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2013-2014 Undergraduate Bulletin [ARCHIVED BULLETIN]
BCHM/CHEM/FOR Courses
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Chemistry
Biochemistry (BCHM)
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BCHM 012F - First-Year Seminar Semester Hours: 3
Fall
This course gives first-year students the opportunity to work in a seminar format with a member of the faculty in an area of the faculty member’s research interests.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
The course is open to first-year students only. Topics vary by semester. This course is offered for distribution credit; consult the class schedule for proper category listing. Students may take only one 12F or 12S seminar.
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BCHM 012S - First-Year Seminar Semester Hours: 1-3
Spring
This course gives first-year students the opportunity to work in a seminar format with a member of the faculty in an area of the faculty member’s research interests.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
The course is open to first-year students only. Topics vary by semester. Students may take only one 12F or 12S seminar.
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BCHM 014F - First-Year Seminar Semester Hours: 3-4
Fall
This course gives first-year students the opportunity to work in a seminar format with a member of the faculty in an area of the faculty member’s research interests.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
The course is open to first-year students only. Topics vary by semester. Students may take only one 14F or 12F seminar and only one 14S or 12S seminar.
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BCHM 014S - First-Year Seminar Semester Hours: 3-4
Spring
This course gives first-year students the opportunity to work in a seminar format with a member of the faculty in an area of the faculty member’s research interests.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
The course is open to first-year students only. Topics vary by semester. Students may take only one 14F or 12F seminar and only one 14S or 12S seminar.
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BCHM 071 - Basic Biochemistry Semester Hours: 2
Periodically
Basic principles of biochemistry for physician assistant studies majors. Biochemistry of enzymes, carbohydrate metabolism, protein synthesis. (2 hours lecture.)
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
One semester of organic chemistry (CHEM 135 ). For physician assistant studies students only. May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis. No credit for this course and CHEM 071 or BCHM 162 . No credit for a major or minor in chemistry.
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BCHM 162 - Foundations of Biochemistry Semester Hours: 3
Fall
Mechanisms of enzyme action (the active site); physical-organic interpretation of biochemical reaction mechanisms; enzyme kinetics; biochemical energetics; chemistry of proteins, nucleic acids, polysaccharides and lipids; interactions of large molecules; the genetic code; protein synthesis; molecular biology. (3 hours lecture.)
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
CHEM 135 . (Formerly Molecular Biochemistry I.)
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BCHM 163 - Bio-Organic Chemistry of Metabolism Semester Hours: 3
Every Spring
Major focus on metabolism and the control of biochemical processes; allosteric control; membrane structure and function in metabolic and hormonal control mechanisms. (3 hours lecture.)
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
CHEM 135 . (Formerly Biochemistry of Metabolism.)
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BCHM 173 - Experimental Biochemistry Semester Hours: 3
Spring
A laboratory course in biochemical methodology. Experiments which illustrate biochemical concepts are emphasized. As time permits, the student will carry out experiments in the following areas: biochemical assays; enzymes (isolation, kinetics); chromatography and electrophoresis; clinical chemistry; physical chemistry of nucleic acids and proteins; radioisotope methodology. (1 hour lecture, 6 hours laboratory.)
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
BCHM 162 ; CHEM 109 . No liberal arts credit. Lab fee additional.
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BCHM 176 - Seminar in Biochemistry Semester Hours: 1
Every Other Spring
Students report on recent journal articles and classical papers in biochemistry. Their impact on current research is considered. (1 hour seminar.)
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Permission of instructor; BCHM 162 .
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BCHM 182 - Biochemical Research Semester Hours: 1-3
Fall, Spring
The student conducts research under the direction of a faculty member on some topic of mutual interest. The problem will involve both laboratory and library work. (1 hour conference, 3 hours laboratory per credit.) Students are required to present research work orally and complete a written report.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Permission of faculty member and chairperson. The number of credits will be decided on before registration. No liberal arts credit.
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BCHM 182H - Honors Undergraduate Research Semester Hours: 1-3
Fall, Summer
Capstone research project in biochemistry for students enrolled in Honors College. Students complete a research project including laboratory and library work (1 hour conference, 3 hours laboratory per s.h.) under the direction of a faculty member. Students are required to present research work orally for departmental honors, and complete a written report.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
BCHM 182 or 183 and/or permission of instructor. Total research credits among the BCHM 182-183, 182H-183H series must be at least 3 s.h. The number of s.h. are determined by the student and faculty member prior to registration. May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis.
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BCHM 183 - Biochemical Research Semester Hours: 1-3
Fall, Spring
The student conducts research under the direction of a faculty member on some topic of mutual interest. The problem will involve both laboratory and library work. (1 hour conference, 3 hours laboratory per credit.) Students are required to present research work orally and complete a written report.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
BIO 182 ; permission of faculty member and chairperson. The number of credits will be decided on before registration. No liberal arts credit.
