Chemistry Courses
CHEM-110 Chemistry & Your Environment
An introductory chemistry course for students who do not plan to take additional chemistry. Basic principles of chemistry are developed and used to explain phenomena of significance to our lives. Topics include environmental issues such as atmospheric and water chemistry, nuclear power, and fuels. 3 hours.
Credits: 3.00
CHEM-155 Special Topics
Special topics in Chemistry taught periodically at faculty discretion. See department for course descriptions as they are subject to change each semester. 3 hours. Staff.
Credits: 1.00
CHEM-220 General Chemistry I
The first of a two semester sequence which introduces the basic concepts of chemistry by addressing: atomic and molecular structure, properties of materials, nomenclature, equilibrium, kinetics, thermodynamics, and electrochemistry. These topics are studied in the context of inorganic and organic chemistry. In addition to three lectures per week, the class meets three hours weekly for a laboratory or activity session. Prerequisite: MATH 122 or equivalent. 4 hours.
Credits: 4.00
CHEM-230 General Chemistry II
The second of a two semester sequence continuing from CHEM 220. In addition to three lectures per week, the class meets three hours weekly for a laboratory or activity session. Prerequisite: CHEM 220 (with a grade of "C-" or better) and MATH 125 or equivalent. 4 hours.
Credits: 4.00
CHEM-240 Survey of Organic Chemistry
An introduction to the chemistry of the hydrocarbons and their principal derivatives. Meets physical therapy, optometry and nursing requirements. Prerequisite: CHEM 230 with a C- or better. 3 hours.
Credits: 3.00
CHEM-241 Survey of Organic Chemistry Laboratory
Laboratory experience in the preparation and properties of organic molecules. Prerequisite: CHEM-230. Co-requisite: CHEM-240. 1 hour. Alternate years in the Spring term.
Credits: 1.00
CHEM-255 Special Topics
See department for course description.
Credits: 1.00
CHEM-295 Independent Project
Work in chemistry and introduction to chemistry research on a topic of mutual interest to the student and a faculty member. This course may be repeated for credit or continued as CHEM 495. Consent of instructor required. 1-3 hours.
Credits: 1.00
CHEM-310 Organic Chemistry I
An integrated study of aliphatic and aromatic chemistry. Emphasis is placed on the mechanistic approach to understanding organic reactions. Prerequisite: CHEM 230 with a C- or better. 3 hours.
Credits: 3.00
CHEM-311 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
A laboratory course in organic chemistry concerned with the synthesis, isolation and purification of characteristic organic compounds including an introduction to the qualitative identification of unknown compounds. Prerequisite: CHEM 230. Co-requisite: CHEM 310. 1 hour.
Credits: 1.00
CHEM-320 Organic Chemistry II
A continuation of CHEM 310. Prerequisite: CHEM 310 with a grade of C- or better. 3 hours.
Credits: 3.00
CHEM-321 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
A continuation of CHEM 311. Prerequisite: CHEM 311 with a grade of C- or better. Co-requisite: CHEM 320. 1 hour.
Credits: 1.00
CHEM-340 Quantitative Analysis
An introduction to the theories and principles of volumetric, gravimetric, and colorimetric methods of analysis. Prerequisite: CHEM 230 with a grade of C- or better. 2 hours.
Credits: 2.00
CHEM-341 Quantitative Analysis Lab
A laboratory course to accompany and give practical illustration to the principles covered in CHEM 340, which is a co-requisite. 2 hours.
Credits: 2.00
CHEM-343 Quantitative Analysis Basic Lab
A laboratory course to accompany and give basic, practical illustration to the principles covered in CHEM 340, which is a co-requisite. This is a more elementary complement to Quantitative Analysis than what is provided by CHEM 341. Students cannot receive credit for both CHEM 343 and 341. 1 hour.
Credits: 1.00
CHEM-350 Instrumental Analysis
An introduction to the theory and principles of instrumental methods of chemical analysis. Included are spectrophotometric, electrometric, and chromatographic methods. Prerequisite: CHEM 340 and PHY 204 or 242, with a grade of "C-" or better). Corequisite: CHEM 351. 3 hours. Alternate years in Spring term.
Credits: 3.00
CHEM-351 Instrumental Analysis Laboratory
Laboratory experiences to augment and illustrate CHEM 350, which is a co-requisite. Prerequisite: CHEM 341 or CHEM 343 with a grade of "C-" or better. 1 hour. Offered alternate years in Spring term.
Credits: 1.00
CHEM-355 Special Topics
See department for course description.
Credits: 1.00
CHEM-360 Environmental Chemistry
Changes in the environment are ultimately the result of chemical processes. This course examines our understanding of chemical change in the atmosphere, groundwater, and various aquatic environments from both a theoretical and practical perspective. Methodology for monitoring and modeling these systems will be included. Prerequisites: CHEM 240 or CHEM 310, BIOL 204, with a C- or better. 4 hours. Alternate years in Spring term.
