Courses

Courses

Fall 2006

055. Science of Food and Wine
Richard Broene Barry Logan T 8:30 - 9:55, TH 8:30 - 9:55
Methods of food and wine preparation and production emerged from essentially controlled scientific experiments, even if the techniques of cooking are often carried out without thought of the underlying physical processes at play. This course considers the science behind food and wine using bread baking, cooking techniques, the role of microbes in our diet, and wine making and appreciation to explore the chemistry and biology that underlie our gastronomy. Molecular structures and complex interactions central to cooking and wine will be examined in integrated laboratory exercises. Not intended for students who have previously had more than one college-level science course.
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Richard Broene Barry Logan W 1:00 - 3:55
Methods of food and wine preparation and production emerged from essentially controlled scientific experiments, even if the techniques of cooking are often carried out without thought of the underlying physical processes at play. This course considers the science behind food and wine using bread baking, cooking techniques, the role of microbes in our diet, and wine making and appreciation to explore the chemistry and biology that underlie our gastronomy. Molecular structures and complex interactions central to cooking and wine will be examined in integrated laboratory exercises. Not intended for students who have previously had more than one college-level science course.
101. Introductory Chemistry
David Page M 9:30 - 10:25, W 9:30 - 10:25, F 9:30 - 10:25
A first course in a two-semester introductory college chemistry program. An introduction to the states of matter and their properties, the mole concept and stoichiometry, and selected properties of the elements. Lectures, conferences, and four hours of laboratory work per week. To ensure proper placement, students are expected to have taken the chemistry placement examination prior to registering for Chemistry 101.
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David Page W 1:00 - 4:25
A first course in a two-semester introductory college chemistry program. An introduction to the states of matter and their properties, the mole concept and stoichiometry, and selected properties of the elements. Lectures, conferences, and four hours of laboratory work per week. To ensure proper placement, students are expected to have taken the chemistry placement examination prior to registering for Chemistry 101.
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Rene Bernier TH 8:30 - 11:55
A first course in a two-semester introductory college chemistry program. An introduction to the states of matter and their properties, the mole concept and stoichiometry, and selected properties of the elements. Lectures, conferences, and four hours of laboratory work per week. To ensure proper placement, students are expected to have taken the chemistry placement examination prior to registering for Chemistry 101.
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Rene Bernier TH 1:00 - 4:25
A first course in a two-semester introductory college chemistry program. An introduction to the states of matter and their properties, the mole concept and stoichiometry, and selected properties of the elements. Lectures, conferences, and four hours of laboratory work per week. To ensure proper placement, students are expected to have taken the chemistry placement examination prior to registering for Chemistry 101.
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Judith Foster F 1:30 - 4:55
A first course in a two-semester introductory college chemistry program. An introduction to the states of matter and their properties, the mole concept and stoichiometry, and selected properties of the elements. Lectures, conferences, and four hours of laboratory work per week. To ensure proper placement, students are expected to have taken the chemistry placement examination prior to registering for Chemistry 101.
109. General Chemistry
Jeffrey Nagle M 9:30 - 10:25, W 9:30 - 10:25, F 9:30 - 10:25
Introduction to models for chemical bonding and intermolecular forces; characterization of systems at equilibrium and spontaneous processes, including oxidation and reduction; and the rates of chemical reactions. Lectures, conferences, and four hours of laboratory work per week.
109. General Chemistry
Amanda Mifflin M 10:30 - 11:25, W 10:30 - 11:25, F 10:30 - 11:25
Introduction to models for chemical bonding and intermolecular forces; characterization of systems at equilibrium and spontaneous processes, including oxidation and reduction; and the rates of chemical reactions. Lectures, conferences, and four hours of laboratory work per week.
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Judith Foster M 1:00 - 4:55
Introduction to models for chemical bonding and intermolecular forces; characterization of systems at equilibrium and spontaneous processes, including oxidation and reduction; and the rates of chemical reactions. Lectures, conferences, and four hours of laboratory work per week.
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Judith Foster T 1:00 - 4:55
Introduction to models for chemical bonding and intermolecular forces; characterization of systems at equilibrium and spontaneous processes, including oxidation and reduction; and the rates of chemical reactions. Lectures, conferences, and four hours of laboratory work per week.
210. Chemical Analysis
Elizabeth Stemmler M 10:30 - 11:25, W 10:30 - 11:25, F 10:30 - 11:25
Methods of separating and quantifying inorganic and organic compounds using volumetric, spectrophotometric, electrometric, and chromatographic techniques are covered. Chemical equilibria and the statistical analysis of data are addressed. Lectures and four hours of laboratory work per week.
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Martha Black T 1:00 - 4:55
Methods of separating and quantifying inorganic and organic compounds using volumetric, spectrophotometric, electrometric, and chromatographic techniques are covered. Chemical equilibria and the statistical analysis of data are addressed. Lectures and four hours of laboratory work per week.
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Martha Black W 1:00 - 4:55
Methods of separating and quantifying inorganic and organic compounds using volumetric, spectrophotometric, electrometric, and chromatographic techniques are covered. Chemical equilibria and the statistical analysis of data are addressed. Lectures and four hours of laboratory work per week.
225. Organic Chemistry I
