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Designed to provide students with an introduction to
chemical principles as they apply to important issues in
everyday life. The American Chemical Society
program Chemistry in Context serves as the basis.
The laboratory experience emphasizes the scientific
method and is designed to reinforce the topics from the
lecture. Students make real world measurements as
part of investigations of their environment and the
applications of chemistry to their lives. Designed
for students who have had no or limited high school
chemistry.
Does not satisfy requirements for a natural
science major or minor.
Fulfills General Education Requirements.
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CHEM103
THE
CHEMISTRY
OF
ART
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3
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An
introduction to chemical concepts and safety concerns
that are important to understand and properly handle art
materials. Students are introduced to the chemical
and physical properties of pure substances and explore
how these properties change when substances are
mixed. Hazards that are involved with these
substances will also be explored. In the
laboratory component the student will explore how
chemical and physical properties change as they work wit
the art materials in common use.
Restrictions upon registration: Priority will be
given to students majoring
or minoring in art.
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CHEM105
FORENSIC
CHEMISTRY |
3 sh |
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An
introduction to chemical principles as they apply to
forensic investigations. By applying the
scientific method to these basic principles, students
will investigate the role of chemistry in solving
crimes. The laboratory experience is designed to
reinforce the scientific method and the topics from the
lecture. Students make real world determinations
as they investigate and apply chemistry to their lives.
Meets general education lab science requirement, except
for a natural science major or minor.
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CHEM111
CHEMISTRY
OF NUTRITION (3/0)
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3 sh
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An
introduction to the chemistry of nutrition emphasizing
nutrients and their interactions in the body.
The chemical composition, energy value and
by-products of food elements and water will be related
to the needs of the human system. Nutrition will be studied not only from the point of view
of how to get the necessities of life, but also what
effect they have on the human being.
Prerequisite: high
school chemistry or permission of the instructor.
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CHEM120
PRINCIPLES
OF CHEMISTRY I (f
or s; 3/3)
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4 sh
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The first of two semesters
of a standard general chemistry sequence. Topics
include measurement and dimensional analysis, atomic and
molecular structure, mole and stoichiometry
calculations, gas laws, thermochemistry, introductory
quantum mechanics, electron configuration and
periodicity. The chemistry laboratory work is
introductory in nature and follows several of the
lecture topics. Prerequisite:
eligibility for MATH113.
Fulfills General Education Requirements.
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CHEM121
PRINCIPLES
OF CHEMISTRY II (sp
or s; 3/3)
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4 sh
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The second of two semesters
of a standard general chemistry sequence. Topics
include solids and liquids, solutions and solubility,
kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases, spontaneity and
free energy, electrochemistry and nuclear chemistry.
The chemistry laboratory
work is introductory in nature and follows several of
the lecture topics. Qualitative analysis is
included as part of the laboratory experience.
Prerequisite:
CHEM120. Fulfills General Education Requirements.
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CHEM159
SPECIAL
TOPICS: FIRST
YEAR STUDENT SEMINAR
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1 sh
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The
first year seminar is designed to introduce the student
to the culture and mission of the university within the
context of an academic discipline of choice. The
course will explore the purpose of one's college
education and provide the student an opportunity to
become engaged with the academic field of
interest. The student will be introduced to basic
college learning and study skills in the context of the
content area. Through ample class discussion of
common readings, the student will engage in active
learning. Common co-curricular activities and the
incorporation of a peer mentor component will facilitate
the first year student's connection with fellow students
and faculty in the university community.
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CHEM205
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INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
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4 sh
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An
introduction to the subject of organic chemistry for
students in majors that need some basic knowledge of
organic chemistry. This course uses an integrated approach to the chemistry of
organic compounds and emphasizes a problem-solving
approach to the subject.
Many examples of biologically important molecules
will be used. The laboratory segment of the course introduces the student
to the physical and chemical properties of organic
compounds, the techniques used to separate and purify
organic compounds, the synthesis of selected organic
compounds, and the identification of unknowns by their
physical and chemical behavior.
Proper handling of chemicals is stressed
throughout the course.
Prerequisite:
CHEM121
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CHEM220
ORGANIC
CHEMISTRY I
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4 sh
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An
integrated course covering the properties, reactions,
and preparations of both aliphatic and aromatic
compounds from the functional group approach.
