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2021-2022 General Catalog 
    
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Business Health Information Systems (USU Eastern)

  
  • BHIS 1020 - Medical Coding Theory II


    3 credits

    Continuation of Medical Coding Theory I. At the completion of the course, the student will be eligible to take the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) national certification exam from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).   

    Prerequisite/Restriction:   and   

    Corequisite:   

    Campus: USU Eastern only



  
  • BHIS 1025 - Medical Coding Applications II


    1 credit

    The applications experience allows the medical coding student the opportunity to continue to grow by integrating theoretical knowledge with practical medical coding situations and scenarios.  The student is expected to continue to demonstrate increased knowledge in medical coding and continue to develop higher proficiency levels.  With the help of experienced, certified medical coders, the student will focus on skill refinement while working with large numbers of provider-based scenarios.  

    Prerequisite/Restriction:   and   

    Corequisite:   

    Campus: USU Eastern only



  
  • BHIS 2010 - Advanced E/M Coding


    3 credits

    Offers the opportunity to achieve coding mastery and is the first part of the more advanced career preparation in medical coding.  The course will emphasize Evaluation and Management (E/M) coding, which is so critical to much of the coding industry.  In addition to instruction on appropriate documentation, the formatting of chart notes, and E/M coding guidelines and procedures, students will work repeatedly with actual medical charts, refining their skills and honing their knowledge in this area of specialty.   

      

    Prerequisite/Restriction:

      and   and   and   or instructor permission

    Corequisite:   

    Campus: USU Eastern only



  
  • BHIS 2015 - Virtual Medical Coding for E/M


    1 credit

    Virtual Medical Coding I introduces the student to the virtual world of coding. A web-based medical coding application will be presented and discussed. Authentic medical records are analyzed and coded. Throughout the course students are provided the opportunity to further master Evaluation and Management (E/M) coding as they actually work in a real-world, web-based, virtual environment.  

    Prerequisite/Restriction:   and   and   and   or instructor permission

    Corequisite:   

    Campus: USU Eastern only



  
  • BHIS 2020 - Advanced Topics in Medical Coding


    3 credits

    Offers the opportunity to achieve added coding mastery.  Will emphasize selected areas of specialty in medical coding (e.g. Diagnostic Radiology, Orthopedic Surgery, Hierarchical Condition Coding-HCC, Emergency Department, etc.)  The specialty areas will be determined at the beginning of each course based upon market demand and industry need. Both theoretical and practical issues will be discussed. Students will work with authentic medical charts.    

    Prerequisite/Restriction:   and   and   and   and   and   or instructor permission

    Corequisite:   

    Campus: USU Eastern only



  
  • BHIS 2025 - Virtual Medical Coding for Advanced Topics


    1 credit

    Virtual Medical Coding II transitions the medical coding student into a remote-site medical coding setting.  It provides the opportunity to further refine knowledge and skills in those areas emphasized as part of Advanced Topics in Medical Coding. The student will code authentic medical charts while working with a seasoned, certified medical coder in a simulated, work-replicated virtual environment.  

    Prerequisite/Restriction:   and   and   and   and   and   or instructor permission

    Corequisite:   

    Campus: USU Eastern only



  
  • BHIS 2030 - Advanced ICD-9-CM Coding II


    1 credit

    Provides an in-depth review of ICD-9-CM coding guidelines and procedures with an emphasis on the diseases and conditions covered in the reference manual. A deeper understanding of the anatomy and pathophysiology involved will enhance the proficiency in ICD-9-CM coding and the ability to differentiate diagnosis/condition codes and coding levels associated with specific diseases and various aspects of the disease process. The first half of ICD-9-CM for Physicians—Volumes 1 & 2 will be covered in the course.

    Prerequisite/Restriction:   and   and   and   or instructor permission

    Campus: USU Eastern only



  
  • BHIS 2035 - Advanced ICD-9-CM Coding II


    1 credit

    Continuation of Advanced ICD-9-CM Coding I. The second half of the reference manual ICD-9-CM for Physicians—Volumes 1 & 2 will be covered. Students will continue their review of ICD-9-CM coding guidelines and procedures and the anatomy and pathophysiology involved for the concluding chapters of the ICD-9-CM manual. Will refine coding skills as they learn to differentiate ICD-9-CM diagnosis and/or condition codes and coding levels.  

