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 Curriculum given only upon successful completion of
CHEM 101.
Concurrent Prerequisite
CHEM 101 with a 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.
(3 laboratory) Investigation of chemistry concepts, emphasizing their application to everyday life. Designed to build a conceptual foundation of chemistry and develop basic chemistry laboratory skills.
Concurrent Prerequisite
CHEM 103 with a minimum grade of D-
Atomic theory, mole concept, stoichiometry, states of matter, formulas, nomenclature, periodicity, bonding and solutions.
(ACT Math with a minimum score of 19 or SAT Math Section with a minimum score of 500 or SAT Mathematics with a minimum score of 460 or ALEKS Test Score with a minimum score of 040) and (Concurrent Prerequisite
CHEM 111L with a minimum grade of C)
Special Notes
For SAT Mathematics before 2016, the minimum score of 460 is acceptable. Students scoring between 30-39 on ALEKS MATH test must co-register
MATH 124/127 along with
CHEM 111, or take
CHEM 103 prior to
CHEM 111. Students scoring below 30 on ALEKS MATH test must take
CHEM 103 or
MATH 124/127 as prerequisite. Please consult the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry for more information.
(3 laboratory) Laboratory to accompany
CHEM 111.
Concurrent Prerequisite
CHEM 111 with a minimum grade of C
Thermochemistry, chemical kinetics, equilibrium, qualitative analysis, electrochemistry and descriptive inorganic chemistry.
(3 laboratory) Laboratory to accompany
CHEM 112.
Concurrent Prerequisite
CHEM 112 with a minimum grade of C
An introduction to organic chemistry. Structure, nomenclature, reactions and uses of organic compounds and their relationship to foods and nutrition.
(3 lecture, 1 recitation) Structure and function of biologically relevant molecules, metabolism and regulation of metabolism.
Concurrent Prerequisite
CHEM 281L with a minimum grade of C
(3 laboratory) Laboratory to accompany
CHEM 281.
Concurrent Prerequisite
CHEM 281 with a 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.
Nomenclature, reactions and synthesis of organic compounds.
(3 laboratory) Laboratory to accompany
CHEM 331.
Concurrent Prerequisite
CHEM 331 with a minimum grade of C
Advanced concepts in synthesis, theories of reactions, biological molecules and spectroscopy.
(3 laboratory) Laboratory to accompany
CHEM 332.
Concurrent Prerequisite
CHEM 332 with a minimum grade of C
An introduction to the chemistry of the environment including atmospheric, water and soil chemistry. Specific topics include the greenhouse effect and climate change, fossil fuels and renewable energy technologies, atmospheric pollution and the ozone hole, radioactive pollution, and agriculture and water pollution.
A survey of the structure, function, and metabolism of biomolecules.
(3 laboratory) Laboratory to accompany
CHEM 381.
Concurrent Prerequisite
CHEM 381 with a minimum grade of C
Advanced study of variable topics within the field of Chemistry.
(3 lecture, 3 laboratory) 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.)
Special Notes
Maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.
(3 lecture, 3 laboratory) Application of statistics and chemistry to the analysis of evidence gathered in criminal investigations such as drugs, fibers, gunshot residue, explosives, and accelerants.
First of two related courses. Fundamentals of bonding and structure of inorganic substances. Integration of appropriate physical methods with theory and practice.
A continuation of
CHEM 441. Covers fundamental topics in solid-state, organometallic and bioinorganic chemistry.
(3 laboratory) Experimentation including structures, bonding, syntheses and properties of inorganic substances.
Concurrent Prerequisite
CHEM 441 with a 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 a minimum grade of C) and (
MATH 131 with a minimum grade of D-) and (
PHYS 221 with a minimum grade of D-) and (
CHEM 332 with a minimum grade of C) and (Concurrent Prerequisite
CHEM 450L with a minimum grade of C)
(3 laboratory) Laboratory to accompany
CHEM 450.
Concurrent Prerequisite
CHEM 450 with a minimum grade of C
Chemical kinetics, quantum theory of atoms and molecules, and statistical thermodynamics.
(
MATH 233 with a minimum grade of D-) and (
PHYS 241 with a minimum grade of D-) and (
CHEM 332 with a minimum grade of C) and (
CHEM 332L with a minimum grade of C) and (Concurrent Prerequisite
CHEM 321 with a minimum grade of C) and (Concurrent Prerequisite
CHEM 451L with a minimum grade of C)
(3 laboratory) Laboratory to accompany
CHEM 451.
Concurrent Prerequisite
CHEM 451 with a minimum grade of C
The properties of matter, thermodynamics, thermochemistry and kinetic molecular theory.
(
MATH 233 with a minimum grade of D-) and (
PHYS 241 with a minimum grade of D-) and (
CHEM 332 with a minimum grade of C) and (Concurrent Prerequisite
CHEM 321 with a minimum grade of C) and (Concurrent Prerequisite
CHEM 452L with a minimum grade of C)
(3 laboratory) Laboratory to accompany
CHEM 452.
Concurrent Prerequisite
CHEM 452 with a 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.
(3 laboratory) Techniques involved in the isolation and characterization of amino acids, peptides and proteins. Isolation and kinetics of enzymes.
Bioenergetics, electron transport systems, metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, nucleotides and amino acids.
(3 laboratory) Techniques involved in the isolation and characterization of lipids and metabolism.
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.