1111. General Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory I. (CHEM 1111)
1(0-4)
A laboratory experience that focuses on laboratory techniques, data
collection, and analysis. The experience reinforces and promotes
an understanding of the principles of stoichiometry, gases, liquids,
solutions, and energy. One hour of recitation. Pre- or co-requisite:
CHEM 1311. Laboratory fee, $5.
1112. General Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory II.
(CHEM 1112) 1(0-4)
A laboratory experience that focuses on laboratory techniques, data
collection, and analysis. The experience reinforces and promotes
an understanding of the principles of stoichiometry, gases, liquids,
solutions, and energy. One hour of recitation. Prerequisite: CHEM
1311 and CHEM 1111; Pre- or co-requisite: CHEM 1312. Laboratory
fee, $5.
1311. General Inorganic Chemistry I.
(CHEM 1311) 3(3-0)
The first course for students majoring in a field of science, engineering,
or agriculture. Principles of stoichiometry, thermochemistry, atomic
and molecular structures, gases, liquids, solids, and solutions
and the chemistry of the elements and their compounds. Prerequisite:
MATH 1314, either one year of high school chemistry or CHEM 1481.
1312. General Inorganic Chemistry II. (CHEM
1312) 3(3-0)
The second course for students majoring in a field of science, engineering,
or agriculture. Principles of chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium,
thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and the chemistry of the elements
and their compounds. Prerequisites: CHEM 1111 and CHEM 1311.
1376. Elementary Chemistry. (CHEM 1302) 3(3-2)
A survey of fundemental concepts of chemistry. Topics include
atomic structure, elements and the periodic table, nuclear chemistry,
acids and bases, and organic, inorganic, and biochemical compounds.
Prerequisite: PHYS 1375. Laboratory fee, $5.
1405-1407. General Introduction to Chemistry.
(CHEM 1405) (CHEM 1407) 8(3-2)
Elementary studies for those students not majoring in science.
Emphasizes body chemistry and physiological action of drugs, foods,
nutrients, poisons, cancer-causing agents, etc. Includes environmental,
social, political, historical, and agricultural aspects of the science.
Laboratory fee, $5 each semester.
1481. Elementary Principles of Chemistry. 4(3-2)
A course for students who must take CHEM 1311, but whose background
does not include a satisfactory command of mathematics or chemistry
as determined by placement examinations. May not be counted as part
of the general science requirements for a major or minor in chemistry.
Laboratory fee, $5.
2401. Inorganic Quantitative Analysis. (CHEM
2401) 4(3-4)
Principles and methods of separation and analysis. Includes standard
volumetric and gravimetric methods and an introduction to instrumental
methods. Prerequisites: CHEM 1112 and CHEM 1312. Laboratory fee,
$5.
2421. Elementary Organic Chemistry. 4(3-3)
Aliphatic and aromatic compounds with a special emphasis given to
aliphatic compounds. Prerequisite: CHEM 1312 and CHEM 1112.
Laboratory fee, $5.
3123. Organic Chemistry Laboratory I. (CHEM
3123) 1(0-4)
A laboratory experience that focuses on laboratory techniques and
procedures in organic chemistry, with emphasis on hydrocarbon chemistry.
Pre- or co-requisite: CHEM 3323. Laboratory fee, $5.
3125. Organic Chemistry Laboratory II. (CHEM
3125) 1(0-4)
A laboratory experience that focuses on laboratory techniques and
procedures in organic chemistry, with emphasis on hydrocarbon chemistry.
Prerequisite: CHEM 3323 and CHEM 3123; Pre- or co-requisite:
CHEM 3325. Laboratory fee, $5.
3181. Chemical Literature. 1(1-0)
Prerequisite: at least 3 semesters of chemistry.
3323. Organic Chemistry. 3(3-0)
Introduction to important concepts and principles in the bonding
and reaction of organic molecules, with intensive study of the chemistry
of non-aromatic hydrocarbons. Prerequisite: CHEM 1312, CHEM 1112.
To count for a major or minor in Chemistry, CHEM 3123 must also
be taken..
3325. Organic Chemistry. 3(3-0)
Continuation of CHEM 3323. An intensive study of the reactions and
mechanisms of aromatic hydrocarbons and the main non-hydrocarbon
functional groups. Prerequisite: CHEM 3323,CHEM 3123. To
count for a major or minor in Chemistry, CHEM 3125 must also be
taken..
3331-3332. Physical Chemistry. 6(3-0)
A fundamental approach to the study of physical and chemical phenomena,
including the study of thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, phase
equilibria, electrochemistry, molecular structure, and quantum mechanics.
Required of all chemistry and chemical engineering majors. Prerequisite:
one year each of physics and calculus.
3451. Environmental Chemistry. 4(3-3)
Sources and causes of land, water, and air pollution, the methods
of measurement and abatement. May not be counted as part of the
minimum requirements for a major in chemistry. Prerequisites:
CHEM 1112, CHEM 1312, and two additional 3- or 4-credit hour courses
in either biology or geology or more advanced chemistry. Laboratory
fee, $5.
4141. Biochemistry Laboratory. 1(1-3)
An introduction to the biochemical techniques (Methods used for
protein purification, for protein characterization and for analysis
of other important biomolecules). Prerequisite: CHEM 4341.
4181. Chemical Seminar. 1(1-0)
Prerequisites: at least 6 semesters of Chemistry and CHEM 3181.
4131-4132. Physical Chemical Measurements. 2(0-4)
A laboratory course on the techniques and apparatus used in the
measurement of properties of chemical systems. Attention is also
given to the limits of accuracy and the sources of error in a given
technique. Required of chemistry majors. Prerequisite: CHEM 2401.
Pre- or co- requisite: CHEM 3331, CHEM 3332. Laboratory fee,
$5.
4311. Advanced Inorganic Chemistry. 3(3-0)
Prerequisite: at least 6 semesters of chemistry including CHEM
2401 and Physical Chemistry.
4341. Biochemistry I. 3(3-0)
Introduction to the important concepts, nomenclature and compounds
of biochemistry with special emphasis on the chemical interpretation
of the structures and function of biological macromolecules. Prerequisite:
CHEM 3325.
4342. Biochemistry II. 3(3-0)
An introduction to the major biochemical cycles and pathways in
living organisms, including reaction steps, regulation, and mechanisms.
Prerequisite: CHEM 4341
4345. Principles Biochemistry. 3(3-0)
An introduction to the major biochemical cycles and pathways in
living organisms, including reaction steps, regulation, and mechanisms.
Prerequisite: CHEM 2421
4381. Selected Topics in Chemistry. V:1-3
Literature and research in areas of chemistry not otherwise treated
in depth in available courses. May be repeated when topic changes
for a maximum of 6 semester hours of credit.
4385. Senior Research. V:1-3
Supervised individual journal-quality research involving advanced
chemical concepts and a variety of experimental techniques and instruments.
May be taken for a maximum of 6 semester hours. Prerequisites: physical
chemistry, senior standing, and prior approval of the project director.
4401. Modern Methods of Instrumental Analysis.
4(3-4)
Introduction to the theory and practice of optical and electro-analytical
methods of analysis. Prerequisites: CHEM 2401 or CHEN 2371 and CHEM
3331 and CHEM 3332. Laboratory fee, $5.
4421. Advanced Chemical Synthesis. 4(2-6)
Introduction to advanced and sophisticated synthesis of organic,
biochemical, and inorganic compounds. Laboratory includes multi-step
syntheses, stereochemical problems, literature-searching techniques,
etc. Prerequisites: CHEM 3323, CHEM 3325. Laboratory fee, $5.
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