71 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 101Chemistry in Society3
Introduction to chemistry emphasizing the impact of chemistry and scientific reasoning on society. 2 Lecture, 2 Lab (Liberal Studies C5).
Survey of basic chemistry topics such as atomic structure, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, gases, and acids and bases. The lab component introduces students to chemical experimentation. 3 Lecture, 2 Lab (Liberal Studies C5).
Continuation of CHEM 132, surveys organic and biochemistry, including structure and nomenclature, chemical and physical properties. 3 Lecture, 2 Lab (Liberal Studies C5).
A grade of B or better in CHEM 132 , or a grade of C- or better in CHEM 139 lecture.
Corequisite
Lab must be taken concurrently with lecture. Credits: 4
CHEM 190Chemistry in Industry3
Principles of chemistry applied to industrial activities and the modern world. Scientific, economic, social, and ethical considerations will be discussed.
Study of scientific concepts and facts relating to environmental issues. Topics will include environmental ethics, air and water pollution, recycling, food production, and agricultural chemistry.
Theory and practice of methods to quantitatively determine chemical compounds, utilizing volumetric, gravimetric, spectrophotometric, and potentiometric techniques, chemical equilibrium-based sample preparation and statistical evaluation of data. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab (Lecture 3 credits, Lab 1 credit) (Liberal Studies C5).
A grade of C- or better in CHEM 140 lecture, and the completion of MATH 146 or MATH 153 . Credits: 4
CHEM 241Organic Chemistry I4
An introduction to organic chemistry with an emphasis on structure and bonding, reaction mechanisms, and chemical reactivity. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab (Liberal Studies C5).
Lab must be taken concurrently with lecture. Credits: 4
CHEM 242Organic Chemistry II4
Continuation of CHEM 241; covering fundamental principles and some advanced topics in organic chemistry as well as introductory theory of instrumentation and applications of spectral methods in structure determination. 3 Lecture and 3 Lab (Liberal Studies C5).
A grade of C- or better in CHEM 140 lecture. Credits: 3
CHEM 330Aquatic Chemistry4
The sources, reactions, transport, and effects of chemical species in water. Topics include phase interactions, aquatic microbial biochemistry, water pollution, and treatment. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab.
A grade of C- or better in CHEM 242 lecture. Credits: 3
CHEM 370Instrumental Analysis I4
Introduction to instrumental methods, including gas and liquid chromatography; atomic, ultraviolet/visible, infrared, and fluorescence spectroscopy; and photometric methods. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab (Lecture 3 credits, Lab 1 credit).
Survey of structure and bonding in inorganic compounds, acid-base theory, coordination complexes of transition metals, and fundamentals of crystal-field and ligand-field theory.
This course focuses on organometallics chemistry concepts. The course materials are designed to prepare students for higher studies and chemical industry and to develop their knowledge on organometallics chemistry concepts. The course materials will include a comprehensive examination of the organometallic compounds with an emphasis on electronic structure, chemical reactivity, spectroscopy, catalysis, and analytical methods used for their characterization.
Survey of instrumental methods used in determining the structure of organic molecules. Topics will include MS, IR, UV-Vis, 1 H and 13 C NMR, and multidimensional NMR techniques.
A grade of C- or better in PHYS 131 or PHYS 231 . Credits: 3
CHEM 455Chemometrics3
Survey of numerical analysis of chemical data including quantitative and qualitative mixture analysis, classification, process optimization, and molecular target prediction with structure activity relationship modeling.
A grade of C- or better in CHEM 232 lecture and completion of, or concurrent enrollment in CHEM 370. Credits: 3
CHEM 460Forensic Toxicology4
This course covers the fundamental aspects of forensic toxicology. During the first half of the class, students will study various topics such as history of forensic toxicology, postmortem forensic toxicology, human performance toxicology, drug facilitated crimes, analytical instruments used in forensic toxicology laboratories, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics of drugs. The second half of the class will focus on commonly encountered drugs and toxins. Major classes of drugs including opioids, stimulants, CNS depressants, hallucinogens, dissociative anesthetics, cannabis will be addressed. The absorption, distribution, metabolism, mode of action, and presumptive and confirmatory testing of these drugs and metabolites will be discussed.
Provides experience in the computer analysis of DNA and protein sequences, interrogating gene bank databases, and predicting protein structures and functions. 2 Lecture, 3 Lab.
A grade of C- or better in both CHEM 242 lecture and CHEM 370 . Credits: 4
CHEM 467Nanomaterials: Fundamentals and Applications3
This course provides a comprehensive overview of nanomaterials in terms of synthesis, characterization, properties, and applications. This course covers fundamental scientific principles for different synthesis techniques, assembly of nanostructured materials, physical and chemical properties at the nanoscale, and different characterization techniques for nanomaterials. Existing and emerging applications of nanomaterials are also discussed.
A grade of C- or better in CHEM 242 lecture and CHEM 370 . Credits: 3
CHEM 471Inorganic Syntheses1
This laboratory course focuses on exploring the principles of inorganic nanotechnology through the synthesis, characterization, and physical property investigation of nanoscale materials.
