Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus · Courses
CHEM
40 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 111 Description: Discusses fundamental terminology, calculations, and concepts of chemistry. For students without appropriate math placement or who have limited preparation in chemistry. Provides support for students enrolled in CHEM 111 and may not be used toward any major, minor or Liberal Studies. Restricted to students in the Kopchick College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics and the College of Health and Human Services. Students who have earned a “C” or better in a higher number chemistry course may not take this course.
None Restriction: For Safety Science majors or selected programs in the College of Health Sciences Dual Listed: N/A Description: Explains and analyzes fundamental principles and concepts of chemistry with applications in safety and health sciences, including atoms, molecules, chemical bonding, chemical reactions, solutions, acid-base chemistry and radioactivity. Employs mathematical techniques to perform chemical calculations that result in scientific conclusions. Appraises physical and chemical properties in a qualitative and quantitative manner. Cross-Listed: No
None Restriction: For Safety Science majors or selected programs in the College of Health Sciences Dual Listed: N/A Description: Describes and analyzes fundamental principles and concepts of organic chemistry and biochemistry. Characterizes structural features of organic compounds and the chemistry of functional groups, and applies these to understanding practical examples and uses of organic compounds and biomolecules. Illustrates properties and reactions of representative organic compounds and biomolecules in experiments in the laboratory component of the course. Cross-Listed: No
CHEM 103Introduction to Chemistry for Health Sciences4
none Restriction: For selected programs in the College of Health sciences. Description: Demonstrates chemical knowledge in the following areas that have applications for health professions: measurements, dosage calculations, chemical equations, gases, solutions, acids and bases, hydrocarbons, and organic functional groups. Analyzes chemical processes in a quantitative manner, using examples from the area of health and nutrition in both lecture and laboratory. Relates chemical principles to practical applications in areas such as health and nutrition. Cross-Listed: No
none Restriction: none Description: Demonstrates chemical knowledge in the following areas: forensic analysis of drugs, fibers, glass, fingerprints, arson, questioned documents, and other types of physical evidence. Analyzes chemical concepts on the level of an introductory chemistry course and their applications to forensic science are explored in detail. Illustrates how forensic science is portrayed in novels, movies, computer games, and TV and the methods used in forensic evidence collection at a crime scene. Cross-Listed: No
None Restriction: None Description: Introduces key concepts of general, organic, and biochemistry by their roles in foods and beverages. Discusses elements, molecules, organic functional groups, acids and bases, chemical reactions, gases, solutions, and food-related compounds such as carbohydrates, proteins, and fats.
none Restriction: none Description: Demonstrates essential chemical knowledge in the following content areas: atoms, molecules, chemical reactions, gases, thermochemistry and chemical bonding. Employs mathematical techniques to quantify chemical systems in both lecture and laboratory environments. Creates scientific conclusions that use scientific data produced by the student, and communicates those conclusions in an appropriate manner. Cross-Listed: No
none Restriction: none Description: Demonstrates essential chemical knowledge in the following content areas: organic molecules, solids, solutions, kinetics, equilibrium, acid-base, entropy and electrochemistry. Employs mathematical techniques to quantify chemical systems in both lecture and laboratory environments. Creates scientific conclusions that use scientific data produced by the student, and communicates those conclusions in an appropriate manner. Cross-Listed: No
CHEM 113Advanced General Chemistry I4
Advanced General Chemistry is intended for well-prepared freshmen with high school chemistry and good math skills. Topics covered include atomic theory, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, chemical bonding, molecular geometry, gas laws, the liquid and solid state and solution theory and solid state, and solution theory. Topics are covered in greater depth and with more challenging problem solving than General Chemistry. For majors within the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics and to fulfill the Liberal Studies Natural Science Laboratory Sequence requirement for those students.
Grade of “C” or better in CHEM 113 Description: A continuation of Advanced General Chemistry I. Topics include solutions, chemical kinetics, equilibrium and thermodynamics, acids and bases, buffers, and electrochemistry. Topics are covered in greater depth and with more challenging problem solving than General Chemistry. For majors within the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics and to fulfill the Liberal Studies Natural Science Laboratory Sequence requirement for those students.
none Restriction: none Description: A study of compounds of carbon, with a special emphasis on structure-reactivity relationships. Laboratory work emphasizes methods of separation and purification of organic compounds.
