This course is limited to those freshman chemistry majors who are distinguished scholars. It will acquaint the student with career options, with chemical instrumentation and lab assisting. Students will be allowed to serve as junior lab assistants second semester under the direction of a senior lab assistant and the professor. Students may learn FT-IR, FT-NMR, GC-MS or other instrumentation. This will prepare them for doing research right after their freshman year. Must take both semesters to earn 1 credit.
This course is designed for the non-science major and will assist the student in understanding the role chemistry plays in his/her life. Topics of current interest are discussed, and the chemical principles required for a more thorough understanding of them are developed. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week.
An introduction to chemistry at the college level. The main conceptual areas of emphasis of the course are outlined in the catalog: measurements, atomic and electronic structure, bonding, molecular structure and shape, stoichiometry, types of chemical reactions, thermochemistry, gases, liquids, and solutions, and nuclear chemistry. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week.
The second course in general chemistry at the college level. The course serves as a prerequisite for other courses. The main conceptual areas of emphasis of the course are kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases (including buffers), thermodynamics, electrochemistry, solids and materials, coordination chemistry. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week.
This is an accelerated general chemistry course covering topics typically encountered in a two semester course, (e.g. bonding, equilibrium including buffers, stoichiometry, chemical kinetics, oxidation-reduction). Students are required to have a 26+ ACT score and 1 year of high school chemistry with a grade of "B" or better. Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week.
Must be a declared Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Physics (pre-engineering emphasis) major to take this course.
This course is a non-lab chemistry course for non-science majors. It is designed to acquaint students with the impact that chemistry has on their everyday life and assist them in understanding the basics of those interactions from a scientific, social, and business perspective. Topics will focus on the science behind issues facing our society, community and the world today. The class will include topical lectures (general chemistry, organic, biochemical, and environmental chemistry), in class lab demonstrations, and trips to local facilities and companies to experience the application of chemistry in our world.
Natural Science Core course
Explores the fundamentals of organic chemistry (nomenclature, functional groups, reactions) with an introduction to biochemistry (amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, enzymes, nucleic acids and the metabolic cycles). Three hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week. Students desiring more than two semesters of Chemistry will normally follow the sequence 116/117 or 120, then 201, 202.
This class will be a chemistry-based January term study abroad course where we will study the industrialization and business practices of the modern chemical industry by visiting a number of chemical research, manufacturing, and academic institutions across Germany. The knowledge gained will include chemical synthesis, manufacturing techniques, transportation-logistics, environmental concerns, and commercialization. In addition, the class will experience the historical beginnings of the chemical industry and the Germanic culture.
This course offers the opportunity to engage in experimental research with a faculty mentor. One credit hour will require four hours of laboratory work per week for the semester plus a comprehensive report, a departmental seminar, and if appropriate a presentation at a scientific meeting. This course designation is normally not used to replace a traditional course.
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This course covers nomenclature, reactions, and structure of aliphatic hydrocarbons and alcohols and introduces carbonyl chemistry, structural determination, organic spectroscopy, reaction mechanisms, stereochemistry, and multi-step syntheses. Laboratory emphasizes separation, reactions, structural determination, and physical characteristics of organic compounds. Three hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week. CHEM 201 is the organic foundation requirement for the American Chemical Society Chemistry and Biochemistry majors.
This course is the second of a two-semester sequence in organic chemistry that will cover functional groups ranging from ethers to biological macromolecules. Within each functional group, we will explore topics in nomenclature, physical and chemical properties, reactions, reaction mechanisms, and spectroscopic analysis.
This is a basic inorganic chemistry course with an extension of general chemistry supportive of the lab experiences. Lecture will emphasize atomic and molecular structure, molecular orbital theory, chemical equilibria, acid-base chemistry, electrochemistry, solid-state structure and the theoretical basis of complex ion chemistry. Laboratory will be centered on systematic identification of inorganic cations and anions, with some experiences in kinetics and electrochemistry. CHEM 222 is the inorganic foundation requirement for the American Chemical Society Chemistry and Biochemistry majors.
This course covers fundamental and applied topics of modern and classical analytical methods. Lecture emphasizes statistical analysis of data, method development, equilibrium, electrochemistry, and chromatography. The laboratory experience includes a mix of wet chemical and instrumental methods with an emphasis on careful and precise quantitative work. Three hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week. CHEM 242 is the analytical foundation requirement for the American Chemical Society Chemistry and Biochemistry majors.
Each offering enables students to develop a solid foundation in the theoretical aspects and operating principles, as well as develop hands-on proficiency in the operation of the featured instrument and interpretation of the data. Instrument rotation includes: Gas Chromatography - Mass Spectrometer, Raman Spectrometer, Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectrometer, Fourier Transform Infrared Spectrometer, Atomic Absorption Spectrometer, Ultraviolet-Visible Spectrometer, High Performance Liquid Chromatograph, X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometer, Fluorometer, Differential Scanning Calorimeter and Thermogravimetric Analyzer. Instruments will be added as they are acquired.
