DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY — COURSES

CHEM 101
Chemical Science I

An introductory course for non-science majors. The basic principles of atomic theory, the periodic table, chemical bonding, thermochemistry, environmental chemistry, and nuclear chemistry. This course is intended for students of the social sciences and humanities.

Distribution I Area: Natural Sciences.
3 Lect Hrs, 1 Disc Hr, 3 Credits

CHEM 103
Chemical Principles I

Introduction to the fundamental principles of chemistry including atomic structure, stoichiometry, the periodic table of the elements, chemical bonding, molecular structure, and states of matter based on kinetic theory. Laboratory work presents an introduction to methods of quantitative chemical techniques. This course is intended for majors in any of the sciences, including predental, premedical, and pre-engineering students.

Prerequisite: A passing grade in MATH 115 or placement into MATH 130 or higher.
Distribution I Area: Natural Sciences.
Distribution II Area: Natural Sciences.
3 Lect Hrs, 3 Lab Hrs, 1 Disc Hr, 4 Credits
Mr Carter, Mr Margulis, Mr Zompa

CHEM 104
Chemical Principles II

Introduction to acid-base systems, elementary thermodynamics, chemical kinetics and equilibria, electrochemistry, oxidation-reduction reactions, and a survey of the chemical properties of elements based on principles already introduced. Laboratory work presents qualitative and quantitative analysis. This course is intended for majors in any of the sciences, including predental, premedical, and pre-engineering students.

Prerequisite: CHEM 103.
Distribution I Area: Natural Sciences.
Distribution II Area: Natural Sciences.
3 Lect Hrs, 3 Lab Hrs, 1 Disc Hr, 4 Credits
Mr Carter, Ms Foster, Mr Margulis, Mr Zompa

CHEM 107
Introduction to Chemistry I

A survey of the theoretical principles of general inorganic chemistry. Topics include atomic and molecular structure, bonding, chemical reactions, solution, pH, stoichiometry, and radiochemistry. This course is intended for students needing a general/organic/biochemistry sequence. This is the first course in the sequence. (Course offered in the fall only.)

Distribution I Area: Natural Sciences.
Distribution II Area: Natural Sciences.
3 Lect Hrs, 2 Lab Hrs, 1 Disc Hr, 4 Credits
Mr Cerny

CHEM 108
Introduction to Chemistry II

A brief survey of organic and biological chemistry. Topics include structure, nomenclature, and the nature of organic compounds. Emphasis is on preparation for biological applications. Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids are introduced. The structures and metabolism of important biochemical molecules are considered. This course is intended for students needing a general/organic/biochemistry sequence. This is the second course in that sequence. (Course offered in the spring only.)

Prerequisite: CHEM 107.
Distribution I Area: Natural Sciences.
Distribution II Area: Natural Sciences.
3 Lect Hrs, 2 Lab Hrs, 1 Disc Hr, 4 Credits
Mr Cerny

CHEM L111 (ENVSTY L111)
Environmental Concerns and Chemical Solutions

Human society is constantly facing such environmental issues and problems as ozone depletion, air pollution, acid rain, and the dangers of nuclear energy. This course provides students with a foundation in chemistry that can be used to examine these and other environmental concerns. A combination of hands-on-work and small-group projects illustrates the science behind these issues, and helps students develop an unbiased view.

Distribution I Area: Natural Sciences.
Distribution II Area: Natural Sciences.
3 Lect Hrs, 1 Disc Hr, 3 Credits
Ms Foster

CHEM 130
Physiological Chemistry

This course provides a foundation of the chemistry principles relevant to physiological systems and processes. Quantitative and descriptive tools are presented and developed so as to provide a basis for understanding metabolic pathways and biological structures at the molecular level. Fundamentals of atomic and molecular structure, energetics, and reaction dynamics will be studied in a context that illustrates the molecular mechanisms of life processes.

Distribution I Area: Natural Sciences.
3 Lect Hrs, 3 Lab Hrs, 1 Disc Hr, 4 Credits
Mr Cerny

CHEM 253
Organic Chemistry I

An intensive survey of structure, reactions and synthesis of the main classes of organic compounds. Laboratory illustrates the preparation, purification and identification of organic compounds by classical and instrumental methods. (Course offered in the fall only.)

