CHEM 107 Essentials of Chemistry 5 credits. Atomic structure, kinetic molecular theory, chemical calculations, solutions, acid-base reaction, equilibrium, and some descriptive inorganic chemistry. COREQ: MATH 111 OR MATH 117 OR EQUIVALENT. F
CHEM 108 Essentials of Organic and Biochemistry 5 credits. Descriptive organic and biochemistry with emphasis on organic compounds of biological importance. May not be used as a prerequisite to other courses in chemistry. PREREQ: CHEM 107 OR CHEM 121. S
CHEM 121 General Chemistry I 5 credits. Introductory course for students in scientific and technical fields; structure of matter, stoichiometry, kinetic theory, equilibrium and chemical periodicity. COREQ: MATH 111 OR MATH 117 OR EQUIVALENT. F, S
CHEM 122 General Chemistry II 4 credits. Introduction to kinetics, equilibrium, electrochemistry, and nuclear chemistry. PREREQ: CHEM 121 OR EQUIVALENT AND MATH 111 OR MATH 117 OR EQUIVALENT. S
CHEM 126 Cations and Anions 1 credit. Qualitative analysis of a selected group of cations and anions by wet chemical and instrumental means. PREREQ OR COREQ: CHEM 122 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. S
CHEM 211 Inorganic Chemistry I 2 credits. The chemistry of a representative selection of the chemical elements and their compounds: types of compounds, their preparation, and their reactions under various conditions. PREREQ: CHEM 122 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. F
CHEM 232 Quantitative Analysis 2 credits. Theoretical foundations of quantitative analysis including an introduction to statistical analysis of chemical data generated from gravimetric, volumetric and colorimetric methods. PREREQ: CHEM 122 AND MATH 121. S
CHEM 234 Quantitative Analysis Laboratory 2 credits. Laboratory experiments in gravimetric, volumetric, and colorimetric analysis. PREREQ: CHEM 122. COREQ: CHEM 232 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. S
CHEM g301 Organic Chemistry I 3 credits. The fundamentals of organic chemistry are examined through nomenclature, structure, physical and chemical properties, reaction mechanisms, spectroscopy and principal synthetic methods. PREREQ: CHEM 122 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. F
CHEM g302 Organic Chemistry II 3 credits. A continuation of CHEM g301. The further study of the preparation, reactions, properties, reaction mechanisms and spectroscopy of organic compounds. PREREQ: CHEM g301 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. S
CHEM g303 Organic Chemistry Laboratory I 1 credit. Introductory laboratory work in organic chemistry. Study and development of elementary techniques and their application to the preparation, isolation and characterization of simple organic compounds. COREQ: CHEM g301 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. F
CHEM g304 Organic Chemistry Laboratory II 1 credit. Further experience in the fundamental operations of organic chemistry laboratory work including the preparation and analysis of typical compounds. PREREQ: CHEM g303. COREQ: CHEM g302 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. S
CHEM g305 Organic Chemistry Laboratory III 2 credits. Intermediate laboratory course in modern methods of preparative organic chemistry. Primary emphasis is on reactions, synthesis, separation and spectral structural analysis techniques. PREREQ: CHEM g304 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. F
CHEM g313 Instrumental Analysis 2 credits. Advanced quantitative analysis dealing chiefly with quantitative applications of instrumental methods. PREREQ: CHEM 232 AND CHEM 234 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. F
CHEM 317 Principles of Nuclear Science 3 credits. Radioactive decay and growth, interactions of radiation with matter, radiation detection and radiochemical techniques. Experiments in radioactivity measurements. PREREQ: CHEM 121 AND PHYS 212 OR PHYS 222 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. D
CHEM 333 Science and Civilization 3 credits. A critical examination of the methods of physical science, its contributions to civilization, and its inherent limitations. No science or mathematics prerequisite. Junior standing or consent of instructor required. Cross-listed with PHYS 333. D
CHEM g334 Instrumental Analysis Laboratory 2 credits. Laboratory course giving experience in fundamental operations of modern instrumental methods of analysis. PREREQ: CHEM g313 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. S
CHEM g335 Environmental Chemistry 2 credits. Application of chemical principles and calculations to investigate environmental issues. Natural systems, environmental degradation and protection, and the methodology of chemical detection and monitoring. PREREQ: CHEM 232 AND CHEM 234 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. F
