c h e m i s t r yIntroductory Chemistry Courses
CHM 1001 College: An Introduction 1 QH Intended for freshmen in the College of Arts and Sciences. Seeks to introduce freshmen to the liberal arts in general, as well as to familiarize them with their major; help them develop the academic skills necessary to succeed (e.g., analytical ability and critical thinking); provide grounding in the culture and values of the University community; and help them develop interpersonal skills-in short, to familiarize students with all skills needed to become a successful university student. CHM 1105 General Chemistry for the Health Sciences 1 5 QH Examines topics in inorganic chemistry relevant to students in the health sciences. Topics include atomic structure; energy changes in physical and chemical processes; stoichiometry; chemical bonding; gases, liquids, and solids; solutions; acids and bases; equilibrium; and kinetics. Topics are related to molecular processes in the human body. CHM 1106 General Chemistry for the Health Sciences 2 5 QH Introduces organic chemistry and organic substances of biological significance. Covers structure and reactivity of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, aromatic compounds, oxygen-containing compounds (alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, esters, ethers, and carboxylic acids), sulfur-containing compounds (thiols and sulfides), nitrogen-containing compounds (amines and amides), carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. Biological chemistry includes the study of enzymes, vitamins, metabolic pathways, and body fluids. Prereq. CHM 1105. CHM 1107 Basic Chemistry for the Nursing Professional 5 QH A survey course beginning with descriptions of atoms and molecules and ending with an understanding of the relationships between the structures and functions of drugs, metabolites, proteins, polysaccharides, nucleic acids, and other important biomolecules. Emphasizes throughout the visualization of chemical compounds and molecules as a means of describing their properties. CHM 1111 General Chemistry for the Life Sciences 1 5 QH Designed for nonchemistry majors. Focuses on basic concepts and definitions: the mole concept and chemical stoichiometry, states of matter, solutions, periodicity of elements, atomic structure, and chemical bonding and reactions. (Core Category II) CHM 1122 General Chemistry for the Life Sciences 2B 5 QH For nonchemistry majors who will be taking CHM 1264. Covers chemical kinetics and equilibria, acids and bases, elementary thermodynamics and kinetics, and electrolysis and electrochemistry. Prereq. CHM 1111. (Core Category II) CHM 1130 Fundamentals of Chemistry 4 QH Focuses on applications and principles of chemistry. Examines elementary atomic theory, physical and chemical properties of matter, chemical reactions and stoichiometry, and chemical measurements with applications in engineering technology. CHM 1131 General Chemistry for Engineering Students 1 4 QH Primarily for engineering students. Introduces the principles of chemistry, focusing upon the states and structure of matter and chemical stoichiometry. CHM 1132 General Chemistry for Engineering Students 2 4 QH Primarily for engineering students. Introduces the principles of chemistry, focusing upon chemical equilibria, the nature of some common materials, and energy considerations in chemical transformations. Prereq. CHM 1131. CHM 1138 General Chemistry Laboratory 1 QH Required for students planning to major in chemical engineering. Optional for other students taking CHM 1132. Experiments pertaining to lecture material. CHM 1151 General Chemistry for Science Majors 1 5 QH For chemistry majors and selected students in other majors, such as biology, physics, and so on. Focuses on basic concepts and definitions, moles, gas laws, stoichiometry, atomic structure, periodic properties, and chemical bonding. CHM 1152 General Chemistry for Science Majors 2 5 QH Covers solutions, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, chemical thermodynamics, electrochemistry, chemistry of the representative elements. Prereq. CHM 1111 or CHM 1151. Advanced Chemistry Courses CHM 1221 Analytical Chemistry 4 QH For nonchemistry majors. Covers the principles and practice of chemical methods of analysis with an introduction to spectrophotometry, ion selective electrodes, and gas chromatography. Discusses methods and applications for the fields