Full-Time Faculty: Mariusz M. Kozik, Chair; Thomas D. Corso, Frank J. Dinan, Timothy M. Gregg, Mary O’Sullivan, Peter M. Schaber, Steven H. Szczepankiewicz.
The Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry has three program tracks: the Professional Track in Chemistry, the Health Professions Track in Chemistry, and the Interdisciplinary Program Track in Biochemistry. The Health Professions Track and the Chemistry Professional Track both lead to the degree of bachelor of science in chemistry. The Chemistry Professional Track is approved by the American Chemical Society (ACS) and leads to the chemistry degree certified by the ACS. The Biochemistry Track leads to the degree of bachelor of science in biochemistry. All three tracks are excellent preparation for students interested in ultimately pursuing advanced degrees such as an M.S., Ph.D., PharmD., D.D.S., M.D., D.O., or an M.D./Ph.D. There is a strong emphasis on laboratory experience in this program. Modern laboratories with a variety of sophisticated equipment provide the majors with the experience that is necessary to be competitive in today’s job market.
The Biochemistry Program Track is an interdisciplinary program with upper level requirements in both chemistry and biology. This program provides excellent preparation for careers in medical research, the newly emerging fields in biotechnology and bioinformatics, as well as the traditional fields of pharmacy, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, nutrition and other life-science disciplines.
The Health Professions Track is for students who intend to pursue careers in clinical medicine, dentistry and other related health professions.
All three tracks can be completed with a business minor. The department also offers a chemistry minor.
The chemistry graduate may enter a variety of fields, including research, teaching, commercial chemical production and development, technical writing, sales, patent law and civil service. A major in chemistry has long been recognized as an excellent preparation for medical school. It may also serve as a background for graduate study in chemical engineering. Students with a business minor are very well prepared for graduate studies in the field of business and administration, and for sales and management positions in industry.
The department also provides basic and elective courses in chemistry for students in the physical and biological sciences, medical technology, pre-engineering, pre-environmental sciences and pre-pharmacy. Courses designed for non-science majors communicate fundamental insights into the nature of the physical world, the development of scientific ideas and the impact of science and technology on humankind.
Special Programs
Early Assurance Program with SUNY Buffalo Medical School or Syracuse Medical School: Qualified students may apply to the State University of New York Medical School or Syracuse Medical School during their sophomore year. Those accepted will be admitted into Medical School freshman class after their graduation from Canisius.
Early Assurance Program with SUNY Buffalo Dental School: Qualified students may apply to the State University of New York Dental School during their sophomore year. Those accepted will be admitted into the Dental School freshman class after their graduation from Canisius.
Pre-Pharmacy: For students who are planning to apply to pharmacy school after their sophomore year. The pre-pharmacy students will be listed as biochemistry majors, since the first two years of the biochemistry program track satisfy most pharmacy school admission requirements. A student also has the option of completing a 4-year degree in any major before starting pharmacy school, as long as the required courses are taken. Students applying to most pharmacy schools must take the Pharmacy College Admission Test (PCAT). Information about this test is available from the Psychological Corporation, 555 Academic Court, San Antonio, Texas 78204-2498; Phone: 1-800-622-3231.
Other Programs
Following their sophomore year, and sometimes earlier, chemistry and biochemistry majors may do summer work in the department in research or applied projects. Stipends for qualified students are often available through work-study, research grants, or industrial support. Summer work in industrial laboratories is also available, and our close relationship with local industries aids in job placement after graduation.
Membership in the Canisius College student-affiliate chapter of the American Chemical Society is open to all chemistry students.
Chemistry Curriculum
This curriculum has two tracks. The Professional Track is for students who wish to enter the field of chemistry as a profession. It is an excellent preparation for doctoral programs in chemistry. The Health Profession Track is for students who intend to pursue careers in medicine, dentistry and related health professions. Both tracks can also be completed with a business minor.
