2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog

CHEM 320 Theory and Use of Analytical Instruments

(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.

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CHEM 321 Chemical Analysis

(2.5 lecture, 4.5 laboratory) Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in CHEM 112 and CHEM 112L. Chemical methods of analysis including gravimetry, acid-base, redox methods, statistics in analytical chemistry and an introduction to instrument operations. Course fee required.

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CHEM 331 Organic Chemistry I

(4 lecture) Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in CHEM 112 and CHEM 112L. Corequisite: CHEM 331L. Nomenclature, reactions and synthesis of organic compounds.

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CHEM 331L Organic Chemistry I Laboratory

(3 laboratory) Co-requisite: CHEM 331. Laboratory to accompany CHEM 331. Course Fee Required.

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CHEM 332 Organic Chemistry II

(4 lecture) Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in CHEM 331 and CHEM 331L. Co-requisite: CHEM 332L. Continuation of CHEM 331. Advanced concepts in synthesis, theories of reactions, biological molecules and spectroscopy.

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CHEM 332L Organic Chemistry II Laboratory

(3 laboratory) Co-requisite: CHEM 332. Laboratory to accompany CHEM 332. Course fee required.

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CHEM 360 Environmental Chemistry

(1.5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory)  Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in CHEM 331 and CHEM 331L or instructor permission. The effect of chemicals in the environment.

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CHEM 370 Introduction to Brewing Science

(3 lecture) Prerequisite: BIO 110; and a grade of C or better in either CHEM 231 or CHEM 281CHEM 281L or CHEM 331 & CHEM 331L. Juniors or above. Survey of fermented products, with a particular focus on the multidisciplinary connections in the science of brewing beer.  Specific topics include the history, biology, chemistry, physics, and politics of beer.

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CHEM 381 Principles of Biochemistry

(3 lecture) Prerequisite: A grade of "C" or better in CHEM 231 or (CHEM 332 and CHEM 332L). Corequisite: CHEM 381L. A survey of the structure, function, and metabolism of biomolecules.

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CHEM 381L Principles of Biochemistry Lab

(3 laboratory) Co-requisite: CHEM 381. Laboratory to accompany CHEM 381. Course fee required.

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CHEM 395 Special Topics in Chemistry

Advanced study of variable topics within the field of Chemistry. May be taken twice under different subtitles. Consent of Instructor.

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