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BCHM 183H - Honors Undergraduate Research Semester Hours: 1-3
Fall, Summer
Capstone research project in biochemistry for students enrolled in Honors College. Students complete a research project including laboratory and library work (1 hour conference, 3 hours laboratory per s.h.) under the direction of a faculty member. Students are required to present research work orally for departmental honors, and complete a written report.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
BCHM 182 or 183 and/or permission of instructor. Total research credits among the BCHM 182-183, 182H-183H series must be at least 3 s.h. The number of s.h. are determined by the student and faculty member prior to registration. May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis.
Chemistry (CHEM)
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CHEM 001 - (NS) Atoms, Molecules and Genes Semester Hours: 3
Periodically
Historically important developments which have contributed to modern understanding of the hereditary apparatus and molecular mechanisms in living systems are examined. While the interrelationships between chemistry and biology which contributed to these developments are considered, the subject matter is principally chemical in nature. Emphasis on studying the processes by which scientific understanding evolves. Philosophical/ethical questions raised by current advances (as in genetic engineering) are discussed. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours recitation and laboratory.)
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Recommended for nonscience majors.
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CHEM 002A - Introduction to Chemistry Semester Hours: 2
Periodically
Fundamental principles of chemistry including classification of matter, the periodic table, atomic structure, nomenclature, chemical reactions and molecular structures. Problem-solving skills are stressed. Recommended for students who either did not take high school chemistry or earned a grade of C or below in high school chemistry.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 050 or placement into MATH 071 or higher. Not for major or minor credit. May not be taken after successful completion of any higher numbered chemistry course.
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CHEM 003A - (NS) General Chemistry I Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring, Summer
Fundamental principles of chemistry including states of matter, modern atomic and bonding theory, mass and energy relationships in chemical reactions, equilibria, reaction rates and electrochemistry. Properties of the elements and their compounds are discussed in terms of structure. (3 hours lecture, 1 hour recitation.)
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Completion of CHEM 002A or high school chemistry with a passing grade. CHEM 003A must be completed before CHEM 004A . Students registering for 003A should also register for the corresponding laboratory course 003B . 003A applies toward the natural science distribution requirement only upon successful completion of the corresponding laboratory course(s), 003B. Engineering students are required to take only one semester of laboratory, preferably 003B. (Formerly (NS) General and Inorganic Chemistry.)
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CHEM 003B - (NS) General Chemistry Laboratory I Semester Hours: 1
Fall, Spring, Summer
Laboratory taken in conjunction with the 003A lecture; includes quantitative measurements and some qualitative analysis. (3 hours laboratory.)
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 003A . Lab fee additional. (Formerly (NS) General and Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory.)
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CHEM 004A - (NS) General Chemistry II Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring, Summer
Fundamental principles of chemistry including states of matter, modern atomic and bonding theory, mass and energy relationships in chemical reactions, equilibria, reaction rates and electrochemistry. Properties of the elements and their compounds are discussed in terms of structure. (3 hours lecture, 1 hour recitation.) CHEM 004A applies toward the natural science distribution requirement only upon successful completion of the corresponding laboratory course, CHEM 004B .
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
CHEM 003A . Students registering for 004A should also register for the corresponding laboratory course 004B . (Formerly (NS) General and Inorganic Chemistry.)
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CHEM 004B - (NS) General Chemistry Laboratory II Semester Hours: 1
Fall, Spring, Summer
Laboratory taken in conjunction with the 004A lecture; includes quantitative measurements and some qualitative analysis. (3 hours laboratory.)
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 004A . Lab fee additional. (Formerly (NS) General and Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory.)
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CHEM 012F - First-Year Seminar Semester Hours: 3
Fall
This course gives first-year students the opportunity to work in a seminar format with a member of the faculty in an area of the faculty member’s research interests.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
The course is open to first-year students only. Topics vary by semester. This course is offered for distribution credit; consult the class schedule for proper category listing. Students may take only one 12F or 12S seminar.
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CHEM 012S - First-Year Seminar Semester Hours: 1-3
Spring
This course gives first-year students the opportunity to work in a seminar format with a member of the faculty in an area of the faculty member’s research interests.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
The course is open to first-year students only. Topics vary by semester. Students may take only one 12F or 12S seminar.
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CHEM 014F - First-Year Seminar Semester Hours: 3-4
Fall
This course gives first-year students the opportunity to work in a seminar format with a member of the faculty in an area of the faculty member’s research interests.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
The course is open to first-year students only. Topics vary by semester. Students may take only one 14F or 12F seminar and only one 14S or 12S seminar.
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CHEM 014S - First-Year Seminar Semester Hours: 3-4
Spring
This course gives first-year students the opportunity to work in a seminar format with a member of the faculty in an area of the faculty member’s research interests.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
The course is open to first-year students only. Topics vary by semester. 3Students may take only one 14F or 12F seminar and only one 14S or 12S seminar.
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CHEM 071 - Organic and Biological Chemistry Semester Hours: 4
Fall
Basic principles of organic and biochemistry for allied health majors. Organic chemical nomenclature, mechanisms of organic reactions, organic polymers. Biochemistry of enzymes, carbohydrate metabolism, protein synthesis. (4 hours lecture.)
