Chemistry (CHEM)

Qualitative introduction to chemistry using current world problems and commercial products, such as the ozone layer, nuclear fission, polymers and drugs, to introduce chemical principles.

Integrated, hands-on, laboratory instruction in the fundamental concepts of chemistry for general education and middle-level licensure for pre-service and in-service teachers.

Sequential. Introduction to principles of chemistry, fundamentals of inorganic, organic and biochemistry. Structure and chemistry of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins; biochemistry of enzymes, metabolism, radiation.

Pre/Corequisite: CHEM 110. Sequential. Laboratory course applying principles of chemistry and fundamentals of inorganic, organic and biochemistry.

Prerequisite: CHEM 110. Sequential. Introduction to principles of chemistry, fundamentals of inorganic, organic and biochemistry. Structure and chemistry of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins; biochemistry of enzymes, metabolism, radiation.

Pre/Corequisite: CHEM 112. Sequential. Laboratory course applying principles of chemistry and fundamentals of inorganic, organic and biochemistry.

Prerequisite: If a student has no high school chemistry, CHEM 101 is recommended to be taken prior to enrollment in CHEM 114. Introduction to principles of chemistry, fundamentals of inorganic, organic and biochemistry. Structure and chemistry of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins; biochemistry of enzymes, metabolism, radiation.

Pre/Corequisite: CHEM 114. Laboratory course applying principles of chemistry and fundamentals of inorganic, organic and biochemistry.

Prerequisite: placement in MATH 149 or MATH 154 or permission. Introduction to basic facts and principles of chemistry including atomic and molecular structure, states of matter and thermodynamics. For chemistry majors, pre-medical students and most other science majors. Discussion (day sections).

Pre/Corequisite: CHEM 151. Laboratory course applying principles of thermodynamics, chemical analysis and laboratory practice.

Pre/Corequisite: CHEM 151. Continuation of CHEM 151 and CHEM 152, including aqueous solution theory, chemical kinetics, equilibrium, electrochemistry and nuclear chemistry. For chemistry majors, premedical students and most other science majors. Discussion (day sections).

Prerequisite: CHEM 152. Pre/Corequisite: CHEM 153. Laboratory course applying principles of chemical equilibrium to inorganic qualitative analysis.

Basic concepts in chemistry practice including written and oral communication skills, computer skills, professional ethics, environmental issues, chemical literature, degree options, and career considerations.

Sequential. Prerequisite: CHEM 153 or permission. Structure and reactions of organic compounds, mechanism of reactions.

Sequential. Prerequisite: CHEM 263 or permission. Structure and reactions of organic compounds, mechanism of reactions.

Sequential. Prerequisite: CHEM 154. Pre/Corequisite: CHEM 263. Laboratory experiments to develop techniques in organic chemistry and illustrate principles. Discussion.

Prerequisite: CHEM 265. Pre/Corequisite: CHEM 264. Sequential. Laboratory experiments to develop techniques in organic chemistry and illustrate principles. Discussion.

Lectures on current research topics in chemistry by invited speakers.

Prerequisites: CHEM 264, MATH 222, and [PHYS 262 or PHYS 292]. Chemical thermodynamics, kinetics, molecular structure and spectra.

Prerequisites: CHEM 264, MATH 223, and PHYS 291. Gases, thermodynamics, thermochemistry, solutions, dilute solutions, chemical equilibrium, phase rule, chemical kinetics, electrochemistry, electrolytic equilibria.

Prerequisites: CHEM 264, and MATH 335, and PHYS 292. Atomic and molecular structure and spectroscopy.

Prerequisite: CHEM 266. An integrated laboratory experience covering the isolation, characterization and analysis of enzymes and DNA, protein synthesis and purification, enzyme kinetics, biochemical databases and statistical treatment of data.

Prerequisite: CHEM 266. A laboratory experience that focuses on the synthetic and spectroscopic techniques of modern inorganic chemistry, including bio-inorganic and organometallic compounds.

Prerequisite: CHEM 266. Corequisite: CHEM 314 or CHEM 305 or permission. Integrated laboratory experience covering the areas of quantitative analysis, physical chemistry, and instrumental techniques.

Prerequisites: minimum GPA of 2.5 and permission of the Department. Work experience focused on career applications of the discipline of Chemistry. (May repeat for a maximum of six credits.)

Prerequisite: CHEM 264. Biochemistry of amino acids, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids: structure/function relations. Enzymes as catalysts: kinetics and regulation. Cofactors.

Prerequisite: CHEM 401. Overview of metabolism; thermodynamics; carbohydrate, fatty acid, amino acid, and nucleoside anabolism and catabolism; hormonal control of metabolism. Photosynthesis.

Prerequisites: BIOL 311 and CHEM 401. DNA, RNA, and protein synthesis, translation and transcription. Gene function and expression, cell cycle and cancer, genetic engineering, gene silencing, gain of function studies.

Prerequisite: Junior standing or higher. Selected topics in advanced analytical chemistry for which no course exists. (May be repeated)

Prerequisite: Junior standing or higher. Selected topics in advanced inorganic chemistry for which no course exists. (May be repeated)

Prerequisite: Junior or greater standing. Selected topics in advanced organic chemistry for which no course exists. (May be repeated)

Prerequisite: Junior or greater standing. Selected topics in advanced physical chemistry for which no course exists. (May be repeated)

Prerequisite: Junior or greater standing. Selected topics in advanced biochemistry for which no course exists. (May be repeated)

Prerequisite: CHEM 154 and CHEM 263. Theoretical principles of quantitative and instrumental analysis.

Prerequisite: CHEM 154 and CHEM 263. Instrumental analysis with emphasis on newer analytical tools and methods.

Prerequisite: CHEM 264. Introduction to study of mechanisms of organic reactions.

Prerequisite: CHEM 314 or CHEM 305. Concepts of atomic structure integrated in systematic classification of elements. Periodic table. Chemistry of the representative elements. Transition elements including coordination compounds, organometallics and metal carbonyls.

Prerequisite: CHEM 381 or Corequisite: CHEM 305, or permission. Integrated laboratory experience covering the areas of quantitative analysis, physical chemistry, instrumental techniques, and inorganic chemistry.

(May be repeated) Group studies of special topics in chemistry. May not be used to meet undergraduate or graduate major requirements in chemistry.

(May be repeated for a total of eight credits) Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing in Honors College and permission of department honors preceptor. Independent research leading to completion of honors thesis under guidance of honors project adviser.

Special Topics in Chemistry.

(May be repeated for a total of eight credits) Prerequisite: Permission. Assignment of special problems to student, designed as an introduction to research problems.