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Chemistry

CHEM 030 - Introduction to Chemistry

3.00 credits

(4,0,0)

15 wks

This course is designed for those students who have had no previous chemistry, and who wish to go on in sciences. A study of atoms, molecules, the mole, chemical formulas, ionic and covalent bonding, balancing equations, simple stoichiometry problems, solutions, acids, bases and salts, equilibrium, gas laws.

Notes:

  • CHEM 030 is an approved Science course.

CHEM 101 - Fundamentals of Chemistry

4.00 credits

(4,2,0)

15 wks

This course introduces students to the fundamental principles of chemistry including the concepts of nomenclature, stoichiometry, states of matter, chemical bonding, thermochemistry, equilibria, and nuclear science.

Prerequisites: Chemistry 11 or CHEM 030 or CHEM 130 or BCHM 044; and Foundations of Math 11 or Pre-calculus 11 or Pre-calculus 12 or BMTH 054 or MATH 097 or MATH 105 as a pre- or corequisite or Math Placement Test (Precalculus MPT)

Notes:

  • CHEM 101 is an approved Science and Technology course for Cap Core requirements. CHEM 101 is an approved Quantitative/Analytical course for baccalaureate degrees.
  • CHEM 101 is an approved Science course. CHEM 101 is an approved Lab Science course.

CHEM 110 - Bonding and Structure

4.00 credits

(4,3,0)

15 wks

This is a course for students who plan to pursue a science degree. Students will review and expand their understanding of stoichiometry, nomenclature and the gaseous state; atomic structure, periodic trends, chemical bonding and molecular structure. This course also provides an introduction to organic chemistry.

Prerequisites: Chemistry 12 (C+) or CHEM 101 (C+) or BCHM 054 (C+); and Precalculus 12 (C+) or BMTH 054 (C-) or MATH 105 (C-) or Calculus MPT

Notes:

  • CHEM 101 is an approved Science and Technology course for Cap Core requirements. CHEM 110 is an approved Quantitative/Analytical course for baccalaureate degrees.
  • CHEM 110 is an approved Science course. CHEM 110 is an approved Lab Science course. Students having prerequisites that are more than three years old should consider taking CHEM 101.

CHEM 111 - Chemical Dynamics and Energetics

4.00 credits

(4,3,0)

15 wks

This is a course for students who plan to pursue a science degree. Students will review and expand their understanding of kinetics and reaction mechanisms; substitution reactions in organic chemistry; chemical equilibrium; acids, bases, salts and buffers; thermodynamics; solubility; redox and electrochemistry.

Prerequisites: CHEM 110 (C-); and Precalculus 12 (B) or BMTH 054 (C+) or MATH 105 (C-) or Calculus MPT

Notes:

  • CHEM 111 is an approved Science and Technology course for Cap Core requirements. CHEM 111 is an approved Quantitative/Analytical course for baccalaureate degrees.
  • CHEM 111 is an approved Science course. CHEM 111 is an approved Lab Science course.

CHEM 130 - Chemistry In Our World

4.00 credits

(4,2,0)

15 wks

In this course students will obtain a qualitative understanding about the chemical aspects of food, nutrition, drugs, our environment, and the chemical issues that confront us in the media. Thus the students will learn to develop an awareness of the influence of chemistry in our society.

Notes:

  • CHEM 130 is an approved Science and Technology course for Cap Core requirements. CHEM 130 is an approved Quantitative/Analytical course for baccalaureate degrees.
  • CHEM 130 is an approved Science course. CHEM 130 is an approved Lab Science course.

CHEM 154 - Chemical Principles for Engineers

4.00 credits

(4,3,0)

15 wks

A course for engineering students only. A study of stoichiometry, atomic structure and bonding, the solid state, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, thermodynamics and electrochemistry.

Prerequisites: Chemistry 12 or CHEM 101 or BCHM 054 with a minimum B grade and Math 116 is a prerequisite or co-requisite

Notes:

  • CHEM 154 is an approved Quantitative/Analytical course for baccalaureate degrees.
  • CHEM 154 is an approved Science course. CHEM 154 is an approved Lab Science course.

CHEM 200 - Organic Chemistry I

4.00 credits

(4,3,0)

15 wks

A study of nomenclature, structure, and spectroscopy of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alcohols, ethers and alkyl halides. Also a study of infrared spectroscopy and nuclear magnetic resonance.

Prerequisites: CHEM 111 with a minimum C- grade

Notes:

  • CHEM 200 is an approved Quantitative/Analytical course for baccalaureate degrees.
  • CHEM 200 is an approved Science course. CHEM 200 is an approved Lab Science course.

