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- 1004 CHEMICAL CONCEPTS
- A one-semester course for students with a degree plan such as nursing that has a one-semester chemistry requirement. This course is also recommended for students who need additional preparation before either of the other two tracks of chemistry or for those who with to use the study of chemistry to satify their general education requirement. It includes fundamental knowledge of inorganic chemistry; with laboratory (2hr/wk) (Prerequisite: Elementary high school algebra skills. It may not be used on any major or minor)
- 1114 BASIC CHEMISTRY I
- The first semester of chemistry for students with a degree plan that requires a broad foundation in chemistry. This course is the ideal entry point for students who will major in Environmental Sciences or Occupational Safety and Health, those who will minor in Chemistry or who need only one year of general chemistry. It includes nomenclature; stoichiometry, atomic structure, chemical bonding; solutions; gas laws and therochemistry; with laboratory (2hr/wk) This course doe NOT satify the prerequisite for CHEM 1415 Corequisite: MATH 1303 or higher or two units of high school algebra
- 1214 BASIC CHEMISTRY II
- The second semester of chemistry fo students with a degree plan that requires a broad foundation in chemistry. It is a continuation of CHEM 1114 and includes equilibrium, kinetics, thermodynamics, eletrochemistry, qualitative analysis, organic chemistry, biochemistry and nuclear chemistry; with laboratory. This course can be used as a prerequisite for CHEM 1415, CHEM 3015 or CHEM3025. This course does NOT satisfy the prerequisite for CHEM 3053/3062 or CHEM 3425. (Prerequisite: CHEM 1114)
- 1315 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I
- This first semester of study for students with a degree plan that requires algebra-based, in-depth of knowledge in chemistry. This course is the entry point for students who will major in Chemistry, Biotechnology, and Medical Science ; for all students meeting general chemistry requirements for entrance into programs of advanced healthcare degrees and Chemistry minors. It includes nomenclature, atomic and molecular stucture, stoichiometry, bonding, states of matter, thermochemistry, acids and bases, and gas laws; with laborotory (4hr/wk) Corequisite:one year of high school chemistry AND College Algebra, or ACT Math of 19 or better, or high school pre-calculus of equivalent
- 1415 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II
- The second semester of study for students with a degree plan that requires algbra-based, in-depth of knowledge in chemistry. It is a continuation of CHEM 1315 with emphasis on kinetics, equilibrium, thermodynamics, eletrochemistry, qualitative analysis, organic chemistry, biochemistry, and nuclear chemistry; with laboratory (4hr/wk) This course satifies the prerequiste for CHEM 3053/3062 and CHEM 3425. (Prerequisite:CHEM 1315)
- 2014 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY/BIOCHEMISTRY
- Terminal course for students whose major does not require additional chemistry courses, e.g., science education. This course is an introduction to organic chemistry and biochemistry and will not count toward a major or minor in chemistry but will count toward a minor in Chemical Sciences (Prerequisite: CHEM 1214 or 1415)
- 2024 INTRODUCTION TO ANALYTICAL METHODS
- This course is designed to introduce the student to classical wet and modern instrumental analytical chemistry. The fundamentals of analytical statistics and its importance to data reliability will be discussed. The course will coveracid/base calculations, titrations, basic chemical equilibr ium, atomic and molecular spectroscopic, chromatographic, and electroanalytical methods of analysis. Much of the laboratory experience will focus on modern methods of environmental analysis. This course will count toward a Chemistry or Chemical Sciences minor but will not count toward a Chemistry Major (Prerequisite: CHEM 1214 or 1415)
- 2113 INTERMEDIATE INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
- Periodic properties of the elements and the structures, properties, and reactions of their compounds. (Prerequisite: CHEM 1214 or 1415 or departmental approval)
- 3053 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
- Introductory course emphasizing structure and reaction mechanisms of aliphatic and aromatic compounds. (Prerequisite: CHEM 1415; corequisite: CHEM 3062)
- 3062 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY
- Techniques such as purification/separation, physical characterization, reaction types, and synthesis of organic compounds. (Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 3053)
- 3153 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
- Continuation of CHEM 3053 with emphasis on other major classes of organic compounds. (Prerequisite: CHEM 3053; corequisite: CHEM 3162)
