CHE

Subject

CHE

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4

Credits (max)

4

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course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

home.hamptonu.edu

 Sem./Prj./Credit 1-3. Designed for freshman level undergraduates. Emphasis will be placed upon introduction to areas of chemistry research, regu- lar attendance at appropriate seminars, techniques of literature searches, and background study. This course may be taken twice.

Subject

CHE

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

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Prerequisite

Consent of the department chairperson.

Problem Solving Lec. 3./Credit 3. Emphasizes the development and/or improvement of students’ analytical and quantitative skills.

Subject

CHE

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

home.hamptonu.edu

 Lec. 3./Lab 3./Prb. 1./Credit 4. Detailed consideration of compounds, chemical equilibrium, and elementary qualitative analysis. This course serves as a prereq- uisite course for all subsequent chemistry courses. Prerequisite: A grade of “C” or better is required in CHE 201 before enrolling in CHE 202. Corequisite: MAT 118. Hampton University 2018-2020

Subject

CHE

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course

Edition

2026

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TOTAL 15 16 Sophomore Year Semester 1st 2nd

Subject

CHE

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

home.hamptonu.edu

- TOTAL 16 15 3 Junior Year Semester 1st 2nd 3 Chemistry 303-304 (Intro. Biochemistry I&II) . . . . . . . . 4 4 4 Statistics Elective . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . - 2 1 - Chemistry 313 (Quantitative Analysis) . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 - 15 17 Chemistry 401 (Physical Chemistry I). . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 -

Subject

CHE

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

home.hamptonu.edu

Chemistry majors may participate in this program upon meeting require- ments specified by the University and the department. Students may work in industrial or government laboratories. The University and the agencies involved jointly select participants from their program. CHE 301-302 General Organic Chemistry Lec. 3./Lab 6./Prb. 1./Credit 4. Systematic study of the sources, nomenclature, properties and uses of carbon compounds. Prerequisite: CHE 201-202, with a grade of “C” or better in each course for chemistry majors. At least a “C” is required in CHE 301 before enrolling in CHE 302. CHE 303-304 Introduction to Biochemistry Lec. 3./Lab 3./Prb. 1. Credit 4. A two-semester introductory course sequence examining the chemical foundations of biological systems with emphasis on the structure, proper- ties, and functions of biomolecules. Emphasis will be placed on the study of the general principles of biochemistry covering topics that include proteins, enzyme structure and catalysis, enzyme kinetics, ATP and energy coupling, and the integration and regulation of metabolic processes in living systems. The laboratory component emphasizes experimental approaches for studying enzyme activity, metabolic pathways, and related biochemical processes.

Subject

CHE

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

home.hamptonu.edu

Prerequisite

CHE 301 with a grade of “C” or better.

- BIO 304 Microbiology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - -

Subject

CHE

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

home.hamptonu.edu

Subject

CHE

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

home.hamptonu.edu

Subject

CHE

Credits (min)

4

Credits (max)

4

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

home.hamptonu.edu

The emphasis in this course is on the development of fundamental concepts of environmental chemistry.

Subject

CHE

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

img2.hamptonu.edu

Analysis Lec. 3./Lab 6./Prb. 1./Credit 4. Covers fundamental laws and theories of chemistry as applied to volumetric, gravimetric, and some instrumental methods of analysis. Prerequisites: CHE 201-202 with a grade of “C” or better in each course.

Subject

CHE

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

home.hamptonu.edu

Chemical Research Proj. /Credit 3. A two-semester course sequence designed to provide chemical research initiation and enrichment for junior chemistry and biochemistry majors. Emphasis is placed on the orientation of students to the general and specific objectives of research and to the use of research tools and techniques. Students will perform entry level research under close supervision. Prereq- uisite: Consent of chairperson. CHE 401-402 Physical Chemistry Lec. 3./Lab 3./Prb.1./Credit 4. Fundamental laws and theories of matter as applied to gases, liquids, solids, and solutions. Prerequisites: CHE 201-202, CHE 301302, MAT 151, PHY 201-202, or 203-204. A grade of “C” in CHE 401 is required before enrolling in CHE 402.

Subject

CHE

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

home.hamptonu.edu

Theory and practice of radiation measurements with emphasis on the use of radioisotopes as tools in scientific investigations. Pre-

Subject

CHE

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

img2.hamptonu.edu

Prerequisite

CHE 201-202.

Reports, study, and discussion of current literature in chemistry.

