Chemistry (CHEM)


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CHEM 001 (GN) MOLECULAR SCIENCE ( 3) Selected concepts and topics designed to give non-science majors an appreciation for how chemistry impacts everyday life. Students who have received credit for CHEM 003, 101, or 110 may not schedule this course.

CHEM 003 (GN) MOLECULAR SCIENCE WITH LABORATORY ( 3) Selected concepts and topics designed to give non-science majors an appreciation for how chemistry impacts everyday life. Students who have received credit for CHEM 001, 101, or 110 may not schedule this course.

CHEM 020 ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY ( 3) Applications of chemistry to environmental problems, including air, water, thermal pollution; pesticides; drugs and birth control agents; food additives; etc. For non-chemistry majors; chemistry majors will not receive credit.

CHEM 021 ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY ( 1) Introduction of basic laboratory techniques and data analysis used in environmental chemistry. Concurrent: CHEM 020

CHEM 101 INTRODUCTORY CHEMISTRY ( 2 - 3 per semester) Selected principles and applications of chemistry. Prior study of chemistry is not assumed. Prerequisite: MATH 021 ; or satisfactory performance on the MATH FTCAP examination-- i.e., placement beyond the level of MATH 021

(*) CHEM 106 (GN) INTRODUCTORY AND GENERAL CHEMISTRY ( 5) Introductory chemistry and chemical principles for students who are required to take additional chemistry, e.g., CHEM 112, but are unprepared for CHEM 110. Prerequisite: satisfactory performance on the Math FTCAP test--i.e., placement beyond the level of MATH 022; or MATH 022 or MATH 041

CHEM 108 PROBLEM SOLVING IN CHEMISTRY ( 1) Techniques, strategies, and skills for solving problems in general chemistry for students potentially at risk in CHEM 110. Prerequisite: recommendation by FTCAP, an advisor, or the program Concurrent: CHEM 110

(*) CHEM 110 (GN) CHEMICAL PRINCIPLES I ( 3) Basic concepts and quantitative relations. Prerequisite: satisfactory performance on the Chemistry and Math FTCAP tests-- i.e., placement beyond the level of CHEM 101 and MATH 022; or CHEM 101 , and MATH 022 or MATH 041

(*) CHEM 111 (GN) EXPERIMENTAL CHEMISTRY I ( 1) Introduction to quantitative experimentation in chemistry. Prerequisite: or concurrent: CHEM 110 or CHEM 106

(*) CHEM 112 (GN) CHEMICAL PRINCIPLES II ( 3) Continuation of CHEM 110, including an introduction to the chemistry of the elements. Prerequisite: CHEM 110 or CHEM 106 . Prerequisite or concurrent: CHEM 111

(*) CHEM 112 (GN) CHEMICAL PRINCIPLES II ( 3) Effective Date: SP2009 Continuation of CHEM 110, including an introduction to the chemistry of the elements. Prerequisite: CHEM 110 or CHEM 106

(*) CHEM 113 (GN) EXPERIMENTAL CHEMISTRY II ( 1) Continuation of CHEM 111, with emphasis on topics related to CHEM 112. Prerequisite: CHEM 111 . Prerequisite or concurrent: CHEM 112

(*) CHEM 113B EXPERIMENTAL CHEMISTRY II--BIOSCIENCE ( 1) A continuation of CHEM 111 with emphasis on topics related to CHEM 112 in the context of bioscience. Prerequisite: CHEM 111 . Prerequisite or Concurrent: CHEM 112

CHEM 199 (IL) FOREIGN STUDIES ( 1 -12)

CHEM 202 FUNDAMENTALS OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I ( 3) Introduction to organic chemistry, with emphasis on the properties of organic compounds of biochemical importance. Because of duplication of subject matter, students may not receive credit for both CHEM 202 and CHEM 210. Prerequisite: CHEM 101 or CHEM 110 or CHEM 106

CHEM 203 FUNDAMENTALS OF ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II ( 3) Introduction to organic chemistry, with emphasis on the identification of organic compounds by characteristic chemical reactions and by spectroscopy. The course involves both lecture and laboratory. Because of duplication of subject matter, students may not receive credit for both CHEM 203 and CHEM 213. Prerequisite: CHEM 202

CHEM 210 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I ( 3) Principles and theories; nomenclature; chemistry of the functional groups; applications of spectroscopy. Because of duplication of material, students may not receive credit for both CHEM 210 and 202. Prerequisite: CHEM 112

CHEM 212 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II ( 3) Continuation of CHEM 210. Emphasis is placed on the role of organic reactions in biological chemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 210

