Graduate Courses

PACHE113. Chemistry II, with Lab

A continuation of Chemistry I which is prerequisite. Includes Lab.

PACHE212. Quantitative Analysis

The theory, calculations, and techniques of gravimetric, titrimetric and photometric methods of analysis.

PACHE240. Geochemical Exploration

Principles and practice of geochemical exploration for mineral deposits, including analytical methods, dispersion of metals, interpretation procedures, and field problems.

PACHE316. Analytical Chemistry I

The theory & methods of quantitative chemical analysis including gravimetric, volumetric & certain instrumental methods, Ionic equilibria, oxidation & reduction, precipitation & complex formation, & optical methods are among the topics considered.

PACHE317. ModernMthdsOfAnalysis II

Modern Methods of Analysis II. Covers modern instrumental analysis theory treating such topics as UV,VIS and IR spectrophotometry, AA & NMR spectrometry, electroanalytical techniques & chromatography (VPC,HPLC, TLC).

PACHE320. Organic Chem. I, w. Lab

This course will begin with a review of some of the important concepts established in inorganic chemistry. The chemistry of carbon will be distinguished from other elements. The various classes of aliphatic and aromatic compounds will be examined. The diversity of functional groups will be explored with regard to reactivity and mechanism. Nucleophilic and electrophilic reaction mechanisms will be stressed. Stereochemistry will emphasize the three-dimensional aspect that the carbon backbone confers upon macromolecules. Concepts of hydrophobicity and hydrophilicity included. Includes Lab.

PACHE321. Organic Chem. II, w. Lab

This course further elaborates functional groups with emphasis on alcohols, phenols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, amides, esters, amines, and carboxylic acids. Once the nature and reactivity of these functional groups is understood, the more important biological examples will be stressed and elaborated. Biochemistry, particularly the properties and metabolism of biological macromolecules such as nucleic acids, lipids, and proteins, will be introduced. Integral laboratory sessions demonstrate techniques used in organic chemistry.

PACHE340. Environmental Chemistry

Description of the concepts, principles, practices, and current problems in the chemistry of natural waters, the soil, and the atmosphere.

PACHE341. Env. Chemistry Lab

Collection and analysis of air, water, soil, and organisms for pollutants such as noxious gases, heavy metals, and trace organics. EPA approved methods are emphasized. (must be completed with PACHEN340)

PACHE351. Intro to Industrial Chem

An introduction to the life of an industrial chemist, from the various technologies involved to government regulations, marketing and management. The course will begin with a brief history of the chemical industry.

PACHE361. Biochemistry

This course considers the central anabolic and catabolic reactions and pathways of carbohydrates, amino acids and proteins, lipids, nucleotides and nucleic acids. Mechanisms of metabolic regulation and integration, hereditary disorders of metabolism and abnormal metabolism in certain disease states are included. Also considered are topics concerning human nutrition and molecular transmission of genetic information.

PACHE370. Physical Chemistry

Fundamental principles of physical chemistry. This course includes topics such as thermodynamics with applications to chemical and phase equilibria. It also covers quantum theory, spectroscopy, and chemical dynamics.

PACHE381. Intro to Nuclr Chemistry

Study of radiation sources, absorption processes in matter, radiation dose and its measurements, short-lived intermediates, radiation chemistry of aqueous solutions, organic compounds, polymers, proteins, and nucleic acids.

PACHE461. Advanced Biochemistry

Advanced study of the chemistry of living systems: bioenergetics, metabolism and regulation, molecular genetics, and the chemical basis of some disease states. The underlying biochemical similarities and differences between plants and animals, as well as current techniques and applications in biotechnology, will be discussed.

 


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