50 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 1330Chemistry, Cooking, & Culture: An Exploration of Food3
Effective Date 01/27/2025 Food plays an important role in nearly every culture. We will discover the importance of chemistry & culture for various cooking processes such as boiling, baking, roasting, pickling, & frying. We will spend time thinking about cultures across the globe as well as local food cultures. We will also explore how chemical compounds like proteins, acids, sugars, and carbohydrates, influence the taste, texture, and aroma of foods.
Effective Date 12/04/2012 Establishes a foundation in basic chemical principles. Topics include structure of the atom, periodic table and trends, covalent and ionic bonding, the mole, solutions and liquids, chemical reactions and gases. Primarily for students with a limited background in high school chemistry who intend to enroll in CHEM 1410. Three class hours. No laboratory. Enrollment by instructor permission only.
Effective Date 08/01/2021 Introduces the principles and applications of chemistry. Topics include stoichiometry, chemical equations and reactions, chemical bonding, states of matter, thermochemistry, chemical kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, and descriptive chemistry of the elements. For students planning to elect further courses in chemistry, physics, and biology and to fulfill prehealth prerequisites. CHEM 1411 may be taken concurrently or after completing 1410. Drop/withdrawal from CHEM 1410, requires drop/withdrawal from CHEM 1411. A grade of C- or higher is required to take CHEM 1420.
CHEM 1411Introductory College Chemistry I Laboratory1
Effective Date 06/10/2016 Introduction to experimental chemistry, developing laboratory skills & safety. Students plan & implement chemistry experiments in cooperative 4-person teams using a guided inquiry approach. Process skills include developing procedures, data analysis, oral & written communication. Mathematica as a computational tool. Topics: glassware characterization & accuracy, unknown identification of & applications of solubility. 3 1/2 hour lab meets weekly. CHEM 1410, 1610, or 1810 must be taken concurrently or prior to CHEM 1411. Drop/withdrawal from CHEM 1410, 1610, or 1810, requires drop/withdrawal from CHEM 1411.
Effective Date 01/01/2026 Introduces the principles and applications of chemistry. Topics include stoichiometry, chemical equations and reactions, chemical bonding, states of matter, thermochemistry, chemical kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, and descriptive chemistry of the elements. For students planning to elect further courses in chemistry, physics, and biology and to fulfill prehealth prerequisites.
a C- or higher in CHEM 1410 or CHEM 1810 is required. CHEM 1421 may be taken concurrently or after completing 1420. Drop or withdrawal from CHEM 1420, requires drop/withdrawal from CHEM 1421. C or higher required for CHEM 2410. Requisites Completed CHEM 1410 or CHEM 1810 Credits: 3
CHEM 1421Introductory College Chemistry II Laboratory1
Effective Date 01/01/2026 Continuation of CHEM 1411, students plan and implement chemistry experiments in cooperative four-person teams using a guided inquiry approach. Mathematica is integrated into the course as a computational chemistry tool. Process skills include developing procedures, data analysis, communication of results, and lab report writing. Topics include thermodynamics, kinetics, acid/base equilibria. 3 1/2 hour lab meets weekly.
Must have completed CHEM 1411 AND must have completed or currently enrolled in CHEM 1420 or CHEM 1810. Requisites Completed CHEM 1411 AND previously completed or currently enrolled in CHEM 1420 or CHEM 1810 Credits: 1
CHEM 1500Chemistry for Health Sciences3
Effective Date 04/27/2021 Emphasizes the practical aspects of general, organic, and biological chemistry with numerous applications to clinical and health-related cases and issue. Provides health professionals with the chemical background necessary to understand the diagnostic tests and procedures needed for healthcare delivery. Relationships between inorganic chemistry and the life processes that occur during normal and abnormal metabolism.
CHEM 1810Principles of Chemical Structure (Accelerated)3
Effective Date 08/01/2017 First of a four-semester sequence covering the basic concepts of general & organic chemistry. Establishes a foundation of fundamental particles & the nature of the atom, develops a rationale for molecular structure, & explores the basis of chemical reactivity. Topics: introductory quantum mechanics, atomic structure, chemical bonding, spectroscopy, & elementary molecular reactivity.
A strong background in high school chemistry. CHEM 1811 or 1411 may be taken concurrently or after completing CHEM 1810. Drop/withdrawal from CHEM 1810, requires drop/withdrawal from CHEM 1811/1411. Credits: 3
CHEM 1811Principles of Chemical Structure Laboratory (Accelerated)2
Effective Date 08/01/2023 Students will grow as scientists by designing experiments independently, building technical writing & communication skills, drawing connections between chemistry class & the real world, practicing fundamental laboratory techniques, and generating experimental support for concepts covered in CHEM 1810. “Wet lab” and computational experiments encompass & expand beyond those offered in CHEM 1411.
