CHEM102
CHEMISTRY IN SOCIETY I
(2.00)
A course for the non-science major. The relationship between chemistry and
contempory society.
CHEM103
CHEMISTRY IN SOCIETY I LAB
(1.00)
Chemical experimentation which illustrates the concepts described in CHEM102
CHEM104
CHEMISTRY IN SOCIETY II
(2.00)
A course for the non-science major. The impact of basic chemical discoveries
and of certain organic and biochemical compounds on society. Fulfills the
E/RS Focus elective when taken with CHEM 105
Prerequisite:
PHIL 100
THEO 111
Corequisite:
PHIL 100
THEO 111
CHEM105
CHEMISTRY IN SOCIETY II LAB
(1.00)
Chemical experimentation which illustrates the concepts described in CHEM 104.
Fulfills the E/RS Foucus elective when taken with CHEM 104.
Prerequisite:
PHIL 100
THEO 111
CHEM 103
Corequisite:
PHIL 100
THEO 111
CHEM106
CHEM & PHYSICS OF PHOTO I
(2.00)
A course for the non-science major. Chemical and physical principles
underlying photography are presented.
CHEM107
CHEM & PHYSICS OF PHOTO I LAB
(1.00)
Exemplification of principles taught in CHEM 106
CHEM108
CHEM & PHYSICS OF PHOTO II
(2.00)
A continuation of CHEM 106 applying the principles to black and white
photographic processes.
CHEM109
CHEM & PHYSICS OF PHOTO II LAB
(1.00)
A continuation of CHEM 107
CHEM150
PHYSIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY
(3.00)
A basic understanding of the composition, structure, and chemical reactions of
substances in living systems.
CHEM151
PHYSIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY LAB
(1.00)
Chemical experimentation which illustrates the concepts described in CHEM 150.
CHEM160
GENERAL CHEMISTRY I
(3.00)
A pre-professional course approved by the American Chemical Society for
chemistry majors and required of many other science majors. Atomic and
molecular structure, states of matter, stoichiometry, and chemistry of
representative main group elements.
Prerequisite:
Students must have a demonstrated competency in mathematics of MATH105 or
above.
CHEM161
GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LAB
(1.00)
Practice in the basic operations of chemical laboratory work.
Corequisite:
CHEM 160
CHEM162
GENERAL CHEMISTRY II
(3.00)
A continuation of CHEM 160. Subjects include thermodynamics, equilibrium,
acids and bases, kinetics, redox precesses, and transition metal chemistry.
Prerequisite:
CHEM 160
CHEM163
GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LAB
(2.00)
A continuation of CHEM 161. The laboratory work includes qualitative and
quantitative inorganic analysis.
Prerequisite:
CHEM 161
Corequisite:
CHEM 162
CHEM165
GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LAB
(1.00)
Laboratory to accompany CHEM 162 emphasizing quantitative measurements.
Prerequisite:
CHEM 161
Corequisite:
CHEM 162
CHEM220
PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
(3.00)
For students in the life science and BS Chemical Science programs. Aspects of
physical chemistry most relevant to living systems.
Prerequisite:
CHEM 162
CHEM221
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
(1.00)
Lecture and Laboratory course. Application of wet and instrumental analytical
methods to substances of clinical interest.
Prerequisite:
CHEM 163
CHEM226
QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS
(3.00)
An introductory course in analytical chemistry covering gravimetric and
titrimetric methods of analysis. Statistical analysis of data is performed.
Prerequisite:
CHEM 162
CHEM 163
CHEM227
QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS LAB
(1.00)
Laboratory experiments to demonstrate the concepts discussed in CHEM 226.
Prerequisite:
CHEM 163
Corequisite:
CHEM 226
CHEM240
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
(3.00)
A pre-professional course approved by the American Chemical Society for
chemistry majors and required of many other science majors. Introductory
course treating the structure, preparation, reactions, and properties of
organic compounds.
Prerequisite:
CHEM 162 with a grade of C or better or the permission of Chemistry Department
Chair.