Credits: 4.00
CHEM-380 Biochemistry I
An introduction to the chemistry of biological molecules with investigation of the structure and function of biological molecules in enzyme action, metabolism, energetics, and the flow of genetic information. BIOL 240 strongly recommended. Prerequisite: CHEM 240 or CHEM 320, with a "C-" or better. 3 hours.
Credits: 3.00
CHEM-385 Seminar
Participation in discussions about recent advances in the field of chemistry. May be taken twice for credit. Pass/No Pass. 1 hour.
Credits: 1.00
CHEM-395 Independent Study
See department for course description.
Credits: 1.00
CHEM-410 Thermodynamics & Kinetics
Presentation, discussion, and application of the laws of thermodynamics, including gas behavior, equations of state, phase transformations, chemical equilibria and kinetics. Prerequisite: CHEM 230, MATH 227 and PHY 204 or 242 (all with a grade of "C-" or better). Corequisite: CHEM 411. 3 hours.
Credits: 3.00
CHEM-411 Thermodynamics & Kinetics Laboratory
A laboratory course to accompany CHEM 410, which is a co-requisite. 1 hour.
Credits: 1.00
CHEM-420 Quantum Chemistry and Spectroscopy
An introduction to quantum mechanics and its applications to chemistry including atomic structure, the chemical bond and spectroscopy. Prerequisite: CHEM 230, MATH 227, and PHY 204 or 242 all with a grade of "C-" or better. Corequisite: CHEM 421. 3 hours. Alternate years Spring 2006.
Credits: 3.00
CHEM-421 Quantum Chemistry & Spectroscopy Lab
A laboratory course designed to accompany CHEM 420, which is a co-requisite. 1 hour. Alternate years Spring 2006.
Credits: 1.00
CHEM-430 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
An introduction to inorganic chemistry at an advanced level. Topics include atomic and molecular structure, symmetry, bonding theory, periodic correlations, acid-base theory, and the theory of metal-ligand interactions. Prerequisite: CHEM 230 with a C- or better. 3 hours. Alternate years in Fall term.
Credits: 3.00
CHEM-450 Advanced Topics
A lecture or laboratory course concentrating on a specific topic in chemistry at the advanced level. For example mass spectrometry, high field nuclear magnetic resonance, or pharmacology. Prerequisites depend on the topic. 1-2 hours.
Credits: 1.00
CHEM-455 Special Topics
See department for course description.
Credits: 1.00
CHEM-475 Internship
Internship.
Credits: 1.00
CHEM-480 Biochemistry II
This course will further explore the structure and function of biological molecules and will continue to emphasize major biochemical concepts developed in CHEM 380. Prerequisite: CHEM-380 with a C- or better. 3 hours. Alternate years in Spring term.
Credits: 3.00
CHEM-481 Biochemistry Laboratory
A laboratory course to introduce standard biochemical techniques including protein purification, execution of enzyme assays, SDS-PAGE, and Western blots. Emphasis will be placed on experimental design, data acquisition, and data interpretation. 1 credit. Offered in Winter term. Prerequisite: CHEM 380 with a C- or better.
Credits: 1.00
CHEM-488 Capstone: Project I
A project that includes independent study and analysis of experimental and/or chemical literature information. Examples of acceptable projects include: A focused review of the literature that results in an original interpretation or novel application. A pedagogical project for students interested in pursuing a career in teaching. An internship at an industrial or government laboratory. a community service project which uses innovative application of chemical principles and technology. Regular attendance at department colloquia is required. Students will complete project work and an introductory paper in the first semester. Consent of faculty required. Fall semester. 2 hours.
Credits: 2.00
CHEM-489 Capstone: Project II
Continuation of CHEM 488. Students will complete a project paper and make an oral presentation based upon work completed the previous semester. Regular attendance and presentation at department colloquia required. Prerequisite: CHEM 488. Spring semester. 1 hour.
Credits: 1.00
CHEM-495 Research
Independent laboratory studies or theoretical studies on projects of mutual interest to the student and faculty. This may be repeated for continuing or new projects. Consent of faculty required. 1-3 hours.
Credits: 1.00
CHEM-498 Capstone: Thesis I
Students electing to do a thesis will engage in a substantial research project that will involve an investigation of the scientific literature and original research on a current topic in chemistry. Regular attendance at department colloquia is required. Students will perform literature and laboratory work, and write an introductory thesis chapter in the first semester. Faculty consent required. Fall semester. 2 hours.
Credits: 2.00
CHEM-499 Capstone: Thesis II
Continuation of CHEM 498. Students will complete research and write a thesis. Presentation of the thesis work at a department colloquium and for senior presentation day is required. Regular attendance and participation at department colloquia required. Prerequisite: Faculty consent and CHEM 498. Spring semester. 3 hours.
Credits: 3.00