====== Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry ======

| [[#date_of_bor_approval|Date of BOR Approval]] |
| [[#program_learning_outcomes|Program Learning Outcomes]] |
| [[#admission_requirements|Admission Requirements]] |
| [[#graduation_requirements|Graduation Requirements]] |
| [[#curriculum_checklist|Curriculum Checklist]] |
| [[#individual_course_titles_and_descriptions_with_credit_units,_pre-requisites_and/or_co-requisites|Individual Course Titles and Descriptions with Credit Units, Pre-requisites, and/or Co-requisites]] |

The BS Biochemistry program aims to develop human resources competent in theoretical and practical aspects of biochemistry. BS Biochemistry is a degree program which provides students with the understanding of physiological processes at the molecular level. Graduates of the program may opt to:
  - pursue a career in industry, specifically in research and development (R & D) of pharmaceutical, food, and manufacturing companies as licensed Chemists;
  - pursue graduate school programs (M.S., Ph.D.) leading to a career in research;
  - join a research institution; and
  - join the teaching staff of institutions of learning.
==== Program Goals ====
The graduate of the BS Biochemistry program shall be able to do the following after graduation:
  - Pass the Chemist’s licensure exam
  - Excel in reputable post-baccalaureate programs
  - Demonstrate leadership as practitioners in biochemistry and chemistry particularly in industry, academe or government sector
  - Perform independent and collaborative research
  - Exemplify ethical, social and environmental responsibility as a professional biochemist/chemist
==== Date of BOR Approval (Institution) ====
1093rd meeting, 15 Dec 1995\\
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==== Program Learning Outcomes ====
Graduates of the BS Biochemistry program are expected to:
  - Demonstrate mastery of fundamental scientific principles and a command of basic knowledge underlying Biochemistry/Chemistry.
  - Apply appropriate laboratory techniques and skills, including the utilization of modern equipment in the practice of Biochemistry/Chemistry.
  - Interpret qualitative and quantitative data in a scientific study.
  - Communicate significant scientific results of a study clearly and concisely by written, verbal, and/or graphical means.
  - Relate basic knowledge of Chemistry and Biochemistry to practical applications.
  - Integrate moral, ethical and social responsibilities as a Filipino citizen to the practice of the profession.
==== Admission Requirements ====
  - The student must have passed UPCAT with a score of at least 70th percentile in Math and Natural Sciences
  - Lateral entrants will be accepted provided they have passed 10 units of calculus equivalent to Math 83 and 84, 5 units of chemistry equivalent.
=== Graduation Requirements ===
Must have passed all the courses. Must be cleared of all accountabilities to the University.\\
=== Summary of Credit Units ===
^ Category ^ Credit Units ^
| General Education (8 courses) + Mandated Course | 24.0 + 3.0 |
| Core/Professional Courses | 123.0 |
| Electives | 6.0 |
| Internship/Thesis/Capstone | 3.0 |
| Total | 159.0 |
=== Curriculum Checklist ===
^  First Year  ^^^^^^
|  **First Semester**  ||  **Second Semester**  ||  **Midyear**  ||
| **Course Code** | **Credit Units** | **Course Code** | **Credit Units** | **Course Code** | **Credit Units** |
| Chem 19 | 5.0 | Chem 33 | 5.0 | Chem 111 | 3.0 |
| Math 83 | 5.0 | Math 84 | 5.0 | GE 5 | 3.0 |
| Math 101 | 3.0 | Physics 71 | 4.0 | | |
| GE 1 | 3.0 | Physics 71.1 | 1.0 | | |
| GE 2 | 3.0 | GE 3 | 3.0 | | |
| PE 1 | (2.0) | GE 4 | 3.0 | | |
| NSTP 1 | (3.0) | PE 2 | (2.0) | | |
| | | NSTP 2 | (3.0) | | |
| Total | 19.0 | Total | 21.0 | Total | 6.0 |

^  Second Year  ^^^^^^
|  **First Semester**  ||  **Second Semester**  ||  **Midyear**  ||
| **Course Code** | **Credit Units** | **Course Code** | **Credit Units** | **Course Code** | **Credit Units** |
| Chem 36 | 5.0 | Biochem 71 | 1.0 | GE 6 | 3.0 |
| Chem 43 | 5.0 | Chem 46 | 4.0 | GE 7 | 3.0 |
| Math 85 | 3.0 | Chem 128 | 5.0 | | |
| Chem 29 | 5.0 | Physics 72 | 4.0 | | |
| PE 3 | (2.0) | Physics 72.1 | 1.0 | | |
|  |  | Bio 110 | 5.0 |  |  |
|  |  | PE 4 | (2.0) |  |  |
| Total | 18.0 | Total | 20.0 | Total | 6.0 |

^  Third Year  ^^^^^^
|  **First Semester**  ||  **Second Semester**  ||  **Midyear**  ||
| **Course Code** | **Credit Units** | **Course Code** | **Credit Units** | **Course Code** | **Credit Units** |
| Bio 120 | 5.0 | Biochem 121 | 3.0 | Biochem 190 (Practicum) | 3.0 |
| Chem 161 | 5.0 | Biochem 122 | 2.0 | | |
| Chem 129 | 4.0 | Biochem 198 | 1.0 | | |
| GE 8 | 3.0 | Chem 162 | 5.0 | | |
|  |  | Chem 163 | 3.0 | | |
|  |  | CMSC 110 | 3.0 | | |
