The Department of Chemistry offers both B.A. and B.S. degree programs, and is approved by the American Chemical Society (ACS) to certify those students whose programs meet or exceed requirements established by the ACS. Students who wish to earn ACS certification must complete the requirements for the B.S. degree. Students who complete the ACS certified degree are also eligible for admission to the American Chemical Society following graduation.

The following courses have been approved to be offered as writing intensive courses and may be offered as such: CHEM 330, 331 and 332. Students must check semester class schedules to determine which courses are offered as "W" courses for that semester.

To earn the B.A. degree a student must complete CHEM 110-111, 220-221, 330-331, 332, 333, and, as a Capstone experience, one of the following: CHEM 449, 470, 490 or the Professional Semester (EDUC 446, 447 & 449); PHYS 225-226; and MATH 128-129.

To earn the B.S. degree a student must complete the thirteen course major described above as well as CHEM 443, CHEM 444, and one additional full-credit course from the following list: any 400-level CHEM course; PHYS 331 or above; BIO 222 or above; MATH 116, 123, 130, 214, 231, 238, 332; or CPTR 125.

A Chemistry major interested in becoming certified in secondary education in Chemistry and/or General Science/Chemistry should, as early as possible, consult the current Department of Education Teacher Education Handbook and make their plans known to their advisor and the Chair of the Education Department so the required courses can be scheduled for the Professional Semester. A Chemistry major who successfully completes the Professional Semester (EDUC 446, 447 & 449) has also satisfied the Chemistry Capstone experience.
a) To be certified in secondary education in chemistry a student must: complete a chemistry major; pass two biology courses numbered 110 or higher, Psy 110 and 338, and EduC 200; complete the Pre-Student Teaching Participation and pass the Professional Semester (EduC 446, 447 & 449). The student may choose EduC 232 and/or EduC 239 as additional Education electives.
b) A student interested in obtaining General Science/Chemistry certification must complete all the requirements for secondary certification in chemistry shown in (a) and must also pass any two units from AstR 111, 112 or 243. AstR 230 is strongly recommended as an additional course.

A minor in chemistry requires completion of CHEM 110-111, 220-221, and two CHEM courses numbered 300 or higher.

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CHEMISTRY IN CONTEXT

A science distribution course for the non-science major. The course will explore real-world societal issues that have important chemical components. Topics covered may include air and water quality, the ozone layer, global warming, energy, acid rain, nuclear power, pharmaceuticals and nutrition. The chemistry knowledge associated with the issues is built on a need-to-know basis. Three hours of lecture and one two-hour laboratory period each week. Not open for credit to students who have received credit for CHEM 110.

GENERAL CHEMISTRY I

GENERAL CHEMISTRY II

A continuation of CHEM 110, with emphasis placed on the foundations of analytical, inorganic, and physical chemistry. Topics include kinetics, general and ionic equilibria, acid-base theory, electrochemistry, thermodynamics, nuclear chemistry, coordination chemistry, and descriptive inorganic chemistry of selected elements. The laboratory treats aspects of quantitative and qualitative inorganic analysis. Three hours of lecture, one hour of discussion, and one three-hour laboratory period each week. Prerequisite: CHEM 110 or consent of department.

BRIEF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

A descriptive study of the compounds of carbon. This course will illustrate the principles of organic chemistry with material relevant to students in medical technology, biology, forestry, education and the humanities. Topics include nomenclature, alkanes, arenes, functional derivatives, amino acids and proteins, carbohydrates and other naturally occurring compounds. This course is designed for students who require only one semester of organic chemistry, and is not intended for students planning to enroll in chemistry courses numbered 200 or above. Three hours of lecture, one hour of discussion, and one three-hour laboratory period each week. Prerequisite: CHEM 111. Not open for credit to students who have received credit for CHEM 220.

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

A systematic study of the compounds of carbon, including both aliphatic and aromatic series. The laboratory work introduces the student to simple fundamental methods of organic synthesis, isolation, and analysis. Three hours of lecture and one four-hour laboratory period each week. Prerequisite: CHEM 111.

PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY

A study of the fundamental principles of theoretical chemistry and their applications. The laboratory work includes techniques in physiochemical measurements. Three hours of lecture and one four-hour laboratory period each week. Prerequisite: CHEM 111, MATH 129, and one year of physics; or consent of instructor.

ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY

A study of the fundamental methods of gravimetric, volumetric and elementary instrumental analysis together with practice in lab-oratory techniques and calculations of these methods. Two hours of lecture and two three-hour laboratory periods each week. Prerequisite: CHEM 111 or consent of instructor.

ADVANCED INORGANIC CHEMISTRY

A study of modern theories of atomic and molecular structure and their relationship to the chemistry of selected elements and their compounds. Three hours of lecture and one four-hour laboratory period each week. Pre-requisite: CHEM 330, MATH 129, and one year of physics; or consent of instructor.

After presenting the origin, basic concepts, and formulation of quantum mechanics with emphasis on its physical meaning, the course will investigate the free particle, simple harmonic oscillator, and central-force problems. Both time-independent and time-dependent perturbation theory will be covered. The elegant operator formalism of quantum mechanics will conclude the course. Four hours of lecture and recitation. Prerequisites: MATH 231, either CHEM 331 or PHYS 226, and consent of instructor. Cross-listed as PHYS 439.

ADVANCED ORGANIC CHEMISTRY

Theory and application of modern synthetic organic chemistry. Topics may include oxidation-reduction processes, carbon-carbon bond forming reactions, functional group transformations, and multi-step syntheses of natural products (antibiotics, antitumor agents, and antiviral agents). Three hours of lecture and one four-hour laboratory period. Prerequisite: CHEM 221.

Theory and application of the identification of organic compounds. Special emphasis will be placed on the utilization of spectroscopic techniques ( H-NMR, C-NMR, IR, UV-VIS, and MS). Three of hours lecture and one four-hour laboratory period each week. Prerequisites: CHEM 221.

ADVANCED ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY

A study of advanced analytical methods with emphasis on chromatographic, electrochemical, and spectroscopic methods of instrumental analysis. Three hours lecture and one four-hour laboratory period each week. Prerequisite: CHEM 331 and 332, or consent of instructor.

BIOCHEMISTRY

Emphasis is given to the metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, proteins, and nucleic acids; integration of metabolism; and biochemical control mechanisms, including allosteric control, induction, repression, signal transduction as well as the various types of inhibitive control mechanisms. Prerequisite: CHEM 221, or consent of instructor. Cross-listed as BIO 444.

ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY

An introduction to the chemistry of compounds containing metal-carbon bonds. Topics include structure and bonding, reactions and mechanisms, spectroscopy, and applications to organic synthesis. The use of organometallic compounds as catalysts in industrial processes will be emphasized. Three hours of lecture and one four-hour laboratory period each week. Prerequisite: CHEM 221.

POLYMER CHEMISTRY

An introduction to the synthesis, characterization, and applications of high molecular weight materials, i.e., macro-molecules. Special emphasis will be given to synthetic polymer systems. Three hours of lecture, one four-hour lab per week. Prerequisites: CHEM 221 and 330, or consent of instructor.

CHEMISTRY COLLOQUIUM

A seminar in which faculty, students and invited professional chemists discuss their own research activities or those of others which have appeared in recent chemical literature. Prerequisite: Three semesters of non-credit Chemistry Colloquium taken during the junior and senior years.

CHEMISTRY RESEARCH METHODS

This course focuses on the nature and practice of chemistry. Students will conduct research into a particular chemical problem with a faculty research advisor, and will explore different aspects of chemistry and discuss their research in a weekly seminar. A report on the research will be written. Majors are strongly encouraged to enroll in this course in either their junior or senior year. Prerequisite: CHEM 221 and consent of instructor.

INTERNSHIP (See index)

The student will ordinarily work under supervision in an industrial laboratory and submit a written report on the project. To satisfy the Chemistry Capstone requirement, participation in the seminar portion of CHEM 449 is required.

INDEPENDENT STUDY (See index)

The student will ordinarily work on a laboratory research project and will write a thesis on the work.