CHEMISTRY (CHEM) Course Offerings:

101-3 Introductory Applied Chemistry. (3-2) (TCCNS = CHEM 1405)
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. Course Fee $5. (F,Sp)

102-3 Essential Elements of Chemistry. (2-3)
An introduction to the science of chemistry with a broad overview of the essential elements of chemistry and the real-life applications. Req PHYS 102 or consent of the instructor. Enrollments in this course is restricted to Interdisciplinary Studies majors. Lab fee $10. Course Fee $10. (F,Sp,Sm)

103-4 Fundamentals of Chemistry. (3-2) (TCCNS = CHEM 1407)
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 108-4 or 201-4. Lab fee, $10. Course Fee $5 (F,Sp)

105-4 College Chemistry I. (3-3) (TCCNS = CHEM 1411)
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. Course Fee $5 (F,Sp,SmI)

108-4 College Chemistry II. (3-3) (TCCNS = CHEM 1412)
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 201-4. Prerequisite: CHEM 105-4. Lab fee, $10.  Course fee $5. (F,Sp,SmII)

201-4 Organic Chemistry I. (3-4) (TCCNS = CHEM 2423)
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 108-4. Lab fee, $10.  Course fee $10. (F,Sp,SmI)

202-4 Organic Chemistry II. (3-4) (TCCNS = CHEM 2425)
A continuation of CHEM 201-4. 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 203-3 does not meet the prerequisite requirements for this course. Prerequisite: CHEM 201-4. Lab fee, $10. Course Fee $10(Sp)

307-4 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)

314-3 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 314-3 and GEOL 314-3 will not be awarded. Prerequisite: CHEM 108-4. Lab fee $10.

323-4 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 209-4; PHYS 242-4 or approval of department head. Lab fee $10. (F)

324-4 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 323-4 or approval of department head. Lab fee $10. (Sp)

408-4 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 307-4 and 1 semester of organic chemistry or approval of department head. Lab fee $10. (Sp)

427-3 Qualitative Organic Analysis. (1-6)
The identification of the principal classes of organic compounds. Prerequisite: CHEM 202-4. Lab fee $10. (SpO)

428-3 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 202-4 and junior classification or approval of department head. (SpE)

429-3 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 202-4. (FO)

445-3 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 202-4 and BIOL 121-4. (FE)

474-3 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 474-3 and CHEM 474-3 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)

478-3 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 478-3 and CHEM 478-3 will not be awarded. Prerequisite: BIOL 474-3 or concurrent enrollment, or approval of department head. Lab fee $15. (Sp)

486-1 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.

510-3 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)

586-3 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.