Course Descriptions

CHEM-C 100 - The World of Chemistry

Credits:

3

Description:

A topically oriented, nonmathematical introduction to the nature of matter. Topics covered include fossil fuel and nuclear sources of power; environmental issues involving chemistry such as recycling, acid rain, air and water pollution, climate change, ozone depletion; genetic modification of foods, DNA profiling, use of food additives and herbal supplements; and other public policy issues involving science.

CHEM-C 101 - Elementary Chemistry I

Credits:

3

Description:

Fall, day, night; Spring, day, night; Summer II, day. Essential principles of chemistry, atomic and molecular structure, bonding, properties and reactions of elements and compounds, stoichiometry, solutions, and acids and bases. For students who are not planning careers in the sciences and for those with no previous course work in chemistry. Note: most degree programs that include CHEM-C 101 require the concurrent laboratory, CHEM-C 121.

Prerequisite:

At least one semester of high school algebra.

Corequisite:

CHEM-C 121.

CHEM-C 105 - Principles of Chemistry I

Credits:

3

Description:

Fall, day, night; Spring, day; Summer I, day. Principles of inorganic and physical chemistry emphasizing physical and chemical properties, atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding, and states of matter.

Prerequisite:

Two years of high school algebra and one year of high school chemistry or CHEM-C 101 with a minimum grade of C.

Corequisite:

CHEM-C 125.

CHEM-C 106 - Principles of Chemistry II

Credits:

3

Description:

Fall, day; Spring, day, night; Summer II, day. Continuation of CHEM-C 105. Topics include condensed phases, solution chemistry, thermodynamics, equilibrium, and kinetics.

Prerequisite:

CHEM-C 105 with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent.

Corequisite:

CHEM-C 126.

CHEM-C 110 - The Chemistry of Life

Credits:

3

Description:

Optional laboratory: CHEM-C 115. A nonmathematical introduction to organic molecules and their transformation to useful materials such as drugs and polymers. An emphasis is placed on the chemical features of biomolecules including hormones and neurotransmitters, proteins, lipids (fats), carbohydrates (sugars), and nucleic acids (DNA/RNA). The chemistry of enzymes, carcinogens, vitamins, antihistamines, anesthetics, genetic engineering, mental health, and other health-related topics.

CHEM-C 115 - Laboratory for C110 The Chemistry of Life

Credits:

2

Description:

Laboratory work illustrating topics covered in CHEM-C 110.

Prerequisite:

or C: CHEM-C 110.

CHEM-C 121 - Elementary Chemistry Laboratory I

Credits:

2

Description:

Fall, day, night; Spring, day, night; Summer II, day. Introduction to the techniques and reasoning of experimental chemistry. Emphasis is given to study of physical and chemical properties of inorganic compounds.

Prerequisite:

or C: CHEM-C 101 (3 cr.)

CHEM-C 125 - Experimental Chemistry I

Credits:

2

Description:

Fall, day, night; Spring, day, night; Summer I, day. Laboratory work illustrating topics covered in CHEM-C 105.

Prerequisite:

or C: CHEM-C 105 or equivalent.

CHEM-C 126 - Experimental Chemistry II

Credits:

2

Description:

Fall, day, night; Spring, day, night; Summer II, day. Continuation of CHEM-C 125. Laboratory work illustrating topics covered in CHEM-C 105 and CHEM-C 106.

Prerequisite:

CHEM-C 105 and CHEM-C 125 with a minimum grade of C- in both; P or C: CHEM-C 106 or equivalent.

CHEM-C 209 - Special Problems

Credits:

1-2

Description:

Every semester, time arranged. Individually supervised special problems of chemical interest, e.g., environmental problems, development of experiments, development of audiovisual materials, etc.

Prerequisite:

Two semesters of college chemistry and consent of instructor.

CHEM-C 294 - Cornerstone in Chemistry

Credits:

1

Description:

Fall, Spring. To engage sophomore chemistry majors in important educational and professional topics such as departmental research opportunities, career planning, library research skills, scientific communication, scientific ethics and science in society issues.

Prerequisite:

CHEM-C 106.

CHEM-C 301 - Chemistry Seminar I

Credits:

1

Description:

Fall, day. Topics in various areas of chemistry. Students are required to attend departmental seminars and prepare and present at least one seminar on their research. CHEM-C 301 and CHEM-C 302 may be elected three semesters for credit.

Prerequisite:

or C: CHEM-C 409 and consent of instructor.

CHEM-C 302 - Chemistry Seminar II

Credits:

1

Description:

Spring, day. Content same as CHEM-C 301.

Prerequisite:

or C: CHEM-C 409 and consent of instructor.

CHEM-C 309 - Cooperative Education in Chemistry

Credits:

1

Description:

Every semester, time arranged. Industrial or similar experiences in chemically oriented employment. Grade is determined on basis of employment visitations, a written student report, and a supervisor evaluation report.

Prerequisite:

General and organic chemistry and consent of departmental chairperson.

CHEM-C 310 - Analytical Chemistry

Credits:

3

Description:

Fall, Spring. Fundamental analytical processes including solution equilibria, theory and applications of electrochemistry and spectrophotometry, and chemical methods of separation.

Prerequisite:

CHEM-C 106 with a minimum grade of C-.

CHEM-C 311 - Analytical Chemistry Laboratory

Credits:

1

Description:

Fall, Spring. Laboratory instruction in the fundamental analytical techniques discussed in CHEM-C 310.

Prerequisite:

CHEM-C 126 with a minimum grade of C- .

CHEM-C 325 - Introduction to Chemistry Instrumentation

Credits:

3

Description:

Spring. This course introduces students to the major instrumental analytical methods commonly used in analytical laboratories. The techniques covered include spectroscopy (UV-Vis, FTIR, Raman, AAS, AES, NMR, X-ray, and MS), separation methods, in particular, chromatography (TLC, HPLC, and GC), electrochemical analysis and surface analysis.

Prerequisite:

CHEM-C 310 with a minimum grade of C-.

CHEM-C 326 - Introduction to Chemistry Instrumentation Laboratory

Credits:

2

Description:

Spring. This course introduces students to the major instrumental analytical methods commonly used in analytical laboratories through practical learning. These techniques include spectroscopy in the ultraviolet, visible, and infrared ranges, and separation methods (liquid and gas chromatography).  Students will prepare and analyze samples, collect, interpret and summarize data and findings.

Prerequisite:

CHEM-C 310 and CHEM-C 311 with a minimum grade of C- in each course.

CHEM-C 341 - Organic Chemistry I

Credits:

3

Description:

Fall, day, night; Spring, varies; Summer I, varies. Comprehensive study of organic compounds. Valence bond theory, stereochemistry, and physical properties of organic compounds are discussed in detail. Introduction to reaction mechanisms and to spectroscopic identification. Synthesis and reactions of selected compounds are also discussed.

Prerequisite:

CHEM-C 106 with a minimum grade of C-.

CHEM-C 342 - Organic Chemistry II

Credits:

3

Description:

Fall, day; Spring, day, night; Summer II, varies. Continuation of CHEM-C 341. The chemistry of aromatic compounds and other major functional groups are discussed in detail. Multistep synthetic procedures and reaction mechanisms are emphasized. Introduction to biological chemistry.

Prerequisite:

CHEM-C 341 with a minimum grade of C-.