35 courses with the subject CH, 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.
CH 1001Chemistry Fundamentals3
Basic chemical concepts are presented to non-science majors. The foundation of chemical knowledge is gained to enable the making of informed personal and professional decisions. Lecture topics include: structure, bonding and reactivity, water and solutions, bio-organic and environmental chemistries. This course does not satisfy the requirement for
This course guides non-science majors through simple experiments that focus on measurement and quantitative reasoning skills, basic laboratory techniques, the atomic nature of matter and common chemical phenomena such as acid-base and redox reactions. Prereq/Corequisite This course is to be taken concurrently with or after having successfully completed CH 1001, Chemistry Fundamentals lecture. 3 hours Laboratory 1 Credit
This course introduces the fundamental principles of chemistry, covering atomic structure, periodic trends, molecular nbondig and geometry and solutions. Additional topics include ionic and covalent compounds, the mole concept, chemical equations, stoichiometry, major types of chemical reactions, solubnility rules, thermochemistry and gases. Three hour lecture, three credits.
This course offers practical experiments designed to reinforce lecture concepts while developing essential laboratory skills. Topics include unit conversion and nomenclature, redox and precipitation reactions, solubility rules, stoichiometry, calorimetry, titrations, molecular structure, gas-producing reactions and the identification of unknown substances. Three hour laboratory, one credit.
This course introduces the fundamental principles of chemistry, covering chemical kinetics, reaction mechanisms, chemical equilibria, acid-base chemistry, buffer solutions, electrolytes (both weak and strong), solubility product, thermodynamics, reaction spontaneity, coordination compounds and electrochemistry. Three hour lecture, three credits.
CH 1103 - General Chemistry I and CH 1103L - General Chemistry I Laboratory 3 hours Lecture 3 Credits
CH 1203LGeneral Chemistry II Laboratory1
This course offers practical experiments designed to reinforce lecture concepts while developing essential laboratory skills. Topics include chemical kinetics, acid-base and ionic equilibria, titrations, spectrophotometry, qualitative ion analysis, precipitation reactions, solubility products, electrochemical cells, electrolysis and the identification of unknown substances. Three hour laboratory.
CH 1103 - General Chemistry I and CH 1103L - General Chemistry I Laboratory
Corequisite
CH 1203 3 hours Laboratory 1 Credit
CH 2003Principles of Organic Chemistry3
A survey of both aliphatic and aromatic classes of compounds, with their traditional subclasses, is provided. Basic reaction mechanisms are introduced and special topics, such as: fats and oils, detergents, carbohydrates, and proteins are covered briefly.
CH 1203 - General Chemistry II and CH 1203L - General Chemistry II Laboratory . This course is to be taken concurrently with the CH 2003L - Principles of Organic Chemistry Laboratory . 3 hours Lecture 3 Credits
CH 2003LPrinciples of Organic Chemistry Laboratory1
Common techniques used for the separation, purification, and identification of organic compounds, including chromatographic techniques and infrared spectroscopy, are introduced. This course is to be taken concurrently with, or after having successfully completed, the
A treatment of the hazards associated with handling chemicals that have acute or chronic toxicities and /or physical hazards in the research laboratory setting is provided. Prudent practices are emphasized,
CH 1203 - General Chemistry II and CH 1203L - General Chemistry II Laboratory . 1 hour Lecture and Discussion 1 Credit
CH 2120Organic Chemistry I3
Basic concepts of bonding and acid-base theory, as these apply to organic compounds, are reviewed. Structure, properties, nomenclature and reactivity of alkanes, alkyl halides, alkenes, alkynes, alcohols and ethers are covered. Mechanisms for substitution, elimination, and addition reactions are studied. Multi-step synthesis is introduced.
Common techniques used for the separation, purification and identification of organic compounds are introduced, including recrystallization, chromatography and distillation. Reactions of functional groups covered in Organic Chemistry 1 are studied. Formal scientific writing is introduced.
The student, with concurrence from the instructor, will investigate in depth a topic of his/her choice. Example topics include inorganic synthesis, organic synthesis, and chemical analysis. Elective for Chemistry sophomores, juniors, or seniors with permission of Department Chairperson. 3 hours Laboratory and Instruction each 1 credit
This course provides a basic understanding of the universal mechanisms that govern all terrestrial life forms, emphasizing protein chemistry, enzymology, sugar and fat chemistry and metabolism while striving to impart the basic biochemical vocabulary, an appreciation of the structure-function interplay as well as a familiarity with the common regulatory mechanisms and patterns in biological systems.
Starting from buffer theory and amino acid characterization, this course builds towards advanced biochemical techniquies such as protein purification and analysis. It aims to verify selected biochemical principles discussed in the lecture and introduces students to common biochemical technques such as chromatography and electrophoresis as well as sequence and structure oriented bioinformatics tools.
CH 2220 Organic Chemistry 2, CH 2220L Organic Chemistry 2 lab or CH 2003 Principles of Organic Chemistry and CH 2003L Principles of Organic Chemistry lab.
Corequisite
CH 2203L Biochemistry Lab 3 hours, 1 credit
CH 2220Organic Chemistry II3
Infrared (IR) spectroscopy and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR spectroscopy are introduced, with an emphasis on structure elucidation. Structure, properties, nomenclature and reactivity of dienes, aromatic compounds, ketones, aldehydes, carboxylic acids as well as their derivatives and amines are covered. Mechanisms for pericyclic reactions, aromatic substitutions, additions to carboyl compounds are studied. Multi-step synthesis is emphasized. Biological applications of organic chemistry are introduced.
Reactions and mechanisms covered in Organic Chemistry 2 are studied. Infrared (IR) spectroscopy and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy are utilized throughout. Formal scientific writing is emphasized.
