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The chemistry program covers four general areas of chemistry:
inorganic, organic, physical, and analytical. The first half of a
student’s chemistry curriculum involves courses which present the
fundamentals of the various areas. The second half of the curriculum
consists of advanced courses which cover specialized topics in
chemistry. In addition to factual knowledge about chemistry, the
student gains an understanding about the scientific method and a
systematic approach to research. A large portion of the chemistry
curriculum includes laboratory courses. These courses teach the
techniques and skills used in chemical experimentation. A student
who has completed the Bachelor of Science program in chemistry has
several career options. These options include technical or
analytical work in a chemical laboratory and non-research positions
in the chemical industry such as sales or marketing. Another option
is to enter a graduate or professional school. Graduates interested
in doing chemical research should pursue the M.S. or Ph.D. degrees.
Those interested in professions such as medicine or dentistry, would
enter the appropriate professional school after receiving the
Bachelor of Science degree. Lastly, the chemistry major is an
excellent preparation for careers as diversified as patent law and
teaching.
A grade of "C-" or higher must be obtained in each freshman- and
sophomore-level science course that is required for this major or
minor; these courses are numbered 100 through 300 in each
discipline. A grade-point average of 2.0 or higher is required in
all courses required for the major.
Students who are interested in scientific illustration are
encouraged to consider the Scientific Illustration Tracks that are
offered within the art major.
Major
The requirements for a major in chemistry are as follows: General
Chemistry I and II, Organic Chemistry I and II, Elementary
Quantitative Analysis, Instrumental Methods of Chemical Analysis,
Physical Chemistry I and II, Inorganic Chemistry, Advanced Organic
Chemistry, and Organic Spectroscopy. Each requirement has a
respective laboratory which must be taken concurrently with the
course. The degree awarded is the Bachelor of Science.
Minor
The requirements for a minor in chemistry are as follows: General
Chemistry I and II (with laboratories), Organic Chemistry I and II
(with laboratories), Elementary Quantitative Analysis (with
laboratory), and one additional lecture course in chemistry.
The following courses are offered in Chemistry:
| CHM 101, CHM 102. General Chemistry
I, II |
4 plus 4 hours |
An introduction to the fundamental
principles of chemistry, including a study of the theories of
the structure of atoms and molecules and the nature of the
chemical bond; the properties of gases, liquids, and solids; the
rates and energetics of chemical reactions; the properties of
solutions; chemical equilibria; electro-chemistry, and the
chemical behavior of representative elements. Prerequisites: MAT
102 and MAT 103 with a grade of "C-" or higher in each course. Corequisites: CHM 101L and CHM 102L. A grade of
"C-" or higher
must be earned in CHM 101 before taking CHM 102.
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| CHM 101L, CHM 102L. General Chemistry
Laboratory I, II |
1 plus 1 hour |
| The laboratory course is designed
to complement CHM 101 and CHM 102. Various laboratory techniques
will be introduced. Experiments will demonstrate concepts
covered in the lecture material. Corequisites: CHM 101 and CHM
102.
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| CHM 201, CHM 202. Organic Chemistry I, II |
4 plus 4 hours |
An introductory course in the
principles and theories of organic chemistry. The structure,
preparation, and reactions of various functional groups will be
investigated. Emphasis will be on synthesis and reaction
mechanisms. Prerequisites: CHM 101 and CHM 102 with a grade of
"C-" or higher in each course. Corequisites: CHM 201L and CHM
202L. A grade of "C-" or higher must be earned in CHM 201 before
taking CHM 202.
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| CHM 201L, CHM 202L. Organic Chemistry
Laboratory I, II |
1 plus 1 hour |
| The laboratory course is designed
to complement CHM 201 and CHM 202. Various techniques, such as
distillation, extraction, and purification, are studied in the
first semester. The second semester involves synthesis and
identification of a variety of organic compounds. Corequisites:
CHM 201 and CHM 202. |
| CHM 301, CHM 302. Physical Chemistry I, II |
4 plus 4 hours |
A systematic study of the
foundations of chemistry. Particular attention is paid to
thermodynamics, including characterization of gases, liquids,
solids, and solutions of electrolytes and nonelectrolytes; the
First, Second, and Third Laws; spontaneity and equilibrium;
phase diagrams and one- and two-component systems;
electrochemistry; and an introduction to the kinetic theory and
statistical mechanics. Additionally, both phenomenological and
mechanistic kinetics are presented, as is a brief introduction
to quantum mechanics. Prerequisites: MAT 233, CHM 202, and PHY
102 with a grade of "C-" or higher in each course.
