Course Descriptions

85* Introduction to Chemistry
Survey of the principles of chemistry taught in the context of environmental and/or other contemporary issues. Topics include chemical formulas, atomic structure, bonding, chemical reactions and stoichiometry. Laboratories involve hands on experience with collecting and analyzing data as well as some elements of laboratory method design. One semester, 4 credits.

95 Preparation for General Chemistry
Scientific measurements, matter, elements and compounds, the periodic table,nomenclature, chemical formulas and equations, stoichiometry, oxidation-reduction, gas laws, and solutions are covered. Problem-solving techniques are stressed. Prerequisite: Eligible to take Math 85. One semester, 3 credits.

110 A,B General Chemistry
Lecture and laboratory work covering the fundamental principles of chemistry, states of matter, chemical bonding, ionic theory, kinetics, equilibria, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and descriptive chemistry of metals and non-metals. Laboratory work also includes qualitative analysis and elementary quantitative analysis. Prerequisites: one semester of college math, suffi cient score on math profi ciency exam, or permission. Two semesters, 4 credits each.

220A,B Quantitative Analysis
Lecture (2 credits in the Fall) and laboratory (3 Credits in January) covers elementary statistics and sampling, fundamentals of volumetric analysis and several instrumental methods. Electrochemistry, gas and liquid chromatography, and spectrophotometry will be introduced. Desirable preparation for all further work in chemistry. Prerequisite: 110B, 5 credits.

231 A,B Organic Chemistry
Investigation of the fundamental principles of organic chemistry. This course focuses on understanding organic chemistry through chemical mechanisms, stereochemical principles and diverse functional reactivity. Prerequisite: 110B. Corequisite: 233. Two semesters, 3 credits each.

233 A,B Organic Chemistry Laboratory
Project oriented class focusing on problem solving within the organic chemistry laboratory. An integrated introduction to laboratory skills, techniques, instrumentation and chemical reactivity. Prerequisite: 110B. Corequisite: 231. Two semesters, 1 credit each.

282* Environmental Chemistry
Atmospheric and condensed phase chemistry involved in modern environmental challenges including global warming, air and water pollution, and ozone depletion. Prerequisite: 110A. One semester, 3 credits.

321 A,B Physical Chemistry
Chemical thermodynamics; kinetic theory and chemical kinetics; quantum concepts and their applications to spectroscopy and the structure of matter. Prerequisites: 220B, 231B, PHYS 130, 131 or PHYS 130, 150, 180, MATH 141B, or permission. Two semesters, 4 credits for A, 2 credits for B.

325, 326* Physical Chemistry Laboratory
Precise determination of physical-chemical properties of various systems by classical and modern techniques. Prerequisite: 321A or B. Two semesters, 1 credit each.

431* Advanced Organic Chemistry
Detailed investigation into the subspecialties of organic chemistry. This course focuses on understanding physical organic, synthetic organic, bio-organic, industrial and basic pharmacological chemistry. A strong emphasis is placed on current literature, development of problem solving skills and integration of practicality and theory. Prerequisite: 231B and 321A. One semester, 3 credits.

433* Advanced Organic Chemistry Laboratory
Project-based investigation of organic laboratory skills, techniques, procedures and instrumental analysis. Through literature review and laboratory implementation, students investigate procedures and logical extensions of organic chemistry research projects. Prerequisite: 233B. One semester, 1 credit.

442* Instrumental Analysis
Operating principles and applications of instrumental methods of analysis including atomic absorption, UV-vis, fl uorescence, IR, Raman, NMR and mass spectrometry. Prerequisite: Chem 220A, B. One semester, 4 credits.

452* Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
Study of structure and reactivity of coordination and organometallic compounds; emphasis on bonding, symmetry and catalytic properties; laboratory emphasizes inorganic synthesis, reactivity and determination of structure. Prerequisite: 321B or permission. One semester, 4 credits.

471 A,B Biochemistry
The structure and function of compounds in living systems. 471A covers proteins and nucleic acids and integrates them in catalysis and protein synthesis. 471B covers carbohydrates and lipids and integrates them into the study of biological membranes and cellular metabolism. Prerequisite: 231B or permission. Two semesters, 3 credits each.

472 Biochemistry Laboratory
General biochemical techniques involving protein purifi cation and enzyme catalysis.Prerequisites: 233B and concurrent enrollment in 471A. One semester, 1 credit.

473* Advanced Biochemistry Laboratory
General biochemical techniques including nucleic acids and protein detection. Prerequisite: 472. One semester, 1 credit. 480* Biophysical Chemistry Thermodynamics, equilibria, biopolymers, kinetics, transport processes, and spectroscopy of biochemical systems. Prerequisites: 471A, MATH 141B, or permission. One semester, 3 credits.

486 Integrated Laboratory
Laboratory/instrument intensive course designed to integrate the different disciplines of chemistry. The labs will be designed for some method design and development, data collection and analysis. The final project will involve a self-designed project that was proposed and developed in the CHEM 491 Seminar. Prerequisites: 233B, 321A, and 491.
January, 3 credits.

190, 290, 390, 490* Selected Topics in Chemistry
Variable credits. Permission. May be repeated for credit.

491 Seminar
A novel research project is developed and a proposal written and presented. Students are further trained in giving oral presentations on topics that lead to the development of their
proposal. May be repeated for credit. One semester, 2 credits.

295, 395 495 Independent Studies
Credit and time arranged. Permission. May be repeated for credit.

496 Research
Individual research projects in selected areas of chemistry under the supervision of a faculty member. Prerequisites: junior or senior standing, and permission. May be repeated for credit. One semester, variable credits.

*Not offered every year.