Undergraduate Courses
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CHEM 099 - Introductory Chemistry |
(credit 3) |
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This course emphasizes basic methods and concepts in chemistry with emphasis on solving chemistry problems. It is a recommended first course in chemistry for students having little or no background in high school chemistry. May be used as preparation for CHEM 101, 104, or 106. |
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CHEM 100 - Physical Science |
(credit 3) |
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This is a one semester introductory course designed to make clear the nature of science as an enterprise and illustrate by numerous examples how science really proceeds. Learning experiences are constructed so that they closely approximate real life situations where one has to search for clues and insights from a variety of sources. This course is not open to students who have received credit for CHEM 101, 102, 104, 105, 106, or 107. |
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CHEM 104 - General Chemistry IV |
(credit 3) |
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This course is an introduction to fundamental techniques and concepts in chemistry, including writing and interpretation of symbols, formulas, equations, atomic structure, composition and reactions of inorganic compounds. This course is not open to majors in chemistry, physics, biology, mathematics and engineering. |
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CHEM 106 - General Chemistry VI |
(credit 3) |
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This is a course which emphasizes basic principles and important theoretical concepts of chemistry. Topics will include atomic structure, electronic configuration, the wave mechanical model of the atom, chemical bonding, states of matter, chemical equilibria, systems of acids and bases, and electrochemistry. Prerequisites: 2 units of high school algebra or equivalent and 1 unit of high school chemistry or CHEM 099. Corequisite: CHEM 116. |
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CHEM 107 - General Chemistry VII |
(credit 3) |
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This course is a continuation of CHEM 106. It includes chemistry of important metals and nonmetals and a rigorous treatment of qualitative inorganic analysis. |
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CHEM 108 - Chemistry Orientation |
(credit 1) |
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This course is a series of lectures and discussions on the nature and requirements of the chemical profession, the application of chemistry to modern living, and other selected topics. |
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CHEM 110 - Physical Science Laboratory |
(credit 1) |
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This is a laboratory course designed to bring students into working contact with the essential aspects of scientific experiences. In this course, the student develops concrete ideas about the operational meaning of the scientific method and problem solving. Corequisite: CHEM 100. This course is not open to students who have received credit for CHEM 114, 116, or 117. |
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CHEM 114 - General Chemistry IV Laboratory |
(credit 1) |
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This course is a study of inorganic reaction and substances and their relation to the processes. Corequisite: CHEM 104. |
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CHEM 116 - General Chemistry VI Laboratory |
(credit 1) |
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This is a course which emphasizes quantitative studies of chemical reactions such as acid-base studies, redox reactions, and equilibrium reactions. Emphasis is also placed on the development of manipulative skills in the laboratory. Corequisite: CHEM 106. |
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CHEM 117 - General Chemistry VII Laboratory |
(credit 1) |
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This is a continuation of CHEM 116 with an introduction to qualitative analysis. Corequisite: CHEM 107. Prerequisite: CHEM 116. |
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CHEM 210 - Cooperative Experience I |
(credit 2) |
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This course is a supervised learning experience in a specified private or governmental chemical facility. The student’s performance will be evaluated by reports from the supervisor of the experience and the departmental staff. The student must present a seminar regarding the experience upon return to the University. |
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CHEM 221 - Organic Chemistry I |
(credit 3) |
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This course is a study of the hydrocarbons (aliphatic and aromatic) and introduction to their derivatives. Prerequisite: CHEM 107. |
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CHEM 222 - Organic Chemistry II |
(credit 3) |
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This course is a continuation of the study of derivatives of hydrocarbons and more complex compounds. Prerequisite: CHEM 221. |
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CHEM 223 - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory |
(credit 2) |
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This laboratory course emphasizes the study of physical and chemical properties of aliphatic and aromatic compounds. Modern instrumentation such as gas and column chromatography, infrared and ultraviolet analyses are used. Corequisite: CHEM 221. |
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CHEM 224 - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory |
(credit 2) |
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This course is a continuation of Chemistry CHEM. However, more emphasis is placed on syntheses and qualitative analysis of organic compounds. Corequisite: CHEM 222. |
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CHEM 231 - Quantitative Analysis I |
(credit 3) |
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Titrimetric and gravimetric analyses including theory and calculations associated with acid-base equilibria, oxidation reduction, nucleation, and precipitation-complexation processes will be covered in this course. Corequisite: MATH 131. Prerequisite: CHEM 107. |
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CHEM 232 - Quantitative Analysis I Laboratory |
(credit 2) |
