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2009-2010 Catalog Undergraduate Courses College of Arts & Sciences Chemistry
Chemistry
CHEM 115      Elements Of Chemistry I
A one-term course in general chemistry with special emphasis on organic chemistry and biochemistry. A terminal course that does not meet requirements as a prerequisite for any higher level chemistry course. Corequisite: CHEM 115L. Three hours of lecture each week, one hour of discussion each week. Fall, Winter.
4 hrs
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CHEM 115 L      Elements Of Chemistry, Laboratory I
A one-term course in general chemistry with special emphasis on organic chemistry and biochemistry. A terminal course that does not meet requirements as a prerequisite for any higher level chemistry course. Corequisite: CHEM 115. One three hour laboratory period each week. Fall, Winter.
1 hr
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CHEM 160      Chemistry, Society, And The Environment
This course is intended to offer a survey of chemical and scientific concepts surrounding current issues. The emphasis will be on the application of fundamental chemical knowledge to allow a full understanding of these issues in the context of currently known facts and theories. Through classroom discussion and application of the scientific method, the ramifications of the issues will be examined. Topics will include pollution, the importance of the chemical industry, its responsibilities to society, and other items of current scientific and environmental interest.
3 hrs
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CHEM 160 L      Laboratory For Chemistry, Society, And The Environment
This course is offered in support of CHEM 160. It will consist of field activities, experiments, and demonstrations to reinforce the concepts and ideas presented in that course.
1 hr
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CHEM 206      Human Nutrition
Introduction to nutrition for health and wellness and the use of chemical energy in the breakdown and synthesis of biomolecules. Nutrition as it applies to a variety of life situations from infancy to older adults. Learning encompasses elements of anatomy and physiology related to nutrition and health.
3 hrs
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CHEM 211      General Chemistry I
Stoichiometry, gas laws, thermochemistry, atomic structure, molecular shapes and bonding theories. Prerequisites: or corequisite MATH 110 or equivalent Restrictions: corequisite CHEM 211L Offered: Each Term
4 hrs
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CHEM 211 L      Experimental General Chemistry I
Introduction to the laboratory techniques used in studying the chemical properties of substances. Some quantitative techniques are included. Prerequisites: MATH 110 or equivalent Restrictions: corequisite CHEM 211 Offered: Each Term
1 hr
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CHEM 212 LR      Experimental General Chemistry II
Introduction to analysis and synthesis. Descriptive chemistry of the more common elements. Three hours per week. Prerequisites: CHEM 211 and CHEM 211L or equivalent (each with a C-or better) Restrictions: corequisite CHEM 212R Offered: Each Term
1 hr
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CHEM 212 R      General Chemistry II
Liquids and solids, solutions, equiibrium, kinetics, electrochemistry and thermodynamics. Introductory course to all advanced work in chemistry. Prerequisites: CHEM 211 and CHEM 211L or equivalent (each with a C-or better) Restrictions: corequisite CHEM 212LR Offered: Each Term
4 hrs
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CHEM 311      Laboratory Safety And Health I
An introduction to laboratory safety and health. Topics to be discussed include good laboratory practice; laboratory hazards; safe chemical handling, storage and disposal; first aid; protective equipment; and federal regulations. Prerequisite: CHEM 320 or CHEM 321, or equivalent. Fall.
1 hr
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CHEM 320      Elementary Organic Chemistry
A one-semester course covering both aliphatic and aromatic fields designed to satisfy requirements for dental schools, medical technology programs, six-year medical programs, pharmacy schools, biology majors. Prerequisite: CHEM 211 CHEM 211L and CHEM 212 CHEM 212L or their equivalents (each with a C-or better). Restrictions: corequisite CHEM 320L Offered: Winter, Summer
4 hrs
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CHEM 320 L      Experimental Organic Chemistry
Elementary organic chemistry experiments to teach basic laboratory operations. Three hours of laboratory a week. Prerequisite: CHEM 211 CHEM 211L and CHEM 212 CHEM 212L or their equivalents (each with a C-or better). Restrictions: corequisite CHEM 320 Offered: Winter, Summer
1 hr
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CHEM 321      Organic Chemistry I
The two terms (CHEM 321, CHEM 322R) constitute an integrated unit in which the chemistry of aliphatic, aromatic, and some heterocyclic compounds are studied. The study begins with simple monofunctional compounds and ends with polyfunctional natural products. Prerequisites: CHEM 211 CHEM 211L and CHEM 212 CHEM 212L or their equivalents (each with a C-or better). Restrictions: corequisite CHEM 321L Offered: Each Term
3 hrs
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CHEM 321 L      Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
CHEM 321L introduces the student to basic techniques and procedures in isolation, purification, and characterization of organic compounds and simple reactions used in the organic chemistry laboratory. The student will also be trained in the proper way to write a scientific laboratory report. Prerequisite: CHEM 211 CHEM 211L and CHEM 212 CHEM 212L or their equivalents (each with a C-or better) Restrictions: corequisite CHEM 321 Offered: Each Term
1 hr
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CHEM 322 L      Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
CHEM 322L is an extension of CHEM 321L. CHEM 322L builds from the basic techniques, procedures, and writing to more advanced organic operations. Prerequisite: CHEM 321 and CHEM 321L or equivalent (each with a C-or better) Restrictions: corequisite CHEM 322R Offered: Each Term
1 hr
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CHEM 322 R      Organic Chemistry II
Continuation of CHEM 321. Prerequisites: CHEM 211/211L, CHEM 212/212L and CHEM 321/321L or their equivalents. (each with a C-or better) Restrictions: corequisite CHEM 322L Offered: Each Term
3 hrs
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CHEM 330      Elementary Physical Chemistry
An introductory course in the principles of physical chemistry for students who have not had calculus. Prerequisites: CHEM 320, CHEM 322R or CHEM H322R, college physics, and a good background in algebra and trigonometry. Three lecture hours a week. Fall.
