CHEM 103 Chemistry and Society, 3 cr. Introduction of chemistry based on the study of some of the processes and materials which chemistry contributes to our civilization. Elementary chemical principles are used to explain the behavior of synthetic polymers, toxic substances, food additives, cleaning products, and other chemically manufactured materials. Knowledge of basic algebra skills is assumed. Lecture 3 hours. Prereq.: MATH 091 or Intermediate Algebra placement.
CHEM 110 Chemical Concepts, 3 cr. Lab-oriented survey course in chemistry designed for the non-science major including such topics as the historical development of chemistry, atomic theory, solution chemistry, organic, and biochemistry. Knowledge of basic algebra skills is assumed. Lecture 2 hours, lab 2 hours. Prereq.: MATH 092.
CHEM 211 General Chemistry I, 5 cr. Introduction to general inorganic chemistry, including stoichiometry, concentration units, gas laws, atomic structure, bonding, periodic laws, states of matter, solutions, acid-base theories, rate, equilibrium, and oxidation reduction theory. Lecture 4 hours, lab 3 hours. Prereq.: Minimum math placement exam recommendation of 3 or 4 or satisfactory completion of MATH 092.
CHEM 211C Enrichment Seminar in General Chemistry I, 1 cr. Enrichment seminar accompanying CHEM 211. Students do problem solving in collaborative learning groups on material derived from and supplementing General Chemistry I to gain a deeper understanding of concepts and applications. Lecture 2 hours. Corequisite: CHEM 211.
CHEM 212 General Chemistry II, 4 cr. Continuation of General Chemistry I with emphasis on reaction rates, equilibria in aqueous solutions, thermochemistry, oxidation-reduction reaction, and the methods of quantitative analysis. Lecture and laboratory. Lecture 3 hours. Lab 3 hours. Prereq.: CHEM 211 and MATH 185 (may be taken concurrently).
CHEM 212C Enrichment Seminar in General Chemistry II, 1 cr. Enrichment seminar accompanying CHEM 212. Students do problem solving in collaborative learning groups on material derived from and supplementing General Chemistry II to gain a deeper understanding of concepts and applications. Lecture 2 hours. Corequisite: CHEM 212.
CHEM 213 WIP: Quantitative Analysis, 5 cr. Statistical analysis of data, chemical equilibrium, simultaneous equilibria, classical and non-classical gravimetric and volumetric techniques, acid-base and oxidation reduction reactions, spectrophotometric and potentiometric methods. Lecture 3 hours, lab 6 hours. Prereq.: CHEM 212 and ENG 101.
CHEM 231 Organic Chemistry I, 4 cr. Study of the structure, properties, reaction mechanisms, and nomenclature of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons and their derivatives. Lecture and laboratory. Lecture 3 hours, lab 3 hours. Prereq.: CHEM 212.
CHEM 231C Enrichment Seminar in Organic Chemistry I, 1 cr. Enrichment seminar accompanying CHEM 231. Students do problem solving in collaborative learning groups on material derived from and supplementing Organic Chemistry I to gain a deeper understanding of concepts and applications. Lecture 2 hours. Corequisite: CHEM 231.
CHEM 232 Organic Chemistry II, 4 cr. Continuation of CHEM 231. A study of the structure, properties, reaction mechanisms, synthesis, and infrared and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy of the alcohols, acids, amines, and other mono-functional compounds. Lecture 3 hours, lab 3 hours. Prereq.: CHEM 231.
CHEM 232C Enrichment Seminar in Organic Chemistry II, 1 cr. Enrichment seminar accompanying CHEM 232. Students do problem solving in collaborative learning groups on material derived from and supplementing Organic Chemistry II to gain a deeper understanding of concepts and applications. Lecture 2 hours. Corequisite: CHEM 232.
CHEM 305 Independent Study in Chemistry, 3 cr. An introduction to original chemical research under faculty supervision. Independent Studies require the approval of the instructor, department chair and the College Dean. Prereq.: CHEM 213 and CHEM 232 and consent of chairperson.
CHEM 311 Physical Chemistry I, 4 cr. Theoretical and experimental study of the structure and properties of matter, including the gaseous state, chemical thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, liquids and phase equilibria, solutions of nonelectrolytes and ionic solutions. Lecture 3 hours, lab 3 hours. Prereq.: CHEM 231, MATH 202, and PHYS 201L or PHYS 206L. (It is strongly suggested that the student has completed a year of physics with laboratory.)
CHEM 311C Physical Chemistry I Seminar, 1 cr. This course accompanies Physical Chemistry I, CHEM 311. Students will do problem solving in collaborative learning groups on material derived from and supplementing Physical Chemistry I lecture, in order to gain a deeper understanding of concepts and applications. Lecture 2 hours. Corequisite: CHEM 311.
CHEM 312 Physical Chemistry II, 4 cr. Continuation of CHEM 311, including the kinetic-molecular theory, transport properties, chemical kinetics, statistical mechanics, quantum theory, atoms and diatomic molecules, and spectroscopy. Lecture 3 hours, lab 3 hours. Prereq.: CHEM 231, MATH 202, and PHYS 202L or PHYS 207L.
CHEM 312C Physical Chemistry II Seminar, 1 cr. This course accompanies Physical Chemistry II, CHEM 312. Students will do problem solving in collaborative learning groups on material derived from and supplementing Physical Chemistry II lecture, in order to gain a deeper understanding of concepts and applications. Lecture 2 hours. Corequisite: CHEM 312.
