Chemistry Major

Requirements

1. CHEM 111

   Chemical Principles I. 4. Basic principles of chemistry, periodicity, bonding, and atomic and molecular structure. Laboratory components include classification of chemical reactions, stoichiometry, molecular modeling, interaction of light with matter, and introduction to organic synthesis.Prerequisite: Mathematics background at the level of college algebra. Fulfills natural science/mathematic requirement (1998 2019). Embodied and creative engagement requirement (2019). Fall 12-week

   As published: “Chemical Principles I”
   4
2. CHEM 112

   Chemical Principles II. 4. Molecular and ionic equilibria, chemical kinetics and reaction mechanisms, intermolecular interactions, electrochemistry, and thermodynamics. Laboratory component includes chemical reaction energetics and kinetics, oxidation- reduction and electrolysis, and equilibrium and acid-base properties.Prerequisite: CHEM 111 with a grade of C- or better. Fulfills natural science/mathematic requirement (1998 2019). Spring 12-week

   As published: “Chemical Principles II”
   4
3. CHEM 231

   Organic Chemistry I. 4. An introduction to the structure and reactivity of organic molecules. Topics covered include chemical nomenclature, bonding and structure of carbon compounds, acid-base relationships, mechanisms of reactions and structure determination. Laboratory component includes techniques for the synthesis and characterization of organic compounds and determination of reaction mechanisms including experimental, chromatographic and spectroscopic methods commonly employed in modern organic chemistry.Prerequisite: CHEM 112 with grade of C- or better. Fall 3-week, Spring 12-week

   As published: “Organic Chemistry I”
   4
4. CHEM 232

   Organic Chemistry II. 4. Topics covered include mechanisms of more complex reactions, multi-step organic synthesis, applications of molecular orbital theory to reactions and the chemistry of biologically important molecules such as sugars and peptides. Laboratory component focuses on multistep synthesis of organic compounds using a variety of reactions, employing chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques in the purification and analysis of reaction products.Prerequisite: CHEM 231 with grade of C- or better. Fall 12-week

   As published: “Organic Chemistry II”
   4
5. CHEM 241

   Quantitative Analysis. 4. Introduction to basic principles of quantitative analysis, including the components of an analysis, statistical tools to characterize the acceptability of an analysis, and topics in chemical equilibrium and electrochemistry that are applicable to chemical analysis.Prerequisite: CHEM 112 and MATH 220. Fall 12-week

   As published: “Quantitative Analysis”
   4
6. CHEM 242

   Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry. 4. Study of the periodic table, including atomic structure, nature of chemical bonding and periodic trends. Chemistry of main group elements. Chemistry of transition metals with emphasis on d-shell chemistry and metal complexes. Thermodynamics of inorganic compounds. Solubility, acid-base concepts, and oxidation- reduction. Introduction to crystal structure and symmetry. The laboratory centers on synthesis, structure, properties and analysis of metal complexes and other interesting inorganic materials.Prerequisite: CHEM 231. Alternate years. Spring 12-week

   As published: “Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry”
   4
7. CHEM 337

   Elements of Physical Chemistry. 4. Fundamental concepts of physical chemistry including macroscopic and atomic and molecular level systems. Exploration of key ideas in thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, quantum chemistry, spectroscopy, and statistical mechanics. Laboratory work supports development of these concepts with a focus on experimental inquiry, design, and modelling in physical chemistry and computational chemistry.Prerequisite: PHYS 122 or PHYS 211, MATH 222, and CHEM 232 with a grade of C- or better, or instructor permission. Fall 12-week

   As published: “Elements of Physical Chemistry”
   4
8. CHEM 341

   Instrumental Analysis. 4. A systematic study of the modern instrumental methods of chemical analysis with emphasis on the theory behind the use of instruments, principles of operation of analytical instruments and their use for the analysis of real samples.Prerequisite: CHEM 112 and MATH 220. Spring 12-week

   As published: “Instrumental Analysis”
   4
9. CHEM 400

   Chemistry Seminar. 2. Focuses on the transition from college to graduate school, careers in the chemical industry or careers in other fields. The development of presentation skills and critical analysis of the chemical literature is stressed. Required of all chemistry majors and minors.Prerequisite: historical perspectives and any three chemistry courses that count for the chemistry major or minor. Spring 12-week

   As published: “Chemistry Seminar”
   2
10. Research in Chemistry

    Not resolved to a course
    2

One upper level course 1

38 hours of Chemistry courses

Additional courses required by both the BA and BS majors

1. MATH 220

   Calculus I. 4. Limits, derivatives, and integrals of functions of a single variable with applications to optimization. Fulfills numeric/ symbolic engagement requirement.Prerequisite: MATH 114 College Algebra MATH 116 Trigonometry or MATH 115 Elementary Functions or equivalent high school credit