A strong background in high school chemistry. CHEM 1810 must be taken concurrently or prior to CHEM 1811. Drop/withdrawal from CHEM 1810 requires drop/withdrawal from CHEM 1811. Requisites Prereq or Coreq CHEM 1810 Must have previously taken or concurrently enrolled. Credits: 2
CHEM 1820Principles of Organic Chemistry (Accelerated)3
Effective Date 05/01/2026 Seeks to understand elementary reaction types as a function of chemical structure by emphasizing organic compounds. Topics include acid-base, nucleophilic substitution, oxidation-reduction, electrophilic addition, elimination, conformational analysis, stereochemistry, aromaticity, and molecular spectroscopy.
CHEM 1810 w/grade C or higher. CHEM 1821, 2411, or 2311 may be taken concurrently or after completing CHEM 1820. Drop or withdrawal from CHEM 1820, requires drop/withdrawal from CHEM 1821/2411/2311. Requisites Completed CHEM 1810 with a grade of C or higher Credits: 3
CHEM 1821Principles of Organic Chemistry Laboratory (Accelerated)3
Effective Date 01/01/2026 Introduction to organic laboratory techniques, organic synthesis, spectroscopic characterization of organic compounds, and qualitative organic analysis. One hour lab lecture and four hour laboratory meets weekly.
CHEM 1811. CHEM 1820 must be taken concurrently or prior to CHEM 1821. Drop/withdrawal from CHEM 1820, requires drop/withdrawal from CHEM 1821. Requisites Completed CHEM 1811 AND previously completed or currently be enrolled in CHEM 1820 Credits: 3
CHEM 2120The Chemist’s Compass: Professional Ethics are Personal3
Effective Date 11/20/2024 This course will challenge you to interrogate, refine, & articulate your own values & beliefs as they apply to a professional life in the sciences in general & chemistry in particular. Well start with some straightforwardly unethical scenarios to build a framework of analysis. This will allow us to dive into both historical & current ethical issues in Chemistry (broadly defined) to broaden your perspectives and engage multiple points of view. Requisites CHEM 1420 or CHEM 1810 must have been completed
CHEM 2311Organic Chem Lab I for Non-Chemistry Majors/Minors1
Effective Date 08/01/2026 Focuses on the development of skills in methods of preparation, purification and identification of organic compounds. This course is designed for students who are pre-health students and NOT chemistry majors/minors.
CHEM 1421, 1621, or 1811. CHEM 2410 or 1820 must be taken concurrently or prior to CHEM 2311. Drop/withdrawal from CHEM 2410/1820, requires drop/withdrawal from CHEM 2311. Requisites Must have completed CHEM 1421 or CHEM 1811. Students must have also either previously completed or be currently enrolled in CHEM 2410 or CHEM 1820. Credits: 1
CHEM 2321Organic Chem Lab II for Non-Chemistry Majors/Minors1
Effective Date 08/01/2020 Focuses on the development of skills in methods of preparation, purification and identification of organic compounds. This course is designed for students who are pre-health students but NOT chemistry majors/minors.
CHEM 2311 or 2411. CHEM 2420 or 2810 must be taken concurrently or prior to CHEM 2321. Drop/withdrawal from CHEM 2420 or 2810, requires drop/withdrawal from CHEM 2321. Requisites
CHEM 2410Organic Chemistry I3
Effective Date 01/01/2021 Surveys the compounds of carbon in relation to their structure, identification, synthesis, natural occurrence, and mechanisms of reactions. Three class hours; Discussion requirement at the discretion of instructor. CHEM 1420 or 1620. CHEM 2311 or 2411 may be taken concurrently or after CHEM 2410. Drop/withdrawal from CHEM 2410, requires drop/withdrawal from CHEM 2311/2411. C or better required for CHEM 2420. Requisites Must have completed CHEM 1810 or CHEM 1420 with a grade of C or higher
Effective Date 08/01/2026 Introduction to the principles and techniques used in the organic chemistry laboratory, including methods of purification, isolation, synthesis and analysis of organic compounds, including spectroscopic and chromatographic methods. One hour lecture and four hour laboratory meets weekly.
