BIOCHEM 1430 - Biochemistry for Nurses.
An introduction to the chemistry and structure-function relationships of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins. Basic metabolism of carbohydrates and fats, with emphasis on the biochemical fluctuations that occur in human health and disease. A brief introduction to molecular genetics. This course may not be used for credit to fulfil the requirements for a major in the Department of Biochemistry. Entry into this course is restricted to students in the BN (Collaborative) Program. Prospective fast-track program students should consult with the School of Nursing concerning admission to this course.- Prerequisite: Level 3 Chemistry or Chemistry 1010 or Chemistry 1810 or equivalent
- Note: Four hours of lectures per week. Credit may be obtained for only one of Biochemistry 1430 and the former 2430
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CHEM 1001 - General Chemistry II.
Rates of reaction, chemical equilibria, thermodynamics, and introduction to organic chemistry.- Prerequisite: Chemistry 1200 or equivalent
- Lab: Three hours per week
- Note: Four lectures per week including tutorials
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CHEM 1200 - General Chemistry I.
Atomic structure and bonding, stoichiometry, reactions in aqueous solutions, gases, energetics of chemical reactions, the periodic table, chemical bonding and molecular geometry, intermolecular forces. This introductory course is intended for students who have a knowledge of high school chemistry.- Lab: Three hours per week
- Note: Four lecture hours per week. This course is offered at Sir Wilfred Grenfell College only. Credit may be obtained for only one of the following pairs of courses: Chemistry 1000 and 1001; Chemistry 1200 and 1001)
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CHEM 1810 - Elements of Chemistry.
Matter, scientific measurement, atomic theory, the periodic table, chemical compounds and elementary bonding theory, the mole, chemical reactions, the chemistry of selected elements, gases, solutions, stoichiometry. This course is specifically intended for those who have no background in chemistry.- Lab: Three hours per week
- Note: Four lectures per week. This course is offered at Sir Wilfred Grenfell College only. This course may not be used as one of the Chemistry courses required for a B.Sc. Degree with a Major in Environmental Science at Sir Wilfred Grenfell College, nor for a Major or Honours in Chemistry, nor towards fulfilment of the 78 credit hours in science courses required for the B.Sc. degree on the St. John’s campus. Credit may be obtained for only one of Chemistry 1810 or Chemistry 1800
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CHEM 2300 - Introductory Physical Chemistry.
Introductory chemical thermodynamics and equilibria. Complementary laboratory work with an emphasis on quantitative analysis.- Prerequisite: Chemistry 1001 (or 1031 or 1051), Mathematics 1001, Physics 1051 (or 1021)
- Lab: Three hours per week
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CHEM 2401 - Introductory Organic Chemistry II.
An introduction to the interpretation of infrared, 1H and 13C NMR spectroscopy; properties, syntheses and reactions of ethers, simple aromatic compounds, ketones, aldehydes, amines, carboxylic acids and their derivatives; aldol and related reactions.- Prerequisite: Chemistry 2400
- Lab: Three hours per week
- Note: Credit will not be given for more than one of Chemistry 2401, 2420, 2440, and 240A/B
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CHEM 2440 - Organic Chemistry for Biologists.
An introduction to the principles of organic chemistry with an emphasis on material relevant to biological molecules. The laboratory will introduce techniques and illustrate concepts covered in the course.- Prerequisite: Chemistry 1011 (or 1001 or 1051)
- Lab: Three hours per week
- Note: This course is designed primarily for Biology Majors. It may not be used for credit by Chemistry or Biochemistry Majors and may not serve as a prerequisite for any other Chemistry course. Credit may be obtained for only one of Chemistry 2400, 2420, 2440, 240A/B
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ENVS 2261 - Survey of Environmental Chemistry.
Introduction to envi-ronmental problems, underlying chemistry and approaches to pollution prevention. Stratospheric chemistry and the ozone layer. Ground level air pollution. Global warming and the Greenhouse Effect. Toxic organic chemicals (TOCs), including herbicides, pesticides. Toxicology of PCBs, dioxins and furans. Chemistry of natural waters. Bioaccumulation of heavy metals. Energy production and its impact on the environment, including nuclear energy, fossil fuels, hydrogen.- Prerequisite: Chemistry 1001 or 1031 or 1051 or 2440 or the permission of the instructor and Program Chair
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ENVS 3211 - Environmental Analytical Chemistry II.
Theory and applica-tion of spectroscopic methods of analysis (including error analysis) of environmentally important compounds. Spectrophotometric, FTIR, light scattering, chromatographic (GC, GC/MS, HPLC), fluorescence, phosphorescence, atomic absorption and electroanalytical methods will be studied. Synthetic laboratory samples and field samples will be examined by these techniques.- Prerequisite: Environmental Science 3210 (or equivalent)
- Note: Lectures and Laboratory: Not more than seven hours per week
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ENVS 3261 - Atmospheric Chemistry.
Electronic, vibrational and rotational spectroscopy. Rates and mechanisms of gas phase reactions (particularly photochemical). Thermodynamics of the atmosphere. Formation, evolution and structure of the Earth's atmosphere. Chemical and physical properties of the atmospheric gases. Global element cycles. The stratosphere and ozone variability. The iono-sphere. Atmospheric pollutants. Problems of the "greenhouse" gases. Aerosol chemistry. Wet and dry deposition.- Prerequisite: Chemistry 2300, 2210 or the permission of the instructor and Program Chair
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ENVS 4249 - Environmental Organic Chemistry.
Focus on anthropogenic sources of organic chemicals and pollutants in the environment. Concepts of organic chemistry (synthesis, structure, physical properties, chirality, industrial organic processes), biological chemistry (enzymes, oxidative pathways) and physical chemistry (equilibria, partitioning) extended and applied to mass transport through soil, water and air. Kinetics and mechanisms of chemical, photochemical and biological degradation and conversion of organics. Structure-reactivity relationships for organic chemicals and degradation intermediates in the environment.- Prerequisite: Environmental Science 4240, 3261, 4230 or the permission of the instructor and Program Chair
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