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Undergraduate Programs
hols, ethers, carbonyl compounds and amines.
Structure-reactivity relationships and basic reaction
mechanisms are stressed. Prerequisite:
CHEM 106.
CHEM 208. Organic Chemistry II 3 credits
A continuation of CHEM 207. Topics include
molecular orbital theory of conjugated systems,
electrophilic and nucleophilic aromatic substitution,
free radical and carbanion reactions, the
chemistry of nitrogen-containing compounds and
further work with stereochemistry. Strategies for
organic synthesis are introduced and illustrated
throughout the course. Prerequisite: CHEM 207.
CHEM 209. Organic Chemistry
Laboratory I
1 credit
Theory and practice of methods for preparation,
purification and characterization of organic compounds.
Techniques studied include recrystallization,
distillation, extraction, chromatography and
determination of physical properties. Prerequisite
or co-requisite: CHEM 207.
CHEM 210. Organic Chemistry
Laboratory II
1 credit
Continuation of CHEM 209. Emphasizes use of
modern instrumental methods for monitoring
chemical reactions and elucidation of structures
of organic compounds. Practice provided in the
collection and interpretation of data using mass,
ultraviolet visible, infrared and nuclear magnetic
resonance spectrometers. Prerequisite:
CHEM 209.
CHEM 301. Quantitative Inorganic
Analysis
4 credits
Study of the theory of chemical equilibria as it
applies to gravimetric and volumetric analysis.
Laboratory experience with basic quantitative
techniques, including statistical methods of data
analysis, is included. Lectures and laboratory.
Prerequisite: CHEM 106. Offered alternate years.
CHEM 303. Instrumental Analysis 4 credits
Basic theory, operation, and application of techniques
of instrumental chemical analysis. Includes
spectroscopy, chromatography, and electroanalytical
methods. Lectures and laboratory.
Prerequisite: CHEM 210. Offered alternate years.
CHEM 311. Research Methods
in Organic Chemistry
3 credits
By selecting and carrying out several miniresearch
projects, students are introduced to use
of literature searching and laboratory techniques
for solving problems in organic chemistry.
Progress shared at weekly research group meetings.
Lecture and lab. Prerequisite: CHEM 210.
CHEM 313, 314. Physical Chemistry
I and II
4 credits
Principles and applications of theoretical chemistry
including thermodynamics, quantum
mechanics and kinetics. Lecture and laboratory.
Prerequisites: CHEM 106, PHYS 204 or 251,
and MATH 192. Offered alternate years.
CHEM 319. General Biochemistry 4 credits
Application of chemical principles to the study of
living systems. Structure and chemical properties
of biomolecules discussed, followed by analysis
of important metabolic processes within the cell.
The lab provides experience with macromolecular
separation and characterization. Lecture and
lab. Prerequisite: CHEM 207 or instructor permission.
CHEM 321. Advanced Inorganic
Chemistry
4 credits
Advanced topics in inorganic chemistry emphasizing
structure, periodicity, bonding, transition
metal chemistry and reactions. Prerequisites:
CHEM 106, junior or senior standing. Offered
alternate years.
CHEM 333. Environmental Chemistry 4 credits
In-depth study of the environment using chemical
principles. Covers the sources, reactions, transport,
effects and fates of chemical species in
water, soil and air environments. Laboratory provides
experience with environmental sampling
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