29 courses with the subject CHEM, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
CHEM 1000Chemistry in a Changing World3
Credit(s) Offered: fall This is a chemistry course for non-science majors only. The purpose of this course is to provide a basic knowledge of chemistry so that one can understand many of the real-life situations that have a foundation in chemistry. This will be accomplished by considering real-world situations, many of which have an environmental focus: for example, the ozone hole, global warming, energy, carbon footprint, water, acid rain, air pollution, basic organic chemistry, green chemistry and the concept of sustainability. Lecture and lab.
Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
Fitchburg State University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Credit(s) Offered: every semester This course is designed specifically for nursing and exercise sports majors and will include a study of selected topics from general chemistry, organic chemistry and biochemistry. (This course will not fulfill the requirements of the biology major or healthy professional programs such as medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, pharmacy, physical therapy, occupational therapy and physician assistant). Lecture and lab.
Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
Fitchburg State University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Passing score on Quantitative and Analytical Skills Accuplacer placement exam OR successful completion of MATH 0300 [Quantitative Prep.] Meets
CHEM 1300General Chemistry I4
Credit(s) Offered: every semester The course explores the fundamental laws and theories of chemistry such as atomic structure, the periodic table, electrochemistry, descriptive inorganic chemistry, the gas laws, solutions, equilibrium calculations and chemical bonding. Chemical calculations are emphasized. Biology and Chemistry majors must earn a grade of 2.0 or higher in this course in order to continue in these majors.
Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
Fitchburg State University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Passing score on Advanced Algebra and Functions Accuplacer placement exam OR successful completion of MATH 0500 [Algebraic Prep.] Meets
CHEM 1400General Chemistry II4
Credit(s) Offered: spring and summer This course is a continuation of General Chemistry I. Topics include chemical, acid/base, and solubility equilibria and chemical kinetics.
Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
Fitchburg State University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
A grade of at least 1.7 in CHEM 1300 (2.0 for Biology and Chemistry majors) and successful completion of MATH 0500 [Algebraic Prep.]
CHEM 1600Introductory Research1-2
Credit(s) Offered: as needed This course provides students with the opportunity to engage in scientific research. Participants work under the supervision of faculty to contribute to the lab’s current, ongoing research projects. Cross-listed with BIOL 1600
Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Repeatable
may be repeated once but only 2 credits can be earned in total.
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
Fitchburg State University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Credit(s) Offered: fall and summer This course is recommended for students who need a strong foundation in organic chemistry. The course covers topics such as structure, functional groups, stereochemistry, nomenclature and reactions of organic compounds. Reactions of carbonyl compounds and carboxylic acids and their derivatives are covered in detail including nucleophilic addition, condensation and nucleophilic substitution with special emphasis on reaction mechanisms and stereochemical outcomes.
Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
Fitchburg State University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Credit(s) Offered: spring and summer This course is a continuation of CHEM 2000 . In this course, chemistry of aromatic compounds, unsaturated hydrocarbons and enols and enolates are covered in detail. Reactions such as elimination, electrophilic addition, electrophilic substitution, nucleophilic addition and condensation are discussed in detail with special emphasis on reaction mechanisms and stereochemical outcomes. The theories behind analytical methods such as IR, NMR spectroscopy and Mass spectrometry are discussed along with their application in structural elucidation of organic compounds.
Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
Fitchburg State University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Credit(s) Offered: spring Introductory course in analytical chemistry designed to supplement the theory and practice in the discipline, begun in General Chemistry I & II. Topic coverage to include: titrimetric, gravimetric, electrochemical, spectrophotometric and chromatographic methods of analysis. Three hours of lecture and four hours of lab per week.
Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
Fitchburg State University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Credit(s) Offered: every other year This course will use fundamental principles of chemistry to examine the chemistry of air, water, and pollutants, and how human activities affect this chemistry. We will study the sources, effects, and fates of chemical compounds in the environment.
Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
Fitchburg State University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Credit(s) Offered: Spring This is the first of two methods courses and will focus on content pedagogy of science (including general science, biology, and chemistry) at the middle and secondary level. Teacher candidates design and implement standards-based instruction and assessments that are aligned with best practices for teaching and learning in science. Special emphasis is placed on employing a variety of instructional practices and classroom management strategies that provide learning opportunities for diverse student populations and enhance multicultural pluralism. Disciplinary literacy is particularly emphasized to enhance reading, writing, speaking, and listening in science. A pre-practicum of 25 hours is required. Students will arrange pre-practicum hours on their own or through the support of the Placement Coordinator. An observation by the Supervising Practitioner, and the accompanying Pre-Practicum Targeted Feedback Form are required. Cross-listed with BIOL 3015 and SCI 3015
Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
Fitchburg State University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
BIOL 1800 , EDUC 2011 , EDUC 2012 , SPED 3800 , and either CHEM 1000 or CHEM 1300
CHEM 3030Biochemistry I3
Credit(s) Offered: Fall This course is designed for those who need a foundational course in biochemistry as part of their chemistry curriculum or pre-medical requirements. It is also designed to satisfy the biochemistry pre-requisite for other health professions, such as dentistry, veterinary medicine, pharmacy, and physician assistant. The coverage may include topics, such as water, fundamental building blocks (amino acids, sugars, fatty acids, lipids and nucleotides), biopolymers, membranes, enzymes, metabolic pathways and regulation, biosynthetic pathways, biological oxidations and reductions, and bioenergetics. Cross-listed with BIOL 3030
Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
Fitchburg State University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Credit(s) Offered: every other year This course can be taken in any sequence with Biochemistry I. Topics include enzyme mechanisms, pathways and regulation of carbohydrate, lipid, amino acid, and nucleic acid biosynthesis and catabolism, photosynthesis, DNA replication, transcription and translation. Cross-listed with BIOL 3040
Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
Fitchburg State University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Credit(s) Offered: every other year This course introduces students to the most commonly used techniques in a biochemistry lab. Students will have hands-on experience with techniques such as buffer preparation, spectrophotometry, recombinant protein expression, protein purification, column chromatography, gel electrophoresis, Western blotting, affinity purification, enzyme activity assays. Cross-listed with BIOL 3060
Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
Fitchburg State University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
CHEM 3030 / BIOL 3030 with a 1.7 or higher, OR CHEM 2000 and BIOL 2800 each with a 1.7 or higher
CHEM 3200Physical Chemistry I4
Credit(s) Offered: alternate years The course explores the underlying principles of chemistry from a physical chemistry standpoint. Topics of discussion include kinetic theory, theories of the structure of matter, theory of solutions, electrochemistry, thermodynamics, spectroscopy and kinetics.
Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
Fitchburg State University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
A minimum grade of 1.7 in CHEM 1400 , MATH 2300 , and MATH 2400
CHEM 3300Physical Chemistry II4
Credit(s) Offered: once every two years The course is a continuation of CHEM 3200 . This course investigates the electronic structure of atoms and molecules, chemical bonding, and physical and chemical properties of matter through the study of quantum mechanics, spectroscopy, molecular modeling, and statistical mechanics.
Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
Fitchburg State University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Credit(s) Offered: alternate years The course studies bonding theories, acid-base theories, reactions in non-aqueous solvents, complexation and chelation, reactivity and physical measurements.
Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
Fitchburg State University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Credit(s) Offered: may be less than once every two years This course examines chemistry isolation, purification and identification of pure compounds from a variety of naturally occurring substances. Special techniques are introduced whenever feasible.
Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
Fitchburg State University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Credit(s) Offered: Spring semesters concurrent with the Practicum This course is taken in conjunction with the practicum. Using peer collaboration and self-reflection, teacher candidates explore strategies to improve instruction, promote positive student behavior and social-emotional growth, and provide leadership at a school-wide level. The course also serves as a culminating experience in which candidates produce a Teacher Work Sample (TWS), a multi-step performance assessment that models the planning-teaching-assessment cycle of the professional educator, and that provides evidence of the candidate’s readiness to teach. Cross-listed with BIOL 4012 , ENGL 4012 , ENGT 4012 , HIST 4012 , MATH 4012 , and SCI 4012
Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
Fitchburg State University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Credit(s) Offered: every two years Medicinal chemistry is an interdisciplinary science involving the design, chemical synthesis, and biological evaluation of drug molecules. Medicinal chemistry is a useful course for students wishing to pursue a career in health sciences such as medicine, pharmacy, and dentistry, or those contemplating graduate studies in biological and health sciences. The course gives a historical perspective behind the development of various drug molecules and also helps students appreciate the challenges involved in designing an effective compound and bringing it to market. Specific case studies are presented throughout the course to help students understand the chemical principles underlying drug action. Cross-listed with BIOL 4020
Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
Fitchburg State University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Credit(s) Offered: alternate years This course studies the forensic chemical analysis of evidence from crime scenes. A major component of this course is toxicology and the analysis of drugs. Students will study the chemistry of combustion and evidence related to arson, explosives and the use of firearms. The chemical analysis of physical evidence such as fibers, plastics, paper, inks, paints and coatings is also covered.
Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
Fitchburg State University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Credit(s) Offered: may be less than every two years This course will discuss the theory and applications of various spectrometric techniques, such as Mass Spectrometry, IR, 1 H-NMR, 13 C-NMR, and UV spectroscopy, used in structure elucidation of organic compounds. Three hours of lecture and a three-hour laboratory per week.
Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
Fitchburg State University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Credit(s) Offered: may be less than every two years Advanced course in chemical instrumentation. Topics include basic electronics, basic optics, basics of quantification, optical spectroscopy methods, energy particle and X-ray methods, advanced chromatographic methods and electroanalytical methods. Three hours of lecture and four hours of lab per week.
Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
Fitchburg State University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Credit(s) Offered: alternate years This course is designed as a capstone course for those who are pursuing a major in chemistry. To complement standard course work in chemistry, the American Chemical Society (ACS) recommends that the curriculum include instruction in (1) chemical literature and information retrieval, (2) developing effective written and oral communications skills, and (3) professional ethics. This will be accomplished through a combination of reading, discussion, workshops, writing assignments and student presentations. The overall objective of the course is to provide training in areas critical to success in a job or academic pursuit that may not be covered in traditional courses.
Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
Fitchburg State University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Credit(s) Offered: Fall This course focuses on content pedagogy at the secondary level. Teacher candidates design and implement standards-based instruction and assessments that are aligned with best practices for teaching and learning in their content area. Special emphasis is placed on employing a variety of instructional practices and classroom management strategies that provide learning opportunities for diverse student populations and enhance multicultural pluralism. A pre-practicum of 25 hours is required. Students pursuing initial licensure will be required to complete two ESE required Gateway Tasks in this course. Candidates must pass the Gateway Tasks to pursue licensure and to enroll in Practicum. Cross-listed with BIOL 4850 and SCI 4850
Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
Fitchburg State University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Credit(s) Offered: as needed Teacher candidates complete a practicum in an educational setting under the direction of a supervising practitioner who is certified in the area of licensure sought by the candidate, and under the guidance of a program supervisor. The purpose of the practicum is to ensure candidates are ready to teach and make impact with students on day one in a classroom. Targeted and specific feedback on observations of candidates, measurement of candidate impact on student learning, student feedback and additional evidence will be used to demonstrate and improve candidate performance on Professional Standards for Teachers indicators and the Candidate Performance of Assessment.
Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
4.5
Credits (max)
4.5
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
Fitchburg State University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Credit(s) Offered: as needed Teacher candidates complete a practicum in an educational setting under the direction of a supervising practitioner who is certified in the area of licensure sought by the candidate, and under the guidance of a program supervisor. The purpose of the practicum is to ensure candidates are ready to teach and make impact with students on day one in a classroom. Targeted and specific feedback on observations of candidates, measurement of candidate impact on student learning, student feedback and additional evidence will be used to demonstrate and improve candidate performance on Professional Standards for Teachers indicators and the Candidate Performance of Assessment.
Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
4.5
Credits (max)
4.5
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
Fitchburg State University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Credit(s) Offered: offered every semester The Internship gives the student an opportunity to work in an industrial, government, or private research laboratory to gain experience relevant to their major.
Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
Fitchburg State University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
Credit(s) Offered: every semester The Internship gives the student an opportunity to work in an industrial, government, or private research laboratory to gain experience relevant to their major.
Subject
CHEM
Credits (min)
6
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credit(s)
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Catalog
Fitchburg State University 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog
