CHEM 431      Physical Chemistry I
A first course in physical chemistry having a calculus base. This course emphasizes thermodynamics with an introduction to the basic principles of quantum mechanics. Prerequisites: Math 210 and Math 220; and Physics 220 or preferable Physics 250 Restrictions: Prerequisite or corequisite Math 250 Offered: Fall
Credits: 3 hours
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CHEM 432      Physical Chemistry II
A second course in physical chemistry having a calculus base. This course emphasizes the quantum mechanics description of atoms and molecules, molecular spectroscopy, statistical mechanics, and kinetics. Prerequisites: Math 210, Math 220 and Math 250; and Physics 220 or preferably Physics 250; and Chem 431 (each with a C-or better). Restrictions: corequisite CHEM 437WI Offered: Winter
Credits: 3 hours
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CHEM 434      Molecular Spectroscopy
A theoretical introduction to molecular spectroscopy and its relation to structure. Electronic, vibrational and rotational spectra of chemical systems will be discussed. Prerequisite: CHEM 432 or consent of instructor. Offered: Fall term.
Credits: 3 hours
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CHEM 437      Experimental Physical Chemistry I
Experimental methods in physical chemistry. One hour lecture and six hours laboratory each week. Satisfies writing intensive requirements for the B.A. or B.S. degree. Prerequisites: MATH 210, MATH 220 and MATH 250; and PHYSICS 220 or preferably PHYSICS 250; and CHEM 431 (each with a C-or better). Restrictions: Corequisite CHEM 432 and has passed the WEPT prior to enrollment Offered: Winter
Credits: hours
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CHEM 442      Analytical Chemistry II: Instrumental Analysis
A continuation of CHEM 341. The experimental and theoretical aspects of optical and electrochemical, chromatographic and other physicochemical methods of analysis. Prerequisite: CHEM 341. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 432. Two lectures and four hours laboratory a week. Winter.
Credits: hours
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CHEM 451      Inorganic Chemistry
Modern concepts and theories of inorganic chemistry. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 432. Three lecture hours each week. Winter.
Credits: hours
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CHEM 471      Introduction To Polymer Chemistry
Survey of organic and inorganic monomers and polymers; the occurrence, synthesis, structures and properties of natural and synthetic polymers; discussion of general properties of plastics, elastomers, fibers, resins, and plasticizers. Three lecture hours a week. Prerequisites: CHEM 432 (C-or better) Offered: Fall
Credits: 3 hours
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CHEM 480      Computer Applications To Chemical Problems
An intense course in Fortran programming and its uses in chemical problems related to theory and experimentation. Emphasis will be placed on the mathematical structures of chemical problems and the coding of those problems into Fortran. No previous programming experience is required. Prerequisites: CHEM 320 or CHEM 322R.
Credits: 3 hours
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CHEM 490      Special Topics In Chemistry
This course will focus on an area of chemistry of contemporary significance. The amount of credit is to be determined by arrangement with the department. May be repeated for credit when the topic varies but no more than three hours of credit may be applied to major course requirements. Prerequisites: Consent of instructor. Prerequisite or corequisite. CHEM 431. On demand.
Credits: 1-3 hours
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CHEM 495      Directed Readings In Chemistry
Intensive readings in areas of joint interest to the enrolled student and the cooperating faculty member. Readings may not duplicate or substitute for current course offerings. Prerequisites: CHEM 432 and permission of the cooperating faculty member. By arrangement.
Credits: 1-3 hours
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CHEM 499      Senior Research
The student is given an original research problem and will be held responsible for all previous experience in working toward its solution. A well-written, comprehensive, and welldocumented research report is required, and a copy of the report is to be retained in the Chemistry department. Prerequisites: CHEM 432 and consent of a member of the Chemistry staff. Credit arranged. Semester offered: Every semester
Credits: 1-9 hours
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CHEM H212      Experimental General Chemistry II
Introduction to analysis and synthesis. Descriptive chemistry of the more common elements. Three hours per week. Prerequisites: CHEM 211 and CHEM 211L or equivalent (each with a C-or better) Restrictions: corequisite CHEM 212R Offered: Each Term
Credits: hours
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CHEM H321      Honors: Organic Chemistry I
Credits: 3 hours
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CHEM H322      Organic Chemistry Laboratory II-Honors
A more intense version of CHEM 322L. See course description for CHEM 322L. Prerequisite: CHEM 321L.
Credits: hours
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