Undergraduate Catalog 2024-2025

College of Natural and Health Sciences

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry

CHEM 101 Chemistry for Citizens

No previous chemistry required. Develops the fundamental role chemistry plays in daily life and an understanding of scientific and technological issues affecting society.
3

Course Attribute

LAS1-Natural &Physical Science and GT Natural & Phys Science

CHEM 102 Chemistry for Citizens Laboratory

(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.
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Prerequisites

Concurrent Prerequisite CHEM 101 with a minimum grade of D-

Course Attribute

LAS1-Natural &Physical Science and LASL-Natural&Physi Science LAB and GT Natural & Phys Science Lab

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

CHEM 103 Introductory Chemistry

No credit for chemistry major or minor. Basic chemistry concepts to prepare those with no chemistry background for CHEM 111 or CHEM 281.

3

Offered

Generally offered Fall and/or Spring Annually

Course Attribute

LAS1-Natural &Physical Science and GT Natural & Phys Science

CHEM 103L Introductory Chemistry Laboratory

(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.

1

Prerequisites

Concurrent Prerequisite CHEM 103 with a minimum grade of D-

Offered

Generally offered Fall and/or Spring Annually

Course Attribute

LAS1-Natural &Physical Science and LASL-Natural&Physi Science LAB and GT Natural & Phys Science Lab

CHEM 111 Principles of Chemistry I

Atomic theory, mole concept, stoichiometry, states of matter, formulas, nomenclature, periodicity, bonding and solutions.
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Prerequisites

(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.

Course Attribute

LAS1-Natural &Physical Science and GT Natural & Phys Science Lab

CHEM 111L Principles of Chemistry I Laboratory

(3 laboratory) Laboratory to accompany CHEM 111.
1

Prerequisites

Concurrent Prerequisite CHEM 111 with a minimum grade of C

Course Attribute

LAS1-Natural &Physical Science and LASL-Natural&Physi Science LAB and GT Natural & Phys Science Lab

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

CHEM 112 Principles of Chemistry II

Thermochemistry, chemical kinetics, equilibrium, qualitative analysis, electrochemistry and descriptive inorganic chemistry.
4

Prerequisites

(CHEM 111 and CHEM 111L and Concurrent Prerequisite CHEM 112L with a minimum grade of C)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

CHEM 112L Principles of Chemistry II Laboratory

(3 laboratory) Laboratory to accompany CHEM 112.
1

Prerequisites

Concurrent Prerequisite CHEM 112 with a minimum grade of C

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

CHEM 231 Principles of Organic Chemistry

An introduction to organic chemistry. Structure, nomenclature, reactions and uses of organic compounds and their relationship to foods and nutrition.
3

Prerequisites

(CHEM 111 and CHEM 111L with a minimum grade of C)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

CHEM 281 Fundamentals of Biochemistry

(3 lecture, 1 recitation) Structure and function of biologically relevant molecules, metabolism and regulation of metabolism.
3

Prerequisites

Concurrent Prerequisite CHEM 281L with a minimum grade of C

Course Attribute

LAS1-Natural &Physical Science and GT Natural & Phys Science

CHEM 281L Fundamentals of Biochemistry Laboratory

(3 laboratory) Laboratory to accompany CHEM 281.
1

Prerequisites

Concurrent Prerequisite CHEM 281 with a minimum grade of C

Course Attribute

LAS1-Natural &Physical Science and LASL-Natural&Physi Science LAB and GT Natural & Phys Science Lab

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

CHEM 321 Chemical Analysis

(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.
4

Prerequisites

(CHEM 112 or CHEM 112L with a minimum grade of C)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

CHEM 331 Organic Chemistry I

Nomenclature, reactions and synthesis of organic compounds.
4

Prerequisites

(CHEM 112 and CHEM 112L and Concurrent Prerequisite CHEM 331L with a minimum grade of C)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

CHEM 331L Organic Chemistry I Laboratory

(3 laboratory) Laboratory to accompany CHEM 331.
1

Prerequisites

Concurrent Prerequisite CHEM 331 with a minimum grade of C

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

CHEM 332 Organic Chemistry II

Advanced concepts in synthesis, theories of reactions, biological molecules and spectroscopy.
4

Prerequisites

(CHEM 331 and CHEM 331L and Concurrent Prerequisite CHEM 332L with a minimum grade of C)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

CHEM 332L Organic Chemistry II Laboratory

(3 laboratory) Laboratory to accompany CHEM 332.
1

Prerequisites

Concurrent Prerequisite CHEM 332 with a minimum grade of C

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

CHEM 360 Environmental Chemistry

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.

