CHEMISTRY (CHEM)
CHEM-091 PROBLEM SOLVING IN CHEMISTRY (1 Credit)
One credit hour of lecture per week. This course will teach the necessary techniques, strategies, and skills for solving problems in general chemistry. The problem solving sessions will follow closely with the subject material as it is presented in CHEM 101 lectures.
Corequisite(s): TAKE CHEM-101
CHEM-100 INTRODUCTION TO CHEM. (3 Credits)
An introduction to the discipline of chemistry and an inventory of the basic materials of chemistry. The course presents a modern view of chemistry suitable for pupils with a wide range of skills and abilities.
Corequisite(s): TAKE CHML-100
CHEM-101 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I (3 Credits)
Three hours of lecture per week. This course covers the atomic theory of matter, stoichiometry, gases, thermochemistry, atomic and molecular structures, condensed phases and solutions.
Corequisite(s): Take CHEM-091 & CHML-101Must have taken CHEM-100, high school chemistry or have deptýchair's approval
CHEM-102 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II (3 Credits)
Three hours of lecture per week. A continuation of Chemistry 101. Topics covered include chemical kinetics, acid-base chemistry, gas-phase and solution equilibria, oxidation-reduction reactions, electrochemistry, and some descriptive chemistry.
Prerequisite(s): Take CHEM-101
Corequisite(s): CHML-102
CHEM-151 SCIENCE OF FERMENTATION & BEER (3 Credits)
Three hours of lecture per week. This course covers the basics behind fermentation where you learn some chemistry along the way. This course is suitable/designed for nonscience majors. You must be 21 years old or older in order to register for this course.
Corequisite(s): TAKE CHML-151
CHEM-201 ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY (3 Credits)
Three hours of lecture a week. A study of the theory and techniques of quantitative analysis, including gravimetric, volumetric, potentiometric, spectrophotometric and chromatographic methods.
Prerequisite(s): Take CHEM-102
Corequisite(s): CHML-201
CHEM-301 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I (3 Credits)
Three hours of lecture a week. This class integrates modern and classical theories of organic chemistry. Topics include structural formulas, equilibrium and rate concepts, stereochemistry, and reaction mechanisms of alkanes, alkenes, haloalkanes, alcohols, and phenols.
Prerequisite(s): Take CHEM-102
Corequisite(s): CHML-301
CHEM-302 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II (3 Credits)
Three hours of lecture a week. A continuation of Chemistry 301. The structure, properties and reaction mechanisms of aldehydes and ketones, carboxylic acids and their derivatives, amines, and aromatic compounds are discussed. A thorough introduction to structural analysis by NMR and IR spectroscopy is included.
Prerequisite(s): Take CHEM-301
CHEM-401 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I (3 Credits)
Three hours of lecture a week. A systematic application of physical and mathematical principles to chemical systems. Topics addressed include classical thermodynamics, equilibrium systems, and chemical kinetics.
Prerequisite(s): Take CHEM-102 CHML-102 MATH-152 or department chair's permission
Corequisite(s): CHML-401 or department chair's permission
CHEM-402 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II (3 Credits)
Three hours of lecture a week. Topics addressed include quantum theory, atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding and spectra, and an introduction to statistical mechanics and chemical dynamics.
Prerequisite(s): Take CHEM-102, CHML-102, & MATH-152 or department chair's permission
Corequisite(s): CHML-402 or department chair's permission
CHEM-427 SEMINAR IN CHEMISTRY (0 Credits)
One hour a week. A lecture-discussion program devoted to current advances in chemistry and their relations to fundamental chemical principles.
Restrictions: RG.86+
CHEM-427A SEMINAR IN CHEMISTRY (1 Credit)
One hour a week. A lecture-discussion program devoted to current advances in chemistry and their relations to fundamental chemical principles.
Restrictions: RGC.119
CHEM-431 INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS (3 Credits)
Three hours of lecture a week. A study of the theory and techniques of instrumental analysis, such as, potentiometry, polarography, spectroscopy, chromatography, mass spectrometry, NMR, and other advanced instrumental techniques.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM-302 CHML-302 & PHYS-104
Corequisite(s): Take CHML-431 or department chair's permission
CHEM-441 ADVANCED INORGANIC CHEMISTRY (3 Credits)
Three hours of lecture a week. A study of the basic models and concepts fundamental to inorganic chemistry and an introduction to the bonding, reaction mechanisms and spectroscopic properties of transition metal complexes.
Prerequisite(s): Take CHEM-302 and CHML-302 or department chair's permission
Corequisite(s): Take CHML-441 or department chair's permission
CHEM-470 MECHANISMS IN BIOLOGICAL SYSTM (3 Credits)
Three hours of lecture a week. The well- established mechanistic principles of organic chemistry will be applied to chemical reactions occurring in vivo. Topics include the mechanisms for the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats, and amino acids.
Prerequisite(s): Take CHEM-302
CHEM-480 SP.TOPICS IN CHEMISTRY (2-3 Credits)
An upper level/seminar on a specific topic of special interest to a member of the department's faculty. The specific topic and instructor will be announced prior to registration for the semester in which it is offered.
CHEM-498 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH (1-3 Credits)
Original research is performed under the supervision of a faculty member; both library and laboratory work are expected. Prerequisite: at least sophomore standing and consent of the faculty member involved.
Prerequisite(s): Take CHEM-102 CHML-102 and consent of faculty member involved
Restrictions: RG.24+
CHEM-499 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH (1-3 Credits)
A continuation of Chemistry 498. A comprehensive written research report is required.
Restrictions: RG.24+