| Total | 17.0 | Total | 17.0 | Total | 3.0 |

^  Fourth Year  ^^^^
|  **First Semester**  ||  **Second Semester**  ||
| **Course Code** | **Credit Units** | **Course Code** | **Credit Units** |
| Biochem 125 | 5.0 | Biochem 168 | 3.0 |
| Biochem 180 | 4.0 | Biochem 200 | 3.0 |
| Biochem 181 | 2.0 | Elective 1 | 3.0 |
| Biochem 199 | 3.0 | Elective 2 | 3.0 |
| Chem 112 | 3.0 | PI 100 | 3.0 |
| Total | 17.0 | Total | 15.0 |
=== Individual Course Titles and Descriptions with Credit Units, Pre-requisites, and/or Co-requisites ===
==== Major Courses ====
**Course Code:** Biochemistry 122\\
**Course Title:** Techniques in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology\\
**Credit Units:** 2.0\\
**Pre-requisite:** Chem 43, Bio 120\\
**Co-requisite:** None\\
**Course Description:** Application of biochemical techniques in gene manipulation and analysis\\
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**Course Code:** Biochemistry 125\\
**Course Title:** Physical Biochemistry\\
**Credit Units:** 5.0 (3.0 units lecture, 2.0 units laboratory)\\
**Pre-requisite:** Chem 46, Chem 162\\
**Co-requisite:** None\\
**Course Description:** Kinetics, thermodynamics and bioenergetics of macromolecules, and their practical applications\\
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**Course Code:** Biochem 168\\
**Course Title:** Environmental Biochemistry\\
**Credit Units:** 3.0\\
**Pre-requisite:** Biochem 121, ComSci 110\\
**Co-requisite:** None\\
**Course Description:** The interactions between environmental contaminants and living organisms from three points of view: a) the behavior of xenobiotics into living organisms; their biotransformation reactions and reactive species formation b) the toxic effects which can lead to mutations and/or genotypic and phenotypic changes and the basic strategies in environmental waste management\\
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**Course Code:** Biochem 180\\
**Course Title:** Biochemical Engineering\\
**Credit Units:** 4.0\\
**Pre-requisite:** Biochem 121, ComSci 110\\
**Co-requisite:** None\\
**Course Description:** Applications of biochemical and molecular techniques to health and industry\\
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**Course Code:** Biochem 181\\
**Course Title:** Introduction to Bioinformatics and Cheminformatics\\
**Credit Units:** 2.0\\
**Pre-requisite:** Biochem 121, ComSci 110\\
**Co-requisite:** None\\
**Course Description:** Basic principles and techniques in Bioinformatics and Cheminformatics\\
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**Course Code:** BIOCHEM 190\\
**Course Title:** Practicum\\
**Credit Units:** 3.0\\
**Pre-requisite:** Junior Standing\\
**Co-requisite:** None\\
**Course Description:** Application of practical knowledge, skills and desirable attitudes through hands-on experience in a chemistry or biochemistry-related workplace\\
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**Course Code:** Biochemistry 198\\
**Course Title:** Seminar\\
**Credit Units:** 1.0\\
**Pre-requisite:** Junior Standing\\
**Co-requisite:** None\\
**Course Description:** An advanced course designed to develop students' skills in scientific communication, specifically focused on research papers and oral presentations in the field of chemistry and biochemistry\\
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**Course Code:** Biochemistry 199\\
**Course Title:** Research Methods\\
**Credit Units:** 3.0\\
**Pre-requisite:** Senior Standing\\
**Co-requisite:** None\\
**Course Description:** Development of a research proposal under the supervision of an adviser, including formulation of research questions, review of related literature, and design of appropriate methodologies in biochemistry or chemistry with health-related applications\\
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**Course Code:** Biochemistry 200\\
**Course Title:** Undergraduate Thesis\\
**Credit Units:** 3.0\\
**Pre-requisite:** BIOCHEM 199\\
**Co-requisite:** None\\
**Course Description:** Supervised research leading to the completion of an undergraduate thesis in biochemistry or chemistry, with emphasis on health-related applications\\
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**Course Code:** Chem 112\\
**Course Title:** Inorganic Chemistry II\\
**Credit Units:** 3.0\\
**Pre-requisite:** Chem 111, Chem 163\\
**Co-requisite:** None\\
**Course Description:** Atomic structure; group theory in chemistry; chemical bonding theories; and chemistry of coordination complexes, organometallic compounds, and other inorganic materials with applications in industry, life, and environment\\
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**Course Code:** Chem 129\\
