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.
4 sem. hrs. Offered annually, fall semester. A study of the properties of matter with emphasis upon the relation of properties to structure: atomic theory, chemical bonding, the periodic table, and stoichiometry.
4 sem. hrs. Offered annually, spring semester. The second semester of the introductory chemistry sequence. A study of solutions, solubility, chemical equilibria, acid-base theory, oxidation-reduction reactions, kinetics, and thermodynamics. Quantitative analytical methods, such as volumetric, gravimetric, colorimetric, and electroanalytic techniques will be emphasized in the laboratory.
4 sem. hrs. Offered annually, fall semester. Structure, nomenclature, physical properties, stereochemistry, reactions, and reaction CO UR S E S 127
4 sem. hrs. Offered annually, spring semester. A continuation of CHEM 213L. There will be an emphasis on reaction mechanisms, the chemistry of functional groups and the logic of synthesis. Additional topics include an introduction to infrared and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy in structure determination.
4 sem. hrs. Offered alternate years, spring semesters. A study of the bonding, structure, and reactions of inorganic complexes with particular attention to coordination compounds. Topics to be discussed include atomic structure, ionic and covalent bonding, valence bond theory, molecular orbital theory, and organometallic chemistry.
3 sem. hrs. Offered occasionally. The chemistry, biological evaluation, and mode of action of representative types of drugs; consideration of structure-activity relationships. Current topics selected for detailed study depend upon the interests of those enrolled in the class.
3 sem. hrs. Offered alternate years, fall semesters. Special emphasis on those aspects of the subject pertinent to biology and biochemistry. Gases and liquids; thermodynamics and thermochemistry; properties of solutions; chemical equilibria; electrode potentials; reaction kinetics.
1 sem. hr. Offered alternate years, fall semesters Study of selected physicochemical topics in the laboratory. Examples include calorimetry, ideal gas thermometry and behavior, Joule-Thompson effect, index of refraction of organic liquids, and ratio of specific heats. 128 CO URSES
4 sem. hrs. Offered alternate years, fall semesters. A study of the structures of biomolecules and the dynamic aspects of biochemical reactions, especially the structure and reactions of proteins, carbohydrates and lipids, with emphasis on enzyme kinetics and mechanisms, and biochemical thermodynamics.
3 sem. hrs. Offered alternate years. A study of the reactions in the biochemical pathways of living organisms, especially metabolism and anabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins, with an emphasis on regulation of interconnected pathways.
4 sem. hrs. Offered alternate years, spring semesters. Introduction to modern physicochemical methods of analysis with discussion of the theoretical concepts involved, and the application of these in the laboratory.
3 sem. hrs. Offered alternate years, fall semesters. A survey of topics in the field of solid state chemistry, including symmetry and group theory, crystallography, crystal lattice packing, and phase diagrams. Particular emphasis will be placed on the relationship of three-dimensional structure to physical and chemical properties.
2-4 sem. hrs. Offered as needed. May be repeated for credit. In-depth study of a selected topic in chemistry.
1 sem. hr. Offered as needed. May be repeated for credit. In-depth study of an area of special interest. Topic determined jointly by a faculty member and student(s) in consultation. Meets weekly for one hour. CO UR S E S 129
1-3 sem. hrs. Offered every semester. May be repeated for credit. These courses are available for students who have demonstrated an ability to work without close supervision. Student(s) and faculty members develop the course together on a relevant topic.
Source: Wells College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61
