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Chemistry 51
CHEM 324 Organic Chemistry Lecture II (3-0-3), spring.
Continues with the structure, nomenclature, and properties of benzene,
substituted benzenes, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, derivatives of
carboxylic acids, amines. Includes spectroscopy and reaction mechanisms.
Prerequisite: CHEM 223.
CHEM 331 Physical Chemistry Laboratory I (1-2-1), fall. Both
laboratory and computer-based experiments dealing with systems and
topics discussed in CHEM 333. Prerequisite: CHEM 333 or concurrent
enrollment. Lab fee: $35.
CHEM 332 Physical Chemistry Laboratory H (1-4-1), spring.
Both laboratory and computer-based experiments dealing with systems
and topics discussed in CHEM 334. Prerequisite: CHEM 334 or
concurrent enrollment. Lab fee: $35.
CHEM 333 Physical Chemistry Lecture I (3-0-3), fall.
Thermodynamics and its application to systems at equilibrium, including
chemical and phase equilibrium, solutions and colligative properties, ideal
and real gases, and others. Prerequisites: CHEM 324; MATH 186;
PHYS 112 or 122. Same as PHYS 481.
CHEM 334 Physical Chemistry Lecture I (3-0-3), spring. Kineticmolecular
theory, transport processes such as diffusion and viscosity, rates
of reactions (chemical kinetics), quantum mechanics, spectroscopy, and
statistical mechanics. Prerequisite: CHEM 333 or consent of instructor.
CHEM 351 Electrochemistry and Volumetric Analysis (3-4-2), fall,
first half. Emphasizes the basic theoretical principles, calculations and
methods of electrochemical and volumetric analyses. Laboratory work
covers precipitation, complexometric and oxidation-reduction titrations as
well as potentiometry, electrogravimetry and cyclic voltammetry. Lab grade
included in course grade. Prerequisite: CHEM 322, 324. Lab fee: $15.
CHEM 352 Spectroscopic Analysis I (3-4-2), fall, second half.
Integrated lecture/laboratory course dealing with qualitative and
quantitative analyses based on light, including UV-visible absorption,
atomic absorption, fluorescence and phosphorescence, and plasma
emission methods. Lab grade included in course grade. Prerequisite:
CHEM 322, 324. Lab fee: $15.
CHEM 353 Chromatographic Separation (3-4-2), spring, first half.
Emphasizes the theoretical and practical aspects of various
chromatographic separation methods. Laboratory involves use of gas,
column, thin layer, and high performance liquid chromatography to
analyze chemical samples. Lab grade included in course grade.
Prerequisites: CHEM 322, 324. Lab fee: $15.
CHEM 354 Spectroscopic Analysis II (3-4-2), spring, second half.
Integrated lecture/laboratory course emphasizing the use of mass
spectrometry, multi-nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and infrared
spectroscopy in the elucidation of structures for chemical compounds.
Lab grade included in course grade. Prerequisites: CHEM 322, 324.
Lab fee: $15.
CHEM 393 Introduction to Research (0-9-3),* fall, spring, summer.
Students carry out an experimental investigation related to the research
interest of a faculty member. A paper incorporating results of the research
work, written in the format of published journal articles is required for
completion of the course. Lab fee: $35.
CHEM 400 Guided Study (3-0-3),* on demand.
CHEM 411 Physical Chemistry/Life Science Lab (1-3-1), spring.
Combines recitation and laboratory experiments to demonstrate physical
measurements of chemical systems as related to biological processes.
Prerequisite: CHEM 413 or concurrent enrollment. Lab fee: $35.
CHEM 413 Physical Chemistry/Life Sciences (3-0-3), spring.
Introduces the fundamentals of physical chemistry applied to biological
systems. Includes thermodynamics, bioenergetics, chemical equilibria,
kinetics, enzyme catalysis and inhibition, of living systems. Especially
designed for BA chemistry, biology, and pre-health professional students.
Prerequisites: CHEM 324; MATH 124 or equivalent.
