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Chemistry Minor

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Division of Science and Mathematics
  • Program Type: Undergraduate minor related to major
  • Requirements for this program are current for Fall 2023
  • Required credits in this minor: 24 to 28
The chemistry curriculum focuses on the structure of matter and the conditions required for material change. It prepares students for postgraduate work in a wide variety of fields, or for careers in industry or secondary teaching.
Program Delivery
This program is available:
  • via classroom (the majority of instruction is face-to-face)
Minor Requirements
Courses may not be taken S/N except where noted. Up to 2 courses with a grade of D or D+ may be used to meet the minor requirements if offset by an equivalent number of credits of coursework with a grade of A or B. The GPA in the minor courses must be at least 2.00.
Required Courses
CHEM 1101 - General Chemistry I [SCI-L] (5.0 cr)
CHEM 1102 - General Chemistry II [SCI-L] (5.0 cr)
CHEM 2301 - Organic Chemistry I [SCI] (4.0 cr)
CHEM 2311 - Organic Chemistry Lab I (1.0 cr)
Elective Courses
Three elective courses are required. Students must take either CHEM 3101 or 3501. Two additional courses are also required. If CHEM 3101 is not taken, one of the two courses must include lab or have an additional concurrent lab registration.
If CHEM 3101 is taken:
CHEM 3101 - Analytical Chemistry [SCI-L] (4.0 cr)
Take 6 or more credit(s) from the following:
· BIOL 4211 - Biochemistry (4.0 cr)
· CHEM 3201 - Sustainable Synthetic and Solid State Methods (2.0 cr)
· CHEM 3406 - Polymer Properties and Characterization (2.0 cr)
· CHEM 3407 - Polymer Synthesis (3.0 cr)
· CHEM 3501 - Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics [SCI] (4.0 cr)
· CHEM 3502 - Physical Chemistry: Quantum Mechanics [SCI] (4.0 cr)
· CHEM 3503 - Quantum Chemical Models and Visualizations (2.0 cr)
· CHEM 4111 - Instrumental Analysis (5.0 cr)
· CHEM 4201 - Chemistry and Sustainable Applications to Global Problems (4.0 cr)
· CHEM 4352 - Synthesis (4.0 cr)
· CHEM 4551 - Theoretical Chemistry (4.0 cr)
· CHEM 4552 - Molecular Spectroscopy (3.0 cr)
· CHEM 4701 - Inorganic Chemistry (4.0 cr)
· CHEM 4751 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (2.0 cr)
· GEOL 3601 - Introduction to Geochemistry [SCI] (4.0 cr)
· CHEM 2201 - Introduction to Environmental Chemistry (2.0 cr)
or CHEM 2202 - Introduction to Green Chemistry (2.0 cr)
· CHEM 2302 - Organic Chemistry II [SCI] (4.0 cr)
or CHEM 2304 - Organic Chemistry II with a Biological Emphasis [SCI] (4.0 cr)
or CHEM 4358 - Protein Biochemistry (4.0 cr)
or CHEM 4355 - Biochemistry of Carbohydrates and Glycoconjugates (4.0 cr)
or If CHEM 3101 is not taken:
CHEM 3501 - Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics [SCI] (4.0 cr)
Physical Chemistry
CHEM 3502 - Physical Chemistry: Quantum Mechanics [SCI] (4.0 cr)
CHEM 3511 - Physical Chemistry Lab (1.0 cr)
or Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM 4701 - Inorganic Chemistry (4.0 cr)
CHEM 4711 - Inorganic Chemistry Lab (1.0 cr)
or Biochemistry
BIOL 4211 - Biochemistry (4.0 cr)
BIOL 4611 - Biochemistry Lab (1.0 cr)
or Polymer Chemistry
CHEM 3406 - Polymer Properties and Characterization (2.0 cr)
CHEM 3411 - Polymer Chemistry Lab (1.0 cr)
Additional Elective
Take 1 or more course(s) from the following:
· BIOL 4211 - Biochemistry (4.0 cr)
· CHEM 2201 - Introduction to Environmental Chemistry (2.0 cr)
· CHEM 2202 - Introduction to Green Chemistry (2.0 cr)
· CHEM 2302 - Organic Chemistry II [SCI] (4.0 cr)
· CHEM 2304 - Organic Chemistry II with a Biological Emphasis [SCI] (4.0 cr)
· CHEM 3201 - Sustainable Synthetic and Solid State Methods (2.0 cr)
· CHEM 3406 - Polymer Properties and Characterization (2.0 cr)
· CHEM 3407 - Polymer Synthesis (3.0 cr)
· CHEM 3502 - Physical Chemistry: Quantum Mechanics [SCI] (4.0 cr)
· CHEM 3503 - Quantum Chemical Models and Visualizations (2.0 cr)
· CHEM 4201 - Chemistry and Sustainable Applications to Global Problems (4.0 cr)
· CHEM 4352 - Synthesis (4.0 cr)
· CHEM 4355 - Biochemistry of Carbohydrates and Glycoconjugates (4.0 cr)
· CHEM 4358 - Protein Biochemistry (4.0 cr)
· CHEM 4551 - Theoretical Chemistry (4.0 cr)
· CHEM 4552 - Molecular Spectroscopy (3.0 cr)
· CHEM 4701 - Inorganic Chemistry (4.0 cr)
· CHEM 4751 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (2.0 cr)
· GEOL 3601 - Introduction to Geochemistry [SCI] (4.0 cr)
 
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CHEM 1101 - General Chemistry I (SCI-L)
Credits: 5.0 [max 5.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall
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. (three 65-min lect, 180 min lab) prereq: Math 1010 or placement beyond Math 1010 using ACT/placement exam score
CHEM 1102 - General Chemistry II (SCI-L)
Credits: 5.0 [max 5.0]
