29 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.
Introduction to fundamental principles of chemistry with emphasis on structure behavior correlation. Open to first-year students. No prerequisite. Offered Term 1.
This course allows students working in the lab to make measurements, synthesize and analyze compounds, and use Microsoft Excel to analyze the data obtained from their experiments. Students use both the traditional as well as modern instruments in this course. Open to first-year students. Corequisite: CHEM 101. Offered Term 1. Hollins University 2026–27 Undergraduate Catalog Page 160
Fundamental principles of chemistry, including the study of molecular structure, chemical bonding, states of matter, thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibria, and electrochemistry. Open to first-year students. Prerequisite: CHEM 101. Offered Term 2.
Introduction to aspects of gases, colligative properties, chemical kinetics, equilibrium, and spectrophotometry. Open to first-year students. Corequisite: CHEM 102. Offered Term 2.
• One course in mathematics or statistics (140 or above) or PSY 208: Research Statistics (4) FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN TEACHING IN SECONDARY SCHOOLS: • CHEM 221 and 221L: Organic Chemistry I (4, 2) • PHYS 151 and 151L: Physical Principles I (4, 2) • ES/PHYS 241: Geology and Earth History (4) • STAT 140: Introduction to Statistics or STAT 251: Statistics Methods I (4) For students interested in medical school, veterinary school, or graduate programs in the health sciences or biology, the B.S. degree includes the prerequisite allied courses required of most programs. REQUIREMENTS FOR A MAJOR IN BIOLOGY (B.S.): 8 courses and associated laboratories, if applicable; one semester of sophomore seminar, one semester of senior capstone, and allied courses (76-94 credits) REQUIRED COURSES IN BIOLOGY: • Three core courses in biology and accompanying laboratories: Hollins University 2026–27 Undergraduate Catalog Page 130
An introduction to the basic processes of chemical analysis and the theories that govern them. Open to first-year students. Prerequisites: CHEM 102 and CHEM 102L.
This course will introduce you to different analytical techniques used in the academic, industrial, and government laboratories. You will learn to separate components of a mixture and analyze them quantitatively using classical methods like gravimetry and volumetric titrations and modern instrumental techniques such as atomic absorption, FTIR, and diode array spectrophotometry.
An introduction to structure, bonding, nomenclature, and physical properties of aliphatic and aromatic compounds, conformational analysis, stereochemistry, functional groups, and organic reactions.
Introduction to the procedures involved in preparing, purifying, separating, and analyzing simple organic compounds using microscale techniques. Introduction to the use of gas chromatography for qualitative and quantitative analysis and of infrared spectrophotometry for structural analysis of organic compounds. Hollins University 2026–27 Undergraduate Catalog Page 161
Organic reactions and their mechanisms.
Syntheses and analyses of more complex organic compounds using microscale and small-scale techniques. Practice in developing experimental procedures. Use of gas chromatography and infrared and UV-Vis spectrophotometry in structural analysis of organic compounds. Introduction to nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometry.
Introduction to the structures, physical properties, and reactivities of the elements and their compounds. Both theoretical and descriptive aspects of this material will be covered.
Introduction to inorganic synthesis and to classical and instrumental methods of qualitative and quantitative analysis in inorganic chemistry.
Introduction to the chemistry of the d-block elements and their compounds. Specific topics include symmetry; structures of and bonding in complexes; reactions and reaction mechanisms of complexes; nuclear magnetic resonance, electronic absorption, and infrared spectra of complexes; organo-metallic complexes; and selected chemistry of the first-row transition elements.
Introduction to synthesis and analysis of complexes of first-row transition metal ions.
Independent study conducted below the advanced level. Application must be made with faculty prior to registration. Offered any term. Hollins University 2026–27 Undergraduate Catalog Page 162
Fundamental principles of physical chemistry, including the laws of thermodynamics, study of phase equilibria and of ideal solutions. Also listed and described as PHYS 331. Prerequisites: PHYS 202 and PHYS 202L; CHEM 102 and CHEM 102L; MATH 242; or permission. Offered Term 1.
The experiments carried out in the lab relate to the main topics covered in the class, including heat capacities of gases, thermodynamic properties of different systems, and phase diagrams. Also listed and described as PHYS 331L. Corequisite: CHEM 331. Offered Term 1.
Thermodynamics of solutions of electrolytes and nonelectrolytes, electrochemistry, kinetic molecular theory of gases, transport properties of gases, and chemical kinetics. Also listed and described as PHYS 332. Prerequisites: CHEM/PHYS 331 and CHEM/PHYS 331L. Offered Term 2.
The experiments carried out in the lab relate to the main topics covered in the class, including electrochemistry, transport properties of liquids, ionic conductance, and chemical kinetics. Also listed and described as PHYS 332L. Corequisite: CHEM 332. Offered Term 2.
The chemical nature of biological molecules and the relationship between their structures and function; the function of carbohydrates, nucleic acids, proteins, and lipids in living systems. Introduction to metabolism. Also listed and described as BIOL 351. Prerequisites: CHEM 222 and CHEM 222L; or the equivalent. Offered Term 1.
Experimental techniques used in biochemistry: potentiometry, centrifugation, chromatography, electrophoresis, spectrophotometry, isolation, purification, and characterization of proteins and nucleic acids, enzymology. Also listed and described as BIOL 351L. Corequisite: CHEM 351. Offered Term 1. Hollins University 2026–27 Undergraduate Catalog Page 163
Topics such as enzyme kinetics, structure-function relationships in biological molecules, bioinorganic chemistry, and the physical chemistry of biological systems will be discussed. Also listed and described as BIOL 352. Prerequisites: CHEM 351 and CHEM 351L. Offered Term 2.
Study of formation and properties of lipid micelles, denaturation of proteins and protein folding; isolation and characterization of a protein obtained using techniques of recombinant DNA. Short research project. Also listed and described as BIOL 352L. Corequisite: CHEM 352.
Independent study conducted at the advanced level. Experimental component is normally required. May be offered during the summer and may be repeated up to a total of three courses. Application must be made with faculty prior to registration. May be proposed in any term.
This course is intended for students conducting independent scientific research.
Application must be made with faculty prior to registration. May be proposed in any term.
Open to seniors majoring in chemistry, chemistry with biochemistry concentration, and to other qualified students with permission of the department. Application must be made with faculty prior to registration.
Open to majors with permission of the department. Interested majors should consult the chair of the department no later than the end of the second term of their junior year. Application must be made with faculty prior to registration.
Source: Hollins University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