Chemistry Professional Track:
| 1. ENG 101, ENG 102, PHI 101, RST 101 (4 courses) | (12) | |
| 2. Area Studies: Two courses from each of these areas: II, III, IV, V, VI, VIII 1 (12 courses) | (36) | |
| 3. Major course requirements (20 courses) | (85) | |
| CHM 111-112 + lab General Chemistry | (10) | |
| CHM 227-228 + lab Organic Chemistry | (10) | |
| CHM 230 + lab Analytical Chemistry | (5) | |
| CHM 301-302 + lab Physical Chemistry I and II | (10) | |
| CHM 334 + lab Spectrometric Analysis | (4) | |
| CHM 430 + lab Analytical Chemistry II | (4) | |
| CHM 444 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry | (3) | |
| CHM 381-480-481 Chemistry and Biochemistry Seminar | (3) | |
| BCH 301 Introduction to Biochemistry | (4) | |
| BIO 101 + lab Introduction to Cellular/Subcellular Biology | (5) | |
| MAT 111-112 Calculus I & II | (8) | |
| PHY 201-202 + lab General Physics | (10) | |
| Chemistry electives: three courses | (CHM 450 (research in chemistry) can be taken instead of one advanced elective. CHM450 is strongly recommended for A.C.S. certification)2 | (9) |
| 4. Electives: MAT 211 is recommended (2 courses) | (6) | |
| TOTAL (38 courses) |
|
(139) |
Chemistry Health Professions Track:
| 1. ENG 101, ENG 102, PHI 101, RST 101 (4 courses) | (12) | |
| 2. Area Studies: Two courses from each of these areas: II, III, IV, V, VI, VIII 1 (12 courses) |
(36) | |
| 3. Major course requirements (21 courses) | (87-88) | |
| CHM 111-112 + lab General Chemistry | (10) | |
| CHM 227-228 + lab Organic Chemistry | (10) | |
| CHM 230 + lab Analytical Chemistry I | (5) | |
| CHM 301 Physical Chemistry I | (4) | |
| CHM 381-480-481 Chemistry and Biochemistry Seminar | (3) | |
| BCH 301 Introduction to Biochemistry | (4) | |
| BIO 101 + lab Introduction to Cellular/Subcellular Biology | (5) | |
| BIO 102 + lab Organismal Biology | (5) | |
| MAT 111 Calculus I | (4) | |
| MAT 141 Inferential Statistics and Computers for Science | (4) | |
| PHY 201-202 + lab General Physics | (10) | |
| Science electives: 7 courses, including at least 4 courses in Chemistry/Biochemistry and at least 2 laboratory courses. (CHM 450 (Research in Chemistry) can be taken instead of one advanced elective. |
(23) | |
| 4. Electives (1 course) | (3) | |
|
TOTAL (38 courses) |
(138-139) | |
Chemistry Professional Track with Business Minor:
| 1. ENG 101, ENG 102, PHI 101, RST 101 (4 courses) | (12) | |
| 2. Area Studies: Two courses from each of these areas: III, IV, V, VI, VIII, and ECO 101 and ECO 102 to fulfill AS II requirement 1 (12 courses) |
(36) | |
| 3. Major course requirements (19 courses) | (82) | |
| CHM 111-112 + lab General Chemistry | (10) | |
| CHM 227-228 + lab Organic Chemistry | (10) | |
| CHM 230 + lab Analytical Chemistry I | (5) | |
| CHM 301-302 + lab Physical Chemistry I and II | (10) | |
| CHM 334 + lab Spectrometric Analysis | (4) | |
| CHM 430 + lab Analytical Chemistry II | (4) | |
| CHM 444 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry | (3) | |
| CHM 381-480-481 Chemistry and Biochemistry Seminar | (3) | |
| BCH 301 Introduction to Biochemistry | (4) | |
| BIO 101 + lab Introduction to Cellular/Subcellular Biology | (5) | |
| MAT 111-112 Calculus I & II | (4) | |
| MAT 141 Inferential Statistics and Computers for Science | (8) | |
