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CHEMISTRY COURSE DESCRIPTIONS A special fee is charged for all courses with laboratories. General
Education Course * Chemistry 101. General Chemistry. A study of the basic concepts of chemistry, including the structure of matter and the historical development that led to that understanding. Designed for students with no previous education in chemistry. Does not fulfill requirements for biology, chemistry or physics majors. 3 lecture and one 2-hour lab periods. 4 credits. * ** Chemistry 111. Fundamentals of Chemistry. An introduction to Chemistry that provides the foundation for further chemistry courses by focusing on the structure of matter (including nuclear chemistry, orbital theory, and stoichiometry), acid-base theory, concepts of chemical bonding and the periodic law. The importance of chemistry in everyday life as well as being the basis for other sciences will be outlined. 3 lecture, one 2-hour lab periods. Prerequisites: High School Chemistry or Placement test. Chemistry majors must make at least a C- in this course before taking advanced chemistry courses. 4 credits. ** Chemistry 121. Inorganic Chemistry and Qualitative Inorganic Analysis. The course provides an extensive description of the chemical elements and their compounds, occurrence, manufacture, reactions, and relevance for society together with a detailed discussion of classical separation methods for metal ions and anions. 3 lecture, one 2-hour lab periods. Chemistry majors must make at least a C- in this course before taking advanced chemistry courses. Prerequisites: CHEM 111. 4 credits. ** Chemistry 231. Gravimetric and Volumetric Laboratory Analyses. A laboratory practicum on the use of gravimetric and volumetric methods of chemical analyses. Encourages the development of good laboratory skills and techniques. 1 lecture and one 4-hour laboratory period. Prerequisite: CHEM 111. 2 credits. CHEMISTRY 292. Internship in Chemistry. A semester-long, on-the-job learning experience designed to apply the principles of chemistry. 3-15 credits. Chemistry 295. Special Topics in Chemistry. Specialized courses on a variety of topics that may be offered periodically. 1-4 credits. Chemistry 305. Organic Chemistry I. Fundamental principles and reactions of organic chemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 111. 3 lecture and one 3-hour lab period.4 credits. Chemistry 306. Organic Chemistry II. A continuation of CHEM 305. 3 lecture and one 3-hour lab periods. 4 credits. CHEMISTRY 311-312. Studies Abroad. Primarily intended for transfer of credit earned abroad in courses in chemistry. 1-18 credits. Chemistry 351. Instrumental Analysis I. The theory of instrumental techniques in analytical chemistry, including optical and electrochemical methods of analysis. Develops familiarity with both instrument physics and the physical chemistry of measurement. Prerequisites: CHEM 111 and 231. 3 lecture periods. 3 credits.** Chemistry 352. Instrumental Analysis II. A continuation of CHEM 351, including chromatographic and mass spectrometric methods of analysis. Develops familiarity with both instrument physics and the physical chemistry of measurement. Prerequisites: CHEM 111 and 231. 3 lecture periods. 3 credits.** Chemistry 371-376. Special Courses in Chemistry. Specialized courses for small groups of students. The course titles and descriptions listed below represent some of the special areas covered. 1-4 credits. Advanced Organic Chemistry 371. An advanced study of organic reactions and mechanisms. Prerequisites: CHEM 305 and 306. 3 lecture periods; 3 credits. Environmental Chemistry 372. A study of the fundamental problems of chemistry pollution of the soil, water, and atmosphere. Prerequisite: CHEM 305 or permission of instructor. 2 lecture and one 3-hour laboratory periods; 3 credits. Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 373. The structures, properties, reactions and uses of inorganic compounds. Prerequisite: CHEM 121 or permission of instructor. 3 lecture periods; 3 credits. Laboratory Safety 374. A study of laboratory safety equipment, hazards from chemical reaction, toxins, carcinogens, corrosives, and radiation. 2 lecture periods; 2 credits. Polymer Chemistry 375. A study of chemical reactions used to synthesize modifications in polymer properties, techniques to characterize polymers, and natural polymers. 3 lecture periods; 3 credits. Chemistry 376. Advanced Laboratory Techniques. A study of modern laboratory techniques. 3 credits. Chemistry 381. Chemical Laboratory Problem Solving. Modern laboratory practices emphasizing chemical instrumentation to answer practical problems. Students will learn to operate all major instruments including UV-VIS, AA, FTIR, NMR, electrochemical, HPLC, TLC, GC-MS, etc. Problems will be presented that require basic, standard instrumental methods and procedures. Prerequisite: CHEM 351 or 352. One 6-hour laboratory period; 2 credits. CHEMISTRY 390. Directed or Independent Study. Must be approved by the head of the department. May be repeated as 391. 1-18 credits. CHEMISTRY 392. Internship in Chemistry. A semester-long, on-the-job learning experience designed to apply the principles of chemistry. 3-15 credits. Chemistry 400. Physical Chemistry. A study of thermodynamics, equilibria, kinetics, solution properties, and electrochemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 111; MATH 261 or 267, or permission of instructor. 3 lecture periods. 3 credits. ** Chemistry 401. Physical Chemistry. A study of elementary quantum mechanics, atomic and molecular structure, spectroscopy, and statistical mechanics. Prerequisites: CHEM 111; MATH 262 or 267; PHYS 101 and 102, or 201 and 202; or permission of instructor. 3 lecture periods. 3 credits.** Chemistry 412 (Biology 412). Biochemistry. A study of the chemistry of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids in biological systems. Prerequisite: CHEM 305 or permission of instructor. 3 lecture periods; 3 credits. (Or 4 credits with one 3-hour lab period.) Chemistry 461. Chemistry Seminar. Reports and discussions of topics of current interest in the field of chemistry. Open to qualified students. Introduction to chemical literature. May be repeated. 1 credit. Chemistry 467. Scientific Instrument Design and Fabrication. Design and actual fabrication of scientific instruments including glass, metal, wood, plastic, and electronic instruments. Course involves one or more of the following: glass working techniques, precision milling machine and lathe operations, machine shop techniques, electronic testing of circuits, and breadboard and hardwiring electronic circuits. Each semester course will emphasize different projects. May be repeated for credit. One 3-hour lab period per credit. 1-4 credits. Chemistry 481. Advanced Chemical Laboratory Problem Solving. Laboratory practice involving the use of instruments and other techniques to solve chemical problems. Problems will be presented that do not have an obvious method or solution. Students must research and develop their own path to solving each problem and must then complete them. One 6-hour laboratory period. 2 credits. CHEMISTRY 490. Directed or Independent Study. Must be approved by the head of the department. May be repeated. 1-18 credits. Chemistry 492. Internship in Chemistry. A semester long, on-the-job learning experience designed to apply the principles of chemistry. 3-15 credits. Chemistry 495. Special Topics in Chemistry. Specialized courses on a variety of topics that may be offered periodically. 1-4 credits. Chemistry 496. Research Projects in Chemistry. Students will carry out research projects under individual supervision of an instructor. The nature of the project will depend on the interest and needs of the student. Consent of the instructor and approval of the department head are prerequisites for enrollment. May be repeated. One 3 hour lab period per credit. 1-4 credits. Chemistry 498. Honors Research in Chemistry. Students conduct research in chemistry under the direction of a faculty member and the Senior Honors Research Committee. May be repeated as 499. 3 credits.**
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