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This laboratory course emphasizes the basic principles of chemical separations. Laboratory studies of gravimetric and titrimetric analyses are also encountered. Corequisite: CHEM 231. Prerequisite: CHEM 117. |
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CHEM 251 - Elementary Biochemistry |
(credit 2) |
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This course is a study of fundamental cellular constituents. Emphasis is placed on physiological applications and analyses. Prerequisite: CHEM 221. This course is open to nonchemistry majors only. |
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CHEM 252 - Elementary Biochemistry Laboratory |
(credit 1) |
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Elementary biochemical reactions are studied with emphasis placed on applications to biology, home economics and nursing. Prerequisite: CHEM 223. Corequisite: CHEM 251. |
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CHEM 301 - Current Trends in Chemistry |
(credit 2) |
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This course is a series of lectures and discussions on special problems in chemistry and of the chemical profession not covered in formal courses. |
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CHEM 310 - Cooperative Experience II |
(credit 3) |
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This course is a supervised learning experience in a specified private or governmental chemical facility. The student’s performance will be evaluated by reports from the supervisor of the experience and the departmental staff. The student must present a seminar regarding the experience upon return to the University. |
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CHEM 431 - Quantitative Analysis II |
(credit 3) |
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This course is a study of the theory and the operational features of some of the more important instruments that are currently being used as analytical tools such as ultraviolet, visible-light, and infrared spectrophotometers, electro-analytical instruments, thermometric titrators, fluorimeters, etc. Prerequisite: CHEM 441. Corequisite: CHEM 442, 444. |
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CHEM 432 - Quantitative Analysis II Laboratory |
(credit 2) |
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This laboratory course features the utilization of modern instruments such as ultraviolet, visible and infrared, and atomic absorption spectrophotometers, chromatographs (gas-liquid and liquid), electroanalyzer, and electrophoretic analyzer. Corequisite: CHEM 431. |
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CHEM 441 - Physical Chemistry I |
(credit 3) |
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This course is a study of the fundamental laws governing matter in the gaseous state, and the laws of thermodynamics and their applications to chemistry; it includes an introduction to statistical thermodynamics. Prerequisites: MATH 132, PHYS 241 and CHEM 231. |
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CHEM 442 - Physical Chemistry II |
(credit 3) |
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This course is a continuation of CHEM 441. Solid and liquid states, solutions, phase equilibria, chemical kinetics, and electrochemistry will be studied. Prerequisite: CHEM 441. |
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CHEM 443 - Physical Chemistry I Laboratory |
(credit 1) |
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Thermodynamic and kinetic studies are emphasized in this course. Corequisite: CHEM 441. |
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CHEM 444 - Physical Chemistry II Laboratory |
(credit 1) |
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This is a continuation of CHEM 443. Corequisite: CHEM 442. |
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CHEM 451 - Biotechniques in Biochemistry |
(credit 3) |
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This course will emphasize the fundamental concepts and basic principles of biological chemistry. Topics will include acid-base properties of amino acids, protein structure and function, kinetic analysis of enzymatic reactions, isolation and characterization of biomolecules, recombinant DNA technology, and computer graphics and structure calculations. Prerequisite: CHEM 222, or permission of the instructor. |
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CHEM 452 - Biotechniques in Biochemistry Laboratory |
(credit 2) |
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This is a laboratory course that introduces the basic principles, technologies, and instrumentation of current biochemical reserach. Students will acquire practical experiences, and application skills for the isolation and characterization of biomolecules. The course will encompass spectroscopic, chromatographic, electrophoretic, and recombinant DNA technologies. Error analysis and statistical analysis of experimental data will be included. Prerequisite: CHEM 224 and 251, or permission of the instructor. Corequisite: CHEM 451. |
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CHEM 503 - Chemistry Research |
(credit 4) |
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This course makes use of the laboratory and library facilities in studying minor problems of research. Prerequisites: Advanced standing and permission of the Department. |
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CHEM 504 - Independent Study |
(credit 4) |
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This course involves independent study or research in a particular area of chemistry. Prerequisites: Permission of the department and advanced standing. |
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CHEM 511 - Inorganic Chemistry |
(credit 3) |
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This course is an introductory survey of structure and bonding in inorganic compounds; coordination compounds of the transition metals; donor-acceptor interactions; bonding theories. Prerequisite: CHEM 441. Corequisite: CHEM 442. |
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CHEM 545 - Physical Chemistry III |
(credit 3) |
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This course is a study of quantum chemistry and its application to studies of atomic and molecular structure. Prerequisite: CHEM 442. |
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Advanced Undergraduate and Graduate Courses
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CHEM 610 - Inorganic Synthesis |
(credit 2) |
