Courses - Chemistry: Co-requisites: Unless approval of the Chairman of the Department is obtained, the student may not continue in a course if a co-requisite course has been dropped. Placement: A student whose curriculum requires more than one year of chemistry should take Chemistry 121, 121L, 124, and 124L. CHEM 106L: Introductory Chemistry Laboratory 1 cr. Prerequisite: Registration or credit in CHEM 110 or 106. This course is designed to enhance the student's knowledge of chemistry laboratory techniques, especially those which illustrate the importance of chemistry in everyday life. Laboratory experiments will consider water purification, preparation of detergents and perfumes, analysis of milk, vitamin and mineral content in foods, radioactivity, acid rain, and the study of aspirin, caffeine, and fermentation. This introductory laboratory will not substitute for CHEM 121L. Also listed as PHSC 106L. One hour of instruction and two hours of laboratory. CHEM 110: Introductory Chemistry* 3 cr. An introduction to inorganic chemistry including structure and bonding, the periodic chart, chemical reactivity, states of matter, solutions, and nuclear reactions. The CHEM 110, 112 sequence is designed for curricula requiring only one year of college chemistry. Three hours of lecture. CHEM 112: Survey of Organic and Biochemistry* 3 cr. Prerequisite: CHEM 110 or 121. This course includes organic and basic biochemistry, and is intended for students in curricula requiring only one year of college chemistry. Three hours of lecture. CHEM 112L: Organic and Biochemistry Laboratory 1 cr. Prerequisite: CHEM 121L and credit or registration in CHEM 112. Experiments in general, organic, and biochemical reactions. One hour of instruction and two hours of lab. CHEM 121: General Chemistry* 3 cr. Prerequisite: MATH 121S (or higher); it is also strongly suggested that students should have completed a course in high school chemistry or CHEM 110. A fundamental course in inorganic chemistry including atomic structure, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, chemical reactions, thermochemistry, electronic configurations, molecular geometry, molecular orbitals, and gases. Three hours of lecture. CHEM 121L: General Chemistry Laboratory 1 cr. Prerequisite: Credit or registration in CHEM 121. A laboratory course in fundamental chemical operations including density, stoichiometry, heat laws, gas laws, molecular weights, and basic chemical reactivity. One hour of instruction and two hours of laboratory. CHEM 124: Inorganic Chemistry and Chemical Equilibrium 3 cr. Prerequisite: CHEM 121 or 110 and consent of the department. A continuation of CHEM 121 including inorganic chemistry, solutions, solids, liquids, kinetics, equilibrium, thermodynamics, and electrochemistry. The student who plans to pursue a curriculum which requires more than one year of chemistry should take CHEM 124. Three hours of lecture. CHEM 124L: Inorganic and Analytical Chemistry 1 cr. Prerequisite: CHEM 121L and credit or registration in CHEM 124. The course is a combination of qualitative and quantitative techniques dealing with kinetics, equilibrium, solubility, electrochemistry, acids and bases, complexation, and qualitative analysis of ions. One hour of instruction and two hours of laboratory. CHEM 255: Analytical Chemistry 3 cr. Prerequisite: CHEM 124. Basic principles and practices of modern methods of analysis. Three hours of lecture. CHEM 255L Analytical Chemistry Laboratory 1 cr. Prerequisite: CHEM 124L and 255 or concurrent enrollment in CHEM 255. Experiments in modern methods of analysis. Three hours of laboratory. CHEM 259: Chemical Separations 1 cr. Prerequisite: CHEM 255L. Modern chromatographic techniques used in quantitative analysis. Three hours of laboratory. CHEM 265: Organic Chemistry I 3 cr. Prerequisite: CHEM 124. A fundamental course for majors in premedicine, biological sciences, or chemistry. Structure, nomenclature, chemical properties, and physical properties (including UV, lR, and NMR) of selected classes of organic compounds. Reaction mechanisms emphasis along with correlation and identification of these compounds. Three hours of lecture. CHEM 265L: Organic Chemistry Laboratory I 1 cr. Prerequisites: CHEM 124L and credit or registration in CHEM 265. An introduction to modern and classical organic laboratory techniques of purification and identification of organic compounds employed in selected experiments that introduce reaction mechanisms and synthesis. Theory and practice of extraction, distillation, and chromatography (TLC, column, GLC). One hour of lecture and two hours of laboratory work. CHEM 266: Organic Chemistry II 3 cr. Prerequisite: CHEM 265. Optical isomerism and heterocyclic compounds containing nitrogen, and/or oxygen, and/or sulfur and to a lesser degree, compounds containing phosphorus or silicon. Three hours of lecture. CHEM 266L: Organic Chemistry Laboratory II 1 cr. Prerequisites: CHEM 265L and credit or registration in CHEM 266. A continuation of CHEM 265L with an emphasis on the applications of chromatography, spectroscopy, and other techniques in studies of organic reaction mechanisms, synthesis, and structure elucidation. Brief theory and practice of spectroscopy (UV-Vis, IR, NMR, Mass). One hour of lecture and two hours of laboratory work. CHEM 290: Undergraduate Research 1 cr. Prerequisite: Consent of the department. Introduction to laboratory and library research. Three hours per week. CHEM 301: Chemistry Literature 1 cr. Use of chemical literature. One hour of lecture. CHEM 303: Physical Chemistry I 4 cr. Prerequisites: MATH 222 and PHYS 262. Introduction to thermodynamics, and kinetic theory of gases. Three hours