oceans, as well as cultural and policy aspects of ocean systems. Students spend several weeks at the SEA Semester campus in Woods Hole, Massachusetts and then complete their studies aboard one of the SEA sailing vessel classrooms in programs around the world. Usually Offered: fall, spring, and summer. Note: Application required; consult program advisor for more information.
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CAS-390 Independent Reading Course (1-6)
Permission: instructor and program director.
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CAS-391 Internship (1-6)
Permission: instructor and department chair.
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CAS-450 CAS LEAD Senior Seminar (3)
This senior seminar is the summative course in the CAS LEAD Program, designed to help students integrate and demonstrate their knowledge and experience from work in their major as well as their ongoing development as ethical leaders. The class hosts an advanced leadership symposium. Grading: A-F only. Prerequisite: CAS-251 . Restriction: Leadership and Ethical Development (Undergraduate Certificate) .
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CAS-490 Independent Research (1-6)
Permission: instructor and program director.
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CAS-580 Research Methods for International Graduate Students (3)
This course offers students the opportunity to critically engage in the academic research process and familiarize themselves with the rules of academic honesty and integrity. Students hone their skills as researchers, writers, and critical thinkers in social sciences and humanities. Grading: A-F only. Restriction: Master’s Accelerator Program (Graduate) .
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CAS-025 Reading Preparation for the Tool of Research (0)
Refresher work in a world language, stressing grammar review, vocabulary building, and reading strategies, for graduate students preparing for a Tool of Research examination. Provides students with access to one-on-one coaching services at the Center for Language Exploration, Acquisition and Research (CLEAR) for up to three 30-minute sessions per week, starting on the first day of the third week of the semester and continuing through the last day of classes. Grading: Audit only. Permission: CAS Director of Graduate Academic Programs. Note: Open only to American University graduate students preparing for a Tool of Research examination who have completed at least three semesters of college-level language training in the relevant world language. Enrollment limited to two semesters per student. Session times are set by student, based on availability. Availability of languages is not guaranteed.
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CAS-600 Language Preparation for the Tool of Research (1)
Enrollment in intermediate- and advanced-level language skills courses, not including topics courses, for graduate students preparing for a Tool of Research examination. Grading: Pass/Fail only. Permission: CAS Director of Graduate Academic Programs. Note: Open only to American University graduate students preparing for a Tool of Research examination who have completed at least two semesters and no more than three semesters of college-level language training in the relevant world language. Enrollment limited to two semesters per student.
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Chemistry (Undergraduate Courses) |
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CHEM-100 Chemistry in Everyday Life FA5 (4)
This course introduces students to the practical applications of chemistry in every aspect of modern life, from food and household cleaners, to the problems impacting health, environment, crime, law enforcement, energy sources, and technology. Students learn the language of chemistry by using chemical symbols, formulas and equations, and use this language to understand the composition of materials, their structures and properties and related energy conversions. Students work on case studies, reading and analyzing scientific articles, doing chemical calculations and performing lab experiments. The course helps students critically analyze scientific literature, develop stimulating questions that promote deeper thinking, draw conclusions based on data and evidence, communicate scientific and technical concepts in both written and verbal form, apply basic chemical knowledge to complex, multifaceted problems, and connect the relevance of chemistry to current world issues and everyday life. AU Core Habits of Mind: Natural-Scientific Inquiry. Usually Offered: fall and spring. Prerequisite: completion of Quantitative Literacy I requirement.
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CHEM-110 General Chemistry I FA5 (4)
A general introduction to chemistry: the scientific method; atomic structure; stoichiometry and chemical reactions; heat changes; electronic structure of atoms; molecular geometry; and liquid, solid, gas, and solution chemistry. Provides a sound basis in concepts, vocabulary, and analytical problem solving. Related laboratory work covers the scientific method, measurements using scientific apparatuses, collection and manipulation of data, error analysis, and illustration of scientific principles. Usually Offered: fall, spring, and summer. Prerequisite/Concurrent: MATH-170 , MATH-211 , MATH-221 , MATH-222 , STAT-202 , or STAT-203 .
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CHEM-150 Chemistry of Cooking FA5 (4)
Whether they know it or not, everyone is a chemist in the kitchen. This course dispels the notion that chemistry is only for the trained and gives students the confidence to experiment in their own cooking. Students explore chemical topics in both lecture and laboratory, including structure and function, acid/base chemistry, and reaction energetics through the preparation of food. AU Core Habits of Mind: Natural-Scientific Inquiry.
