Chemistry
Sciences 203A
541-552-6471
Thomas A. Keevil, Chair
Students majoring in chemistry typically enter positions in private, academic, or government laboratories, or they enroll in graduate or professional schools. There are outstanding opportunities for graduate study in chemistry. A bachelor’s degree in chemistry is also excellent preparation for graduate study in a number of other fields, including business, dentistry, engineering, environmental studies, forensic science, law, medical technology, medicine, oceanography, pharmacology, teaching, and veterinary medicine.
The Committee on Professional Training of the American Chemical Society (ACS) has approved the Chemistry Department’s curricular offerings, faculty, and facilities. Students who complete the approved program are certified by the American Chemical Society and become eligible for full membership in the society upon graduation.
Degrees
BA or BS in Chemistry with options in Chemistry and Biochemistry. Additional options include American Chemical Society Certified Degrees in Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Chemical Physics
BA or BS in Business-Chemistry
BS in Environmental Studies with a Chemistry option
Co-Major
Business-Chemistry (see page 46 for a description of this program)
Minor
Chemistry
Choosing a Major
Students are strongly encouraged to make this decision as early as possible to ensure their degree may be completed in four years. It is generally not possible to complete the degree in four years without taking chemistry courses every year. It is also necessary to begin taking mathematics courses in the first year. Freshmen considering a chemistry major should talk to a chemistry professor immediately.
Requirements for Major
- Fulfill baccalaureate degree requirements as stated beginning on page 21.
- Complete the core curriculum.
- Complete the chemistry major core courses.
- Complete courses for one of the approved options. Students planning to attend graduate school are strongly encouraged to complete an ACS-accredited degree.
- Maintain a 2.0 GPA in all upper division chemistry courses.
- Complete an outcome assessment portfolio demonstrating proficiency in, but not limited to, core academics, oral and written presentations, instrument and computer skills, research, and cooperative learning.
- The student’s entire program must be approved by a chemistry advisor.
Capstone
Students must complete the Senior Project as described under Ch 497, 498, 499. Only one of the four course sequences below may be taken simultaneously with the Senior Project.
| Inorganic Chemistry (Ch 411, 414) | |
| Analytical Chemistry/Instrumental Analysis (Ch 421, 422 and 425, 426, 427) | |
| Physical Chemistry (Ch 441, 442, 443, 444, 445) | |
| Biochemistry (Ch 451, 452, 453, 454, 455) | |
Chemistry Major Core Courses
(50 chemistry credits, 12 mathematics credits)
| General Chemistry (Ch 201, 202, 203) | 9 |
| General Chemistry Lab (Ch 204, 205, 206) | 6 |
| Chemical Information (Ch 314) | 1 |
| Chemical Research Writing (Ch 315) | 1 |
| Organic Chemistry (Ch 334, 335, 336) | 9 |
| Introduction to Organic Chemistry Lab (Ch 337) | 2 |
| Organic Spectroscopy (Ch 340) | 3 |
| Organic Chemistry Lab (Ch 341) | 2 |
| Computer Applications in Chemistry (Ch 371) | 3 |
| Analytical Chemistry (Ch 421) | 3 |
| Analytical Chemistry Lab (Ch 422) | 1 |
| Instrumental Analysis (Ch 425) | 3 |
| Instrumental Analysis Lab (Ch 426) | 1 |
| Physical Chemistry (Ch 441) | 3 |
