Chemistry

Graduate Programs

Description

The Department of Chemistry and Geology does not offer graduate programs. Graduate courses are available that might supplement other graduate programs or be part of a cross-disciplinary studies program. Graduate courses in the Department of Chemistry and Geology offer students an opportunity to strengthen their academic education in the field of chemistry and to develop the necessary research skills for future careers. 

Policies & Faculty

Policies

Contact Information

College of Science, Engineering, and Technology
​Department of Biochemistry, Chemistry, and Geology
242 Trafton Science Center N
507-389-1963
cset.mnsu.edu/chemgeol/

500 Level

Credits: 3

Detailed analysis of the structures, properties, and functions of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids; theory for the purification and analysis of proteins and nucleic acids. Concurrent enrollment in CHEM 565 is recommended.

Prerequisites: none

Credits: 3

Detailed analysis of the reactions involved in intermediary metabolism, translation, and replication.

Prerequisites: none

Credits: 2

A lecture/laboratory course which presents methodology and instrumentation used to purify and analyze biomolecules. Techniques include chromatography, autoradiography and radioisotope techniques, agarose and polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, and spectrophotometry.

Prerequisites: none

Credits: 2

Students work in teams to solve biochemical research problems by conducting and analyzing experiments which they design.

Prerequisites: none

Credits: 4

Methods and materials for teaching physical sciences in middle school through high school. Clinical experiences required for the course.

Prerequisites: none