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36 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 105Supplemental Chemistry

Credit(s): 1 Component(s): Lecture Grading Basis: Graded (includes P/F option) Repeatable for credit: Repeatable 467

Subject: CHEM
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.umb.edu

CHEM 111LEnvironmental Concerns and Chemical Solutions10

Chemistry Core Courses

Subject: CHEM
Credits (min): 10
Credits (max): 10
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.umb.edu

CHEM 115Chemical Principles I Lecture

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Subject: CHEM
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.umb.edu

CHEM 116Chemical Principles II Lecture

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Subject: CHEM
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.umb.edu

CHEM 117Chemical Principles I Laboratory

Credit(s): 2 Component(s): Laboratory Grading Basis: Graded (includes P/F option) Repeatable for credit: Not repeatable Description: Laboratory (accompanies CH 115, the lecture component of the course) presents an introduction to methods of quantitative chemical techniques. Course Note: Students taking 117 must either be currently enrolled in CH 115 or have previously completed CH 115 with a passing grade. Please note: credit is allowed for only one of the following: Chem: 101,103,107, 903A or 115 & 117 Enrollment Requirements: or Pre- or corequisite: CHEM 115 Course Catalog ID: 033101 Course Offer Number: 1

Subject: CHEM
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.umb.edu
Prerequisite: CHEM 103 or 903A

CHEM 118Chemical Principles II Laboratory27-28

Intermediate and Advanced Courses

Subject: CHEM
Credits (min): 27
Credits (max): 28
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.umb.edu

CHEM 130Physiological Chemistry

Credit(s): 4 Component(s): Lecture, Laboratory, and Discussion Grading Basis: Graded (includes P/F option) Repeatable for credit: Not repeatable Description: This course provides a foundation of the chemistry principles relevant to physiological systems and processes. Quantitative and descriptive tools are presented and developed so as to provide a basis for understanding metabolic pathways and biological structures at the molecular level. Fundamentals of atomic and molecular structure, energetics, and reaction dynamics will be studied in a context that illustrates the molecular mechanisms of life processes. Distribution Area: Natural Sciences Course Catalog ID: 011778 Course Offer Number: 1

Subject: CHEM
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.umb.edu

CHEM 187SScience Gateway Seminar I

Credit(s): 2 Component(s): Lecture Grading Basis: Graded (includes P/F option) Repeatable for credit: Not repeatable Description: This is a two-semester sequence, two credits each semester. Successful completion of the sequence will fulfill the student's First-Year Seminar requirement. Course content will vary with instructor, but will focus on discussion of topics with broad societal impact, and will have important scientific underpinnings, with a particular focus on chemistry. Using this approach, students will become increasingly familar with and experienced in scientific discourse, the scientif method, and important new scientific findings. Using this scientific framework, the course will address objectives of the UMass Boston First Year Seminar Program. 471

Subject: CHEM
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.umb.edu

CHEM 188SScience Gateway Seminar II

Subject: CHEM
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.umb.edu

CHEM 251Organic Chemistry I Lecture

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Subject: CHEM
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.umb.edu

CHEM 252Organic Chemistry II Lecture

• CHEM 300 through 499

Subject: CHEM
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.umb.edu

CHEM 255Organic Chemistry I Laboratory

Credit(s): 2 Component(s): Laboratory Grading Basis: Graded (includes P/F option) Repeatable for credit: Not repeatable Description: Laboratory (accompanies Chem 251, the lecture component of the course) presents an introduction to organic laboratory techniques such as extraction, distillation, and recrystallization. 473

Subject: CHEM
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.umb.edu

CHEM 256Organic Chemistry II Laboratory

Credit(s): 2 Component(s): Laboratory Grading Basis: Graded (includes P/F option) Repeatable for credit: Not repeatable Description: Laboratory (accompanies Chem 252, the lecture component of the course) presents an introduction to organic synthesis. Course Note: Students taking Chem 256 must be currently enrolled in Chem 252. Enrollment Requirements: Course Catalog ID: 034705 Course Offer Number: 1

Subject: CHEM
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.umb.edu
Prerequisite: CHEM 255 or CHEM 253 or CHEM 953A
Corequisite: CHEM 252

CHEM 311Analytical Chemistry

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Subject: CHEM
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.umb.edu

CHEM 312Physical Chemistry

* CHEM 115 & 117 must be taken together and are counted as one course. CHEM 116 & counted as one course. CHEM 251 & 255 must be taken together and are counted as o together and are counted as one course.