| Senior Project (Ch 497, 498, 499) | 3 |
| Elementary Functions (Mth 112) | 4 |
| Calculus I, II (Mth 251, 252) | 8 |
Chemistry Option
(7 chemistry credits, 12 physics credits)
| Inorganic Chemistry (Ch 411) | 4 |
| Inorganic Chemistry Lab (Ch 414) | 1 |
| Physical-Chemical Measurements (Ch 444) | 2 |
| General Physics (Ph 201, 202, 203) | 9 |
| General Physics Lab (Ph 224, 225, 226) | 3 |
Biochemistry Option
(20 biology credits, 11 chemistry credits, 12 physics credits)
| Principles of Biology (Bi 211, 212, 213) | 12 |
| Genetics (Bi 341) | 4 |
| Molecular Biology (Bi 425) | 4 |
| Biochemistry (Ch 451, 452, 453) | 9 |
| Biochemistry Lab (Ch 454, 455) | 2 |
| General Physics (Ph 201, 202, 203) | 9 |
| General Physics Lab (Ph 224, 225, 226) | 3 |
American Chemical Society Certified Degree in Chemistry Option
(20 chemistry credits, 4 mathematics credits, 19 physics credits)
| Introductory Biochemistry (Ch 350) | 4 |
| Inorganic Chemistry (Ch 411) | 4 |
| Inorganic Chemistry Lab (Ch 414) | 1 |
| Advanced Instrumental Analysis Lab (Ch 427) | 1 |
| Physical Chemistry (Ch 442, 443) | 6 |
| Physical-Chemical Measurements (Ch 444, 445) | 4 |
| Differential Equations (Mth 321) | 4 |
| General Physics (Ph 221, 222, 223) | 12 |
| General Physics Lab (Ph 224, 225, 226) | 3 |
| Mathematical Methods for the Physical Sciences (Ph 371) | 4 |
American Chemical Society Certified Degree in Biochemistry Option
(20 biology credits, 24 chemistry credits, 4 mathematics credits, 19 physics credits)
| Principles of Biology (Bi 211, 212, 213) | 12 |
| Genetics (Bi 341) | 4 |
| Molecular Biology (Bi 425) | 4 |
| Inorganic Chemistry (Ch 411) | 4 |
| Inorganic Chemistry Lab (Ch 414) | 1 |
| Physical Chemistry (Ch 442, 443) | 6 |
| Physical-Chemical Measurements (Ch 444) | 2 |
| Biochemistry (Ch 451, 452, 453) | 9 |
| Biochemistry Lab (Ch 454, 455) | 2 |
| Differential Equations (Mth 321) | 4 |
| General Physics (Ph 221, 222, 223) | 12 |
| General Physics Lab (Ph 224, 225, 226) | 3 |
| Mathematical Methods for the Physical Sciences (Ph 371) | 4 |
American Chemical Society Certified Degree in Chemical Physics Option
(19–22 chemistry credits, 4–12 mathematics credits, 31–39 physics credits)
| Introductory Biochemistry (Ch 350) | 4 |
| Inorganic Chemistry (Ch 411) | 4 |
| Inorganic Chemistry Lab (Ch 414) | 1 |
| Physical Chemistry (Ch 442, 443) | 6 |
| Physical-Chemical Measurements (Ch 444, 445) | 4 |
| Differential Equations (Mth 321) | 4 |
| General Physics (Ph 221, 222, 223) | 12 |
| General Physics Lab (Ph 224, 225, 226) | 3 |
| Mathematical Methods for the Physical Sciences (Ph 371) | 4 |
| Optics and Waves (Ph 333) | 3 |
| Optics Lab (Ph 336) | 1 |
| Lasers (Ph 339) | 3 |
| Modern Physics (Ph 341) | 3 |
| Modern Physics Lab (Ph 344, 345) | 1–2 |
| Thermal Physics (Ph 354) | 4 |
| Electronics (Ph 361, 362) | 4–8 |
| Computer Methods (Ph 380) | 3 |
| Quantum Physics (Ph 416, 417) | 3–6 |
| Analytical Mechanics (Ph 424, 425) | 4–8 |
| Electricity and Magnetism (Ph 431, 432) | 4–8 |
| Solid-State Physics (Ph 461) | 4 |
| Advanced Topics in Mathematical Physics (Ph 471) | 3 |
| Physics courses listed above | 0–8 |
| Advanced Topics in Chemistry (Ch 485) | 1–3 |
| Linear Algebra (Mth 261) | 4 |
| Partial Differential Equations (Mth 421) | 4 |
Honors Program
Students interested in participating in the departmental honors program must notify the advisor upon completing at least 25 credits of chemistry required for the degree. Admission to the program requires department faculty approval.
