Chemistry Courses
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CHM |
111 |
GENERAL CHEMISTRY I |
Four credit hours |
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Prerequisite: Three years high school mathematics or equivalent. High school chemistry is highly recommended. CHM 111 is a prerequisite for CHM 112 |
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An introduction to chemical principles including stoichiometry, chemical reactions, thermochemistry, electronic structure of atoms and molecules, and periodic trends. CHM 111L must be taken concurrently with CHM 111 to receive credit for the coursework. |
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CHM |
112 |
GENERAL CHEMISTRY II |
Four credit hours |
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Prerequisite: CHM 111 or the equivalent. |
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Continuation of CHM 111. Topics include kinetics, equilibrium, and acid-base chemistry. CHM 112L must be taken concurrently with CHM 112 to receive credit for the coursework. |
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CHM |
111L and 112L |
GENERAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY |
One-half credit hour each |
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These lab courses consist of illustrations of chemical principles, skills involving weighing and liquid measure, lab safety and hazardous waste disposal. These must be taken concurrently with CHM 111 and CHM 112, respectively. Lab: each one three-hour minimester lab per week. |
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CHM |
150L |
PHYSICAL SCIENCE INVESITGATIONS I |
Three credit hours |
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Prerequisite: High school mathematics through algebra |
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An introduction to chemical principles that address topics required for a middle school science education major. A lab component is included in this course. |
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CHM |
200(IH) |
SCIENCE |
Three or four credit hours |
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The study of a topic in science which may involve an interdisciplinary approach. Course content is determined by the faculty member under whose auspices the course is offered. Includes: U.S. Chemical Industry, Science and Society, Technological Revolutions, and Energy. |
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CHM |
221 |
QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS |
Three credit hours |
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Prerequisite: CHM 112 or permission of the instructor |
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An introduction to chemical analysis. The principles of statistics, stoichiometry and solution chemistry as well as an introduction to chemical instrumentation are explored. CHM 221L must be taken concurrently to receive credit. |
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CHM |
221L |
QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS LABORATORY |
One credit hour |
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This must be taken concurrently with CHM 221. Lab: Two three-hour minimester labs per week. |
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CHM |
251, 252 |
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I, II |
Four credit hours |
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Prerequisite: CHM 112 or permission of the instructor. Required of pre-medical students |
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General principles and theories for the synthesis of aliphatic, aromatic, and heterocyclic compounds. Special emphasis on functional groups and mechanisms of organic reactions. |
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CHM |
251L |
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY |
One half credit hour |
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Must be taken concurrently with CHM 251. One 3-hour minimester lab per week. |
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CHM |
252L |
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY |
One credit hour |
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Must be taken concurrently with CHM 252. One three-hour lab per week. |
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CHM |
281 |
ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY |
Three credit hours |
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Prerequisite: CHM 111, 111L, 112, 112L, 251, 251L. Must be taken concurrently with CHM 281L. |
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The focus of the class is the chemical basis of the environment. The principles of stoichiometry, solution chemistry, and atmospheric chemistry will be examined as they apply to environmental systems. |
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CHM |
281L |
ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY LAB |
One credit hour |
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Prerequisite: CHM 111, 111L, 112, 112L, 251, 251L. Must be taken concurrently with CHM 281. |
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This course uses laboratory methods to examine environmental samples. |
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CHM |
311 |
BIOCHEMISTRY |
Three credit hours |
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Prerequisite: CHM 252. Must be registered concurrently with CHM 311L. |
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An introduction to the chemistry of biological systems including proteins, enzymes, nucleic acids, lipids and carbohydrates. An overview of metabolic processes will be presented. |
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CHM |
311L |
BIOCHEMISTRY LABORATORY |
One credit hour |
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Must be taken concurrently with CHM 311. Lab: One 3-hour lab per week |
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CHM |
321 |
INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS |
Three credit hours |
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Prerequisite: Two years of University chemistry, including CHM 221 |
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A survey of analytical techniques using instrumental methods of analysis. CHM 321L must be taken concurrently to receive credit. |
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CHM |
321L |
INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS LABORATORY |
One credit hour |
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Lab: One 2-hour lab per week |
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CHM |
331, 332 |
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY |
Three credit hours each |
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Prerequisite: MTH-142 & CHM 221/221L or permission of the instructor. |
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Systematic study of thermodynamics, statistical mechanics, dynamics, quantum mechanics and spectroscopy as applied to chemical systems. CHM 331L, 332L must be taken concurrently to receive credit. |
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CHM |
331L, 332L |
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY |
One credit hour each |
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CHM 331L and CHM 332L must be taken concurrently with CHM 331 and CHM 332 respectively to receive credit. |
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CHM |
341 |
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY |
Three credit hours |
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Prerequisite: CHM 252 and CHM 252L |
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Chemistry of inorganic compounds with a focus on transition-metal complexes. Topics include structure, bonding, molecular orbital theory, group theory and spectroscopic properties. CHM 341L must be taken concurrently. |
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CHM |
341L |
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY |
One credit hour |
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Prerequisite: CHM 252 and CHM 252L |
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Laboratory will focus on synthesis of inorganic and organometallic complexes emphasizing inert atmosphere techniques and spectroscopy. CHM 341L must be taken concurrently with CHM 341 for credit. Lab: One 3-hour lab per week. |
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CHM |
351 |
ORGANIC SPECTROSCOPY |
Two credit hours |
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Prerequisite: CHM 252 |
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A lecture/laboratory course covering spectroscopic techniques used in identifying organic molecules including UV and IR spectroscopy and NMR and mass spectrometry. |
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CHM |
403 |
LABORATORY PROJECTS |
One half or one credit hour |
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Prerequisite: Two years of University chemistry |
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Projects in analytical, inorganic, organic, physical chemistry or biochemistry are investigated with guidance of one of the professors in each field. An introduction to research techniques. |
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CHM |
411 |
TOPICS IN BIOCHEMISTRY |
One half to two credit hours |
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Prerequisite: CHM 311 or permission of the instructor |
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CHM |
421 |
TOPICS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY |
One-half to two credit hours |
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Prerequisite: CHM 321 and CHM 321L. |
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Advanced topics in analytical chemistry. |
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CHM |
441 |
TOPICS IN INORGANIC CHEMISTRY |
One-half to two credit hours |
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Prerequisite: CHM 341 or permission of the instructor |
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Advanced topics in inorganic chemistry, including organometallics. |
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CHM |
451 |
TOPICS IN ORGANIC CHEMISTRY |
One-half to two credit hours |
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Prerequisite: CHM 252 or permission of the instructor |
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Advanced topics in organic chemistry. |
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CHM |
463 |
CHEMISTRY SEMINAR |
One-half credit hour each |
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Prerequisite: Junior standing and four courses in chemistry |
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Reports and discussions of recent work in inorganic, organic, analytical and physical chemistry. Four semesters required of juniors and seniors majoring in chemistry. Three of the seminar semesters are graded pass/fail. During the senior year a student is required to give an oral presentation which is equivalent to a comprehensive examination and is the student's grade for that semester. |
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CHM |
491, 492 |
DEPARTMENTAL THESIS/PROJECT |
Credit hours to be arranged |