CHEMISTRY (CHE) COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
NOTE: All prerequisites for Chemistry (CHE) courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better.
Laboratory Course Policy: Space in laboratory courses is limited. To ensure the best possible service to all students, failure to attend the first laboratory and lecture sessions associated with a laboratory course may result in administrative removal from the course.
1003 Chemistry for Allied Health Sciences [TCCN: CHEM 1305.]
(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.
1011 Chemistry Laboratory for Allied Health Sciences [TCCN: CHEM 1105.]
(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.
1013 Elementary Organic and Biochemistry [TCCN: CHEM 1307.]
(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 1021 is recommended. (Formerly CHE 1203. Credit cannot be earned for both CHE 1013 and CHE 1203.)
1021 Organic and Biochemistry Laboratory [TCCN: CHEM 1107.]
(1-4) 1 hour credit. Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CHE 1013.
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. (Formerly CHE 1211. Credit cannot be earned for both CHE 1021 and CHE 1211.)
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 [TCCN: CHEM 1311.]
(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 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.
1113 General Chemistry II [TCCN: CHEM 1312.]
(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 the Level II Core Curriculum requirement in science. (Formerly CHE 1303. Credit cannot be earned for both CHE 1113 and CHE 1303.)
1122 General Chemistry I Laboratory [TCCN: CHEM 1111.]
(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. Laboratory to accompany CHE 1103.
1132 General Chemistry II Laboratory [TCCN: CHEM 1112.]
(1-5) 2 hours credit. Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CHE 1113.
Techniques of qualitative and quantitative chemical analysis, illustrated primarily via inorganic chemical systems and their reactions. Laboratory to accompany CHE 1113. (Formerly CHE 1312. Credit cannot be earned for both
CHE 1132 and CHE 1312.)
2604 Organic Chemistry I [TCCN: CHEM 2423.]
(4-0) 4 hours credit. Prerequisites: CHE 1113 and CHE 1132.
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 and CHE 2204. Credit cannot be earned for both CHE 2604 and
CHE 2203 or CHE 2204.)
2612 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory [TCCN: CHEM 2223.]
(1-5) 2 hours credit. Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CHE 2604.
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. (Formerly CHE 2242. Credit cannot be earned for both CHE 2612 and CHE 2242.)
2623 Organic Chemistry II [TCCN: CHEM 2325.]
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: CHE 2604 and completion of or concurrent enrollment in CHE 2632.
Continuing study of fundamentals of structure, reactions, and reaction mechanisms of phosphorus and sulphur; polyfunctional organic compounds. A continuation of CHE 2604. (Formerly CHE 2303. Credit cannot be earned for both CHE 2623 and CHE 2303.)
2632 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory [TCCN: CHEM 2225.]
(1-5) 2 hours credit. Prerequisites: CHE 2612 and completion of or concurrent enrollment in CHE 2623.
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 2612. (Formerly CHE 2342. Credit cannot be earned for both CHE 2632 and CHE 2342.)
3213 Analytical Chemistry
(2-5) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: CHE 1113, CHE 1132, and STA 1053.
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. (Formerly CHE 3103. Credit cannot be earned for both CHE 3213 and CHE 3103.)
3464 Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry
(3-3) 4 hours credit. Prerequisites: CHE 1113, CHE 1132, and CHE 2604.
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. (Formerly CHE 3264. Credit cannot be earned for both CHE 3464 and CHE 3264.)
3804 Thermodynamics and Kinetics
(4-0) 4 hours credit. Prerequisites: CHE 1113, CHE 1132, MAT 1223, PHY 1963, PHY 1971, and STA 1053.
Ideal and nonideal gases; first, second, and third Laws of thermodynamics; free energy and chemical potential; equilibria; solutions; the kinetic theory of gases; and kinetics. (Formerly CHE 3204. Credit cannot be earned for both CHE 3804 and CHE 3204.) (Formerly titled Physical Chemistry I.)
3811 Thermodynamics and Kinetics Laboratory
(1-4) 1 hour credit. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in or completion of CHE 3804.
Laboratory study of selected physicochemical principles and methods to exemplify the contents of CHE 3804. Data acquisition, data analysis, and report writing are stressed.
3824 Quantum Mechanics, Spectroscopy, and Statistical Mechanics
(4-0) 4 hours credit. Prerequisites: CHE 1113, CHE 1132, MAT 1223, PHY 1963, PHY 1971, and STA 1053.
Introduction to atomic and molecular quantum mechanics; electronic, vibrational, and rotational spectroscopies; group theory; and statistical mechanics. (Formerly CHE 3224. Credit cannot be earned for both CHE 3824 and CHE 3224.) (Formerly titled Physical Chemistry II.)
3831 Quantum Mechanics, Spectroscopy, and Statistical Mechanics Laboratory
(1-4) 1 hour credit. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in or completion of CHE 3824.
Laboratory study of selected physicochemical principles and methods to exemplify the contents of CHE 3824. Data acquisition, data analysis, and report writing are stressed.
3854 Basic Physical Chemistry
(3-3) 4 hours credit. Prerequisites: CHE 1113, CHE 1132, MAT 1223, PHY 1963, and PHY 1971.
