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Chemistry Courses
113. Fundamentals of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry. 5 cr. hrs. An introduction for the non-science major to the basic principles of chemistry will be accomplished in this course. Topics from general chemistry include scientific measurement, chemical nomenclature, atomic structure, chemical energy, stoichiometry, chemical bonding, solutions, acids and bases, and buffers. Special attention will be given to structures and reactions of organic compounds. Biochemistry will be introduced through the study of proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, nucleic acids, and metabolism. The course includes one laboratory period per week and was designed for students who have little or no background in chemistry. CHE 113 is especially appropriate for students interested in allied-health fields. This course is not intended to serve as a prerequisite for CHE 121 or other courses in chemistry. Fall semester.

121. General Chemistry I. 4 cr. hrs. Principles, concepts, and methods which are basic to the study of chemistry are introduced in this course. Typical topics include inorganic nomenclature; atomic structure; stoichiometry; gases, liquids, and solids; chemical energy; and
solutions. The course includes one laboratory period per week. Because many of the same topics are addressed in CHE 113 and CHE 121, students may not receive credit toward graduation for both courses. It is recommended that students take GEN 103 or 104 prior to enrolling in CHE 121. Spring semester.

122. General Chemistry II. 4 cr. hrs. This is a continuation of the introduction to chemistry which was begun in CHE 121. Typical topics include kinetics; equilibrium; acids, bases, and buffers; electrochemistry; nuclear chemistry; organic chemistry; and biochemistry. The course includes one laboratory period per week. Prerequisites: CHE 121 or permission of the instructor. Fall semester.

205. Discoveries in Chemistry 1 cr. hr. In this course, students are introduced to the use of the chemical literature, to career opportunities, and to techniques of scientific writing. The class is designed to expose students to the various resources used by chemists to research a topic. Besides learning how to access the chemical literature, students will attend seminars by guest speakers and visit places where chemists work. The course culminates in a final paper written on a topic of the student's choosing. The student makes a presentation of this paper to the class. Prerequisite: CHE 122. Co-requisite: CHE 206. Spring semester.

206. Analytical Chemistry. 4 cr. hrs. This course is a survey of the field of analytical chemistry. Topics covered include methods of classical quantitative analysis, instrumental methods of quantitative analysis, sample collection and treatment, statistical analysis of data, and the applications of analytical methods to real-world problems. One laboratory period per week is scheduled. Laboratory exercises emphasize both development of technique and comparison of analytical methods. Prerequisite: CHE 122. Co-requisite for chemistry/biochemistry majors: CHE 205. Spring semester.

301. Organic Chemistry I. 4 cr. hrs. This course in organic chemistry begins with atomic structure and builds through functional group chemistry. The interactions between structure, reactivity, and synthesis strategy are stressed. Typical topics include atomic and molecular structure; chirality; reaction mechanisms; nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy; and the chemistry of the alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alcohols, ethers, aldehydes, and ketones. The course includes one laboratory period per week.Prerequisite: CHE 122. CHE 206 is also recommended. Fall semester.

302. Organic Chemistry II. 4 cr. hrs. The studies begun in CHE 301 continue in this course. Topics emphasized include infrared spectroscopy; the chemistry of carboxylic acids and their derivatives; synthesis and reactions of aromatic compounds; nitrogen-containing compounds; and polyfunctional group chemistry. The course includes one laboratory period per week. Prerequisite: CHE 301. Spring semester.

401. Physical Chemistry I. 4 cr. hrs. Physical chemistry involves the study of the structures, physical properties, and interactions of individual molecules and collections of molecules. This first course includes introductions to thermodynamics and quantum mechanics as well as spectroscopy, electrolyte chemistry, and kinetics. The one lab period per week will not only involve traditional experiments, but it will also include literature assignments and activities in computer-assisted data analysis. Prerequisites: CHE 206, MAT 200, and admission to the major. (Physics is strongly recommended.) Fall semester.

402. Physical Chemistry II. 4 cr. hrs. This is a continuation of the types of studies begun in CHE 401. A thorough examination of thermodynamics is emphasized, involving both classical (experimental) and statistical (theoretical) approaches. Additional work on quantum mechanics is also included. The one lab period per week will not only involve traditional experiments, but it will also include literature assignments and activities in computer-assisted data analysis. Prerequisites: CHE 401 and admission to the major. Offered as faculty availability and student demand allow.