CHEM 112 or CHEM 114 Description: Surveys chemical compounds and conceptual models. Includes symmetry and bonding theory, acid-base models, solids, coordination and organometallic complexes and bioinorganic chemistry. The laboratory portion builds on experimental skills and provides hands-on examples of lecture concepts.
CHEM 231 Description: An introduction to the principles of analytical chemistry, including gravimetric, volumetric, and basic instrumental analysis. Special emphasis is placed on both perfecting the student’s laboratory technique and on the application of general chemical knowledge through problem solving.
CHEM 231 Description: A continuation of Organic Chemistry I, with an introduction to spectroscopic techniques. Laboratory work emphasizes the synthesis of representative compounds.
CHEM 112 and ( MATH 122 or MATH 126 ) and ( PHYS 112 or PHYS 132 )
Corequisite
None Restriction: None Description: Describes the laws of thermodynamics through chemical thermodynamics, low-temperature physics, kinetics and entropy. Uses ideal gas laws with an introduction to statistical mechanics. Cross-Listed: Yes
CHEM 112 and ( PHYS 112 or PHYS 132 ) and ( MATH 122 or MATH 126 )
Corequisite
CHEM 341 Restriction: none Description: Designs and implements experimental protocols to produce reliable data in calorimetry, thermodynamics and kinetics. Employs experimental and computational techniques to quantify a variety of physical chemistry systems, including thermodynamic properties, macromolecular assemblies and phase changes. Assesses the quality of collected data using a range of mathematical tools, including linear and non-linear regression. Cross-Listed: Yes
None Restriction: None Description: Provides an understanding and knowledge of the fundamentals of biochemistry at the molecular level. Emphasizes the principles of biochemistry and examines the major classes of biomolecules. Applies knowledge to the study of signal transduction and cellular communications. Cross-Listed: No
none Restriction: none Description: Investigates the foundational principles of biochemistry focusing on the molecular structure and chemical properties of the four major classes of biomolecules important for living processes. Applies experimental methods and techniques commonly used to understand biomolecule structure and function including molecular biology and protein analysis. Integrates lecture with lab skills for highly effective learning to prepare for successful admission to graduate, pre-professional, and medical school. Cross-Listed: No
CHEM 290 or CHEM 332 or instructor permission Description: Presents the skills necessary to design research proposals, to search for and apply to pre- and post-degree external academic research experiences and workplace opportunities, and to understand their roles and expectations for ethical research and publications.
CHEM 402Advanced Chemistry Lab-Synthesis and Characterization2
CHEM 332 Description: Applies advanced laboratory techniques to a variety of systems; intended for chemistry majors. Topics come from across chemistry, and uses techniques such as synthesis, computation and physical characterization to gain experience with a wide spectrum of laboratory skills. An in-depth project is included in this course.
CHEM 403Advanced Chemistry Lab-Separation and Analysis2
CHEM 332 Description: Applies advanced laboratory techniques to a variety of systems; intended for chemistry majors. Topics come from across chemistry, and uses will use techniques such as separation, computation, spectroscopy and electrochemistry to gain experience with a wide spectrum of laboratory skills. An in-depth project is included in this course.
CHEM 314 , CHEM 341 Description: Discussion of advanced theories of atomic structure, chemical bonding, acids and bases, coordination compounds, and selected topics. In the laboratory portion, techniques used in the synthesis and characterization of inorganic compounds are explored.
CHEM 325 Description: A more detailed examination of the principles of analytical chemistry. Student learns theoretical and practical aspects of sampling, data acquisition, and spectroscopic, electrochemical, chromatographic, thermal, mass spectrometric, and affinity methods of analysis. Previously Offered As: CHEM 326
CHEM 231 - CHEM 332 ( CHEM 332 may be taken concurrently) Description: Examines modern and advanced methods of elucidation of the structures of organic molecules, including NMR, MS, and IR. Discusses the fundamental physical and chemical principles of each method. Focuses on structure determination by interpretation of data (spectra), either individually or combined. Emphasizes structure determination as currently applied in the chemical industry.