- 3162 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY
- Multi-step syntheses and identification of organic compounds, including instrumental methods. (Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 3153)
- 3425 CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
- Introductory course including treatment of analytical data; chemical equilibria; volumetric measurements; spectrophotometry; separations and electroanalytical methods, with laboratory. (Prerequisite: CHEM 1415)
- 3525 INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS
- Topics include basic electronics, computer control of chemical instrumentation, spectral, electrochemical and chromatographic methods of analysis, and laboratory automation, with laboratory. (Prerequisite: CHEM 3425)
- 3612 RADIOACTIVITY & NUCLEAR MEASUREMENT
- Study of nuclear disintegrations and properties of alpha, beta, and gamma radiation; with laboratory. (Prerequisite: PHYS 1214 or 2115 or CHEM 1415) (Same as PHYS 3612)
- 3644 CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY
- Survey of industrial processes; special experimental problems in technique development; with laboratory. (Prerequisites: CHEM 2014 or 3055, and CHEM 3425)
- 4055 ADVANCED ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
- Emphasizes recent developments in the field. With laboratory. (Prerequisite: CHEM 3153 and 3162)
- 4115 BIOCHEMISTRY
- The fundamental principles of chemistry applied to life processes, with laboratory. (Prerequisite: CHEM 2014 or CHEM 3053 and 3062)
- 4124 MOLECULAR GENETICS
- A study of gene organization and control of gene expression in prokaryotes and eukaryotes, emphasizing applications in modern biotechnology, and the genetic and biochemical techniques involved in manipulating and assaying gene expression. Integrated lab and lecture format. (Same as BIOL 4124) (Prerequisites: CHEM 3053, CHEM 3062, BIOL 2114, BIOL 3814 and BIOL 3404; recommended co-requisite: CHEM 4115 or departmental approval.)
- 4193 METABOLISM
- The study of molecular and subcellular events involved in the process of metabolism and bioenergetics. (Same as BIOL 4193) (Sequel of CHEM 4115)
- 4213 ADVANCED ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
- Emphasizes recent developments in the field; with laboratory. (Prerequisite: CHEM 3425)
- 4314 IMMUNOLOGY
- A study of the molecular and cellular mechanisms of immunity. Lab required. (Same as BIOL 4314) (Prerequsite: BIOL 2114)
- 4333 ADVANCED INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
- Bonding models and reactions of inorganic, organometallic and coordination compounds. (Prerequisite: 20 hours of chemistry)
- 4553 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I
- Introductory course in modern theoretical chemistry (Co-requisites: MATH 2315 or equivalent, and 18 hours of chemistry)
- 4562 ADVANCED LABORATORY
- Physical and spectroscopic measurement on chemical systems. (Prerequisites: Thirty (30) hours of chemistry or permission of department)
- 4653 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II
- A continuation of CHEM 4553. (Prerequisites: CHEM 4553 and MATH 2315, or department approval)
- 4662 THERMODYNAMICS LABORATORY
- Laboratory study of ideal gases laws, enthaply, entropy, calorimetry, and other thermodynamic concepts, including mathematical and instrumental methods.
- 4951 SENIOR SEMINAR
- Required for all chemistry majors. Emphasis on career planning, research presentation, and program assessment. (Prerequisite: 30 hours of chemistry or departmental approval)
- 4960 DIRECTED READING
- Individualized literature study selected in consultation with the professor. (Prerequisite: department approval)
- 4970 SPECIAL STUDIES
- Individualized project selected in consultation with the professor. (Prerequisite: department approval)
- 4980 SEMINAR
- Small group study of topic announced by department (Prerequisite: department approval)
- 4990 RESEARCH
- Independent investigation designed in consultation with the professor. (Prerequisite: departmental approval)
- 5113 RECOMBINANT DNA METHODS
- Course examines theoretical background in Recombinant DNA Technology and provides opportunities for students to obtain laboratory experience in Recombinant DNA Technology. (Prerequisites: 30 semester hours of undergraduate biological and/or physical sciences. (Same as BIOL 5113)
- 5122 FUND INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
- Study of advanced principles of inorganic chemistry.
- 5960 DIRECTED READINGS
- Individualized literature study selected in consultation with the professor. (Prerequisite: departmental approval)
- 5970 SPECIAL STUDIES
- Individual project selected in consultation with the professor. (Prerequisite: departmental approval)
- 5980 SEMINAR
- Small group study of topic announced by department (Prerequisite: department approval)
- 5990 RESEARCH
- Independent investigation designed in consultation with the professor. (Prerequisite: departmental approval)