Prerequisite: CHEM 104.
Distribution I Area: Natural Sciences.
Distribution II Area: Natural Sciences.
3 Lect Hrs, 3 Lab Hrs, 1 Disc Hr, 4 Credits
Mr Cerny, Ms Schwartz, Mr Salvatore

CHEM 254
Organic Chemistry II

An intensive survey of structure, reactions and synthesis of the main classes of organic compounds. Laboratory illustrates the preparation, purification, and identification of organic compounds by classical and instrumental methods. (Course offered in the spring only.)

Prerequisite: CHEM 253.
Distribution I Area: Natural Sciences.
Distribution II Area: Natural Sciences.
3 Lect Hrs, 3 Lab Hrs, 1 Disc Hr, 4 Credits
Mr Cerny, Ms Schwartz, Mr Salvatore

CHEM 311
Analytical Chemistry

This course is an introduction to analytical and solution chemistry. Topics include solubility, acid-base, redox and complexation equilibria and ionic activity coefficients with applications to gravimetric, titrimetric, chelometric, electrolytic and spectrophotometric methods of analysis. Equilibrium principles are applied to a variety of separation techniques as well. (Course offered in the fall only.)

Prerequisites: CHEM 254, MATH 140, PHYSIC 113.
3 Lect Hrs, 1 Disc Hr, 4 Credits
Mr Evans, Mr Margulis, Mr Qu

CHEM 312
Physical Chemistry

This is an introductory course in chemical thermodynamics, kinetic theory and classical chemical kinetics. Topics include the First, Second, and Third Laws of Thermodynamics with special application to chemical transformations. Phase equilibria and the phase rule are discussed in detail. A discussion of chemical kinetics includes rate laws, order, molecularity, and activation parameters. (Course offered in the spring only.)

Prerequisite: CHEM 311.
3 Lect Hrs, 1 Disc Hr, 4 Credits
Mr Dransfield, Ms Foster, Mr Margulis

CHEM 313
Analytical Chemistry Laboratory

This course provides practical laboratory experience with a variety of analytical methods. These include titrimetric, spectrophotometric, conductometric, potentiometric and electrolytic methods as well as ion exchange and solvent extraction separations. (Course offered in the fall only.)

Prerequisite: CHEM 254.
Corequisite: CHEM 311.
1 Lect Hr, 3 Lab Hrs, 2 Credits
Mr Evans, Mr Qu

CHEM 314
Physical Chemistry Laboratory

This is a laboratory course designed to illustrate various topics discussed in Chemistry 312 and to introduce data analytical methods including statistics and error propagation. (Course offered in the spring only.)

Corequisite: CHEM 312.
1 Lect Hr, 3 Lab Hrs, 2 Credits
Ms Foster, Mr Licht, Mr Qu

CHEM 351
Organic Qualitative Analysis

Theory and practice in organic compound separation and identification employing classical and instrumental methods. (Course offered in the fall only.)

Prerequisite: CHEM 254.
1 Lect Hr, 6 Lab Hrs, 3 Credits
Mr Anselme, Mr Torok

CHEM 361
Analytical Instrumentation

Principles and use of instrumental methods in analysis. (Course offered in the spring only.)

Prerequisites: CHEM 311 and 369.
3 Lect Hrs, 3 Lab Hrs, 4 Credits
Mr Evans, Ms Foster, Mr Zompa

CHEM 369
Chemical Structure

Introduction to fundamental theories concerning the structure of atoms and molecules. Discussion of the application of spectroscopic methods in structure elucidation. (Course offered in the fall only.)

Corequisite: CHEM 379.
Prerequisites: CHEM 104, MATH 141, PHYSIC 114 and one physics laboratory.
3 Lect Hrs, 1 Disc Hr, 4 Credits
Ms Foster, Mr Margulis

CHEM 370
Inorganic Chemistry

Discussion of the fundamental principles of theoretical and descriptive modern inorganic chemistry. (Course offered in the spring only.)

