CHE 101 Survey of Chemistry
A survey course designed for non-science concentrators which considers the
historical and philosophical developments in chemistry, as well as the
application of chemical principles to physical phenomena and social
issues. Topics include the development of the atomic theory of matter,
atomic structure, chemical bonding, thermodynamics, the chemistry of life
(organic and biochemistry), and nuclear energy. Some elementary
mathematics will be used. Three lectures and one laboratory each week.
Partially fulfills the College laboratory science requirement. This course
does not satisfy requirements for the chemistry major or minor.
Credits: 1
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CHE 102 Topics in Chemistry
A study of topics of current interest in chemistry. Topics and
prerequisites will vary and will be announced prior to registration. does
not count towards the chemistry major or minor; however students are
advised that it will count towards the 11 course maximum. Does not count
towards the laboratory science distribution requirement. One-half or one
course credit, either or both semesters.
Credits: 1/2
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CHE 111 General Chemistry
The introductory course for science concentrators. Topics include atomic
theory, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, equilibrium, gas laws, states of
matter, solutions, atomic structure, and acid/base chemistry. The
laboratory, which emphasizes the basic principles discussed in lecture,
includes significant synthetic and analytical work. Three lectures and one
laboratory each week.
Credits: 1
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CHE 221 Organic Chemistry I
A study of the structure and reactions of simple organic compounds.
Included as topics are molecular conformations, stereochemistry, and a
discussion of some types of modern spectroscopic techniques. The
laboratory work emphasizes techniques frequently used by the organic
chemist, including distillation, crystallization, sublimation,
chromatography and spectroscopy. Three lectures and one laboratory each
week. This course is offered in the spring semester.
Prerequisite: Chemistry 111.
Credits: 1
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CHE 222 Organic Chemistry II
Characteristic reactions and syntheses of organic molecules will be
covered in this course. Spectroscopic techniques not covered in Chemistry
221 will also be surveyed. Emphasis is placed on the utility of organic
chemistry in today's world; class discussions and laboratory work will
present many biologically interesting illustrations. Also included is an
introduction to the use of the chemical literature. Three lectures and one
laboratory each week. The course is offered in the fall semester.
Prerequisite: Chemistry 221.
Credits: 1
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CHE 231 Quantitative Chemistry
Detailed consideration of chemical equilibrium, thermodynamics and redox
processes. The laboratory will focus on quantitative methods of analysis
and on measurement statistics. Spreadsheets will be introduced and
utilized. Three lectures and one laboratory each week for the first half
of the semester. The course is offered in the spring semester.
Prerequisites: Chemistry 111, Mathematics 111.
Credits: 1/2
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CHE 241 Descriptive Chemistry
A study of the bonding and reaction chemistry of inorganic species,
reaction kinetics and radiochemistry. The laboratory will feature a
multi-week project involving the synthesis, characterization and chemistry
of an inorganic compound, as well as experiments in descriptive inorganic
chemistry. Three lectures and one laboratory each week for the second-half
of the semester. This course is offered in the spring semester.
Prerequisite: Chemistry 221 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 1/2
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CHE 331 Advanced Analytical Chemistry
An integrated survey of the application of instrumental methods
(chromatography, electrochemistry, and spectroscopy) to the analysis of
chemical systems. Statistical methods of data analysis will also be
covered. Extensive use is made of examples taken from the current
literature. The laboratory emphasizes instrumental methods of separation
and analysis. Three lectures and one laboratory each week. The course is
offered in the spring semester.
Prerequisite: Chemistry 231.
Credits: 1
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CHE 351 Physical Chemistry I
An introduction to quantum mechanics through the study of exactly soluble
models of chemical significance is followed by a statistical mechanical
development of chemical thermodynamics. Topics include the postulates of
quantum mechanics, the Schrodinger equation, the Heisenberg uncertainty
principle, equations of state, partition functions, laws of
thermodynamics, and the thermodynamics of ideal and non-ideal solutions.