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
CHEM 004A . For pre-Physician Assistant Studies students or with permission of the instructor. No credit for this course and CHEM 131A , 132A , 135 or BCHM 162 .
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CHEM 080 - Descriptive Chemistry Semester Hours: 1
Fall
A systematic study of the elements of the Periodic Table and their compounds. Topics include structure, properties and reaction chemistry. Use of the chemical literature and information retrieval are emphasized in the completion of a seminar and term paper.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
CHEM 003A . Open only to chemistry majors only.
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CHEM 105 - Foundations of Analytical Chemistry Semester Hours: 3
Spring
Fundamentals of gravimetric, volumetric and potentiometric methods; separative techniques; statistical analysis of experimental results. (3 hours lecture.)
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
CHEM 004A or 139 . May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis. (Formerly Quantitative Analysis.)
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CHEM 109 - Foundations of Analytical Chemistry Laboratory Semester Hours: 1
Spring
Laboratory work in gravimetric, volumetric, potentiometric and photometric methods; separative techniques. (4 hours laboratory.)
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 140 , 105 . Lab fee additional. (Formerly Advanced Laboratory I, Quantitative Analysis.)
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CHEM 111 - Computer Applications in Chemistry Semester Hours: 2
Fall, Spring
Introduction to numerical methods and their application to problems of chemical interest. Emphasis on chemical problem solving including applications in both theoretical and experimental branches of chemistry. A basic knowledge of a high level programming language and calculus is required. (2 hours lecture.)
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
CHEM 003A . Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 135 . Open only to Chemistry and Biochemistry majors.
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CHEM 124 - Instrumental Analysis Semester Hours: 3
Fall
Study of principles underlying instrumental analysis. Evaluation of techniques used to apply these methods to the solution of chemical problems. Methods studied may include the following: atomic and molecular absorption and emission spectroscopy; nuclear magnetic resonance; mass spectrometry; electroanalysis; chromatography; surface characterization techniques; thermoanalysis; microfluidics; computer analysis of instrumental data. (3 hours lecture)
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
CHEM 105 , 135 . May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis. (Formerly CHEM 124, Instrumental Methods, 2 s.h.)
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CHEM 125 - Advanced Laboratory: Instrumental Analysis Semester Hours: 2
Fall
Laboratory work in the application of instrumental analysis methods which may include atomic and molecular spectroscopy, fluorescence, nuclear magnetic resonance, chromatography, thermal analysis, electrophoresis, mass spectrometry and computerized data processing. (4 hours laboratory.)
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
CHEM 105 , 109 . Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 124 . Lab fee additional. (Formerly Advanced Laboratory II, Instrumental Methods.)
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CHEM 131A - Elements of Organic Chemistry Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring
Basic principles of chemistry extended to organic compounds, aliphatic and aromatic, through nomenclature, methods of preparation, reactions and physical properties, and to theories of bonding, structure and mechanism of reaction. (3 hours lecture, 1 hour recitation.)
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
CHEM 004A . Students registering for 131A should also register for the corresponding laboratory course 131B . CHEM 131A must be completed before CHEM 132A .
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CHEM 131B - Organic Chemistry Laboratory Semester Hours: 1
Fall, Spring
Laboratory taken in conjunction with 131A lecture. (4 hours laboratory.) Synthesis, isolation, purification and spectroscopy of organic compounds, organic qualitative analysis.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
CHEM 004B . Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 131A . CHEM 131B may be taken by students who have previously completed 131A .
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CHEM 132A - Elements of Organic Chemistry Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring
Basic principles of chemistry extended to organic compounds, aliphatic and aromatic, through nomenclature, methods of preparation, reactions and physical properties, and to theories of bonding, structure and mechanism of reaction. (3 hours lecture, 1 hour recitation.)
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
CHEM 004A , 131A . Students registering for 132A should also register for the corresponding laboratory course 131B or 132B . CHEM 131A must be completed before CHEM 132A.
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CHEM 132B - Organic Chemistry Laboratory Semester Hours: 1
Fall, Spring
Laboratory taken in conjunction with 132A lecture. (4 hours laboratory.) Synthesis, isolation, purification and spectroscopy of organic compounds, organic qualitative analysis.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
CHEM 004B , 131B . Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 132A . CHEM 132B may be taken by students who have previously completed 132A .
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CHEM 134B - Chemical Synthesis Laboratory Semester Hours: 1
Periodically
Laboratory stressing advanced methods in synthesis, separation and identification of organic and inorganic compounds; instrumental methods include ultraviolet-visible and infrared spectroscopy; nuclear magnetic resonance and chromatographic methods. (4 hours laboratory.)
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
CHEM 135 , 137 , 139 , 140 . For chemistry majors only.
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CHEM 135 - Foundations in Organic Chemistry Semester Hours: 4
Fall, Spring, Summer
Basic principles of chemistry extended to aliphatic and aromatic organic compounds, including nomenclature, theories of bonding, structure, reactions and physical properties, methods of preparation, and reaction mechanisms (4 hours lecture, 1 hour recitation). This course replaces both CHEM 131A and 132A .
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
CHEM 003A . Students registering for this course should also register for the corresponding laboratory course CHEM 137 . Credit given for either 131A and 132A or 135. May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis.