CHEM g337 Environmental Chemistry Laboratory 1 credits. Utilizes both structured and self-designed field and classroom experiments to emphasize principles of environmental chemistry. COREQ: CHEM g335 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. F
CHEM g351-g352 Physical Chemistry 3 credits each. The fundamental principles of physical chemistry; thermodynamics, reaction kinetics, molecular structure, quantum theory, spectroscopy, and solution chemistry. PREREQ: CHEM 122, MATH 222, AND PHYS 222, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. F, S
CHEM g370 Analytical Geochemistry 3 credits. A survey of geochemical analysis techniques. All aspects of analysis, including sample collection, preparation, instrumental analysis, QA/AC procedures, interpretation and presentation are discussed. Cross-listed as PHYS g370, GEOL g370. PREREQ: CHEM 122 AND PHYS 212. D
CHEM 397 Workshop 1-2 credits. Workshops aimed at the development and improvement of skills. Does not satisfy requirements for a major or a minor. May be repeated. Graded S/U. D
CHEM g400 Practicum in Physical Science 2 credits. Practical problems associated with equipping, setting up and operating laboratories in chemistry and physics. Cross-listed with PHYS g400. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF DEPARTMENT CHAIR. D
CHEM g407 Inorganic Chemistry II 2 credits. Structure and reactivity of inorganic compounds including coordination compounds; acid-base chemistry and nonaqueous solvent systems; organometallic chemistry and other special topics of current interest. PREREQ: CHEM 211, CHEM g352, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. F
CHEM g408 Preparative Inorganic Chemistry 1 credit. A laboratory course for the preparation of selected inorganic compounds utilizing various methods of synthesis and purification employing physical, chemical and spectroscopic methods of characterization. COREQ: CHEM g407 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. F
CHEM g410 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 3 credits. Modern physical methods of inorganic chemistry with an emphasis on the application of group theory to spectroscopic analysis. COREQ: CHEM g466 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. F
CHEM g425 Equilibrium and Stoichiometry 3 credits. Extension of stoichiometric concepts. Calculations related to complex analytical systems involving multiple, simultaneous equilibria; relationships between exact and approximate methods. PREREQ: MATH 222 OR GRADE OF B IN CHEM 232 AND CHEM 234 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. D
CHEM g430 Advanced Analytical Chemistry 3 credits. Advanced treatment of standards, sampling, special methods of analysis, and methods of separation. PREREQ: CHEM g302, CHEM g352, CHEM g425, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. D
CHEM g432 Chemometrics 4 credits. Data analysis of chemical measurements and design or selection of optimal measurement procedures and experiments by mathematical and statistical analysis including sampling theory, optimization, factor analysis, pattern recognition, and multicomponent analysis. PREREQ: PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. D
CHEM 435 Senior Research 1-4 credits. The student will be introduced to research techniques, development of manipulative skills, instrumental methods, laboratory notebook keeping, data interpretation and library research. PREREQ: ACCEPTANCE IN THE BS/MS PROGRAM. LIMIT 8 CREDITS. D
CHEM g446 Computer Applications in Science 2 credits. Emphasis will be on Basic Programming and Chemistry. Students will be allowed opportunity to concentrate on problems which may be of special interest to them in their science field. F
CHEM g453 Modern Experimental Physical Chemistry 2 credits. Magnetic, optical and electrical properties of materials, calorimetry, voltammetry, optical and laser spectroscopic techniques. PREREQ: CHEM g334 AND CHEM g352. F
CHEM g455 Advanced Physical Chemistry 3 credits. Introductory material from quantum chemistry and statistical mechanics with applications in chemical thermodynamics. PREREQ: CHEM g302 AND CHEM g352 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. F
CHEM g466 Structural Analysis in Chemistry 2 credits. The application of spectra-structure correlations to the solution of chemical structural problems. PREREQ: CHEM g302 AND CHEM g407, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. S
CHEM g471 Advanced Organic Chemistry 3 credits. Kinetics and mechanisms in organic reactions. PREREQ: CHEM g302 AND CHEM g352 OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. D
CHEM g481-g482 Independent Problems in Chemistry 1-4 credits each. Directed library and laboratory research. Courses may be repeated to a maximum of 6 credits. F, S
CHEM g491-g492 Seminar 1 credit. Oral reports of library and laboratory research. COREQ: CHEM g481, CHEM g482, OR PERMISSION OF INSTRUCTOR. F, S