A grade of C- or better in both CHEM 242 (lecture and lab) and CHEM 321 . Credits: 1
CHEM 472Organic Syntheses1
This advanced laboratory course focuses on exploring principles of supramolecular chemistry through the synthesis of large organic molecular systems via self-assembly. Characterization of these supramolecular systems will be done using advanced analytical techniques.
Completion of, or concurrent enrollment in CHEM 453 or CHEM 553 . Credits: 1
CHEM 474Virology4
A study of viruses and how they differ from cellular life, including the molecular nature and replication strategies of viral genomes, the balance between viruses and their hosts, innate and adaptive immune responses, and issues surrounding vaccine safety. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab.
A grade of C- or better in BIOL 333 lecture or CHEM/BIOL 361.
Corequisite
Lab must be taken concurrently with lecture Credits: 4
CHEM 475Biochemistry Laboratory1
Practical applications of biochemical and molecular biology techniques associated with the production and analysis of nucleic acids and proteins. 3 Lab.
Junior Standing and permission of department head. Credits: 1-3, R6
CHEM 495Seminar in Chemistry1
Development of scientific communication skills including discipline-specific public speaking and critically listening to scientific presentations, preparation for post-baccalaureate opportunities. 2 Seminar.
Survey of structure and bonding in inorganic compounds, acid-base theory, coordination complexes of transition metals, and fundamentals of crystal-field and ligand-field theory.
Enrollment in the Chemistry Accelerated B.S./M.S. (ABM) Track with a grade of C- or better in CHEM 321 ; or enrollment in the Chemistry MS program. Credits: 3
CHEM 522Organometallics3
This course focuses on organometallics chemistry concepts. The course materials are designed to prepare students for higher studies and chemical industry and to develop their knowledge on organometallics chemistry concepts. The course materials will include a comprehensive examination of organometallic compounds with an emphasis on electronic structure, chemical reactivity, spectroscopy, catalysis, and analytical methods used for their characterization.
Enrollment in the Chemistry Accelerated B.S./M.S. (ABM) Track with a grade of C- or better in CHEM 242 lecture and completion of CHEM 321 ; or enrollment in the Chemistry MS program. Credits: 3
CHEM 535Instrument Analysis II3
Advanced theory and practice of modern chemical instrumentation including environmental, biological, and materials applications. 2 lecture, 3 lab.
Enrollment in the Chemistry Accelerated B.S./M.S. (ABM) Track with completion of CHEM 370 and completion of, or concurrent enrollment in CHEM 352 ; or enrollment in the Chemistry MS program. Credits: 3
CHEM 540Synthetic Organic Chemistry3
Synthetic methods and mechanistic study to include selected topics emphasizing relationships between structure and reactivity.
Enrollment in the Chemistry Accelerated B.S./M.S. (ABM) Track with a grade of C- or better in CHEM 242 (lecture); or enrollment in the Chemistry MS program. Credits: 3
CHEM 541Physical Organic Chemistry3
An in-depth study of physical organic chemistry with an emphasis on structure and bonding and experimental determination of reaction mechanisms.
Enrollment in the Chemistry Accelerated B.S./M.S. (ABM) Track with a grade of C- or better in CHEM 242 lecture and a grade of C- or better in CHEM 352 ; or enrollment in the Chemistry MS program. Credits: 3
CHEM 542Introduction to Organic Polymers3
Linear and cross-linked polymers; selected topics emphasizing relationships between structure and properties.
Enrollment in the Chemistry Accelerated B.S./M.S. (ABM) Track with completion of CHEM 370 ; or enrollment in the Chemistry MS program. Credits: 3
CHEM 545Structural Determination3
Survey of instrumental methods used in determining the structure of organic molecules. Topics will include MS, IR, UV-Vis, 1 H and 13 C NMR, and multidimensional NMR techniques.
Enrollment in the Chemistry Accelerated B.S./M.S. (ABM) Track with a grade of C- or better in CHEM 242 (lecture) and CHEM 370 ; or enrollment in the Chemistry MS program. Credits: 3
CHEM 550Advanced Biochemistry3
Detailed analysis of the structures, properties, and functions of carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acids, and proteins in plant and animal systems.
Enrollment in the Chemistry Accelerated B.S./M.S. (ABM) Track with a grade of C- or better in BIOL 361 or CHEM 361 ; or enrollment in the Chemistry MS program. Credits: 3
CHEM 553Physical Chemistry: Quantum Chemistry and Spectroscopy3
Quantum mechanics, introduction to atomic and molecular spectroscopy and applications of thermodynamics.
Enrollment in the Chemistry Accelerated B.S./M.S. (ABM) Track with a grade of C- or better in CHEM 232 lecture and completion of MATH 255 and PHYS 230; or enrollment in the Chemistry MS program. Credits: 3
CHEM 554Computer Interfacing3
Digital logic, computer design; interfacing computers to laboratory instruments. 3 Lecture.
