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CHEMISTRY (CHEM)
Division of Science and Mathematics
Division of Science & Mathematics - Adm
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CHEM 1001
- Chemistry for the Curious Citizen: The Role of Chemistry in the Environment and Everyday Life (SCI-L)
(4.0 cr; may not count toward chem major or minor; summer, offered periodically)
The central nature and relevance of chemistry to the environment and everyday life. Air quality, the ozone layer, global warming, energy resources, acid rain, and nutrition. Discussion and debate of current events related to these topics. Select readings on significant historical chemical discoveries in these areas that still resonate today. Basic chemistry lab principles and techniques. This course is intended for non-science majors.
CHEM 1101
- General Chemistry I (SCI-L)
(4.0 cr; Prereq-Math 0901 or placement beyond Math 0901 using ACT/placement exam score; fall, every year)
Scientific method, measurements, nomenclature, stoichiometry, atomic and molecular structure, thermochemistry, chemical periodicity, introduction to chemical bonding, and properties of common elements and ions. Development of scientific reasoning and problem-solving skills. Laboratory exercises concomitant with these topics. (3 hrs lect, 3 hrs lab)
CHEM 1102
- General Chemistry II (SCI-L)
(4.0 cr; Prereq-1101; spring, every year)
Continuation of Chem 1101. Chemical bonding, states of matter, solutions, acid-base chemistry, chemical equilibrium, oxidation-reduction reactions, kinetics, thermodynamics, quantum theory, nuclear chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry. Lab exercises concomitant with these topics. (3 hrs lect, 3 hrs lab)
CHEM 1993
- Directed Study
(1.0 - 5.0 cr [max 10.0 cr]; Prereq-approved directed study form; fall, spring, every year)
An on- or off-campus learning experience individually arranged between a student and a faculty member for academic credit in areas not covered in the regular curriculum.
CHEM 2301
- Organic Chemistry I (SCI)
(4.0 cr; Prereq-1102, coreq 2311; fall, every year)
Introduction to the structure and reactivity of organic molecules; nomenclature and functional groups; stereochemistry; mechanisms of substitution and elimination pathways; physical organic chemistry; introduction to synthetic strategy; fundamentals of spectroscopic techniques. (4 hrs lect)
CHEM 2302
- Organic Chemistry II (SCI)
(4.0 cr; Prereq-2301, coreq 2321 or # for chem majors; spring, every year)
Continuation of topics from Chem 2301; spectroscopy; chemistry of polyenes, aromatic systems, and amines; enol and enolate chemistry; free-radical chemistry; retrosynthetic analysis; special topics. (4 hrs lect)
CHEM 2311
- Organic Chemistry Lab I
(1.0 cr; coreq 2301 or #; fall, every year)
Development of lab techniques in organic chemistry; experimental problem-solving. (3 hrs lab)
CHEM 2312
- Organic Chemistry Lab II
(1.0 cr; Prereq-2311, coreq 2302 or #; spring, every year)
Laboratory work in organic synthesis, experimental design, and spectroscopic analysis with an emphasis on reactions of biological interest. (3 hrs lab)
CHEM 2321
- Introduction to Research I
(1.0 cr; Prereq-2311, coreq 2302 or #; spring, every year)
Interdisciplinary approach to experiment design and analysis of data. Synthesis of organic, organometallic, and/or inorganic compounds, with emphasis on purification and characterization using advanced techniques and instrumental methods. Instruction in use of the scientific literature and scientific communication. Begin research project with faculty mentor. (6 hrs lab)
CHEM 2322
- Introduction to Research II
(1.0 cr; Prereq-2321, coreq 2302, #; spring, every year)
Continue research with faculty mentor. Experiment design and analysis of data. Instruction in the use of the scientific literature and oral and written scientific communication.(6 hrs lab)
CHEM 2993
- Directed Study
(1.0 - 5.0 cr [max 10.0 cr]; Prereq-approved directed study form; fall, spring, every year)
An on- or off-campus learning experience individually arranged between a student and a faculty member for academic credit in areas not covered in the regular curriculum.