Honors Requirements
- Complete an ACS-certified chemistry degree.
- Maintain a minimum 3.5 GPA in all upper division chemistry courses.
- Complete one year of research prior to commencing the senior project and present both a written and oral report on this research.
- Obtain final approval from the department faculty.
The transcripts and diplomas of qualified students indicate that their degrees were awarded with departmental honors.
Teacher Licensing
Students who would like to teach chemistry at the middle school or high school level in Oregon public schools must complete a bachelor’s degree in chemistry before applying for admission to the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Program at SOU. Interested students should consult the department chair for an appropriate advisor and the Education Department regarding admission requirements for the MAT Program.
Students must prepare in advance to increase their chances of acceptance into this competitive program. Practica, internships, and volunteer experiences working with children in public schools are required prior to application to the MAT Program.
Minor
Complete 28 credits in chemistry, at least 13 of which must be upper division. Choose upper division courses from at least two of the following areas of chemistry: analytical, biochemistry, inorganic, organic, and physical. Maintain an overall GPA of 2.0 in all upper division chemistry courses.
| General Chemistry (Ch 201, 202, 203) | 9 |
| General Chemistry Lab (Ch 204, 205, 206) | 6 |
| Upper division electives (approved by | |
| advisor) | 13 |
Chemistry Courses
See Course Prerequisites PolicyLower Division Courses
| Ch 100 Fundamentals of Chemistry |
| 4 credits |
| Introduces 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 and one 2-hour lab. Corequisite: Ch 100L. Approved for General Education (Explorations). |
| Ch 101 Environmental Chemistry |
| 4 credits |
| Examines the basic chemical principles as applied to areas of current interest and concern in the natural environment and modern technology. Includes such topics as air and water pollution, toxic waste disposal, use of pesticides and fertilizers, and energy production. Three lectures and one 2-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: Ch 100. Corequisite: Ch 101L. Approved for General Education (Explorations). |
| Ch 104 Survey of Chemistry |
| 4 credits |
| Survey of general chemistry. 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. Requires a working knowledge of high school algebra, logarithms, and scientific notation. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Corequisite: Ch 104L. |
| Ch 105 Survey of Chemistry |
| 4 credits |
| Focuses on the chemistry of organic compounds, with special emphasis on biological applications. Topics are covered by functional groups, including hydrocarbons; alcohols and ethers; aldehydes and ketones; carboxylic acids and esters; and amines and amides. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: Ch 104. Corequisite: Ch 105L. |
| Ch 106 Survey of Chemistry |
| 4 credits |
| Focuses on applications of general chemistry and organic chemistry principles to understand biochemical systems. Topics covered include the chemistry of proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrate metabolism, lipid metabolism and protein metabolism. Three lectures and one 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: Ch 105. Corequisite: Ch 106L. |
| Ch 190 Chemical Concepts |
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| 1 credit |
| Helps students in Ch 104 develop chemistry-related skills. One lecture. Corequisite: Ch 104. |
| Ch 191 Chemical Concepts |
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| 1 credit |
| Helps students in Ch 105 develop chemistry-related skills. One lecture. Corequisite: Ch 105. |
| Ch 192 Chemical Concepts |
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| 1 credit |
| Helps students in Ch 106 develop chemistry-related skills. One lecture. Corequisite: Ch 106. |
| Ch 195 Chemical Problem Solving |
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| 1 credit |
| Develops the basic skills required to solve typical story problems encountered in Ch 201. One lecture. Corequisite: Ch 201. |
| Ch 196 Chemical Problem Solving |