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CHEM-196 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (1-6)
Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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CHEM-205 The Human Genome FA5 (3)
The human genome is the DNA book of life, containing information to create networks of proteins that construct a human being. The course discusses how the genome was read, how variants in DNA information are detected, and how interactions of networks of proteins are deciphered. Also, how this information changes views of disease, medical treatments, and our image of ourselves as a species. Can environmental factors override our genes (nurture vs. nature)? Substantial focus on ethical and social issues related to genetic testing, gene therapy, and our understanding of race. Usually Offered: fall and spring.
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CHEM-210 General Chemistry II FA5 (4)
Oxidation-reduction reactions, reaction rates, equilibrium and its relation to thermodynamics, acid-base chemistry and its practical applications, electrochemistry, molecular bonding theory, and nuclear chemistry. Related laboratory work covers titration techniques, spectroscopic analysis, kinetics experiments, and introduction to qualitative and quantitative analysis. Usually Offered: spring. Prerequisite: CHEM-110 .
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CHEM-230 Earth Sciences FA5 (3)
Combines geology, geophysics, and geochemistry in describing the evolution of our planet, the deep structure of the earth, its plate tectonic evolution, and interaction of the crust with the hydrosphere, biosphere, and atmosphere. Occasional laboratory demonstrations and field trips.
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CHEM-250 Criminalistics, Crime, and Society FA5 (4)
This course presents the unique and challenging application of science used in law. The course explores fundamentals in physics (such as optics and projectile projections), chemistry (including periodic table, structure of the atom, and chemical reactions), biochemistry (DNA, hair, and fingerprints), and technology (including microscopy, computers, and chromatography instruments). How contamination, probability, collection techniques, and other factors affect legal decisions is discussed. Emphasis is placed on the underlying science of evidence, techniques of sampling a crime scene, and the use of physical evidence to help solve cases. Students develop skills in critical thinking, analytical research and writing, public speaking, creative thinking, team building, and cooperation while learning how to unlock the mystery of crimes through application of physical and chemical techniques. The course includes a lab component. AU Core Habits of Mind: Natural-Scientific Inquiry.
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CHEM-296 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (1-6)
Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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CHEM-310 Organic Chemistry I (3)
Systematic treatment of hydrocarbons, alkyl halides, alcohols, carbonyl compounds, acids, and their derivatives. Ionic and free radical reactions and stereochemistry. Usually Offered: fall. Prerequisite: CHEM-210 . Corequisite: CHEM-312 .
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CHEM-312 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (1)
Laboratory theory and practice in synthesis, separation, and purification of organic compounds. Introduction to separation techniques including thin-layer, column, and gas chromatography. Usually Offered: fall. Corequisite: CHEM-310 .
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CHEM-320 Organic Chemistry II (3)
Aliphatic and aromatic compounds and electrophilic substitution; spectral methods; and nitrogen compounds and their derivatives. Introduction to poly functional compounds including amino acids, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. Usually Offered: spring. Prerequisite: CHEM-310 . Corequisite: CHEM-322 .
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CHEM-322 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory (1)
Multistep syntheses; synthesis of poly functional compounds; introduction to infrared and nuclear magnetic resonance spectra; qualitative organic analysis. Usually Offered: spring. Corequisite: CHEM-320 .
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CHEM-330 Environmental Chemistry (3)
This course emphasizes that all parts of the environment are made up of chemicals, and that natural processes occurring in the environment all involve chemical reactions. As part of a description of the chemistry of the lithosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere, the composition of an unpolluted environment is presented, as well as techniques used by the EPA to measure pollutants. Prerequisite: CHEM-110 .
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CHEM-390 Independent Reading Course in Chemistry (1-6)
Permission: instructor and department chair.
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CHEM-396 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (1-6)
Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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CHEM-398 Honors: Junior Year (1-3)
Independent chemical laboratory research project under the direction of a faculty advisor. Usually Offered: fall. Prerequisite: CHEM-320 /CHEM-322 Restriction: University Honors/AU Honors. Permission: department chair and university honors director.