CHEM 201 - Organic Chemistry II

4.00 credits

(4,3,0)

15 wks

Aromatic chemistry, aldehydes, ketones, acids and their derivatives, amines, nitro, azo, diazo and related compounds, heterocyclics, carbohydrates, protein chemistry, polymers, and natural products.

Prerequisites: CHEM 200 with a minimum C- grade

Notes:

  • CHEM 201 is an approved Quantitative/Analytical course for baccalaureate degrees.
  • CHEM 201 is an approved Science course. CHEM 201 is an approved Lab Science course.

CHEM 204 - Structure, Energetics and Spectroscopy

3.00 credits

(4,0,0)

15 wks

In this course, students will review and expand their understanding of chemical kinetics and thermodynamics with an emphasis on applications in the life sciences. Students will also be introduced to a variety of spectroscopic methods that are used for chemical structure determination.

Prerequisites: CHEM 111 (C-); and MATH 116 or MATH 108 as a prerequisite or corequisite

Notes:

  • CHEM 204 is an approved Science and Technology course for Cap Core requirements.
  • CHEM 204 is an approved Quantitative/Analytical course for baccalaureate degrees. CHEM 204 is an approved Science course.

CHEM 205 - Introduction to Bio-inorganic Chemistry

4.00 credits

(0,6,0)

15 wks

An introduction to the properties, bonding, structure and reactivity of coordination complexes and main group compounds. Modern spectroscopic methods, solid state chemistry and bio-inorganic chemistry will also be covered. The laboratory component emphasizes the synthesis of inorganic compounds and the use of modern analytical instruments.

Prerequisites: CHEM 111 with a minimum C- grade

Notes:

  • CHEM 205 is an approved Quantitative/Analytical course for baccalaureate degrees.
  • CHEM 205 is an approved Science course. CHEM 205 is an approved Lab Science course.

CHEM 206 - Introduction to Analytical Chemistry

4.00 credits

(0,6,0)

15 wks

The basic principles and techniques of analytical chemistry, including neutralization, complex-formation and gravimetric reactions. Various types of chromatography will be introduced along with an introduction to visible and ultraviolet spectroscopy, atomic absorption spectroscopy and electrochemical methods of analysis.

Prerequisites: CHEM 111 with a minimum C- grade

Notes:

  • CHEM 206 is an approved Quantitative/Analytical course for baccalaureate degrees.
  • CHEM 206 is an approved Science course. CHEM 206 is an approved Lab Science course.

CHEM 211 - Organic Chemistry for the Life Sciences

4.00 credits

(4,3,0)

15 wks

This course focuses on the structure, bonding and chemical reactivity of common organic functional groups with an emphasis on the reactions and chemical properties of biologically important molecules.

Prerequisites: CHEM 111 with a minimum C- grade

Notes:

  • CHEM 211 is an approved Science and Technology course for Cap Core.
  • CHEM 211 is an approved Quantitative/Analytical course for baccalaureate degrees. CHEM 211 is an approved Science course. CHEM 211 is an approved Laboratory Science course.

CHEM 215 - Biochemistry I: Macromolecular Structure and Function

3.00 credits

(4,0,0)

15 wks

Biochemistry is the study of the molecules and chemical reactions responsible for the phenomenon of life. This course introduces students to structure-function relationships in fundamental biological macromolecules. Topics include amino acid chemistry, protein structure and regulation, carbohydrates, lipids and membranes, nucleic acids, DNA replication and repair, and gene expression.

Prerequisites: BIOL 214 (C-); and CHEM 211 (C-) or CHEM 201 (C-)

Notes:

  • CHEM 215 is an approved Science and Technology course for Cap Core requirements.
  • CHEM 215 is an approved Science course.

CHEM 250 - Inorganic Chemistry for Engineers

3.00 credits

(4,0,0)

15 wks

An introduction to the properties, bonding, structure and reactivity of transition metals and main group metals. An examination at production of these metals and their impact on the environment and their role as catalysts in many industrial processes.

Prerequisites: CHEM 111

Notes:

  • CHEM 250 is an approved Quantitative/Analytical course for baccalaureate degrees.
  • CHEM 250 is an approved Science course.

CHEM 251 - Physical Chemistry for Engineers

3.00 credits

(4,0,0)

15 wks

This course is an introduction to chemical thermodynamics, kinetics and equilibrium for engineering students. The laws of thermodynamics will be examined with applications toward numerous chemical reactions as well as phase equilibria and phase diagrams.

Prerequisites: CHEM 111 and MATH 116

Notes:

  • CHEM 251 is an approved Quantitative/Analytical course for baccalaureate degrees.
  • CHEM 251 is an approved Science course.

CHEM 252 - Organic Chemistry for Engineers

3.00 credits

(4,0,0)

15 wks

An introduction to the properties, bonding, structure and reactivity of numerous functional groups such as alkyl halides, alkenes, aromatics, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones and carboxylic acids. Current industrial processes will be presented with an emphasis on the synthesis and structure of polymers.

