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Chemistry

College of Arts & Sciences

  • Choosing the Right General Chemistry Course: CAS CH 101 or CAS CH 131.

    CAS CH 101 is the first semester of a two-semester sequence of introductory chemistry. The course is designed for science majors who require a two-semester general chemistry sequence (biology, chemistry, biochemistry, premedical/dental concentrations).

    CAS CH 131 is a one-semester course designed for students who do not require two semesters of general chemistry (engineering sciences majors). CAS CH 131 does not fulfill the prerequisite requirement for any second-semester general chemistry course offered at Boston University.

    More details about choosing the right general chemistry course can be found on the General Chemistry website at genchem.bu.edu.

    General Chemistry 1

    CAS CH 101

    Undergraduate Prerequisites: two years of high school algebra. - Prereq: two years of high school algebra. For science majors and minors who require a two-semester general chemistry course, but have little prior experience with chemistry. Topics include atoms and molecules; quantum theory and atomic structure; chemical periodicity; bonding in diatomic and polyatomic molecules; stoichiometry and introduction to reactions in aqueous solutions; properties of gases; and thermochemistry and the first law of thermodynamics. Laboratory exercises include basic training in lab safety and handling of chemicals and experiments complementing the lectures, such as investigations of the size of an atom, gas laws, thermochemistry, and quantum aspects. Students must register for three sections: lecture, discussion, and laboratory. Carries natural science divisional credit (with lab) in CAS. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Scientific Inquiry I, Quantitative Reasoning I. 4 cr. Tuition: $3260; lab fee: $200; total charge: $3460

    Summer 1 (May 20-June 27)

    A1 (LEC) Mon./Tues./Wed./Thurs. 11 am-1 pm
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    Must register for Lec (A1), Dis (A2, A3, or A4), & Lab (A5, A6, or A7).
    A2 (DIS) Mon./Wed./Thurs. 9:30-10:30 am
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    A3 (DIS) Mon./Wed./Thurs. 9:30-10:30 am
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    A4 (DIS) Mon./Wed./Thurs. 9:30-10:30 am
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    A5 (LAB) Tues./Thurs. 2-5 pm
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    A6 (LAB) Tues./Thurs. 2-5 pm
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    A7 (LAB) Tues./Thurs. 2-5 pm
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    Binyomin Abrams

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  • General Chemistry 2

    CAS CH 102

    Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASCH101) - Prereq: (CAS CH 101). Second-semester general chemistry for students who have completed CAS CH 101. Topics include properties of solids and liquids; colligative properties; chemical kinetics; equilibrium; acids, bases, and buffers; solubility and precipitation; electrochemistry; and spontaneity, free energy, and the second law of thermodynamics. Laboratory exercises include experiments complementing the lectures, such as investigations of the freezing point of solutions, kinetics, acid-base titrations, and electrochemistry. Students must have completed CAS CH 101 prior to enrolling in CAS CH 102. Students must register for three sections: lecture, discussion, and laboratory. Carries natural science divisional credit (with lab) in CAS. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Scientific Inquiry I, Quantitative Reasoning I. 4 cr. Tuition: $3260; lab fee: $200; total charge: $3460

    Summer 1 (May 20-June 27)

    A1 (LEC) Mon./Tues./Wed./Thurs. 2:30-4:30 pm
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    Must register for Lec (A1), Dis (A2, A3, or A4), & Lab (A5, A6, or A7)
    A2 (DIS) Mon./Wed./Thurs. 1-2:30 pm
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    A3 (DIS) Tues./Thurs. 1-2:30 pm
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    A4 (DIS) Mon./Wed./Thurs. 1-2:30 pm
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    A5 (LAB) Tues./Thurs. 9 am-12 noon
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    A6 (LAB) Tues./Thurs. 9 am-12 noon
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    A7 (LAB) Tues./Thurs. 9 am-12 noon
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    Keying Chen

    Summer 2 (June 30-August 8)

    B1 (LEC) Mon./Tues./Wed./Thurs. 11 am-1 pm
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    Must register for Lec (B1), Dis (B2, B3, or B4), & Lab (B5, B6, or B7)
    B2 (DIS) Mon./Wed./Thurs. 9:30-10:30 am
    (DIS) Mon./Wed./Thurs. 9:30-10:30 am
    (DIS) Mon./Wed./Thurs. 9:30-10:30 am
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    B3 (DIS) Mon./Wed./Thurs. 9:30-10:30 am
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    B4 (DIS) Mon./Wed./Thurs. 9:30-10:30 am
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    B5 (LAB) Tues./Thurs. 2-5 pm
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    B6 (LAB) Tues./Thurs. 2-5 pm
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    B7 (LAB) Tues./Thurs. 2-5 pm
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    Binyomin Abrams

