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* BIOL 403 - Research in Biology
Fall and Spring Credit to be arranged Staff Prerequisite(s): Consent of instructor.
Independent laboratory or field research under the supervision of a faculty member. A written report is required. No more than three hours may be applied toward the minimum 37 required for a biology major. Hours to be arranged. May be repeated for credit up to a maximum of 6 hours.
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BIOL 404 - Special Topics in Biology
Fall and Spring (1-4) Staff
Four credit courses have an associated laboratory. Credits count toward major. If there is no duplication of topic, courses with this number may be repeated for credit.
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BIOL 407 - Molecular Cell Biology Laboratory
Spring (1) Shakes Prerequisite(s): BIOL 310 .
An introduction to the use of cell biology laboratory techniques including light and electron microscopy, mutant analysis and selected biochemical techniques. Three laboratory hours. There is a fee associated with the laboratory.
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BIOL 409 - Virology
Fall (3) Williamson Prerequisite(s): BIOL 220 , BIOL 221 , BIOL 225 , BIOL 226 , and BIOL 310
This course gives an overview of fundamental concepts In virology. Topics include the discovery of viruses, principles of viral structure, viral morphogenesis, viral detection methods, viral vaccines, and ecological significance of viruses. A strong emphasis is placed on molecular mechanisms of viral replication. Three class hours.
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BIOL 410 - Animal Behavior
Spring (3) Staff Prerequisite(s): BIOL 220 .
The study of vertebrate and invertebrate behaviors as adapted traits under the influence of both genes and the environment. Animal behavior, including that of humans and endangered species, will be placed in an ecological and evolutionary context. Three class hours.
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BIOL 412 - Vascular Plant Systematics
Fall (4) Case Prerequisite(s): BIOL 304 .
A study of the principles and research methods of vascular plant systematics, emphasizing classification, evolution, and comparative morphology of the major families of vascular plants. Three class hours, four laboratory hours. (formerly BIOL 205) There is a fee associated with the laboratory.
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BIOL 414 - Biochemistry
Spring (3) Staff Prerequisite(s): CHEM 307 or CHEM 209 . Prereq/Corequisite(s): CHEM 305 or CHEM 308 .
Chemistry listing: “The molecular basis of living processes; the chemistry of important constituents of living matter, biosynthesis, metabolism, bioenergetics, enzyme kinetics, metabolic control, transport mechanisms. Section 01 primarily for life science majors; 02 for physical science majors.” (Cross listed with BIOL 414) Biology listing as above but with cross listing to CHEM 414 .
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BIOL 415 - General Endocrinology
Spring (3) Bradley Prerequisite(s): BIOL 302 (formerly BIOL 206) and BIOL 310 .
A survey of the neuroendocrine physiology of major systems including the hormones of the hypothalamus, pituitary, adrenal, pancreas, thyroid, GI tract, and reproductive systems. The molecular-cellular control of general metabolism and reproduction in both health and disease is considered. Three class hours.
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BIOL 416 - Ornithology
Fall (4) Staff Prerequisite(s): BIOL 220 .
Lectures, laboratory exercises, field experiments and birding trips will provide a comprehensive introduction to the ecology and evolution of birds. Phylogenetic relationships, behavior, conservation, and identification of Virginia’s avian fauna will be stressed. Three class hours, three laboratory hours, several early morning field trips. There is a fee associated with the laboratory.
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BIOL 417 - Population and Community Ecology
Fall (4) Dalgleish Prerequisite(s): BIOL 302 (formerly BIOL 206), BIOL 304 (formerly BIOL 205); one may be taken concurrently.
Discussion of the structure and dynamics of ecological populations and biotic communities. Emphasis will be on environmental constraints and species interactions that control population growth and determine both diversity and similarities in community structure and function. Three class hours, three laboratory hours. There is a fee associated with the laboratory.
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BIOL 418 - Functional Ecology
Staff (3) Sanderson Prerequisite(s): BIOL 302 (formerly BIOL 206).
Concepts and approaches in physiological ecology, biomechanics and ecological morphology. The course emphasizes critical thinking, discussion, and student presentations on journal articles from the primary literature. Hypothesis formulation and methods of data collection and analysis will be studied. Three class hours. This course fulfills the seminar requirement in biology.
