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CHEM 100
THE WORLD OF CHEMISTRY Chemical principles, facts and theories, revealed through practical applications, computer graphic illustrations and experiments. Chemistry's historical foundations, recent developments, and future directions. Prerequisites: Eligibility for MATH 111 or a more advanced mathematics course. Semesters: Fall, Spring. Credits: 3, for non-majors.

CHEM 101
INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY I The fundamentals of inorganic chemistry. Prerequisites: Eligibility for MATH 111 or a more advanced mathematics course. Semesters: Fall, Spring, Summer I. Credits: 3, for non-majors.

CHEM 102
INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY II The fundamentals of organic and biochemistry. Prerequisites: "C" or better in CHEM 101. Semesters: Fall, Spring, Summer II. Credits: 3, for non-majors.

CHEM 103
INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I A laboratory course to accompany CHEM 101. Prerequisites: Credit or registration for CHEM 101. Semesters: Fall, Spring, Summer I. Credits: 1 (3 hour lab class) , for non-majors.

CHEM 104
INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II A laboratory course to accompany CHEM 102. Prerequisites: "C" or better in CHEM 103 and registration or credit in CHEM 102. Semesters: Spring. Credits: 1 (3 hour lab class), for non-majors.

CHEM 105
CHEMISTRY IN SOCIETY Fundamental concepts of chemistry with an emphasis on its impact on society, industry and the environment. Prerequisites: "C" or better in CHEM 101. Semesters: Spring. Credits: 3, for non-majors.

CHEM 106
CHEMISTRY IN LABORATORY A laboratory course to accompany CHEM 105. Prerequisites: "C" or better in CHEM 103 and registration or credit in CHEM 105. Semesters: Spring. Credits: 1 (3 hour lab class), for non-majors.

CHEM 107
GENERAL CHEMISTRY I A course in modern chemistry theories and principles; quantitative approach and problem solving; descriptive chemistry of selected elements and compounds. Prerequisites: "C" or better in MATH 111 or 113, or equivalent, or a score of 20 or better on the Mathematics component of the ACT. Semesters: Fall, Spring, Summer I. Credits: 3 (3 hours of lecture and 1 hour of recitation).

CHEM 108
GENERAL CHEMISTRY II A continuation of CHEM107; continuation of theory with emphasis on chemical equilibria; a quantitative approach to solution chemistry; descriptive chemistry of selected elements and compounds from the main groups and the first transition series. Prerequisites: "C" or better in CHEM 107. Semesters: Fall, Spring, Summer II. Credits: 3 (3 hours of lecture and 1 hour of recitation).

CHEM 109
GENERAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I A laboratory course to accompany CHEM 107. Prerequisites: Credit or registration in CHEM 107. Semesters: Fall, Spring, Summer I. Credits: 1 (3 hour lab class).

CHEM 110
GENERAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II A laboratory course to accompany CHEM 108 including qualitative analysis. Prerequisites: "C" or better in CHEM 109; credit or registration in CHEM 108. Semesters: Fall, Spring, Summer II. Credits: 1 (3 hour lab class).

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CHEM 220
INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY Discussion of basic chemical principles, including thermodynamics, kinetics, equilibrium and quantum mechanics, with applications to biological molecules. Prerequisites: "C" or better in CHEM 108. Semesters: Spring. Credits: 3. (Formerly 302)

CHEM 230
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I Discussion of structure and bonding theory, acid-base chemistry, reactions of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alcohols and alkyl halides. Prerequisites: "C" or better in CHEM 108. Semesters: Fall, Spring, Summer I. Credits: 3. (Formerly 303)

CHEM 231
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I Laboratory to Organic Chemistry I. Introduces procedures used in the organic laboratory. Prerequisites: Credit or registration in CHEM 230 and a "C" or better in CHEM 110. Semesters: Fall, Spring, Summer I. Credits: 1 (3 hour lab class). (Formerly 305)

