Chemistry
A $45 per semester fee for computer facilities will be assessed for one or more CHEM courses at the 200-level and above. This fee is in addition to any material/lab fees.
CHEM 075 3 Credits
Introduction to Chemical Sciences
Units of measurement, atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, metabolism,
radioactivity, oxidation-reduction reactions, solutions, acids and buffers.
For the non-science major. (3 + 0) Offered As Demand Warrants
CHEM 100X 4 Credits
Chemistry in Complex Systems (n)
Fundamentals of chemistry with an emphasis on the role of chemistry in environmental
and life systems. The role of feedback systems on chemical behavior is illustrated
in atmospheric, aquatic, nuclear and nutritional systems. For non-science majors.
Material fee: $60. (3 + 3) Offered Fall, Spring
CHEM 103X 4 Credits
Basic General Chemistry (n)
Fundamentals of chemistry including historical and descriptive aspects as well
as basic mathematical concepts. Fulfills the laboratory part of the natural
science requirement and prepares the student for CHEM 105X. Note: This course
satisfies elective credit only. Material fee: $60. (Prerequisite: Placement
or concurrent enrollment in DEVM 105 or higher.) (3 + 3) Offered
Fall
CHEM 104X 4 Credits
Beginnings in Biochemistry: A Survey of Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry
(n)
Fundamentals of chemistry as applied to biological systems. Bridges
the gap between a general chemistry course and biochemical concepts
of other health-related sciences. Recommended for health-science degree
candidates and non-science majors interested in the central role of
chemistry in life. May be used to meet the general laboratory science
requirement or for preparation for CHEM 105X. Material fee: $60. (Prerequisite:
CHEM 103X or permission of instructor. Offered Spring.) (3 + 3)
Offered Spring
CHEM 105X 4 Credits
CHEM 106X 4 Credits
General Chemistry (n)
CHEM 105X-106X, together, constitute the standard one-year engineering
and science-major general chemistry course with laboratory. CHEM 105X:
Measurements, calculations, atomic and molecular structure, chemical
reactions and related energy changes. CHEM 106X: Reaction kinetics,
equilibrium (including acids and bases), nuclear chemistry, electrochemistry,
chemistry of the elements and an introduction to organic chemistry.
Material fee: $60. (Prerequisites: For CHEM 105X: high school algebra,
high school chemistry or CHEM 103X, or permission of instructor. For
CHEM 106X: C grade or better in CHEM 105X.) (3 + 3) 105X
Offered Fall, 106X Offered Spring
CHEM 122 1 Credit
Contemporary Chemistry Seminar (n)
Chemistry that impacts daily life. Topics include the chemistry
of gold mining, chemical reactions in the kitchen, air pollution and
cutting-edge research chemistry. Includes field trips. (1 + 0)
Offered Spring
CHEM 190 2 Credits
Alaska Statewide High School Science Symposium
Students employ the scientific method to approach a problem of
personal interest. Student work is molded into a research paper delivered
orally in a formal scientific presentation for judges with wide-ranging
experience. Course may be repeated up to three times for additional
credit. (Prerequisite: High school student grade 9-12. Recommended:
Research completion, abstract and paper writing/submission, ASHSSS
presentation.) Offered Spring
CHEM 202 3 Credits
Basic Inorganic Chemistry (n)
Lecture includes review of general chemistry, atomic structure,
covalent and ionic bonding, anion chemistry, selected topics in bioinorganic
chemistry. Lab involves synthesis and complete characterization of
new inorganic complexes, use of HyperChem and SciFinder Scholar and
oral presentations.. Material fee: $120. (Prerequisite: CHEM 106X or
permission of instructor.) (2 + 3) Offered Spring
CHEM 212 3 Credits
Chemical Equilibrium and Analysis (n)
Aqueous chemical equilibrium as applied to chemical analysis, separations,
spectrophotometry, potentiometry and factors considered in the analytical
approach. (Prerequisites: CHEM 106X; MATH 107X or equivalent.) (3 + 0)
Offered Fall
CHEM 313 2 Credits
Chemical Analysis of Dynamic Systems
Introduction to modern methods of chemical analysis for the solution
of specific environmental or biochemical problems. Focus on planning
efficient experiments, assuring reliable results and specific operations
done in the lab. Laboratory experiments are multi-week projects requiring
bench chemistry and instrumental methods. Collaborative groups are
used in the laboratory and in writing laboratory reports. Material
fee: $90. (Co-requisite CHEM 212 or junior standing.) (1 + 4)
Offered Fall
CHEM 321 3 Credits
CHEM 322 3 Credits
Organic Chemistry (n)
A systematic study of the more important functional groups of carbon
compounds, including their mechanisms of reaction, methods of synthesis
and physical and spectroscopic properties. (Prerequisite: CHEM 106X
for CHEM 321; CHEM 321 with C grade or better for CHEM 322; or permission
of instructor.) (3 + 0) Both Offered Fall and Spring
CHEM 324 4 Credits
Organic Laboratory (n)
A laboratory designed to illustrate modern techniques of isolation,
purification, analysis and structure determination of covalent, principally
organic, compounds. Material fee: $120. (Co-requisite: CHEM 322.) (1 + 8 + 4)
Offered Fall, Spring
CHEM 331 3 Credits
CHEM 332 3 Credits
Physical Chemistry (n)
CHEM 331: Principles of thermodynamics with applications to phase equilibria,
solutions, chemical equilibrium and electrochemistry. CHEM 332: Kinetic theory
of gases, chemical kinetics, atomic and molecular structure and spectroscopy.