CHEM 213 LABORATORY IN ORGANIC CHEMISTRY ( 2) Basic laboratory operations; synthesis and chemical or instrumental analysis. Because of duplication of subject matter, students may not receive credit for both CHEM 203 and CHEM 213. Prerequisite: CHEM 210 . Prerequisite or concurrent: CHEM 212

CHEM 213B LABORATORY IN ORGANIC CHEMISTRY--BIOSCIENCE ( 2) Basic laboratory operations; synthesis and chemical or instrumental analysis of materials of biological significance. Because of duplication of subject matter, students may not receive credit for both CHEM 203 and CHEM 213. Prerequisite: CHEM 210 . Prerequisite or concurrent: CHEM 212

CHEM 221 QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS ( 4) Traditional methods of gravimetric, volumetric, and electrochemical analysis, emphasizing acid-base, solubility, and oxidation-reduction equilibria. Prerequisite: CHEM 112 and CHEM 113

CHEM 227 ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY ( 4) Analytical methods used in the biological and physical sciences with special e emphasis on acid-base and complexation equilibria, electrochemistry, and the fundamental principles of spectroscopy and separations. Prerequisite: CHEM 113 and MATH 140

CHEM 233 (GH;GN) (ENGL) CHEMISTRY AND LITERATURE ( 3) Exploration of key concepts of chemistry, the reciprocal influence of chemistry and literature throughout history, and the relationship of science to society, culture, and values.

CHEM 294 SPECIAL PROBLEMS AND RESEARCH ( 1 - 4 per semester, maximum of12) Designed for freshman or sophomore students who are prepared to undertake special problems and research by arrangement with a faculty member.

CHEM 297 SPECIAL TOPICS ( 1 - 9)

CHEM 301 ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY AND ANALYSIS ( 3) Chemical principles, interpretation, and methods of analysis for groundwater, water supply, wastewater treatment, stream pollution. Prerequisite: CHEM 112 and, CHEM 113

CHEM 316 THE PROFESSIONAL CHEMIST ( 1) Industrial employment opportunities and challenges; graduate and professional school opportunities; tailoring the chemistry curriculum to career goals. Prerequisite: fourth-semester standing in chemistry

CHEM 395 CHEMISTRY TEACHER ASSISTANT TRAINING ( 1 - 2) Instruction and practice in the role of the teaching assistant in the undergraduate chemistry laboratory.

CHEM 399 (IL) FOREIGN STUDIES ( 1 -12)

CHEM 400 CHEMICAL LITERATURE ( 1) Instruction in use of the library and of the literature of chemistry. Prerequisite: 12 credits of chemistry

CHEM 402 CHEMISTRY IN THE ENVIRONMENT ( 3) Chemistry of the atmosphere, natural waters, and the land surface with particular focus on human influence on processes occurring therein. Prerequisite: CHEM 212 . Prerequisite or concurrent: CHEM 450 or CH E 320

CHEM 406 (NUC E) NUCLEAR AND RADIOCHEMISTRY ( 3) Theory of radioactive decay processes, nuclear properties and structure, nuclear reactions, interactions of radiation with matter, biological effects of radiation. Prerequisite: CHEM 452 or PHYS 237 , or NUC E 301

CHEM 408 COMPUTATIONAL CHEMISTRY ( 3) Introduction to numerical and nonnumerical computer uses in physical science. Prerequisite: Prerequisite or concurrent: CHEM 452

CHEM 410 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY ( 3) Conceptual and descriptive aspects of nontransition elements, covering structural, thermodynamic, and kinetic features. Prerequisite: CHEM 112 and CHEM 202 or CHEM 210 . Prerequisite or concurrent: CHEM 450 or CHEM 452

CHEM 412 TRANSITION METAL CHEMISTRY ( 3) Structure and bonding of compounds containing transition metals. Prerequisite: CHEM 112 and CHEM 202 or CHEM 210 . Prerequisite or concurrent: CHEM 450 or CHEM 452

CHEM 413W CHEMISTRY OF THE ELEMENTS ( 4) Theoretical and descriptive chemistry of the elements; laboratory synthesis and measurements in inorganic, coordination, and transition metal chemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 213

CHEM 423 CHEMICAL SPECTROSCOPY ( 3) Modern methods and instruments of spectroscopy and their applications to problems of chemical structure and analysis. Prerequisite: CHEM 452 , CHEM 457

CHEM 425 CHROMATOGRAPHY AND ELECTROCHEMISTRY ( 3) Gas, liquid, and other forms of chromatography; important techniques of electrochemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 450 and CHEM 457

CHEM 427W (FRNSC) FORENSIC CHEMISTRY ( 4) Analytical and instrumental methods used in the forensic sciences with special emphasis on the analysis and characterization of trace evidence. Prerequisite: CHEM 213 and CHEM 227

