COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
CHEMISTRY
(CHE)
1003 Chemistry for Allied Health Sciences
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
Introduction to atomic structure, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, states of matter,
inorganic chemical reactions, and acids and bases. For majors in occupational
therapy, prenursing, and dental hygiene. May not be applied to a major in chemistry,
biology, or clinical laboratory sciences. Concurrent enrollment in CHE 1011 is
recommended. [TCCN: CHEM 1305.]
1011 Chemistry Laboratory for Allied Health Sciences
(1-4) 1 hour credit. Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CHE
1003.
Introduction to chemical laboratory techniques. For majors in occupational therapy,
prenursing, and dental hygiene. May not be applied to a major in chemistry, biology,
or clinical laboratory sciences. [TCCN: CHEM 1105.]
1053 Chemistry of Ordinary Things
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
An introduction to the fundamental concepts of chemistry and the study of the
chemistry of life and the everyday world. For nonscience majors. May not be applied
to a major in the natural sciences, engineering, or allied health sciences.
1073 Basic Chemistry
(3-0) 3 hours credit.
A one-semester preparatory course covering some basic concepts of inorganic chemistry,
atomic-molecular structure, and related mathematics. May not be applied to a B.S.
or B.A. in Chemistry. May apply toward the Level I Core Curriculum requirement
in science.
1103 General Chemistry I
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: Passing grade on Chemistry Placement Examination
or grade of "C" or better in CHE 1073, and completion of, or concurrent enrollment
in, MAT 1023.
An introduction to descriptive inorganic chemistry and atomic-molecular structure,
including such fundamental concepts as the periodic system of elements, valency,
chemical bonding, reactions and reaction mechanisms, stoichiometry, equilibria,
acids and bases, thermochemistry, molecular-kinetic theory, and states of matter.
Concurrent enrollment in CHE 1122 is recommended. May apply toward the Level II
Core Curriculum requirement in science. [TCCN: CHEM 1311.]
1122 General Chemistry I Laboratory
(1-5) 2 hours credit. Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in
CHE 1103.
An introduction to chemical problem solving and the basic operations of the chemical
laboratory, and a survey of inorganic chemical reactions. This course consists
of problem sessions, lecture-demonstrations, and/or laboratory experience.
1203 Elementary Organic and Biochemistry
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: CHE 1003 and CHE 1011.
A survey of the structures and reactions of some important functional groups of
organic chemistry, and the relationship of these functional groups to the chemistry
of lipids, carbohydrates, nucleic acids, and proteins. May not be applied to a
major in chemistry. Concurrent enrollment in CHE 1211 is recommended. [TCCN: CHEM
1307.]
1211 Organic and Biochemistry Laboratory
(1-4) 1 hour credit. Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CHE
1203.
Laboratory examination of the properties of some simple organic and biological
chemicals; topics include solubility, crystallization, organic reactions, titration,
enzyme action, sugars, and vitamins. May not be applied to a major in chemistry.
[TCCN: CHEM 1107.]
1303 General Chemistry II
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: At least a "C" in CHE 1103 or the equivalent.
A continuation of CHE 1103. Elementary inorganic and physical chemistry; topics
include solutions, electrolytes, oxidation-reduction reactions, reaction trends,
coordination chemistry, basic thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, and electrochemistry.
Primarily for science majors. May apply toward Level II Core Curriculum requirement
in science. [TCCN: CHEM 1312.]
1312 General Chemistry II Laboratory
(1-5) 2 hours credit. Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in
CHE 1303.
Techniques of qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis, illustrated primarily
via inorganic chemical systems and their reactions. Laboratory to accompany CHE
1303. [TCCN: CHEM 1112.]
2203 Organic Chemistry I
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: CHE 1303 and 1312.
An elementary study of structure, stereochemistry, reactions, and reaction mechanisms
associated with organic compounds. Primarily for chemistry, premed, and science
majors. Concurrent enrollment in CHE 2251 is highly recommended and required for
chemistry majors. [TCCN: CHEM 2323.]
2242 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
(1-5) 2 hours credit. Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in
CHE 2203.