Prerequisites: CHEM 111

Notes:

  • CHEM 252 is an approved Quantitative/Analytical course for baccalaureate degrees.
  • CHEM 252 is an approved Science course.

CHEM 300 - Chemistry and Society

3.00 credits

(3,0,1)

15 wks

Since the harnessing of fire over two million years ago, the ability of humans to exploit chemistry has been one of the most important factors in establishing our species as the dominant life form on the planet. This course will critically examine the benefits and perils associated with this central role of chemistry in human society. Topics covered will include chemistry and the environment, chemistry of life, medicinal chemistry, and others selected by the instructor.

Prerequisites: 45 credits of 100-level or higher coursework

Notes:

  • CHEM 300 is an approved Science course.

CHEM 304 - Environmental Chemistry

3.00 credits

(4,0,0)

15 wks

This course provides a broad overview of the chemical basis of important environmental issues including ozone depletion, the enhanced greenhouse effect, heavy metal poisoning and water pollution. Environmental impact of past and current industrial processes as well as green chemistry solutions will be discussed.

Prerequisites: CHEM 201 (C-); or CHEM 211 (C-) and CHEM 204 (C-)

Notes:

  • CHEM 304 is an approved Science and Technology course for Cap Core requirements.
  • CHEM 304 is an approved Quantitative/Analytical course for baccalaureate degrees. CHEM 304 is an approved Science course.

CHEM 311 - Applications of Spectroscopy

4.00 credits

(4,3,0)

15 wks

This course focuses on the application of spectroscopic techniques to the identification of organic and inorganic compounds. Topics include ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy, infrared spectroscopy, mass spectrometry and nuclear magnetic resonance. The application of these important techniques to environmental chemistry and biomedical science will be discussed. In the laboratory, students will have the opportunity to synthesize, purify and characterize compounds using the methods listed above.

Prerequisites: CHEM 201 (C-); or CHEM 211 (C-) and CHEM 204 (C-)

Notes:

  • CHEM 311 is an approved Science and Technology course for Cap Core requirements.
  • CHEM 311 is an approved Quantitative/Analytical course for baccalaureate degrees. CHEM 311 is an approved Science course. CHEM 311 is an approved Laboratory Science course.

CHEM 315 - Biochemistry II: Metabolism and Bioenergetics

3.00 credits

(4,0,0)

15 wks

This course introduces students to metabolism: the collection of chemical processes by which cells derive energy from their surroundings and use this energy to make the building blocks of life. The major metabolic pathways involved in the synthesis and breakdown of important biological molecules are explored, along with the mechanisms of regulating these pathways in the body. Links between errors in metabolism and human disease are also discussed.

Prerequisites: CHEM 211 (C-) and CHEM 204 (C-), or CHEM 201 (C-); and BIOL 215 (C-) or CHEM 215 (C-)

Notes:

  • CHEM 315 is an approved Science and Technology course for Cap Core requirements.
  • CHEM 315 is an approved Quantitative/Analytical course for baccalaureate degrees. CHEM 315 is an approved Science course.

CHEM 404 - Green Chemistry

4.00 credits

(4,3,0)

15 wks

Green chemistry is the design of chemical products and processes that eliminate the use or generation of hazardous substances. This course will introduce students to the philosophy of green chemistry and the impact of sustainable technologies on the environment and society. Students will learn the philosophy of green chemistry. The laboratory will focus on sustainable chemistry practices and green alternatives to conventional experimental methods.

Prerequisites: CHEM 201 (C-); or CHEM 211 (C-) and CHEM 204 (C-)

Notes:

  • CHEM 404 is an approved Science and Technology course for Cap Core requirements.
  • CHEM 404 is an approved Quantitative/Analytical course for baccalaureate degrees. CHEM 404 is an approved Science course. CHEM 404 is an approved Laboratory Science course.

CHEM 411 - Medicinal Chemistry: Drug Design and Drug Action

3.00 credits

(4,0,0)

15 wks

In this course, we will examine the chemistry behind the small molecules that affect human health. Topics include the principles of drug design, pharmacology and pharmacokinetics, drug delivery, approval and regulation of new drugs, bioactive natural compounds (including antibiotics and vitamins), and the use of chemical agents in disease detection and diagnosis.

Prerequisites: CHEM 211 (C-) and CHEM 204 (C-), or CHEM 201 (C-); and BIOL 215 (C-) or CHEM 215 (C-)

Notes:

  • CHEM 411 is an approved Science and Technology course for Cap Core requirements.
  • CHEM 411 is an approved Quantitative/Analytical course for baccalaureate degrees. CHEM 411 is an approved Science course.