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| 1 credit |
| Develops the basic skills required to solve typical story problems encountered in Ch 202. One lecture. Corequisite: Ch 202. |
| Ch 197 Chemical Problem Solving |
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| 1 credit |
| Develops the basic skills required to solve typical story problems encountered in Ch 203. One lecture. Corequisite: Ch 203. |
| Ch 199 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
| Ch 201 General Chemistry |
| 3 credits |
| Explores and applies principles and applications of chemistry for science majors. Emphasis on atomic and molecular structure, periodic properties of elements, models of chemical bonding, and molecular geometry and its influence on molecular properties. Ch 201, 204 and Ch 202, 205 are approved for General Education (explorations). Prerequisite: Mth 111. Corequisite: Ch 204. |
| Ch 202 General Chemistry |
| 3 credits |
| Applies principles presented in Ch 201 to the study of the solid, liquid, and gaseous states of matter. Principles of stoichiometry, thermodynamics, and chemical kinetics are introduced and applied to the study of aqueous and gas-phase chemical reactions. Ch 201, 204 and Ch 202, 205 are approved for General Education (explorations). Prerequisites: Ch 201 and Mth 111. Corequisite: Ch 205. |
| Ch 203 General Chemistry |
| 3 credits |
| Introduces the principles of chemical equilibrium and their application to the study of aqueous acid-base reactions and electrochemistry. Prerequisites: Ch 202 and Mth 111. Corequisite: Ch 206. |
| Ch 204 General Chemistry Laboratory |
| 2 credits |
| Experiments cover the fundamentals of chemical measurements, quantitative relationships in chemical analysis, and understanding atomic and molecular structure. One recitation and one 3-hour laboratory. Corequisite: Ch 201. Approved for General Education (Explorations). |
| Ch 205 General Chemistry Laboratory |
| 2 credits |
| Experiments cover the fundamentals of intermolecular interactions, stoichiometric relationships, and their application to the synthesis, identification, and analysis of chemical compounds. One recitation and one 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisites: Ch 201 and Ch 204. Corequisite: Ch 202. Approved for General Education (Explorations). |
| Ch 206 General Chemistry Laboratory |
| 2 credits |
| Experiments in this laboratory illustrate the fundamental principles of chemical equilibria and their application to chemical analysis through the use of volumetric and electrochemical methods. Prerequisites: Ch 202 and Ch 205. Corequisite: Ch 203. |
| Ch 209 Practicum |
| Credits to be arranged |
Upper Division Courses
| Ch 300 Forensic Science |
| 3 credits |
| Introduces the scientific techniques used in crime investigation. Involves the analysis of physical evidence and covers aspects of chemistry, biology, geology, physics, and criminology. Three lectures. Does not fulfill chemistry major or minor requirements. Prerequisites: Colloquium and Explorations sequences from all three of the learning areas. Approved for General Education (Synthesis). |
| Ch 301 Forensic Science Laboratory |
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| 1 credit |
| Gives students hands-on experience with scientific procedures and techniques as they apply to forensic investigation. One 3-hour laboratory. Does not fulfill chemistry major or minor requirements. Prerequisites: Ch 300 and instructor consent. |
| Ch 314 Chemical Information |
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| 1 credit |
| Introduces the retrieval, organization, and citation of chemical information using hard-copy, online, CD-ROM, and Internet sources. Focuses on resources appropriate to analytical, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry; biochemistry; forensic science; and materials science. Prerequisite: Ch 335. |
| Ch 315 Chemical Research Writing |
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| 1 credit |
| Formulates a literature research project relating to the Senior Project (Ch 497). Students retrieve information from international literature and organize, analyze, and synthesize it into a paper that includes a detailed review of the topic and a laboratory research proposal. Prerequisite: Ch 314. |
| Ch 331 Principles of Organic Chemistry |
