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• CHEM 282: Org Chem 2

  6.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Provides a continuation of CHEM281 by covering the properties, reactions, and preparations of aromatic, carbonyl, and amine compounds. The properties of organic compounds are explored from the perspectives of functional groups, chemical reactivity, stereochemistry, energy changes, and reaction mechanisms. Laboratory consists of a series of synthetic transformations utilizing the techniques of identification, purification, and preparation of organic compounds, and the use of instrumental analyses. 3 hours lecture and 3 hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite:    CHEM281 OR CHEM231
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• CHEM 341: Quantitative Analysis

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Introduces the fundamental principles of chemical analysis and advanced chemical equilibria. Students will define chemical problems, select appropriate methods of analysis considering practical sample requirements, validate methods used, collect and interpret data, and report findings to an appropriate statistical level of confidence. Proper use of scientific instrumentation and precision glassware will be performed. This course contains 3 hours of lecture and in-person 3 hour laboratory component per week. Prerequisite:    CHEM122 OR CHE116 OR CHM1112 OR CHM121
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• CHEM 351: Biochemistry 1

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Expedition through the molecular basis of life. Life processes are chemical in nature and are consistent with the chemical foundations learned in pre-requisites. Delves into the structures, properties and functions of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids, including metabolism, energetics, and regulation. The first course in a two semester-sequence appropriate for science majors and students preparing for medical professions. Three hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite:    CHEM122 CHEM282 AND OR CHE116 OR CHE232 OR CHEM231 OR CHM1112 OR CHM221 OR CHM3302
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• CHEM 371: Physical Chemistry 1

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Addresses fundamental chemical principles introduced in CHEM121 and CHEM122 utilizing calculus when appropriate. Emphasizes details of thermodynamics; Gibbs free energy, the chemical potential and equilibrium; phase diagrams; aqueous electrolytes; chemical kinetics. Three hours of lecture and 3 hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite:    CHEM122 AND MATH170 AND PHYS212 OR CHE116 OR CHM1112 OR CHM121 OR MA126 OR MA2232 OR PHS212 OR PHY171 OR PHY2211
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• CHEM 442: Instrum Analysis

  4.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Presents the fundamentals and applications of instrumental techniques commonly used in scientific laboratories. Both lecture and laboratory portions of the course cover topics including chromatography, atomic and molecular spectrophotometry, electrochemistry, nuclear magnetic resonance, and mass spectrometry. This course is intended for science majors and contains 3 hours of lecture and a 4 hour in-person laboratory component per week. Prerequisite:    CHEM341
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• CHEM 452: Biochemistry 2

  4.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Continuation of CHEM351 Biochemistry 1 including metabolic pathways and control of metabolic pathways for carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, enzymes, nucleic acids, vitamins, and hormones, including associated molecular biology and techniques. Prerequisite:    CHEM351
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• CHEM 462: Adv Inorg Chem

  4.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Presents further exploration of the fundamental principles of Inorganic Chemistry, with a significant emphasis on molecular symmetry, group theory, molecular orbital theory, coordination chemistry, organometallic chemistry, and solid-state chemistry. 3 hours lecture and 4 hours laboratory per week. Prerequisite:    CHEM261
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• CHEM 472: Physical Chem 2

  4.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Examines in detail kinetic theory of gases; transport processes; reaction kinetics; quantum mechanics; atomic and molecular structure; computational chemistry and spectroscopy. Three hours of lecture and 4 hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite:    CHEM371
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• CHEM 491: Chem Res 1

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Introduces students to hypothesis-driven and hands-on experiential learning in a chemistry research setting under the mentorship of a faculty member. Students will survey the relevant scientific literature, develop a research plan, and initiate an experiential learning project related to a chemistry scientific problem. Approximately 40-120 hours per semester depending on the number of credits.
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• CHEM 492: Chemistry Research 1

  3.00 Credits

  Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania

  
  Conduct advanced hypothesis-driven and hands-on experiential learning in a chemistry research setting under the mentorship of a faculty member. Students will survey the relevant scientific literature, develop a research plan, and initiate an experiential learning project related to a chemistry scientific problem. Approximately 120 hours per semester. Prerequisite:    CHEM491
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