Prerequisites

Course Credits

3.00

Description

Principles of chemistry with illustrations from everyday life. Basic chemical concepts are used to decode consumer product labels and form a basis for understanding contemporary issues. Specifically designed to satisfy the Science requirement when taken with CHEM 102, L101, L102. May not be used by science majors for science credit. Concurrent enrollment in CHEM L101 required. 3 hours lecture. 1 term - 3 credits. Normally offered Fall/Summer I.

Term Offered

Course Types

NATURAL SCIENCE FOR BA BFA & BSJ,NATURAL SCIENCE FOR BS

Prerequisites

It is strongly recommended that students enrolling in this course have some acquaintance of basic chemical principles either on the college or the pre-college level. Must be taken concurrently with CHEM L102

Course Credits

3.00

Description

A continuation of CHEM 101, including topics in organic chemistry, biochemistry, polymer chemistry, ecology, air and water pollution, food and food additives, pharmaceuticals, and forensic science. Basic Chemical concepts are used to decode consumer product labels and form a basis for understanding contemporary issues. Specifically designed to satisfy the science requirement. May not be used by science majors for science credit. Prerequisite: CHEM 101, CHEM 111 or pre-college chemistry. 3 hours lecture. Normally offered Spring/Summer II.

Term Offered

Course Types

NATURAL SCIENCE FOR BA BFA & BSJ,NATURAL SCIENCE FOR BS

Prerequisites

It is strongly recommended that students enrolling in this course have some acquaintance of basic chemical principles either on the college or the pre-college level.

Course Credits

4.00

Description

Topics include organic chemistry, biochemistry, polymer chemistry, ecology, air and water pollution, food and food additives, pharmaceuticals, and forensic science, with an emphasis on their application to current issues. Specifically designed to satisfy the non-laboratory science requirement for the B.A. degree. Science related information searches and writing assignments will be based on current topics from the semester's work. 3 hours lecture. It is strongly recommended that students enrolling in this course have some acquaintance of basic chemical principles either on the college or the pre-college level.

Term Offered

Course Types

NATURAL SCIENCE FOR BA BFA & BSJ

Prerequisites

MGT 101

Course Credits

4.00

Description

This course addresses the crucial intersection between chemistry and business, and the impact of these fields on society. It provides an introduction to important chemistry concepts and practices of business management. Primary focus is on understanding the chemistry principles behind some of the consumer products in our everyday lives, and using this knowledge to create and evaluate ideas for new products. The course also introduces the business aspects involved in the development and marketing of new products. An important component of the course is in making effective presentations; this component concludes the course, culminating in team presentations of a new chemical product to panel of executives and peers. This course satisfies the Sawyer Business School Science requirement.

Term Offered

Prerequisites

Take MATH-104 MATHT-MPEL1 MATHT-MPEL2 or MATHT-MPEL3; Must be taken concurrently with CHEM-L111

Course Credits

3.00

Description

Fundamental principles of chemistry are discussed. Topics include introductions to atomic structure, stoichiometry, periodic table, gas laws, nature of chemical bonds, and thermochemistry. 3 lecture hours Normally offered Fall/Summer I. This course is recommended for science and engineering majors or those considering careers in the heath sciences. Students seeking to satisfy the core science requirement ay wish to consider enrolling in Chem 101/L101.

Term Offered

Offered Fall Term

Course Types

NATURAL SCIENCE FOR BA BFA & BSJ,NATURAL SCIENCE FOR BS

Prerequisites

CHEM 111/L111;Take MATHT-MPEL0 MATHT-MPEL1 MATHT-MPEL2 or MATHT-MPEL3; CHEM-L112 must be taken concurrently.

Course Credits

3.00

Description

Continuation of the discussion of the fundamental principles of chemistry. Topics include introductions to solutions, kinetics, equilibrium, acid-base systems, thermodynamics and electrochemistry. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of CHEM 111 and CHEM L111. 3 hours of lecture 1 term - 3 credits. Normally offered Spring/Summer II.

Term Offered

Offered Spring Term

Course Types

NATURAL SCIENCE FOR BA BFA & BSJ,NATURAL SCIENCE FOR BS

Prerequisites

CHEM 112

Course Credits

3.00

Description

Basic theories of structure, bonding, and chemical reactivity as specifically applied to modern organic chemistry. Topics include functional groups, acid/base chemistry, nomenclature, resonance, spectroscopy, and stereochemistry. Significant emphasis placed on the use of the arrow formalism to indicate the location and movement of electrons; serves as a basic introduction to organic mechanisms. Prerequisite: CHEM 112, L112 Concurrent enrollment in Chem L211 required unless L211 has been previously completed. Concurrent enrollentment in CHEM L211 required. 3 hours lecture. 1 term - 3 credits. Normally offered Fall, days/Summer I, evenings.

