Chemistry Course Descriptions

1004# CHEMICAL CONCEPTS.

A one semester course for students with a degree plan such as nursing that has a one semester chemistry requirement.

This course is also recommended for students who need additional preparation before either of the other two tracks of chemistry or for those who with to use the study of chemistry to satisfy their general education requirement.

It includes fundamental knowledge of inorganic chemistry; with laboratory (2hr/wk) (Prerequisite: Elementary high school algebra skills.

It may not be used on any major or minor)

1114# BASIC CHEMISTRY I.

The first semester of chemistry for students with a degree plan that requires a broad foundation in chemistry.

This course is the ideal entry point for students who will major in Environmental Sciences or Occupational Safety and Health, those who will minor in Chemistry or who need only one year of general chemistry.

It includes nomenclature; stoichiometry, atomic structure, chemical bonding; solutions; gas laws and therochemistry; with laboratory (2hr/wk) This course doe NOT satisfy the prerequisite for CHEM 1415 Corequisite: MATH 1303 or higher or two units of high school algebra

1214# BASIC CHEMISTRY II.

The second semester of chemistry for students with a degree plan that requires a broad foundation in chemistry.

It is a continuation of CHEM 1114 and includes equilibrium, kinetics, thermodynamics, eletrochemistry, qualitative analysis, organic chemistry, biochemistry and nuclear chemistry; with laboratory.

This course can be used as a prerequisite for CHEM 1415, CHEM 3015 or CHEM3025.

This course does NOT satisfy the prerequisite for CHEM 3053/3062 or CHEM 3425.(Prerequisite: CHEM 1114)

1315# GENERAL CHEMISTRY I.

This first semester of study for students with a degree plan that requires algebra based, in depth of knowledge in chemistry.

This course is the entry point for students who will major in Chemistry, Biotechnology, and Medical Science; for all students meeting general chemistry requirements for entrance into programs of advanced healthcare degrees and Chemistry minors.

It includes nomenclature, atomic and molecular structure, stoichiometry, bonding, states of matter, thermochemistry, acids and bases, and gas laws; with laboratory (4hr/wk) Corequisite:one year of high school chemistry AND College Algebra, or ACT Math of 19 or better, or high school pre calculus of equivalent

1415# GENERAL CHEMISTRY II.

The second semester of study for students with a degree plan that requires algebra based, in depth of knowledge in chemistry.

It is a continuation of CHEM 1315 with emphasis on kinetics, equilibrium, thermodynamics, eletrochemistry, qualitative analysis, organic chemistry, biochemistry, and nuclear chemistry; with laboratory (4hr/wk) This course satisfies the prerequisite for CHEM 3053/3062 and CHEM 3425.

(Prerequisite:CHEM 1315)

2112# INTERMEDIATE INORGANIC CHEMISTRY.

Periodic properties of the elements and the structures, properties, and reactions of their compounds. (Prerequisite: CHEM 1214 or 1415 or departmental approval)

3015# ORGANIC CHEMISTRY/BIOCHEMISTRY.

Terminal course for students whose major does not require additional chemistry courses, e.g., science education. This course is an introduction to organic chemistry and biochemistry and will not count toward a major or minor in chemistry but will count toward a minor in Chemical Sciences (Prerequisite: CHEM 1214 or 1415) (Previously listed as Organic Chemistry)

3025 INTRODUCTION TO ANALYTICAL METHODS.

This course is designed to introduce the student to classical wet and modern instrumental analytical chemistry.

The fundamentals of analytical statistics and its importance to data reliability will be discussed.

The course will cover acid/base calculations, titrations, basic chemical equilibrium, atomic and molecular spectroscopic, chromatographic, and electroanalytical methods of analysis.

Much of the laboratory experience will focus on modern methods of environmental analysis.

This course will count toward a Chemistry or Chemical Sciences minor but will not count toward a Chemistry Major (Prerequisite: CHEM 1214 or 1415)

3053# ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I.

Introductory course emphasizing structure and reaction mechanisms of aliphatic and aromatic compounds. (Prerequisite: CHEM 1415; corequisite: CHEM 3062)

3062# ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I LABORATORY.

Techniques such as purification/separation, physical characterization, reaction types, and synthesis of organic compounds.

(Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 3053)

3153# ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II.

Continuation of CHEM 3053 with emphasis on other major classes of organic compounds. (Prerequisite: CHEM 3053; corequisite: CHEM 3162)

3162# ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II LABORATORY.

Multi step syntheses and identification of organic compounds, including instrumental methods.

(Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 3153)

3425# CHEMICAL ANALYSIS.

Introductory course including treatment of analytical data; chemical equilibria; volumetric measurements; spectrophotometry; separations and electroanalytical methods, with laboratory. (Prerequisite: CHEM 1415)

3525# INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS.

Topics include basic electronics, computer control of chemical instrumentation, spectral, electrochemical and chromatographic methods of analysis, and laboratory automation, with laboratory. (Prerequisite: CHEM 3425)

3612# RADIOACTIVITY & NUCLEAR MEASUREMENT.

Study of nuclear disintegrations and properties of alpha, beta, and gamma radiation; with laboratory.

(Prerequisite: PHYS 1214 or 2115 or CHEM 1415) (Same as PHYS 3612)

3644 CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY.

Survey of industrial processes; special experimental problems in technique development; with laboratory. (Prerequisites: CHEM 3015 or 3055, and CHEM 3425)

4055# ADVANCED ORGANIC CHEMISTRY.

Emphasizes recent developments in the field. With laboratory. (Prerequisite: CHEM 3153 and 3162)

4115# BIOCHEMISTRY.

The fundamental principles of chemistry applied to life processes, with laboratory. (Prerequisite: CHEM 3015 or CHEM 3053 and 3062)

4124 MOLECULAR GENETICS.

A study of gene organization and control of gene expression in prokaryotes and eukaryotes, emphasizing applications in modern biotechnology, and the genetic and biochemical techniques involved in manipulating and assaying gene expression.

Integrated lab and lecture format. (Same as BIOL 4124) (Prerequisites: CHEM 3053, CHEM 3062, BIOL 2114, BIOL 3814 and BIOL 3404; recommended co requisite: CHEM 4115 or departmental approval.)

4193# METABOLISM.

The study of molecular and subcellular events involved in the process of metabolism and bioenergetics. (Same as BIOL 4193) (Sequel of CHEM 4115)

4215# ADVANCED ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY.

Emphasizes recent developments in the field; with laboratory. (Prerequisite: CHEM 3425)

4314# IMMUNOLOGY.

A study of the molecular and cellular mechanisms of immunity. Lab required. (Same as BIOL 4314) (Prerequisite: BIOL 2114)

4333# ADVANCED INORGANIC CHEMISTRY.

Bonding models and reactions of inorganic, organometallic and coordination compounds. (Prerequisite: 20 hours of chemistry) (Previously listed as CHEM 3333)

4553# PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I.

Introductory course in modern theoretical chemistry (Co requisites: MATH 2315 or equivalent, and 18 hours of chemistry)

4562# ADVANCED LABORATORY.

Physical and spectroscopic measurement on chemical systems.

(Prerequisites: Thirty (30) hours of chemistry or permission of department)

4653# PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II.

A continuation of CHEM 4553. (Prerequisites: CHEM 4553 and MATH 2315, or department approval) (Previously listed as CHEM 4655)

4662 THERMODYNAMICS LABORATORY.

Laboratory study of ideal gases laws, enthaply, entropy, calorimetry, and other thermodynamic concepts, including mathematical and instrumental methods.

4960 DIRECTED READING.

Individualized literature study selected in consultation with the professor. (Prerequisite: department approval)

4970 SPECIAL STUDIES.

Individualized project selected in consultation with the professor. (Prerequisite: department approval)

4980 SEMINAR.

Small group study of topic announced in the Schedule of Classes. (Prerequisite: department approval)

4990 RESEARCH.

Independent investigation designed in consultation with the professor. (Prerequisite: departmental approval)

5113 RECOMBINANT DNA METHODS.

Course examines theoretical background in Recombinant DNA Technology and provides opportunities for students to obtain laboratory experience in Recombinant DNA Technology.

(Prerequisites: 30 semester hours of undergraduate biological and/or physical sciences. (Same as BIOL 5113) (Previously listed as CHEM 3113)

5122 FUND INORGANIC CHEMISTRY.

Study of advanced principles of inorganic chemistry.

5960 DIRECTED READINGS.

Individualized literature study selected in consultation with the professor. (Prerequisite: departmental approval)

5970 SPECIAL STUDIES.

Individual project selected in consultation with the professor. (Prerequisite: departmental approval)

5980 SEMINAR.

Small group study of topic announced in the schedule of classes. (Prerequisite: departmental approval)

5990 RESEARCH.

Independent investigation designed in consultation with the professor. (Prerequisite: departmental approval)

# Liberal Arts and Science Course