Course Catalogs
Major: Chemistry (B.A.)
| Courses | |
|---|---|
| CHEM 051 Chemical Principles and CHEM 051L Chemical Principles Laboratory |
4 hours |
| CHEM 120 Organic Chemistry I and CHEM 120L Organic Chemistry I Laboratory |
4 hours |
| CHEM 121 Organic Chemistry II: Synthesis and Mechanisms and CHEM 121L Organic Chemistry II Laboratory |
4 hours |
| CHEM 122 Analytical and Inorganic Chemistry and CHEM 122L Analytical and Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory |
4 hours |
| CHEM 130 Organic Chemistry III: Intermediate Organic Chemistry | 2 hours |
| CHEM 221 Physical Chemistry I, Thermodynamics and Kinetics and CHEM 221L Physical Chemistry Laboratory |
4 hours |
| CHEM 242 Instrumental Methods of Analysis | 4 hours |
| One upper-level (200-299) chemistry course | 3 hours |
| CHEM 293 Chemistry Seminar | 1 hours |
| Senior Comprehensive | |
|---|---|
| CHEM 295 Independent Study or CHEM 296 Special Projects |
1-2 hours |
An approved supporting program of 20 hours is required and may include one or more minors. PHYS 101 Principles of Physics I or PHYS 111 General Physics I and PHYS 102 Principles of Physics II or PHYS 112 General Physics II and MATH 105 Calculus I are required, and MATH 106 Calculus II is strongly recommended.
A study of fundamental principles of chemistry including structures of atoms and molecules, periodicity, stoichiometry, reactions, solutions, gases, and thermochemistry.
Three classes per week.
Laboratory supporting Chemical Principles.
One 3-hour lab per week.
Pre or corequisite: CHEM 051 Chemical Principles.
A surey of the structure and reactions of carbon-containing molecules, with emphasis on compounds of biological interest.
Three lectures per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 051 Chemical Principles and CHEM 051L Chemical Principles Laboratory with a grade of "C" or better.
A laboratory supporting CHEM 120 Organic Chemistry I .
One 3-hour lab per week.
One 1-hour pre-lab lecture per week.
Corequisite: CHEM 120 Organic Chemistry I .
A continuation of CHEM 120 Organic Chemistry I . A study of reactions of importance in the synthesis and biosynthesis of carbon compounds, including reaction mechanisms and spectroscopic methods for the determination of structures.
Three lectures per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 120 Organic Chemistry I and CHEM 120L Organic Chemistry I Laboratory with grades of "C-" or better.
A laboratory supporting CHEM 121 Organic Chemistry II: Synthesis and Mechanisms.
One 3- to 4-hour lab per week.
One 1-hour pre-lab lecture per week.
Corequisite(s): CHEM 121 Organic Chemistry II: Synthesis and Mechanisms.
An introduction to certain aspects of analytical inorganic chemistry. Analytical topics include the general subject of chemical equilibrium in solution, and the classical methods of chemical analysis. Inorganic topics include descriptive inorganic chemistry, coordination chemistry, and the solid state.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 051 Chemical Principles and CHEM 051L Chemical Principles Laboratory with grades of "C-" or better.
A laboratory designed to support CHEM 122 Analytical and Inorganic Chemistry. Laboratory work is divided between quantitative chemical analysis and inorganic reactions.
One 3- to 4-hour lab per week.
Reactions, mechanisms, and the application of the infrared, 1H NMR, 13C NMR, UV/Visible, and mass spectrometry to molecular structure determination are presented. Emphasis is placed on the interpretation of spectra to determine structures of organic molecules. The laboratory involves synthesis, the use of the spectrometer, and problem solving with discussion groups.
One lecture and one 3-hour lab per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 121 Organic Chemistry II: Synthesis and Mechanisms.
An introduction to physical chemistry consisting of fundamentals of chemical thermodynamics, chemical and physical equilibrium, and chemical kinetics presented using a calculus-based mathematical treatment.
Three lectures per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 122 Analytical and Inorganic Chemistry and MATH 105 Calculus I.
Laboratory exercises in the measurement of physical and chemical properties of chemical systems. This course is designed to accompany CHEM 221 Physical Chemistry I, Thermodynamics and Kinetics.
One 3-hour lab per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 122 Analytical and Inorganic Chemistry and CHEM 122L Analytical and Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory.
Corequisite: CHEM 221 Physical Chemistry I, Thermodynamics and Kinetics.
(Normally offered each fall semester.)
The theory and applications of modern instrumental methods of chemical analysis.
Two lectures per week.
Two 3-hour labs per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 121 Organic Chemistry II: Synthesis and Mechanisms.
Recommended: PHYS 121 Electronic Measurements.
(Normally offered each spring semester.)
Reading, study, and discussion of one or more major topics in chemistry with significant implications for the broader society. Students will search the chemical literature, and will make both oral and written presentations.
One lecture per week.
Prerequisite(s): Upper-division standing and a major declared in the natural sciences division or permission of the instructor.
(Normally offered each fall semester.)
Individual laboratory research project for qualified chemistry majors. A formal project report is required. Independent study may not duplicate courses described in the catalog.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of the department chair.
Supervised work at the senior level on an appropriate project involving subject matter not included in any of the standard courses. Registration should designate the area of work. A formal project report is required.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of the Department Chair.
An introduction to calculus of a single variable. Topics include limits, continuity, differentiation, and beginning integration with applications. Assignments are given that help build proficiency in the use of a computer algebra system.
Prerequisite(s): Appropriate placement score or grade of "C" or better in MATH 050 Pre-Calculus.
(Normally offered each semester.)
A continuation of Mathematics 105. Topics studied include integration techniques and applications, differential equations, numerical approximations, sequences and series, and vectors. Assignments are given that help build proficiency in the use of a computer algebra system.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of department or grade of "C" or better in MATH 105 Calculus I.
(Normally offered each semester.)
The principles of classical mechanics, energy and motion designed for majors in the natural sciences. Algebra and trigonometry will be used in descriptions and problems.
Three 2-hour workshop sessions per week.
Corequisite(s): MATH 050 Pre-Calculus or permission of the instructor.
(Normally offered each fall semester.)
A continuation of PHYS 101 Principles of Physics I with emphasis on waves, sound, electricity, magnetism, and electronics.
Three 2-hour workshop sessions per week.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 050 Pre-Calculus or permission of the instructor.
(Normally offered each spring semester.)
An introduction to classical mechanics, energy and motion designed for majors in the natural sciences. Elements of calculus will be used in descriptions and problems.
Three 2-hour workshop sessions per week.
Corequisite(s): MATH 060 Calculus for Management, Biological, and Social Sciences or MATH 105 Calculus I or permission of the instructor.
A continuation of PHYS 111 General Physics I with emphasis on waves, sound, electricity, magnetism, and electronics.
Three 2-hour workshop sessions per week.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 060 Calculus for Management, Biological, and Social Sciences or MATH 105 Calculus I; or permission of the instructor.
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