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CHEM 137 - Foundations of Organic Chemistry Laboratory Semester Hours: 1
Fall, Spring, Summer
Laboratory taken in conjunction with CHEM 135 lecture (4 hours laboratory). Synthesis, isolation, purification and spectroscopy methods used in organic chemistry, plus organic qualitative analysis. This course replaces both CHEM 131B and 132B .
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
CHEM 003B . Prerequisite or co-requisite: CHEM 135 . Credit given for either 131B and 132B or 137. May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis. Lab fee additional.
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CHEM 139 - Foundations of Inorganic Chemistry Semester Hours: 3
Spring
Fundamental principles of inorganic chemistry, including: states of matter; modern atomic and bonding theory; mass and energy relationships in chemical reactions; equilibria; acids and bases; descriptive inorganic chemistry; electrochemistry. Periodic properties of the elements and their compounds are discussed (3 hours lecture, 1 hour recitation). Students registering for this course should also register for the corresponding laboratory course, CHEM 140 .
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
CHEM 003A . CHEM 139 and 140 are recommended for geology and urban ecology majors. May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis.
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CHEM 140 - Foundations of Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory Semester Hours: 1
Spring
Laboratory taken in conjunction with CHEM 139 ; includes quantitative measurements and qualitative analysis and the maintenance of a laboratory notebook. (4 hours laboratory)
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
CHEM 003B ; Prerequisite or co-requisite: CHEM 139 . CHEM 139 and CHEM 140 are recommended for geology and urban ecology majors. May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis. Lab fee additional.
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CHEM 141 - Physical Chemistry Semester Hours: 3
Fall
Thermodynamics, properties and kinetic theory of gases, elementary wave mechanics and the development of atomic structure and chemical bonding, homogeneous and heterogeneous chemical and physical equilibria, chemical kinetics; electrochemistry, elementary statistical thermodynamics. (3 hours lecture, 1 hour recitation.)
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
CHEM 004A ; PHYS 012A ; MATH 072 .
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CHEM 142 - Physical Chemistry Semester Hours: 3
Spring
Thermodynamics, properties and kinetic theory of gases, elementary wave mechanics and the development of atomic structure and chemical bonding, homogeneous and heterogeneous chemical and physical equilibria, chemical kinetics; electrochemistry, elementary statistical thermodynamics. (3 hours lecture, 1 hour recitation.)
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
CHEM 004A , 141 ; PHYS 012A ; MATH 072 .
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CHEM 145 - Foundations of Physical Chemistry Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring
This course presents concepts of physics connected to the principles of chemistry through mathematics. Topics include: thermodynamics; properties and kinetic theory of gases; elementary wave mechanics and the development of atomic structure and chemical bonding; homogenous and heterogeneous chemical and physical equilibria; chemical kinetics; electrochemistry; molecular interactions; spectroscopy and photochemistry; elementary statistical thermodynamics. (3 hours lecture, 1 hour recitation)
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
CHEM 003A ; PHYS 012A ; MATH 072 . May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis.
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CHEM 147 - Foundations of Physical Chemistry Laboratory Semester Hours: 1
Spring
Laboratory work designed to introduce basic physiochemical methods used to solve chemical problems. Methods include those used to determine molecular structure and physical properties; calorimetry; study of chemical and physical equilibria; examination of rate processes; photochemistry. Emphasis on the source, magnitude and propagation of errors. (1 hour lecture, 3 hours laboratory)
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Prerequisite: CHEM 109 . Pre- or co-requisite: CHEM 145 . Lab fee additional. (Formerly Advanced Laboratory III: Experimental Physical Chemistry; 2 s.h.)
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CHEM 148 - Advanced Physical Chemistry Laboratory Semester Hours: 2
Spring
Laboratory work designed to introduce basic physiochemical methods used to solve chemical problems. Methods include those used to determine molecular structure and physical properties; calorimetry; study of chemical and physical equilibria; examination of rate processes; photochemistry. Emphasis on the source, magnitude and propagation of errors. (1 hour lecture, 3 hours laboratory.)
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
CHEM 147 . Lab fee additional. (Formerly Advanced Laboratory IV: Experimental Physical Chemistry.)
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CHEM 151 - Undergraduate Research Semester Hours: 1-3
Fall, Spring
Students undertake a problem including laboratory and library work (1 hour conference, 3 hours laboratory per credit) under the direction of a faculty member. Students are requied to present research work orally and complete a written report.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Permission of instructor. The number of credits are decided on by the student and faculty member before registration. May be taken for more than two semesters.
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CHEM 151H - Honors Undergraduate Research Semester Hours: 1-3
Fall, Summer
Capstone research project in chemistry for students enrolled in Honors College. Students complete a research project including laboratory and library work (1 hour conference, 3 hours laboratory per s.h.) under the direction of a faculty member. Students are required to present research work orally for departmental honors, and complete a written report.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
CHEM 151 or 152 and/or permission of instructor. Total research credits among the CHEM 151-152, 151H-152H series must be at least 3 s.h. The number of s.h. are determined by the student and faculty member prior to registration. May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis.