Richard Broene M 9:30 - 10:25, W 9:30 - 10:25, F 9:30 - 10:25
Introduction to the chemistry of the compounds of carbon. Provides the foundation for further work in organic chemistry and biochemistry. Lectures, conference, and four hours of laboratory work per week.
225. Organic Chemistry I
Brian Linton M 10:30 - 11:25, W 10:30 - 11:25, F 10:30 - 11:25
Introduction to the chemistry of the compounds of carbon. Provides the foundation for further work in organic chemistry and biochemistry. Lectures, conference, and four hours of laboratory work per week.
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The Department M 1:00 - 4:55
Introduction to the chemistry of the compounds of carbon. Provides the foundation for further work in organic chemistry and biochemistry. Lectures, conference, and four hours of laboratory work per week.
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The Department T 1:00 - 4:55
Introduction to the chemistry of the compounds of carbon. Provides the foundation for further work in organic chemistry and biochemistry. Lectures, conference, and four hours of laboratory work per week.
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The Department W 1:00 - 4:55
Introduction to the chemistry of the compounds of carbon. Provides the foundation for further work in organic chemistry and biochemistry. Lectures, conference, and four hours of laboratory work per week.
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The Department TH 8:30 - 12:25
Introduction to the chemistry of the compounds of carbon. Provides the foundation for further work in organic chemistry and biochemistry. Lectures, conference, and four hours of laboratory work per week.
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The Department TH 1:00 - 4:55
Introduction to the chemistry of the compounds of carbon. Provides the foundation for further work in organic chemistry and biochemistry. Lectures, conference, and four hours of laboratory work per week.
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The Department F 1:00 - 4:55
Introduction to the chemistry of the compounds of carbon. Provides the foundation for further work in organic chemistry and biochemistry. Lectures, conference, and four hours of laboratory work per week.
232. Biochemistry II: Enzymes and Metabolism
David Page M 11:30 - 12:25, W 11:30 - 12:25, F 11:30 - 12:25
An introduction to metabolism. Topics include pathways in living cells by which carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, and other important biomolecules are broken down to produce energy and biosynthesized. Previously known as Biology 262.
251. Physical Chemistry I
Eric Peterson M 8:30 - 9:25, W 8:30 - 9:25, F 8:30 - 9:25
Thermodynamics and its application to chemical changes and equilibria that occur in the gaseous, solid, and liquid states. The behavior of systems at equilibrium and chemical reaction kinetics are related to molecular properties by means of the kinetic theory of gases, the laws of thermodynamics and transition state theory.
263. Laboratory in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
Katherine Farnham M 2:30 - 3:55
Comprehensive laboratory course in molecular biology and biochemistry that reflects how research is conducted and communicated. Includes sequential weekly experiments, resulting in a cohesive, semester-long research project. Begins with genetic engineering to produce a recombinant protein, continues with its purification, and finishes with functional and structural characterization. Emphasis is on cloning strategy, controlling protein expression, and protein characterization using techniques such as polymerase chain reaction, affinity chromatography, isoelectric focusing and high-performance liquid chromatography. Students also learn to manipulate data using structural and image analysis software.
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Katherine Farnham W 1:00 - 4:55
Comprehensive laboratory course in molecular biology and biochemistry that reflects how research is conducted and communicated. Includes sequential weekly experiments, resulting in a cohesive, semester-long research project. Begins with genetic engineering to produce a recombinant protein, continues with its purification, and finishes with functional and structural characterization. Emphasis is on cloning strategy, controlling protein expression, and protein characterization using techniques such as polymerase chain reaction, affinity chromatography, isoelectric focusing and high-performance liquid chromatography. Students also learn to manipulate data using structural and image analysis software.
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Katherine Farnham TH 1:00 - 4:55
Comprehensive laboratory course in molecular biology and biochemistry that reflects how research is conducted and communicated. Includes sequential weekly experiments, resulting in a cohesive, semester-long research project. Begins with genetic engineering to produce a recombinant protein, continues with its purification, and finishes with functional and structural characterization. Emphasis is on cloning strategy, controlling protein expression, and protein characterization using techniques such as polymerase chain reaction, affinity chromatography, isoelectric focusing and high-performance liquid chromatography. Students also learn to manipulate data using structural and image analysis software.
305. Environmental Fate of Organic Chemicals
Dharanija Vasudevan M 9:30 - 10:25, W 9:30 - 10:25, F 9:30 - 10:25
Over 100,000 synthetic chemicals are currently in daily use. In order to determine the risk posed to humans and ecosystems, we need to understand and anticipate the extent and routes of chemical exposure. This course addresses the fate to organic chemicals following their intentional or unintentional release into the environment - why these chemicals either persist or breakdown and how are they distributed between surface water, ground water, soil, sediments, biota and air. Analysis of chemical structure is used to gain insight into the molecular interactions that determine the various chemical transfer and transformation processes, while emphasizing the quantitative description of these processes. Formerly Chemistry 380/Environmental Studies 380.
340. Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Jeffrey Nagle T 10:00 - 11:25, TH 10:00 - 11:25
An in-depth coverage of inorganic chemistry. Spectroscopic and mechanistic studies of coordination and organometallic compounds, including applications to bioinorganic chemistry, are emphasized. Symmetry and applications of group theory are included.