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Chm 103: General Chemistry I 4 credits
An introduction to stoichiometry, types of chemical reactions, gases, thermochemistry, atomic structure, periodic properties of elements and bonding. Lecture and lab.
Prerequisites: Math ACT 26+, SAT 640+ or Ma 111 or Plmt 125 or 135.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M | 4:00–4:50 | LEC A |
| 1 | MWF | 10:00–10:50 | Sc 137 |
Chm 104: General Chemistry II 4 credits
Intermolecular forces, colligative properties, chemical kinetics, equilibrium, acids and bases, solubility equilibria, thermodynamics and electrochemistry. Lecture and lab.
Prerequisite: Chm 103.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
Chm 105: Foundations of Chemistry 4 credits
Introduction to general, organic, and biological chemistry necessary for allied health majors. Measurement, problem-solving, matter, radioactivity, bonding, organic functional groups, chemical reactions, gases, attractive forces, solutions, acids and bases, carbohydrates, proteins, and metabolism. Lecture and lab.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TH | 1:00–1:50 | Sc 137 |
| 1 | MWF | 9:00–9:50 | Sc 137 |
Chm 106: Bio-Organic Chemistry 4 credits
Introduction to organic chemistry and biochemistry. Introduction to nomenclature, reactions, and properties of organic and biochemical molecules.
Prerequisites: Chm 103 or 105 Prerequisite.
This course is not offered this academic year.
Chm 107: Chemistry for Engineers 3 credits
Introduction to chemical reactions, gases, atomic structure, bonding, thermodynamics, kinetics, equilibrium and electrochemistry.
Prerequisites: Ma 111 or plcmt into Ma 125.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MWF | 8:00–8:50 | Sc 142 |
| 1 | M | 4:00–4:50 | Sc 136 |
Chm 116: Introduction to Biochemical Metabolism 4 credits
A study of catabolic and anabolic pathways involving proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids. Context involving basic organic chemistry and the role of genetics are discussed as needed. Lecture and lab. Not applicable toward a minor.
Prerequisite: Chm 105.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
Chm 193: General Chemistry I Lab 0 credits
Corequisite: Chm 103.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | T | 8:00–10:50 | Sc 139 |
| 13 | W | 3:00–5:50 | Sc 139 |
| 14 | TH | 8:00–10:50 | Sc 139 |
Chm 194: General Chemistry II Lab 0 credits
Corequisite: Chm 104.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
Chm 195: Foundations of Chemistry Lab 0 credits
Corequisite: Chm 105.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M | 3:00–5:50 | Sc 139 |
| 2 | T | 12:00–2:50 | Sc 139 |
| 3 | T | 3:00–5:50 | Sc 139 |
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Chm 196: Introduction to Biochemical Metabolism Lab 0 credits
Corequisite: Chm 116.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
Chm 203: Organic Chemistry I 4 credits
Covalent bonding theory, acid-base concepts, Lewis structures, alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alcohols, ethers, epoxides, alkyl halides, stereochemistry and reaction mechanisms. Lecture and lab.
Prerequisites: Chm 104 or 106 Prerequisite.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MWF | 10:00–10:50 | Sc 132 |
Chm 204: Organic Chemistry II 4 credits
Aromatic compounds, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and their derivatives, amines, carbohydrates, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and infrared spectroscopy. Lecture and lab.
Prerequisites: Chm 104 or 106 Prerequisite, Chm 203 or 206.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
Chm 206: Essential Organic Chemistry 4 credits
A one-semester logical bridge from general chemistry to biochemistry with specific focus on biologically pertinent organic reaction mechanisms built on the fundamentals of functional group structures, bonding theories, and their physical and chemical characteristics. Lecture and lab. Not applicable to Chemistry or Biochemistry & Molecular Biology majors.
Prerequisite: Chm 104.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MWF | 10:00–10:50 | Sc 136 |
Chm 207: Analytical Chemistry 4 credits
The separation and analysis of chemical substances. Spectroscopy, electrochemistry, chromatography, gravimetric and volumetric analysis. Lecture and lab.