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BIOL 419 - Plant Development and Physiology
Spring (4) Staff Prerequisite(s): BIOL 304 (formerly 205) and BIOL 310 .
An investigation of major topics in plant biology, encompassing plant development, reproduction, energetics and physiology, and the use of genetic, molecular, and biochemical approaches to elucidate major outstanding questions. The accompanying lab will introduce students to model plant systems and a range of genetic, molecular, and histological techniques. There is a fee associated with the laboratory.
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BIOL 420 - Genetic Analysis
Spring (3) Kerscher Prerequisite(s): BIOL 220 , BIOL 225 .
Discussion of classical and modern genetics. Topics will be drawn from the following: Mendelian inheritance, recombination and linkage, cytogenetics, model genetic systems, mutation analysis, mitochondrial, and chloroplast genetics. Three class hours.
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BIOL 421 - Genetic Analysis Laboratory
Spring (1) Kerscher Prerequisite(s): or corequisite: BIOL 420 .
Designed to illustrate genetic principles through experimental work with living organisms, including Drosophila, flowering plants, fungi and bacteria. Three laboratory hours. There is a fee associated with the laboratory.
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BIOL 425 - Introduction to Biostatistics
Fall (3) LaMar Prerequisite(s): Two of the following courses: BIOL 302 , BIOL 304 , BIOL 306 and consent of instructor.
An introduction to statistics and research design, including statistical inference, hypothesis testing, descriptive statistics and commonly used statistical tests. Emphasis is placed on the application of quantitative techniques in the biological sciences and solution methods via use of the computer. Three class hours. Includes a separate lab (BIOL 425L) when offered as a 4 credit course.
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BIOL 426 - Aquatic Ecology
Fall (4) Staff Prerequisite(s): BIOL 220 or consent of instructor
Introduction to the ecology of aquatic systems; discussion of the important physical and chemical characteristics of aquatic environments and the adaptations of organisms living in water; community structure and the important processes affecting it, including major aspects of water pollution. Three class hours, three laboratory hours. There is a fee associated with the laboratory.
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BIOL 427 - Wetland Ecosystems
Fall (4) DeBerry and Perry Prerequisite(s): BIOL 220 and BIOL 225 .
An investigation of structure and function of wetland ecosystems, considering their formation and distribution at local, regional and continental scales. Interactions amongst biologic, geologic and hydrologic components in wetland development will be presented in lecture, lab and field exercises. Three class hours, three laboratory hours. There is a fee associated with the laboratory.
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BIOL 428 - General Entomology
Fall (4) Staff Prerequisite(s): BIOL 220 and BIOL 225 .
An introduction to the biology of insects designed to give the student an overview of entomology. Included are such topics as classification, morphology, physiology, behavior, ecology and economic importance. Three class hours, four laboratory hours. There is a fee associated with the laboratory.
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BIOL 430 - Mechanisms of Bacterial Symbiosis
Fall (3) Forsyth Prerequisite(s): BIOL 306 (formerly BIOL 440) or consent of instructor.(Alternate years)
Symbiotic relationships encompass a spectrum from parasitism to mutualism. This class will explore the molecular basis of bacterial diseases and the basis of bacterial host mutualistic relationships. Three class hours. This course fulfills the seminar requirement in biology.
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BIOL 432 - Principles of Animal Physiology
Spring (4) Heideman Prerequisite(s): (CHEM 206 or BIOL 302 ) OR (CHEM 206 and BIOL 310 and BIOL 345 and PSYC 313 )
The function of the animal as a whole as indicated by the physiology and interrelationships of different organs and organ systems. The emphasis is on vertebrates, with comparative examples from selected invertebrates. Three class hours, three laboratory hours. There is a fee associated with the laboratory.
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BIOL 433 - Developmental Biology
Fall (3) Saha Prerequisite(s): BIOL 220 , BIOL 225 , and BIOL 310 .
An introduction to embryonic and post-embryonic development processes in animals emphasizing both molecular and organismal mechanisms governing cellular differentiation, and the generation of form, shape, and function. Applications of developmental biology to human disease will also be covered including birth defects, stem cell biology, and regenerative medicine. Three class hours.
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BIOL 437 - Immunology
Spring (3) Zwollo Prerequisite(s): BIOL 220 , BIOL 225 and BIOL 310 or BIOL 306 (formerly BIOL 440).
