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.
CHEM 105CHEMISTRY FOR ENGINEERS. An introductory survey in the
fundamental principles of chemistry, including chemical reactions and equations; behavior of gases; chemical thermodynamics; basics of electrochemistry; crystal structure; and nuclear, organic, and environmental chemical fundamentals. Students who have earned credit for Chemistry 105 may not subsequently receive credit for Chemistry 111 or 113. Three lectures and one lab per week. Fall semester, four hours.
CHEM 111GENERAL CHEMISTRY I. The first semester of a year-long introduction
to the fundamental principles of chemistry, including stoichiometry, nomenclature, basic reactions (solubility, acid-base and oxidation reduction), gas laws, Laws of Thermodynamics (enthalpy, entropy, Gibb’s free energy and equilibrium constant), electronic structure, bonding, molecular structure, properties of pure liquids and solids, and solutions. No credit will be given to students who have already received credit for Chemistry 105. Fall semester, three hours.
CHEM 112GENERAL CHEMISTRY II. The completion of the introductory survey of
the fundamental principles of chemistry which begins in Chemistry 111. Topics covered include concepts and theories of rates of reaction, chemical equilibrium, aqueous equilibria, electrochemistry, coordination chemistry, nuclear chemistry, descriptive main group chemistry, and an introduction to organic chemistry. Prerequisite: Chemistry 111 or 105. Spring semester, three hours.
CHEM 113GENERAL CHEMISTRY LAB I. This course will develop laboratory skills
in measurement, use of volumetric glassware and titration. Students will learn to use visible spectrometers, calorimeters, and data probes to record results on their computers. They will be exposed first-hand to concepts in Chemistry 111 like solubility, acid-base neutralization, gas laws and colligative properties. Pre- or Co-requisite: Chemistry 111. Fall semester, one hour.
CHEM 114GENERAL CHEMISTRY LAB II. Students will continue to refine lab skills
begun to develop in Chemistry 113. They will be exposed first-hand to concepts from Chemistry 112 including kinetics, acid-base behavior, electrochemistry, and enthalpy of reaction. A working knowledge of the following instruments will also be expected by the end of the semester: benchtop GC, pH data probes, digital multimeter and Spectronic 20. Spring semester, one hour.
CHEM 151INTRODUCTION TO FORENSIC SCIENCE. This course provides an
overview of the field of forensic science and will cover scientific principles and their application in the analysis of crime scene evidence. Topics covered will include glass and soil, microscopy, bloodstains, hair and fiber analysis, fingerprinting and firearms. Meets once per week. Alternate years, fall semester, three hours.
CHEM 227ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY. A study of the theoretical basis and
laboratory techniques necessary for the solution of problems in quantitative chemical analysis. Three lectures and one lab per week. Prerequisites: Chemistry 112 and 114. Fall semester, four hours.
CHEM 231DESCRIPTIVE INORGANIC/BIOINORGANIC CHEMISTRY. A
survey of descriptive inorganic and bioinorganic chemistry. The course is designed to give students an introduction to main group inorganic chemistry, bioinorganic chemistry, and molecular symmetry/group theory. Two lectures per week. Prerequisite: Chemistry 112 and 114, or 105. Spring semester, two hours.
CHEM 235CHEMISTRY IN CONTEXT. Building on the foundation of General
Chemistry, topics include current issues in chemistry, research and career opportunities, ethics, and the integration of the Christian faith, researching the chemical literature and an introduction to modern instrumentation. This course is designated Information Literacy (IL). Prerequisite: Chemistry 112 and 114. Fall semester, one hour.
CHEM 241ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I. An introduction to the structure and chemistry
of carbon compounds including alkanes, stereochemistry, haloalkanes, alcohols, ethers, and alkenes. Structure determination by spectroscopic methods is introduced. Three lectures and one lab per week. Prerequisites: Chemistry 112 and 114. Fall semester, four hours.
CHEM 242ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II. A continued study in the chemistry of organic
compounds including alkynes, conjugated systems, aromatic compounds, aldehydes and ketones, carboxylic acids and their derivatives, amines, and biological molecules. Structure determination by spectroscopic methods is emphasized. Three lectures and one lab per week. Prerequisite: Chemistry 241. Spring semester, four hours.