Prerequisite: Chm 104.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
Chm 293: Organic Chemistry I Lab 0 credits
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | T | 8:00–10:50 | Sc 138 |
| 2 | TH | 8:00–10:50 | Sc 138 |
| 3 | TH | 2:00–4:50 | Sc 138 |
Chm 294: Organic Chemistry II Lab 0 credits
Corequisite: Chm 204.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
Chm 297: Analytical Chemistry Lab 0 credits
Corequisite: Chm 207.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
Chm 301: Introduction to Molecular Modeling 2 credits
Relationship between potential energy surfaces and molecular structure, energy minimization, conformation searching and other key molecular modeling concepts. Emphasis is on gaining a deeper understanding of chemistry by using modern computer software to perform computations based on molecular mechanics, semi-empirical MO and ab initio MO computational methods.
Prerequisite: Chm 204.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
Chm 303: Physical Chemistry I 4 credits
Phenomenological thermodynamics, gas laws, statistical mechanics, phase diagrams, equilibrium, and electrochemistry. Lecture and lab.
Prerequisites: Phy 202, Chm 204, Ma 136.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MWF | 1:00–1:50 | Sc 142 |
Chm 304: Physical Chemistry II 4 credits
Introduction to quantum mechanics and its application to atoms and molecules, rotational and vibrational spectroscopy, phenomenological chemical kinetics, and reaction mechanisms. Lecture and lab.
Prerequisite: Chm 303.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
Chm 393: Physical Chemistry I Lab 0 credits
Corequisite: Chm 303.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TH | 1:00–3:50 | Sc 131 |
Chm 394: Physical Chemistry II Lab 0 credits
Corequisite: Chm 304.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
Chm 403: Research in Chemistry I 2 credits
Team-based literature work requiring the writing of a proposal to do original laboratory research.
Prerequisite: Chm 204.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MW | 12:00–12:50 | TBA |
Chm 404: Research in Chemistry II-EXP 2 credits
Laboratory implementation of the original research project proposed in Chm 403. Team-based. Requires final written and oral reports.
Prerequisite: Chm 403.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
Chm 405: Biochemistry I 4 credits
Molecular structure and function of biomolecules focused on nucleic acids, enzymes and other proteins, and membrane components. Lecture and lab.
Prerequisites: Chm 204 or 206 Prerequisite.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MWF | 3:00–3:50 | Sc 142 |
Chm 406: Biochemistry II 4 credits
Biosignaling, carbohydrates, metabolism and energetics of glucose, lipids and amino acids; the citric acid cycle; oxidative phosphorylation; photosynthesis; and regulation of metabolism. Lecture and lab.
Prerequisite: Chm 405.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
Chm 408: Advanced Organic Chemistry 3 credits
Further study in the structure and reaction mechanisms of organic compounds, including their relationships to bonding theory, stereochemical principles and thermodynamics.
Prerequisite: Chm 204.
This course is not offered this academic year.
Chm 409: Inorganic Chemistry 4 credits
Atomic structure, molecular orbital theories, bonding and structure of coordination compounds, and acid-base chemistry. Lecture and lab.
Prerequisites: Chm 204, Ma 136.
Corequisite: Chm 499.
This course is not offered this academic year.
Chm 413: Advanced Research in Chemistry I-EXP 4 credits
A chemistry research project is chosen in consultation with the faculty. Laboratory work culminates in both a journal-style paper and an oral presentation. Successful completion of Chm 413 can substitute for both Chm 403 and Chm 404.
Prerequisite: Chm 204.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBA | 12:00–12:50 | TBA |
Chm 414: Advanced Research in Chemistry II-EXP 4 credits
A continuation of Chm 413. Full-time laboratory research culminates in both a journal-style paper and an oral presentation.
Prerequisites: Chm 404 or Chm 413 Prerequisite.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TBA | 12:00–12:50 | TBA |
Chm 418: Instrumental Analysis 4 credits
Fundamentals of chemical instrumentation and its application to atomic and molecular spectroscopy, electrochemical analysis,and separation methods. Lecture and lab.
Prerequisites: Chm 204 or 206 Prerequisite.
This course is not offered this academic year.
Chm 495: Biochemistry I Lab 0 credits
Corequisite: Chm 405.
| Sec | Days | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | T | 2:00–4:50 | Sc 138 |
Chm 496: Biochemistry II Lab 0 credits
Corequisite: Chm 406.
No sections offered in the fall semester…
Chm 498: Instrumental Analysis Lab 0 credits
Corequisite: Chm 418.
This course is not offered this academic year.
Chm 499: Inorganic Chemistry Lab 0 credits
Corequisite: Chm 409.
This course is not offered this academic year.