CHE: Chemistry
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CHE 100. Concepts of Chemistry. 3 Credits.
A broad survey course with a laboratory experience that seeks to develop an understanding of the field of chemistry through inquiry. Basic competence in scientific methods and procedures will be obtained by observing chemical reactions and studying the chemical and physical properties of a variety of compounds.
Gen Ed Attribute: Science Distributive
CHE 100L. Concepts of Chemistry Lab. 0 Credits.
Laboratory studies that seek to develop an understanding of the field of chemistry through inquiry. Basic competence in scientific methods and procedures will be obtained by observing chemical reactions and studying the chemical and physical properties of a variety of compounds.
CHE 101. Fundamentals of Chemistry. 3 Credits.
A mathematically oriented course for students who intend later to take CHE 103 but whose science and mathematics backgrounds are judged by a pretest to need remediation.
CHE 102. General Chemistry I with Support. 4 Credits.
Basic laws and theories of chemistry, including atomic structure, chemical bonding, oxidation-reduction, solutions, and ionic equilibria. Correlations of chemical principles and their application to modern descriptive chemistry. Support is provided in the form of an additional credit hour to build strong mathematical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
Gen Ed Attribute: Science Distributive
Equivalent courses: CHE 103
CHE 103. General Chemistry I. 3 Credits.
Basic laws and theories of chemistry, including atomic structure, chemical bonding, oxidation-reduction, solutions, and ionic equilibria. Correlations of chemical principles and their application to modern descriptive chemistry. CHE 103 must precede CHE 104.
CHE 103 Prerequisite: An appropriate score on the Mathematics Placement Examination.
Gen Ed Attribute: Science Distributive
Equivalent courses: CHE 102
CHE 104. General Chemistry II. 3 Credits.
Basic laws and theories of chemistry, including atomic structure, chemical bonding, oxidation-reduction, solutions, and ionic equilibria. Correlations of chemical principles and their application to modern descriptive chemistry.
CHE 104 Prerequisite: Successful completion of CHE 102 or CHE 103.
CHE 107. General Chemistry for Allied Health Sciences. 4 Credits.
A one-semester treatment of the fundamentals of chemistry, including atomic structure and bonding, types of reactions, kinetics, equilibrium, and thermodynamics. May not be taken as a chemistry major elective. CRL 107 may be taken concurrently or after CHE 107.
Gen Ed Attribute: Science Distributive
CHE 160. The Chemistry of Beer. 3 Credits.
An introduction to the chemistry of beer, including its properties, ingredients, production, and origins. The chemistry and biochemistry of alcohol will also be covered.
Gen Ed Attribute: Science Distributive
CHE 199. Chemistry Transfer Credits. 1-10 Credits.
Transfer Credits
Repeatable for credit.
CHE 230. Introduction to Organic and Biological Chemistry. 3 Credits.
A terminal course in fundamentals of organic chemistry. Structural theory of organic molecules, organic synthesis, and biological applications. May not be taken as a chemistry major or minor elective.
CHE 230 Prerequisite: Successful completion of CHE 104 and CHE 107, with minimum grades of C-.
CHE 231. Organic Chemistry I. 4 Credits.
A unified conceptual introduction to organic molecular structure. Topics discussed will include structure of the atom, orbital and molecular bonding theory, nomenclature of classes of molecules, elementary molecular orbital theory, stereochemistry, nucleophilic substitution, elimination, resonance, and acid-base concepts. These concepts will be applied to the chemistry of hydrocarbons, alkyl halides, alcohols, and simple systems.
CHE 232. Organic Chemistry II. 3 Credits.
A survey of the classes of organic reaction from a mechanistic deductive approach. Topic will include nucleophilic and electrophilic substitution, reaction of carbonyl compounds, elimination, aromatic substitution, molecular rearrangements, oxidation reduction reactions, carbanion and amine chemistry. These reactions are applied to the remaining classes of organic compounds not covered in CHE 231.
CHE 310. Introductory Biochemistry. 3 Credits.
The chemical nature of biological phenomena is presented. Particular emphasis is placed on the metabolic pathways and the enzymes responsible for these processes with applications to nutrition. May not be taken as a chemistry major or minor elective.
CHE 310 Prerequisite: Successful completion of CHE 230 and CHE 231.