Prerequisite: CHEM 369.
Corequisite: CHEM 371.
3 Lect Hrs, 1 Disc Hr, 4 Credits
Mr Carter, Mr Zompa

CHEM 371
Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory

This course provides practical laboratory experience in synthesis, reactivity, and characterization of inorganic compounds. (Course offered in the spring only.)

Prerequisite: CHEM 369.
Corequisite: CHEM 370.
1 Lect Hr, 3 Lab Hrs, 2 Credits
Mr Carter, Mr Zompa

CHEM 379
Chemical Structure Lab

Spectroscopy applied to chemical problems. Absorption and emission spectra, magnetic resonance and mass spectroscopy are used in the laboratory work. (Course offered in the fall only.)

Corequisite: CHEM 369.
3 Lab Hrs, 1 Disc Hr, 2 Credits
Mr Dransfield, Mr Licht

CHEM 408
Chemical Computation

A survey of methods of chemical data acquisition, analysis, and graphical presentation, with emphasis on the use of personal computers for such purposes.

Prerequisites: CHEM 311 and 313 or permission of instructor.
3 Lect/Lab Hrs, 3 Credits

CHEM 444
Cooperative Education Field Experience in Chemistry

The Cooperative Education Program in Chemistry places students in work assignments directly related to chemistry. Three credits are awarded for a full-time, six-month assignment; fewer credits are awarded for part-time placement. Credits are awarded only upon successful completion of the prospectus. A maximum of six credits may be earned through the program.

Prerequisites: CHEM 311 and 313; or CHEM 369 and 370; a cumulative grade point average of 2.5.
Hrs by arrangement, 1-3 Credits

CHEM 470
Chemical Applications of Group Theory

Application of symmetry and group theoretical methods to various aspects of chemistry. Foundations cover basic definitions and theorems, molecular symmetry, symmetry groups and group representations. Applications to bonding include hybridization of atomic orbitals and symmetry-adapted molecular orbital theory. Spectroscopic applications include electronic (crystal field theory) and vibrational spectroscopy. (Course offered in the fall only.)

Corequisite or Prerequisite: CHEM 369.
2 Lect Hrs, 2 Credits
Mr Carter

CHEM 471
Introduction to Green Chemistry

This course probes aspects of chemistry that are designed to benefit society and that search for pathways to minimize environmental impact. The course first studies a specific environmental problem in depth, then probes the pragmatic implications of discoveries in the field, and finally provides an array of representative green chemistry examples.

Prerequisite: CHEM 254. CHEM 312 recommended.
3 Lect Hrs, 1 Disc Hr, 3 Credits
Mr Dransfield, Mr Qu, Mr Torok

CHEM 476
Historical and Philosophical Background of Selected Chemical Theories

This course presents the historical and philosophical background of selected basic chemical theories. For each theory chosen, participants review the science in its present form, study older theories that explained the same phenomena, and explore the history of the development from the older to the newer theory. Philosophical questions concerning the structure of scientific theories are also discussed.

Prerequisite: CHEM 311 or CHEM 369 or permission of instructor.
3 Lect Hrs, 3 Credits

CHEM 478
Readings in Chemistry

Topics vary depending on instructor.
Hrs by arrangement, 1-4 Credits

CHEM 479
Readings in Chemistry

See CHEM 478.

CHEM 481
Advanced Laboratory in Chemistry I

Special laboratory topics under individual guidance by faculty member. (Course offered in the fall only.)

Prerequisites: CHEM 254 or 256 and any two of the following: CHEM 311, 312, 369, 370.
3-12 Lab Hrs, 1-4 Credits

CHEM 482
Advanced Laboratory in Chemistry II

See CHEM 481. (Course offered in the spring only.)

CHEM 491
Senior Thesis

Laboratory or literature investigation by the student under the guidance of the faculty advisor. A research paper of significant length and an oral presentation are required. This course is intended to fulfill the Chemistry capstone requirement.

Prerequisites: CHEM 254 and any two of the following: CHEM 311, 312, 369, 370.
2 Lect Hrs, 8 Lab Hrs, 4 Credits

Graduate Courses

Under certain circumstances, most graduate-level courses in chemistry are open to undergraduates. Please contact the program office for further information