CHEM 3101
- Analytical Chemistry (SCI-L)
(4.0 cr; Prereq-1102; fall, every year)
The application of chemical equilibria to chemical analysis with emphasis on the fundamental quantitative aspects of analytical chemistry. Acid-base, oxidation-reduction, and complexometric titrations, introduction to electrochemical and spectrophotometric analyses and separations. (3 hrs lect, 3 hrs lab)
CHEM 3111
- Instrumental Analysis (SCI-L)
(4.0 cr; Prereq-3101; spring, even years)
Principles of chemical instrumentation and instrumental methods of analysis; extensive lab work using chromatographic, spectrophotometric, and electrochemical methods of analysis. (2 hrs lect, 4 hrs lab)
CHEM 3501
- Physical Chemistry I (SCI)
(4.0 cr; Prereq-1102, Phys 1101, Math 1102 or #; fall, every year)
The gas state. Classical thermodynamics. Phase, chemical and heterogeneous equilibria. Chemical kinetics. Kinetic theory of gases. Transport. (4 hrs lect)
CHEM 3502
- Physical Chemistry II (SCI)
(4.0 cr; Prereq-3501, coreq 3511 or # for chem majors; spring, every year)
Introduction to quantum theory. Atomic and molecular structure. Group Theory. Introduction to statistical mechanics. Chemical dynamics. Topics drawn from the liquid and solid states, advanced kinetics, electrochemistry, and surfaces. (4 hrs lect)
CHEM 3511
- Physical Chemistry Lab
(1.0 cr; coreq 3502; spring, every year)
Lab experiments to illustrate physico-chemical principles and to develop skills in data collection, analysis and interpretation, and in report writing. (3 hrs lab)
CHEM 3701
- Inorganic Chemistry (SCI)
(3.0 cr; Prereq-3501 or #; spring, every year)
The periodic table; models of structure and bonding of main group elements and transition metals, nomenclature, symmetry, and bonding theory of coordination compounds. (3 hrs lect)
CHEM 3711
- Inorganic Chemistry Lab
(1.0 cr; coreq 3701 or #; spring, even years)
Lab experiments in inorganic/organometallic chemistry illustrating synthetic and spectroscopic techniques. (3 hrs lect)
CHEM 3801
- History of Chemistry (SCI)
(3.0 cr; Prereq-2301 or #; fall, odd years)
Theories of atoms, elements, principles. Alchemy. Pneumatic chemistry. Phlogiston. Lavoisier and chemical revolution. Dalton and atomic weight scales. Physical and chemical atoms. Cannizzaro and Karlsruhe Congress. Einstein, Perrin and the reality of atoms. Niels Bohr and periodic table.(3 hrs lect)
CHEM 3811
- Macromolecules (SCI)
(3.0 cr; Prereq-2302, 3501 or #; fall, even years)
The molecular structure and bulk properties of macromolecules. Viscoelasticity. Molar masses of polymers. Polymer synthesis. Kinetics and mechanism. Macromolecular conformations. (3 hrs lect)
CHEM 3901
- Chemistry Seminar I
(0.5 cr; Prereq-2321; required of all chem majors; may not count toward chem minor; spring, every year)
Presentations by faculty, guest speakers, and students on topics of current research interest. Students are required to present one seminar for the Chem 3901-4901 sequence.
CHEM 3993
- Directed Study
(1.0 - 5.0 cr [max 10.0 cr]; Prereq-approved directed study form; fall, spring, every year)
An on- or off-campus learning experience individually arranged between a student and a faculty member for academic credit in areas not covered in the regular curriculum.
CHEM 4351
- Bioorganic Chemistry (SCI)
(3.0 cr; Prereq-2302, Biol 4211; spring, odd years)
Discussion of the theory of enzyme catalysis and catalytic antibodies, experimental determination of catalytic mechanisms for a variety of organic reactions in biological systems, and elucidation of biosynthetic pathways. Involves extensive reading in the primary literature. (3 hrs lect)
CHEM 4352
- Synthesis (SCI)
(3.0 cr; Prereq-2302; fall, odd years)
Study of the preparation of biologically active molecules, emphasizing the application of transition metal chemistry to modern synthetic methods. (3 hrs lect)
CHEM 4353
- Synthesis Laboratory
(1.0 cr; Prereq-4352 or #; fall, spring, offered periodically)
Modern organometallic synthetic methods applied to the preparation of small organic molecules. Preparation, purification, analysis, and identification of synthetic products. Scientific record-keeping and literature searching. (3 hrs lab)
CHEM 4551
- Theoretical Chemistry (SCI)
(3.0 cr; Prereq-3502 or #; fall, offered periodically)
Quantum theory of molecules. Statistical thermodynamics; Gibbsian ensembles; applications. (3 hrs lect)
CHEM 4552
- Molecular Spectroscopy (SCI)
(3.0 cr; Prereq-2311, 3101 or #; spring, odd years)
Interaction of molecules and electromagnetic radiation. Spectroscopic determination of molecular structure. Operation of spectrometers and spectrophotometers. (3 hrs lect)
CHEM 4751
- Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (SCI)
(3.0 cr; Prereq-3701 or #; fall, spring, offered periodically)
Structure and reactions of coordination compounds, inorganic cages and clusters, lanthanide and actinide series. (3 hrs lect)
CHEM 4901
- Chemistry Seminar II
(0.5 cr; Prereq-3901; required of all chem majors; may not count toward chem minor; fall, spring, every year)
Continuation of Chemistry Seminar I.
CHEM 4993
- Directed Study
(1.0 - 5.0 cr [max 10.0 cr]; Prereq-approved directed study form; fall, spring, every year)
An on- or off-campus learning experience individually arranged between a student and a faculty member for academic credit in areas not covered in the regular curriculum.
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