CHEM 430 STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS OF ORGANIC COMPOUNDS ( 3) Spectroscopic methods as tools in gross and detailed structural analysis and interpretation within the framework of modern theory. Prerequisite: CHEM 213

CHEM 431W ORGANIC AND INORGANIC PREPARATIONS ( 3) Preparation, purification, and characterization of both organic and inorganic compounds by modern methods. Prerequisite: CHEM 213

CHEM 440 INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS ( 3) General instrumental theory and methods used in common atomic and molecular analyses. Prerequisite: CHEM 450 and CHEM 221

CHEM 441 ELEMENTAL ANALYSIS AND INSTRUMENTAL DESIGN LABORATORY ( 1) An introduction to the use of modern instruments for problems in chemical structure and analysis. Prerequisite: or concurrent: CHEM 440

CHEM 443 ELECTROCHEMISTRY AND CHROMATOGRAPHY LABORATORY ( 1) An introduction to the use of modern instruments for problems in chemical structure and analysis. Prerequisite: or concurrent: CHEM 440

CHEM 445 ATOMIC AND MOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY LABORATORY ( 1) An introduction to the use of modern instruments for problems in chemical structure and analysis. Prerequisite: or concurrent: CHEM 440

CHEM 446 X-RAY CRYSTALLOGRAPHY ( 3) Theoretical and practical aspects of structure determination using x-ray diffraction, from crystal growth to structure solution. Prerequisite: CHEM 210

CHEM 448 SURFACE CHEMISTRY ( 3) Surface chemistry, emphasizing the physical and chemical aspects of surfaces important for applications in colloids, catalysis, microelectronics and biocompatibility. Prerequisite: CHEM 450 and CHEM 452

CHEM 450 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY - THERMODYNAMICS ( 3) Introduction to physical chemistry with primary emphasis on chemical thermodynamics and its molecular interpretation.(Graduate credit not allowed for students majoring in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering.) Prerequisite: CHEM 112 and MATH 141 , PHYS 211 or PHYS 212

(+) CHEM 452 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY - QUANTUM CHEMISTRY ( 3) Introduction to physical chemistry with primary emphasis on molecular structure, spectroscopy, and chemical kinetics. (Graduate credit not allowed for students majoring in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering.) Prerequisite: CHEM 112 and MATH 141 and PHYS 211 or PHYS 212

(+) CHEM 457 EXPERIMENTAL PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY ( 2) Laboratory experiments designed to illustrate the principles of physical chemistry and teach techniques of error analysis and the presentation of quantitative data. (Graduate credit not allowed for students majoring in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering.) Prerequisite: or concurrent: CHEM 450 or CH E 320

CHEM 460 ADVANCED THERMODYNAMICS ( 3) Chemical thermodynamics, with applications to pure phases, solutions, and chemical reactions. Prerequisite: CHEM 450

CHEM 460 ADVANCED THERMODYNAMICS ( 3) Effective Date: SP2009 Chemical thermodynamics, with applications to pure phases, solutions, and chemical reactions. Prerequisite: CH E 220 or CHEM 450

CHEM 462 ADVANCED QUANTUM CHEMISTRY ( 3) Introduction to quantum chemistry, with emphasis on atomic and molecular structure. Prerequisite: CHEM 452

CHEM 464 CHEMICAL KINETICS AND DYNAMICS ( 3) Introduction to chemical kinetics and molecular dynamics. Prerequisite: CHEM 450 and CHEM 452

CHEM 464 CHEMICAL KINETICS AND DYNAMICS ( 3) Effective Date: SP2009 Introduction to chemical kinetics and molecular dynamics. Prerequisite: CHEM 450 or CH E 220 and CHEM 452

CHEM 466 MOLECULAR THERMODYNAMICS ( 3) Introduction to physical chemistry with a primary emphasis on the statistical and molecular interpretation of thermodynamics. Prerequisite: CHEM 451 or CH E 220

CHEM 472 GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY I ( 3) Basic structure and function of cellular components; principles of enzyme kinetics and regulation. Prerequisite: CHEM 212

CHEM 474 ORGANIC SYNTHESIS ( 3) Theory and methodology of organic synthesis applied to complex organic molecules. Prerequisite: CHEM 039

CHEM 476 BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY ( 3) Fundamentals of Biochemistry for Chemists. Prerequisite: CHEM 212 and CHEM 450 Concurrent: CHEM 452

CHEM 494 CHEMICAL RESEARCH ( 1 -10 per semester, maximum of20) Experimental investigation of an original research problem. Preparation of a formal thesis is optional. (Credit not allowed for graduate students in Biochemistry, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.)