CHEM 316 Inorganic Chemistry, 4 cr. The thorough study of bonding in non-transition and transition elements, periodic trends and tendencies, structural relationships, and mechanisms of inorganic reactions. Lecture and laboratory. Lecture 3 hours, lab 3 hours. Prereq.: CHEM 212.
CHEM 319 Chemical Aspects of Environmental Chemistry, 3 cr. A survey of the chemical principles involved in environmental problems. Topics include atmospheric, aquatic, and geospheric chemistry, sources of pollutants and the consequences of pollution. Lecture 3 hours. Prereq.: CHEM 212.
CHEM 320 Industrial Aspects of Environmental Chemistry, 3 cr. Industrial aspects of environmental chemistry covering specific topics such as energy, water and wastewater treatment, treatment and disposal of domestic and industrial wastes, techniques for detecting and analyzing chemical pollutants, environmental modeling and recycling strategies. Lecture 3 hours. Prereq.: CHEM 213.
CHEM 330 Instrumental Analysis: Spectroscopy, 4 cr. Intensive laboratory introduction to infrared spectroscopy, ultraviolet and visible spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, and the quantitative, quantitative, and research aspects associated with them. Lecture 3 hours, lab 6 hours. Prereq.: CHEM 231.
CHEM 331 Instrumental Analysis: Quantitative Methods, 4 cr. Introduction to the theory and practice of instrumental methods used to determine composition of materials, including gas and liquid chromatography, atomic absorption and emission, X-ray diffraction and fluorescence, and potentiometry. Lecture 3 hours, lab 6 hours. Prereq.: CHEM 213 and CHEM 231.
CHEM 333 Introduction to Polymer Chemistry, 3 cr. An introduction to the broad field of polymer chemistry that focuses on the synthesis, processing, and applications of polymers of industrial and commercial importance. Lecture 3 hours. Prereq.: CHEM 232.
CHEM 347 Advanced Organic Chemistry: Polyfunctional Compounds, 3 cr. Chemistry of polyfunctional compounds, condensed aromatic and heterocyclic systems, electrocyclic reaction and molecular rearrangements. Lecture 3 hours. Prereq.: CHEM 232.
CHEM 348 Advanced Organic Chemistry: Bioorganic Compounds, 3 cr. The chemistry of complex molecules such as proteins, nucleic acids, and carbohydrates is studied from the point of view of their physical properties, and their reaction, synthesis, and structure-function relationships. Lecture 3 hours. Prereq.: CHEM 232.
CHEM-349 Organic Synthesis, 3 cr. A systematic approach to the synthesis of complex organic compounds will be developed. The retrosynthetic approach will be taken, with a final target molecule being the goal of the synthesis. It will be taken apart, step-by-step to arrive at reasonable starting materials for the synthesis. Availability and expense of potential starting materials, necessity of protecting groups, and production of isomeric and/or stereoisomeric mixture will be among the points of consideration for each synthesis. Lecture 3 hours. Prereq.: CHEM 347.
CHEM 350 Principles of Toxicology, 3 cr. This course offers an introduction to the basic principles of the broad field of toxicology. The mechanisms involved in what constitutes a toxic response will be explored, including examples of toxic chemicals targeting specific biochemical pathways in the human body. Major groups of toxic chemicals, such as pesticides, metals, solvents, vapors, radiation and radioactive materials, and animal venoms and poisons, will be surveyed. Also addressed are the applied areas of food, forensic/analytical, and occupational toxicology. Prereq.: CHEM 231.
CHEM 353 Principles of Pharmacology, 3 cr. This course will focus on the action of drugs on major organ systems, including the nervous, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, respiratory, and reproductive systems, as well as drugs for cancer, infectious, and inflammatory diseases. It also covers pharmacokinetics, drug-receptor interactions, and drug metabolism for these categories of therapeutic agents. Prereq.: CHEM 231.
CHEM 357 Chemical Kinetics, 3 cr. The study and evaluation of various theories of reaction rates and mechanisms of chemical reactions. Lecture 3 hours. Prereq.: CHEM 311.
CHEM 365 Internship in Chemistry I, 6 cr. Experience in chemistry in an off-campus location, e.g. business or government. The student registering selects well-defined academic goals to be achieved. These goals will be selected in cooperation with an on-campus advisor. Independent Studies require the approval of the instructor, department chair and the College Dean.
CHEM 366 Internship in Chemistry II, 6 cr. Continuation of CHEM-365. Independent Studies require the approval of the instructor, department chair and the College Dean.
CHEM 391 Chemistry Capstone Seminar, 3 cr. Critical review of research presented by visiting university and industrial chemists, and student preparation and presentation of original and library research topics. The course will also explore issues related to becoming a morally responsible scientist and will include ethical problem solving. Lecture 4 hours. Prereq.: CHEM 311 or CHEM 312 (may be taken concurrently).
CHEM 399 Undergraduate Research, 3 cr. Original laboratory research conducted with a faculty member. The course will usually require some library research, 10-12 hours per week laboratory work, and the preparation of a formal, typed report. The course is useful for those students seeking recognition under the guidelines authorized by the American Chemical Society. Independent Studies require the approval of the instructor, department chair and the College Dean. Prereq.: CHEM 311 and either CHEM 330 or CHEM 331 (may be taken concurrently).
