CHM 1025 Basic Chemistry . . . . . 3(3,0)
A course in basic chemistry and problem solving for students whose background in mathematics and basic science is deficient. Designed to prepare students for CHM 2045.

CHM 2045 Chemistry I . . . . . 4(3,4)
Chemical and physical properties, the relationship between experimental observables and concepts and the development of a theoretical framework. Topics will include atomic and molecular structure, theories of bonding and the properties of the elements and periodicity. The chemical properties of selected elements and compounds will be discussed in greater detail. The lab introduces students to experimental techniques and illustrates topics discussed in lecture. Open to upper division students. (Material and supply fee will be assessed for corresponding lab). Prerequisite: MAC 1104. Corequisite: CHM 2045L.

CHM 2046 Chemistry II . . . . . 4(3,4)
Continuation of CHM 2045. Greater emphasis placed on chemical calculations and problem solving. Topics will include elemental thermodynamics, equilibrium, kinetics and an introduction to transition metal complexes. The lab consists of experiments based on the lecture material and both qualitative and quantitative aspects of chemical analysis. Open to upper-division students. (Material and supply fee will be assessed for corresponding lab). Prerequisite: CHM 2045, MAC 1104. Corequisite: CHM 2046L.

CHM 2200 Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry . . . . . 4(3,3)
Terminal course in organic chemistry with biochemical applications. Nomenclature, reactions of functional groups, introduction to biochemistry. Cannot be used to satisfy major requirement in chemistry or biology. (Material and supply fee will be assessed for corresponding lab). Prerequisite: a course in introductory chemistry. Corequisite: CHM 2200L.

CHM 2210 Organic Chemistry I . . . . . 4(3,4)
Nomenclature, structural concepts, fundamental reactions, mechanistic interpretation of reactions and spectroscopy. Purification and synthetic techniques. (Material and supply fee will be assessed for corresponding lab). Prerequisite: 8 sh general chemistry (CHM 2045 and CHM 2046) or equivalent. Corequisite: CHM 2210L.

CHM 2211 Organic Chemistry II . . . . . 4(3,4)
Continuation of CHM 2210. Nucleophilic and electrophilic substitution reactions, additions, eliminations, redox and rearrangement reactions, carbohydrates, amino acids, peptides, is oprenoids. (Material and supply fee will be assessed for corresponding lab). Prerequisite: CHM 2210. Corequisite: CHM 2211L.

CHM 3120 Analytical Chemistry . . . . . 4(3,4)
Fundamentals of quantitative chemical analysis; introduction to modern techniques. (Material and supply fee will be assessed for corresponding lab). Prerequisite: 8 sh general chemistry (CHM 2045 and CHM 2046) or equivalent. Corequisite: CHM 3120L.

CHM 3230 Organic Chemistry III: Structure . . . . . 3(3,0)
First of two courses designed to review and enhance the knowledge of organic chemistry. This course focuses on problems of structure and structure determination. Prerequisite: 8 sh organic chemistry (CHM 3210 and CHM 3211) or equivalent.

CHM 3410 Physical Chemistry I . . . . . 4(4,0)
Properties of gases, kinetic theory, chemical thermodynamics, heterogeneous equilibria, electrochemistry. Prerequisite: one year of each: organic chemistry, calculus and general physics.

CHM 3411 Physical Chemistry II . . . . . 4(4,0)
Atomic, molecular structure, spectroscopy, introduction to quantum theory and statistical mechanics. Prerequisite: CHM 3410.

CHM 3610 Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry . . . . . 3(3,0)
Atomic properties and periodicity, symmetry and group theory, bonding theories, molecular structure, acid-base, coordination compounds. Prerequisite: CHM 2210, CHM 3410. Corequisite: CHM 3411.

CHM 3740L Experimental Chemistry I: Structure . . . . . 2(0,6)
Experimental work in both classical and spectroscopic techniques for structure determination. Exposure to problems from organic and inorganic chemistry. (Material and supply fee will be assessed). Corequisite: CHM 3230.

CHM 3741L Experimental Chemistry II: Physical Measurements . . . . . 2(0,6)
Experiments with emphases on equilibria, kinetics and spectroscopy. (Material and supply fee will be assessed). Corequisite: CHM 3411.

CHM 3949 Cooperative Education . . . . . 1-2(VARIABLE)
Terms of alternating full-time or consecutive parallel terms of practical experience in the intended field. Reinforcing academic preparation; confirming educational and career goals; personal and professional development; early start in career; earnings toward self-support; improved employability. (See program description under Cooperative Education.) Prerequisite: permission of director of Cooperative Education.

CHM 4130 Instrumental Analysis . . . . . 4(3,4)
Physico-chemical methods of chemical analysis. Required lab. (Material and supply fee will be assessed for corresponding lab). Prerequisite: CHM 3411. Corequisite: CHM 4130L.

CHM 4220 Organic IV: Reactions . . . . . 2(2,0)
Types of organic reactions and their mechanisms based on a knowledge of organic structure. Methods for determination of reaction mechanisms. Prerequisite: CHM 3230 and CHM 4441.

CHM 4441 Chemical Kinetics . . . . . 1(1,0)
Empirical and theoretical treatment of chemical reaction rates. Prerequisite: CHM 3411.

CHM 4611 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry . . . . . 2(2,0)
The structure, reactivity, kinetics and reaction mechanisms of inorganic and organometallic compounds. Prerequisite: CHM 3610 and CHM 4441.

CHM 4742L Experimental Chemistry III: Synthesis . . . . . 2(0,6)
Synthesis and characterization of inorganic, organometallic and organic compounds. (Material and supply fee will be assessed). Prerequisite: CHM 3230, CHM 3610.

CHM 4949 Cooperative Education . . . . . 0(VARIABLE)
Terms of alternating full-time or consecutive parallel terms of practical experience in the intended field. Reinforcing academic preparation; confirming educational and career goals; personal and professional development; early start in career; earnings toward self-support; improved employability. (See program description under Cooperative Education.) Prerequisite: Master level student; permission of director of Cooperative Education.

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