Undergraduate 2019-2020

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

LC6-Physical & Life Sciences and GT Physical & Life Sciences

CHEM 102 Chemistry for Citizens Laboratory

(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.
1

Prerequisites

May concurrently take CHEM 101: with minimum grade of D-

Course Attribute

LC6-Physical & Life Sciences and LCLB-Science Lab Course and GT Physical & Life Science

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

CHEM 103L Introductory Chemistry 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

May concurrently take CHEM 103: with minimum grade of D-

CHEM 111 Principles of Chemistry I

Atomic theory, mole concept, stoichiometry, states of matter, formulas, nomenclature, periodicity, bonding and solutions.
4

Prerequisites

May concurrently take CHEM 111L: with minimum grade of C

Course Attribute

LC6-Physical & Life Sciences and GT Physical & Life Science

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

CHEM 111L Principles of Chemistry I Laboratory

(3 laboratory) Laboratory to accompany CHEM 111.
1

Prerequisites

May concurrently take CHEM 111: with minimum grade of C

Course Attribute

LC6-Physical & Life Sciences and LCLB-Science Lab Course and GT Physical & Life Science

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: with minimum grade of C and CHEM 111L: with minimum grade of C and May concurrently take CHEM 112L: with minimum grade of C

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

CHEM 112L Principles of Chemistry II Laboratory

(3 laboratory)Laboratory to accompany CHEM 112.
1

Prerequisites

May concurrently take CHEM 112: with minimum grade of C

Course Fee

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: with minimum grade of C and CHEM 111L: with minimum grade of C

CHEM 281 Fundamentals of Biochemistry

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

Prerequisites

May concurrently take CHEM 281L: with minimum grade of C

Course Attribute

LC6-Physical & Life Sciences and GT Physical & Life Sciences

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

CHEM 281L Fundamentals of Biochemistry Laboratory

(3 laboratory) Laboratory to accompany CHEM 281.
1

Prerequisites

May concurrently take CHEM 281: with minimum grade of C

Course Attribute

LC6-Physical & Life Sciences and LCLB-Science Lab Course and GT Physical & Life Science

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

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.
1

Prerequisites

CHEM 331: with minimum grade of D-

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: with minimum grade of C and CHEM 112L: with minimum grade of C

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

CHEM 331 Organic Chemistry I

Nomenclature, reactions and synthesis of organic compounds.
4

Prerequisites

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

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

CHEM 331L Organic Chemistry I Laboratory

(3 laboratory) Laboratory toaccompany CHEM 331.
1

Prerequisites

May concurrently take CHEM 331: with minimum grade of C

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

CHEM 332 Organic Chemistry II

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

Prerequisites

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

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

CHEM 332L Organic Chemistry II Laboratory

(3 laboratory) Laboratory to accompany CHEM 332.
1

Prerequisites

May concurrently take CHEM 332: with minimum grade of C

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

CHEM 360 Environmental Chemistry

(1.5 lecture, 1.5 laboratory) The effect of chemicals in the environment.
2

Prerequisites

CHEM 331: with minimum grade of C and CHEM 331L: with minimum grade of C

CHEM 370 Introduction to Brewing Science

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.

3

CHEM 381 Principles of Biochemistry

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

Prerequisites

(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

CHEM 381L Principles of Biochemistry Lab

(3 laboratory) Laboratory to accompany CHEM 381.
1

Prerequisites

May concurrently take CHEM 381: with minimum grade of C

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

CHEM 395 Special Topics in Chemistry

Advanced study of variable topics within the field of Chemistry.
1-3

Prerequisites

CHEM 370: with minimum grade of D-

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

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

CHEM 421 Instrumental Analysis

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

Prerequisites

CHEM 321: with minimum grade of C

Course Fee

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.)
1-3

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

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, gun shot residue, explosives, and accelerants.
4

Prerequisites

CHEM 332: with minimum grade of D- and CHEM 321: with minimum grade of D-

Course Fee

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: with minimum grade of C and CHEM 332L: with minimum grade of C

CHEM 442 Inorganic Chemistry II

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

Prerequisites

CHEM 441: with minimum grade of C

CHEM 443 Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory

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

Prerequisites

May concurrently take CHEM 441: with minimum grade of D-

Course Fee

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 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

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

CHEM 450L Survey of Physical Chemistry Laboratory

(3 laboratory) Laboratory to accompany CHEM 450.
1

Prerequisites

May concurrently take CHEM 450: with minimum grade of C

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

CHEM 451 Physical Chemistry I

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

Prerequisites

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

CHEM 451L Physical Chemistry I Laboratory

(3 laboratory) Laboratory to accompany CHEM 451.
1

Prerequisites

May concurrently take CHEM 451: with minimum grade of C

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

CHEM 452 Physical Chemistry II

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

Prerequisites

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

CHEM 452L Physical Chemistry II Laboratory

(3 laboratory) Laboratory to accompany CHEM 452.
1

Prerequisites

May concurrently take CHEM 452: with minimum grade of C

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

CHEM 470 Practical Brewing Science

(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.

3

CHEM 479 Advanced Brewing Laboratory Science

(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.

3

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: with minimum grade of C and CHEM 332L: with minimum grade of C

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: with minimum grade of C and CHEM 481: with minimum grade of C

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

CHEM 482 General Biochemistry II

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

Prerequisites

CHEM 481: with minimum grade of C

CHEM 482L Experimental Biochemistry II

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

Prerequisites

CHEM 481: with minimum grade of C and CHEM 481L: with minimum grade of C

Course Fee

Course Fee Required

CHEM 491 Scientific Glassblowing Survival Skills

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.
0.5

Prerequisites

CHEM 332: with minimum grade of D-

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.
1-3

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations