Chemistry Courses
CHE-100 Chemistry and Society--Credit: 3 hours
(Spring, Odd-Numbered Years Only)
A study of the fundamental principles of chemistry including atomic
structure, chemical bonding, and the laws of conservation of mass
and energy. In addition, this course will emphasize aspects of
chemistry relevant to today's society.
Prerequisites: CHE 111, CHE 141
CHE-111 General Chemistry I--Credit: 3 hours
(Fall and Summer, Course Offered Every Year)
Fundamental concepts of chemistry, emphasizing stoichiometry, atomic and molecular structure, and chemical bonding. Three class hours per week. High school chemistry or CHE-100 is strongly recommended as a prerequisite to this course.
Corequisite: CHE 141.
CHE-112 General Chemistry II--Credit: 3 hours
(Spring and Summer, Course Offered Every Year)
A continuation of fundamental concepts, with emphasis on kinetics, equilibria, electrochemistry, and descriptive chemistry. Three class hours per week. MAT-144 is strongly recommended as a prerequisite. Prerequisites: CHE 111, CHE 141. Corequisite: CHE 142.
CHE-141 General Chemistry I Laboratory--Credit: 1 hour
(Fall and Summer, Course Offered Every Year)
Laboratory experiments designed to supplement the work in CHE-111. Three laboratory hours per week. Corequisite: CHE 111.
CHE-142 General Chemistry II Laboratory--Credit: 1 hour
(Spring and Summer, Course Offered Every Year)
Laboratory experiments designed to supplement the work in CHE-112. Three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: CHE-111, CHE- 141. Corequisite: CHE 112.
CHE-203 Science and Human Values--Credit: 3 hours
(Fall, Even-Numbered Years)
This course provides an overview of the development of some of the great ideas in the natural sciences, the evidence for these ideas, and the process by which these ideas came to be accepted. Students will explore how these ideas have influenced society, our understanding of our place in the universe, our understanding of what it means to be human, and our values. Also offered as PHY 203 and SCI 203. This course may not be used to satisfy major or minor requirements. Prerequisites: One laboratory science course (BIO/110/151, CHE 111/141, GEO 200/240, or PHY 211/241).
CHE-221 Organic Chemistry I--Credit: 3 hours
(Fall, Course Offered Every Year)
Essential principles, reaction mechanisms, structures and stereochemistry of carbon compounds. Three class hours per week. Prerequisites: CHE-111, CHE-141, CHE-112, CHE-142. Corequisite: CHE 241.
CHE-222 Organic Chemistry II--Credit: 3 hours
(Spring, Course Offered Every Year)
A continuation of CHE-221, emphasizing reaction mechanisms, stereochemistry, and physical methods of structure determination. Three class hours per week. Prerequisites: CHE-221, CHE-241. Corequisite: CHE 242.
CHE-241 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory--Credit: 1 hour
(Fall, Course Offered Every Year)
Experimental techniques in synthesis and reaction of organic compounds. Three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: CHE-111, CHE-141, CHE-112, CHE-142. Corequisite: CHE 221.
CHE-242 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory--Credit: 1 hour
(Spring, Course Offered Every Year)
Experimental organic chemistry with emphasis on qualitative analysis of organic compounds using chemical tests and instrumental analysis. Three laboratory hours per week. Corequisite: CHE-222.
CHE-299 Introduction to Research--Credit: 1.00-2.00 hours
(Fall and Spring, Course Offered Every Year)
This course will provide opportunities for freshman and sophomores to participate in original laboratory research. Students will submit their findings in a formal written report and will give an oral presentation. Students will be expected to spend two to three hours per week for each semester hour credit. CHE-111 is strongly recommended as a prerequisite to this course. Course may be repeated for credit for a maximum of three semester hours.
CHE-350 Quantitative Analytical Chemistry-Credit: 4 hours
(Spring, Even-Numbered Years Only)
A study of the principles and techniques of chemical analysis including volumetric, spectrophotometric, chromatographic, and electroanalytic methods. Three class hours and three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: CHE-112.
CHE-415 Special Topics in Chemistry--Credit: 1.00-3.00 hours
(Spring, Course Offered Every Year)
Special topics in chemistry such as instrumental analysis, advanced organic chemistry, polymer chemistry, industrial chemistry, or chemometrics. Instructor's consent required.
CHE-420 Chemistry of Thermodynamics & Kinetics--Credit: 3 hours
(Fall, Even-Numbered Years Only)
A study of the states of matter, thermodynamics, chemical equilibria, and reaction rates. Three lectures per week. Prerequisites: CHE-112, PHY-212, MAT-211.