**Course Title:** Analytical Chemistry III\\
**Credit Units:** 4.0\\
**Pre-requisite:** Chem 128\\
**Co-requisite:** None\\
**Course Description:** Evaluation and assurance of quality in analytical data which includes the application of statistics for the evaluation of the results of chemical analysis, as well as the principles and methods of quality assurance applied to the analytical laboratory. It also presents the principles of sampling and sample preparation, and the principles of calibration\\
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**Course Code:** Chem 161\\
**Course Title:** Physical Chemistry I\\
**Credit Units:** 5.0\\
**Pre-requisite:** Chem 19, Math 85, Physics 72, Physics 72.1\\
**Co-requisite:** None\\
**Course Description:** Fluid-state properties and chemical thermodynamics\\
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**Course Code:** Chem 162\\
**Course Title:** Physical Chemistry II\\
**Credit Units:** 5.0\\
**Pre-requisite:** Chem 161\\
**Co-requisite:** None\\
**Course Description:** Electrochemistry, surface phenomena and colloids, phase equilibria and chemical kinetics\\
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**Course Code:** Chem 163\\
**Course Title:** Physical Chemistry III\\
**Credit Units:** 3.0\\
**Pre-requisite:** Math 85, Physics 72/72.1\\
**Co-requisite:** None\\
**Course Description:** Fundamental concepts of quantum mechanics in a chemical context to rationalize or model the structure, properties and reactivity of atoms and molecules\\
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==== Core Courses ====
**Course Code:** Biochem 71\\
**Course Title:** Professional ethics, Legal and Social Issues in Chemistry and Biochemistry\\
**Credit Units:** 1.0\\
**Pre-requisite:** None\\
**Co-requisite:** None\\
**Course Description:** An overview of the laws and regulations related to the practice of chemistry and biochemistry in the Philippines. It also provides a solid foundation in the core concepts of ethical principles and their application to real-world issues\\
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**Course Code:** CHEM 19\\
**Course Title:** Principles of Chemistry\\
**Credit Units:** 5.0\\
**Pre-requisite:** None\\
**Co-requisite:** None\\
**Course Description:** Fundamental chemical concepts and inorganic structures\\
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**Course Code:** Chem 29\\
**Course Title:** Analytical Chemistry 1\\
**Credit Units:** 5.0 (3 hour-lecture and 6-hour laboratory)\\
**Pre-requisite:** Chem 19\\
**Co-requisite:** None\\
**Course Description:** Theory and practice of quantitative analysis; an introduction to instrumental methods of analysis\\
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**Course Code:** CHEM 33\\
**Course Title:** Organic Chemistry 1\\
**Credit Units:** 5.0\\
**Pre-requisite:** None\\
**Co-requisite:** None\\
**Course Description:** Fundamental concepts of organic chemistry; an introduction to organic synthesis and reaction mechanisms. This also includes the examination of the physical and chemical properties of organic compounds\\
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**Course Code:** CHEM 36\\
**Course Title:** Organic Chemistry II\\
**Credit Units:** 5.0\\
**Pre-requisite:** Chem 33\\
**Co-requisite:** None\\
**Course Description:** This course is a comprehensive study of organic compounds. This course examines the reaction mechanisms of organic reactions as well as the synthesis and spectroscopic analysis of organic compounds\\
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**Course Code:** Chem 43\\
**Course Title:** The Chemistry of Biomolecules\\
**Credit Units:** 5.0\\
**Pre-requisite:** Chem 19, Chem 33\\
**Co-requisite:** Chem 36\\
**Course Description:** The physico-chemical properties of the major constituents of living systems and their functions in cellular and physiological processes, enzymology, and in-vitro synthesis of selected organic compounds\\
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**Course Code:** Chem 46\\
**Course Title:** Biochemistry II\\
**Credit Units:** 4.0 (3.0 unit lecture, 1.0 unit laboratory)\\
**Pre-requisite:** Chem 33, Chem 43\\
**Co-requisite:** None\\
**Course Description:** Organic reaction mechanisms and regulation of metabolic pathways and methods to study these processes\\
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**Course Code:** CHEM 111\\
**Course Title:** Inorganic Chemistry 1\\
**Credit Units:** 3.0 (2.0 units Lecture and 1 unit Laboratory)\\
**Pre-requisite:** Chem 19\\
**Co-requisite:** None\\
**Course Description:** Structure and reactions of inorganic compounds\\
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**Course Code:** CHEM 128\\
