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Direct Links to Classes By Number: Chem 386, Chem 453, Chem 486
Catalog Description of Classes
111 Chemistry and the Environment (3)
Examines chemical concepts and methods of investigation with applications to the environment. Spring semester odd years. Credit may not apply toward a chemistry major.
121 General Chemistry I (3)
Surveys chemical principles involving structure, properties, reactions, and organic chemistry. Every semester. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: Math Placement level 20 or Math106 or equivalent. Chemistry 125 may be substituted for Chemistry 121 and 123 in meeting all requirements. Corequisite: Chemistry 123.
123 General Chemistry I Laboratory (1)
Laboratory experiments to support and enhance the topics covered in Chemistry 121. Every semester. Laboratory 3 hours. Corequisite: Chemistry 121.
122 General Chemistry II (3)
Examines chemical concepts in inorganic, analytical, and physical chemistry. Every semester. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: 121 or 125 with a minimum grade of C; Math 135 or equivalent. Corequisite: Chemistry 124.
124 General Chemistry II Laboratory (1)
Laboratory experiments to support and enhance the topics covered in Chemistry 122. Every semester. Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: Chemistry 123; Corequisite: Chemistry 122.
125 Honors General Chemistry (4)
Provides an advanced survey of chemical principles involving structure, properties, reactions, and organic chemistry. Laboratory work emphasizes advanced experimental procedures. Fall semester. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: approval of instructor. Chemistry 125 may be substituted for Chemistry 121 and 123 in meeting all requirements.
168 Survey of Organic and Biochemistry (4)
A selection of chemistry principles relevant to health fields, including a survey of organic and biochemistry, with laboratory experiments to demonstrate these principles. Spring semester. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 2 hours. Prerequisite: Chemistry 121 or 125 with minimum grade of C. Credit not allowed after Chemistry 466. Credit may not be applied toward a chemistry major.
199r Special Projects (1-4)
Focuses on individual or group projects. On demand. Maximum credit 4 hours.
211 Forensic Chemistry (3)
Presents the application of chemical analysis to criminalistics including studies of physical evidence, microscopy, drug analysis, toxicology, arson investigation, serology, firearms, and documents. Fall semester odd years. Credit may not be applied toward a chemistry major.
286 Scientific Communication (2)
An introduction to the techniques of oral presentations including the use of current technology. Every semester. Classroom 2 hours. Prerequisite: Chemistry 122.
333 Inorganic Chemistry (3)
Concepts and models in inorganic chemistry with emphasis on atomic structure and bonding, molecular orbital theory, material science, and descriptive inorganic chemistry including biological and environmental applications. Fall semester. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: Chemistry 352 with a minimum grade of C; Mathematics 160. Co- or prerequisite: Chemistry 341 and Physics 104 or 231.
341 Quantitative Analysis (4)
Examines the theory and practice of volumetric, electrochemical, and spectrophotometric analysis applied to the study of stoichiometry and equilibrium. Fall semester. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: Chemistry 122.
342 Methods of Environmental Analysis(4)
Focuses on advanced theory and practice of analytical chemistry including instrumental approaches to separation and analysis. Spring semester even years. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisites: Chemistry 341, 351.
351 Organic Chemistry I (3)
Studies compounds of carbon with emphasis on structure, reactivity, mechanisms, and synthesis of organic molecules. Fall semester. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: Chemistry 122 with minimum grade of C. Corequisite: Chemistry 353.
353 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (1)
Laboratory experiments to support and enhance the topics covered in Chemistry 351. Fall Semester. Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: Chemistry 124; Corequisite: Chemistry 351.
352 Organic Chemistry II (3)
Continuation of Chemistry 351. Emphasis on functional group manipulations and synthesis. Spectroscopic methods of analysis with emphasis on structure elucidation included. Spring semester. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite: Chemistry 351 with minimum grade of C. Corequisite: Chemistry 354.
354 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory (1)
Laboratory experiments to support and enhance the topics covered in Chemistry 352. Spring Semester. Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: Chemistry 353; Corequisite: Chemistry 352.
367 Current Topics in Biochemistry (3)
Studies the biosynthesis of biochemically active molecules, including amino acids, immunoglobulins, and hormones, with special emphasis on current research in these areas. Spring semester odd years. Prerequisite: 352.