   As published: “Calculus I”
2. MATH 222

   Calculus II. 4. Techniques of integration, indeterminate forms, infinite series - including Taylor series. Applications to differential equations, physical systems, and probability.Prerequisite: MATH 220 Calculus I or AP Calculus AB Fulfills numeric/symbolic engagement requirement

   As published: “Calculus II”
   4

Select one of the following:

1. PHYS 121& PHYS 122

   Classical and Modern Physics Iand Classical and Modern Physics II

   Not resolved to a course
   8
2. PHYS 211& PHYS 212

   College Physics Iand College Physics II

   Not resolved to a course
   8

Total credits required for A.B. degree in chemistry is

1. CHEM 434

   Biochemistry (BIOL 434). 4. A study of the chemical structure and physiological function of the biochemical building blocks of living organisms including proteins, carbohydrates, lipid metabolism and nucleic acid synthesis. The laboratory experience includes techniques used in the isolation and identification of proteins, lipids and nucleic acids.Prerequisite: BIOL 203 and CHEM 232. Spring

   As published: “Biochemistry (BIOL 434)”
   4
2. CHEM 425

   Advanced Topics in Chemistry. 4. Rotating titles and repeatable. Focus on a more specialized chemical discipline and its relations to foundational chemistry study. Topics may include medicinal chemistry, computational chemistry, polymer chemistry, geochemistry, pedagogical methods in chemistry, environmental chemistry.Prerequisite: CHEM 232 and other courses depending on topic

   As published: “Advanced Topics in Chemistry”
   4
3. CHEM 390

   Internship. 1-8

   As published: “Internship”
   1-8
4. CHEM 460

   Advanced Independent Study. 1-8

   As published: “Advanced Independent Study”
   1-8
5. CHEM 470

   Senior Thesis. 1-8. Original research on a specific topic in chemistry or chemistry-related field. Students are expected to begin work on their topics before they register

   As published: “Senior Thesis”
   1-8
6. CHEM 490

   Departmental Honors. 1-8. 5800 West Friendly Avenue Greensboro NC 27410 336.316.2000 admission@guilford.edu Information For

   As published: “Departmental Honors”
   1-8
7. An advanced course in chemistry or a related field approved by the Chemistry department chair

   Not resolved to a course
   4

Major Requirements for the B.S. Degree in Chemistry

1. CHEM 111

   Chemical Principles I. 4. Basic principles of chemistry, periodicity, bonding, and atomic and molecular structure. Laboratory components include classification of chemical reactions, stoichiometry, molecular modeling, interaction of light with matter, and introduction to organic synthesis.Prerequisite: Mathematics background at the level of college algebra. Fulfills natural science/mathematic requirement (1998 2019). Embodied and creative engagement requirement (2019). Fall 12-week

   As published: “Chemical Principles I”
   4
2. CHEM 112

   Chemical Principles II. 4. Molecular and ionic equilibria, chemical kinetics and reaction mechanisms, intermolecular interactions, electrochemistry, and thermodynamics. Laboratory component includes chemical reaction energetics and kinetics, oxidation- reduction and electrolysis, and equilibrium and acid-base properties.Prerequisite: CHEM 111 with a grade of C- or better. Fulfills natural science/mathematic requirement (1998 2019). Spring 12-week

   As published: “Chemical Principles II”
   4
3. CHEM 231

   Organic Chemistry I. 4. An introduction to the structure and reactivity of organic molecules. Topics covered include chemical nomenclature, bonding and structure of carbon compounds, acid-base relationships, mechanisms of reactions and structure determination. Laboratory component includes techniques for the synthesis and characterization of organic compounds and determination of reaction mechanisms including experimental, chromatographic and spectroscopic methods commonly employed in modern organic chemistry.Prerequisite: CHEM 112 with grade of C- or better. Fall 3-week, Spring 12-week

   As published: “Organic Chemistry I”
   4
4. CHEM 232

   Organic Chemistry II. 4. Topics covered include mechanisms of more complex reactions, multi-step organic synthesis, applications of molecular orbital theory to reactions and the chemistry of biologically important molecules such as sugars and peptides. Laboratory component focuses on multistep synthesis of organic compounds using a variety of reactions, employing chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques in the purification and analysis of reaction products.Prerequisite: CHEM 231 with grade of C- or better. Fall 12-week

   As published: “Organic Chemistry II”
   4
5. CHEM 241

   Quantitative Analysis. 4. Introduction to basic principles of quantitative analysis, including the components of an analysis, statistical tools to characterize the acceptability of an analysis, and topics in chemical equilibrium and electrochemistry that are applicable to chemical analysis.Prerequisite: CHEM 112 and MATH 220. Fall 12-week

   As published: “Quantitative Analysis”
   2
6. CHEM 242

   Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry. 4. Study of the periodic table, including atomic structure, nature of chemical bonding and periodic trends. Chemistry of main group elements. Chemistry of transition metals with emphasis on d-shell chemistry and metal complexes. Thermodynamics of inorganic compounds. Solubility, acid-base concepts, and oxidation- reduction. Introduction to crystal structure and symmetry. The laboratory centers on synthesis, structure, properties and analysis of metal complexes and other interesting inorganic materials.Prerequisite: CHEM 231. Alternate years. Spring 12-week

