2014-2015 Academic Catalog (August 2014 - July 2015) 
    
    May 28, 2024  
2014-2015 Academic Catalog (August 2014 - July 2015) [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Course Listings


 

Chemistry

  
  • CHEM 100 Fundamentals of Chemistry

    (3)
    Prerequisites: MATH 91  previously or concurrently (or equivalent proficiency)
    An introduction to basic chemistry concepts and calculations. Three hours lecture. Cannot be used as a general studies elective.

    Term Offered: (F)
(3)
  
  • CHEM 101 General Chemistry I

    (3)
    Prerequisites: MATH 103  (or equivalent proficiency) and ENGL 101  (both may be taken concurrently with CHEM 101).
    Co-requisites: CHEM 111 .

    An introductory course designed to give a general knowledge of the principles of chemistry. Must be taken concurrently with CHEM 111 . A grade of C or better in CHEM 101 is required to take 200-level and above CHEM courses.

    Term Offered: (F)
    Three hours lecture.
(3)
  
  • CHEM 102 General Chemistry II

    (3)
    Prerequisites: CHEM 101 , MATH 103  (or equivalent proficiency).
    Co-requisites: CHEM 112 .

    A continuation of CHEM 101 . Must be taken concurrently with CHEM 112 . A grade of C or better in CHEM 102 is required to take 200-level and above CHEM courses.

    Term Offered: (S)
    Three hours lecture.
(3)
  
  • CHEM 111 General Chemistry Laboratory I

    (1)
    Co-requisites: CHEM 101  

    A laboratory course designed to accompany the concepts presented in CHEM 101 . A grade of C or better in CHEM 111 is required to take 200-level and above CHEM courses. Must be taken concurrently with CHEM 101 .

    Term Offered: (F)
    Two hours laboratory.
(1)
  
  • CHEM 112 General Chemistry Laboratory II

    (1)
    Prerequisites: CHEM 101  and CHEM 111 ,
    Co-requisites: CHEM 102 

    A laboratory course designed to accompany the concepts presented in CHEM 102 . A grade of C or better in CHEM 112 is required to take 200-level and above CHEM courses. Must be taken concurrently with CHEM 102 .

    Term Offered: (S)
    Three hours laboratory.
(1)
  
  • CHEM 210 Chemical Laboratory Safety

    (1)
    Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in the following courses: CHEM 101 , CHEM 111 , CHEM 102 , CHEM 112 .
    The basics of safety in the chemical laboratory are studied, including legal, ethical, and policy issues appropriate to the workplace.

    Term Offered: (F)
    One hour lecture.
(1)
  
  • CHEM 220 Laboratory Research Methodology

    (1)
    Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in the following courses: CHEM 101 , CHEM 111 , CHEM 102 , CHEM 112 .  
    An introduction to research design and experimental methods in chemistry. Includes techniques of literature search and the use of statistics and computers in data analysis.

    Term Offered: (S)
    Three hours lab.
(1)
  
  • CHEM 302 Cell and Molecular Biology

    (4)
    See BIOL 302 .

(4)
  
  • CHEM 331 Organic Chemistry I

    (4)
    Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in the following courses: CHEM 101 , CHEM 111 , CHEM 102 , CHEM 112 , MATH 103  and MATH 104  (or equivalent proficiency).

    Introduction to the chemistry of carbon compounds. Laboratory consists of fundamental techniques and preparations.

    Term Offered: (F)
    Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory.
(4)
  
  • CHEM 332 Organic Chemistry II

    (4)
    Prerequisites: CHEM 331  with a grade of C or better.
    A continuation of CHEM 331 .

    Term Offered: (S)
    Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory.
(4)
  
  • CHEM 341 Biochemistry I

    (3)
    Prerequisites: CHEM 331  with a grade of C or better.
    Co-requisites: Concurrent enrollment in CHEM 347  recommended.

    Study of the structure and function of proteins, carbohydrates and lipids, as well as eukaryotic metabolic pathways.

    Term Offered: (F)
    Three hours lecture.
(3)
  
  • CHEM 347 Biochemistry Laboratory

    (1)
    Co-requisites: CHEM 341 .

    A laboratory course designed to accompany the concepts presented in CHEM 341 .

    Term Offered: (F)
    Three hours laboratory.
(1)
  
  • CHEM 351 Analytical Chemistry

    (3)
    Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in the following courses: CHEM 101 , CHEM 111 , CHEM 102 , CHEM 112 .
    Co-requisites: CHEM 357 .

