CHEM - Chemistry

CHEM 1110 Gen Chemistry I Lab

Emphasis on developing student laboratory techniques for general chemistry studies. Designed for transfer students with credit for General Chemistry I lecture. Prerequisite: Credit for a General Chemistry I lecture course and approval of department chairperson. Laboratory fee. Fall, Spring, Summer I.

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CHEM 1120 Gen Chemistry II Lab

Continued studies in general chemistry laboratory techniques. Designed for transfer students with credit for General Chemistry II lecture. Continuation of CHEM 1110. Prerequisite: Credit for General Chemistry II lecture and approval of department chairperson. Laboratory fee. Fall, Spring, Summer II.

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CHEM 1190 Independent Learning

Studies in Chemistry involving either use of chemical literature or laboratory techniques or both. Prerequisite: Permission of department chairperson. Fall, Spring, Summer I, Summer II.

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CHEM 1191 Seminar

Requirements may include a literature search, oral presentation, and written abstract on a relevant topic in Chemistry. Prerequisite: Permission of department chairperson. Fall.

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CHEM 1193 Chemical Research

Students will conduct chemical research in collaboration with a faculty member. A minimum of 3 clock hours of laboratory work per week will be required for each semester hour of credit. Library work and a written report of work will also be required. Prerequisi te: Approval or department chairperson. Fall, Spring Summer I, Summer II.

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CHEM 1290 Independent Learning

Studies in Chemistry involving either use of chemical literature or laboratory techniques or both. Prerequisite: Permission of department chairperson. Fall, Spring, Summer I, Summer II.

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CHEM 1291 Seminar

Requirements may include a literature search, oral presentation, and written abstract on a relevant topic in Chemistry. Prerequisite: P ermission of department chairperson.

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CHEM 1293 Chemical Research

Students will conduct chemical research in co llaboration with a faculty member. A minimum of 3 clock hours of laboratory work per week will be required for each semester hour of cr edit. Library work and a written report of w ork will also be required. Course level ("V" ) may range between 1 and 4 or Freshman throu gh Senior level. Laboratory Fee. Prerequisi te: Approval of department chairperson.

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CHEM 1390 Independent Learning

Studies in Chemistry involving either use of chemical literature or laboratory techniques or both. Prerequisite: Permission of department chairperson. Fall, Spring, Summer I, Summer II.

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CHEM 1391 Seminar

Requirements may include a literature search, oral presentation, and written abstract on a relevant topic in Chemistry. Prerequisite: P ermission of department chairperson.

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CHEM 1393 Chemical Research

Students will conduct chemical research in co llaboration with a faculty member. A minimum of 3 clock hours of laboratory work per week will be required for each semester hour of cr edit. Library work and a written report of w ork will also be required. Course level ("V" ) may range between 1 and 4 or Freshman throu gh Senior level. Laboratory Fee. Prerequisi te: Approval of department chairperson.

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CHEM 1400 Chemistry and Society

This course is designed to meet the requirements for a laboratory science course for students who do not plan to major in Biology or Chemistry. The course will not meet requirements for Nursing or other Health Careers students. In addition to providing an introduction to some basic concepts of Chemistry, the course is designed to acquaint students with the impact of current science and technology on their everyday lives by examining the chemistry of life, food additives, drug, detergents, cosmetics, paints, space, and others. Ths course will not count toward a Chemistry major or minor. Laboratory fee. Fall, Spring.

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CHEM 1401 Introduction to Forensic Science

This is an introductory, applied course for students who are not planning to major in Biology or Chemistry, but who are interested in the technical methods used to enforce our criminal and civil laws. Students with interests in the scientific aspects of the Criminal Justice field or those who desire additional knowledge of the capabilities of a typical crime laboratory extending beyond that of magazine articles or televised programs, will benefit from the material. Real life examples of the principles and techniques of physical and natural science as practiced and applied to the analysis of crime scenes are to be discussed. Laboratory fee. Fall, Spring.