CHEM 232
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II Spectroscopic techniques and the chemistry of aromatic compounds, carbonyl compounds and amines will be covered. Prerequisites: "C" or better in CHEM 230. Semesters: Fall, Spring, Summer II. Credits: 3. (Formerly 304)

CHEM 233
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II Laboratory to accompany Organic Chemistry II. Application of techniques from Organic Chemistry I to organic reactions. Prerequisites: "C" or better in CHEM 231 and credit or registration in CHEM 232. Semesters: Fall, Spring, Summer II. Credits: 1 (3 hour lab class). (Formerly 306)

CHEM 240
QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS Discussion of techniques and theories of gravimetric, volumetric and physicochemical methods of analysis. Prerequisites: "C" or better in CHEM 108. Semesters: Fall. Credits: 3. (Formerly 307)

CHEM 241
QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS LABORATORY A laboratory course to accompany CHEM 240. Prerequisites: "C" or better in CHEM 110 and credit or registration in CHEM 240. Semesters: Fall. Credits: 2 (6 hour lab class). (Formerly 308)

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CHEM 301
CHEMISTRY SEMINAR Presentation of oral reports (with written synopses) on topics of current scientific and societal interest, including discussion of ethical and political implications, with emphasis on resources in the chemical literature. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing in chemistry. Semesters: Spring. Credits: 1 per semester (cumulative maximum of 4).

CHEM 310
DESCRIPTIVE INORGANIC CHEMISTRY Discussion of essential elemental properties, elemental combinations into ionic and molecular compounds, and periodic trends. Prerequisites: "C" or better in CHEM 108. Semesters: Spring. Credits: 4 (3 hours of lecture and 3 hours of lab). (Formerly 313/314)

CHEM 320
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I Fundamental interpretations of the physical principles of chemistry with emphasis on equilibrium thermodynamics and chemical kinetics. Prerequisites: "C" or better in CHEM 108; Physics 208; MATH 132. Semesters: Fall. Credits: 3 (3 hours of lecture and 1 hour of recitation). (Formerly 401)

CHEM 321
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I Modern experimental techniques of physical chemistry. Prerequisites: "C" or better in CHEM 241 and credit or registration in CHEM 320. Semesters: Fall. Credits: 1 (3 hour lab class).

CHEM 322
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II Continuation of CHEM 320. Theories of atomic and molecular structure, spectroscopy and quantum mechanics are applied to chemical systems. Prerequisites: "C" or better in CHEM 320. Semesters: Spring. Credits: 3 (3 hours of lecture and 1 hour of recitation). (Formerly 402)

CHEM 323
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II Modern experimental techniques of physical chemistry. Prerequisites: "C" or better in CHEM 321 and credit or registration in CHEM 322. Semesters: Spring. Credits: 1 (3 hour lab class). (Formerly 403)

CHEM 350
BIOCHEMISTRY I Introduction to structure and function of proteins, nucleic acids, lipids and carbohydrates and enzyme kinetics, mechanisms, regulation, and vitamins. Prerequisites: "C" or better in CHEM 232. Semesters: Fall, Summer I. Credits: 3. (Formerly 336)

CHEM 351
BIOCHEMISTRY LABORATORY I Laboratory to accompany Biochemistry I. Introduction to procedures used in Biochemistry Laboratory. Prerequisites: "C" or better in CHEM 233 and credit or registration in CHEM 350. Semesters: Fall. Credits: 1 (3 hour lab class).

CHEM 352
BIOCHEMISTRY II Thermodynamics, metabolism, photosynthesis, protein and nucleic acid biosynthesis. Prerequisites: "C" or better in CHEM 350. Semesters: Spring. Credits: 3. (Formerly 337)

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CHEM 407
INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS A laboratory/lecture analytical course in the operation of analytical instruments, involving the care and maintenance of equipment in addition to the analytical treatment of known samples. Prerequisites: "C" or better in CHEM 232, 233, 240, 241. Semesters: Spring. Credits: 4 (3 hours of lecture and 4 hours of lab).

