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• CHEM 324: Plant Biochemistry

  0.00 - 4.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  A study of enzymes and pathways involved in plant intermediary metabolism as related to plant cell structure, function and plant development. Topics include plant bioenergetics, biosynthesis of plant hormones and elicitor molecules, signal perception and transduction, and secondary metabolites (natural products). 3 hrs. lec., 3 hrs. lab. Prerequisite:    BIOL 221 and 263; CHEM 232 or 235.
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• CHEM 326: Biochemistry 1

  0.00 - 4.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  The structure and physical and chemical properties of carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids and other biological compounds, and their importance in life processes. Introduction to metabolic processes. Laboratory studies include the properties of chemicals of biological origin, techniques in isolation, identification, qualitative and quantitative analysis. 3 hrs. lec., 3 hrs. lab. Prerequisite:    C- in CHEM 232 or 235.
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• CHEM 327: Biochemistry 2

  0.00 - 4.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  Major focus on understanding the chemistry behind the function of biological compounds involved in cellular processes. Specific topics include enzyme mechanisms and energetics, membrane dynamics and transport, replication, transcription, protein translation and signal transduction. Additionally, metabolism of lipids, amino acids and nucleotides is studied in detail. 3 hrs. lec., 3 hrs. lab. Prerequisite:    CHEM 326 with a grade of C- or higher.
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• CHEM 328: Analytical Biochemistry Lab

  1.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  Laboratory course designed to expand the technical experience of biochemistry students. Experiments completed focus on the analysis of major classes of biological compounds using advanced techniques and instrumentation. Includes opportunities to develop literature research, writing and presentation skills critical for scientific study. 3 hrs. lab. Prerequisite:    CHEM 327 or CHEM 324 or BIOL 324. Corequisite:    CHEM 327 or CHEM 324 or BIOL 324.
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• CHEM 341: Physical Chemistry 1

  0.00 - 4.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  A thermodynamic study of chemical systems, including ideal and nonideal solutions, chemical and phase equilibria, and electrochemistry. Investigation of the macroscopic behavior of gases and its theoretical explanations. Summary of the determination and application of additive properties. 3 hrs. lec., 3 hrs. lab. Prerequisite:    CHEM 265 with a grade of C or higher, PHYS 232, MATH 311 and ENGL 110.
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• CHEM 342: Physical Chemistry 2

  0.00 - 4.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  Chemical kinetics, statistical mechanics and the development and present state of quantum theory, including chemical bonding theories, atomic and molecular spectroscopy, and methods of structure determination. 3 hrs. lec., 3 hrs. lab. Prerequisite:    CHEM 341 with a grade of D or higher and ENGL 110, or permission of instructor.
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• CHEM 372: History of Chem and Society

  3.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  The history of the development of the science of chemistry from its roots in Egyptian and Greek societies through its specialization in the early 20th century. The relationships between chemical developments and society are explored, as well as the influences of chemistry on Western thought. 3 hrs. discussion. Prerequisite:    COMM 100; ENGL 110; junior status; CHEM 102, 104 or 111; two social science courses, including one history course: HIST 101, 102 or 410 preferred.
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• CHEM 372H: Hnrs:Hist of Chem and Society

  3.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  The history of the development of the science of chemistry from its roots in Egyptian and Greek societies through its specialization in the early twentieth century. The relationships between chemical developments and society are explored, as well as the influences of chemistry on Western thought. 3 hrs. of discussion. Offered in spring.
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• CHEM 375: Environmental Chemistry

  0.00 - 4.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
  The application of modern chemical principles to the chemical and physical interactions among the hydrosphere, lithosphere, atmosphere and biosphere. Also discussed are the more recent topics in the areas of pollution, energy and waste control. (The laboratory covers the current, fundamental instrumental methods and techniques encountered in environmental analysis.) 3 hrs. lec., 3 hrs. lab. Prerequisite:    CHEM 112 with a grade of C- or higher.
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• CHEM 379: Experimental

  3.00 Credits

  Millersville University of Pennsylvania

  
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