    Prerequisite/Restriction:   

    Campus: USU Eastern only



  
  • BHIS 2040 - Medical Coding Health Care Specialties


    1 credit

    Provides an opportunity for students to achieve mastery in a medical coding area of specialty.  Students may choose from a variety of specialty specific categories, such as Cardiology, Orthopedic Surgery, Family Practice, Hematology and Oncology, etc. Both theoretical and practical issues are presented and discussed. A review of ICD-9-CM coding guidelines and E/M coding procedures as they relate to the topic covered will be provided. Authentic medical charts will be coded and discussed. The course is designed to prepare students for national certification in the area of specialty studied. 

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Instructor permission

    Repeatable for credit
    Campus: USU Eastern only



  
  • BHIS 2988 - Special Problems


    1-3 credits

    Individual or group work project relevant to the medical coding knowledge base arranged between a medical coding faculty member and the student or group of students.  The student(s) establishes learning objectives and goals, and a credit agreement with the faculty/coordinator at the beginning of the semester.  The student then meets periodically with the faculty/coordinator to review progress.  

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Instructor permission

    Repeatable for credit
    Campus: USU Eastern only



  
  • BHIS 2999 - Workshop


    1-3 credits

    A course designed to meet the changing needs of the student and work professional in medical coding. 

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Instructor permission

    Repeatable for credit
    Campus: USU Eastern only




Caine College of the Arts

  
  • CCA 1150 - Arts Project


    0.5 credits

    Elective course available to all students who wish to extend the exploration of the fine and cultural arts beyond the classroom. Students attend a minimum number of cultural programs and submit written evaluation reports. Class includes lecture, lab and/or field trips.

    Campus: USU Eastern only



  
  • CCA 1250 - Interdisciplinary Workshop


    1-5 credits

    Students study a specific area of discipline that is not part of the department’s regularly scheduled curriculum.

    Repeatable for credit
  
  • CCA 2250 - Introductory Internship/Co-op


    1-5 credits

    Introductory-level educational work experience in an internship or cooperative education position approved by the college.

    Repeatable for credit


    Pass/Fail only
  
  • CCA 3050 - The Arts in Cultural Context


    3 credits

    Interdisciplinary study of a work, figure, or theme in the arts. Topics vary.

  
  • CCA 3060 - Quantitative Methods for the Arts (QI)


    QI Quantitative Intensive
    3 credits

    From budgeting to sales analysis and from performance evaluation to the economic impact of cultural activities, students will grapple with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills required of successful arts practitioners and prepared arts advocates.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Completion of Gen Ed Quantitative Literacy requirement

  
  • CCA 3070 - Unveiling the Anthropocene (DSC/QI)


    DSC, QI Depth Life and Physical Sciences, Quantitative Intensive
    3 credits

    The course tells the scientific story of humanity’s intensifying impacts on the planet, and possible future paths. Students explore re-interpreting these stories in their own individual and artistic voices.  Emphasis is on complex systems, data visualization, and artistic storytelling.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Quantitative Literacy (QL) course or equivalent

     


     

  
  • CCA 3330 - Art Symposium (DHA)


    DHA Depth Humanities and Creative Arts
    2 credits

    Students attend a number of cultural events offered at USU and in the community, as well as write critiques of the events. Note: CCA 3330 may be applied to the depth requirements, but not to the breadth requirements. Two credits of CCA 3330 are needed to fulfill the DHA requirement.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Completion of at least 30 credits

  
  • CCA 4250 - Advanced Internship/Co-op


    1-15 credits

    Internship or cooperative education position of a more professional level, with increased complexity, approved by the college.

    Repeatable for credit


    Pass/Fail only
  
  • CCA 4910 - Study Abroad


    1-20 credits

    A semester study abroad experience through a student exchange program.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Approval from the Study Abroad Office

    Graded SP (Satisfactory Progress) only.
  
  • CCA 5250 - Interdisciplinary Workshop


    1-5 credits

    Students study a specific area of discipline that is not part of the department’s regularly scheduled curriculum.

    Repeatable for credit
  
  • CCA 6250 - Graduate Internship/Co-op


    1-15 credits

    Internship or cooperative education position approved by the department and/or the college.

