Undergraduate Catalog - University of Louisiana at Monroe

2012-2013 UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG
CHEMISTRY 177
1007. GENERAL CHEMISTRY I. 3 cr. A course in modern chemistry
theories and principles; quantitative approach and problem
solving; descriptive chemistry of selected elements and
compounds. Three hours of lecture and one hour of recitation.
Prerequisite: “C” or better in MATH 1011 or 1013, or equivalent,
or eligibility for MATH 1013, and completion of a Chemistry
Placement Exam. F, Sp, Su1
1008. GENERAL CHEMISTRY II. 3 cr. A continuation of CHEM 107;
continuation of theory with emphasis on chemical equilibria; a
quantitative approach to solution chemistry; descriptive chemistry
of selected elements and compounds from the main groups and
the first transition series. Three hours of lecture and one hour of
recitation. Prerequisite: “C” or better in CHEM 1007. F, Sp, Su2
1009. GENERAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I. 1 cr. A laboratory
course to accompany 1007. Three hours laboratory. Prerequisite:
Credit or registration in CHEM 1007. F, Sp, Su1
1010. GENERAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II. 1 cr. A laboratory
course to accompany CHEM 108 including qualitative analysis.
Prerequisite: “C” or better in CHEM 1009; credit or registration in
CHEM 1008. F, Sp, Su2
1050. INTEGRATED CHEMISTRY FOR EDUCATION MAJORS. 3 cr.
Fundamental concepts of chemistry with an emphasis on the
interdisciplinary nature of the concepts introduced. Integrated
lecture/lab format. For Elementary Education majors only. F, Sp.
(Formerly SCIE 102)
2020. INTRODUCTION TO PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY. 3 cr. Discussion
of basic chemical principles, including thermodynamics, kinetics,
equilibrium, and quantum mechanics, with applications to
biological molecules. Three hours lecture. Prerequisites: (MATH
1014 or 1031), (PHYS 2003 or 2007) and a “C” or better in CHEM
1008. Sp, odd
2030. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I. 3 cr. Discussion of structure and
bonding theory, acid-base chemistry, reactions of alkanes,
alkenes, alkynes, alcohols and alkyl halides. Three hours lecture.
Prerequisite: “C” or better in CHEM 1008. F, S, Su1
2031. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I. 1 cr. Laboratory to
accompany Organic Chemistry I. Introduction to procedures used
in the organic laboratory. Three hours laboratory. Prerequisite:
credit or registration in CHEM 2030 and a “C” or better in CHEM
1010. F, Sp, Su1
2032. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II. 3 cr. Spectroscopic techniques and
the chemistry of aromatic compounds, carbonyl compounds, and
amines will be covered. Three hours lecture. Prerequisite: “C” or
better in CHEM 2030. F, Sp, Su2
2033. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II. 1 cr. Laboratory
to accompany Organic Chemistry II. Application of techniques
from Organic Chemistry I to organic reactions. Three hours
laboratory. Prerequisite: “C” or better in CHEM 2031 and credit or
registration in CHEM 2032. F, Sp, Su2
2040. QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS. 3 cr. Discussion of techniques and
theories of gravimetric, volumetric and physicochemical methods
of analysis. Three hours lecture. Prerequisite: “C” or better in
CHEM 1008. F
2041. QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS LABORATORY. 2 cr. A laboratory
course to accompany CHEM 2040. Six hours laboratory.
Prerequisite: “C” or better in CHEM 1010 and credit or
registration in CHEM 2040. F
3001. CHEMISTRY SEMINAR. 1 cr. hour per semester, with
cumulative maximum of 4 cr. allowed. Presentation of oral
reports (with written synopses) on topics of current scientific
and societal interest, including discussion of ethical and political
implications, with emphasis on resources in the chemical
literature. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing in chemistry. Sp
3010. DESCRIPTIVE INORGANIC CHEMISTRY. 4 cr. Discussion
of elemental properties, elemental combinations into ionic and
molecular compounds, and periodic trends. Laboratory synthesis
and characterization of inorganic compounds. Three hours
lecture; three hours laboratory. Prerequisites: “C” or better in
CHEM 1008. F, odd
3020. PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I. 3 cr. Fundamental interpretations of
the physical principles of chemistry with emphasis on equilibrium
thermodynamics and chemical kinetics. Three hours lecture and
one hour recitation. Prerequisites: “C” or better in CHEM 1008;
PHYS 2008; MATH 1032. F, odd
3021. PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY I. 1 cr. Modern
experimental techniques in physical chemistry. Three hours
laboratory. Prerequisites: “C” or better in CHEM 2041 and credit
or registration in CHEM 3020. F, odd.
