Chemistry

CHEM 115 – Introductory Chemistry   3
Basic principles of chemistry including atomic structure, chemical symbols, chemical bonding, reactions, nuclear chemistry, and states of matter. High school algebra skills are necessary. This course is recommended for nursing students and those students needing a general education science course. Co-requisite: CHEM 115L – Introductory Chemistry Lab. Fall

CHEM 115L – Introductory Chemistry Lab      1
Laboratory course to accompany CHEM 115 – Introductory Chemistry. Students will perform experiments demonstrating basic laboratory techniques and illustrating chemical principles discussed in CHEM 115. Co-requisite: CHEM 115 – Introductory Chemistry. Fall

CHEM 116 – Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry            3
A survey course of organic chemistry and biochemistry. Topics to be covered include chemical bonding, functional groups, organic reactions, biological molecules, and metabolism. Pre-requisite: CHEM 115, 115 – Introductory Chemistry and Lab. Co-requisite: CHEM 116L – Introduction to Organic Biochemistry Lab. Spring

CHEM 116L – Introduction to Organic and
Biochemistry Lab          1
Laboratory course to accompany CHEM 116 – Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry. Basic techniques of organic synthesis, purification, and biochemical procedures will be demonstrated. Co-requisite: CHEM 116 – Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry. Spring

CHEM 121 – General Chemistry I        4
Fundamentals of chemistry including stoichiometry, atomic structure, chemical bonding, gas laws, acid-base and oxidation-reduction reactions. Proficiency in algebra is required. Recommended for science majors and those who will take upper-level chemistry courses. Co-requisite: CHEM 121L –General Chemistry I Lab. Fall

CHEM 121L – General Chemistry I Lab          1
Laboratory course to accompany CHEM 121 – General Chemistry I. Experiments to complement the lecture course will be performed. Basic laboratory skills dealing with collecting and analyzing data will be emphasized. Co-requisite: CHEM 121 – General Chemistry I. Fall

CHEM 122 – General Chemistry II      4
Fundamentals of chemistry including thermodynamics, kinetics, equilibrium, solution behavior, electrochemistry, and an introduction to inorganic chemistry. Pre-requisite: CHEM 121, 121L – General Chemistry I and Lab. Co-requisite: CHEM 122L – General Chemistry II Lab. Spring

CHEM 122L – General Chemistry II Lab         1
Laboratory course to accompany CHEM 122 – General Chemistry II. Experiments to complement the lecture course will be performed. Basic laboratory skills along with qualitative analysis will be emphasized. Co-requisite: CHEM 122 – General Chemistry II. Spring

CHEM 300 – Environmental Chemistry            1
This course covers a wide range of environmental issues such as the greenhouse effect, variations in the ozone layer, the use of pesticides, toxic organic chemicals, air and water pollution. It encourages students to examine and quantify the relationship between chemistry and the environment. Pre-requisite: CHEM 122/122L – General Chemistry II/Lab. Offered on demand

CHEM 330 – Quantitative Analysis      4
Theory and practice of gravimetric, volumetric, chromatographic analysis, and treatment of experimental data. Pre-requisite: CHEM 122, 122L  General Chemistry II and Lab. Fall

CHEM 335 – Analytical Instrumentation           4
Quantitative and qualitative instrumental analysis. Theory and practice of electrochemistry, liquid and gas chromatography, atomic and molecular absorption, and emission spectroscopy. Pre-requisite: CHEM 330 – Quantitative Chemistry. Spring, odd years

CHEM 341 – Organic Chemistry I       4
Topics to be included are chemical bonding, nomenclature, functional groups, stereochemistry, spectroscopy, and theory of laboratory techniques. Pre-requisites: CHEM 121, 121L, General Chemistry I and Lab, CHEM 122, 122L – General Chemistry II and Lab. Co-requisite: CHEM 341L – Organic Chemistry I Lab. Fall

CHEM 341L – Organic Chemistry I Lab          1
Purification methods, chromatographic techniques, and spectroscopic identification will be examined in conjunction with topics covered in CHEM 341 – Organic Chemistry I. This course is writing intensive. Co-requisite: CHEM 341 –Organic Chemistry I. Fall

CHEM 342 – Organic Chemistry II      4
Topics to be covered are carbonyl chemistry, reactivity, mechanisms, synthesis, instrumentation, and theory of laboratory techniques including organic qualitative analysis. Pre-requisite: CHEM 341, 341L – Organic Chemistry I and Lab. Co-requisite: CHEM 342L – Organic Chemistry II Lab. Spring

CHEM 342L – Organic Chemistry II Laboratory          1
Organic synthesis, spectroscopic identification, purification methods, and organic qualitative analysis will be examined in conjunction with topics covered in CHEM 342 – Organic Chemistry II. This course is writing intensive. Co-requisite: CHEM 342 – Organic Chemistry II. Spring

CHEM 360 – Elements of Biochemistry            3
A lecture course stressing the fundamentals of modern biochemistry. Includes the chemistry of proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids as well as genetics and metabolism. Pre-requisite: CHEM 341, 341L – Organic Chemistry I and Lab, BIOL 111, 111L – Concepts of Biology and Lab or BIOL 150, 150L – General Biology I and Lab. Spring, odd years