The student, with concurrence from the instructor, will investigate in depth a topic of his/her choice. Example topics include inorganic synthesis, organic synthesis, and chemical analysis. Elective for Chemistry sophomores, juniors, or seniors with permission of Department Chairperson. 3 hours Laboratory and Instruction each 1 credit
This course examines the fundamental principles of thermodynamics, covering key topics such as gaseous properties, kinetic molecular theory, thermodynamic laws, calorimetry state functions, physical transformations, colligative properites, solutions and mixtures, phase diagrams, activity coefficients, electrochemical cells and chemical equilibrium. Two hour lecture and discussion, two credits.
This course presents selected topics from the CH 3125 lecture, offering applied experimental and computational practice through exercises that reinforce key concepts. Emphasis is placed on method design and implementation, instrument interfacing and data acquisition, troubleshooting strategies, data interpretation and effective communication of results. Three hour laboratory, one credit.
Analytical Chemistry is the study of techniques and methods for the qualitative and quantitative determination of chemical composition and structure of matter. In this course, students learn the principles and practices of the analytical process through the use of traditional stoichiometric acid-base equilibria, and careful measurement techniques and extending to sophisticated chemical instrumentation. Methods covered in this course include: traditional and modern gavimetric and volumetric analysis UV/VIS spectrophotometry, separation methods and gas chromatography. Six hours, four credits
CH 1203 and CH 1203L 3 hours Lecture and 4 hours Laboratory 4 Credits
CH 3145Medicinal Chemistry
Medicinal chemistry covers the fundamental aspects of drug design and discovery, as well as the chemical characteristics of drugs that influence their metabolism, toxicology and pharmacodynamics. This course will focus on various drug classes, including chemotherapy agents, antibiotics, and antiviral drugs. Unique case studies will be presented throughout the course to illustrate novel and challenging obstacles encountered in the drug development process.
Students will synthesize a wide array of transition metal complexes, organometallic compounds and nanoparticles using synthetic techniques and apparatus not encountered in lower division laboratory courses. All products are characterized using various spectroscopic and analytical techniques. The structures of crystalline solids and the band gaps of semiconductors are introduced.
This course builds upon fundamental concepts introduced in Organic Chemistry 1 and 2. Reaction mechanisms will be emphasized, including methods for experimentally determining reaction mechanisms. Molecular orbital theory for conjugated systems and pericyclic reactions are discussed. Transition metal catalyzed reactions are introduced, including cross-coupling reactions. Additional topics may include stereochemistry, retrosynthetic analysis and biological applications of organic chemistry.
Building upon fundamental principles and practices developed in Analytical Chemistry 1, this course introduces students to volumetric analyses that utilize complexation equilibria and oxidation-reduction reactions. Instrumental techniques in spectroscopym chromatography and electrochemistry are explored using a wide variety of samples.
This course examines material properties and chemical dynamics, covering key topics such as molecular interactions, liquid and solid behavior, amorphous and crystalline structures, metals and semiconductors, natural and synthetic polymers, molecular self-assembly, transoport phenomena, reaction kinetics and mechanisms, catalysis and surface chemistry. Two hour lecture and discussion, two credits
This course presents selected topics from the CH 3224 lecture, offering applied experimental and computational practice through exercises that reinforce key concepts. Emphasis is placed on method design and implementation, instrument interfacing and data acquisition, troubleshooting strategies, data interpretation and effective communication of results. Three hour laboratory, one credit
Marine chemistry examines the ocean as a single chemical system. This course includes the chemical properties of seawater, the application of chemical equilibrium and kinetics, the seawater carbonate system and ocean acidification, the global and oceanic carbon and nitrogen cycles, trace metals, and nutrients. Field work will introduce students to best sampling and measurement practices. Field locations are determined by the instructor.
This course provides students with the tools to elucidate the structures of complex organic molecules using modern spectroscopic methods, including infrared (IR) spectroscopy and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopy. The fundamentals of spectroscopy will be discussed. Advanced topics including complex coupling patterns and two-dimensional/multinuclear NMR will be introduced. Spectral interpretation and structural correlation will be emphasized. In the laboratory portion of the course, qualitative organic analysis will be completed and used in conjunction with spectroscopic methods to identify unknown compounds.
The electronic structure of atoms and molecular geometry provide the starting point for symmetry, point groups and group theory. The molecular orbitals of diatomic and small polyatomic molecules are worked out and also visualized using molecular modelling software. The course continues with theories of acids and bases and of chemical hardness/softness. Final topics include the geometry of coordination compounds, ligand field theory, the spectroscopy of metal complexes and organometallic chemistry.
This course offers students in-depth discussion of the metabolism, signaling, and regulations in living organisms with an emphasis on key metabolites and recurring chemical patterns as well as hands-on experiences of protein purification, enzyme analysis, and computer-aided protein structural analysis. 3 hours lecture and 3 hours lab. 4 credits
CH 2203 - Biochemistry and CH 2203L - Biochemistry Laboratory . 3 hours Lecture and 3 hours Laboratory 4 Credits
CH 4241Physical Chemistry III2
This course examines the fundamental principles of quantum mechanics and their application in spectroscopic methods. Topics include quantum theory, atomic and molecular structure, molecular symmetry and group theory, quantum molecular statistics, and rotational, vibrational, electronic and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Two hour lecture and discussion, two credits
This course presents selected topics from the CH 4241 lecture, offering applied experimental and computational practice through exercises that reinforce key concepts. Emphasis is placed on method design and implementation, instrument interfacing and data acquisition, trouble shooting strategies, data interpretation and effective communication of results. Three hour laboratory, one credit.