    Repeatable for credit


  
  • CCA 6910 - Study Abroad


    1-12 credits

    A semester study abroad experience through a student exchange program.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Approval from the Study Abroad Office


Chemistry

  
  • CHEM 1010 - Introduction to Chemistry (BPS)


    BPS Breadth Physical Sciences
    3 credits

    This course is for non-science majors. It includes basic chemical concepts and a survey of the various branches of chemistry. Heavy emphasis is placed on everyday applications to problems involving environmental pollution, radioactivity, energy sources, and human health.

  
  • CHEM 1015 - Introduction to Chemistry Laboratory


    1 credit

    Offered to students concurrently enrolled in  . Offers hands-on experience obtaining data in support of topics taught in  . Such concepts are laboratory safety, density, use of various laboratory equipment, mole reactions, titrations, acid and base measurements, ester formation, saponification reaction and gain a familiarity with the metric system. Students should gain an appreciation of the skills needed to get accurate data and learn chemical manipulations necessary for their chosen field. The lab is optional.

    Corequisite:   

    Campus: USU Eastern only



  
  • CHEM 1110 - General Chemistry I (BPS)


    BPS Breadth Physical Sciences
    4 credits

    This course is for non-science majors. It is designed for students whose major does not require the more mathematically intensive  CHEM 1210  or CHEM 1220  courses. It is the first of a two-semester sequence. Progression is made from the basic tenets of general chemistry through an introduction to organic chemistry, with topics being presented in order of practical importance and sophistication.

    Prerequisite/Restriction:

  
  • CHEM 1115 - General Chemistry I Laboratory


    1 credit

    Experiments are chosen to illustrate and clarify concepts taught in the lecture portion of  . Hands-on experience with the techniques of chemistry such as using crucibles, vernier calipers, funnels, semipermeable membranes to study osmosis and diffusion, an indicator derived from red cabbage to study acid/base properties of solutions and so forth. Upon completion of the laboratory experience, students will have a better idea of laboratory manipulations needed to acquire the data they use in the nursing profession.

    Corequisite:   

    Campus: USU Eastern only



  
  • CHEM 1120 - General Chemistry II (BPS)


    BPS Breadth Physical Sciences
    4 credits

    Continuation of CHEM 1110 ; the second half of a two-semester sequence. Additional coverage of organic chemistry is presented along with an introduction to biochemistry.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 1110  

  
  • CHEM 1125 - General Chemistry II Laboratory


    1 credit

    Laboratory course designed for non-science majors who are enrolled in  . Laboratory experiments involve basic aspects of general chemistry, organic chemistry and biochemistry.

    Prerequisite/Restriction:   and   (may be taken concurrently)

  
  • CHEM 1210 - Principles of Chemistry I


    4 credits

    This is the first of a two-semester sequence covering fundamentals of chemistry. It is designed for science and engineering students.

    Prerequisite/Restriction:  



  
  • CHEM 1215 - Chemical Principles Laboratory I


    1 credit

    Laboratory course designed to be taken concurrently with CHEM 1210 . The laboratory class offers hands-on experience related to the topics taught in the lecture sequence.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 1210  (may be taken concurrently)

  
  • CHEM 1220 - Principles of Chemistry II (BPS)


    BPS Breadth Physical Sciences
    4 credits

    Continuation of CHEM 1210 ; the second half of a two-semester sequence, covering the fundamentals of chemistry. Designed for science and engineering students.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 1210  

  
  • CHEM 1225 - Chemical Principles Laboratory II


    1 credit

    This course is a continuation of CHEM 1215 . It is normally taken concurrently with CHEM 1220 . The laboratory class offers hands-on experience related to topics taught in the lecture sequence.

    Prerequisite/Restriction:

     

    This listing includes updates which are effective beginning Spring 2021.

  
  • CHEM 1990 - Introduction to the Chemistry and Biochemistry Professions


    1 credit

    This course is designed to expose students to careers in chemistry and biochemistry as well as the professional skills needed to land and keep a job. It includes topics presented by faculty and invited guests and assignments focused on employability skills.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
  
  • CHEM 2300 - Principles of Organic Chemistry


    3 credits

    Shape, bonding, nomenclature, stereochemistry, physical properties, and reactivity of organic molecules is covered for a range of molecules, beginning with simple alkanes and finishing with some of the more complex abiotic and biotic organic molecules known today.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 1210 

  
  • CHEM 2310 - Organic Chemistry I


    4 credits

    First of a two semester sequence covering the physical properties, nomenclature, stereochemistry, mechanisms, chemical reactivity, and spectroscopy of organic compounds, including the biological roles and importance of organic compounds. The CHEM 2310/  sequence constitutes a more in-depth examination of the topics covered in  . Students should consult with their advisor to determine which Organic Chemistry course is required for their major.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 1220  

  
  • CHEM 2315 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I


    1 credit

    This laboratory course is designed to accompany CHEM 2310 . It offers hands-on experience related to the topics taught in the lecture sequence.

