Chemistry
 

CHEM 1211K Principles of Chemistry I

3-3-4

Prerequisite: MATH 1111
First course in a two-semester sequence covering the fundamental principles and applications of chemistry designed for science majors. Topics to be covered include composition of matter, stoichiometry, periodic relations, and nomenclature. Laboratory exercises supplement the lecture material.
 

CHEM 1212K Principles of Chemistry II

3-3-4

Prerequisite: CHEM 1211K
Second course in a two-semester sequence covering the fundamental principles and applications of chemistry designed for science majors. Laboratory exercises supplement the lecture material.
 

CHEM 2211K Environmental Chemistry

3-3-4

Prerequisite: CHEM 1211K
This course emphasizes the source, transport, reactions and fate of pollutants and natural chemical substances that enter or compose the aquatic, air, and soil environments. Laboratory exercises focus on water and wastewater analysis.
 

CHEM 2510 Survey of Organic Chemistry

3-0-3

Prerequisite: CHEM 1211K
A survey of the chemistry of the compounds of carbon. Topics include a study of the synthesis, reactions, and properties of acyclic and cyclic compounds and their derivatives.
 

CHEM 2511K Organic Chemistry I

3-3-4

Prerequisite: CHEM 1211K
An introduction to the chemistry of the compounds of carbon. Topics include a study of the synthesis, reactions, reaction mechanisms, and properties of acylic and cyclic compounds and their derivatives. Laboratory exercises supplement classroom work.
 

CHEM 2512K Organic Chemistry II

3-3-4

Prerequisite: CHEM 2511K
A continuation of the study of organic molecules. Topics include a survey of heterocycles, natural products and synthetic polymers. Laboratory exercises supplement classroom work.
 

CHEM 3100K Analytical Chemistry

3-6-5

Prerequisite: CHEM 1212K
An introduction to classical and instrumental methods of quantitative analysis and their underlying principles. Laboratory exercises supplement classroom work.
 

CHEM 3300K Instrumental Analysis

2-6-4

Prerequisite: CHEM 3100K
Principles of operation and application of instrumental methods including ultraviolet/visible and infrared spectroscopy, atomic absorption and emission, nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, chromatography, and electrochemistry. Laboratory exercises supplement classroom work.
 

CHEM 3901-3905 Special Topics

variable credit-1 to 5 hours

Special topics selected by the department. Offered on a demand basis.
 

CHEM 4111K Physical Chemistry I

3-3-4

Prerequisites: CHEM 1212K, MATH 2254
An introduction to the physical laws, theoretical principles, and mathematical relationships in chemistry, particularly in regard to chemical thermodynamics, equilibrium, electrochemistry, and changes of state. Laboratory exercises supplement classroom work.
 

CHEM 4112 Physical Chemistry II

3-0-3

Prerequisite: CHEM 4111K
A continuation of the coverage begun in Physical Chemistry I. Topics include chemical kinetics, an introduction to quantum mechanics, and statistical mechanics. The laboratory is optional.
 

CHEM 4112L Physical Chemistry II Lab

0-3-1

Prerequisite: CHEM 4111K, Corequisite: CHEM 4112
Laboratory exercises which compliment the material covered in CHEM 4112, Physical Chemistry II.
 

CHEM 4901-4905 Special Topics

variable credit-1 to 5 hours

Special topics selected by the department. Offered on a demand basis.