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CHEM-399 Honors: Junior Year (1-3)
Independent chemical laboratory research project under the direction of a faculty advisor. Usually Offered: spring. Prerequisite: CHEM-320 /CHEM-322 . Permission: department chair and university honors director.
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CHEM-410 Biophysical Chemistry (3)
This physical chemistry course provides an introduction to the states of matter, thermodynamics, equilibrium, solutions, and kinetics applied to biological and environmental systems by using examples from the life sciences. The course includes interactions between matter and energy in biologically and environmentally important functions, aspects, and situations, as well as explanation and use of chemical laws with an emphasis on molecular interactions, graphing, and problem solving. AU Core Integrative Requirement: Quantitative Literacy II. Usually Offered: spring. Prerequisite: CHEM-320 and MATH-221 .
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CHEM-415 Advanced Physical Chemistry (3)
Advanced physical chemistry course covering quantum chemistry, molecular spectroscopy, group theory, molecular spectroscopy, statistical mechanics, and modern physical chemistry research topics. Crosslist: CHEM-615 . Prerequisite: CHEM-320 and MATH-313 .
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CHEM-421 Advanced Organic Chemistry (3)
Principles of physical organic chemistry. Bonding and conformational analysis; nucleophilic substitution at carbon; elimination and addition reactions; carbene chemistry; and cycloaddition reactions. Crosslist: CHEM-621 . Usually Offered: fall. Prerequisite: CHEM-320 and CHEM-410 .
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CHEM-424 Application of Spectroscopy in Medicinal Chemistry (3)
Focuses on the applied fundamental analytical chemistry to biologically active and clinically relevant compounds. Topics such as chromatographic separations e.g., gas chromatography (GC), liquid chromatography (LC), capillary electrophoresis (CE); mass spectrometry (qualitative and quantitative analysis); nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR); and liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry (LC-MS), are discussed. In addition, modern applications in the analysis of small molecules in the pharmaceutical industry and in the clinic are covered. Crosslist: CHEM-624 . Usually Offered: alternate springs. Prerequisite: CHEM-320 and CHEM-322 .
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CHEM-433 Protein Chemistry (3)
Protein chemistry focuses on the chemical and biochemical aspects of the behavior and characterization of protein. This course delivers a comprehensive overview of protein synthesis, protein structure and folding, protein function and cooperativity, enzyme kinetics and mechanisms, production and purification of proteins in a laboratory setting, and current characterization methods for proteins. Crosslist: CHEM-633 . Usually Offered: alternate springs. Prerequisite: BIO-110 and BIO-210 , or CHEM-110 and CHEM-210 .
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CHEM-435 Topics in Biological and Organic Chemistry (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics include advanced techniques in QSAR and drug discovery. Crosslist: CHEM-635 . Usually Offered: alternate springs. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Prerequisite: CHEM-310 /CHEM-312 , and CHEM-320 /CHEM-322 .
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CHEM-436 Clinical Laboratory: Analysis, Quality Assurance and Control (3)
An overview of good laboratory practice for a clinical setting. The course includes actions necessary to provide adequate confidence in test results for a given set of requirements and standards. Emphasis is placed on modern biochemical techniques for the quantitative analysis of biological samples and body fluids, such as the analysis of blood plasma and serum for a wide variety of substances and their use in diagnosis and monitoring of disease. Other topics include statistics, patient preparation, specimen integrity, external proficiency control, internal quality control, analytical goals, and laboratory management. Crosslist: CHEM-636 . Usually Offered: spring.
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CHEM-440 Advanced Analytical Chemistry (3)
Techniques of chemical analysis; theory of acid-base, complexation, precipitation, and redox equilibria; volumetric and gravimetric analysis; statistical analysis of data; separation and analysis of complex mixtures; ion-selective electrodes, polarography; amperometry; atomic and x-ray spectroscopy; chromatography, microscopy; radiometric techniques; and neutron activation analysis. Crosslist: CHEM-640 . Usually Offered: alternate springs. Prerequisite: CHEM-460 .
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CHEM-442 Chemical and Enzyme Kinetics (3)
Study of reactions, catalysis, and enzymes. Reversible, concurrent, and consecutive reactions. Steady state approximation, transition states and mechanisms. Reactions in solutions and on surfaces. Crosslist: CHEM-642 . Prerequisite: MATH-222 and CHEM-410 .