Term Offered

Offered Fall Term

Prerequisites

CHEM 211 CHEM L211

Course Credits

3.00

Description

Builds on the core competencies acquired in Organic Chemistry I, includes detailed discussions of organic mechanisms of substitution, elimination, and addition reactions. Significant emphasis is placed on organic synthesis, structure determination, and spectroscopy. Prerequisite: CHEM 211, L211. Concurrent enrollment in Chem L212 required. 3 hours lecture. 1 term - 3 credits. Normally offered Spring, days/Summer II, evenings.

Term Offered

Offered Spring Term

Prerequisites

CHEM 211; CHEM L314 must be taken concurrently.

Course Credits

3.00

Description

Theory and application of analytical instruments: ultraviolet, visible, fluorescence, atomic and emission spectroscopy; chromatographic methods; electrochemical measurements. Prerequisites: CHEM 211; CHEM L314 must be taken concurrently. 3 hour lecture. 1 term - 3 credits. Normally offered Fall/Spring, days.

Term Offered

Alternates Fall & Spring

Prerequisites

CHEM 212/L212 or permission of instructor. CHEM L330 must be taken concurrently.

Course Credits

3.00

Description

This course explores the foundations of biochemistry, including the structure, organization and behavior of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. Topics include enzyme kinetics, membrane structure and signal-transduction pathways. Students will be introduced to the biochemical literature and computer-based bioinformatics techniques. Prerequisites: CHEM 212/L212 or permission of instructor. Concurrent enrollment in CHEM L331 required. 3 hours of lecture per week. Offered every Fall, days only.

Term Offered

Offered Fall Term

Prerequisites

CHEM 331

Course Credits

4.00

Description

This course explores the principles of bioenergetics and metabolism of biological compounds. Coverage includes intermediary metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, oxidative phosphorylation, and synthesis of purines and pyrimidines. Additional topics include the regulation and integration of metabolism. Lectures will be supplemented with discussions of the biochemical literature. Prerequisites: CHEM 331. 3 hours of lecture and 1 hour of recitation per week. Offered every Spring, days only.

Term Offered

Offered Spring Term

Prerequisites

CHEM 211, or permission of instructor

Course Credits

3.00

Description

A study of the chemical processes (including biologically mediated ones) that affect the cycling and ultimate fate of chemicals in the environment. Topics include air, water, and soil chemistry as well as energy and climate change. The effects of pollutant loads on natural systems and the remediation and treatment methods used to minimize pollutant loads are investigated. 3 hour lecture. Normally offered spring, odd numbered years.

Term Offered

Alternates Fall & Spring

Prerequisites

CHEM 212

Course Credits

3.00

Description

Topics in inorganic chemistry including bonding theories, chemical structures, symmetry and group theory, kinets and mechanisms of reactions, and spectroscopy. Advanced topics may include bioinorganic chemistry, organometallics, or materials chemistry. 3 hours lecture. Normally offered spring, even numbered years.

Term Offered

Alternates Fall & Spring

Prerequisites

CHEM 112; MATH 165; PHYS 152

Course Credits

3.00

Description

Principles of thermodynamics and its general applications to physical and chemical change; introduction to the kinetic theory of gases and concepts of statistical mechanics. 3 hours lecture. 3 hour lecture. Normally offered Fall, days.

Term Offered

Offered Fall Term

Prerequisites

CHEM 411

Course Credits

3.00

Description

Applications of thermodynamics to solutions, chemical equilibrium and electrochemistry; chemical kinetics will be covered. Quantum chemistry and the application of spectroscopy to molecular structure. 3 hours lecture. Normally offered Spring, days.

Term Offered

Offered Spring Term

Prerequisites

CHEM 212

Course Credits

3.00

Description

Chemistry of transition metal complexes. Topics may include bonding theories, stereochemistry, preparation of complexes, complex ion stability, kinetics and mechanisms of reactions of complexes, and spectroscopy. Prerequisites: CHEM 212. 3 hours lecture. 1 term - 3 credits. Normally offered yearly.

Term Offered

Prerequisites

Instructors permission.

Course Credits

1.00- 4.00

Description

Advanced study of a special topic in chemistry, by arrangement with the chemistry faculty. Depending on the project undertaken, students may obtain ECR credit. Normally offered Fall/Spring.

