45 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.
A course in fundamental principles and applications of chemistry to the living world. Two lectures and one two-hour laboratory period. This course is designed for students majoring in the Arts, in Physical Education, or in Radiological Sciences and cannot be used as a substitute for any other course in chemistry.
The fundamental laws and principles of chemistry of matter and energy, stoichiometry and chemical equations, thermochemistry, atomic structure, periodic relationships, and chemical bonding. Three lectures per week. Prerequisite: a high school chemistry course or CHEM 100. Pre- or corequisite: CHEM 103.
The fundamental laws and principles of chemistry of gases, intermolecular forces, properties of solutions, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acid-base equilibria and oxidation-reduction reactions. Three lectures per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 101. It is required that a student achieve a grade of C or higher in CHEM 101 before taking CHEM 102. Pre- or corequisite: CHEM 104.
Laboratory experiments that illustrate and test the principles learned in CHEM 101, and that give students experience in basic chemistry laboratory procedures: the meaning of chemical reactivity; the synthesis and analysis of chemical compounds; reactions in aqueous solution; gravimetric and volumetric analysis; atomic structure and the nature of color; thermochemistry. Three laboratory hours. Corequisite: CHEM 101.
Laboratory experiments that illustrate and test the principles learned in CHEM 102, and that develop the students’ laboratory technique: synthesis and analysis of a transition metal complex; quantitative spectrophotometry; determination of rate laws and activation energy; acid-base chemistry, titrations, and calculations; chemical equilibrium with emphasis on the aqueous chemistry of metal ions; and electrochemistry. Three laboratory hours. Prerequisite: A grade of C or higher in both CHEM 101 and CHEM 103. Corequisite: CHEM 102.
An introductory course in the principles of chemistry, with application to the health sciences. Fundamentals of general chemistry, organic chemistry and biochemistry. Appropriate laboratory exercises illustrate these principles and develop techniques. This course cannot be taken as a prerequisite for Organic Chemistry. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory period per week.
An introductory course in the principles of chemistry, with application to the health sciences. Fundamentals of general chemistry, organic chemistry and biochemistry. Appropriate laboratory exercises illustrate these principles and develop techniques. This course cannot be taken as a prerequisite for Organic Chemistry. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory period per week.
This course will explore the basics of nanoscience, with an emphasis on its broad impact on society. The goal of this course is to introduce students to nanoscience, highlighting the extensive interdisciplinary nature of nanoscience. Topics include what is the nanoscale, what are the advantages of nanoscale substances, and various applications of nanomaterials. Pre-requisite: CHEM 101.
This course introduces students to the interesting world of materials. Materials properties range from mechanical to electrical and our goal is to understand how these materials are created from a chemical perspective. To create a novel functional material, researchers study the relationship between composition, structure, and properties. The goal of this course is to give a broad survey of (1) how materials are made: from nanometer scale to macroscopic size, (2) how we describe the structure of materials, and (3) how we exploit the properties to create functional devices. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in CHEM 101.
An intensive introductory course in all the major branches of chemistry, including biochemistry. The level at which material is introduced will vary so as to adjust to the backgrounds of the students. The laboratory will include some open ended experiments designed to develop an appreciation for creative research. Admission to the course is by invitation of the professor in charge of the course and is not restricted to chemistry majors. Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory period per week. Registration only with permission of instructor.
This course provides insights into the interplay of chemical and biochemical reactions that occur in wine during the winemaking process. An understanding of such reactions establishes the necessary background for making informed decisions on wine production. Students learn the importance of grape varieties, terroir, acidity, sugar and polyphenolic compounds, the process of fermentation and other critical topics associated with wine chemistry and biochemistry. Guided visits to vineyards in Tuscany and characteristic "Enoteche" in Florence.
Principles and applications of classical wet analytical techniques such as gravimetric and volumetric methods, as well as modern analytical techniques, such as electrochemistry, spectroscopy and chromatography. Statistical evaluation of analytical data. Three lectures and a four hour laboratory. Prerequisite: CHEM 102. It is required that a student achieve a grade of C or higher in CHEM 102 before taking CHEM 302.
Four-hour Laboratory for CHEM 302.
The application of thermodynamics to the study of the states of matter, phase equilibria, chemical equilibria, thermal chemistry, and electrochemistry. Chemical kinetics, diffusion and the migration of ions. Elucidation of the molecular structure of matter by classical physical and quantum mechancial considerations. Prerequisite: CHEM 102. Corequisites: MATH 285, and PHYS 102 or PHYS 108.
The application of thermodynamics to the study of the states of matter, phase equilibria, chemical equilibria, thermal chemistry, and electrochemistry. Chemical kinetics, diffusion and the migration of ions. Elucidation of the molecular structure of matter by classical physical and quantum mechanical considerations. Prerequisite: CHEM 102. Corequisites: MATH 285 or MATH 201, and PHYS 102 or PHYS 108.
Laboratory studies of physical chemical measurements on gases, heats of chemical processes, equilibrium, emf and conductance. A four hour laboratory. Corequisite: CHEM 309.
The chemistry of carbon compounds. Emphasis on structure and mechanisms of organic reactions. Three lectures and one problem period. Prerequisite: CHEM 102.
The chemistry of carbon compounds. Emphasis on structure and mechanisms of organic reactions. Three lectures and one problem period. Prerequisite: CHEM 319.
Synthesis, purification, analysis, mechanistic studies and spectral characterization of organic compounds. Four hours of laboratory. Prerequisite or Co-requisite: CHEM 319.
Synthesis, purification, analysis, mechanistic studies and spectral characterization of organic compounds. Four hours of laboratory. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in CHEM 323 and a grade of C or better in CHEM 319. Co-requisite: CHEM 320.