CHEM 245INTRODUCTION TO MOLECULAR MODELING. An introduction to
the application of molecular modeling to the structure, reactivity, and spectra of molecules. The focus will be on what can be accomplished using presently available computational chemistry programs and how to use the programs to accomplish these tasks. The theoretical background of the techniques and algorithms is treated from a user’s perspective, emphasizing practical impacts of various choices the user can make in choosing methodology. Students apply the techniques covered in class to small chemical systems and compare results of various approximations. Prerequisites: Chemistry 241 and Mathematics 161. Spring semester, two hours.
CHEM 330INTRODUCTION TO CLINICAL MEDICNE. This course introduces the
practice of clinical medicine by practicing physicians, integrating studies in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics in application to a future health career. Students will learn how to take basic medical histories, perform a general physical examination, and begin to develop differential diagnoses for various disease processes. The course will examine clinical medicine through a detailed examination of the body’s major systems including the cardiovascular, pulmonary, musculoskeletal, gastrointestinal, nervous, and hematological systems. Prerequisites: Chemistry, Biology or Exercise Science majors with junior or senior standing or by permission of instructor. One evening per week. Fall semester, one hour.
CHEM 342PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY OF BIOLOGICAL SYSTEMS. An overview
of physical chemistry with particular application to life sciences. Topics include thermodynamics, equilibrium, kinetics, molecular motion, molecular spectroscopy, molecular structure and modeling. Three lectures and one lab per week. Prerequisites: Chemistry 241 and Mathematics 162. Spring semester, four hours.
MECHANICS AND SPECTROSCOPY. An introduction to the principles of quantum mechanics and their application in describing molecular properties. An emphasis is placed on developing a solid understanding of the principles of spectroscopy and electronic structure. Three lectures and one lab per week. Prerequisites: Chemistry 231 and Mathematics 261. Fall semester, four hours.
MECHANICS, THERMODYNAMICS, AND KINETICS. The relationships between the properties of macroscopic systems are developed to gain an understanding of chemical equilibrium. The principles of statistical mechanics are introduced to show how thermodynamic properties can be predicted from molecular properties described by quantum mechanics. Connections are developed between chemical kinetics and reaction mechanisms. Three lectures and one lab per week. Prerequisites: Chemistry 112 and 114, or 105; and Mathematics 261. Spring semester, four hours.
CHEM 351BIOCHEMISTRY I. An introduction to the molecular forces, equilibria and
macromolecules that comprise living organisms. Emphasis is placed on proteins as the enzymatic catalysts of metabolism and the central role of carbohydrates in intermediary metabolism. Three lectures and one lab per week. Prerequisite: Chemistry 242. Fall semester, four hours.
CHEM 352BIOCHEMISTRY II. A continued study of the molecular forces, equilibria
and macromolecules that comprise living organisms. Emphasis is on the structures and biological roles of lipids, proteins and nucleic acids. There is also a focus on experimental methods and related molecular technologies. Three lectures and one lab per week.
CHEM 370INDEPENDENT RESEARCH. Juniors who have displayed aptitude in
chemistry perform assigned research problems. This course may not be taken concurrently with Chemistry 499. Three hours of laboratory work per week per credit hour. Junior standing, permission of the department chair, and a faculty sponsor are required. One or two hours.
CHEM 402TECHNIQUES IN CHEMISTRY CLASSROOM AND LABORATORY
INSTRUCTION. A course limited to Chemistry Secondary Education (CSED) and General Science Secondary Education (CGSE) majors involving instruction and experience in setting up and conducting effective educational chemistry demonstrations and laboratories. Students will also gain experience in scientific lecture preparation, including multiple lecture opportunities both in the classroom and laboratory settings. Prerequisites: Chemistry 227 and 241. Alternate years, fall semester, two hours.
CHEM 406INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS. A course focused on instrumental theory
methods and design, and the application of modern instrumentation in chemical analysis. Two lectures and two labs per week. Prerequisite: Chemistry 227; Recommended: Chemistry 346. Spring semester, four hours.
CHEM 408FORENSIC CHEMISTRY. This course will provide students with exposure
to the processing and analysis of forensic samples. Students will learn how to quantitatively analyze sample collections used as evidence in the crime lab, structure and organize lab reports and interpret data to be used for evidence. In addition, analytical methods including chromatography, mass spectroscopy, absorbance spectroscopy, fingerprint identification and microscopy used in forensic applications will be covered. One lecture and 4-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: Chemistry 227. Corequisite Chemistry 406. Alternate years, spring semester, two hours.