This course gives an overview of the cells and molecules that compose the immune system and the mechanisms by which they protect the body against foreign invaders, with emphasis on current experimental approaches and systems. Three class hours.
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BIOL 438 - Immunology Laboratory
Spring (1) Zwollo Prereq/Corequisite(s): BIOL 437 .
An introduction to current techniques available to study immune responses in mice. Includes tissue culture of lymphocytes, measuring antibody levels using ELISA techniques, and detection of proteins expressed during lymphocyte development using Western blot analyses. Three laboratory hours. There is a fee associated with the laboratory.
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BIOL 442 - Molecular Genetics
Fall (3) Allison Prerequisite(s): BIOL 220 , BIOL 225 Prereq/Corequisite(s): BIOL 310
This course gives a comprehensive introduction to molecular genetics emphasizing genome organization, DNA replication and repair, synthesis of RNA and proteins, regulation of prokaryotic and eukaryotic gene expression, epigenetics, RNA processing, molecular genetics of cancer, DNA biotechnology and human gene therapy. Three class hours.
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BIOL 443 - Molecular Genetics Laboratory
Fall (1) Allison Prereq/Corequisite(s): BIOL 442 .
Experiments illustrating current techniques in molecular genetics, including basic cloning, transformation of bacteria with recombinant DNA, plasmid and genomic DNA purification, gel electrophoresis, restriction digests, DNA labeling, Southern transfer, PCR and green fluorescent protein expression in transfected mammalian cells. Three laboratory hours. There is a fee associated with the laboratory.
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BIOL 444 - Biology Laboratory Teaching
Fall, Spring, Summer (1) Staff Prerequisite(s): Student must have achieved an A- or above in an upper level biology laboratory class in which they will assist. Consent of instructor.
An introduction to biology laboratory teaching through selected readings and short discussion sessions. Teaching skills will be developed by assisting in an advanced biology laboratory. Three laboratory hours.
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BIOL 445 - GIS for Biologists
Fall (3) Leu Prerequisite(s): BIOL 220 , BIOL 225 , and consent of instructor.
This hands-on course will integrate Geographical Information Systems into biological research. Emphasis will be on developing spatial metrics, comparing cell or land cover patterns across spatial or temporal scales, classifying satellite or medical imagery, and modeling species distributions. Four class hours.
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BIOL 447 - Neurophysiology
Fall (4) Staff Prerequisite(s): BIOL 225 , CHEM 307 , or consent of instructor.
An exploration into the basic concepts related to the activity of the nervous system. This course will focus on electrical and chemical signaling within the nervous system and the ability to control and regulate other physiologic systems. In the fall of 2011, this course will have a prerequisite of BIOL 345 and CHEM 307 . Three class hours, three laboratory hours. There is a fee associated with the laboratory.
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BIOL 452 - Self-Organization in Life and Chemical Sciences
Spring (3) Del Negro and Bagdassarian
Here we investigate self-organization and complex collective behaviors that emerge from simple dynamical principles in a variety of living and chemical systems. We consider, for example, oscillatory chemical reactions, single-celled organisms and their communal behaviors, as well as the spread of HIV in human populations using agent-based computer simulation to model and analyze these systems. The course culminates in a final research project wherein students, in consultation with the instructors, develop and analyze their own original model. (Cross listed with APSC 452 )
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BIOL 453 - Protein Structure and Function
Fall (3) Hinton Prerequisite(s): BIOL 310 or BIOL 414 or CHEM 414
The functionality of a protein is an integral part of its structure. This course provides a comprehensive analysis of how to use sequence data to understand a protein’s physical properties, and to predict its function and interaction. Three class hours. (Cross-listed with CHEM 453 )
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BIOL 454 - Bioinformatics and Molecular Evolution
Spring (3) Smith Prerequisite(s): MATH 112 or 113, BIOL 225 , or consent of instructor.
An introduction to computational molecular biology and molecular evolution including nucleotide and amino acid sequence comparison, DNA fragment assembly, phylogenetic tree construction and inference, RNA and protein secondary structure prediction and substitution models of sequence evolution. (Cross listed with APSC 454 )
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BIOL 455 - How Students Learn
Fall (1) Heideman Prerequisite(s): Two years of college science and/or mathematics and consent of Instructor.
