CHEM 105 Basic Concepts in Chemistry (3) (E)
An introduction to chemical concepts. Mathematical methods are used when appropriate. The salient features of atomic structure, chemical bonding, and the mole concept are stressed. Designed for science-oriented students with inadequate background for CHEM 117. Also suitable for non-science majors. Lecture three hours. Prerequisite: MATH 105, equivalent, or consent. Offered each spring.
CHEM 110 Chemistry of Art (3) (E,W)
Designed to introduce chemistry to non-science majors in the context of the visual arts. We discuss some of the basic principles of chemistry to gain an understanding of artists' materials. We also investigate the physical and chemical properties of these materials in scientific laboratory and art studio projects. Offered spring of odd-numbered years.
CHEM 117 College Chemistry I (4) (E)
An introduction to chemical principles that includes atomic structure, chemical bonding, stoichiometry and thermochemistry. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours each week. Prerequisites: high school chemistry (within the last five years) or CHEM 105 (or equivalent), two years of high school algebra or MATH 105 (or equivalent), and placement in Group A or B on the math placement test. Offered each fall.
CHEM 118 College Chemistry II (4)
A further study of chemical principles. The principal subject areas are reaction kinetics, equilibrium, acids-bases, thermodynamics, oxidation-reduction, and electrochemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 117. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours each week. Offered each spring.
CHEM 210 Analytical Chemistry (4)
Analytical techniques are applied to inorganic, organic and biochemical systems. The experimental methods include volumetric and gravimetric analysis, chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques. Class work is coordinated with the laboratory experiments. Prerequisites: CHEM 118. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours each week. Offered fall of even-numbered years.
CHEM 220 Instrumental Analysis (4)
An introduction to the use of instrumental methods in the study of chemical behavior. The focus centers on the basic areas of spectroscopy, electrochemistry, and chromatography, and on their applications to biochemical, inorganic, and organic systems. Class work is coordinated with the laboratory experiments. Prerequisite: CHEM 210. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours each week. Offered for the last time in spring 2005.
CHEM 240 Forensic Science (3) (E,W)
Explores the many aspects of physical evidence generated by criminal activity, including its collection, protection, scientific analysis, and court presentation. Prerequisite: CJ 200 and CHEM 105 (or 117). Offered fall of odd-numbered years.
CHEM 260 Inorganic Chemistry (3)
An integrated lecture and laboratory experience introducing the concepts of inorganic chemistry in light of modern theory. Topics include atomic structure, chemical periodicity, bonding, descriptive chemistry, coordination chemistry, and solid-state structure. The laboratory exercises introduce basic inorganic techniques for the synthesis and characterization of inorganic compounds. Prerequisite: CHEM 210 or 117 with consent. Lecture two hours, laboratory three hours each week. Offered spring ofýodd-numbered years.
CHEM 270 Environmental Chemistry (4)
Identical to EES 270.
CHEM 290 Guided Study/Independent Res (1-6)
CHEM 300 Chemical Literature Survey (1)
An introduction to the body of information which constitutes the chemical literature, including manual and computer-aided literature searching, utilizing the major sources of chemical information, and analysis of articles from chemical journals. Prerequisite: 14 semester hours in chemistry. Offered each fall.
CHEM 305 Teaching Experience (1)
Qualified students assist chemistry instructors in the teaching of chemistry courses and laboratories. A student may enroll in CHEM 305 more than once for credit, but may apply no more than a total of three semester hours earned in this manner toward graduation. Prerequisite: consent. Offered each semester.
CHEM 311 Organic Chemistry I (3)
The chemistry of carbon compounds with emphasis on structure, properties, reactions, reaction mechanisms and stereochemistry. A comprehensive survey of organic compounds with a focus on hydrocarbons, alkyl halides and alcohols. Prerequisite: CHEM 118. Corequisite: CHEM 321. Lecture three hours each week. Offered each fall.
CHEM 312 Organic Chemistry II (3)
A continuation of CHEM 311 with a focus on the aromatic, amine, and carbonyl functional groups. Prerequisite: CHEM 311. Corequisite: CHEM 322. Lecture three hours each week. Offered each spring.
CHEM 321 Organic Laboratory I (1)
Fundamental laboratory macroscale and microscale techniques of modern organic chemistry with an introduction to organic synthesis and product analysis. Prerequisite: CHEM 118. Corequisite: CHEM 311. Laboratory three hours each week. Offered each fall.
