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 minimum grade 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.
(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
(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) 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.
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 toaccompany
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.
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.
A survey of the structure, function, and metabolism of biomolecules.
(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.
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.
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.
(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
(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.
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.
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.