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Ch 100 Fundamentals of Chemistry
4 creditsIntroduction to the structure, properties, and composition of matter and chemical changes. Designed primarily to help the non science major understand the function, importance, and capabilities of chemistry in our environment and culture. Three lectures, one 2-hour laboratory.
4 credits eachFundamentals of inorganic, organic, and biochemistry. Designed for students planning careers in nursing and related allied health sciences, students in preprofessional transfer programs, and students majoring in areas other than the sciences. Three lectures, one 3-hour laboratory.
3 creditsDevelop an understanding of basic chemical principles applied to ingredients in natural and processed foods. Topics include: vitamins, minerals, flavorings, sweeteners, fiber, emulsifiers, preservatives, coloring agents, pesticide residues, and governmental regulation and testing. Three lectures.
3 creditsExamines the basic chemical principles applied to areas of current interest and concern relating to the natural environment and modern technology. Includes such topics as air and water pollution, toxic waste disposal, use of pesticides and fertilizers, and production of energy. Three lectures. Prerequisite: one term of university-level chemistry.
3 credits eachPresents the basic chemical principles applied to the pharmacology and toxicology of licit and illicit substances used in our culture for medication or recreation. Prescription, over-the-counter, and street drugs are discussed from a chemical perspective. Intended primarily for students in social sciences (especially criminology and psychology), humanities, business, education, and other non science fields. Three lectures. Prerequisites: none for Ch 125, but the principles developed in Ch 125 are required for Ch 126.
1 credit eachDesigned to help the student in Ch 104, 105, and 106 develop chemistry-related skills. One lecture.
1 credit eachDevelopment of basic skills required to solve typical story problems encountered in Ch 201, 202, and 203. One lecture.
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3 credits eachPrinciples and applications of chemistry for science majors: physical measurements, atomic and molecular structure, states of matter, reaction dynamics, description of elements and compounds. Concurrent laboratory enrollment normally required. Three lectures. Prerequisite: Mth 95 or equivalent.
2 credits eachExperiments covering gravimetric and volumetric analysis, reactivity, syntheses, and qualitative analysis. One recitation and one 3-hour laboratory. Concurrent enrollment in lecture required.
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Ch 314 Chemical Information
1 creditIntroduction to the retrieval, organization, and citation of chemical information using hard-copy, online, CD-ROM, and Internet sources. Resources appropriate to organic, inorganic, physical, and analytical chemistry, biochemistry, materials science, and forensic science are emphasized. Prerequisite: Ch 335.
1 creditFormulates a literature research project that relates to the Senior Project (Ch 497). Information is retrieved from the international literature, then organized, analyzed, and synthesized into a paper which includes a detailed review of the topic and a laboratory research proposal. Prerequisite: Ch 314.
4 credits, 3 creditsStudies the compounds of carbon with particular emphasis on the chemical principles underlying biological and health sciences. Ch 331: four lectures. Ch 332: three lectures. Prerequisite: Ch 202.
3 credits eachComprehensive study of the physical and chemical properties of the compounds of carbon. Organic reactions are presented as tools for the research scientist to use in synthesis and to illustrate the principles underlying chemical behavior. Three lectures. Prerequisite: Ch 202.
1 creditTheory and application of basic techniques used in the purification and characterization of organic and bio-organic compounds. One 3-hour laboratory. Concurrent enrollment in Ch 331 or Ch 334. Prerequisite: Ch 205.
1 creditContinuation of the study of organic laboratory techniques including some elementary spectroscopy. One 3-hour laboratory. Concurrent enrollment in Ch 332. Prerequisite: Ch 337.
3 creditsTheory and practical uses of spectroscopy for the structural characterization of organic compounds. Includes use of infrared spectrophotometer, nuclear magnetic resonance, and mass spectrometers. Two lectures and two 1-1/2 hour laboratories. Concurrent enrollment in Ch 332 or Ch 335.
1 creditSynthesis, isolation, and purification of organic and bio-organic compounds. Includes extensive use of chromatography and spectroscopy. One 3-hour laboratory. Concurrent enrollment in Ch 336. Prerequisites: Ch 337, 340.
4 creditsSurvey of the structures and reactivities of biomolecules with emphasis on enzymes, nucleic acids, metabolic processes, and bioenergetics. Four lectures. Prerequisite: Ch 332 or 336. (Ch 350 and Ch 451, 452, 453 are offered in alternate years.)
