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 2100 is the organic foundation requirement for the American Chemical Society Chemistry and Biochemistry majors.

Prerequisites

CHEM 1040 or CHEM 1050

Every Fall and Spring

Previously: CHEM 201

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.

Prerequisites

CHEM 2100

Every Fall and Spring

Previously: CHEM 202

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 2200 is the inorganic foundation requirement for the American Chemical Society Chemistry and Biochemistry majors.

Prerequisites

CHEM 1040 or CHEM 1050

Every Interim

Previously: CHEM 222

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 2300 is the analytical foundation requirement for the American Chemical Society Chemistry and Biochemistry majors.

Prerequisites

CHEM 2100 and CHEM 2200

Every Spring

Previously: CHEM 242

Each offering operates like an independent study that focuses on one instrument and enables students to develop a solid foundation in the theoretical aspects and operating principles, develop hands-on operation proficiency, and gain experience interpreting the data. Each course consists of three Projects (Project for a C, B, A), and students choose the level of proficiency desired by completing one, two, or all three Projects. Each Project requires approximately 17 hr of lab work (51 hr to complete all three projects). Currently courses on seven instruments are available, and other instruments will be added as they are acquired.

Prerequisites

CHEM 2110 and CHEM 2300 (Prerequisite or Co-requisite)

Every Fall and Spring

Previously: CHEM 250

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.

Previously: CHEM 296

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.

Prerequisites

Permission of the Instructor

Previously: CHEM 299