| PHY 201-202 + lab General Physics | (10) | |
| Chemistry electives: two courses (CHM 450 Research in Chemistry) can be taken instead of one advanced elective. CHM450 is strongly recommended for A.C.S. certification) | (6) | |
| 4. Business Requirements | ||
| Five courses in addition to ECO 101-102 | (15-16) | |
| MGT 101 Introduction to Management | (3) | |
| MKT 201 Principles of Marketing | (3) | |
| ACC 201 Financial Accounting | (3) | |
| FIN 301 Introduction to Finance | (3) | |
| MAT 141 or ECO 255 Inferential or Business Statistics | (4,3) | |
| TOTAL (40 courses) | (145-146) | |
Chemistry Health Professions Track with Business Minor:
| 1. ENG 101, ENG 102, PHI 101, RST 101 (4 courses) | (12) | |
| 2. Area Studies: Two courses from each of these areas: III, IV, V, VI, VIII, and ECO 101 and ECO 102 to fulfill AS II requirement 1 (12 courses) |
(36) | |
| 3. Major course requirements (19 courses) | (80-82) | |
| CHM 111-112 + lab General Chemistry | (10) | |
| CHM 227-228 + lab Organic Chemistry | (10) | |
| CHM 230 + lab Analytical Chemistry I | (5) | |
| CHM 301 + lab Physical Chemistry I | (4) | |
| CHM 381-480-481 Chemistry and Biochemistry Seminar | (3) | |
| BCH 301 Introduction to Biochemistry | (4) | |
| BIO 101 + lab Introduction to Cellular/Subcellular Biology | (5) | |
| BIO 102 + lab Organismal Biology | (5) | |
| MAT 111 Calculus I | (4) | |
| MAT 141 or ECO 255 Inferential or Business Statistics | (4,3) | |
| PHY 201-202 + lab General Physics | (10) | |
| Science electives: 5 courses, including at least 4 courses in Chemistry/Biochemistry and at least 2 laboratory courses. (CHM 450 - Research in Chemistry) can be taken instead of one advanced elective.) |
(17-18) | |
| 4. Business Requirements Four courses in addition to ECO 101-102 |
(12) | |
| MGT 101 Introduction to Management | (3) | |
| MKT 201 Principles of Marketing | (3) | |
| ACC 201 Financial Accounting | (3) | |
| FIN 301 Introduction to Finance | (3) | |
| TOTAL (39 courses) | (140-142) | |
Recommended Schedule (Chemistry Professional Track)
| Fall | Spring | |||||
| Freshman Year | ||||||
| ENG 101 | 3 | ENG 102 | 3 | |||
| CHM 111/111L | 5 | CHM 112/112L | 5 | |||
| MAT 111 | 4 | MAT 112 | 4 | |||
| BIO 101/101L | 5 | AS | 3 | |||
| Total | 17 | AS | 3 | |||
| Total | 18 | |||||
| Sophomore Year | ||||||
| RST 101 | 3 | PHI 101 | 3 | |||
| CHM 227/227L | 5 | CHM 228/228L | 5 | |||
| PHY 201/201L | 5 | PHY 202/202L | 5 | |||
| CHM 230/230L | 5 | Elective (MAT 211 recommended) |
3 | |||
| Total | 18 | Total | 16 | |||
| Junior Year | ||||||
| CHM 301/301L | 5 | CHM 302/302L | 5 | |||
| CHM 334/334L | 4 | CHM 430/430L or AS | 4 | |||
| AS or CHM 444 | 3 | CHM 381 | 1 | |||
| AS | 3 | AS | 3 | |||
| AS | 3 | AS | 3 | |||
| Total | 18 | AS | 3 | |||
| Total | 19 | |||||
| Senior Year | ||||||
| CHM 444 or AS | 3 | Chemistry elective | 3 | |||
| CHM 480 | 1 | Chemistry elective | 3 | |||
| BCH 301 | 4 | CHM 481 | 1 | |||
| Chemistry elective (CHM 450 recommended for A.C.S. certification |
3 | AS or CHM 430/430L | 3 | |||
| AS | 3 | AS | 3 | |||
| Elective | 3 | AS | 3 | |||
| Total | 17 | Elective | 3 | |||
| Total | 16 | |||||
|
|
TOTAL |
121 | ||||
| Fall | Spring | |||||
| Freshman Year | ||||||
