Chemistry
CHEM 101 - Introduction to Chemistry (4 cr.)
Atomic structure, kinetic molecular theory, chemical calculations, solutions, acid-base reactions, equilibrium, descriptive inorganic chemistry and nuclear chemistry. Three hours of lecture and one 3-hour laboratory period per week. Prerequisite: a grade of "C" or better in MATH 025 or satisfactory math placement. Lab fee.
CHEM 108 - Essentials of Organic and Biochemistry (3 cr.)
Descriptive organic and biochemistry with emphasis on chemistry of biological importance. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: a grade of "C" or better in CHEM 101 or CHEM 111 or an A or B in high school chemistry within the last 5 years and MATH 025 or satisfactory math placement.
CHEM 111 - Principles of Chemistry I (4 cr.)
A systematic and intensive treatment of chemical principles and their applications. Four hours of lecture/recitation, and one 3-hour laboratory period per week. Prerequisites: an A or B in high school chemistry within last 5 years or a grade of "C" or better in CHEM 101 or CHEM 050 or satisfactory grade on Chemistry Placement Exam, and a grade of "C" or better in MATH 085 or MATH 137 or satisfactory math placement. Lab fee.
CHEM 112 - Principles of Chemistry II (4 cr.)
Elementary theoretical chemistry and its application to analytical practice. Includes emphasis on intermolecular forces, equilibrium, electrochemistry and nuclear chemistry. Four hours of lecture/recitation and one 3-hour laboratory period per week. Prerequisite: a grade of "C" or better in CHEM 111. Lab fee.
CHEM 253 - Quantitative Analysis (5 cr.)
Theory and practice of gravimetric and volumetric analysis with introduction to modern analytical chemistry. Three hours of lecture and two 3-hour laboratory periods per week. Prerequisite: a grade of "C" or better in CHEM 112. Lab fee.
CHEM 305 – Physical Chemistry
I (3 cr.)
Properties of Matter, First and Second Laws of
Thermodynamics, Equilibrium, Chemical Reactions, Solutions.
Prerequisite: a
grade of “C” or better in CHEM 253, MATH
170, and PHYS 111 or PHYS 211.
CHEM 306 – Physical Chemistry
II (3 cr.)
Quantum theory, Atoms, Diatomic Molecules, Polyatomic
Molecules, Chemical Kinetics, and Statistical Mechanics.
Prerequisite: a
grade of “C” or better in CHEM 305.
CHEM 353 - Solution Preparation (2 cr.)
Techniques of solution preparation, chemical storage and management, prevention of contamination, and quality assurance. One hour of lecture and one 3-hour laboratory period per week. Prerequisite: a grade of "C" or better in CHEM 253.
CHEM 371 - Organic Chemistry I (3 cr.)
Principles and theories of organic chemistry and the properties, preparations, and reactions of organic compounds. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: a grade of "C" or better in CHEM 112.
CHEM 372 - Organic Chemistry II (3 cr.)
Continuation of Chemistry 371. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: a grade of "C" or better in CHEM 371.
CHEM 373 - Organic Chemistry I Lab (1 cr.)
Laboratory to accompany Chemistry 371. One 3-hour lab per week. Corequisite: CHEM 371. Lab fee.
CHEM 374 - Organic Chemistry II Lab (1 cr.)
Laboratory to accompany Chemistry 372. One 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: a grade of "C" or better in CHEM 371 and CHEM 373; Corequisite: CHEM 372. Lab fee.
CHEM 454 – Instrumental
Analysis (4 cr.)
A four credit course that will cover the basic
principles and use of instruments. Ultraviolet, visible, infrared, Raman, and atomic absorption spectroscopy. Electrochemistry.
Prerequisite: a grade
of “C” or better in CHEM 253.
Lab fee.
CHEM 463 – Inorganic
Chemistry (4 cr.)
A four credit course that will cover the basic
principles of descriptive chemistry, coordination chemistry, models of bonding in
transition metal complexes, molecular symmetry, molecular orbital theory, spectroscopy,
and organometallic chemistry. The laboratory
component of the course will introduce the student to standard aspects of synthetic
inorganic chemistry, bioinorganic chemistry, organometallic chemistry and catalytic
chemistry. Prerequisite: a grade
of “C” or better in CHEM 253. Lab fee.
CHEM 481 - Biochemistry I (3 cr.)
A study of protein structure and function, biological membranes, glycolysis, citric acid cycle, oxidative phosophorolation, pentose pathways, gluconeogenesis and photosynthesis. An introduction to DNA and the flow of genetic information and cloning. Three hours of lecture/discussion per week. Prerequisite: a grade of "C" or better in CHEM 372.
CHEM 482 - Biochemistry II (3 cr.)
A study of the storage, transmission and expression of molecular genetic information and interaction of information, conformation and metabolism in molecular physiology. Three hours of lecture/discussion per week. Prerequisite: a grade of "C" or better in CHEM 481.
CHEM 290/490 - Directed Study in Chemistry (1-4 cr.)
CHEM 291/491 - Workshop in Chemistry (1-4 cr.)
CHEM 292/492 - Special Topics in Chemistry (1-4 cr.)
CHEM 295/495 - Chemistry Practicum (1-2 cr.)
Experience in the practical problems associated with equipping, setting up, operating, teaching, and/or administering laboratory courses in chemistry. May be repeated for a total of 4 credits. Prerequisite: Approval of division chair.
CHEM 296/496 - Cooperative in Chemistry (1-3 cr.)
CHEM 499 - Senior Project and Seminar in Chemistry (1-3 cr.)
Field and laboratory research in chemistry. Progress reports and a final oral defense are required. Enrollment subject to divisional approval. A maximum of six credits may be earned. Prerequisite: a grade of "C" or better in NS 398
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