3022. PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II. 3 cr. Continuation of Chemistry
3020. Theories of atomic and molecular structure, spectroscopy
and quantum mechanics are applied to chemical systems. Three
hours lecture and one hour recitation. Prerequisite: “C” or better
in CHEM 3020. Sp, even
3023. PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY II. 1 cr. Modern
experimental techniques of physical chemistry. Three hours
laboratory. Prerequisite: “C” or better in CHEM 3021; credit or
registration in CHEM 3022. Sp, even
3050. BIOCHEMISTRY I. 3 cr. Introduction to structure and function
of proteins, nucleic acids, lipids and carbohydrates and enzyme
kinetics, mechanisms, regulation, and vitamins. Three hours
lecture. Prerequisite: “C” or better in CHEM 2032. F, Su1
3051. BIOCHEMISTRY LABORATORY l. 1 cr. Laboratory to accompany
Biochemistry I. Introduction to procedures used in Biochemistry
Laboratory. Three hours laboratory. Prerequisites: Credit or
registration in CHEM 3050 and “C” or better in CHEM 2033. F
3052. BIOCHEMISTRY II. 3 cr. Thermodynamics, metabolism,
photosynthesis, protein and nucleic acid biosynthesis. Three
hours lecture. Prerequisite: “C” or better in CHEM 3050. Sp
4000. CHEMISTRY CAPSTONE. 1 cr. A course designed as a
culminating experience in the chemistry curriculum incorporating
aspects of research methods, literature review, oral presentation,
and written reports. Prerequisites: Two hours of CHEM 4099 and
junior or senior standing in Chemistry. Sp
4013. ADVANCED INORGANIC CHEMISTRY. 3 cr. The periodic
table, valence theories, inorganic structure and reactivity,
and coordination chemistry. Three hours of lecture per week.
Prerequisite: Credit or registration in CHEM 3020. S, even
4094. RESEARCH: ANALYTICAL. 1-6 cr. Maximum, 6 cr. Research
problems that can be completed in one semester. Three to six hours
laboratory per week per credit hour. Research is done in the area of
Analytical. Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing in chemistry and
approval of department head. (formerly CHEM 499A)
4095. RESEARCH: BIOCHEMISTRY. 1-6 cr. Maximum, 6 cr.
Research problems that can be completed in one semester.
Three to six hours laboratory per week per credit hour. Research
is done in the area of Biochemistry. Prerequisites: Junior or
Senior standing in chemistry and approval of department head.
(formerly CHEM 499B)
4096. RESEARCH: INORGANIC. 1-6 cr. Maximum, 6 cr. Research
problems that can be completed in one semester. Three to six hours
laboratory per week per credit hour. Research is done in the area of
Inorganic. Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing in chemistry and
approval of department head. (formerly CHEM 499C)
4097. RESEARCH: ORGANIC. 1-6 cr. Maximum, 6 cr. Research
problems that can be completed in one semester. Three to six hours
laboratory per week per credit hour. Research is done in the area of
Organic. Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing in chemistry and
approval of department head. (formerly CHEM 499D)
4098. RESEARCH: PHYSICAL. 1-6 cr. Maximum, 6 cr. Research
problems that can be completed in one semester. Three to six hours
laboratory per week per credit hour. Research is done in the area of
Physical. Prerequisites: Junior or Senior standing in chemistry and
approval of department head. (formerly CHEM 499E)
For Undergraduates and Graduates
4007. INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS. 4 cr. A laboratory/lecture analytical
course in the operation of analytical instruments, involving the care
and maintenance of equipment in addition to the analytical treatment
of known samples. Four hours laboratory; three hour lecture.
Prerequisite: “C” or better in CHEM 2032, 2033, 2040, 2041. Sp