(Prerequisites: CHEM 106X, MATH 202X, PHYS 104X or 212X or permission of instructor;
CHEM 331 for CHEM 332.) (3 + 0) 331 Offered Fall, 332 Offered Spring
CHEM 402 3 Credits
Inorganic Chemistry (n)
Acid/base chemistry, solution chemistry, classical coordination
chemistry, crystal field theory, introduction to symmetry and group
theory, organometallic chemistry, kinetics and mechanisms. (Prerequisite:
CHEM 332.) (3 + 0) Offered Fall
CHEM 406 3 Credits
Atmospheric Chemistry
(Stacked with CHEM 606 and ATM 606)
Chemistry of the lower atmosphere (troposphere and stratosphere) including
photochemistry, kinetics, thermodynamics, box modeling, biogeochemical cycles
and measurement techniques for atmospheric pollutants; study of important impacts
to the atmosphere which result from anthropogenic emissions of pollutants,
including acid rain, the "greenhouse” effect, urban smog and stratospheric
ozone depletion. (Prerequisites: CHEM 332 or equivalent or permission of instructor.)
(3 + 0) Offered Alternate Spring
CHEM 408 3 Credits
Global Chemical Cycles
(Stacked with CHEM 608 and ATM 608)
Discussion of the current understanding of global chemical cycles
and the uncertainties associated with our knowledge. Examines experimental
techniques used to investigate chemical cycles on a global scale. Recent
scientific literature is critically reviewed to help provide an understanding
of the uncertainties and difficulties involved in quantifying global
scale cycles. Includes the interaction and exchange of chemicals between
the atmosphere and earth’s surface (both land and ocean), chemical
reservoirs, and the implications for global change. (Prerequisite:
CHEM 402 or permission of instructor.) (3 + 0) Offered Alternate
Spring
CHEM 412 3 Credits
Instrumental Analytical Methods (n)
Theory, capabilities and limitations of instruments used in chemical
analysis. Subjects include gas and liquid chromatography, electrophoresis,
optical absorption and emission spectrometry. (Prerequisite: CHEM 212;
Co-requisite: CHEM 331.) (3 + 0) Offered Fall
CHEM 413W 3 Credits
Analytical Instrumental Laboratory (n)
A laboratory course focusing on the acquisition and interpretation
of chromatographic and spectroscopic data for quantitative chemical
measurements. Students will learn effective experimental planning and
execution, critical evaluation of experimental data and written communication
in the context of the chemical sciences.. Material fee: $90. (Prerequisites:
CHEM 412; ENGL 111X; ENGL 211X or ENGL 213X or permission of instructor.)
(1 + 6) Offered Spring
CHEM 418W 4 Credits
Developmental Biology (n)
(Cross-listed with BIOL 418W)
Morphological and molecular aspects of the development of multicellular organisms,
with emphasis on the regulation of morphogenesis. Laboratory involves team-based
research focusing on fundamental aspects of vertebrate embryo development.
(Prerequisites: BIOL 105X, 106X, 310; ENGL 111X; ENGL 211X or ENGL 213X; or
permission of instructor. Next offered: 2005-06.) (3 + 3) Offered
Alternate Spring
CHEM 420 3 Credits
NMR Spectroscopy of Natural Products
(Stacked with CHEM 620)
Use of Nuclear Magenetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy for the interpretation
of the structure of organic molecules. Both one- and two-dimensional techniques
will be covered. Theory will be introduced but most of the course will be structural
elucidation by NMR. Includes training and use of the Varian Mercury NMR instrument.