A practical review of research on the structure and function of brain areas involved in learning (2/3 of the class) followed by practical methods to use this knowledge in teaching at the high school level (1/3 of the class). Not applicable to major or minor, with the exception that students pursuing a career in education may petition to count this toward a Biology major or minor.
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BIOL 456 - Vertebrate Biology
Fall (3) Staff Prerequisite(s): BIOL 302 (formerly BIOL 206).
A study of the ecology, phylogeny, behavior, physiology and functional morphology of vertebrates, with special emphasis on fishes, amphibians and reptiles. Three class hours.
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BIOL 457 - Invertebrate Biology
Fall (4) Allen Prerequisite(s): BIOL 302 (formerly BIOL 206)
Biology of the major invertebrate groups with an emphasis on marine and estuarine species. Strongly recommended for students interested in marine biology. Three class hours, three laboratory hours. (formerly BIOL 316) There is a fee associated with the laboratory.
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BIOL 458 - Conservation Biology Laboratory
Spring (1) Leu Prereq/Corequisite(s): BIOL 318 .
This course has two goals. First, students will learn current field techniques to sample local flora and fauna and how to analyze survey and long-term monitoring data sets. Second, students will learn current quantitative approaches in conservation to model connectivity, population viability, and reserve design. Three laboratory hours. There is a fee associated with the laboratory.
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BIOL 459 - Critiquing Biomedical Assumptions
Spring (1) Heideman Prerequisite(s): Any one of the following majors: Biology, Chemistry, Kinesiology, Mathematics Neuroscience, Physics.
A study of cases in which uncritical acceptance of flawed assumptions prevented advances in areas of biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics broadly related to medicine. Includes reading of primary literure, student presentation, and discussion. Appropriate for juniors and seniors; likely to be of greatest relevance to majors in the natural, physical, or computational sciences interested in biomedical research or clinical practice. One class hour.
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BIOL 460 - Advanced Seminar in Biology
Fall and Spring (3) Staff Prereq/Corequisite(s): Vary by topic.
Special topics of interest will be discussed within the context of small, advanced seminar courses. Advanced seminars emphasize critical reading of the primary literature and discussions of experimental design. Students will be expected to give one or more oral presentations and complete one or more major writing assignments. Fulfills the major writing requirement in biology. Appropriate for juniors and seniors. With instructor permission, courses with this number may be repeated for credits when the topic varies, however only one counts towards the minimum 37 credits required for the major. Note: See Current Listing and Description of seminar topics on the Biology website at www.wm.edu/biology Three class hours.
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BIOL 480 - Directed Readings in Biology
Fall and Spring (1-3) Staff Prerequisite(s): BIOL 220 and BIOL 225 .
A directed readings course to investigate the biological basis of an advanced special topic in biology, with intensive reading of review of articles, texts, and primary literature on the topic.
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† BIOL 495 - Honors
Fall, Spring (3) Staff Prerequisite(s): Senior standing, an overall major grade point average of 3.0 and consent of departmental committee on honors and undergraduate research.
Independent laboratory or field research for biology majors under the supervision of a faculty member. Students are required to write an Honors thesis based on a review of the literature and their research. Six hours may be applied toward the minimum 37 required for the biology major. Note: For College provisions governing the Admission to Honors, see catalog section titled Honors and Special Programs.
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† BIOL 496 - Honors
Fall, Spring (3) Staff Prerequisite(s): Senior standing, an overall major grade point average of 3.0 and consent of departmental committee on honors and undergraduate research.
Independent laboratory or field research for biology majors under the supervision of a faculty member. Students are required to write an Honors thesis based on a review of the literature and their research. Six hours may be applied toward the minimum 37 required for the biology major. Note: For College provisions governing the Admission to Honors, see catalog section titled Honors and Special Programs.
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CHEM 101 - Survey of Chemical Principles
Fall (3) Pike (GER 2A)
For non-science majors. (Science majors and pre-medical students should enroll in CHEM 103 .) Consent of the instructor required if any chemistry lecture courses have been taken. General chemical principles related to humans and their environment, including the composition of matter, chemical reactions and energy.
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CHEM 101L - Chemical Principles Laboratory
Fall (1) Pike Corequisite(s): CHEM 101 .
For non-science majors. Science majors and pre-medical students should enroll in Chem103L. Laboratory techniques in chemistry. Four laboratory hours. There is a fee associated with this laboratory.