| 4 credits |
| Introduction to the structures and reactions of organic compounds, oriented for students in the biological sciences. Four lectures. Prerequisite: Ch 203. Corequisite: Ch 337. |
| Ch 332 Principles of Organic Chemistry |
| 3 credits |
| Continued study of organic chemistry, with particular emphasis on the chemical principles underlying biological and health sciences. Three lectures. Prerequisite: Ch 331. Corequisite: Ch 338. |
| Ch 334 Organic Chemistry |
| 3 credits |
| Introduces the physical and chemical properties of the compounds of carbon. Focuses on molecular structure analysis and naming of organic compounds. Provides an introduction to reactions, mechanisms, and spectroscopic structure determination of organic compounds. Three lectures. Prerequisite: Ch 203. Corequisite: Ch 337. |
| Ch 335 Organic Chemistry |
| 3 credits |
| Focuses on the stereochemistry of organic compounds and its influence on chemical reactivity. Presents organic reactions as tools for the research scientist to use in synthesis and as illustrations of the principles underlying chemical behavior. Three lectures. Prerequisite: Ch 334. Corequisites: Ch 340 and Ch 340L. |
| Ch 336 Organic Chemistry |
| 3 credits |
| Introduces additional organic reactions and their use in the synthesis of complex molecules. Presents current applications of organic chemistry in the preparation and reactivity of polymers and biomolecules. Three lectures. Prerequisite: Ch 335. Corequisites: Ch 341 and Ch 341R. |
| Ch 337 Introduction to Organic Chemistry Laboratory |
| 2 credits |
| Examines the theory and application of basic techniques used in the purification and characterization of organic and bioorganic compounds. One recitation and one 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: Ch 206. Corequisite: Ch 337R. |
| Ch 338 Principles of Organic Chemistry Laboratory |
| 2 credits |
| Continues the study of organic laboratory techniques, including some elementary spectroscopy. One recitation and one 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisite: Ch 337. Corequisites: Ch 332 and Ch 338R. |
| Ch 340 Organic Spectroscopy |
| 3 credits |
| Examines the theory and practical uses of spectroscopy for the structural characterization of organic compounds. Includes use of an infrared spectrophotometer, nuclear magnetic resonance, and mass spectrometers. Two lectures and one 3-hr laboratory. Prerequisite: Ch 337. Corequisites: Ch 335 and Ch 340L. |
| Ch 341 Organic Chemistry Laboratory |
| 2 credits |
| Explores the synthesis, isolation, and purification of organic and bioorganic compounds. Includes extensive use of chromatography and spectroscopy. One recitation and one 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisites: Ch 337 and Ch 340. Corequisites: Ch 336 and Ch 341R. |
| Ch 344 Organic Chemistry Workshop |
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| 1 credit |
| Peer-led team learning workshop focused on solving organic chemistry problems encountered in Ch 334. Corequisite: Ch 334. |
| Ch 345 Organic Chemistry Workshop |
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| 1 credit |
| Peer-led team learning workshop focused on solving organic chemistry problems encountered in Ch 335. Corequisite: Ch 335. |
| Ch 346 Organic Chemistry Workshop |
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| 1 credit |
| Peer-led team learning workshop focused on solving organic chemistry problems encountered in Ch 336. Corequisite: Ch 336. |
| Ch 350 Introductory Biochemistry |
| 4 credits |
| Surveys structures and reactivities of biomolecules, with an emphasis on enzymes, nucleic acids, metabolic processes, and bioenergetics. Four lectures. Prerequisite: Ch 332 or Ch 336. |
| Ch 371 Computer Applications in Chemistry |
| 3 credits |
| Trains students in writing computer programs with applications to various problems of chemical importance. Languages and software used include BASIC and Mathcad for Windows. Students use the Department of Chemistrys microcomputers and learn methods involving computer graphics for analysis of experimental data. Two 1-hour lectures and one 2-hour laboratory. Prerequisites: Ch 203 and Mth 252. Corequisite: Ch 441. |
| Ch 399 Special Studies |
| Credits to be arranged |
| Ch 401/501 Research |