| ENG 101 | 3 | ENG 102 | 3 | |||
| CHM 111/111L | 5 | CHM 112/112L | 5 | |||
| MAT 111 | 4 | MAT 141 or 112 | 4 | |||
| BIO 101/101L | 5 | BIO 102/102L | 5 | |||
| Total | 17 | Total | 17 | |||
| Sophomore Year | ||||||
| RST 101 | 3 | PHI 101 | 3 | |||
| CHM 227/227L | 5 | CHM 228/228L | 5 | |||
| PHY 201/201L | 5 | PHY 202/202L | 5 | |||
| AS | 3 | AS | 3 | |||
| AS | 3 | |||||
| Total | 16 | Total | 19 | |||
| Junior Year | ||||||
| CHM 301 | 4 | Science elective + Lab | 4 or 5 | |||
| Science elective + Lab | 4 | Science elective | 3 | |||
| BCH 301 | 4 | CHM 381 | 1 | |||
| AS | 3 | AS | 3 | |||
| AS | 3 | AS | 3 | |||
| Total | 18 | AS | 3 | |||
| Total | 17-18 | |||||
| Senior Year | ||||||
| CHM 230/230L | 5 | Science elective | 3 | |||
| Science elective | 3 | Science elective | 3 | |||
| Science elective | 3 | CHM 481 | 1 | |||
| CHM 480 | 1 | AS | 3 | |||
| AS | 3 | AS | 3 | |||
| Elective | 3 | AS | 3 | |||
| Total | 18 | Total | 16 | |||
|
|
TOTAL |
138-139 | ||||
| Fall | Spring | |||||
| Freshman Year | ||||||
| ENG 101 | 3 | ENG 102 | 3 | |||
| CHM 111/111L | 5 | CHM 112/112L | 5 | |||
| MAT 111 | 4 | MAT 112 | 4 | |||
| BIO 101/101L | 5 | BIO 102 (AS II) | 3 | |||
| AS | 3 | |||||
| Total | 17 | Total | 18 | |||
| Sophomore Year | ||||||
| RST 101 | 3 | PHI 101 | 3 | |||
| CHM 227/227L | 5 | CHM 228/228L | 5 | |||
| PHY 201/201L | 5 | PHY 202/202L | 5 | |||
| CHM 230/230L | 5 | AS | 3 | |||
| AS | 3 | AS | 3 | |||
| Total | 21 | Total | 19 | |||
| Junior Year | ||||||
| CHM 301/301L | 5 | CHM 302/302L | 5 | |||
| CHM 334/334L | 4 | CHM 430/430L or AS | 4 | |||
| AS or CHM 444 | 3 | CHM 381 | 1 | |||
| ACC 201 | 3 | MAT 141 or ECO 255 | 3 or 4 | |||
| ECO 101 (AS II) | 3 | AS | 3 | |||
| AS | 3 | |||||
| Total | 18 | Total | 19-20 | |||
| Senior Year | ||||||
| CHM 444 or AS | 3 | Chemistry elective | 3 | |||
| BCH 301 | 4 | Chemistry elective | 3 | |||
| CHM 480 | 1 | CHM 481 | 1 | |||
| AS or Chemistry elective |
3 | AS or CHM 430/430L | 3 | |||
| FIN 301 | 3 | AS | 3 | |||
| MKT 201 | 3 | AS | 3 | |||
| Total | 17 | Total | 16 | |||
|
|
TOTAL |
145-146 | ||||
| Fall | Spring | |||||
| Freshman Year | ||||||
| ENG 101 | 3 | ENG 102 | 3 | |||
| CHM 111/111L | 5 | CHM 112/112L | 5 | |||
| MAT 111 | 4 | BIO 102/102L | 5 | |||
| BIO 101/101L | 5 | ECO 102 (AS II) | 3 | |||
| AS | 3 | |||||
| Total | 17 | Total | 19 | |||
| Sophomore Year | ||||||
| RST 101 | 3 | PHI 101 | 3 | |||
| CHM 227/227L | 5 | CHM 228/228L | 5 | |||
| PHY 201/201L | 5 | PHY 202/202L | 5 | |||
| ECO 101 (AS II) | 3 | AS | 3 | |||
| AS | 3 | AS | 3 | |||
| Total | 19 | Total | 19 | |||
| Junior Year | ||||||
| BCH 301 | 4 | Science elective | 3 | |||
| CHM 301 | 4 | Science elective + Lab | 4 or 5 | |||
| Science elective + Lab | 4 | CHM 381 | 1 | |||
| ACC 201 | 3 | MAT 141 or ECO 255 | 4 or 3 | |||
| MKT 201 | 3 | AS | 3 | |||
| Total | 18 | AS | 3 | |||
| Total | 17-19 | |||||
| Senior Year | ||||||
| CHM 230/230L | 5 | Science elective | 3 | |||
| Science elective or AS | 3 | AS or Science elective | 3 | |||
| CHM 480 | 1 | CHM 481 | 1 | |||
| FIN 301 | 3 | AS | 3 | |||
| AS | 3 | AS | 3 | |||
| Total | 15 | AS | 3 | |||
| Total | 16 | |||||
|
|
TOTAL |
140-142 | ||||
Biochemistry Curriculum
Thomas D. Corso, Director.
