101. Bonds and Structure I.

Orbitals and periodicity in electronic structure; charge, physical, and chemical properties of bonds; stoichiometry; oxidation and reduction; nomenclature; introduction to coordination compounds. Prerequisite: High school chemistry recommended. Cornerstone 2A. Four hours.

101D. Discussion: Bonds and Structure I.

101L. Laboratory: Bonds and Structure I.

102. Bonds and Structure II.

A continuation of Chemistry 101 for the science major. The emphasis will continue to be on bonding and structure as additional topics from the following list are covered: stoichiometry, solutions and equilibria, nuclear chemistry, electrochemistry, coordination compounds, thermodynamics, and colloids. Qualitative analysis is also covered. Prerequisite: Chemistry 101 or permission of instructor. Four hours.

102D. Discussion: Bonds and Structure II.

102L. Laboratory: Bonds and Structure II.

150. Consumer Chemistry.

A study of chemistry in relation to nuclear power, agriculture, food, drugs, household products, birth control, and air and water pollution. Designed for the non-major. Cornerstone 2A. Three hours.

150L. Laboratory: Consumer Chemistry.  One hour.

155. Environmental Chemistry.

An introduction to the principles of chemistry and chemical analysis with emphasis on the chemistry of the environment. Topics will include air, water, and soil chemistry; environmental pollution; and an introduction to the methods of analyzing chemical samples. Designed as a first course for the non-major and students interested in environmental science. Three one hour lectures and one three hour laboratory period. Cornerstone 2A. Four hours.

155L. Laboratory: Environmental Chemistry.

(Chemistry 155/155L or Chemistry 150/150L may count toward Cornerstone Area 2.)

190. Special Topics in Chemistry.

201. Organic Chemistry I.

Covalency; coordinate covalency; directionality; organic nomenclature, stereochemistry; functional groups. Prerequisite: Chemistry 101. Four hours.

201D. Discussion: Organic Chemistry I.

201L. Laboratory: Organic Chemistry I.

202.  Organic Chemistry II.

A continuation of Chemistry 201, involving additional functional groups and stereochemistry, reaction mechanisms, reaction intermediates, and energetics of covalent compound reactions. Prerequisite: Chemistry 201. Four hours.

202D. Discussion: Organic Chemistry II.

202L. Laboratory: Organic Chemistry II.

205. Quantitative Analysis.

Periodicity; separations, identifi cations, gravimetry, titrimetry, equilibrium calculations. Prerequisite: Chemistry 102. Four hours.

205L. Laboratory: Quantitative Analysis.

219. Employment Experience in Chemistry.

290. Special Topics in Chemistry.

301. Physical Chemistry I.

Topics in chemical thermodynamics and chemical kinetics. Prerequisites: Chemistry 102, Mathematics 151 or 140, and Physics 152 or 192. Three hours.

301L. Laboratory: Physical Chemistry I.  One hour.

302. Physical Chemistry II.

An introduction to quantum mechanics and atomic and molecular spectroscopy. Miscellaneous topics in physical chemistry. Prerequisites: Chemistry 102, Mathematics 151 or 140, and Physics 152 or 192. Three hours.

302L. Laboratory: Physical Chemistry II.  One hour.

307. Instrumental Analysis.

Experience in modern chemical instrumental analysis in the areas of spectroscopy, chromatography, fluorimetry, and polarography. Explorations of instrumental response and data analysis. Prerequisite: Chemistry 205 or permission of instructor. Four hours.

307L. Laboratory: Instrumental Analysis.

319. Internship in Chemistry.

330. Biochemistry.

An introduction to the chemistry of biomolecules, including proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. Topics may include enzymes, kinetics, energetics, metabolic pathways, cofactors, hormones, chemistry of genetics, and the chemistry of physiological activity. Prerequisites: Chemistry 202 and preferably Chemistry 205 or permission of the instructor. Three hours.

330L. Cellular Biochemistry Laboratory.  (Same as Biology 334L)

This laboratory course, which may accompany Cell Biology (Biology 334) or follow Biochemistry (Chemistry 330), offers experience in the purification, identification, and analysis of biological macromolecules: proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. One three hour lab per week. Prerequisites: Chemistry 330 or concurrent enrollment in Biology 334. One hour.

350. Advanced Organic Chemistry.

Advanced topics selected from the field of organic chemistry. Prerequisite: Chemistry 202 or permission of instructor. Three hours.

351. Advanced Inorganic Chemistry.

Advanced topics selected from the field of inorganic chemistry. Prerequisite: Chemistry 201 or permission of the instructor. Three hours.

369. Chemistry Seminar.

This seminar is a capstone course for students who are interested in current trends in chemistry. The course will begin with a focus on background information in one or two selected topics and then move on to individual student investigations in these areas. Students will read current scientific literature and take turns, along with faculty, presenting papers to the group. This course is designed to allow students to enhance and demonstrate their skills in analyzing and presenting scientific concepts. Prerequisite: Chemistry 202. 1.5 hours.

370. Biochemistry Seminar.

This seminar is a capstone course for students who are interested in exploring current trends in cell biology and biochemistry. The course will begin with a focus on one or two selected topics and move on to individual topics chosen by the participants. Students will read current scientific literature and take turns, along with faculty, presenting papers to the group. Students need no prior experience reading scientific literature or presenting scientific concepts. The course is designed to give students these skills. Same as Biology 370. 1.5 hours. Prerequisites: Chemistry 330 or Biology 334.

380. Independent Study in Chemistry.

390. Special Topics in Chemistry.

398. Research.

Investigations in any of the areas of chemistry. Students will be required to present both written and oral reports of their research work. Open to chemistry majors and minors with permission of the department head. One to three hours.