| Credits to be arranged |
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| Ch 403/503 Thesis |
| Credits to be arranged |
| Ch 405/505 Reading and Conference |
| Credits to be arranged |
| Ch 407/507 Seminar |
| Credits to be arranged |
| Ch 408/508 Workshop |
| Credits to be arranged |
| Ch 409/509 Practicum |
| Credits to be arranged |
| Ch 411/511 Inorganic Chemistry |
| 4 credits |
| Surveys contemporary theories and their application 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. Four lectures. Prerequisite: Ch 441. Corequisite: Ch 414. |
| Ch 414/514 Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory |
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| 1 credit |
| Studies inorganic compounds and complexes, including the synthesis and characterization of air-sensitive and water-sensitive organometallic compounds and transition metal complexes. One 3-hour laboratory. Corequisite: Ch 411. |
| Ch 421 Analytical Chemistry |
| 3 credits |
| Covers the principles of quantitative analytical chemistry. Topics include equilibria in gravimetric, volumetric, and electrochemical methods of analysis, along with a brief introduction to spectroscopy and analytical separations. Two 90-minute lectures. Prerequisites: Ch 203 and Ch 206. Corequisite: Ch 422. |
| Ch 422 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory |
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| 1 credit |
| Involves students in quantitative analytical laboratory work, including gravimetric, volumetric, and a limited number of instrumental methods. One 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisites: Ch 203 and Ch 206. Corequisite: Ch 421. |
| Ch 425/525 Instrumental Analysis |
| 3 credits |
| Explores the theory of instrumental methods of chemical analysis, including spectroscopy, chromatography, voltammetry, and other topics. Two 90-minute lectures. Prerequisites: Ch 421; Ch 422; and Ch 441. Corequisite: Ch 426. |
| Ch 426/526 Instrumental Analysis Laboratory |
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| 1 credit |
| Laboratory exercises emphasize basic electronics, the application of instrumental techniques, the optimization of instrumental parameters, and the treatment of data. One 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisites: Ch 421; Ch 422; and Ch 441. Corequisite: Ch 425. |
| Ch 427 Advanced Instrumental Analysis Laboratory |
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| 1 credit |
| Integrated laboratory course covers the instrumental analysis and characterization of inorganic or organic compounds. 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; and Ch 426. |
| Ch 434 Organic Chemistry Workshop Mentor |
| 2 credits |
| Mentors for peer-led team learning workshops focused on solving organic chemistry problems encountered in Ch 334. Prerequisite: Ch 336. |
| Ch 435 Organic Chemistry Workshop Mentor |
| 2 credits |
| Mentors for peer-led team-learning workshops focus on solving organic chemistry problems encountered in Ch 335. Prerequisite: Ch 336. |
| Ch 436 Organic Chemistry Workshop Mentor |
| 2 credits |
| Mentors for peer-led team-learning workshops focus on solving organic chemistry problems encountered in Ch 336. Prerequisite: Ch 336. |
| Ch 441/541 Physical Chemistry |
| 3 credits |
| A detailed theoretical study of the macroscopic behavior and microscopic structure of matter using mathematical models. Topics include real and ideal gases, kinetic-molecular theory of gases, and the development and application of thermodynamics to problems of chemical interest. Three lectures. Prerequisites: Ch 203; Ch 206; Mth 252; and either Ph 201, Ph 202, and Ph 203 or Ph 221, Ph 222, and Ph 223. Corequisite: Ch 371. |
| Ch 442/542 Physical Chemistry |
| 3 credits |
| Examines the development and application of thermodynamics to solutions of electrolytes and nonelectrolytes, as well as statistical thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and chemical kinetics. Three lectures. Prerequisite: Ch 441. |
| Ch 443/543 Physical Chemistry |
| 3 credits |
| Introduces the theory and application of quantum mechanics to atomic and molecular structure. Three lectures. Prerequisite: Ch 442. |
| Ch 444/544 Physical-Chemical Measurements |
| 2 credits |
