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. (Fall, Spring)

Components: Discussion, Lecture

Prereqs/Coreqs: math placement score of 15 or higher

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. (Fall, Spring)

Components: Discussion, Laboratory, Lecture

GE: Natural Science

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, oxidation-reduction. (Fall, Spring)

Components: Exam, Laboratory, Lecture

GE: Natural Science

Prereqs/Coreqs: a "C" or better MATH 1530 or MATH 1630 or MATH 1730 or MATH 1830 or math proficiency level of 20 or higher

CHEMSTRY 1240 4 credits General Chemistry

Second semester of a two-semester sequence. Kinetics, chemical equilibrium, electrochemistry, thermodynamics, organic, descriptive and nuclear chemistry. (Fall, Spring)

Components: Exam, Laboratory, Lecture

GE: Natural Science

P: a "C" or better in CHEMSTRY 1140

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. (Fall, Spring)

Components: Exam, Laboratory, Lecture

GE: Natural Science

Prereqs/Coreqs: an "A" or B" in high school chemistry or a "C" or better in CHEMSTRY 1020 and previous completion or concurrent enrollment in MATH 2530 or higher

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. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

Components: Independent Study

Prereqs/Coreqs: a "C" or better in one semester of general chemistry

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. (Spring)

Components: Laboratory, Lecture

Prereqs/Coreqs: a "C" or better in CHEMSTRY 1240

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. (Fall)

Components: Laboratory, Lecture

Prereqs/Coreqs: a "C" or better in CHEMSTRY 1240

CHEMSTRY 3110 1 credit Environmental Chemistry Lab

Laboratory complementary to CHEM 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. (Fall)

Components: Laboratory

Prereqs/Coreqs: CHEMSTRY 3130 or concurrent enrollment

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. (Fall)

Components: Lecture

Prereqs/Coreqs: a "C" or better in CHEMSTRY 1240 or CHEMSTRY 1450

CHEMSTRY 3270 2 credits Forensic Chemistry

An in-depth examination of forensic applications of chemical analysis: presumptive and confirmatory drug identification, microscopic techniques in trace evidence analysis, quality assurance quality control (QA-QC) issues for the crime lab analyst, the toxicology of illicit compounds, and modern methods of DNA analysis related to criminalistics. (Winterim)

Components: Lecture

P: a "C" or better in CHEMSTRY 2150 and CHEMSTRY 3540

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. (Fall)

Components: Laboratory

Prereqs/Coreqs: CHEMSTRY 3540 or concurrent enrollment

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. (Fall)

Components: Exam, Laboratory, Lecture

Prereqs/Coreqs: a "C" or better in CHEMSTRY 1240

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. (Spring)

Components: Laboratory

P: CHEMSTRY 3510 and C: CHEMSTRY 3630

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. (Spring)

Components: Lecture

P: a "C" or better in CHEMSTRY 3540

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. (Spring)

Components: Laboratory

P or C: CHEMSTRY 3610

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. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

Components: Independent Study

Prereqs/Coreqs: 12 credits of chemistry

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. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

Components: Independent Study

Prereqs/Coreqs: 18 credits in chemistry and department consent

CHEMSTRY 4060 1 credit Chemistry Seminar

This course will develop student's abilities to present scientific findings in both seminar and poster format. (Spring)

Components: Seminar

P: satisfied speech general education requirement and a chemistry major

CHEMSTRY 4110 1 credit Physical Chemistry Lab 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. (Fall)

Components: Laboratory

Prereqs/Coreqs: a "C" or better in CHEMSTRY 2150; C: "C" or better in CHEMSTRY 4130

CHEMSTRY 4130 3 credits Physical Chemistry

Atomic structure, thermodynamics and quantum mechanics, molecular structure, spectroscopy, intermolecular interactions, macromolecules, structure of liquids and solids. (Fall)

Components: Lecture

Prereqs/Coreqs: a "C" or better in all courses - (PHYSICS 2640 and PHYSICS 2610 or PHYSICS 1240 and PHYSICS 1210 or PHYSICS 2340) and MATH 2640

CHEMSTRY 4210 1 credit Physical Chemistry Lab II

Advanced experimental studies applying theoretical principles to chemical and physical phenomena. (Spring)

Components: Laboratory

Prereqs/Coreqs: a "C" or better in CHEMSTRY 4110; P or C: CHEMSTRY 4230.

CHEMSTRY 4230 3 credits Physical Chemistry

Statistical and quantum mechanics, transport processes, thermodynamics, spectroscopy, solutions, phase transitions, and kinetics. (Spring)

Components: Lecture

Prereqs/Coreqs: a "C" or better in all courses - CHEMSTRY 4130 and (PHYSICS 2340 or PHYSICS 2640 and PHYSICS 2610) and MATH 2840

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. (Spring)

Components: Laboratory, Lecture

Prereqs/Coreqs: a "C" or better in both CHEMSTRY 2150 and CHEMSTRY 4130

CHEMSTRY 4520 2 credits Nanoscale Characterization and Fabrication

Students will learn and apply several techniques for the fabrication of nanoscale structures. Additionally, students will learn instrumental and analytical techniques to characterize and measure these submicrometer structures. Because nanotechnology is an interdisciplinary field, students will learn and apply techniques from biology, chemistry, and materials science. This course is required for the Minor in Microsystems and Nanotechnology. (Fall)

Components: Laboratory

Prereqs/Coreqs: ENGRPHYS 3930

CHEMSTRY 4610 1 credit General Biochemistry Lab

Chemistry of biological compounds and biochemical techniques. (Spring)

Components: Laboratory

C: CHEMSTRY 4630 or concurrent enrollment

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. (Spring)

Components: Lecture

P: a "C" or better in CHEMSTRY 3540

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. (Fall, Spring, Summer)

Components: Field Studies

CHEMSTRY 4680 8 credits Criminalistics Emphasis Internship

This 8-credit course involves working 360 hours with an accredited crime laboratory. The course is designed for the student to integrate the fundamental theory from the first three years of the Criminalistics Emphasis curriculum with the opportunity to work as an intern in a fully functioning crime laboratory as a bench scientist. Students will likely conduct research and development work during their time in the laboratory and are required to complete weekly reports, assignments, and presentations related to the experience.

Components: Field Studies

P: a "C" or better in CHEMSTRY 2150 and CHEMSTRY 3630

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. (Spring)

Components: Lecture

Prereqs/Coreqs: a "C" or better in CHEMSTRY 2730 and CHEMSTRY 4130

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. (Spring)

Components: Lecture

Prereqs/Coreqs: a "C" or better in CHEMSTRY 3630 and CHEMSTRY 3610 and C: CHEMSTRY 4230

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. (Spring)

Components: Lecture

Prereqs/Coreqs: a "C" or better in CHEMSTRY 4230

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. (Fall)

Components: Lecture

P: a "C" or better in CHEMSTRY 4630

CHEMSTRY 4910 1 credit Advanced Biochemistry Laboratory

Advanced experimental studies applying theoretical principles discussed in CHEMSTRY 4830 including protein binding, protein characterization, gene expression and gene regulation.

Components: Laboratory