29 courses with the subject CHM, 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.
CHM 151Chemical Principles I3
An integrated approach to many of the major concepts of chemistry with approximately equal emphasis on general descriptive chemistry and introduction to theoretical chemistry. Topics include atomic and molecular theory, periodic properties, chemical equations and stoichiometry. CHM 151 and CHM 151L are to be taken concurrently, except by permission of the department chair.
This laboratory includes experiments in chemical synthesis, analysis, and composition and physical properties. A variety of techniques are utilized. This laboratory course addresses many of the same topics CHM 151 treats in the classroom. CHM 151 and CHM 151L are to be taken concurrently, except by permission of the department chair.
Chemistry 151R Principles of Chemistry I recitation is a 0-credit course in which students will engage weekly with problem solving in a cooperative environment to support the CHM151 Principles of Chemistry I course. Students will gain critical thinking skills, and a focused opportunity to practice math skills required to analyze and solve chemistry problems. The course material includes dimensional analysis, balancing chemical reactions, determining actual and theoretical yields, and using the gas law in calculations. Course assessments will count toward the grade in CHM 151. Co-requisite: CHM 151.
An integrated approach to many of the major concepts of chemistry with approximately equal emphasis on general descriptive chemistry and introduction to theoretical chemistry. Topics include chemical kinetics and thermodynamics, chemical equilibria, gas laws, solutions, acids and bases. CHM 152 and CHM 152L are to be taken concurrently, except by permission of the department chair.
This laboratory includes experiments in chemical synthesis, analysis, separation, kinetics, and equilibrium. A variety of techniques and modern equipment are utilized. This laboratory course addresses many of the same topics CHM 152 treats in the classroom. CHM 152 and CHM 152L are to be taken concurrently, except by permission of the department chair.
Chemistry 152R Principles of Chemistry II recitation is a one-semester, 0-credit course in which students will engage weekly with problem solving in a cooperative environment to support the CHM 152 Principles of Chemistry course. Students will continue to develop skills in critical thinking and math as applied to chemistry problems. The course material includes chemical energy, solutions, chemical equilibrium and kinetics, and pH calculations. Course assessment will count toward the grade in CHM 152. Co-requisite: CHM 152.
The nomenclature, structure, reactions, preparations and physical properties of organic compounds are studied. Extensive use of reaction mechanisms, resonance theory and conformational analysis is used to correlate a wide variety of reactions. Topics include chemical bonding, saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons, alkyl halides, stereochemistry, spectroscopy and other functional groups. Special emphasis is on natural products and substances of biological importance. CHM 223L is to be taken concurrently, except by permission of the department chair.
This course will introduce fundamental organic chemistry laboratory techniques utilizing primarily microscale chemical reactions. Various skills will be developed, such as synthetic methods, purification methods (distillation, extraction, recrystallization, chromatography) and analytical techniques. The concepts of organic chemistry will be put into practice via the synthesis and study of materials of common use and theoretical interest. CHM 223 is to be taken concurrently, except by permission of the department chair.
The nomenclature, structure, reactions, preparations and physical properties of organic compounds are studied. Extensive use of reaction mechanisms, resonance theory and conformational analysis is used to correlate a wide variety of reactions. Topics include aromatics, carbonyl compounds, alcohols, amines and other functional groups. Special emphasis is on natural products and substances of biological importance. The course counts for three credit hours. CHM 224L is to be taken concurrently, except by permission of department chair.
The course will build upon the foundation of organic chemistry laboratory techniques and concepts from the first semester, utilizing primarily microscale chemical reactions and techniques. Various skills will be learned and improved upon, such as purification methods (distillation, extraction, recrystallization, chromatography), synthetic methods, and analytical techniques. Functional groups studied will include alkenes, arenes, carbonyl compounds, etc. The course counts for one credit hour. CHM 224 is to be taken concurrently except by permission of the department chair.
CHM 280Information in Chemistry and Physical Sciences1
This course will introduce the changing information landscape in chemistry and the physical sciences to help students become effective database and "free web" searchers. Students will also become familiar with the social and ethical issues relating to the production and use of scientific information in an increasingly digital society.