This program provides an interdisciplinary approach to the sciences of biology and chemistry. Successful completion of this program leads to the bachelor of science degree in biochemistry, which is an appropriate preparation for a variety of areas. Most biochemistry majors go on to pursue advanced degrees. The following list shows all of the various degrees that former students have pursued: MD (medicine), DO (osteopathic medicine), PharmD (pharmacy), DDS (dentistry), PhD (in fields such as biochemistry, medicinal chemistry and forensics), MBA (business) and JD (law).
There are three tracks in biochemistry: the biochemistry professional track, the biochemistry business track, and the 2-year pre-pharmacy biochemistry track for students transferring to pharmacy school after two years. The courses that are recommended for biochemistry major in the first two years match closely the courses required by majority of pharmacy schools for students transferring from Canisius College after two years. Therefore, pre-pharmacy students who decide to continue their education at Canisius after sophomore year, are on track for the biochemistry major.
Biochemistry Professional Track
1. ENG 101, ENG 102, PHI 101, RST 10 (4 courses) |
(12) | ||
II, III, IV, V, VI, VIII1 (12 courses) |
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3. Major course requirements: (20 courses) |
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Biochemistry Track with Business Minor
1. ENG 101, ENG 102, PHI 101, RST 10 (4 courses) |
(12) | ||
II, III, IV, V, VI, VIII, and ECO 101 and 102 to fulfill Area II1 (12 courses) |
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Biochemistry Pre-Pharmacy Track
| YEAR 1 |
# of |
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| ENG 101-102 English I & II | 2 | (6) | ||
| BIO 101-102 (with labs) Biology I & II | 2 | (10) | ||
| CHM 111-112 (with labs) General Chemistry I & II | 2 | (10) | ||
| MAT 111-112 Calculus I & II* | 2 | (8) | ||
| YEAR 2 | ||||
| PHY 201-202 (with labs) General Physics I & II* | 2 | (10) | ||
| CHM 227-228 (with labs) Organic Chemistry | 2 | (10) | ||
| MAT 141, PSY 201 or ECO 255 Statistics (Science elective) | 1 | (3-4) | ||
| ECO 102 (preferred) or ECO 101 Economics (ASII) | 1 | (3) | ||
| PSY 101 (preferred) or SOC 110 Psychology or Sociology (ASII) |
1 | (3) | ||
| SOC 110 Sociology (ASII) | 1 | (3) | ||
| HIS 123, HIS 124, PSC 320, American History or SOC 290 or SOC 341 Politics* (ASIV) | 1 | (3) | ||
| Two of the following: | ||||
| Art course** (ASIII) | ||||
| World Civilization I** (HIS111) Two Pre-Pharmacy | ||||
| World Civilization II** (HIS108) Electives* | ||||
| Computer course (CSC110) | ||||
| Nutrition (BIO109) | ||||
| Microbiology (BIO307)*** | 2 | (6) | ||
(Note: The specific requirements for each pharmacy school should be checked for which courses should be taken and may include courses other than those listed here.)
* The Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Pharmacy School requires 5 “general education” electives but does not specifically require Calculus II, Physics II or American History.
** Three elective courses are required for graduation from UB Pharmacy School, and can be taken at Canisius College before transfer or at UB Pharmacy School after transfer. If taken at Canisius College, the courses need to be pre-approved by UB Pharmacy School. It is recommended that the student takes only two of these courses before transfer to the UB Pharmacy School. If a student wishes to take all three before transfer, he/she may choose to take the third course during a summer semester. Students that complete a 4-year degree at Canisius College before starting at UB are exempt from these three requirements.
