Chemistry (CHEM)
CHEM-135 Principles of Chemistry 3 Credits
Corequisites: CHEM-136
Prerequisites: None
This course introduces fundamental concepts and applications of chemistry, including atomic structure, the Periodic Table, chemical bonding,
reaction stoichiometry, thermochemistry, ideal gas laws, and electrochemistry. Applied topics include batteries, fuel cells and corrosion, and a description of the chemistry and uses of metals and nonmetals are included.
Lecture: 3, Lab 0, Other 0
CHEM-136 Principles of Chemistry Lab 1 Credits
Corequisites: CHEM-135
Prerequisites: None
The laboratory introduces and/or illustrates chemical concepts and principles, and teaches the skills of data collection and evaluation. The SI system is emphasized.
Lecture: 0, Lab 2, Other 0
CHEM-137 General Chemistry I 3 Credits
Corequisites: CHEM-136
Prerequisites: None
An introduction to fundamental concepts of chemistry, including the Periodic Table, chemical nomenclature, reactions and reaction stoichiometry, atomic structure and chemical bonding. The course is open to all science majors, and is required for Chemistry majors. Non-science majors require permission of Chemistry Discipline Chair.
Lecture: 3, Lab 0, Other 1
CHEM-191 CHEM Special Topics 1-4 Credits
Prerequisites: None
Lecture: 0, Lab 0, Other 0
CHEM-223 Introduction to Polymer Science 4 Credits
Prerequisites: CHEM-135 or CHEM-137
Minimum Class Standing: Sophomore
An introduction to the fundamental principles of Polymer Science. Topics include the relationship between polymer structure and engineering properties with discussions of the most widely used polymeric materials and processes in terms of their relative costs, design parameters, and applications - thermal, mechanical, and rheological testing is discussed as well as the environmental impact of polymeric materials. Each lecture is augmented by displays of fabricated parts which illustrate general plastic selection principles. Each student makes an oral and written presentation which illustrates the application of polymer science to a specific material, design and/or process.
Lecture: 4, Lab 0, Other 0
CHEM-237 General Chemistry II 3 Credits
Corequisites: CHEM-238
Prerequisites: CHEM-135 or CHEM-137
Minimum Class Standing: Freshman 2
General Chemistry II, is a continuation of CHEM-137, General Chemistry I. Topics covered include: properties of gases, thermochemistry, chemical thermodynamics, ideal and non-ideal solutions, chemical equilibrium, chemical kinetics, nuclear chemistry, and electrochemistry.
Lecture: 3, Lab 0, Other 1
CHEM-238 General Chemistry II Lab 1 Credits
Corequisites: CHEM-237
Prerequisites: CHEM-135 or CHEM-137
Minimum Class Standing: Freshman 2
This laboratory course, taken concurrently with CHEM-237, is designed to continue exploring the experimental principles of chemistry not covered in CHEM-136. Topics covered include empirical formulas of hydrates, gas laws, heats of reactions, freezing point depression, iodine clock, acid dissociation constant determination, buffers, solubility product constant determination, electrolysis of water, and the determination of thermodynamic properties.
Lecture: 0, Lab 3, Other 0
CHEM-345 Organic Chemistry I 4 Credits
Prerequisites: CHEM-237
Minimum Class Standing: Sophomore
Terms Offered: Summer, Fall
A thorough coverage of the chemistry of hydrocarbons will be provided. Topics include: valence theory, stereochemistry, structure, addition polymerization, reaction mechanisms and spectroscopy. This course is appropriate for science majors and environmental Chemistry minors.
Lecture: 6, Lab 0, Other 0
CHEM-346 Organic Chemistry I Lab 2 Credits
Corequisites: CHEM-345
Prerequisites: CHEM-237 and CHEM-238
Minimum Class Standing: Sophomore
This laboratory develops the basic skills needed for the separation, identification and synthesis of organic compounds. Instrumental techniques introduced will include FTIR, UV-VIS, GC and GC/MS. One four-hour laboratory per week.
Lecture: 0, Lab 4, Other 0
CHEM-347 Organic Chemistry II 4 Credits
Prerequisites: CHEM-345
Minimum Class Standing: Sophomore 2
A continuation of CHEM-345 with an emphasis on the chemistry of the organic functional groups and the synthesis of polyfunctional molecules will be provided. Appropriate for science majors.
