Chemistry Courses
Only want to take one class with a focus on sustainability rather than a minor or major? You can still take a variety of courses within the curriculum that also count towards General Education Credit, Issues credit, or may be required within your major.
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CHM 100 - Preparatory Chemistry
Introduction to topics covered in CHM 125 and CHM 126, including atomic structure, formation of compounds, mass and mole relationships, chemical equations, stoichiometry, dimensional analysis, and significant figures. Appropriate for students who need additional preparation for CHM 125 and CHM 126. Does not count toward a chemistry major or general education requirements.
CHM 102 - Chemistry and Society
A survey of some of the many ways in which chemistry is involved with people’s day-to-day existence.
CHM 109 - Introductory Chemistry
An introductory study of general chemistry that presents the basic chemical principles and their applications. Designed for general education and students in programs that require a chemistry background but not the rigor of a full year of general chemistry. Does not count toward a chemistry major. Fulfills General Education Foundations - Physical Sciences with a lab.
CHM 125 - Principles of Chemistry I Lecture
First semester of the two-semester general chemistry sequence for the sciences. This course covers atomic structure and the periodic table, intermolecular forces, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, basic chemical reactions, and thermochemistry.
CHM 126 - Principles of Chemistry I Lab
An introduction to laboratory techniques and procedures of general chemistry. The course teaches essential laboratory techniques, proper safety procedures, data collection, analysis. Labs will cover topics like solution preparation, gases, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, intermolecular forces, and chromatography. Fulfills General Education Foundations.
CHM 127 - Principles of Chemistry II Lecture
The second semester in the two-semester general chemistry sequence for the sciences. Builds on the theoretical foundation of CHM 125 to develop the concepts of equilibria, solubility, acids and bases, kinetics, and thermodynamics.
CHM 128 - Principles of Chemistry II Lab
An introduction to laboratory techniques and procedures of general chemistry.
CHM 180 - Special Topics in Chemistry
Special topics for the first year in college chemistry. Offered upon sufficient demand. Prerequisite: Permission of chemistry department.
CHM 201 - Introduction to Chemical Sciences
Introduction to chemical sciences emphasizing the descriptive approach. Lectures, demonstrations, discussions, experiments, and assignments illustrate concepts for PK-6 teaching. Classroom visits or curriculum/teaching projects arranged for PK-6 teaching students. Other students write a paper or complete other projects as a course requirement.
CHM 221 - Survey of Analytical Chemistry
Survey course on classic wet chemical and instrumental methods of analysis with a focus on practical laboratory skills. Topics include gravimetric, titrimetric, and potentiometric techniques. Basic issues concerning UV-Vis and atomic absorption spectroscopy and gas and liquid chromatography are also covered.
CHM 231 - Introductory Organic Chemistry
An introduction to organic chemistry. Topics include the classes of organic compounds, reactions, synthesis, and mechanisms. Includes laboratory.
CHM 234 - Introductory Biochemistry
A survey of biochemistry. Topics include the biologically significant classes of organic compounds and their reactions, classes of biological compounds, and the major metabolic pathways.
CHM 235 - Organic Chemistry for Life Sciences I Lecture
The first semester of a two-semester sequence of Organic Chemistry designed to meet the needs of life science students. Topics include classes of organic compounds, nomenclature, transformations, reaction mechanisms, stereochemistry, and spectroscopy. Emphasis on the importance and application of functional group organic chemistry in living systems.
CHM 236 - Organic Chemistry for Life Sciences I Laboratory
An introduction to laboratory techniques and procedures of synthetic organic chemistry, including analysis of organic compounds using modern spectroscopic techniques.
CHM 237 - Organic Chemistry for Life Sciences II Lecture
A continuation of CHM 235. Topics include nomenclature, organic transformations, mechanisms, stereochemistry, spectroscopy, oxidation and reduction reactions, and the chemistry of carbonyls, carboxylic acid derivatives, amines, and carbohydrates. This course emphasizes the importance and application of functional group organic chemistry in living systems.
CHM 238 - Organic Chemistry for Life Sciences II Laboratory
A continuation of CHM 236, covering laboratory techniques and procedures of synthetic organic chemistry including analysis of organic compounds using modern spectroscopic techniques.
CHM 245 - Principles of Organic Chemistry I
A comprehensive overview of organic chemistry, focusing on nomenclature, chemical transformations (reactions), reaction energetics, and stereochemistry. This course will examine the chemistry of hydrocarbons and the use of spectroscopic techniques to determine chemical structures. A mechanistic approach in organic problem solving will be stressed.
CHM 246 - Principles of Organic Chemistry I Lab
An introduction to laboratory techniques and procedures of synthetic organic chemistry including analysis of organic compounds using modern spectroscopic techniques.
CHM 247 - Principles of Organic Chemistry II
An examination of the chemistry of alkyl halides, aromatic compounds, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, and derivatives of carboxylic acids. This course will build on the principles learned in CHM 245, emphasizing reaction energetics, stereochemistry, and spectroscopic analysis of reaction products. A mechanistic approach in organic problem solving will be stressed.
CHM 248 - Principles of Organic Chemistry II Lab
A continuation of CHM 246, covering laboratory techniques and procedures of synthetic organic chemistry including analysis of organic compounds using modern spectroscopic techniques.
