572 College of Science CHEM 3020 - Computer Applications in Chemistry Credits: (l) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] A course designed to provide students computer skills for applications including computation and electronic databases searches. It is required that this course be taken before or with CHEM 3000. One hour of lecture/discussion a week. Prerequisite: CHEM 1210. CHEM 3050 - Instrumental Analysis Credits: (4) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Theory and methods of modern instrumental analysis. Includes practical applications in electrochemical, spectrometric, and chromatographic techniques. Three hours of lecture and one three hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 3000. CHEM 3060 - Applied Analysis Credits: (l) Applied Analysis using modern methods of analysis with an emphasis on speed and accuracy. One 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 3000. Prerequisite or co-requisite: CHEM 3050. CHEM 3070 - Biochemistry I Credits: (4) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] Spring [Full Sem] Structure and function of biomolecules including proteins, nucleic acids, fats and carbohydrates. A focus on proteins as energy transforming and catalytic devices; their role in metabolism, defense and other biochemical processes. Three lectures and one three hour lab a week. Prerequisite: CHEM 2310 and CHEM 2315. CHEM 3075 - Biochemistry I Lab Credits: (l) Stand-alone biochemistry laboratory course course designed to accommodate transfer students from other universities that have taken the equivalent of CHEM 3070, Biochemistry, without the laboratory component. CHEM 3075 registration will be allowed only by special permission from the Chair of Chemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 2310, CHEM 2315, and CHEM 3070 without laboratory. CHEM 3080 - Biochemistry II Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] A detailed study of the molecular basis of life: nucleic acids, bio synthetic pathways, molecular aspects of disease and pharmacology. Three lectures a week. Prerequisite: CHEM 2320, CHEM 2325, and CHEM 3070. CHEM 3090 - Biochemical Techniques Credits: (l) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] Advanced techniques including instrumentation for biochemistry. One 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 2320, CHEM 2325, and CHEM 3070, with CHEM 3080 beinj prerequisite or co-requisite. To be taken concurrently with CHEM 3080. CHEM 3400 - Molecular Symmetry and Applied Math for Physical Chemistry Credits: (3) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] An introduction to molecular symmetry, experimental error analysis, and physical chemistry applications of algebra, linear algebra, and differential equations. Prerequisite: MATH 1220. Co-Requisite: CHEM 3410. CHEM 3410 - Physical Chemistry I Credits: (4) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] The first semester course of Physical Chemistry covering chemical thermodynamics and kinetics. Three hours of lecture and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: CHEM 3000 and PHYS 2220. Co-Requisite: CHEM 3400. CHEM 3420 - Physical Chemistry II Credits: (4) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] The second semester course of Physical Chemistry covering quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, and chemical reaction dynamics. Three hours of lecture and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: CHEM 3410. CHEM 3570 - Foundations of Science Education Credits: (3) Typically taught: Fall [Full Sem] A thorough investigation of research in science learning and curricular standards at the state and national levels. Foundations of the philosophy of science and scientific inquiry as applicable to science teaching at the secondary level. This course serves as a foundation to a preservice science teacher's education coursework. CHEM 4540 - Spectrometric and Separation Methods Credits: (4) Typically taught: Spring [Full Sem] Theory and practice of spectrometric and separation methods in the study of chemical systems. Three hours of lecture and one 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 3420 or permission of instructor. Weber State University 2015-2016 Catalog