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Chemistry: General Education (CHEM)

Except where noted, general education courses are designed

to meet the general education requirements for graduation. These

courses will not count toward graduation requirements for majors

found in the Department of Science and Mathematics unless they

are specifically listed in the curriculum requirements for a major.

A student majoring in science or mathematics may take these

courses only as electives. However, any course listed for a science

or mathematics major or minor may also count toward fulfilling

general education requirements.

CHEM-1000 Principles of Chemistry

–Fa

5 hours

For non-science majors, an introduction to atomic structure,

ionic and covalent bonding, stoichiometry, kinetic theory, solutions

and equilibria, nuclear chemistry, nomenclature, structure, and

reactions of organic compounds. Four lectures and one two-hour

laboratory per week. (Fee: $100)

CHEM-1010 Principles of Biochemistry

–Sp

5 hours

For non-science majors, an introduction to organic compounds

not covered in CHEM-1000 and a study of the nomenclature and

metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids.

Four lectures and one two-hour laboratory per week.

Prerequisite:

CHEM-1000 Principles of Chemistry.

(Fee: $100)

CHEM-1050 Chemistry for Engineers

–Fa

3.5 hours

Fundamental concepts of chemistry are developed with

applications of chemistry to engineering disciplines. Students

learn measurement, number handling, the Periodic Table,

descriptive properties of atoms, elements, molecules, and ions,

chemical reactions, stoichiometry, chemical bonding, equilibrium,

thermodynamics, gas laws, and the nature of solids and liquids.

Three lectures per week, and one bi-weekly two-hour laboratory.

(Fee: $75)

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)

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2015–16 Undergraduate Academic Catalog

Course Descriptions

CHEM-1000 – CHEM-3800