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CHEM-450 Bioinorganic Chemistry (3)
This course covers topics historically taught in inorganic chemistry, including bonding theory, molecular symmetry, spectroscopy, acid-based chemistry, coordination chemistry, and electrochemistry. These topics are covered from within the context of metal bonding and reactivity in biological systems. Students examine how metal reactivity leads to various health outcomes. Crosslist: CHEM-650 . Usually Offered: alternate springs (odd years). Prerequisite: CHEM-320 . Corequisite: CHEM-482 .
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CHEM-455 Topics in Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics include organometallics or advanced techniques in NMR and mass spectrometry. Crosslist: CHEM-655 . Usually Offered: alternate springs. Repeatable for credit with different topic. Permission: instructor and department chair.
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CHEM-460 Instrumental Analysis (3)
Analytical and instrumental methods; statistical analysis of data and errors; theory of optical and chromatographic methods including ultraviolet, visible, infrared, and fluorescence spectroscopy, and gas and liquid chromatography; atomic spectroscopy; mass spectrometry; and nuclear magnetic resonance. Usually Offered: fall. Prerequisite: CHEM-320 , MATH-222 , and PHYS-210 .
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CHEM-462 Topics in Environmental Chemistry (3)
Topics vary by section. Rotating topics including applications of green chemistry, atmospheric chemistry, recycling and remediation, and natural products chemistry. Crosslist: CHEM-662 . Repeatable for credit with different topic. Prerequisite: CHEM-210 .
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CHEM-465 Biochemistry I (3)
Biochemistry is the study of the chemistry of life. This course, the first of a two-course sequence, focuses on structures and function of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, proteins, DNA and RNA; enzyme kinetics; DNA replication; gene expression and protein synthesis; recombinant DNA technology; and DNA-based information technology. Crosslist: CHEM-665 . Usually Offered: fall. Prerequisite: CHEM-320 .
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CHEM-466 Biochemistry II (3)
Biochemistry is the study of the chemistry of life. This course, the second of a two-course sequence, focuses on principles of signal transduction; principles of bioenergetics and metabolic regulation; catabolism and anabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, and nucleotides; and hormonal regulation of mammalian metabolism. Crosslist: CHEM-666 . Usually Offered: spring. Prerequisite: CHEM-310 and CHEM-320 , and BIO-320 or CHEM-465 .
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CHEM-467 Introduction to Proteomics (3)
An introduction to genomics and protein production from genes. Includes protein activities and functions; networks of proteins and protein expression; structural biological method for determining protein structures and interactions of small molecules such as pharmaceuticals, with protein targets; and methods for identifying protein functions and protein-protein interaction networks. Crosslist: CHEM-667 . Usually Offered: alternate springs. Prerequisite: CHEM-466 .
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CHEM-468 Medical Biochemistry (3)
This course covers the biochemistry of human health and disease. In particular, it provides a critical illustration of the metabolic and signaling pathways characteristic of human health and compares them with those characteristics of pathological conditions. Moreover, the course covers the analysis metabolites for diagnostic purposes. Theoretical description of the topics is accompanied by discussion of practical medical literature cases. Crosslist: CHEM-668 . Usually Offered: alternate falls. Prerequisite: BIO-210 and CHEM-310 , or CHEM-320 .
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CHEM-470 Principles of Biochemistry (3)
Biochemistry is the study of the chemistry of life. This course delivers a comprehensive overview of the main principles of biochemistry. In particular, it delivers an overview of the structure and function of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, proteins, DNA and RNA; an overview of the functioning of oxygen binding proteins and enzymes; a survey of the function of DNA and RNA and their relationships with proteins; a brief overview of the main principles of signal transduction; and a survey of human metabolisms and metabolic regulation. Usually Offered: spring. Prerequisite: .
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CHEM-471 Experimental Biological Chemistry I (3)
Students are introduced to the department’s student-led research project developing technologies and basic understanding of protein nanoparticle conjugates. They gain familiarity with these materials as well as proficiency in techniques usually used in labs associated with analytical, biophysical, and biochemistry courses. Students discuss their results and understandings using appropriate styles and conventions of scientific and technical communication. AU Core Integrative Requirement: Written Communication and Information Literacy II. Crosslist: CHEM-671 . Usually Offered: fall. Prerequisite: CHEM-322 and completion of Written Communication and Information Literacy I requirement.
