CHM-CHEMISTRY

CHM 1032    Fundamentals of General Chemistry . . . . . 3(F)
A one semester course presenting an introduction to the principles of general chemistry. Designed for students majoring in sciences other than biology and chemistry. Cannot be used to satisfy major requirements in chemistry or biology. (General Studies Course: NS/LEC)

CHM 1032L      Fundamentals of General Chemistry Laboratory . . . . . 1(F)
Pre/Corequisite: CHM 1032
Laboratory experiences illustrating the fundamental principles of CHM 1032. Students taking CHM 1032 concurrently are required to withdraw from CHM 1032L if they withdraw from CHM 1032. (General Studies Course: NS/LAB) A grade of “C-” or higher is required in prerequisite courses. Material and supply fee will be assessed

CHM 2045    General Chemistry I  . . . . . 3(F,S,SS)
Prerequisite: MAC 1105
Chemical and physical properties, relationship between observables and concepts and the development of a theoretical framework. Topics will include atomic and molecular structure, theories of bonding, properties of the elements and periodicity. (General Studies Course: NS/LEC) A grade of “C-” or higher is required in prerequisite courses

CHM 2045L      General Chemistry I Laboratory . . . . . 1(F,S,SS)
Pre/Corequisite: CHM 2045
Introduction to laboratory safety, experimental techniques, graphing of data, chemical reactivity and separations, calorimetry and volumetric analysis. Material and supply fee will be assessed. Students taking CHM 2045 concurrently are required to withdraw from CHM 2045L if they withdraw from CHM 2045. (General Studies Course: NS/LAB) A grade of “C-” or higher is required in prerequisite courses

CHM 2046    General Chemistry II . . . . . 3(F,S,SS)
Prerequisite: CHM 2045, CHM 2045L
Continuation of CHM 2045 with emphasis on chemical calculations and problem solving. Topics include thermodynamics, equilibria, kinetics and an introduction to transition metal complexes. (General Studies Course: NS/LEC) A grade of “C-” or higher is required in prerequisite courses

CHM 2046L  General Chemistry II Laboratory . . . . . 1(F,S,SS)
Prerequisite: CHM 2045L. Pre/Corequisite: CHM 2046
Experiments based on colligative properties, qualitative analysis, solution equilibria, kinetics, electrochemistry, radioactivity and synthesis. Material and supply fee will be assessed. Students taking CHM 2046 concurrently are required to withdraw from CHM 2046L if they withdraw from CHM 2046. (General Studies Course: NS/LAB) A grade of “C-” or higher is required in prerequisite courses

CHM 2200    Fundamentals of Organic and Biochemistry . . . . . 3(S)
Prerequisite: CHM 1032
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. A grade of “C-” or higher is required in prerequisite courses

CHM 2200L      Fundamentals of Organic and Biochemistry Laboratory . . . . . 1(S)
Pre/Corequisite: CHM 2200
Isolation, purification, and synthesis, carbohydrates, amino acids, peptides and isoprenoids. Material and supply fee will be assessed. Students taking CHM 2200 concurrently are required to withdraw from CHM 2200L if they withdraw from CHM 2200. A grade of “C-” or higher is required in prerequisite courses

CHM 2210    Organic Chemistry I  . . . . . 3(F,S,SS)
Prerequisite: CHM 2046 and CHM 2046L
Nomenclature, structure, fundamental reactions, mechanistic interpretation of reactions, and spectroscopy. A grade of “C-” or higher is required in prerequisite courses. Material and supply fee will be assessed

CHM 2210L      Organic Chemistry I Laboratory . . . . . 1(F,S,SS)
Pre/Corequisite: CHM 2210
Introduction to laboratory techniques in Organic Chemistry. Isolation, purification, and synthesis. Material and supply fee will be assessed. Students taking CHM 2210 concurrently are required to withdraw from CHM 2210L if they withdraw from CHM 2210. A grade of “C-” or higher is required in prerequisite courses

CHM 2211    Organic Chemistry II . . . . . 3(F,S,SS)
Prerequisite: CHM 2210, CHM 2210L
Nucleophilic and electrophilic substitution reactions, additions, eliminations, redox and rearrangement reactions, carbohydrates, amino acids, peptides, isoprenoids. A grade of “C-” or higher is required in prerequisite courses. Material and supply fee will be assessed

CHM 2211L      Organic Chemistry II Lab . . . . . 1(F,S,SS)
Prerequisite: CHM 2210L. Pre/Corequisite: CHM 2211
Multistep synthesis, separation of mixtures, identification of unknown organic compounds by classical and spectroscopic techniques. Material and supply fee will be assessed. Students taking CHM 2211 concurrently are required to withdraw from CHM 2211L if they withdraw from CHM 2211. A grade of “C-” or higher is required in prerequisite courses

CHM 3120    Analytical Chemistry . . . . . 4(F,SS)
Prerequisite: CHM 2045 and CHM 2046. . . . . .
Corequisite: CHM 3120L
Fundamentals of quantitative chemical analysis; introduction to modern techniques. Material and supply fee will
be assessed for corresponding lab. 8 sh of general chemistry required. A grade of “C-” or higher is required in prerequisite courses

CHM 3230    Organic Chemistry III . . . . . 3(F)
Prerequisite: CHM 2210, CHM 2210L, CHM 2211 and CHM 2211L
Focuses on spectroscopic techniques used to understand the structure of molecules, stereochemistry and stereoselective syntheses. While most examples will arise from organic chemistry, structures of selected organometallics and inorganic complexes will be discussed. Concepts of resonance and aromaticity are presented as they impact on the structure of molecules. Use of Molecular Mechanics calculations is introduced. 8 sh of organic chemistry required. A grade of “C-” or higher is required in prerequisite courses

CHM 3400C      Basic Physical Chemistry . . . . . 4(F)
Prerequisite: MAC 2311, MAC 2312, PHY 2053, PHY 2054
A survey of the principles of Structure, Equilibrium, and Dynamics, applied to chemical systems. Includes experiments and other hands-on learning experiences.

