CHEM111
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Basic Chemistry Lecture |
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Concurrent: with CHEM 111L
This course covers basic principles of chemistry designed to
give a foundation for the various sciences. Topics include
methods of measurement, temperature and heat, atomic structure,
bonding, chemical nomenclature, chemical equations, stoichiometry,
gas laws, solutions, acids and bases, electrochemistry, and chemical
equilibrium.
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CHEM111L
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Basic Chemistry Lab |
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Concurrent with CHEM 111.
Laboratory work reinforces the basic principles covered in CHEM
111 lecture and introduces analytical techniques. Laboratory
experiments cover density, percent composition of mixtures,
applying the mole concept, chemical reactivity, chemical
relations with balanced equations, gas laws, titrations, and
atomic structure. The labs are a mixture of computer simulations
and wet-bench chemistry.
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CHEM130
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General Chemistry I - Lecture |
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| Prerequisite(s): Placement into MATH 123 and one of the following:
CHEM 111 and CHEM 111L or satisfactory score on the chemistry pretest
Concurrent with CHEM 130L.
This course covers general principles of chemistry with emphasis
on atomic structure and behavior, mole concept, stoichiometric
calculations, quantum theory, chemical bonding, gases, and liquids.
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CHEM130L
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General Chemistry I - Lab |
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| Concurrent with CHEM 130
Laboratory experiments cover metric system, mole concept, chemical
reactivity, equations, solubility, and atomic structure. The labs
are a mixture of computer simulations and wet-bench chemistry.
Computer interface instruments are also used to collect data.
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CHEM131
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General Chemistry II - Lecture |
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| Prerequisites: CHEM 130 and 130L.
Concurrent with CHEM 131L.
This course studies general principles of chemistry with emphasis
on behavior of solutions, equilibrium, thermodynamics, chemical kinetics,
acid-base, precipitation, and oxidation-reduction reactions.
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CHEM131L
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General Chemistry II - Lab |
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| Prerequisites: CHEM 130 and 130L.
Concurrent with CHEM 131.
Laboratory experiments cover equilibrium, chemical kinetics,
acid-base chemistry, qualitative analysis of anions, and
identification of Groups I - IV. Computer interface
instruments are also used to collect data.
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CHEM310
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Organic Chemistry I |
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| Prerequisite: CHEM 131
Concurrent with CHEM 310L
This is an introductory course in organic chemistry designed for
a wide range of students' majors` and interests. Emphasis is placed
on nomenclature and mechanisms of reactions of organic compounds.
Alkanes, alcohols, and ethers are among functional groups covered
extensively. Special attention is also given to stereochemical
designations and reactivity. A section on infrared and nuclear
magnetic resonance spectroscopy is also discussed.
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CHEM310L
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Organic Chemistry I - Lab |
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| Prerequisite: CHEM 131L
Concurrent with CHEM 310.
This is a typical laboratory course in organic chemistry. Experiments
develop a student's ability to separate compounds using chromatography,
distillation, and extraction. Identification techniques such as gas
chromatography (GC), thin layer chromatography (TLC) are also taught.
Also includes some synthetic experiments. Experiments generally parallel
topics discussed in CHEM 310.
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CHEM311
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Organic Chemistry II |
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| Prerequisite: CHEM 310 and 310L
Concurrent with CHEM 311L
This course is a continuation of CHEM 310. Emphasis is placed on
nomenclature and mechanisms of organic reactions. Functional groups
covered include alkenes, alkynes, aldehydes, ketones, and carboxylic
acids. The reactivity, structure, and stability of aromatic compounds
are also discussed. The student will get a thorough study of resonance
and formal charge as related to compound stability and reactivity.
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CHEM311L
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Organic Chemistry II - Lab |
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| Prerequisite: CHEM 310 and 310L.
Concurrent with CHEM 311.
This course is a continuation of CHEM 310L. Experiments that develop
a student's synthetic ability are performed. The synthesis will expand
and develop reaction mechanisms and concepts taught in CHEM 310 and 311.
Compounds are identified by infrared spectroscopy where possible.
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CHEM316
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Chemical Analysis Lecture |
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| Prerequisites: CHEM 311 and 311L.
Concurrent with CHEM 316L.
This course offers an introduction to the fundamentals, techniques,
and applications of "classical" (wet) and instrumental methods of
analysis. Emphasis is placed on demonstrating how general chemical
principles are utilized to create methods which allow quantitative
analysis of inorganic and organic species.
