2018-2019 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Course Descriptions
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CHEM 101 - Principles of Chemistry (3)
An introduction to the fundamental principles of inorganic, organic, and biochemistry. Topics covered will include atomic and molecular structure; chemical bonding; stoichiometry; states of matter; chemical kinetics; acid-base equilibria; hydrocarbons; carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins; and biochemical processes with emphasis on the application of chemistry to everyday life. This course is designed for non-science majors, does not satisfy the requirement for a major or minor in chemistry, and cannot be used as a prerequisite for any other chemistry course. Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer
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CHEM 113L - Survey of General Chemistry Lab (1) Prerequisites: CHEM 111
Corequisite: CHEM 112
or permission of the department chair is required for admission.
This course is an integrated laboratory course designed to illustrate the concepts of chemistry taught in CHEM 111 and CHEM 112 . Three hours of lab per week. This course does not satisfy the requirement for a major or minor in chemistry A lab fee will be assessed. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
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CHEM 151 - General Chemistry I (3) Prerequisites: MATH 120
Corequisite: CHEM 151L
*Note: This course requires concurrent registration in CHEM 151L . Prerequisites: College algebra (MATH 120 ) or one year of high school chemistry with a minimum grade of “C” or permission of the department chair.
This course is the first trimester of a two-trimester course. Topics include nature of matter, electronic structure, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, chemical bonding, molecular structures, and properties of solutions and gases. Three hours of lecture and one hour of recitation each week. This course satisfies the requirement for a major or minor in chemistry. (Fall, Spring)
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CHEM 151L - General Chemistry I Lab (1) Prerequisites: MATH 120
Corequisite: CHEM 151 or concurrent registration in CHEM 151 .
This course is the lab portion of the first trimester of a two-trimester course. This course includes laboratory exercises and the lecture portion of CHEM 151 . Three hours of lab each week. This course satisfies the requirement for a major or minor in chemistry. A lab fee will be assessed. (Fall, Spring)
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CHEM 152 - General Chemistry II (3) Prerequisites: CHEM 151 , CHEM 151L , and CHEM 152L or concurrent registration in CHEM 152L .
All prerequisites must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” (2.00).
This course is a continuation of CHEM 151 . Topics include chemical equilibrium, acid-base theory and equilibria, solubility and complex ion equilibria, thermodynamics and equilibrium, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry, and chemical families. Three hours of lecture and one hour of recitation each wee This course satisfies the requirement for a major or minor in chemistry. (Spring, Summer)
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CHEM 152L - General Chemistry II Lab (1) Prerequisites: CHEM 151 , CHEM 151L , and CHEM 152 or concurrent registration in CHEM 152 .
All prerequisites must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” (2.00).
This course is a continuation of CHEM 151L . The course includes laboratory exercises that illustrate the principles covered in the lecture portion of CHEM 152 . Three hours of lab each week. This course satisfies the requirement for a major or minor in chemistry. A lab fee will be assessed. (Spring, Summer)
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CHEM 159 - Directed Study in Chemistry (1)
Credit of one to three hours is available. Permission of the department chair is required for admission.
This course provides the student with the opportunity for directed study of a particular problem or area.
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CHEM 311 - Organic Chemistry I (3) Prerequisites: CHEM 152 , CHEM 152L
All prerequisites must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” (2.00).
This course is the first trimester of a two-trimester course. It is a study of the structure and reactions of organic compounds with emphasis on nomenclature, molecular structure, reaction mechanisms, stereochemical properties, organic syntheses, electronic effects, and spectra-structure relationships. Three hours of lecture and one hour of recitation each week. This course satisfies the requirement for a major or minor in chemistry. (Fall, Spring)
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CHEM 311L - Organic Chemistry I Lab (1) Prerequisites: CHEM 152 , CHEM 152L
All prerequisites must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” (2.00).
This course is the lab portion of the first trimester of a two-trimester course. The course includes laboratory exercises that illustrate the principles covered in the lecture portion of CHEM 311 . Three hours of lab each week. This course satisfies the requirement for a major or minor in chemistry. A lab fee will be assessed. (Fall, Spring)
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CHEM 312 - Organic Chemistry II (3) Prerequisites: CHEM 311 , CHEM 311L
Corequisite: CHEM 312L
All prerequisites must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” (2.00).
This course is a continuation of CHEM 311 . Three hours of lecture and one hour of recitation each week. This course satisfies the requirement for a major or minor in chemistry. (Spring, Summer)
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CHEM 312L - Organic Chemistry II Lab (1) Prerequisites: CHEM 311 , CHEM 311L
Corequisite: CHEM 312
All prerequisites must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” (2.00).
This course is a continuation of CHEM 311L . The course includes laboratory exercises that illustrate the principles covered in the lecture portion of CHEM 312 . Three hours of lab each week. This course satisfies the requirement for a major or minor in chemistry. A lab fee will be assessed. (Spring, Summer)
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CHEM 411 - Biochemistry I (4) Prerequisites: CHEM 312 , CHEM 312L , ENGL 102
All prerequisites must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” (2.00).
This course is a study of the fundamental principles of the chemistry of living organisms. Structures, properties, and functions of biomolecules, including amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, nucleotides, nucleic acids, and biological membranes; and enzymatic catalysis and mechanisms, enzyme kinetics, and central pathways of metabolism will be studied. This course satisfies the requirement for a major or minor in chemistry. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
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CHEM 412 - Biochemistry II (3) Prerequisites: CHEM 411 , ENGL 102
Corequisite: CHEM 413L
All prerequisites must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” (2.00).
This course is a continued study of the fundamental principles of the chemistry of living organisms. Included are bioenergetics and metabolism of proteins and nucleic acids, regulation of gene expression and signal transduction pathways, hormones and the study of neurotransmitters, acetylcholine, catecholamines, serotonin, and gamma-aminobutyric acid. This course satisfies the requirement for a major or minor in chemistry. (Fall. Spring, Summer)
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CHEM 413L - Biochemistry Lab (1) Prerequisites: CHEM 411 , ENGL 102
Corequisite: CHEM 412
All prerequisites must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” (2.00).
This course is an introduction to the quantitative and qualitative methods of isolation, purification, and identification of biological materials, including organelle separation, electrophoresis, and the effects of hormones on macromolecular synthesis. This course satisfies the requirement for a major or minor in chemistry. A lab fee will be assessed. (Fall, Spring, Summer)
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CHEM 459 - Topics in Chemistry (1) Prerequisites: ENGL 102
Credit of one to three hours is available. Permission of the department chair is required for admission. All prerequisites must be completed with a minimum grade of “C” (2.00).
This course focuses on various topics in the area of chemistry and will be offered as needs and interests arise.
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