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A discussion of theoretical principles of synthesis and development of physical-analytical techniques in the synthesis of inorganic substances will take place in this course. Prerequisites: One year of physical chemistry. |
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CHEM 611 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry |
(credit 3) |
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This is a course in the theoretical approach to the systematization of inorganic chemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 442. |
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CHEM 621 - Intermediate Organic Chemistry |
(credit 3) |
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This course provides an in-depth examination of various organic mechanisms, reactions, structures, and kinetics. Prerequisites: CHEM 222 and CHEM 442. |
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CHEM 624 - Qualitative Organic Chemistry |
(credit 5) |
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This is a course in the systematic identification of organic compounds. Prerequisite: One year of Organic Chemistry. |
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CHEM 631 - Electroanalytical Chemistry |
(credit 3) |
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This course is a study of the theory and practice of polarography, chronopotentiomnetry, potential sweep chronoampereometry and electrodeposition. The theory of diffusion and electrode kinetics will also be discussed along with the factors which influence rate processes, the double layer, adsorption and catalytic reactions. Prerequisite: CHEM 431 or equivalent. |
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CHEM 641 - Radiochemistry |
(credit 3) |
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This course is a study of the fundamental concepts, processes, and applications of nuclear chemistry, including natural and artificial radioactivity, sources, and chemistry of the radioelements. Open to advanced majors and others with sufficient background in chemistry and physics. Prerequisite: CHEM 442 or PHYS 406. |
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CHEM 642 - Radioisotope Techniques and Applications |
(credit 2) |
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The techniques of measuring and handling radioisotopes and their use in chemistry, biology, and other fields will be studied. Open to majors and non-majors. Prerequisite: CHEM 107. |
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CHEM 643 - Introduction to Quantum Mechanics |
(credit 3) |
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Non-relativistic wave mechanics and its application to simple systems by means of the operator formulation will be studied. Prerequisites: CHEM 442 and PHYS 222. Corequisite: MATH 231. |
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CHEM 651 - General Biochemistry |
(credit 3) |
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This is a study of modern biochemistry. The course emphasizes chemical kinetics and energetics associated with biological reactions and includes a study of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins, nucleic acids, hormones, photosynthesis, and respiration. Prerequisites: CHEM 431 and 442. |
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CHEM 652 - General Biochemistry Laboratory |
(credit 2) |
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This is a companion laboratory to CHEM 651. Experimentation will include isolation and characterization of biochemical substances and studies of physical properties. Students will be introduced to a variety of techniques including high performance liquid chromatography, elec-trophoresis, and centrifugation. Corequisite: CHEM 651. |
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Graduate Courses
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CHEM 663 - Special Topics in Chemistry Instruction I |
(credit 1) |
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A study of the curriculum and educational materials developed for use in the Thirteen College Curriculum Program in Physical Science. |
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CHEM 664 - Special Topics in Chemistry Instruction II |
(credit 1) |
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A continuation of Chemistry 763. |
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CHEM 701 - Seminar |
(credit 1) |
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Presentation and discussion of library or laboratory research problems. |
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CHEM 702 - Chemical Research |
(credit 2-5) |
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A course designed to permit qualified students to do original research in chemistry under the supervision of a senior staff member. May be taken for credit more than once. |
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CHEM 711 - Structural Inorganic Chemistry |
(credit 3) |
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A study of the stereochemistry and electronic properties of inorganic substances. Emphasis will be placed upon applications of group theory and upon spectroscopic and physical methods. |
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CHEM 715 - Special Problems in Inorganic Chemistry |
(credit 1) |
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A laboratory course designed to introduce the student to the techniques of chemical research by solving minor problems in Inorganic Chemistry. May be taken for credit more than once. |
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CHEM 716 - Selected Topics in Inorganic Chemistry |
(credit 3) |
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A lecture course on advanced topics of Inorganic Chemistry. Prerequisite: Chemistry 611 or permission of the instructor. |
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CHEM 721 - Elements of Organic Chemistry |
(credit 3) |
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A systematic study of the classes of aliphatic and aromatic compounds and individual examples of each. Structure, nomenclature, synthesis, and characteristic reactions will be considered. Illustration of the familiarity of organic substances in everyday life will be included. In the laboratory, preparation and characterization reactions will be performed. |
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CHEM 722 - Advanced Organic Chemistry |
(credit 3) |
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Recent developments in the areas of structural theory, stereochemistry, molecular rearrangement and mechanism of reactions of selected classes of organic compounds. Prerequisite: One year of Organic Chemistry or Chemistry 721. |
