CHEM 330      Elementary Physical Chemistry
An introductory course in the principles of physical chemistry for students who have not had calculus. Prerequisites: CHEM 320, CHEM 322R or CHEM H322R, college physics, and a good background in algebra and trigonometry. Three lecture hours a week. Fall.
Credits: 3 hours
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CHEM 341      Analytical Chemistry I: Quantitative Analysis
Principles of gravimetric, volumetric, electrolytic, and other methods of analysis. Prerequisites: CHEM 212R or CHEM H214, and Math 120. Two lectures and six laboratory hours a week. Offered: Every Fall; Winter term in odd years.
Credits: 4 hours
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CHEM 341WI      Analytical Chemistry I: Quantitative Analysis
Principles of gravimetric, volumetric, electrolytic, and other methods of analysis. Satisfies writing intensive requirement for the B.A. degree in Chemistry. Prerequisites: CHEM 211 CHEM 211L, CHEM 212 CHEM 212L, and MATH 120 or their equivalents (each with a C-or better). Restrictions: Has passed the WEPT Offered: Each Term
Credits: 4 hours
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CHEM 345R      Instrumental Analysis
An introductory course on the use of instruments for chemical analysis with particular reference to applications of interest to medical technologists and other students in the sciences. Emphasis will be placed on optical, electrochemical and separation methods. Prerequisites: CHEM 320, CHEM 341, or their equivalents. (Does not meet requirements for an A.C.S. certified degree). Two lectures and three laboratory hours each week.
Credits: 3 hours
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CHEM 367      Bioorganic Chemistry
An examination into the current topics at the interface between chemistry and biology. Emphasis will be on the current literature and will include such topics as nucleic acid chemistry, protein chemistry, and carbohydrate chemistry. Prerequisites: CHEM 321 CHEM 321L and CHEM 322 CHEM 322L or their equivalents_(each with a C-or better) Offered: Fall
Credits: 3 hours
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CHEM 382      Inorganic And Organic Synthesis
A number of inorganic, organic, and organometallic compounds will be prepared using a variety of synthetic techniques. Prerequisites: CHEM 321 CHEM 321L and CHEM 322 CHEM 322L or their equivalents. (each with a C-or better Offered: Fall
Credits: 2 hours
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CHEM 387      Environmental Chemistry I
A survey of how chemical principles can be applied to the environment. Included will be topics in aquatic chemistry, atmospheric chemistry and chemistry of the geosphere and soil. Prerequisites: CHEM 320 OR CHEM 322. Offered: Winter Semester.
Credits: 3 hours
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CHEM 390      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 and either Chemistry 320, 322R or H322R. On demand.
Credits: 1-3 hours
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CHEM 390PT      Special Topics In Chemistry
Credits: 1-3 hours
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CHEM 395      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 320 CHEM 320L or CHEM 321 CHEM 321L and CHEM 322/322L or their equivalents. (each with a C-or better). Restrictions: permission of supervising faculty member Offered: By Arrangement
Credits: 1-3 hours
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CHEM 399      Intro To Research
Special problems to introduce undergraduate chemistry majors to research methods. A comprehensive written report is required and a copy of the report is to be retained in the chemistry office. May be taken only after consultation with a member of the chemistry staff. Prerequisite: CHEM 212R or CHEM H214. Semester offered: Every semester
Credits: 1-3 hours
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CHEM 410      Chemical Literature
A systematic introduction to the efficient use of the chemical literature. Topics will include both classical search methods and computer search methods. Prerequisites: CHEM 320 CHEM 320L or CHEM 321 CHEM 321L and CHEM 322 CHEM 322L or their equivalents. (each with a C-or better). Offered: Fall
Credits: 1 hours
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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 437WI      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.
Credits: 3 hours
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CHEM 442R      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: 3 hours
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CHEM 451R      Inorganic Chemistry
Modern concepts and theories of inorganic chemistry. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 432. Three lecture hours each week. Winter.
Credits: 3 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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