Students on an F-1 visa are eligible to work off campus to provide additional experience so long as the employment relates directly to the student's major area of study. The practical experience gained outside the traditional classroom supplements the theoretical and/or applied knowledge as a part of the student's coursework. The registration process for this course must be completed every term (including summers), as students must have their work authorization reissued each term to ensure continued enrollment. Jobs must be approved and verified by the International Programs Office before work may begin.
This course offers the opportunity to engage in experimental research with a faculty mentor. One credit hour will require four hours of laboratory work per week for the semester plus a comprehensive report, a departmental seminar, and if appropriate a presentation at a scientific meeting. This course designation is normally not used to replace a traditional course.
Permission of the Instructor
This course provides the theoretical basis for chemistry and related subjects, emphasizing thermodynamics, equilibrium, kinetics, and reaction dynamics. Laboratory includes varied and diverse methods of measurement and computational techniques. Four hours of lecture-discussion and four hours of laboratory per week. CHEM 301 is the physical chemistry foundation requirement for the American Chemistry Society Chemistry and Biochemistry majors.
This course is a follow-up to CHEM 301. It covers quantum chemistry, reaction dynamics, spectroscopy and statistical mechanics. The laboratory will be concerned with several experiments in physical chemistry with emphasis on various spectroscopic measurements and application of a variety of computational software for quantum calculations. Four hours of lecture-discussion and four hours of laboratory per week. CHEM 301 and 302 are the physical chemistry foundation requirement for the American Chemical Society Chemistry major.
This is a one-semester, foundational course in biochemistry intended for chemistry and biochemistry majors. Lecture topics covered in this course fall into three general areas: (1) structure, function, and reactivity of biological macromolecules, (2) cellular metabolism and metabolic cycles, and (3) the central dogma of molecular biology. Laboratory is intended to expose students to a variety of biochemical techniques and applications.
This course focuses on instrumental methods of analysis. The lecture is devoted primarily to instrument design and the advantages and disadvantages of that design. Laboratory is emphasized and centers on method development projects. Two hours of lecture and six hours of laboratory per week.
This is a one-semester course in medicinal chemistry. The first part of this course covers introduces students to the field of medicinal chemistry and covers fundamental topics and concepts relating to the properties, design, metabolism, and modeling of pharmaceutical drugs. The remainder of the course is devoted to the major classes of therapeutic drugs with an emphasis on categorizing physiological effects with functional groups and binding site stereochemistry. Laboratory provides students an introduction to computational modeling, experimental design, exploration of drug properties, and the synthesis and evaluation of biologically-active molecules.
Advanced topics in organic chemistry, including spectroscopy, mechanisms and synthesis (including natural products) are covered. Emphasis varies. Three hours of lecture and four hours of laboratory per week.
This course explores advanced topics in Inorganic Chemistry including atomic structure, covalent structures, group theory, molecular orbital theory, acid-base principles, solid-state chemistry, transition elements and coordination chemistry, bonding theories, spectroscopy, mechanisms, organometallic chemistry, catalysis, and bioinorganic chemistry. Laboratory exercises will focus on the synthesis and characterization of inorganic compounds using instrumentation. Three hours of lecture, four hours of laboratory per week.
This course is an introduction to some of the important concepts in Polymer Chemistry and Materials Science. The objectives of this chemistry/engineering course is to build the foundations for understanding the basic scientific and engineering principles used in the polymer industry. Topics will include: a historical perspective into polymer science, polymer synthesis (step, chain, and ring opening), structure-property relationships, molecular weight distribution, conformation and morphology correlations, application based design, and manufacturing/processing techniques. In the lab portion of the class, the chemical, mechanical, optical, thermal, spectroscopic, and environmental properties of polymer materials will be characterized using a variety of instrumental techniques.
Advanced topics in physical chemistry with emphasis on advanced quantum chemistry, statistical thermodynamics, spectroscopy, quantum dynamics, matter-electromagnetic radiation interaction, nuclear dynamics beyond the Born-Oppenheimer regime and lasers. This course is typically problem oriented, and will use computer resources extensively, including some computer programming. Students may take this course with interests in chemistry, physics and mathematics.
Consult the department chair for a listing of available opportunities. Plans for an internship must be made well in advance of the term in which the internship is to be carried out.
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This course offers the opportunity to engage in experimental research with a faculty mentor. One credit hour will require four hours of laboratory work per week for the semester plus a comprehensive report, a departmental seminar, and if appropriate a presentation at a scientific meeting. This course designation is normally not used to replace a traditional course.
Permission of the Instructor