CHEM 105, 106
- Subject
- CHEM
- Type
- course
- Edition
- 2025-2026-undergraduate
- Source
- www.alfred.edu
35 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 105, 106
142 2025-2026 Alfred University Undergraduate Catalog
Sub-Total Credits 4 Complete 16 additional credits of BIOL courses Biology minors may select elective courses from any course with a BIOL subject code, excluding BIOL 226, 390, 450, 485, and 490. Electives should be selected in consultation with a Biology advisor. Sub-Total Credits 16 Total Credits 24
A continuation of the systematic study of the fundamental principles and calculations involved in chemistry: focusing on kinetics; equilibria; acid-base chemistry; redox reactions and electrochemistry; thermodynamics; and a brief introduction to organic and nuclear chemistry. Credits 3 Degree Attributes CLAS: (F-II) Scientifc Knowldg CoB: Natural Science
125 2025-2026 Alfred University Undergraduate Catalog
Credits 1-4
This course explores special topics in chemistry appropriate for sophomore; junior; and senior level students majoring in chemistry or related fields. Contact the course instructor for additional information about any CHEM 300 course offering. Credits 1-4
A descriptive study of the structure and reactions of common aliphatic and aromatic compounds of carbon. For students interested in ceramics; materials science; environmental science; or ecology; but not suitable for chemistry majors or those interested in biochemistry; molecular biology; or the health professions. Credits 3 Degree Attributes CoB: Natural Science
SOCI 110, PSYC 118, or PSYC 342 4 Sub-Total Credits 26 CLAS General Education Requirements Complete remaining CLAS General Education requirements. Sports and Health Science majors complete 16 credits of quantitative reasoning, social science, and natural science requirements as part of their degree program. Sub-Total Credits 36
Students practice techniques essential for organic synthesis; characterization; and purification including: melting point acquisition; recrystallization; liquid-liquid extraction; analysi by thin layer chromatography; and distillation. Students learn how to troubleshoot reactions; perform several syntheses; and gain experience interpreting spectral data. Credits 1
An in-depth exploration of the chemistry of carbon-based compounds. Topics include enolates; reductions; oxidations; additions to the carbonyl; the Diels-Alder reaction; radicals Aromatic reactions; aromaticity; carbohydrates and amino acid chemistry. Credits 3 Degree Attributes CoB: Natural Science
Sub-Total Credits 20 Human Health Science Electives Complete a minimum of 10 credits from the following courses. CHEM 400 topics courses must be approved. Up to 10 credits may be completed in a medical, dental, or pharmacy program that Alfred has an articulation agreement with. Prior approval is mandatory. Course Code Title Credits
Credits 0
Fundamentals of quantum mechanics applied to chemical systems; atomic and molecular structure; computational chemistry; and spectroscopy. Credits 3
CHEM 342 or (CEMS 214 and CEMS 235 and CEMS 344) 4-11
Foundations and applications of classical and statistical thermodynamics; chemical kinetics; and molecular dynamics. Credits 4
The first semester of our physical chemistry sequence covers thermodynamics from a combined classical/statistical perspective and chemical kinetics. Credits 4 Degree Attributes CoB: Natural Science
This course explores concepts in thermodynamics; kinetics; and quantum mechanics through seven laboratory experiments performed as teams in a simulated corporate research environment. Students are strongly encouraged to co-enroll in CHEM 346 or the equivalent. Prerequisites: CHEM 343 or CEMS 235. Credits 1 Degree Attributes CoB: Natural Science
The second semester of our physical chemistry sequence covers quantum mechanics and spectroscopy. Credits 3 Degree Attributes CoB: Natural Science
Laboratory work or literature review involving a chemical topic of interest to the student and not covered in any of the regular course work. A final written report is required. CHEM 370 cannot be substituted for any of the required courses in the chemistry major and cannot be used to fulfill the additional credits needed for an ACS certified degree. A chemistry minor may count up to three credits of CHEM 370 toward the minor. Laboratory work that can be considered original research in chemistry should be performed as an Independent Study or an ARGUS project (CHEM 450). *Prerequisites: Permission of instructor; a study plan approved by the Division Chair; and CHEM 106. Credits 1-2
Principles of inorganic chemistry with emphasis on periodicity; symmetry and group theory; molecular orbital theory; bonding; acid/base chemistry; coordination chemistry and ligand field theory; organometallic reactions and mechanisms; catalysis; solid state chemistry; and bioinorganic chemistry.Generally offered (Spring). Credits 3 Degree Attributes CoB: Natural Science
CHEM 423 or (CEMS 347 and CEMS 349) 3-4
Sub-Total Credits 10 CLAS General Education Requirements Complete remaining CLAS General Education requirements. Life and Physical Science majors complete 12 credits of quantitative reasoning and natural science requirements as part of their degree program. Sub-Total Credits 40
Properties; biosynthetic pathways; and metabolism of carbohydrates; lipids; and nitrogenous compounds with related units on physical biochemistry; protein structure; bioenergetics and enzyme kinetics. Laboratories reinforce theoretical concepts and provide hands-on experience with modern biochemistry techniques and instrumentation. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory. Credits 4 Degree Attributes CoB: Natural Science
Credits 0
This course surveys the biochemistry of the gene; with an emphasis on protein/nucleic acid interactions. Topics include nucleic acid structure; regulation of DNA replication and transcription; post-transcriptional modification of RNA; recombinant DNA techniques; and genetic engineering methods. Three hours lecture and one three-hour laboratory. (Students who wish to take only one semester of Biochemistry should take BIOL/CHEM 420.) Credits 4 Degree Attributes CoB: Natural Science
BIOL/CHEM 420 Biochemistry: Proteins and Metabolism 4 Sub-Total Credits 12 Note: Up to a total of nine credit hours may be taken outside of the Division of Chemistry, and courses that count towards the chemistry minor outside of the Division include: CEMS 214, CEMS 235, CEMS 334, CEMS 347, CEMS 349, PHYS 401, PHYS 421, MECH 320, MECH 321, MECH 241, RNEW 310 Total Credits 20
Original chemical research under faculty guidance. The work must have the potential to be published. An Approved Plan of Study and a written final report are required. Oral reports may also be required. Credits 1-4
A laboratory course primarily focused on mastering instrumental techniques such as NMR; FTIR; and GCMS to characterize organic compounds through discovery labs and solving independent unknowns. Credits 2 Degree Attributes CoB: Natural Science
A laboratory course primarily focused on mastering characterization techniques using instrumentation within the department to solve independent unknowns as well as an introduction to computational chemistry. Credits 1
A continued exploration into advanced chemical instrumentation available on campus and/or nearby. Students will have the opportunity to practice peer mentorship in a research setting in concert with an upper- level chemistry lab course or perform an independent research project. Credits 1
Off-campus research in consultation with faculty and an off campus project advisor. An approved plan of study and a written final report are required. Oral reports may also be required. The work must represent original research in chemistry and have the potential to be published. Open to juniors and seniors. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor; a study plan approved by the Division Chair and in general; CHEM 343 although this can be waived by the Division Chair. Credits 1-6
Sub-Total Credits 38 Related study required for the major Course Code Title Credits
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