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  • General Chemistry for the Engineering Sciences

    CAS CH 131

    Undergraduate Corequisites: (CASMA123) - Coreq: (CAS MA 123). A one-semester, terminal general chemistry course for students who do not require a two-semester sequence. Lecture topics include stoichiometry; atomic and molecular structure; theories of bonding; chemistry of the solid, liquid, and gaseous states; properties of solutions; chemical thermodynamics; equilibrium; acids and bases; electrochemistry. Laboratory includes training in basic laboratory techniques such as data collection and recording, statistical interpretation of data, solution preparation, titrations, conducting chemical reactions, use of spectrophotometers, pH and voltmeters. Students must register for three sections: lecture, discussion, and laboratory. Carries natural science divisional credit (with lab) in CAS. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Scientific Inquiry I, Quantitative Reasoning I. 4 cr. Tuition: $3260; lab fee: $200; total charge: $3460

    Summer 2 (June 30-August 8)

    B1 (LEC) Mon./Tues./Wed./Thurs. 10 am-12 noon
    ... Open Seats
    Must register for Lec (B1), Dis (B2), & Lab (B3)
    B2 (DIS) Mon./Wed./Thurs. 9-10 am
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    B3 (LAB) Mon./Wed. 1-4 pm
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    Melissa Burrows

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  • Quantitative Analytical Chemistry Laboratory

    CAS CH 201

    Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASCH102 OR CASCH116) - Pre-req: (CAS CH 102 or CAS CH 116). Principles of quantitative analysis and instrumental analysis. Introduction to error analysis, basic statistics, acid-base chemistry, and electronic spectroscopy (atomic and molecularUV, AAS). Lab focuses on developing technique and approach to chemical problems using quantitative analysis and instrumental analysis. Students must register for two sections: lecture and laboratory. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub area: Research and Information Literacy. 2 cr. Tuition: $1630; lab fee: $200; total charge: $1830

    Summer 1 (May 20-June 27)

    A1 (LEC) Tues./Thurs. 2:30-4 pm
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    Must register for Lec (A1) & Lab (A2)
    A2 (LAB) Tues./Thurs. 9 am-1 pm
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    Binyomin Abrams

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  • Choosing the Right Organic Chemistry Course: CAS CH 203/204 or CAS CH 203/214.

    CAS CH 203/204 is a two-semester sequence of organic chemistry. The sequence of courses usually satisfies the requirements of students who are interested in pre-medicine/dentistry, other medical/health sciences, or biological sciences.

    CAS CH 203/214 is a two-semester sequence of organic chemistry. The sequence of courses is designed for students who need a more intense laboratory experience than is provided by the CAS CH 203/204 sequence. The CAS CH 203/214 sequence is acceptable toward chemistry and BMB (Biochemistry and Molecular Biology) concentration credit, and the chemistry minor.

    Organic Chemistry 1

    CAS CH 203

    Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASCH102 OR CASCH110 OR CASCH112) - Prereq: (CAS CH 102 or CAS CH 110 or CAS CH 112). CAS CH 203 and CAS CH 204 meet premedical requirements for organic chemistry. Fundamentals of contemporary organic chemistry, including skeletal and electronic structure, stereochemistry, and reactions of important functional groups. Applications of organic reactions to important synthetic targets in materials and drug discovery are highlighted, as are reactions pertinent to biochemistry. Laboratory includes training in basic organic chemistry skills, such as extraction, reaction performance, spectroscopy interpretation, and chromatography. Students must register for three sections: lecture, discussion, and laboratory. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Scientific Inquiry I, Quantitative Reasoning I. 4 cr. Tuition: $3260; lab fee: $200; total charge: $3460

    Summer 1 (May 20-June 27)

    A1 (LEC) Mon./Tues./Wed./Thurs. 9-11 am
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    Must register for Lec (A1), Dis (A2, A3, or A4), & Lab (A6, A7, or A8). Mts w/CAS CH 205 A1
    A2 (DIS) Mon./Wed./Thurs. 11:30 am-12:30 pm
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    Mts w/CAS CH 205 A2
    A3 (DIS) Mon./Wed./Thurs. 11:30 am-12:30 pm
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    A4 (DIS) Mon./Wed./Thurs. 11:30 am-12:30 pm
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    A5 (LAB) Thurs. 1-2 pm
    (LAB) Tues. 11:30 am-3 pm
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    A6 (LAB) Thurs. 1-4:30 pm
    (LAB) Tues. 11:30 am-3 pm
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    A7 (LAB) Thurs. 11:30 am-3 pm
    (LAB) Tues. 11:30 am-3 pm
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    Rebecca Loy

