 Course
Descriptions
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101. Chemistry and Society (4 credits)
Fundamentals of chemical principles for non-science
majors, with emphasis on the world of
chemistry surrounding us. Basic chemical laws
and theory are used to describe commonplace
chemical reactions and properties, including
those in organic and biochemistry. The final unit
discusses current chemical issues. Lecture and
laboratory.
Prerequisite: MATH 121.
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102. History of Chemistry (3 credits)
A historical look at the great discoveries of chemistry
from the early alchemists to modern
chemists. Students will duplicate the great laboratory
experiments of such chemists as Priestley,
Lavoisier, and Pauling. For non-science majors.
Lecture and laboratory.
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103. Principles of Chemistry 4 credits
Survey of concepts and applications for students
in majors that require one semester of general
chemistry. Topics selected from inorganic, organic
and biological chemistry. Lecture and laboratory.
Prerequisite: MATH 131
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105. General Chemistry I 4 credits
Introductory
course required of all chemistry,
biology, physics and engineering majors. Basic
principles and terminology including atomic and
molecular structure, nature of chemical bonds,
states of matter and reaction stoichiometry.
Lecture and laboratory.
Prerequisite or co-requisite:
MATH 151
CHEM
106. General Chemistry II 4 credits
Continuation
of CHEM 105. Topics include:
kinetics, equilibria, thermodynamics, electrochemistry,
nuclear chemistry, acid-base chemistry
and topics in descriptive chemistry of metals,
non-metals and organics. Lectures and laboratory.
Prerequisite: CHEM 105
CHEM
110. Laboratory Safety 1 credit
Fundamentals
of laboratory safety. Satisfies OSHA Right-to-Know training
for student laboratory workers. Topics
discussed include regulatory codes, guidelines and
techniques in lab safety, identification and handling of
hazards, information resources, and emergencies. Lecture
only.
Prerequisites: BIOL 103, CHEM 105, or permission
of instructor.
CHEM
120. Chemistry of Art 3 credits
Introduction
to chemical principles for non-science majors with emphasis
on the application of chemistry to the media and processes
used in art. Studies investigate properties and formulations
of materials as well as the chemical and physical changes
that occur in their use. Lecture and laboratory.
CHEM
150: Career Exploration in Chemistry 1 credit
Students
will investigate various career options within the chemical
sciences through completing a career interest inventory,
reading information on specific job opportunities provided
by professional organizations, engaging in job shadowing
experiences and informal discussions with professional
chemists.
Prerequisite: Chemistry 105: Graded Pass/No Pass.
CHEM
207. Organic Chemistry I 3 credits
Introduction
to the structure, nomenclature and
reactions of important classes of organic compounds
including hydrocarbons, halides, alcohols,
ethers, carbonyl compounds and amines.
Structure-reactivity relationships and basic reaction
mechanisms are stressed.
Prerequisite:
CHEM 106
CHEM
208. Organic Chemistry II 3 credits
A
continuation of CHEM 207. Topics include
molecular orbital theory of conjugated systems,
electrophilic
and nucleophilic aromatic substitution,
free radical and carbanion reactions, the
chemistry of nitrogen-containing compounds and
further work with stereochemistry. Strategies for
organic synthesis are introduced and illustrated
throughout the course.
Prerequisite: CHEM 207
CHEM
209. Organic Chemistry
Laboratory I 1 credit
Theory and
practice of methods for preparation,
purification and characterization of organic compounds.
Techniques studied include recrystallization,
distillation, extraction, chromatography and
determination of physical properties.
Prerequisite
or co-requisite: CHEM 207
CHEM
210. Organic Chemistry
Laboratory II 1 credit
Continuation
of CHEM 209. Emphasizes use of modern instrumental methods for monitoring
chemical reactions and elucidation of structures of organic compounds. Practice provided in the
collection and interpretation of data using mass,
ultraviolet-visible, infrared and nuclear magnetic
resonance spectrometers.
Prerequisite:
CHEM 209
CHEM
301. Quantitative Inorganic
Analysis 4 credits
Study of
the theory of chemical equilibria as it
applies to gravimetric and volumetric analysis.
Laboratory experience with basic quantitative
techniques, including statistical methods of data
analysis, is included. Lectures and laboratory. Offered alternate years.
Pre- or co- requisite: CHEM 207
CHEM
303. Instrumental Analysis 4 credits
Basic
theory, operation, and application of techniques
of instrumental chemical analysis. Includes
spectroscopy, chromatography, and electroanalytical
methods. Lectures and laboratory. Offered alternate years.
Prerequisite: CHEM 301
CHEM
311. Research Methods
in Organic Chemistry 3 credits
By
selecting and carrying out several mini-research
projects, students are introduced to use
of literature searching and laboratory techniques
for solving problems in organic chemistry.
Progress shared at weekly research group meetings.
Lecture and lab.
Prerequisite: CHEM 210
CHEM
313, 314. Physical Chemistry
I and II 4 credits
Principles
and applications of theoretical chemistry
including thermodynamics, quantum
mechanics and kinetics. Lecture and laboratory. Offered alternate years.
Prerequisites: CHEM 106, PHYS 204 or 251,
and MATH 192
CHEM
319. General Biochemistry 4 credits
Application
of chemical principles to the study of
living systems. Structure and chemical properties
of biomolecules are discussed, followed by analysis
of important metabolic processes within the cell.
The lab provides experience with macromolecular
separation and characterization. Lecture and
lab.
Prerequisite: CHEM 207.
CHEM
321. Advanced Inorganic
Chemistry 4 credits
Advanced
topics in inorganic chemistry emphasizing
structure, periodicity, bonding, spectroscopy, transition
metal chemistry, and reactions. Lecture and lab. Offered alternate years.
Prerequisites: CHEM 314
CHEM
333. Environmental Chemistry 4 credits
In-depth
study of the environment using chemical
principles. Covers the sources, reactions, transport,
effects and fates of chemical species in
water, soil and air environments. Laboratory provides
experience with environmental analysis techniques.
Prerequisites: CHEM
207, 209
WI-CHEM
350. Introduction to Chemical
Literature and Writing 2 credits
Introduction
to literature searching, critical reading,
and scientific writing. Required of all majors.
Prerequisite: CHEM 106.
CHEM
428, 429. Chemical Research 1 credit
Study of a
research problem in current chemistry.
One hour conference and two three-hour laboratory
sessions per week.
Prerequisite: Instructor
permission.
CHEM
440. Chemistry Internship 1–2 credits
Students
work part time in the laboratories of
local industrial, clinical or government employers,
gaining practical experiences in the application
of chemistry to “real world” problems.
Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
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