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Course ID	Course
CHEM 357	CHEM 357 Modern Analytical Methods Course Credits: 3 Introduction to the theory and practice of analytical chemistry. After a review of the basic laboratory techniques used in pure and applied chemistry and in biological chemistry, the course discusses a number of instrumental techniques, particularly those based on chromatographic, electromagnetic radiation, and electrochemical theories. Prerequisite(s): Students must have one of CHEM 103 or 111 and one of CHEM 104 or 112; and a 200-level or above chemistry lab course NB: CHEM 357 should precede CHEM 358. Not offered every year. See department chair.
CHEM 358	CHEM 358 Modern Analytical Methods Course Credits: 3 Introduction to the theory and practice of analytical chemistry. After a review of the basic laboratory techniques used in pure and applied chemistry and in biological chemistry, the course discusses a number of instrumental techniques, particularly those based on chromatographic, electromagnetic radiation, and electrochemical theories. Prerequisite(s): Students must have one of CHEM 103 or 111 and one of CHEM 104 or 112; and a 200-level or above chemistry lab course NB: CHEM 357 should precede CHEM 358. Not offered every year. See department chair.
CHEM 370	CHEM 370 Environmental Chemistry Course Credits: 3 The study of chemical reactions as they relate to the environment. The course takes a biogeochemical approach with emphasis placed on the deleterious effects that human activities and technologies have had on atmospheric, aquatic, and terrestrial systems. Methods to alleviate environmental problems are considered. Prerequisite(s): Students must have one of CHEM 103 or 111 and one of CHEM 104 or 112. Recommended: CHEM 221, 222
CHEM 372	CHEM 372 Molecular Genetics Course Credits: 3 This course considers modern developments and techniques in genetics, especially the basic and applied aspects of recombinant DNA technology. Cross-listed: BIOL 372 Prerequisite(s): BIOL 113, 114; a minimum C grade in CHEM 223; students must have one of CHEM 103 or 111 and one of CHEM 104 or 112. Recommended: CHEM 221, 222 NB: CHEM 372 may only be applied to the Life Sciences Emphasis Program in chemistry.
CHEM 384	CHEM 384 Principles of Biochemistry Course Credits: 3 The study of chemical structure, function, and metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids. This class is continued as CHEM 386. Cross-listed: BIOL 384 Prerequisite(s): CHEM 221, 222. Recommended: BIOL 113, 114, 223
CHEM 386	CHEM 386 Biosynthesis Course Credits: 3 In this course, two aspects of biochemistry are developed: (1) The modern understanding of the biochemical transfer of genetic information: DNA structure and synthesis, transcription, and translation. These are related to developments in recombinant DNA technology. (2) An introduction to physiological biochemistry including vision, muscle contraction, and neurotransmission. Cross-listed: BIOL 386 Prerequisite(s): CHEM 221, 222. Recommended: BIOL 113, 114, 223 NB: CHEM 386 may only be applied to the Life Sciences Emphasis and honours programs in chemistry.
CHEM 400	CHEM 400 Directed Studies in Chemistry Course Credits: 2, 3 Students are required to produce an outline of the topic to be studied in consultation with the instructor. A course of reading and/ or experimentation is pursued according to the approved outline. Assessment may be via examination and/or a final written report. Prerequisite(s): Advanced standing in Chemistry or instructor's consent NB: This course with the appropriate choice of topics can be used as a preparation for the senior thesis (CHEM 410).
CHEM 409	CHEM 409 Thesis Preparation Course Credits: 1 In consultation with a faculty advisor, the student will propose a chemical research project, which will actually be investigated in the follow-up course, CHEM 410. The student must first do a thorough search of the relevant chemical literature. A specific project proposal is then to be formulated and presented in a written report. Prerequisite(s): Advanced standing in Chemistry or instructor's consent
CHEM 410	CHEM 410 Senior Thesis Course Credits: 2 The course follows up on CHEM 409; the research project that was proposed in CHEM 409 is actually carried out in CHEM 410. This is done under the supervision of a faculty member of the chemistry department. As a result, there are no lectures; rather the course is centered on the lab. In addition to the facilities at Trinity Western, other facilities may be utilized where possible and useful. The project will result in a written thesis and public presentation. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 409, a related directed study in preparation, or instructor's consent

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