Chemistry (CHEM)

This course offers an in-depth introduction to Chapters 1-3 of the General Chemistry I curriculum. It is designed for students who will enroll in CHEM 131 in the following semester. This flipped class offering will provide videos for students to watch in the morning, and live, virtual classes will be used to review topics of the day where students will work in small groups on daily worksheets. Students are expected to attend live classes every day.

A one-semester introduction to the fundamental principles, laws and applications of chemistry. Examples relating to the health sciences are emphasized. Not available for major or minor credit in chemistry. May be used for general education credit.

This course is designed to be a sidecar course to CHEM 131 (General Chemistry I) to support student success and help develop lifelong learning skills. In this class, course content and assignments are all online. Realistically, to do well, students should be able to put in at least three hours per week for the eight weeks of this course.

The first of a two-course general chemistry sequence for science majors. It is designed to introduce students to basic chemical concepts including atomic structure, periodic properties of the elements, nomenclature, basic stoichiometry, theories related to reactivity and bonding, and the behavior of materials. May be used for general education credit.

This laboratory course is designed to complement and supplement the CHEM 131 lecture course. The laboratory and lecture portions must be taken concurrently. Chemistry majors take CHEM 135L. May be used for general education credit.

A course designed to examine the mechanisms by which chemists obtain information about reacting systems. Major concepts covered include: chemical reactivity, chemical equilibrium, electrochemistry, thermodynamics and kinetics.

This laboratory course is designed to complement and supplement the CHEM 132 lecture course. The laboratory and lecture portions must be taken concurrently. Chemistry majors take CHEM 136L.

An enriched laboratory course designed primarily for chemistry majors. May be used for general education credit.

An enriched laboratory course that includes special topics and experiments not presented in the regular CHEM 132 laboratory.

The major objective for this course is to teach the modern method of scientific problem solving using organic compounds as models. Emphasis will be on the chemical language (nomenclature and terminology), molecular electronic concepts, and stereochemistry followed by a brief survey of chemical reactions/mechanisms. Functional groups studied include alkyl halides, alcohols, alkenes, alkynes, carbonyl additions, carboxylic acids and their derivatives as well as alpha-carbon chemistry leading to the ability to perform multi-step synthetic problems. Credit cannot be earned in both CHEM 241L and CHEM 242L .

Laboratory work will include training in the techniques of organic chemistry, preparation of compounds and some organic qualitative analysis. Credit cannot be earned in both CHEM 241L and CHEM 242L.

The major objective for this course is to teach the modern method of scientific problem solving using organic compounds as models. Emphasis will be a more advanced study of chemical reactivity and mechanisms of the functional groups leading to applications in multi-step synthetic problems as well as structure elucidation of organic compounds. It is strongly recommended that students take CHEM 242L with CHEM 242 lecture.

This course will present laboratory techniques and experiments associated with organic chemistry, including an introduction to synthesis, spectroscopic methods, chromatographic techniques and some qualitative organic analysis. Credit cannot be earned in both CHEM 241L and 242L.

A brief survey of the principal constituents of living cells, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids, with emphasis on their synthesis and transformations in vivo. Intermediary metabolism and protein replication will be stressed. Not available for major or minor credit.

The laboratory work will comprise experiments demonstrating some of the pertinent reactions including those of analytical value.

A survey of the chemistry of the elements and modern theories of bonding.

This course will provide a mechanism for offering a nontraditional, lower division, lecture and/or laboratory course. It will be offered only with the approval of the full-time teaching faculty. No course will be offered more than three times under the 280 designation. Students may repeat CHEM 280 for credit when course content changes.

This course provides an enriched, integrated introduction to the laboratory procedures associated with inorganic and organic chemistry. Topics include apparatus design and construction, synthesis, separation methods, spectroscopic analysis and application of computers in the laboratory.

An enriched, integrated introduction to the laboratory procedures associated with inorganic and organic chemistry. Topics include apparatus design and construction, synthesis, separation methods, spectroscopic analysis and application of computers in the laboratory.

Students are trained in the support and function of undergraduate chemistry courses. Students must contact and make arrangements with the supervising instructor in the term prior to registration. May be repeated when course content and/or student responsibilities within the course change.

A brief introduction to physical and chemical hazards which may be encountered in a laboratory setting. Methods of personal protection will be emphasized.

A study of thermodynamics, solutions, kinetics and macromolecules with applications of chemical and biological problems.

A laboratory course which emphasizes the applied experimental aspects of physical chemistry.

The total analysis concept is introduced and developed. This framework encompasses the areas of experiment design, sample collection and treatment, and statistical evaluation of results, as well as standard analysis techniques.