This course explores how solid state materials are built from chemical elements. The X-ray radiation gives us an opportunity to see how atoms are arranged on an atomic scale to compose the crystal structures, which we will study. The laboratory portion of the course will demonstrate to students how researchers create solid state materials directly from elements, without flasks and beakers. The students will gain practical skills to solve, refine and analyze the crystal structures. Crystal structures will be explained with modern crystal symmetry theory, including translational and point symmetry elements. Students will be introduced to methods to optimize the models of inorganic crystal structures, characterize the materials, and describe physical properties from calculated data. A grade of C or better in CHEM 101.
Three-hour laboratory for CHEM 333.
The chemistry of the elements and their compounds. Industrial, biochemical, enviromental, and geochemical applications of inorganic chemistry are emphasized. The periodic table, elementary bonding models and thermodynamic data are used to organize, understand, and predict chemical and physical properties of inorganic compounds. Three lectures. Prerequisite: CHEM 102.
Study of the properties, synthesis and characterization of inorganic compounds. Experiments include preparations of metallic and non-metallic elements from compounds; simple salts by wet and dry methods; common gases; coordination compounds; air sensitive compounds; organometallic compounds; high temperature superconductors. A four hour laboratory. Prerequisite or Co-requisite: CHEM 335.
Students participate in an off-campus training experience closely related to one of the areas of chemistry or biochemistry. Frequent meetings with the advisor plus a paper are required. Prerequisites: Junior status, 3.0 GPA, and permission of the student's advisor or the Chair.
Laboratory studies of kinetics, spectroscopy, molecular structure and molecular modeling. A four hour laboratory. Prerequisite: A grade of C or better in CHEM 311.
Structure, mechanism and synthesis in modern organic chemistry. An introduction to the chemistry of natural products and heterocyclic compounds will be included. Three lectures. Prerequisite: CHEM 320.
Advanced topics in chemistry will be chosen from several areas of chemistry on a rotating basis. Current course offerings include transition metal catalysts in organic synthesis, polymer chemistry, environmental chemistry, industrial chemistry, physical organic chemistry, applications of organic chemistry (dyes and fragrance/flavor chemistry) and an advanced synthesis laboratory. Other topics of current interest can be added at the discretion of the department. A student may elect the course more than once if the topics are different each time. Three lecture hours or eight laboratory hours per week. Repeatable. Prerequisites: CHEM 310, CHEM 320.
Topics in theoretical physical chemistry with an introduction to the chemical aspects of quantum and statistical mechanics, and group theory. Three lectures. Prerequisite: CHEM 310.
An introduction to the chemistry of biologically important amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins and hormones. Enzyme kinetics and catalysis, protein structure and function, introduction to intermediary metabolism will be included. Three lectures. Prerequisite: CHEM 319. Corequisite: CHEM 320.
Chemistry and metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids. Protein folding and posttranslational modification. Three lectures. Prerequisite: CHEM 433.
Molecular structure and bonding theory. Transition metal chemistry. An introduction to spectroscopy, catalysis, and organometallic chemistry. Three lectures. Prerequisites: CHEM 310 and CHEM 335.
Four hour laboratory with emphasis on techniques used in protein and enzymology laboratories. Pre- or Corequisite: CHEM 433.
An intermediate level presentation of the fundamental ideas of metallic, ionic and covalent bonding. The consequences of these bonding schemes are then related to the plenitude of three dimensional chemical, biochemical, and crystalline structure. The latest computer software of interest to chemists and biochemists is incorporated in a hands on approach in order to render chemical structures and deduce chemical properties based on the bonding pertinent to those structures using the computer for chemical literature searching and manuscript preparation. Three lectures. Prerequisites: CHEM 309, CHEM 320, and CHEM 335.
The goal of this course is to instruct students on the theory behind the tools used to analyze materials and nanomaterials. Students will be introduced to various methods to characterize materials (including nanoscale materials) using these techniques: Electron Microscopy, Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy, X-ray Diffraction, X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy, physical property measurement systems, and others. At the end of the semester, the students will have a thorough understanding of the theoretical basis of characterization methods and will be able to select a suitable method for answering a specific question in material science research. A grade of C or better in CHEM 101.
Molecular UV/Vis absorption and luminescence spectroscopy; atomic absorption and emission spectroscopy; nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometry; infrared and Raman spectroscopy; mass spectroscopy. Three lectures and a four hour laboratory. Prerequisites: CHEM 302, CHEM 319, CHEM 323.
Four-hour Laboratory for CHEM 452.
Biochemistry of molecular pathways that involve the nucleic acids, DNA and RNA. Emphasis will be placed on nucleic acid structure, function relationships and those proteins associated in DNA and RNA related pathways. Topics include the biochemistry of replication, transcription, translation, DNA repair, and chromosomal higher-ordered structuring. Three lectures. Prerequisite: CHEM 433.
Four Hours of laboratory with emphasis on techniques used in nucleic acid laboratories. Fall or Spring. Prerequisite: CHEM 433. Corequisite: CHEM 457.
An investigation of an original nature carried out by the student under the guidance of a faculty member; a brief written report is submitted to and approved by the faculty of the department.
An investigation of an original nature carried out by the student under the guidance of a faculty member; a brief written report is submitted to and approved by the faculty of the department.
Students participate in an off-campus training experienced closely related to their area of chemistry or biochemistry. Frequent meetings with the advisor plus a paper are required. Prerequisites: Senior status. 3.0 GPA, and permission of the student's advisor or the Chair.
Quantitative characterization and analysis of macromolecules with applications of biochemistry and molecular biology. Emphasis on the principles and application of laboratory techniques including chromatography, electrophoresis, hydrodynamic methods and spectroscopy. Three lectures. Prerequisite: CHEM 434.
Source: Manhattan College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
