Chemistry Course Descriptions
The notations after each course title indicate 1) the semester during which the course is offered and 2) the number of credit hours, the number of lecture hours per week, and the number of laboratory hours per week for the course.
CHEM 101 General Chemistry I—Fall/Sum I (3-3-0)
Topics include atomic theory and structure, chemical bonding, properties of the elements and the periodic table, chemical equations and stoichiometry, states of chemical matter, equilibrium and kinetics, thermodynamics, electrochemistry and selected topics in descriptive chemistry. Laboratory section: CHEM 103.
CHEM 102 General Chemistry II—Spring/Sum II (3-3-0)
Continuation of CHEM 101. Laboratory section: CHEM 104. Prerequisite: CHEM 101.
CHEM 103 General Chemistry Laboratory I—Fall/Sum I (1-0-3)
Basic laboratory skills illustrating important chemical principles. Prerequisite or co-requisite: CHEM 101.
CHEM 104 General Chemistry Laboratory II—Spring/Sum II (1-0-3)
The application of the principles of ionic equilibrium to qualitative inorganic analysis. Prerequisite or co-requisite: CHEM 102. Prerequisite: CHEM 103.
CHEM 221 Organic Chemistry—Fall (3-3-0)
A systemic study of the compounds of carbon including both aliphatic and aromatic series. Special emphasis given to stereochemistry and reaction mechanisms. Prerequisite: CHEM 102.
CHEM 222 Organic Chemistry/Biochemistry—Spring (3-3-0)
A continuation of CHEM 221 concluding with a survey of the elements of modern biochemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 221.
CHEM 223 Organic Chemistry Laboratory—Spring (2-1-3)
Introduction to the fundamental methods of synthesis, isolation and analysis, including instrumental techniques. An individual project including a written report and oral presentation are required. Prerequisite: CHEM 103. Co-requisite: CHEM 222.
CHEM 295, CHEM 395, CHEM 495 Special Topics in Chemistry I, II, III (1-6 credits)
CHEM 296, CHEM 396, CHEM 496 Independent Study in Chemistry I, II, III (1-6 credits)
Special Request Independent Study Fee: $60 per credit.
CHEM 499 Honors Internship in Chemistry (1-6 credits)
Available to qualified students as a practicum within the University or in conjunction with an external agency. Requires regular progress reports and a final paper. May be repeated for credit. Prerequisites: Consent of an instructor to act as a sponsor, acceptance by an agency if applicable, approval of the department chair, an overall Q.P.A. of 3.30 and a departmental Q.P.A. of 3.50.