College of Arts and Sciences
466 Biochemistry (3)
Surveys the chemical aspects of protein and enzyme function, bioenergetics, metabolism, photosynthesis, nucleic acid function, and protein biosynthesis. Fall semester. Prerequisite: 352 with a grade of C or better.
467 Proteins and Nucleic Acids (4)
Designed for students interested in advanced studies in biochemistry, molecular biology, and related medical sciences. Lectures will extensively cover material such as biochemical reactions, amino acid and peptide metabolism, protein function, nucleic acid base metabolism, nucleic acid function, and enzyme kinetics. The laboratory will be an introduction to modern biochemical techniques. Spring semester. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisites: Biology 325, Chemistry 371 and 466 with grades of C or better in each course.
475 Polymer Chemistry (2)
Focuses on the chemistry of synthetic polymers including mechanisms of polymerization and the relation of properties to structure. Spring semester even years. Prerequisites: 352 and 371 or equivalent knowledge.
486r Seminar (1)
This participation seminar is based on student papers, invited speakers, and other activities. Every semester. Prerequisites: Chemistry 286 and 24 semester hours of chemistry. Maximum credit 2 hours.
495r Departmental Honors (2 hours per term, 4 hours for the two terms)
The Chemistry Department strongly recommends that all senior departmental honors projects be preceded by a ten-week summer research project or by two semesters of departmental research in Chemistry 497. Between 5 and 10 clock hours of research per week are expected for 495r credit. Every semester. Prerequisite: approval of Chemistry Department. See “Departmental Honors,” page 39.
496r Industrial Research (2)
Focuses on group participation in a research project sponsored jointly by the Chemistry Department and a local industry. Written report required. On demand. Laboratory 4 hours. Prerequisite: 20 semester hours of chemistry.
497r Research (2)
Laboratory research under staff supervision. Oral summary or written report of results required each semester of credit. Students should confer with instructor prior to registration. Every semester. Laboratory 6 hours.
498r Individual Studies (1-4)
Involves individual or group projects. Credit may be earned through University, governmental, or industrial laboratory experience approved by the department. Written report and seminar presentation required. Every semester. Maximum credit 4 hours.
499r Group Studies (1-4)
Examines a special topic of a selected area of chemistry as specified in the schedule of classes. Students should confer with the instructor prior to registration. On demand.