371 Physical Chemistry I (4)
Examines thermodynamics, kinetics, and quantum mechanics with applications to physical and chemical properties of matter. Fall semester. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisites: Chemistry 341, 351; Mathematics160. Co- or Prerequisite: Physics 104 or 231.
372 Physical Chemistry (4)
Continuation of 371 with primary emphasis on kinetics, quantum mechanics, and spectroscopy. Spring semester. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisite: Chemistry 371.
386 Chemical Literature (1)
Surveys the primary, secondary, and tertiary sources of chemical information with weekly individual assignments in the use of these sources. Fall semester. Prerequisite: 16 semester hours of chemistry.
390r Cooperative Work Experience (1)
Cooperative chemistry work experience is part of the Cooperative Education Program. Students participate in off-campus laboratory work in industry or government. Written and oral reports required. Prerequisite: Selection by Cooperative Education Office. Maximum credit 4 hours. Credit may not be applied towards a chemistry major; but for B.A. degree will count against the 42-hour limit permitted in any one department. Course graded on a satisfactory/no credit basis.
426 Chemistry in Industry (2)
Surveys the chemical industry including economic aspects, activities of chemists, and case studies in the solving of industrial problems. Spring semester odd years.
Prerequisite: 24 semester hours of chemistry.
434 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (4)
Advanced theories of bonding and structure in inorganic chemistry with emphasis on ligand field theory, bioinorganic chemistry, and organometallic chemistry. Spring semester. Lecture 3 hours, Laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisites: Chemistry 333, 371 with grades of C or better; Mathematics 212; Physics 231.
443 Instrumental Analysis (4)
Examines the theory and use of infrared and ultraviolet spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance, atomic absorption, gas chromatography, thermal analysis, electrochemical analysis, and other instrumental methods of characterizing chemical
structure. Spring semester. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisites: 341 and 352 with minimum grades of C; Physics 104 or 231.
453 Advanced Organic Chemistry (4)
Studies advanced concepts of organic chemistry upon which modern organic chemistry is developed. Kinetics, thermodynamics, multi-step synthesis, molecular orbital concepts and orbital symmetry, and molecular structure determination by modern physical methods are emphasized. Fall semester even years. Lecture 3 hours, laboratory 3 hours. Prerequisites: Chemistry 352 with minimum grade of C and Chemistry 354.
466 Biochemistry (3)
Surveys the chemical aspects of protein and enzyme function, bioenergetics, metabolism, photosynthesis, nuclei acid function, and protein biosynthesis. Fall semester. Prerequisite: 352 with a grade of C or better.
475 Polymer Chemistry (2)
Focuses on the chemistry of synthetic polymers including mechanisms of polymerization and the relation of properties to structure. Spring semester even years. Prerequisites: 352 and 371 or equivalent knowledge.
486r Seminar (1)
This participation seminar is based on student papers, invited speakers, and other activities. Every semester. Prerequisite: 24 semester hours of chemistry. Maximum credit 2 hours.
495r Departmental Honors (2 hours per term, 4 hours for the two terms)
The Chemistry Department strongly recommends that all senior departmental honors projects be preceded by a ten-week summer research project or by two semesters of departmental research in Chemistry 497. Between 5 and 10 clock hours of research per week are expected for 495r credit. Every semester. Prerequisite: approval of Chemistry Department. See ìDepartmental Honors,î page 34.
496r Industrial Research (2)
Focuses on group participation in a research project sponsored jointly by the Chemistry Department and a local industry. Written report required. On demand. Laboratory 4 hours. Prerequisite: 20 semester hours of chemistry.
497r Research (2)
Involves laboratory or library research under staff supervision. Seminar presentation of results. Students should confer with the instructor prior to registration. Every semester. Laboratory 4 hours. Maximum credit 4 hours.
498r Individual Studies (1-4)
Involves individual or group projects. Credit may be earned through University, governmental, or industrial laboratory experience approved by the department. Every semester. Maximum credit 4 hours.
499r Group Studies (1-4)
Examines a special topic of a selected area of chemistry as specified in the schedule of classes. Students should confer with the instructor prior to registration. On demand.