of biology, clinical chemistry, toxicology, and environmental investigations. Prereq. CHM 1122 or equivalent. CHM 1222 Bioanalytical Chemistry 5 QH Introduces the field of bioanalytical chemistry to biochemistry majors. Focuses on the development of problem-solving skills through the study of modern bioanalytical methods and instrumentation in the laboratory. Emphasizes statistics, HPLC, 2-D electrophoresis, MS, methods and development and validation. Prereq. CHM 1221 or CHM 1231. CHM 1231 Analytical Chemistry for Majors 5 QH For chemistry majors. Covers the principles and practice of chemical methods of analysis with an introduction to spectrophotometry, ion selective electrodes, and gas chromatography. Examines method development, equilibrium limitations in analysis, and statistical evaluation of data as well as methods and applications for the fields of biochemistry, industrial chemistry, and chemical research. Prereq. CHM 1152 or equivalent. CHM 1264 Organic Chemistry for Biology Science Majors 1 5 QH For nonchemistry majors. Covers nomenclature, preparation, properties, and reactions of common organic compounds. Prereq. CHM 1122, CHM 1152, or equivalent. CHM 1265 Organic Chemistry for Biology Science Majors 2 5 QH Continues CHM 1264. Prereq. CHM 1264. CHM 1271 Organic Chemistry for Chemistry and Biochemistry Majors and Chemical Engineering Students 1 3 QH For chemistry and biochemistry majors, chemical engineering students, and selected students in other majors. Covers synthesis and properties of aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons and their functional derivatives, correlation between the structure of organic compounds and their physical and chemical properties, and electronic interpretation of organic reactions. Prereq. CHM 1152 or CHM 1132, and CHM 1138 or equivalent. CHM 1272 Organic Chemistry for Chemistry and Biochemistry Majors and Chemical Engineering Students 2 5 QH Continues CHM 1271. Prereq. CHM 1271. CHM 1273 Organic Chemistry for Chemistry and Biochemistry Majors and Chemical Engineering Students 3 5 QH Continues CHM 1272. Prereq. CHM 1272. CHM 1274 Organic Chemistry 3: The Organic Chemistry of Living Process 5 QH Examines advanced functional group chemistry, especially as relevant to molecules of nature. Studies polycarbonyl compounds, phenols, carbohydrates, lipids, terpenoids and steroids, amino acids and peptides, alkaloids, nucleic acids, and antibiotics and hormones. Prereq. CHM 1272 or equivalent. CHM 1381 Physical Chemistry 1 3 QH Introduces chemical thermodynamics. Covers the three laws of thermodynamics and their applications to thermochemistry, material equilibrium, and reaction equilibrium. Prereq. CHM 1132, CHM 1152, or equivalent; MTH 1223, MTH 1243, or equivalent; PHY 1223, PHY 1233, or equivalent. CHM 1382 Physical Chemistry 2 3 QH Continues chemical thermodynamics, kinetics, and transport processes. Covers theoretical concepts and practical applications of phase equilibria, quantitative use of phase diagrams, kinetic molecular theory and applications to transport processes, reaction kinetics, and mechanisms. Prereq. CHM 1381. CHM 1383 Physical Chemistry 3 3 QH Presents the fundamental principles of quantum mechanics and their application to chemical problems. Emphasizes applications to atomic and molecular spectroscopy. Prereq. CHM 1382. CHM 1394 Experimental Physical Chemistry 1 2 QH Presents experiments that demonstrate simple yet accurate ways of measuring fundamental physical chemical phenomena. Examines treating experimental methodology and error analysis. Introduces computer-based data analysis. Emphasizes the preparation of concise and literate laboratory reports. Prereq. CHM 1381 or taken concurrently. CHM 1395 Experimental Physical Chemistry 2 2 QH Examines experiments based on various physical chemistry topics presented in CHM 1382. Explains and demonstrates computer interfacing of experimental apparatus. Focuses on data analysis using computer-based spreadsheet and analysis programs. Emphasizes preparing concise and literate laboratory reports. Prereq. CHM 1382 or taken concurrently. CHM 1396 Experimental Physical Chemistry 3 2 QH Focuses on experiments in atomic and molecular spectroscopy and molecular photophysics that illustrate the principles discussed in CHM 1383. Emphasizes experimental methodology and preparing reports. Prereq. CHM 1383 or taken concurrently. CHM 1422 Instrumental Methods