Chemistry Courses 2008-2009
Course lists from previous catalogs are available at the Registration Services Catalog page.
CHEM 100 Contemporary Chemistry 3 credits
An introductory course which addresses the basic facts and principles of chemistry, as well as the history of chemistry, practical aspects of chemistry, and relevance of chemistry. Topics covered in the course are dependent on the instructor and contemporary events. This course is designed for non-science majors without a background in chemistry or mathematics and may not be counted toward the Chemistry Major or Minor.
CHEM 101 Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry 3 credits
A survey of inorganic chemistry, with an emphasis on chemical principles, atomic theory, periodic law, chemical equilibrium, equations, solutions, and descriptive chemistry of the elements. This course is designed for non-majors without a background in chemistry or mathematics and may not be counted toward the Chemistry Major or Minor.
CHEM 105 Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Biochemistry 3 credits
A descriptive survey course which introduces the essential topics and applications of organic chemistry and biochemistry. The course is designed for non-majors who need the second semester of a one-year chemistry core that includes general, organic, and biochemistry. This course may not be counted for credit toward the Chemistry Major or Minor. Prerequisite: CHEM 101 or CHEM 113.
CHEM 109 Introductory Organic and Biochemistry Laboratory 1 credit
An introductory laboratory to accompany CHEM 105. Experiments focus on reactions of organic functional groups, organic synthesis, and the chemistry of biological molecules. This course may not be counted for credit toward the Chemistry Major or Minor. Prerequisite: CHEM 101 or CHEM 113; prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 105.
CHEM 111 General Chemistry I 3 credits
A comprehensive course designed for students whose academic plans require advanced work in chemistry, such as Chemistry majors and minors, pre-med students, etc. Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 140 or Accuplacer college-level mathematics test score of 75 or above, ACT math score of 24 or above, or instructor permission.
CHEM 112 General Chemistry Laboratory I 1 credit
An introduction to basic laboratory techniques of inorganic chemistry correlating with CHEM 111. Experiments emphasize safety, handling, and disposing of laboratory chemicals, as well as an introduction to techniques, instrumentation and solution chemistry. Corequisite: CHEM 111.
CHEM 113 General Chemistry II 3 credits
A continuation of CHEM 111. Prerequisite: CHEM 111.
CHEM 114 General Chemistry Laboratory II 1 credit
A continuation of CHEM 112. Prerequisite: CHEM 112. Corequisite: CHEM 113.
CHEM 197 Special Topics 1-6 credits
CHEM 250 Environmental Chemistry 3 credits
An in-depth study of current environmental problems, including air pollution, water pollution, nuclear waste, food, drugs, and pesticides. Students are required to do library research and report writing. Prerequisite: CHEM 113 or instructor permission.
CHEM 297 Special Topics 1-6 credits
CHEM 306 Analytical Chemistry (with laboratory) 4 credits
A lecture/laboratory course involving principles, techniques and calculations involved with quantitative analysis of substances. Includes solution chemistry, gravimetric, volumetric, redox, and pH determinations. Prerequisites: CHEM 113 and CHEM 114.
CHEM 331 Organic Chemistry I 3 credits
An in-depth study of the chemistry of major classes of carbon compounds (alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alcohols, ethers, alkyl halides, and aromatic hydrocarbons). Topics include structure, nomenclature, stereochemistry, reaction mechanisms, and spectroscopy (NMR, IR, and mass spectroscopy). The course emphasizes both structure and mechanism. Prerequisite: CHEM 113.
CHEM 332 Organic Chemistry II 3 credits
A continuation of CHEM 331. Topics included are aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, and amines, as well as biochemical compounds (carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, and proteins). Prerequisite: CHEM 331.
CHEM 334 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I 1 credit
An introduction to basic macro- and microscale organic laboratory techniques as applied to separation, isolation, and characterization of organic substances from a variety of sources. Methods utilized include distillation, extraction, chromatography (partition, ion-exchange), applied absorption spectroscopy (IR, UV, and NMR), and chemical modification. Prerequisite: CHEM 114. Corequisite: CHEM 331.
CHEM 335 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II 1 credit
A continuation of CHEM 334, with an expansion in scope that allows incorporation of more complex synthetic problems, as well as organic qualitative analysis. Prerequisite: CHEM 334. Corequisite: CHEM 332.
CHEM 397 Special Topics 1-6 credits
CHEM 401 Instrumental Analysis 2 credits
An examination of the theory and techniques of instrumental methods of quantitative analysis, including basic electronics, spectrophotometric methods, electrometric methods, and chromatography. Offered in alternate years, 2008-2009. Prerequisites: CHEM 306 and CHEM 331.
CHEM 402 Instrumental Laboratory 2 credits
An introduction to instrumental techniques, principles, calculations, and applications for qualitative, quantitative, and structural analysis. Offered in alternate years, 2008-2009. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 401.
CHEM 451 Physical Chemistry I 3 credits
A detailed study of thermodynamics, phase equilibria, kinetic theory and chemical kinetics. Offered in alternate years, 2009-2010. Prerequisites: CHEM 113, MATH 251, and PHYS 201.
CHEM 452 Physical Chemistry II 3 credits
A continuation of CHEM 451, which examines quantum chemistry, atomic, and molecular structure and spectra, photochemistry, and statistical mechanics. Offered in alternate years, 2009-2010. Prerequisites: CHEM 451.
CHEM 454 Physical Chemistry Laboratory 2 credits
An experimental-techniques course in physical chemistry (including computer-assisted instruction), with emphasis on thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, quantum chemistry, statistical mechanics, and spectroscopy. Offered in alternate years, 2009-2010. Corequisite: CHEM 452 or PHYS 452.
CHEM 461 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 3 credits
A lecture course whose topics include descriptive inorganic chemistry, structural concepts, inorganic reactions, acids and bases, periodic trends, nomenclature, chelates, nuclear reactions, and magnetic, electrical, and x-ray measurements. Offered in alternate years, 2008-2009. Prerequisite: CHEM 452.
CHEM 471 Biochemistry I 4 credits
An introductory biochemistry course, examining the chemistry of proteins, carbohydrates, nucleic acids, and lipids. Intermediary metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids are introduced. Additional topics include respiration and photosynthesis. Prerequisite: CHEM 332. BIOL 150 is highly recommended.
CHEM 472 Biochemistry II (with laboratory) 4 credits
A continuation of CHEM 471. It primarily focuses molecular biology and topics such as photosynthesis, amino acid metabolism and advanced enzyme kinetics. The laboratory introduces students to techniques used with proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids. Prerequisite: CHEM 471.
CHEM 494 Research Problems in Chemistry 1-4 credits
An advanced, supervised laboratory or library research experience involving methods of chemical research in an area of analytical, physical, organic, or biochemistry. An oral presentation of research results is required.
CHEM 497 Special Topics 1-6 credits