Chemistry Courses
The Chemistry courses listed below can be divided into three broad categories:
Lower Division Courses,
Upper Division Courses and
Graduate Courses. The
courses in the first group are required of all students concentrating
in Chemistry and are only available to Undergraduate students for credit
towards a degree. The courses in the second group are open to
to upper division Undergraduate students, many being required for students
concentrating in Chemistry. Graduate students may take a limited number of
these courses for credit toward a degree. The courses in the third group
are the core of the Graduate programs and are open only to advanced
Undergraduate students who wish to have an in-depth Chemistry preparation for
graduate study. Each course description is
followed by three numbers in parentheses representing Lecture Hours,
Laboratory Hours, and Course Credits, respectively.
Lower Division Chemistry Courses
Courses taken by Freshmen, Sophomore and Junior level students.
These courses are required for a major in Chemistry but may
not be taken for Graduate credit.
CHEM 100 Introduction to the Profession
Introduction to the chemical sciences, scientific method, computing tools, and
interrelations of chemical sciences with biology, physics and other professions. (2 - 0 -
2)
CHEM 124 Principles of Chemistry I
Foundations of chemistry, atoms and molecules, stoichiometry of chemical reactions,
thermochemistry, properties of gases, states of matter, chemical solution kinetics.
Molecular basis for chemical reactivity, atomic structure, periodicity, chemical bonding.
Laboratory is included. (3 - 3 - 4)
CHEM 125 Principles of Chemistry II
Chemical equilibria, the chemistry of acids and bases, solubility and precipitation
reactions. Introduction to thermodynamics and electrochemistry. Chemistry of selected
elements and their compounds. Laboratory is included. Prerequisite CHEM 124 (3 - 3 -
4)
CHEM 237 Organic Chemistry I
The constitution and properties of the different classes of organic compounds, with
considerable attention to stereochemistry, reaction mechanisms, synthetic organic
chemistry, spectroscopy and bioorganic. The laboratory work involves an introduction
to the major synthetic and analytical techniques of organic chemistry including the
preparation of representative organic compounds and the isolation of compounds from
natural sources. Prerequisite CHEM 125 or consent of instructor. (3 - 4 - 4)
CHEM 239 Organic Chemistry II
Sequel to Organic Chemistry I. Constitution and properties of organic compounds at a
fundamental level. Introduction to biological materials and synthetic polymers.
Prerequisite CHEM 237. (3 - 0 - 3)
CHEM 240 Organic Chemistry Laboratory
The laboratory part of Organic Chemistry II. Techniques for advanced organic
preparations. Identification and characterization of organic compounds, including
modern instrumental methods. Corequisite CHEM 239 (1 - 4 - 2)
CHEM 247 Analytical Chemistry
Introduction to the theory and applications of analytical chemistry. Laboratory emphasis on obtaining and interpreting
quantitative data. Statistical data analysis, equilibrium expressions, pH, volumetric and gravimetric analysis, fundamentals
of spectroscopy, fundamentals of electrochemistry, and analytical separations. Laboratory experiments include acid-base
behavior, potentiometry with ion-specific electrodes, spectroscopy (UV-vis and atomic absorption), and chromatography
(ion-exchange, high pressure liquid, and gas liquid). Prerequisite CHEM 125 or consent of instructor. (2 - 4 - 3)
CHEM 299 Chemistry Honors Seminar
This course is designed for top students currently enrolled in CHEM 124
or higher (CHEM 125, 237, 239). Special chemistry topics
will enhance the students' understanding of molecules, structure and activity.
Students will work in IPRO style teams (or groups) to research topics
and present their findings to the entire class. (1 - 0 - 1)
CHEM 321 Instrumental Analysis
Theory and application of modern instruments in chemical procedures. Standard spectroscopic methods including Fourier
transform infrared spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and ultraviolet spectroscopy. Separation
techniques using high pressure liquid chromatography and gas chromatography. Other topics relevant to advanced
chemical instrumentation will also be covered. Prerequisite CHEM 344, 247. Pre- or corequisite PHYS 203 (2 - 6 - 4)
CHEM 334 Spectroscopic Methods in Identification and Analysis
Characterization and analysis by mass, vibrational, nuclear magnetic resonance, and electronic spectroscopy.
Structure-spectra correlations applied to organic and inorganic compounds with examples drawn from diverse areas
including pollutants, toxic materials, pharmaceuticals, polymers and zeolites. Prerequisites CHEM 240, 247. (2 - 0 - 2)
CHEM 335 Spectroscopic and Separation Techniques
Characterization of prepared or separated organic compounds by chromatographic, chemical and spectroscopic methods.
