Chemistry
Course Listing
CHEM 103. Consumer Chemistry
A basis course for non-science majors which stresses the fundamental concepts of chemistry
and applies them to the everyday world of the consumer. Topics covered include the metric system,
atomic structure, chemical formulas, nuclear medicinal chemistry, organic polymer chemistry, dental
chemistry, home products such as soaps and detergents, pharmaceutical drug chemistry, acids and
bases, and food chemistry. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory weekly. Four semester hours.
CHEM 105 - 106. Essentials of Inorganic, Organic, and Biochemistry
A two-semester sequence for non-science majors. Biochemically significant substances and
phenomena are used as the basis for understanding principles of general, organic, and biochemistry.
Recommended course for Nursing majors. Three hours lecture, three hours laboratory weekly. MATH 121
is a corequisite for CHEM 105. CHEM 105 is a prerequisite for CHEM 106. Four semester hours per
course.
CHEM 111 - 112. General Chemistry
A systematic treatment of chemical principles. Topics include atomic structure, chemical
bonding, states of matter, thermodynamics, equilibrium principles, kinetics, acid-base theory,
electrochemistry, coordination compounds, and radiochemistry. Three hours lecture, three hours
laboratory weekly. MATH 114, 121, 123 or 131 is a corequisite for CHEM 111. CHEM 111 is a
prerequisite for CHEM 112. Four semester hours per course.
CHEM 221 - 222. Organic Chemistry
The aliphatic hydrocarbons, aromatic hydrocarbons, and heterocyclic compounds and their
derivatives are covered, with emphasis on structure, nomenclature, class reactions of functional
groups and mechanisms of organic reactions. Structural analysis of infrared, nuclear magnetic
resonance, and mass spectroscopy is stressed second semester. Three hours lecture and three hours
laboratory weekly. Prerequisite: CHEM 111-112 or approval of instructor. CHEM 221 is a prerequisite
for CHEM 222. Four semester hours per course.
CHEM 301. Biochemistry
Fundamental concepts in biochemistry focused upon the major macromolecules, and chemical
properties of living systems. Primary topics include the structure, function, and metabolism
of amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids; the physical properties of water, pH, and
biological buffers; enzyme kinetics and regulation. The biochemistry if nucleic acids is not
covered. Three hours lecture weekly. Cross-listed with BIOL 301.
Prerequisites: CHEM 221 and "C" or better in BIOL 111. Three semester hours.
CHEM 311. Advanced Organic Chemistry
Advanced organic reactions and their mechanics especially those associated with
pharmaceuticals, bicyclics, polymers, and textiles, practical applications of infrared, nuclear
magnetic resonance, and mass spectroscopy for determining the structures of organic molecules;
special topics of current interest: cyclic systems, condensations, exocyclic reactions, and
molecular orbital theory. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory weekly. Prerequisite: CHEM
222. Four semester hours.
CHEM 330. Analytical Chemistry
A study of the basic techniques used in the separation and analysis of chemical
substances. Gravimetric, volumetric, spectrophotometric, electrochemical, chromatographic, and
potentiometric techniques will be discussed and utilized. Two hours lecture and six hours
laboratory weekly. Prerequisites: CHEM 111-112. Five semester hours.
CHEM 331. Chemical Instrumentation
The theory and practice of modern methods of instrumental analysis, chromatographic
and spectroscopic techniques are discussed and utilized. Topics include UV-visible, infrared,
Raman, atomic absorption, emission, nuclear magnetic resonance, x-ray fluorescence, neutron
activation, mass spectrometry, liquid chromatography and gas-liquid chromatography. Three hours
lecture an three hours laboratory weekly. Prerequisite: CHEM 330. Five semester hours.
CHEM 341. Inorganic Chemistry
Principles underlying the structure, occurrence and synthesis of inorganic substances,
including: atomic and molecular structure, periodic relationships, chemical bonding, chemistry and
structure of non-transition elements, chemistry and structure of transition elements and modern
experimental methods in inorganic chemistry. Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory weekly.
Prerequisites: CHEM 222, CHEM 330. Four semester hours.
CHEM 351. Introduction to Chemical Engineering
Fundamental concepts of chemical engineering, including mass and energy balances,
PVT relations for gases and vapors, and elementary phase equilibrium. Use of numerical
methods for solution of typical engineering problems. Three hours lecture, two hours laboratory
weekly. Prerequisites: CHEM 112, PHYS 212. Four semester hours.
CHEM 381. Technology, The Environment and You
Students are exposed to a variety of topics, such as air pollution, global warming, nuclear
power, and fiber optics. The chemistry involved in understanding the topics is presented
descriptively and qualitatively. The course examines the effects that these various topics
have upon individuals and cultures throughout the world. Junior/senior status
recommended. (Global Issues/Non-western Studies). Three semester hours.
CHEM 390. Special Topics in Chemistry
Courses designed to provide in-depth study of various topics in chemistry. Specific topics
will be announced in advance. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor. (Limited to a maximum of four
semester hours toward degree requirements). One to four semester hours.
CHEM 401 - 402. Physical Chemistry
A theoretical and experimental study of observed chemical phenomena, atomic and molecular
level interpretation of chemical behavior. Includes properties of gases, thermodynamics,
kinetics, molecular structure via spectroscopic methods, and quantum mechanics. Three hours lecture
and three hours laboratory weekly. Prerequisites: PHYS 201 or 211. CHEM 401 is a
prerequisite for CHEM 402. Four semester hours per course.
CHEM 407, 408, 409, 410. Research
Special topics research problems for juniors and seniors in Chemistry. A
minimum GPA of 3.0 is required. Limited to a maximum of four semester hours toward degree
requirements. Offered on demand to qualified students. These courses are not
sequential. One to four semester hours.
CHEM 420. Environmental Chemistry
Origins, transport, reactions, effects and fates of chemical species in water, air,
terrestrial, and biotic environments. The theory and practice of modern chemical
instrumentation are applied to environmental samples from a variety of sources. Three hours
lecture, three hours laboratory weekly. Cross-listed with ES 420. Prerequisites: CHEM
221, CHEM 331. Four semester hours.
CHEM 499. Chemistry Seminar
Provides instruction in the preparation and presentation of a professional seminar.
Other topics include: resumes, graduate schools, interviews, and job search strategies.
Open to junior chemical engineering and senior chemistry majors or by permission of instructor.
Meets one hour weekly. Graded on a pass/fail basis. One semester hour.
