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CHEM 100 - (E) Elements of Chemistry
3 cr.
An elementary study of the field of chemistry for the non-science major; concepts of structure, states of matter, modern developments, implications of the field for modern society. Three hours lecture. -
CHEM 104 - (E) Science and Society
3 cr.
A study of some current problems of a scientific and technological nature from the point of view of the non-science major. Scientific background will be provided to lead to greater understanding and possible solutions. Possible topic: energy, genetic engineering, narcotics, pesticides, etc. Three hours lecture. -
CHEM 110 - (E) Introductory Chemistry
3 cr.
(CHEM 110 is a prerequisite for CHEM 111 )
A study of the fundamental concepts of general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry.
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CHEM 110-111 - (E) Introductory Chemistry
6 cr.
(CHEM 110 is a prerequisite for CHEM 111)
A study of the fundamental concepts of general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry. Three hours lecture each semester.
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CHEM 110L-111L - Introductory Chemistry Laboratory
2 cr.
(Lecture is required as pre- or co-requisite; CHEM 110L is prerequisite for CHEM 111L)
Experiments dealing with principles of general, organic and biological chemistry are performed. Two hours laboratory each semester.
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CHEM 111 - (E) Introductory Chemistry
3 cr.
(CHEM 110 is a prerequisite for CHEM 111)
A study of the fundamental concepts of general chemistry, organic chemistry, and biochemistry.
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CHEM 112 - (E) General and Analytical Chemistry
3 cr.
A study of the laws, theories and principles of general chemistry together with qualitative and quantitative analysis. Three hours lecture each semester. -
CHEM 112-113 - (E) General and Analytical Chemistry
6 cr.
(CHEM 112 is a prerequisite for CHEM 113)
A study of the laws, theories and principles of general chemistry together with qualitative and quantitative analysis. Three hours lecture each semester.
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CHEM 112L-113L - General and Analytical Chemistry Laboratory
3 cr.
(Lecture is required as pre- or co-requisite; CHEM 112L is prerequisite for CHEM 113L)
Experiments involve semi-micro techniques for qualitative and quantitative analysis (gravimetric and volumetric analysis). Three hours laboratory each semester.
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CHEM 113 - (E) General and Analytical Chemistry
3 cr.
(CHEM 112 is a prerequisite for CHEM 113)
A study of the laws, theories and principles of general chemistry together with qualitative and quantitative analysis. Three hours lecture each semester.
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CHEM 114L - General Analytical Chemistry Laboratory
2 cr.
A special laboratory course for those students who are advanced in chemistry. Semi-micro techniques of gravimetric and volumetric quantitative analysis. Admission will be on the basis of a placement exam and the professor’s permission.
Note: For students with majors in the Chemistry and Biology departments, this course will satisfy the requirements for the CHEM 112L-113L laboratory courses.
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CHEM 202 - (E) Global Change
3 cr.
Earth system sciences and global environmental change, examining the records of past changes in climate, land-mass distribution, and atmospheric and oceanic composition, evaluating fossils, tree ring data, and geological indicators. -
CHEM 232 - (E) Organic Chemistry
3 cr.
(Prerequisites: CHEM 112-113 ; CHEM 232 is a prerequisite for CHEM 233 )
An introduction to the chemistry of the principal aliphatic and aromatic compounds of carbon and their derivatives. Three hours lecture each semester.
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CHEM 232L - Organic Chemistry Laboratory
1.5 cr.
(Lecture is required as pre- or co-requisite; CHEM 113L or CHEM 114L is a prerequisite for CHEM 232L; CHEM 232L is prerequisite for CHEM 233L )
Investigation of the chemical preparations and syntheses of major organic functional groups. Three hours laboratory each semester.
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CHEM 233 - (E) Organic Chemistry
3 cr.
(Prerequisites: CHEM 112-113 ; CHEM 232 is a prerequisite for CHEM 233)
An introduction to the chemistry of the principal aliphatic and aromatic compounds of carbon and their derivatives. Three hours lecture each semester.
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CHEM 233L - Organic Chemistry Laboratory
1.5 cr.
(Lecture is required as pre- or co-requisite; CHEM 232L is prerequisite for CHEM 233L)
Investigation of the chemical preparations and syntheses of major organic functional groups. Three hours laboratory each semester.
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CHEM 240 - Inorganic Chemistry
3 cr.
(Prerequisite: CHEM 113 )
Descriptive chemistry of main group and selected transition elements and their compounds correlated with the periodic table, physical properties, atomic and molecular structure.
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CHEM 320 - Industrial Chemistry
3 cr.
A review of chemical operations and unit or batch processes common to industry. Econometric analysis involving supply-demand, productivity, commodity prices and costing is an important area covered, as are measures of productivity and patent activity. Three hours lecture. -
CHEM 330 - Organic Chemistry III
2 cr.
(Prerequisites: CHEM 232 - CHEM 233 )
A continuation of CHEM 232 and CHEM 233 , emphasizing the study of the major types of organic mechanisms. Two hours lecture.
