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100 Fundamentals of Chemistry 4 credits
Instructor: Staff

A one-semester introduction to the field of chemistry. Topics covered include chemical reactions and stoichiometry, atomic and molecular structure, thermodynamics, kinetics, and acid-base chemistry. The structures of organic and biological molecules also are discussed. Lecture, three periods; laboratory, three periods. (Students cannot fulfill the natural science distribution requirement by taking both CHEM 100 and CHEM 101.)


101 General Chemistry I 4 credits
Instructor: Morris, Rener, Sleszynski

The basic principles and concepts of chemistry, including atomic structure, formulas and equations, gas laws, and periodic classification of the elements. Lecture, three periods; laboratory, three periods.


102 General Chemistry II 4 credits
Instructor: Blaine, Morris, Sleszynski

A study of chemical and ionic equilibria, kinetics, electrochemistry, complex ions, and the descriptive properties and uses of the more important elements. Lecture: three periods; laboratory: three periods.

Prerequisite: Chemistry 101 or departmental approval of high school preparation. A grade of "C" or better in Chemistry 102 provides credit for Chemistry 101.

201 Experimental Chemistry 1 credit
Instructor: Staff
An exploration of modern experimental chemistry. Molecular modeling, electrochemistry, chemical instrumentation, synthesis, and biochemistry experiments will be performed. Students will also design and complete independent projects and explore recent developments in chemistry from the literature.
Prerequisite: Chemistry 102

207 Organic Chemistry I 4 credits
Instructor: Eckert, Sleszynski

A study of the compounds of carbon, stressing syntheses, reaction mechanisms, and the intimate connections between molecular structure and reactivity. Lecture, three periods; laboratory, three periods.

Prerequisite: Chemistry 102.

208 Organic Chemistry II 4 credits
Instructor: Eckert, Sleszynski

A continuation of Chemistry 207, involving increasingly complex molecules, including biochemicals. Lecture, three periods; laboratory, three periods.

Prerequisite: Chemistry 207.

212 Inorganic Chemistry 3 credits
Instructor: Blaine

A study of the principles of molecular orbital theory, coordination chemistry of transition metals and its relationship to magnetic and spectroscopic properties, bioinorganic chemistry and solid-state chemistry. Lecture and laboratory, 5 periods.

Prerequisite: Chemistry 102.

271 Topics in Chemistry 1-4 credits
Instructor: Staff

A course of variable content for lower-level students. Topics will not duplicate material covered in other courses.


311 Biochemistry 4 credits
Instructor: Rener
A study of the chemical nature of cellular components such as amino acids, nucleic acids, proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates and lipids. Intermediary metabolism will be studied. Lecture, three periods; laboratory, three periods.
Prerequisite: Chemistry 208.

313 Physical Chemistry I 4 credits
Instructor: Morris

A study of the states of matter, equilibrium thermodynamics, the properties of solutions and the rates of chemical and physical processes. Lecture, three periods; laboratory, three periods.

Prerequisite: Chemistry 208, MATH 113, and PHYS 203.

314 Physical Chemistry II 4 credits
Instructor: Morris

A continuation of Chemistry 313. A study of quantum theory, the electronic structure of atoms and molecules, group theory, and vibrational, electronic, and magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Lecture, three periods; laboratory, three periods.

Prerequisite: Chemistry 313; Corequisite: Physics 204.

323 Analytical Chemistry I 4 credits
Instructor: Blaine

A study of the principles, methods, and calculations of volumetric, gravimetric, and potentiometric methods of quantitative analysis. Lecture, two periods; laboratory, six periods.

Prerequisite: Chemistry 102.

324 Analytical Chemistry II 4 credits
Instructor: Blaine
A study of the principles and methods of modern instrumental analysis with emphasis on the underlying concepts involved. Vibrational, nuclear, atomic and electronic spectroscopies are treated as well as electrochemical and chromatographic techniques. Lecture, three periods; laboratory, three periods.
Prerequisite: Chemistry 314 and 323 or permission of the department.

400 Chemistry Seminar 1 credit
Instructor: Staff

Reports and discussion of current chemical literature. Seminar is required of all senior chemistry majors.


411 Advanced Organic Chemistry 4 credits
Instructor: Eckert

An advanced survey of modern organic chemistry, linking structural aspects to reaction behavior. Concepts, including stereochemistry, kinetics, thermodynamics, and orbital symmetry, are applied rigorously to selected reactions. Lecture, three periods; laboratory, three periods.

Prerequisite: Chemistry 208.

412 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 4 credits
Instructor: Blaine

A focus on the chemistry of the transition metals and main group elements. Advanced treatments of chemical-bonding theories and the chemistry of organometallic compounds. Lecture, three periods; laboratory, consisting of selected inorganic preparations, three periods.

Prerequisite: Prerequisite or corequisite: Chemistry 212

471 Topics in Chemistry 4 credits
Instructor: Rener
An advanced course covering several areas of contemporary biochemistry. Topics include enzyme kinetics, protein engineering and protein purification. Metabolic pathways and the implications for modern medicine will be discussed. Readings from the current literature will be the basis of lectures and independent laboratory projects.
Prerequisite: Chemistry 311

490 Research in Chemistry 2-4 credits
Instructor: Staff

Work on a research topic under the direction of staff members. Students may enroll for credit more than once. Can substitute for Honors 450: Independent Study.

Prerequisite: The student and instructor must agree on a topic before the term begins.