Typically offered: Every Spring
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. (three 65-min lect, 180 min lab) prereq: 1101
CHEM 2301 - Organic Chemistry I (SCI)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall
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. prereq: 1102
CHEM 2311 - Organic Chemistry Lab I
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Prerequisites: coreq 2301 or #
Typically offered: Every Fall
Development of lab techniques in organic chemistry; experimental problem-solving. (3 hrs lab) prereq: coreq 2301 or instr consent
CHEM 3101 - Analytical Chemistry (SCI-L)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall
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) prereq: 1102
BIOL 4211 - Biochemistry
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall
Structures, functions, and biochemical transformations of proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids. (three 65-min lect) Optional lab offered. See Biol 4611. prereq: Chem 2302 or Chem 2304, prereq or coreq Biol 3121, or instr consent
CHEM 3201 - Sustainable Synthetic and Solid State Methods
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Typically offered: Spring Even Year
Methods for preparing and characterizing compounds and materials with an emphasis on sustainable approaches (two 65-min lect, one 3.5 hour lab) prereq: 2321
CHEM 3406 - Polymer Properties and Characterization
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Course Equivalencies: Chem 3406/Chem 3401
Typically offered: Periodic Spring
Introduction to the principles and history of polymer chemistry with an emphasis on polymer properties, their characterization, and sustainable sources. prereq: 2302 or 2304
CHEM 3407 - Polymer Synthesis
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Periodic Summer
Introduction to the synthesis of traditional and sustainable polymers and their role in renewable energy and our environment. prereq: 2302 or 2304
CHEM 3501 - Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics (SCI)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall
The gas state. Classical thermodynamics. Phase, chemical and heterogeneous equilibria. Chemical kinetics. Kinetic theory of gases. prereq: 1102, Phys 1101, Math 1102 or instr consent
CHEM 3502 - Physical Chemistry: Quantum Mechanics (SCI)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Every Spring
Introduction to quantum theory. Approximate quantum mechanical models. Electronic structure of atoms. Chemical bonding and electronic structure of molecules. Introduction to electronic vibrational, and rotational spectroscopy. Introduction to statistical thermodynamics. prereq: Chem 1102, Math 1102, Phys 1101, or instr consent for chem majors
CHEM 3503 - Quantum Chemical Models and Visualizations
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Typically offered: Periodic Fall
Chemists rely on a range of visual methods imbued with physical and chemical concepts to understand and explain chemical phenomena. As quantum chemical methods have improved with more refined theories and increased computational power, the range of options for visual understanding and explanation have increased too. We will examine quantum chemical models and their applications to visually explain chemistry according to physical concepts and as a guide toward understanding the chemical significance of numerical output in relation to experimental results from the literature. prereq: 2302 or 2304
CHEM 4111 - Instrumental Analysis
Credits: 5.0 [max 5.0]
Typically offered: Spring Even Year
Principles of chemical instrumentation and instrumental methods of analysis; extensive lab work using chromatographic, spectrophotometric, and electrochemical methods of analysis. (3 hrs lect, 6 hrs lab) prereq: 3101
CHEM 4201 - Chemistry and Sustainable Applications to Global Problems
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Periodic Fall
Exploration of advanced chemical concepts underlying challenges facing society. Topics will include: carbon capture and utilization, green energy solutions, environmental remediation, alternative carbon sources for materials, and others. prereq: 2302 or 2304
CHEM 4352 - Synthesis
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Periodic Spring
Advanced organic and organometallic mechanisms and methodology. Study of the preparation of biologically active molecules, emphasizing the application of transition metal chemistry to modern synthetic methods with a particular focus on green chemistry and sustainability. prereq: 2302 or 2304 or instr consent
CHEM 4551 - Theoretical Chemistry
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Periodic Spring
Quantum theory of molecules. Statistical thermodynamics; Gibbsian ensembles; applications. prereq: or coreq 3502 or instr consent
CHEM 4552 - Molecular Spectroscopy