CHEM 332 and CHEM 341 Description: Selected topics of current interest covered. Possible topics include reaction mechanisms, molecular spectroscopy, stereochemistry, natural products, heterocyclics, polymer chemistry, and organic synthesis.
CHEM 341 , MATH 225 (may be taken concurrently) Description: Indepth exploration and applications of chemical thermodynamics, equilibria, kinetics, quantum mechanics, and spectroscopy.
CHEM 343 ; must be taken after or concurrent with CHEM 445 Description: An extension of CHEM 343 ; experiments related to chemical kinetics, molecular spectroscopy, and other topics of physical chemistry.
CHEM 445Principles and Applications of Quantum Mechanics3
CHEM 112 and ( MATH 122 or MATH 126 ) and ( PHYS 112 or PHYS 132 )
Corequisite
none Restriction: none Description: Investigates the physical basis of quantum mechanics through model systems (infinite square well, harmonic oscillator, rigid rotor), and their implications for atoms and molecules. Calculates physical properties of atoms and electrons using theoretical models of quantum mechanics. Analyzes the data generated by ab initio molecular orbital and plain-wave calculations, applied to properties such as covalent bonding, molecular structure, vibrational and rotational spectra and electronic transitions. Cross-Listed: Yes
None Restriction: None Description: Introduces essential knowledge in industrial chemistry. Explores unit operations, unit processes, equipment in chemical industry, diagrams for understanding chemical processes, principles of process design, and separation processes design. Employs mathematical techniques to quantify concentrations, flow rates, efficiencies, and to build materials and heat balances. Examines organic and inorganic manufacturing processes. Cross-Listed: Yes
none Restriction: none Description: Enables rigorous study of the molecular mechanisms in bioenergetics and metabolism. Emphasizes on central metabolic pathways including regulatory mechanisms and hormonal signaling. Explores other selected processes and integration of mammalian metabolism. Cross-Listed: No
none Restriction: none Description: Explores the theoretical understanding and practical, hands-on learning of computational biochemistry and bioengineering laboratory techniques, focuses on protein structure-function, studies engineering and characterization. Introduces advanced biochemical techniques that are currently used in biochemical research. Cross-Listed: No
CHEM 112 or CHEM 114 and PHYS 112 or PHYS 132 Description: Investigates advances in crystallography and its applications to modern science. Emphasizes powder diffraction, including Rietveld analysis. Develops proficiency in data collection, phase analysis, and structure refinement and shows how crystallographic science can address scientific problems.
CHEM 462Chemistry and Physics of Solid-State Materials3
none Restriction: none Description: Investigates the magnetic, optical, electronic and physical properties of materials. Assesses the strengths and weaknesses of various synthetic methods and characterization techniques (diffraction, microscopy, spectroscopy and thermal analysis). Relates structure and bonding on the atomic scale to bulk mechanical, electrical, magnetic and optical properties. Cross-Listed: Yes
None Restriction: Chemistry or Biology; other majors with permission of instructor Description: Explores recent biochemical topics and techniques or topics of unique interest in the field with a focus on recent scientific reports and advances in the field using a lecture-discussion format. Cross-Listed: No
As appropriate to course content Description: Offered on an experimental or temporary basis to explore topics not included in the established curriculum. A given topic may be offered under any special topic identity no more than three times. Special topics numbered 481 are primarily for upper-level undergraduate students.
CHEM 111 or CHEM 113 , CHEM 112 or CHEM 114 , CHEM 231 , CHEM 232, CHEM 321, CHEM 341 , junior status, and departmental approval Description: Full-time involvement in an actual “on-the-job” situation in an industrial or research laboratory under the tutelage of a selected preceptor. A department faculty member works closely with the student and preceptor and assumes responsibility for making the final evaluation and assigning a grade.
none Restriction: none Description: Provides an understanding of the process of scientific research through an undergraduate research experience in conjunction with a faculty member in the Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, and Physics. Cross-Listed: No
Source: Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
