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Chemistry of the Environment
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Chemistry of the Environment
This advanced course investigates the chemical principles that underlie current environmental issues. Students will study the chemistry of the natural environment (atmosphere, soil and water) and develop skills necessary to analyze alterations that human...
Organic Chemistry
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Organic Chemistry
In this advanced course, students will explore the study of carbon-containing compounds. There are more than 16 million such compounds that occur both naturally and synthetically, and many more are discovered and synthesized each year. Organic chemistry is...
Biochemistry Medicinal Drugs
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Biochemistry Medicinal Drugs
Medicinal chemistry provides a bridge from the periodic table to the array of natural and synthesized biologically active agents available today. The ongoing development of medicinal drugs aims to integrate new scientific discoveries with precision-based...
Advanced Chemistry
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Advanced Chemistry
This sequence of courses is offered fall (CHE510), winter (CHE520) and spring (CHE530) and is the equivalent of an introductory college course. Advanced Chemistry begins with a review of fundamental chemical principles and reactivity before investigating...
Intro to Statistical Thermodynamics
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Intro to Statistical Thermodynamics
Thermodynamics is the foundation on which the science of physical chemistry is built, and statistical thermodynamics provides the fundamental, molecular-level basis for the ideas of thermodynamics. This course will focus on the ability of statistical...
Evolution
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Evolution
Evolutionary biologist Theodosius Dobzhansky wrote in 1973 that, “Nothing in biology makes sense except in the light of evolution,” and his statement still holds true today. Students will read Jonathan Weiner’s Pulitzer-prize-winning book,...
Biochemistry & Human Nutrition
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Biochemistry & Human Nutrition
This course explores the chemistry, digestion and functions of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, water, vitamins and minerals in the human body. The importance of adequate personal nutrition for optimal performance as an adolescent is stressed. Special...
Marine Biology
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Marine Biology
The relationships and interactions between marine organisms and their environment are studied in class and in the field. Field trips to estuarine and rocky intertidal habitats allow students to become familiar with organisms and to employ techniques often...
An Introduction to Biology
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An Introduction to Biology
This sequence of courses is offered fall (BIO210), winter (BIO220) and spring (BIO230). Biology 210 introduces cell structure and function leading to a study of human anatomy and physiology. Basic physical and chemical principles critical to cell structure...
Principles of Biology
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Principles of Biology
This sequence of courses is offered fall (BIO310), winter (BIO320) and spring (BIO330). This course follows the same sequence of topics as does Biology 210/220/230 but uses a different textbook. After completing this three-term sequence, students will have...