***The University of Cincinnati requires microbiology.
Recommended Schedule (Biochemistry Professional Track)
| Fall | Spring | |||||
| Freshman Year | ||||||
| ENG 101 | 3 | ENG 102 | 3 | |||
| CHM 111/111L | 5 | CHM 112/112L | 5 | |||
| BIO 101/101L | 5 | BIO 102/102L | 5 | |||
| MAT 111 | 4 | MAT 112 | 4 | |||
| Total | 17 | Total | 17 | |||
| Sophomore Year | ||||||
| RST 101 | 3 | PHI 101 | 3 | |||
| CHM 227/227L | 5 | CHM 228/228L | 5 | |||
| PHY 201/201L | 5 | PHY 202/202L | 5 | |||
| AS | 3 | AS | 3 | |||
| AS | 3 | AS | 3 | |||
| Total | 19 | Total | 19 | |||
| Junior Year | ||||||
| BCH 301/301L | 5 | CHM 302/302L | 5 | |||
| CHM 301 | 4 | Chemistry elective + lab | 4 or 5 | |||
| AS | 3 | CHM 380 | 1 | |||
| AS | 3 | AS | 3 | |||
| AS 3 | 3 | AS | 3 | |||
| Total | 18 | Total | 16 or 17 | |||
| Senior Year | ||||||
| Biology elective + lab | 4 | Biology elective + lab | 4 | |||
| Chemistry elective + lab | 4 | Biochemistry elective | 3 | |||
| Science elective | 3 or 4 | CHM 481 | 1 | |||
| CHM 480 | 1 | AS | 3 | |||
| AS | 3 | Elective | 3 | |||
| AS | 3 | Elective | 3 | |||
| Total | 18-19 | Total | 17 | |||
| Total | 141 to 143 |
Recommended Schedule (Biochemistry Track with Business Minor)
| Fall | Spring | |||||
| Freshman Year | ||||||
| ENG 101 | 3 | ENG 102 | 3 | |||
| CHM 111/111L | 5 | CHM 112/112L | 5 | |||
| BIO 101/101L | 5 | BIO 102/102L | 5 | |||
| MAT 111 | 4 | MAT 141 or ECO 255 | 4 or 3 | |||
| Total | 17 | Total | 16 - 17 | |||
| Sophomore Year | ||||||
| RST 101 | 3 | PHI 101 | 3 | |||
| CHM 227/227L | 5 | CHM 228/228L | 5 | |||
| PHY 201/201L | 5 | PHY 202/202L | 5 | |||
| ECO 101 (AS II) | 3 | ECO 102 (AS II) | 3 | |||
| AS | 3 | AS | 3 | |||
| Total | 19 | Total | 19 | |||
| Junior Year | ||||||
| BCH 301/301L | 5 | CHM 302/302L | 5 | |||
| CHM 301 | 4 | Chemistry elective + lab | 4 or 5 | |||
| ACC 201 | 3 | CHM 380 | 1 | |||
| MKT 201 | 3 | AS | 3 | |||
| AS | 3 | AS | 3 | |||
| Total | 18 | AS | 3 | |||
| Total | 19-20 | |||||
| Senior Year | ||||||
| Biology elective + lab | 4 | Biochemistry elective | 3 | |||
| Chemistry elective + lab | 4 | Science elective | 3 or 4 | |||
| CHM 480 | 1 | CHM 481 | 1 | |||
| FIN 301 | 3 | MG 101 | 3 | |||
| AS | 3 | AS | 3 | |||
| AS | 3 | AS | 3 | |||
| Total | 18 | Total | 16-17 | |||
| 142-145 |
Recommended Schedule (2-Year Biochemistry Pre-Pharmacy Track)
| Fall | Spring | |||||
| Freshman Year | ||||||
| ENG 101 | 3 | ENG 102 | 3 | |||
| CHM 111 + Lab | 5 | CHM 112 + Lab | 5 | |||
| MAT 111 | 4 | MAT 112 | 4 | |||
| BIO 101 + Lab | 5 | BIO 102 + Lab | 5 | |||
| Total | 17 | Total | 17 | |||
| Sophomore Year | ||||||
| CHM 227 + Lab | 5 | CHM 228 + Lab | 5 | |||
| PHY 201 + Lab | 5 | PHY 202 + Lab | 5 | |||
| PSY 101 or SOC 110 | 3 | ECO 102 | 3 | |||
| MAT 141 or PSY 201 | 3 or 4 | HIS 123 or HIS 124 | 3 | |||
| Pre-Pharmacy Elective* | 3 | Pre-Pharmacy Elective* | 3 | |||
| Total | 19-20 |
Total |
19 | |||
| 137 | ||||||
| *Check Biochemistry Pre-Pharmacy Track requirements. | ||||||
COURSES: 2005 - 2007
CHEMISTRY AND Biochemistry Courses
CHM 103 Drugs and the Mind 3
The science behind the chemical and physiological mechanisms of medicinal agents, toxins and drugs of abuse with an emphasis on the psychological, social and ethical impact of these chemicals. (AS I)
CHM 104 Energy, Environment and Society 3
Designed to provide a better understanding of energy and our environment, including man’s interaction with his environment and the consequences facing society today. (AS I)
CHM 105 Chemistry: A Human Perspective 3
Fundamental principles of chemical theory are presented by examining their historical development. (AS I)
CHM 106 The Chemistry of Life 3
The role of chemistry, specifically the chemistry of carbon, in life processes and the treatment of disease. (AS I)
CHM 107 Chemistry by the Case 3
Team learning is used to teach important concepts in science with an emphasis on chemistry. These concepts are then used to analyze important science/technology based contemporary issues using the case study method.