This course presents the principles of chemical analysis, including the theoretical basis for methods and instrumental techniques, as well as steps of the analytical process such as sampling, statistics, and data analysis. Students will use these skills to solve problems of societal and scientific concerns (such as environmental assessment, forensic applications, and materials characterization).
This laboratory course provides students with individual experience in preparing analytical chemical samples and operating analytical lab instruments. Data analysis skills are emphasized. The course is taken with CHM 311 and is offered every other fall semester.
This course continues the conceptual foundations of quantitative and qualitative analytical techniques, with a focus on spectroscopy, chromatography, and mass spectrometry. This course is usually taught every other spring semester.
This laboratory course provides students with the opportunity to develop technical skills on research instruments that are used for qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis, such as NMR, IR, UV/vis, GCMS, and AA. This course is usually taught every other spring semester.
The course covers many properties of gases, solutions, and equilibria under the unifying principles of thermodynamics. These principles include the first, second, and third laws of thermodynamics, heat, work, entropy, thermodynamic potentials, calorimetry, and basic statistical mechanics. It also offers an exploration of basic chemical kinetics. The course is offered every other fall semester.
This course covers the foundational principles of the theory of quantum mechanics, including the mathematical structure of the theory, motivation for the quantum theory, and applications of the postulates of quantum mechanics to several model systems. These models will be used to gain insights into observable phenomena in the field of spectroscopy and give a basis for several key principles of chemistry. This course is offered every other spring semester.
The laboratory course exposes students to practical experimental techniques for gaining insight into the physical properties of matter and thermodynamic processes. The course is taken with CHM 327 and is offered every other fall semester.
This laboratory course exposes students to practical experimental techniques for gaining insight into the quantum mechanical properties of matter. This course should be taken with CHM 328 and is offered every other spring semester.
The focus of this course is on understanding the underlying chemical principles and reactions of natural systems and anthropogenic compounds in the environment. Topics such as chemistry of the atmosphere, aqueous media, pollutants and energy sources will be covered. Due to the interdisciplinary nature of environmental issues, the course will include social, economic, and political considerations.
A student may pursue independent study in an area of chemistry of mutual interest to the student and a supervising faculty member. Any proposal for independent study must be approved by the department chair and the supervising faculty member prior to registration, and it must specify the number of credits sought, the topic to be studied, the methodology to be followed and the evaluation procedure. Prerequisites and corequisites: CHM 224.
A study of the principles that underlie the structures and reactivities of inorganic compounds. Included are the application of prominent bonding theories and symmetry to the study of the physical and chemical properties of chemical systems, and a survey of the chemistry of the elements.
A study of conformational, resonance and inductive effects on the rate and direction of organic reactions. Special emphasis is on the application of such effects to synthetic organic reactions.
Students will synthesize and characterize inorganic compounds, including the analysis of bonding structures. Students will use common analytical techniques involving laboratory instruments. This course is offered every other spring semester. Prerequisite/Corequisite: CHM 435.
A lecture course in the chemistry of physiologically relevant compounds. These include proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates and lipids. The interactions, regulation and metabolism of these compounds will be introduced. Three hours of lecture per week. Carries biology major credit.
This course is a continuation of CHM 460. Topics to be covered include cellular metabolism and energy production; synthesis and degradation of lipids, amino acids, nucleotides; and regulation of gene expression. Carries biology major credit.
This laboratory will introduce techniques for separating proteins and analyzing enzyme activity. Carries biology major credit. Offered every other spring semester. Prerequisite or
This is to provide a student with research experience in the chemical industry or any other academic institution. The student intern will report as required to the chemistry faculty member assigned to evaluate his/her research experience. Does not count for CHM/BIOCHEM major or minor credit. Counts as college free elective.
A student who wishes to undertake a research project for academic credit during a given semester must submit a research proposal prior to registration and a research report at the end of the semester. The proposal, indicating the number of credits sought, must be approved by the research director, the department chair and the academic dean. It will be kept on file in the academic dean's office. The research report will be written in the style of a chemistry journal. A copy of this report will be kept on file in the office of the chair of the chemistry department. At the end of the semester each student will present a short (15 min.) oral presentation to interested faculty and peers. Students taking this course for the first time must also take CHM 280 for no credit as part of their research.
