Saint Joseph's College
Department of Chemistry
Courses in Chemistry:
005. Preparatory Chemistry 3 hours
This is a general chemistry course for students who do not have the
high school prerequisites to enter directly into Chemistry 121 or Chemistry
111, or who feel their prerequisites are too old. It can be used for continuing
education credit by teachers. Five lectures per week. Offered only in the
Summer.
Prerequisite: Math 7 or equivalent.
111. Introductory Chemistry 4 hours
This course covers the principles and theories of chemistry for students
who are not majoring in a natural science. It may serve as preparation
for Chemistry 121. Three lectures and one 2-hour laboratory period per
week.
121. General Chemistry I 4 hours
This course combines the basic concepts of chemistry with practical
application of these concepts in the laboratory. It is intended to build
upon a foundation of high school chemistry. Three lectures and one 3-hour
laboratory period per week.
Prerequisite: High school chemistry or the equivalent.
122. General Chemistry II 4 hours
This course is a continuation of Chemistry 121 or an equivalent. Three
lectures and one 3-hour laboratory period per week.
Prerequisite: Chemistry 121.
233. Organic Chemistry I 4 hours
A study of the structure, naming, properties, and reactions of aliphatic
and aromatic hydrocarbons. The material presented in the lecture will be
supplemented by application studies in the laboratory with representative
compounds. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory period per week.
Prerequisite: Chemistry 122.
234. Organic Chemistry II 4 hours
A study of the structure, naming, properties, and reactions of the
functional groups of organic compounds. A study of these properties and
reactions will be directed in the laboratory where spectroscopic methods
will also be introduced. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory period
per week.
Prerequisite: Chemistry 233.
246. Quantitative Analysis 4 hours
A study of the theoretical principles upon which analytical methods
are based. Included are a survey of the field of analytical chemistry and
a detailed investigation of the standard methods. Volumetric and gravimetric
experiments are carried out in the laboratory. Three lectures and one 3-hour
laboratory period per week.
Prerequisite: Chemistry 122.
255. Independent Study 1-3 hours
367. Physical Chemistry I 4 hours
A fundamental course based on the principles of physical chemistry.
The role of energy in chemical reactions is treated both from the descriptive
and the analytical viewpoints. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory
period per week.
Prerequisites: Chemistry 246, Mathematics 126 and Physics 122.
368. Physical Chemistry II 4 hours
A continuation of Chemistry 367. This course emphasizes atomic and
molecular structure and reaction dynamics. Three lectures and one 3-hour
laboratory period per week.
Prerequisite: Chemistry 367.
379. Biochemical Physiology (same as Biology 379)
4 hours
A study of the chemistry and properties of carbohydrates, amino acids,
proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids as they relate to cellular metabolism
and organelles. Examination of molecular structure and active sites of
some model enzyme systems and the elements of molecular biology are included.
Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory period per week.
Prerequisites: Physics 122 and Chemistry 233 (Chem 234 preferred).
380. Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry 3 hours
This course is an introduction to the chemistry of medicinal substances. Emphasis is given to structural features of these substances and how they interact with body tissues. Coverage also includes dosage forms and drug metabolism.
Prerequisite: Chemistry 234.
440. Instrumental Methods of Analysis 4 hours
A study of the principles of chemistry underlying the use of instruments
in analysis and a survey of the field. The laboratory work consists of
analyses carried out with representative instruments. Three lectures and
one 3-hour laboratory period per week.
Prerequisite: Chemistry 246.
455. Research in Chemistry 1 - 2 hours
This is an individual research project on some special problems in
chemistry. The student makes a thorough search of the literature and carries
out the experiments needed to reach a conclusion. Progress reports are
made and discussed with the faculty director.
460. Seminar in Chemistry 1 hour
A seminar which focuses on chemical literature and careers in chemistry and related fields. Students will conduct literature research and present their results in writing and orally to the students and faculty of the department. Discussion topics include literature usage, writing in chemistry, professional ethics and research honesty, career exploration, job searching, resumes, and interviewing. Students may propose relevant topics for discussion.
Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing.
Modified 7/11/01
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