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CHEM 1001
INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY I. 3 cr. The fundamentals of inorganic chemistry. Prerequisite:
Eligibility for MATH 1011 or a more advanced mathematics course. Three hours lecture. For non-majors. F, Sp, Su1
CHEM 1002
INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY II. 3 cr. The fundamentals of organic and biochemistry. Prerequisite:
"C" or better in CHEM 1001. Three hours lecture. For non-majors. F, Sp
CHEM 1003
INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I. 1 cr. A laboratory course to accompany CHEM 1001. Three hours of
laboratory. Prerequisite: Credit or registration for CHEM 1001. For non-majors. F, Sp, Su1
CHEM 1004
INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II. 1 cr. A laboratory course to accompany CHEM 1002. Three hours of
laboratory. Prerequisite: "C" or better in CHEM 1003 and registration or credit in CHEM 1002. For non-majors. Sp
CHEM 1007
GENERAL CHEMISTRY I. 3 cr. A course in modern chemistry theories and principles; quantitative
approach and problem solving; descriptive chemistry of selected elements and compounds. Three hours of lecture and
one hour of recitation. Prerequisite: "C" or better in MATH 1011 or 1013, or equivalent, or eligibility
for MATH 1013, and completion of a Chemistry Placement Exam. F, Sp, Su1
CHEM 1008
GENERAL CHEMISTRY II. 3 cr. A continuation of CHEM1007; continuation of theory with emphasis
on chemical equilibria; a quantitative approach to solution chemistry; descriptive
chemistry of selected elements and compounds from the main groups and the first transition
series. Three hours of lecture and one hour of recitation. Prerequisite: "C" or better in CHEM 1007. F, Sp, Su2
Spring, Summer II. Credits: 3 (3 hours of lecture and 1 hour of recitation).
CHEM 1009
GENERAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I. 1 cr. A laboratory course to accompany CHEM 1007. Three hours laboratory.
Prerequisite: Credit or registration in CHEM 1007. F, Sp, Su1
CHEM 1010
GENERAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II. 1 cr. A laboratory course to accompany CHEM 1008 including
qualitative analysis. Three hours laboratory. Prerequisite: "C" or better in CHEM 1009; credit or
registration in CHEM 1008. F, Sp, Su2
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CHEM 2020
INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY. 3 cr. Discussion of basic chemical principles, including
thermodynamics, kinetics, equilibrium, and quantum mechanics, with applications to
biological molecules. Three hours lecture. Prerequisites: (MATH 1014 or 1031), (PHYS 2003 or 2007) and a "C" or better in CHEM 1008. Sp, odd
CHEM 2030
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I. 3 cr. Discussion of structure and bonding theory, acid-base chemistry,
reactions of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alcohols and alkyl halides. Three hours lecture. Prerequisite:
"C" or better in CHEM 1008. F, Sp, Su1
CHEM 2031
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I. 1 cr. Laboratory to accompany Organic Chemistry I. Introduction to
procedures used in the organic laboratory. Three hours laboratory. Prerequisite: Credit or registration in
CHEM 2030 and a "C" or better in CHEM 1010. F, Sp, Su1
CHEM 2032
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II. 3 cr. Spectroscopic techniques and the chemistry of aromatic compounds,
carbonyl compounds, and amines will be covered. Three hours lecture. Prerequisite: "C" or
better in CHEM 2030. F, Sp, Su2
CHEM 2033
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II. 1 cr. Laboratory to accompany Organic Chemistry II.
