Lycoming Chemistry
Curriculum and Catalog
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of the current semester schedule with syllabi.
The following information is taken from the 2002-2003
Lycoming College Course Catalog. While every effort has been made to make
sure it is error free, it is not official. The definitive source of
course information remains the original (paper) catalog, available from
the college.
To earn the B.A. degree a student must complete CHEM 110-111, 220-221, 330-331, 332and 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.
Certification in Secondary Education
Minor
A minor in chemistry requires completion of CHEM 110-111,
220-221, and two CHEM courses numbered 300 or
higher.
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.
110
GENERAL CHEMISTRY I
A quantitative introduction to the concepts and models of
chemistry. Topics include stoichiometry, atomic and molecular structure,
nomenclature, bonding, thermochemistry, gases, solutions, and chemical
reactions. The laboratory introduces the student to methods of separation,
purification, and identification of compounds according to their physical
properties. This course is designed for students who plan to major in one
of the sciences. Three hours lecture, one hour of discussion and one
three-hour laboratory period each week. Prerequisite: MATH 100 or consent
of the Chemistry Department.
111
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.
115
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.
220-221
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.
330-331
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.
332
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY
A study of the fundamental methods of gravimetric, volumetric
and elementary instrumental analysis together with practice in laboratory
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.
333
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. Prerequisite: CHEM 330, MATH 129, and one
year of physics; or consent of instructor.
439
INTRODUCTION TO QUANTUM MECHANICS
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.
440
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.
442
SPECTROSCOPY AND MOLECULAR STRUCTURE
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.
443
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.
444
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.
446
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 of hours
lecture and one four-hour laboratory period each week. Prerequisites: CHEM
221.
447
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.
348 & 448
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.
449
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 resaerch 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.
470-479
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.
N80-N89
INDEPENDENT STUDY (See index)
The student will ordinarily work on a laboratory research
project and will write a thesis on the work.
490-491
INDEPENDENT STUDY FOR DEPARTMENTAL HONORS (See index)
The student will ordinarily work on a laboratory research
project with emphasis on showing initiative and making a scholarly contribution.
A thesis will be written. To satisfy the Chemistry Capstone requirement,
participation in the seminar portion of CHEM 449 is
required.
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