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CHEM 103 - General Chemistry I
Fall (3) Meldrum, Thompson, Young (GER 2A)
For science majors and pre-medical students. A study of the nature of atoms and molecules, stoichiometry, states of matter, solutions, reactions, kinetics, and equilibrium.
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CHEM 103L - General Chemistry Laboratory I
Fall (1) Molloy Corequisite(s): CHEM 103 science majors only.
Laboratory techniques in chemistry. Four laboratory hours. There is a fee associated with this laboratory.
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CHEM 150 - Freshman Seminar
Spring (3) Thompson
A course designed to introduce freshmen to specific topics in the study of and applications of chemistry.
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CHEM 150W - Freshman Seminar
Fall (4) Coleman
A course designed to introduce freshmen to specific topics in the study of and applications of chemistry.
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CHEM 191 - Freshman Honors Research
Spring (1) Poutsma
May be taken only with the consent of the department. Introduction to chemical research with an assigned faculty mentor.
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CHEM 206 - Organic Chemistry I
Spring (3) Abelt, Harbron, Hinkle Prerequisite(s): CHEM 103 .
A mechanistic approach to the study of the chemistry of carbon compounds. Particular emphasis is placed on the relationship between structure and reactivity in organic reactions.
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CHEM 206L - Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
Spring (1) Staff Corequisite(s): CHEM 206 .
Laboratory techniques in organic chemistry. Four laboratory hours. There is a fee associated with this laboratory.
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CHEM 209 - Organic Chemistry II
Fall (3) Hinkle, Scheerer Prerequisite(s): CHEM 206 .
A continuation of the development of the chemistry of organic functional groups started in Chemistry 206 . Recommended for students expecting to major in chemistry.
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CHEM 291 - Chemical Research
Fall, Spring (1) Poutsma
May be taken only with the consent of the department. Introduction to chemical research with an assigned faculty member. Credit obtained cannot be used towards an ACS certified degree and the 120 hour graduation credit minimum. Repeatable for credit.
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CHEM 301 - Physical Chemistry
Fall (3) Bagdassarian Prerequisite(s): CHEM 305 or CHEM 308 or CHEM 335 , PHYS 101 /PHYS 101L , PHYS 102 /PHYS 102L . Prereq/Corequisite(s): MATH 212 or MATH 213 .
The first part of a two-semester sequence in physical chemistry; topics include the states of matter, thermodynamics and its chemical applications, chemical kinetics, quantum mechanics and its application to chemistry, atomic and molecular spectroscopy, and introductory statistical mechanics.
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CHEM 302 - Physical Chemistry
Spring (3) Poutsma Prerequisite(s): CHEM 301
The second part of a two-semester sequence in physical chemistry; topics include the states of matter, thermodynamics and its chemical applications, chemical kinetics, quantum mechanics and its application to chemistry, atomic and molecular spectroscopy, and introductory statistical mechanics.
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CHEM 305 - Inorganic and General Chemistry II
Spring (3) McNamara Prerequisite(s): CHEM 103 .
A study of chemical principles and inorganic chemistry; including acid/base chemistry, bonding, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, solid state structure and a systematic investigation of the chemical elements. Recommended for chemistry majors; also satisfies requirements for premedical students and biology and geology majors.
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CHEM 307 - Organic Chemistry II for Life Sciences
Fall (3) Coleman Prerequisite(s): CHEM 206 .
A continuation of the development of the chemistry of organic functional groups started in Chemistry 206 . Particular emphasis is placed on the role of metals in living systems and the biosynthesis of organic molecules. Recommended for students expecting to major in the life sciences.
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CHEM 308 - General Chemistry II for Life Sciences
Spring (3) Bebout, Staff Prerequisite(s): CHEM 103 .
A continuation of the study of the principles of chemistry begun in Chemistry 103 . Topics include thermodynamics, nuclear chemistry, chemical kinetics, descriptive inorganic chemistry, and acid-base chemistry. Recommended for students expecting to major in the life sciences, geology, and physics.
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CHEM 309 - Instrumental Analysis
Fall (3) Rice Prerequisite(s): CHEM 305 or CHEM 308 or CHEM 335 , CHEM 354 or CHEM 356 .
Principles and applications of analytical methodology and instrumentation to chemical analysis; topics covered include electrochemistry, spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, and chromatography. Three class hours.
