15 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 1100Chemistry and Society (with Lab)4
Goals: To introduce and develop some basic principles of chemistry and demonstrate how they affect humankind and the environment. Content: Basic principles of chemistry are introduced using a case study method. Topics may include the ozone layer, global warming, acid rain, nuclear fission and fusion, nutrition, water as a natural resource, fossil and solar energy, and others. Special attention is paid to the social, economic and political contexts in which society deals with these issues. Models of chemical structure and bonding are developed as well as the basic concepts of thermodynamics, kinetics, and acid-base relationships. Taught: Annually
None, high school chemistry is not required. You may not take CHEM 1100 if you have already completed CHEM 1130 - General Chemistry I.
CHEM 1130General Chemistry I (with Lab)4
Goals: To introduce and develop the fundamental principles of analytical, biological, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry. To provide instruction in fundamental laboratory techniques and to encourage the development of interpretive and problem-solving skills. Content: Scientific measurement, stoichiometry, energy changes, physical behavior of gases, electronic structure of atoms, periodicity, bonding models including valence bond, molecular orbital and hybridization, molecular geometry, intermolecular forces, properties of solutions, liquids and solids, nomenclature, and chemistry of familiar elements. Gravimetric, volumetric and calorimetric measurements; graphical data analysis. Taught: Annually
Higher algebra; high school chemistry is highly recommended
CHEM 1140General Chemistry II (with Lab)4
Goals: To further develop the fundamental principles of analytical, biological, inorganic, physical and organic chemistry. Emphasis on the development of problem-solving techniques. The laboratory focuses on inorganic qualitative analysis. Content: Spontaneity and rates of chemical reactions; equilibrium involving gases, acids, bases and salts; acid-base theories; titration theory and practice, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, biochemistry, the chemical and physical properties of metals, nonmetals, and coordination compounds. Taught: Annually
Goals: To introduce and develop the theoretical concepts and laboratory practices of quantitative chemical analysis. Content: Theory and practice in classical analytical methods and instrumentation; emphasis on chromatography, ionic equilibria and electrochemistry and their relevance to chemical analysis; application of various software and statistics to analytical problems. Taught: Annually, spring
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the theoretical principles and practical applications of modern analytical instrumental methods including spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, and electrochemistry. Students will explore the physical and chemical phenomena that enable precise qualitative and quantitative measurements in complex systems and develop the ability to critically evaluate instrumental methods. In the laboratory component, students will gain experience with experimental problem solving and develop written professional communication skills. Taught: Annually, fall
Goals: To develop a broad understanding of practical and theoretical concepts of organic chemistry and introduce the basic organic reaction pathways. Thermodynamic considerations of 3-dimensional molecular shape are discussed. Instrumental techniques for the assignment of molecular structure are a focus. Modern mechanistic theory of organic chemical reactions is developed. Content: Introduction to nomenclature, acid/base chemistry in context of organic chemistry, stereochemistry, and an overview of reaction types including substitution, addition, elimination and rearrangement. Some spectroscopy (IR, MS) is also covered. Taught: Annually, fall
Goals: To further develop the theoretical concepts of organic chemistry and develop plausible synthetic and mechanistic pathways. Content: Additional coverage of organic reactions including mechanisms associated with elimination, electrophilic substitution, electrophilic addition, free radical reactions, and pericyclic reactions. Chemistries of alkenes, alkynes, aromatics, pericyclic compounds, polymers, proteins and carbohydrates including reactions of intermediary metabolism. Spectroscopy (NMR) is emphasized. Taught: Annually, spring
Goals: To introduce and develop fundamental concepts of thermodynamics applied to chemical problems and to introduce and/or further develop problem-solving techniques using mathematical tools. Content: Thermodynamics is introduced and developed around chemical systems. Topics covered include the study of the properties of gases, a statistical foundation of thermodynamics, laws of thermodynamics, free energies and equilibrium, solution properties and applications of thermodynamics to electrochemistry. Time permitting applications in kinetics and non-equilibrium systems may be explored.
CHEM 1140 and Math 1180 with grades of C- or higher, and PHYS 1160 or PHYS 1240 (or co-registration in one of the PHYS courses)
CHEM 3560Quantum Chemistry4
Goals: To introduce concepts of quantum mechanics and demonstrate applicability to real chemical systems. Content: The foundations of quantum mechanics from the classical and basic concepts of the wave equation, probability, particle-in-a-box, basic rigid rotator and harmonic oscillator models for spectroscopy, and the hydrogen atom. Quantum mechanics continues with the chemically relevant topics of the multielectron atomic system, molecules and bonding, quantum mechanical calculational methods, and applications in spectroscopy (electronic, vibrational, rotational, optical, laser, and NMR).
CHEM 1140 and Math 1180 with grades of C- or higher, and PHYS 1160 or PHYS 1240 (or co-registration in one of the PHYS courses)
CHEM 3840Inorganic Chemistry (with Lab)4
Goals: To introduce and develop classical and modern concepts of inorganic chemistry. Content: Periodic, chemical, and physical properties of the elements; symmetry and group theory; ionic and covalent bonding; acid-base chemistry; kinetics and mechanisms; metals and semiconductors; electronic spectra of coordination complexes; organometallic and bioinorganic chemistry; the application of molecular orbital theory; and quantum mechanical calculations.
Goals: To provide instruction in some practical skills commonly used by chemists and engineers with an emphasis on techniques used in physical chemistry. Content: Experimental design, laboratory manipulations, data analysis, searching the scientific literature, preparation and presentation of written lab notebooks, reports and journal articles. Work in the spring term is coordinated with the Physical Chemistry course 3560. The course laboratories investigate thermodynamic/quantum principles and properties using calorimetry, spectroscopy, conductivity, and computational techniques.
Goals: To present in-depth overviews in chemistry beyond the scope of the foundational courses (3000-level), particularly those topics that intersect multiple subdisciplines. Content: Content will vary by topic. Proposed example topics include NMR spectroscopy experiments and interpretation, medicinal chemistry, polymer chemistry, electrochemistry, nanochemistry, organometallic chemistry depending on the faculty expertise.
Any 3000-level chemistry course, grade of C- or higher Credits: 2-4
CHEM 5950Chemistry Seminar0.5
Goals: To introduce current topics in chemistry and biochemistry including presentations from the greater chemical community. To develop communication skills including writing, reading, listening and speaking. All juniors and seniors majoring in chemistry must attend as part of the degree requirement. Content: This seminar course includes presentations by outside speakers, Hamline faculty, and junior and senior chemistry and biochemistry majors. Taught: Each semester
This is the final seminar requirement for students who are NOT completing an ACS certified degree. Goals: To introduce current topics in chemistry and biochemistry. To develop communication skills including writing, reading, listening and speaking. Content: In addition to CHEM 5950 content, students will be asked to complete a formal paper on an agreed on chemistry topic, a chemistry assessment assignment, and a writing reflection on their chemistry experience. This seminar course includes presentations by outside speakers, Hamline faculty, and junior and senior chemistry and biochemistry majors.
This is the final seminar requirement for students completing an ACS certified degree. Goals: To provide an opportunity to further develop research techniques and skills in the field of chemistry. Content: In addition to the CHEM 5950 content, students will complete an individual, original research project in some field of chemistry and will present it in writing and in a formal seminar. Students will also complete a chemistry assessment assignment and a written reflection on their chemistry experience. Taught: Each semester
