CHEM 100. INTRODUCTION TO CHEMISTRY. 4 Credits.

Pre-requisites: MTHD 104 with a grade ≥C, or concurrent enrollment in MATH 114. Corequisite: CHEM 100L.
Prepares those who have not had a satisfactory background in high school chemistry to take CHEM 161 and CHEM 161L, or CHEM 171 and CHEM 171L. Topics include the scientific method, SI and metric systems, unit conversions, atomic structure, periodic table, bonding, and stoichiometry. Companion course to CHEM 100L.

CHEM 100L. INTRODUCTION TO CHEMISTRY LAB. 1 Credit.

Pre-requisites: MTHD 104 with a grade ≥C, or concurrent enrollment in MATH 114. Corequisite: CHEM 100.
Companion lab to CHEM 100.

CHEM 121. CHEMISTRY AND ITS ROLE IN SOCIETY. 4 Credits.

Pre-requisites: Corequisite: CHEM 121L.
Satisfies: a BACR for natural sciences.
Basic chemical principles are used to examine some of the chemistry that most directly impacts individuals and society on a day-to-day basis. The course is designed to develop an appreciation for the chemical basis of the body and the environment. Emphasis is placed on the dynamic nature of the field of chemistry and efforts are made to dispel many of the common misconceptions that nonscientists often have about chemistry and other natural sciences. Companion course to CHEM 121L.

CHEM 121L. CHEMISTRY AND ITS ROLE IN SOCIETY LAB. 1 Credit.

Pre-requisites: Corequisite: CHEM 121.
Companion lab to CHEM 121.

CHEM 140. CRIMINALISTICS AND FORENSIC CHEMISTRY. 4 Credits.

Pre-requisites: ≥C in CHEM 100 or ≥C in CHEM 161 and CHEM 161L or ≥C in CHEM 171; or one year of high school chemistry. Corequisite: CHEM 140L.
Provides an overview of forensic science and criminalistics including history and the modern role of forensic science in the judicial system. Topics covered include DNA typing, trace evidence analysis, firearms and tool marks, and impression evidence. Companion course to CHEM 140L.

CHEM 140L. CRIMINALISTICS AND FORENSIC CHEMISTRY LAB. 1 Credit.

Pre-requisites: ≥C in CHEM 100 or ≥C in CHEM 161 and CHEM 161L or ≥C in CHEM 171; or one year of high school chemistry. Corequisite: CHEM 140.
Companion lab to CHEM 140.

CHEM 161. GENERAL CHEMISTRY FOR THE HEALTH SCIENCES. 4 Credits.

Pre-requisites: MTHD 104 or MTHD 106 or math placement score. A high school chemistry course or CHEM 100 is highly recommended.
Satisfies: the completion of CHEM 161 and CHEM 161L combined counts as one BACR for natural science.
Provides students pursuing pre-nursing, pre-dental hygiene, and allied health professions with a broad-based knowledge of the major concepts in general and inorganic chemistry. In addition, students use instruments and techniques to analyze as well as demonstrate knowledge of safe practices in handling chemicals. Students who successfully complete the course will demonstrate analytical thinking and quantitative literacy.

CHEM 161L. GENERAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY FOR THE HEALTH SCIENCES. 1 Credit.

Notes: quantitative and qualitative laboratory course.
Pre-requisites: completion of CHEM 161 or concurrent enrollment.
Satisfies: the completion of CHEM 161 and CHEM 161L combined counts as one BACR for natural science.
This course is a general chemistry laboratory for pre-nursing, pre-dental hygiene, and allied health science students. Students will use instruments and techniques to analyze as well as demonstrate knowledge of safe practices in handling chemicals.

CHEM 162. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY FOR THE HEALTH SCIENCES. 4 Credits.

Pre-requisites: ≥C- in CHEM 161 or permission from instructor; completion of MTHD 104 or math placement score.
Satisfies: the completion of CHEM 162 and CHEM 162L combined counts as one BACR for natural science.
Survey of organic chemistry for pre-nursing, pre-dental hygiene, and allied health science students. Topics include naming, properties and reactions of hydrocarbons, alcohols, ethers, amines and carbonyl compounds.