Prerequisites CHEM 240, 247. Corequisite CHEM 334. (0 - 6 - 2)
CHEM 343 Physical Chemistry I
Equations of state, kinetic molecular theory, temperature dependent enthalpies and heat capacities of chemical compounds
and of chemical reactions, entropy and the Gibbs free energy, chemical equilibrium, phases with variable composition,
solutions of charged particles, surface phenomena. Prerequisite CHEM 237, PHYS 203, MATH 251 (3 - 0 - 3)
CHEM 344 Physical Chemistry II
Quantum theory, molecular structure and spectroscopy, chemical equilibrium constants from statistical mechanics, phenomenological and
mechanistic chemical reaction kinetics, transport phenomena from a molecular perspective. The laboratory will include
experiments dealing with gases, thermochemistry, liquid solutions, phase equilibria, electrochemistry, chemical kinetics,
spectra, molecular structure and treatment of data. Prerequisite CHEM 343. (3 - 4 - 4)
Upper Division Chemistry Courses
Courses available to Junior and Senior level students and in limited
numbers to Graduate students for credit.
CHEM 415 Inorganic Chemistry
In depth introduction to the vast sub-field of the discipline dealing with all of the elements in the periodic table. Presents
balanced blend of facts and theories in modern inorganic chemistry. Empasis is on bonding, electronic, magnetic, and
structural features exhibited by inorganic and organometallic compounds and their reactivities. Modern concepts including
symmetry and group theory and their relevance in solving chemical problems, bioinorganic chemistry, and "high
tech"inorganic materials and solids are introduced. Prerequisites Physical Chemistry. (3 - 0 - 3)
CHEM 416 Advanced Chemistry Laboratory
An advanced chemistry laboratory with emphasis on the synthesis and characterization of inorganic and organometallic
compounds with a strong emphasis on modern synthetic and characterization techniques. Prerequisites CHEM 240, 321,
Physical Chemistry. (1 - 7 - 3)
CHEM 450 Introduction to Research
Required for chemistry majors. Designed to give research experience in one of the division's laboratories. Prerequisite
CHEM 334, 335. (0 - 8 - 3)
CHEM 451 Modern Techniques in Chemical Literature
A guide to the use of traditional and automated methods for the storage and retrieval of chemical information. Prerequisites
CHEM 239, 343. (2 - 0 - 2)
CHEM 454 Computer Applications in Chemistry
A numerical methods and computer applications
course for chemists; emphasis on software rather
than hardware; results of numerical analysis and
linear algebra presented and applied to solution
of chemical problems. Prerequisites:
CS 105, MATH 152, CHEM 344. (3 - 0 - 3)
CHEM 455 Advanced Organic Chemistry
A survey of organic name reactions and modern reagents
for organic synthesis with an emphasis on their
utility in multistep synthesis.
Prerequisites CHEM 239, 344. (3 - 0 - 3)
CHEM 485 Chemistry Colloquium
Lectures by invited scientists in areas of chemistry of general interest. Junior or Senior standing required. May not be used to satisfy General Education Requirement. (1 - 0 - 1)
CHEM 487 Senior Thesis in Chemistry
Original work carried on by the student under the guidance of a staff member. A careful search of the literature is required
before the study is begun and continued reference to the chemical literature is expected as the work progresses. A written
resume is required. ( 0 - 12 - 4 )
Graduate Chemistry Courses
Courses which constitute the Graduate programs and which are open to
advanced Undergraduate students.
CHEM 500 Advanced Analytical Chemistry
CHEM 503 Chromatographic Techniques
CHEM 504 Electroanalytical Chemistry
CHEM 505 Spectroscopic Methods I
CHEM 506 Sampling and Sample Preparation
CHEM 508 Analytical Methods Development
CHEM 509 Physical Methods of Characterization
CHEM 511 Project Management
CHEM 512 Spectroscopic Methods II
CHEM 513 Statistics for Analytical Chemistry
CHEM 515 Fundamentals of Separation Science
CHEM 516 Applied Liquid and Gas Chromatography
CHEM 518 Electrochemical Methods
CHEM 520 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
CHEM 521 Structural Inorganic and Solid State Chemistry
CHEM 522 Efficient Chemical and Materials Synthesis
CHEM 524 Synthesis and Intellectual Property Management
CHEM 530 Organic Reaction Mechanisms
CHEM 531 Tactics in Organic Synthesis
CHEM 535 Polymer Synthesis
CHEM 537 Polymer Chemistry Laboratory
CHEM 538 Physical Biochemistry
CHEM 539 Introduction to Pharmaceutical Chemistry
CHEM 542 Polymer Characterization and Analysis
CHEM 543 Analytical Chemistry in Pharmaceutical Sciences
CHEM 544 Colloids and Colloid Analysis
CHEM 550 Chemical Bonding
CHEM 552 Chemical Kinetics
CHEM 553 Advanced Chemical Thermodynamics
CHEM 560 Advanced Chemistry Projects
CHEM 585 Chemistry Colloquium
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