300

CHM 303 Computational Methods in Physical Sciences

Computational techniques for solving physics and chemistry problems as well as for simulating, analyzing, and graphically visualizing physical systems and processes. Offered fall of odd years.
3

Prerequisites

PHY 204 or PHY 201 and MTH 202

Cross Listed Courses

PHY 303, MTH 303

CHM 314 Analytical Chemistry

Lecture presentation of the principles of wet and instrumental methods and the treatment of analytical data.

3

Prerequisites

CHM 208, CHM 279, or permission of instructor.

Corequisites

May be taken concurrently with CHM 379.

CHM 325 Organic Chemistry I

The first course in the year-long sequence. Theoretical concepts of organic chemistry will include nomenclature, stereochemistry, and substitution/elimination/addition reactions. Spectroscopic techniques for the determination of molecular structure including NMR, IR, UV/Vis, and MS are integrated with presented theories.

3

Prerequisites

A grade of C or higher in CHM 208.

Corequisites

CHM 025

CHM 326 Organic Chemistry II

The second course in the year-long sequence. Synthetic pathways leading to the formation of carbonyl compounds, acids, and acid derivatives will be developed. Molecules of biological importance will be studied using the concepts developed earlier in this sequence.

3

Prerequisites

A grade of C- or higher in CHM 325.

Corequisites

CHM 026

CHM 331 Physical Chemistry I

Postulates of quantum mechanics, particle in a box, harmonic oscillator, rigid rotator, and hydrogen atom with application to electronic structure of atoms and molecules and to atomic and molecular spectra.

3

Prerequisites

A grade of C- or higher in CHM 208, PHY 205, MTH 202, or permission of instructor.

CHM 332 Physical Chemistry II

Classical and statistical thermodynamics to include Boltzmann statistics, partition functions and ensembles with applications to phase equilibria, chemical equilibria, solute-solvent interactions and non-equilibrium thermodynamics. Chemical kinetics to include rate laws, mechanisms, kinetic molecular theory and gas-phase reaction dynamics.

3

Prerequisites

A grade of C- or higher in CHM 331 or permission of instructor.

CHM 370 Special Laboratory

For special upper-division laboratory projects. Content, credit, and fee to be arranged. Fee: $60 per credit hour.

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Prerequisites

CHM 326

CHM 372 Physical Chemistry I Laboratory

Atomic and molecular spectroscopy to illustrate the postulates of quantum mechanics, particle in a box, harmonic oscillator, rigid rotator and electronic structure of atoms and molecules. Fee: $60.

1

Prerequisites

CHM 331

CHM 373 Physical Chemistry II Laboratory

Experiments designed to investigate thermodynamics, chemical kinetics and gas phase reaction dynamics with applications to phase equilibria, chemical equilibria, solute-solvent interactions. Fee: $60.

1

Prerequisites

CHM 332

CHM 375 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory

Techniques used in synthesis, separation, and characterization of organic compounds will be developed.  Mechanistic investigations of reactions will be presented.  With the consent of the instructor, students will modify reactants, reagents, and /or condition for reactions.  Students will learn the operation and capabilities of FT-IR, FT-NMR, and GC-MS instruments. Fee: $60.

1

Prerequisites

CHM 278 or CHM 279

Corequisites

CHM 325

CHM 376 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory

The mechanism of aromatic electrophilic substitution reactions will be investigated with emphasis on Green Chemistry and reproducibility of experimental results.  Development and completion of a multiple-week, individual project. Fee: $60.

1

Prerequisites

CHM 375

Corequisites

CHM 326

CHM 379 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory

Experiments in quantitative analysis, including wet, spectroscopic, electrochemical, and chromatographic methods. Additional emphasis on statistics, computerized data analysis, and report writing. Fee: $60.

1

Corequisites

CHM 314

CHM 386 Environmental Chemistry

This course is organized into three main sections in which chemical topics relevant to the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and terrestrial environments are discussed. The course also addresses anthropogenic effects on the environment, toxicology, risk assessment, environmental analysis, computer modeling, and the political and sociological aspects of environmental topics.

3

Prerequisites

CHM 208

Cross Listed Courses

ENV 386

CHM 387 Service Learning in Chemistry

Faculty directed student outreach in community educational institutions. Before enrolling, students must consult with a faculty member to define goals for the project. May be repeated for credit.

1

Prerequisites

CHM 207, CHM 208

CHM 390 Directed Study

Credit arranged by student in cooperation with faculty.

Variable

CHM 393 Research in Chemistry

Faculty directed student research. Before enrolling, students must consult with a faculty member to define the project. May be repeated for credit. Fee: $60 per credit hour.

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