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Spring Odd Year
Interaction of molecules and electromagnetic radiation. Spectroscopic determination of molecular structure. Operation of spectrometers and spectrophotometers. prereq: 2302 or 2304, 3101 or instr consent
CHEM 4701 - Inorganic Chemistry
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Fall Even Year
The periodic table; models of structure and bonding of main group elements and transition metals, nomenclature, symmetry, and bonding theory of coordination compounds. prereq: 3501 or instr consent
CHEM 4751 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Credits: 2.0 [max 4.0]
Prerequisites: 4701 or #
Typically offered: Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer
Structure and reactions of coordination compounds, inorganic cages and clusters, lanthanide and actinide series. Nanoparticles, bioinorganic topics, and other trends in the field. prereq: 4701 or instr consent
GEOL 3601 - Introduction to Geochemistry (SCI)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Periodic Fall
Applying chemistry to geologic problems such as weathering, sedimentary processes and diagenesis, formation of evaporites and ore deposits, magma genesis and magmatic differentiation; thermodynamic functions and the Phase Rule; oxidation potential and Eh-pH diagrams; isotopic geochemistry and geochronology. (three 65-min lect) prereq: (or coreq) 2101 or prereq Chem 1102 or instr consent
CHEM 2201 - Introduction to Environmental Chemistry
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Typically offered: Periodic Fall
Introduction to the chemistry of four Earth subsystems lithosphere (land), hydrosphere (water), biosphere (living things), and atmosphere (air) and the intersection of those with the anthroposphere (human activities). Principles of Green Chemistry. prereq: 1102
CHEM 2202 - Introduction to Green Chemistry
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Typically offered: Periodic Fall
Principles of green chemistry and toxicology; green chemistry metrics, green synthetic methods; alternative feedstocks; waste; green chemistry and industry. prereq: 1102
CHEM 2302 - Organic Chemistry II (SCI)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: Chem 2302/Chem 2332HChem 2304
Typically offered: Every Spring
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. prereq: C or better in 2301, coreq 2321 or instr consent for chem majors
CHEM 2304 - Organic Chemistry II with a Biological Emphasis (SCI)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: Chem 2302/Chem 2332HChem 2304
Typically offered: Periodic Spring
Continuation of topics from Chem 2301, with an emphasis on compounds and reactions of biological interest. Topics include spectroscopy, structure and reactivity of aromatic compounds, phosphoryl and acyl group transfer, nucleophilic carbonyl addition, reactions involving enolate and enamine intermediates, coenzyme chemistry, electrophilic addition, beta elimination, oxidation and reduction of organic compounds, and reactions involving free radical intermediates. prereq: C or better in 2301, Biol 2111 or instr consent
CHEM 4358 - Protein Biochemistry
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: Chem 4351,4357,4358
Typically offered: Periodic Spring
Advanced studies of structure and function of proteins and polypeptide bioconjugates. Chemical and biological synthesis, structural analysis, use of complex domains to produce biological molecules. This course will involve extensive reading in the primary literature. [Note: no credit for students who have received credit for Chem 4351 and/or 4357) prereq: 2302 (or 2304) or Biol 3700, Biol 4211
CHEM 4355 - Biochemistry of Carbohydrates and Glycoconjugates
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Periodic Spring
The study of carbohydrates including the chemical and biological syntheses, functions in metabolism, applications in signaling, and implications for a range of diseases' diagnosis and treatment. Involves extensive reading in primary literature. prereq: 2321 or Biol 3700, Biol 4211 or instr consent
CHEM 3501 - Physical Chemistry: Thermodynamics (SCI)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall
The gas state. Classical thermodynamics. Phase, chemical and heterogeneous equilibria. Chemical kinetics. Kinetic theory of gases. prereq: 1102, Phys 1101, Math 1102 or instr consent
CHEM 3502 - Physical Chemistry: Quantum Mechanics (SCI)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Every Spring
Introduction to quantum theory. Approximate quantum mechanical models. Electronic structure of atoms. Chemical bonding and electronic structure of molecules. Introduction to electronic vibrational, and rotational spectroscopy. Introduction to statistical thermodynamics. prereq: Chem 1102, Math 1102, Phys 1101, or instr consent for chem majors