    Prerequisite/Restriction:

  
  • CHEM 2320 - Organic Chemistry II


    4 credits

    Continuation of CHEM 2310 . The second half of a two semester sequence covering the physical properties, nomenclature, stereochemistry, mechanisms, chemical reactivity, and spectroscopy of organic compounds, including the biological roles and importance of organic compounds. Upon completion, students will be prepared to understand the chemical aspects of biochemistry as they relate to how organic biomolecules react and interact in biological systems.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 2310  or CHEM 2300  and instructor permission

  
  • CHEM 2325 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II


    1 credit

    This is a continuation of CHEM 2315 , normally taken concurrently with  . This laboratory class offers hands-on experience related to topics taught in the lecture sequence.

    Prerequisite/Restriction:  



  
  • CHEM 2977 - Cooperative Education


    1-3 credits

    Provides supervised on-the-job training in chemistry lab assistant and similar positions. Students meet with the instructor / coordinator periodically during the course to determine and evaluate learning objectives, hours to be worked, credit agreements.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Instructor permission

    Repeatable for credit


    Campus: USU Eastern only



  
  • CHEM 2988 - Special Problems


    1-3 credits

    Individual work approved by instructor. Time and credit to be arranged.

    Repeatable for credit


    Campus: USU Eastern only



  
  • CHEM 3000 - Quantitative Analysis (QI)


    QI Quantitative Intensive
    3 credits

    This course covers basic theory and laboratory practice in analytical chemistry, including introduction to multiple equilibria and chemical separation methods.

    Prerequisite/Restriction:

    This listing includes updates which are effective beginning Spring 2021.
  
  • CHEM 3005 - Quantitative Analysis Laboratory


    1 credit

    One three-hour laboratory per week.

    Prerequisite/Restriction:

  
  • CHEM 3060 - Physical Chemistry I (QI)


    QI Quantitative Intensive
    3 credits

    This course covers chemical thermodynamics, laws of thermodynamics, changes of state, chemical equilibrium, chemical kinetics, rate laws, reaction mechanisms and theories of reaction rates.

    Prerequisite/Restriction:

  
  • CHEM 3070 - Physical Chemistry II (QI)


    QI Quantitative Intensive
    3 credits

    This course provides an introduction to quantum mechanics, the Schrodinger equation, and exactly-soluble problems. It includes chemical applications of quantum mechanics, the periodic table and chemical bonding. It also covers spectroscopy and statistical thermodynamics.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 3060  

  
  • CHEM 3090 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory (CI)


    CI Communications Intensive
    2 credits

    This laboratory course consists of experimental work to accompany CHEM 3060  and CHEM 3070 .

    Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 3060  

    Corequisite: CHEM 3070  

  
  • CHEM 3510 - Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry


    2 credits

    Survey of basic structure, bonding, and reactivity across the periodic table.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 1220 , CHEM 2310 , and CHEM 2315 

  
  • CHEM 3520 - Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory


    1 credit

    Covers basic aspects of inorganic synthesis and compound characterization.

    Corequisite: CHEM 3510  

  
  • CHEM 3650 - Environmental Chemistry (DSC)


    DSC Depth Life and Physical Sciences
    3 credits

    Survey of issues and chemical nature of environmental problems, including air, soil, and water pollution.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 1010  or CHEM 1120  or CHEM 1220 

  
  • CHEM 3700 - Introductory Biochemistry


    3 credits

    Brief survey of the chemistry of biologically important compounds and their role in microbial, animal, and plant metabolism.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 2300  or CHEM 2310 

  
  • CHEM 3710 - Introductory Biochemistry Laboratory


    1 credit

    Laboratory course designed to accompany CHEM 3700 .

