CHEM - Chemistry

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 instructor. Laboratory fee.

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 instructor. Laboratory fee.

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

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. Course level ("V ") may range between 1 and 4 or Freshman through Senior level. Laboratory Fee. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.

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

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. Course level ("V ") may range between 1 and 4 or Freshman through Senior level. Laboratory Fee. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.

Studies in Chemistry involving either use of chemical literature or laboratory techniques or both. Prerequisite: Permission of department chairperson.

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

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. Course level ("V ") may range between 1 and 4 or Freshman through Senior level. Laboratory Fee. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.

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. The course will not count toward a Chemistry major or minor. Laboratory fee.

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.

Environmental Science is a 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 pollution, 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.

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, stoichiometry, 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.

Continuation of 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 1110/1410.

An introduction to the scientific background of music including classical mechanics, oscillating systems and acoustics, the nature of matter, and materials science. The course will emphasize physical principles which provide a firm foundation in acoustical phenomena, room acoustics and the physics and chemistry of musical instruments. This course will be especially useful to the music student. Three hours lecture and two hours laboratory per week. Designed for non-science majors. Laboratory fee.

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.

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

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. Course level ("V ") may range between 1 and 4 or Freshman through Senior level. Laboratory Fee. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.

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 instructor.

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

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. Course level ("V ") may range between 1 and 4 or Freshman through Senior level. Laboratory Fee. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.

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

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. Course level ("V ") may range between 1 and 4 or Freshman through Senior level. Laboratory Fee. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.

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

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. Course level ("V ") may range between 1 and 4 or Freshman through Senior level. Laboratory Fee. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.

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. As needed.

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

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. Course level ("V ") may range between 1 and 4 or Freshman through Senior level. Laboratory Fee. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.

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

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 instructor. Lab fee.

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 instructor. Lab fee.

Mentorship fore pre-med and other pre-health professions students. Surveys the preparation for and procedure of applying to medical and other health professions schools. Provides information on locating necessary resources and effective scheduling to meet deadlines in submitting documents, and taking exams such as the MCAT.

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

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. Course level ("V ") may range between 1 and 4 or Freshman through Senior level. Laboratory fee. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.

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

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. Course level ("V ") may range between 1 and 4 or Freshman through Senior level. Laboratory fee. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.

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

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. Course level ("V ") may range between 1 and 4 or Freshman through Senior level. Laboratory fee. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.

Fundamental methods and theories of acid-base, precipitation, complex-formation, oxidation-reduction titration, and gravimetric methods of analysis. Prerequisite: CHEM 1420. Lab fee.

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 1410. Lab fee.

A continuation of CHEM 3410. Prerequisite: CHEM 3410. Lab fee.

Kinetic theory; classical thermodynamic principles with an introduction to statistical thermodynamics; thermodynamics of chemical reactions and equilibrium; reaction kinetics and modern structural concepts. Prerequisites: CHEM 1420 and Credit for or concurrent enrollment in MATH 1430 and PHYS 2411 or PHYS 2421. Lab fee.

A continuation of CHEM 3440. Prerequisites: CHEM 1120/1420 and credit for or concurrent enrollment in MATH 1430 and PHYS 2411 or PHYS 2421. Lab fee.

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 3400.

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

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. Course level ("V ") may range between 1 and 4 or Freshman through Senior level. Laboratory fee. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.

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

The Surgical Scholars Program includes discussions with and shadowing of surgeons, as well as other activities designed to provides students additional preparation for career choices and medical school. Enrollment is by application only. Background check and drug screening are required. Prerequisite: Meet minimum application requirements and approval of the Associate Dean for Natural Sciences. Course fees.

Students majoring in chemistry must complete the chemistry achievement examination prior to graduation. Prerequisite: Consent of department chairperson. Fee.

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.

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: approval of instructor.

Requirements may include a literature search, oral presentation, and formal paper describing the studies and results of the student’s work in CHEM 4181. Prerequisite: CHEM 4181 and approval of instructor.

Requirements may include a literature search, oral presentation, and written abstract on a relevant topic in Chemistry. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

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. Course level ("V ") may range between 1 and 4 or Freshman through Senior level. Laboratory Fee. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.

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. Laboratory 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.

Requirements may include a literature search, oral presentation, and written abstract on a relevant topic in Chemistry. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

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. Course level ("V ") may range between 1 and 4 or Freshman through Senior level. Laboratory Fee. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor

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

A study of the principles and methods of handling hazardous materials in the workplace. 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 instructor.

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 instructor.

A survey of molecular processes within living systems. Topics include, but are not limited to: replication, transcription, and translation. The course builds on the topics that are covered in CHEM 4430. Prerequisite: CHEM 4430 with a “C” or higher.

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.

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. Laboratory 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.

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

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. Course level ("V ") may range between 1 and 4 or Freshman through Senior level. Laboratory Fee. Prerequisite: Approval of instructor.

A survey of life molecules with emphasis on their roles in metabolic processes. The laboratory is an introduction to classical biochemical techniques. Prerequisite: CHEM 3410 and CHEM 1420. Lab fee.

Theoretical basis for an application of instrumental methods of chemical analysis, including a wide variety of spectral and chromatographic techniques. Prerequisites: a 3000-Level chemistry course with a “C” or higher, or CHEM 1420 with a “C” or higher and permission of the instructor. Lab fee.

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. Laboratory 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.

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

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 instructor.

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. Laboratory 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.

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.