CHEM 441 Inorganic Chemistry Lab (1-3-1), fall. Techniques and
methods for synthesizing and characterizing inorganic compounds. Also
introduces crystal structure and crystal growth. Prerequisite: CHEM 443
or concurrent enrollment. Lab fee: $35.CHEM 443 Inorganic Chemistry (3-0-3), fall. Covers the chemistry
of all elements with special attention given to transition metals. Molecular
structure and bonding are described in detail. May be credited without
CHEM 441 with consent of instructor. Prerequisite: Junior standing or
consent of instructor.
CHEM 453 Biochemistry Lecture I (3-0-3), fall. Discusses the
chemistry, structural aspects, and properties of amino acids, peptides,
proteins, vitamins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. Prerequisite:
CHEM 324.
CHEM 454 Biochemistry II (3-0-3), spring. Presents the
bioenergetics and metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and
nucleic acids with emphasis on the role of vitamins and hormones.
Prerequisite: CHEM 324. Same as BIOL 474.
CHEM 473 Structure and Mechanism in Organic Chemistry (3-03),
on demand. An advanced study of the relationship of properties of
organic compounds to their structures and the mechanisms of organic
reactions. Prerequisites: CHEM 324; senior standing.
CHEM 483 Polymer Chemistry (3-0-3), on demand. Presents
fundamental chemical study of the structure and properties of the general
classes of high polymers, including synthesis and mechanism of formation.
Prerequisites: Senior standing or consent of instructor.
CHEM 493 Introduction to Spectroscopy (3-0-3), on demand.
Applies basic quantum theory and group theory to UV-Visible, infrared,
Raman, NMR, and ESR spectroscopic analysis of molecular structure and
bonding. Prerequisite: CHEM 334 or consent of instructor.
Courses Not Credited Toward a Chemistry Degree
CHEM 111 Introductory Chemistry Lab (1-2-1), fall. Introduction
to measurement and observation. Activities coordinate with topics
discussed in CHEM 113. Emphasis given to quantitative measurements
and interpretation of data. Prerequisite: CHEM 113 or concurrent
enrollment. Lab fee: $35.
CHEM 112 Introductory Organic and Biology Chemistry Lab (12-1),
spring. Continuation of CHEM 111. Activities coordinate with
topics discussed in CHEM 114. Study of calorimetry; chemistry of
organic compounds and functional groups. Prerequisites: CHEM 111;
CHEM 114 or concurrent enrollment. Lab fee: $35.
CHEM 113 Introduction Chemistry Lecture (3-0-3), fall.
Fundamental concepts of atomic structure; chemical reactions of acids,
bases, and salts; behavior of solids, liquids, and gases; and solutions are
presented to students of nursing, agriculture, and home economics.
Credited without CHEM 111.
CHEM 114 Introduction Organic and Biological Chemical
Lecture (3-0-3), spring. Continuation of CHEM 113. Study of organic
compounds of carbon: hydrocarbons and those functional groups of
importance to living systems. Biochemistry of carbohydrates, fats and
proteins. Prerequisite: CHEM 113. Credited without CHEM 112.
CHEM 203 General Science for Elementary Teachers (3-0-3).
Presents the fundamental principles of chemistry, physics, geology,
astronomy, meteorology, and biology on a practical basis for elementary
teachers. The course includes experiments and demonstrations that are
pertinent to the teaching of science at the elementary level.
CHEM 243 Elementary Biochemistry and Nutrition (3-4-4),
spring. A more extensive coverage of the chemistry and metabolic
pathways of biologically important molecules (carbohydrates, lipids,
proteins, and nucleic acids) with emphasis on nutrition. Prerequisite:
CHEM 114. Laboratory graded separately. Lab fee: $35.
GEOL 111 Introduction to Geology (2-2-3), fall, spring. Study of
the physical processes involved in earth's development. Identification of
minerals and rocks, and introduction to plate tectonics and structural
features of the earth. Designed for education majors requiring a science
with a laboratory. Laboratory is credited with the course. Lab fee: $20.
Courses for Fulfilling General Education
Requirements in Science
CHEM 101 Consumer Chemistry (3-0-3), fall, spring. A study ofchemistry's influence on consumers, the environment, and society, with
emphasis on grasping the beauty and order of the Creator's handiwork
and on equipping citizens for more informed decisions.
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