CHM 108 Environmental Issues 3
For non-science majors. Water pollution, air pollution and chemical waste management. (AS I)
CHM 111-112 General Chemistry 10
Emphasizes physical chemical principles. Includes atomic structure and periodicity, chemical bonding, kinetics, equilibrium, electrochemistry and periodic chemical properties. Laboratory includes quantitative and qualitative analysis. Three lectures, one laboratory and one recitation per week. Prerequisite for CHM 112: CHM 111 with a minimum grade of C-
CHM 201 Bio-organic Chemistry 4
Survey course in organic chemistry. All the important functional groups and the reactions which interrelate them. Oxidation-reduction and acid-base reactions, as they apply to organic compounds, are central. Prerequisites: CHM 111-112.
CHM 227-228 Organic Chemistry 10
Fundamentals of organic chemistry. Mechanisms, structureof organic compounds and synthetic methods. Laboratory covers techniques of separation, purification, analysis and organic synthesis. Three lectures, one laboratory and one recitation per week. Prerequisites: CHM 111-112.
CHM 230 Analytical Chemistry I 5
Principles and methodology of modern analytical chemistry presented with particular emphasis on chromatographic, spectrophotometric, and electroanalytical techniques. Three lectures, one laboratory and one recitation per week. Prerequisites: CHM 111-112.
CHM 232 Analytical Environmental Chemistry 4
First-level analytical course. Environmental applications. Sampling techniques and statistical analysis of data. Soil chemistry, aquatic chemistry, and atmospheric chemistry. Trace analysis with electroanalytical, liquid and gas chromatography, atomic absorption spectroscopy and ion selective electrodes. Prerequisites: CHM 111-112.
CHM 301-302 Classical Physical Chemistry 10
Principles of thermodynamics with applications to chemical and phase equilibria, electrochemistry and surface chemistry. Chemical kinetics, kinetic theory of gases, solid state chemistry and spectroscopy. Three lectures, one laboratory and one recitation per week. Prerequisites: CHM 111-112, MAT 111, PHY 201-202 or 223-224, or equivalent courses.
CHM 334 Spectrometric Analysis 4
Spectrometric methods for the elucidation of chemical structures. Includes nuclear magnetic resonance, infrared, ultraviolet and mass spectrometry. Emphasis on organic compounds. Three lectures and one laboratory per week. Prerequisites: CHM 227-228.
CHM 338 Intermediate Organic Chemistry 3
Important basic concepts in organic chemistry are reviewed at a higher level than is possible in an introductory course. New concepts are presented in the area of reaction mechanisms, physical organic chemistry, and in the use of retrosynthetic analysis to plan multi-step organic syntheses. Prerequisites: CHM 227-228.
CHM 360 Scientific Modeling 3
An introduction to the use of computer models to develop understanding in a scientific context. This course is intended for students in any scientific discipline, and focuses on the principles involved in using and interpreting computer models. The course is divided into three main sections: dynamical modeling, structural modeling and computer based statistical methods. Problems are drawn from biology, chemistry, geology and physics. Prerequisite: MAT111 and a one-year introductory science sequence (in computer science, chemistry, biology or physics.
CHM 381-480-481 Chemistry and Biochemistry Seminar 1 each
Student seminar under direction of faculty, for majors. To be taken for three semesters. Prerequisite: Junior standing.