CHEM 1421, 1621, or 1811. CHEM 2410 or 1820 must be taken concurrently or prior to CHEM 2411. Drop/withdrawal from CHEM 2410/1820, requires drop/withdrawal from CHEM 2411. Requisites Must have completed CHEM 1421 or CHEM 1811. Students must have also either previously completed or be currently enrolled in CHEM 2410 or CHEM 1820. Credits: 3
CHEM 2420Organic Chemistry II3
Effective Date 01/01/2026 Survey of the principle classes of organic and bioorganic compounds in relation to their structure, identification, synthesis, natural occurrence, reactivity, and mechanisms of reactions.
CHEM 2410 or 1820. CHEM 2321 or 2421 may be taken concurrently or after completing CHEM 2420. Drop/withdrawal from CHEM 2420, requires drop/withdrawal from CHEM 2321/2421. Requisites Completed CHEM 2410 or CHEM 1820 Credits: 3
CHEM 2421Organic Chemistry II Laboratory3
Effective Date 01/01/2026 Further development of skills acquired in CHEM 2411; synthesis (including multistep synthesis), isolation, purification and characterization of compounds such as anestethics, antiinflamatory and antibacterial compounds, as well as peptides, oligonucleotides, synthetic polymers. One hour lab lecture and four hour laboratory meets weekly.
CHEM 2411 or CHEM 1821. CHEM 2420 or 2810 must be taken concurrently or prior to CHEM 2421. Drop/withdrawal from CHEM 2420 or 2810, requires drop/withdrawal from 2421. Requisites Completed CHEM 2411 or CHEM 1821; AND previously completed or currently be enrolled in CHEM 2420 or CHEM 2810. Credits: 3
CHEM 2559New Course in Chemistry1
Effective Date 01/09/2025 New course in the subject of chemistry.
CHEM 2810Principles of Organic & Bioorganic Chemistry3
Effective Date 01/01/2018 Continued exploration of organic reactions and structures initiated in CHEM 1820. Includes electrophilic aromatic substitution, nucleophilic aromatic substitution, nucleophilic addition, nucleophilic acyl substitution, organometallic compounds, carbohydrates, lipids, peptides, proteins, and nucleic acids.
CHEM 1820. CHEM 2811, 2421, or 2321 may be taken concurrently or after CHEM 2810. Drop/withdrawal from CHEM 2810, requires drop/withdrawal from CHEM 2811/2421/2321. Requisites
CHEM 2811Principles of Organic and Bioorganic Chemistry Laboratory (Accelerated)3
Effective Date 08/01/2020 Further development of the laboratory skills acquired in CHEM 1821, for the organic synthesis (including multistep synthesis) of compounds such as esters, amides, peptides, polymers, organometallics. Extensive hands-on experience using spectroscopic (NMR, IR, UV) and chromatographic methods for the characterization of organic compounds. One hour lab lecture and four hours laboratory meets weekly.
CHEM 1821. CHEM 2810 must be taken concurrently or prior to CHEM 2811. Drop/withdrawal from CHEM 2810, requires drop/withdrawal from CHEM 2811. Credits: 3
CHEM 2820Principles of Chemical Thermodynamics and Kinetics (Accelerated)3
Effective Date 07/07/2017 Focuses on the macroscopic properties of chemical systems. Topics include states of matter, physical equilibria, chemical equilibria, thermodynamic relationships, kinetic theory, and electrochemistry.
CHEM 2810 Requisites Must have completed CHEM 2810 Credits: 3
CHEM 3110Mechanisms of Memory3
Effective Date 08/01/2026 This course engages students in ideas from the fields of neuroscience, chemistry, biology, and psychology to understand on a chemical level how memory is stored and recalled in the human brain. Students will integrate theories and techniques from these fields to connect model systems and molecular reasoning to explain animal behavior and the lived experience of their own conscious, episodic memory. Requisites Must have completed CHEM 2410 and BIOL 2100. Students cannot enroll if they previously completed CHEM 3559 Topic #5 Mechanisms of Memory.
Effective Date 01/15/2023 Focuses on the development of advanced skills & techniques in chemical synthesis. Intended to provide students with training in air-sensitive chemistry, including the use of inert-atmosphere glove boxes & standard Schlenk techniques. Students will become familiar with a variety of characterization methods. Designed for students who wish enhance their synthetic skills in preparation for laboratory-based jobs or graduate school. Requisites
Effective Date 08/01/2025 This course engages students in ideas from the fields of neuroscience, chemistry, biology, and psychology to understand on a chemical level how memory is stored and recalled in the human brain. Students will integrate theories and techniques from these fields to connect model systems and molecular reasoning to explain animal behavior and the lived experience of their own conscious, episodic memory. Requisites Completed CHEM 2410 AND (BIOL 2100 or BME 2104) with a grade of D- or better
Effective Date 08/01/2026 This course builds the foundation for making quantitative predictions about molecular detection, thermodynamics, and reactivity under arbitrary experimental conditions. Quantum mechanics is developed and applied to atomic and molecular systems to explain energy levels, bonding, structure, and spectroscopy. Statistical mechanics is introduced.
