Upcoming Fall 2008 : Chemistry & Biochemistry : Texas State University

*The following classes and instructors remain tentative. Changes may (or may not) occur. This should give you a good guideline to plan ahead, however. Remember that preregistration comes up quick!

1141: General Chemistry Laboratory I

The first of two laboratory courses in general chemistry for science-related majors. The course introduces the students to the basics of experimental measurements, including density, separation techniques, formula determinations, titrations, thermodymanics, gas laws, and descriptive chemistry. Rachel Roberts is the lab coordinator.

Prerequisite or Co-requisite: CHEM 1341 or CHEM 1310

1142: General Chemistry Laboratory II

The second of two laboratory courses in general chemistry. Laboratory techniques are emphasized, and applied to both qualitative and quantitative analysis. Rachel Roberts is the Lab Coordinator.

Prerequisite or Corequisite: CHEM 1342

or Prerequisites: CHEM 1341 and CHEM 1141.

1310: Chemistry for Non-Science Majors

A one-semester principles course for students in non-science related majors which covers not only the major concepts of chemistry (chemical theory, stoichiometry, bonding, and elementary thermodynamics) but also the role of chemistry in problems of contemporary society (energy, pollution, water, etc.). The instructors for these sections are Dr. David Lippmann, and Dr. Debbie Koeck.

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Must be followed by CHEM 1430 for general education credit.

1341: General Chemistry

Initial lecture course in general chemistry for science-related majors, covering atomic and molecular structure, bonding, states of matter, solutions, and descriptive chemistry. Concurrent registration in CHEM 1141 is recommended.

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Prerequisite: Math ACT score of at least 24 (SAT 500 or SAT-recentered 520)

or Math 1315 with a grade of "C" or higher.

1342: General Chemistry II

The Second of two lecture courses in general chemistry for science-related majors, covering equilibrium processes, acid-base chemistry, and kinetics, and electrochemistry. A basic knowledge of algebra is needed. Concurrent enrollment in Chemistry 1132 is recommended.

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Prerequisite: CHEM 1341.

1430: Chemistry for Non-Science Majors

A one semester course which surveys organic and biochemistry and may include petrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, synthetic and natural polymers.

Prerequisite: CHEM 1310 or 1341.

2130: Laboratory Technique in Organic Chemistry

*There are (4) sections available during Fall. The instructor is Dr. Wendi David.

Prerequisite: CHEM 1420 or (1342 & 1142) and CHEM 2330

2141: Organic Chemistry Laboratory I

This laboratory introduces the student to the general techniques of organic chemistry.

Prerequisites or Co-requisite: CHEM 2341

or CHEM 1342, 1142 with a grade of "C" or higher

2142: Organic Chemistry Laboratory II

This laboratory involves the study of typical organic reactions.

Prerequisites: CHEM 2341 and CHEM 2141 with grades of C or better,

and Prerequisite or Corequisite: CHEM 2342.

2330: Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry

A one-semester course which covers nomenclature, structure and reactions of organic compounds with an introduction to bioogranic molecules. The course is designed for students majoring in nutrition, clinical laboratory sciences and agriculture.

Prerequisites: CHEM 1342/1142.

2341: Organic Chemistry-I

This course covers the nomenclature, reactions and reaction mechanisms of the hydrocarbons and alkyl halides.

Prerequisites: CHEM 1342/1142 with a grade of "C" or higher.

2342: Organic Chemistry-II

This course covers the nomenclature, reactins and reach mechanisms of the major functional groups.

Prerequisites: CHEM 2341 with grade of "C" or higher; Prerequisite or Co-requisite CHEM 2141

3330: Physical Chemistry-I

This course covers principles of thermodynamics and themochemistry, phase equilibria, electrochemistry and elementary kinetics including rate laws and mechanisms.

Prerequisites: CHEM 1342/1142 and Math 2472 with grades of "C" or higher.

3375: Principles of Biochemistry

This course provides biochemistry majors and minors with a strong foundation in the principles of biochemistry. Topics include the chemical function and structure of proteins, nucleic acids, lipids and carbohydrates; enzyme structure, mechanism and kinetics; and the essential mechanisms used to control enzyme activity.

Prerequisites: CHEM 2342 with a grade of "C" or higher.

3410: Quantitative Analysis

This course covers the general theory and practice of typical methods of gravimetric and volumetric analysis, satisfies the quantitative analysis requirements for chemistry majors, minors, pre-medical and pharmacy students.

Prerequisites: CHEM 1342/1142

4231: Advanced Lab I

An advanced integrated lab illustrating a variety of chemical techniques for the preparation, characterization and analysis of organic and inorganic materials.

Prerequisites: CHEM 3245, 3340, 3410.

Prerequisite or Co-requisite is CHEM 4331

4299: Undergraduate Research

This course is available to undergraduate chemistry majors only. It may be repeated but a maximum of four semester hours from this course are applicable toward the Bachelor of Science Degree.

Prerequisites: Permission of the Department

4331: Instrumental Analysis

The theory and methodology associated with the quantitative analysis of materials, i.e., electronics, spectroscopy, electrochemistry and chromatography are presented.

Prerequisites: CHEM 3340

4351: Introduction to Polymers & Polymer Synthesis

This course is designed to develop the student's general understanding of polymer history and importance as well as terminology, structure, and synthesis. The overall scope of the course will be to develop the student's general knowledge of polymer synthesis and structure.

Prerequisites: CHEM 2342

4360: Advanced Biochemistry & Molecular Biology

This course provides Biochemistry majors and minors with advanced knowledge of the field of molecular biochemistry. Topics include gene expression (transcription and translation of genes in bacteria and higher organisms), post-translational modification of proteins, chromosomal DNA replication, cell cycle checkpoint controls, DNA damage and repair, as well as theories of cancer and aging.

Prerequisites: CHEM 3375

4375: Biochemistry

A course devoted to a study of the chemistry of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, enzymes, and nucleo-proteins. A study of enzyme kinetics and thermodynamics of coupled reactions is included.

Prerequisites: CHEM 2342 with a grade of "C" or higher, 2142

4481: Advanced Biochemistry Laboratory-I

The first of two laboratory courses providing instruction in modern techniques of biochemistry. Experiments are performed on the isolation, manipulation and characterization of DNA, RNA, and proteins. Students will prepare formal written reports and oral presentations. The instructor is Dr. Kevin Lewis.

Prerequisites: CHEM 3275 with a grade of "C" or higher, CHEM 3380

5110: Seminar in Chemistry

A course designed to acquaint the graduate student with current research areas in chemistry. May be repeated twice for a total of (3) semester hours credit.