CHEMISTRY (CHEM)
CHEM 1400 Chemistry in the Environment. Four semester hours.
A non-traditional chemistry lab course designed for non-science majors who are interested in how chemistry impacts the Earths environment. A variety of subjects such as food preservatives/additives, energy alternatives, cleaning products, pesticides, disposable items, and nuclear weapons will be covered from a basic chemical perspective. Three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: none; cannot be taken after CHEM 1411. Lab fee $15.
CHEM 1405 Fundamentals of Chemistry. Four semester hours.
A one-semester course which covers the basic fundamentals of introductory chemistry such as: (1) how o solve chemistry problems; (2) atomic theory and the periodic table; (3) chemical reactions and equations; and (4) structure of molecules. This course is specifically designed for students who have no high school background in chemistry and who wish to prepare for CHEM 1406 or CHEM 1411. Prerequisite: two years of high school algebra.
CHEM 1406 Chemistry for the Health Sciences. Four semester hours.
A comprehensive lecture and laboratory course intended for non-science majors, and particularly those desiring careers in nursing and allied health-care fields. The fundamentals of general, organic, and biochemistry are covered from a practical viewpoint with emphasis on chemical reactions and concepts related to physiological processes and other interesting everyday phenomena. Three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: one year of high school chemistry and two years of high school algebra. Lab fee $15.
CHEM 1411 General Chemistry I. Four semester hours.
Emphasizes the basic principles of atomic structure, bonding, chemical reactions, and stoichiometry. The first half of a two-semester course. Three hours of laboratory per week. Lab fee $15.
CHEM 2400 Environmental Chemistry. Four semester hours.
A course that develops quantitative analytical techniques for monitoring and assessing toxicants and pollutants in the environment. Three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisites: CHEM 1411 and CHEM 2423. Lab fee $15.
CHEM 2423 Organic Chemistry I. Four semester hours.
Covers basic nomenclature, spectroscopy, structure, and functional groups of organic molecules. A variety of organic reactions are discussed in terms of basic thermodynamics, kinetics, and resonance theory. The first half of a two-semester course. Three hours of laboratory per week.
CHEM 2425 Organic Chemistry II. Four semester hours.
Emphasizes the importance of the functional group(s) in organic molecules, particularly in relation to their reaction mechanisms. More detail is covered concerning the carbonyl group which plays a major role in the understanding of carbohydrates, amino acids, and other major classes of biochemicals. The second half of a two-semester course. Three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 2423. Lab fee $15.
CHEM 2512 General Chemistry II. Five semester hours.
The second half of a two-semester course, CHEM 2512 covers gases, electrochemistry, acid-base theory, solubility, intermolecular forces, solids, liquids, and some physical chemistry. In addition the laboratory develops quantitative analytical techniques. Six hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 2425. Lab fee $15..
CHEM 3310 Biophysical Chemistry. Three semester hours.
An exploration of the fundamental structural basis of biological systems. Non-covalent interactions, structure-function relationships, and physical biochemical spectroscopic techniques will be examined in some detail. Prerequisite: CHEM 3331.
CHEM 3331 Physical Chemistry I. Three semester hours.
The first half of a two-semester course. An understanding of kinetics, molecular spectroscopy, and quantum mechanics will be developed. Prerequisites: MATH 2406, PHYS 1301, and CHEM 2512.
CHEM 3332 Physical Chemistry II. Three semester hours.
The second half of a two-semester course. An understanding of thermodynamics and statistical mechanics will be developed. Dynamics of physical systems will be examined. Prerequisite: CHEM 3331.
CHEM 3352 Advanced Biochemistry. Four semester hours.
This course builds on the foundation of CHEM 3451. Covers topics such as photosynthesis, DNA replication and transcription, biosynthesis of amino acids and nucleic acids, RNA processing and protein biosynthesis, and the regulation of gene expression. Prerequisite: CHEM 3451.
CHEM 3405 Instrumental Analysis. Four semester hours.
The principles and theories of modern instrumentation examined through topics selected from electrochemistry, spectroscopy and chromatography. Course includes three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 2512. Lab fee $15.
CHEM 3441 Synthesis of Organic Molecules. Four semester hours.
Application of structural concepts and functional group reactions to the synthesis of organic compounds. Factors in the design of multistep synthesis such as functional group transformation, protecting groups, and reaction stereochemistry will be explored. Complex molecules such as steroids, alkaloids and pharmaceuticals will be examined through literature sources. Course includes three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 2512. Lab fee $15.
CHEM 3451 Biochemistry. Four semester hours.
An introduction to modern biochemistry using fundamental chemical principles in the study of complex natural systems. Topics covered include proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, membranes, bioenergetics, enzymology, and metabolism with an emphasis on interrelationships between metabolic pathways and regulation. Three hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 2512. Lab fee $15.
CHEM 4310 Physical Chemistry Laboratory. Three semester hours.
This is an advanced experimental course. We will study kinetics, thermochemistry, and spectroscopy quantitatively. Statistical error analysis is taught and used throughout the course. Modern spectroscopic techniques are used to determine the fundamental physical properties of chemical systems. Nine hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 3332 or concurrent registration in CHEM 3332. Lab fee $15.
CHEM 4311 Inorganic Chemistry. Three semester hours.
This course covers the periodic table and trends within it, focusing on metals, ionic compounds, molecular compounds, organometallic complexes, and coordination complexes. Models of chemical bonding will be compared for each class of substance. Special topics such as bioinorganic chemistry and superconductors will be included. Prerequisites: CHEM 3332 and CHEM 3441.
CHEM 4398 Investigations in Chemistry. Three semester hours.
Independent experimental research in any accredited chemical field performed in affiliation with a faculty member. Can be completed throughout the academic year and/or during the summer only. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing and permission of the instructor.
CHEM 4399 Special Topics in Chemistry. Three semester hours.
A course (involving instruction, laboratory, and/or literature searches) in one of the traditional chemistry fields depending on student interest and specialty of instructor. The following topics are only an example of what may be chosen/offered Bioinorganic Chemistry, Transition Metal Chemistry, Solid State Chemistry, Advanced Topics in Organic Chemistry, Statistical Mechanics, and Advanced Topics in Analytical Chemistry. May be repeated for credit when topic changes. Prerequisites: Senior standing and permission of the instructor.
CHEM 4120 Senior Seminar. One semester hour.
A year long course with guest lectures and oral presentations from chemistry students. Prerequisite: senior standing.