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CHEM 152 - Undergraduate Research Semester Hours: 1-3
Fall, Spring
Students undertake a problem including laboratory and library work (1 hour conference, 3 hours laboratory per credit) under the direction of a faculty member. Students are requied to present research work orally and complete a written report.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Permission of instructor. The number of credits are decided on by the student and faculty member before registration. May be taken for more than two semesters.
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CHEM 152H - Honors Undergraduate Research Semester Hours: 1-3
Fall, Summer
Capstone research project in chemistry for students enrolled in Honors College. Students complete a research project including laboratory and library work (1 hour conference, 3 hours laboratory per s.h.) under the direction of a faculty member. Students are required to present research work orally for departmental honors, and complete a written report.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
CHEM 151 or 152 and/or permission of instructor. Total research credits among the CHEM 151-152, 151H-152H series must be at least 3 s.h. The number of s.h. are determined by the student and faculty member prior to registration. May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis.
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CHEM 168 - Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Chemistry Semester Hours: 1
Periodically
Selected topics. A study of some important conceptual and experimental discoveries that influenced the development of chemistry; an analysis of some factors inside and outside of the sciences that had an impact on these discoveries. (1 hour seminar.)
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Restricted to junior and senior chemistry, biochemistry and other majors in the natural sciences.
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CHEM 171 - Advanced Organic Chemistry Semester Hours: 3
Every Other Fall
Reaction mechanisms; implications of theory as applied to organic synthesis. Selected syntheses of important natural products. Use of physical methods in organic structure determinations. (3 hours lecture.)
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
CHEM 135 or permission of instructor.
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CHEM 172 - Advanced Organic Chemistry: Reactions and Synthesis Semester Hours: 3
Fall
This is an upper-level chemistry course intended for students majoring in chemistry or biochemistry. The focus of the course is on chemical reactivity, reaction mechanisms, and organic synthesis. Carbon-carbon bond formation and stereospecific transformations of organic molecules will be emphasized. We will also discuss functional group modifications via oxidation and reduction reactions in greater depth than in the CHEM 135 course.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
CHEM 135 . Pre- or co-requisite: CHEM 137 . May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis.
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CHEM 175 - Medicinal Chemistry Semester Hours: 3
Every other Fall
A variety of medicinal agents-natural and synthetic-are examined for structure-activity relationships. Emphasis on chemical synthesis, analytical and structure-proof methods in medicinal chemistry. Current approaches to new drug design are compared to classical molecular modification of drugs. (3 hours lecture.)
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
CHEM 135 .
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CHEM 180 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Semester Hours: 3
Every other Spring
Properties of the elements interpreted systematically in terms of modern bonding theory. Emphasis on coordination compounds, group theory and modern acid-base concepts. (3 hours lecture.)
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
CHEM 139 and 145 or permission of instructor.
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CHEM 185 - Environmental Chemistry Semester Hours: 3
Every other Spring
Chemical composition and reactions of both naturally occurring substances and anthropogenic pollutants in the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and important cycles of the biosphere. Sources of pollutants, their effect on living organisms with reference to human health, possible ways for their control and chemical analyses. Pollution aspects of waste disposal and those of energy production are considered. (3 hours lecture.)
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
CHEM 004A or 139 .
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CHEM 191 - Theories of Electrons in Atoms and Molecules Semester Hours: 3
Periodically
Elementary wave mechanics and approximate methods for its applications to atoms and molecules; molecular orbital theory, applications of group theory to molecules, theory of magnetic resonance and electronic spectroscopy. (3 hours lecture.)
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
CHEM 145 .
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CHEM 192 - Special Studies in Chemistry Semester Hours: 1-3
Periodically
Various advanced topics not covered in other chemistry courses, such as surface analysis, molecular spectroscopy and N.M.R. spectroscopy are presented.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Permission of instructor. No liberal arts credit. May be repeated for credit when topics vary.
Forensic Science (FOR)
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FOR 012S - First-Year Seminar Semester Hours: 1-3
This course gives first-year students the opportunity to work in a seminar format with a member of the faculty in an area of the faculty member’s research interests.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
The course is open to first-year students only. Topics vary by semester. Students may take only one 12F or 12S seminar.
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FOR 014F - (NS) First-Year Seminar Semester Hours: 3-4
Fall
This course gives first-year students the opportunity to work in a seminar format with a member of the faculty in an area of the faculty member’s research interests.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
The course is open to first-year students only. Topics vary by semester. This course is offered for distribution credit; consult the Semester Planning Guide for proper category listing. Students may take only one 14F or 12F seminar and only one 14S or 12S seminar.
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FOR 014S - (NS) First-Year Seminar Semester Hours: 3-4
Spring
This course gives first-year students the opportunity to work in a seminar format with a member of the faculty in an area of the faculty member’s research interests.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
The course is open to first-year students only. Topics vary by semester. This course is offered for distribution credit; consult the Semester Planning Guide for proper category listing. Students may take only one 14F or 12F seminar and only one 14S or 12S seminar.
