Chemistry

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

Classes

CHEM 003 : Gen Chemistry I

Deals with the fundamental principles of chemistry, the chemical and physical properties of the elements and their most common compounds, and methods of qualitative inorganic analysis. Prerequisite: Students required to take CAR math have to satisfy that requirement before they will be able to enroll in this course.

Credits

4

CHEM 005 : Gen Chem Lab I

Designed to teach some of the techniques of chemical experimentation, illustrate some of the principles of chemical theory, and develop some skill in the preparation and analysis of chemical substances.

Credits

1

CHEM 092 : Senior Dept Honors

Introduction to the use of chemical literature and research methods through experimental work on a research problem. Honors course.

Credits

1 - 3

CHEM 093 : Senior Dept Honors

Introduction to the use of chemical literature and research methods through experimental work on a research problem. Honors course.

Credits

1 - 3

CHEM 101 : Inorganic Chemistry

Examination of molecular structure and the application of valence and other theories in the interpretation of inorganic chemical reactions.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

CHEM 172 or consent of instructor.

CHEM 122 : Analytical Chemistry

Treats the principles and techniques of quantitative analysis, with emphasis on both wet and instrumental techniques, statistical analysis of data, homogeneous and heterogeneous equilibria, criteria for a reliable analysis, and capability and limitation of instruments for analytical application.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

CHEM 004.

CHEM 126 : Instr Methods of Analysis

Basic theory and applications of instrumental methods of analysis, including spectroscopy, electroanalytical methods, and chromatography.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

CHEM 122. 

CHEM 145 : Organic Chem Lab

Experimental studies in the isolation, purification, and synthesis of organic compounds.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

Concurrent enrollment in CHEM 141 or CHEM 142.

CHEM 151 : Biochemistry I

Analysis of the chemistry, metabolism, and enzymology of carbohydrates, proteins, fats, and other cellular constituents. May be taken jointly with CHEM 171.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

CHEM 142.

CHEM 156 : Biochemistry Survey

One-semester biochemistry course covering the chemistry and metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, and proteins.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

CHEM 142.

CHEM 171 : Physical Chemistry I

An introduction to thermodynamics and its applications, quantum chemistry including atomic and molecular structure, atomic and molecular spectroscopy.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

CHEM 004; Physics PHYS 002; and differential and integral calculus.

CHEM 173 : Physical Chem Lab I

Lecture- laboratory course that includes experimental studies in spectroscopy and molecular structure, properties of gases, and thermodynamics.

Credits

2

Prerequisites

CHEM 171.

CHEM 180 : Chem Health Sci I

Designed for non-chemistry majors in the health sciences and related fields (nutrition, nursing, medical technology, etc.) Deals with basic concepts of General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry.

Credits

0 - 4

CHEM 181 : Chem Health Sci Lab I

 Designed to teach some of the techniques of chemical experimentation, illustrate some of the principles of chemical theory and develop skill in the preparation and analysis of organic and biochemical substances.

Credits

1

CHEM 184 : Comput Methods in Chem

Fortran programming, principles of numerical analysis, numerical solution of differential equations and problems in linear algebra, statistics, and probability.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

CHEM 183 or consent of instructor.

CHEM 195 : Intro to Atmospheric Chem

General introduction to atmospheric sciences with an emphasis on the chemistry of the earth's atmosphere. General examination of the current state of knowledge regarding the photochemistry, kinetics, chemical cycling, and evolution of the earth's atmosphere.

Credits

3

Prerequisites

CHEM 172 or consent of the instructor.  

CHEM 890 : Study Abroad

Study Abroad. Experiences vary by department, topic, semester, and locale.

Credits

3 - 12

Prerequisites

Department Approval

CHEM 990 : Co-op Chemistry

The program provides students with the opportunity to develop the academic and professional skills required to pursue employment in these areas, or to continue on to graduate training in an academic field related to Chemistry

Credits

1 - 12