Chemistry


CHEM 101 Introduction to Chemistry (4) An introduction to general chemical principles but particularly emphasizing periodic properties, fundamental chemical calculations, formulas, equations, bonding and nomenclature. Recommended for students not adequately prepared for CHEM 111 and/or who do not need the CHEM 111-112 sequence. Not applicable toward major or minor credit. (4-0).
Prerequisite: MATH 082

CHEM 111 General Chemistry Lecture I (4) A systematic study of chemical properties and principles with their applications. One year of high school chemistry and algebra, or CHEM 101, is desirable. (4-0).

CHEM 111L General Chemistry Laboratory I (1) Normally taken concurrently with CHEM 111. (0-3).

CHEM 112 General Chemistry Lecture II (4) A continuation of CHEM 111. (4-0).

CHEM 112L General Chemistry Laboratory II (1) Normally taken concurrently with CHEM 112. (0-3).

CHEM 190 Special Topics (1-6) Topics of special or current interest are offered periodically. The credit allowed for the particular course will be set by the department. Appropriate prerequisites will vary with the nature of the course offering and will be determined by the instructor.

CHEM 220 Introduction to Organic Chemistry (3) Designed for non-major students such as those in Allied Health, this is a non-comprehensive survey of the structures, properties and reactions of organic compounds. Emphasis is placed on those classes of compounds that have special importance in the biochemistry of living organisms. This course is not applicable for major credit but can satisfy in part, minor credit requirements. Prerequisites CHEM 111, 111L, 112, 112L.

CHEM 230 Organic Chemistry Lecture I (4) Covalent bonding, reactions, mechanisms and stereochemistry of organic compounds. (4-0). Prerequisite: CHEM 112.

CHEM 231 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (1) Fundamental laboratory techniques and preparations. Normally taken concurrently with CHEM 220 or CHEM 230. May not be taken prior to enrollment in CHEM 220 or CHEM 230. (0-3).

CHEM 240 Survey of Organic and Biological Chemistry (4) A one-semester survey course designed for the non-major. Topics will include major organic functional groups and a survey of their chemistry as well as a survey of important biologically active compounds and a brief introduction to metabolism. Not applicable towards a major in chemistry. (3-3). Prerequisite: CHEM 111 and 111L or satisfactory performance on an equivalency test offered by the chemistry department.

CHEM 290 Special Topics (1-6) Topics of special or current interest are offered periodically. The credit allowed for the particular course will be set by the department. Appropriate prerequisites will vary with the nature of the course offering and will be determined by the instructor.

CHEM 313 Analytical Chemistry I Quantitative Analysis (3) Gravimetric, volumetric and instrumental analysis, methods of analysis; theory and current applications. (2-4) Prerequisite: CHEM 112.

CHEM 314 Analytical Chemistry II Instrumental Analysis (3) A continuation of CHEM 313, with increased emphasis on instrumental techniques and determination of physiochemical parameters. (2-4) Prerequisite: CHEM 230, CHEM 231 and CHEM 313.

CHEM 321 Physical Chemistry I (3) States of matter, kinetic theory, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, statistical mechanics, chemical kinetics, colloids and macromolecules. (3-0). Prerequisites: eight hours of Chemistry, eight hours of Physics, MATH 161 and MATH 162.

CHEM 321L Physical Chemistry I Laboratory (1) Laboratory correlation and testing of established theoretical principles. May be taken concurrently with but not prior to CHEM 321. (0-3)

CHEM 322 Physical Chemistry II (3) A continuation of CHEM 321. Atomic and molecular structure, spectroscopy, nuclear chemistry, crystallography, and transport phenomena. (3-0).

CHEM 322L Physical Chemistry II Laboratory (1) Extension of CHEM 321L. May be taken concurrently with but not prior to CHEM 322. (0-3).

CHEM 330 Organic Chemistry Lecture II (3) A continuation of CHEM 230. (3-0).

CHEM 331 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II (2) Organic synthesis and elementary organic qualitative analysis. Normally taken concurrently with CHEM 330. May not be taken prior to enrollment in CHEM 330. (0-6).

CHEM 352 Laboratory Supervision in Chemistry (1-2) Students enrolling in this course will serve as laboratory assistants under the supervision of a faculty member. Four hours of work per week are expected for each hour of credit elected. This course may be elected on a Pass/Fail basis and may be taken more than once.

CHEM 370 Clinical Analytical Chemistry (4) Theory and laboratory techniques especially designed for medical technology and biology students emphasizing clinical and instrumental methods as well as the chemical periodicity of the elements. Required for the Medical Technology program. (2-6). Prerequisite: CHEM 313.

CHEM 390 Special Topics (1-6) Topics of special or current interest are offered periodically. The credit allowed for the particular course will be set by the department. Appropriate prerequisites will vary with the nature of the course offering and will be determined by the instructor.

CHEM 411 Molecular Structure (3) Quantum theory, approximation methods in quantum chemistry, group theory, many-electron atoms, molecular orbital theory, valence bond theory, bonding in complexes and spectroscopy. (3-0). Prerequisite: CHEM 322.

CHEM 412 Biochemistry (3) An introduction to structure and function of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids. Mechanism of enzyme reactions including kinetic consideration will be discussed as well as the full spectrum of intermediate metabolism. (3-0). Prerequisite: CHEM 220 or 330.

CHEM 413 Biochemistry Laboratory (1) Fundamental techniques, biochemical preparations and measurements. (0-3). Prerequisite: CHEM 412 or concurrent enrollment in CHEM 412.

CHEM 414 Inorganic Chemistry (3) Periodic classification of the elements, structural relationships, mode of reaction, coordination compounds, kinetics and mechanisms of reactions. (3-0). Prerequisite: CHEM 330.

CHEM 414L Inorganic Synthesis (1) Synthesis, purification and characterization of inorganic and organometallic compounds. May be taken concurrently with CHEM 414. (0-3).

CHEM 415 Advanced Organic Chemistry (3) A review and extension of organic chemistry with special emphasis on rearrangements, mechanisms and physical organic chemistry. (3-0). Prerequisite: CHEM 330.

CHEM 416 Polymer Science (3) An introduction to the chemical and physical characteristics of natural and synthetic polymers. The course covers the chemistry and kinetics of polymerization, structure-property relationships and selected topics relating to technological application of these materials. Prerequisite: CHEM 330.

CHEM 417 Environmental Chemistry I (3) An introduction to environmental chemistry covering air, water and soil chemistry and transport phenomena. Prerequisite: CHEM 330.

CHEM 418 Environmental Chemistry II (3) An extension of CHEM 417 to include toxicology, risk assessment, remediation techniques and costs, as well as state and federal policies and procedures. Prerequisite: CHEM 330.

CHEM 419 Environmental Analytical Methods (3) Instrumental analysis course focusing on sample collection, preparation, methods of analysis and reporting protocols. Prerequisite: CHEM 314. (1-6)

CHEM 490 Special Topics (1-6) Topics of special or current interest are offered periodically. The credit allowed for the particular course offered will be set by the department. Appropriate prerequisites will vary with the nature of the course offering and will be determined by the instructor.

CHEM 495 Research in Chemistry (1-3) Normally elected by Junior and Senior chemistry majors; however, open to all qualified students. Student must obtain written permission of both an advisor to direct the project and the departmental chairperson. Before a project is selected the student must consult with a minimum of three staff members. At least four hours of work per week is expected for each hour of credit elected. In addition, attendance at a weekly seminar is required and may include a presentation as well. This course may be taken as often as desired but will count as only one of the two 400-level courses required for a major.


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