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CHEM 309L - Instrumental Analysis Laboratory
Fall (1) Rice Corequisite(s): CHEM 309 .
A series of experiments designed to accompany Chemistry 309 .
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CHEM 320 - Introduction to Chemical Research
Spring (0-1) Staff
Individual study on a problem in chemistry under the supervision of a faculty member. This includes instruction in chemical safety, in using the resources of the chemical library, and writing a paper related to the problem under study. Enrollment is restricted to majors in chemistry.
Students will normally take the class for (0) credits in the Fall semester of the Junior year and for (1) credit in the Spring of the Junior year. Attendance at the departmental seminar is required when taking the class for (1) credit.
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CHEM 335 - Freshman Honors Chemistry
Fall (3) McNamara
A systematic study of the properties and reactions of chemical elements and their compounds. Enrollment is restricted to freshmen who receive William and Mary credit for Chemistry 103 with a score of 4 or 5 on the Advanced Placement Examination in Chemistry.
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CHEM 341 - Physical Chemistry for Life Sciences
Spring (3) Staff Prerequisite(s): CHEM 305 or CHEM 308 or CHEM 335 or CHEM 335 , MATH 112 or MATH 132 .
Principles in physical chemistry developed for and applied to examples from the biological sciences. Topics include thermodynamics, kinetics and spectroscopy. Course may be used for a chemistry or biochemistry minor but not for a major in chemistry. Offered every other spring semester in odd years.
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CHEM 353 - Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
Fall (1) Hinkle, Scheerer Prerequisite(s): CHEM 206L . Corequisite(s): CHEM 209 or CHEM 307 .
Laboratory techniques in organic chemistry. Four laboratory hours. There is a fee associated with this laboratory.
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CHEM 354 - General Chemistry Laboratory II
Spring (1) Molloy Prerequisite(s): CHEM 103L . Corequisite(s): CHEM 305 or CHEM 308 .
Laboratory techniques in chemistry. Four laboratory hours. There is a fee associated with this laboratory.
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CHEM 356 - Inorganic and Quantitative Laboratory Methods
Spring (1) Pike Prerequisite(s): CHEM 103L Corequisite(s): CHEM 305 or CHEM 308
A second semester general laboratory course designed for chemistry majors. Emphasis on quantitative analysis, inorganic synthesis, and graphing and data analysis. There is a fee associated with this laboratory.
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CHEM 391 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory
Fall (1) Bagdassarian Corequisite(s): CHEM 301
A series of experiments designed to accompany CHEM 301 . Four laboratory hours.
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CHEM 392 - Physical Chemistry Laboratory
Spring (1) Wustholz Corequisite(s): CHEM 302 .
A series of experiments designed to accompany CHEM 302 . Four laboratory hours.
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CHEM 401 - Advanced Physical Chemistry
Fall (3) Wustholz Prerequisite(s): CHEM 302 .
Quantum chemistry and molecular spectroscopy; selected topics in statistical mechanics or chemical kinetics.
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CHEM 402 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Spring (3) Pike Prereq/Corequisite(s): CHEM 302 .
Principles and applications of symmetry to structural, bonding and spectroscopy; inorganic biochemistry; structure and reactivity of transition metals; and other selected topics.
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CHEM 403 - Advanced Organic Chemistry
Fall (3) Abelt Prerequisite(s): CHEM 209 or CHEM 307 .
A structure-reactivity approach to reaction mechanisms and modern synthetic chemistry.
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CHEM 404 - Advanced Analytical Chemistry
Spring (3) Rice Prerequisite(s): CHEM 309 .
Advanced topics in chemical equilibria, electroanalytical techniques, and separation science.
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CHEM 408 - Computational Chemistry
Spring (3) Staff Prerequisite(s): CHEM 302 .
Principles and applications of computational methods currently used for the determination of molecular structure and energetics. Topics include: ad initio molecular orbital theory, density functional theory, semi-empirical calculations, and molecular force field methods. Two class hours. Three laboratory hours.
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CHEM 409 - Senior Research.
Fall and Spring credits to be arranged Abelt, Bagdassarian, Bebout, Coleman, Harbron, Hinkle, Kiefer, Kranbuehl, Landino, McNamara, Meldrum, Orwoll, Pike, Poutsma, Rice, Scheerer, Wustholz, Young Prerequisite(s): CHEM 320 . May be taken only with the consent of the department.