CHEM 162L. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY FOR THE HEALTH SCIENCES. 1 Credit.

Notes: quantitative and qualitative laboratory course.
Pre-requisites: completion of CHEM 162 or concurrent enrollment.
Satisfies: the completion of CHEM 162 and CHEM 162L combined counts as one BACR for natural science.
This course is an organic chemistry laboratory for pre-nursing, pre-dental hygiene and allied health science students. Topics include naming, properties and reactions of hydrocarbons, alcohols, ethers, amines and carbonyl compounds.

CHEM 163. BIOCHEMISTRY FOR THE HEALTH SCIENCES. 4 Credits.

Pre-requisites: ≥C- in CHEM 162 or permission from instructor; completion of MTHD 104 or math placement score.
Survey of biochemistry for pre-nursing, pre-dental hygiene, and allied health science students. Topics include amino acids, proteins, enzymes, lipids, carbohydrates, nucleic acids, biotechnology, and metabolic pathways.

CHEM 163L. BIOCHEMISTRY LAB FOR THE HEALTH SCIENCES. 1 Credit.

Notes: quantitative and qualitative laboratory course.
Pre-requisites: completion of CHEM 163 or concurrent enrollment.
This course is a biochemistry laboratory for pre-nursing, pre-dental hygiene, and allied health science students. Topics include amino acids, proteins, enzymes, lipids, carbohydrates, nucleic acids, biotechnology, and metabolic pathways.

CHEM 171. GENERAL CHEMISTRY I. 4 Credits.

Cross-listed: HONS 171.
Pre-requisites: ≥C in MATH 141 or concurrent enrollment; ≥C in CHEM 100 or ≥C in CHEM 161 or one year of high school chemistry.
Satisfies: the completion of CHEM 171 and CHEM 171L combined counts as one BACR for natural science.
Introduces chemistry concepts such as uncertainty in measurements, nomenclature, structure of matter, chemical equations and stoichiometry, introductory thermochemistry, periodic properties and chemical bonding.

CHEM 171L. GENERAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I. 1 Credit.

Pre-requisites: completion or concurrent enrollment in CHEM 171, or HONS 171.
Satisfies: the completion of CHEM 171 or HONS 171 and CHEM 171L combined counts as one BACR for natural science.
Provides hands-on approaches to chemistry topics covered in CHEM 171.

CHEM 172. GENERAL CHEMISTRY II. 4 Credits.

Pre-requisites: ≥C- in CHEM 171, or HONS 171, and a ≥C in MATH 141.
Satisfies: the completion of CHEM 172 and CHEM 172L combined counts as one BACR for natural science.
Continuation of general chemistry topics, including properties of gases, liquids, and solids; intermolecular forces; properties of solutions; and chemical equilibrium, including acid-base and solubility equilibrium.

CHEM 172L. GENERAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II. 1 Credit.

Pre-requisites: completion or concurrent enrollment in CHEM 172.
Satisfies: the completion of CHEM 172 and CHEM 172L combined counts as one BACR for natural science.
Provides hands-on approaches to chemistry topics covered in CHEM 172.

CHEM 173. GENERAL CHEMISTRY III. 4 Credits.

Pre-requisites: ≥C- in CHEM 172.
Continuation of general chemistry topics, including chemical kinetics, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, transition metals and coordination chemistry.

CHEM 173L. GENERAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY III. 1 Credit.

Pre-requisites: completion or concurrent enrollment in CHEM 173.
Provides hands-on approaches to chemistry topics covered in CHEM 173.

CHEM 196. EXPERIMENTAL. 1-5 Credits.

CHEM 297. WORKSHOP, SHORT COURSE, CONFERENCE, SEMINAR. 1-10 Credits.

Chemistry seminar course.

CHEM 304. QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS. 3 Credits.

Notes: this course must be taken concurrently with CHEM 304L. This lecture meets three hours per week.
Pre-requisites: CHEM 173 and CHEM 173L and concurrent enrollment with CHEM 304L.
Theory and principles of analytical chemistry including statistical treatment of data, complex equilibria, gravimetric, and titrimetric analysis with an introduction to some elements of instrumental analysis.