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CHEM316L
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Chemical Analysis Lab |
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Concurrent with CHEM 316.
Students gain hands-on experience with computerized laboratory
instrumentation while applying concepts discussed in lecture.
Students are expected to develop instrument calibration and analysis
procedures without reliance on protocol methods.
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CHEM325
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Basic Organic & Biochemistry Lec |
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| Prerequisite: CHEM 111 and 111L, 130 and 130L, or permission of
the instructor.
Concurrent with CHEM 325L.
This course is designed to give students a basic knowledge and
understanding of principles of organic chemistry and biochemistry.
Topics covered include nomenclature of organic compounds, basic
reactions of organic chemistry, carbohydrates, amino acids, proteins,
and nucleic acids.
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CHEM325L
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Basic Organic & Biochemistry Lab |
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| Prerequisite: CHEM 111 and 111L, 130 and 130L, or permission
of the instructor.
Concurrent with CHEM 325.
Techniques and experiments are designed to enhance the concepts
learned in the classroom.
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CHEM340
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Inorganic Chemistry |
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| Prerequisites: CHEM 311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L311 and 311L321, 321L
Prerequisites: CHEM311 and 311L
This course introduces students to the theories of atomic structure
and chemical bonding in main-group, transition-metal,
and solid-state. Other topics include symmetry and its
applications to bonding and spectroscopy, electronic
spectroscopy of transition-metal complexes, mechanisms of
substitution and redox processes, organometallic and
bioinorganic chemistry. This course uses molecular orbital
theory to explain the electronic structure and reactivity of
inorganic complexes.
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CHEM360
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Synthesis and Characterization |
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| Prerequisites: CHEM 311 and 311L
This is a laboratory course in organic and inorganic
synthesis and the characterization of synthetic products
utilizing modern chemical instrumentation and techniques,
using but not limited to infrared, ultraviolet, nuclear
magnetic resonance, and mass spectrometry.
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CHEM395
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Seminar |
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| Prerequisites: declared chemistry major with junior standing
This course is designed to expose students to the
development of presentations containing scientific material.
A seminar presentation prepared and given by the student is
required. Attendance in departmental seminars is mandatory.
Seminar series presentations may be substituted for
departmental seminars at the discretion of the instructor.
This is a repeatable course. This course is graded S/U.
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CHEM400
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Biochemistry |
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| Prerequisite: CHEM 311
This course covers fundamental concepts of biochemistry with
emphasis on ionic equilibrium and buffers, enzyme kinetics, cell
energetics as applied to catabolic and anabolic processes, and
oxidation-reduction in biological systems.
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CHEM438
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Intro to Chemical Research |
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| Co-requisite: CHEM 460.
This course offers an introduction to chemical literature,
scientific writing, and experimental design. Students will
interview chemistry faculty to select a research project adviser.
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CHEM450
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Physical Chemistry I |
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| Prerequisites: CHEM 311, 311L; MATH 123, 142; and PHYS 253.
Topics covered in this course are laws of thermodynamics, Gibbs
and Helmholtz energies, chemical, electrochemical, and ionic
equilibria of one, two, and three component systems, atomic and
molecular electronic structures, rotational, vibrational,
electronic, and magnetic resonance spectroscopies.
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CHEM451
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Physical Chemistry II |
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| Prerequisite: CHEM 450.
Topics covered in this course are statistical mechanics, kinetic
theory of gases, experimental kinetics, gas reactions, chemical
dynamics, photochemistry, kinetics in the liquid phase,
macromolecules, solid-state chemistry, and surface dynamics.
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CHEM460
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Advanced Organic Chemistry |
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| Prerequisites: CHEM 311 and 311L
This course covers theory and application of organic chemistry and
reaction mechanisms to organic synthesis and contemporary research
topics in closely related areas. Topics include stereochemistry,
reactive organic intermediates, molecular orbital theory,
photochemistry, organic materials chemistry, and chemical biology.
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CHEM490
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Advanced Topics in Chemistry |
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| Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
This course allows for study of selected areas of chemistry not
included in regularly-offered courses.
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CHEM499
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Supervised Research |
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| Prerequisite: CHEM 438
This course allows for research supervised by a faculty member
culminating in a presentation of the project.
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