3 hrs
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CHEM 341      Analytical Chemistry I: Quantitative Analysis
Principles of gravimetric, volumetric, electrolytic, and other methods of analysis. Prerequisites: CHEM 212R or CHEM H214, and MATH 120. Two lectures and six laboratory hours a week. Offered: Every Fall; Winter term in odd years.
4 hrs
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CHEM 341 WI      Analytical Chemistry I: Quantitative Analysis
Principles of gravimetric, volumetric, electrolytic, and other methods of analysis. Satisfies writing intensive requirement for the B.A. degree in Chemistry. Prerequisites: CHEM 211 CHEM 211L, CHEM 212 CHEM 212L, and MATH 120 or their equivalents (each with a C-or better). Restrictions: Has passed the WEPT Offered: Each Term
4 hrs
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CHEM 345 R      Instrumental Analysis
An introductory course on the use of instruments for chemical analysis with particular reference to applications of interest to medical technologists and other students in the sciences. Emphasis will be placed on optical, electrochemical and separation methods. Prerequisites: CHEM 320, CHEM 341, or their equivalents. (Does not meet requirements for an A.C.S. certified degree). Two lectures and three laboratory hours each week.
3 hrs
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CHEM 367      Bioorganic Chemistry
An examination into the current topics at the interface between chemistry and biology. Emphasis will be on the current literature and will include such topics as nucleic acid chemistry, protein chemistry, and carbohydrate chemistry. Prerequisites: CHEM 321 CHEM 321L and CHEM 322 CHEM 322L or their equivalents_(each with a C-or better) Offered: Fall
3 hrs
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CHEM 382      Inorganic And Organic Synthesis
A number of inorganic, organic, and organometallic compounds will be prepared using a variety of synthetic techniques. Prerequisites: CHEM 321 CHEM 321L and CHEM 322 CHEM 322L or their equivalents. (each with a C-or better Offered: Fall
2 hrs
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CHEM 387      Environmental Chemistry I
A survey of how chemical principles can be applied to the environment. Included will be topics in aquatic chemistry, atmospheric chemistry and chemistry of the geosphere and soil. Prerequisites: CHEM 320 OR CHEM 322. Offered: Winter Semester.
3 hrs
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CHEM 388      Environmental Chemistry II
Discussion of selected topics in advanced environmental chemistry, such as environmental toxicology, environmental risk, the chemistry of hazardous wastes and their treatment, and environmental analytical chemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 387.
3 hrs
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CHEM 390      Special Topics In Chemistry
This course will focus on an area of chemistry of contemporary significance. The amount of credit is to be determined by arrangement with the department. May be repeated for credit when the topic varies but no more than three hours of credit may be applied to major course requirements. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor and either CHEM 320, 322R or H322R. On demand.