CHEM241
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I LAB
(1.00)
The practice of fundamental operations involved in the synthesis, separation,
purification, and identification of organic compounds.
Prerequisite:
CHEM 163 or
CHEM 165
CHEM242
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
(3.00)
A continuation of CHEM 240 which extends the treatment of fundamental organic
chemistry
Prerequisite:
CHEM 240
CHEM243
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II LAB
(1.00)
Continuation of the laboratory work of CHEM 241 with increased emphasis on the
reactions and synthesis of organic systems.
Prerequisite:
CHEM 241
Corequisite:
CHEM 242
CHEM300
CHEMICAL LITERATURE
(1.00)
An introduction to the nature and use of the chemical literature, general
research procedures, technical report writing, and computerized literature
searches.
Prerequisite:
Junior standing
CHEM320
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I
(3.00)
An introduction to theoretical chemistry with emphasis on thermodynamics and
chemical equilibrium.
Prerequisite:
CHEM 162
CHEM322
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II
(2.00)
A continuation of CHEM 320. Chief emphasis on chemical kinetics and kinetic
molecular theory.
Prerequisite:
CHEM 320
CHEM325
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY
(1.00)
A laboratory course to demonstrate basic principles of physical chemistry.
Prerequisite:
CHEM 320
Corequisite:
CHEM 322
CHEM 330
CHEM330
QUANTUM CHEMISTRY
(2.00)
An introduction to quantum chemistry and molecular structure.
Prerequisite:
CHEM 162
CHEM340
INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS
(3.00)
Discussion of modern analytical chemistry with emphasis on instrumentation and
measurement techniques.
Prerequisite:
CHEM 320 or
CHEM 220
CHEM341
INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS LABORATORY
(1.00)
Practice in the use of chemical instrumentation as available.
Prerequisite:
CHEM 340
CHEM400
RESEARCH/SEMINAR
(1.00)
Capstone course for the chemistry and chemical science major. Undergraduate
research performed under the direction of a faculty member. Students share
the results of their research and interact with outside speakers during weekly
seminar sessions. A written thesis is the final product of these activities.
CHEM411
ORGANIC SYNTHESIS & ANALYSIS
(3.00)
Synthesis and analysis of organic compounds. Emphasis on chromatograhic and
spectroscopic methods of identification and estimation.
Prerequisite:
CHEM 242
CHEM 243
CHEM420
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(3.00)
Modern theories of bonding and structure, spectroscopy, redox chemistry, and
reaction mechanisms. Coordination compounds, organometallic clusters, and
catalysis.
Prerequisite:
CHEM 330
CHEM421
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY LAB
(1.00)
Laboratory techniques and practice in synthetic inorganic chemistry.
Prerequisite:
CHEM 420
CHEM430
RADIOCHEMISTRY
(2.00)
Lecture on basic principles of radiochemistry and the methodology of
instrumental techniques.
CHEM431
RADIOCHEMISTRY LAB
(1.00)
Laboratory to accompany CHEM 430
CHEM435
MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY
(3.00)
The science and economics of medicinal chemistry. The discovery, structure
activity relationships, synthesis and mechanism of action of several classes
of drugs are discussed.
Prerequisite:
CHEM 242
CHEM440
BIOCHEMISTRY
(3.00)
A lecture course treating the structure, properties, and metabolism of
proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids.
Cross-listed Courses:
BIOL440
Prerequisite:
CHEM 242
CHEM450
TOPICS IN ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2.00)
An extension of fundamental organic chemistry to include more specialized
topics not previously considered or extensively treated.
Prerequisite:
CHEM 242
CHEM460
TOPICS IN BIOORGANIC CHEMISTRY
(2.00)
A course devoted to the synthesis, reactions, and structure of organic
molecules involved in biological processes.
Prerequisite:
CHEM 242
CHEM495
DIRECTED STUDY
(1.00-3.00)
Study of a specific topic of interest under the direction of a faculty member.