CHEM 1420 or 1810; MATH 1220 or 1320; and PHYS 2020 or 2410 or 2415. Or equivalent courses with instructor permission. Requisites Must have completed CHEM 1420 or CHEM 1810; AND MATH 1220 or MATH 1320; AND PHYS 2020 or PHYS 2410 or PHYS 2415 Credits: 3
CHEM 3420Physical Chemistry - Thermodynamics3
Effective Date 10/18/2016 Introduces physical chemistry with numerous biological applications: properties of gases, liquids, and solids; thermodynamics; chemical and biochemical equilibrium; solutions; electrochemistry; and structure and stability of biological macromolecules.
CHEM 3410. CHEM 3821 (if required for degree program) may be taken concurrently or after CHEM 3420. Discussion is optional. Requisites Must have taken CHEM 3410 Credits: 3
CHEM 3559New Course in Chemistry1
Effective Date 05/01/2026 New course in the subject of chemistry.
Effective Date 08/01/2021 Introduces physical chemistry with numerous biological applications: chemical kinetics; introductory quantum theory; chemical bonding; spectroscopy and molecular structure; biochemical transport; and statistical mechanics. Requisites Must have completed one of the following: Chemistry 1420 or 1620 or 1810 and one of the following: Math 1220 or 1320 or APMA 1110 and one of the following: PHYS 2020 or 2620 or 2415
Effective Date 08/01/2021 This lecture/laboratory course covers basic analytical chemistry instrumentation including chromatography, electrochemistry, spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry. Lecture content will include theory and application of chemical instrumentation. The laboratory component will emphasize obtaining and interpreting quantitative data and designing experiments through project-based labs. 2 lecture hours, 4 lab hours.
Effective Date 06/10/2016 Execution of laboratory experiments that illustrate important laws and demonstrate quantitative methods of measuring the chemical and physical properties of matter. One hour lab lecture and four hour lab meet weekly.
CHEM 1421, 1621, or 1811. CHEM 3410 must be taken concurrently or prior to CHEM 3811. Drop/withdrawal from CHEM 3410, requires drop/withdrawal from CHEM 3811. Credits: 3
CHEM 3821Physical Chemistry Laboratory II3
Effective Date 01/01/2021 Execution of laboratory experiments that illustrate important laws and demonstrate quantitative methods of measuring the chemical and physical properties of matter. One hour lab lecture and four hour laboratory meet weekly.
CHEM 3811. CHEM 3420 must be taken concurrently or prior to CHEM 3821. Drop/withdrawal from CHEM 3420, requires drop/withdrawal from CHEM 3821. Requisites
CHEM 3941Chemistry Undergrad Research Experience3
Effective Date 08/01/2026 This course introduces students with no prior research experience to authentic chemical research. Working in a collaborative undergraduate team, you will tackle a real research question in chemistry under the guidance of a faculty principal investigator and graduate student mentor. You will develop essential skills in experimental design, laboratory techniques, data interpretation, and scientific communication, bridging classroom learning with real-world research. Requisites Students cannot enroll if they previously completed CHEM 3559 Topic #6 Chem Undergrad Res Experience
Effective Date 07/07/2017 Introduces the methods of research that include use of the research literature and instruction in basic experimental and theoretical procedures and techniques. Students can conduct their research within the Dept of Chemistry or in a related science with approval. Under the supervision of faculty but may work closely with a Post-Doc or graduate student.
Effective Date 07/07/2017 Student continues to build on their knowledge of the methods of research including the use of research literature and instruction in more advanced experimental and theoretical procedures and techniques. Students can conduct their research within the Dept of Chemistry or in a related science with approval. Under the supervision of faculty but may work closely with a Post-Doc or graduate student. Requisites Must have completed CHEM 3951
Effective Date 08/01/2015 Study of the utilization of modern analytical instrumentation for chemical analysis. Includes emission and mass spectrometry, ultraviolet, visible, and infrared absorption spectroscopy, atomic absorption, electrical methods of analysis, chromatography, neutron activation analysis, and X-ray methods.