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CHEM 1402 Environmental Science

Envionmental Science is a one-semester course designed for students who are not planning to major in Biology or Chemistry. Using the global approach, the course will focus on environmental principles, problems, and potential solutions. A chemical emphasis will be given where applicable to such topics as materials, waste management and waste treatment, energy resources, population increases, water and water pollution, air and air pollition, using and misusing land, and environmental legislation. The laboratory activities will reinforce concepts covered in the classroom with experiments and demonstrations. (same as ENVR 1402) Laboratory fee. Fall, Sprinig.

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CHEM 1410 General Chemistry I

This course is designed to prepare the natural science major, as well as pre-health professions students, for additional studies in chemistry. fundamental topics in chemistry including atomic theory, stoichmetry, solutions, gases, thermochemistry, quantum theory, the periodic table, and chemical bonding are covered, including calculations methods. General techniques and fundamental properties are emphasized in the laboratory. Prerequisite: Credit or concurrent enrollment in MATH 1306 or MATH 1320, or adequate high school background.

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CHEM 1420 General Chemistry II

Contunation and CHEM 1410. Condensed phases, solution properties, kinetics, equilibria, acid-base systems, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and nuclear chemistry are covered. General techniques and fundamental properties are emphasized in the laboratory. Prerequisite: CHEM 1410. Fall, Spring, Summer I.

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CHEM 1441 College Chemistry

This course is designed to provide the pre-nursing student with a fundamental understanding of general chemical principles. Atomic structure, bonding, nomenclature, chemical equations, and a problem-solving approach to stoichiometry, gases, solutions, acids and bases, and oxidations-reduction are covered. Basic techniques and fundamental properties are emphasized in the laboratory. This course does not fulfill the prerequisite for CHEM 1420. Laboratory fee. Fall, Spring, Summer I.

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CHEM 1490 Independent Learning

Studies in Chemistry involving either use of chemical literature or laboratory techniques or both. Prerequisite: Permission of department chairperson. Fall, Spring, Summer I, Summer II.

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CHEM 1491 Seminar

Requirements may include a literature search, oral presentation, and written abstract on a relevant topic in Chemistry. Prerequisite: P ermission of department chairperson.

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CHEM 1493 Chemical Research

Students will conduct chemical research in co llaboration with a faculty member. A minimum of 3 clock hours of laboratory work per week will be required for each semester hour of c redit. Library work and a written report of work will also be required. Course level ("V ") may range between 1 and 4 or Freshman thro ugh Senior level. Laboratory Fee. Prerequis ite: Approval of department chairperson.

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CHEM 2181 Intro to ChemResearch-Capstone I

An introduction to the methods of Chemical Research, including literature studies; the design, execution and analysis of experiments; and the documentation and presentation of results. Prerequisite: Approval of department chairperson. Spring.

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CHEM 2190 Independent Learning

Studies in Chemistry involving either use of chemical literature or laboratory techniques or both. Prerequisite: Permission of department chairperson. Fall, Spring, Summer I, Summer II.

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CHEM 2191 Seminar

Requirements may include a literature search, oral presentation, and written abstract on a relevant topic in Chemistry. Prerequisite: P ermission of department chairperson.

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CHEM 2193 Chemical Research

Students will conduct chemical research in co llaboration with a faculty member. A minimum of 3 clock hours of laboratory work per week will be required for each semester hour of c redit. Library work and a written report of work will also be required. Course level ("V ") may range between 1 and 4 or Freshman thro ugh Senior level. Laboratory Fee. Prerequis ite: Approval of department chairperson.

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CHEM 2290 Independent Learning

Studies in Chemistry involving either use of chemical literature or laboratory techniques or both. Prerequisite: Permission of department chairperson. Fall, Spring, Summer I, Summer II.

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CHEM 2291 Seminar

Requirements may include a literature search, oral presentation, and written abstract on a relevant topic in Chemistry, Prerequisite: P ermission of department chairperson.

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CHEM 2293 Chemical Research

Students will conduct chemical research in co llaboration with a faculty member. A minimum of 3 clock hours of laboratory work per week will be required for each semester hour of c redit. Library work and a written report of work will also be required. Course level ("V ") may range between 1 and 4 or Freshman thro ugh Senior level. Laboratory Fee. Prerequis ite: Approval of department chairperson.

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CHEM 2390 Independent Learning

Studies in Chemistry involving either use of chemical literature or laboratory techniques or both. Prerequisite: Permission of department chairperson. Fall, Spring, Summer I, Summer II.