Subject: CHEM
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.umb.edu

CHEM 313Analytical Chemistry Laboratory

Credit(s): 2 Component(s): Laboratory and Lecture Grading Basis: Graded (includes P/F option) Repeatable for credit: Not repeatable Description: This course provides practical laboratory experience with a variety of analytical methods. These include titrimetric, spectrophotometric, conductometric, potentiometric and electrolytic methods as well as ion exchange and solvent extraction separations. 475

Subject: CHEM
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.umb.edu

CHEM 314Physical Chemistry Laboratory

Choose one pair from the following:

Subject: CHEM
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.umb.edu

CHEM 351Organic Qualitative Analysis

Credit(s): 3 Component(s): Lecture and Laboratory Grading Basis: Graded (includes P/F option) Repeatable for credit: Not repeatable Description: Theory and practice in organic compound separation and identification employing 476

Subject: CHEM
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.umb.edu

CHEM 354Biochemistry

Credit(s): 3 Component(s): Lecture Grading Basis: Graded (includes P/F option) Repeatable for credit: Not repeatable Description: This course is a one semester overview of Biochemistry, covering the structure, chemistry, biosynthesis, and metabolism of proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids. Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisites: Biol 111 and Chem 252 or CHEM 954A Course Catalog ID: 011833 Course Offer Number: 1

Subject: CHEM
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.umb.edu

CHEM 361Analytical Instrumentation

Credit(s): 4 Component(s): Lecture and Laboratory Grading Basis: Graded (includes P/F option) Repeatable for credit: Not repeatable Description: Principles and use of instrumental methods in analysis. Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisites: CHEM 313 and CHEM 379 Course Catalog ID: 011836 Course Offer Number: 1

Subject: CHEM
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.umb.edu

CHEM 369Chemical Structure

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Subject: CHEM
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.umb.edu

CHEM 370Inorganic Chemistry

Credit(s): 4 Component(s): Lecture and Discussion Grading Basis: Graded (includes P/F option) Repeatable for credit: Not repeatable Description: Discussion of the fundamental principles of theoretical and descriptive modern inorganic chemistry. Enrollment Requirements: Course Catalog ID: 011845 Course Offer Number: 1

Subject: CHEM
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.umb.edu
Prerequisite: CHEM 369
Corequisite: CHEM 371

CHEM 371Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory

Credit(s): 2 478

Subject: CHEM
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.umb.edu

CHEM 379Chemical Structure Lab20

Additional Required Courses

Subject: CHEM
Credits (min): 20
Credits (max): 20
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.umb.edu

CHEM 397Special Topics in Chemistry

Credit(s): 1-4 Component(s): Lecture Grading Basis: Graded (includes P/F option) 479

Subject: CHEM
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.umb.edu

CHEM 408Data Analysis in Chemistry

Credit(s): 3 Component(s): Lecture Grading Basis: Graded or pass/fail Repeatable for credit: Not repeatable Description: An introduction to data analysis in the chemical sciences. A central approach in the design of chemical experiments is to apply statistical techniques to molecular-scale data that can be used to infer structure property relationships and guide chemical syntheses. The course objective is to acquire the necessary skills to build statistical models to design, conduct and understand experimental chemistry. Enrollment Requirements: Semester(s) typically offered: Spring Course Catalog ID: 011849 Course Offer Number: 1

Subject: CHEM
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.umb.edu
Prerequisite: CHEM 116 and CHEM 118 , MATH 141