CHEM 1420 or CHEM 1620 or CHEM 1810 Requisites CHEM 1420, 1620 or 1810 must have been completed Credits: 3
CHEM 4320Inorganic Chemistry3
Effective Date 06/10/2016 Unified treatment of the chemistry of the important classes of inorganic compounds and their reactions, with emphasis on underlying principles of molecular structure, symmetry, and bonding theory, including molecular orbital descriptions and reactivity. Prerequisite; CHEM 1420.
Effective Date 08/01/2025 Introduces the components of biological macromolecules and the principles behind their observed structures. Examines the means by which enzymes catalyze transformations of other molecules, emphasizing the chemical principles involved. Topics include a description of the key metabolic cycles and pathways, the enzymes that catalyze these reactions, and the ways in which these pathways are regulated.
CHEM 2420 or 2810 Requisites Must have completed CHEM 2420 or CHEM 2810 Credits: 3
CHEM 4420Biological Chemistry II3
Effective Date 01/01/2021 Covers three main areas: structure and function of biological membranes; complex biochemical systems and processes, including photosynthesis, oxidative phosphorylation, vision, neurotransmission, hormonal regulation, muscle contraction, and microtubules; and molecular biology, including DNA and RNA metabolism, protein synthesis, regulation of gene expression, and recombinant DNA methodology. Requisites Must have completed CHEM 4410
Effective Date 08/01/2021 This course builds on the techniques learned in CHEM 4411 to study the structure/function relationship of a protein. Experiments are designed to determine the function of a protein and/or the effect of a mutation on function. Experimental methods include protein expression and purification, spectrophotometric kinetic methods and statistical analysis of data, and molecular visualization.
CHEM 4411 with a grade of C- or better. Requisites Must have completed Chemistry 4411 Credits: 3
CHEM 4430From Lab Bench to Your Medicine Cabinet3
Effective Date 10/13/2016 This course will focus on methods of drug discovery. The class will include reading primary literature and discussions about topics ranging from natural products to gene therapy. Students will prepare a paper and presentation on the mechanism of action, timeline of discovery, importance of pharmacokinetics, and the role of basic research in the discovery for a select group of therapeutics
CHEM 4410 Requisites Must have completed CHEM 4410 Credits: 3
CHEM 4431Chemical Biology Laboratory3
Effective Date 01/01/2021 Introduces the theory & practice of common techniques at the interface of chemistry and biology. Students should gain a practical understanding of cloning, protein expression & purification, activity assays, & maintaining a laboratory notebook. We will approach these topics in the context of a larger, on-going research project. Requisites Students must have completed CHEM 4411 and can’t enroll if previously taken CHEM 4559 topic #4 Chemical Biology Laboratory
Effective Date 08/01/2025 Biochemistry study chemical processes within biological systems. When living systems are in chemical and energetic balance life thrives. However, distortion of balance caused by external or internal environment can lead to series of diseases and malfunctions of biological systems. In this course we will explore and learn how basic chemical and physical principles apply to macro-molecules that give rise to the complexity of life. Requisites Completed CHEM 2410 or CHEM 1820 with a grade of D- or better
CHEM 4460Enzyme Reaction Mechanisms in Human Health and Disease3
Effective Date 09/27/2022 Familiarization with catalytic strategies employed by enzymes and relationship of the strategies to those used in organic chemistry. Reactions discussed include phosphoryl transfer, acyl group activation and transfer, and coenzyme-based catalysis, etc. The understanding of enzyme mechanisms is enhanced by introduction of key insights from kinetics and regulation of enzyme reactions. Emphasis is placed on implications for human health and disease. Requisites Must have completed the following courses CHEM 4410 or CHEM 4440 BIOL 2100 or BIOL 2200 and students can’t enroll if previously taken CHEM 4559 topic #2 Enzyme Reaction Mechanisms
Effective Date 07/07/2017 Student continues to build on their knowledge of the methods of research including the use of research literature and instruction in more advanced experimental and theoretical procedures and techniques. Students can conduct their research within the Dept of Chemistry or in a related science with approval. Under the supervision of faculty but may work closely with a Post-Doc or graduate student. Requisites Must have completed CHEM 3961
Effective Date 07/07/2017 Student continues to build on their knowledge of the methods of research including the use of research literature and instruction in more advanced experimental and theoretical procedures and techniques. Students can conduct their research within the Dept of Chemistry or in a related science with approval. Under the supervision of faculty but may work closely with a Post-Doc or graduate student. Requisites Must have completed CHEM 4951
