BIOCHEMISTRY COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

BIO 2101 General Biology (5) Offerings Prerequisites: One year of high school chemistry, CHM 1100, or equivalent. Intended for students majoring in biology. Surveys scientific method, chemistry of living organisms, organization of cells, and foundations of genetics and molecular biology. Includes laboratory. Extra fee. Attributes: Natural Science A

BIO 2102 General Biology (5) Offerings Prerequisite: BIO 2101 or permission of instructor. Intended for students majoring in biology. Surveys animal classification, structure, function, development, and behavior. Includes laboratory. Extra fee. Attributes: Natural Science A

BIO 2103 General Biology (5) Offerings Prerequisite: BIO 2101 or permission of instructor. Intended for students majoring in biology. Surveys the non-animal kingdoms. Also covers plant structure and function, evolutionary mechanisms, and ecology. Includes laboratory. Extra fee. Attributes: Natural Science A

BIO 3325 Genetics (5) Offerings Prerequisites: BIO 2101, and MAT 1360 or HSC 4044. Introduces inheritance of specific traits through the study of transmission genetics. Focuses on the biology of genes and chromosomes, including DNA replication, transcription, and translation. Biotechnology and its applications are also presented. Biological statistics are emphasized throughout the course. Includes laboratory. Extra fee. Attributes: Upper-Division

BIO 3350 Immunology (3) Offerings Prerequisites: BIO 2101, or BIO 2129 and 2130. Surveys specific and non-specific immune responses, the body's response to infection by viruses, bacteria and other foreign material, and current topics in immunological research. No laboratory. Offered alternate years. Attributes: Upper-Division

BIO 4325 Molecular Biology (5) Offerings Prerequisites: BIO 2101, 3325. Explores gene regulation and expression in several organisms including bacteria, viruses, yeast, plants, and animals. Principles of molecular genetics and genetic engineering including gene mapping, DNA isolation and amplification, gene cloning, gel electrophoresis, PCR, and sequencing. Advanced topics in molecular biological research will be presented. Includes intensive laboratory. Extra fee. Attributes: Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course

BIO 4352 Cell Biology (5) Offerings Prerequisites: BIO 3325 and CHM 3371. Examines structure and functions of bacteria, plants, and animals, emphasizing cellular specialization, organelle models, and chemical dynamics. Includes laboratory. Extra fee. Attributes: Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course

BIO 4360 Biostatistics (5) Offerings Prerequisite: MAT 1360. Explores the nature and use of measurement and evaluation and standardized testing. Develops concepts and skills in the development, selection, administration, and interpretation of statistical tests. Specific topics covered may include the following: Analysis of variance and covariance; chi square tests; nonparametric procedure multiple and curvilinear regression; experimental design power of tests; and use of computer programs in standard statistical problems. Attributes: Upper-Division

CHM 1212 General Chemistry II (5) Offerings Prerequisite: CHM 1211 or equivalent. Builds upon CHM 1211 topics. Introduces molecular and solid state structure and bonding, properties of gases, liquids and solutions, concepts of thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibribia, acid-base and oxidation-reduction reactions. Includes lab. Extra fee.

CHM 2540 Introductry Inorganic Chemstry (5) Offerings Prerequisite: CHM 1212. A systematic study of chemical principles as applied to inorganic systems. It may include inorganic nomenclature, solid state structure, thermodynamics and bonding, general bonding theory, non-protonic acid-base theory, coordination chemistry, and descriptive inorganic chemistry. Includes laboratory. Extra fee.

CHM 2960 Intro to Research Methods (1) Offerings Designed for natural science majors as an introduction to the skills and methods used for research in the chemical sciences. May be repeated for credit up to 6 credits.