CHEM 494H CHEMICAL RESEARCH ( 1 -10 per semester, maximum of20) Experimental investigation of an original research problem. Preparation of a formal thesis is optional. (Credit not allowed for graduate students in Biochemistry, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering.)

CHEM 495 INTERNSHIP ( 1 -18) Supervised off-campus, nongroup instruction including field experiences, practica, or internships. Written and oral critique of activity required. Prerequisite: prior approval of proposed assignment by instructor

CHEM 496 INDEPENDENT STUDIES ( 1 -18)

CHEM 497 SPECIAL TOPICS ( 1 - 9)

CHEM 499 (IL) FOREIGN STUDIES ( 1 -12)

CHEM 500 SEMINAR IN CHEMISTRY ( 1 per semester, maximum of99)

CHEM 516 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY ( 3) Systematic treatment of inorganic chemistry in terms of modern concepts.

CHEM 517 ORGANOMETALLIC CHEMISTRY ( 3) Organometallic compounds and their use in catalysis and organic synthesis.

CHEM 518 PHYSICAL METHODS IN INORGANIC CHEMISTRY ( 3 per semester, maximum of99) Elements of group theory, transition metal electronic spectroscopy, vibrational spectroscopy, magnetic resonance, magnetism, x-ray and photoelectron spectroscopy, x-ray structure.

CHEM 524 ELECTROANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY ( 3) Modern instrumental methods of analysis; electrochemistry.

CHEM 525 ANALYTICAL SEPARATIONS ( 3) Modern instrumental analysis, including chromatography and other separation methods.

CHEM 526 SPECTROSCOPIC ANALYSIS ( 3) Modern instrumental analysis, including absorption, emission, electronic, and magnetic spectroscopies.

CHEM 527 SPECIAL TOPICS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY ( 2 -12)

CHEM 531 SPECIAL TOPICS IN ORGANIC CHEMISTRY ( 2 -12) Prerequisite: CHEM 536

CHEM 535 ORGANIC REACTION MECHANISMS I ( 3) Reaction mechanisms and their determination by kinetic and nonkinetic methods. Reactive intermediates. Prerequisite: CHEM 430

CHEM 536 ORGANIC REACTION MECHANISMS II ( 3) Reaction mechanisms and their determination by kinetic and nonkinetic methods. Reactive intermediates. Prerequisite: CHEM 430

CHEM 537 SYNTHESIS IN ORGANIC CHEMISTRY ( 3) Theory and methods of directed syntheses, including stereospecific and stereoselected schemes; biologically inspired syntheses. Prerequisite: CHEM 536

CHEM 539 MECHANISTIC BIOORGANIC CHEMISTRY ( 3) Advanced organic reaction mechanisms, particularly those applicable to biological systems. Prerequisite: CHEM 535 , BIOCH 401

CHEM 540 BIOPHYSICAL CHEMISTRY ( 3) Structure of biomacromolecules, physical techniques for the study of structure and function, thermodynamic and kinetic studies of biomacromolecules in solution. Prerequisite: CHEM 452

CHEM 543 (MATSE) POLYMER CHEMISTRY ( 3) This graduate course discusses the new advances in polymer chemistry that leads to new polymeric materials with interesting structures and properties. Prerequisite: MATSE 441 or approval of program

CHEM 544 CHEMICAL THERMODYNAMICS ( 3) Development of thermodynamic theory, with special reference to common physical changes and chemical reactions. Prerequisite: CHEM 452

CHEM 545 STATISTICAL THERMODYNAMICS ( 3) Basic principles of statistical mechanics with application to the calculation of thermodynamic properties of gases and condensed phases. Prerequisite: CHEM 450 , CHEM 452

CHEM 560 TOPICS IN PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY ( 2 - 6 per semester)

CHEM 563 CHEMICAL DYNAMICS ( 3) Molecular dynamics of chemical reaction, energy transfer, and scattering. Reaction rate theory and experiment. Prerequisite: CHEM 565

CHEM 565 QUANTUM CHEMISTRY I ( 3) An introduction to the principles of quantum mechanics and their applications to chemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 452

CHEM 566 QUANTUM CHEMISTRY II ( 3) Modern techniques in quantum mechanics, with applications to problems in molecular structure and interactions. Prerequisite: CHEM 565

CHEM 567 MOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY ( 3) Principles and methods of molecular spectroscopy and their applications to chemical problems. Prerequisite: CHEM 565

CHEM 571 POLYMER CHEMISTRY ( 3) The synthesis, reactions, and structure determination of high polymers.

CHEM 589 STUDIES IN CHEMISTRY ( 1 - 9) Theoretical research, experimental research, or a critical survey of the literature in an area of chemistry.

CHEM 597 SPECIAL TOPICS ( 1 - 9)

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