(Prerequisites: CHEM 321 and CHEM 322 with grade of C or better. Next offered:
2004-05.) (3 + 0) Offered Alternate Spring
CHEM 434W 3 Credits
Instrumental Methods in Physical Chemistry (n)
A modern laboratory course with three major components: 1) experiments
related to concepts learned in CHEM 331 and 332 including, but not
limited to, spectroscopy, conductance and diffusion; 2) computer use
in problem solving, data analysis and word process; and 3) technical
writing with emphasis on preparation of papers for publication. Material
fee: $90. (Prerequisite: ENGL 111X; ENGL 211X or ENGL 213X or permission
of instructor. Co-requisite: CHEM 332.) (1 + 6) Offered
Fall
CHEM 445 4 Credits
Molecular Evolution
(Stacked with CHEM 645 and BIOL 645, and cross-listed with BIOL
445)
The study of structure, function and evolution of hereditary molecules (nucleic
acids). Laboratory fee: $100.00. (Prerequisite: BIOL 362.) (3 + 3)
Offered Spring
CHEM 451 3 Credits
General Biochemistry
Chemistry of biomolecules with emphasis on the bioenergetics and
control of metabolic pathways via regulation of specific enzymes. (Prerequisite:
CHEM 322; CHEM 331 recommended or permission of instructor.) (3 + 0)
Offered Fall
CHEM 452W 3 Credits
Biochemistry Laboratory
Experimental manipulation and observation of enzymes, proteins
and nucleic acids, using chromatographic, spectroscopic, electrophoretic
and other techniques. Material fee: $120. (Prerequisites: CHEM 324
and 451; ENGL 111X; ENGL 211X or ENGL 213X or permission of instructor.)
(1 + 6) Offered Spring
CHEM 453O/2 4 Credits
Molecular Biology
(Stacked with CHEM 653 and BIOL 653 and cross-listed with BIOL
453O/2)
Provides in-depth coverage of eukaryotic and prokaryotic gene function, including
the applications of recombinant DNA technology to the biological sciences.
(Prerequisite: BIOL 362 or CHEM 321 or BIOL 303; COMM 131X or 141X; or permission
of instructor. Next offered: 2005-06.) (3 + 3) Offered Alternate
Fall
CHEM 456 3 Credits
Advanced Biochemistry
(Stacked with CHEM 656)
A lecture course where the students will study selected advanced topics in
biochemistry and molecular biology. (Prerequisite: CHEM 451.) (3 + 0)
Offered Spring, As Demand Warrants
CHEM 461 4 Credits
Cell Biology (n)
(Stacked with BIOL 661 and CHEM 661 and cross-listed with BIOL
461)
Principles of structure and function of eucaryotic cells. Molecular and cellular
aspects of internal organization of cells and their integration in a multicellular
community including cytoskeleton, energetics, vesicular traffic, signaling,
cell division cycle, DNA replication and transcription, protein translation,
adhesion, cancer and cell death. Laboratory involves team-based research to
address fundamental aspects of cell biology. (Prerequisites: BIOL 362 or concurrent
enrollment, CHEM 321 or concurrent enrollment, or permission of instructor.)
(3 + 3) Offered Spring
CHEM 481 1 Credit
CHEM 482O 2 Credits
Seminar
Introduction to the techniques and style of technical oral presentation generally
accepted by professional chemists. Class will meet two hours per week, the
first hour in closed session, the second, open to the public. CHEM 481: Seminar
attendance and participation in observing and critiquing presentations by graduate
students, chemistry faculty and their peers is required. CHEM 482: Preparation
of a 40 minute presentation to be delivered twice, first, to others in the
course in the closed session for critiquing and suggestions for improvement
and later, in the open seminar for evaluation by all. Note: Oral communication
intensive credit is earned upon successful completion of CHEM 482. (Prerequisites:
COMM 131X or 141X; for CHEM 482: CHEM 481.) (2 + 0) Both Offered
Fall and Spring
CHEM 488 1–6 Credits
Undergraduate Chemistry and Biochemistry Research
Advanced research topics from outside the usual undergraduate laboratory
offerings. The student will be required to make presentations and turn
in a final report. Research areas range from atmospheric chemistry
to molecular biology. A substantial level of chemistry or biochemistry
background is assumed. Material fee: $40 per credit. (0 + 1–6)
Offered Fall, Spring
CHEM 601 3 Credits
Introduction to Atmospheric Science
Fundamentals of atmospheric science. Includes energy and mass conservation,
internal energy and entropy, atmospheric water vapor, cloud microphysics,
equations of motion, hydrostatics, phase oxidation, heterogeneous chemistry,
the ozone layer, fundamentals of biogeochemical cycles, solar and terrestrial
radiation and radiative-convective equilibrium. Also includes molecular,
cloud and aerosol absorption and scattering. (Prerequisite: Graduate
standing.) (3 + 0) Offered Fall
CHEM 602 3 Credits
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Symmetry and group theory, character tables, molecular orbital
theory, infrared and Raman spectra, uv-vis spectroscopy, multinuclear
NMR spectroscopy, ESR spectroscopy, introduction to X-ray diffraction.
