Chemistry Courses (CHE)
CHE-124 Forensic Science 2 credits
Corequisites: CHE-124L
This course is designed for Crime in Society minors and students not majoring in the natural sciences. A study of the science and technology used in the analysis of physical evidence. Topics may include: the properties of matter and the scientific method, drug analysis, soil analysis, chromatography, and DNA fingerprinting. Six hours lecture, three three-hour labs per week.
CHE-124L Forensic Science Laboratory 1 credit
Corequisites: CHE-124
This is the lab section to accompany CHE-124.
CHE-141 General Chemistry I 3 credits
Corequisites: CHE-141L
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. This course is not generally suitable for non-science majors seeking to fulfill a core requirement unless they have a strong high school background in chemistry and mathematics.
CHE-141L General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 credit
Corequisites: CHE-141
Required laboratory course for CHE-141.
CHE-142 General Chemistry II 3 credits
Prerequisites: CHE-141 and CHE-141L
Corequisites: CHE-142L
A continuation of the study of general chemistry including equilibrium, electrochemistry, thermodynamics, kinetics and environmental chemistry. Six hours of lecture and laboratory weekly.
CHE-142L General Chemistry II Laboratory 1 credit
Prerequisites: CHE-141 and CHE-141L
Corequisites: CHE-142
Required laboratory course for CHE-142.
CHE-252 Analytical Chemistry I 3 credits
Prerequisites: CHE-142 and CHE-142L
Corequisites: CHE-252L
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 3 1/2 hour laboratory weekly.
CHE-252L Analytical Chemistry I Laboratory 1 credit
Prerequisites: CHE-142 and CHE-142L
Corequisites: CHE-252
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 3 1/2 hour laboratory weekly.
CHE-301 Organic Chemistry I 3 credits
Prerequisites: CHE-142 and CHE-142L
Corequisites: CHE-301L
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 3 1/2 hour laboratory weekly.
CHE-301L Organic Chemistry I Laboratory 1 credit
Prerequisites: CHE-142 and CHE-142L
Corequisites: CHE-301
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 3 1/2 hour laboratory weekly.
CHE-302 Organic Chemistry II 3 credits
Prerequisites: CHE-301 and CHE-301L
Corequisites: CHE-302L
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 3 1/2 hour laboratory weekly.
CHE-302L Organic Chemistry II Laboratory 1 credit
Prerequisites: CHE-301 and CHE-301L
Corequisites: CHE-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 3 1/2 hour laboratory weekly.
CHE-352 Analytical Chemistry II 3 credits
Prerequisites: CHE-252 and CHE-252L
Corequisites: CHE-352L
A continued study of the theory and techniques of analytical chemistry including instrumentation theory, separation theory, optical methods and automated analysis. Three hours of lecture and one 3 1/2 hour laboratory weekly.
CHE-352L Analytical Chemistry II Laboratory 1 credit
Prerequisites: CHE-252 and CHE-252L
Corequisites: CHE-352
A continued study of the theory and techniques of analytical chemistry including instrumentation theory, separation theory, optical methods and automated analysis. Three hours of lecture and one 3 1/2 hour laboratory weekly.
CHE-394 Special Topics in Chemistry 2 credits
Prerequisites: CHE-302 and CHE-302L
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-395 Chemistry Research 1 - 3 credits
Prerequisites: Permission.
A laboratory research project culminating in a paper written in accordance with departmental guidelines. The paper will make an original contribution to the science of chemistry.
CHE-397 Internship 1 - 3 credits
Prerequisites: 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. See internship guidelines.
CHE-401 Chemical Dynamics 2 credits
Prerequisites: MAT-152, CHE-302, and CHE-302L
Corequisites: CHE-401L
A study of molecules in motion, the rates of chemical reactions, and molecular reaction dynamics. Six hours of lecture and three 3 1/2 hour laboratories weekly.
CHE-401L Chemical Dynamics Laboratory 1 credit
Prerequisites: MAT-152, CHE-302, and CHE-302L
Corequisites: CHE-401
This is the lab section to accompany CHE-401.
CHE-412 Biochemistry 3 credits
Prerequisites: BIO-120, BIO-120L, CHE-301, and CHE-301L
A lecture and reading course in biochemical principles. Topics include thermodynamics, biomolecules, enzyme mechanisms and regulatory drug design, and metabolism. Three hours of lecture weekly.
CHE-412L Biochemistry Lab 1 credit
Prerequisites: BIO-120, BIO-120L, CHE-301, and CHE-301L
Corequisites: CHE-412
A laboratory study of the concepts and techniques involved in biochemistry. The course will include chromatography, electrophoresis, immunoblotting lipid analysis enzyme kinetics, and clinical diagnostics. One 3 1/2 hour laboratory weekly.
CHE-420 Inorganic Chemistry 3 credits
Prerequisites: CHE-302 and CHE-302L
Corequisites: CHE-420L
A select coverage of topical inorganic chemistry comprising molecular symmetry, polyatomic bonding, coordination chemistry, and bioinorganic chemistry. Three hours of lecture weekly. The laboratory is a study encompassing reactions and synthesis of inorganic or bioinorganic compounds. Various instrumental techniques will be investigated for the isolation and characterization of inorganic products. One 3 1/2 hour laboratory weekly.
CHE-420L Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory 1 credit
Prerequisites: CHE-302 and CHE-302L
Corequisites: CHE-420
A select coverage of topical inorganic chemistry comprising molecular symmetry, polyatomic bonding, coordination chemistry, and bioinorganic chemistry. Three hours of lecture weekly. The laboratory is a study encompassing reactions and synthesis of inorganic or bioinorganic compounds. Various instrumental techniques will be investigated for the isolation and characterization of inorganic products. One 3 1/2 hour laboratory weekly.
CHE-494 Independent Study 1 - 3 credits
Prerequisites: Permission
Reading or laboratory assignments as approved by the instructor . See independent study guidelines.
CHE-495 Chemistry Research 1 - 3 credits
Prerequisites: Permission
A laboratory research project culminating in a paper written in accordance with departmental guidelines. The paper will make an original contribution to the science of chemistry.
CHE-497 Internship 1 - 3 credits
Prerequisites: 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.
CHE-499T Special Topics in Chemistry 1 - 3 credits
Prerequisites: Permission
Study of selected areas of chemistry not available in the regular curriculum.