100N. Chemistry and Society.
4 semester hours.
Designed for the non-science major to introduce the study of chemistry
with particular focus towards science and society connections. Topics vary
with instructor. Some laboratory experience may be included, but this course does not satisfy the Natural World requirement for a lab course. Credit cannot
be applied towards a Chemistry major or as a required science course for
other science majors.
121B. Models of Chemical Systems.
5 semester hours.
Introduction to the study of chemistry and the variety of models that
are used to describe atoms, molecules, and their reactions. Topics include
atomic structure, molecular structure, elementary bonding, stoichiometry,
thermochemistry, gases, solutions, and acid-base chemistry. Weekly lab
required. Prerequisites: appropriate score on the Math Placement Exam. Mathematics
120 is recommended as a pre- or co-requisite. Every year.
162B. Chemical Structure and Analysis.
5 semester hours.
Follows Chemistry 121 and introduces the student to simple kinetics,
equilibrium, more acid-base chemistry, simple thermodynamics and electrochemistry,
basic wet and instrumental analytical techniques, and a selected survey
of elements of the main group and transition metals and their compounds.
Weekly laboratory emphasizing analytical techniques and inorganic synthesis
required. Prerequisites: Chemistry 121 and appropriate score on
the Math Placement Exam or Mathematics 120 as a pre- or co-requisite. Every
year.
201. Organic Chemistry I.
5 semester hours.
First course in a two-cycle approach of the study of organic chemistry.
Introductory survey of aliphatic and aromatic organic compounds emphasizing
most common functional groups. Fundamentals of organic structural theory,
chemical bonding, nomenclature, stereochemistry, structure/property relationships,
and analysis of carbon compounds are covered. Reaction mechanisms are emphasized
as the basis for understanding organic reactions. Techniques used in the
synthesis, purification, and analysis of organic compounds are emphasized
in the laboratory. Prerequisite: Chemistry 162. Every year.
271. Biochemistry I.
4 semester hours.
Introduction to the study of structural biochemistry and metabolism.
Emphasis on the chemistry of macromolecules (including proteins, lipids,
carbohydrates, and nucleic acids) involved in physiological processes.
Prerequisites: Chemistry 201, and Biology
200. Every year.
281. Analytical Chemistry.
5 semester hours.
Advanced treatment of equilibria combined with an introduction to common
instrumental methods. Includes statistical treatment of data, acid-base
and other complex equilibria, spectroscopic, electrochemical and chromatographic
instrumentation. Laboratory required. Prerequisites: Chemistry 201, and
Mathematics 201 or appropriate score on the Math Placement Exam.
282. Qualitative Organic Analysis Laboratory.
2 semester hours.
Primarily a laboratory experience directed toward the systematic identification
of organic compounds through chemical and instrumental analysis. Prerequisite:
Chemistry 201 and 281.
290. Introduction to Research.
1-3 semester hours.
Introduction to research methodology through that study of a laboratory
research problem under the close supervision of a member of the faculty.
Prerequisite: Permission of the supervising instructor.
300. Junior Seminar.
1 semester hour.
Required of each Chemistry major of junior standing. Attendance at
weekly one-hour seminars and discussions is required throughout the year.
Each student delivers a one-half hour presentation on a chemical topic
prepared under the supervision of a member of the faculty. Several sessions
in the fall are devoted to bibliographic instruction, on-line searching,
and standard formats for oral and written communication used by practicing
chemists. The student registers for this course in the spring only. Every
year.
302. Organic Chemistry II.
5 semester hours.
Second course in a two-cycle approach to the study of organic chemistry.
An in-depth study of organic reaction chemistry organized by reaction mechanisms.
Spectroscopic analysis of organic compounds, structure/property relationships,
reactions mechanisms, and multistep synthesis are emphasized. Additional
techniques used in the synthesis, purification, and analysis of organic
compounds are emphasized in the laboratory with an emphasis on multistep
synthesis and spectroscopy. Prerequisite: Chemistry 201. Every year.
303. Advanced Organic Chemistry.
2-4 semester hours.
Advanced treatment of topics in physical organic and/or synthetic organic
chemistry. Topics include molecular orbital theory, pericyclic symmetry-
controlled reactions, stereochemistry, advanced spectroscopic analysis,
modern synthetic reactions, and determination of reaction mechanisms through
quantitative structure/property relationships, transition state theory,
and kinetics. Prerequisites: Chemistry 201 and 311 or permission of instructor.
Every year.
311. Physical Chemistry I.
5 semester hours.
Investigation into the use of quantum chemistry, statistical thermodynamics,
and chemical thermodynamics to understand atomic and molecular systems
including chemical reactions. Emphasis on the scientific process and experimental
design. Laboratory required. Prerequisites: Chemistry 281, Mathematics
202 and Physics 230. Physics 218. Every year.
321. Inorganic Chemistry.
5 semester hours.
Overview of the quantum mechanical model of atomic and molecular structure
including valence bond and molecular orbital theory, symmetry and group
theory applied to molecular structure, acid-base models, ionic bonding
and structure, an overview of NMR, UV-VIS and x-ray crystallographic techniques
as applied to inorganic compounds, and transition metal chemistry. Weekly
laboratory required, which focuses on computational chemistry and the synthesis
and characterization of inorganic compounds. Prerequisite: Chemistry 281 and Math 202.
Every year.
352. Physical Chemistry II.
5 semester hours.
Molecular theory of chemistry including kinetics, molecular dynamics,
quantum chemistry, and spectroscopy. Emphasis on the critical analysis
of data. Laboratory required. Prerequisite: Chemistry 311. Every year.
372. Biochemistry II.
5 semester hours.
Continuation of study of metabolism begun in Chemistry 271 with an
emphasis on regulation of complex metabolic pathways, including biosynthetic
pathways and photosynthesis. The flow of genetic information from DNA to
proteins follows and then a series of student-selected special topics.
Weekly laboratory required. Prerequisite: Chemistry 271. Every year.
380. Topics in Chemistry.
2-4 semester hours.
Selected topics of current interest in various areas of chemistry.
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
382. Advanced Instrumentation.
2-4 semester hours.
Advanced study of instrumental methods in chemical analysis. Includes
common spectroscopic and separations methods as well as more recently developed
instrumental methods. Prerequisite: Chemistry 281.
400. Senior Seminar.
1 semester hour.
Required of each Chemistry major of senior standing. Attendance at
weekly one-hour seminars and discussions is required throughout the year.
Each student delivers a one-hour presentation on a chemical topic prepared
under the supervision of a member of the faculty. Several sessions in the
fall are devoted to discussions of the social context in which science
transpires in our culture and the ethical and professional issues of being
a chemist. Students register for this course in the spring only. Every
year.
491. Internship.
2-4 semester hours.
Chemical research or activity during the summer or academic semester
at an approved site or program. Prerequisites: Chemistry 281 and prior
approval of the department. Every year
492. Directed Research.
2 or 4 semester hours.
Laboratory or library research project in collaboration with a member
of the faculty. This is often a more intense continuation of a project
started in Chemistry 290. Prerequisites: Permission of the supervising
instructor.
