An approved supporting program of 27 hours selected from biology, computer science, modern languages, mathematics, and physics is required and may include one or more minors. PHYS 101 Principles of Physics I or PHYS 111 General Physics I, PHYS 102 Principles of Physics II or PHYS 112 General Physics II, MATH 105 Calculus I and MATH 106 Calculus II are required.
CHEM 051 Chemical Principles (3 hours)
A study of fundamental principles of chemistry including structures of atoms and molecules, periodicity, stoichiometry, reactions, solutions, gases, and thermochemistry.
Three classes per week.
CHEM 051L Chemical Principles Laboratory (1 hours)
Laboratory supporting Chemical Principles.
One 3-hour lab per week.
Pre or corequisite: CHEM 051 Chemical Principles.
CHEM 120 Organic Chemistry I (3 hours)
A surey of the structure and reactions of carbon-containing molecules, with emphasis on compounds of biological interest.
Three lectures per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 051 Chemical Principles and CHEM 051L Chemical Principles Laboratory with a grade of "C" or better.
CHEM 120L Organic Chemistry I Laboratory (1 hours)
A laboratory supporting CHEM 120 Organic Chemistry I .
One 3-hour lab per week.
One 1-hour pre-lab lecture per week.
Corequisite: CHEM 120 Organic Chemistry I .
CHEM 121 Organic Chemistry II: Synthesis and Mechanisms (3 hours)
A continuation of CHEM 120 Organic Chemistry I . A study of reactions of importance in the synthesis and biosynthesis of carbon compounds, including reaction mechanisms and spectroscopic methods for the determination of structures.
Three lectures per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 120 Organic Chemistry I and CHEM 120L Organic Chemistry I Laboratory with grades of "C-" or better.
CHEM 121L Organic Chemistry II Laboratory (1 hours)
A laboratory supporting CHEM 121 Organic Chemistry II: Synthesis and Mechanisms.
One 3- to 4-hour lab per week.
One 1-hour pre-lab lecture per week.
Corequisite(s): CHEM 121 Organic Chemistry II: Synthesis and Mechanisms.
CHEM 122 Analytical and Inorganic Chemistry (3 hours)
An introduction to certain aspects of analytical inorganic chemistry. Analytical topics include the general subject of chemical equilibrium in solution, and the classical methods of chemical analysis. Inorganic topics include descriptive inorganic chemistry, coordination chemistry, and the solid state.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 051 Chemical Principles and CHEM 051L Chemical Principles Laboratory with grades of "C-" or better.
CHEM 122L Analytical and Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory (1 hours)
A laboratory designed to support CHEM 122 Analytical and Inorganic Chemistry. Laboratory work is divided between quantitative chemical analysis and inorganic reactions.
One 3- to 4-hour lab per week.
CHEM 130 Organic Chemistry III: Intermediate Organic Chemistry (2 hours)
Reactions, mechanisms, and the application of the infrared, 1H NMR, 13C NMR, UV/Visible, and mass spectrometry to molecular structure determination are presented. Emphasis is placed on the interpretation of spectra to determine structures of organic molecules. The laboratory involves synthesis, the use of the spectrometer, and problem solving with discussion groups.
One lecture and one 3-hour lab per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 121 Organic Chemistry II: Synthesis and Mechanisms.
CHEM 221 Physical Chemistry I, Thermodynamics and Kinetics (3 hours)
An introduction to physical chemistry consisting of fundamentals of chemical thermodynamics, chemical and physical equilibrium, and chemical kinetics presented using a calculus-based mathematical treatment.
Three lectures per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 122 Analytical and Inorganic Chemistry and MATH 105 Calculus I.
CHEM 221L Physical Chemistry Laboratory (1 hours)
Laboratory exercises in the measurement of physical and chemical properties of chemical systems. This course is designed to accompany CHEM 221 Physical Chemistry I, Thermodynamics and Kinetics.
One 3-hour lab per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 122 Analytical and Inorganic Chemistry and CHEM 122L Analytical and Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory.
Corequisite: CHEM 221 Physical Chemistry I, Thermodynamics and Kinetics.
(Normally offered each fall semester.)
CHEM 222 Physical Chemistry II, Quantum Chemistry and Spectroscopy (3 hours)
An introduction to quantum chemistry and an exploration of the theoretical concepts of selected spectroscopic techniques presented using a calculus-based, mathematical treatment.
Three lectures per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 121 Organic Chemistry II: Synthesis and Mechanisms and MATH 106 Calculus II.
CHEM 222L Physical Chemistry Laboratory (1 hours)
Continuation of CHEM 221L Physical Chemistry Laboratory. The course is designed to accompany CHEM 222 Physical Chemistry II, Quantum Chemistry and Spectroscopy.