    Corequisite: CHEM 3700  

  
  • CHEM 3750 - Chemistry Special Topics


    1-3 credits

    This course explores a particular topic in greater depth and with narrower focus than a conventional course. 

    This listing includes updates which are effective beginning Summer 2021.
  
  • CHEM 4250 - Cooperative Experience


    1-2 credits

    Planned work outside the University. Specific experience must receive prior approval for credit to be earned. Consult advisor or department head for details.

    Repeatable for credit.
  
  • CHEM 4800 - Research Problems (CI)


    CI Communications Intensive
    1-3 credits

    Directed undergraduate research.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of department

    Repeatable for credit.
  
  • CHEM 4890 - Undergraduate Biochemistry Seminar (CI)


    CI Communications Intensive
    2 credits

    This course includes the presentation of scientific seminars, critiquing of and participation in departmental seminars, scientific literature searching, accessing and using scientific databases, and career preparation and development. Biochemistry majors should take the course during their senior year.

    Prerequisite/Restriction:

    This listing includes updates which are effective beginning Summer 2021.
  
  • CHEM 4990 - Undergraduate Seminar (CI)


    CI Communications Intensive
    2 credits

    In this course, students hone their writing and speaking skills, which are necessary for presenting scientific information.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 3060  (may be taken concurrently)

    Repeatable for credit.
  
  • CHEM 5070 - Biophysical Chemistry


    3 credits

    Students learn the biological applications and theories of physical chemistry. Topics include equilibrium, thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, transport properties, and spectroscopy.

    Prerequisite/Restriction:

  
  • CHEM 5100 - Computational Chemistry


    3 credits

    Provides students with an understanding of modern computational chemical methods. Students will learn how to incorporate these methods into their own research projects, and to assess the validity of such data that appears in the scientific literature.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 3070  or instructor permission

  
  • CHEM 5520 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry


    2 credits

    Advanced treatment of the structure/bonding/reactivity relationships across the periodic table.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 3070  and  CHEM 3510 

  
  • CHEM 5530 - Advanced Synthesis Laboratory


    2 credits

    Laboratory course in advanced synthetic techniques, including vacuum lines, inert atmosphere, Schlenk manipulations, liquid ammonia solvent, and tube furnace reactions.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 2325 , CHEM 3070 , CHEM 3520  

  
  • CHEM 5640 - Instrumental Analysis


    3 credits

    Students study the theory and application of physiochemical methods of analysis. Topics include atomic and molecular spectroscopies, mass spectrometry and chromatographic methods.

    Prerequisite/Restriction:

    This listing includes updates which are effective beginning Spring 2021.
  
  • CHEM 5650 - Instrumental Analysis Laboratory


    2 credits

    This laboratory course is to accompany CHEM 5640 . Students participate in two three-hour labs per week.

    Prerequisite/Restriction:

    And the following (may be taken concurrently):



  
  • CHEM 5670 - Intermediate Environmental Chemistry


    3 credits

    Survey of chemical processes and pollutants in the environment. Sampling and analysis of pollutants to determine chemical fate. Additional coursework is required for those enrolled in the graduate-level course.

    Prerequisite/Restriction:

    Cross-listed as: CHEM 6670  

  
  • CHEM 5680 - Environmental Chemistry Laboratory


    2 credits

    Laboratory course to accompany CHEM 5670 . Field sampling and laboratory analysis of air, water, and soil samples. Method building and hypothesis testing.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 3000 , CHEM 3005  

    Corequisite: CHEM 5670 .

  
  • CHEM 5700 - General Biochemistry I


    3 credits

    This is general biochemistry for science majors, including proteins, enzymes, catalysis, bioenergetics, and catabolic metabolism.

    Prerequisite/Restriction:

  
  • CHEM 5710 - General Biochemistry II


    3 credits

    This is a continuation of CHEM 5700 . It consists of general biochemistry for science majors, including anabolic metabolism, DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 5700  with a grade of C- or better

  
  • CHEM 5720 - General Biochemistry Laboratory (CI)


    CI Communications Intensive
    3 credits

    This course is designed to provide hands-on experience with techniques and concepts and approaches common to biochemistry research.

