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2017-2018 Catalog ARCHIVED CATALOG: Content may no longer be accurate.
Course Descriptions - CHEM
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Department of Chemistry
CHEM 1010 PS - Introductory Chemistry Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Full Sem Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Full Sem Online]
Summer [Full Sem Online]
This is a lecture-demonstration class designed to introduce the subject of chemistry and requires no prior chemistry experience. This class is designed for students who will not be majoring in a discipline that requires any further chemistry coursework. This course is not intended to prepare students for any future chemistry coursework.
CHEM 1050 PS - Introduction to General, Organic & Biochemistry Credits: (5)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Full Sem Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Full Sem Online]
Summer [Full Sem Online]
An introduction to general, organic and biochemistry designed primarily for students of nursing and other majors that require no more than one semester of chemistry. Four hours of lecture and one 3-hour lab a week.
CHEM 1055 - Introduction to General, Organic & Biochemistry Lab Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Offered as needed
CHEM 1055 is a stand-alone lab course designed to accommodate transfer students from other universities. CHEM 1055 registration will be allowed only by special permission from the Chemistry Department Chair. Transfer students who have taken the CHEM 1050 lecture or equivalent without the lab should petition the Chemistry Department Chair for permission to take this course. Prerequisite: Must have completed or be currently enrolled in CHEM 1050 lecture or equivalent.
CHEM 1110 PS - Elementary Chemistry Credits: (5)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Full Sem Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Full Sem Online]
Summer [Full Sem Online]
Fundamentals of inorganic chemistry and introduction to organic chemistry. The first course in a two-semester sequence designed primarily for students of nursing, engineering technology and some other fields of science and health professions who require no more than one year of chemistry. Four hours of lecture and one 3-hour lab a week.
CHEM 1115 - Elementary Chemistry Lab Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Offered as needed
CHEM 1115 is a stand-alone lab course designed to accommodate transfer students from other Universities. CHEM 1115 registration will be allowed only by special permission from the Chair of Chemistry. Transfer students who have taken the CHEM lecture without the lab should petition the Chair of the Chemistry Department for permission to take this course. Prerequisite: Must have completed or currently be enrolled in CHEM 1110 lecture.
CHEM 1120 - Elementary Organic Bio-Chemistry Credits: (5)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Full Sem Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Full Sem Online]
Summer [Full Sem Online]
Elementary study of the compounds of carbon and chemical compounds and reactions of biological systems. Four hours of lecture and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: CHEM 1110 or equivalent.
CHEM 1125 - Elementary Organic Bio-Chemistry Lab Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Offered as needed
CHEM 1125 is a stand-alone lab course designed to accommodate transfer students from other Universities. CHEM 1125 registration will be allowed only by special permission from the Chair of Chemistry. Transfer students who have taken the CHEM 1120 lecture without the lab should petition the Chair of the Chemistry Department for permission to take this course. Prerequisite: Must have completed or currently be enrolled in CHEM 1120 lecture.
CHEM 1200 - Preparation for College Chemistry Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem, Full Sem Online]
Spring [Full Sem, Full Sem Online]
Summer [Full Sem, Full Sem Online]
A course designed to provide the minimal prerequisite skills needed for entry into CHEM 1210 . Three hours of lecture per week.
CHEM 1210 PS - Principles of Chemistry I Credits: (5)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [1st Blk]
This is the first course in a series designed primarily for science majors and others who will take more than one year of chemistry such as pre-medical students, clinical/medical laboratory scientists, and some engineering students. Course topics include components of matter, stoichiometry, major classes of reactions, gases and kinetic molecular theory, thermochemistry, quantum theory and atomic structure, models of chemical bonding, shapes of molecules, intermolecular forces, and properties of mixtures. The laboratory emphasizes qualitative and quantitative methods of analysis. Four hours of lecture and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: MATH 1010 or equivalent and CHEM 1200 or departmental approval. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: MATH 1050 or MATH 1080 or equivalent.