One 3-hour lab per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 121 Organic Chemistry II: Synthesis and Mechanisms and CHEM 121L Organic Chemistry II Laboratory.
Corequisite: CHEM 222 Physical Chemistry II, Quantum Chemistry and Spectroscopy.
(Normally offered each spring semester.)
CHEM 231 Inorganic Chemistry (3 hours)
A survey of inorganic systems including a study of periodic trends, bonding and structure, coordination compounds, nonaqueous solvents and properties of some elements. The laboratory work consists of the preparation of assigned inorganic compounds that provide experience in some synthetic techniques.
Three lectures per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 221 Physical Chemistry I, Thermodynamics and Kinetics.
(Normally offered each spring semester.)
CHEM 242 Instrumental Methods of Analysis (4 hours)
The theory and applications of modern instrumental methods of chemical analysis.
Two lectures per week.
Two 3-hour labs per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 121 Organic Chemistry II: Synthesis and Mechanisms.
Recommended: PHYS 121 Electronic Measurements.
(Normally offered each spring semester.)
CHEM 252 Advanced Organic Chemistry (4 hours)
Topics presented in this course are reaction mechanisms, modern synthetic methodology, and the application of molecular modelling computational methods to organic chemistry. The laboratory work includes syntheses illustrative of special techniques, experiments concerned with the determination of reaction mechanisms, use of molecular modelling and molecular orbital computational programs, and research simulation.
Two lectures and two 3-hour labs per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 221 Physical Chemistry I, Thermodynamics and Kinetics. MATH 106 Calculus II strongly recommended.
CHEM 255 Biochemistry (3 hours)
A comprehensive introduction to the field of biochemistry that will stress the role of molecular structure and reactivity in determining biological function. The course will emphasize biochemical problem solving by the application of basic chemical principles.
Three lectures per week.
Prerequisite(s): CHEM 122 Analytical and Inorganic Chemistry with a grade of "C" or better. A basic biology background is strongly recommended.
(Normally offered each fall semester.)
CHEM 293 Chemistry Seminar (1 hours)
Reading, study, and discussion of one or more major topics in chemistry with significant implications for the broader society. Students will search the chemical literature, and will make both oral and written presentations.
One lecture per week.
Prerequisite(s): Upper-division standing and a major declared in the natural sciences division or permission of the instructor.
(Normally offered each fall semester.)
CHEM 295 Independent Study (1-12 hours)
Individual laboratory research project for qualified chemistry majors. A formal project report is required. Independent study may not duplicate courses described in the catalog.
Prerequisite(s): Approval of the department chair.
PHYS 101 Principles of Physics I (4 hours)
The principles of classical mechanics, energy and motion designed for majors in the natural sciences. Algebra and trigonometry will be used in descriptions and problems.
Three 2-hour workshop sessions per week.
Corequisite(s): MATH 050 Pre-Calculus or permission of the instructor.
(Normally offered each fall semester.)
PHYS 111 General Physics I (4 hours)
An introduction to classical mechanics, energy and motion designed for majors in the natural sciences. Elements of calculus will be used in descriptions and problems.
Three 2-hour workshop sessions per week.
Corequisite(s): MATH 060 Calculus for Management, Biological, and Social Sciences or MATH 105 Calculus I or permission of the instructor.
PHYS 102 Principles of Physics II (4 hours)
A continuation of PHYS 101 Principles of Physics I with emphasis on waves, sound, electricity, magnetism, and electronics.
Three 2-hour workshop sessions per week.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 050 Pre-Calculus or permission of the instructor.
(Normally offered each spring semester.)
PHYS 112 General Physics II (4 hours)
A continuation of PHYS 111 General Physics I with emphasis on waves, sound, electricity, magnetism, and electronics.
Three 2-hour workshop sessions per week.
Prerequisite(s): MATH 060 Calculus for Management, Biological, and Social Sciences or MATH 105 Calculus I; or permission of the instructor.
MATH 105 Calculus I (5 hours)
An introduction to calculus of a single variable. Topics include limits, continuity, differentiation, and beginning integration with applications. Assignments are given that help build proficiency in the use of a computer algebra system.
Prerequisite(s): Appropriate placement score or grade of "C" or better in MATH 050 Pre-Calculus.
(Normally offered each semester.)
MATH 106 Calculus II (5 hours)
A continuation of Mathematics 105. Topics studied include integration techniques and applications, differential equations, numerical approximations, sequences and series, and vectors. Assignments are given that help build proficiency in the use of a computer algebra system.
Prerequisite(s): Permission of department or grade of "C" or better in MATH 105 Calculus I.
(Normally offered each semester.)