CHE-430 Atomic and Molecular Structure--Credit: 3 hours
(Spring, Odd-Numbered Years Only)
A study of the modern theories of atomic and molecular structure and chemical bonding. Also offered as PHY-430. Three lectures per week. Prerequisites: CHE-112, PHY-212, MAT-211.
CHE-436 Biochemistry--Credit: 3 hours
(Spring, Course Offered Every Year)
A study of the chemistry of biological systems including metabolic interrelationships, reaction rates, control mechanisms, and integration of these reactions within the structural framework of the cell. Also offered as BIO-436. Three lectures per week. Prerequisites: CHE-111, CHE-141, CHE-112, CHE-142, CHE-221, CHE-241, BIO-101, BIO-141.
CHE-438 Biochemistry II--Credit: 3 hours
(Spring, Course Offered Every Year)
The second part of a 2-part course in Biochemistry, this advanced course is desgned to prepare students for graduate study and careers in the fields of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology. The course willpresent topics in modern Biochemistry including bio-molecular sturcture, enzyme catalysis, bioenergetics, biosynthesis of bio-molecules, and culminate with a discussion of special topics such as celular signal transduction. Three lectures per week. Prerequisites: BIO 110, 151, 251, CHE 111 with a grade of C or better, 141, 112 with a greade of C or better, 142, 221, 241, 222, 242, BIO/CHE 436, 446.. Corequisite: CHE-448.
CHE-441 Experimental Physical Chemistry I--Credit: 1 hour
(Fall, Even-Numbered Years Only)
Laboratory experiments in thermochemistry, equilibira, and kinetics with emphasis on mathematical treatment of data and technical report writing. Corequisite: CHE-420.
CHE-442 Experimental Physical Chemistry II--Credit: 1 hour
(Spring, Odd-Numbered Years Only)
Laboratory experiments to accompany the theoretical studies of atomic and molecular structure and chemical bonding in CHE-430. Corequisite: CHE-430.
CHE-446 Biochemistry Laboratory--Credit: 1 hour
(Spring, Course Offered Every Year)
A collection of laboratory exercises designed to provide practical exposure to some of the general principles and methodology of biochemistry. Techniques include photometry, polarimetry, electrophoresis, centrifugation, and various chromatographic techniques. Also offered as BIO-446. Three laboratory hours per week. Prerequisites: CHE-111, CHE-141, CHE-112, CHE-142, CHE-221, CHE-241, BIO-101, BIO-141. Corequisite: CHE-436.
CHE-448 Biochemistry II Laboratory--Credit: 1 hour
(Spring, Course Offered Every Year)
The second part of a 2-part laboratory course in Biochemistry, this advanced course is desgned to prepare students for graduate study and careers in the fields of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology. The course willpresent topics in modern Biochemistry including bio-molecular sturcture, enzyme catalysis, bioenergetics, biosynthesis of bio-molecules, and culminate with a discussion of special topics such as celular signal transduction. Three lectures per week. Prerequisites: BIO 110, 151, 251, CHE 111 with a grade of C or better, 141, 112 with a greade of C or better, 142, 221, 241, 222, 242, BIO/CHE 436, 446.. Corequisite: CHE-438.
CHE-474 Inorganic & Bioinorganic Chemistry--Credit: 3 hours
(Fall, Odd-Numbered Years Only)
A study of advanced concepts of theoretical and descriptive inorganic chemistry with relevant biochemical examples. CHE-222 is strongly recommended as a prerequisite to this course. Prerequisites: CHE-221, CHE-241.
CHE-490 Seminar--Credit: 1.00-2.00 hours
(Spring, Course Offered Every Year)
May be taken for credit more than one semester. Pass/Fail grading only.
CHE-498 Honors Thesis in Chemistry--Credit: 3 hours
(Fall and Spring, Course Offered Every Year)
Open to senior chemistry majors who are members of the Honors and/or Teaching Fellows Programs. In conjunction with a faculty mentor, the student will formulate and execute an original research project that will culminate in a paper and a presentation. A research proposal form completed by the student and the faculty mentor is required for registration. The project must meet Honors Program thesis requirements as well as the expectations of the chemistry faculty. Prerequisites: CHE-222.
CHE-499 Research--Credit: 1.00-2.00 hours
(Fall and Spring, Course Offered Every Year)
Open to junior and senior chemistry majors or others by permission. In conjunctions with a faculty mentor, the student will formulate and execute an original research project that will culminate in a paper and a presentation. A research proposal form completed by the student and the faculty mentor is required for registration. May be repeated for credit for a total of three semester hours. Prerequisite: CHE-222.
