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Lecture and laboratory breakdown of courses is indicated at the end of each description. For example, (3-1) indicates three credit hours lecture, one credit hour laboratory. (1 credit hour of lab usually equals 3 contact hours.)
418/419 Senior Chemistry
Seminar I and II (1) A continuation of CHEM 318/319. In addition,
students will prepare resumes and applications and learn about selecting a
graduate or professional school and interviewing skills. Prereq: CHEM 319, 418;
418 F and 419 Sp
421
Instrumental Methods of Analysis I (3) This course introduces students
to the instruments and techniques currently used for chemical analysis.
CHEM 421 emphasizes spectrophotometric methods and chromatographic methods of
analysis. Laboratory work provides students with experience using the
instrumental techniques described in this course. Prereq: CHEM 321, 354, and
PHYS 206. (2-1) F
422
Instrumental Methods of Analysis II (3) CHEM 422 is a continuation of
Instrumental Methods of Analysis I with emphasis on electronics, electrochemical
analysis, mass spectrometry, and advanced instrumental methods. Laboratory
work provides students with experience using the instrumental techniques
described in this course. Prereq: CHEM 421. (2-1)
Sp
431 Biochemistry I (4). Biochemistry of
amino acids, proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, carbohydrates, and the actions of
enzymes. Encompasses chemical properties and techniques involved in the
study ofthese macromolecules and their monomeric units. Prereq: CHEM 354. (3-1) F
432 Biochemistry II (4) Continuation of 431 including
major metabolic pathways with emphasis on energy consideration and
interrelationships of pathways; inorganic metabolism, acid-base balance and
hormones. Prereq: CHEM 431. (3-1) Sp
441 Inorganic Chemistry (4) Introduction to the chemistry of all the
elements, developed from the principles governing atomic structure and bonding, with
special
emphasis on transition metal and organometallic chemistry. Prereq: CHEM 354 and
461. (3-1) Sp
453 Advanced Organic
Chemistry (3) Advanced course in organic chemistry in which selected
topics will be examined . Prereq:
CHEM 354. (2-1) Sp, even years
461 Physical
Chemistry I (4) Introduction to
kinetic molecular theory, chemical thermodynamics, and kinetics. Students
will explore the development of these theories from fundamental principles using
multivariable calculus. Selected results from statistical mechanics also
will be included. Laboratory work is designed to engage students in
practical application of these theories and to expand their understanding of
formal scientific communication. Prereq: CHEM 321, MATH 330, and PHYS
206. MATH 335 is recommended but not required. (3-1)
F
462 Physical
Chemistry II (4) Introduction to the theory of quantum mechanics
including its applications to spectroscopy. As a continuation of 461 this
course will also contain selected topics in thermodynamics and statistical
mechanics. Students will explore the development of quantum mechanics from
fundamental postulates using multivariable calculus. Laboratory work is
designed to engage students in practical application of theoretical principles
and to expand their understanding of formal scientific communication. Prereq: CHEM 461.
MATH 335 is recommended but not required. (3-1) Sp
490 Undergraduate Teaching Experience in Chemistry (1-3) Course designed to provide students with practical exposure to and experience with the college teaching profession. Students will work closely with individual faculty to learn and experience first-hand the range of duties performed by college professors in chemsitry. Students will assist faculty in activities such as laboratory instruction, exam prepartion, grading, and development of course materials and exercises. Intended for academically-talented chemistry majors who aspire to careers in the professorate or high school teaching. Tuition waiver provided. Prereq: Junior or senior standing plus consent of supervising instructor and department chair. This course does not satisfy any requirement in the Core Curriculum and will not be counted toward the chemistry major. F, Sp, Su
499 Introduction to Research (1-2) May be repeated up to 8 hours. Original problems in experimental and theoretical chemistry. Prereq: consent of instructor and approval of department chair. F, Sp, Su
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