The laboratory applies concepts studied in lecture and emphasizes
laboratory report writing skills. Three lectures and one laboratory each
week. This course is offered in the fall semester.
Prerequisites: Chemistry 231, Physics 112 or 113, Mathematics 112.
Credits: 1
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CHE 361 Biochemistry
Basic chemical concepts such as intermolecular forces, equilibria,
energetics, and reaction mechanisms will be used to study biological
systems. The class will be divided into three major foci: biomolecular
structures, metabolism, and information transfer. The laboratory will
familiarize students with common biochemical techniques and will integrate
current areas of biochemical research. Three lectures and one laboratory
each week. This course is offered in the spring semester.
Chemistry 222; 231 or concurrent registration in 231, or with permission
of the instructor.
Credits: 1
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CHE 421 Advanced Topics in Organic Chemistry
Topics covered vary from year to year. Examples of recent topics include:
advanced synthesis, medicinal chemistry, and physical organic chemistry.
This course is offered in the either semester.
Prerequisite: Chemistry 222.
Credits: 1/2
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CHE 431 Advanced Laboratory
A laboratory-oriented presentation of various advanced concepts in
chemical instrumentation. Experiments dealing with basic analog and
digital electronics will stress measurement techniques and the
construction and testing of simple, yet useful, circuits. The use of
laboratory computers will be considered, with emphasis on data collection
(interfacing) and manipulation. These topics are then integrated into
discussion and experiments dealing with instrumental analysis
(electrochemistry, spectroscopy). Individual projects will involve the
construction/characterization of analytical instruments. One discussion
and one laboratory each week. This course is offered in the fall semester.
Prerequisite: Chemistry 331 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 1/2
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CHE 441 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
A survey of the periodic table emphasizing the applications of modern
structural principles, kinetics, and thermodynamics to inorganic systems.
Descriptive treatment of selected elements and families included. Three
lectures each week. The laboratory experiments emphasize the synthesis and
characterization of air-sensitive compounds. Three lectures and one
laboratory each week. This course is offered in the fall semester.
Prerequisites: Chemistry 241 and 351
Credits: 1
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CHE 451 Physical Chemistry II
An advanced study of quantum mechanics beyond 351, including molecular
structure, group theory, molecular spectroscopy and advanced concepts in
chemical bonding. It is very important that students who are interested in
attending graduate school in chemistry or biochemistry take this course.
Laboratory experiments reflect topics discussed in lecture. This course is
offered in the spring semester.
Prerequisite: Chemistry 351.
Credits: 1/2
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CHE 452 Advanced Physical Chemistry
This course offers further study of special topics in physical chemistry
beyond the topics covered in Chemistry 351 and 451. Examples of recent
topics include chemical kinetics, molecular spectroscopy, computational
quantum mechanics, and lasers in spectroscopy and chemistry. Laboratory
experiments reflect topics discussed in lecture. This course is offered in
the spring semester.
Prerequisite: Chemistry 451 or permission of instructor.
Credits: 1/2
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CHE 461 Advanced Topics in Biochemistry
Topics vary from year to year. Examples of recent topics include: the
chemistry of cancer, determing structures of biomolecules, the RNA world,
and the mechanisms of enzyme action. This course is offered either
semester.
Credits: 1/2
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CHE 471 Special Topics in Chemistry
Focused study of topics of current chemical interest for advanced
students; topics vary from year to year and are announced prior to
registration for each semester. This course is offered both semesters.
One-half or one course credit, either or both semesters.
Prerequisites: Vary with each individual topic; watch for course
announcement prior to preregistration.
Credits: 1/2
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CHE 487 Special Problems
Individual laboratory or library research projects under the supervision
of individual faculty on selected problems for qualified students.
Students must have prior consent of faculty member to enroll in this
course. One-half or one course credit, either or both semesters.
Credits: 1/2
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CHE 488 Special Problems
Individual laboratory or library research projects under the supervision
of individual faculty on selected problems for qualified students.
Students must have prior consent of faculty member to enroll in this
course. One-half or one course credit, either or both semesters.
Credits: 1/2
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