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FOR 100 - Survey in Forensic Science Semester Hours: 3
This survey course in forensic science is intended for undergraduate
students interested in investigative techniques. It is an integrated
laboratory-lecture course that will introduce students to select topics
in forensic science as well as some of the physical, chemical and
instrumental methods used by detectives and forensic scientists to
investigate evidence at the crime scene or in the laboratory. Lecture
topics include identifying physical evidence, forensic investigative
techniques, chemical and instrumental methods of analyzing evidence.
Hands-on activities involving microscopic, spectroscopic, and
noninstrumental methods of analysis will acquaint students with some of
the fundamental techniques used in the evaluation and characterization
of physical evidence. Students will also be introduced to forensic
photography with emphasis on scientific documentation of physical
evidence in the laboratory setting.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
CHEM 3A, 3B; BIO 11, or permission of instructor.
Lab fees additional.
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FOR 101 - Crime Scene Investigation Methods Semester Hours: 3
Spring
This course introduces students to forensic techniques and technologies employed at the crime scene (non-laboratory settings). It is an integrated laboratory-lecture course that familiarizes students with the methods of collection, preservation and documentation of physical evidence. Topics include collecting and processing physical evidence, forensic investigative techniques, and physical methods of analysis. Additionally, forensic field techniques in mass-casualty investigations and bioterrorism will be discussed. Hands-on activities will include reconstruction of a crime scene, fingerprint detection and recovery, specialized photographic techniques, and the use of a ballistic alignment laser.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
CHEM 3A, 3B; BIO 11, or permission of instructor. Lab fees additional.
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FOR 110 - Forensic Science Seminar Semester Hours: 1
Fall
Students attend weekly seminars of case studies presented by either the course instructor or guest criminalists. Presentations highlight actual criminal cases and familiarize students with the physical, chemical and instrumental strategies used by criminalists to investigate evidence at the crime scene and in the laboratory. The critical role forensic science played in either the investigative or adjudicative aspects of the case is examined.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
FOR 100 , 101 , or permission of instructor.
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FOR 115 - Forensic Biotechnology Semester Hours: 3
Periodically
FOcusing on forensic DNA genotyping, students will develop basic knowledge of the biotechnology utilized in forensic analyses. The core concepts include DNA evidence retrieval, conservation and analysis with modern technology, and analytical instrumentation including DNA extraction, PCR and microchip electrophoresis. The last four weeks are reserved for hands-on experiment to extract human-genomic DNA from saliva, amplify one part of the sex gene, and separate and identify the X & Y genes.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
CHEM 003A , 003B ; BIO 011 ; or permission of instructor. No liberal arts credit. May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis. Lab fees additional. (3 hours lecture or 3 hours laboratory.)
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FOR 120 - Forensic Microscopy Semester Hours: 4
Spring
This introductory course in forensic microscopy is intended for undergraduate students who are interested in acquiring the knowledge and skills in basic forensic science laboratory methodology and techniques. It is an integrated laboratory-lecture course that introduces students to polarized light and stereomicroscopy, and to the techniques and methods employed in the documentation, collection, examination, identification, individualization, and comparison of trace evidential materials. Topics include trace evidence collection, preparation techniques, polarized light microscopy theory and practice, stereomicroscopy theory and practice, as well as the established rationale and methodologies used by forensic scientists in the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors (ASCLD) accredited laboratories.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
FOR 100 or permission of instructor. No liberal arts credit. Lab fees additional.
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FOR 130 - Methods in Trace Analysis Semester Hours: 4
Spring
Methods in trace analysis is an advanced course in forensic microscopy. It is an integrated laboratory-lecture course that provides students with advanced knowledge in polarized light microscopy theory, as well as in the use of the Grim III, and advanced microspectrometric techniques (FTIR, Raman, UV-Vis, X-ray fluorescence, X-ray diffraction) for the examination, identification, individualization and comparison of trace evidential materials. Topics include trace evidence instrumentation theory and practice, advanced polarized light microscopy theory and micro-techniques.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
CHEM 124 , 125 , 145 ; FOR 120 . No liberal arts credit. Lab fees additional.
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FOR 140 - Digital Imaging for Forensic Applications Semester Hours: 3
Periodically
This course combines lectures, demonstrations and hands-on training in
specialized crime lab photography techniques. The course familiarizes
students with methods of visual documentation, evidence analysis and
demonstrative aids in court. This is not an introductory course in
photography; however, some review of camera functions, film selection,
filter applications, and exposure determination is provided. Advanced
topics will include copy and close-up photography, photomicrography,
photomacrography, illumination techniques, ultraviolet, infrared and
fluorescence photography.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
FA 170; FOR 101 or permission of instructor. No liberal arts credit. Lab fees additional.
