CHEMISTRY
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
| 1375
Chemical Principles |
3:3:0
|
An
introduction to the fundamentals of chemical structure, reactions,
periodicity
and the mathematical manipulations used in chemistry. May not be
substituted for required chemistry courses in any degree program.
NOTE:
It is strongly recommended that students enrolling have mathematics
competency
at or above the level of Math 1314.
| 1406
Chemistry for Allied Health Science |
4:3:2
|
Survey
of elementary inorganic, organic chemistry and gas laws for allied
health
science majors.
Prerequisite:
High school chemistry or Chem 1375 with grade of "C" or better
required;
two years of high school algebra and SAT math score of 400 or Math
1314,
recommended.
| 1408
Biochemistry for Allied Health Science |
4:3:2
|
Elementary
survey of structure, function and metabolic processes of molecules in
organisms.
Designed for students majoring in health sciences.
Prerequisite:
Chem 1406.
| 1411
General Chemistry |
4:3:3
|
Mathematics
based review of chemical laws and theory for science, engineering and
preprofessional
majors.
Prerequisite:
High school chemistry or Chem 1375 with grade of "C" or better; and
Math
1314, or two years of high school algebra and SAT math scores of
500 or better.
| 1412
General Chemistry |
4:3:3
|
A
continuation
of Chem 1411. Properties of the elements. Elementary
qualitative
analysis and theories of solutions and equilibrium.
Prerequisite:
Chem 1411.
| 1460
Honors General Chemistry |
4:3:3
|
Subject
matter similar to Chem 1412. Oral presentations and/or research
projects
are required. Classroom discussions emphasized.
Prerequisite:
Membership in Honors Program and permission of department chair.
| 2401
Quantitative Analysis |
4:3:5
|
Theory
and practice of analytical chemistry utilizing gravimetric and
titrimetric
techniques.
Prerequisite:
Chem 1412 with a grade of "C" or better.
Generalization
involving atomic and nuclear theory; properties of the elements with
emphasis
on periodicity; non-aqueous solvents, acids, bases,
oxidation-reduction,
etc.
Prerequisite:
Chem 1412 with grade of "C" or better.
Current
theories and chemical principles as they relate to the field of
structure
and reaction of the various types of organic compounds.
Prerequisite:
Chem 1412.
A
continuation
of Chem 3411.
Prerequisite:
Chem 3411.
| 4111
Chemical Literature |
1:1:0
|
Lecture
and assigned reading in the chemical literature. Chemical
literature
search on an advanced level.
Prerequisite:
20 semester hours of chemistry.
| 4112
Senior Seminar |
1:1:0
|
Reports
and assigned reading.
Prerequisite:
Senior standing in chemistry.
| 4131
Physical Laboratory |
1:0:4
|
Laboratory
applications of modern theory in physical chemistry.
Prerequisite:
Chem 2401, 4311 or parallel.
| 4132
Physical Laboratory |
1:0:4
|
Continuation
of Chem 4131.
Prerequisite:
Chem 4131, Chem 4312 or parallel.
| 4351
Organic Polymers |
3:3:0
|
Chemistry
of industrial polymerization of compounds, petro-chemistry or organic
monomer
preparation and chemical characteristics of organic polymers.
Industrial
field trip(s).
Prerequisite:
Chem 3412, Chem 4311 or Chem 4411 or parallel.
Modern
chemical theory as applied to gases, liquids, solids and solutions.
Prerequisite:
Chem 1412, Phys 1402 or 2426, Math 2415 or 2377 or parallel.
A
continuation
of Chem 4311.
Prerequisite:
Chem 4311 or equivalent.
The
quantized atom, valency and the chemical bond, and coordination
chemistry
with applications to biological systems.
Prerequisite:
Chem 4311.
| 4360
Honors Environment & Ecology |
3:3:0
|
A
multidisciplinary
survey of the many dimensions of protecting our natural resources and
quality
of life. Topics include ecological systems, threats and damage to
the environment and alternatives, national and international regulatory
agencies and standards and activities of private environmental groups.
Prerequisite:
Membership in Honors Program and permission of department chair.
| 4411
Biochemistry I |
4:3:4
|
Structures
chemistry and functions of biological compounds. A survey of the
detailed structures, chemistry and functions of the various classes of
biologically important compounds.
Prerequisite:
Chem 3412.
| 4412
Biochemistry II |
4:3:4
|
A
detailed
survey of metabolic pathways and processes.
Prerequisite:
Chem 4411.
| 4461
Instrumental Chemical Analysis |
4:3:4
|
Instrumental
techniques of chemistry. Theory and practice in optical,
electrometric
and chromatographic methods.
Prerequisite:
Chem 2401, 3412, 4311.
| 4481
Environmental Analysis |
4:3:4
|
The
causes of environmental pollution, how environmental samples are
collected
and analyzed, and current governmental regulations concerning
pollutants.
| 4271,
4371, 4471 Introduction to Research |
2-4:A:0
|
Problems
are on the undergraduate level and emphasizes research
techniques.
With approval of the department head, these courses may be repeated for
credit.
Prerequisite:
Minimum of eight semester hours of chemistry above the freshman level
and
permission of instructor.
| 4101,
4301, 4401 Special Topics in Chemistry |
1-4:A:0
|
Topics
in undergraduate analytical, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry
or biochemistry. Library and/or laboratory work and conferences
with
a staff member. With permission of the department head, student
may
repeat the course for credit when the are of study is different.
Prerequisite:
Approval of instructor and department chair.