lecture and two hours recitation. CHEM 303L: Physical Chemistry Laboratory I 1 cr. Prerequisite: CHEM 259 and registration in CHEM 303. Selected experiments in thermodynamics. Three hours of laboratory. CHEM 304: Physical Chemistry II 4 cr. Prerequisite: CHEM 303. Chemical kinetics and the introduction to the theories of atomic and molecular structure. Three hours of lecture and two hours of recitation. CHEM 304L: Physical Chemistry Laboratory II 1 cr. Prerequisite: CHEM 303L and registration in CHEM 304. Selected experiments in kinetics, thermodynamics, atomic and molecular structure. Three hours of laboratory. CHEM 366: Structure Elucidation of Organic Compounds 2 cr. Prerequisite: CHEM 259 and 266L. Structure elucidation of organic molecules by chemical and instrumental methods. One hour of instruction and five hours of laboratory. CHEM 375: Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry 3 cr. Prerequisite: CHEM 266. Basic descriptive inorganic chemistry dealing in a systematic way with the elements and the structures, properties and reactions of their inorganic compounds. Topics range from coordination chemistry to organometallic chemistry to bioinorganic chemistry. Three hours of lecture. CHEM 409: Introduction to Chemical Physics 3 cr. Prerequisites: CHEM 304 and MATH 223. A continuation of CHEM 304. Three hours of lecture. CHEM 415: Principles of Environmental Chemistry 3 cr. Prerequisite: CHEM 255 and 266, PHYS 252, and three hours of biology, or consent of the department. Principles of chemistry and chemical technology pertinent to the environment. Topics include air and water quality; toxic, agricultural, and domestic chemicals; energy sources; waste disposal; and nuclear chemistry. Three hours of lecture. CHEM 430: Materials Science 3 cr. Prerequisite: CHEM 304 or consent of the department. Topics studied include polymer chemistry, solid state chemistry, crystallography, and chemistry of modern materials. Three hours of lecture. CHEM 456: Instrumental Analysis 2 cr. Prerequisite: CHEM 304. Modern instrumental analysis. Two hours of lecture. CHEM 456L: Instrumental Analysis Laboratory 2 cr. Prerequisite: Credit or registration in CHEM 456. One hour instruction and five hours of laboratory. CHEM 464: Intermediate Organic Chemistry 3 cr. Prerequisites: CHEM 266 and 304. Selected topics in organic chemistry including reaction mechanisms, synthesis, and stereochemistry. Three hours of lecture. CHEM 467: Chemical Synthesis 2 cr. Prerequisite: CHEM 266L. Laboratory preparation of inorganic, organic, and organometallic compounds using advanced laboratory techniques. One hour of lecture and five hours of laboratory. CHEM 470: Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 3 cr. Prerequisite: Credit or registration in CHEM 304. Modern theoretical and structural inorganic chemistry. Three hours of lecture. CHEM 490: Independent Study 1-3 cr. Prerequisite: Consent of the department. Laboratory and/or library research. Three hours of laboratory per credit hour. CHEM 609: Introduction to Chemical Physics 3 cr. Prerequisites: CHEM 304 and MATH 223. A continuation of CHEM 304. Three hours of lecture. CHEM 615: Principles of Environmental Chemistry 3 cr. Prerequisite: CHEM 255 and 266, PHYS 252, and three hours of biology or consent of the department. Principles of chemistry and chemical technology pertinent to the environment. Topics include air and water quality; toxic, agricultural, and domestic chemicals; energy sources; waste disposal; and nuclear chemistry. Three hours of lecture. CHEM 630: Materials Science 3 cr. Prerequisite: CHEM 304 or consent of the department. Polymer chemistry, solid state chemistry, crystallography, and chemistry of modern materials. Three hours of lecture. CHEM 656: Instrumental Analysis 2 cr. Prerequisite: CHEM 304. Modern instrumental analysis. Two hours of lecture. CHEM 656L: Instrumental Analysis Laboratory 2 cr. Prerequisite: Credit or registration in CHEM 656. One hour instruction and five hours of laboratory. CHEM 664: Intermediate Organic Chemistry 3 cr. Prerequisites: CHEM 266 and 304. Selected topics in organic chemistry including reaction mechanisms, synthesis, and stereochemistry. Three hours of lecture. CHEM 667: Chemical Synthesis 2 cr. Prerequisite: CHEM 266L. Laboratory preparation of inorganic, organic, and organometallic compounds using advanced laboratory techniques. One hour of lecture and two hours of laboratory. CHEM 670: Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 3 cr. Prerequisite: Credit or registration in CHEM 304. Modern theoretical and structural inorganic chemistry. Three hours of lecture. CHEM 690: Independent Study 1-3 cr. Prerequisite: Consent of the department. Laboratory and library research. One to three hours credit. May be repeated for up to a total of three credit hours. Three hours of laboratory per credit hour. CHEM 785: Selected Topics in Chemistry for Teachers 3 cr. Prerequisite: CHEM 266. May be repeated for credit when topics vary. Topics chosen from modern developments in chemistry of particular value to science instruction. Three hours of lecture. CHEM 790: Special Topics in Chemistry 3 cr. Special topics in Chemistry which may be repeated as topics vary from term to term. CHEM 795: Independent Study in Chemistry 3 cr. Independent study in chemistry. An independent project or study directed by an assigned faculty member. CHEM 799: Thesis 3 cr. Thesis. Research project carried out under the supervision of assigned faculty member. May be repeated. << RETURN TO PREVIOUS PAGE This online catalog is for informational purposes only and is subject to modification. Final authority resides in the printed version of the catalog.