• CHEM 3510: Biochemistry I

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Covers cellular metabolism of biologically-important molecules (carbohydrate, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids) as well as regulation of these metabolic processes. Principles will be taught using structure/function relationships. Inclusive Access Course Material (electronic book) fees may apply, see Fees tab under each course section for details. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Mathematically manipulate hypothetical aqueous environments to evaluate the behavior of biological macromolecules. 2. Integrate the structures of amino acids into proteins and hypothesize the effect of structural manipulation. 3. Assess and recommend various biochemical techniques for the separation and characterization of proteins. 4. Distinguish between the various enzymatic mechanisms and describe the kinetics of enzymes. 5. Assemble cell signaling and glycolytic pathways and outline an alternative pathway if metabolically disturbed. Prerequisites: BIOL 1610 and CHEM 2320 (all Grade C or higher). Corequisites: CHEM 3515. FA
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• CHEM 3515: Biochemistry I Lab

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Introduction to current biochemical techniques including spectrophotometry, chromatography, and electrophoresis. Includes analysis and manipulation of nucleic acids. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Confirm proficiency in micropipetting and solution preparation. 2. Investigate protein expression and purification, SDS-PAGE electrophoresis, and Western blotting. 3. Predict enzymatic kinetics and formulate associated calculations. 4. Analyze and process data and draw appropriate conclusions. 5. Generate scientific ideas by writing them in clear, concise, logical, and an accurate manner. Course fee required. Prerequisites: BIOL 1615 and CHEM 2325 (all Grade C or higher). Corequisites: CHEM 3510. FA
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• CHEM 3520: Biochemistry II

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Continuation of Biochemistry I. Introduction into catabolic and anabolic processes of animal and plant metabolism. Includes protein and nucleic acid biosynthesis and signal transduction. Discussion of current biochemical methods. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify the molecules involved in the major biochemical metabolic pathways such as glycolysis, gluconeogenesis, citrate cycle, respiratory electron transport system, etc. 2. Explain the reactions and recognize rate-regulatory steps involved in the aforementioned pathways. 3. Discuss the origin of mitochondria and their essential role in oxidative phosphorylation. 4. Analyze the energy yield from the catabolism of any compound. 5. Explain how a membrane is synthesized by the incorporation of monoacyglycerols and their modifications and the synthesis and degradation of fatty acids mirror each other in their chemical reactions. Prerequisite: CHEM 3510 (Grade C or higher). Corequisite: CHEM 3525. SP
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• CHEM 3525: Biochemistry II Lab

  1.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  A laboratory course to be taken concurrently with CHEM 3520. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Compose a comprehensive laboratory report based on multiple experiments. 2. Examine and quantify multiple metabolites found in cells. 3. Produce a Western blot independently. 4. Generate primers to amplify a gene and characterize using agarose gels. Course fee required. Prerequisite: CHEM 3515 (Grade C or higher). Corequisite: CHEM 3520. SP
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• CHEM 4100: Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  A continuation of CHEM 3100. Topics may include more in-depth emphasis on molecular symmetry, group theory, organometallic reactions, bonding and structure, acid-base theories, redox properties, coordination compounds, and crystal-field theory. Students will expand their knowledge of the role of metals in nature and use gained knowledge and critical thinking skills for problem solving. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Apply bonding theories to describe the structure and bonding of inorganic compounds. 2. Use symmetry and group theory to describe bonding and other chemical properties. 3. Understand and predict periodic trends in main group and d-block elements. 4. Explain the mechanisms and predict the products of some common inorganic reactions. 5. Demonstrate the ability to solve basic problems in each of the major areas of inorganic chemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 3100 (Grade C or higher). SP (odd)
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• CHEM 4200: Environmental Chemistry

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  This course will focus on the fundamental principles of chemistry necessary for understanding of the source, fate, and reactivity of compounds in natural and polluted environments. Emphasis will be placed on the environmental implications of energy utilization and on the chemistry of the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere. Environmental issues that will be discussed include air pollution, stratospheric ozone depletion, pollution and treatment of water sources, and the utilization of insecticides and herbicides. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Describe the chemistry of the atmosphere and environmental and health consequences of indoor and outdoor pollution. 2. Describe the nature, reactivity, and environmental fates of toxic organic chemicals. 3. Discuss the chemistry of natural waters and their pollution and purification. 4. Evaluate environmental chemistry issues and generating a comprehensive scientific report. Prerequisite: CHEM 2320 (Grade C or higher). FA (odd)
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• CHEM 4310: Adv Organic Chemistry I