    This will be accomplished through a lecture and laboratory experience that will involve directed reading, design and performance of experiments, data analysis, and completion of laboratory reports.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: ENGL 2010  and CHEM 5710  (may be taken concurrently)

  
  • CHEM 5790 - Protein Structure/Function and Purification


    3 credits

    Protein biosynthesis, modification, folding, structure, and stability, protein purification and protein analysis will be discussed. Students will develop an original research proposal through oral and written presentations. For graduate (6000-level) credit, additional reading and writing assignments are required.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Microbiology or Biochemistry or equivalent

    Cross-listed as: CHEM 6790 , BENG 5790 /BENG 6790 , BIOL 5790 /BIOL 6790 

  
  • CHEM 6010 - Quantum Chemistry


    3 credits

    Quantum mechanics applied to chemical problems. Theory of atoms and molecules.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 3070 , MATH 2250 

  
  • CHEM 6020 - Molecular Spectroscopy


    3 credits

    Spectroscopy of atoms and molecules.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 6010 

  
  • CHEM 6250 - Curricular Practical Training


    1-6 credits

    Work experience tied to academics, in the graduate student’s major field of study, either chemistry or biochemistry, for which the student is paid.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Permission of department head prior to enrollment

    Repeatable for credit


    Pass/Fail only
  
  • CHEM 6300 - Advanced Modern Organic Chemistry


    3 credits

    This course covers reaction mechanisms in organic chemistry and the methods used to identify and characterize them.

    Prerequisite/Restriction:

    This listing includes updates which are effective beginning Spring 2021.
  
  • CHEM 6500 - Reactivity and Mechanisms in Inorganic Chemistry


    3 credits

    Inorganic reactions and mechanisms relevant to areas of main group, transition metals, and bioinorganic and organometallic chemistry.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 5520 

  
  • CHEM 6510 - Chemical Applications of Group Theory


    1 credit

    Introduction to symmetry point groups and theorems of group theory for application to structure, bonding, and spectroscopy. Some familiarity with linear algebra is recommended.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 3070 

  
  • CHEM 6600 - Modern Chemical Analysis


    3 credits

    Methodology and statistical treatment of chemical data, experimental design, quality control, and chemical separations.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 5640 , graduate standing, or instructor permission

  
  • CHEM 6670 - Intermediate Environmental Chemistry


    3 credits

    Survey of chemical processes and pollutants in the environment. Sampling and analysis of pollutants to determine chemical fate. Additional coursework is required for those enrolled in the graduate-level course.

    Prerequisite/Restriction:

    Cross-listed as: CHEM 5670  

  
  • CHEM 6700 - Advanced Biochemistry I


    1-3 credits

    Advanced-level biochemistry course intended for biochemistry MS and PhD students. Covers proteins, enzyme mechanism, nucleic acid structure and function, and catabolic metabolism at a level appropriate for students preparing for the qualifying examination. This course (which is co-instructed with CHEM 5700 , with additional projects for CHEM 6700) cannot be taken for credit by students who have previously taken CHEM 5700  for credit.

  
  • CHEM 6710 - Advanced Biochemistry II


    3 credits

    Advanced-level biochemistry course intended for biochemistry MS and PhD students. Covers anabolic metabolism and bioinformation processes at a level appropriate for students preparing for the qualifying examination. This course (which is co-instructed with CHEM 5710 , with additional projects for CHEM 6710) cannot be taken for credit by students who have previously taken CHEM 5710  for credit.

  
  • CHEM 6720 - Principles of Enzymology I


    1 credits

    Enzyme kinetics, principles of enzymatic rate acceleration, methods to study enzymatic mechanisms and identify reaction intermediates.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 5700  or instructor permission 

  
  • CHEM 6730 - Principles of Enzymology II


    2 credits

    Enzymatic mechanisms and strategies for carbon-carbon and carbon-hydrogen bond cleaving and forming reactions, phosphoryl group transfer, stereochemical analysis and outcomes of enzymatic reactions, mechanistic roles of organic and metallic coenzymes. 

    Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 6720  or Corequisite 

  
  • CHEM 6740 - Cellular Communication by Small Molecules and Proteins


    1 credit

    This course covers the use of post-translational modifications, small molecules, and protein motifs in cellular communication. It also covers variances in the communication systems related to disease state and/or cell stress and therapeutic strategies to manipulate the communication systems.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 5700  with a grade of B- or better, or instructor permission

    Cross-listed as: BIOL 6740  

    This listing includes updates which are effective beginning Spring 2021.
  