CHEM 304L. QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS LAB. 3 Credits.

Notes: this course must be taken concurrently with CHEM 304. This laboratory meets nine hours per week.
Pre-requisites: CHEM 173 and CHEM 173L and concurrent enrollment with CHEM 304.
Practice and principles of analytical chemistry including statistical treatment of data, complex equilibria, gravimetric, and titrimetric analysis with an introduction to some elements of instrumental analysis.

CHEM 316. ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY. 4 Credits.

Notes: Only students who have an ENVS-Chemistry option are required to take the concurrent lab course CHEM 316L. However it is open to any student enrolled in CHEM 316.
Pre-requisites: CHEM 163 and CHEM 163L, or CHEM 173 and CHEM 173L, and MATH 141 with a grade ≥C.
The course is an introduction to environmental chemistry covering both fundamental chemical principles and societal implications.

CHEM 316L. ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY LAB. 1 Credit.

Pre-requisites: concurrent enrollment in CHEM 316 or instructor approval.
This laboratory course demonstrates techniques used for monitoring substances in the environment.

CHEM 319. MODERN INORGANIC CHEMISTRY. 4 Credits.

Pre-requisites: CHEM 351 or permission from instructor.
Covers periodicity, group trends, structure-reactivity relationships of the elements and chemical reactions.

CHEM 351. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I. 4 Credits.

Pre-requisites: CHEM 173 and CHEM 173L.
An integrated study of fundamental organic chemistry for Chemistry majors and students planning on careers in medicine, dentistry, pharmacology, engineering, or related fields. Emphasizes nomenclature, bonding, reactivity, stereochemistry, synthetic methods, reaction mechanisms, physical properties, and spectrometric identification of the principal classes of organic compounds, including biochemical examples.

CHEM 352. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II. 4 Credits.

Pre-requisites: CHEM 351.
An integrated study of fundamental organic chemistry for Chemistry majors and students planning on careers in medicine, dentistry, pharmacology, engineering, or related fields. Emphasizes nomenclature, bonding, reactivity, stereochemistry, synthetic methods, reaction mechanisms, physical properties, and spectrometric identification of the principal classes of organic compounds, including biochemical examples.

CHEM 353. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY III. 3 Credits.

Pre-requisites: CHEM 352.
A comprehensive study of the chemistry of polyfunctional carbon compounds.

CHEM 361. PRE-MEDICAL, DENTAL, VETERINARY AND PHARMACY PREPARATION. 1 Credit.

Pre-requisites: ≥C in CHEM 352 or concurrent enrollment.
Prepares students for their application to medical, dental, veterinary, or pharmacy school and for professional activities.

CHEM 372. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I. 3 Credits.

Pre-requisites: CHEM 351.
An introduction to the elementary techniques of the organic laboratory; including synthesis, application of chromatography, and spectrometry. This is a laboratory course.

CHEM 373. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II. 3 Credits.

Pre-requisites: CHEM 352 and CHEM 372.
Emphasizes spectrometry, synthesis, structure determination, and advanced techniques in isolation, purification, and analysis. This is a laboratory course.

CHEM 395. INTERNSHIP. 1-10 Credits.

Pre-requisites: permission of the instructor, department chair and college dean.
Internship.

CHEM 396. EXPERIMENTAL COURSE. 1-6 Credits.

Pre-requisites: CHEM 173.
Experimental course.

CHEM 397. WORKSHOP, SHORT COURSE, CONFERENCE, SEMINAR. 1-10 Credits.

Pre-requisites: CHEM 351 or concurrent enrollment.
Chemistry seminar.

CHEM 399. DIRECTED STUDY. 1-10 Credits.

Pre-requisites: permission of the instructor, department chair and college dean.
Library or laboratory study of a chemical problem.

CHEM 416. ADVANCED ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY. 2 Credits.