CHEM 3511 - Physical Chemistry Lab
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Prerequisites: coreq 3502
Typically offered: Every Spring
Lab experiments to illustrate physico-chemical principles and to develop skills in data collection, analysis and interpretation, and in report writing. (3 hrs lab) prereq: coreq 3502
CHEM 4701 - Inorganic Chemistry
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Fall Even Year
The periodic table; models of structure and bonding of main group elements and transition metals, nomenclature, symmetry, and bonding theory of coordination compounds. prereq: 3501 or instr consent
CHEM 4711 - Inorganic Chemistry Lab
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Typically offered: Fall Even Year
Lab experiments in inorganic/organometallic chemistry illustrating synthetic and spectroscopic techniques. (3 hrs lab) prereq: 2322, coreq 4701 or instr consent
BIOL 4211 - Biochemistry
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall
Structures, functions, and biochemical transformations of proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids. (three 65-min lect) Optional lab offered. See Biol 4611. prereq: Chem 2302 or Chem 2304, prereq or coreq Biol 3121, or instr consent
BIOL 4611 - Biochemistry Lab
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall
Experiments using the major separation and analytical techniques of biochemistry, including centrifugation, chromatography, electrophoresis, immunochemistry, and spectrophotometry. (one 180-minute lab) prereq: (or coreq) 4211
CHEM 3406 - Polymer Properties and Characterization
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Course Equivalencies: Chem 3406/Chem 3401
Typically offered: Periodic Spring
Introduction to the principles and history of polymer chemistry with an emphasis on polymer properties, their characterization, and sustainable sources. prereq: 2302 or 2304
CHEM 3411 - Polymer Chemistry Lab
Credits: 1.0 [max 1.0]
Typically offered: Periodic Spring
Synthesis, characterization, and physical properties of polymers with an emphasis on sustainable polymer chemistry. (3 hrs lab) prereq: 2322, coreq 3406 or instr consent
BIOL 4211 - Biochemistry
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Every Fall
Structures, functions, and biochemical transformations of proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids. (three 65-min lect) Optional lab offered. See Biol 4611. prereq: Chem 2302 or Chem 2304, prereq or coreq Biol 3121, or instr consent
CHEM 2201 - Introduction to Environmental Chemistry
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Typically offered: Periodic Fall
Introduction to the chemistry of four Earth subsystems lithosphere (land), hydrosphere (water), biosphere (living things), and atmosphere (air) and the intersection of those with the anthroposphere (human activities). Principles of Green Chemistry. prereq: 1102
CHEM 2202 - Introduction to Green Chemistry
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Typically offered: Periodic Fall
Principles of green chemistry and toxicology; green chemistry metrics, green synthetic methods; alternative feedstocks; waste; green chemistry and industry. prereq: 1102
CHEM 2302 - Organic Chemistry II (SCI)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: Chem 2302/Chem 2332HChem 2304
Typically offered: Every Spring
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. prereq: C or better in 2301, coreq 2321 or instr consent for chem majors
CHEM 2304 - Organic Chemistry II with a Biological Emphasis (SCI)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: Chem 2302/Chem 2332HChem 2304
Typically offered: Periodic Spring
Continuation of topics from Chem 2301, with an emphasis on compounds and reactions of biological interest. Topics include spectroscopy, structure and reactivity of aromatic compounds, phosphoryl and acyl group transfer, nucleophilic carbonyl addition, reactions involving enolate and enamine intermediates, coenzyme chemistry, electrophilic addition, beta elimination, oxidation and reduction of organic compounds, and reactions involving free radical intermediates. prereq: C or better in 2301, Biol 2111 or instr consent
CHEM 3201 - Sustainable Synthetic and Solid State Methods
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Typically offered: Spring Even Year
Methods for preparing and characterizing compounds and materials with an emphasis on sustainable approaches (two 65-min lect, one 3.5 hour lab) prereq: 2321
CHEM 3406 - Polymer Properties and Characterization
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Course Equivalencies: Chem 3406/Chem 3401
Typically offered: Periodic Spring
Introduction to the principles and history of polymer chemistry with an emphasis on polymer properties, their characterization, and sustainable sources. prereq: 2302 or 2304
CHEM 3407 - Polymer Synthesis
