NSU 2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog

328 Nova Southeastern University • Undergraduate Student Catalog • 2014–2015 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS individual mode of action. Including the principles involved in drug discovery and development, and in enzyme- inhibition. The first half will focus on the chemical and biochemical background needed to understand modern medicinal chemistry, whereas the second half will concentrate on the medicinal chemistry of select receptor- agent interactions. Prerequisite: CHEM 2410. CHEM 4900B Special Topics in Chemistry: Nutritional Biochemistry and Metabolism (3 credits) This course will provide a firm foundation of the biochemical functions of the macronutrients, micronutrients and trace nutrients in humans. Starting with the processes of digestion and absorption of the nutrients, and proceeding through their participation in the various metabolic pathways that occur inside cells, the focus will be on the precise enzymatic steps that require each vitamin and mineral, and the biochemical consequences of a lack of each nutrient in humans. These will then be related to the physiological and pathological features of deficiency for each nutrient in humans. The nutritional requirements for each nutrient will be related to guidelines promulgated by the U.S. Government (e.g. Dietary Reference Intakes) and other bodies that are used to assess human nutritional sufficiency. Prerequisite: CHEM 3650. CHEM 4950 Internship in Chemistry (1–12 credits) A work experience for 16 weeks in the student’s major area of study or area of career interest. Consult academic division for specific details and requirements. Prerequisites: cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, major GPA of 3.0 or higher, completion of 60 or more credit hours, supervision of instructor, and permission of academic director. CHEM 4950A Internship in Chemistry (A) (1–12 credits) A work experience for 16 weeks in the student’s major area of study or area of career interest. Consult academic division for specific details and requirements. Prerequisites: cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, major GPA of 3.0 or higher, completion of 60 or more credit hours, supervision of instructor, and permission of academic director. CHEM 4950B Internship in Chemistry (B) (1–12 credits) A work experience for 16 weeks in the student’s major area of study or area of career interest. Consult academic division for specific details and requirements. Prerequisites: cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, major GPA of 3.0 or higher, completion of 60 or more credit hours, supervision of instructor, and permission of academic director. CHEM 4950C Internship in Chemistry (C) (1–12 credits) A work experience for 16 weeks in the student’s major area of study or area of career interest. Consult academic division for specific details and requirements. Prerequisites: cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, major GPA of 3.0 or higher, completion of 60 or more credit hours, supervision of instructor, and permission of academic director. CHEM 4990 Independent Study in Chemistry (1–12 credits) The student selects, and carries out independently, library and/or empirical research. Faculty supervision is provided on an individual basis. Prerequisite: to be determined by the faculty and division director. CHEM 4990A Independent Study in Chemistry (A) (1–12 credits) The student selects, and carries out independently, library and/or empirical research. Faculty supervision is provided on an individual basis. Prerequisite: To be determined by the faculty and division director. CHEM 4990B Independent Study in Chemistry (B) (1–12 credits) The student selects, and carries out independently, library and/or empirical research. Faculty supervision is provided on an individual basis. Prerequisite: To be determined by the faculty and division director. CHEM 4990C Independent Study in Chemistry (C) (1–12 credits) The student selects, and carries out independently, library and/or empirical research. Faculty supervision is provided on an individual basis. Prerequisite: To be determined by the faculty and division director. CHEM 4990D Independent Study in Chemistry (D) (1–12 credits) The student selects, and carries out independently, library and/or empirical research. Faculty supervision is provided on an individual basis. Prerequisite: To be determined by the faculty and division director. CHEM 4990E Independent Study in Chemistry (E) (1–12 credits) The student selects, and carries out independently, library and/or empirical research. Faculty supervision is provided on an individual basis. Prerequisite: To be determined by the faculty and division director. CHEM 4990F Independent Study in Chemistry (F) (1–3 credits) The student selects and independently carries out library and/or empirical research. Faculty supervision is provided