CHEM 413
ADVANCED INORGANIC CHEMISTRY The periodic table, valence theories, inorganic structure and reactivity, and coordination chemistry. Prerequisites: Credit or registration in CHEM 320. Semesters: Fall. Credits: 3.

CHEM 420
ADVANCED PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY An introduction to group theory including molecular symmetry, molecular orbital theory, electronic spectroscopy, and vibrational spectroscopy. Prerequisites: "C" or better in CHEM 322. Semesters: Fall (even years). Credits: 3. (For undergraduates and graduates)

CHEM 422
DIRECTED STUDY A directed study for undergraduates and graduates. May include laboratory and/or library work in the areas of A. Analytical; B. Biochemistry; C. Inorganic; D. Organic; E. Physical. Prerequisites: Approval of department head. Semesters: Fall, Spring, Summer I, Summer II. Credits: 1-6, maximum of 6 (4-6 hours per week for each credit hour earned).

CHEM 430
ADVANCED ORGANIC CHEMISTRY A mechanistic study of prevailing organic reactions via structural and electronic effects. Prerequisites: "C" or better in CHEM 232 and 322. Semesters: Spring (odd years). Credits: 3. (For undergraduates and graduates)

CHEM 431
INTERMEDIATE ORGANIC CHEMISTRY laboratory introduction of standard research techniques; lecture covering synthetic design, functional group transformations, advanced nomenclature, and mechanistic analysis of reactions. Prerequisites: "C" or better in CHEM 232 and 233. Semesters: Fall. Credits: 2 (1 hour of lecture and 3 hours of lab).

CHEM 499
RESEARCH Research problems that can be completed in one semester. Research is done in the areas of A. Analytical; B. Biochemistry; C. Inorganic; D. Organic; E. Physical. Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing in chemistry and approval of department head. Semesters: Fall, Spring, Summer I, Summer II. Credits: 1-6, maximum of 6 (3-6 hours of lab per week per credit hour).

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CHEM 511, 512
INORGANIC CHEMISTRY The theoretical foundations of modern inorganic chemistry. Topics will vary to reflect trends in inorganic chemistry and needs of the students. Recently, 511 has dealt with group theory; 512 with chemical kinetics. Prerequisites: CHEM 413 or equivalent. Semesters: Fall (even years), Spring (odd years). Credits: 3 each, Graduates Only.

CHEM 521, 522
PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY A review of selected topics in physical chemistry. Topics will vary to reflect trends in physical chemistry and needs of the students. Recently, these courses have dealt with quantum chemistry, atomic and molecular structure, and spectroscopy. Prerequisites: CHEM 322 or equivalent. Semesters: Fall (odd years), Spring (even years). Credits: 3 each, Graduates Only.

CHEM 531
ORGANIC SYNTHESES In depth discussion of organic synthesis including carbon-carbon bond formation and functional group transformations. Prerequisites: A "C" or better in 232 or equivalent. Semesters: Fall (odd years). Credits: 3, Graduates Only.

CHEM 532
ORGANIC SPECTROSCOPY Advanced presentations of identification techniques for organic compounds. Analytical procedures include infrared spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance, mass spectrometry, and ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy. Prerequisites: A "C" or better in 232 or equivalent. Semesters: Spring (even years). Credits: 3, Graduates Only.

CHEM 541, 542
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY Theory and practice of analytical chemistry. Topics will vary to reflect trends in analytical chemistry and needs of the students. Recently, these courses have dealt with spectrochemical analysis and with chromatographic methods. Prerequisites: CHEM 407 or equivalent. Semesters: Fall (even years), Spring (odd years). Credits: 3 each, Graduates Only.

CHEM 551
INTERMEDIARY METABOLISM A study of metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids, and lipids. Prerequisites: "C" or better in CHEM 350. Semesters: Fall (odd years). Credits: 3, Graduates Only.

CHEM 552
PHYSICAL BIOCHEMISTRY Advanced study of the physical techniques, structure, function, conformation and behavior of biological macromolecules. Prerequisites: "C" or better in CHEM 350. Semesters: Spring (even years). Credits: 3, Graduates Only.

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