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CHEM 2391 Seminar

Requirements may include a literature search, oral presenation, and written abstract on a relevant topic in Chemistry. Prerequisite: Pe rmission of department chairperson.

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CHEM 2393 Chemical Research

Students will conduct chemical research in co llaboration with a faculty member. A minimum of 3 clock hours of laboratory work per week will be required for each semester hour of c redit. Library work and a written report of work will also be required. Course level ("V ") may range between 1 and 4 or Freshman thro ugh Senior level. Laboratory Fee. Prerequis te: Approval of department chairperson.

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CHEM 2440 Found of Bio-Organic Chemistry

Important organic and biological compounds and their physical and chemical properties will be covered with additional study given to their roles in biochemical processes. Prerequisite: CHEM 1441 or equivalent. Laboratory fee. Fall, Spring, Summer II.

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CHEM 2490 Independent Learning

Studies in Chemistry involving either use of chemical literature or laboratory techniques or both. Prerequisite: Permission of department chairperson. Fall, Spring, Summer I, Summer II.

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CHEM 2491 Seminar

Requirements may include a literature search, oral presentation, and written abstract on a relevant topic in Chemistry. Prerequisite: P ermission of department chairperson.

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CHEM 2493 Chemical Research

Students will conduct chemical research in co llaboration with a faculty member. A minimum of 3 clock hours of laboratory work per week will be required for each semester hour of c redit. Library work and a written report of work will also be required. Course level ("V ") may range between 1 and 4 or Freshman thro ugh Senior level. Laboratory Fee. Prerequis ite: Approval of department chairperson.

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CHEM 3001 Lab Assistantship

Faculty-directed experience in assisting with laboratory studies. May be repeated subject to availability of assignments. Prerequisite: Approval of department chairperson. Fall , Spring.

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CHEM 3110 Org Chemistry I Lab

Laboratory component of Organic Chemistry I. Preparation of representative organic compounds and introduction to qualitative and quantitative organic analysis. Designed for transfer students with credit for Organic Chemistry I lecture. Prerequisite: Credit for an Organic Chemistry I lecture course and approval of department chairperson. Lab fee. Fall.

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CHEM 3120 Org Chemistry II Lab

Laboratory component of Organic Chemistry II. Continued studies in Organic Chemistry laboratory techniques. Designed for transfer students with credit for Organic Chemistry II lecture. Prerequisite: Credit for an Organic Chemistry II lecture course and approval of department chairperson. Lab fee. Spring.

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CHEM 3190 Independent Learning

Studies in Chemistry involving either use of chemical literature or laboratory techniques or both. Prerequisite: Permission of department chairperson. Fall, Spring, Summer I, Summer II.

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CHEM 3191 Seminar

Requirements may include a literature search, oral presentation, and written abstract on a relevant topic in Chemistry. Prerequisite: P ermission of department chairperson.

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CHEM 3193 Chemical Research

Students will conduct chemical research in co llaboration with a faculty member. A minimum of 3 clock hours of laboratory work per week will be required for each semester hour of c redit. Library work and a written report of work will also be required. Course level ("V ") may range between 1 and 3 or Freshman thro ugh Senior level. Laboratory Fee. Prerequis ite: Approval of department chairperson.

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CHEM 3290 Independent Learning

Studies in Chemistry involving either use of chemical literature or laboratory techniques or both. Prerequisite: Permission of department chairperson. Fall, Spring, Summer I, Summer II.

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CHEM 3291 Seminar

Requirements may include a literature search, oral presentation, and written abstract on a relevant topic in Chemistry. Prerequisite: P ermission of department chairperson.

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CHEM 3293 Chemical Research

Students will conduct chemical research in co llaboration with a faculty member. A minimum of 3 clock hours of laboratory work per week will be required for each semester hour of c redit. Library work and a written report of work will also be required. Course level ("V ") may range between 1 and 4 or Freshman thro ugh Senior level. Laboratory Fee. Prerequis ite: Approval of department chairperson.

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CHEM 3390 Independent Learning

Studies in Chemistry involving either use of chemical literature or laboratory techniques or both. Prerequisite: Permission of department chairperson. Fall, Spring, Summer I, Summer II.

