33 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 103A Cultural Approach Credits: 33
Develops an understanding of the relationship between chemistry and our society and illustrates the way a scientist thinks about his science. Coverage will include discussion of elements, atoms, molecules, molecular properties, simple chemical reactions, nuclear energy, and man in his environment. May not be taken by students who are currently taking or who have successfully completed CHEM 121 .
Develops an appreciation of modern chemistry through an integration of laboratory experimentation with lecture discussion. May be used as preparation for CHEM 121 . Two periods lecture, three periods lab/week. May not be taken by students who are currently taking or who have successfully completed CHEM 121 .
This course is intended for entering chemistry majors. The course introduces students to the expectations and skills required of the course of study leading to a B.S. in Chemistry. The course incorporates instruction in chemistry library research and resources, Microsoft Word and Excel, graphing, laboratory safety, writing formal lab reports, scientific writing skills and oral presentation skills. In addition, the course also incorporates discussions and demonstrations of cognitive processing in the context of necessary and appropriate study skills, note taking and reading scientific texts.
MATH 175 (may be taken concurrently) or MATH 117 (may be taken concurrently) or math placement level of 5 and passage of a chemistry placement exam, which is administered by the Chemistry Department. Category: Natural World & Technology - N
CHEM 122Chemical Dynamics Credits: 33
Study of the reactions of ions and molecules using thermodynamics, equilibrium and kinetics. Three periods lecture/week.
CHEM 123Laboratory IA-Chemical Systems Credits: 11
This course will expose and train students in the fundamentals of bench top chemistry. Students will be trained in a number of laboratory skills, will investigate elementary chemical reactions, and will be instructed how to keep a proper laboratory notebook. The course will meet for three periods of laboratory/week.
Deals with techniques of quantitative chemical determinations involving gravimetric and volumetric analysis, enzymatic techniques, and the fundamental application of instruments. Two periods of lecture, three periods of lab per week.
Study of modern organic chemistry including structural theory, methods of structure determination, conformational analysis and other aspects of stereochemistry, reaction mechanisms, and the synthesis and characteristic reactions of hydrocarbons. Three periods of lecture/week.
Continuation of Modern Organic Chemistry I and includes reactions and synthesis of the principle classes of organic compounds with an emphasis on application of mechanistic reasoning to the classification of organic reactions, further applications of spectroscopy to structure determination and mechanistic studies, and consideration of examples taken from the physical and life sciences. Three periods of lecture/week.
Involves an in-depth study of the basic techniques of isolation, purification and identification of organic compounds. These techniques are applied in examples of common organic synthetic reactions and also in a project involving the isolation, purification and characterization of an over-the-counter pharmaceutical drug or a natural product. Three periods/week.
Involves the identification in the laboratory of unknown polyfunctional compounds by chemical and instrumental analytical techniques. Also involves an in-depth study of the theory of NMR and interpretation of both 1-D and 2-D NMR spectra. Use of the NMR instrument and spectral manipulation will be emphasized. This class will also build on the fundamental organic laboratory techniques learned in CHEM 223 by performing various types of organic chemical reactions. Two periods of lecture and three periods of lab/week.
Involves application of the basic techniques of isolation, purification, and identification of organic compounds to the various types of synthetic sequences utilized in organic chemistry. Three periods/week.
Continuation of Laboratory IIIB in which the basic techniques of modern organic chemistry are utilized in the study of organic reactions not previously considered and applied to the identification of principal compound types. Three periods/week.
CHEM 223 or CHEM 225 ) and CHEM 222 (may be taken concurrently)
CHEM 227Introduction to Biochemistry Credits: 44
Intended for biology majors who require only 4 semesters of chemistry. Lecture provides an introduction to the study of structure and function of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. Also gives an overview of the metabolic pathways these molecules participate in within living cells. The lab teaches physical skills and techniques of modern experimental biochemistry and encourages students to think critically about data. This course cannot be used as a prerequisite CHEM 301 , CHEM 420 or CHEM 421 . Students may not enroll in this course if already completed or enrolled in CHEM 222 .