Pre-requisites: CHEM 304, CHEM 304L, CHEM 316 and CHEM 352 (or concurrent), or permission of the instructor. Corequisite: CHEM 416L.
Includes a detailed study of atmospheric, soil, water, and waste water chemistry. Aspects of environmental/analytical chemistry are introduced. Laboratory work covers aspects of sampling, instrumental and automated analysis, and regulatory requirements. Students concentrate in the area of their particular interest, leading to a comprehensive written research report and presentation. Companion course to CHEM 416L.

CHEM 416L. ADVANCED ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY LAB. 1 Credit.

Pre-requisites: CHEM 304, CHEM 304L, CHEM 316 and CHEM 352 (or concurrent), or permission of the instructor. Corequisite: CHEM 416.
Companion lab to CHEM 416.

CHEM 418. MODERN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY. 3 Credits.

Pre-requisites: CHEM 304 and CHEM 304L. Corequisite: CHEM 418L.
Principles of recently developed methods of analytical chemistry. Companion course to CHEM 418L.

CHEM 418L. MODERN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY LAB. 2 Credits.

Pre-requisites: CHEM 304 and CHEM 304L. Corequisite: CHEM 418.
Companion lab to CHEM 418.

CHEM 420. INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS. 3 Credits.

Pre-requisites: CHEM 304 and CHEM 304L or permission of the instructor. Corequisite: CHEM 420L.
Introduces instrumental methods of analysis. Companion course to CHEM 420L.

CHEM 420L. INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS LAB. 2 Credits.

Pre-requisites: CHEM 304 and CHEM 304L or permission of the instructor. Corequisite: CHEM 420.
Companion lab to CHEM 420.

CHEM 421. PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I. 4 Credits.

Notes: for CHEM 421, completion of a computer programming course is strongly recommended.
Pre-requisites: completion of PHYS 153 and MATH 162.
Introduction to chemical thermodynamics. Gas properties, laws of thermodynamics and applications to chemical equilibria and phase equilibria.

CHEM 422. PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II. 4 Credits.

Pre-requisites: completion of CHEM 421.
Chemical kinetics and introduction to quantum mechanics.

CHEM 423. PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY III. 3 Credits.

Pre-requisites: completion of CHEM 422.
Continuation of quantum mechanics of atoms and molecules. Vibrational, rotational and electronic spectroscopy.

CHEM 431. CALCULATION IN PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY. 1 Credit.

Notes: for CHEM 421, completion of a computer programming course is strongly recommended.
Pre-requisites: concurrent enrollment in CHEM 421.
(contact your Chemistry/Biochemistry advisor) Covers data treatment, current physicochemical techniques, and computer applications to chemical systems. This is a laboratory course.

CHEM 432. PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY 1. 2 Credits.

Pre-requisites: concurrent enrollment in CHEM 422.
Covers data treatment, current physicochemical techniques, and computer applications to chemical systems. This is a laboratory course.

CHEM 433. PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY 2. 2 Credits.

Pre-requisites: CHEM 422.
Covers data treatment, current physicochemical techniques, and computer applications to chemical systems. This is a laboratory course.

CHEM 440. ADVANCED PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY. 4 Credits.

Pre-requisites: concurrent enrollment or completion of CHEM 423.
Further development of principles underlying molecular symmetry, group theory and quantum chemistry, with applications to molecular orbitals and molecular spectroscopy. Introduction to semi-empirical calculations of electronic properties of molecules and analysis of spectroscopic data.

CHEM 445. TOPICS IN FORENSIC CHEMISTRY. 4 Credits.

Pre-requisites: CHEM 140 and CHEM 140L. Corequisite: CHEM 445L.
Includes a detailed investigation of current topics in forensic chemistry and forensic science. Topics include courtroom testimony, laboratory accreditation, and analyst certification. Companion course to CHEM 445L.

CHEM 445L. TOPICS IN FORENSIC CHEMISTRY LAB. 1 Credit.

Pre-requisites: CHEM 140 and CHEM 140L. Corequisite: CHEM 445.
Companion lab to CHEM 445.

CHEM 450. ADVANCED FORENSIC CHEMISTRY. 4 Credits.

