2013-2014 Catalog - Virginia Wesleyan College

78 CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF RELIGIOUS FREEDOMCHEMISTRY79233 Religious Battles in Court (4) VIntroduces students to the relationship betweenreligion and American law. Students explore theorigins, history, and current legal foundations guidingdisputes over religious freedom, providing thebackdrop for discussions of current issues such asabortion, gay marriage, and euthanasia. Identical toRELST 233. Offered spring of odd-numbered years.CHEMISTRYDR. JOYCE B. EASTER, Program CoordinatorDR. MAURY E. HOWARDDR. KEVIN KITTREDGEDR. DEBORAH E. OTISChemistry, a vital component of the liberal artscurriculum, is an integral part of modern life from thesubstances we use like food, fuels, plastics, andpharmaceuticals to the processes used in importantindustries such as power plants, medical diagnostics,and manufacturing. Chemists use the scientificmethod in their pursuit to understand the physicaland chemical properties of matter. The ChemistryDepartment provides a learning environment forstudents to engage in the study of empiricalprinciples; to develop analytical and problem-solvingskills; to acquire the laboratory skills necessary todesign, perform, and evaluate experiments; and tobecome skilled at organization, evaluation, andpresentation of the concepts of chemistry. Studentsare encouraged to approach the chemical sciencesfrom quantitative, descriptive and historicalperspectives, to experience them within the context ofthe physical and life sciences, and to makeconnections to the world around them.Chemistry majors gain knowledge of chemicalanalysis, synthesis, and theory while acquiringcompetence in laboratory techniques, the use ofchemical instrumentation, computer skills, writtenand oral communication, and effective use of theprofessional literature.Major Requirements: Chemistry (B.S.)COURSE NUMBER AND TITLECHEM 120Introductory ChemistryCHEM 200Inorganic ChemistryCHEM 210Analytical ChemistryCHEM 221Organic Chemistry ICHEM 222Organic Chemistry IISEM.HRS.44444CHEM 3304BiochemistryCHEM 3474Physical Chemistry ICHEM 3484Physical Chemistry IICHEM 4804Instrumental MethodsThree of the following:CHEM 270Environmental ChemistryCHEM 345Forensic Science MethodsCHEM 438Advanced Biochemistry 12CHEM 450Global Environmental CyclesCHEM 455Advanced Chemistry TopicsCHEM 489Research in the Natural SciencesADDITIONAL REQUIRED COURSES:BIO 132Principles of Biology II: 4Cell Biology & GeneticsMATH 1724Calculus IIPHYS 2214University Physics IPHYS 2224University Physics IIMinor Requirements: ChemistryCOURSE NUMBER AND TITLECHEM 120Introductory ChemistryTOTAL 64SEM.HRS.Additional coursework in Chemistry 164TOTAL 20CHEMISTRY COURSES (CHEM)120 Introductory Chemistry (4) LAn introduction to chemical principles, includingatomic and molecular structure, states of matter,chemical reactions, stoichiometry, thermodynamics,and chemical equilibria. Most of the work isquantitative in nature. Emphasizes development ofproblem solving skills. Lecture four hours, laboratorythree hours each week. Prerequisites: high schoolchemistry, CHEM 105 or equivalent or PHSC 100or equivalent and math placement H, A or B, orMATH 104 or 105 with a grade of C or higher.Offered each fall.200 Inorganic Chemistry (4)An integrated lecture and laboratory experienceintroducing the concepts of inorganic chemistry inlight of modern theory. Topics include chemicalperiodicity, bonding, kinetics, descriptive chemistry,coordination chemistry, oxidation-reduction,electrochemistry, and solid-state structure, as well astechniques for synthesis and characterization ofinorganic compounds. Lecture three hours,laboratory three hours each week. Prerequisite:CHEM 117 with consent or CHEM 120. Offeredeach spring.210 Analytical Chemistry (4)Applies analytical techniques to inorganic,organic, and biochemical systems. The experimentalmethods include volumetric and gravimetric analysis,chromatographic, and spectroscopic techniques.Prerequisite: CHEM 118 or 120. Lecture three hours,laboratory three hours each week. Offered fall ofeven-numbered years.221 Organic Chemistry I (4)A comprehensive survey of the chemistry ofcarbon compounds, including their structure,properties, reactions, reaction mechanisms,spectroscopy, and stereochemistry, with a focus onhydrocarbons, haloalkanes, and alcohols. Introducesmodern organic laboratory techniques, includingpurification methods, organic synthesis, and productanalysis. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hourseach week. Prerequisite: CHEM 118 or 120. Offeredeach fall.222 Organic Chemistry II (4)A comprehensive survey of the chemistry ofcarbon compounds, including their structure,properties, reactions, reaction mechanisms,spectroscopy, and stereochemistry, with a focus onaromatic, amine, and carbonyl compounds.Development of organic laboratory skills, includingmicroscale techniques, organic synthesis, productanalysis, and spectroscopy. Lecture three hours,laboratory three hours each week. Prerequisite:CHEM 221 or 311. Offered each spring.270 Environmental Chemistry (4)An exploration of the earth system and humanperturbations to that system from a chemicalperspective. Topics covered include ozone depletion,persistent organic pollutants, wastewater treatment,and toxicity of environmental contaminants.Laboratory exercises give students experience inenvironmental sampling and analysis. Prerequisites:CHEM 120. Lecture three hours, laboratory threehours each week. Identical to EES 270. Offered fall ofodd-numbered years.305 Teaching Experience (1)Qualified students assist chemistry faculty inteaching chemistry courses and laboratories. Maybe repeated for credit, but students may apply nomore than 4 semester hours toward graduation.Prerequisite: consent. Offered each semester.330 Biochemistry (4) WA survey of the chemistry within biologicalsystems, including the structure and function ofbiomolecules, molecular components of cells,enzymes, and cellular metabolism. Lecture threehours, laboratory three hours each week.Prerequisites: successful completion of ENG 105with a grade of C or higher and CHEM 222 or 312.Offered fall of even-numbered years.345 Forensic Science Methods (4)A comprehensive evaluation of currentdevelopments in research, instrumentation, andlaboratory technology used to detect, identify,analyze, and compare evidence generated by criminalactivity. Prerequisite: CHEM 118 or 120. Lecturethree hours, laboratory three hours each week.Offered spring of even-numbered years.347 Physical Chemistry I (4)A comprehensive survey of the physical-chemicalbehavior of matter, including thermodynamics,equilibrium, and electrochemistry. Introduceselectrochemistry, modern laboratory techniques,including instrumental-based studies of equilibrium,electrochemical properties, and mixture analyses.Prerequisites: CHEM 210, MATH 172, and PHYS222. Lecture three hours, laboratory three hours eachweek. Offered fall of odd-numbered years.348 Physical Chemistry II (4)A mathematical treatment of physical-chemicalproperties and chemical reactions, with emphasis onquantum mechanics, spectroscopy, and kinetics.Prerequisite: CHEM 347. Offered spring of evennumberedyears.438 Advanced Biochemistry (4)A comprehensive study of complex biochemicalprocesses, with an emphasis on cellular metabolismand its regulation, cellular signaling, and cellularinformation transfer. Prerequisite: CHEM 330.Offered spring of odd-numbered years.