CHM 400 Inorganic Chemical Synthesis 3
Lecture and laboratory designed to illustrate some of the important synthetic and physical techniques used in modern inorganic and organometallic chemistry. Two lectures and one laboratory per week. Prerequisites: CHM 227-228, CHM 444.
CHM 401 Modern Physical Chemistry 3
An introduction to quantum chemistry and statistical thermodynamics. Applications to atoms, molecules, chemical equilibria and chemical kinetics. Prerequisites: CHM 301-302, PHY 201-202 or 223-224, MAT 111-112, & 211, or equivalent courses.
CHM 430 Analytical Chemistry II 4
Advanced instrumental methods of analysis including optical emission, spectroscopy, gas chromatography and various electrochemical techniques. Three lectures and one laboratory per week. Prerequisites: CHM 111-112 or approval of instructor.
CHM 444 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 3
Periodic classification of the elements, electronic configuration of atoms, nature of chemical bonding, stereochemistry, coordination compounds and other aspectsof modern inorganic chemistry. Prerequisites: CHM 227-228 and CHM 301.
CHM 446 Advanced Organic Chemistry 3
Advanced study of organic reaction mechanisms and physical organic methods. Prerequisites: CHM 227-228.
CHM 448 Biological Organic Chemistry 3
Structure, reactions, stereochemistry of important biological organic molecules including carbohydrates, amino acids, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids, steroids. Prerequisites: CHM 227-228.
CHM 450 Research in Chemistry 3
Independent research under the direction of a member of the chemistry faculty. Research and consultation times to be arranged after approval of department chair.
CHM 461 Polymer Chemistry 3
Survey of the physical and organic principles of polymer chemistry, with special emphasis on industrial applications. Prerequisites: CHM 227-228.
CHM 498-499 Independent Study 3
Independent study under the direction of the chemistry staff. Prerequisite: Permission of the department chair.
BIOCHEMISTRY CURRICULUM
BCH 300 Research in Biochemistry 1
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor
BCH 301 Introduction to Biochemistry 4
Structure and chemical reactions of biological molecules. Cellular metabolism. Transmission of genetic information from DNA to RNA to protein; recombinant DNA technology. Prerequisites: BIO 101-102; CHM 227; CHM 228 with a minimum grade of C-.
BCH 301L Introduction to Biochemistry Lab 1
One four-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: BCH 301 or concurrent registration in BCH 301.
BCH 302 Cellular Biochemistry 4
The more biological aspects of biochemistry. Anabolism/ catabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins. Control of metabolism, emphasizing hormones. Biological membranes. Replication/ transcription/translation of genetic information. Prerequisite: BCH 301.
BCH 302L Cellular Biochemistry Lab 1
One four-hour lab per week. Prerequisites: BCH 301 and concurrent registration in BCH 302.
BCH 303 Biochemistry Laboratory 3
Techniques of isolation and characterization of macromolecules. Two lab periods and one lecture per week. Prerequisite: BCH 301.
BCH 401 Directed Readings: Tutorial 1 - 4
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
BCH 402 Directed Research: Tutorial 1 - 4
Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
BCH 405 Neurochemistry and Pharmacology 3
The biochemistry and pharmacology of the brain and nervous system. Survey of neurotransmitters and second messengers. Mechanisms of neuroactive drugs, toxins and diseases. Special topics on mood, learning and memory. Prerequisite: BIO 203or BCH 301.
BCH 352-451-452 Biochemistry Seminar 1, 1, 1
1 Area I is automatically fulfilled because this program is in the natural sciences. Area VII is excluded because of the mathematics courses required in this program.
2 Three advanced chemistry electives must be taken. CHM 489-499, Independent Study, may not be used to fulfill these requirements except in unusual circumstances, e.g., when course conflicts have prevented the taking of appropriate electives, and then only with the prior approval of the department chair. Students whose professional interests extend beyond the field of chemistry may, subject to the approval of the depart- ment chair, satisfy the chemistry-elective requirements by taking courses outside the department. Such electives should normally be of an advanced nature, and must be chosen to be consistent with the student’s professional objectives, after consultation with the student’s advisor. CHM 450 may be taken in place of an advanced chemistry elective and is strongly recommended for A.C.S. certification.