Application of techniques from Organic Chemistry I to organic reactions. Three hours laboratory. Prerequisite:
"C" or better in CHEM 2031 and credit or registration in CHEM 2032. F, Sp, Su2
CHEM 2040
QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS. 3 cr. Discussion of techniques and theories of gravimetric, volumetric
and physicochemical methods of analysis. Three hours lecture. Prerequisite: "C" or better in
CHEM 1008. F
CHEM 2041
QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS LABORATORY. 2 cr. A laboratory course to accompany CHEM 2040. Six hours
laboratory. Prerequisite: "C" or better in CHEM 1010 and credit or registration in CHEM 2040. F
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CHEM 3001
CHEMISTRY SEMINAR. 1 cr. per semester, with cumulative maximum of 4 cr. allowed. Presentation of oral
reports (with written synopses) on topics of current scientific and societal interest, including discussion of
ethical and political implications, with emphasis on resources in the chemical literature. Prerequisite:
Junior or senior standing in chemistry. Sp
CHEM 3010
DESCRIPTIVE INORGANIC CHEMISTRY. 4 cr. Discussion of elemental properties,
elemental combinations into ionic and molecular compounds, and periodic trends. Laboratory synthesis and
characterization of inorganic compounds. Three hours lecture; three hours laboratory. Prerequisite:
"C" or better in CHEM 1008. Sp, even
CHEM 3020
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I. 3 cr. Fundamental interpretations of the physical principles of
chemistry with emphasis on equilibrium thermodynamics and chemical kinetics. Three hours lecture and
one hour recitation. Prerequisite: "C" or better in CHEM 1008; Physics 2008; MATH 1032. F, odd
CHEM 3021
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I. 1 cr. Modern experimental techniques of physical chemistry. Three
hours laboratory. Prerequisite: "C" or better in CHEM 2041 and credit or registration in CHEM 3020. F, odd
CHEM 3022
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II. 3 cr. Continuation of CHEM 3020. Theories of atomic and molecular
structure, spectroscopy and quantum mechanics are applied to chemical systems. Three hours lecture and
one hour recitation. Prerequisite: "C" or better in CHEM 3020. Sp, even
CHEM 3023
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II. 1 cr. Modern experimental techniques of physical chemistry. Three
hours laboratory. Prerequisite: "C" or better in CHEM 3021 and credit or registration in
CHEM 3022. Sp, even
CHEM 3050
BIOCHEMISTRY I. 3 cr. Introduction to structure and function of proteins, nucleic acids,
lipids and carbohydrates, and enzyme kinetics, mechanisms, regulation and vitamins. Three hours lecture.
Prerequisite: "C" or better in CHEM 2032. F, Su1
CHEM 3051
BIOCHEMISTRY LABORATORY I. 1 cr. Laboratory to accompany Biochemistry I. Introduction to
procedures used in Biochemistry Laboratory. Three hours laboratory. Prerequisite: "C" or better
in CHEM 2033 and credit or registration in CHEM 3050. F
CHEM 3052
BIOCHEMISTRY II. 3 cr. Thermodynamics, metabolism, photosynthesis, protein and nucleic acid
biosynthesis. Three hours lecture. Prerequisite: "C" or better in CHEM 3050. Sp
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CHEM 4000
CHEMISTRY CAPSTONE. 1 cr. A course designed as a culminating experience in the chemistry curriculum
incorporating aspects of research methods, literature review, oral presentation, and written reports.
Prerequisite: Two hours of CHEM 4099 and Junior or Senior standing in Chemistry. Sp
CHEM 4007
INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS. 4 cr. A laboratory/lecture analytical course in the operation of
analytical instruments, involving the care and maintenance of equipment in addition to the
analytical treatment of known samples. Four hours laboratory. Prerequisite: "C" or better in
CHEM 2032, 2033, 2040, 2041. Sp
CHEM 4013
ADVANCED INORGANIC CHEMISTRY. 3 cr. The periodic table, valence theories, inorganic structure
and reactivity, and coordination chemistry. Three hours lecture. Prerequisite: Credit or registration
in CHEM 3020. F, odd
CHEM 4020
ADVANCED PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY. 3 cr. An introduction to group theory including molecular
symmetry, molecular orbital theory, electronic spectroscopy, and vibrational spectroscopy. Three hours
lecture. Prerequisite: "C" or better in CHEM 3022. F, even
CHEM 4022
DIRECTED STUDY. 1-6 cr. Maximum, 6 cr. A directed study for undergraduates and graduates. May include
laboratory and/or library work in the areas of A. Analytical; B. Biochemistry; C.
Inorganic; D. Organic; E. Physical. Four to six hours per week for each credit hour earned.
Prerequisite: Approval of department head. F, Sp, Su1, Su2
CHEM 4030
ADVANCED ORGANIC CHEMISTRY. 3 cr. A mechanistic study of prevailing organic reactions via
structural and electronic effects. Three hours lecture. Prerequisite: "C" or better in CHEM
2032 and 3022. Sp, odd
CHEM 4031
INTERMEDIATE ORGANIC CHEMISTRY. 2 cr. Laboratory introduction of standard research
techniques; lecture covering synthetic design, functional group transformations, advanced
nomenclature, and mechanistic analysis of reactions. One hour lecture and three hours laboratory.
Prerequisite: "C"or better in CHEM 2032 and 2033. F, even
CHEM 4099
RESEARCH. 1-6 cr. Maximum, 6 cr. Research problems that can be completed in one semester. Three to six
hours laboratory per week per credit hour. Research is done in the areas of A. Analytical; B. Biochemistry;
C. Inorganic; D. Organic; E. Physical. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing in chemistry and approval
of department head. F, Sp, Su1, Su2
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