(Prerequisite: CHEM 402, CHEM 332.) (3 + 0) Offered Alternate
Spring
CHEM 606 3 Credits
Atmospheric Chemistry
(Stacked with CHEM 406 and cross-listed with ATM 606)
Chemistry of the lower atmosphere (troposphere and stratosphere) including
photochemistry, kinetics, thermodynamics, box modeling, biogeochemical cycles
and measurement techniques for atmospheric pollutants; study of important impacts
to the atmosphere which result from anthropogenic emissions of pollutants,
including acid rain, the "greenhouse” effect, urban smog and stratospheric
ozone depletion. (Prerequisite/co-requisite: ATM 601 or permission of instructor.)
(3 + 0) Offered Alternate Spring
CHEM 608 3 Credits
Global Chemical Cycles
(Stacked with CHEM 408 and cross-listed with ATM 608)
Discussion of the current understanding of global chemical cycles and the uncertainties
associated with our knowledge. Examines experimental techniques used to investigate
chemical cycles on a global scale. Recent scientific literature is critically
reviewed to help provide an understanding of the uncertainties and difficulties
involved in quantifying global scale cycles. Includes the interaction and exchange
of chemicals between the atmosphere and earth’s surface (both land and
ocean), chemical reservoirs and the implications for global change. (Prerequisite/co-requisite:
ATM 601 or permission of instructor.) (3 + 0) Offered Alternate
Spring
CHEM 612 3 Credits
Advanced Analytical Chemistry: Chemometrics
Strategies and methods used by analytical chemists to maximize
the chemical information content of data obtained in chemical measurements
(i.e. chemometrics). Methods include univariate and multivariate approaches.
Topics include the design of experiments, sampling, instrumental calibration
and prediction, robust statistical methods, data preprocessing and
pattern recognition. Emphasis on examples in optical spectroscopy,
field analytical chemistry and iterative investigations. (Prerequisites:
CHEM 332, 412 or permission of instructor.) (3 + 0) Offered
Alternate Spring
CHEM 620 3 Credits
NMR Spectroscopy of Natural Products
(Stacked with CHEM 420)
Use of Nuclear Magenetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy for the interpretation
of the structure of organic molecules. Both one- and two-dimensional techniques
will be covered. Theory will be introduced but most of the course will be structural
elucidation by NMR. Includes training and use of the Varian Mercury NMR instrument.
(Prerequisites: Graduate standing or permission of instructor. Next offered:
2004-05.) (3 + 0) Offered Alternate Spring
CHEM 621 3 Credits
Enzymology and Bio-Organic Chemistry
A lecture course emphasizing applications of the methods and concepts
of physical organic chemistry to enzyme-catalyzed reactions. (Prerequisite:
CHEM 451). (3 + 0) Offered Alternate Spring
CHEM 622 3 Credits
Biosysthesis of Plant Natural Products
Focus on three major pathways of plant secondary metabolism: terpene,
shikimate and acetogenic pathways. Includes discussion of offshoots
of these pathways to various classes of alkaloids. Use of stable and
radioisotopes in conjunction with modern NMR spectroscopy and kinetic
isotope effects will be stressed. (Prerequisite: CHEM 322.) (3 + 0)
Offered
Alternate Fall
CHEM 631 3 Credits
(Cross-listed with ATM 631)
Environmental Fate and Transport
Examination of the physical properties that govern the behavior, fate and transport
of contaminants released into the environment. Topics include air-water partitioning
and exchange, organic solvent-water partitioning, diffusion, sorption, chemical
and biological transformation reactions, and modeling concepts. (3 + 0)
Offered Alternate Spring
CHEM 632 3 Credits
Molecular Spectroscopy
Application of quantum mechanics to molecular bonding and spectroscopy.
