CHEMISTRY & BIOCHEMISTRY
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS / PREREQUISITES

CHEM 1152L. Survey of Chemistry II Laboratory. 0-3-1.
Prerequisite: CHEM 1151L. Corequisite: CHEM 1152.
Laboratory course to study and apply the topics and concepts covered in CHEM 1152.

CHEM 1211. General Chemistry I. 3-0-3.
Prerequisite: High school chemistry or CHEM 1151. Corequisite: CHEM 1211L, MATH 1113.
First course in a two-semester sequence covering the fundamental principles and applications of chemistry for science majors. Course content includes electronic structure of atoms and molecules, bonding fundamentals, fundamentals of chemical reactions, and gas laws.

CHEM 1211L. General Chemistry I Laboratory. 0-3-1.
Prerequisite: None. Corequisite: CHEM 1211, MATH 1113.
First laboratory course in general chemistry. Designed to introduce the student to the application of cognitive skills utilizing chemical knowledge in the laboratory.

CHEM 1212. General Chemistry II. 3-0-3.
Prerequisite: ”C” or better grade in CHEM 1211. Corequisite: CHEM 1212L, MATH 1190
Second course in a two-semester sequence covering the fundamental principles and applications of chemistry for science majors. Course content includes chemical kinetics, chemical thermodynamics, liquids and solids, properties of solutions, chemical equilibrium, acids and bases, electrochemistry, and qualitative analysis.

CHEM 1212L. General Chemistry II Laboratory. 0-3-1.
Prerequisite: CHEM 1211, CHEM 1211L. Corequisite: CHEM 1212.
Second laboratory course in general chemistry. Designed to continue the application of cognitive skills utilizing chemical knowledge in the laboratory including qualitative analysis techniques.

CHEM 2100. Forensic Chemistry. 3-0-3.
Prerequisite: CHEM 1211, CHEM 1211L. Corequisite: CHEM 2100L.
Course content includes: the scope of forensic chemistry; types of physical evidence, processing a crime scene; application of chemistry techniques in the identification and analysis of physical evidence (drugs, blood, fire residues, glass, soil, ink, etc); forensic toxicology and forensic aspects of arson.

CHEM 2100L. Forensic Chemistry Lab. 0-3-1.
Prerequisite: CHEM 1211, CHEM 1211L. Corequisite: CHEM 2100.
Students will use chemistry to analyze crime-scene samples. Hands-on activities will be related to glass and drug identification, trace evidence, breath and ink analyses and blood typing. Techniques such as chromatography, ultraviolet-visible and infrared spectroscopy, refractive index measurement, breath-analyzers, blood-typing kits, will be used.

CHEM 2800. Quantitative Analytical Chemistry. 2-0-2.
Prerequisite: “C” or better grade in CHEM 1212. Corequisite: CHEM 2800L.
Introduction to statistics. The use of spreadsheets. Principles of gravimetric and volumetric analysis. Concepts of chemical equilibria as applied to acid-base, precipitation, and complex ion reactions. Electrochemistry and potentiometry. Ultraviolet - visible spectroscopy.

CHEM 2800L. Quantitative Analytical Chemistry Laboratory. 0-6-2.
Corequisite: CHEM 2800.
Laboratory experiments include: gravimetric analysis, precipitation, complexiometric, and reduction-oxidation titrations; potentiometric applications; calibration techniques using ultraviolet visible spectroscopy. Tutorials on the application of spreadsheets.

CHEM 3000. Chemical Literature. 2-0-2.
Prerequisite: CHEM 3362, CHEM 3362L.
An exploration of the process and practice of chemical research that leads to publication. An introduction to resources and methods for searching the chemical literature.

CHEM 3010. Pharmacological Chemistry. 3-0-3.
Prerequisite: CHEM 3501.
This course is intended primarily for chemistry or biology majors. The focus will be on the effects of naturally occurring and synthetic pharmacologically active compounds at the molecular level. General principles of drug action as well as specifics of drugs targeting the cardiovascular system and central nervous system will be discussed.

CHEM 3050. Biophysical Chemistry. 3-0-3.
Prerequisite: MATH 1190. Corequisite: CHEM 3362, CHEM 3362L.
Thermodynamic, chemical equilibria, electrolytes, kinetics and redox reactions as applied to biological systems.

CHEM 3100. Inorganic Chemistry. 3-0-3.
Prerequisite: CHEM 3000, CHEM 3602. Corequisite: CHEM 3105L.
Introduction to inorganic chemistry for the professional degree. Topics include atomic structure, bonding, coordination chemistry, nomenclature, reaction mechanisms, symmetry, structure, and a general survey of descriptive inorganic chemistry.