3

Prerequisites

(CHEM 112 and CHEM 112L with a minimum grade of C)

Offered

Generally offered Spring Even Years

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

CHEM 381 Principles of Biochemistry

A survey of the structure, function, and metabolism of biomolecules.
3

Prerequisites

(CHEM 231 with a minimum grade of C or (CHEM 332 and CHEM 332L with a minimum grade of C)) and (Concurrent Prerequisite CHEM 381L)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

CHEM 381L Principles of Biochemistry Lab

(3 laboratory) Laboratory to accompany CHEM 381.
1

Prerequisites

Concurrent Prerequisite CHEM 381 with a minimum grade of C

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

CHEM 395 Special Topics in Chemistry

Advanced study of variable topics within the field of Chemistry.
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Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

ST - Repeatable under different subtitles and course is repeatable with a maximum of 6 credit hours

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

CHEM 421 Instrumental Analysis

(3 lecture, 3 laboratory) Theory, practice, and application of modern analytical instrumentation.
4

Prerequisites

CHEM 321 with a minimum grade of C

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

CHEM 422 Directed Studies

Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.)
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Special Notes

Maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

CHEM 425 Forensic Chemistry

(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.
4

Prerequisites

(CHEM 332 and CHEM 321 with a minimum grade of D-)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

CHEM 441 Inorganic Chemistry I

First of two related courses. Fundamentals of bonding and structure of inorganic substances. Integration of appropriate physical methods with theory and practice.
3

Prerequisites

(CHEM 332 and CHEM 332L with a minimum grade of C)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

CHEM 442 Inorganic Chemistry II

A continuation of CHEM 441. Covers fundamental topics in solid-state, organometallic and bioinorganic chemistry.
3

Prerequisites

CHEM 441 with a minimum grade of C

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

CHEM 443 Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory

(3 laboratory) Experimentation including structures, bonding, syntheses and properties of inorganic substances.
1

Prerequisites

Concurrent Prerequisite CHEM 441 with a minimum grade of D-

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

CHEM 450 Survey of Physical Chemistry

One semester survey of physical chemistry (thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, and quantum mechanics). Not applicable to the professional and biochemistry emphasis areas in chemistry.
3

Prerequisites

(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)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

CHEM 450L Survey of Physical Chemistry Laboratory

(3 laboratory) Laboratory to accompany CHEM 450.
1

Prerequisites

Concurrent Prerequisite CHEM 450 with a minimum grade of C

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

CHEM 451 Physical Chemistry I

Chemical kinetics, quantum theory of atoms and molecules, and statistical thermodynamics.
4

Prerequisites

(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)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

CHEM 451L Physical Chemistry I Laboratory

(3 laboratory) Laboratory to accompany CHEM 451.
1

Prerequisites

Concurrent Prerequisite CHEM 451 with a minimum grade of C

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

CHEM 452 Physical Chemistry II

The properties of matter, thermodynamics, thermochemistry and kinetic molecular theory.
4

Prerequisites

(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)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

CHEM 452L Physical Chemistry II Laboratory

(3 laboratory) Laboratory to accompany CHEM 452.
1

Prerequisites

Concurrent Prerequisite CHEM 452 with a minimum grade of C

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

CHEM 481 General Biochemistry I

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

Prerequisites

(CHEM 332 and CHEM 332L with a minimum grade of C)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

CHEM 481L Experimental Biochemistry I

(3 laboratory) Techniques involved in the isolation and characterization of amino acids, peptides and proteins. Isolation and kinetics of enzymes.
1

Prerequisites

(CHEM 321 and Concurrent Prerequisite CHEM 481 with a minimum grade of C)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

CHEM 482 General Biochemistry II

Bioenergetics, electron transport systems, metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, nucleotides and amino acids.
3

Prerequisites

(CHEM 481 and Concurrent Prerequisite CHEM 482L with a minimum grade of C)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

CHEM 482L Experimental Biochemistry II

(3 laboratory) Techniques involved in the isolation and characterization of lipids and metabolism.
1

Prerequisites

(CHEM 481 and CHEM 481L and Concurrent Prerequisite CHEM 482 with a minimum grade of C)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Course Fee Required

CHEM 499 Seminar and Research in Chemistry

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.
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Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required