Topics include: applications of lasers to probe chemical reactivity,
photochemistry and the detection of trace compounds in mixtures.
Variable content. May be repeated for credit. (Prerequisite: CHEM
332.) (3 + 0) Offered Alternate Spring
CHEM 645 4 Credits
Molecular Evolution
(Cross-listed with BIOL 645)
Structure, function and evolution of hereditary molecules (nucleic acids).
Laboratory fee: $100.00. (Prerequisite: BIOL 362 or permission of instructor.)
(3 + 3) Offered Spring
CHEM 653 4 Credits
Molecular Biology
(Stacked with CHEM 453O/2 and BIOL 453O/2 and cross-listed with
BIOL 653)
Provides in-depth coverage of eukaryotic and prokaryotic gene function, including
the applications of recombinant DNA technology to the biological sciences.
(Prerequisite: BIOL 362 or CHEM 321 or BIOL 303, or permission of instructor.
Next offered: 2005-06.) (3 + 3) Offered Alternate Fall
CHEM 654 3 Credits
Protein Structure and Function
Contemporary topics in peptide and protein biochemistry. Topics
include peptide synthesis, protein modification, comparative aspects
of structure, protein engineering, enzyme and receptor function as
well as molecular modeling. (Prerequisite: CHEM 451.) (3 + 0)
Offered Alternate Fall
CHEM 655 3 Credits
Environmental Biochemistry and Toxicology
The thrust of the course is toward environmental biochemistry where
the environment is broadly defined to include the home, the workplace
and lifestyle, as well as the great out-of-doors. A major focus will
be on those general properties and principles which determine how poisonous
(toxic) various chemicals are. Major natural and synthetic chemicals
in the environment of developed and developing countries will be reviewed.
(Prerequisite: CHEM 451 or equivalent biology course.) (3 + 0)
Offered Alternate Fall
CHEM 656 3 Credits
Advanced Biochemistry
(Stacked with CHEM 456)
A lecture course where the students will study selected advanced topics in
biochemistry and molecular biology. (Prerequisite: Graduate standing or permission
of instructor.) (3 + 0) Offered Spring, As Demand Warrants
CHEM 660 3 Credits
Chemical Oceanography
(Cross-listed with MSL 660)
An integrated study of the chemical, biological and physical processes that
determine the distribution of chemical variables in the sea. The distribution
of stable and radioisotopes are used to follow complex chemical cycles, with
particular emphasis on the cycles of nutrient elements. The chemistry of carbon
is considered in detail. The implications of the recently explored mid-ocean
ridge vent system to ocean chemistry are examined. (Prerequisites: Graduate
standing or permission of instructor.) (3 + 0) Offered Spring
CHEM 661 4 Credits
Cell Biology
(Stacked with BIOL 461 and CHEM 461, and cross-listed with BIOL
661)
Principles of structure and function of eucaryotic cells. Molecular and cellular
aspects of internal organization of cells and their integration in a multicellular
community including cytoskeleton, energetics, vesicular traffic, signaling,
cell division cycle, DNA replication and transcription, protein translation,
adhesion, cancer and cell death. Laboratory involves team-based research to
address fundamental aspects of cell biology. (Prerequisites: BIOL 362 or concurrent
enrollment, CHEM 321 or concurrent enrollment, or permission of instructor.)
(3 + 3) Offered Spring
CHEM 673 3 Credits
Microbial Biochemistry and Bioenergetics
(Cross-listed with MSL 673)
Course seeks to develop a working knowledge of energy transduction in biological
systems. Particular emphasis will be on the molecular mechanisms involved in
the generation of transmembrane potentials and solute flux and how microorganisms
use these processes to control their environment. (3 + 0) Offered
Alternate Spring
CHEM 688 0–1 Credit
Biochemical and Molecular Biology Seminar
A seminar on various topics related to biochemistry and molecular
biology including discussions of recent literature and research results.
(1 + 0) Offered Fall, Spring
CHEM 692 1 Credit
Seminar
(1 + 0) Offered Fall, Spring
CHEM 698 1–8 Credits
Research
Graded Pass/Fail. (0 + 1–8) Offered Fall, Spring