  • CHEM 6750 - Principles of Structural Biology


    1 credit

    General principles of protein and nucleic acid structure. Approaches to understanding biological function through structural analysis.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 5700  or instructor permission

  
  • CHEM 6760 - Principles of Bioenergetics


    1-3 credits

    Global biological energy cycles including carbon, nitrogen, and sulfur cycles; respiration; electron transfer; and energy transduction.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 5700  or CHEM 6700  or instructor permission

  
  • CHEM 6770 - Biochemical Methods


    1 credit

    Chemistry 6770 is a graduate-level course covering the theory and application of biochemical and biophysical methods.

    Prerequisite/Restriction:  

    One of the following:



  
  • CHEM 6780 - Biochemical Basis of Gene Expression: Nucleic Acid Protein Interactions


    1 credit

    Students study nucleic acid structure and function in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic systems. They learn the general mechanisms proteins use to recognize nucleic acid sequence, and methods for probing nucleic acid structure and function and analyzing protein-nucleic acid interactions.

    Prerequisite/Restriction:  

    One of the following:



  
  • CHEM 6790 - Protein Structure/Function and Purification


    3 credits

    Protein biosynthesis, modification, folding, structure, and stability, protein purification and protein analysis will be discussed. Students will develop an original research proposal through oral and written presentations. For graduate (6000-level) credit, additional reading and writing assignments are required.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Microbiology or Biochemistry or equivalent

    Cross-listed as: CHEM 5790 , BENG 5790 /BENG 6790 , BIOL 5790 /BENG 6790 

  
  • CHEM 6910 - Special Problems in Chemistry and Biochemistry


    1-4 credits

    Selected problems in chemistry and biochemistry.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: Written permission from department head

  
  • CHEM 6970 - Thesis Research


    1-10 credits

    Research for MS degree.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
  
  • CHEM 6990 - Continuing Graduate Advisement


    1-9 credits

    This course provides graduate students with continued advisement. It is usually taken following completion of all coursework required for the degree.

    Repeatable for credit.
    Pass/Fail only.
    This listing includes updates which are effective beginning Summer 2021.
  
  • CHEM 7020 - Statistical Mechanics


    3 credits

    Statistical mechanics with applications to research problems of current interest.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 6010 

  
  • CHEM 7030 - Special Topics in Physical Chemistry (Topic)


    1-3 credits

    This course covers special areas of current interest and activity in physical chemistry.

    Repeatable for credit.
  
  • CHEM 7300 - Reactions and Synthesis in Modern Organic Chemistry


    3 credits

    Reactions of modern organic chemistry and their application to organic synthesis.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 6300 

  
  • CHEM 7310 - Molecular Structure/Spectroscopy of Organic Compounds


    3 credits

    Modern methods of predicting and determining molecular structure of organic compounds using advanced computational and spectroscopic tools.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 6300 

  
  • CHEM 7330 - Special Topics in Organic Chemistry (Topic)


    1-3 credits

    This course covers special areas of current interest and activity in organic chemistry.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 6300  

    Repeatable for credit.
  
  • CHEM 7500 - Coordination Chemistry


    3 credits

    Theory and spectroscopy of transition metal coordination complexes.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 3070 , CHEM 6500 , CHEM 6510 

  
  • CHEM 7510 - Bioinorganic Chemistry


    1-3 credits

    Advanced systematic study of metallobiochemical structure and function.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 6500 

  
  • CHEM 7530 - Special Topics in Inorganic Chemistry (Topic)


    1-3 credits

    Students study topics of current interest in inorganic chemistry.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 6500  

    Repeatable for credit.
  
  • CHEM 7600 - Analytical Spectroscopy


    3 credits

    Practical description of spectroscopy-based analysis, emphasizing instrumentation and methods.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 5640 , graduate standing, or instructor permission

  
  • CHEM 7610 - Chemical Separations


    3 credits

    Survey of theory and practice of modern chemical separations, including extractions, chromatography, distillation, and phase separations.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 5640 , graduate standing, or instructor permission

  
  • CHEM 7620 - Electrochemistry


    3 credits

    Survey of electrochemistry with emphasis on electrochemical analysis.

    Prerequisite/Restriction: CHEM 5640 , graduate standing, or instructor permission

 

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