CHEM 1215 - Principles of Chemistry I Lab Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Offered as needed
CHEM 1215 is a stand-alone lab course designed to accommodate transfer students from other Universities. CHEM 1215 registration will be allowed only by special permission from the Chair of Chemistry. Transfer students who have taken the CHEM 1210 lecture without the lab or High School AP students should petition the Chair of the Chemistry Department for permission to take this course. Prerequisite: Must have completed or currently be enrolled in CHEM 1210 .
CHEM 1220 - Principles of Chemistry II Credits: (5)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [2nd Blk]
This is the second course in a series designed primarily for science majors and others who will take more than one year of chemistry such as pre-medical students, clinical/medical laboratory scientists, and some engineering students. Course topics include kinetics, equilibrium including aqueous solution equilibrium, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and an introduction to inorganic, nuclear, and organic chemistry. The laboratory emphasizes qualitative and quantitative methods of analysis. Four hours of lecture and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: MATH 1050 or MATH 1080 or equivalent and CHEM 1210 .
CHEM 1225 - Principles of Chemistry II Lab Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Offered as needed
CHEM 1225 is a stand-alone lab course designed to accommodate transfer students from other Universities. CHEM 1225 registration will be allowed only by special permission from the Chair of Chemistry. Transfer students who have taken the CHEM 1220 lecture without the lab, or High School AP students should petition the Chair of the Chemistry Department for permission to take this course. Prerequisite: Must have completed or currently be enrolled in CHEM 1220 lecture.
CHEM 1360 PS - Principles of Physical Science Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
A lecture/laboratory course designed to provide an introduction to the scientific method and its application to the study of selected topics in physics and chemistry. Two hours of lecture and one 3-hour lab per week. Recommended for Elementary Education majors.
CHEM 2310 - Organic Chemistry I Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [1st Blk]
Principles of organic chemistry, including structure and reactivity of carbon based molecules. Detailed study of mechanisms, synthesis, and reactions. Alkane, alkyl halide, alkyne, alcohol, and ether families are covered. Four hours of lecture a week. Prerequisite: CHEM 1220 . Co-Requisite: CHEM 2315 lab.
CHEM 2315 - Organic Chemistry I Lab Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [1st Blk]
Lab course designed to be taken with CHEM 2310 . Includes organic laboratory techniques, synthesis, product isolation, spectroscopy and analysis. Prerequisite: CHEM 1220 . Co-Requisite: CHEM 2310 lecture.
CHEM 2320 - Organic Chemistry II Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [2nd Blk]
Principles of organic chemistry, second semester. A continuation of structure and reactivity analysis, along with structure elucidation techniques, spectroscopy and synthetic reactions. Coverage includes aromatics, carbonyls, carboxylic acid derivatives, and sugars. Four hours of lecture a week. Prerequisite: CHEM 2310 and CHEM 2315 . Co-Requisite: CHEM 2325 lab.
CHEM 2325 - Organic Chemistry II Lab Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [2nd Blk]
Lab course designed to be taken with CHEM 2320 . Includes organic laboratory techniques, synthesis, product isolation, spectroscopy and analysis. Prerequisite: CHEM 2310 and CHEM 2315 . Co-Requisite: CHEM 2320 lecture.
CHEM 2600 - Laboratory Safety Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
An interdisciplinary, team-taught course that will be an overview of the major chemical, biological and physical safety issues related to science laboratories and field work. Class will meet once per week and will be taught in a lecture/demonstration format.
CHEM 2890 - Cooperative Work Experience Credits: (1-6)
Typically taught:
Offered as needed
Open to all students in the Chemistry Department who meet the minimum Cooperative Work Experience requirements of the department. Provides academic credit for on-the-job experience. Grade and amount of credit will be determined by the department. May be repeated 5 times with a maximum of 6 credit hours.
