No previous chemistry required. Develops the fundamental role chemistry plays in daily life and an understanding of scientific and technological issues affecting society.
(3 laboratory) Investigation of the chemical world through hands-on activities in the laboratory. Credit toward Liberal Arts Core given only upon successful completion of
CHEM 101.
May concurrently take CHEM 101: with minimum grade of D-
No credit for chemistry major or minor. Basic chemistry concepts to prepare those with no chemistry background for
CHEM 111 or
CHEM 281.
Investigation of chemistry concepts, emphasizing their application to everyday life. Designed to build a conceptual foundation of chemistry and develop basic chemistry laboratory skills.
May concurrently take CHEM 103: with minimum grade of D-
Atomic theory, mole concept, stoichiometry, states of matter, formulas, nomenclature, periodicity, bonding and solutions.
May concurrently take CHEM 111L: with minimum grade of C
(3 laboratory) Laboratory to accompany
CHEM 111.
May concurrently take CHEM 111: with minimum grade of C
Thermochemistry, chemical kinetics, equilibrium, qualitative analysis, electrochemistry and descriptive inorganic chemistry.
CHEM 111: with minimumgrade of C and CHEM 111L: with minimum grade of C and May concurrently take CHEM 112L: with minimum grade of C
(3 laboratory)Laboratory to accompany
CHEM 112.
May concurrently take CHEM 112: with minimum grade of C
An introduction to organic chemistry. Structure, nomenclature, reactions and uses of organic compounds and their relationship to foods and nutrition.
CHEM 111: with minimum grade of C and CHEM 111L: with minimum grade of C
(3 lecture, 1 recitation) Structure and function of biologically relevant molecules, metabolism and regulation of metabolism.
May concurrently take CHEM 281L: with minimum grade of C
(3 laboratory) Laboratory to accompany
CHEM 281.
May concurrently take CHEM 281: with minimum grade of C
(2.5 lecture, 4.5 laboratory) Chemical methods of analysis including gravimetry, acid-base, redox methods, statistics in analytical chemistry and an introduction to instrument operations.
CHEM 112: with minimum grade of C and CHEM 112L: with minimum grade of C
Nomenclature, reactions and synthesis of organic compounds.
CHEM 112: with minimum grade of C and CHEM 112L: with minimum grade of C and May concurrently take CHEM 331L: with minimum grade of C
(3 laboratory) Laboratory to accompany
CHEM 331.
May concurrently take CHEM 331: with minimum grade of C
Advanced concepts in synthesis, theories of reactions, biological molecules and spectroscopy.
CHEM 331: with minimum grade of C and CHEM 331L: with minimum grade of C and May concurrently take CHEM 332L: with minimum grade of C
(3 laboratory) Laboratory to accompany
CHEM 332.
May concurrently take CHEM 332: with minimum grade of C
(1.5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory) The effect of chemicals in the environment.
CHEM 331: with minimum grade of C and CHEM 331L: with minimum grade of C
A survey of the structure, function, and metabolism of biomolecules.
(CHEM 231: with minimum grade of C or CHEM 332: with minimum grade of C and CHEM 332L: with minimum grade of C) and May concurrently take CHEM 381L
(3 laboratory) Laboratory to accompany
CHEM 381.
May concurrently take CHEM 381: with minimum grade of C
Advanced study of variable topics within the field of Chemistry.
CHEM 370: with minimum grade of D-
(3 lecture, 3 laboratory) Theory, practice, and application of modern analytical instrumentation.
CHEM 321: with minimum grade of C
Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.)
(3 lecture, 3 laboratory) Application of statistics and chemistry to the analysis of evidence gathered in criminal investigations such as drugs, fibers, gun shot residue, explosives, and accelerants.
CHEM 332: with minimum grade of D- and CHEM 321: with minimum grade of D-
First of two related courses. Fundamentals of bonding and structure of inorganic substances. Integration of appropriate physical methods with theory and practice.
CHEM 332: with minimum grade of C and CHEM 332L: with minimum grade of C
A continuation of
CHEM 441. Covers fundamental topics in solid-state, orgnaometallic and bioinorganic chemistry.
CHEM 441: with minimum grade of C
(3 laboratory) Experimentation including structures, bonding, syntheses and properties of inorganic substances.
May concurrently take CHEM 441: with minimum grade of D-
One semester survey of physical chemistry (thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, and quantum mechanics). Not applicable to the professional and biochemistry emphasis areas in chemistry.
CHEM 321: with minimum grade of C and MATH 131: with minimum grade of D- and PHYS 221: with minimum grade of D- and CHEM 332: with minimum grade of C and May concurrently take CHEM 450L: with minimum grade of C
(3 laboratory) Laboratory to accompany
CHEM 450.
May concurrently take CHEM 450: with minimum grade of C
Chemical kinetics, quantum theory of atoms and molecules, and statistical thermodynamics.
MATH 233: with minimum grade of D- and PHYS 241: with minimum grade of D- and CHEM 332: with minimum grade of C and CHEM 332L: with minimum grade of C and May concurrently take CHEM 321: with minimum grade of C and May concurrently take CHEM 451L: with minimum grade of C
(3 laboratory) Laboratory to accompany
CHEM 451.
May concurrently take CHEM 451: with minimum grade of C
The properties of matter, thermodynamics, thermochemistry and kinetic molecular theory.
MATH 233: with minimum grade of D- and PHYS 241: with minimum grade of D- and CHEM 332: with minimum grade of C and May concurrently take CHEM 321: with minimum grade of C and May concurrently take CHEM 452L: with minimum grade of C
(3 laboratory) Laboratory to accompany
CHEM 452.
May concurrently take CHEM 452: with minimum grade of C
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.
CHEM 332: with minimum grade of C and CHEM 332L: with minimum grade of C
(3 laboratory) Techniques involved in the isolation and characterization of amino acids, peptides and proteins. Isolation and kinetics of enzymes.
CHEM 321: with minimum grade of C and CHEM 481: with minimum grade of C
Bioenergetics, electron transport systems, metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, nucleotides and amino acids.
CHEM 481: with minimum grade of C
(3 laboratory) Techniques involved in the isolation and characterization of lipids and metabolism.
CHEM 481: with minimum grade of C and CHEM 481L: with minimum grade of C
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.