CHEMISTRY (CHEM) Course Offerings:

1014 Introductory Applied Chemistry. (3-3)
A brief introduction to the basic principles of chemistry with emphasis on applications in our society: energy, pollution and the environment, food, health, and drugs. Designed for non science majors. Lab fee $10. (F,Sp)

1034 Fundamentals of Chemistry. (3-2)
A beginning chemistry course for students in applied sciences who need only one semester of general chemistry. The course includes the structure, properties and changes in matter, quantitative relationships in reactions, solutions, equilibrium, pH, buffers and nuclear chemistry. Not recommended for science majors or preprofessional students in health related fields. Does not meet prerequisite for CHEM 1084 or 2014. Lab fee, $10. (F,Sp)

1054 College Chemistry. (3-3)
Topics to be covered include an introduction to fundamental chemical laws, atomic structure and its relationship to chemical bonding and the periodic properties of elements and compounds, stoichiometry, states of matter, and solutions. Lab fees, $10. (F,Sp,SmI)

1084 College Chemistry. (3-3)
Topics to be covered include a study of the chemical and physical properties of selected families of elements, an introduction to energy changes in chemical reactions, chemical equilibria, electrochemistry, rates of chemical reactions, nuclear chemistry, and semi-micro qualitative analysis. Suggested for science majors and preprofessional students. This course is a prerequisite for CHEM 2014. Prerequisite: CHEM 1054. Lab fee, $10.  Course fee $5. (F,Sp,SmII)

2014 Organic Chemistry I. (3-4)
The first semester of a year sequence in the chemistry of carbon compounds involving their synthesis, reaction mechanisms, nomenclature, physical and spectral properties. Includes compounds of theoretical, biological, agricultural, and industrial importance. Prerequisite: CHEM 1084. Lab fee, $10.  Course fee $10. (F,Sp,SmI)

2024 Organic Chemistry II. (3-4)
A continuation of CHEM 2014. The laboratory includes an introduction to qualitative organic analysis. The course is a prerequisite to all organic chemistry courses at the junior or higher level. CHEM 2033 does not meet the prerequisite requirements for this course. Prerequisite: CHEM 2014. Lab fee, $10. (Sp)

3074 Quantitative Analysis. (2-6)
A study of the experimental and theoretical principles concerning gravimetric and volumetric analysis. Topics include data treatment, equilibrium , precipitation, neutralization, oxidation-reduction, potentiometry, and introduction to spectroscopy. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in 8 hours of freshman CHEM; junior classification or approval of department head. Lab fee $10. (F)

3143 Geochemistry. (2-3)
A survey of the application of chemical principles to problems of geology. Topics include the origin and distribution of the elements in addition to exploring the behavior and distribution of various elements in igneous, metamorphic and sedimentary rocks. Basic concepts of thermodynamics, solution chemistry, and isotope geochemistry will be discussed. Credit for both CHEM 3143 and GEOL 3143 will not be awarded. Prerequisite: CHEM 1084. Lab fee $10.

3234 Physical Chemistry. (3-4)
A study of chemical thermodynamics and its application to chemical equilibrium; the macroscopic properties of matter including real gases, solutions, and phase changes; chemical kinetics. Prerequisites: Math 2094; PHYS 2424 or approval of department head. Lab fee $10. (F)

3244 Physical Chemistry. (3-4)
An introduction to the microscopic properties nature including an introduction to quantum mechanics and its applications to atomic and molecular spectroscopy. Prerequisite: CHEM 3234 or approval of department head. Lab fee $10. (Sp)

4084 Instrumental Analysis. (2-6)
A study of the theory and use of instruments for chemical analysis. Techniques include absorption spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance, atomic absorption, flame emission, mass spectroscopy, chromatography, potentiometry, and polarography. Prerequisites: CHEM 3074 and 1 semester of organic chemistry or approval of department head. Lab fee $10. (Sp)

4273 Qualitative Organic Analysis. (1-6)
The identification of the principal classes of organic compounds. Prerequisite: CHEM 2024. Lab fee $10. (SpO)

4283 Inorganic Chemistry. (3-0)
Discussion of the models of inorganic chemistry including atomic structure, chemical bonding, periodic properties, stereochemistry, reaction mechanisms, and coordination chemistry. Properties of specific elements and families are also presented. Prerequisites: CHEM 2024 and junior classification or approval of department head. (SpE)

4293 Polymers. (3-0)
A basic study of polymer chemistry, with emphasis on the effect of the structures of monomers upon the structure of polymers, is presented. Prerequisite: CHEM 2024. (FO)

4453 Medicinal Chemistry. (3-0)
An examination of the principles of drug interaction including receptor-effector theories and the effects of physico-chemical properties on biological activity. The principles of drug design, synthesis, and metabolism will be presented. Prerequisites: CHEM 2024 and BIOL 1214. (FE)

4743 Introductory Biological Chemistry. (3-0)
An introduction to the basic principles of biological chemistry and to fundamental processes of plants, animals, and microorganisms. Credit for both BIOL 4743 and CHEM 4743 will not be awarded. Prerequisites: One year of organic chemistry, one semester of qualitative analysis, and two years of biological science and approval of the instructor. (F)

4783 Laboratory Techniques in Biochemistry. (1-5)
Principles and applications of basic methodology for the isolation, purification, characterization, and quantitative determination of biologically important compounds. Credit for both BIOL 4783 and CHEM 4783 will not be awarded. Prerequisite: BIOL 4743 or concurrent enrollment, or approval of department head. Lab fee $15. (Sp)

4861 Chemistry Problems. (Credit variable)
Introduction to library and laboratory research. May be repeated for credit. A maximum of four hours may be applied toward degree requirements in chemistry. Prerequisite: Approval of department head.

5103 Environmental Chemistry. (3-0)
Study of the impact of chemistry on the environment to include topics on air, water, and soil pollution, with special emphasis on water.  Beneficial chemical modification of the evnvironment will be covered. (FO)

5863 Chemical Problems. (Credit variable)
Independent research in the laboratory or in the library under the guidance of a member of the graduate faculty. Up to 6 hours may be taken.