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CHEM 723 - Organic Chemistry |
(credit 2) |
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An advanced treatment of organic reactions designed to give the students a working knowledge of the scope and limitations of the important synthetic methods of Organic Chemistry. Prerequisite: Chemistry 722. |
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CHEM 725 - Special Problems in Organic Chemistry |
(credit 1) |
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A laboratory course designed to introduce the student to the techniques of chemical research by solving minor problems in Organic Chemistry. May be taken for credit more than once. |
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CHEM 726 - Selected Topics in Organic Chemistry |
(credit 3) |
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A lecture course on advanced topics in Organic Chemistry. |
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CHEM 727 - Organic Preparations |
(credit 1-2) |
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An advanced laboratory course. Emphasis is placed on the preparation and purification of more complex organic compounds. Prerequisite: One year of Organic Chemistry. |
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CHEM 731 - Modern Analytical Chemistry |
(credit 3) |
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The theoretical bases of Analytical Chemistry are presented in detail. In the laboratory, these principles, together with a knowledge of chemical properties, are used to identify substances and estimate quantities in unknown samples. |
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CHEM 732 - Advanced Analytical Chemistry |
(credit 3) |
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A lecture course in which the theoretical bases of Analytical Chemistry and their application in analysis will be reviewed with greater depth than is possible in the customary undergraduate courses. Equilibrium processes, including proton and electron transfer reactions and matter-energy interactions, will be considered. Prerequisite: One year of Analytical Chemistry or Chemistry 731. |
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CHEM 735 - Special Problems in Analytical Chemistry |
(credit 1) |
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A laboratory course designed to introduce the student to the techniques of chemical research by solving minor problems in Analytical Chemistry. May be taken for credit more than once. |
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CHEM 736 - Selected Topics in Analytical Chemistry |
(credit 3) |
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A lecture course on advanced topics in Analytical Chemistry. |
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CHEM 741 - Principles of Physical Chemistry I |
(credit 3) |
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A review of the fundamental principles of Physical Chemistry, including the derivation of the more important equations and their application to the solution of problems. Prerequisite: Mathematics 606 or 622. |
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CHEM 742 - Principles of Physical Chemistry II |
(credit 3) |
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A continuation of Chemistry 741. May be taken concurrently with Chemistry 741. |
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CHEM 743 - Chemical Thermodynamics |
(credit 3) |
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An advanced course in which the laws of thermodynamics will be considered in their application to chemical processes. Prerequisite: Chemistry 442 or 742. |
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CHEM 744 - Chemical Spectroscopy |
(credit 3) |
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An advanced course in which the principles and applications of spectroscopy will be considered. Prerequisite: Chemistry 442 or 742. |
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CHEM 745 - Special Problems in Physical Chemistry |
(credit 1) |
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A laboratory course designed to introduce the student to the techniques of chemical research by solving minor problems in Physical Chemistry. May be taken for credit more than once. |
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CHEM 746 - Selected Topics in Physical Chemistry |
(credit 3) |
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A lecture course on advanced topics in Physical Chemistry. Prerequisite: Chemistry 442 or 742. |
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CHEM 748 - Colloid Chemistry |
(credit 2) |
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A study of the types of colloidal systems and the fundamental principles governing their preparation and behavior. Prerequisite: Chemistry 442 or 742. |
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CHEM 749 - Chemical Kinetics |
(credit 4) |
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A study of the theory of rate processes; application to the study of reaction mechanisms. Prerequisites: Mathematics 222 and Chemistry 442 or 742. |
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CHEM 755 - Special Problems in Biochemistry |
(credit 1) |
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A laboratory course designed to introduce the student to the techniques of chemical research by solving minor problems in Biochemistry. May be taken for credit more than once. |
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CHEM 756 - Selected Topics in Biochemistry |
(credit 3) |
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A lecture course on advanced topics in Biochemistry. |
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CHEM 765 - Special Problems in Chemistry Instruction I |
(credit 3) |
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A course designed to introduce students to techniques of Chemistry instruction at the college level. |
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CHEM 766 - Special Problems in Chemistry Instruction II |
(credit 3) |
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A continuation of Chemistry 765. |
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CHEM 767 - Special Problems in Chemistry Instruction III |
(credit 3) |
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A continuation of Chemistry 766. |
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CHEM 799 - Masters Level Research in Chemistry |
(credit 3) |
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