Subject

CHE

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

img2.hamptonu.edu

Prerequisite

CHE 201, 202, 301, 302, 303, 304, 313, 401.

substituted for chemistry electives. CHE electives include all 400 4 and 500 level courses offered by the Department of Chemistry and - Biochemistry. School of Science 175

Subject

CHE

Credits (min)

1

Credits (max)

1

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

home.hamptonu.edu

Chemistry Lec. 3./Lab 6./Credit 4. Emphasis placed on theory and techniques involved. Application of modern instrumental methods of analysis such as spectrochemical analysis, colorim- etry, chromatography, polarography, and electrophoresis. Prerequisites: CHE: 313, 401.

Subject

CHE

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

home.hamptonu.edu

Critical studies of selected topics in chemistry. Prerequisites: CHE 401-402.

Subject

CHE

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

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 Pjt. 3./Credit 3. A two-semester research course sequence for senior chemistry majors. The course offers a rigorous and comprehensive founda- tion in research fundamentals and techniques. Students who take one or both courses of the CHE 414-415 sequence must also write a research paper. Both CHE 414 and CHE 415 meet for a minimum of 6 hours per week for a period of 15 weeks.

Subject

CHE

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

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 Lec. 3./Lab 3./Credit 4. A modern approach to the behavior of chemical systems; a sys- tematic study of the chemistry of the elements; aqueous and non-aqueous solutions; coordination compounds; noble gases and bonding theories. Prerequisites: CHE 201-202, 401-402.

Subject

CHE

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

img2.hamptonu.edu

Detailed discussion of current topics in forensic chemistry and forensic science. Required for forensic chemistry concentration. All others by instruc- tor’s permission. Prerequisites: CHEM 301-302, 313, 401-402.

Subject

CHE

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credit

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

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in Forensic Chemistry Lec. 3/Lab 4/Credit 4 Examination, discussion, and study of the techniques, methods, and materials used in forensic chemistry. Prerequisite: CHE 420. Two three-hour Laboratory work is included. CHE (Chemistry – Undergraduate/Graduate)

Subject

CHE

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

home.hamptonu.edu

Chemistry and reactions of constituents of living matter, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids, vitamins, coenzymes, and minerals. A comprehensive discussion of the bioenergies, transformations, degradative, and biosynthetic pathways of cellular constituents, metabolic regulations, and enzymatic reaction mechanism. Prerequisites: CHE 303-304. All undergraduate students enrolled in CHE 501 and 502 lectures must also take the corresponding labora- tory concurrently. Labs are optional for graduate students.

Subject

CHE

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

home.hamptonu.edu

Basic principles of thermodynamics, non-electrolyte and electrolyte solutions, phase transitions, critical phenomena, chemical potential as a crite- rion of spontaneity and equilibrium in multicomponent systems. Partial molar quantities. Elective for graduate students. Undergraduates need approval of their advisor.

Subject

CHE

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

home.hamptonu.edu

Analysis of molecular structure by various spectroscopic tech- niques such as nuclear magnetic resonance, mass spectroscopy, and infrared spectroscopy, with an emphasis on recent advances in those fields. Undergraduates need approval of advisor.

Subject

CHE

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

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Physical biochemistry is a one semester course which surveys special topics in the use of physical methods to analyze biochemical problems. It investi- gates model systems and theory that explain observed behavior of biolog- ical systems. It examines widely used spectroscopic and a variety of other physical techniques in the study of structure and behavior of biomolecules. Emphasis will also be placed on the analysis of kinetic and thermodynamic principles that govern reactions and interactions of biomolecular systems.

Subject

CHE

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credit

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

home.hamptonu.edu

Prerequisite

CHE 303-304, CHE 313 and CHE 401.

In-depth study of reaction rates and mechanisms: homogeneous and hetero- geneous reactions; determination of reaction orders and derivation of rate laws; catalysis; kinetic methods such as relaxation techniques (temperature jump, pressure-jump, flash-photolysis and pulse radiolysis); methodology and instrumentation for detection of short-lived intermediates; use of isotopes to study reaction rates and mechanisms. Undergraduates need approval of their advisor.

Subject

CHE

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

home.hamptonu.edu

This course encompasses the application of chemical principles and practices to biological systems. The intersection between organic and biochemistry will be explored as it relates to biosynthesis, analysis of biological molecules using chemical instrumentation, chemical biology, and an introduction to medicinal chemistry. Topics to be covered within the course include amino acids, nucleic acids, polypeptides, chemical inhibition, lipids, carbohydrates and drug design. Current trends in bio-organic chemistry will be surveyed and discussed as to their relevance to the frontier of research. Prerequisites: CHE 303-304, CHE 401.

Subject

CHE

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credit

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

home.hamptonu.edu

An intensive lecture course dealing with a study of the air, land, and sea environments; and the factors contributing to environmen- tal pollution problems. Open to graduates and undergraduates. instructor.