CHEM 3105L. Inorganic Synthesis. 0-3-1.
Corequisite: CHEM 3100 or CHEM 3110.
Laboratory course to introduce concepts of inorganic synthetic chemistry. Emphasis is on the synthesis, characterization, reactivity, structure, and other properties of the inorganic compounds and complexes. The course introduces standard methodology for the synthesis and characterization of known compounds. Team research projects then incorporate the same methods for the synthesis and characterization of new compounds yet to be reported in the literature.

CHEM 3110. Biological Inorganic Chemistry. 3-0-3.
Prerequisite: CHEM 3050. Corequisite: CHEM 3105L.
General aspects of inorganic chemistry including bond theory, periodicity, acid-base chemistry, energetics, reaction mechanisms, model systems, kinetics, redox chemistry, and descriptive chemistry of the elements with primary focus demonstrating relationship of inorganic substances to biological systems from the cellular to the global level.

CHEM 3361. Modern Organic Chemistry I. 3-0-3.
Prerequisite: “C” or better grade in CHEM 1212. Corequisite: CHEM 3361L.
The first of a two-semester course sequence in modern organic chemistry designed for students majoring in chemistry as well as premed, pre-dental, pre-pharmacy and biology majors. The course involves a study of structure, properties, synthesis and reactions of basic organic compounds using modern structural and mechanical theories.

CHEM 3361L. Modern Organic Chemistry Lab I. 0-3-1.
Prerequisite: CHEM 1212L. Corequisite: CHEM 3361.
Laboratory experiments designed to introduce the students to modern experimental method used in organic chemistry for separation of mixture, purification of compounds, and reactions illustrating single functional group transformation.

CHEM 3362. Modern Organic Chemistry II. 3-0-3.
Prerequisite: “C” or better grade in CHEM 3361. Corequisite: CHEM 3362L.
The second of a two-semester course sequence in modern organic chemistry designed for students majoring in chemistry as well as premed, pre-dental, pre-vet, pre-pharmacy and biology majors. The course involves a study of structure, properties, synthesis and reactions of basic organic compounds using modern structural and mechanical theories.

CHEM 3362L. Modern Organic Chemistry Lab II. 0-3-1.
Prerequisite: CHEM 3361L. Corequisite: CHEM 3362.
Laboratory experiments designed to introduce the students to modern experimental methods used in organic chemistry synthesis, characterization of compounds, and multistep synthesis of useful target-compounds from readily available starting material.

CHEM 3396. Cooperative Study. 1-3 credit hours.
Prerequisite: Approval of coordinator of cooperative education/internship.
A supervised, credit-earning work experience of one academic semester with a previously approved business firm, private agency or government agency. Credit is allowed only in elective areas.

CHEM 3398. Internship. 1-10 credit hours.
Prerequisite: Approval of internship coordinator and chair.
A supervised, credit-earning work experience of one academic semester with a previously approved business firm, private agency or government agency. Credit is allowed only in elective areas.

CHEM 3420. Intermediate Organic Chemistry. 2-0-2.
Prerequisite: CHEM 3362. Corequisite: CHEM 3420L.
Extension of the principles of organic chemistry to more complex systems including comprehensive treatment of nomenclature, structural theory, and modern synthetic methods. Extensive use of primary literature source is emphasized throughout the course. The synthesis of some useful heterocyclic and complex aromatic compounds are discussed.

CHEM 3420L. Intermediate Organic Chemistry Lab. 0-6-2.
Prerequisite: CHEM 3362L. Corequisite: CHEM 3420.
Laboratory experiments designed to teach students the process of design, planning, and implementation of organic synthesis and the characterization of compounds using classic analytic methods and modern spectroscopic techniques.

CHEM 3501. Biochemistry I. 3-0-3.
Prerequisite: CHEM 3362. Corequisite: CHEM 3501L.
Chemistry and biochemistry of macromolecules: proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. Introduction to enzymes.

CHEM 3501L. Biochemistry I Laboratory.0-3-1.
Prerequisite: CHEM 3362L. Corequisite: CHEM 3501.
Introduction to biochemistry laboratory techniques including centrifugation, chromatography, electrophoresis, spectroscopy, and exploration of bimolecular structure using computer graphics.

CHEM 3502. Biochemistry II. 3-0-3.
Prerequisite: CHEM 3501.
A detailed study of enzyme mechanisms, thermodynamics, and major metabolic pathways, including carbohydrate, lipid, and amino acid metabolism.

CHEM 3540L. Advanced Biochemistry Laboratory. 0-6-2.
Prerequisite: CHEM 3501L.
Laboratory course intended for students who plan to work in an industrial setting or attend graduate school in one of the biosciences. This laboratory combines the techniques from Biochemistry I Laboratory (CHEM 3501L) in a realistic, applied way to solve multistep problems.

CHEM 3601. Physical Chemistry I. 3-0-3.
Prerequisite: PHYS 2211, CHEM 3362. Corequisite: CHEM 3601L.
A study of macromolecular phenomena in terms of micro molecular concepts including the gas state and thermodynamic.