This course emphasizes the application of instrumental techniques to the quantitative determination of chemical composition. Both instrument theory and practical applications are presented.

This course will introduce students to the methodology and technology associated with the design and use of chemical instrumentation. Students perform experiments that illustrate the theoretical principles associated with instrument designs and the application of instruments to the solution of qualitative and quantitative analysis problems.

An introduction to chemical pollution of water in the air, soil, groundwater, streams and drinking water from a chemist's perspective. Topics include sources and methods of assessment, fates and reactions, and transport of chemicals in the environment. This course does not include laboratory activities.

Fundamentals of environmental chemistry with laboratory and field trip components. The basic chemical principles of environmental problems are studied. Field trips and laboratory work on real samples are integrated with lecture material.

Study of chemical theory and reactions important in natural water systems. The role of atmospheric, geologic and biological inputs in determining the geochemistry of streams, rivers and oceans.

An introduction to the molecules and chemical reactions of living systems. Structure and function of important classes of biomolecules are explored and the relationship of structure to function is stressed. Basic metabolic sequences are discussed.

A continuation of CHEM 361 including metabolic regulation, protein biosynthesis, analytical methods and isolation of biomolecules.

The study of structure-function relationships in biological molecules as well as the theory and applications of biophysical methods used for the analysis of proteins and nucleic acids. Topics may include analytical ultracentrifugation, light scattering, fluorescence, calorimetry, surface plasmon resonance, single molecule approaches, X-ray diffraction, NMR, TEM, AFM, structure prediction, and computational simulations.

An introduction to laboratory techniques and experimental approaches associated with modern biochemistry. Isolation and characterization of enzymes and other biomolecules are emphasized.

An introduction to laboratory techniques and experimental approaches associated with modern biochemistry. Isolation and characterization of proteins is emphasized.

An introduction to experimental approaches used to characterize proteins. Techniques may include NMR, UV-Vis, AFM, circular dichroism and infrared spectroscopy.

An introduction to materials science with emphasis on general properties of materials. Topics will include crystal structure, extended and point defects, and mechanical, electrical, thermal and magnetic properties of metals, ceramics, electronic materials, composites and organic materials.

A project is undertaken dealing with some aspect of chemistry under the guidance of a faculty advisor. Repeatable for a total of 4 credits.

A description of the technical and nontechnical capabilities expected of a university graduate who enters industry, government or academia is presented. The student is introduced to the various laws governing the chemical industry as well as to the fields of toxicology and environmental health. Experts in various disciplines discuss current topics of concern to the chemistry and biology student.

A study of atomic and molecular energy levels and structure as interpreted by quantum theory.

A laboratory course which emphasizes the application of various physical measurement techniques as a means of obtaining data to test fundamental chemical theory.

An advanced study of the theory of organic chemistry as applied to chemical reactions and synthetic methods. Such topics as reaction mechanisms, spectroscopy and stereochemistry will be included.

A study of the synthesis and characterization of macromolecules. Polymer chemistry is discussed in a manner that focuses most attention on the properties of macromolecules that can be understood at the molecular level.

A laboratory course focused on the synthesis and characterization of macromolecules. The experiments focus most on the properties of macromolecules so the materials can be understood at the molecular level.

A study of the fundamentals of radioactivity in chemistry. Topics include the effects of radiation on matter, measurement of radiation, activation analysis, tracer studies and the nuclear fuel cycle. Applications of radioactive materials and radiation in industry and medicine will be described.

A laboratory course designed to demonstrate the topics covered in CHEM 450.

An introduction to both the theoretical and practical aspects of lasers and their applications in the physical sciences.

A study of selected topics in the field of advanced inorganic chemistry.

This course is designed to allow an in-depth study of specific topics in chemistry selected according to student and faculty interests.

Provides instruction in methods of abstracting specific information from the body of chemical literature. Attendance at regularly scheduled department seminars is required.

Provides practice in preparing and presenting a literature-based seminar and paper on a chemical topic. Attendance at regularly scheduled department seminars is required.

The chemistry and physics of materials of the nanometer scale will be explored. Lectures will cover contemporary issues in surfaces, self-assembly and low dimensional materials. The intersection of biology, chemistry, engineering and physics will be explored through nanoscience.

The chemistry and physics of materials of the nanometer scale will be explored. Labs will cover contemporary issues in surfaces, self-assembly and low dimensional materials. The intersection of biology, chemistry, engineering and physics will be explored through nanoscience.

Students participate in research or applied chemistry outside of the university. A proposal must be approved prior to registration, and a final paper will be completed.

Research in a selected area of chemistry, as arranged with and approved by a faculty research advisor the semester prior to registration. Repeatable up to a total of six credits.