Biochemistry Major (B.S.) - Undergraduate - 2010 University Catalog
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BIOCHEMISTRY MAJOR
Complete 72 semester hours including the following 4 requirement(s):
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CHEMISTRY COURSES
Complete the following 14 courses for 41 semester hours:
CHEM 120 General Chemistry I 4 CHEM 121 General Chemistry II 4 CHEM 230 Organic Chemistry I 3 CHEM 231 Organic Chemistry II 3 CHEM 232 Experimental Organic Chemistry I 2 CHEM 233 Experimental Organic Chemistry II 2 CHEM 310 Analytical Chemistry 5 CHEM 340 Physical Chemistry I 3 CHEM 370 Biochemistry I 3 CHEM 372 Experimental Biochemistry I 2 CHEM 447 Biophysical Chemistry 3 CHEM 471 Biochemistry II 3 CHEM 473 Experimental Biochemistry II 3 CHEM 495 The Chemical Literature 1 -
BIOLOGY COURSES
Complete the following 4 courses for 15 semester hours:
BIOL 230 Cell and Molecular Biology 4 BIOL 350 Microbiology 4 BIOL 380 Genetics 4 BIOL 434 Introductory Molecular Biology 3 -
MATHEMATICS COURSES
Complete 2 courses for 8 semester hours:
MATH 122 Calculus I 4 MATH 221 Calculus II 4 -
PHYSICS COURSES
Complete 2 courses for 8 semester hours:
PHYS 191 University Physics I 4 PHYS 192 University Physics II 4
Course Descriptions:
BIOL230: Cell and Molecular Biology
An introduction to the chemistry, structure, and function of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells. Topics covered include membrane structure and transport processes, bioenergetics and energy transformations in cells, DNA replication and expression, protein synthesis, and cell movement. 4 sh.
Prerequisites: CHEM 120 with a grade of "C-" or better.
BIOL350: Microbiology
A study of bacteria, yeast, molds and other microorganisms in relation to modern biological concepts and the welfare of man. Standard techniques employed in the laboratory. 4 sh.
Prerequisites: BIOL 230 and CHEM 120.
BIOL380: Genetics
Lecture and lab. Heredity, gene and chromosomal structure and function, gene regulation, mutation and repair, genes in populations, genetic manipulation, and applied genetics are covered. Lab exercises demonstrate genetic concepts. A semester-long project with research paper is required. Required of all biology majors and minors. Meets the University Writing Requirement for BDPT, BIBM, BICM, BIDE, BIED, BIES, BIME, BIOL, BMPA, MBDP, MOBI, SIBC, SICS and SIMB majors. 4 sh.
Prerequisites: BIOL 230 with a grade of "C-" or better and CHEM 120.
BIOL434: Introductory Molecular Biology
This course is designed to examine the molecular biology of plant and animal cells. 3 sh.
Prerequisites: BIOL 350, and 380, and CHEM 370.
CHEM120: General Chemistry I
Introductory lecture and laboratory course for science majors, prerequisite for all advanced chemistry courses. Introduction to atomic and molecular structure, bonding, stoichiometry, states of matter, solutions, and selected topics in descriptive inorganic chemistry. Laboratory stresses techniques and data treatment and their use in examining chemical systems. Meets the 1983 General Education Requirement (GER) - Natural/Physical Science, Laboratory or Non-Laboratory Science. 4 sh.
Prerequisites: One year of high school chemistry.
CHEM121: General Chemistry II
Introductory lecture and laboratory course for science majors, prerequisite for all advanced chemistry courses. Introduction to thermochemistry, kinetics; general acid base, precipitation, redox equilibria, electrochemistry and selected topics in descriptive inorganic chemistry. Laboratory stresses techniques and data treatment and their use in examining chemical systems. 4 sh.
Prerequisites: CHEM 120.
CHEM230: Organic Chemistry I
Structure and bonding in organic compounds: nomenclature, reactions, properties, and aromatic compounds: stereochemistry; structure analysis by IR, NMR, UV, and MS; introduction to molecular orbital theory. 3 sh.
Prerequisites: CHEM 121.
CHEM231: Organic Chemistry II
Nomenclature, reactions, properties, and synthesis of ethers, epoxides, alcohols, amines, and carbonyl compounds; carbohydrates; amino acids, peptides and proteins; pericyclic reactions; synthetic polymers. 3 sh.
Prerequisites: CHEM 230.
CHEM232: Experimental Organic Chemistry I
A laboratory course to be taken concurrently with CHEM 230. Basic techniques for the separation, analysis and synthesis of organic compounds: recrystallization, distillation, extraction, GC, HPLC, TLC, GC/MS, IR, H/C13- NMR, chemical safety methods and regulations. 2 sh.
