CHEMSTRY 1020 2 credits
Introductory Chemistry

A one semester course for students who do not have a sufficiently strong chemistry background to succeed in Chemistry 1450. Topics will include measurements, atomic and molecular structure, periodicity, stoichiometry, states of matter, intermolecular forces, and solutions. Lecture. F, S

CHEMSTRY 1050 5 credits
General Chemistry

A one-semester survey of chemistry including organic and inorganic compounds. A course to partially satisfy the laboratory science requirement, and for students who need only one semester of chemistry for their major. Lecture and Lab. GE:NS. F, S

CHEMSTRY 1140 4 credits
General Chemistry

First semester of a two-semester sequence. Basic theory and concepts; atomic structure, periodic laws, stoichiometry, gas laws, thermochemistry, solutions, the chemical bond, organic, oxidation-reduction. Lecture and Lab. GE:NS. F, S

CHEMSTRY 1240 4 credits
General Chemistry

Second semester of a two-semester sequence. Kinetics, chemical equilibrium, electrochemistry, thermodynamics, organic, descriptive and nuclear chemistry. Lecture and Lab. P: A grade of "C" or better in CHEMISTRY 1140. GE:NS. F, S

CHEMSTRY 1450 5 credits
Chemistry for Engineers

A one semester course for engineering students with a strong background in high school chemistry and mathematics. Topics include measurements, atomic theory, stoichiometry, molecular structure, thermochemistry, states of matter, intermolecular forces, solutions, kinetics, equilibrium, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, solid state, material science and organic chemistry. Lecture and Lab. P: An "A" or "B" in high school chemistry or a grade of "C" or better in Chem 1020; previous completion or concurrent enrollment in MATH 2530 or MATH 2640. GE:NS. F, S

CHEMSTRY 2000 1-3 credits
Undergraduate Research

Training in research methods, use of scientific literature and evaluation of data. A student may register for one to three credits in a given semester. P: A grade of "C" or better in one semester of General Chemistry. F, S

CHEMSTRY 2150 4 credits
Quantitative Analysis

Theories and principles of gravimetric and volumetric analysis, equilibrium and stoichiometry of solubility, neutralization, oxidation-reduction, complexometry; introduction to absorption spectrophotometry, flame photometry, ion exchange, and statistical treatment of data. Lecture and Lab. P: A grade of "C" or better in CHEMSTRY 1240. S

CHEMSTRY 2730 4 credits
Inorganic Chemistry

An introductory course with an emphasis on coordination chemistry, solid state chemistry, descriptive chemistry of the common representative and transition elements, metallurgy. Lecture and Lab. P: A grade of "C" or better in CHEMSTRY 1240. F

CHEMSTRY 3110 1 credit
Environmental Chemistry Lab

Laboratory complementary to CHEMSTRY 3130 in which students gain experience in the laboratory techniques and methods associated with structure, composition, and chemical reactions of the three spheres of the environment. P: CHEMSTRY 3130 or concurrent enrollment. F

CHEMSTRY 3130 3 credits
Environmental Chemistry

A study of structure, composition, and chemical reactions of the three major spheres of the environment: atmosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere. Additional inquiries into the human impact on the environment and environmental toxicology are also addressed. P: A grade of "C" or better in CHEMSTRY 1240 or CHEMSTRY 1450. F

CHEMSTRY 3510 1 credit
Organic Chemistry Laboratory

Laboratory complementary to CHEMSTRY 3540 which involves an introduction to basic organic laboratory techniques including gas chromatography and infrared spectroscopy. P: CHEMSTRY 3540 or concurrent enrollment. F

CHEMSTRY 3540 4 credits
Organic Chemistry Lecture

An introduction to organic chemistry including a study of aliphatic and aromatic compounds and the functional groups, fundamentals of organic structural theory, chemical bonding, nomenclature, stereochemistry, infrared spectroscopy, structure/property relationships and analysis, as well as proteins, carbohydrates, and other natural compounds. P: A grade of "C" or better in CHEMSTRY 1240. F

CHEMSTRY 3610 1 credit
Organic Chemistry Laboratory

Continuation of CHEMSTRY 3510. Complementary to CHEMSTRY 3630 involving preparations of greater difficulty and an introduction to organic qualitative analysis. P: CHEMSTRY 3630 or concurrent enrollment and CHEMSTRY 3510. S

CHEMSTRY 3630 3 credits
Organic Chemistry Lecture

A second semester of organic chemistry providing an in-depth study of the preparation, reactions, and analysis of the functional groups with an emphasis on mechanisms, structure/property relationships, multistep synthesis, nuclear and mass spectrometry, and pericyclic reactions. P: A grade of "C" or better in CHEMSTRY 3540. S

