Course Descriptions

101 CHEMICAL SCIENCE 3 hours
Applications of chemistry in society. Topics covered include an introduction to chemical bonding, chemical energy, and organic chemistry. These concepts are applied to fossil fuels, the food system, nutrition, drugs, plastics, and current topics of pollution. Does not apply to a chemistry major. Fall. Spring Summer. GE-J2.

103 INTRO TO INORGANIC CHEMISTRY 4 hours
A broad overview of the basic theory and principles of general and inorganic chemistry. Applications of chemical principles to life sciences, industry, and the home are major themes. Includes two hours of laboratory per week. The sequence of CHEM. 103 and 104 is recommended for students needing only one year of chemistry. Does not count toward a chemistry or biology-chemistry major. Fall. GE-JZ.

104 INTRO TO ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 4 hours
Emphasizes organic and biological aspects of chemistry. Lectures cover bonding, structure, reactions, and naming of organic and biologically important molecules. Applications of organic chemistry to life sciences, industry, and the home are stressed. Includes two hours of laboratory per week. The sequence of CHEM. 103 and 104 is recommended for students needing only one year of chemistry. Does not count toward a chemistry or biology- chemistry major. Prerequisite: Chem 103 or consent of instructor. Spring. GE-J2.

111 FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY I 3 hours
Basis for all higher courses for a chemistry major. Topics covered include stoichiometry, energy relationships, bonding, and the gaseous state. Fall. GE-J2.

111L FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY I LAB 1 hour
Laboratory experience in stoichiometry and introductory quantitative analysis supplement the classroom material. Fall.

112 LH FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY RESEARCH LAB HONORS 2 hours
Laboratory experience stressing the research nature of chemistry. Tailored to the interests of individuals. Fall

211 FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY II 3 hours
Thermodynamics as it relates to chemical equilibrium, acid-base systems, and slightly soluble salts. The theory and application of kinetics to chemical systems is covered. Appropriate descriptive chemistry is included at all phases of the course. Prerequisite: CHEM 111. Spring.

211L FUNDAMENTALS OF CHEMISTRY II LAB 1 hour
Includes work in kinetics, colligative properties, and ionic equilibria. Spring.

233 ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY 4 hours
Introductory course in gravimetric, volumetric, photometric, electrochemical, and chromatographic techniques. Laboratory work may be individualized according to the needs of students in chemistry, pre-medicine, medical technology, environmental studies, etc. Includes three hour s of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 211. Fall.

236 CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION FORENSIC ANALYSIS 3 hours
Various aspects of analysis in the crime laboratory. Finger printing, drug analysis, fiber identification, document examination, forensic photography, and a variety of other topics will be studied. Laboratory work will be emphasized. Several field trips will be included. Prerequisites: six hours of natural science. Usually offered in January.

311 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I 3 hours
Fundamental concepts of organic chemistry including bonding, nomenclature, isomerism, stereochemistry, and the relation of structure to chemical and physical properties are covered. Descriptive chemistry and reaction mechanisms related to hydrocarbons, alkyl halides, and alcohols are included. Prerequisite: CHEM 211. Fall.

311L ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I LAB 1 hour
Experience in techniques of purification, separation, and identification. Reactions illustrative of topics covered in lecture are included. Fall.

312 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 11 3 hours
Concepts covered in CHEM 311 as applied to the chemistry of aromatics, carbonyl compounds, amines, carbohydrates, etc. Continues to use reaction mechanisms and reactive intermediates in understanding the reactions of these compounds. Applications to related fields are made. Prerequisite: CHEM 311. Spring.

312L ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II LAB 1 hour
Experience in functional group transformation, synthetic sequences, and laboratory techniques. Spring.

341 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I 3 hours
Principles of chemical thermodynamics and their application to systems at equilibrium. Includes discussions of gas, solution, and phase equilibria. Prerequisites: CHEM 211, MATH 221 and PHYS 101 or 201. Fall.

341L PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I LAB 1 hour
Laboratory to accompany CHEM 341. Fall.

342 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II 3 hours
Principles of kinetics and their application to a broad spectrum of chemical systems. Principles of quantum chemistry, structure, and symmetry are introduced. Prerequisite: CHEM 341 or PHYS 340. Spring.

342L PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II LAB 1 hour
Laboratory to accompany CHEM 342. Spring.

405 BIOCHEMISTRY I 3 hours
The chemical aspects of living organisms with an emphasis on structure-function relationships. Topics include biomonomers, protein structure and function, and degradative and synthetic biochemical cycles. Prerequisite: CHEM 312. Fall.

405L BIOCHEMISTRY I LAB 1 hour
Experience in the isolation, purifications, and characterization of proteins. Prerequisites: CHEM 312L, 405 concurrent, or consent of instructor. Fall.

406 BIOCHEMISTRY II 3 hours
Advanced topics on the chemical aspects of living organism with an emphasis on biopolymer interactions. Topics include protein-nucleic acid interactions, genetic information processing, and molecular physiology. Prerequisite: CHEM 405. Spring.

406L BIOCHEMISTRY II LAB 1 hour
Experience in the synthesis of peptides, and the isolation, purification, and characterization of genetic material. Prerequisites: CHEM 405L, 406 concurrent, or consent of instructor. 

410 ADVANCED ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY 4 hours
The use and theory of instruments in the analysis of chemical systems. Experience in the use of the following instruments is obtained: ultraviolet-visible, infrared, mass, nuclear magnetic resonance, atomic absorption, and emission spectrometers as well as gas-liquid chromatography. Includes six hours of laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 233. Spring.

415 ADVANCED ORGANIC CHEMISTRY 4 hours
A physical organic approach to structure and reactions. The use of the chemical literature and electronic searching with STN are practiced. Laboratory projects may be included. Prerequisites: CHEM 312 and 342 or consent of instructor.

420 ADVANCED INORGANIC CHEMISTRY 4 hours
Electronic structures and properties of atoms; bonding theories currently invoked for covalent, electron deficient, metallic and ionic compounds; application of thermodynamic principles and descriptive chemistry of many families of elements in terms of the periodic table; acid-base theories and non-aqueous systems; complex ions of transition metals. Prerequisite: CHEM 342 or consent of instructor. Fall.

475 INTERNSHIP 2-4 hours
Students with junior or senior status work in a professional setting related to chemistry: industrial, governmental, or private research facilities. The students are supervised and evaluated by professionals who submit reports to the students and the chemistry faculty supervisor. May be repeated once with consent of the department. Prerequisite: Consent of Department

380 or 480 SPECIAL PROBLEMS 1-4 hours
A student who has demonstrated ability to work independently may propose a course and pursue it with a qualified and willing professor. The department chair and the vice president and dean of academic Affairs must also approve. A set of guidelines can be secured from the Office of the Registrar.

385 or 485 SEMINAR 1-4 hours
An in-depth consideration of a significant scholarly problem or issue. Students pursue a supervised, independent inquiry on an aspect of the topic and exchange results through reports and discussions. 

390 or 490 INDEPENDENT STUDY 1-4 hours
Available to students after their first term in college. A student's proposal for an Independent Study project requires the approval of the Academic Policies Committee, which also appoints a panel of faculty members to supervise and evaluate the student's work on the project. Fall. January. Spring.