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Undergraduate Chemistry

2010 Spring Term

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CHEMISTRY FOR THE CONSUMER (GL)

CHEM 100

A critical examination of those chemical products which have a significant impact upon the daily life of the consumer. Attention will be focused from the consumer viewpoint upon food additives, prescription and non-prescription drugs, fuels, pesticides, detergents, synthetic fibers and plastics. Meets General Studies laboratory science requirements.

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INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY (GL)

CHEM 102

An introduction to the general concepts of chemistry including matter and energy, atomic and molecular structure, bonding, reactions and stoichiometry, gas laws, changes of state, thermochemistry, acid-base theory, solutions, colloids, kinetics, equilibria and electrochemistry.

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INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY (GL)

CHEM 104

A continuation of CHEM 102.

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ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

CHEM 251

Introductory chemistry of the compounds of carbon, their structures and reactions. Three hours of lecture per week.

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ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

CHEM 252

A continuation of CHEM 251. 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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ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY

CHEM 262

A continuation of CHEM 261. Includes more advanced synthetic work and spectroscopic techniques. Generally taken concurrently with CHEM 252. Two three-hour laboratories per week.

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PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY

CHEM 371

A continuation of CHEM 370.

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BIOCHEMISTRY

CHEM 456

An introduction to the chemistry of biological systems. The chemistry of the major compounds of living organisms, e.g., proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids, are studied. Intermediary metabolism and biological control are emphasized. The course meets for 3 lectures and 1 laboratory session a week.

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ADVANCED INORGANIC CHEMISTRY

CHEM 460

Atomic and molecular structures, chemical bonding and periodic properties of the elements. Synthesis, characterization and structures of the componds involving both representative and transition elements, organometallic and bioinorganic compounds and their applications. Group theory and bonding theories.

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EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY

CHEM 471

A continuation of CHEM 470. Four hours of laboratory per week.

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TOPICS IN CHEMISTRY

CHEM 484

A course where students will use chemical and scientic literature, introduction to the seminar concept, participation in studies 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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SPECIAL STUDIES

CHEM 496

Variable topics. Group activity. Not offered regularly in the curriculum but offered on topics selected on the basis of timeliness, need, and interest, and generally in the format of regularly scheduled Catalog offerings. Repeatable two times for a maximum 6 credits in degree.

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INDEPENDENT STUDY IN CHEMISTRY

CHEM 498

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.

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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.