Prerequisites: CHEM 230 is a prerequisite or corequisite.
CHEM233: Experimental Organic Chemistry II
A laboratory course to be taken concurrently with CHEM 231 and after completion of CHEM 232. Basic techniques for organic synthesis, mechanistic studies, separation and analysis, and chemical safety: multistep syntheses, spectral data-base searching, phase-transfer catalysis, anhydrous procedures, analysis of unknowns by wet-chemical and spectral methods. 2 sh.
Prerequisites: CHEM 231 and 232 are prerequisites. CHEM 231 may be taken as a corequisite.
CHEM310: Analytical Chemistry
Introduction to concepts of classical analytical chemistry including evaluation of data and apparatus, theory and application of volumetric and gravimetric methods and redox equilibrium, and introduction to electrical methods. 5 sh.
Prerequisites: CHEM 231 and CHEM 232.
CHEM340: Physical Chemistry I
Thermodynamics, homogeneous and heterogeneous equilibria, gases, electrochemistry, solutions, colligative properties. 3 sh.
Prerequisites: CHEM 231, and PHYS 192, and MATH 221.
CHEM370: Biochemistry I
Organization of the living cell; structure, function and chemistry of proteins, carbohydrates and lipids; bioenergetics and oxidation. 3 sh.
Prerequisites: CHEM 231.
CHEM372: Experimental Biochemistry I
A lecture and laboratory course of experimental methods in biochemistry. Biochemical applications of spectroscopy, chromatographic methods, enzyme kinetics, DNA and protein purification and electrophoretic techniques. 2 sh.
Prerequisites: CHEM 231 and 232.
CHEM447: Biophysical Chemistry
Thermodynamics, equilibria, transport processes, kinetics, and electrochemistry as applied to biomolecules and cellular processes. 3 sh.
Prerequisites: MATH 221 and PHYS 192; and CHEM 370 is a prerequisite or corequisite.
CHEM471: Biochemistry II
The second semester of a two semester course in biochemistry. The course continues the coverage of the chemistry of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids, and their role in cellular function and processes. Topics such as the chemistry of hormones, recombinat DNA, mechanisms of enzyme action, protein synthesis, immunoglobulins and membranes are included. 3 sh.
Prerequisites: CHEM370.
CHEM473: Experimental Biochemistry II
A second-semester laboratory in modern techniques in experimental biochemistry to include important applications of major instrumentation. Primarily intended for Biochemistry majors. 3 sh.
Prerequisites: CHEM 370 and 372.
CHEM495: The Chemical Literature
Introduction to manual and computer-assisted searching of the chemical literature. Includes an individual laboratory project, submission of a written project report, and presentation of a seminar. Meets the University Writing Requirement for CHBM, CHED, CHEM, and CHPS majors. 1 sh.
Prerequisites: CHEM 370 may be taken as prerequisite or corequisite.
MATH122: Calculus I
Limits, continuity; derivative and differentiation; applications of the derivative, maxima, minima, and extreme considerations; antiderivatives; Riemann integral. Meets the 1983 General Education Requirement (GER) - Mathematics, Mathematics. 4 sh.
Prerequisites: MATH 111 or MATH 112 or placement through the Montclair State University Placement Test (MSUPT) or a satisfactory score on department's Calculus Readiness Test. (Students who did not satisfy the course prerequisite at MSU and students who received a grade of D-, D, or D+ in the prerequisite course taken at MSU are required to demonstrate competency on the department's Calculus Readiness Test.)
MATH221: Calculus II
Riemann integral applications, transcendental functions, techniques of integration, improper integrals, L'Hospital's rule, infinite series. Meets the 1983 General Education Requirement (GER) - Mathematics, Mathematics. 4 sh.
Prerequisites: MATH 122.
PHYS191: University Physics I
This one-semester calculus-based course including laboratory is a study of the principles of physics and some applications to society's problems. Topics covered include mechanics, thermodynamics, fluids, and harmonic motion. Meets the 1983 General Education Requirement (GER) - Natural/Physical Science, Laboratory or Non-Laboratory Science. 4 sh.
Prerequisites: MATH 122 is prerequisite or co-requisite.
PHYS192: University Physics II
Calculus-based course. Study of some principles of physics and some applications to society's problems. Topics include: wave motion, sound and noise pollution, optics, electricity, lasers, nuclear theory, radiation, nuclear reactors, waste disposal. Meets the 1983 General Education Requirement (GER) - Natural/Physical Science, Laboratory or Non-Laboratory Science. 4 sh.
Prerequisites: MATH 221 is prerequisite or corequisite.
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