Chemistry Course Descriptions

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 wish to use the study of chemistry to satisfy 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 Occupational Safety and Health, those who will minor in Chemical Sciences or Environmental Sciences or who need only one year of general chemistry. It includes nomenclature, stoichiometry, atomic structure, chemical bonding, solutions; gas laws and thermo-chemistry; with laboratory (2hr/wk). This course does NOT satisfy 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 for students with a degree plan that requires a broad foundation in chemistry. It is a continuation of CHEM 1114 and includes equilibrium, kinetics, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, qualitative analysis, organic chemistry, biochemistry and nuclear chemistry; with laboratory (2hr/wk). This course can be used as a prerequisite for CHEM 1415, CHEM 2014 or CHEM 2024. 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 is for students with a degree plan that requires an algebra-based, in-depth knowledge in chemistry. This course is the entry point for students who will major in Chemistry and Medical Sciences; for all students meeting general chemistry requirements for entrance into programs of advanced healthcare degrees and a Chemistry minor. It includes nomenclature, atomic and molecular structure, stoichiometry, bonding, states of matter, thermochemistry, acids and bases, and gas laws; with laboratory (4hr/wk). (Prerequisite: one year of high school chemistry) Corequisite or Prerequisite: College Algebra or ACT Math score of 21 or better.

1415 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II

The second semester of study for students with a degree plan that requires an algebra-based, in-depth knowledge in chemistry. It is a continuation of CHEM 1315 with emphasis on kinetics, equilibrium, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, qualitative analysis, organic chemistry, biochemistry, and nuclear chemistry; with laboratory (4hr/wk). This course satisfies the prerequisite for CHEM 3053/3062 and CHEM 3425. (Prerequisite: CHEM 1315 with a grade of C or better)

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 towards a major or minor in chemistry but will count towards a minor in Chemical Sciences; with laboratory (4hr/wk). (Prerequisite: CHEM 1214 or 1415 with a grade of C or better)

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 cover acid/base calculations, titrations, basic chemical equilibrium, atomic and molecular spectroscopic, chromatographic, and electro analytical methods of analysis. Much of the laboratory experience will focus on modern methods of environmental analysis. This course will count toward a Chemical Sciences minor but will not count towards a Chemistry Major (Prerequisite: CHEM 1214 or 1415 with a grade of C or better)

2113 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY I

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 with a grade of C or better) 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 with a grade of C or better) 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 equilibriums, volumetric measurements, spectrophotometry, separations and electro analytical methods; with laboratory (4 hr/wk). (Prerequisite: CHEM 1415 with grade of C or better)

3525 INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS

Topics include basic electronics, computer control of chemical instrumentation, spectral, electrochemical and chromatographic methods of analysis, and laboratory automation; with laboratory (4hr/wk). (Prerequisite: CHEM 3425 with a grade of C or better)

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 [with a grade of C or better] and CHEM 3162)

4115 BIOCHEMISTRY I

The fundamental principles of chemistry applied to life processes; with laboratory (4hr/wk). (Prerequisite: CHEM 3053 with grade of C or better and CHEM 3062) (Previously listed as Biochemistry)

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 with a grade of C or better, CHEM 3062, BIOL 2114, BIOL 3814 and BIOL 3404; recommended Corequisite: CHEM 4115 or departmental approval.)

4193 BIOCHEMISTRY II

The study of molecular and subcellular events involved in the process of metabolism and bioenergetics. (Same as BIOL 4193) (Prerequisite: CHEM 4115 with a grade of C or better)

4213 ADVANCED ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY

Emphasizes recent developments in the field of analytical chemistry with a focus on chromatography and spectroscopy, with laboratory. (Prerequisite: CHEM 3425 with a grade of C or better) (Previously listed as CHEM 4215)

4314 IMMUNOLOGY

A study of the molecular and cellular mechanisms of immunity. Lab required. (Same as BIOL 4314) (Prerequisite: BIOL 2114)

4333 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY II

Bonding models and reactions of inorganic, organometallic and coordination compounds. (Prerequisite: CHEM 2113 with a grade of C or better) (Previously listed as Advanced Inorganic Chemistry)

4553 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I

Introductory course in modern theoretical chemistry (Prerequisites: 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)

4662 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY

Laboratory study of ideal gas laws, enthalpy, 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)