| Laboratory experience involving computer-enhanced methods of physical-chemical experimentation. Provides experience in programming in BASIC and Mathcad. Experiments utilize student-written software for collection and analysis of experimental data. Emphasis on data collection for device calibration and collection of thermodynamic data. One lecture and one 3-hour laboratory. Prerequisites: Ch 371 and Ch 441. |
| Ch 445/545 Physical-Chemical Measurements |
| 2 credits |
| Laboratory experience emphasizing data collection and analysis in chemical reaction kinetics and spectroscopic analysis of molecular structure. Prerequisites: Ch 371; Ch 442; and Ch 444. Corequisite: Ch 443. |
| Ch 451/551 Biochemistry |
| 3 credits |
| Examines the chemistry of biological systems including underlying organic, thermodynamic, and chemical principles. Introduces biological macromolecules, including nucleic acids, proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids. Three lectures. Prerequisite: Ch 332 or Ch 336. |
| Ch 452/552 Biochemistry |
| 3 credits |
| Systematic assessment of metabolism, including major oxidative and biosynthetic pathways. Includes aspects of enzyme mechanisms and kinetics, metabolic regulation, derivation of metabolic energy, and metabolic defects as they relate to the basis of disease. Three lectures. Prerequisite: Ch 451. |
| Ch 453/553 Biochemistry |
| 3 credits |
| Introduces the principles of molecular genetics as they apply to biochemical systems. Includes cellular repair mechanisms, recombinant DNA technologies, and a detailed look at the processes of DNA replication, transcription and translation, and genetic regulation. Three lectures. Prerequisite: Ch 452. |
| Ch 454/554 Biochemistry Laboratory |
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| 1 credit |
| Application of contemporary biochemical techniques to protein purification, protein structural analysis, and enzyme kinetics. One 3-hr lab. Prerequisite: Ch 451. Corequisite: Ch 452. |
| Ch 455/555 Biochemistry Laboratory |
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| 1 credit |
| Introduces tools of nucleic acid analysis, lipid chemistry, and natural product isolation and characterization. One 3-hr lab. Prerequisites: Ch 452 and Ch 454. Corequisite: Ch 453. |
| Ch 481 Advanced Organic Spectroscopy |
| 3 credits |
| Offers lecture and laboratory exposure to single- and multi-dimensional NMR experiments, IR, and MS. Emphasizes small group interaction, problem solving, and presentation skills. Prerequisite: Ch 340. |
| Ch 482 Forensic Research Project |
| 3 credits |
| Immerses students in a laboratory-based research project of interest to the National Fish and Wildlife Forensics Lab (NFWFL) in Ashland. Provides experience with scientific research methodologies and instrumentation in collaboration with researchers at both the NFWFL and the SOU Chemistry Department. A minimum of six hours a week scheduled research time is recommended. There is a mandatory meeting in the winter term with researchers at the NWFWL. Prerequisites: Ch 425 and Ch 426. |
| Ch 485/585 Advanced Topics in Chemistry |
| 1 to 2 credits |
| Advanced course covering special topics in analytical, inorganic, organic, physical, or biochemistry. Prerequisites and credits vary with topic. May be repeated for credit with different topics. |
| Ch 497 Senior Project |
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| 1 credit |
| Designed as a practical application of the students accumulated knowledge. Typically involves supervised study or research, which may be conducted inside or outside the department. All projects must be approved by faculty. Must be taken during the senior year and is required for graduation. |
| Ch 498 Senior Project |
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| 1 credit |
| A continuation of the project begun in Ch 497 Must be taken during the senior year and is required for graduation. Prerequisite: Ch 497. |
| Ch 499 Senior Project |
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| 1 credit |
| A continuation of the project pursued in Ch 498. Entails substantial library research, writing, and oral presentation components. All projects must be approved by faculty. Must be taken during the senior year and is required for graduation. Prerequisite: Ch 498. |
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