Undergraduate Chemistry
Undergraduate Chemistry
2012 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.
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.
INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY (GL)
CHEM 104
A continuation of CHEM 102.
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
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.
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
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.
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.
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY
CHEM 262
A continuation of CHEM 261. Includes more advanced synthetic work and kinetic and mechanistic investigations, and spectroscopic techniques. Generally taken concurrently with CHEM 252. Two three-hour laboratories per week. (Spring only)
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
CHEM 371
The general principles governing the behavior of matter are investigated. Topics include the laws of thermodynamics, gases, phase diagrams, chemical equilibrium, electrochemistry, and kinetics. Three house of lecture weekly. (Spring only)
BIOCHEMISTRY OF METABOLISM AND SIGNALING
CHEM 456
The chemistry of biological systems, focusing on metabolism and biochemical signaling. Three lectures/week. For Chemistry majors (Biochemistry emphasis), Biology majors (allied health focus) and students interested in Biochemistry postgraduate education.
RESEARCH IN BIOCHEMISTRY
CHEM 458
A laboratory course that teaches biochemical research techniques through guided original research projects.
EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
CHEM 471
A continuation of CHEM 470. Four hours of laboratory per week. (Spring only)
INSTRUMENTAL METHODS OF ANALYSIS
CHEM 480
A survey of optical and electrometic determinations, separation methods and basic instrumentation as applied to chemical analysis. Two one-hour lectures and two three-hour laboratory periods per week.
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.
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.