CHEM Chemistry



CHEM-501 Physical Chemistry Lecture 3 cr.
Fall and Spring
Fundamental physical chemistry; behavior of gases, liquid state, properties of solutions, principles of thermodynamics, thermochemistry. Taken concurrently with CHEM-503. Recommended: CHEM-531.


CHEM-503 Physical Chemistry Laboratory 1 cr.
Lab course to be taken concurrently with CHEM-501. Experimental techniques and apparatus; treatment of experimental data. Recommended: CHEM-531.



CHEM-511 Biochemistry 4 cr.
Fall and Spring
Fundamental chemistry and metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins; second- and third-order structure of proteins; chemistry of nucleic acids; nature and dynamics of enzymes and enzyme action; biological oxidations; lab work in metabolism, chromatography, enzyme action, qualitative and quantitative analytical procedures.



CHEM-515 Food Chemistry 3 cr.
Spring
Organic biochemistry of foods: enzymatic and non-enzymatic changes associated with food preparation and storage (Maillard-Browning reaction), denaturation of protein, changes in color, odor, texture and nutritive value. Techniques for isolation and identification of biochemical constituents of foods.



CHEM-531 Quantitative Analysis 3 cr.
Fall
Introduction to the principles of quantitative chemical analysis and training in precision laboratory techniques.



CHEM-535 Instrumental Methods of Analysis 3 cr.
Spring
Application of instrumental methods to chemical analysis: electrochemical, spectrophotometric, chromatographic, and thermal analysis. Techniques for methods development, sample preparation, optimization of operating conditions, and data analysis needed to obtain accurate, reproducible results by means of instrumentation.


CHEM-541 Chemistry of Materials 4 cr.
Fall and Spring
Relationship of the chemistry and microstructure of structural materials (metals, polymers and ceramics) to their properties; degradation of those materials, corrosion of metals, polymers and ceramics.



CHEM-553 Environmental Chemistry 3 cr.
Fall and Spring
Principles and origins of chemical reactions that lead to ecological imbalance; systems that have contributed to large-scale environmental pollution or are of current importance; chemical technology needed to correct imbalance.



CHEM-612 Advanced Biochemistry 3 cr.
Fall and Spring
Molecular biology of humans and other organisms; biosynthesis and catabolism, emphasizing enzyme action; chemistry of specific tissues and fluids.



CHEM-652 Environmental Regulations Management 3 cr.
Fall, Spring and Summer
Laws governing environmental issues. Environmental regulations, applicability of the laws, and resources for interpreting the regulations. Evaluation of environmental research.


CHEM-710 Industrial Hygiene Instrumentation 2 cr.
Fall, Spring and Summer
Work place environment analysis by direct reading and integrated sampling techniques.



CHEM-742 Industrial Hygiene 3 cr.
Principles and techniques for recognizing, evaluating and controlling existing or potential occupational health hazards that affect employee safety and health.



CHEM-762 Industrial Hygiene Ventilation and Noise Control 3 cr.
Spring
Evaluation and testing of contaminant control ventilation systems for removal of toxic gases, vapors, and particulates from work environments. Evaluation of noise exposures and application of noise control methods to reduce worker exposures.   $

CHEM-770 Thesis - Industrial Hygiene 2-6 cr.
Independent research under direction of investigation advisor. Selection of problem, review of literature, planning and conducting research, interpretation of findings, and preparation of final paper according to thesis standards. Students may enroll for two, four or six semester hours of credit in various terms for a final total of six. Consent of program director. Prerequisites: take EDUC-740 or INMGT-700. R