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Course Descriptions - Biochemistry
BCH 104RN THE BIOCHEMISTRY OF HEALTH FOR NON-SCIENCE MAJORS
Instructor: Edward Dratz
Credits: S 4 cr. LEC 3 LAB 1
Introduction for non-science majors to the chemical and biochemical basis of nutrition, health, DNA, and the human genome project. The laboratory includes training in searching Internet and library information resources, evaluating and presenting information found, and an introduction to DNA fingerprinting.
BCH 194 UNDERGRADUATE SEMINAR I
Instructor: Steven Holmgren
Credits: F 1 cr. SEM 1
For the new student. Integration into the department and its research and educational program. Scientific communication and chemical literature searching skills.
BCH 270 INDIVIDUAL PROBLEMS
Directed research and study on an individual basis.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor and approval of department head.
BCH 280 SPECIAL TOPICS
Courses not required in any curriculum for which there is a particular one-time need, or given on a trial basis to determine acceptability and demand before requesting a regular course number.
Prerequisite(s): Course prerequisites as determined for each offering.
BCH 294 UNDERGRADUATE SEMINAR II
Instructor: Steven Holmgren
Introduction to faculty research through faculty mini seminars. Departmental research facilities. Research groups. Research planning decisions (MSU laboratory, summer internship, student exchange, REU, USP, etc).
Prerequisite(s): CHMY 194 or BCH 194
BCH 380 GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY
Instructor: Martin Lawrence
Credits: 5
Cell organization; carbohydrate and lipid structure; protein and nucleic acid structure; enzyme kinetics; energetics; major metabolic pathways for carbohydrates, lipids, and amino acids; photosynthesis; regulation of gene function.
Prerequisite(s): BIOL 102, or BIOL 214, or BIOL 208; CHMY 323, or CHMY 333 or CHMY 211.
BCH 394 UNDERGRADUATE SEMINAR III
Instructor: Steven Holmgren
Research techniques, procedures, and reports. Seminar reporting and presentation skills. Career planning and resume preparation. May be repeated once.
Prerequisite(s): CHMY 294 or BCHM 201.
BCH 441 BIOCHEMISTRY OF MACROMOLECULES
Instructor: Brian Bothner
Biochemical basis of modern molecular biology; structure and function of proteins, nucleic acids, and membranes; replication; transcription; translation; regulation of gene expression; and recombinant DNA.
Prerequisite(s): BCH 380 (B or higher) or consent of instructor.
BCH 442 METABOLIC REGULATION
Instructor: Edward Dratz
Credits: 3
In-depth biochemical treatment of metabolism and its regulation in cellular processes.
Prerequisite(s): BCH 380 (B or higher) or BCH 441 (C or higher) or consent of instructor.
BCH 444 BIOCHEMICAL METHODS IN MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
Instructor: Martin Teintze
This course focuses on molecular biology/biochemistry procedures integral to current research. Methods include PCR; gene cloning; DNA sequencing; and expression, isolation, purification, and characterization of the gene-encoded protein.
Prerequisite(s): BCH 380 (B or higher) or BCH 441 (B or higher).
Course Web Site: http://chemistry.montana.edu/~martint/BCHM444/index.htm
BCH 470 INDIVIDUAL PROBLEMS
Directed research and study on an individual basis.
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing, consent of instructor, and approval of department head.
BCH 480 SPECIAL TOPICS
Courses not required in any curriculum for which there is a particular one-time need, or given on a trial basis to determine acceptability and demand before requesting a regular course number.
Prerequisite(s): Course prerequisites as determined for each offering.
BCH 490R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH/CREATIVE ACTIVITY
Directed undergraduate research/creative activity which may culminate in a research paper, journal article, or undergraduate thesis.
BCH 494 CAPSTONE SEMINAR
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Senior capstone course. Taught in collaboration with departmental Honors Thesis, CHEM 451. The chemistry/biochemistry research undergraduate experience constitutes a synthesis of our (bio)chemistry class room and laboratory education. The projects are orally presented in seminar form, discussed on the basis of acquired knowledge, and analyzed using stringent scientific methods and criteria. A complete personal resume is prepared. May be repeated once.
Prerequisite(s): CHMY 394 or BCH 394.
CHMY 102CS APPLYING CHEMISTRY TO SOCIETY
Instructor: Christian Bahn
Credits: 3
Course Web Site:
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CHMY 123 ORGANIC & BIOCHEMICAL PRINCIPLES
Instructor: John Peters
Credits: F,S,Su 4 cr. LEC 3 LAB 1
Biochemistry 122 is the second semester of a two semester sequence (CHEM 121/BCHM 122) designed to introduce the basic concepts of traditional general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry. This series is intended for students needing a breadth of chemistry without taking 2+ years required for a more intense coverage found in the curriculum for science and pre-med majors. This course will focus on the reactivity of organic compounds and biological chemistry.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 121, CHEM 131, or equivalent.
