General Catalog for 2009-10

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(CHEM) Chemistry

1004.0 General Chemistry I

An introduction to the field of chemistry including nomenclature,

stoichiometry, atomic structure, bonding, behavior of gases, and

nuclear processes. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours per

week.

Fall

1014.0 General Chemistry II

A continuation of CHEM 1004 including solids and liquids, chemical

equilibria, electrochemistry, thermodynamics, and kinetics. Lecture

three hours, laboratory three hours per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 1004.

Spring

1024.0 Introductory Chemistry

Introductory course primarily for students in dietetics and nutrition,

nursing, and dental hygiene. The course may not be counted toward a

major or minor in Chemistry. No science background is assumed.

Lecture three hours, laboratory two hours per week.

Fall

1034.0 Introductory Organic and Biological Chemistry

Designed to follow CHEM 1024. The course may not be counted toward a

major or minor in Chemistry. Lecture three hours, laboratory two hours

per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 1024 or 1004.

Spring

2004.0 Quantitative Analysis

Gravimetric and titrimetric analyses, separation methods, chemical

equilibrium, redox theory, statistical treatment of data, and an

introduction to spectrophotometry. Lecture two hours, laboratory six

hours per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 1014.

Fall

2701.0 2701-2704. Special Topics in Chemistry.

A course varied to meet the needs of the department.

On Demand

3005.0 Organic Chemistry

A systematic study of the typical compounds of carbon emphasizing the

relationship between structure and reactivity. Lecture three hours,

laboratory six hours per week. [CAC-W] Prerequisite: CHEM 1014.

Fall

3015.0 Organic Chemistry

A continuation of CHEM 3005 emphasizing reaction mechanisms and syn-

thesis. Lecture three hours, laboratory six hours per week. [CAC-O]

Prerequisite: CHEM 3005.

Spring

3053.0 Physical Chemistry

Introductory theoretical analysis of molecular structure, chemical

bonding, and macroscopic chemical systems using quantum theory,

classical and statistical thermodynamics, and kinetics. Lecture three

hours per week. Prerequisites: MATH 2014, (MATH 3202 is highly

recommended); PHYS 1004, 1014 or 2004, 2014; CHEM 3015.

Fall

3063.0 Physical Chemistry

A continuation of CHEM 3053 emphasizing classical thermodynamics and

electrochemistry. Lecture three hours. Prerequisite: CHEM 3053.

Spring

3111.0 Chemistry Literature Seminar

Participants will prepare written reviews, make an oral presentation,

and address questions on a topic of current interest in the

literature. One hour per week. Prerequisite: 20 hours of Chemistry.

Spring

3142.0 Instrumental Analysis

Theory of modern analytical techniques including spectrometric, chro-

matographic, and electrometric methods. Lecture two hours per week.

Prerequisite: CHEM 3053.

Spring

3203.0 Nutritional Biochemistry

A study of the structure, chemistry and metabolism of amino acids,

proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids and vitamins. This

course may not be counted toward a major or minor in Chemistry.

Lecture three hours per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 1034.

Fall Even Yrs

3272.0 Experimental Techniques of Chemistry I

Integrated laboratory experiments from each of the sub-disciplines of

chemistry: analytical, biochemistry, inorganic, organic, nuclear, and

physical. Use of synthetic techniques, modern instrumentation, chem-

ical literature, and both oral and written presentation of experi-

mental data will be emphasized. Six hours of laboratory per week.

Prerequisites: CHEM 2004, 3053.

Spring

4023.0 Biochemistry

An introduction to biochemistry including discussions of natural prod-

ucts, enzymes, metabolism and other physiological processes. Pertinent

physiochemical problems are included. Lecture three hours per week.

Prerequisites: CHEM 3015.

Spring

4033.0 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

Atomic structure and its relationship to the properties of elements

and their compounds, types of bonding, and periodic arrangements.

Lecture three hours per week. Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH

3202. Prerequisite: CHEM 3053.

Spring Odd Yrs

4111.0 Chemistry Research Seminar

Participants will prepare written reviews, make oral presentations,

and defend results on their chemical research projects. One hour per

week. Prerequisite: Prior research experience.

Spring

4201.0 4201-4491 Special Laboratory Topics

Laboratory courses suited to the needs of the student.

On Demand

4202.0 4202-4492 Special Laboratory Topics

Laboratory courses suited to the needs of the student.

On Demand

4272.0 Experimental Techniques of Chemistry II

Continuation of integrated laboratory experiments oriented toward

modern applications of fundamental chemical principles from each sub-

discipline. Six hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CHEM

3272.

Fall

4701.0 4701-4794. Special Topics in Chemistry.

A course varied to suit the interests of students. The course may be

repeated one time for credit.

On Demand

4801.0 4801-4893. Special Studies in Chemistry

Treats special problems or techniques in chemistry and varied to suit

the needs of chemistry students.

On Demand