A course for the advanced student affording an opportunity for individual work on a problem under the supervision of a faculty member. Attendance at the departmental seminar is required.
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CHEM 410 - Seminar in Applied Chemistry
Fall (1) Staff
A series of seminars by scientists primarily from industry and government. The course is open to students who have completed four semesters of chemistry or by permission of the instructor.
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CHEM 411 - Polymer Science I
Fall (3) Orwoll Prerequisite(s): CHEM 209 or CHEM 307 and CHEM 301 .
An introduction to the chemical aspects of polymer science at the molecular level. Topics include the preparation, modification, degradation and stabilization of polymers. Reaction mechanisms are stressed.
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CHEM 412 - Polymer Science II
Spring (3) Staff Prerequisite(s): CHEM 301 .
An introduction to the physical aspects of polymer science at the molecular level. Topics include the properties of polymers in bulk and in solution, conformational analysis, viscoelasticity, and rubber elasticity.
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CHEM 414 - Biochemistry
Spring (3) Coleman, Young Prerequisite(s): CHEM 307 or CHEM 209 ; Prereq/Corequisite(s): CHEM 305 or CHEM 308 or CHEM 335 .
Chemistry listing: “The molecular basis of living processes; the chemistry of important constituents of living matter, biosynthesis, metabolism, bioenergetics, enzyme kinetics, metabolic control, transport mechanisms. Section 01 primarily for life science majors; 02 for physical science majors.” (Cross listed with BIOL 414 ) Biology listing as above but with cross listing to CHEM 414.
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CHEM 415 - Advanced Biochemistry
Fall (3) Bebout Prerequisite(s): BIOL 414 or CHEM 414 .
A continuation of the study of biological processes on a molecular level begun in Chemistry 414 . Biosynthesis, metabolism, bioenergetics, enzyme kinetics, metabolic control, transport mechanisms.
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CHEM 417 - Neurochemistry
Spring (3) Coleman Prerequisite(s): CHEM 414 or BIOL 414
A study of the biochemistry and pharmacology of the nervous system. Topics include excitatory and inhibitory neurotransmitters, structure and function of receptors, reuptake transporters, and second messengers. The biochemical basis of neuro-active drugs, toxins, and diseases will be covered. Recommended for chemistry, biology, and neuroscience majors, and premedical students.
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CHEM 420 - Biochemistry Laboratory
Spring (1) Young Prerequisite(s): CHEM 309 and CHEM 415 .
Laboratory techniques of modern biochemistry and molecular biology
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CHEM 421 - Polymer Laboratory
Spring (1) Staff Prereq/Corequisite(s): CHEM 411 or CHEM 412 .
A series of experiments in polymer synthesis, solution characterization, and mechanical and thermal properties of polymers.
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CHEM 453 - Protein Structure and Function
Fall (3) Hinton Prerequisite(s): BIOL 310 or BIOL 414 or CHEM 414
The functionality of a protein is an integral part of its structure. This course provides a comprehensive analysis of how to use sequence data to understand a protein’s physical properties, and to predict its function and interaction. (Cross-listed with BIOL 453 )
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CHEM 457 - Organic Synthesis
Spring (3) Scheerer Prerequisite(s): CHEM 209 or CHEM 307 .
An advanced treatment of organic synthetic methods which includes examples of natural product synthesis.
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CHEM 458 - Organic Spectroscopy
Fall (3) Harbron Prerequisite(s): CHEM 209 or CHEM 307 and CHEM 309
Theory and application of spectroscopic methods to the analysis of organic compounds. Topics include absorption, fluorescence, infrared, and proton and carbon nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopies with an emphasis on structural elucidation and other practical applications.
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CHEM 460 - Special Topics in Chemistry
Fall, Spring (1-3) Staff Prereq/Corequisite(s): Varies by topic.
Treatment of a selected chemistry topic that is not routinely covered in the regular course offerings.
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† CHEM 495 - 496 - Honors
Fall and Spring (3,3) Abelt, Bagdassarian, Bebout, Coleman, Harbron, Hinkle, Kiefer, Kranbuehl, Landino, McNamara, Meldrum, Orwoll, Pike, Poutsma, Rice, Scheerer, Wustholz, Young
Requirements include a program of research with readings from the original literature, presentation of an Honors essay, and the satisfactory completion of a comprehensive oral examination in the subject area of the research. Attendance at the departmental seminar is required; otherwise, hours are to be arranged. Note: Refer to the section of the catalog on College provisions governing the Admission to Honors.