CHM 3410    Physical Chemistry I . . . . . 5(F)
Prerequisite: CHM 2211, CHM 2211L, MAC 2312, PHY 2049, PHY 2049L
Properties of gases, kinetic theory, chemical thermodynamics, heterogeneous equilibria, electrochemistry. A grade of “C-” or higher is required in prerequisite courses

CHM 3411    Physical Chemistry II . . . . . 4(S)
Prerequisite: CHM 3410
Atomic, molecular structure, spectroscopy, introduction to quantum theory and statistical mechanics. A grade of “C-” or higher is required in prerequisite courses

CHM 3740L      Advanced Laboratory Techniques . . . . . 2(F)
Corequisite: CHM 3230
Experimental work including advanced laboratory techniques for the synthesis and purification of organic, organometallic and inorganic complexes. Training in the use of instrumentation (chromatographic techniques, NMR, GC/MS, IR, UV-Vis, ORD/CD, etc.) for the purification and characterization of these materials. Students will be introduced to the use of the chemical literature, as well as record keeping and report writing. Material and supply fee will be assessed

CHM 3741L      Physical Chemistry Laboratory . . . . . 2(S)
Corequisite: CHM 3411
Experiments with emphases on equilibria, kinetics and spectroscopy. Material and supply fee will be assessed

CHM 3775    Molecular Modeling . . . . . 3(F,S,SS)
Prerequisite: CHM 2210 and CHM 2210L
Infrastructure of the virtual matter laboratory. Computer-based graphical design, construction, manipulation, measurement and visualization of molecular models, chemical properties and structural libraries. Correlation of computer generated models with experimental results

CHM 3949    Cooperative Education . . . . . 1-2(F,S,SS)
Alternating full-time 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). Graded on satisfactory/unsatisfactory basis only. Permission of director of Cooperative Education is required

CHM 4XX0        Undergraduate Chemistry Research . . . . . 24(F,S,SS)
Prerequisite: CHM 3400C or CHM 3411
Undergraduate research is conducted with a faculty advisor or mentor. The student’s research project is typically based on the faculty mentor’s research interests. The mentor meets regularly with the student to make research plans, assess risks associated with the proposed research, and review results. The student is encouraged to take primary responsibility for the project and to make substantial input into its direction. A formal written report or thesis is required upon completion of the course. Permission is required

CHM 4XX1        Seminar: Special Topics in  Advanced Chemistry . . . . . 3-4(F,S,SS)
Prerequisite: CHM 3400C or CHM 3411
Will focus on advanced topics in chemistry that will extend the knowledge learned in the core chemistry courses. Specific topic will vary depending on instructor

CHM 4XX3L     Inorganic Synthesis . . . . . 1(S)
Prerequisite: CHM 4611
Modern techniques in the synthesis, separation, purification and characterization of inorganic compounds

CHM 4130    Instrumental Analysis . . . . . 4(S)
Prerequisite: CHM 3411 or CHM 3400.   
Corequisite: CHM 4130L
Physico-chemical methods of chemical analysis. Required lab. Material and supply fee will be assessed for corresponding lab. A grade of “C-” or higher is required in prerequisite courses

CHM 4455    Introduction to Polymer Science . . . . . 2(F,S)
Prerequisite: CHM 2210, CHM 2210L, CHM 2211, CHM 2211L, CHM 3410/ CHM 3400C.
Corequisite: CHM 4455L
Intended to introduce students to some of the major concepts Polymer Science: An Introduction to Macromolecules - Terms and Definitions; Structure and Bonding in Polymers; Step Growth Polymerization; Chain Growth Polymerization; Ionic Polymerization and Living Polymers; Copolymers; Chain Configurations, the Theta State and Chi Parameter; The Glass Transition Temperature; Biological Polymers; and Plastics Recycling

CHM 4455L      Introduction to Polymer Science Laboratory . . . . . 1(F,S)
Prerequisite: CHM 2210, CHM 2210L, CHM 2211, CHM 2211L, CHM 3410/ CHM 3400C.
Corequisite: CHM 4455.
Laboratory to accompany CHM 4455. Will provide fundamental laboratory skills in polymer synthesis and analysis. Material and supply fee will be assessed

CHM 4512    Computational Chemistry . . . . . 3(F,S,SS)
Prerequisite: CHM 3411 or CHM 3400, CHM 3775
Tool kit of the virtual matter laboratory. Survey of the four families of simulation engines: quantum mechanics, molecular mechanics, statistical and analytical simulations. Design, research and presentation methodologies for chemical problems involving molecules, crystals, surfaces, interfaces and polymers. Development of application frameworks

CHM 4611    Inorganic Chemistry . . . . . 4(F)
Prerequisite: CHM 3400C or CHM3411
The structure, reactivity, kinetics and reaction mechanisms of inorganic and organometallic compounds

CHM 4714C      Materials, Chemistry, and Engineering . . . . . 3(F,S,SS)
Prerequisite: CHM 3411 or CHM 3400C
An advanced survey and introduction to the role chemistry has in the science and engineering of advanced materials. Fundamentals of structure, properties, and processing are used to set the framework for materials which have electronic, magnetic, or optical properties