Explanations given in terms of mechanisms,
rearrangements, stereochemistry, and energy diagrams.
Lab consists of introduction to techniques of
separation, some representative preparations including a
sequence, and the identification of unknowns by their
chemical behavior.
Prerequisite:
CHEM121.
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CHEM221
ORGANIC
CHEMISTRY II
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4 sh
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CHEM221 is a continuation of
CHEM220. CHEM221 relies heavily on concepts and
laboratory techniques learned in CHEM220.
Students are encouraged to derive from CHEM220 the
fundamental concepts underlying the reactions,
mechanisms and synthesis of organic compounds presented
in CHEM221. The chemistry of carbonyl compounds
and aromatic compounds is emphasized. Laboratory
experiments emphasize the identification of unknowns by
their physical and chemical behavior and the synthesis
of organic compounds. Design of experimental
procedure will be stressed.
Prerequisite:
CHEM220.
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CHEM300
SPECTROSCOPIC
METHODS OF STRUCTURE DETERMINATION (changed
to CHEM404, spring 2006) |
3 sh
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Interpretation
of spectral data will be the focus of the course.
Problems will be presented to demonstrate logical
approaches to solving spectral problems. Problems
will also be given to students to lead discussions in
class. Homework problems will be used to reinforce
concepts and approaches to determining the structure of
unknowns. Theory of each method, sample
preparation, instrumentation and applications of each
method will also be discussed. Examples from both
organic and inorganic chemistry will be used. Prerequisite:
CHEM221
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CHEM301
INORGANIC
CHEMISTRY |
3 sh |
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An
introduction to fundamental concepts of inorganic
chemistry including atomic and molecular structure,
bonding theories, group theory, coordination chemistry
and descriptive chemistry of the elements.
Prerequisite: CHEM221
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CHEM302
INTRODUCTION
TO COMPUTATIONAL CHEMISTRY |
2 sh |
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An
introduction to the field of computational chemistry
including molecular mechanical, semi-empirical, ab
initio wavefunction, and density functional modeling of
chemical systems. Two goals of this course are to enable
students to use computational chemistry in their studies
and to be critical consumers of computational chemistry
results in scientific literature.
Prerequisites: CHEM221, MATH 141
Corequisites: PHYS131 or PHYS171
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CHEM316
QUANTITATIVE
ANALYSIS (f;
3/3)
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4 sh
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An introduction to
statistical analysis of experimental data, validation of
analytical methods, gravimetric analysis, potentiometric
measurements, and electrodes. An advanced
examination of stoichiometric calculations, chemical
equilibrium, acid-base equilibria, acid-base titrations,
and complexometric reactions/titrations.
Laboratory experimentation involves titrations,
gravimetric analysis, electrochemical measurements, and
statistical analysis.
Prerequisite:
CHEM121.
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CHEM317
INSTRUMENTAL
ANALYSIS
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4 sh
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Fundamentals of spectroscopy, chromatography,
electrochemistry, and mass spectrometry. Lecture
topics include data treatment, data interpretation,
theory of the underlying principles, and basic operating
principles. Special attention is given to how
these techniques are used to solve analytical problems,
examples being taken from other areas of science.
Laboratory experiments focus on the operation,
maintenance, and optimization of instrumentation and
interpretation of laboratory data
Prerequisite:
CHEM316; prerequisite or co-requisite CHEM421 or permission of the instructor.
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CHEM320
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I (f;
3/3)
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4 sh
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A study
of the content and transfer of energy in physical and
chemical reactions. The laws of thermodynamics,
and the concepts of work, enthalpy, entropy, and free
energy are defined and given in a detailed quantitative
treatment. The course also provides a detailed
introduction to the topics of kinetics and reaction
dynamics. The laboratory portion of the course is
designed to provide students experience with a broad
range of the topics covered during the course.
Prerequisite:
CHEM220, MATH141, PHYS130 or PHYS170.
Pre-
or co-requisite: CHEM316 and PHYS13 or PHYS171.
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CHEM321
QUANTUM
CHEMISTRY AND SPECTROSCOPY (sp;
3/3)
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4 sh
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An
exploration of the application of quantum mechanics to
understanding chemical phenomena, with special emphasis
on chemical structure and spectroscopy.
