Chemistry Courses

101 The World of Chemistry. Intended for the non-science major, this course will introduce concepts of chemistry by relating them to their daily uses. Hands-on learning is emphasized through classroom and laboratory activities, showing the interplay of theory and experiment, and how they relate to the scientific method. (Does not count toward a Chemistry major or minor.) Three lectures, one 3-hour laboratory per week. Fall.

105 General Chemistry I. An introductory sequence for chemistry majors, students in biology, earth science, physics, chemical engineering, pre-medicine and pre-dentistry and others who want a comprehensive introduction. Topics include laws of chemical combination, gas laws, atomic structure, the periodic system, kinetics, chemical equilibrium and oxidation-reduction. Laboratory experiments are designed to illustrate these basic concepts and the use of modern chemical instrumentation. Three lectures, one discussion period, one 3-hour laboratory period per week. (Co-requisite: Mathematics 101; High school chemistry is strongly recommended. Chemistry 103 or instructor’s permission is prerequisite for 104.) Fall, spring.

106 General Chemistry II. An introductory sequence for chemistry majors, students in biology, earth science, physics, chemical engineering, pre-medicine and pre-dentistry and others who want a comprehensive introduction. Topics include laws of chemical combination, gas laws, atomic structure, the periodic system, kinetics, chemical equilibrium and oxidation-reduction. Laboratory experiments are designed to illustrate these basic concepts and the use of modern chemical instrumentation. Three lectures, one discussion period, one 3-hour laboratory period per week. (Co-requisite: Mathematics 101; High school chemistry is strongly recommended. Chemistry 103 or instructor’s permission is prerequisite for 104.) Fall, spring.

107 Genral Chemistry I Laboratory. An introductory laboratory sequence for the chemistry program. Introduction to labratory apparatus, lab skills, and techniques. Data collection, and note taking. One 3 hour laboratory per week.

108 General Chemistry II Laboratory. An introductory laboratory sequence for the chemistry program. Continuation of laboratory technique and skill including writing laboratory reports. Topics will relate to material covered in the CHEM 106 class. One 3 hour laboratory per week.

201 Sophomore Seminar. Required of all sophomore Chemistry majors. Exploring topics in the chemical literature and career opportunities in Chemistry through discussion and oral presentation.

202 Issues in Science. Explores the human side of science (biographies, diversity, ethics, history). Enriches the students' perspective on the role of science and technology in shaping society and prepares them for careers as respinsible scientists.

205 Environmental Chemistry. Application of basic concepts of chmeistry to issues of air, water, and soil pollution. The chemistry of energy generation and its environmental implications are also discussed. Three lectures per week.

206 Environmental Chemistry Laboratory. Laboratory to correspond to CHEM 204. Application of basic concpets of chemistry to issues of air, water, and soil pollution. The chemistry enegery generation and its environmental implications are also studied. One 3-hour laboratory per week.

214 Chemical Demonstrations. The theory and practice of performing classroom demonstrations exhibiting chemical principles. Students are required to particpate in a community outreach program as part of their final evaluation.

222 Scientific Writing. Focuses on skills necessary for writing in the social and physical sciences. Students will read and create a variety of documents, inlcuding lab notes, reports, summaries, and abstracts. Significant library and internet research, which students will use to write technical descriptions, literature reviews, instructions, and essays.

301 Junior Seminar. A course designed to acquaint students with methods of searching the chemical literature and to provide them with an opportunity to prepare research material for scientific paper and poster presentation. Topics selected will depend upon the special interests of participating faculty members and students.

303 Quantitative Analysis. The study of chemical stoichiometry and equilibria, including elementary princples of volumetric, gravimetric, spectrophotometric and potentiometric analysis as applied to chemical analysis. Three lectures, one discussion, two 3-hour laboratory sessions per week.

304 Quantitative Analysis Laboratory. Laboratory experiments to develop skills and learn applications within the analytical chemistry laboratory. Two 30hour laboratory sessions per week.