CHEM 2920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (1-4)
Typically taught:
Offered as needed
Consult the class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title with the credit authorized will appear on the student transcript.
CHEM 2990 - Chemical Technician Seminar Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
A course designed to provide the skills necessary to enter the job market as a Chemical Technician. One hour of lecture/discussion a week. Prerequisite: CHEM 1220 .
CHEM 3000 - Quantitative Analysis Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Theory and methods of gravimetric and volumetric analysis and simple instrumentation. Includes statistical evaluation of results. Three hours of lecture and one 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 1220 . Prerequisite/Co-requisite: Prerequisite or co-requisite: CHEM 3020 .
CHEM 3005 - Quantitative Analysis Lab Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Offered as needed
CHEM 3005 is a stand-alone lab course designed to accommodate transfer students from other Universities. CHEM 3005 registration will be allowed only by special permission from the Chair of Chemistry. Transfer students who have taken the CHEM 3000 lecture without the lab should petition the Chair of the Chemistry Department for permission to take this course. Prerequisite: Must have completed or currently be enrolled in CHEM 3000 lecture.
CHEM 3020 - Computer Applications in Chemistry Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
A course designed to provide students computer skills for applications including computation and electronic data bases searches. It is required that this course be taken before or with CHEM 3000 . One hour of lecture/discussion a week. Prerequisite: CHEM 1210 .
CHEM 3050 - Instrumental Analysis Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Theory and methods of modern instrumental analysis. Includes practical applications in electrochemical, spectrometric, and chromatographic techniques. Three hours of lecture and one three hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 3000 .
CHEM 3060 - Applied Analysis Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Not currently being offered
Applied Analysis using modern methods of analysis with an emphasis on speed and accuracy. One 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 3000 . Prerequisite/Co-requisite: CHEM 3050 .
CHEM 3070 - Biochemistry I Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Structure and function of biomolecules including proteins, nucleic acids, fats and carbohydrates. A focus on proteins as energy transforming and catalytic devices; their role in metabolism, defense and other biochemical processes. Three lectures a week. Prerequisite: CHEM 2310 and CHEM 2315 .
CHEM 3075 - Biochemistry I Lab Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Biochemistry lab course designed to accompany Biochemistry I Lecture, CHEM 3070 . Includes biochemical concept illustration using chemical and biological techniques and experimentation. Prerequisite/Co-requisite: CHEM 3070 .
CHEM 3080 - Biochemistry II Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
A detailed study of the molecular basis of life: nucleic acids, biosynthetic pathways, molecular aspects of disease and pharmacology. Three lectures a week. Prerequisite: CHEM 2320 , CHEM 2325 , and CHEM 3070 .
CHEM 3090 - Biochemical Techniques Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
Advanced techniques including instrumentation for biochemistry. One 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 2320 , CHEM 2325 , and CHEM 3070 , with CHEM 3080 being prerequisite or co-requisite. To be taken concurrently with CHEM 3080 .
CHEM 3400 - Molecular Symmetry and Applied Math for Physical Chemistry Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
An introduction to molecular symmetry, experimental error analysis, and physical chemistry applications of algebra, linear algebra, and differential equations. Prerequisite: MATH 1220 . Co-Requisite: CHEM 3410 .
CHEM 3410 - Foundations in Physical Chemistry Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
The one-semester foundation course in Physical Chemistry covering chemical thermodynamics and kinetics with an introduction to quantum mechanics through application to spectroscopy. Three hours of lecture and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: CHEM 1220 , Prerequisite/Co-requisite: PHYS 2220 .
CHEM 3420 - Physical Chemistry II Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
The second semester course of Physical Chemistry covering quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, and chemical reaction dynamics. Three hours of lecture and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: CHEM 3410 .
CHEM 3570 - Foundations of Science Education Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
A thorough investigation of research in science learning and curricular standards at the state and national levels. Foundations of the philosophy of science and scientific inquiry as applicable to science teaching at the secondary level. This course serves as a foundation to a preservice science teacher’s education coursework.
