2008-2009 Academic Catalog - Queens University of Charlotte

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CHEM 303L Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
This course introduces the student to the basic experimental techniques of chemical synthesis
of organic compounds. Three hours laboratory per week. Lab fees apply. Prerequisite: CHEM
112L. 1 Hr.
CHEM 304 Organic Chemistry II
Theoretical course treating the mechanisms of organic reactions in terms of modern structural
theories. Three hours lecture per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 303 or permission of the instructor.
Corequisite: CHEM 304L 3 Hrs.
CHEM 304L Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
A continuation of Laboratory 303L and the introduction of the student to organic qualitative
analysis. Three hours laboratory per week. Lab fees apply. Prerequisite: CHEM 303L. 1 Hr.
CHEM 305 Quantitative Analysis
Introduction to the theory and practice of quantitative analytical chemistry. Topics include volumetric
analysis, spectroscopy, electrochemistry and chromatography. Three hours lecture per
week. This course fulfills the writing-intensive course requirement. Prerequisite: CHEM 112.
Corequisite: CHEM 305L. 3 Hrs.
CHEM 305L Quantitative Analysis Laboratory
This laboratory introduces the student to the techniques of making accurate and precise measurements
in the laboratory, with an emphasis on volumetric, gravimetric and electrochemical
analysis methods. Three hours of laboratory per week. Lab fees apply. 1 Hr.
CHEM 307 Instrumental Analysis II
A second course in analytical chemistry, treating the theory and operation of electronic instrumentation.
Three hours lecture per week. Prerequisite: CHEM 305 or permission. Corequisite:
CHEM 307L. Spring Term, Even Years. 3 Hrs.
CHEM 307L Instrumental Analysis Laboratory
This laboratory introduces the student to design, construction and operation of chemical instruments,
as well as the proper selection of analytical techniques for solving chemical problems.
Three hours of laboratory per week. Lab fees apply. Prerequisite: CHEM 305. Spring Term,
Even Years. 1 Hr.
CHEM 308 Physical Chemistry
Study of the structure of gases, the physical properties of matter, the laws of thermodynamics
and the principles of equilibria. Three hours lecture per week. Prerequisites: CHEM 112,
PHYS 101, MATH 121, 122 or permission of the instructor. Corequisite: CHEM 308L Fall
Term, Even Years. 3 Hrs.
CHEM 308L Physical Chemistry Laboratory
Introduction to basic devices for precise physical and chemical measurements. Three hours
laboratory per week. Lab fees apply. Prerequisite: CHEM 307L or permission of the instructor.
Fall Term, Even Years. 1 Hr.
CHEM 309 Physical Chemistry II
Application of physical and mathematical principles to chemical systems: quantum mechanics,
atomic structure, molecular structure, computational methods and spectroscopy. Prerequisite:
CHEM 308. Corequisite: CHEM 309L. Spring Term, Odd Years. 3 Hrs.
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