Subject

CHE

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

img2.hamptonu.edu

Prerequisite

CHE 313, otherwise seek and obtain approval of the

Stresses synthesis, structure/property relationships and materials applica- tion of polymers. Prerequisite: CHE 301-302 with grade of “C” or better in both courses.

Subject

CHE

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

img2.hamptonu.edu

Capillarity, interfacial thermodynamics, electrical aspects of surface chemistry, electrical double layer, electrokinetic phenomena absorption and monolayers, adhesion and cohesion, nucleation and crystal growth. Under- graduates need approval of their advisor.

Subject

CHE

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

home.hamptonu.edu

Biological inorganic chemistry (bio-inorganic chemistry) is an elective course that studies the “inorganic” elements as they are utilized in biology, and surveys the structure and functions of complexes and materials that are formed in the biological environ- ment in the context of chemistry. It examines widely the interac- tion of metal ions with biological systems (structure and dynam- ics) and the important chemical properties they are able to exhibit and impart to an organism. The topics to be covered will include ligand binding, biochemical catalysts (enzymes), signaling, regula- tion, sensing, defense, and structural support. Prerequisites: CHE 303304, CHE 419.

Subject

CHE

Credits (min)

3

Credits (max)

3

Credit unit

Credit

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

img2.hamptonu.edu

Designed to teach methods by which organic compounds are identified. Elementary analysis, solubilities of classes of compound, chemical reactions, and physical measurements are employed, and literature is surveyed. Prereq- uisites: CHE 302.

Subject

CHE

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

home.hamptonu.edu

Introduction to electronics. A study and analysis of simple elec- tronic circuits. Undergraduates need approval of advisor.

Subject

CHE

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

img2.hamptonu.edu

of Chemical Analysis Lec. 3./Credit 3. An overview of recent developments in chemical analysis techniques and methodologies. Undergraduates need approval of instructor.

Subject

CHE

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

img2.hamptonu.edu

Chemistry Lec. 3./Credit 3. Survey of basic principles required for understanding of inorganic chemistry, including oxidation-reduction potentials, atomic and molecular structure, crystal structure, radioactivity, complex ions, and coordination compounds. Chemistry of elements and their compounds are also discussed from these viewpoints. Open to chemistry graduate students only.

Subject

CHE

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

home.hamptonu.edu

Chemistry Lec. 3./Credit 3. Principles of physical organic chemistry and their application in the study of reaction mechanisms. Critical evaluation of experimental evidence is empha- sized. Recent advances in synthetic methods and topics in natural products chemistry. Open to chemistry graduate students only.

Subject

CHE

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

home.hamptonu.edu

Environmental Analysis Lec. 3./Lab 1./Credit 4. An Instrumental Analysis course for graduate students pursuing a degree in environmental science and related areas. Emphasizes applications of modern chemical instrumentation in environmental studies.

Subject

CHE

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

home.hamptonu.edu

 Lec. 3./Credit 3. Topics in chemical equilibria: aqueous acid-base equilibria, non- aqueous acid-base equilibria, complexation equilibria, and solu- bility of precipitates; classical methods of chemical analysis: gravimetric methods, volumetric methods, and liquid-liquid extrac- tions; modern methods of chemical analysis; atomic and molecular spectroscopy, electroanalytical methods, mass spectrometry, and chromatographic techniques (gas, ion, liquid, and thin layer chro- matography). Open to chemistry graduate students only.

Subject

CHE

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

img2.hamptonu.edu

 Lec. 3./Credit 3. A detailed presentation of physiochemical systems, energetics, entropy and free energy kinetic theory, and statistical mechan- ics. Other aspects will cover changes of state, solutions, chemi- cal affinity, chemical reaction rates, electrochemistry, interfaces, quantum mechanics and atomic structure, the chemical bond, spectroscopy and photochemistry, and macromolecules. Open to chemistry graduate students only.

Subject

CHE

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

img2.hamptonu.edu

Review of current topics in chemical literature. Open to chemistry graduate students only.

Subject

CHE

Type

course

Edition

2026-2027

Source

home.hamptonu.edu

Emphasis upon materials, techniques, and subject-matter content that may form the basis for a thesis problem.

Subject

CHE

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

img2.hamptonu.edu

Prerequisite

Consent of department.

This course documents completion of the written Master’s thesis and oral defense of that thesis.

Subject

CHE

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

img2.hamptonu.edu

Graded on S/U basis only.

Subject

CHE

Type

course

Edition

2026

Source

img2.hamptonu.edu