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Course ID	Course
CHEM 372	CHEM 372 Molecular Genetics Course Credits: 3 This course considers modern developments and techniques in genetics, especially the basic and applied aspects of recombinant DNA technology. Cross-listed: BIOL 372 Prerequisite(s): BIOL 113, 114; a minimum C grade in CHEM 223; students must have one of CHEM 103 or 111 and one of CHEM 104 or 112. CHEM 221, 222 recommended. (0-0; 3-3) NB: CHEM 372 may only be applied to the Life Sciences Emphasis Program in chemistry.
CHEM 384	CHEM 384 Principles of Biochemistry Course Credits: 3 The study of chemical structure, function, and metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. This class is continued as CHEM 386. Cross-listed: BIOL 384 Prerequisite(s): CHEM 221, 222. Recommended: BIOL 113, 114, 223.
CHEM 386	CHEM 386 Biosynthesis Course Credits: 3 In this course, two aspects of biochemistry are developed: (1) The modern understanding of the biochemical transfer of genetic information: DNA structure and synthesis, transcription, and translation. These are related to developments in recombinant DNA technology. (2) An introduction to physiological biochemistry including vision, muscle contraction, and neurotransmission. Cross-listed: BIOL 386 Prerequisite(s): CHEM 221, 222. Recommended: BIOL 113, 114, 223. NB: CHEM 386 may only be applied to the Life Sciences Emphasis and honours programs in chemistry.
CHEM 400	CHEM 400 Directed Studies in Chemistry Course Credits: 2, 3 Students are required to produce an outline of the topic to be studied in consultation with the instructor. A course of reading and/ or experimentation is pursued according to the approved outline. Assessment may be via examination and/or a final written report. Prerequisite(s): Advanced standing in chemistry or instructor's consent. NB: This course with the appropriate choice of topics can be used as a preparation for the senior thesis (CHEM 410).
CHEM 409	CHEM 409 Thesis Preparation Course Credits: 1 In consultation with a faculty advisor, the student will propose a chemical research project, which will actually be investigated in the follow-up course, CHEM 410. The student must first do a thorough search of the relevant chemical literature. A specific project proposal is then to be formulated and presented in a written report. Prerequisite(s): Advanced standing in chemistry or instructor's consent.
CHEM 410	CHEM 410 Senior Thesis Course Credits: 2 The course follows up on CHEM 409; the research project that was proposed in CHEM 409 is actually carried out in CHEM 410. This is done under the supervision of a faculty member of the chemistry department. As a result, there are no lectures; rather the course is centered on the lab. In addition to the facilities at Trinity Western, other facilities may be utilized where possible and useful. The project will result in a written thesis and public presentation. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 409, a related directed study in preparation, or instructor's consent.
CHEM 411	CHEM 411 Senior Thesis Course Credits: 3 Students research a chosen area of chemistry and provide a final written report. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 409, a related directed study in preparation, or instructor's consent. NB: This course can only be taken by prior arrangement with the department chair and the Office of the Registrar.
CHEM 431	CHEM 431 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Course Credits: 3 This course looks at the chemistry of the transition metals. Emphasis during the first semester is on classical coordination chemistry, including stereochemistry, symmetry, theories of bonding and electronic structure in complexes. The second semester includes a variety of special topics in inorganic chemistry, such as organometallic chemistry, catalysis, and bioinorganic chemistry. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 230. (3-4; 3-0) NB: CHEM 431 should precede 432. Not offered every year. See department chair.
CHEM 432	CHEM 432 Organometallic Chemistry Course Credits: 3 Organometallic complexes contain organic groups bonded to metals in transition metal complexes. This advanced inorganic chemistry course explores the structure, chemical and physical properties, and reactivity of organometallic complexes. An overview of key ligand classes and typical reactivity patterns leads to exploration of catalysis reactions mediated by organometallic complexes and their resulting impact on human society. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 230. (3-4; 3-0) NB: Not offered every year See department chair

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