Chemistry

Chem 123T Chemistry for Consumers (3-0) 3
Topics of interest to the consumer, with focus on making personal choices of everyday chemicals. Topics include food additives and nutrition, cosmetics, drugs, pesticides, fertilizers, soaps, detergents, fabrics, and plastics. The course presents basic principles leading to a practical understanding. This is a “humane” chemistry course for people afraid of science and mathematics. Credit will not be given for both Chemistry 123T and 323. Fall and winter terms.

Chem 150 Fundamentals of Chemistry I:
Atoms and Molecules (3-3) 4
A study of the fundamental principles guiding current thought on atoms and how they aggregate into molecules and related forms. This includes the traditional uses of mass and energy to build a symbolic model of the atomic nano-world from laboratory experiments. Topics include atomic quantum structure, covalent and ionic bonding, molecular shapes, non-bonding molecular interactions, and the properties of gases and liquids. The laboratory emphasizes the properties of materials.
Prerequisites: Placement into Math 110 or higher.

Chem 151TX Fundamentals of Chemistry II:
Chemical Reactions (3-3) 4
An integrated study of the fundamental kinetic and thermodynamic principles guiding chemical change and equilibrium. These principles are applied to the acid-base and electron chemistry of aqueous systems with important applications for living systems, geological processes, and environmental issues such as air and water quality, climate, industrial processess, and energy use. The laboratory includes various techniques in chemical analysis in aqueous systems as well as applications of reaction principles.
Prerequisites: Chem 150 and Math 110.

Chem 152 Fundamentals of Chemistry I:
Chemical Problem Solving (1-0) 1
Supplement to Fundamentals of Chemistry I for students who wish to explore the concepts in greater depth.
Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in Chem 150.

Chem 153 Fundamentals of Chemistry II:
Chemical Problem Solving (1-0) 1
Supplement to Fundamentals of Chemistry II for students who wish to explore the concepts in greater depth.
Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in Chem 151Tx.

Chem 250 Organic Chemistry I: Structure and Reactivity of Organic Compounds (3-3) 4
Fundamentals of bonding, structure, and nomenclature of carbon compounds. Principles of stereochemistry and reaction mechanisms are introduced and illustrated with alkanes, alkene, alcohols, and alkyl halides. Acid-base, nucleophilic substitution, electrophilic addition, and elimination reactions are discussed. The laboratory addresses techniques of synthesis, separation, and analysis of organic compounds.
Prerequisites: Chem 150, concurrent enrollment in Chem 151Tx.

Chem 251 Organic Chemistry II: Functional Groups
and Biological Chemistry (3-3) 4
Fundamentals of structure and reactivity of alcohols, ethers, aldehydes, ketones, acids, amines, aromatic compounds, and acid derivatives. Introduction to the chemistry of biological compounds including sugars, lipids, proteins, and coenzyme catalysts. The laboratory emphasizes FT-IR and FT-NMR analysis of organic compounds, multi-step synthesis, and identification of unknown compounds by chemical and spectroscopic methods.
Prerequisites: Chem 250.

Chem 252 Organic Chemistry I: Discussion Section (1-0) 1
Supplement to Organic Chemistry I for students who wish to explore the concepts in greater depth.
Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in Chem 250.

Chem 253 Organic Chemistry II:Discussion Section (1-0) 1
Supplement to Organic Chemistry II for students who wish to explore the concepts in greater depth.
Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in Chem 251.

Chem 300W At the Forefront of Chemical Research (3-0) 3
Survey of the chemical and biochemical literature to become familiar with the newest and most exciting research topics. Papers from the secondary scientific literature on these topics will be selected for discussion and for critical analysis of ideas, writing styles, and conventions. Further investigation of topics through the use of electronic bibliographic tools will extend these topics into research projects reaching to their roots in the primary research literature. Students will write extensively and give well-organized oral presentations on chemical topics.
Prerequisites: Comp 150 and Lib 150.

Chem 301 Scientific Glassblowing (0-3) 1
Basic skills of glassblowing. The properties and uses of different types of glass will be considered. Simple laboratory apparatus will be designed and built.

Chem 311 General Biochemistry I (3-0) 3
The basic principles of biochemistry. Emphasis is on the structure and function of proteins and lipids and the metabolic processes occurring within living organisms. Fall term.
Prerequisites: Chem 251.

Chem 312 General Biochemistry Lab (0-3) 1
Basic biochemical techniques. Fall term.
Prerequisites: Chem 311 concurrent.

Chem 313 General Biochemistry II (3-0) 3
The basic principles of biochemistry. Emphasis is on nucleic acid chemistry, carbohydrates, and immune response. Winter term.
Prerequisites: Chem 311.

Chem 323 Chemistry for Consumers (3-0) 3
Topics of interest to the consumer, with focus on making personal choices about the use of everyday chemicals. Topics include food additives and nutrition, cosmetics, drugs, pesticides, fertilizers, soaps, detergents, fabrics, and plastics. For upper division credit, this course will require extensive writing exercises culminating in a major research paper on a consumer topic. Credit will not be given for both Chemistry 123 and 323. Fall and winter terms.

Chem 351 Pharmacology (3-0) 3
Studies of the effects produced by drugs and of their administration, absorption, distribution, and excretion. Special emphasis is placed on the theories of the mechanism of action of drugs. First summer session when offered.
Prerequisites: Chem 250.

