Courses of Study - William Jewell College

121 or permission of the instructor. Fall semester.
205. Discoveries in Chemistry. 1 cr. hr. In this
course, students will be introduced to the use of
the chemical literature and techniques of technical
writing. The course is designed to expose students
to the various resources used by chemists to
research a chemical topic. During the first part of
the semester, students will complete several literature
searching assignments using a variety of print
and online resources. Presentations by guest
speakers and field trips will expose students to current
discoveries in chemistry and to Linda Hall
Library. The course culminates in a final research
report presented in a technical report form about a
chemical compound family. Prerequisite: CHE 122.
Co-requisite: CHE 206. Spring semester.
206. Analytical Chemistry. 4 cr. hrs. This course
is a survey of the field of analytical chemistry.
Topics covered include methods of classical quantitative
analysis, instrumental methods of quantitative
analysis, sample collection and treatment, statistical
analysis of data, and the applications of
analytical methods to real-world problems. One laboratory
period per week is scheduled. Laboratory
exercises emphasize both development of technique
and comparison of analytical methods.
Prerequisite: CHE 122. Co-requisite for chemistry/biochemistry
majors and chemistry minors:
CHE 205. Spring semester.
301. Organic Chemistry I. 4 cr. hrs. This course
in organic chemistry begins with atomic structure
and builds through functional group chemistry. The
interactions between structure, reactivity, and synthesis
strategy are stressed. Typical topics include
atomic and molecular structure; chiralitystereochemistry;
reaction mechanisms; spectroscopy of
organic compounds; nuclear magnetic resonance
spectroscopy; and the chemistry of the alkanes,
alkenes, and alkynes, alcohols, ethers, aldehydes,
and ketones. The course includes one laboratory
period per week. Prerequisite: CHE 122. CHE 206
is also recommended. Fall semester.
302. Organic Chemistry II. 4 cr. hrs. The studies
begun in CHE 301 continue in this course. Typical
topics explored include the synthesis and reactions
of aromatic compounds, alcohols, ethers, carbonyl
compounds, and amines. An emphasis is placed
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on the functional groups involved in the chemistry
of biological molecules. The course includes one
laboratory period per week. Prerequisite: CHE 301.
Spring semester.
401. Physical Chemistry I. 4 cr. hrs. Physical
chemistry involves the study of the structures,
physical properties, and interactions of individual
molecules and collections of molecules. This first
course includes introductions to thermodynamics
and quantum mechanics as well as spectroscopy,
electrolyte chemistry, and kinetics. The one lab
period per week will not only involve traditional
experiments, but it will also include literature
assignments and activities in computer-assisted data
analysis. Prerequisites: CHE 206, MAT 200, and
admission to the major. (Physics is strongly recommended.)
Fall semester.
402. Physical Chemistry II. 4 cr. hrs. This is a
continuation of the types of studies begun in CHE
401. A thorough examination of thermodynamics is
emphasized, involving both classical (experimental)
and statistical (theoretical) approaches. Additional
work on quantum mechanics is also included. The
one lab period per week will not only involve traditional
experiments, but it will also include literature
assignments and activities in computer-assisted data
analysis. Prerequisites: CHE 401 and admission to
the major. Offered as faculty availability and student
demand allow.
404. Advanced Inorganic Chemistry. 4 cr. hrs.
This course is a study of the chemical elements
with emphasis on structure, bonding, periodic
trends, and concepts relating to mechanisms of
inorganic reactions. These tools are used to interpret
and systematize the concepts of inorganic
chemistry. The course includes one laboratory period
per week. The laboratory component will complement
the lecture through the preparation, analysis,
and study of various inorganic compounds.
Prerequisites: CHE 206, 301, and admission to the
major. Spring semester in even-numbered years.
405. Senior Seminar A & B. 1 cr. hr. Senior students
enter this course with a good foundational
understanding of chemistry. This course builds on
that foundation, providing a context for the student
to engage questions that will be confronted as the
senior either enters post-baccalaureate study or
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