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FOR 150 - The Analysis and Pharmacology of Drugs of Abuse Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring
This course familiarizes students with analytical methods used to identify and characterize drugs of abuse. Current theories of drug action, fate in biological systems, and toxicities are presented. Neurobiological theories of drug addiction are also considered. The course focuses on both classical laboratory techniques and state-of-the-art instrumental methods for the identification of drugs of abuse. Additionally, techniques for extracting drug substances from biological fluids and current methods in post-mortem toxicological analysis are discussed. Historical and ethnobotanical aspects of each class of drugs, as well as the cultural origins of drug use, will be discussed. Ethical considerations in performing analyses and formulating opinions will be presented.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
BIO 011 ; CHEM 135 , 137 ; or permission of instructor.
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FOR 160 - Introduction to Firearm Identification and Ballistics Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring
This course prepares students in current laboratory techniques and analytical procedures used in the identification of firearms. While the course involves both practical training and classroom instruction, it is not a marksmanship course, and students will not be trained in the firing of weapons. The course highlights firearm safety, operability testing techniques, and scientific methodologies utilized in modern laboratories for identifying firearms. The primary focus of this course is the examination of the unique characteristics transferred from firearms to bullets and cartridge case evidence. Computerized ballistics and its relationship to criminal investigations are studied.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
FOR 100 or permission of instructor. No liberal arts credit.
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FOR 165 - Questioned Documents Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring
This lecture course prepares students in current techniques in forensic
document examination. It combines presentations with demonstrations and
hands-on activities to introduce students to the scientific examination
of handwriting, identification and individualization of prepared
documents, determination of genuineness or spuriousness, and
formulation of opinions and expert testimony. Unique characteristics
transferred from individuals to documents are examined. The course
highlights technical and scientific methodologies utilized in modern
laboratories for analyzing documents.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
CHEM 3A, 3B; FOR 101; PHYS 12A, 12B; and
permission of instructor. No liberal arts credit. Lab fees additional.
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FOR 180 - Forensic Science Internship Semester Hours: 3
Fall, January, Spring, Summer
Students will spend a minimum of 200 hours, typically during the summer between their junior and senior years, in an approved forensic laboratory. The internship provides students with “real-life” experiences in the field of forensic science, and allows them to apply techniques learned in the classroom to actual criminal investigations. Internship opportunities are arranged and coordinated on an individual basis by the director of the forensic science program. The students’ grades will depend on written assignments and on their site supervisors’ evaluations. No credit toward the B.S. degree in forensic science is awarded until FOR 180 is satisfactorily completed.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
BIO 012 ; CHEM 105 , 109 , 135 , 137 ; FOR 120 ; or permission of instructor. No liberal arts credit.
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FOR 181 - Forensic Science Internship Semester Hours: 1-3
Fall, January, Spring, Summer
Having successfully completed the required FOR 180 internship, some students may want to gain additional hours in an approved forensic-science setting. These additional elective internship hours may provide students who were previously involved in a particular research project the opportunity to complete their previous work. Other students may want the opportunity to gain additional practical experience in the broad field of forensic science. Internship opportunities are arranged and coordinated on an individual basis by the director of the forensic science program. The students’ grades will depend on written assignments and on their site supervisors’ evaluations.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
BIO 012 ; CHEM 105 , 109 , 135 , 137 ; FOR 120 , 180 ; or permission of instructor. No liberal arts credit.
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FOR 183H - Honors Undergraduate Research Semester Hours: 1-3
Fall, Summer
Capstone research project in forensic science for students enrolled in Hofstra University Honors College . Students complete a research project including laboratory and library work (1 hour conference, 3 hours laboratory per credit) under the direction of a faculty member. Students are required to present research work orally for Departmental Honors, and complete a written report.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Permission of instructor. Repeatable for credit up to a maximum combined total of 6 s.h. for both FOR 183H and 184H . The number of credits for any iteration of the course is decided upon by the student and faculty member before registration. May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis.
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FOR 184H - Honors Undergraduate Research Semester Hours: 1-3
Spring, Summer
Capstone research project in forensic science for students enrolled in Hofstra University Honors College . Students complete a research project including laboratory and library work (1 hour conference, 3 hours laboratory per credit) under the direction of a faculty member. Students are required to present research work orally for Departmental Honors, and complete a written report.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Permission of instructor. Repeatable for credit up to a maximum combined total of 6 s.h. for both FOR 184H and 183H . The number of credits for any iteration of the course is decided upon by the student and faculty member before registration. May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis.
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FOR 185 - Forensic Science Independent Study Semester Hours: 1-3
Fall, Spring, Summer
Students work under the direction of a faculty mentor on an experimental research project, a “cold” case, or a current criminal investigation. Grading is based on the case presentation or research paper.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
CHEM 105 , 109 , 135 , 137 ; FOR 120 , 180 ; or permission of instructor. No liberal arts credit.
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FOR 190 - Legal Issues Pertaining to Scientific Evidence Semester Hours: 3
Fall
This course highlights the relationship between legal decision making and forensic science. Evidentiary foundations for types of forensic evidence are presented, and legal evaluation of scientific validity is discussed. Issues pertaining to chain of custody procedures; methods of forensic analysis; identification of individuals; and the relevance, materiality, credibility, and competence of the evidence are examined.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
FOR 100 or permission of instructor.