CHEM 3610 - Foundations in Inorganic Chemistry Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
A foundation course for chemistry majors and minors. Topics include atomic properties, bonding, molecular symmetry, solid state structures, and transition metal complexes. This class will meet for 3 hours each week with one 3 hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 1220 , and MATH 1060 or MATH 1080 .
CHEM 4250 - Medicinal Chemistry Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Medicinal chemistry is a fast-paced and important field that has direct impacts on overall world health and quality of life. This 3-credit-hour course is designed for students with an interest in chemistry, biochemistry, pharmacology, and medicine. It will provide an in-depth look at how pharmacologically active molecules are designed, how they chemically interact with their targets, and how they work molecularly to treat human diseases. Selected case studies will be used to illustrate the concepts being covered. In line with our university mission, an over-arching theme will be looking at how medicinal chemistry affects our worldwide community with emphasis on patents, drug development costs, risks, and ethics. Prerequisite: CHEM 3070 .
CHEM 4540 - Spectrometric and Separation Methods Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Theory and practice of spectrometric and separation methods in the study of chemical systems. Three hours of lecture and one 3-hour lab per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 3420 or permission of instructor.
CHEM 4550 - Geochemistry Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Even years
The chemistry of the earth and geochemical processes operating in the lithosphere, hydrosphere, and atmosphere with a synthesis of these ideas to account for the chemical evolution of the earth. Applications to mineral stability and chemical reactions, geochemical cycles, and isotope geochemistry. Three hours of lecture a week. Prerequisite: CHEM 1220 and GEO 2050 or consent of instructor.
CHEM 4570 - Secondary School Science Teaching Methods Credits: (3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Acquaintance and practice with various teaching and assessment methods. Development of science curricula including lesson and unit plans. It is recommended that this course be completed immediately before student teaching. Prerequisite: Admission to the Teacher Education Program.
CHEM 4600 - Inorganic Chemistry Credits: (4)
Typically taught:
Spring [Full Sem]
A study of the elements and their compounds based on the periodic table, current theories and laboratory work. Three hours of lecture and one 3-hour lab a week. Prerequisite: CHEM 3420 or permission of instructor.
CHEM 4700 - Special Topics in Chemistry Credits: (1-3)
variable title
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
This course may be repeated twice for a maximum of 3 credit hours. Prerequisite: CHEM 3420 or permission of instructor.
CHEM 4710 - Chemical Preparations Credits: (1-3)
Typically taught:
Not currently being offered
Synthesis and determination of the properties of selected chemical compounds. Three to nine hours of lab a week. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
CHEM 4800 - Research and Independent Study in Chemistry Credits: (1-3)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
Summer [Full Sem]
Open to qualified students for one or more semesters. May be repeated for credit up to 12 times with instructor approval.
CHEM 4890 - Cooperative Work Experience Credits: (1-6)
A continuation of CHEM 2890 . Open to all students. May be repeated for credit up to 12 times with instructor approval.
CHEM 4920 - Short Courses, Workshops, Institutes and Special Programs Credits: (1-4)
Consult the class schedule for the current offering under this number. The specific title and credit authorized will appear on the student transcript. May be repeated 3 times with a maximum of 4 credit hours.
CHEM 4990 - Senior Seminar Credits: (1)
Typically taught:
Fall [Full Sem]
Spring [Full Sem]
A seminar course where students will share their research results with fellow students and faculty in written and oral formats. Prerequisite: CHEM 4800 or permission of instructor.
CHEM 5030G - Chemistry for Teachers Credits: (3-5)
Science content course for teachers in the M. Ed Science Emphasis Program. To register, select another departmental course and develop a contract detailing additional work required for graduate credit. Contract must be approved by instructor, department chair, and Director of the Master of Education Program. May be repeated twice with a maximum of 5 credit hours.
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