CHEM 360L – Elements of Biochemistry Lab   1
Biochemical separation, purification and analytical techniques will be covered. Co-requisite: CHEM 360 – Elements of Biochemistry. Spring, odd years

CHEM 420 – Advanced Inorganic Chemistry   3
Periodicity, descriptive inorganic chemistry, reactions, mechanisms, coordination chemistry, and organometallics will be covered. Pre-requisites: CHEM 122, 122L  General Chemistry II and Lab. Fall, even years

CHEM 440 – Advanced Organic Chemistry     3
Further emphasis on reactivity, mechanisms, and synthesis in organic chemistry. Pre-requisites: CHEM 342, 342L – Organic Chemistry II and Lab. On demand with sufficient student numbers.

CHEM 461 – Physical Chemistry I       3
Thermodynamics laws, thermodynamics potentials, entropy, chemical, and physical equilibria. Pre-requisite: MATH 166 – Calculus II, (MATH 265 – Calculus III strongly recommended), CHEM 342 – Organic Chemistry II. Co-requisite: CHEM 461L – Physical Chemistry I Lab. Fall, odd years

CHEM 461L – Physical Chemistry I Lab          1
Laboratory work to accompany CHEM 461 – Physical Chemistry I which covers basic experiments in physical chemistry. Co-requisite: CHEM 461 – Physical Chemistry I. Fall, odd years

CHEM 462 – Physical Chemistry II      3
Elementary principles of quantum mechanics, atomic and molecular orbitals, a review of basic spectroscopes and their applications, and kinetics of chemical reactions. Pre-requisite: MATH 166 – Calculus II, CHEM 461, 461L – Physical Chemistry I and Lab. Co-requisite: CHEM 462L – Physical Chemistry II Lab. Spring, even years

CHEM 462L – Physical Chemistry II Lab         1
Laboratory work to accompany CHEM 462 – Physical Chemistry II, which covers basic experiments in physical chemistry. Co-requisite: CHEM 462 – Physical Chemistry II. Spring, even years

CHEM 470 – Spectroscopy     3
This is a study of organic compound identification by spectroscopic methods. Techniques included are UV/Vis, IR, H-NMR, C-NMR, multi-nuclear NMR, two-dimensional NMR. This course is writing intensive. Pre-requisites: CHEM 341, 341L – Organic Chemistry I and Lab. Spring, even years

CHEM 480 – Lab Practicum    1-2
Course designed for the student to gain experience in the preparation and execution of the laboratory experience. Students assist the instructor in course instruction. Pre-requisite: Junior or senior standing, restricted to education majors only. Offered on demand

CHEM 291, 491 – Chemistry Seminar 1
This course is designed for the exploration of specific topics that are not covered in regularly scheduled course work. This is a writing intensive capstone course and is required of all chemistry majors except those in chemistry education. Restricted to graduating seniors. Spring, every year.

CHEM 292, 492 – Experimental Course          1-4
A unique course, designated by an instructor and/or department, not currently listed in the University catalog. An experimental course may be offered for a maximum of two semesters. After that time, the course must be either assigned an appropriate permanent course number and formally listed in the University catalog, or its usage must be discontinued.

CHEM 293, 493 – Peer Tutoring         1-6
Students may earn credits by tutoring. Tutors are needed every semester in almost all academic areas. Interested students should contact Student Support Services (second floor) May Hall, room 211, for specific information. (Maximum eight credits may be applied to graduation.)

CHEM 294, 494 – Independent Study,
Undergraduate Research           1-6
INDEPENDENT STUDY: An individualized study not listed as a regular course in the University catalog. Content, etc., to be determined by instructor and student. Requires approval by department chair. Offered on demand
UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH: Research topic must be approved prior to registration by instructor. Written analysis of research activities required at end of semester. Requires approval by department chair. Offered on demand

CHEM 295, 495 – Service Learning     1-6
Credits may be granted for extra-curricular activities for which there is a direct connection and correlation between the activity and the academic objectives of a specific course in the University catalog. The activity and subsequently awarding of academic credit will be at the discretion of the department chair.

CHEM 296, 496 – Study Tours           1-6
Provides students the opportunity to make an extensive trip to a location either inside or outside the United States, which will subsequently provide the student with life experiences that relate directly to a specific academic discipline. Not available in all departments. Available at departmental and discipline discretion only.

CHEM 297, 497 – Chemistry Internship,
Externship, Cooperative Education        1-6
Students will be placed in an off-campus company or agency which will provide the student with specific activities that will demonstrate the correlation between academic study and an actual work experience. The number of credits will be determined by the length of the internship and the hours worked.

CHEM 299, 499 – Special Topics, Readings    1-6
SPECIAL TOPICS: A uniquely-designed advanced topics course within a specific area of chemistry. Course content and other related academic requirements to be determined by the instructor.

READINGS: Readings in educational and various specific professional publications and journals related to a specific academic discipline. Pre-requisite: CHEM 122, 122L – General Chemistry II and Lab.