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CHEM-472 Experimental Biological Chemistry II (3)
In this course students design and execute experiments to expand their understanding and increase the functional properties of protein nanoparticle conjugates from CHEM-471 . Students projects are the basis for lab development and students are encouraged to publish their work in scientific journals. Crosslist: CHEM-672 . Usually Offered: spring. Prerequisite: CHEM-471 .
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CHEM-479 Chemical Warfare Agents (3)
Chemicals have the potential to be used as weapons of mass destruction by states and terrorists. Understanding the chemistry and biochemistry of chemical warfare agents is key to put in place effective countermeasures. After a brief historical introduction and an overview of the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC), this course examines different classes of chemical warfare agents, covering structures, mechanisms of action, toxicology, medical countermeasures, personal protection equipment, decontamination, and clinical detection. The course ends with an overview of the emergency response to chemical warfare agent incidents. Crosslist: CHEM-679 . Usually Offered: fall. Prerequisite: CHEM-310 .
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CHEM-481 Experimental Chemistry I (3)
Chemistry is inherently an experimental science. In this course, students learn and become familiar with the experimental techniques necessary to answer some of the most challenging questions in modern chemistry. They discuss their results and understanding using appropriate styles and conventions of scientific and technical communication. AU Core Integrative Requirement: Written Communication and Information Literacy II. Crosslist: CHEM-681 . Prerequisite: completion of Written Communication and Information Literacy I requirement. Prerequisite/Concurrent: CHEM-415 .
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CHEM-482 Experimental Chemistry II (3)
Good research practices require chemists to develop experiments that effectively probe relevant or interesting scientific problems. Students apply the knowledge gained in CHEM-481 to develop and carry out experiments of their own design. Crosslist: CHEM-682 . Usually Offered: alternate springs. Prerequisite: CHEM-481 . Corequisite: CHEM-450 .
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CHEM-490 Independent Study Project in Chemistry (1-6)
Permission: instructor and department chair.
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CHEM-491 Internship (1-6)
Permission: instructor and department chair.
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CHEM-496 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (1-6)
Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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CHEM-498 Honors: Senior Year (1-3)
Independent chemical laboratory research project under the direction of a faculty advisor. Usually Offered: fall. Prerequisite: CHEM-460 . Restriction: Honors in Chemistry .
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CHEM-499 Honors: Senior Year (1-3)
Independent chemical laboratory research project under the direction of a faculty advisor. A senior thesis must be written and the results of research presented at a departmental seminar. Usually Offered: spring. Restriction: Honors in Chemistry .
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Chemistry (Graduate and Advanced Undergraduate Courses) |
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CHEM-590 Independent Reading Course in Chemistry (1-6)
Permission: instructor and department chair.
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CHEM-596 Selected Topics: Non-Recurring (1-6)
Topics vary by section. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
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Chemistry (Graduate Courses) |
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CHEM-602 Research Method Design (3)
The development of laboratory skills and chemical communication. An introduction to laboratory safety, eye protection, and dealing with hazardous materials, and how to search literature indexes by formula and structure. Presentation of the purpose and strategy of research method design, and preparation of a research proposal. Usually Offered: fall.
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CHEM-605 Separation Science (3)
Presentation and practice of modern separation techniques including thin layer chromatography, analytical and preparative high pressure liquid chromatography, gel permeation chromatography, gas chromatography, ion chromatography, capillary electrophoresis, polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, GC-MS and LC-MS, ion exchange, and differential centrifugation. Theory behind the processes, sample extraction methods, sample preparation techniques, methods used to standardize instruments and troubleshooting experiments are discussed. Students prepare a white paper proposal and present the experimental results of their research project. Usually Offered: fall.
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CHEM-606 Trace Analysis (3)
A comparison of techniques for the identification and quantitative analysis of trace quantities, with an emphasis on instruments with a low level of detection. Trace analyses discussed include atomic absorption and inductively coupled plasma atomic emission spectroscopy, x-ray techniques, voltammetry and potentiometry, fluorimetry, and radiochemistry. Preconcentration methods, such as purge and trap, solid phase extraction, and voltammetric stripping are also discussed. A discussion of sample handling and risks of contamination demonstrates the need for careful laboratory planning and practices. Usually Offered: spring. Grading: A-F only.
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