CH 700
Introduction to Graduate Studies
Variable semester credit hours
Variable class hours
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Individualized coursework designed to strengthen a student's background prior to taking advanced graduate courses. (Prerequisite: Permission of the Graduate Program Director)
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CH 705*
Intermediate Organic Chemistry
3 semester credit hours
3 lecture hours
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Presents several topics at an intermediate level to bridge the gap between second year organic chemistry and literature based courses. Topics include nomenclature, stereochemistty, multistep synthesis, mechanisms, aromaticity and physical influences on reactions. (Prerequisite: CH 202 or CH 212)
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CH 714/CH 414
Structure-Activity Relationships
3 semester credit hours
3 lecture hours
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Selected classes of medicinal agents are examined, stressing general structures, synthesis, and, in particular, the relationships between structure and pharmacological activity. (Prerequisite: CH 212 and Permission of Instructor)
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CH 716/CH 416
Chemical Synthesis Laboratory
3 semester credit hours
3 lecture hours
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Multi-step syntheses of both inorganic and organic compounds using more advanced techniques such as vacuum distillation and inert atmosphere. Chromatographic separation and characterization techniques are used to purify and identify products.
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CH 717*/CH 417*
Characterization of Organic Compounds
3 semester credit hours
2 lecture / 4 lab hours
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Techniques of organic and inorganic synthesis including reaction control, vacuum and fractional distillation, uniform reagent addition, controlled stirring, operation in inert atmosphere, safe handling of toxic or unstable reagents, and chromatographic purification. (Prerequisite: CH 212, CH 214 and CH 362)
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CH 718*
Heterocyclic Chemistry
3 semester credit hours
3 lecture hours
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A study of the major types of aromatic and non-aromatic heterocyclic compounds with a special interest in those having biochemical activity: their synthesis, physical properties, reactivity, influence on living systems, etc. (Prerequisites: CH 202 or CH 212 and CH 341)
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CH 721*
Chemical Kinetics
3 semester credit hours
3 lecture hours
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Theoretical aspects of reaction kinetics and the experimental methods used to measure the rate of reactions. (Prerequisites: CH 322 or Permission of Instructor)
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CH 727*
Physical Biochemistry
3 semester credit hours
3 lecture hours
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Application of principles of thermodynamics, kinetics and quantum chemistry to biochemical
systems. (Prerequisite: CH 321)
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CH 728*
Advanced Biochemistry
3 semester credit hours
3 lecture hours
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Selected topics in protein structure and function, especially enzymology. (Prerequisite:
Two semesters of undergraduate biochemistry)
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CH 748*
Computer-Aided Drug Design (CADD)
3 semester credit hours
3 lecture hours
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Introduction to the theory and practice of molecular modeling, especially as applied to the
problem of identifying and designing bioactive and therapeutic agents, using specialized
software and advanced computer hardware such as workstations and supercomputer clusters.
(Prerequisites: CH342 or CH348, MA201, PY212)
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CH 762*
Analytical Separations Chemistry
3 semester credit hours
2 lecture / 4 lab hours
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Theory, instrumentation, and practical aspects of analytical and preparative methods of separations, including gas, liquid, and supercritical fluid chromatography, capillary electrophoresis and separation techniques coupled with mass spectrometry. (Prerequisite: CH 361 or Permission of Instructor)
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CH 764*
Pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry
3 semester credit hours
3 lecture hours
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In depth treatment of the principles and practice of analytical chemistry and instrumental
methods as applied to drug analysis, pharmaceutical product quality, concentration of drug
and metabolites in biological fluids, drug formulation, etc., with an emphasis on HPLC
methods. (Prerequisites: CH361 and CH363 or CH364 or permission of instructor)
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CH 767*
Applied Spectroscopy
3 semester credit hours
3 lecture hours
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A practical approach to the application of spectroscopic techniques, such as NMR, UV/Vis, Fluorescence and Circular Dichroism to problems in Biochemistry, Chemistry, Pharmaceutics, Pharmacognosy and Natural Products.