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| CHM 301L, CHM 302L. Physical Chemistry
Laboratory I, II |
1 plus 1 hour |
Intended to complement the physical
chemistry lecture courses, these courses provide the student
with an introduction to physico-chemical experimentation.
Corequisite: CHM 301, 302.
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| CHM 310. Elementary Quantitative Analysis |
4 hours |
An introduction to elementary
analytical chemistry, including gravimetric and volumetric
methods. Emphasis is on the theory of analytical separations,
solubility, complex, acid-base, and redox equilibria. Intended
for both chemistry majors and those enrolled in pre-professional
programs in other physical sciences and in the health sciences.
Prerequisite: CHM 201 with a grade of "C-" or higher.
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| CHM 310L. Elementary Quantitative Analysis
Laboratory |
1 hour |
| Analyses are carried out in this
course which illustrate the methods discussed in CHM 310.
Corequisite: CHM 310. |
| CHM 422. Instrumental Methods of Chemical
Analysis |
4 hours |
A discussion of the
principles and applications of modern instrumentation used in
analytical chemistry. Methods discussed are primarily
non-optical, including an overview of electrochemistry;
potentiometric methods, including use of pH and other ion
meters; electrogravimetry; coulometry; polarography; amperometry;
and gas- and liquid-chromatography. Course is offered on
alternate years. Prerequisite: CHM 310 with a grade of "C-" or
higher.
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| CHM 422L. Instrumental Methods Laboratory |
1 hour |
This laboratory accompanies CHM 422
and will consider the practical applications of modern
instrumentation in analytical chemistry. Corequisite CHM 422.
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| CHM 424. Advanced Organic Chemistry |
4 hours |
A discussion of selected reactions
and theories in organic chemistry. Emphasis is placed on
reaction mechanisms and reactive intermediates encountered in
organic synthesis. Prerequisite: CHM 202 with a grade of "C-" or
higher.
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| CHM 424L. Advanced Organic Chemistry Laboratory |
1 hour |
Intended to complement
Advanced Organic Chemistry, this course will investigate general
reactions and mechanistic principles in organic synthesis. The
study will require the multistep synthesis of various organic
molecules. Corequisite: CHM 424
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| CHM 432. Inorganic Chemistry |
4 hours |
A study of the
principles of modern inorganic chemistry, including atomic
structure; molecular structure; ionic bonding; crystal
structures of ionic solids, a systematic study of the behavior
of inorganic anions; coordination chemistry, including structure
and mechanisms of aqueous reactions; and acids and bases. Course
is offered on alternate years. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHM
302.
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| CHM 432L. Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory |
1 hour |
Intended to complement Inorganic
Chemistry, this course provides experience in the methods of
preparation and characterization of inorganic compounds.
Corequisite: CHM 432.
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| CHM 434. Organic Spectroscopy |
4 hours |
A course dealing with
several spectroscopic methods as applied to organic molecules.
The principles and interpretation of ultra-violet, visible,
infrared, mass, and nuclear magnetic resonance spectra will be
studied. Course is offered on alternate years. Prerequisite: CHM
202 with a grade of "C-" or higher.
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| CHM 434L. Organic Spectroscopy Laboratory |
1 hour |
Students enrolled in this course
use various spectrometers for qualitative and quantitative
analysis. Corequisite: CHM 434.
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| CHM 490. Special Topics in Chemistry |
1-5 hours |
Advanced topics will be offered in
the following fields: Organic Chemistry, Organic Qualitative
Analysis, Biochemistry, Theoretical Chemistry, and Advanced
Inorganic Chemistry. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
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| CHM 499. Independent Study in Chemistry |
1-5 hours |
This course is intended
for students of senior standing who wish to do independent
laboratory and/or theoretical investigations in chemistry.
Prerequisite: Submission of a proposed outline of study that
includes a schedule of meetings and assignments approved by the
instructor, the division chair, and the Provost and Senior Vice
President prior to registration.
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