Lecture: 4, Lab 0, Other 0
CHEM-348 Organic Chemistry II Lab 2 Credits
Corequisites: CHEM-347
Prerequisites: CHEM-345 and CHEM-346
Minimum Class Standing: Sophomore 2
A continuation of CHEM-346 with an emphasis on the advanced techniques used to synthesize multifunctional organic compounds will be provided. Instrumental methods will be intensively utilized to characterize complex chemical structures.
Lecture: 0, Lab 4, Other 0
CHEM-351 Biochemistry I 4 Credits
Corequisites: CHEM-352
Prerequisites: CHEM-345 and CHEM-346
Minimum Class Standing: Sophomore
The basic principles of biochemistry will be the focus of this course. Coverage includes a thorough description of the biochemical framework - amino acids, proteins, enzymes, lipids, membranes, carbohydrates, nucleic acids, DNA, and RNA. In addition, the energetics and metabolism of a number of biological processes will be introduced.
Lecture: 4, Lab 0, Other 0
CHEM-352 Biochemistry Lab 3 Credits
Corequisites: CHEM-351
Prerequisites: CHEM-345 and CHEM-346
Minimum Class Standing: Sophomore
An introduction to biochemistry laboratory procedures for the separation and analysis of biologically important molecules. This course also covers techniques and methodology important in the biotechnology field.
Lecture: 0, Lab 3, Other 0
CHEM-361 Physical Chemistry I 4 Credits
Corequisites: CHEM-362
Prerequisites: CHEM-237 and CHEM-238 and PHYS-224 and PHYS-225
Minimum Class Standing: Junior
A first course in physical chemistry, covering the topics of chemical thermodynamics, gas laws, solutions, transport properties, phases and phase diagrams, electrochemistry, colligative properties and the physical chemistry of macromolecules.
Lecture: 4, Lab 0, Other 0
CHEM-362 Physical Chemistry I Lab 3 Credits
Corequisites: CHEM-361
Prerequisites: None
Minimum Class Standing: Junior
This laboratory will illustrate principles covered in the CHEM-361 lecture and introduce the student to methods used in determining physical relationships in nature. Topics include equilibrium, phase diagrams, solutions, thermodynamics, gases, transport properties and error analysis.
Lecture: 0, Lab 3, Other 0
CHEM-363 Physical Chemistry II 4 Credits
Corequisites: CHEM-364
Prerequisites: CHEM-237 and PHYS-224 and PHYS-225 and (MATH-203 or MATH-203H or MATH-203X)
Minimum Class Standing: Junior 2
The second course in the physical sequence, continuing topics introduced in CHEM-361, Physical Chemistry I. Topics covered will include kinetic molecular theory, kinetics, quantum mechanics, solids and surfaces, photochemistry, atomic and molecular structure theory, spectroscopy, statistical mechanics.
Lecture: 4, Lab 0, Other 0
CHEM-364 Physical Chemistry II Lab 3 Credits
Corequisites: CHEM-363
Prerequisites: None
Minimum Class Standing: Junior 2
This laboratory will illustrate principles covered in the CHEM-363 lecture and introduce the student to methods used in determining physical relationships in nature. Topics include kinetics, quantum mechanics, solids, surface chemistry, electrochemistry, photochemistry, and spectroscopic techniques.
Lecture: 0, Lab 3, Other 0
CHEM-373 Analytical Chemistry 4 Credits
Corequisites: CHEM-374
Prerequisites: CHEM-237 and CHEM-238 and CHEM-345 and CHEM-346
Minimum Class Standing: Junior 2
Introduction to classical and modern instrumental analytical chemistry. The fundamentals of analytical statistics, acid/base calculations, titrations, basic chemical equilibrium, atomic and molecular spectroscopic, chromatographic, and electroanalytical methods of analysis will be covered.
Lecture: 4, Lab 0, Other 0
CHEM-374 Analytical Chemistry Lab 3 Credits
Corequisites: CHEM-373
Prerequisites: CHEM-345 and CHEM-346
Minimum Class Standing: Junior 2
This laboratory course covers the qualitative and quantitative analysis of chemical compounds including gravimetric, volumetric, and spectrophotometric methods.