A one-semester introduction for chemistry and other science majors that does not require calculus-based physics. Topics include basic concepts of thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, spectroscopy, and related topics with applications to biological and environmental issues. Includes laboratory work designed to accompany course content and develop specialized laboratory techniques. May not be applied toward the B.S. degree in Chemistry.
4213 Instrumental Analysis
(2-5) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: CHE 2632, CHE 3213, CHE 3804, CHE 3811, CHE 3824, and CHE 3831.
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 4103. Credit cannot be earned for both CHE 4213 and CHE 4103.)
4223 Electroanalysis
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: CHE 3213, CHE 3804, and CHE 3824.
Principles of electrochemical analysis, including selected topics on electrochemical equilibria, electrode kinetics, electrochemical techniques, and amperometric sensors and biosensors.
4233 Analytical Separations
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: CHE 3213.
The course is primarily concerned with the basic theory of separation processes, separation techniques and specific separation methods. This course should prepare the student for implementing separations processes in their individual research areas as well as providing a fundamental background in separations for future use in academics or industry. The course is intended for advanced undergraduate students and for graduate students from any science discipline who meet the course prerequisite. The class will be structured with formal lectures on the material as well as seminars from students. These seminars will deal with aspects of separation science related to their research problems or general interest areas.
4283 NMR Spectroscopy
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CHE 3824.
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. (Formerly CHE 4363. Credit cannot be earned for both CHE 4283 and CHE 4363.)
4303 Biochemistry
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: CHE 2623.
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. (Formerly
CHE 4503. Credit cannot be earned from both CHE 4303 and CHE 4503. Credit cannot be earned for both CHE 4303 and BIO 3513. BIO 3513 cannot be taken as a chemistry elective.)
4463 Inorganic Chemistry
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: CHE 3464 and CHE 3804.
A study of the structure, bonding, and properties of inorganic compounds; acid-base theory, crystalline state, coordination chemistry, and other advanced topics. (Formerly CHE 4263. Credit cannot be earned for both CHE 4463 and CHE 4263.)
4473 Bioinorganic Chemistry
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: CHE 3464 or CHE 3804.
Study of the functions, reaction sites, mechanisms, molecular architecture, and medicinal aspects of metal ions in biological systems, including bioorganometallic compounds. A discussion of the experimental techniques will be included.
4612 Polymer Chemistry Laboratory
(1-5) 2 hours credit. Prerequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in CHE 4613.
Laboratory-based investigation into the unique qualities of polymers and polymerization reactions, including synthesis, step-growth polymerization, addition polymerization, polymer modification and polymer properties.
4613 Introduction to Polymer Chemistry
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: CHE 2623, CHE 3804, and CHE 3824.
Fundamental concepts of polymer chemistry, including mechanisms for synthesis, kinetics, and copolymerization; molecular weight, stereoisomerism, morphology, solubility, and thermal transitions; rubber and viscoelasticity; and the molecular basis for physical properties. (Formerly CHE 4203. Credit cannot be earned for both CHE 4613 and CHE 4203.)
4623 Chemistry of Heterocyclic Compounds
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: CHE 2623.
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. (Formerly CHE 4403. Credit cannot be earned for both
CHE 4623 and CHE 4403.)
4653 Synthesis and Biosynthesis of Natural Products
(2-3) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: CHE 2604 and CHE 2623; BIO 3513 is recommended.
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. (Formerly CHE 4603. Credit cannot be earned for both CHE 4653 and CHE 4603.)
4663 The Medicinal Chemistry of Organic Compounds
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: CHE 2623 and CHE 3804.
The design, synthesis and refinement of medicinal agents based on organic compounds. Topics include the drug discovery, receptor-drug interactions, drugs targeting nucleic acids, metabolism, delivery and activation concepts, and computational approaches.
4673 Physical Organic Chemistry
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: CHE 2623, CHE 3804, and CHE 3824.
The study of the relation between structure of carbon compounds and their reactivity and properties: molecular orbital theory and its applications to aromaticity and pericyclic reactions, stereochemistry and conformational analysis, thermodynamic and kinetic data, linear free energy relationships, isotope effects, and catalysis.
4843 Advanced Physical Chemistry
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: CHE 3804, CHE 3811, CHE 3824, and CHE 3831.
An advanced study of group theory, and its application to molecular orbital theory, electronic/vibrational/rotational spectroscopy, and chemical reactivity.
4853 Computational Chemistry
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: CHE 3804, CHE 3811, CHE 3824, and CHE 3831.
The application of molecular mechanical, molecular orbital, and density functional methods to problems of molecular structure, property, reactivity, and spectroscopy.
4863 Surfaces and Solids
(3-0) 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: CHE 3804, CHE 3811, CHE 3824, and CHE 3831.
The course will provide a senior-undergraduate-level introduction to the subjects of surfaces and solids. Emphasis will be placed on the thermodynamics, kinetics, and dynamics of adsorption and absorption processes and relevant spectroscopic techniques for the elucidation of structure.
4883 Introduction to Mass Spectrometry
(2-3) 3 hours credit. Prerequisite: CHE 3804.
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. (Formerly CHE 4383. Credit cannot be earned for both CHE 4883 and CHE 4383.)
4911-3 Independent Study
1 to 3 hours credit. Prerequisites: 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. Prerequisite: CHE 2623.
Oral reports on current publications in chemistry and chemical technology using important chemical reference materials and periodicals. May be repeated for credit, but not more than 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.