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CHEM 3391 Seminar

Requirements may include a literature search, oral presentation, and written abstract on a relevant topic in Chemistry. Prerequisite: P ermission of department chairperson.

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CHEM 3393 Chemical Research

Students will conduct chemical research in co llaboration with a faculty member. A minimum of 3 clock hours of laboratory work per week will be required for each semester hour of c redit. Library work and a written report of work will also be required. Course level ("V ") may range between 1 and 4 or Freshman thro ugh Senior level. Laboratory Fee. Prerequis ite: Approval of department chairperson.

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CHEM 3400 Quantitative Analysis

Fundamental methods and theories of acid-base, precipitation, complex-formation, oxidation-reduction titration, and gravimetric methods of analysis. Prerequisite: CHEM 1120/1320. Lab fee. Fall.

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CHEM 3410 Organic Chemistry I

A systematic study of carbon compounds. Laboratory work consists of preparation of representative organic compounds and an introduction to qualitative and quantitative organic analysis. Prerequisite: CHEM 1110/1310. Lab fee. Fall.

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CHEM 3420 Organic Chemistry II

A continuation of CHEM 3410. Prerequisite: CHEM 1110/1310. Lab fee. Spring.

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CHEM 3440 Physical Chemistry I

Kinetic theory; classical thermodynamic principles with an introduction to statistical the rmodynamics; thermodynamics of chemical reactions and equilibrium; reaction kinetics and odern structural concepts. Prerequisites: CHEM 1120/1320 and Credit for or concurrent enrollment inMATH 1330 and PHYS 2411. Lab fee. Fall.

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CHEM 3450 Physical Chemistry II

A continuation of CHEM 3440. Prerequisites: CHEM 1120/1320 and credit for or concurrent enrollment in MATH 1330 and PHYS 2411. Lab fee. Spring.

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CHEM 3480 Environmental Chemistry

A study of the principles and concepts of Environmental Chemistry. The chemical processes of the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere will be investigated. The effect of man-made pollutants on these chemical processes will also be studied. Laboratory will focus on environmental sampling and analysis techniques. Lab fee. Prerequisite: CHEM 34 00.

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CHEM 3490 Independent Learning

Studies in Chemistry involving either use of chemical literature or laboratory techniques or both. Prerequisite: Permission of department chairperson. Fall, Spring, Summer I, Summer II.

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CHEM 3491 Seminar

Requirements may include a literature search, oral presentation, and written abstract on a relevant topic in Chemistry. Prerequisite: P ermission of department chairperson.

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CHEM 3493 Chemical Research

Students will conduct chemical research in co llaboration with a faculty member. A minimum of 3 clock hours of laboratory work per week will be required for each semester hour of c redit. Library work and a written report of work will also be required. Course level ("V ") may range between 1 and 4 or Freshman thro ugh Senior level. Laboratory fee. Prerequis ite: Approval of department chairperson.

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CHEM 4001 Lab Assistantship

Faculty-directed experience in assisting with laboratory studies. May be repeated subject to availability of assignments. Prerequisite : Approval of department chairperson.

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CHEM 4090 Senior Evaluation

Students majoring in chemistry must complete the chemistry achievement examination prior to graduation. Prerequisite: Consent of department chairperson. Fee. Fall, Spring, Summer I and Summer II.

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CHEM 4160 Practicum/Clinical Chemistry

Supervised study will be carried out at the Veterans Administration facilities in Temple, Texas, or at an equivalent site. The study may involve applied clinical laboratory activities or more basic research programs. Supervision and evaluation of the study will be conducted by designated member(s) of the staff at the site. The student will normally be expected to write a formal report covering work done. A written examination and/or oral examination may be given at the conclustion of the study. Lab fee. Prerequisite: A minimum of 28 semester hours of Chemistry. In addition, a student may enroll for this course only after receiving the joint approval of the department chairperson and the supervising official(s) at the site. May be repeated up to a maximum of 6 semester hours of credit.

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CHEM 4181 Chemical Research-Capstone II

Students will conduct chemical research in collaboration with a faculty member. A minimum of 3 clock hours of laboratory work per week will be required. Library work and a written report may also be required. Prerequisite: CHEM 2181 and approval of department chairperson.