CHM 3227 Separation Science (2) Offerings Prerequisite: CHM 3373 or permission from instructor. Laboratory-oriented course dealing with the theory and practice of separation science (e.g., solvent extraction and chromatography). The laboratory will emphasize techniques of quantitative and instrumental analytical chromatography. Extra fee. Attributes: Upper-Division

CHM 3228 Electroanalytical Chemistry (2) Offerings Prerequisite: CHM 3225. Laboratory-oriented course dealing with the theory and practice of electroanalytical chemistry. The laboratory exercises will be selected from quantitative analytical techniques of conductometry, potentiometry, coulometry, electrogravimetry, amperometry, and voltammetry. Extra fee. Attributes: Upper-Division

CHM 3229 Analytical Spectroscopy (2) Offerings Prerequisite: CHM 3225. Laboratory-oriented course dealing with the theory and practice of atomic and molecular spectroscopy, especially as applied to quantitative analytical chemistry and molecular biology. The lectures and labs will include various topics of absorption, emission, and scattering techniques. Extra fee. Attributes: Upper-Division

CHM 3371 Organic Chemistry I (5) Offerings Prerequisite: CHM 1212 or permission of instructor. This is the introductory course in organic chemistry. It reviews topics such as stoichiometry, acids and bases, structure and bonding theory, nomenclature, synthesis, thermodynamics, functional groups, and reaction mechanisms as applied to organic chemistry. Laboratory work will emphasize basic methods of separation and purification representative substances. Extra fee. Attributes: Upper-Division

CHM 3372 Organic Chemistry II (5) Offerings Prerequisite: CHM 3371. A continuation of CHM 3371. Continues studies of principles of nomenclature, synthesis, thermodynamics, structure, and reaction mechanisms to a broadening collection of organic functional groups. Introduces spectroscopic methods. Laboratory work will emphasize basic methods of synthesis of representative compounds, and obtaining their spectra and other properties. Extra fee. Attributes: Upper-Division

CHM 3373 Organic Chemistry III (5) Offerings Prerequisite: CHM 3372. A continuation of CHM 3372. Completes a survey of the properties of common organic functional groups and introduces topics of bio-organic chemistry. Laboratory includes some qualitative identification of unknown organic compounds using chemical, physical, and instrumental techniques. Extra fee. Attributes: Upper-Division

CHM 3401 Physical Chemistry I (4) Offerings Prerequisites: CHM 1212, PHY 1103 or PHY 1123, and MAT 1228, or permission of instructor. Studies equilibrium and non-equilibrium properties of gases, liquids, and solids from thermodynamic processes. Engineering applications. Includes elements of statistical thermodynamics. Attributes: Upper-Division

CHM 3403 Physical Chemistry III (3) Offerings Prerequisite: CHM 3225, PHY 1103 or PHY 1123, and MAT 1228 or permission of instructor. Studies statistical mechanics, chemical kinetics, physical, and chemical equilibria, electrochemistry, and selected related topics. Attributes: Upper-Division

CHM 3460 Physical Chemistry Laboratory (1-2) Offerings Prerequisites: CHM 3225 or permission of instructor, and CHM 3401, 3402, or 3403 (may be taken concurrently with CHM 3401, 3402, or 3403). Provides opportunity for several experiments with a written report for each experiment that includes an analysis of the reliability and limits of error of the results. May include computer applications. May be repeated for credit up to 4 credits. Attributes: Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course

CHM 4361 Biochemistry (5) Offerings Prerequisite: CHM 3373. Studies chemical properties of biological compounds (carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids and proteins, and nucleic acids); metabolism (biochemical energetics, enzymes, electron transport, and oxidative phosphorylation), and integration of metabolism (biochemical genetics and metabolic regulation). Includes laboratory. Extra fee. Attributes: Upper-Division

CHM 4362 Biochemistry (5) Offerings Prerequisite: CHM 4361. Continuation of CHM 4361. Studies chemical properties of biological compounds (carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids and proteins, and nucleic acids); metabolism (biochemical energetics, enzymes, electron transport, and oxidative phosphorylation), and integration of metabolism (biochemical genetics and metabolic regulation). Includes laboratory. Extra fee. Attributes: Upper-Division