CHEM 431Chemical Toxicology

Credit(s): 3 Component(s): Lecture 480

Subject: CHEM
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.umb.edu

CHEM 444Cooperative Education Field Experience in Chemistry

Credit(s): 3-6 Component(s): Lecture Grading Basis: Graded (includes P/F option) Repeatable for credit: Repeatable - total credits: 6 / total completions: 2 Description: The Cooperative Education Program in Chemistry places students in work assignments directly related to chemistry. Course Note: Three credits are awarded for a full-time, six-month assignment; fewer credits are awarded for part-time placement. Credits are awarded only upon successful completion of the prospectus. A maximum of six credits may be earned through the program. Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisites: • CHEM 311 and CHEM 313 or • CHEM 369 and CHEM 370 and • cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher

Subject: CHEM
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.umb.edu

CHEM 458Medicinal Chemistry

Credit(s): 3 Component(s): Lecture Grading Basis: Graded (includes P/F option) Repeatable for credit: Not repeatable Description: This upper-level professional course presents the principles of medicinal chemistry. It is an introduction to drug development, organized along the following main lines: drug discovery process, drug structure and ADME properties, lead discovery and optimization, structure-activity relationship, computer-aided drug design, combinatorial chemistry, drugs from natural sources, pharmacokinetics, drug metabolism, drug and analog synthesis and overview of major drug targets, such as biological membranes, receptors, enzymes, nucleic acids among others. Intellectual property protection, preclinical and clinical trials and approval process are also discussed. Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisite: CHEM 252 Course Catalog ID: 035128 Course Offer Number: 1

Subject: CHEM
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.umb.edu

CHEM 471Introduction to Green Chemistry

BIOCHM 383 - Biochemistry I BIOCHM 384 - Biochemistry II

Subject: CHEM
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.umb.edu

CHEM 478Readings in Chemistry

Credit(s): 1-4 Component(s): Lecture Grading Basis: Graded (includes P/F option) Repeatable for credit: Repeatable - total credits: 12 / total completions: 12 Description: Topics vary depending on instructor. Course Catalog ID: 011854 Course Offer Number: 1

Subject: CHEM
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.umb.edu

CHEM 479Readings in Chemistry

Subject: CHEM
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.umb.edu

CHEM 481Advanced Laboratory in Chemistry I

Credit(s): 1-4 Component(s): Laboratory Grading Basis: Graded (includes P/F option) Repeatable for credit: Repeatable - total credits: 12 / total completions: 12 Description: Special laboratory topics under individual guidance by faculty member. (Course offered in the fall only.) Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisites: • CHEM 252 or CHEM 254 and • two of the following: CHEM 311 , CHEM 312 , CHEM 369 , CHEM 370

Subject: CHEM
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.umb.edu

CHEM 482Advanced Laboratory in Chemistry II4

Capstone Requirement

Subject: CHEM
Credits (min): 4
Credits (max): 4
Credit unit: Credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.umb.edu

CHEM 498Senior Thesis I

Credit(s): 2 Component(s): Seminar Grading Basis: Graded (includes P/F option) Repeatable for credit: Not repeatable Description: This course, the first in a two-part sequence, contains both laboratory and classroom components. In the classroom, topics of interest to practicing chemists are discussed, including segments on scientific ethics, literature searches, and scientific writing. Students will also prepare two short presentations and regularly attend departmental research seminars, as well as beginning their capstone research project. Course Note: Both courses in the sequence are required for the Chemistry capstone requirement. Enrollment Requirements: Prerequisites: • CHEM 252 or 254 or 954A and • two of the following: CHEM 311 , CHEM 312 , CHEM 369 , CHEM 370 Course Catalog ID: 038288 Course Offer Number: 1

Subject: CHEM
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.umb.edu

CHEM 499Senior Thesis II

Credit(s): 2 Component(s): Lecture Grading Basis: Graded (includes P/F option) Repeatable for credit: Not repeatable 485

Subject: CHEM
Type: course
Edition: 2026-2027
Source: catalog.umb.edu

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