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CHEM 4183 Seminar - Capstone III

Requirements may include a literature search, oral presentation, and formal paper describing the studies and results of the student's work in CHEM 4193 Chemical Research - Capstone II. Prerequisite: CHEM 4181 and approval of department chairperson.

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CHEM 4190 Independent Learning

Studies in Chemistry involving either use of chemical literature or laboratory techniques or both. Prerequisite: Permission of department chairperson. Fall, Spring, Summer I, Summer II.

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CHEM 4191 Seminar

Requirements may include a literature search, oral presentation, and written abstract on a relevant topic in Chemistry. Prerequisite: p ermission of department chairperson.

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CHEM 4193 Chemical Research

Students will conduct chemical research in co llaboration with a faculty member. A minimum of 3 clock hours of laboratory work per week will be required for each semester hour of c redit. Library work and a written report of work will also be required. Course level ("V ") may range between 1 and 4 or Freshmen thro ugh Senior level. Laboratory Fee. Prerequis ite: Approval of department chairperson.

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CHEM 4260 Practicum/Clinical Chemistry

Supervised study will be carried out at the V eterans Administration facilities in Temple, Texas, or at an equivalent site. The study m ay involve applied clinical laboratory activi ties or more basic research programs. Superv ision and evaluation of the study will be con ducted by designated member(s) of the staff a t the site. The student will normally be exp ected to write a formal report covering work done. A written examination and/or oral exam ination may be given at the conclusion of the study. Laboratory fee. Prerequisite: A mi nimum of 28 semester hours of Chemistry. In addition, a student may enroll for this cours e only after receiving the joint approval of the department chairperson and the supervisin g official(s) at the site. May be repeated u p to a maximum of 6 semester hours of credit.

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CHEM 4290 Independent Learning

Studies in Chemistry involving either use of chemical literature or laboratory techniques or both. Prerequisite: Permission of department chairperson. Fall, Spring, Summer I, Summer II.

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CHEM 4291 Seminar

Requirements may include a literature search, oral presentation, and written abstract on a relevant topic in Chemistry. Prerequisite: P ermission of department chairperson.

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CHEM 4293 Chemical Research

Students will conduct chemical research in co llaboration with a faculty member. A minimum of 3 clock hours of laboratory work per week will be required for each semester hour of c redit. Library work and a written report of work will also be required. Course level ("V ") may range between 1 and 4 or Freshman thro ugh Senior level. Laboratory Fee. Prerequis ite: Approval of department chairperson.

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CHEM 4300 Safety/Academic Laboratory

An introduction to legal aspects of academic laboratory safety, basic concepts of a laboratory sefety program, Material Safety Data Sheets, and waste disposal for academic science laboratories K-12. Prerequisite: Approval of department chairperson.

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CHEM 4310 Hand/Hazardous Materials

A study of the principles and methods of handling hazardous materials in the workplce. Coverage includes the nature and scope of hazards in the workplace and an overview of regulations of hazardous materials and worker safety, occupational diseases, fundamentals of industrial hygiene, basic concepts of toxicology, and an introduction to risk assessment. Prerequisite: Approval of department chairperson .

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CHEM 4311 Environmental Issues

Concepts of Environmental Science will be introduced. Study will focus on the major environmental issues of the day, including technological, economic, and ethical aspects of these issues. Methods of risk-benefit analysis will be presented. Prerequisite: Approval of department chairperson.

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CHEM 4350 Adv Inorganic Chemistry

Theories of bonding in inorganic systems, coordination chemistry, mechanisms of inorganic reactions, acid-base theory, Born-Haber cycles, oxidation potential, and structured concepts. Prerequisite: Credit in a 3000-level Chemistry course. Fall, odd-numbered years.

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CHEM 4360 Practicum/Clinical Chemistry

Supervised study will be carried out at the V eterans Administration facilities in Temple, Texas, or at an equivalent site. The study m ay involve applied clinical laboratory activi ties or more basic research programs. Superv ision and evaluation of the study will be con ducted by designated member(s) of the staff a t the site. The student will normally be exp ected to write a formal report covering work done. A written examination and/or oral exam ination may be given at the conclusion of the study. Laboratory fee. Prerequisite: A mi nimum of 28 semester hours of Chemistry. In addition, a student may enroll for this cours e only after receiving the joint approval of the department chairperson and the supervisin g official(s) at the site. May be repeated u p to a maximum of 6 semester hours of credit.