**Course Title:** Analytical Chemistry 2\\
**Credit Units:** 5.0 (3 hr lec, 6 hr lab)\\
**Pre-requisite:** Chem 29, Chem 33\\
**Co-requisite:** None\\
**Course Description:** Theory and practice of instrumental methods of analysis with emphasis on principles of instrumentation, instrument components, limitations of measurements, and selection of appropriate techniques for specific analytical problems\\
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==== Electives ====
**Course Code:** Biochem 158\\
**Course Title:** Introduction to Biochemical Complex Systems\\
**Credit Units:** 3.0\\
**Pre-requisite:** Chem 46, Math 101, Math 85\\
**Co-requisite:** None\\
**Course Description:** Introduction to the dynamics of complex systems and network theory as applied to integrated pathways in metabolism and its regulation\\
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**Course Code:** Chem 191\\
**Course Title:** Bioconjugate Chemistry\\
**Credit Units:** 3.0\\
**Pre-requisite:** Chem 36, Chem 43\\
**Co-requisite:** None\\
**Course Description:** An advanced course tackling the different organic reactions employed in the modification of biomolecules for the preparation of biomolecular, bio-organic, and bio-inorganic hybrids used in applications ranging from biological imaging and drug delivery to chemical sensing. It discusses the detailed mechanisms and salient features of these reactions and their use in the rational design of functional bioconjugates that have direct relevance in biology and medicine\\
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**Course Code:** Chem 192\\
**Course Title:** Nanochemistry\\
**Credit Units:** 3.0\\
**Pre-requisite:** Chem 128, Chem 112\\
**Co-requisite:** None\\
**Course Description:** An advanced course tackling the synthesis, fabrication, and characterization of nanomaterials and nanostructures and their applications in science, engineering, and medicine\\
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**Course Code:** Chem 137\\
**Course Title:** Nutraceutical and Cosmeceutical Chemistry\\
**Credit Units:** 3.0\\
**Pre-requisite:** Chem 29, Chem 33\\
**Co-requisite:** None\\
**Course Description:** This course will equip students with the fundamental concepts of the chemistry, analyses, and applications of nutraceutical and cosmeceutical products. The course also revitalizes students' perspective towards the use of these products in the promotion of health, well-being, and beauty\\
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**Course Code:** Chem 154\\
**Course Title:** Management and Entrepreneurial Chemistry\\
**Credit Units:** 3.0\\
**Pre-requisite:** Chem 19\\
**Co-requisite:** None\\
**Course Description:** The course covers the study of the fundamentals of business management of chemistry-related industries\\
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**Course Code:** Chem 136\\
**Course Title:** Polymer Chemistry\\
**Credit Units:** 3.0\\
**Pre-requisite:** Chem 36, Chem 162\\
**Co-requisite:** None\\
**Course Description:** This course introduces the student to the basic concepts of polymers. Focus is placed on the synthesis, classification, characterization and physico-chemical properties of polymers\\
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**Course Code:** Chem 173\\
**Course Title:** Introduction to Medicinal Chemistry\\
**Credit Units:** 3.0\\
**Pre-requisite:** Chem 36\\
**Co-requisite:** None\\
**Course Description:** Fundamental techniques in the discovery and development of compounds with medicinal applications\\
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**Course Code:** Chem 193\\
**Course Title:** Forensic Chemistry\\
**Credit Units:** 3.0\\
**Pre-requisite:** Chem 43, Chem 128\\
**Co-requisite:** None\\
**Course Description:** Application of modern analytical chemistry methods and biochemical techniques to forensic problems\\
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**Course Code:** Biochem 130\\
**Course Title:** Nutritional Biochemistry\\
**Credit Units:** 3.0\\
**Pre-requisite:** Chem 46, Chem 36\\
**Co-requisite:** None\\
**Course Description:** The course explores the essentials of human nutrition, with emphasis on nutritionally relevant biochemical structures, functions, regulation and metabolism, and imbalances related to metabolic disorders. It also explores factors that influence nutrition issues in the population, including the environment and public health concerns\\
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**Course Code:** Biochem 155\\
**Course Title:** Industrial Biochemistry\\
**Credit Units:** 2.0\\
**Pre-requisite:** Chem 46\\
**Co-requisite:** None\\
**Course Description:** The course provides a survey of selected chemical manufacturing industries focusing on the applications of chemical principles, unit processes, and operations\\
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**Course Code:** Biochem 157\\