    Methods of measuring and quantifying the chemical composition of natural and artificial materials. Must be taken concurrently with CHEM 357 .

    Term Offered: (F)
    Three hours lecture.
(3)
  
  • CHEM 352 Instrumental Analysis

    (3)
    Prerequisites: CHEM 351 ; PHYS 102  or PHYS 202  previously or concurrently.
    Co-requisites: CHEM 358 .

    Spectroscopic, chromatographic, and electrometric methods of analysis are studied. Must be taken concurrently with CHEM 358 .

    Term Offered: (S)
    Three hours lecture.
(3)
  
  • CHEM 357 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory

    (2)
    Co-requisites: CHEM 351 .

    A laboratory course designed to accompany the concepts presented in CHEM 351 . Must be taken concurrently with CHEM 351 .

    Term Offered: (F)
    Six hours laboratory.
(2)
  
  • CHEM 358 Instrumental Analysis Laboratory

    (2)
    Co-requisites: CHEM 352 .

    A laboratory course designed to accompany the concepts presented in CHEM 352 . Must be taken concurrently with CHEM 352 .

    Term Offered: (S)
    Six hours laboratory.
(2)
  
  • CHEM 401 Physical Chemistry – Thermodynamics

    (3)
    Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in the following courses: CHEM 101 , CHEM 111 , CHEM 102 , CHEM 112 , and completion of PHYS 102  or PHYS 202 ; MATH 251 .     
    Co-requisites: CHEM 407 .

    A calculus-based study of thermodynamics, phase equilibria, electrochemistry, and chemical kinetics. Must be taken concurrently with CHEM 407 .

    Term Offered: (S - odd years)
    Three hours lecture.
(3)
  
  • CHEM 402 Physical Chemistry – Quantum Mechanics

    (3)
    Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in the following courses: CHEM 101 , CHEM 111 , CHEM 102 , CHEM 112 , and completion of PHYS 102  or PHYS 202 ; MATH 251 .
    A study of quantum mechanics, and spectroscopy.

    Term Offered: (F - even years)
    Three hours lecture.
(3)
   (1)
  
  • CHEM 413 Inorganic Chemistry

    (3)
    Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in the following courses: CHEM 101 , CHEM 111 , CHEM 102 , CHEM 112 .
    Co-requisites: CHEM 417 .

    Examination of the structure of atoms and the bonding in inorganic compounds, including coordination compounds. Includes molecular symmetry and crystallography. Must be taken concurrently with CHEM 417 .

    Term Offered: (F - odd years)
    Three hours lecture.
(3)
  
  • CHEM 417 Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory

    (1)
    Co-requisites: CHEM 413 

    A laboratory course designed to accompany the concepts presented in CHEM 413 . Must be taken concurrently with CHEM 413 .

    Term Offered: (F - odd years)
    Three hours laboratory.
(1)
  
  • CHEM 420 Special Topics

    (1-5)
    Prerequisites: Specified by the instructor.
    Courses in selected areas of chemistry. Specific topics to be announced and indicated by title on transcript. May be taken for credit repeatedly.

    Term Offered: (F, S)
(1-5)
  
  • CHEM 450 Pharmacy Internship

    (15)
    Prerequisites: Departmental Approval
    Pharmacy coursework taken at an accredited School of Pharmacy.  May be repeated for up to 30 hours.

(15)
  
  • CHEM 451 Independent Laboratory Research

    (1-3)
    Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor.
    Independent research in chemistry. Original investigative projects will be developed and completed by the student under the direction of a chemistry faculty advisor. May be repeated for up to six hours credit.

    Term Offered: (F, S)
(1-3)
  
  • CHEM 452 Independent Laboratory Research

    (1-3)
    Prerequisites: Permission of the instructor.
    Independent research in chemistry. Original investigative projects will be developed and completed by the student under the direction of a chemistry faculty advisor. May be repeated for up to six hours credit.

    Term Offered: (F, S)
(1-3)
  
  • CHEM 480 Honors Courses

    (3)
    Juniors and seniors who qualify for Honors Courses are offered the opportunity to study with individual members of the faculty. This is specialized study apart from conventional classroom work. Interested students should contact the chemistry faculty for further information.

    Term Offered: (F, S)
(3)
  
  • CHEM 481 Honors Courses

    (3)
    Juniors and seniors who qualify for Honors Courses are offered the opportunity to study with individual members of the faculty. This is specialized study apart from conventional classroom work. Interested students should contact the chemistry faculty for further information.

    Term Offered: (F, S)
(3)