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CHEM 330L - Organic Chemistry III
1.5-3 cr.
(Lecture is required as pre- or co-requisite; CHEM 233L is a prerequisite)
Experiments involve advanced techniques in synthesis and characterization of organic compounds. Six hours laboratory for Chemistry majors and three hours laboratory for Biochemistry majors.
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CHEM 340 - Environmental Chemistry
3 cr.
(Prerequisites: CHEM 232 - CHEM 233 )
A study of chemicals in the environment including their origin, transport, reactions, and toxicity in soil, water, air and living systems.
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CHEM 342 - Environmental Toxicology
3 cr.
(Prerequisites: CHEM 232 -CHEM 233 , BIOL 141 -BIOL 142 )
This course will encompass several realms of environmental toxicology, including general toxicological theory, effects of contaminants on various biological systems, and discussion of environmental toxicological issues (i.e., specific case studies as well as the types of analyses used in these types of studies).
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CHEM 344 - Environmental Geochemistry
3 cr.
(Prerequisites: CHEM 232 -CHEM 233 )
Consideration of natural cycles (carbon, sulfur, oxygen, water, etc.) that govern the chemistry of our planet. The origins of the elements, paleohistory, and composition of the planet. Effects of man’s activities with attention to their effects on the state of the oceans and the atmosphere.
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CHEM 350 - General Biochemistry I
3 cr.
(Prerequisite: CHEM 233 )
An introduction to the study of biochemistry. A study of the chemical nature of lipids, carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids and enzymes, including relationships among vitamins, hormones, and inorganic compounds. Three hours lecture. Successful completion of CHEM 350 precludes credit for CHEM 450 .
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CHEM 351 - General Biochemistry II
3 cr.
(Prerequisite: CHEM 350 )
An introduction to the study of the metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, and proteins, including energy transformations and the role of enzyme systems in the above processes.
Successful completion of CHEM 351 precludes credit for CHEM 451 . Three hours lecture.
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CHEM 360 - Biophysical Chemistry I
3 cr.
(Prerequisites: CHEM 232 -CHEM 233 and CHEM 232L -CHEM 233L )
An introduction to the application of physical-chemical principles to biological problems. This involves aqueous solutions, colloidal chemistry, thermodynamics, electro-chemistry, chemical kinetics and nuclear chemistry. Three hours lecture.
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CHEM 360L - Biophysical Chemistry Laboratory
1.5 cr.
(Lecture is required as pre- or co requisite; CHEM 360L is prerequisite for CHEM 361L )
Experiments involve applications of physical-chemical techniques to biological problems. Three hours laboratory each semester.
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CHEM 361 - Biophysical Chemistry II
3 cr.
(Prerequisite CHEM 360 )
A continuation of Biophysical Chemistry I involving a study of atomic and molecular structure, spectroscopy, photo-chemistry, and surface chemistry with applications to biological and biochemical phenomena. Three hours lecture.
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CHEM 361L - Biophysical Chemistry Laboratory
1.5 cr.
(Lecture is required as pre- or co requisite; CHEM 360L is prerequisite for CHEM 361L)
Experiments involve applications of physical-chemical techniques to biological problems. Three hours laboratory each semester.
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CHEM 362 - Physical Chemistry I
3 cr.
(Prerequisites: CHEM 113 , MATH 222 )
A study of the physical-chemical properties of matter and the dynamics of chemical reactions. Three hours lecture each semester.
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CHEM 362L - (EPW) Physical Chemistry Laboratory
1.5 cr.
Lecture is pre- or co-requisite; CHEM 362L is prerequisite for CHEM 363L )
Experiments demonstrate physical-chemical properties of matter and reactions. Three hours laboratory each semester.
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CHEM 363 - Physical Chemistry II
3 cr.
(Prerequisites: CHEM 113 , MATH 222 )
A study of the physical-chemical properties of matter and the dynamics of chemical reactions. Three hours lecture each semester.
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CHEM 363L - (EPW) Physical Chemistry Laboratory
1.5 cr.
(Lecture is pre- or co-requisite; CHEM 362L is prerequisite for CHEM 363L)
Experiments demonstrate physical-chemical properties of matter and reactions. Three hours laboratory each semester.
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CHEM 370 - Instrumental Analysis
3 cr.
(Prerequisite: CHEM 113 )
Instrumental methods of analysis consisting of theory and application of such instrumental techniques as spectroscopy, polarography, and instrumental titrimetry. Two hours lecture.
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CHEM 370L - Instrumental Analysis Laboratory
3 cr.
(Lecture is required as pre- or co-requisite)
Experiments involve application of modern chemical instrumentation and techniques to quantitative analysis. Six hours laboratory.
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CHEM 384 - Special Topics in Chemistry
2-4 cr.
Study of selected topics in chemistry and biochemistry, depending on student and faculty interest and the current state of the science. It may include topics from inorganic chemistry, organic chemistry, physical chemistry, analytical chemistry, polymer chemistry and interdisciplinary topics. -
CHEM 390 - (EPW) Chemical Literature and Writing
1 cr.