Term Offered

Offered Both Fall and Spring

Prerequisites

CHEM 212; CHEM L212; Instructor's Consent required

Course Credits

1.00- 4.00

Description

Independent study under the direct supervision of the chemistry faculty. Students are required to attend departmental seminars, write a professional research report, and give an oral presentation on their project for review by the chemistry faculty. Depending on the project undertaken, students may obtain ECR credit. Prerequisites: CHEM 212 and CHEM L212 and by permission of the instructor. 1 terms - 1 to 4 credits. Normally offered every Fall.

Term Offered

Offered Fall Term

Course Types

Expanded Classroom Requirement

Prerequisites

CHEM 212 and CHEM L212 and by permission of the instructor.

Course Credits

1.00- 4.00

Description

Independent study under the direct supervision of the chemistry faculty. Students are required to attend departmental seminars, write a professional research report, and give an oral presentation for review by the chemistry faculty. Depending on the project undertaken, students may obtain ECR credit. Prerequisites: CHEM 212 and CHEM L212 and permission of the instructor. 1 term - 1 to 4 credits. Normally offered every Spring.

Term Offered

Offered Spring Term

Course Types

Expanded Classroom Requirement

Prerequisites

Prerequisites: CHEM 212 and BIO 111

Course Credits

4.00

Description

The study of toxic actions of chemicals on biological systems, with discussion of general principles, methodology, and selected topics. Topics will include forensic toxicology, environmental and occupational toxicology, pesticides, neurotoxicants, and carcinogenesis. CHEM 332 and BIO 403 strongly recommended. 3 hours of lecture and 1 hour of recitation per week. Normally offered every other year.

Term Offered

Occasional

Prerequisites

An indpendent study form must be submitted to the CAS Dean's Office.

Course Credits

1.00- 4.00

Description

Advanced study of a special topic in chemistry, by arrangement with the chemistry faculty.

Term Offered

Prerequisites

Must be taken concurrently with CHEM 101

Course Credits

1.00

Description

Principles of chemistry and its applications demonstrated through experimentation. Experiments may include field testing and analysis of ocean and river water, testing of household products and sunscreens, determination of calorie content of foods, and molecular modeling with computers. May not be used by science majors for science credit. 2-hour laboratory. Normally offered Fall/Summer I.

Term Offered

Course Types

NATURAL SCIENCE FOR BA BFA & BSJ,NATURAL SCIENCE FOR BS

Prerequisites

It is strongly recommended that students enrolling in this course have some acquaintance of basic chemical principles either on the college or the pre-college level. Must be taken concurrently with CHEM 102

Course Credits

1.00

Description

A continuation of CHEM L101. Experiments may include making plastics and drug products, analyzing food products, making a model of DNA, crime lab analysis procedures, making aspirin, and the study of flavors and fragrances using molecular models. Concurrent enrollment in CHEM 102 required. May not be used by science majors for science credit. Prerequisites: CHEM 101 and CHEM L101. 2-hour Laboratory. 1 term - 1 credit. Normally offered Spring/Summer II.

Term Offered

Course Types

NATURAL SCIENCE FOR BA BFA & BSJ,NATURAL SCIENCE FOR BS

Prerequisites

Must be taken concurrently with CHEM 111.

Course Credits

1.00

Description

Exploration of basic principles of chemistry "discovery" through laboratory investigation, including recognition of the major reaction types, stoichiometry, and qualitative analysis. Additionally, students will be introduced to good laboratory practices and experimental techniques. 4-hour laboratory. Normally offered Fall/Summer I.

Term Offered

Offered Fall Term

Course Types

NATURAL SCIENCE FOR BA BFA & BSJ,NATURAL SCIENCE FOR BS

Prerequisites

CHEM 112 must be taken concurrently; Take MATHT-MPEL0 MATHT-MPEL1 MATHT-MPEL2 or MATHT-MPEL3;

Course Credits

1.00

Description

Laboratory investigation in "discovery" format of topics from CHEM 112, including introduction to instrumental analysis and acid-base chemistry. Quantitative analysis, particularly volumetric analysis, is emphasized. 4-hour laboratory. Normally offered Spring/Summer II.

Term Offered

Offered Spring Term

Course Types

NATURAL SCIENCE FOR BA BFA & BSJ,NATURAL SCIENCE FOR BS

Prerequisites

Must be taken concurrently with CHEM 211.