**Course Title:** Bioenergetics\\
**Credit Units:** 3.0\\
**Pre-requisite:** Biochem 125\\
**Co-requisite:** None\\
**Course Description:** This course tackles the thermodynamic principles governing biological energy transduction, including substrate-level and oxidative phosphorylation, photosynthetic energy capture, mitochondrial and chloroplast function, regulation of metabolic energy flow, and the biochemical basis of energy-related diseases.\\
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**Course Code:** Biochem 159\\
**Course Title:** Membrane Biochemistry\\
**Credit Units:** 3.0\\
**Pre-requisite:** Biochem 125, Chem 36\\
**Co-requisite:** None\\
**Course Description:** This course investigates biological membrane structure and function, covering lipid bilayer organization, membrane protein topology and dynamics, transport mechanisms, membrane-associated signaling, vesicular trafficking, and the role of membranes in disease and drug delivery.\\
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**Course Code:** Biochem 170\\
**Course Title:** Computational Tools in Biochemistry\\
**Credit Units:** 2.0\\
**Pre-requisite:** Biochem 125, Chem 36\\
**Co-requisite:** None\\
**Course Description:** This is an introductory course on the application of computational and bioinformatics tools to biochemical research, covering sequence analysis, structural bioinformatics, molecular visualization, basic scripting for data analysis, and the use of public databases relevant to biochemistry.\\
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**Course Code:** Biochem 175\\
**Course Title:** Immunobiochemistry\\
**Credit Units:** 3.0\\
**Pre-requisite:** Chem 46, Chem 36\\
**Co-requisite:** None\\
**Course Description:** This course introduces the principles of immunology and the biochemistry techniques relevant to the field\\
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**Course Code:** Biochem 191\\
**Course Title:** Biochemical Evolution\\
**Credit Units:** 3.0\\
**Pre-requisite:** Bio 120, Biochem 121, Biochem 122\\
**Co-requisite:** None\\
**Course Description:** This is an integrative course examining the molecular and biochemical basis of evolution, including the origin of life and prebiotic chemistry, evolution of the genetic code, molecular phylogenetics, evolution of metabolic pathways and protein families, horizontal gene transfer, and the molecular underpinnings of adaptation and speciation.\\
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**Course Code:** Chem 124\\
**Course Title:** Bioinorganic Chemistry\\
**Credit Units:** 3.0\\
**Pre-requisite:** Chem 46\\
**Co-requisite:** None\\
**Course Description:** This course explores the role of metal ions in biological systems with emphasis on structure, function, and reactivity of metallobiomolecules. It covers fundamental principles of coordination chemistry applied to biological systems, including metal ion transport, storage, electron transfer, enzymatic catalysis, and protein–metal interactions\\
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**Course Code:** Chem 135\\
**Course Title:** Chemistry of Natural Products\\
**Credit Units:** 3.0\\
**Pre-requisite:** Chem 46\\
**Co-requisite:** None\\
**Course Description:** This course provides a survey of natural products chemistry, including biogenesis by enzyme-mediated pathways, structure determination, medicinal and biochemical significance and synthesis\\
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**Course Code:** Chem 155\\
**Course Title:** Industrial Chemistry\\
**Credit Units:** 3.0\\
**Pre-requisite:** Chem 162\\
**Co-requisite:** None\\
**Course Description:** The course provides a survey of selected chemical manufacturing industries focusing on the applications of chemical principles, unit processes, and operations\\
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**Course Code:** Chem 197\\
**Course Title:** Special Topics in Applied Chemistry\\
**Credit Units:** 3.0\\
**Pre-requisite:** Chem 36, Chem 128\\
**Co-requisite:** None\\
**Course Description:** Contemporary topics and emerging applications of chemistry in industry, health, environment, materials science, energy, and related fields. The course emphasizes the integration of chemical principles with real-world problems, current research developments, technological innovations, and interdisciplinary applications. Specific topics may vary depending on faculty expertise, industry trends, and recent advances in the chemical sciences.
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