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. Course fee required.
No credit for chemistry major or minor. Basic chemistry concepts to prepare those with no chemistry background for CHEM 111 or CHEM 281.
Concurrent Prerequisite: CHEM 103. Investigation of chemistry concepts, emphasizing their application to everyday life. Designed to build a conceptual foundation of chemistry and develop basic chemistry laboratory skills.
Co-requisite: CHEM 111L. Either high school chemistry or a grade of C or better in 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)
(3 laboratory) Co-requisite: CHEM 111. Laboratory to accompany CHEM 111. Course fee required. (LAC, gtP)
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in CHEM 111 and CHEM 111L. Co-requisite: CHEM 112L. A continuation of CHEM 111. Thermochemistry, chemical kinetics, equilibrium, qualitative analysis, electrochemistry and descriptive inorganic chemistry.
(3 laboratory) Co-requisite: CHEM 112. Laboratory to accompany CHEM 112. Course fee required.
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in CHEM 111 and CHEM 111L. Will not substitute for CHEM 331/CHEM 331L. An introduction to organic chemistry. Structure, nomenclature, reactions and uses of organic compounds and their relationship to foods and nutrition.
(3 lecture, 1 recitation) High school chemistry or CHEM 103 is strongly recommended prior to taking CHEM 281. Co-requisite: CHEM 281L. Structure and function of biologically relevant molecules, metabolism and regulation of metabolism. (LAC, gtP)
(3 laboratory) Co-requisite: CHEM 281. Laboratory to accompany CHEM 281. Course Fee Required. (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: 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.
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in CHEM 112 and CHEM 112L. Co-requisite: CHEM 331L. Nomenclature, reactions and synthesis of organic compounds.
(3 laboratory) Co-requisite: CHEM 331. Laboratory to accompany CHEM 331. Course Fee Required.
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.
(3 laboratory) Co-requisite: CHEM 332. Laboratory to accompany CHEM 332. Course fee required.
(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.
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.
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in CHEM 231 or (CHEM 332 and CHEM 332L). Co-requisite: CHEM 381L. A survey of the structure, function, and metabolism of biomolecules.
(3 laboratory) Co-requisite: CHEM 381. Laboratory to accompany CHEM 381. Course fee required.
Advanced study of variable topics within the field of Chemistry. Repeatable up to 6 hours under different subtitles. Consent of Instructor.
(3 lecture, 3 laboratory) Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in CHEM 321. Theory, practice, and application of modern analytical instrumentation. Course fee required.
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.
(3 lecture, 3 laboratory) Prerequisites: CHEM 332 and CHEM 321. Application of statistics and chemistry to the analysis of evidence gathered in criminal investigations such as drugs, fibers, gun shot residue, explosives, and accelerants. Course fee required.
Prerequisite: C or better in CHEM 332. First of two related courses. Fundamentals of bonding and structure of inorganic substances. Integration of appropriate physical methods with theory and practice.
Prerequisite: C or better in CHEM 441. A continuation of CHEM 441. Covers fundamental topics in solid-state, orgnaometallic and bioinorganic chemistry.
(3 laboratory) Prerequisite: CHEM 441 or take concurrently. Experimentation including structures, bonding, syntheses and properties of inorganic substances. Course fee required.
Prerequisite: MATH 131, PHYS 221, and a grade of C or better in CHEM 321 and CHEM 332. Co-requisite: CHEM 450L. One semester survey of physical chemistry (thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, and quantum mechanics). Not applicable to the professional and biochemistry emphasis areas in chemistry.
(3 laboratory) Co-requisite: CHEM 450. Laboratory to accompany CHEM 450. Course fee required.
Prerequisite: MATH 233, PHYS 241, and a grade of C or better in CHEM 332 and CHEM 332L. Co-requisite: CHEM 321 and CHEM 451L. Chemical kinetics, quantum theory of atoms and molecules, and statistical thermodynamics.
(3 laboratory) Co-requisite: CHEM 451. Laboratory to accompany CHEM 451. Course fee required.
Prerequisite: MATH 233, PHYS 241, and a grade of C or better in CHEM 332. Co-requisite: CHEM 321 and CHEM 452L. The properties of matter, thermodynamics, thermochemistry and kinetic molecular theory.
(3 laboratory) Co-requisite: CHEM 452. Laboratory to accompany CHEM 452. Course fee required.
(1 lecture, 2 laboratory) Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in CHEM 370 and 21+ years old (photo ID required at first class session). Juniors or above. Investigations in brewing beer with focus on practical applications of water chemistry, analysis of beer components, sensory evaluation. A project-based component stressing the multidisciplinary nature of brewing is required. Course fee required.
(1 lecture, 6 laboratory) Prerequisite: CHEM 470 with a minimum grade of C (C- is not acceptable), and 21+ years old (photo ID required at first class session). Application of brewing laboratory science methods of malt, wort, and beer analysis during the production of microbrewery scale quantities of beer. A project-based component involving the creation of a quality assurance program for the operation of a microbrewery is required. Course fee required.
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in CHEM 332 and CHEM 332L. 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.
(3 laboratory) Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in CHEM 321 and CHEM 481. Techniques involved in the isolation and characterization of amino acids, peptides and proteins. Isolation and kinetics of enzymes. Course fee required.
Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in CHEM 481. A continuation of CHEM 481. Bioenergetics, electron transport systems, metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, nucleotides and amino acids.
(3 laboratory) Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in CHEM 481 and CHEM 481L. Continuation of CHEM 481L. Techniques involved in the isolation and characterization of lipids and metabolism. Course fee required.
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.