Chem 356 Physical Chemistry I:
Quantum Mechanics (3-0) 3
A study of the quantum theory of atoms and molecules. Includes fundamentals of quantum mechanics, electronic structure of atoms and molecules, molecular symmetry, molecular and reaction dynamics, and the interaction of matter with light. Fall term.
Prerequisites: Chem 151Tx, Phys 217Tx or 201, concurrent enrollment in Math 222.

Chem 357 Physical Chemistry II: Thermodynamics (3-0) 3
An introduction to thermodynamics and its application to chemical processes. The course explores why chemical reactions occur, the nature of chemical equilibrium, the factors determining the speed of reactions, and the role of temperature in reactions and equilibria. Includes elementary kinetic gas theory and the Boltzman distribution, energy, entropy, free energy and equilibrium, ideal solutions, colligative properties, and reaction rate theory. Winter term.
Prerequisites: Chem 356.

Chem 360 Physical Measurements (0-6) 2
Instruction in design of experiments to measure physical properties and the analysis of data. These general techniques are applied in studies of kinetics, thermochemistry, electrochemistry, spectroscopy, and molecular structure. Winter term.
Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in Chem 357 or consent of instructor.

Chem 363 Inorganic Chemistry (3-3) 4
This course builds a descriptive and theoretical framework for understanding inorganic systems. Fundamental bonding theories will be applied to understanding the properties and reactions of solid state metals and materials, main group chemistry, coordination compounds, and organometallic compounds. Special topics, including bioinorganic chemistry, catalysis, environmental chemistry, and lanthanide/actinide chemistry, will be addressed.
Prerequisites: Chem 151Tx and concurrent enrollment in Chem 250 or Consent of instructor.

Chem 365 Analytical Chemistry (3-3) 4
Introduction to quantitative analytical chemistry. A rigorous development of the theory of chemical equilibria is presented to guide the development of laboratory skills, the rational design of experimental methodologies, and the use of instruments. Major topics include chemical and chromatographic separations, spectroscopic analysis, and electrochemical methods.
Prerequisites: Chem 151Tx.

Chem 380 Introduction to Chemical Research (1-0) 1
This course consists of undertaking a project of an advanced nature. As a class, all aspects of the project will be discussed, including choosing an appropriate project, performing a literature search, defining a project, setting goals, planning experiments, and reporting results. Individually, each member of the class will be working on their project, once that project has been selected in consultation with the instructor.
Prerequisites: Consent of the instructor.

Chem 381 Introduction to Chemical Research Laboratory 1-3
This is the laboratory to accompany Chem 380, Introduction to Chemical Research. This course must be taken along with Chem 380. Repeatable for credit up to a maximum of 15 hours.

Chem 411 Advanced Biochemistry (3-0) 3
Advanced studies of basic biochemical concepts. Emphasis is placed on protein and carbohydrate structure, enzyme kinetics, membrane properties, biochemical reaction mechanisms, thermodynamic relationships in biochemical systems, and nucleic acid chemistry. A problem-solving approach is taken to these topics. On demand.
Prerequisites: Chem 313 and 356 or consent of instructor.

Chem 431 Advanced Organic Chemistry (3-0) 3
Advanced studies of organic reactions and reaction mechanisms. Strategies of stereoselective synthesis of complex organic molecules will be studied. Offered on demand.
Prerequisites: Chem 251.

Chem 454 Advanced Topics in Chemistry 1-4
Examples of offerings include FT NMR techniques, bio-organic and bio-inorganic chemistry and advanced topics in analytical, physical, and organometallic chemistry. On demand.
Prerequisites: The 300-level course in the specific area.

Chem 460 Synthesis Techniques (1-6) 3
Laboratory instruction in standard advanced synthesis techniques including high and low temperatures, high-pressures, photochemical syntheses, Schlenk-line manipulations and chromatographic methods. Organic, inorganic, and organometallic compounds will be synthesized. The synthesis literature and spectroscopic methods of structure determination will also be studied. Winter term.
Prerequisite: Chem 251.

Chem 464 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (3-0) 3
Atomic structure and periodic table, magnetic properties, modern bonding theories, chemistry of selected transition and non-transition elements, reaction mechanisms, solid state, organometallic and bioinorganic chemistry. Winter term.
Prerequisites: Chem 363 and 356 or consent of instructor.

Chem 465 Instrumental Analytical Chemistry (3-3) 4
Advanced instruction in state-of-the-art instrumental analysis, including separations methods, spectroscopic analysis, and electrochemical methods of detection. Emphasis is placed upon analytical decision-making, instrumental design, and analysis of “real world” samples. Technical report writing is emphasized. Aspects of environmental analysis, pharmaceutical analysis, and bioanalytical chemistry are also included.
Prerequisites: Chem 300W, 360, and 365.

Chem 496 Senior Seminar (1-0) 1
Preparation of library thesis on significant research topic from recent primary literature. Includes chemical abstracts instruction, on-line literature searching, advanced library techniques, and advanced technical writing and presentations. Also career preparation activities and participation in seminars by visiting scientists. Fall term.
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing and Chem 300W.

Chem 497 Senior Seminar (1-0) 1
Continuation of Chem 496 with emphasis upon presentation of senior thesis to the chemistry community. Winter term.
Prerequisites: Chem 496 or consent of instructor.

Chem 499 Independent Study 1-3
Laboratory work on a current research problem under the direction of a faculty member. Students present oral and written papers based on this research. On demand.
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing and consent of instructor.

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