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  • Organic Chemistry 2

    CAS CH 204

    Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASCH203) - Prereq: (CAS CH 203). Fundamentals of contemporary chemistry, including electronic structure, stereochemistry, and reactions of important functional groups. Laboratory includes extraction, distillation, and chromatography. Students must register for three sections: lecture, discussion, and laboratory. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in the each of following BU Hub areas: Scientific Inquiry I, Quantitative Reasoning I. 4 cr. Tuition: $3260; lab fee: $200; total charge: $3460

    Summer 2 (June 30-August 8)

    B1 (LEC) Mon./Tues./Wed./Thurs. 9-11 am
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    Must register for Lec (B1), Dis (B2, B3, or B4), & Lab (B5, B6, or B7). Mts w/CAS CH206B1 & CAS CH214B1
    B2 (DIS) Mon./Wed./Thurs. 11:30 am-12:30 pm
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    Mts w/CAS CH206B2 & CAS CH214B2
    B3 (DIS) Mon./Wed./Thurs. 11:30 am-12:30 pm
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    B4 (DIS) Mon./Wed./Thurs. 11:30 am-12:30 pm
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    B5 (LAB) Thurs. 1-4:30 pm
    (LAB) Tues. 11:30 am-3 pm
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    B6 (LAB) Thurs. 1-2 pm
    (LAB) Tues. 11:30 am-3 pm
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    B7 (LAB) Thurs. 1-4:30 pm
    (LAB) Tues. 11:30 am-3 pm
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  • Organic Chemistry Lecture 1

    CAS CH 205

    Prereq: (CAS CH 102) or equivalent. For description, see CAS CH 203. Not acceptable for credit toward the chemistry major or minor. For students who do not require laboratory credit. Students must register for two sections: lecture and discussion. 3 cr. Tuition: $2445

    Summer 1 (May 20-June 27)

    A1 (LEC) Mon./Tues./Wed./Thurs. 9-11 am
    ... Open Seats
    Must register for Lec (A1) & Dis (A2). Mts w/CAS CH 203 A1
    A2 (DIS) Mon./Wed./Thurs. 11:30 am-12:30 pm
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    Mts w/CAS CH203A2
    Rebecca Loy

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  • Organic Chemistry Lecture 2

    CAS CH 206

    Prereq: (CAS CH 203 or CAS CH 205). For description, see CAS CH 204. Not acceptable for credit toward the chemistry major or minor. For students who do not require laboratory credit. Students must register for two sections: lecture and discussion. 3 cr. Tuition: $2445

    Summer 2 (June 30-August 8)

    B1 (LEC) Mon./Tues./Wed./Thurs. 9-11 am
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    Must register for Lec (B1) & Dis (B2). Mts w/CAS CH204B1 & CAS CH214B1
    B2 (DIS) Mon./Wed./Thurs. 11:30 am-12:30 pm
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    Mts w/CAS CH204B2 & CAS CH214B2
    Alexis Courtney

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  • Organic Chemistry with Qualitative Analysis

    CAS CH 214

    Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASCH203) - Prereq: (CAS CH 203). For description, see CAS CH 204. Students must register for four sections: lecture, discussion, prelab, and laboratory. Lecture and discussion sections meet with CAS CH 204 lecture and discussion sections. This course with the more advanced lab is suitable for chemistry or BMB concentrators. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Scientific Inquiry II, Quantitative Reasoning I, Research and Information Literacy. 4 cr. Tuition: $3260; lab fee: $200; total charge: $3460

    Summer 2 (June 30-August 8)

    B1 (LEC) Mon./Tues./Wed./Thurs. 9-11 am
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    Must register for Lec (B1), Dis (B2), Plb (B3), & Lab (B4). Mts w/CAS CH204B1 & CAS CH206B1
    B2 (DIS) Mon./Wed./Thurs. 11:30 am-12:30 pm
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    Mts w/CAS CH204B2 & CAS CH206B2
    B3 (PLB) Mon./Wed. 1-2 pm
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    Mts w/CAS CH220B3
    B4 (LAB) Mon./Wed. 2-6 pm
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    Mts w/CAS CH220B4
    Alexis Courtney

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  • Organic Chemistry Laboratory with Qualitative Analysis

    CAS CH 220

    Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASCH204) - Prereq: (CAS CH 204). Laboratory methods in organic chemistry including multistep synthesis, organic qualitative analysis, and instrumental analysis. Students must register for two sections: lecture and laboratory. Meets with CAS CH 214 prelab and laboratory. Effective Fall 2019, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Scientific Inquiry II, Quantitative Reasoning I, Research and Information Literacy. 2 cr. Tuition: $1630; lab fee: $200; total charge: $1830

    Summer 2 (June 30-August 8)

    B3 (LEC) Mon./Wed. 1-2 pm
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    Must register for Lec (B3) & Lab (B4). Mts w/CAS CH214B3
    B4 (LAB) Mon./Wed. 2-6 pm
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    Mts w/CAS CH214B4
    Alexis Courtney

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  • Choosing the Right Biochemistry Course: CAS CH 373 or CAS CH 421.

