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Chemistry is an experimental science. Classroom and laboratory work combine
to form a unique, personalized education, which can lead to a successful
career or entrance into medical, dental, graduate, or other professional
schools.
The Chemistry Department is located in Boone Science Hall, which houses
the classrooms, laboratories, computers, and equipment necessary for the
study of the natural sciences. Senior faculty, rather than student assistants,
direct all laboratory and class instruction.
Opportunities are available for independent study conducted individually
or as a member of a research team. Research projects in areas such as
pollution analysis, toxicity studies, chemical synthesis, computer simulations
and chemical kinetics are encouraged for both lower and upper-division
students. Summer research opportunities are also available. Internships
can be designed to match individual backgrounds and interests.
Pre-professional students seeking advanced degrees in medicine, dentistry,
or veterinary science, should give serious consideration to a chemistry
major, as well as the courses CHE-412 Biochemistry, BIO-130 Frontiers
in Genetics, BIO-220 Organismal Biology, BIO-230 Molecular & Cellular
Biology, and BIO-374 Animal Physiology.
Chemistry Major
Consists of 34 credits, comprising the following required courses and
three other upper-division credits.
- CHE-141 General Chemistry I
- CHE-142 General Chemistry II
- CHE-252 Analytical Chemistry I
- CHE-301 Organic Chemistry I
- CHE-302 Organic Chemistry II
- CHE-399 Physical Chemistry I or
PHY-313 Thermal Physics
- CHE-400 Physical Chemistry II
- CHE-451 Analytical Chemistry II
- CHE-494 Independent Study
Students preparing for graduate work in chemistry are strongly advised
to complete courses in addition to those required for the major (e.g.,
CHE-412, 420, MAT-211).
Chemistry Minor
Consists of 18 credits including, CHE-141, CHE-142, 252, 301 and four
additional upper-division credits in chemistry.
Chemistry (CHE)
LOWER DIVISION
Note: CHE-141 & CHE-142 are suitable for students intending
to major in the sciences and/or have some background in chemistry. Other
students are encouraged to take CHE-136 & CHE-136L.
CHE-136 Chemistry of the Environment 3.0 cr.
Spring. A course for non-majors who wish to study the importance of
chemistry in understanding contemporary environmental problems. The
role of science and technology in society will also be examined. This
course may be taken alone or together with CHE-136L. Three hours of
lecture weekly.
CHE-136L Chemistry of the Environment Lab 1.0 cr.
Spring. Prereq. or coreq.: any college chemistry lecture course. A
laboratory course for non-majors who wish to explore the chemical phenomena
associated with contemporary environmental problems. One 3½ hour laboratory
weekly.
CHE-141 General Chemistry I 4.0 cr.
Fall. Prereq.: high school algebra; high school chemistry is highly
recommended. A college level course in general chemistry designed for
all chemistry and other science majors. Emphasis is placed on atomic
and molecular structure, chemical periodicity, descriptive organic chemistry,
and thermochemistry. Six hours of lecture and laboratory weekly.
CHE-142 General Chemistry II 4.0 cr.
Spring. Prereq.: CHE-141. A continuation of the study of general chemistry
including equilibrium, electrochemistry, thermodynamics, kinetics and
environmental chemistry. Six hours of lecture and laboratory weekly.
CHE-252 Analytical Chemistry I 4.0 cr.
Fall. Prereq.: CHE-142. An introduction to the theory and techniques
of analytical chemistry including volumetric/gravimetric methods, acid/base
chemistry, potentiometry, chromatography and complex equilibria. Three
hours of lecture and one 3½ hour laboratory weekly.
UPPER DIVISION
CHE-301 Organic Chemistry I & CHE-302 Organic Chemistry II 4.0 cr. each
Fall, spring. Prereq.: CHE-142; CHE-301 is a prereq. to 302. A study
of the aliphatic and aromatic compounds of carbon. Study includes structure,
nomenclature, typical reaction of functional groups, structure reactivity
relationships, synthesis and mechanisms of reactions. Three hours of
lecture and one 3½ hour laboratory weekly.
CHE-394 Special Topics in Chemistry 2.0 cr.
Not Offered 2003/2004. Prereq.: CHE-302 or permission. A course for students pursuing
a major or minor in chemistry. Specialized subjects in inorganic, analytical,
organic, physical, environmental or biochemistry will be examined in
a lecture and seminar format. Topics involving current literature and
research will be emphasized. Four hours of lecture weekly.
CHE-397 Internship 1.0 to 3.0 cr.
Fall, winter, spring. Prereq.: At least sophomore standing and permission.
Internships are designed to give students experience in their fields
of interest. A written summary of the internship and weekly consultation
with the instructor may be required. This course does not fulfill the
general graduation requirement for independent work. See internship
guidelines.
CHE-399 Physical Chemistry I 3.0 cr.
Not Offered 2003/2004. Prereq.: CHE-142 or 252, MAT-152. Pre or coreq.:
PHY 231-232 or 271-272 (271-272 preferred). A study of the properties
of gases, the laws of thermodynamics, solutions, equilibria, and phase
diagrams. Three hours of lecture weekly.
CHE-400 Physical Chemistry II 3.0 cr.
Winter. Prereq.: CHE-142 or 252, MAT-152. Pre or Coreq.: PHY 231-232
or 271-272 (271-272 preferred). CHE-399 is not a prerequisite. A study
of reaction kinetics, quantum and statistical mechanics, atomic and
molecular structure and spectroscopy. Three hours of lecture weekly.
CHE-412 Biochemistry 3.0 cr.
Spring. Prereq.: CHE-301. A lecture and reading
course in biochemical principles. Topics include thermodynamics, biomolecules,
enzymes, metabolism, and expression and transmission of genetic information.
Three hours of lecture weekly.
CHE-412L Biochemistry Lab 1.0 cr.
Spring. Coreq.: CHE-412. A laboratory study of the concepts and techniques
involved in biochemistry. The course will primarily focus on protein
structure and function. The course will emphasize spectroscopy,
protein isolation techniques, chromatography, electrophoresis, peptide
structure determination, enzyme kinetics, and techniques in nucleic
acid chemistry. One 3½ hour laboratory weekly.
CHE-420 Inorganic Chemistry 3.0 cr.
Fall. Prereq.: CHE-301; Coreq.: CHE-420L. A select coverage
of topical inorganic chemistry comprising nuclear chemistry, molecular
symmetry, polyatomic bonding, coordination chemistry, and bioinorganic
chemistry. Three hours of lecture weekly.
CHE-420L Inorganic Chemistry Lab 1.0 cr.
Fall. Prereq.: CHE-301; Coreq.: CHE-420. A research experience
encompassing synthesis, characterization and scientific writing with
the goals of preparing anion sensors and heavy metal sequestering agents. One
3½ hour laboratory weekly.
CHE-451 Analytical Chemistry II 4.0 cr.
Spring. Prereq.: CHE-252 and 301. An advanced study of the techniques
of analytical chemistry including instrumentation theory, separation
theory, optical methods and automated analysis. Three hours of lecture
and one 3½ hour laboratory weekly.
CHE-494 Independent Study 1.0 to 3.0 cr.
Fall, winter, spring. Prereq.: permission. Reading, research, or special
laboratory assignments as approved by the instructor. A written report
is required for research projects. See independent study guidelines.
CHE-497 Internship 1.0 to 3.0 cr.
Fall, winter, spring, summer. Prereq.: permission. Individually arranged
programs of work and study with the department, academic institutions,
private industries, or government agencies. A paper or the write up
of a laboratory notebook is required. Does not fulfill requirements
for the chemistry major. See internship guidelines.
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