A study of the published source material of chemical science and industry. The course includes practical instruction in library technique and in the written reporting of results. One hour lecture. -
CHEM 391 - Seminar
1 cr.
Current topics in chemistry, biochemistry, and industrial chemistry are prepared and presented by the students. -
CHEM 440 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
3 cr.
(Prerequisites: CHEM 362 -CHEM 363 or CHEM 360 -CHEM 361 )
Theoretical concepts and their application to the reactions and structure of inorganic compounds. Coordination chemistry and related topics, physical methods and reaction mechanisms. Three hours lecture.
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CHEM 440L - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory
1.5 cr.
(Lecture is required as pre- or co-requisite)
Laboratory methods involving synthesis and characterization of inorganic compounds are developed. Three hours laboratory.
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CHEM 450 - Biochemistry I
3 cr.
(Prerequisites: CHEM 233 )
Structure-function relationships with emphasis on the organic and biophysical characteristics of proteins, lipids and carbohydrates are described. Enzyme mechanisms and kinetics and the thermodynamic basis of intermediary metabolism are major themes. Three hours lecture. CHEM 450L is required of Biochemistry majors. Successful completion of CHEM 450 precludes credit for CHEM 350 .
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CHEM 450L - (EPW) Biochemistry Laboratory
1.5 cr.
(Lecture is required as pre- or co-requisite)
Experiments involve techniques used in characterization of biopolymers and study of enzyme kinetics. -
CHEM 451 - Biochemistry II
3 cr.
(Prerequisite: CHEM 450 )
The discussion of intermediary metabolism is continued from CHEM 450 with emphasis on lipid protein and nucleic acid metabolism. Chemical aspects of molecular biology, including DNA replication, gene regulation and protein biosynthesis are included. Three hours lecture. Successful completion of CHEM 451 precludes credit for CHEM 351 .
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CHEM 452 - Enzymology
3 cr.
A course in the chemical nature of enzymes with relation to mechanism of enzyme action and kinetics, purification and identification of enzymes and isoenzymes, biochemical and physiological aspects of enzymes in living systems. Three hours lecture. -
CHEM 455 - Chemical Toxicology
3 cr.
(Prerequisite: CHEM 350 or CHEM 450 for the first semester and CHEM 351 or CHEM 451 as prerequisite or co-requisite for the second semester)
The nature, mode of action and methods of counteracting substances which have an adverse effect on biological systems, especially human. Medical, industrial and environmental forensic aspects will be discussed. Three hours lecture.
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CHEM 460 - Physical Chemistry III
3 cr.
(Prerequisite: CHEM 363 )
Quantum mechanics and quantum chemistry, including classical problems, perturbational theory, variational theory and specific applications of molecular orbital theory to organic molecules and spectroscopic applications.
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CHEM 464 - Polymer Chemistry
3 cr.
(Co-requisites: CHEM 330 , CHEM 361 or CHEM 363 )
Survey of preparative methods for polymers; characterization of polymers using physico-chemical methods, spectroscopy, and thermal analysis; structure-property relationships; and applications of polymers. Three hours lecture.
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CHEM 464L - Polymer Chemistry Laboratory
1.5 cr.
(Pre- or co-requisites: CHEM 330 , CHEM 464 )
Laboratory experiments investigate synthesis and characterization methods for polymers, structure- property effects, and thermal analysis of polymers. Three hours laboratory.
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CHEM 470 - Forensic Chemistry
2 cr.
(Prerequisite: CHEM 360 or CHEM 362 )
Acquisition of forensic evidence through use of analytical techniques. Statistical and multivariate analysis of data, and presentation of forensic evidence in a legal environment. Two hours lecture.
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CHEM 470L - (EPW) Forensic Chemistry Laboratory
3 cr.
(Prerequisites: CHEM 360L or CHEM 362L , CHEM 370 , CHEM 370L ; co-requisite: CHEM 470 )
Acquisition of forensic evidence through use of analytical techniques. Statistical and multivariate analysis of data, and presentation of forensic evidence in a legal environment. Four hours laboratory.
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CHEM 490 - Advanced Topics in Biochemistry Capstone
3 cr.
(Prerequisites: CHEM 450 -CHEM 451 or permission of the instructor)
The capstone course for students majoring in Biochemistry-Preprofessional Track. Fundamentals of biochemistry are used to explore various themes in applied biochemistry. Students are responsible for researching advanced topics and presenting lecture/discussions or case studies to the class.
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CHEM 493 - Undergraduate Research
1.5 cr.
(Prerequisites: CHEM 233 , CHEM 360 or CHEM 362 , CHEM 390 )
Individual study and research in connection with a specific chemistry or biochemistry problem. Results must be written as a thesis and defended before the department. 1.5 credits each semester.
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CHEM 494 - Undergraduate Research
1.5 cr.
(Prerequisites: CHEM 233 , CHEM 360 or CHEM 362 , CHEM 390 )
Individual study and research in connection with a specific chemistry or biochemistry problem. Results must be written as a thesis and defended before the department. 1.5 credits each semester.