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Undergraduate Chemistry

2024 Fall Term

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EVERYDAY CHEMISTRY

CHEM 100

A terminal course covering the basic concepts of chemistry and how they relate to our everyday lives. Chemistry concepts are covered at the particulate level and then connected to our macroscopic world. The lab provides deeper exploration and hands-on experiments. This course meets the General Education GL requirement and is designed primarily for non-natural science majors.

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GENERAL CHEMISTRY I

CHEM 102

An introduction to chemistry including matter and energy, atomic and molecular structure, bonding, reactions and stoichiometry, gas laws, and changes of state. This course is primarily designed for natural science, pre-health, and occupational and environmental safety majors needing two or more semesters of chemistry.

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GENERAL CHEMISTRY II

CHEM 104

This course, along with CHEM 102, forms the foundation of further chemistry studies. The topics covered include intermolecular forces, solutions, colligative properties, kinetics, equilibrium, acid-base theory and equilibria, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and nuclear chemistry.

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CHEMISTRY FOR OCCUPATIONAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL APPLICATIONS

CHEM 112

This course will explore the bonding, structure, properties and reactivity of the main classes of organic compounds focusing on acid/base, redox, and radical reactions. The safety concerns of these reactions will be discussed and predicted by using chemical information found in online and text sources.

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INTRODUCTION TO CHEMISTRY

CHEM 184

An introduction to career tracks and career opportunities in chemistry. This course will feature readings on different career possibilities in chemistry and visiting lectures by practicing chemists. Professional skills, identification of career tracks, and scientific and technical communication will be emphasized. One hour lecture per week.

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ORGANIC CHEMISTRY - I

CHEM 251

Introductory chemistry of the compounds of carbon, their structures and reactions. Taken primarily by chemistry majors and pre-professional students. The foundation for understanding organic reactions is established with an emphasis on bonding, functional groups, three dimensional structure of organic molecules, relationship between structure and reactivity, kinetics, and reaction mechanisms. Three hours of lecture per week.

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ORGANIC CHEMISTRY - II

CHEM 252

A continuation of CHEM 251. The goal is to further examine the structure & reactivity relationship with emphasis on reactions and synthesis. It also illustrates how structural features considered in 251, combined with organic reactions learned in 252, can be sources of insight in the overall design of natural products and synthesized materials. Three hours of lecture per week.

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ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY

CHEM 261

Basic organic manipulative techniques and simpler syntheses are considered. Spectroscopic topics are introduced. Generally taken concurrently with CHEM 251. Two three-hour laboratories per week.

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QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS

CHEM 352

An introduction to volumetric, gravimetric and photometric techniques and fundamental methods of instrumental analysis. Three one-hour lectures and four hours of laboratory per week.

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PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY - QUANTUM MECHANICS IN CHEMISTRY

CHEM 370

The importance of quantum mechanics to chemical systems is presented. Topics include quantization of rotational and vibrational motion, quantum mechanical description of electrons and atomic structure, quantum mechanical description of covalent bonding and how that affects understanding of chemical reactivity. Three hours of lecture weekly.

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BIOCHEMISTRY OF MACROMOLECULES

CHEM 454

The chemistry of the major compounds of living organisms, e.g., proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids, are studied. Meets for 3 lectures/week, and is required for all Chemistry majors.

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ADVANCED INORGANIC CHEMISTRY

CHEM 460

Advanced Inorganic Chemistry is a continuation of CHEM 260, Inorganic Chemistry. This course will provide a more detailed study of group theory, molecular orbital theory, and coordination chemistry. As a cross-disciplinary course, topics such as organometallic chemistry, catalysis, nanoscience, inorganic analysis, and materials science, with examples drawn from the primary literature will be explored.

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EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY - QUANTUM MECHANICS IN CHEMISTRY

CHEM 470

A laboratory course in experimental physical chemistry with an emphasis on experiments relating to quantum mechanics using a variety of experimental techniques. Three hours of laboratory per week.

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TOPICS IN CHEMISTRY

CHEM 484

A course where students will use chemical and scientific literature, be introduced to the seminar concept, and participate in the study and discussion of current developments in chemistry. The student will review a topic and present that topic orally and in writing. This course may not be used as part of the Chemistry minor.

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CHEMISTRY INTERNSHIP

CHEM 493

Variable Topics

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INDEPENDENT STUDY - UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH

CHEM 498R

Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member. Repeatable for a maximum of 6 credits in major/degree. Credits in this course may not be used to fulfill minor requirements in Chemistry.