(3 lecture) No previous chemistry required. Develops the fundamental role chemistry plays in daily life and an understanding of scientific and technological issues affecting society. (LAC, gtP)
(3 laboratory) Prerequisite or take concurrently: CHEM 101. Investigation of the chemical world through hands-on activities in the laboratory. For non-science majors. Credit toward Liberal Arts Core given only upon successful completion of CHEM 101. (LAC, gtP)
No credit for chemistry major or minor. Basic chemistry concepts to prepare those with no chemistry background for CHEM 111 or CHEM 281.
(4 lecture, 3 laboratory) Either high school chemistry or CHEM 103 is recommended prior to taking CHEM 111. Atomic theory, mole concept, stoichiometry, states of matter, formulas, nomenclature, periodicity, bonding and solutions. (LAC, gtP)
(4 lecture, 3 laboratory) Prerequisite: CHEM 111. A continuation of CHEM 111. Thermochemistry, chemical kinetics, equilibrium, qualitative analysis, electrochemistry and descriptive inorganic chemistry.
Prerequisite: CHEM 111. Will not substitute for CHEM 331. An introduction to organic chemistry. Structure, nomenclature, reactions and uses of organic compounds and their relationship to foods and nutrition.
(4 lecture, 3 laboratory) Either high school chemistry or CHEM 103 is recommended prior to taking CHEM 281. Structure and function of biologically relevant molecules, metabolism and regulation of metabolism. (LAC, gtP)
(3 laboratory) Prerequisite: CHEM 331 or instructor permission. Techniques of sample preparation and data collection for IR, NMR, UV-visible and AA spectrophotometers and gas chromatograph.
(2.5 lecture, 4.5 laboratory) Prerequisite: CHEM 112. Chemical methods of analysis including gravimetry, acid-base, redox methods, statistics in analytical chemistry and an introduction to instrument operations.
(4 lecture, 3 laboratory) Prerequisite: CHEM 112. Nomenclature, reactions and synthesis of organic compounds.
(4 lecture, 3 laboratory) Prerequisite: CHEM 331. Continuation of CHEM 331. Advanced concepts in synthesis, theories of reactions, biological molecules and spectroscopy.
(1.5 lecture,.5 laboratory) Prerequisite: CHEM 331 or instructor permission. The effect of chemicals in the environment.
(3 lecture, 3 laboratory) Prerequisite: CHEM 231 or CHEM 332. A survey of the structure, function, and metabolism of biomolecules.
Advanced study of variable topics within the field of Chemistry. May be taken twice under different subtitles. Consent of Instructor.
(3 lecture, 3 laboratory) Prerequisites: CHEM 321. Theory, practice and application of modern analytical instrumentation.
Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.) Repeatable, maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.
Prerequisite: CHEM 321 or CHEM 331. First of two related courses. Each utilizes the journal literature and integrates applications of appropriate physical methods with theory and practice. This course emphasizes structure and bonding in inorganic substances.
Prerequisite: CHEM 441. A continuation of CHEM 441. Topics include descriptive main-group, coordination and organometallic chemistry with emphasis on industrial applications and interrelationships among reactions, energetics and dynamics.
(3 laboratory) Prerequisite: CHEM 441 or take concurrently. Experimentation including structures, bonding, syntheses and properties of inorganic substances.
(3 lecture, 3 laboratory) Prerequisites: CHEM 332, MATH 131, PHYS 221, CHEM 321. One semester survey of physical chemistry (thermodynamics, chemical kinetics and quantum mechanics). Not applicable to the "professional" and "biochemistry" emphasis areas in chemistry.
Prerequisite: CHEM 451. Co-requisite: CHEM 454. The properties of matter, thermodynamics, thermochemistry and kinetic molecular theory.
(3 laboratory) Co-requisite: CHEM 451. Hands-on collection and treatment of experimental data by manual and computer methods.
Prerequisite: CHEM 331. Chemistry of biologically important compounds (proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates and lipids), emphasizing structure and function, methods of isolation, identification and characterization, kinetics and mechanisms of enzyme catalysis.
Prerequisites: CHEM 332 and CHEM 481. A continuation of CHEM 481. Bioenergetics, electron transport systems, metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, nucleotides and amino acids.
(3 laboratory) Prerequisites: CHEM 331, CHEM 481, CHEM 321. Techniques involved in the isolation and characterization of amino acids, peptides and proteins. Isolation and kinetics of enzymes.
(3 laboratory) Prerequisite: CHEM 482, CHEM 483. Continuation of CHEM 483. Techniques involved in the isolation and characterization of lipids and metabolism.
Prerequisite: CHEM 332. For scientists and teachers planning to use glass laboratory equipment. The class will focus on glassblowing equipment, concepts, and techniques needed for the repair and fabrication of glass laboratory equipment. S/U graded.
Introduction to chemical research and current chemical literature; initiate and pursue investigation of a specific topic in chemistry or chemical education. Oral and written reports are required. Repeatable.