Gwynedd Mercy University
AY2020-2021 / Undergraduate Academic Catalog
A techniques-focused course to develop skill with common organic chemistry lab techniques including separations , purifications , and the use of spectroscopic and analytical equipment ( e . g ., IR , GC , HPLC ) to characterize substances . Experiments demonstrate theoretical principles from CHM 203 . 3 laboratory hours per week . Offered in the fall semester . Prerequisites : CHM-203 ( Required , Previous or concurrent ).
CHM-204 Organic Chemistry II ( 3 ) Continuation of CHM 203 . Topics include aromaticity , organometallics , oxidation and reduction , and carbonyl chemistry . Connections to biology are emphasized , where appropriate . 3 lecture hours and 1 recitation hour per week . Offered in the spring semester . Prerequisites : CHM-203 , CHM-203L ; minimum grade C ( Required , Previous ). | CHM-204L ( Required , Previous or concurrent ).
CHM-204L Organic Chemistry II ( 1 ) Continuation of CHM 203L . Experiments illustrate multistep organic synthesis and demonstrate theoretical concepts from CHM 204 . Prerequisites : CHM-204 ( Required , Previous or concurrent ).
CHM-299 Selected Topics in Chemistry ( 3 ) A study of a specialized subject area which may vary based on student / faculty interest . For non- major students only . The topic , course structure and instructor will be announced prior to pre- registration . There are no prerequisites . Prerequisites :
CHM-301 Biochemistry I ( 3 ) Chemical structure , function and reaction of biologically important molecules , including nucleic acids , proteins , carbohydrates and lipids ; biological membranes ; enzyme kinetics , regulation and mechanisms . 3 lecture hours per week . Offered in the fall semester . Prerequisites : CHM-204 , CHM-204L , BIO-203 , BIO-203L ( Required , Previous ). | CHM-301L ( Required , Previous or concurrent ).
CHM-301L Biochemical Techniques Lab ( 1 ) A laboratory techniques course , which applies methods of modern biochemical separation and analysis , including spectrophotometry , chromatography , electrophoresis and immunochemistry , to the quantitative investigation of biochemical systems . 3 hours laboratory per week . Offered in the fall semester . Prerequisites : CHM-204 , CHM-204L , BIO-203 , BIO-203L ( Required , Previous ). | CHM-301L ( Required , Previous or concurrent ).
CHM-302 Biochemistry II ( 3 ) Intermediary metabolic pathways ; photosynthesis ; integration and regulation of mammalian metabolism . 3 lecture hours per week . Offered in the spring semester . Prerequisites : CHM-301 with a minimum grade of C ( Required , Previous ).
CHM-437 Special Topics ( 3 )
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