1-3 hrs
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CHEM 390 PT      Special Topics In Chemistry
1-3 hrs
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CHEM 395      Directed Readings In Chemistry
Intensive readings in areas of joint interest to the enrolled student and the cooperating faculty member. Readings may not duplicate or substitute for current course offerings. Prerequisites: CHEM 320 CHEM 320L or CHEM 321 CHEM 321L and CHEM 322/322L or their equivalents. (each with a C-or better). Restrictions: permission of supervising faculty member Offered: By Arrangement
1-3 hrs
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CHEM 399      Intro To Research
Special problems to introduce undergraduate chemistry majors to research methods. A comprehensive written report is required and a copy of the report is to be retained in the chemistry office. May be taken only after consultation with a member of the chemistry staff. Prerequisite: CHEM 212R or CHEM H214. Semester offered: Every semester
1-3 hrs
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CHEM 410      Chemical Literature
A systematic introduction to the efficient use of the chemical literature. Topics will include both classical search methods and computer search methods. Prerequisites: CHEM 320 CHEM 320L or CHEM 321 CHEM 321L and CHEM 322 CHEM 322L or their equivalents. (each with a C-or better). Offered: Fall
1 hr
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CHEM 431      Physical Chemistry I
A first course in physical chemistry having a calculus base. This course emphasizes thermodynamics with an introduction to the basic principles of quantum mechanics. Prerequisites: MATH 210 and MATH 220; and PHYSICS 220 or preferable PHYSICS 250 Restrictions: Prerequisite or corequisite MATH 250 Offered: Fall
3 hrs
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CHEM 432      Physical Chemistry II
A second course in physical chemistry having a calculus base. This course emphasizes the quantum mechanics description of atoms and molecules, molecular spectroscopy, statistical mechanics, and kinetics. Prerequisites: MATH 210, MATH 220 and MATH 250; and PHYSICS 220 or preferably PHYSICS 250; and CHEM 431 (each with a C-or better). Restrictions: corequisite CHEM 437WI Offered: Winter
3 hrs
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CHEM 434      Molecular Spectroscopy
A theoretical introduction to molecular spectroscopy and its relation to structure. Electronic, vibrational and rotational spectra of chemical systems will be discussed. Prerequisite: CHEM 432 or consent of instructor. Offered: Fall term.
3 hrs
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CHEM 437 WI      Experimental Physical Chemistry I
Experimental methods in physical chemistry. One hour lecture and six hours laboratory each week. Satisfies writing intensive requirements for the B.A. or B.S. degree. Prerequisites: MATH 210, MATH 220 and MATH 250; and PHYSICS 220 or preferably PHYSICS 250; and CHEM 431 (each with a C-or better). Restrictions: Corequisite CHEM 432 and has passed the WEPT prior to enrollment Offered: Winter
3 hrs
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CHEM 442 R      Analytical Chemistry II: Instrumental Analysis
A continuation of CHEM 341. The experimental and theoretical aspects of optical and electrochemical, chromatographic and other physicochemical methods of analysis. Prerequisite: CHEM 341. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 432. Two lectures and four hours laboratory a week. Winter.
3 hrs
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CHEM 451 R      Inorganic Chemistry
Modern concepts and theories of inorganic chemistry. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 432. Three lecture hours each week. Winter.
3 hrs
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CHEM 471      Introduction To Polymer Chemistry
Survey of organic and inorganic monomers and polymers; the occurrence, synthesis, structures and properties of natural and synthetic polymers; discussion of general properties of plastics, elastomers, fibers, resins, and plasticizers. Three lecture hours a week. Prerequisites: CHEM 432 (C-or better) Offered: Fall
3 hrs
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CHEM 480      Computer Applications To Chemical Problems
An intense course in Fortran programming and its uses in chemical problems related to theory and experimentation. Emphasis will be placed on the mathematical structures of chemical problems and the coding of those problems into Fortran. No previous programming experience is required. Prerequisites: CHEM 320 or CHEM 322R.
3 hrs
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CHEM 490      Special Topics In Chemistry
This course will focus on an area of chemistry of contemporary significance. The amount of credit is to be determined by arrangement with the department. May be repeated for credit when the topic varies but no more than three hours of credit may be applied to major course requirements. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. Prerequisite or corequisite. CHEM 431. On demand.
1-3 hrs
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CHEM 495      Directed Readings In Chemistry
Intensive readings in areas of joint interest to the enrolled student and the cooperating faculty member. Readings may not duplicate or substitute for current course offerings. Prerequisites: CHEM 432 and permission of the cooperating faculty member. By arrangement.
1-3 hrs
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CHEM 499      Senior Research
The student is given an original research problem and will be held responsible for all previous experience in working toward its solution. A well-written, comprehensive, and welldocumented research report is required, and a copy of the report is to be retained in the Chemistry department. Prerequisites: CHEM 432 and consent of a member of the Chemistry staff. Credit arranged. Semester offered: Every semester
1-9 hrs
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CHEM H212 LR      Experimental General Chemistry II-Honors
An alternative laboratory experience to CHEM 212LR, for those students gifted in laboratory skills and interested in working in a research lab setting. By arrangement. Winter.
1 hr
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CHEM H321      Honors: Organic Chemistry I
3 hrs
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CHEM H321 L      Organic Chemistry Laboratory I - Honors
A more intense version of CHEM 321L. See course description for CHEM 321L for details. Offered: Winter term.
1 hr
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CHEM H322 LR      Organic Chemistry Laboratory II-Honors
A more intense version of CHEM 322L. See course description for CHEM 322L. Prerequisite: CHEM 321L.
2 hrs
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CHEM H322 R      Honors: Organic Chemistry II
3 hrs
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