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Periodic Summer
Introduction to the synthesis of traditional and sustainable polymers and their role in renewable energy and our environment. prereq: 2302 or 2304
CHEM 3502 - Physical Chemistry: Quantum Mechanics (SCI)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Every Spring
Introduction to quantum theory. Approximate quantum mechanical models. Electronic structure of atoms. Chemical bonding and electronic structure of molecules. Introduction to electronic vibrational, and rotational spectroscopy. Introduction to statistical thermodynamics. prereq: Chem 1102, Math 1102, Phys 1101, or instr consent for chem majors
CHEM 3503 - Quantum Chemical Models and Visualizations
Credits: 2.0 [max 2.0]
Typically offered: Periodic Fall
Chemists rely on a range of visual methods imbued with physical and chemical concepts to understand and explain chemical phenomena. As quantum chemical methods have improved with more refined theories and increased computational power, the range of options for visual understanding and explanation have increased too. We will examine quantum chemical models and their applications to visually explain chemistry according to physical concepts and as a guide toward understanding the chemical significance of numerical output in relation to experimental results from the literature. prereq: 2302 or 2304
CHEM 4201 - Chemistry and Sustainable Applications to Global Problems
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Periodic Fall
Exploration of advanced chemical concepts underlying challenges facing society. Topics will include: carbon capture and utilization, green energy solutions, environmental remediation, alternative carbon sources for materials, and others. prereq: 2302 or 2304
CHEM 4352 - Synthesis
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Periodic Spring
Advanced organic and organometallic mechanisms and methodology. Study of the preparation of biologically active molecules, emphasizing the application of transition metal chemistry to modern synthetic methods with a particular focus on green chemistry and sustainability. prereq: 2302 or 2304 or instr consent
CHEM 4355 - Biochemistry of Carbohydrates and Glycoconjugates
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Periodic Spring
The study of carbohydrates including the chemical and biological syntheses, functions in metabolism, applications in signaling, and implications for a range of diseases' diagnosis and treatment. Involves extensive reading in primary literature. prereq: 2321 or Biol 3700, Biol 4211 or instr consent
CHEM 4358 - Protein Biochemistry
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Course Equivalencies: Chem 4351,4357,4358
Typically offered: Periodic Spring
Advanced studies of structure and function of proteins and polypeptide bioconjugates. Chemical and biological synthesis, structural analysis, use of complex domains to produce biological molecules. This course will involve extensive reading in the primary literature. [Note: no credit for students who have received credit for Chem 4351 and/or 4357) prereq: 2302 (or 2304) or Biol 3700, Biol 4211
CHEM 4551 - Theoretical Chemistry
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Periodic Spring
Quantum theory of molecules. Statistical thermodynamics; Gibbsian ensembles; applications. prereq: or coreq 3502 or instr consent
CHEM 4552 - Molecular Spectroscopy
Credits: 3.0 [max 3.0]
Typically offered: Spring Odd Year
Interaction of molecules and electromagnetic radiation. Spectroscopic determination of molecular structure. Operation of spectrometers and spectrophotometers. prereq: 2302 or 2304, 3101 or instr consent
CHEM 4701 - Inorganic Chemistry
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Fall Even Year
The periodic table; models of structure and bonding of main group elements and transition metals, nomenclature, symmetry, and bonding theory of coordination compounds. prereq: 3501 or instr consent
CHEM 4751 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Credits: 2.0 [max 4.0]
Prerequisites: 4701 or #
Typically offered: Periodic Fall, Spring & Summer
Structure and reactions of coordination compounds, inorganic cages and clusters, lanthanide and actinide series. Nanoparticles, bioinorganic topics, and other trends in the field. prereq: 4701 or instr consent
GEOL 3601 - Introduction to Geochemistry (SCI)
Credits: 4.0 [max 4.0]
Typically offered: Periodic Fall
Applying chemistry to geologic problems such as weathering, sedimentary processes and diagenesis, formation of evaporites and ore deposits, magma genesis and magmatic differentiation; thermodynamic functions and the Phase Rule; oxidation potential and Eh-pH diagrams; isotopic geochemistry and geochronology. (three 65-min lect) prereq: (or coreq) 2101 or prereq Chem 1102 or instr consent