CHM 4363 Biochemistry (3) Offerings Prerequisite: CHM 4362 or permission of instructor. Explores selected topics including immunoglobulins and the immune system; bacterial cell walls; membrane transport; hormone action; control of gene expression; muscle contraction; cell physiology; drug action; protein folding; HIV mechanisms; and mechanisms of infectious disease. Seminar format with leading researchers presenting current work. May be repeated for credit up to 6 credits. Attributes: Upper-Division

CHM 4542 Transition Metals (3) Offerings Prerequisites: CHM 3373 and 2540 (CHM 3402 recommended). The chemistry of the d- and f-block elements, with emphasis on the correlation of color, magnetic properties, structure, and reactivity to fundamental theory. Topics from the current chemical literature will be included. Topics may include bioinorganic chemistry, organometallic chemistry, and chemical applications of group theory. Offered alternate years. Attributes: Upper-Division

CHM 4899 Natural Sciences Seminar (2) Offerings A capstone experience for seniors that explores current natural sciences topics in an interdisciplinary setting. Seminars addressing current research advances, ethical issues in science or the intersection of science, vocation and Christian faith are presented by faculty, students and guest scholars. Discussion and reflection incorporate appropriate readings. A minimum of two quarters of seminar must be completed during the senior year to fulfill the senior capstone requirement. May be repeated for credit up to 3 credits. Attributes: Upper-Division    Restrictions: Senior students only.

CHM 4960 Undergrad Research Chem/Biochm (1-10) Offerings Laboratory research done with supervision/collaboration with a faculty research advisor. A final senior thesis or journal article is required. A report at the regional conference is expected. May be repeated for credit up to 15 credits. Attributes: Upper-Division, Writing "W" Course

MAT 1225 Calculus (5) Offerings Prerequisite: MAT 1110 or its equivalent and passing score on Mathematics Proficiency exam. Explores differential and integral calculus of functions of one or more variables. Sequence begins both Autumn and Winter Quarters. Attributes: Mathematics (MAT)

MAT 1226 Calculus (5) Offerings Prerequisite: MAT 1225. Explores differential and integral calculus of functions of one or more variables. Sequence begins both Autumn and Winter Quarters.

MAT 1228 Series & Differential Equation (5) Offerings Prerequisite: MAT 1226. Studies infinite series, general solutions of linear, and certain nonlinear differential equations, solutions of systems of differential equations and series solutions.

MAT 1360 Introduction to Statistics (5) Offerings Prerequisite: Intermediate Algebra or its equivalent and passing score on Mathematics Proficiency exam. Explores descriptive statistics, elementary probability, binomial and normal distributions, sampling, estimating parameters, testing hypotheses, regression, and correlation. Attributes: Mathematics (MAT)

PHY 1101 General Physics (5) Offerings The first quarter of a general introduction to physics, intended for biology and premed majors. Covers mechanics. Attributes: Natural Science B

PHY 1102 General Physics (5) Offerings Prerequisite: PHY 1101. The second quarter of a general introduction to physics, intended for biology and premed majors. Covers heat, sound, fluids, electricity and magnetism. Attributes: Natural Science B

PHY 1103 General Physics (5) Offerings Prerequisite: PHY 1102. The third quarter of a general introduction to physics, intended for biology and premed majors. Covers light, atomic, molecular and nuclear physics. Attributes: Natural Science B

PHY 1121 Physics for Sci & Engineering (5) Offerings Prerequisite: MAT 1225 may be taken concurrently. The first quarter of an introduction to physics using calculus. Covers mechanics. Lectures and laboratory each week. Attributes: Natural Science B

PHY 1122 Physics for Sci & Engineering (5) Offerings Prerequisite: PHY 1121 and MAT 1225. The second quarter of an introduction to physics using calculus. Covers gravitation, oscillations, fluid mechanics, thermal physics, waves and electrostatics. Lectures and laboratory each week. Attributes: Natural Science B

PHY 1123 Physics for Sci & Engineering (5) Offerings Prerequisite: PHY 1122. The third quarter of an introduction to physics using calculus. Covers electricity, magnetism and optics. Lectures and laboratory each week. Attributes: Natural Science B