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FOR 192 A-Z - Special Topics in Forensic Science Semester Hours: 1-3
Periodically
Specialized topics in forensic science not covered in other forensic science courses, such as arson and explosives, or forensic DNA analysis, are presented.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
FOR 100, 101, or permission of instructor. Minimum GPA of 2.0 required. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis. No liberal arts credit. Lab fee may be applicable for certain topic offerings. Specific titles and course descriptions for special topics courses are available in the online class schedule.
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FOR 195 - Forensic Expert Witness Testimony Semester Hours: 3
Spring
This is an interdisciplinary course, taught by members of the law and forensics faculties at Hofstra. It is intended for undergraduate students majoring in criminology /forensic science . Students in FOR 195 will collaborate with law students enrolled in a class focusing on the use of expert witnesses to develop the skills necessary to conduct and participate in criminal cases that rely on forensic evidence to prove both the prosecution and defense theories of the case. Both law and forensic science students learn within the context of a simulation and are divided into prosecution-lawyer-expert and defense-lawyer-expert teams.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
FOR 190 , RHET 007 , or permission of instructor. No liberal arts credit.
Natural Science (NSC)
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NSC 00 - Introductory Methods in Forensic Science Semester Hours: 3
Summer
This introductory course in forensic science is intended for science-oriented high school students interested in investigative techniques. It is an integrated laboratory-lecture course that will introduce students to select topics in forensic science as well as some of the physical, chemical and instrumental methods used by detectives and forensic scientists to investigate evidence at the crime scene or in the laboratory. Topics will include crime scene investigation, drug analysis, toxicology, serology and DNA analysis. Hands-on activities involving microscopic and spectroscopic methods of analysis will acquaint the students with some of the state-of-the-art instrumentation used in this field.
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NSC 00 - The Physical Sciences: from Aristotle to Einstein Semester Hours: 4
Periodically
A more intensive version of 11, 12.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
NSC 1. Credit given for both NSC 1 and 2 or NSC 11 and 12.
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NSC 001 - The Physical Sciences: from Aristotle to Einstein Semester Hours: 4
Periodically
A more intensive version of 11, 12.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Credit given for both NSC 1 and 2 or NSC 11 and 12.
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NSC 011 - (NS) The Physical Sciences Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring
Ideas in astronomy, physics and chemistry that have changed the world from the Greek era to the space age. Emphasis on the nature of science; historical and humanistic backgrounds; current science-related issues. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory-recitation.)
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
For nonscience majors.
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NSC 012 - (NS) Energy and Atoms Semester Hours: 3
Fall, Spring
Examination of the concept of energy, the relationship between matter and energy, and some ideas from contemporary physical theories. Emphasis on the nature of science; historical and humanistic backgrounds; current science-related issues. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory-recitation.)
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
For nonscience majors.
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NSC 012F - First-Year Seminar Semester Hours: 3
Fall
This course gives first-year students the opportunity to work in a seminar format with a member of the faculty in an area of the faculty member’s research interests.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
The course is open to first-year students only. Topics vary by semester. This course is offered for distribution credit; consult the class schedule for proper category listing. Students may take only one 12F or 12S seminar.
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NSC 012S - First-Year Seminar Semester Hours: 1-3
Spring
This course gives first-year students the opportunity to work in a seminar format with a member of the faculty in an area of the faculty member’s research interests.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
The course is open to first-year students only. Topics vary by semester. Students may take only one 12F or 12S seminar.
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NSC 013 - Our Physical Universe Semester Hours: 3
Exploration of the basic concepts of our physical universe in the areas of physics and nuclear energy. The historical development of science and the role scientists play. Laboratory constitutes about fifty percent of the course work. No previous experience in physics, chemistry or higher mathematics required.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Credit given for NSC 13, 14 or NSC 11, 12.
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NSC 014 - Our Physical Universe Semester Hours: 3
Exploration of the basic concepts of our physical universe in the areas of chemistry, geology and astronomy. The historical development of science and the role scientists play. Laboratory constitutes about fifty percent of the course work. No previous experience in physics, chemistry or higher mathematics required.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
Credit given for NSC 13, 14 or NSC 11, 12.
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NSC 014F - First-Year Seminar Semester Hours: 3-4
Fall
This course gives first-year students the opportunity to work in a seminar format with a member of the faculty in an area of the faculty member’s research interests.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
The course is open to first-year students only. Topics vary by semester. Students may take only one 14F or 12F seminar and only one 14S or 12S seminar.
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NSC 014S - First-Year Seminar Semester Hours: 3-4
Spring
This course gives first-year students the opportunity to work in a seminar format with a member of the faculty in an area of the faculty member’s research interests.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
The course is open to first-year students only. Topics vary by semester. Students may take only one 14F or 12F seminar and only one 14S or 12S seminar.
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NSC 015 - (NS) Critical Episodes in the History of Science Semester Hours: 3
Periodically
Exploration of pivotal ideas and people involved in the historical development of physics, chemistry, biology, and geology, based on texts written for a general audience. Laboratory experiments illustrate the ideas presented.
Prerequisite(s)/Course Notes:
May not be taken on a Pass/D+/D/Fail basis. (2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory/recitation)
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