CHM 273 - Principles of Inorganic Chemistry
A one-semester introduction to the basics of inorganic chemistry through the application of descriptive models of atomic and molecular orbital theory. Students will be taken through a progression of structural topics, including molecular and extended solids, with a focus on d-block, and transition metal chemistry.
CHM 280 - Special Topics in Chemistry
Special topics for the second year in college chemistry. Offered upon sufficient demand. Prerequisite: Permission of the chemistry department.
CHM 325 - Instrumental Analysis
The theory and application of advanced analytical instrumentation. Emphasis is given to sample preparation methodology, liquid and gas chromatography, capillary electrophoresis, atomic spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, voltammetry, and writing instruction. The laboratory experience focuses on the practical utilization of analytical techniques.
CHM 351 - Introduction to Physical Chemistry
A one-semester survey of the concepts of physical chemistry. Topics include the first and second laws of thermodynamics, free energy and equilibrium, kinetic theory of matter, reaction kinetics and mechanisms, and an introduction to quantum mechanics.
CHM 356 - Physical Chemistry I
Introduction to the mathematical-physical interpretation of chemical theory. Topics include quantum mechanics, atomic and molecular structure, spectroscopy, kinetic-molecular theory of gases, and chemical kinetics.
CHM 358 - Physical Chemistry II
Study of the mathematical-physical interpretation of chemical theory. Topics include thermodynamics and statistical mechanics.
CHM 380 - Special Topics in Chemistry
Special topics for the third year in college chemistry. Offered upon sufficient demand. Prerequisite: Permission of the chemistry department.
CHM 391 - Chemistry Seminar I
Preparation and presentation of a short seminar based on a paper from the primary chemical literature, and observations of both student and external speakers. Class presentation and discussion of literature search techniques, professional development for chemists, laboratory safety practices, career opportunities, and job search skills.
CHM 399 - Readings in Chemistry
Independent supervised reading in selected topics or supervised independent laboratory work in chemistry. The topics, hours, and amount of credit must be arranged with a faculty member and approved by the department chair before registration. May be taken for a maximum of four credits.
CHM 421 - Green Chemistry for Sustainable Environment
Practical aspects of environmental and health issues are discussed following the principles of green chemistry. Environmental chemistry methods, application of green chemistry, benign design, and lifecycle analysis, through experimental design, secure a fundamental understanding of methodologies used in environmental laboratories and applications of green chemistry.
CHM 427 - Green and Environmental Chemistry Laboratory
Students are exposed to the methods used in environmental chemistry analysis and the application of green chemistry principles, benign design, life cycle analysis through experimental design, practical aspects of environmental, and human health issues. A solid understanding of the methodology used in environmental laboratories and the application of green chemistry is attained. Course offered winter semester. Prerequisites: CHM 221; CHM 241, or CHM 245 and CHM 246.
CHM 448 - Advanced Organic Chemistry Lecture and Lab
The lecture portion of the course will feature advanced topics in organic chemistry selected from current examples in the scientific literature, including reactions, mechanisms, and synthetic methods. The laboratory portion of the course will feature advanced techniques in organic chemistry, including the synthesis and characterization of organic compounds.
CHM 457 - Advanced Physical and Instrumental Chemistry Laboratory
Advanced laboratory experiments in physical and analytical chemistry. Topics include chemical and physical equilibrium, chemical kinetics, spectroscopy and molecular structure, experimental design, and instrumental analysis. One hour of lecture and four hours of lab per week.
CHM 461 - Biochemistry I
An introduction to biochemistry for science majors. Topics include the structure and function of biological molecules, bioenergetics, biochemical reaction mechanisms, and intermediary metabolism.
CHM 462 - Techniques in Biochemistry
Laboratory experiments and lectures covering techniques used in modern biochemical research.
CHM 463 - Biochemistry II
A continuation of CHM 461. An in-depth coverage of advanced and recent topics in biochemistry, which may include amino acid, lipid, nucleotide metabolism, nucleic acid structure and function, and the control of biochemical processes at the protein and gene level.
CHM 475 - Electrochemistry
This course introduces the basic concepts of electrochemistry. Course content builds upon chemical reactivity to include electron transfer and electromotive force. Topics focus on electroanalytical methods, energy storage electrochemistry, and chemical/electrical energy conversion. Applications to advanced energy systems will also be discussed.
CHM 478 - Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Lecture and Lab
Advanced topics and lab skills in inorganic chemistry. In the lecture, chemical applications of Group Theory will be developed to perform molecular orbital analysis and explain spectroscopic selection rules. In lab, characterization techniques unique to inorganic and organometallic compounds will be introduced, and air-free synthetic techniques will be taught.
CHM 480 - Special Topics in Chemistry
Special topics for the fourth year in college chemistry.
CHM 490 - Chemistry Laboratory Internship
Practical on-the-job training and independent study in specialized areas of chemistry.
CHM 491 - Chemistry Seminar II
Invited speaker and student presentation of topics from current chemical literature. Student presentations will be based on undergraduate research or a series of articles from the primary literature.
CHM 499 - Investigation Problems
Supervised research in chemistry for junior and senior chemistry majors.
CHM 580 - Special Topics in Chemistry
Special topics appropriate for graduate study in college chemistry.
CHM 697 - Professional Learning
Graduate credit awarded for professional learning acquired through noncredit courses, structured, noncredit professional development programs, and professional work experiences.