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CLCV 150 - Freshman Seminar: Topics In Classical Civilization
Fall or Spring (3-4) Staff
An exploration of a specific topic. Writing is emphasized. Normally only available to first-year students.
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CLCV 150W - Freshman Seminar: Topics In Classical Civilization
Fall or Spring (3-4) Staff
An exploration of a specific topic. Writing is emphasized. Normally only available to first-year students.
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CLCV 205 - Greek and Roman Mythology
Fall and Spring (3) Staff (GER 5)
The origins and development of classical mythology and heroic legend as religious belief, its relation to other mythologies, and its adaptation as literary and artistic symbol from Homer through the 21st century A.D.
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CLCV 207 - Greek Civilization
Fall (3) Staff (GER 4A, 5)
A survey of ancient Greek culture from the Bronze Age to the time of Alexander the Great, examining the evolution of Greek society, art, literature and material culture in the historical context of political and economic developments.
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CLCV 208 - Roman Civilization
Spring (3) Staff (GER 4A, 5)
A survey of Roman culture from the founding of Rome to the early medieval period, examining the evolution of Roman society, art, literature and material culture in the historical context of political and economic developments.
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CLCV 217 - Greek Archaeology and Art
Fall (3) Oakley (GER 4A, 5)
An archaeological consideration of the Minoan, Mycenaean, Archaic and Classical periods of Greek civilization. Architecture, sculpture, painting, and the minor arts are included. (Cross listed with ARTH 267 )
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CLCV 218 - Roman Archaeology and Art
Spring (3) Swetnam-Burland (GER 4A, 5)
The architecture, painting and sculpture of Hellenistic Greece and of Rome until the 4th century A.D. from the archaeological viewpoint. (Cross listed with ARTH 268 )
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CLCV 311 - Ancient History
Fall and Spring (3) Donahue (GER 4A)
Ancient Civilization from the beginning of Greek history to the downfall of the Roman Empire. The first semester deals with ancient Greece; the second semester with Rome. (Cross listed with HIST 365 , HIST 366 )
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CLCV 312 - Ancient History
Fall and Spring (3) Donahue (GER 4A)
Ancient Civilization from the beginning of Greek history to the downfall of the Roman Empire. The first semester deals with ancient Greece; the second semester with Rome. (Cross listed with HIST 365 , HIST 366 )
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CLCV 314 - The Ancient City in Greece and Italy
Fall or Spring (3) Swetnam-Burland
The development of urban areas of Greece and Italy between 3000 B.C. and 400 A.D. Readings from ancient observers on the urban scene. Techniques of excavations and types of evidence which give us information about life in ancient cities, towns and villages will also be studied.
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CLCV 315 - Women in Antiquity
Fall or Spring (3) Zahavi-Ely (GER 4A)
A study, through analysis of dramatic, historical and artistic sources, of the role of women in Greece and Rome. The role of women in the home, in politics and in religion will be discussed, as will the sexual mores involving both heterosexual and lesbian women. (Cross listed with GSWS 315 )
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CLCV 316 - The Voyage of the Hero in Greek and Roman Literature – TheClassic Epic
Fall or Spring (3) Staff (GER 5)
From the rage of Achilles to the cunning of Odysseus to the dutifulness of Aeneas, this course follows the evolution of the paradigm of heroism as reflected in the epic poetry of ancient Greece and Rome. All readings in English.
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CLCV 317 - Sacred Violence in Greek and Roman Tragedy
Fall or Spring (3) Staff (GER 5)
Murder, incest, suicide, rape: these were typical themes in the dramatic works of the ancient Greeks and Romans. The surviving tragedies will be read in translation, focusing the role of theatrical violence in its social, historical and religious contexts.
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CLCV 318 - Ancient Laughter: Comedy in Greece and Rome
Fall or Spring (3) Staff (GER 5)
From the uninhibited ribaldry of Aristophanes to the well mannered situation comedies of Menander and Terence, this course will trace the development of comedy in antiquity as a means of examining the role of humor in ancient and modern society. All readings in translation. (Cross listed with THEA 461-02)
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