    CAS CH 373 is a one-semester course designed for students who do not require two semesters of biochemistry (some biological and health science majors). CAS CH 373 does not fulfill the prerequisite requirement for any second-semester biochemistry course offered at Boston University.

    CAS CH 421 is the first semester of a two-semester sequence of biochemistry. The course is designed for science concentrators who require a two-semester biochemistry sequence (chemistry, biochemistry).

    CAS CH 423 is the lecture component (no lab) of CAS CH 421.

    Principles of Biochemistry

    CAS CH 373

    Undergraduate Prerequisites: CAS BI 105 or CAS BI 108 or CAS NE 102 or ENG BE 209; and CAS CH 204 o r CAS CH 214 or CAS CH 212 or CAS CH 174; or equivalent. - Prereq: (CAS BI 105 or CAS BI 108 or CAS NE 102 or ENG BE 208) and (CAS CH 174 or CAS CH 204 or CAS CH 212 or CAS CH 214) or equivalent. Introductory biochemistry focusing on structure/function with applications to medicine, nutrition, and biotechnology, including acid/base chemistry, protein structure, enzyme mechanisms, thermodynamics, and kinetics; nucleic acid structure/function and information transfer, carbohydrates and carbohydrate metabolism, lipids and lipid metabolism, and bioenergetics of oxidative energy metabolism. Students must register for two sections: lecture and discussion. 4 cr. Tuition: $3260

    Summer 2 (June 30-August 8)

    B1 (LEC) Mon./Tues./Wed./Thurs. 10 am-12 noon
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    Must register for Lec (B1) & Dis (B2 or B3)
    B2 (DIS) Mon./Tues./Wed. 1-2 pm
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    B3 (IND) Arranged
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    Wen Low

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  • Biochemistry 1

    CAS CH 421

    Undergraduate Prerequisites : (CAS CH 204 or CAS CH 212 or CAS CH 214) and First-Year Writing Seminar (e.g., CAS WR 100 or CAS WR 120). Introductory biochemistry. Protein structure and folding, enzyme mechanisms, kinetics, and allostery; nucleic acid structure; macromolecular biosynthesis with emphasis on specificity and fidelity; lipids and membrane structure; vitamins and coenzymes; introduction to intermediary metabolism. Students must register for three sections: lecture, discussion, and a laboratory. Effective Fall 2020, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Writing- Intensive Course, Quantitative Reasoning II, Critical Thinking, Teamwork/Collaboration. Effective Spring 2024, this course fulfills a single unit in each of the following BU Hub areas: Quantitative Reasoning II, Critical Thinking, Teamwork/Collaboration.. 4 cr. Tuition: $3260; lab fee: $200; total charge: $3460

    Summer 1 (May 20-June 27)

    A1 (LEC) Mon./Tues./Wed./Thurs. 10 am-12 noon
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    Must register for Lec (A1), Dis (A2), & a Lab (A3 or A4). Mts w/CAS CH423A1 & CAS BI421A1 & CAS BI621A1.
    A2 (DIS) Thurs. 9-10 am
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    Mts w/CAS BI421A2 & CAS BI621A2
    A3 (LAB) Mon./Wed. 1:30-5:30 pm
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    Mts w/CAS BI421A3 & CASBI621A3
    A4 (LAB) Tues./Thurs. 1:30-5:30 pm
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    Mts w/CAS BI421A4
    Blair Szymczyna

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  • Biochemistry Lecture I

    CAS CH 423

    Undergraduate Prerequisites: (CASCH204 OR CASCH212 OR CASCH214) or equivalent. - Prereq: (CAS CH 204 or CAS CH 212 or CAS CH 214) or equivalent. Lecture-only biochemistry. Not acceptable for credit toward the chemistry major or minor (unless you have prior departmental approval). For students who do not require laboratory credit. 3 cr. Tuition: $2445

    Summer 1 (May 20-June 27)

    A1 (IND) Mon./Tues./Wed./Thurs. 10 am-12 noon
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    Blair Szymczyna
    Mts w/CAS CH421A1 & CAS BI421A1 & CASBI621A1

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