CHE 321. Analytical Chemistry I. 3 Credits.
Fundamental principles of analytical chemistry. Theory of gravimetric and volumetric methods of analysis. Lab: CRL 321.
CHE 333. Advanced Organic Chemistry. 3 Credits.
An advanced mechanistic study of organic compounds, functional groups, and their reactions. Spectroscopic characterization of organic molecules will also be covered.
CHE 341. Physical Chemistry I. 4 Credits.
An introduction to physical chemistry including ideal and real gases, kinetic theory, statistical mechanics, intermolecular interactions, transport phenomena, three laws of thermodynamics and their application, chemical and phase equilibria, mixtures of electrolytes and nonelectrolytes, electrochemistry, chemical kinetics, transition state theory, surface chemistry, catalysis, reaction dynamics and photochemical kinetics.
CHE 341 Prerequisite: Successful completion of CHE 104, MAT 162, and PHY 180.
CHE 342. Physical Chemistry II. 3 Credits.
Introduction to quantum mechanics; model quantum systems including free particle, harmonic oscillator, rigid rotor and particle in the box; atomic structure and spectroscopy; quantum chemical approach to bonding; rotational, vibrational and electronic spectroscopy of molecules; dynamics of photochemistry including photosynthesis; nonlinear spectroscopy; and femtochemistry.
CHE 342 Prerequisite: Successful completion of CHE 104, CHE 341, MAT 161, MAT 162, PHY 170, and PHY 180.
CHE 343. Chemistry and the Law. 3 Credits.
The goal of the course is to provide the student with an introduction to the American criminal justice system and role of forensic evidence and expert testimony in that system. At the completion of the course, the students shall be able to compare and contrast the adversarial process (law) and the scientific method (science), to identify criminal offenses and procedural requirements within a set of facts, to describe the trial process and the role of the forensic scientist in that process, to explain the admissibility of scientific evidence, and to explain and defend a forensic case file. The course will include lectures, discussions, reading assignments, and class participation.
CHE 345. Physical Chemistry for the Life Sciences. 3 Credits.
A survey of the fundamental topics in physical chemistry with applications to biology and medicine. Primarily for biology, chemistry-biology, and preprofessional majors.
CHE 345 Prerequisite: Successful completion of CHE 232; MAT 145 or MAT 161; and PHY 140 or PHY 180.
CHE 361. Forensic Chemistry I. 3 Credits.
This course is a precursor to CHE 371. It is a survey of forensic science course designed to expose students to the full breadth of forensic science disciplines in a full-service crime laboratory. Students will also discuss professional practices and ethical expectations of a forensic scientist. The course content is designed for chemistry majors with special emphasis on developing foundational scientific writing skills needed for upper level courses.
CHE 361 Prerequisite: Successful completion of BIO 110 and CHE 104.
Gen Ed Attribute: Writing Emphasis (select both)
CHE 371. Forensic Chemistry II. 3 Credits.
The course provides upper level undergraduate chemistry students basic and advanced concepts of forensic science. The course content is designed to provide a foundational understanding of the chemistry of materials routinely encountered as evidence in a forensic lab and the techniques used to analyze them. Those students taking the lab course associated with this lecture course will practice the principles learnt in this course.
CHE 371 Prerequisite: Successful completion of CHE 232 and CHE 321.
CHE 403. Chemistry of the Environment. 3 Credits.
The chemistry of the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and biosphere; man's impact on these areas. May also be offered with lab.
CHE 409. Foundational Inorganic Chemistry. 3 Credits.
An in-depth overview of the elements and their molecules building from the quantum model of the atom towards elemental properties and MO theory. The latter theory is deeply explored to understand bonding and predict molecular properties. These properties are also discussed through the lens of symmetry and geometry. Transition metals are a key focus and coverage of their properties includes periodic trends, redox chemistry, solid state electronics, formation of small molecule complexes, and photochemistry.
CHE 409 Prerequisite: Successful completion of CHE 104 and CRL 104.
CHE 410. Advanced Independent Study or Research. 2-6 Credits.
Taken under the direct supervision of a faculty member. May be taken for two semesters for a total of six credits.
Repeatable for credit.
CHE 411. Advanced Inorganic Chemistry. 3 Credits.
