CHEM 100G. Chemistry: A Cultural Approach
An introduction to various topics
related to chemistry, emphasizing issues which particularly affect the general
public. (Four credits.)
CHEM 130G. Organic Chemistry I
A survey of organic chemistry including the
structure and reactions of some biologically important molecules. Also includes
a qualitative introduction to chemical equilibrium. (Four credits.)
CHEM 140. General Chemistry I
A general study of the properties, structure, and
bonding of elements and compounds. Chemical calculations and an introduction to
chemical thermodynamics are also included. (Four credits.)
CHEM 220. Introductory Analytical Chemistry
An introduction to data analysis,
quantitative principles of chemical equilibrium, and quantitative analysis.
Prerequisite: CHEM 140. (Three credits.)
CHEM 225. Introductory Analytical Chemistry Laboratory
The laboratory portion
of CHEM 220. Concurrent: CHEM 220. (Two credits.)
CHEM 230. Organic Chemistry II
A study of the structure and reactivity of
organic molecules, including kinetics and reaction mechanisms. Prerequisite: CHEM 220. (Four credits.)
CHEM 250. Special Topics (One to four credits.)
CHEM 312. Physical Chemistry I
A study of classical chemical thermodynamics
with aspects of macromolecular chemistry. Includes a laboratory which emphasizes
modern physical and biophysical chemistry methods. Prerequisites: CHEM 230, MATH
152 and PHYS 132. (Four credits.)
CHEM 322. Physical Chemistry II
A study of chemical kinetics and quantum
mechanics. Includes a report-writing laboratory which emphasizes modern physical
methods and the study of chemical literature. Prerequisites: CHEM 230, MATH 152
and PHYS 132. (Four credits.)
CHEM 325. Integrated Laboratory
Laboratory projects employing techniques from
all areas of chemistry, but emphasizing synthesis and instrumental techniques.
Prerequisite: CHEM 312. Concurrent: CHEM 340. (Two credits.)
CHEM 330. Biochemistry
Structure and function of biologically important
molecules and their role(s) in life processes. Protein conformation, enzymatic
mechanisms, nucleic acid conformation, selected metabolic pathways and special
topics will be analyzed. Prerequisite: CHEM 230. (Three credits.)
CHEM 335. Biochemistry Laboratory
This course emphasizes spectrophotometry,
enzyme purification and kinetics, computational chemistry of biomolecules,
modern experimental techniques, the use of computers in data analysis and
scientific writing. Co-requisite: CHEM 330. (One credit.)
CHEM 340. Advanced Analytical Chemistry
A study of the principles and practice
of modern instrumental methods of analysis and of chemical instrumentation.
Spectroscopic, electrical, and magnetic procedures are emphasized. Concurrent: CHEM 325. Prerequisite: CHEM 312. (Three credits.)
CHEM 350. Science Seminar
An introduction to the literature of the physical and
biological sciences providing the student with the opportunity to prepare and
present oral reports. Required of Juniors and Seniors majoring in chemistry. May
be repeated for credit. CR/NC. (One credit.)
CHEM 362. Advanced Physical Chemistry
A study of current topics in physical
chemistry including statistical mechanics, chemical reaction dynamics, and
theoretical chemistry. Prerequisites: current or prior enrollment in CHEM 322.
(Three credits.)
CHEM 370. Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
A study of the structure, bonding,
stability, and reactivity of coordination complexes, including organometallic
compounds. The chemistry of other selected inorganic systems is also discussed.
Co-requisite: CHEM 312. (Three credits.)
CHEM 380. Advanced Organic Chemistry
An advanced and, where possible,
quantitative study of the relationship between the structure of organic species
and their stability and reactivity. Co-requisite: CHEM 312. (Three credits.)
CHEM
390. Advanced Biochemistry
A study of advanced topics in biochemistry including
metabolism, information processing, biochemical aspects of disease, and current
biochemical findings. Prerequisite: CHEM 330. (Three credits.)
CHEM 420. Independent Study
A laboratory, library, or fieldwork topic of
special interest to the student pursued under the supervision of a faculty
member. The project may be performed off campus. (One to three credits.)
CHEM 430. Research
An original laboratory project chosen in consultation with
the chemistry faculty. (One to three credits.) |
