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CHEM — Chemistry: Catalog Entries12 catalog course(s) on file. Undergraduate courses are numbered 100–499; graduate courses 500–699. See the department page for faculty and program information. CHEM 101 — General Chemistry I(4 cr.)Introduces the fundamental principles of chemistry, including atomic structure, stoichiometry, and chemical bonding. Weekly laboratory sessions develop quantitative measurement and basic laboratory technique. The course establishes the foundation for further study in chemistry. View Fall 2026 sections of this course CHEM 102 — General Chemistry II(4 cr.)Continues the study of chemical principles with emphasis on equilibrium, thermodynamics, and kinetics. Laboratory work builds on techniques introduced in the first semester. Students apply chemical principles to solve quantitative problems. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 101 View Fall 2026 sections of this course CHEM 210 — Organic Chemistry I(4 cr.)Introduces the structure, nomenclature, and reactivity of organic molecules. Topics include stereochemistry, substitution and elimination reactions, and reaction mechanisms. Laboratory sessions develop synthesis and purification techniques. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 102 View Fall 2026 sections of this course CHEM 211 — Organic Chemistry II(4 cr.)Continues the study of organic reaction mechanisms with emphasis on carbonyl chemistry and spectroscopic identification of unknowns. Laboratory work includes multistep synthesis projects. Students interpret NMR and infrared spectra to determine molecular structure. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 210 View Fall 2026 sections of this course CHEM 250 — Analytical Chemistry(4 cr.)Introduces quantitative methods of chemical analysis, including titrimetric, spectroscopic, and electrochemical techniques. Students evaluate the accuracy and precision of experimental measurements. Laboratory projects emphasize proper sampling and statistical analysis of data. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 102 View Fall 2026 sections of this course CHEM 310 — Physical Chemistry I(4 cr.)Examines the principles of chemical thermodynamics, including energy, entropy, and equilibrium. Mathematical models are applied to physical and chemical systems. The course builds a quantitative foundation for advanced study in chemistry. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 211 View Fall 2026 sections of this course CHEM 315 — Physical Chemistry II(4 cr.)Continues the study of physical chemistry with emphasis on quantum mechanics and molecular spectroscopy. Students apply quantum mechanical models to atomic and molecular systems. Laboratory work includes spectroscopic determination of molecular properties. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 310 View Fall 2026 sections of this course CHEM 340 — Inorganic Chemistry(3 cr.)Explores the structure, bonding, and reactivity of inorganic and organometallic compounds. Topics include coordination chemistry, crystal field theory, and main group chemistry. Case studies illustrate industrial and biological applications. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 211 View Fall 2026 sections of this course CHEM 360 — Biochemistry(4 cr.)Introduces the structure and function of proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids. Topics include enzyme kinetics and the major metabolic pathways. Laboratory sessions develop techniques for protein purification and assay. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 211 View Fall 2026 sections of this course CHEM 410 — Instrumental Analysis(4 cr.)Provides hands-on experience with modern analytical instrumentation, including chromatography, mass spectrometry, and spectroscopy. Students design experiments to solve real analytical problems. Emphasis is placed on method validation and data interpretation. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 250 View Fall 2026 sections of this course CHEM 430 — Special Topics in Chemistry(3 cr.)Provides in-depth study of a current topic in chemistry selected by the instructor. Recent offerings have examined green chemistry and materials science. Students complete a literature-based research project. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 310 View Fall 2026 sections of this course CHEM 495 — Chemistry Capstone Research(3 cr.)Requires students to complete an independent research project under faculty supervision, culminating in a written thesis and public presentation. Students apply skills developed throughout the chemistry curriculum to an original research question. The course serves as the capstone for the chemistry major. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 410 |
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