CHEM 322 Organic Laboratory II (1)
Development of organic laboratory skills, including microscale techniques, synthesis, product analysis and spectroscopy. Prerequisite: CHEM 321. Corequisite: CHEM 312. Laboratory three hours each week. Offered each spring.
CHEM 345 Forensic Science Methods (4)
A comprehensive evaluation of current developments in research, instrumentation, and laboratory technology utilized to detect, identify, analyze, and compare evidence generated by criminal activity. An integrated laboratory experience emphasizes understanding of these various methodologies and their application to forensic science. Prerequisite: CHEM 118 and 240. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours each week. Offered spring of even-numbered years.
CHEM 400 Chemistry Seminar (1)
A seminar for the professional development of senior chemistry majors including the discussion and presentation of advanced topics in chemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 300 and 18 semester hours in chemistry. Offered each fall.
CHEM 411 Physical Chemistry I (3)
A mathematical treatment of physical-chemical properties and chemical reactions. Thermodynamics, statistical mechanics, and equilibrium are studied. Prerequisites: CHEM 210, MATH 172 and PHYS 222. Corequisite: CHEM 422. Offered fall of odd-numbered years.
CHEM 412 Physical Chemistry II (3)
A continuation of CHEM 411 covering the topics of quantum mechanics, spectroscopy, and kinetics. Prerequisites: CHEM 411. Offered spring of even-numbered years.
CHEM 422 Physical Chemistry Laboratory (1)
Experimental methods of physical chemistry with emphasis on instrumental methods. Individual or group projects may be assigned when appropriate. Corequisite: CHEM 411. Laboratory three hours each week. Offered fall of odd-numbered years.
CHEM 437 Biochemistry (3) (W)
A survey of the chemistry within biological systems. Introduction to structure and function of biomolecules, molecular components of cells, enzymes, and cellular metabolism. Prerequisite: CHEM 312. Offered fall of even-numbered years.
CHEM 438 Advanced Biochemistry (3)
A comprehensive study of complex biochemical processes with an emphasis on cellular metabolism and its regulation. Prerequisite: CHEM 437. Offered spring of odd-numbered years.
CHEM 440 Methods of Biochemistry (3)
Introduction to biochemistry laboratory skills and techniques with an emphasis on purification and analysis of proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, carbohydrates, and natural products. Prerequisite: CHEM 437 or CHEM 312/322 with consent. Consists of 30 three-hour laboratory sessions. Offered Winter Session of odd-numbered years.
CHEM 450 Global Environmental Cycles (4)
Identical to EES 450.
CHEM 470 Internship in the Natural Sciences (3)
An intensive study of a particular field of science through on-site field experience. Internships involve handson opportunities in the sciences that are relevant to that particular site. Students are expected to devote a minimum of at least 120 hours for three semester hours, but some placements may require more time. Students must coordinate their internship placement with the supervising faculty member at least two months prior to placement. Pass/fail grading. Prerequisites: junior/senior status and consent. Offered each semester.
CHEM 480 Instrumental Methods of Analysis (4)
A study of the principles and methods of optimization of instrumental methods used in characterizing chemical systems. Topics include optical methods, electroanalytical methods, molecular spectroscopy, and chromatography methods. Analytical techniques are studied from an instrumental and chemical point of view. The laboratory stresses the instrumental methodologies of analytical procedures. Prerequisite: CHEM 210, 311 and 411. Three lecture hours, three laboratory hours each week. Offered spring of even-numbered years.
CHEM 489 Research in Natural Sciences (3)
Identical to BIO 489 and EES 489.
CHEMCJ 240 Forensic Science (3) (E,W)
EESCHE 270 Environmental Chemistry (4)
An understanding of the chemistry of the natural world is vital to an understanding of earth processes, the fate of pollutants, and the proposal of solutions to environmental problems. Students explore the earth system and human perturbations to that system from a chemical perspective. Topics covered include ozone depletion, persistent organic pollutants, wastewater treatment, and toxicity of environmental contaminants. Laboratory exercises give students experience in environmental sampling and analysis. Prerequisite: CHEM 117 and 118. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours each week. Offered fall of odd-numbered years.
EESCHE 450 Global Environmental Cycles (4)
Explores the connections between the atmosphere, hydrosphere, lithosphere and biosphere through exploration of global cycling of nutrients and pollutants. We investigate these biogeochemical cycles through analysis of primary research articles, field measurements, chemical analysis and a self-designed research project. Prerequisite: junior/senior status and a major in the natural sciences. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours each week. Offered spring of odd-numbered years.