CHEM - Chemistry

CHEM 5190 Independent Learning

Opportunities for special studies in chemistry utilizing the chemical literature and/or laboratory techniques. Topics include but are not limited to: advanced analytical chemistry, advanced inorganic chemistry, biochemistry, chemistry seminar, environmental chemistry, environmental issues, handling hazardous materials, "hands-on" science for elementary and middle school teachers, organic synthesis, physical chemistry, practicum in clinical chemistry, and safty in the academic laboratory. Prerequisite: approval of department chairperson. Laboratory fee when applicable. Offered when needed.

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CHEM 5191 Seminar

Requirements include a literature search, ora l presentation, and review paper on a relevan t topic in chemistry. Prerequisite: Approval of the department chairperson.

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CHEM 5291 Seminar

Requirements include a literature search, ora l presentation, and review paper on a relevan t topic in chemistry. Prerequisite: Approval of the department chairperson.

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CHEM 5300 Safety in the Academic Laboratory

This study will include an introduction to th e legal aspects of academic laboratory safety , the basic concepts of a laboratory safety p rogram, Material Safety Data Sheets, and wast e disposal for academic science laboratories K-12. Prerequisite: Approval of the departmen t chairperson.

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CHEM 5310 Handling Hazardous Materials

Study of the principles and methods of handli ng hazardous materials in the workplace. Cove rage includes nature and scope of hazards in the workplace, overview of regulations of haz ardous materials and worker safety, occupatio nal diseases, fundamentals of industrial hygi ene, basic concepts of toxicology, and introd uction to risk assessment. Prerequisite: Appr oval of the department chairperson.

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CHEM 5311 Environmental Issues

Concepts of environmental science will be int roduced. Study will focus on the major enviro nmental issues of the day, including technolo gical, economic, and ethical aspects of these issues. Methods of risk-benefit analysis wil l be introducted. Prerequisite: Approval of t he department chairperson.

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CHEM 5350 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

A study of bonding in inorganic systems, coor dination chemistry, mechanisms of inorganic r eactions, acid-base theory, Born-Haber cycles , oxidation potential, and structural concept s. Prerequisite: CHEM 5440 or CHEM 3440 and a pproval of the department chairperson.

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CHEM 5390 Independent Learning

Opportunities for special studies in chemistry utilizing the chemical literature and/or laboratory techniques. Topics include but are not limited to: advanced analytical chemistry, advanced inorganic chemistry, biochemistry, chemistry seminar, environmental chemistry, environmental issues, handling hazardous materials, "hands-on" science for elementary and middle school teachers, organic synthesis, physical chemistry, practicum in clinical chemistry, and safety in the academic laboratory. Prerequisite: approval of department chairperson. Laboratory fee when applicable. Offered when needed.

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CHEM 5391 Seminar

Requirements include a literature search, ora l presentation, and review paper on a relevan t topic in chemistry. Prerequisite: Approval of the department chairperson.

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CHEM 5430 Biochemistry

An investigation of the molecules of life wit h an emphasis on their roles in metabolic pro cesses. Laboratory fee. Prerequisites: CHEM 3 420 and approval of the department chairperso n.

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CHEM 5440 Physical Chemistry I

A study of kinetic theory, classical thermody namic principles with an introduction to stat istical thermodynamics, thermodynamics of che mical reactions and equilibrium, reaction kin etics, and modern structural concepts. Labora tory fee. Prerequisites: CHEM 1120, 1320, and credit for or concurrent enrollment in MATH 1330 and PHYS 2411, and approval of the depar tment chairperson.

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CHEM 5450 Physical Chemistry II

A continuation of CHEM 5440. Laboratory fee. Prerequisite: CHEM 1120, 1320, and credit for or concurrent enrollment in MATH 1330 and PH YS 2411, and approval of the department chair person.

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CHEM 5460 Advanced Analytical Chemistry

Study focuses on the theoretical basis and ap plication of instrumental methods in chemical analysis. Laboratory fee. Prerequisites: CHE M 3400 and the approval of the department cha irperson.

