Chemistry: Major (CHEM)
CHEM-1110 General Chemistry I
–Fa
4 hours
Fundamental concepts of physical, inorganic, and analytical
chemistry are developed. Students are introduced to the
physical chemistry concepts of atomic theory, chemical bonding,
molecular structure, intermolecular forces, states of matter,
and thermodynamics. Inorganic concepts of reaction types and
stoichiometry are included. Lab stresses analytical techniques
including quantitation, separation, titration, and statistical analysis
of data. Many of the lab reports require use of spreadsheets or
other computer software. Three lectures and one three-hour lab
per week. Prerequisite: satisfactory performance on the chemistry
placement exam. (Fee: $100)
CHEM-1120 General Chemistry II
–Sp
4 hours
A continuation of General Chemistry I, including the physical
chemistry concepts of kinetics and equilibrium. Inorganic topics
include acids and bases, oxidation-reduction reactions, nuclear
chemistry, and the descriptive chemistry of the main group and
transition metal elements. Lab exercises stress quantitative
analytical techniques and application of visible light spectroscopy.
Lab reports require use of spreadsheets or other computer
software and statistical analysis of data. Three lectures and
one three-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: CHEM-1110 General
Chemistry I. (Fee: $100)
CHEM-2210 Analytical Chemistry I
–Fa
3 hours
A study of the fundamental concepts and skills of analytical
chemistry including measurement, statistical treatment of
data, equilibrium constant calculations, acid-base equilibria,
electrochemistry, and volumetric analysis. The laboratory sessions
focus on volumetric methods such as precipitation titrations,
acid-base titrations, complexation titrations, and redox titrations in
which accurate measurement of volume is essential. Two lectures
and one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CHEM-1120
General Chemistry II. (Fee: $100)
CHEM-2220 Analytical Chemistry II
–Sp
3 hours
Detailed study of analytical instrumentation, including
electro-analytical methods such as potentiometry, coulometry,
voltammetry, spectrochemical analysis, and analytical separations,
including various types of chromatography. Two lectures and
one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CHEM-2210
Analytical Chemistry I. (Fee: $100)
CHEM-2800 Introduction to Research in Chemistry
–Fa
1 hour
An introduction to the purpose and methodology of research
in chemistry, including keeping a laboratory notebook, retrieving
information, using the chemical literature, and writing research
reports. One lecture per week. Prerequisite: CHEM-1120 General
Chemistry II. (Fee: $100)
CHEM-3210 Environmental Chemistry
–Sp
4 hours
A detailed study of energy resources, atmospheric chemistry,
and surface water chemistry, with an emphasis on the application
of principles from previous courses to current environmental
issues. Three lectures and one three-hour lab per week.
Prerequisite: CHEM-2220 Analytical Chemistry II and CHEM-3510
Organic Chemistry II, or permission of the instructor. (Fee: $100)
(odd years)
CHEM-3410 Inorganic Chemistry
–Fa
3 hours
Detailed study of inorganic compounds, including atomic
structure, the structure of solids, molecular structure and
bonding, molecular symmetry and its applications, acids and
bases, and oxidation and reduction. Lab stresses synthesis and
characterization using instrumental methods. Two lectures and
one three-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: CHEM-2210 Analytical
Chemistry I. (Fee: $100)
CHEM-3510 Organic Chemistry I
–Fa
4 hours
Study of the structure, nomenclature, stereochemistry,
physical properties, spectra, syntheses, reactions, and reaction
mechanisms of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alkyl halides, alcohols,
and ethers. Biological and medical applications are included.
Lab includes basic techniques, procedures, and instruments, as
well as syntheses and reactions. Three fifty-minute lectures and
one three-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: CHEM-1120 General
Chemistry II. (Fee: $100)
CHEM-3520 Organic Chemistry II
–Sp
4 hours
Continuation of Organic Chemistry I, including the detailed
study of conjugated aliphatics, aromatics, aldehydes, ketones,
carboxylic acids, anhydrides, esters, acyl halides, amines,
phenols, and aryl halides. Lab includes systematic qualitative
organic analyses using modern instrumental methods (H-NMR,
C-NMR, FTIR, GC/MS). Three fifty-minute lectures and one three-
hour lab per week. Prerequisite: CHEM-3510 Organic Chemistry I.
(Fee: $100)
CHEM-3710 Biochemistry
–Sp
4 Hours
A study of the chemical and physical properties of
macromolecules such as proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and
nucleic acids, and the metabolic pathways, enzyme kinetics, and
thermodynamics associated with these molecules. Four lectures
per week. Prerequisites: BIO-1110 Introduction to Biology; CHEM-
3510 Organic Chemistry I.
CHEM-3800
1 hour
Research Methods in Chemistry
–Fa, Sp, Su
An introduction to the chemical literature and laboratory skills
associated with an upcoming research project. This course may be
repeated up to a total of three times. Prerequisites: CHEM-2800
Introduction to Research in Chemistry; CHEM-2210 Analytical
Chemistry I or CHEM-3510 Organic Chemistry I; permission of
instructor. (Fee: $150)
CHEM-4210 Advanced Chemistry Lab
–Sp
2 hours
This laboratory course will integrate organic and inorganic
synthetic methodology with the application of various
characterization techniques. Analytical, physical, and instrumental
analysis techniques will be utilized. One three-hour lab per week.
Prerequisite: CHEM-4320 Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy.
(Fee: $100)
CHEM-4310 Thermodynamics and Kinetics
–Fa
4 hours
A study of the laws of thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium,
solutions, and kinetics. Three lectures and one three-hour lab per
week. Prerequisites: CHEM-2210 Analytical Chemistry I; PHYS-
2120 General Physics II. (Fee: $100)
CHEM-4320
4 hours
Quantum Mechanics and Spectroscopy
–Sp
A study of the states of matter, surface phenomena, quantum
mechanics, bonding, and spectroscopy. Three lectures and one
three-hour lab per week. Prerequisites: CHEM-2210 Analytical
Chemistry I; PHYS-2120 General Physics I. (Fee: $100)
CHEM-4410 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
–Sp
3 hours
Study of d-metal complexes, the systematic chemistry of the
elements, and advanced topics in inorganic chemistry. Topics
may include main group organometallics, d- and f-block elements,
catalysis, and bioinorganic chemistry. Three lectures per week.
Prerequisite: CHEM-3410 Inorganic Chemistry.
CHEM-4800 Senior Seminar–Chemistry
–Sp
1 hour
Capstone course for majors in chemistry. Students present
a paper from library or laboratory research. Before enrollment,
each student must obtain approval of the topic from their advisor
and the seminar instructor and set the date of presentation. The
students must also attend a minimum of 10 seminars during the
senior year. Guest lecturers or faculty members may present
papers at the invitation of the instructor. Prerequisites: senior
status; attendance of a minimum of 10 seminars during the
sophomore and junior years.
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