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Core Courses Offered by Chemistry
NW210-CH, Chemistry and Society:
Chemistry and Society is a study of chemistry
and its applications to and impact on society.
Four hours of lecture/discussion and one twohour
laboratory per week. Credit not applicable
toward a major in chemistry. (U)(5). Fall and
spring.
NW211-CH-1, Water Quality: Water Quality
is a study of chemistry and its applications to
water systems in and around Indianapolis. Four
hours of lecture/discussion and one two-hour
laboratory per week. Credit not applicable toward
a major in chemistry. (U)(5). Occasionally.
Chemistry Courses
CH105, General Chemistry: The study of
atomic and molecular structure, reactions,
stoichiometry, thermochemistry and states
of matter. Four lectures and one three-hour
laboratory per week. For students with some
background in chemistry. (U)(5). Fall.
CH106, General Chemistry: The study
of kinetics, equilibria, acid-base theories,
thermodynamics and electrochemistry. Four
lectures and one three-hour laboratory per
week. Prerequisite: CH105 or equivalent with
a grade of C or better. (U)(5). Spring.
CH107, Advanced General Chemistry: A
course for students with a strong chemistry
background. Admission by placement exam
only. Topics to be covered are chemical bonding,
chemical kinetics, solution chemistry, acid-base
chemistry, chemical equilibrium, thermodynamics
and electrochemistry. (U)(6). Fall.
CH321, Analytical Chemistry I: An introduction
to the fundamental theory and techniques
of quantitative analysis. Four lectures and one
four-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite:
CH106 or CH107 with a grade of C or
better. (U)(5). Fall and spring.
CH332, Inorganic Chemistry: The study of
atomic structure, ionic, covalent molecular,
and metallic substances, acid/base theories with
an emphasis on main group elements and an
introduction to coordination chemistry. Three
lectures per week. Prerequisite: CH351 with a
grade of C or better. (U)(3). Spring.
CH351, Organic Chemistry I: The systematic
study of organic compounds stressing structure
and reactions. The course covers nomenclature,
stereochemistry, resonance, reactions of hydrocarbons
and alkylhalides and basic laboratory
techniques. Prerequisite: CH106 or CH107
with a grade of C or better. Four hours of
lecture and one three-hour laboratory per
week. (U)(5). Fall.
CH352, Organic Chemistry II: A continuation
of CH351 covering reactions and mechanisms
of alcohols, acids and their derivatives, amines
and other functional groups as well as synthesis,
spectroscopy and advanced laboratory techniques.
Prerequisite: CH351 with a grade of C
or better. Four hours of lecture and one threehour
laboratory per week. (U)(5). Spring.
CH361, Biochemistry I. Bio-Organic
Chemistry: Systematic study of the structure
of biological macromolecules (proteins, nucleic
acids, carbohydrates), binding of ligands in
proteins, and the fundamentals of enzymatic
catalysis. Prerequisites: CH352 with a grade of
C or better. Knowledge in introductory biology
strongly recommended for this course. Four
hours lecture per week. (U)(4). Fall.
CH392, Chemistry Seminar I: Attendance at
and participation in the chemistry departmental
seminar series, including pre- and post-seminar
reports. Pass/fail credit. Prerequisite: 12 hours
of chemistry. (U)(1). Fall and spring.
CH402, 403, Internship in Chemistry:
Designed to give chemistry students professional
and practical experience in business, industry
and other activity related to their degree
objectives. Oral presentation required. Course
will not count for laboratory hours required
for ACS certification. Each course may only
be taken once for credit. Prerequisites: Junior
standing and permission of the department
head. (U)(3, 6). As needed.
CH411, 412, Independent Study: These
courses provide an opportunity for a qualified
student to pursue a special course of study
under the direction of a faculty mentor. Prerequisites:
14 hours of chemistry, permission of the
instructor, and permission of the department
head. (U/G)(1, 2). As needed.
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