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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, MTC 1073.
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. Prerequisite: CHE 1003.
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.]

2204 Organic Chemistry I
(4-0) 4 hours credit. Prerequisites: CHE 1303 and CHE 1312.
An elementary study of structure, stereochemistry, reactions, and reaction mechanisms associated with organic compounds. Primarily for chemistry, premed, and science majors. Discussion and practice of problems amplifying and clarifying the course. (Formerly CHE 2203. Credit hours cannot be earned from both CHE 2204 and CHE 2203.) [TCCN: CHEM 2323.]

2242 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
(1-5) 2 hours credit. Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CHE 2204.
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.]

2303 Organic Chemistry II
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: CHE 2204 and completion of or concurrent enrollment in CHE 2242. Continuing study of fundamentals of structure, reactions, and reaction mechanisms of phosphorus and sulphur; polyfunctional organic compounds. A continuation of CHE 2204. [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.]

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 Thermodynamics
(4-0) 4 hours credit. Prerequisites: CHE 1303, CHE 1312, MAT 1223, CS 1033, PHY 1924 and PHY 1931;
completion of two semesters of organic chemistry is strongly recommended. Gases; First, Second, and Third Law of Thermodynamics – concepts, formalisms, and applications; phase equilibria, mixtures, phase rule, chemical reactions; 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. Prerequisites: 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 Kinetics and Quantum Theory
(4-0) 4 hours credit. Prerequisite: CHE 3204.
Kinetic theory, principles, complex reactions, molecular dynamics and transport; quantum theory principles and application; statistical thermodynamics principles and applications; and the underlying mathematical concepts necessary for the interpretation of these concepts and the application of computer software tools to these topics. A continuation of CHE 3204.

3264 Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry
(3-3) 4 hours credit. Prerequisites: CHE 1303, CHE 1312, and CHE 2204.
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 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 Spectroscopy
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: CHE 2303, CHE 3224, and CHE 3264.
Light and energy, electronic configuration and orbitals of atoms, molecular orbital theory, symmetry, point groups and character tables, electronic spectroscopy, vibrational spectroscopy, and other related topics; and the underlying mathematical concepts necessary for the interpretation of these concepts, and the application of computer software tools to these topics.

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. Prerequisites: 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.

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.

4503 Biochemistry
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: CHE 2303.
Structure and function relationships of biologically important molecules; energy production, storage and utilization; amino acids, nucleic acids, peptides and proteins; intermediary metabolism; lipids and membranes. (Credit cannot be earned from both CHE 4503 and BIO 3513. BIO 3513 cannot be taken as a chemistry elective.)

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 CHE 3204.
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
3 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.

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