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CH 799
Master's Research
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Candidates for the Master of Science degree, specializing in biochemistry, chemistry or pharmacognosy, are required ro complete a research project under the direction of a member of the Department. (Prerequisite: Permission of Department)
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CH 802
Research Seminar
2 semester credit hours
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Graduate students present a formal seminar based on their research endeavors. (Prerequisite:
Permission of Department)
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CH 805
Critical Evaluation of Literature
1 semester credit hour
1 seminar hour
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Students critique current journal articles under the mentorship of different faculty members
and a course coordinator. (Prerequisite: Permission of Department)
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CH 811*
Chemistry of Medicinals
3 semester credit hours
3 lecture hours
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Synthetic and natural medicinal agents. Synthetic procedures for production of various
classes of medicinal compounds as well as the design of potential drug substances.
(Prerequisites: CH 404 and Permission of Instructor)
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CH 813*
Special Topics in Organic Chemistry
2 or 3 semester credit hours
2 or 3 lecture hours
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Topics of current interest in organic chemistry. Detailed treatment of topics not ordinarily included in a classical course. Students expected to keep abreast of current literature. (Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor)
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CH 841*
Special Topics in Biochemistry
2 or 3 semester credit hours
2 or 3 lecture hours
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Topics of current interest in the biochemical sciences. Detailed treatment of topics not ordinarily included in a classical course. Students expected to keep abreast of current literature. (Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor)
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CH 843*
Peptide Biochemistry
2 semester credit hours
2 lecture hours
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A consideration of the structure, synthesis, purification, characterization and bioassay of peptides. (Prerequisites: CH 728 or permission of the instructor)
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CH 844*
Lipoprotein Metabolism
2 semester credit hours
2 lecture hours
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Consideration of intercellular and intracellular transport and metabolism of cholesterol and triacylglycerols at the molecular level, as well as the relationship between lipoprotein metabolism and heart disease.
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CH 863*
Special Topics in Analytical Chemistry
2 or 3 semester credit hours
2 or 3 lecture hours
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Topics of current interest in the analytical chemistry. Detailed treatment of topics not ordinarily included in a classical course. Student expected to keep abreast of current literature. (Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor)
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CH 864*
Special Topics in Inorganic Chemistry
2 or 3 semester credit hours
2 or 3 lecture hours
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Topics of current interest in inorganic chemistry. Detailed treatment of topics not ordinarily included in a classical course. Student expected to keep abreast of current literature. (Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor)
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CH 870*
Current Research in Pharmacognosy
2 semester credit hours
2 lecture hours
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An in-depth consideration of current literature concerning the taxonomic distribution, biosynthesis, chemical synthesis, extraction, pharmacology and economic uses of substances of natural origin. The student is expected to make presentations based on the current literature. (Prerequisite: BS 236, CH 343 or Permission of Instructor)
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CH 871*
Special Topics in Pharmacognosy
2 or 3 semester credit hours
2 or 3 lecture hours
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Topics of current interest in pharmacognosy. Students expected to keep abreast of current literature (Prerequisite: BS236 and Permission of Instructor)
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CH 878
Introduction to Research
2 semester credit hours
8 lab hours
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A laboratory rotation through two seven week chemical, biochemical, or pharmacognosy research projects for graduate students matriculated in a Graduate Program in the Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry. (Prerequisite: Permission of Department)
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CH 880
Current Literature
2 semester credit hours
2 lecture hours
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Chemical and biochemical topics based on current literature are analyzed and presented orally and in a written precis. Writing, speech, delivery and use of visual aids are critiqued. (Prerequisite: Permission of Department)
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CH 888
Graduate Project
3-6 semester credit hours
variable hours
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Graduate students will perform a graduate level project under the direction of an advisor. This project may take one of several forms but must include a comprehensive literature search, a written paper and an oral presentation to the graduate faculty of the department. (Prerequisite: Permission of Department)
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CH 892*
Special Topics in Physical Chemistry
2 or 3 semester credit hours
2 or 3 lecture hours
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Topics of current interest in physical chemistry. Detailed treatment of topics not ordinarily included in a classical course. Students are expected to keep abreast of current literature. (Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor)
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CH 899
Doctoral Research
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Candidates for the Doctor of Philosophy degree, specializing in biochemistry, chemistry or pharmacognosy are required to fulfill their research requirement under the direction of a member of the department. (Prerequisite: Permission of Department)
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