Course Credits

1.00

Description

Laboratory exercises providing an introduction to synthetic organic chemistry techniques, including melting point determination, distillation, crystallization, extraction, chromatographic separations, and infrared spectroscopy. A component of this laboratory course incorporates discussions of experimental design within the context of environmentally benign (green) organic chemistry. Reports are prepared in professional style. Prerequisite: CHEM 112, L112. Concurrent enrollment in 211 required. 4-hour laboratory. 1 term - 1 credit. Normally offered Fall/Summer, days and evenings.

Term Offered

Offered Fall Term

Prerequisites

CHEM 211/L211

Course Credits

1.00

Description

Builds on the core competencies acquired in Organic Chemistry Laboratory I. Significant emphasis is placed on the characterization of organic molecules via nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy. A component of this laboratory course incorporates discussions of experimental design within the context of environmentally benign (green) organic chemistry. Reports are prepared in professional style. Concurrent enrollment in Chem 212 required. 4-hour laboratory. Normally offered Spring/Summer II, days and evenings.

Term Offered

Offered Spring Term

Prerequisites

CHEM L211; CHEM 314 must be taken concurrently

Course Credits

1.00

Description

Laboratory experiments in chemical analysis using instrumental techniques, including spectroscopy and chromatography. Data collection and evaluation includes computer-based methods. Reports are prepared in professional style. Prerequisites: CHEM L112; CHEM 314 must be taken concurrently. 4-hour Laboratory. 1 term - 1 credit. Normally offered Fall/Spring.

Term Offered

Alternates Fall & Spring

Prerequisites

Must be taken concurrently with CHEM 331. Take CHEM-212 or permission of instructor.

Course Credits

1.00

Description

Laboratory course introducing biochemical techniques. Topics include purification of DNA and proteins, agarose and polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, protein quantitation and detection, and enzyme kinetic assays. lab work will be written up in the style of a professional journal article. Offered every Fall, days only.

Term Offered

Offered Fall Term

Prerequisites

CHEM 355 must be taken concurrently. Take CHEM-L211;

Course Credits

1.00

Description

Laboratory exercises designed to illustrate principles covered by topics in CHEM 355. Prerequisites: CHEM L211, concurrent enrollment in CHEM 355 required. 4-hour laboratory. Normally offered spring, odd numbered years.

Term Offered

Alternates Fall & Spring

Prerequisites

CHEM 375 must be taken concurrently

Course Credits

1.00

Description

Laboratory exercises designed to illustrate principles covered by topics in Chem 375. Prior or concurrent enrollment in Chem 375 required. 4-hour laboratory. Normally offered spring, even numbered years.

Term Offered

Alternates Fall & Spring

Prerequisites

CHEM 411 must be taken concurrently

Course Credits

1.00

Description

Laboratory exercises covering classical experiments in thermodynamic and instrumental measurements. Significant emphasis will be placed on experimental design and data analysis skills in addition to technical writing skills as demonstrated by laboratory reports prepared in the professional style. 4-hour laboratory. Normally offered Fall, days.

Term Offered

Offered Fall Term

Prerequisites

CHEM L411; CHEM 412 must be taken concurrently.

Course Credits

1.00

Description

Laboratory exercises using spectroscopic techniques (optical and electrochemical) to explore kinetic and thermodynamic and quantum mechanical properties of chemical systems. Emphasis will be placed on experimental design and data analysis skills in addition to technical writing skills as demonstrated through reports prepared in the professional style. 4-hour laboratory. Normally offered Spring, days.

Term Offered

Offered Spring Term

Prerequisites

CHEM 426 must be taken concurrently

Course Credits

1.00

Description

Synthesis and properties of transition metal complexes. Properties investigated may include conductivity, magnetic moments, optical rotation, optical and NMR spectra, rate of reaction, and stability of complexes. Prior or concurrent enrollment in CHEM 426 required. 4-hour laboratory. 1 term - 1 credit. Normally offered yearly.

Term Offered

Prerequisites

CHEM-331; CHEM-L331

Course Credits

3.00

Description

Advanced biochemistry laboratory course where students learn experimental design, data analysis, and critical analysis of the scientific literature through the development of independent research projects. Projects vary from year to year, but may include recombinant DNA techniques, purification and quantitation of DNA and proteins, protein detection, enzyme kinetics, and bioinformatics. Research will be written up in the style of a professional scientific journal article and presented as a poster. Students will attend scientific talks at local universities. Satisfies the Expanded Classroom Requirement (ECR). Offered in Spring, days only, every year or every other year.

Term Offered

Alternates Fall & Spring

Course Types

Expanded Classroom Requirement