404. Advanced Inorganic Chemistry. 4 cr. hrs.
This course is a study of the chemical elements with emphasis on structure, bonding, periodic trends, and concepts relating to mechanisms of inorganic reactions. These tools are used to interpret and systematize the concepts of inorganic chemistry. The course includes one laboratory period per week. The laboratory component will complement the lecture through the preparation, analysis, and study of various inorganic compounds. Prerequisites: CHE 206, 301, and admission to the major. Spring semester in even-numbered years.

405. Senior Seminar A & B 1 cr. hr. The goal of this course is assisting the chemistry major in becoming better prepared to enter a scientific profession. The class will focus on the formulation and presentation of papers on modern chemical topics. The student will develop the skills needed for researching and delivering a technical seminar. Prerequisites: Admission to the major and senior standing in the chemistry major or permission of the instructor. The first half of this course (Section A) is taken in the fall semester for 0.5 credit hours and the second half is taken during the spring semester for the remaining 0.5 credit hours.

406. Instrumental Analysis. 4 cr. hrs. The course develops a basic understanding of the theory of instrumental analysis as well as demonstrates, via hands-on experience, the importance of instrumental methods to the modern chemist. A primary concern in the course is development and application of the fundamental principles of an instrumental method and its general theory. Students will not only learn the analytical application of instruments but will also use the instruments to determine important physical chemical data. This latter feature of the course ensures that students acquire a sound knowledge of the chemical principles involved in the measurement and aids in selecting the most appropriate conditions for an analysis. Topics covered include computer interfacing and data analysis, spectroscopy, chromatography, and electro-chemistry. There is a strong laboratory component to this course. Prerequisites: CHE 206 and admission to the major. Physics is strongly recommended. Spring semester in odd-numbered years.

411. Chemical Thermodynamics. 2 cr. hrs. This course continues the study of thermo-dynamics which was begun in CHE 401. Systems of single substances and of mixtures will be considered. Both classical (experimental) and statistical (theoretical) approaches to the subject will be employed. This course duplicates two-credit-hours’ worth of material from CHE 402. Prerequisites: CHE 401 and admission to the major. Offered in the spring semester as faculty availability and student demand allow.

450. Biochemistry 4 cr. hrs. A detailed course in biochemistry which includes a study of the occurrence, structure, function, and metabolism of biologically important molecules. There is an emphasis on molecular species such as carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, proteins, and nucleic acids. The course includes work in the laboratory. The course may be credited toward a biology, biochemistry, or chemistry major, as the student elects, but it cannot count towards more than one major. Prerequisites: BIO 233, CHE 301, and /or currently enrolled in CHE 302, and admission to the major (Chemistry, Biochemistry, or Biology). Spring semester in even-numbered years. Also listed as BIO 450.

210, 215. Introduction to Chemical Research 1-3 cr. hrs. each.
This is a course which allows a serious student in chemistry or biochemistry to undertake an individual project in literature and/or laboratory research. Prior to enrollment, the student must select a topic and secure approval of the faculty member who will supervise the work on the project as well as the approval of the chairman. The student will be expected to spend a minimum of 60 hours in research for each hour of credit. This independent study course should be employed as a supplement to and not a replacement for regular courses in chemistry or biochemistry. It may not be used as a vehicle for repeating work from another course in chemistry, and the grade from this course may not be used to replace the grade from another course in the calculation of the student’s GPA. The progression of the course numbers from 210 to 215 corresponds to the increased expectations for independence of the student and the originality in the work.

310, 315, 410, 415. Chemical Research 1-3 cr. hrs. ea. A three-credit (minimum) laboratory or library research project is required for the biochemistry major and is strongly encouraged for the chemistry major. CHE 310, the first course in Chemical Research, is generally taken in the fall of the junior year but may be taken in the spring of the junior year if this is the first semester of research. CHE 415 is generally taken the last semester of the senior year and is the last research course required for the biochemistry major. This course will culminate in a presentation, both oral and written, of the results of the research project. CHE 315 and 410 involve continued lab and/or library research that was begun in CHE 310. Prior to enrollment to all of these courses, the student must select a topic and secure approval of the faculty member who will supervise the work on the project as well as the approval of the chairman. The student will be expected to spend a minimum of 60 hours in research for each hour of credit. Prerequisites: Admission to the major. This course should be employed as a supplement to and not a replacement for regular courses in chemistry or biochemistry. It may not be used as a vehicle for repeating work from another course in chemistry, and the grade from this course may not be used to replace the grade from another course in the calculation of the student’s GPA.