CHEMSTRY 3810 1 credit
Chemical Synthesis and Characterization

For students desiring additional laboratory experience. In cooperation with the instructor, students will select experiments which require insights into the application and execution of more sophisticated techniques. P: CHEMSTRY 3610 or concurrent enrollment. S


CHEMSTRY 3900 1-3 credits
Directed Studies

Supervised individual study of a topic selected by the student and approved by the staff. A student may register for one to three credits in a given semester and may accumulate a total of four credits. P: 12 credits of Chemistry. F, S, Su

CHEMSTRY 4000 1-3 credits
Undergraduate Research

Training in research methods, use of scientific literature and evaluation of data; results presented in a written report. A student may register for one to three credits in a given semester and may accumulate a total of four credits. P: 18 credits in Chemistry. F, S, Su

CHEMSTRY 4060 1 credit
Chemistry Seminar

The student will make presentations of findings in undergraduate research or in current topics in Chemistry. S

CHEMSTRY 4110 1 credit
Physical Chemistry Laboratory I

Experimental studies applying theoretical principles to practical problems and processes involving chemical and physical phenomena. Fundamentals of chemical measurement using chemical and physical sensors. P: Grade of "C" or better in CHEMSTRY 2150; Grade of "C" or better in CHEMSTRY 4130 or concurrent enrollment. F

CHEMSTRY 4130 3 credits
Physical Chemistry

Atomic structure, thermodynamics and quantum mechanics, molecular structure, spectroscopy, intermolecular interactions, macromolecules, structure of liquids and solids. P: A grade of "C" or better in PHYSICS 2640 and PHYSICS 2610 or PHYSICS 1240 and PHYSICS 1210 and MATH 2640. F

CHEMSTRY 4210 1 credit
Physical Chemistry Laboratory II

Advanced experimental studies applying theoretical principles to chemical and physical phenomena. P: Concurrent or previous enrollment in CHEMSTRY 4230. Grade of "C" or better in CHEMSTRY 4110. S

CHEMSTRY 4230 3 credits
Physical Chemistry

Statistical and quantum mechanics, transport processes, thermodynamics, spectroscopy, solutions, phase transitions, and kinetics. P: A grade of "C" or better in CHEMSTRY 4130, PHYSICS 2640 and PHYSICS 2610, and MATH 2840. S

CHEMSTRY 4240 4 credits
Instrumental Analysis

Theory and laboratory experience in instrumental methods of analysis; common electrochemical and spectrochemical methods, chromatographic methods, electronics and other selected topics. Lecture and Lab. P: A grade of "C" or better in CHEMSTRY 2150 and CHEMSTRY 4130. S

CHEMSTRY 4610 1 credit
General Biochemistry Laboratory

Chemistry of biological compounds and biochemical techniques. C: CHEMSTRY 4630 or concurrent enrollment. S

CHEMSTRY 4630 3 credits
General Biochemistry

Introduction to the chemistry of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids in biological systems including the basics of metabolism and enzyme kinetics. P: A grade of "C" or better in CHEMSTRY 3540. S

CHEMSTRY 4660 1-8 credits
Cooperative Field Experience

Enhancement of the educational experience through placement of a student with a cooperative agency, business, industry or institution. The nature of the assignment, type of experience, number of credits and evaluation procedure to be stipulated in a statement of agreement (learning contract) between the student and the department. F, S, Su

CHEMSTRY 4730 2 credits
Advanced Topics in Inorganic Chemistry

A survey of the theories of atomic and molecular structure and chemical bonding; advanced descriptive studies of the common elements. P: A grade of "C" or better in CHEMSTRY 2730 and CHEMSTRY 4130. S

CHEMSTRY 4810 2 credits
Advanced Topics in Organic Chemistry

Selected topics from among recent advances in mechanisms, structure-reactivity correlations, stereochemistry and conformational analysis, resonance and molecular orbital theory, spectra, natural products, heterocyclic systems and synthesis. P: A grade of "C" or better in CHEMSTRY 3630 and CHEMSTRY 3610, and CHEMSTRY 4230 or concurrent enrollment. S, odd

CHEMSTRY 4820 2 credits
Advanced Topics in Physical Chemistry

Topics selected from thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, atomic and molecular structure, statistical mechanics, nuclear and radiation chemistry. P: A grade of "C" or better in CHEMSTRY 4230. S, even

CHEMSTRY 4830 3 credits
Biochemistry Topics

An in-depth study of metabolism and regulation and enzyme mechanisms as well as cell communication, transport mechanisms, and immunology, gene expression, and regulation. P: A grade of "C" or better in CHEMSTRY 4630. F