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CHEM 101: General Chemistry I
Instructor(s): D. Acheson, G. Pillar, A. Tucker
This course includes the structure of the atom; the structure of the nucleus and nuclear chemistry; the Periodic Table; chemical bonding; solids, liquids and gases; stoichiometric relationships; the properties of solutions; colloidal systems; chemical equilibria; and hydrocarbons. Three hours lecture per week. Designed primarily for non-science majors (not available for chemistry, biochemistry, or other science majors).
Prerequisite: none
Corequisite: CHEM 101L, 1 Hr.
Credit/Offering: 3 Hrs. fall term, every year.
CHEM 102: General Chemistry II
Instructor(s): D. Acheson, G. Pillar, A. Tucker
This course is an introduction to organic chemistry and biochemistry, including functional groups, proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids. Three hours lecture per week. Designed primarily for non-science majors (not available for chemistry, biochemistry, or other science majors).
Prerequisite: CHEM 101 or successful completion of a high school chemistry course.
Corequisite: CHEM 102L, 1 Hr.
Credit/Offering: 3 Hrs. spring term, every year.
CHEM 111: Chemistry Principles I
Instructor(s): D. Acheson, G. Pillar, A. Tucker
The study of atomic and molecular structures, electronegativity, the relationships of Periodic Table, covalent, ionic and metallic bonding, molecular orbitals, and enthalpy. Three hours lecture per week. Designed primarily for science majors.
Prerequisite: none
Corequisite: CHEM 111L, 1 Hr.
Credit/Offering: 3 Hrs. Fall Term, Every Year
CHEM 112: Chemistry Principles II
Instructor(s): D. Acheson, G. Pillar, A. Tucker
The study of chemical equilibria, reaction rates, free energy, electro-chemistry, acids, bases and pH and an introcution to carbon chemistry. Three hours lecture per week. Designed primarily for science majors.
Prerequisite: CHEM 111 or its equivalent.
Corequisite: CHEM 112L, 1 Hr.
Credit/Offering: 3 Hrs. Fall Term, Every Year
CHEM 303: Organic Chemistry I
Instructor(s): D. Acheson
Introductory course including an integrated survey of the more important compounds of the aliphatic and aromatic series; emphasis on problems in organic synthesis. Three hours lecture per week.
Prerequisite: CHEM 112 or permission of the instructor.
Corequisite: CHEM 303L, 1 Hr.
Credit/Offering: 3 Hrs. Fall Term, Every Year
CHEM 304: Organic Chemistry II
Instructor(s): D. Acheson
Theoretical course treating the mechanisms of organic reactions in terms of modern structural theories. Three hours lecture per week.
Prerequisite: CHEM 303
Corequisite: CHEM 304L, 1 Hr.
Credit/Offering: 3 Hrs. Spring Term, Every Year.
CHEM 305: Quantitative Analysis
Instructor(s): G. Pillar. A. Tucker
Introduction to the theory and practice of quantitative analytical chemistry. Topics include volumetric analysis, spectroscopy, electrochemistry and chromatography. Three hours lecture per week. This course fulfills the writing-intensive course requirement.
Prerequisite: CHEM 112
Corequisite: CHEM 305L, 1 Hr.
Credit/Offering: 3 Hrs. Fall Term, Odd years.
CHEM 307: Instrumental Analysis
Instructor(s): A. Tucker, G. Pillar
A second course in analytical chemistry, treating the theory and operation of electronic instrumentation. Three hours lecture per week.
Prerequisite: CHEM 305 or permission of the instructor
Corequisite: CHEM 307L, 1 Hr.
Credit/Offering: 3 Hrs, Spring Term, Even Years
CHEM 308: Physical Chemistry I
Instructor(s): A. Tucker
Study of the structure of gases, the physical properties of matter, the laws of thermodynamics and the principles of equilibria. Three hours lecture per week
Prerequisites: CHEM 112, PHYS 101, MATH 121 & 122 or permission of the instructor
Corequisite: CHEM 308L, 1 Hr.
Credit/Offering: 3 Hrs, Fall Term, Even Years
CHEM 309: Physical Chemistry II
Instructor(s): A. Tucker
Application of physical and mathematical principles to chemical systems: quantum mechanics, atomic structure, molecular structure, computational methods, and spectroscopy.
Prerequisite: CHEM 308
Corequisite: CHEM 309L, 1 Hr
Credit/Offering: 3 Hrs.
CHEM 310: Inorganic Chemistry
Instructor(s): D. Acheson
A study of the reactions and properties of inorganic elements based on electronic structure and periodic properties.
Prerequisite: CHEM 304
Credit/Offering: 3 Hrs.
CHEM 320: Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Instructor(s): D. Acheson
A study of the reactions and properties of inorganic elements based on electronic structure and periodic properties.
Prerequisite: CHEM 304
Credit/Offering: 3 Hrs.
CHEM 390/391: Laboratory Assistant in Chemistry
Instructor(s): Staff
Practical experience as a laboratory assistant in the department. Chemistry 391 may be repeated once for credit. Grading is P/NR.
Prerequisites: 8 hours of chemistry with a grade of B or better and permission of the department.
Credit/Offering: 0, 1 Hr.
CHEM 401: Biochemistry
Instructor: A. Tucker
Survey of biochemistry: proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, biotechnology and metabolism
Prerequisite: CHEM 303
Corequisite: CHEM 401L, 1 Hr.
Credit/Offering: 3 Hrs.
CHEM 403: Advanced Biochemistry I
Instructor: A. Tucker
Study of protein conformation and function; mechanisms and regulation of enzyme action; generation and storage of metabolic energy. Three hours lecture per week.
Prerequisite: CHEM 303
Corequisite: CHEM 403L, 1 Hr.
Credit/Offering: 3 Hrs. Fall Term, Even Years
CHEM 404: Advanced Biochemistry II
Instructor: A. Tucker
Study of the metabolism of biomolecules: biosynthesis of macromolecules; storage, transmission and expression of genetic information.
Prerequisite: CHEM 403 or permission of the instructor
Corequisite: CHEM 404L, 1 Hr.
Credit/Offering: 3 Hrs. Spring Term, Odd Years
CHEM 430: Topics in Chemistry
Instructor: Staff
This course provides the opportunity for a faculty member and a group of interested students to study a subject that is not offered on a regular basis in the curriculum. Topics are announced annually. May be repeated for credit under different subtitles.
Prerequisites: Vary with topic.
Credit/Offering: 1, 2, 3 or 4 Hrs.
CHEM 450: Directed Individual Studies
Instructor: Staff
Prerequisite: Open to advanced students of the instructor. 2, 3 or 4 Hrs.
Individual research conducted by the student. Three, six or nine hours of consultation and laboratory work per week. |