309 Special Problems. An introduction to methods of chemical research. May be repeated.

311 Organic Chemistry. Coverage of the important aliphatic, aromatic and heterocyclic compounds of carbon, with special emphasis on reaction mechanisms. Includes structure, nomenclature, isomerism, synthesis and reaction of organic compounds. Three lectures, one discussion period per week.

312 Organic Chemistry. Coverage of the important aliphatic, aromatic and heterocyclic compounds of carbon, with special emphasis on reaction mechanisms. Includes structure, nomenclature, isomerism, synthesis and reaction of organic compounds. Three lectures, one discussion period per week. (Co-requisites: Chemistry 311 for 313, 312 for 314.)

313 Organic Chemistry Laboratory. Methods of compound preparation, separation and characterization, using instrumentation such as the gas chromatograph and infrared and nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometers. Chemistry 314 contains several weeks of qualitative organic analysis. One 4-hour laboratory period per week. (Co-requisites: Chemistry 311 for 313, 312 for 314.) Fall, spring.

314 Organic Chemistry Laboratory. Methods of compound preparation, separation and characterization, using instrumentation such as the gas chromatograph and infrared and nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometers. Chemistry 314 contains several weeks of qualitative organic analysis. One 4-hour laboratory period per week. (Co-requisites: Chemistry 311 for 313, 312 for 314.) Fall, spring.

321, 322 Physical Chemistry I, II. The theoretical study of chemical laws, theories and principles, including thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, quantum theory and molecular structure. Three lectures, one discussion period per week.

323 Physical Chemistry Laboratory. Laboratory study of chemical laws, theories and principles. One 5-hour laboratory period per week.

324 Physical Chemistry Laboratory. Laboratory study of chemical laws, theories and principles. One 5-hour laboratory period per week.

333 Biochemistry. The chemistry and the biological significance of proteins, enzymes, lipids, nucleic acids and porphyrins, including the generation of phosphate bond energy via metabolism and its use in biosynthesis. Three lectures, one discussion period per week.

334 Biochemistry Laboratory. Lab techniques for the study of macromolecules. (Co-requisite: Biology 333 or Chemistry 333). Offered as needed.

401 Senior Seminar. Continuing on the skills learned in CHEM 301, students will continue research in a narrow focus and present the material in an oral presentation like one that would be found in a professional conference setting.

404 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry. Chemical theories and laws and their applications to inorganic systems, including quantum theory, wave mechanics, the periodic table, chemical bonding, inorganic stereochemistry, coordination compounds, acids and bases, non-aqueous solvents and the chemistry of selected elements. Three lectures per week. (Co-requisite: Chemistry 321 or instructor’s permission.) Spring ’05.

405 Advanced Physical Chemistry. Quantum mechanics and statistical thermodynamics with applications to chemical systems. Three lectures per week.

406 Advanced Organic Chemistry. Advanced theories of molecular structure and reactivity of organic compounds with attention to reaction mechanisms and the methods by which information is obtained about molecules and reactions. Three lectures per week.

407 Instrumental Analysis. The theory of modern instrumental analysis techniques, including untraviolet and visible spectrophotometry, emission, atomic absorption, infraded and nuclear magnectic resonance spectroscopy, gas chromatography and electrochemical methods. Three lectures per week.

408 Instrumental Analysis Laboratory. The application of modern instrumental analysis techniques, including ultraviolet and visible spectropotometry, emission, atomic absorption, infrared and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, chromatography and electrochemical methods. One 5-hour laboratory per week.

410 Current Topics. Recent developments in the field of chemistry. May be repeated.

480 Capstone: Senior Thesis Defense. In the capstone class for the chemistry major, students will give an oral defense of their thesis based on previous research or internship experience.

Advanced and Special Classes

199 Exploratory Internship.

299 Experimental Course.

399 Professional Internship.

450 Research in Chemistry. Laboratory research on a topic agreed upon by the student and the faculty research director. A formal report of results is required. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours.

451 Independent Study. A program of independent research. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours.

499 Advanced Experimental Course.