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CHM 95. PREPARATION FOR GENERAL CHEMISTRY THREE CREDITS This course is designed to serve the remedial needs of students who require a "preparatory" course to General Chemistry (CHM 115/116). It provides an introduction to and practice with the principles and concepts essential for understanding chemistry. Key topics covered in this course include reviewing basic mathematical tools and improving problem-solving skills. In addition, a discussion of the fundamental chemical laws, the structure of matter, and the periodic table is presented. Finally, the use of chemical formulas to describe various chemical reactions and their stoichiometry is covered. Please note, however, that this course does not satisfy any chemistry requirements in any major. CHM 105. CHEMISTRY AND MODERN SOCIETY THREE CREDITS This course will emphasize consumer applications of chemistry with some emphasis on environmental consequences of the use of various forms of energy (nuclear, coal, petroleum, natural gas) and everyday chemicals including food, drugs, agricultural chemicals, and chemicals used in pest control. Details are given separately. Class, two hours a week; laboratory, two hours a week. CHM 113. ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS LABORATORY ONE CREDIT Three hours a week. Fee: $75. Corequisite: CHM 115. CHM 114. THE CHEMICAL REACTION LABORATORY ONE CREDIT Three hours a week. Fee: $75. Corequisite: CHM 116. CHM 115. ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS THREE CREDITS Emphasis is placed on the periodic table and stoichiometry, including chemical properties, physical states, and structure. Class, three hours a week; problem session, one hour a week. Corequisite: CHM 113. CHM 116. THE CHEMICAL REACTION THREE CREDITS A detailed study of chemical equilibria in aqueous solution. Class, three hours a week; problem session, one hour a week. Prerequisite: CHM 113,CHM 115 Corequisite: CHM 114. CHM 222. SYSTEMATIC INORGANIC CHEMISTRY THREE CREDITS A systematic description of the chemistry of the main group elements based on fundamental chemical principles. Fundamental techniques of inorganic synthesis. Class, three hours a week. Prerequisite: CHM 114,CHM 116. CHM 224. SYSTEMATIC INORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY ONE CREDIT Three hours a week. Fee: $75. Corequisite: CHM 222. CHM 231. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I THREE CREDITS An introduction to the chemistry of carbon compounds which develops the theoretical principles underlying the mysterious "vital force" from which all organic materials were supposedly derived. These principles will be investigated and applied in the laboratory. Class, three hours a week; pre-lab session, one hour a week. Prerequisite: CHM 114,CHM 116 Corequisite: CHM 233. CHM 232. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II THREE CREDITS A continuation of CHM 231 with emphasis on modern organic syntheses. The laboratory integrates syntheses, isolation, analysis, and instrumentation. Class, three hours a week; pre-lab session, one hour a week. Prerequisite: CHM 231 Corequisite: CHM 234. CHM 233. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY ONE CREDIT Three hours a week. Fee: $75. Corequisite: CHM 231. CHM 234. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY ONE CREDIT Three hours a week. Fee: $75. Corequisite: CHM 232. CHM 244. INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS TWO CREDITS A laboratory course in the application of instrumental techniques for obtaining qualitative and quantitative information about the composition and structure of matter. Lab work includes chromatographic, spectroscopic and electrometric techniques, and the use of computers for data acquisition, management and analysis. The course serves students in biochemistry, chemistry, biology, geology, health-related sciences, engineering and environmental sciences who desire experience with these techniques and how they are used in chemical problem-solving. Two one-hour lecture sessions per week. (Cross-listed with GES 244.) Prerequisite: CHM 114, CHM 116 Corequisite: CHM 246. CHM 246. INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS LABORATORY ONE CREDIT Three hours a week. Fee: $75. Corequisite: CHM 244. CHM 251. PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I THREE CREDITS The first and second laws of thermodynamics are developed, leading to an emphasis on the applications of the free energy concept: electrochemistry, the phase rule, and colligative properties. Chemical kinetics is introduced. Class, three hours a week. Prerequisites: CHM 116, MTH 106 or MTH 211, PHY 106 or PHY 202. CHM 252. PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II THREE CREDITS Elementary quantum theory, kinetic molecular theory, and nuclear chemistry are studied. The molecular orbital theory and other approximate methods of quantum theory are developed. Statistical mechanics and surface chemistry are introduced. Class, three hours a week. Prerequisite: CHM 251. CHM 253. PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY ONE CREDIT Laboratory experiments related to the subject matter of CHM 251 are carried out, including calorimetry, electrochemistry, gas laws, and kinetics. Statistics and data analysis are also covered. Must be taken concurrently with CHM 251 or with permission of the instructor. Laboratory, three hours a week; pre-lab, one hour a week. Fee: $75. Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM 251 or permission of instructor. CHM 254. PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY ONE CREDIT Laboratory experiments related to the subject matter of CHM 252 are carried out, including kinetics, spectroscopy, and polymers. Must be taken concurrently with CHM 252 or with permission of the instructor. Laboratory, three hours a week; prelab, one hour a week. Fee: $75. Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM 252 or permission of instructor. CHM 272. CHEMICAL STRUCTURE DETERMINATION THREE CREDITS A study of structure determination techniques with emphasis on chromatographic methods and spectroscopy, including nuclear magnetic resonance, infrared, ultraviolet, visible and mass spectroscopy. Class, one hour a week; laboratory, six hours a week. Fee: $75. Prerequisites: CHM 222, 232, 251. CHM 321. ADVANCED INORGANIC CHEMISTRY THREE CREDITS Introduction to ligand field theory; chemistry of the first transition series, organometallic, and pi acceptor compounds; mechanisms of inorganic reactions. Class, three hours a week. Prerequisites: CHM 222 and 252. CHM 323. ADVANCED INORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY ONE CREDIT Synthesis of coordination and organometallic compounds, and spectroscopic characterization of the products using modern laboratory techniques. Must be taken concurrently with CHM 321 or with permission of instructor. Laboratory, three hours a week. Fee: $75. Prerequisites or Corequisites: CHM 321 or permission of instructor. CHM 342. PRINCIPLES OF INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS TWO CREDITS A course in the fundamental principles upon which measuring devices are based and used to build analytical instruments. The limitations and pitfalls that accompany physical measurements are investigated experimentally. An understanding of these principles and limitations allow for intelligent choices among competing approaches to solving an analytical problem. Two one hour lecture periods. Prerequisite: CHM 251-CHM 252. CHM 344. PRINCIPLES OF INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS LABORATORY ONE CREDIT Three hours a week. Fee: $75. Corequisite: CHM 342. CHM 361. BIOCHEMISTRY: STRUCTURE AND FUNCTION THREE CREDITS This course is a study of the physical and chemical properties of proteins, nucleic acid, fatty acids, and carbohydrates emphasizing the relationship between the chemical structure and the biological function. The course includes the physical methods of biochemistry, enzyme kinetics, bioenergetics and nucleic acid transcription and translation. Prerequisite: CHM 232. CHM 362. BIOCHEMISTRY: METABOLISM THREE CREDITS This course is a study of the catabolism and anabolism of carbohydrates, fatty acids and amino acids. The course emphasizes the regulation and integration of major metabolic pathways, including glycolysis, the Kreb's cycle, electron transport, gluconeogenesis, pentose phosphate pathway, fatty acid metabolism and amino acid metabolism. Prerequisite: CHM 232. CHM 363. BIOCHEMISTRY LABORATORY ONE CREDIT Laboratory experiments which emphasize biochemical techniques used in isolation and characterization of macromolecules. Included in the course are various chromatographic techniques, electrophoresis, spectrophotometry and classic biochemical methods. Laboratory three hours a week. Pre-lab, one hour per week. Fee: $75. Prerequisite or Corequisite: CHM 361 or permission of instructor. CHM 391. SENIOR RESEARCH I ONE CREDIT The planning and execution of a chemistry research project under the direction of a faculty member. It is expected that this will be a laboratory research project. Students will also learn how to search the chemical literature using modern computer methods. Students are required to attend weekly Department seminars and present at least one seminar. Fee: $75. Prerequisite: Senior standing in a Chemistry curriculum. CHM 392. SENIOR RESEARCH II TWO CREDITS Students will carry out a chemistry research project under the direction of a faculty member. It is expected the project will be a laboratory research project. The project must culminate in a written report and the results must be presented at a Department seminar. Students are required to attend weekly Department seminars and present at least one seminar. Fee: $75. CHM 395-396. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH ONE TO THREE CREDITS EACH Independent study and research for advanced students in the field of the major under the direction of a staff member. A research paper is required. Fee: $75. CHM 398. TOPICS ONE TO THREE CREDITS A study of topics of special interest, such as advanced physical chemistry, advanced analytical chemistry, advanced organic chemistry, surface and colloid chemistry, nuclear chemistry, chemical kinetics, polymer chemistry, or spectroscopy. CHM 399. COOPERATIVE EDUCATION ONE TO SIX CREDITS Professional cooperative education placement in a private/public organization related to the student's academic objectives and career goals. In addition to their work experience, students are required to submit weekly reaction papers and an academic project to a Faculty Coordinator in the student's discipline. (See the Cooperative Education section of the Bulletin for placement procedures.) Prerequisites: Sophomore standing, 2.0 cumulative average, consent of academic advisor,approval of placement by department chairperson. Students without the indicated prerequisites for 200- and 300-level chemistry courses may enroll after written permission of the instructor has been approved by the department chairperson. |
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