CHEM 174: Physical chemistry laboratory I (CHEM 274)
Introduction to modern electrochemical measurement in a hands-on, laboratory setting. Students will assemble simple electrochemical cells and build simple circuits to digitize the data they collect. Students will work with reference, working, and counter electrodes with macro, micro and ultramicro geometries, salt bridges, ion-selective membranes, electrometers, and potentiostats. Prerequisites:
CHEM 171 or equivalent.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci
Instructors:
Kromer, M. (PI)
;
Hausman, N. (TA)
CHEM 175: Physical Chemistry III
Molecular theory of kinetics and statistical mechanics: transport and reactions in gases and liquids, ensembles and the Boltzmann distribution law, partition functions, molecular simulation, structure and dynamics of liquids. Diffusion and activation limited reactions, potential energy surfaces, collision theory and transition-state theory. Prerequisites: either
CHEM 173 or
CHEM 171.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci
CHEM 176: Spectroscopy Laboratory
Use of spectroscopic instrumentation to obtain familiarity with important types of spectrometers and spectroscopic methods and to apply them to study molecular properties and time dependent processes. Methods include electronic ultraviolet/ visible absorption, fast fluorescence with time correlated single photon counting, Raman and fluorescence microscopy, Fourier transform infrared absorption, and nuclear magnetic resonance. Prerequisite:
CHEM 131;
CHEM 173 or
CHEM 171 for students who took
CHEM 171 in Spring 2021 or later.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci
Instructors:
Fayer, M. (PI)
;
Dhepe, A. (TA)
;
Hausman, N. (TA)
;
Lyu, J. (TA)
;
Pan, J. (TA)
;
Zhang, H. (TA)
CHEM 181: Biochemistry I (CHEMENG 181, CHEMENG 281)
Structure and function of major classes of biomolecules, including proteins, carbohydrates and lipids. Mechanistic analysis of properties of proteins including catalysis, signal transduction and membrane transport. Students will also learn to critically analyze data from the primary biochemical literature. Satisfies Central Menu Area 1 for Bio majors. Prerequisites:
Chem 121.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci
CHEM 183: Biochemistry II (CHEMENG 183, CHEMENG 283)
Focus on metabolic biochemistry: the study of chemical reactions that provide the cell with the energy and raw materials necessary for life. Topics include glycolysis, gluconeogenesis, the citric acid cycle, oxidative phosphorylation, photosynthesis, the pentose phosphate pathway, and the metabolism of glycogen, fatty acids, amino acids, and nucleotides as well as the macromolecular machines that synthesize RNA, DNA, and proteins. Medical relevance is emphasized throughout. Satisfies Central Menu Area 1 for Bio majors. Prerequisite:
CHEM 181 or
CHEM 141 or
CHEMENG 181/281.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci
CHEM 184: Biological Chemistry Laboratory
Modern techniques in biological chemistry including protein purification, characterization of enzyme kinetics, heterologous expression of His-tagged fluorescent proteins, site-directed mutagenesis, and a course-based undergraduate research experience (CURE) module. Prerequisite:
CHEM 131 and
CHEM 181.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci
CHEM 185: Biophysical Chemistry
Primary literature based seminar/discussion course covering classical and contemporary papers in biophysical chemistry. Topics include (among others): protein structure and stability, folding, single molecule fluorescence and force microscopy, simulations, ion channels, GPCRs, and ribosome structure/function. Course is restricted to undergraduates and is the required capstone for majors on the Biological Chemistry track, but open to students from the regular track. Prerequisites:
CHEM 181;
CHEM 171.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci
Instructors:
Cui, B. (PI)
;
Valencia, L. (TA)
CHEMENG 181: Biochemistry I (CHEM 181, CHEMENG 281)
Structure and function of major classes of biomolecules, including proteins, carbohydrates and lipids. Mechanistic analysis of properties of proteins including catalysis, signal transduction and membrane transport. Students will also learn to critically analyze data from the primary biochemical literature. Satisfies Central Menu Area 1 for Bio majors. Prerequisites:
Chem 121.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci
Instructors:
Cegelski, L. (PI)
CHEMENG 183: Biochemistry II (CHEM 183, CHEMENG 283)
Focus on metabolic biochemistry: the study of chemical reactions that provide the cell with the energy and raw materials necessary for life. Topics include glycolysis, gluconeogenesis, the citric acid cycle, oxidative phosphorylation, photosynthesis, the pentose phosphate pathway, and the metabolism of glycogen, fatty acids, amino acids, and nucleotides as well as the macromolecular machines that synthesize RNA, DNA, and proteins. Medical relevance is emphasized throughout. Satisfies Central Menu Area 1 for Bio majors. Prerequisite:
CHEM 181 or
CHEM 141 or
CHEMENG 181/281.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci
COMPMED 81Q: Aardvarks to Zebras: The A to Z of Animal Anatomy
Preference to sophomores. Ever wonder what cats and narwhals have in common? Maybe you haven't, but despite their seemingly different lifestyles and habitats (i.e. sleeping on couches versus swimming in oceans), they are both mammals! In this seminar, students will gain an appreciation for basic mammalian anatomic and physiologic principles that span across multiple species while emphasizing key differences that render each species unique. Through student projects, we will explore evolutionary adaptations that have driven the success of a variety of species within the context of their natural environments. In addition to a weekly lecture, anticipated laboratory sessions will reinforce anatomic principles through a combination of rodent cadaver dissection, organ and bone specimens, and use of virtual reality demonstrations. Furthermore, as conditions allow, students will have the opportunity to visit Año Nuevo State Park to experience a guided viewing of northern elephant seals within their natural habitat. Students with a passion for science will gain a fundamental understanding of anatomy that is applicable to future careers in medicine, biomedical research, veterinary medicine, and ecology/conservation.
Terms: Win
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER: DB-NatSci, WAY-SMA
Instructors:
Casey, K. (PI)
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