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

This lecture course covers the theory and technique involved in making and interpreting chemical measurements.  The main subjects are titration, gravimetric analysis, electrochemistry, spectroscopy, and chromatography.  Additional topics include statistics, the communication of scientific data, and the use of spreadsheets.

3

Prerequisites

CHM 208, CHM 278, or permission of instructor.

Corequisites

May be taken concurrently with CHM 379.

CHM 325 Organic Chemistry I

This course addresses nomenclature, stereochemistry, and the structure and reactivity of organic compounds; substitution, elimination, and addition reactions of organic substrates including alkanes, alkyl halides, alkenes and alkynes; and application of NMR and IR spectroscopy and mass spectrometry to the determination of molecule structure.

3

Prerequisites

A grade of C or higher in CHM 208.

Corequisites

CHM 025

CHM 326 Organic Chemistry II

This course extends the topics and principles of CHM 325 to an analysis of alcohols, aromatic systems, amines, ketones, aldehydes, carboxylic acids and derivatives. Special topics include synthetic strategies, polymers, and biochemistry, particularly the chemistry of lipids, carbohydrates, amino acids, and peptides.

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 344 Inorganic Chemistry I

This course is the first part of the two-semester Inorganic Chemistry sequence. Topics covered: fundamentals of atomic structure; molecular symmetry and its applications in IR spectroscopy and molecular orbital theory of small covalent molecules; solid state chemistry; oxidation-reduction processes; physical methods in inorganic chemistry; descriptive chemistry of the main group elements.
3

Prerequisites

A grade of C- or higher in CHM 208

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: $70.

1

Prerequisites

CHM 331

CHM 373 Physical Chemistry II Laboratory

Advanced laboratory designed to explore quantum chemistry, statistical mechanics, classical thermodynamics, kinetic molecular theory and chemical kinetics using spectrometers and experimental equipment designed in-house. A major component of this lab is the special project that requires students to design and conduct an experiment and orally present the findings to the class. Fee: $70.

1

Prerequisites

CHM 332

CHM 374 Inorganic Chemistry I Laboratory

This lab course covers synthetic and analytical techniques relevant to main group element chemistry and to solid state chemistry (including superconductors, semiconductors, nanoparticles).  Fee: $70.

1

Prerequisites

a grade of C- or higher in CHM 208 and CHM 278 (or equivalent)

Corequisites

CHM 344

CHM 375 Organic Chemistry I Lab

This course teaches the principles and techniques used in the synthesis, purification, and characterization of organic compounds. Students apply a variety of separation techniques; consult the chemical literature; investigate the kinetics of a proposed mechanism; synthesize organic compounds; operate IR and NMR spectrometers; and identify unknown compounds based on spectroscopic analysis. Fee:$70.

1

Prerequisites

A grade of C- or higher in CHM 278

Corequisites

CHM 325

CHM 376 Organic Chemistry II Lab

In this course, students continue synthetic application of reactions learned in CHEM 325 and 326; expand the techniques of CHM 375 to include gas chromatography/mass spectrometry; and apply GC/MS to a competitive nitration study. Students also research, propose, and execute an independent project, followed by oral presentation and formal documentation of the project’s outcomes. Fee: $70.

1

Prerequisites

A grade of C- or higher in CHM 375

Corequisites

CHM 326

CHM 379 Analytical Chemistry Laboratory

Experiments in quantitative analysis, including titration, spectroscopic, electrochemical, and chromatographic methods. Additional emphasis on statistics, computerized data analysis, and report writing. Fee: $70.

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: $70 per credit hour.