The first of two semesters of organic chemistry laboratory. Qualitative analysis
and determination of the physical constants of organic compounds. Separation,
identification, and elementary synthesis of organic compounds. Laboratory techniques
- crystallization, distillation, chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques
(IR, NMR, MS) - are emphasized. [TCCN: CHEM 2223.]
2251 Organic Chemistry I Workshop
(0-2) 1 hour credit. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in CHE 2203.
A workshop section for discussion of problems amplifying and clarifying textual
content of CHE 2203.
2303 Organic Chemistry II
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: CHE 2203 and completion of or concurrent
enrollment in CHE 2242. Concurrent enrollment in CHE 2351 is highly recommended.
Continuing study of fundamentals of structure, reactions, and reaction mechanisms
of phosphorus and sulphur; polyfunctional organic compounds. A continuation of
CHE 2203. Concurrent enrollment in CHE 2351 is highly recommended. [TCCN: CHEM
2325.]
2342 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
(1-5) 2 hours credit. Prerequisites: CHE 2242 and completion of or concurrent
enrollment in CHE 2303.
Quantitative and continuing qualitative study of organic reactions and molecular
structure through functional group interactions and spectroscopic techniques.
Simple and multistep syntheses of organic compounds. A continuation of CHE 2242.
[TCCN: CHEM 2225.]
2351 Organic Chemistry II Workshop
(0-2) 1 hour credit. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in CHE 2303.
A workshop section for discussion of problems amplifying and clarifying textual
content of CHE 2303.
3103 Analytical Chemistry
(2-5) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: CHE 1303, CHE 1312, and CS 1033.
Topics in quantitative analysis including wet chemical and basic instrumental
analysis; gravimetric, volumetric, electrochemical and spectrophotometric determinations
combined with error analysis; fundamentals of chemical separations; applications
of stoichiometry and chemical equilibria to design efficient analytical protocols.
3204 Physical Chemistry I
(4-0) 4 hours credit. Prerequisites: CHE 1303, CHE 1312, MAT 1223, CS 1033, and
PHY 1924 and PHY 1931; completion of two semesters of organic chemistry is strongly
recommended.
States of matter, gas laws, equations of state, and intermolecular interactions;
thermodynamics and physical equilibria; elements of molecular-kinetic theory and
statistical mechanics; properties of solutions, chemical equilibria, phase equilibria,
and changes of state; and the underlying mathematical concepts necessary for the
interpretation of these concepts and the application of computer software tools
to these topics.
3212 Physical Chemistry Laboratory
(1-5) 2 hours credit. Prerequisite: CHE 3103 and CHE 3224.
Experimental study of thermodynamics, reaction kinetics, properties of solutions,
changes of state and the underlying physical laws, with the statistical treatment
of experimental errors and error propagation, and basic electronics.
3224 Physical Chemistry II
(4-0) 4 hours credit. Prerequisite: CHE 3204.
Chemical kinetics, electrolytes and electrochemistry, elements of quantum mechanics,
chemical bonds, spectroscopy, and photochemistry. A continuation of CHE 3204.
3264 Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry
(3-3) 4 hours credit. Prerequisites: CHE 1303, CHE 1312, and CHE 2203.
The basic principles of inorganic chemistry applied to the properties, reactions,
and periodicity of inorganic elements and compounds. Includes the synthesis and
characterization of inorganic compounds and the use of specialized laboratory
techniques.
4103 Instrumental Analysis
(2-5) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: CHE 2342, CHE 3103, CHE 3212, and CHE 3224.
The physical and chemical principles of modern instrumental techniques used for
chemical analysis. Topics include emission, absorption, magnetic resonance, and
FTIR spectroscopies, mass spectrometry, and chromatography. The use of spectrometric
and chromatographic instrumentation in the separation, identification and quantitation
of compounds in chemical systems. (Formerly CHE 3243. Credit cannot be earned
for both CHE 4103 and CHE 3243.)
4203 Introduction to Polymer Chemistry
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: CHE 2303, CHE 3224, or consent of instructor.