of Analysis 4 QH For chemistry majors and selected students in other majors. Covers principles, methods, and applications of electroanalytical chemistry, optical spectroscopy, and chromatography. Includes selected topics in instrumental design and function and in nonoptical spectroscopy. Prereq. CHM 1382 and CHM 1231, or permission of instructor. Chemistry majors take CHM 1432 concurrently. CHM 1432 Instrumental Analysis Laboratory 2 QH For chemistry majors and selected students in other majors registered for CHM 1422. Focuses on lab experiments related to topics covered in CHM 1422. CHM 1441 Inorganic Chemistry 4 QH Presents the following topics: basic concepts of molecular topologies, coordination compounds, coordination chemistry, isomerism, electron-transfer reactions, substitution reactions, molecular rearrangements and reactions at ligands, and biochemical applications. Prereq. CHM 1383. CHM 1462 Chemical Synthesis and Characterization 3 QH Develops techniques for synthesis and characterization of inorganic and organic compounds beyond those in the general and organic chemistry sequences. Techniques include the manipulation and separation of air- and moisture-sensitive materials, solid-state synthesis and characterization by spectroscopic (UV/vis, IR, NMR), electrochemical, and magnetic methods. CHM 1491, CHM 1492 Directed Study 2 QH each Offers independent work under the direction of a faculty member. Prereq. An organic chemistry sequence and analytical chemistry and departmental approval. CHM 1521 Advanced Analytical Chemistry 1 3 QH Examines analytical separations. Corresponds to graduate course CHM 3511. Prereq. CHM 1422 or equivalent. CHM 1523 Advanced Analytical Chemistry 2 3 QH Examines the theory, practice, instrumentation, and application of selected electroanalytical methods of analysis. Corresponds to graduate course CHM 3514. Prereq. CHM 1422 or equivalent. CHM 1525 Advanced Analytical Chemistry 3 3 QH Covers optical methods of analysis. Corresponds to CHM 3513. Prereq. CHM 1422 or equivalent. CHM 1561 Advanced Organic Chemistry 1 3 QH Focuses on organic structure and reactions. Corresponds to graduate course CHM 3566. Prereq. CHM 1274 or CHM 1265. CHM 1562 Advanced Organic Chemistry 2 3 QH Examines organic structure and reactions. Corresponds to graduate course CHM 3666. Prereq. CHM 1561. CHM 1563 Advanced Organic Chemistry 3 3 QH Focuses on organic structure and properties. Corresponds to graduate course CHM 3567. Prereq. CHM 1274. CHM 1564 Spectrophotometric Identification of Organic Compounds 3 QH Examines spectrophotometric identification of organic compounds. Corresponds to graduate course CHM 3569. Prereq. CHM 1274 or equivalent. CHM 1581 Advanced Physical Chemistry 1 3 QH Examines chemical thermodynamics. Corresponds to graduate course CHM 3586. Prereq. CHM 1382. CHM 1591 Advanced Physical Chemistry 2 3 QH Focuses on atomic and molecular structure. Corresponds to graduate course CHM 3696. Prereq. CHM 1383. CHM 1738 General Chemistry Laboratory (Honors) 1 QH Honors equivalent of CHM 1138. CHM 1741 General Chemistry 1 (Honors) 4 QH Honors equivalent of CHM 1131. CHM 1742 General Chemistry 2 (Honors) 4 QH Honors equivalent of CHM 1132. CHM 1751 General Chemistry 1 (Honors) 5 QH Honors equivalent of CHM 1151. CHM 1752 General Chemistry 2 (Honors) 5 QH Honors equivalent of CHM 1152. CHM 1800, CHM 1801, CHM 1802, CHM 1803, CHM 1804,CHM 1805 Undergraduate Research 4 QH each Students may conduct original experimental work under the direction of a faculty member. A minimum of a two-quarter commitment and approval of the executive officer of the chemistry department are required. Prereq. Middler standing or above, chemistry major status, and a minimum QPA of 2.8 in courses required for the major. CHM 1811 Advanced Chemical Laboratory Practice 1 4 QH Staff members direct lab projects in analytical, inorganic, organic, and physical chemistry. Prereq. CHM 1274, CHM 1395, CHM 1396, CHM 1422, and departmental approval. Fulfills the College of Arts and Sciences experiential education requirement. CHM 1812 Advanced Chemical Laboratory Practice 2 4 QH Students may continue lab projects from CHM 1811 or carry out new projects in different areas. Prereq. CHM 1811 and departmental approval. CHM 1840, CHM 1841, CHM 1842, CHM 1843 4 QH each Junior/Senior Honors Project For details, contact the honors office.
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