Courses

CHEM 100 Chemistry of Global Warming

Application of basic principles of chemistry to atmospheric chemistry and global warming. Chemical principles covered include: atomic structure and the periodic table, molecules and ions, 1st and 2nd law of thermodynamics, interaction of matter with electromagnetic radiation. Lecture and laboratory. Appropriate for nonscience majors with little or no chemistry background; or for intended science majors wishing to review elementary chemical principles.

Meets general education requirements for laboratory physical science. Not for majors credit in the sciences. Prereq: Math 100. (4)

CHEM 101 General Chemistry I

Stoichiometry, atomic structure, chemical periodicity, chemical bonding, properties of matter, and thermochemistry. Laboratory required. Prereq: Math 121. (4)

CHEM 106 Forensic Science

The application of scientific techniques for crime scene assessment, identifi cation of criminal perpetrators, and making inferences regarding aspects of the activities or occurrences being investigated. (3)

CHEM 202 General Chemistry II

Solutions, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acid-base theory, solubility products, complexation, and electrochemistry. Laboratory required. Prereq: Chem 101. (4)

CHEM 211 Organic Chemistry I

Synthesis and examination of principal types of carbon compounds; examination of their transformation through reactions. Laboratory required. Prereq: Chem 202. (4)

CHEM 212 Organic Chemistry II

Continuation of Chem 211 including spectroscopy of organic compounds and topics in biochemistry. Required laboratory includes qualitative organic analysis. Prereq: Chem 202 and 211. (4)

CHEM 237 Quantitative Environmental Analysis

Classical wet chemical methods for quantitative chemical analysis. Emphasis on environmental chemistry applications. Topics include a review of stoichiometry; statistical treatment of data; and mathematical treatment of acid-base, solubility, complexometric and electrochemical equilibria. Required laboratory provides experience in classical volumetric, gravimetric,

potentiometric, and photometric methods of analysis; representative fi eld sampling techniques; and quality assurance/quality control techniques. Prereq: Chem 202. (4)

CHEM 313 Advanced Organic Chemistry Laboratory

Spectrometric methods for determining the structures of organic compounds. Mass spectrometry, proton and carbon FT-NMR, infrared, ultraviolet, and visible spectroscopy. Laboratory includes synthesis of organic compounds and applied spectroscopic methods. Prereq: Chem 202 and 212. (4)

CHEM 318 Synthetic Organic Chemistry

Advanced methods in the synthesis of organic compounds, especially those of biological or pharmaceutical interest. Topics include stereo- and regiospecifi c reagents for organic transformations, including enzyme mediated synthesis, polypeptide and polynucleotide synthesis, and natural product synthesis. Prereq: Chem 202 and 212. (3)

CHEM 319 Organometallic Chemistry

The structure, bonding, and reactions of compounds formed between the metallic elements (primarily d block) and carbon (organic groups). Classes of compounds to be discussed include metal alkyls, aryls, hydrides, carbonyl, alkenes, and arenes. The application of organometallic compound in organic synthesis and homogeneous catalysis. Prereq: Chem 202 and 212. (3)

CHEM 321 Physical Chemistry – Thermodynamics

1st, 2nd, 3rd law of thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, phase equilibrium and kinetic theory of gases. Prereq: Chem 202, 212, Math 232, Phys 232. (3)

CHEM 322 Physical Chemistry – Quantum

Fundamentals of quantum mechanics, angular momentum, electronic structure of atoms and molecules, introduction to spectroscopy. Prereq: Chem 202, 212, Math 232, Phys 232. (3)

CHEM 324 Physical Chemistry – Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy

Introduction to quantum theory, followed by atomic spectroscopy, molecular rotational, vibrational, and electronic spectroscopy, group theory. Prereq: Chem 202, Phys 232, Math 232, Chem 212.

CHEM 325 Physical Chemistry Laboratory

Experimental work in physical chemistry, including laboratories on the properties of gases, liquids, and solutions; and involving thermodynamics, kinetics, and spectroscopy. Laboratory required. Prereq: Chem 202, 212 and Chem 321, 322, or concurrent. (4)

CHEM 337 Instrumental Analysis

Basic theories and experimental techniques in instrumental methods of analysis including uv/vis, fluorescence, atomic absorption, infrared and muclear magnetic resonance spectroscopies, gas and liquid chromatography, and mass spectrometry. Laboratory required. Prereq: Chem 202, 212, 237. (4)

CHEM 341 Inorganic Chemistry

Survey of theoretical and synthetic inorganic chemistry. Atomic theory, bonding theory, crystal structure, chemical periodicity, coordination compounds, acidbase systems, and molecular symmetry. Prereq: Chem 202 and 212. (3)

CHEM 347 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory

Synthesis and characterization of compounds of the p block (main group) and d block (transition metal) elements, including inorganic compounds of biological interest and air-sensitive complexes. Spectroscopic characterization methods include vibrational (IR and Raman), electronic absoption (UV-Vis-NIR) and emission, and multinuclear NMR. Lecture covers the theoretical and practical background for physical methods in experimental inorganic chemistry. Prereq: Chem 202, 212, and 237; Chem 341 recommended. (4)

CHEM 354 Experimental Methods in Biochemistry and Biotechnology

Prereq: Biol 301 and Chem 355. (2)

CHEM 355 Biochemistry

Electron transport chain, protein structure, enzyme kinetics, biosynthesis and intermediary metabolism of amino acids, and carbohydrates and lipids. Included in the biotechnology certifi cate program. Prereq: Chem 202 and 212; Biol 301 recommended. (3)

CHEM 381 Polymer Chemistry

Synthesis, physical and analytical characterization, and use of polymers, including fibers, plastics, coatings, and resins. Morphology and rheology of polymers. Prereq: Chem 202 and 212. (3)

CHEM 391 Chemistry Internship

Off-campus work experience with an approved organization. Prereq: major standing in chemistry and approval of the school. (1-6)

CHEM 393 Chemistry Seminar

Experience in technical presentations and library research skills. Outside seminar speakers. The chemistry exit assessment examination is part of the course. (1)

CHEM 395 Independent Research in Chemistry