1999-2000 Undergraduate Catalog Course Descriptions - Chemistry

Credit may not be received for any chemistry course which covers the same general subject material but is at a lower level than the course for which credit has already been earned. (For example: CHEM 110G after CHEM 111, CHEM 211 after CHEM 313, etc.)

For students whose preparatory science or math training has been deficient. Does not meet the chemistry requirement in any curriculum. Prerequisite: Enhanced ACT composite score of at least 18 or a grade of C or better in CCDM 114N.

A survey of the properties and uses of the elements and their compounds. In addition to classical chemistry, attention is paid to the materials from which consumer products are made, to the production of energy, and to environmental considerations. Prerequisite: 3 years of high school math or CCDM 114N.

Descriptive and theoretical chemistry. Prerequisite: (1) grade of C or better in MATH 115 or a Mathematics Placement Exam Score adequate to enroll in mathematics courses beyond MATH 115; and (2) one of the following: B or better in a second semester high school chemistry course, or grade of at least C in CHEM 100, or an enhanced ACT score of at least 22. CHEM 111/112 are General Education alternative to CHEM 110G.

Descriptive and theoretical chemistry. CHEM 111/112 are General Education alternative to CHEM 110G.

An accelerated one-semester course covering the basic principles of chemistry. May not be taken for credit by students who have taken CHEM 111. Prerequisite: a grade of A in second semester of high school chemistry, or an enhanced ACT composite score of at least 22, or a grade of B or better in CHEM 100, or a grade of C or better in MATH 180 or in MATH 185. General Education alternative to CHEM 110G.

Detailed introduction to analytical, inorganic and physical aspects of chemistry; both descriptive and theoretical explanations. Structured for chemistry and biochemistry majors but appropriate for other physical and life science students. CHEM 115/116 are General Education alternative to CHEM 110G. Prerequisites: grade of B or better in second-semester high school chemistry, eligible to take MATH 185 and an ACT composite score of 22 or higher.

Recommended for chemistry majors and other qualified students. CHEM 115/116 are General Education alternative to CHEM 110G. Prerequisite: grade of C or better in CHEM 115.

A one-semester survey for students requiring a brief coverage of important classes of organic compounds. Prerequisite: CHEM 112 or CHEM 114.

Quantitative aspects of general chemistry: solid state structure, equilibrium, thermodynamics, and kinetics. Required of chemical science majors who have taken CHEM 111/112. Prerequisite: CHEM 112.

Techniques and procedures of chemical research. Prerequisites: 8 credits of chemistry and a 3.0 GPA in chemistry. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits.

Historical and current developments, careers in chemistry, computer applications and use of the library by chemists. To be completed before the end of the sophomore year. Graded S/U.

The impact of chemistry on modern society. Does not satisfy chemistry elective requirements for B. S. chemistry majors. Prerequisite: CHEM 110G or consent of instructor.

Nomenclature, uses, basic reactions, and preparation methods of the most important classes of aliphatic and aromatic compounds. Prerequisite: CHEM 112 or CHEM 116.

Nomenclature, uses, basic reactions, and preparation methods of the most important classes of aliphatic and aromatic compounds. Prerequisite: C or better in CHEM 313. Corequisite: CHEM 315.

Techniques, preparative and analytical methods in organic chemistry. Prerequisite: C or better in CHEM 313 or consent of instructor. Corequisite: CHEM 314.

Specific subjects to be announced in the Schedule of Classes. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits.

Occurrence and properties of the elements and the chemistry of their compounds. Prerequisite: CHEM 112.

Same as GEOL 360.

The fundamentals of quantitative chemical analysis. Prerequisite: CHEM 112.

Analytical techniques, including optical and procedures. Prerequisites: CHEM 371 and either PHYS 212 or PHYS 216.

Same as CHEM 421. Additional work to be arranged.

Chemistry of organic and metal ion pollutants in the environment and principles important to their remediation including bioremediation. Prerequisites: CHEM 112 and either CHEM 211 or CHEM 313. Same as ES 422.

Same as SOIL/GEOL 424.

Principles that govern the physical and chemical behavior of matter. May not be counted toward Bachelor of Science degree in chemistry. Prerequisites: CHEM 112 and either MATH 142G or MATH 192.

Same as CHEM 431. Additional work to be arranged.

Laws and theories underlying chemical phenomena. Prerequisites: MATH 192, PHYS 216, and CHEM 112.

Same as CHEM 433. Additional work to be arranged. Prerequisites: MATH 192, PHYS 216 and CHEM 112.

Laws and theories underlying chemical phenomena. Prerequisite: grade of C or better in CHEM 433.

Same as CHEM 434. Additional work to be arranged. Prerequisite: grade of C or better in CHEM 433.

Prerequisite: concurrent registration in CHEM 434.

Investigation of chemical problems and the development of special techniques. Prerequisites: consent of instructor, 16 credits of chemistry and 3.0 GPA in chemistry for nonmajors. May be repeated for a maximum of 3 credits.

Techniques involved in sealing, bending, and blowing glass tubing and fabricating special pieces of laboratory apparatus. Prerequisite: consent of instructor.

Discussions of current chemical research, impact of chemistry on society and/or ethics as applied to chemists. Each student will present a written and an oral report on an approved topic. Prerequisite: CHEM 431 or CHEM 433.

A writing project for students wishing to prepare a more extensive report than that required for CHEM 443. The thesis may cover independent research, a topic from current chemical literature, or the impact of chemistry on society. May be taken concurrently with CHEM 443. Prerequisite: CHEM 431 or CHEM 433.

Specific subjects to be announced in the Schedule of Classes. Prerequisite: consent of instructor. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 credits.

Applications of the principles of organic, inorganic, physical, and analytical chemistry to solve particularly defined but open-ended problems in chemistry. Prerequisites: either CHEM 314, CHEM 371, or CHEM 433.

Same as CHEM 452. Additional work to be arranged.

Theoretical principles and a systematic study of the periodic table. Prerequisite: CHEM 434 or consent of instructor.

Same as CHEM 456. Additional work to be arranged.

Same as ME 461.

Synthesis and theory at an advanced level. Prerequisite: CHEM 312.

Same as CHEM 466. Additional work to be arranged.

Laboratory course with lectures on principles of analytical techniques related to environmental monitoring of pollutants and waste management. Prerequisite: CHEM 371 or C E 462 or consent of instructor.