070 First-year Seminar: You Don't Have To Be A Rocket Scientist (3)
The underlying theme of this first-year seminar is the development of the basic tools for extracting information from, or finding flaws in, news reports and popular science writing. Students will work in groups on such issues as biomass fuels, the hydrogen economy and other alternative energy sources to develop an understanding of their economic and environmental impact.
071 First-year Seminar: Foundations Of Chemistry: A Historical And Modern Perspective (3)
Students in the class will learn about the ways in which scientists think. We will explore the process by which new knowledge is generated and examine the impact of science on society. Topics to be considered include: (1) the nature of gases; (2) atomic structure and radioactivity; (3) molecules and the development of new materials.
072 First-year Seminar: From Imagination To Reality: Idea Entrepreneurism In Science, Business And The Arts (3)
Bringing ideas to fruition is a multistep process. In the present knowledge economy, high value is placed on individuals who both formulate new concepts and bring them to reality. This process requires a number of important skills that will be explored in this course.
101 Special General Descriptive Chemistry I (3)
Prerequisite, MATH 110. The course is the first member of a two-semester sequence. See also CHEM 102. Atomic and molecular structure, stoichiometry and conservation of mass, thermochemical changes and conservation of energy.
101L Quantitative Chemistry Laboratory I (1)
Pre- or corequisite, CHEM 101. Computerized data collection, scientific measurement, sensors, thermochemistry, spectroscopy, and conductometric titration. Laptop computer required. One four-hour laboratory a week.
102 General Descriptive Chemistry II (3)
Prerequisites, CHEM 101, 101L, with a C- or better in CHEM 101. The course is the second member of a two-semester sequence. See also CHEM 101. Chemical equilibrium, reaction rates, representative chemical structures and reactions.
102L Quantitative Chemistry Laboratory II (1)
Prerequisite, CHEM 101L; pre- or corequisite, CHEM 102 or 102H. Computerized data collection, gas laws, intermolecular forces, redox reactions, chemical kinetics, and acid-base titrations. Laptop computer required. One four-hour laboratory a week.
200 Extraordinary Chemistry Of Ordinary Things (3)
Prerequisite, MATH 110. Coregistration in CHEM 200 and 101L fulfills the natural science perspective for a General College perspective with laboratory. The goal of the course is to help students understand the chemistry behind important societal issues and the consequences of actions aimed at addressing the issues. Students who have taken CHEM 200 cannot take CHEM 101 for credit.
241 Modern Analytical Methods For Separation And Characterization (2)
Prerequisite, C- or better in CHEM 102 or 102H. Analytical separations, chromatographic methods, spectrophotometry, acid-base equilibria and titrations, fundamentals of electrochemistry.
241L Laboratory In Separations And Analytical Characterization Of Organic And Biological Compounds (1)
Prerequisite, CHEM 102L; pre- or corequisite, CHEM 241 or 241H. Applications of separation and spectrophotometric techniques to organic compounds, including some of biological interest. One three-hour laboratory a week.
245L Honors. Laboratory In Separations And Analytical Characterization Of Organic And Biological Compounds (1)
Prerequisite, CHEM 102L; pre- or corequisite, CHEM 241H. Applications of separation and spectrophotometric techniques to organic compounds, including some of biological interest. Honors equivalent of CHEM 241L. One three-hour laboratory a week.
251 Introduction To Inorganic Chemistry (2)
Prerequisite, C- or better in CHEM 102 or 102H. Chemical periodicity, introductory atomic theory and molecular orbital theory, structure and bonding in solids, descriptive nonmetal chemistry, structures and reactions of transition metal complexes, applications of inorganic complexes and materials.
261 Introduction To Organic Chemistry I (3)
Prerequisite, C- or better in CHEM 102 or 102H. Molecular structure and its determination by modern physical methods, correlation between structure and reactivity and the theoretical basis for these relationships, classification of reaction types exhibited by organic molecules using as examples molecules of biological importance.
262 Introduction To Organic Chemistry II (3)
Prerequisite, C- or better in CHEM 261 or 261H. Continuation of CHEM 261, with particular emphasis on the chemical properties of organic molecules of biological importance.
262L Laboratory In Organic Chemistry (1)
Prerequisite, CHEM 102L; pre- or corequisite, CHEM 262 or 262H. Continuation of CHEM 241L or 245L with particular emphasis on applications of modern analytical spectroscopic techniques and separation and identification of organic unknowns. One three-hour laboratory a week.
263L Honors. Laboratory In Organic Chemistry (1)
Prerequisite, CHEM 102L; pre- or corequisite, CHEM 262H or permission of the instructor. Continuation of CHEM 245L with particular emphasis on applications of modern analytical spectroscopic techniques and separation and identification of organic unknowns. Honors equivalent of CHEM 262L. One three-hour laboratory a week.
395 Research In Chemistry For Undergraduates (3)
Prerequisites, one chemistry course numbered 120 or higher and permission of the instructor and vice chair for undergraduate studies. For advanced majors in chemistry and the applied science curriculum who wish to conduct a research project in collaboration with a faculty supervisor. Restricted to on-campus work. May be taken repeatedly for credit, but CHEM 395 and 396 together may not be counted for more than nine hours total credit toward the B.A. or B.S. degree in chemistry nor more than six hours total credit toward the biochemistry track of the B.S. degree, and CHEM 395 may be counted for no more than three hours credit toward the advanced chemistry elective category of the B.S. degree. Work done in CHEM 395 may be counted toward honors in chemistry by petition to the honors committee of the department. More details on CHEM 395 and honors in chemistry are available from the Office of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Chemistry.
396 Special Problems In Chemistry (1-3)
Prerequisite, to be determined by consulting with the vice chair for undergraduate studies. Equivalent of one to three hours a week.