CHEM 422INORGANIC SYNTHESIS LABORATORY. This course involves the
synthesis and physical characterization of inorganic and organometallic compounds of main group and transition metal compounds. Two labs per week. Prerequisites: Chemistry 231 and 242; Corequisite: Chemistry 431. Fall semester, two hours.
CHEM 428ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY. A study of the synthesis and
properties of organometallic compounds and their role in modern catalytic processes. The rapidly growing areas of bioinorganic and bioorganometallic chemistry is discussed. Three lectures per week. Prerequisite: Chemistry 431. Offered periodically, three hours.
CHEM 431ADVANCED INORGANIC/ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY. An
in-depth study of transition metal chemistry. The relationships between the symmetry of molecules and their physical and chemical properties will be explored, as well as the role that organometallic compounds play in modern catalytic processes. Two lectures per week.
chemistry methods are used today in such diverse fields as neuroscience, pharmaceuticals, interstellar chemistry, and catalysis. This course will build upon the introduction to molecular modeling presented in Chemistry 245 and focus on ab initio methods of calculating properties and interactions of small molecules to solve chemical problems. Practical use of commercial software will constitute a major component of the students’ assessment. Two lectures per week. Prerequisite: Chemistry 245 and Corequisite: Chemistry 345; or Prerequisite: Chemistry 245, 342, and Mathematics 162. Alternate years, spring semester, two hours.
CHEM 451BIOCHEMISTRY: DATA AND ANALYSIS. A continued study of the
macromolecules of living systems, their structures and the methods used to elucidate those structures. Emphasis is placed on the generation, analysis and presentation of data from a variety of experimental approaches with special consideration given to the unifying theme of computer-aided data analysis. Three lectures per week. Prerequisite: Chemistry 352. Fall semester, three hours.
CHEM 453ADVANCED MOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY. A study in modern
spectral analysis for the determination of molecular structure, including advanced topics involving mass spectrometry, infrared spectrometry, and multiple pulse NMR techniques such as 2-dimensional NMR. Two lectures per week. Prerequisite: Chemistry 242. Alternate years, spring semester, two hours.
CHEM 458ADVANCED SYNTHESIS LABORATORY. This course is designed to
give the student a broad range of advanced synthetic laboratory experiences. The course covers the synthesis of a wide range of organic, inorganic, and organometallic compounds involving specialized techniques typical of a research environment. Two labs per week.
Chemistry 242. Alternate spring semesters, two hours.
CHEM 467MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY. The author of the textbook states “The primary
objective of medicinal chemistry is the design and discovery of new compounds that are suitable for use as drugs.” This course will examine how lead compounds are identified and optimized to maximize their therapeutic effect; and how once a potential drug is identified, it is formulated and administered to reach the target site in the body, its action at the target site and how it is metabolized. Modern methods in drug development and the process of
CHEM 470INDEPENDENT RESEARCH. Seniors who have displayed aptitude in
chemistry perform assigned research problems. This course may not be taken concurrently with Chemistry 499. Three hours of laboratory work per week per credit hour. Prerequisite: Chemistry 370, permission of the department chair, and a faculty sponsor are required. One or two hours.
CHEM 480INTERNSHIP IN CHEMISTRY. Selected students participate in an
individual field experience in a research laboratory under the supervision of professional staff. Minimum two weeks work required per intern credit hour. The grade is determined on the basis of a written evaluation by the cooperating institution mentor and a written report by the student submitted to the Chemistry Department. Prerequisites: Minimum 24 hours in chemistry and permission of the department. One to six hours.
CHEM 487BIOCHEMISTRY SEMINAR. This course includes faculty directed
reading, analysis, and discussion of biochemical literature. The course also involves in- depth research, written paper, and oral presentation of an approved topic selected by the student. Senior status in the department required for enrollment. This course is designated Writing Intensive (WI) and Speaking Intensive (SI). Spring semester, one hour.
CHEM 488CHEMISTRY SEMINAR. This course includes faculty directed reading
analysis, and discussion of chemical literature. The course also involves in-depth research, written paper, and oral presentation of an approved topic selected by the student. Senior status in the department required for enrollment. This course is designated Writing Intensive (WI) and Speaking Intensive (SI). Fall semester, one hour.
CHEM 499HONORS IN CHEMICAL RESEARCH. Seniors who have shown special
aptitude in chemistry may, with the consent of the Department of Chemistry, undertake supervised chemistry research. Not to exceed two hours each semester. One or two hours.