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  A problem-oriented course that explores organic structure, stereochemistry, and thermodynamics and kinetics in organic reaction mechanisms. Introduction to efficient retrieval of information from the organic chemical literature, and to thinking critically about the material. Introduction to molecular orbital theory and aromaticity and resulting spectroscopic properties. Offered based upon sufficient student need. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Predict conformational preferences of common organic structures accounting for steric and electronic interactions. 2. Describe stereochemical relationships and predict stereochemical outcomes for organic reactions. 3. Make logical predictions about the trends in reactivity and/or acidity in organic molecules. 4. Diagram molecular orbitals for simple organic molecules and use molecular orbital theories to understand and predict reactions thermally and/or photochemically. 5. Propose reasonable explanations for observed products and propose experimental tests to validate mechanisms. Prerequisites: CHEM 2320 and CHEM 2325 (all Grade C or higher). FA (even)
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• CHEM 4510: Chemistry of Materials

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  Provides the molecular understanding of materials structure and properties, including solid-state chemistry, chemical bonding in bulk materials, and properties of materials as function of local and extended structures. Topics include inorganic solids, organic and coordination polymers, organic conductors, hybrid materials, optical and magnetic materials, and biomaterials. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Understand inter- and intramolecular interactions in bulk systems, and use those to predict and observe local and extended network structures in solids, liquids, and glasses. 2. Use structural information to predict properties of bulk systems, with emerging properties from atomic to nano to bulk systems. 3. Predict and determine optical, electronic and magnetic properties of materials, and learn techniques to characterize those properties as they relate to structure. 4. Conceptualize relationships between natural, anthropogenic, and biological materials. 5. Apply fundamental chemistry concepts to materials science. Prerequisites: CHEM 2320 and CHEM 2325 and CHEM 3000 and CHEM 3005 (All grade C or higher). SP (odd)
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• CHEM 4610: Nutritional Biochemistry

  3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  A course in advanced biochemistry using nutrition as a model. The course will focus on human nutrition and metabolism. The functional and regulatory roles of macronutrients and micronutrients will be stressed. Additional components of the course will emphasize how nutrition science relates to nutrition information available to the lay public and drives nutrition policy. Students will be guided through an exploration of recent scientific literature in the areas of biochemistry and nutrition, and ways in which one informs the other. Current challenges in the field of nutrition will be related to the lecture material. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Understand the basic concepts of biochemistry-bonds between molecules, digestion and absorption, actions of enzymes, protein, carbohydrate, and fat metabolism, actions of hormones, and regulation of gene expression. 2. Understand and explain the digestion, absorption, and metabolism of the energy providing nutrients -- carbohydrate, lipid and protein. 3. Understand and explain the interrelationship of the energy providing nutrients (carbohydrate, lipids, and fat) in the various metabolic pathways and their roles in supporting disease prevention. 4. Understand and explain the role of micronutrients (vitamins and minerals) in disease prevention. Prerequisites: CHEM 3520 (Grade C or higher). FA (odd)
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• CHEM 4800R: Independent Research

  1.00 - 3.00 Credits

  Utah Tech University (formerly Dixie State University)

  
  An independent research course that allows the students to explore science through the scientific method, and allows close interaction between the student and faculty member to address scientific problems through experiment design and execution. Projects are at the discretion of the faculty member, in line with the student's interests in the various scientific areas. Repeatable up to 6 credits subject to graduation and program restrictions. Variable credit: 1-3. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Use the scientific method to develop hypotheses, design experiments, and draw conclusions from results. 2. Design and modify experiments during the progress of a research project. 3. Interpret results from experiments, modify the hypothesis. 4. Draw conclusions according to research goals. 5. Perform research independently, and interact with other students and faculty that are engaged in the project. 6. Utilize outside resources (scientific databases, literature, etc) to interpret results and compare to existing and previous work in the field of your research project. Prerequisites: CHEM 2320 and CHEM 2325 (all Grade C or higher); and ENGL 2010 or ENGL 2010A; and Instructor permission. FA,SP, SU
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