Physical Sciences

CH 1001 General Chemistry (4 Cr.):
A study of the fundamental principles of atomic structure, stoichiometry, chemical bonding and molecular geometry, and kinetics that form the basis of modern chemistry and provide the foundation for understanding the structures and properties of common pharmaceuticals. Emphasis on developing problem solving skills. Laboratory exercises cover measurements, physical and chemical properties of matter, stoichiometry, gas laws, kinetics and chemical equilibria. Class meetings three hours and laboratory sessions three hours each week.

CH 1002 General and Analytical Chemistry (4 Cr.):
A continuation of CH 1001, including a study of the principles of chemical equilibria, acid-base properties, thermodynamics and electrochemistry. Continued emphasis on problem solving and developing critical thinking. Laboratory work includes the qualitative analysis of selected ions, quantitative analysis of acids and bases, pH measurements, redox, potentiometric titrations and spectrophotometric analysis. Class meetings three hours and laboratory sessions three hours each week. (Prerequisites: CH 1001 and MA 1100 or MA 1600)

CH 2001 Organic Chemistry I (4 Cr.):
A study of the structural and chemical properties of the reactive groups common to pharmaceuticals. Spectroscopic and spectrophotometric approaches to defining drug structure, purity and stereochemistry will be introduced. Reaction mechanisms characteristic of common reactive centers will be illustrated. Three class hours and three laboratory hours each week. (Prerequisite: CH 1002)

CH 2002 Organic Chemistry II (4 Cr.):
A continuation of CH 2001. Three class hours and three laboratory hours each week. (Prerequisite: CH 2001)

CH 3100 Biochemistry (4 Cr.):

This course introduces students to the principles of biochemistry as they apply to pharmacy. These include: macromolecular structure and function, acid-base properties of biomolecules, enzyme kinetics, thermodynamics, and cellular metabolism. This course provides the background concepts, skills, and vocabulary necessary to link organic chemistry to medicinal chemistry.(Prerequisites: AP 2001, CH 2002 and PY 2100 or concurrent enrollment in PY 2100)

CH 4700 Nutritional Biochemistry (2 Cr.):
Chemical structures and reactions of the nutrients that provide energy, tissue building substances and coenzyme components from the diet. Examinations of human requirements, biochemical functions and recommended dietary intakes (RDI) of essential nutrients are made for healthy humans. Each student makes a comprehensive analysis of their own diet using microcomputer software and a food database and prepares a written diet evaluation report. The principles of contemporary diet therapy are investigated through reading, instructional videotape and class discussions in selected areas, such as weight management, blood cholesterol control and cardiovascular disease. Professional elective. (Prerequisite: CH 3100)

PY 2100 Physics (4 Cr.):
A one-semester examination of the major concepts of physics including mechanics of motion; work and energy; translational and rotational equilibrium; fluid statics and dynamics; thermodynamics; electrostatics and electrodynamics; waves, with emphasis on sound and light; optics; and modern physics. Special emphasis is given to applications of physics to the human body. Three class hours and two laboratory hours each week. (Prerequisite: MA 1200)

PY 3610 Physics II (4 Cr.):
A continuation of PY 2100 with more in-depth investigation into the major concepts of physics. This course will prepare students for advanced work in the pharmaceutical sciences, or for graduate school or medical school. Three class hours and two laboratory hours each week. (Prerequisite: PY 2100)