   As published: “Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry”
   4
7. CHEM 337

   Elements of Physical Chemistry. 4. Fundamental concepts of physical chemistry including macroscopic and atomic and molecular level systems. Exploration of key ideas in thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, quantum chemistry, spectroscopy, and statistical mechanics. Laboratory work supports development of these concepts with a focus on experimental inquiry, design, and modelling in physical chemistry and computational chemistry.Prerequisite: PHYS 122 or PHYS 211, MATH 222, and CHEM 232 with a grade of C- or better, or instructor permission. Fall 12-week

   As published: “Elements of Physical Chemistry”
   4
8. CHEM 338

   Applications of Physical Chemistry. 4. Understanding of complex chemical phenomena using the tools of thermodynamics and quantum mechanics developed in CHEM 337. Topics include multicomponent systems, electrochemistry, molecular quantum mechanics and spectroscopy, and statistical mechanics as the connection between particle level and macroscopic behavior. Laboratory work continues work on experimental inquiry, design, and modelling in physical chemistry with a focus on new experimental and computational techniques.Prerequisite: CHEM 337 and MATH 222, or instructor permission. Alternate years. Spring 12-week

   As published: “Applications of Physical Chemistry”
   4
9. CHEM 341

   Instrumental Analysis. 4. A systematic study of the modern instrumental methods of chemical analysis with emphasis on the theory behind the use of instruments, principles of operation of analytical instruments and their use for the analysis of real samples.Prerequisite: CHEM 112 and MATH 220. Spring 12-week

   As published: “Instrumental Analysis”
   4
10. CHEM 400

    Chemistry Seminar. 2. Focuses on the transition from college to graduate school, careers in the chemical industry or careers in other fields. The development of presentation skills and critical analysis of the chemical literature is stressed. Required of all chemistry majors and minors.Prerequisite: historical perspectives and any three chemistry courses that count for the chemistry major or minor. Spring 12-week

    As published: “Chemistry Seminar”
    2
11. Research in Chemistry

    Not resolved to a course
    3
12. One upper level course 1

    Not resolved to a course
    4

43 hours of Chemistry courses

Additional courses required by both the BA and BS majors

1. MATH 220

   Calculus I. 4. Limits, derivatives, and integrals of functions of a single variable with applications to optimization. Fulfills numeric/ symbolic engagement requirement.Prerequisite: MATH 114 College Algebra MATH 116 Trigonometry or MATH 115 Elementary Functions or equivalent high school credit

   As published: “Calculus I”
2. MATH 222

   Calculus II. 4. Techniques of integration, indeterminate forms, infinite series - including Taylor series. Applications to differential equations, physical systems, and probability.Prerequisite: MATH 220 Calculus I or AP Calculus AB Fulfills numeric/symbolic engagement requirement

   As published: “Calculus II”
   4

Select one the following:

1. PHYS 211& PHYS 212

   College Physics Iand College Physics II

   Not resolved to a course
   8
2. PHYS 121& PHYS 122

   Classical and Modern Physics Iand Classical and Modern Physics II

   Not resolved to a course
   8

Total credits required for B.S. degree in chemistry is 59 credits.

1. CHEM 434

   Biochemistry (BIOL 434). 4. A study of the chemical structure and physiological function of the biochemical building blocks of living organisms including proteins, carbohydrates, lipid metabolism and nucleic acid synthesis. The laboratory experience includes techniques used in the isolation and identification of proteins, lipids and nucleic acids.Prerequisite: BIOL 203 and CHEM 232. Spring

   As published: “Biochemistry (BIOL 434)”
   4
2. CHEM 425

   Advanced Topics in Chemistry. 4. Rotating titles and repeatable. Focus on a more specialized chemical discipline and its relations to foundational chemistry study. Topics may include medicinal chemistry, computational chemistry, polymer chemistry, geochemistry, pedagogical methods in chemistry, environmental chemistry.Prerequisite: CHEM 232 and other courses depending on topic

   As published: “Advanced Topics in Chemistry”
   4
3. CHEM 390

   Internship. 1-8

   As published: “Internship”
   1-8
4. CHEM 460

   Advanced Independent Study. 1-8

   As published: “Advanced Independent Study”
   1-8
5. CHEM 470

   Senior Thesis. 1-8. Original research on a specific topic in chemistry or chemistry-related field. Students are expected to begin work on their topics before they register

   As published: “Senior Thesis”
   1-8
6. CHEM 490

   Departmental Honors. 1-8. 5800 West Friendly Avenue Greensboro NC 27410 336.316.2000 admission@guilford.edu Information For

   As published: “Departmental Honors”
   1-8
7. An advanced course in chemistry or a related field approved by the Chemistry department chair

   Not resolved to a course
   4