Prerequisite: MATH142 and
PHYS171 or PHYS131 or permission of instructor;
Corequisite: CHEM221.
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CHEM328
SCIENCE
SEMINAR |
3 sh |
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CHEM330
CHEMICAL
LITERATURE
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1 sh
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Introduces students
to important library resources in chemical research (i.e.
handbooks, reviews, monographs, compendiums and
abstracts). Emphasis
will be given to development of systematic library search strategies and
information retrieval from library resources. Special emphasis will be given to instruction in the hands-on use of computerized scientific
databases. Pre- or Co-requisite CHEM221 (or permissions of instructor)
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CHEM350
POLYMER
CHEMISTRY (3/0)
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3 sh
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Major
topics in polymer chemistry will be examined. Structure, synthesis, characterization, properties, and
uses of polymers will be discussed.
Much of the focus will be on polymers used or
produced in industry.
Prerequisite:
CHEM221.
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CHEM359
SPECIAL
TOPICS: RADIOCHEMISTRY |
3 sh |
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A study of the principles
underlying the nature of radioisotopes, their chemical
implications, and the various chemical, biological, and
industrial applications of radioisotopes.
Particular emphasis will be placed on factors
contributing to nuclear instability, the nature of the
decay process, the handling and measurement of
radioisotopes, and the practical aspects of nuclear
power generation.
Prerequisite:
CHEM220 or CHEM205, MATH141, PHYS130 or PHYS170.
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CHEM404
SPECTROSCOPIC
METHODS OF MOLECULAR STRUCTURE DETERMINATION |
3 sh
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Focuses on the
interpretation of spectral data. Theory of each
spectroscopic method, sample preparation,
instrumentation and applications of each method will
also be discussed. Problems will be presented in
class to demonstrate logical approaches to solving
spectral problems. Student in-class problems will
be used to generate open discussion. Spectral
problems will be used to reinforce concepts and
approaches to determining the structure of unknowns.
Examples from both organic and inorganic chemistry will
be used.
Prerequisite: CHEM320;
Pre-
or Co-requisite: CHEM321.
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CHEM410
BIOCHEMISTRY (sp; 3/3)
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4 sh
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Provides
an
introduction to modern biochemistry at the molecular
level. Emphasis will be given to the structure and
function of the major classes of biomolecules (proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates and
lipids) and the bioenergetics of metabolic
pathways. The
laboratory portion will include the application of
modern biochemical methods of analysis to the problems
of: purification and characterization
of biomolecules, quantitative measurement of enzyme
activities, and the evaluation of metabolic processes.
Prerequisite: CHEM205
or CHEM221.
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CHEM415
BIOCHEMISTRY 2
(fa
3/3)
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4 sh
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Presents an overview of the metabolic
transformations of fatty acids and the complex lipids,
amino acids and the purine and pyrimidine
nucleotides. Emphasis will be given to biological
synthesis of the building blocks of the major classes of
biomolecules. The course will also provide an
introduction to cellular signaling and specialized
topics in biochemistry. The laboratory portion
will expand on the techniques learned in first semester
with application to independent/small group
projects. Prerequisite:
CHEM410.
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CHEM430
ADVANCED
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY (alt.
f; 3/3)
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4 sh
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An in-depth study of organic
chemistry with major emphasis on physical aspects as
applied to syntheses, spectroscopy, structure
elucidation, and reaction mechanisms. The
laboratory component will emphasize advanced
experimental techniques used in synthesis, mechanism
elucidation, and
the characterization of organic compounds.
Prerequisite: CHEM321 and CHEM330
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CHEM440
ADVANCED INORGANIC
CHEMISTRY (alt
sp; 3/3)
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4 sh
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An examination of major
topics in descriptive and theoretical inorganic
chemistry including acid-base chemistry, oxidation and
reduction, chemistry of transition metals,
organometallic chemistry, catalysis, inorganic clusters,
solid state and bioinorganic chemistry. The classical and modern aspects of the chemistry of the
elements will be discussed. The laboratory component emphasizes advanced experimental
techniques in the synthesis and characterization of
inorganic compounds.
Prerequisites:
CHEM301
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CHEM499
INDEPENDENT
STUDY
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3 sh
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