Fundamental concepts of polymer chemistry, including mechanisms for synthesis,
kinetics, and copolymerization; molecular weight, stereoisomerism, morphology,
solubility, and thermal transitions; visco- and rubber elasticity; and the molecular
basis for physical properties.
4243 Organic Chemistry III
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: CHE 2303, CHE 2342, and CHE 2351; CHE 3204;
or consent of instructor.
Advanced mechanistic and/or synthetic aspects of organic reactions; additional
topics such as molecular rearrangements and organic molecular orbital theory and
its application to pericyclic reactions.
4253 Physical Chemistry III
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: CHE 2303 and CHE 3224 or consent of instructor.
Relations between structure of molecules and physico-chemical properties of gases,
liquids, and solids; quantum-mechanical and statistico-thermodynamical approach.
4263 Inorganic Chemistry
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: CHE 3204 and CHE 3264.
A study of the structure, bonding, and properties of inorganic compounds; acid-base
theory, crystalline state, coordination chemistry, and other advanced topics.
4363 NMR Spectroscopy
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: PHY 1924, completion of or concurrent enrollment
in CHE 3224, or consent of instructor.
A lecture course with demonstrations dealing with the basic theory and applications
of one- and two-dimensional nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, including
the interpretation of spectra. The parameters and pulse sequences for various
types of NMR experiments and explanations of how molecular structural information
can be obtained will be presented.
4373 Organic Spectral Studies
(2-4) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: CHE 2342. Corequisite CHE 3204 or consent
of instructor.
Identification of functional groups and the determination of the structure of
compounds by spectral techniques including IR, NMR, mass spectroscopy, and UV-V
is absorption spectroscopy; basic theory of spectral measurements with emphasis
on practical applications.
4383 Introduction to Mass Spectrometry
(2-3) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: CHE 3224, or consent of instructor.
The basic principles of interpreting mass spectra and how they are produced. The
effect the method of ion production has on the observed mass spectra, and the
theory and operation of various types of mass spectrometers will be covered. The
basic theory of ion-molecule reactions and principles and practice of biological
mass spectrometry and other advanced topics will be presented.
4403 Chemistry of Heterocyclic Compounds
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: CHE 2303 or consent of instructor.
The chemistry of nitrogen, oxygen, and sulfur heterocycles. Five- and six-membered
ring systems with one or more heteroatoms. Applications in the field of synthetic
drugs.
4603 Synthesis and Biosynthesis of Natural Products
(2-3) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: CHE 4243; BIO 3513 is recommended or consent
of instructor.
Comparison of chemical and biochemical formations and transformations for several
classes of naturally occurring compounds such as steroids, terpenoids, alkaloids,
and other natural products of chemical or biological importance.
4911-3 Independent Study
1 to 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Permission in writing (form available) from
the instructor, the student's advisor, the Department Chair and Dean of the college
in which this course is offered.
Independent reading, research, discussion, and/or writing under the direction
of a faculty member. May be repeated for credit, but not more than 6 semester
credit hours, regardless of discipline, will apply to a bachelor's degree.
4923 Special Project in Chemistry
3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Consent of Department Chair (form available in department
office).
A special laboratory research or library readings project under the direction
of a faculty member that results in a report. Limited to science majors in their
final year of undergraduate study.
4953 Special Studies in Chemistry
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: Upper-division standing and consent of instructor.
An organized course offering the opportunity for specialized study not normally
or not often available as part of the regular course offerings. Special Studies
may be repeated for credit when the topics vary, but not more than 6 semester
credit hours, regardless of discipline, will apply to a bachelor's degree.
4971 Proseminar
(0-3) 1 hour credit. Prerequisites: CHE 2303 and either CHE 3204 or CHE 3124.
Oral reports on current publications in chemistry and chemical technology using
important chemical reference materials and periodicals. May be repeated for credit,
but only 2 semester credit hours may be applied toward the degree.
4993 Honors Research
hours credit. Prerequisites: Enrollment limited to candidates for college honors
during their last two semesters; approval by the College Honors Committee.
Supervised research and preparation of an honors thesis. May be repeated only
once with approval.