4 creditsIntroduction to the chemical and instrumental techniques used in crime investigation and the analysis of physical evidence. Offered primarily for the student interested in a career in criminology. Does not fulfill chemistry major or minor requirements. Three lectures and one 2-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: one year of criminology.
3 creditsTraining in writing computer programs with applications to a variety of problems of chemical importance. Languages and software used include Mathcad for Windows and BASIC. Students use the Department of Chemistry's microcomputers, and learn methods that involve computer graphics for analysis of experimental data. Two 1-hour lectures and one 2-hour laboratory. Prerequisites: Ch 203, Mth 252.
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3 credits eachSurvey of contemporary theories and their applications to inorganic compounds. Lecture topics include symmetry, atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, coordination compounds, reaction mechanisms, periodicity, acids and bases, aqueous and nonaqueous solutions, organometallic and bioinorganic compounds, and descriptive chemistry of metals and nonmetals. Three lectures. Prerequisite: Ch 441 (may be taken concurrently).
1 credit eachStudy of inorganic compounds and complexes including synthesis and characterization of air-sensitive and water-sensitive organometallic compounds and transition metal complexes. One 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisites: Ch 411, 412 (may be taken concurrently).
3 creditsPrinciples of quantitative analytical chemistry. Topics include equilibria in gravimetric, volumetric, and electrochemical methods of analysis, and a brief introduction to spectroscopy and analytical separations. Two 1-1/2 hour lectures. Concurrent enrollment in Ch 422. Prerequisites: Ch 203, 206.
1 creditQuantitative analytical laboratory work, including gravimetric, volumetric, and a limited amount of instrumental methods. One 3-hour laboratory. Concurrent enrollment in Ch 421 required. Prerequisites: Ch 203, 206.
3 creditsTheory of instrumental methods of chemical analysis including spectroscopy, chromatography, voltammetry, and other topics. Two 1-1/2 hour lectures. Concurrent enrollment in Ch 426 required. Prerequisites: Ch 421, 422, 441.
1 creditLaboratory exercises emphasize basic electronics, application of instrumental techniques, optimization of instrumental parameters, and treatment of data. One 3-hour laboratory. Concurrent enrollment in Ch 425 required. Prerequisites: Ch 421, 422, 441.
1 creditIntegrated laboratory course covering the instrumental analysis and characterization of inorganic or organic compounds. Course involves the synthesis of an inorganic or organic compound followed by analysis and characterization using a variety of instrumental methods. One 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisites: Ch 340, Ch 414, Ch 426.
3 credits eachComprehensive study of the theoretical and practical applications of physical laws to chemical phenomena. Topics include classical and statistical thermodynamics, electrochemistry, chemical kinetics, and the theory and application of quantum mechanics to atomic and molecular structure. Three lectures. Prerequisites: Ch 203, 206, Mth 252, and general physics.
2 credits eachLaboratory experience involving modern computer-enhanced methods of physical-chemical experimentation. Students receive experience programming in BASIC and FORTRAN as well as with direct interfacing of laboratory equipment to computers. Experiments utilize student-written software for control of equipment and analysis of experimental data. Experiments include such topics as reaction kinetics, gas-phase reaction equilibria, electrochemical measurements, and spectroscopic analysis of molecular structure. One lecture and one 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisites: Ch 371, and Ch 441, 442, 443 which may be taken concurrently.
3 credits eachThe chemistry of biological systems and their products with particular reference to the underlying organic, chemical, thermodynamic, and kinetic principles. Three lectures. Prerequisite: Ch 332 or 336. (Ch 451, 452, 453, and Ch 350 are offered in alternate years.)
1 credit eachLaboratory principles and procedures useful for the chemical study of biological systems and biomolecules. One 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisites: concurrent enrollment in or previous completion of Ch 451, 452, 453.
13 creditsAdvanced course covering special topics in analytical, inorganic, organic, physical, or biochemistry. Prerequisites and credits vary with topic. May be repeated for credit for each different topic.
1 credit eachDesigned to be a practical application of the student's accumulated knowledge. Ch 497 and 498 typically involve supervised study or research which may be conducted inside or outside of the department. Ch 499 entails a significant library, writing, and oral presentation component. All projects must be approved by the faculty. This sequence must be taken during the student's senior year and is required for graduation.