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CHEM 4390 Independent Learning

Studies in Chemistry involving either use of chemical literature or laboratory techniques or both. Prerequisite: Permission of department chairperson. Fall, Spring, Summer I, Summer II.

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CHEM 4391 Seminar

Requirements may include a literature search, oral presentation, and written abstract on a relevant topic in Chemistry. Prerequisite: P ermission of department chairperson.

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CHEM 4393 Chemical Research

Students will conduct chemical research in co llaboration with a faculty member. A minimum of 3 clock hours of laboratory work per week will be required for each semester hour of c redit. Library work and a written report of work will also be required. Course level ("V ") may range between 1 and 4 or Freshman thro ugh Senior level. Laboratory Fee. Prerequis ite: Approval of department chairperson.

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CHEM 4430 Biochemistry

A survey of life molecules with emphasis on their roles in metabolic processes. The laboratory is an introduction to classical biochemical techniques. Prerequisite: CHEM 3420. Lab fee. Spring.

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CHEM 4440 Adv Analytical Chemistry

Theoretical basis for and application of instrumental methods of chemical analysis, including a wide varitey of spectral and chromatographic techniques. Prerequisites: CHEM 3400 and permission of department chairperson. Lab fee. Spring.

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CHEM 4460 Practicum/Clinical Chemistry

Supervised study will be carried out at the V eterans Administration facilities in Temple, Texas, or at an equivalent site. The study m ay involve applied clinical laboratory activi ties or more basic research programs. Superv ision and evaluation of the study will be con ducted by designated member(s) of the staff a t the site. The student will normally be exp ected to write a formal report covering work done. A written examination and/or oral exam ination may be given at the conclusion of the study. Laboratory fee. Prerequisite: A mi nimum of 28 semester hours of Chemistry. In addition, a student may enroll for this cours e only after receiving the joint approval of the department chairperson and the supervisin g official(s) at the site. May be repeated u p to a maximum of 6 semester hours of credit.

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CHEM 4490 Independent Learning

Studies in Chemistry involving either use of chemical literature or laboratory techniques or both. Prerequisite: Permission of department chairperson. Fall, Spring, Summer I, Summer II.

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CHEM 4491 Seminar

Requirements may include a literature search, oral presentation, and written abstract on a relevant topic in Chemistry. Prerequisite: Permission of department chairperson. Fall.

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CHEM 4493 Chemical Research

Students will conduct chemical research in collaboration with a faculty member. A minimum of 3 clock hours of laboratory work per week will be required for each semester hour of credit. Library work and a written report of work will also be required. Prerequisite: Approval of department chairperson. Fall, Spring, Summer I, Summer II

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CHEM 4560 Practicum in Clinical Chemistry

Supervised study will be carried out at the V eterans Administration facilities in Temple, Texas, or at an equivalent site. The study m ay involve applied clinical laboratory activi ties or more basic research programs. Superv ision and evaluation of the study will be con ducted by designated member(s) of the staff a t the site. The student will normally be exp ected to write a formal report covering work done. A written examination and/or oral exam ination may be given at the conclusion of the study. Laboratory fee. Prerequisite: A mi nimum of 28 semester hours of Chemistry. In addition, a student may enroll for this cours e only after receiving the joint approval of the department chairperson and the supervisin g official(s) at the site. May be repeated u p to a maximum of 6 semester hours of credit.

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CHEM 4660 Practicum in Clinical Chemistry

Supervised study will be carried out at the Veterans Administration facilities in Temple, Texas, or at an equivalent site. The study may involve applied clinical laboratory activities or more basic research programs. Supervision and evaluation of the study will be conducted by designated member(s) of the staff at the site. The student will normally be expected to write a formal report covering work done. A written examination and/or oral examination may be given at the conclusion of the study. Lab fee. Prerequisite: A minimum of 28 semester hours of Chemistry. In addition, a student may enroll for this course only after receiving the joint approval of the department chairperson and the supervising official(s) at the site. May be repeated up to a maximum of 6 semester hours of credit.

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