Enrollment in the Chemistry Accelerated B.S./M.S. (ABM) Track with a grade of C- or better in PHYS 131 or PHYS 231 ; or enrollment in the Chemistry MS Program Credits: 3
CHEM 555Chemometrics3
Survey of numerical analysis of chemical data including quantitative and qualitative mixture analysis, classification, process optimization, and molecular target prediction with structure activity relationship modeling.
Enrollment in the Chemistry Accelerated B.S./M.S. (ABM) Track with a grade of C- or better in CHEM 232 lecture and completion or concurrent enrollment in CHEM 370; or enrollment in the Chemistry MS program. Credits: 3
CHEM 560Forensic Toxicology4
This course covers the fundamental aspects of forensic toxicology. During the first half of the class, students will study various topics such as history of forensic toxicology, postmortem forensic toxicology, human performance toxicology, drug facilitated crimes, analytical instruments used in forensic toxicology laboratories, pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics of drugs. The second half of the class will focus on commonly encountered drugs and toxins. Major classes of drugs including opioids, stimulants, CNS depressants, hallucinogens, dissociative anesthetics, cannabis will be addressed. The absorption, distribution, metabolism, mode of action, and presumptive and confirmatory testing of these drugs and metabolites will be discussed.
Enrollment in the Chemistry Accelerated B.S./M.S. (ABM) Track with a grade of C- or better in CHEM 370; or enrollment in the Chemistry MS program. Credits: 4
CHEM 561Environmental Chemistry3
Sources, reactions, transport, effects, and fates of chemical species in water, soil, air, and living environments.
Enrollment in the Chemistry Accelerated B.S./M.S. (ABM) Track with completion of CHEM 352 ; or enrollment in the Chemistry MS program. Credits: 3
CHEM 562Molecular Bioinformatics3
Provides experience in the computer analysis of DNA and protein sequences, interrogating gene bank databases, and predicting protein structures and functions. 2 Lecture 3 Lab.
Enrollment in the Chemistry Accelerated B.S./M.S. (ABM) Track with a grade of C- or better in BIOL 361 or CHEM 361 , or permission of instructor; or enrollment in the Chemistry MS Program. Credits: 3
CHEM 563Molecular Biotechnology3
Overview of modern biotechnology from a molecular perspective.
Enrollment in the Chemistry Accelerated B.S./M.S. (ABM) Track with a grade of C- or better in BIOL 361 or CHEM 361 or permission of instructor; or enrollment in the Chemistry MS Program. Credits: 3
CHEM 565Forensic Chemistry4
Introduction to modern forensic chemistry with emphasis on the use of instrumental methods of analysis.
Enrollment in the Chemistry Accelerated B.S./M.S. (ABM) Track with a grade of C- or better in CHEM 242 lecture and a grade of C- or better in CHEM 370 ; or enrollment in the Chemistry MS program. Credits: 4
CHEM 567Nanomaterials: Fundamentals and Applications3
This course provides a comprehensive overview of nanomaterials in terms of synthesis, characterization, properties, and applications. This course covers fundamental scientific principles for different synthesis techniques, assembly of nanostructured materials, physical and chemical properties at the nanoscale, and different characterization techniques for nanomaterials. Existing and emerging applications of nanomaterials are also discussed.
Enrollment in the Chemistry Accelerated B.S./M.S. (ABM) Track and a grade of C- or better in CHEM 242 lecture and CHEM 370 ; or enrollment in the Chemistry MS program. Credits: 3
CHEM 571Inorganic Syntheses1
Multistep synthesis of inorganic compounds along with advanced characterization techniques.
Enrollment in the Chemistry Accelerated B.S./M.S. (ABM) Track with a grade of C- or better in both CHEM 242 (lecture and lab) and CHEM 321 ; or enrollment in the Chemistry MS program. Credits: 1
CHEM 572Organic Syntheses1
Multistep synthesis of organic compounds along with advanced characterization techniques.
Enrollment in the Chemistry Accelerated B.S./M.S. (ABM) Track with a grade of C- or better in CHEM 242 (lecture and lab); or enrollment in the Chemistry MS program. Credits: 1
CHEM 573Quantum Chemistry and Spectroscopy Laboratory1
Spectroscopic measurements and analysis of spectral data of chemical systems and processes. 3 Lab.
Enrollment in the Chemistry Accelerated B.S./M.S. (ABM) Track with completion of, or concurrent enrollment in CHEM 453 or CHEM 553 ; or enrollment in the Chemistry MS program. Credits: 1
CHEM 574Virology4
A study of viruses and how they differ from cellular life, including the molecular nature and replication strategies of viral genomes, the balance between viruses and their hosts, innate and adaptive immune responses, and issues surrounding vaccine safety. 3 Lecture, 3 Lab.
Enrollment in the Chemistry Accelerated B.S./M.S. (ABM) Track with a grade of C- or better in BIOL 361 or CHEM 361 , or permission of instructor; or enrollment in the Chemistry MS Program. Credits: 1
Permission of department head. Credits: 1-3 Lecture, 0-3 lab or seminar
CHEM 596Seminar in Chemistry1
Development of scientific communication skills including public speaking and critically listening to scientific presentations, preparation for graduate studies. 2 Seminar.