Course Web Site: http://www.chemistry.montana.edu/bchm122-summer/
CHMY 580 SPECIAL TOPICS IN CHEMISTRY
Credits: 3
Course Web Site:
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CHMY 591 Chemistry of the Environment - Water, Air, Earth
Instructor: Steven Holmgren
Course Descriptions - Chemistry
CHMY 121IN INTRODUCTORY GENERAL CHEMISTRY
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Introductory general chemistry. Measurement systems, atomic structure, chemical periodicity, bonding, chemical reactions, acid-base chemistry, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry.
Prerequisite(s): High school algebra.
CHMY 141 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I
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The first of a two-semester course sequence about the general principles of modern chemistry with emphasis on atomic structure, chemical bonding, the periodic table, equilibria, chemical reactivity, and kinetics.
Prerequisite(s): PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of M 121Q, College Algebra, or placement in a math level 4 course (Survey of Calculus or Precalculus).
CHMY 143 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II
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The second semester of the two-semester general chemistry sequence.
Prerequisite(s): CHMY 141 or CHMY 151.
CHMY 151 HONORS GENERAL CHEMISTRY I
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Topic coverage parallels CHEM 141, with emphasis on critical and analytical thought and with a greater reliance on math skills. For departmental honors program.
Prerequisite(s): High school chemistry and physics, high school algebra, and some additional mathematics.
CHMY 153 HONORS GENERAL CHEMISTRY II
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A general chemistry course for students enrolled on the Honors program with focus on atomic and molecular structure of molecules, gases, liquids, solids (Section I); general physical chemistry (Secton II); aqueous equilibria, electrochemistry (Section III). Critical thinking, analytical skills, and problem solving are emphasized.
Prerequisite(s): A grade better than a C in CHMY 141 or CHMY 151.
CHMY 194 UNDERGRADUATE SEMINAR I
Instructor: Steven Holmgren
For the new student. Integration into the department and its research and educational program. Scientific communication and chemical literature searching skills.
CHMY 211 ELEMENTS OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Instructor: Steven Holmgren
A one-semester introduction to organic chemistry. The unique character of carbon: bonding, structure, nomenclature, and common reactions of hydrocarbons and functional organic compounds.
Prerequisite(s): One of the following: CHMY 121, CHMY 143, or CHMY 153.
CHMY 291 SPECIAL TOPICS
Courses not required in any curriculum for which there is a particular one-time need, or given on a trial basis to determine acceptability and demand before requesting a regular course number.
Prerequisite(s): None required, but some may be determined necessary by each offering department.
CHMY 292 INDIVIDUAL PROBLEMS
Directed research and study on an individual basis.
Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor and approval of department head.
CHMY 294 UNDERGRADUATE SEMINAR II
Instructor: Steven Holmgren
Introduction to faculty research through faculty mini seminars. Departmental research facilities. Research groups. Research planning decisions (MSU laboratory, summer internship, student exhange, REU, USP, etc).
Prerequisite(s): CHMY 194 or BCHM 100.
CHMY 311 FUNDAMENTAL ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
Instructor: Bill McLaughlin
Introduction to wet analytical chemistry with an emphasis on the systematic treatment of equilibria, acid-base chemistry, redox equilibria and titrations, complexometric equilibria and titrations, Beer's law, fundamental lab skills.
Prerequisite(s): CHMY 143 or CHMY 153.
CHMY 321 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
Instructor: Steven Holmgren
CHMY 323 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
Instructor: Steven Holmgren
Credits: 4 credits
The second semester of the two-semester professional sequence in Organic Chemistry.
Prerequisite(s): CHMY 321
Course Web Site: http://www.chemistry.montana.edu/chmy323
CHMY 331 HONORS ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
CHMY 333 HONORS ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
Instructor: Mary Cloninger
CHMY 361 ELEMENTS OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
Instructor: Patrik Callis
CHMY 362 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY
CHMY 371 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I
CHMY 372 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I
CHMY 373 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II
Instructor: Rob Walker
CHMY 374 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II
CHMY 394 UNDERGRADUATE SEMINAR III
Instructor: Steven Holmgren
CHMY 401 ADVANCED INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Instructor: Trevor Douglas
CHMY 417 SYNTHETIC CHEMISTRY
CHMY 421 ADVANCED INSTRUMENT ANALYSIS
CHMY 422 ADVANCED INSTRUMENT ANALYSIS LABORATORY
CHMY 490R UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH/CREATIVE ACTIVITY
CHMY 491 SPECIAL TOPICS/EXPERIMENTAL COURSE
CHMY 492 INDEPENDENT STUDY
CHMY 494 CAPSTONE SEMINAR
CHMY 499 SENIOR THESIS/CAPSTONE
CHMY 594 Science Lab Safety and Risk Management
Instructor: Steven Holmgren