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CHEM 5480 Environmental Chemistry

A study of the principles and concepts of Env ironmental Chemistry. The chemical processes of the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphe re will be investigated. The effect of mad-ma de pollutants on these chemical processes wil l also be studied. Laboratory will focus on e nvironmental sampling and analysis techniques . Laboratory fee. Prerequisite: CHEM 3400.

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CHEM 5490 Independent Learning

Opportunities for special studies in chemistry utilizing the chemical literature and/or laboratory techniques. Topics include but are not limited to: advanced analytical chemistry, advanced inorganic chemistry, biochemistry, chemistry seminar, environmental chemistry, environmental issues, handling hazardous materials, "hands-on" science for elementary and middle school teachers, organic synthesis, physical chemistry, practicum in clinical chemistry, and safety in the academic laboratory. Prerequisite: approval of department chairperson. Laboratory fee when applicable. Offered when needed.

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CHEM 5491 Seminar

Requirements include a literature search, ora l presentation, and review paper on a relevan t topic in chemistry. Prerequisite: Approval of the department chairperson.

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CHEM 6160 Practicum in Clinical Chemistry

May involve applied clinical laboratory activ ities or more basic chemical research. Study will be carried out at the Veteran's Administ ration facilities in Temple, Texas, or at an equivalent site. Supervision and evaluation o f the study will be conducted by designated m ember(s) of the staff at the site, with the c oncurrence of the department chairperson. Pre requisite: The joint approval of the departme nt chairperson and the supervising officials at the site of the study.

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CHEM 6190 Chemical Research

Chemical investigations utilizing specialized laboratory techniques. An introduction to the fundamentals of chemical research. Laboratory fee. Prerequisite: Approval of the department chairperson. Offered when needed.

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CHEM 6260 Practicum in Clinical Chemistry

May involve applied clinical laboratory activ ities or more basic chemical research. Study will be carried out at the Veteran's Administ ration facilities in Temple, Texas, or at an equivalent site. Supervision and evaluation o f the study will be conducted by designated m ember(s) of the staff at the site, with the c oncurrence of the department chairperson. Pre requisite: The joint approval of the departme nt chairperson and the supervising officials at the site of the study.

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CHEM 6290 Chemical Research

Chemical investigations utilizing specialized laboratory techniques. An introduction to th e fundamentals of chemical research. Laborato ry fee. Prerequisite: Approval of the departm ent chairperson.

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CHEM 6340 Hands On Science/Elem&Mid Sch Tchrs

Study will focus on the essential components of successful "hands on" science activities. A major portion of the course will involve pa rticipation in laboratory experiences designe d to stimulate, motivate, and increase the un derstanding of science for elementary and mid dle school students. Prerequisite: Approval o f the department chairperson.

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CHEM 6360 Practicum in Clinical Chemistry

May involve applied clinical laboratory activ ities or more basic chemical research. Study will be carried out at the Veteran's Administ ration facilities in Temple, Texas, or at an equivalent site. Supervision and evaluation o f the study will be conducted by designated m ember(s) of the staff at the site, with the c oncurrence of the department chairperson. Pre requisite: The joint approval of the departme nt chairperson and the supervising officials at the site of the study.

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CHEM 6390 Chemical Research

Chemical investigations utilizing specialized laboratory techniques. An introduction to th e fundamentals of chemical research. Laborato ry fee. Prerequisite: Approval of the departm ent chairperson.

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CHEM 6420 Organic Synthesis

An investigation of reactions and methods use d in modern organic synthesis. Laboratory fee . Prerequisites: CHEM 3420 and the approval o f the department chairperson.

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CHEM 6460 Practicum in Clinical Chemistry

May involve applied clinical laboratory activ ities or more basic chemical research. Study will be carried out at the Veteran's Administ ration facililites in Temple, Texas, or at an equivalent site. Supervision and evaluation of the study will be conducted by designated member(s) of the staff at the site, with the concurrence of the department chairperson. Pr erequisite: The joint approval of the departm ent chairperson and the supervising officials at the site of the study.

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CHEM 6490 Chemical Research

Chemical investigations utilizing specialized laboratory techniques. An introduction to the fundamentals of chemical research. Laboratory fee. Prerequisite: Approval of the department chairperson. Offered when needed.

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