Advanced study of transition metal complexes and bulk materials with focus on applications in industry, energy, and medicine. Topics covered include ligand dissociation, organometallic reactions, catalytic cycles, practical characterization techniques, nuclear chemistry, and photochemistry as used in solar cells and light emitting diodes. Emphasis is placed on learning through exploration of current and formative scientific literature.
CHE 418. Chemical Information. 1 Credit.
Instruction in the use of a modern chemical library, reference and data acquisition, synthetic procedures, and computer data bases.
CHE 424. Advanced Analytical Chemistry. 3 Credits.
Basic principles of applied instrumental analysis. Special emphasis on the use of spectrophotometric and electroanalytical instrumentation.
CHE 424 Prerequisite: Successful completion of CHE 321 and CHE 341. Corequisite: CHE 342.
CHE 433. Advanced Topics in Chemistry. 3 Credits.
A topic of current interest in chemistry. Topic to be announced before registration.
CHE 433 Prerequisite: Successful completion of CHE 341.
Repeatable for credit.
CHE 435. Pharmaceutical Chemistry. 3 Credits.
Through the use of case studies, the student will learn the role of the chemist in drug discovery and development. Specifically, target initiation, competitive surveillance, lead discovery and optimization, counterscreens for selectivity, pharmacokinetics, selection criteria for entering development and synthetic optimization will be elucidated.
CHE 436. Polymer Chemistry. 3 Credits.
Polymerization kinetics, rheology of polymer melts, crystallization parameters, and monomer reactivity in copolymerization.
CHE 450. Internship in Chemistry. 1-12 Credits.
A full- or part-time work-study appointment in a hospital, or a commercial, governmental, or industrial laboratory supervised jointly by an on-site supervisor and Department of Chemistry faculty member.
Repeatable for credit.
CHE 451. Internship in Forensic Chemistry. 1-12 Credits.
A full- or part-time work-study appointment in a clinical, commercial, governmental, or industrial laboratory supervised jointly by an on-site supervisor and a Department of Chemistry faculty member. The analytical methodology in the laboratory will include techniques applicable to forensic toxicology and/or criminalistics.
CHE 452. Internship in Chemistry-Biology. 6-12 Credits.
This course gives the student exposure to and hands-on experience in the field of biomedical research. Intended to be a full-time appointment in a hospital, medical school, or research institute, it may be modified to be part-time to better meet a student's needs. Supervised jointly by an on-site supervisor and a Department of Chemistry faculty member. The analytical methodology in the laboratory will include techniques applicable to biomedical research.
CHE 452 Prerequisite: Successful completion of BIO 357 and CHE 232.
Repeatable for credit.
CHE 460. Advanced Organic Spectroscopy. 3 Credits.
An advanced course in organic spectroscopy dealing with IR, NMR, and MS techniques. Other techniques also may be covered.
CHE 460 Prerequisite: Successful completion of CHE 232; and CHE 341 or CHE 345.
CHE 465. Forensic Microscopy. 3 Credits.
A lecture and practical study of the various microscopic techniques used to analyze various materials relevant to forensic investigations. Topics covered in the course include the properties of light and applications of stereomicroscopy, light microscopy, polarized light microscopy, microchemical tests, scanning electron microscopy and instrumental microscopy.
CHE 465 Prerequisite: Successful completion of CHE 371 and CRL 371.
CHE 476. Biochemistry I. 3 Credits.
This course examines the physical and chemical characteristics of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. The bioenergetics of carbohydrate and fat metabolism and the enzymatic control of these processes is a focal point. The bioenergetics of carbohydrate and fat metabolism and the enzymatic control of these processes is a focal point. Nucleic acids in protein synthesis is also covered.
CHE 477. Biochemistry II. 3 Credits.
This course is an extension of CHE 476 and considers the biosynthesis and degradation of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. The primary focus is on the interrelationship of these molecules and the pathways involving their metabolism.
CHE 477 Prerequisite: Successful completion of CHE 345 and CHE 476.
CHE 479. Chemical Toxicology. 3 Credits.
A one-semester course in the environmental and physiological aspects of chemical toxicity. Special emphasis will be placed on documentation, sampling, and verification of materials.
CHE 491. Seminar in Chemistry. 1 Credit.
Oral and poster presentation of papers based on laboratory or library research.
Gen Ed Attribute: Speaking Emphasis