CHEM 3601L. Physical Chemistry Lab I. 0-3-1.
Corequisite: CHEM 3601, CHEM 3000.
Laboratory methods in physical chemistry.

CHEM 3602. Physical Chemistry II. 3-0-3.
Prerequisite: CHEM 3601. Corequisite: CHEM 3602L.
A continuation of CHEM 3601 including liquid and solid state, kinetics, and equilibria.

CHEM 3602L. Physical Chemistry Lab II. 0-3-1.
Prerequisite: CHEM 3601L. Corequisite: CHEM 3602.
Continuation of CHEM 3601L.

CHEM 3620. Intermediate Physical Chemistry. 3-0-3.
Prerequisite: CHEM 3602.
Principles of quantum chemistry, group theory, chemical bonding, and molecular spectroscopy.

CHEM 3700. Environmental Chemistry. 3-0-3.
Prerequisite: CHEM 3501 or CHEM 2800 and CHEM 3362.
This course will cover the environmental chemistry involving the transport, distribution, reactions, and speciation of inorganic, organometallic and organic chemicals occurring in the air, soil and water environments at the local, national and global scale. Environmental transformations and degradation processes, toxicology, pollution and hazardous substances will be discussed.

CHEM 3710L. Environmental Chemistry Lab. 0-6-2.
Prerequisite: CHEM 3501 or CHEM 2800 and CHEM 3362.
This laboratory course is designed to teach sampling, environmental analysis, data handling, systems modeling, specialized instrumental techniques, and field techniques related to atmospheric, geologic, and freshwater environmental chemistry. Additionally, team research projects will be designed to address a specific question related to the topics mentioned above.

CHEM 3990. Seminar. 1-0-1.
Prerequisite: CHEM 3000.
Selected topics of current interest, to be announced. Junior and senior chemistry majors only. May only be taken two times for credit.

CHEM 4000. Service Learning in Chemistry. 1-3.
Prerequisite: 60 hours and permission of instructor and department chair/program director.
A community activity which links learning to life by connecting meaningful community service activities with academic learning, personal growth, and civic responsibility. Activity will be designed with the instructor and approved by the chair/program director.

CHEM 4100. Directed Applied Research. 1-5 credit hours.
Prerequisite: Junior level status; consent of instructor and chair.
Applied research project directed by a faculty member.

CHEM 4110. Advanced Topics in Inorganic Chemistry. 3-0-3.
Prerequisite: CHEM 3100, CHEM 3602.
Survey of modern inorganic chemistry and current theories concerning atomic structure, bonding, coordination chemistry, spectroscopy including a discussion of symmetry and group theory as they apply to the characterization of inorganic compounds, ligant field theory and other topics.

CHEM 4300. Instrumental Analytical Chemistry. 2-0-2.
Prerequisite: ”C” or better grade in CHEM 2800 and “C” or better grade in CHEM 3050 or CHEM 3601. Corequisite: CHEM 4300L.
Introduction to chemometrics. Theoretical principles and uses of modern instrumental methods covering: spectroscopy, electroanalysis, and chromatographic separations.

CHEM 4300L. Instrumental Analytical Chemistry Laboratory. 0-6-2.
Corequisite: CHEM 4300.
Laboratory experiments include: calibration techniques for analyzing single-component and multicomponent systems, application of spectroscopy (UV-VIS, AAS), electroanalysis (different forms of voltammetry), chromatographic separations (LC, GC) in quantitative and qualitative analysis.

CHEM 4310. Advanced Topics in Analytical Chemistry. 3-0-3.
Prerequisite: CHEM 3602.
Advanced theories and methods in analytical chemistry emphasizing newer analytical methods in practice in modern laboratories.

CHEM 4400. Directed Study. 1-5 credit hours.
Prerequisite: Approval of instructor, major area committee and department chair prior to registration.
Up to five hours may be applied to the major area. Special topics of an advanced nature that are not in the regular course offerings.

CHEM 4430. Advanced Topics in Organic Chemistry. 3-0-3.
Prerequisite: CHEM 3362.
Advanced topics in organic chemistry as may fit the needs and interest of the students and faculty. Such topics might include stereochemistry, physical organic chemistry, heterocycles.

CHEM 4440. Polymer Chemistry. 3-0-3.
Prerequisite: CHEM 3362.
Topics in modern polymer chemistry including synthesis, kinetics, characterization, and uses.

CHEM 4510. Advanced Topics in Biochemistry. 3-0-3.
Prerequisite: CHEM 3501.
Topics relating to the chemistry of metabolic processes in living organisms.

CHEM 4620. Advanced Topics in Physical Chemistry. 3-0-3.
Prerequisite: CHEM 3602.
Advanced topics in physical chemistry with emphasis in such areas as statistical mechanics, quantum mechanics of kinetics, and molecular spectroscopy.