Pre-requisites: CHEM 140 and CHEM 140L. Corequisite: CHEM 450L.
Includes a detailed examination of the techniques of forensic chemistry including organic, inorganic, and instrumental analysis. Topics include gunshot residue, drugs and toxicology, paint, arson and explosives, and biochemical methods such as electrophoresis. Advanced topics in crime scene procedures, chain-of-custody, and quality assurance, are discussed. Companion course to CHEM 450L.

CHEM 450L. ADVANCED FORENSIC CHEMISTRY LAB. 1 Credit.

Pre-requisites: CHEM 140 and CHEM 140L. Corequisite: CHEM 450.
Companion lab to CHEM 450.

CHEM 465. ADVANCED ORGANIC CHEMISTRY. 2 Credits.

Pre-requisites: CHEM 353 and CHEM 421 or permission of the instructor.
This course is an in-depth study of the mechanisms of organic reactions in vitro and in vivo, coupled to a detailed investigation of current techniques in structural analysis of organic compounds.

CHEM 480. BIOCHEMISTRY. 5 Credits.

Notes: For the Biochemistry Option only. See your Chemistry/Biochemistry advisor.
Pre-requisites: CHEM 352 with a grade ≥ C-.
This course covers elements of biochemistry, including the structures, activities and biological functions of the major classes of proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates and lipids.

CHEM 481. INTERMEDIARY METABOLISM. 5 Credits.

Pre-requisites: CHEM 480 with a grade ≥C-.
Biosynthesis and metabolism of nucleotides, carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, and steroids; regulation and integration of biochemical pathways.

CHEM 482. INTEGRATED TOPICS IN BIOCHEMISTRY AND BIOPHYSICS. 3 Credits.

Pre-requisites: CHEM 480.
Explores energy pathways, signal transduction pathways and genetic information pathways in living organisms. Provides a chemical perspective of the key principles of bioenergetics and membrane transport. Specific topics, discussed at a molecular level, are selected from, but not limited to, the following: electron transport, proton pumping, and ATP production in mitochondria and chloroplasts; hormone induced signal transduction; RNA synthesis and processing, and protein synthesis and processing.

CHEM 483. BIOCHEMISTRY LABORATORY 1. 2 Credits.

Pre-requisites: CHEM 480, may be taken concurrently.
Analytical biochemistry with an emphasis on separation techniques and quantitation of proteins.

CHEM 484. BIOCHEMISTRY LABORATORY 2. 2 Credits.

Pre-requisites: CHEM 480.
Analytical biochemistry with an emphasis on enzymes and DNA.

CHEM 491. SENIOR THESIS. 4-6 Credits.

Notes: 12-18 hours of lab per week. Students should expect to complete a CHEM 499 project with the professor prior to beginning CHEM 491. CHEM 491 and CHEM 499 credits are not allowed in the same term with the same instructor.
Pre-requisites: senior standing.
Satisfies: a university graduation requirement–senior capstone.
Directed research in your area of chemistry leading to an oral presentation and written report. Contact your advisor for further information.

CHEM 495. INTERNSHIP. 1-10 Credits.

Pre-requisites: permission of the instructor, department chair and college dean.
Supervised chemistry-related experiences with a professional or business organization.

CHEM 496. EXPERIMENTAL COURSE. 1-15 Credits.

Pre-requisites: CHEM 353.
Experimental course.

CHEM 497. WORKSHOP, SHORT COURSE, CONFERENCE, SEMINAR. 1-10 Credits.

Pre-requisites: CHEM 353.
Chemistry seminar.

CHEM 498. SEMINAR. 1-2 Credits.

Pre-requisites: permission of the instructor.
Oral presentation of a chemical topic.

CHEM 499. DIRECTED STUDY. 1-5 Credits.

Notes: CHEM 491 and CHEM 499 credits are not allowed in the same term with the same instructor. Only 4 credits of CHEM 499 are applicable to any chemistry major track.
Pre-requisites: permission of the instructor, department chair and college dean.
Research on a chemical problem.

CHEM 599. INDEPENDENT STUDY. 2-6 Credits.

Pre-requisites: permission of the instructor, department chair and college dean.