Study of chemistry and metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids and the functions of enzymes, vitamins, and other controlling factors related to cellular metabolism. Principles of kinetics and thermodynamics are applied throughout. Three periods of lecture/week.
Study of various methods of research and development in a nonacademic environment. Study done in a laboratory and requires prior departmental and dean’s approval. Requirements include faculty supervision and a written report.
Study of various methods of research and development in a nonacademic environment. Study done in a laboratory and requires prior departmental and dean’s approval. Requirements include faculty supervision and a written report.
Study of selected areas of chemical research. Students will attend seminars presented by students and faculty lecturers, participate in discussions of the seminar topics presented, and present one seminar prepared by library research. One period/week.
Expands on the fundamental laboratory techniques acquired in qualitative organic analysis. Crucial to any career in organic chemistry, students will perform multistep organic synthesis and incorporate NMR and GC-MS analysis techniques in identification of their products. 3 periods lab/week
CHEM 222 and CHEM 224 or permission of instructor.
CHEM 363Physical Chemistry I Credits: 44
Study of theoretical chemistry, including quantum chemistry and kinetics with applications to bonding, spectroscopy and thermodynamics. Related physiochemical measurements emphasized in the laboratory. Three periods lecture, three periods lab/week.
A minimum of C or better average in all chemistry (CHM) courses, PHYS 205 and MATH 212 with minimum grade of C or permission of instructor.
CHEM 364Physical Chemistry II Credits: 44
Continuing study of theoretical chemistry including phenomenological thermodynamics, equilibria, and statistical mechanics. Related fundamental physiochemical measurements emphasized in the laboratory. Three periods lecture, three periods lab/week.
Presents instrumental analysis including UV-VIS spectrometry, mass spectrometry, gas and high performance liquid chromatography, nuclear methods, atomic absorption, ICP, polarography, potentiometry, X-ray, and NMR techniques. Three periods lecture, three periods lab/week. Graduate students may register without the laboratory for three credit hours.
CHEM 363 (may be taken concurrently) or permission of instructor
CHEM 381Inorganic Chemistry Credits: 33
This course will focus on atomic structure, periodic trends, molecular symmetry, group theory, molecular orbital theory, coordination chemistry, crystal field field, ligand field theory, and the electronic structure of coordination compounds. Three periods lecture/week.
Involves application of synthetic techniques of isolation, purification, and identification of inorganic compounds and then characterization with a variety of techniques including NMR, CV, FT-IR, UV-Vis, and ESI-MS.
CHEM 399Independent Study in Chemistry Credits: 33
Independent study affords students the opportunity to engage in independent study related to their major field, a supporting area, or specialized interest.
Extension of CHEM 301 . Develops to a greater depth the topics of bioorganic chemistry, enzyme kinetics and mechanisms, intermediary metabolism and metabolic controls, and certain selected topics which are necessary for an understanding of modern biochemistry.
CHEM 496Introduction to Biochemistry Research Credits: 11
This independent laboratory research course is taken co-current with CHM 421 Biochemistry Laboratory. It includes independent investigations in biochemistry. The time in lab for this portion of the course will be dedicated to independent development of protocols, preparation of solutions, and problem solving independently in a laboratory.
Students must have completed CHM 301 Biochemistry I
Corequisite
Students must be enrolled in CHM 421 Biochemistry Laboratory Graduate Credit: This course is not available for graduate credit.
CHEM 497Introduction to Research II Credits: 1-31-3
Includes original investigations in analytical, organic, physical, biochemistry, or inorganic chemistry. A formal, comprehensive research report and a seminar presentation are required upon completion of these experimental studies. A combined total of a minimum of 2 credits in research courses are required for all chemistry majors expecting American Chemical Society accreditation. Course credit is a variable 1-3 credits per semester. To enroll in research students must have a cumulative GPA of 2.8 and maintain a minimum grade of C in all courses during the research semesters. All seniors applying to do research must have completed the Junior Competency Examination. These courses are restricted to undergraduate students.