Lecture: 0, Lab 3, Other 0
CHEM-381 Scientific 3D Printing 4 Credits
Prerequisites: None
This is a project based course designed to give you an understanding of 3D printing and how it can be used in both scientific and mechanical applications. This course begins with learning to design parts on a computer. Using these CAD skills, students will explore ergonomic and effective problem solving using best printing practices to make a better final product and minimize limitations of the printers. Students are expected to complete fairly open ended projects that demonstrate mastery over different functionalities of prints that are often used in larger projects. Students will have the flexibility to incorporate the requirements of the small functionality projects into a larger project for Co-Op, research, or personal use. The course will also explore how 3D printing is currently being used in industry and research.
Lecture: 0, Lab 0, Other 4
CHEM-437 Inorganic Chemistry 4 Credits
Corequisites: CHEM-438
Prerequisites: CHEM-345
Minimum Class Standing: Junior
In-depth coverage of the fundamentals of inorganic and bioinorganic chemistry, including structure and bonding of inorganic compounds, as well as their chemical periodicity and reactions. The descriptive chemistry of metals, non-metals and coordination compounds will also be discussed.
Lecture: 4, Lab 0, Other 0
CHEM-438 Inorganic Chemistry Lab 3 Credits
Corequisites: CHEM-437
Prerequisites: CHEM-346
Minimum Class Standing: Junior
This laboratory component is an introduction to the techniques used in the synthesis and characterization of metal complexes and organometallic compounds, including bioinorganic compounds. This course is open to all science majors and is required for chemistry majors. One three-hour laboratory per week.
Lecture: 0, Lab 3, Other 0
CHEM-451 Biochemistry II 4 Credits
Corequisites: CHEM-452
Prerequisites: CHEM-351 and CHEM-352
Minimum Class Standing: Junior 2
A comprehensive advanced Biochemistry lecture course. It will cover topics related to the biochemistry of the human body, including the breakdown and synthesis of glucose, fatty acids, amino acids, and nucleotides.
Lecture: 4, Lab 0, Other 0
CHEM-452 Biochemistry II Lab 3 Credits
Corequisites: CHEM-451
Prerequisites: CHEM-351 and CHEM-352
Minimum Class Standing: Junior 2
A comprehensive advanced Biochemistry laboratory. Topics related to the isolation and manipulation of DNA and proteins will be covered. Including techniques such as PCR, Western blotting, mutagenesis, DNA Fingerprinting, and molecular modeling.
Lecture: 0, Lab 3, Other 0
CHEM-477 Advanced Organic Chemistry 4 Credits
Corequisites: CHEM-478
Prerequisites: CHEM-347 and CHEM-348
Minimum Class Standing: Senior
A senior level chemistry elective. This course will cover topics including the principles of structure/reactivity, reaction mechanisms, kinetic and thermodynamic control of reactions, radical and photochemistry, organometallic chemistry and total organic synthesis.
Lecture: 4, Lab 0, Other 0
CHEM-478 Advanced Organic Chemistry Lab 2 Credits
Corequisites: CHEM-477
Prerequisites: CHEM-347 and CHEM-348
Minimum Class Standing: Senior
A senior level chemistry elective course. The laboratory develops the skills needed to perform variety of organic reactions including photochemistry and organometallic chemistry. It also allows the student to use the knowledge developed to design and carry out a total synthesis for a target compound. Student will employ the separation, purification and identification techniques learned in CHEM-348 to perform the labs. One four-hour laboratory per week.
Lecture: 0, Lab 4, Other 0
CHEM-494 Research Methods 4 Credits
Prerequisites: BIOL-242 or CHEM-238
Minimum Class Standing: Junior 2
Topics will include research ethics, study design and implementation, and results communications. Students will learn about these topics through readings, discussions, and practical application.
Lecture: 0, Lab 4, Other 0
CHEM-496 Senior Research/Seminar II 2 Credits
Prerequisites: CHEM-494
Minimum Class Standing: Senior
Seniors will conclude a senior research project with a faculty member, and prepare and present a seminar dealing with progress achieved during the research period. Guest seminar lectures by visiting faculty, industry or government scientists will also be scheduled. This course may be repeated twice for a total of six credits.
Lecture: 0, Lab 6, Other 0