Chemistry
Courses
CHEM 111: Principles of Chemistry
Credits 4Designed as the entry course for the major. Core principles and interesting applications of chemistry combine to provide a conceptual understanding of chemistry for professional and everyday life. Principles of atomic and molecular structure, molecular energetics and classes of chemical reactions reviewed. Aspects of gas behavior, basic photochemistry and acid-base chemistry are applied to the study of environmental chemistry issues such as stratospheric ozone, the global greenhouse effect, acid rain and photochemical smog. Lab work includes the synthesis of compounds, the study of aqueous ions, titrations, and basic IR, visible and UV spectrophotometry. Learning outcomes include a strong understanding of core chemistry concepts and skills.
CHEM 111R: Principles of CHEM Recitation
Credits 1CHEM 221: Organic Chemistry I
Credits 4CHEM 251: Intro to Nutrition Science
Credits 3This course will serve as an introduction to the science of human nutrition and the relationship of food and nutrients to health and disease. Topics covered will include the macro- and micronutrients, digestion of food, and current recommendations for nutrient intake. Also discussed will be current scientific literature on the role of nutrition in selected disease processes and the use of foods as medicines.
CHEM 321: Organic Chemistry II
Credits 4CHEM 331: Equilibrium & Analysis
Credits 5CHEM 341: Thermodynamics & Kinetics
Credits 4CHEM 351: Biochemistry
Credits 4CHEM 361: Inorganic Chemistry
Credits 3CHEM 371: Environmental Chemistry & Toxicology
Credits 4CHEM 421: Advanced Organic Chemistry
Credits 3CHEM 431: Advanced Analytical Chemistry
Credits 4CHEM 441: Quantum Chemistry
Credits 3CHEM 451: Adv Biochemistry of Proteins and Nucleic Acids
Credits 4CHEM 453: Cell Membrane Biochemistry
Credits 3CHEM 462: Organometallic Chemistry
Credits 3This course is an investigation of important transformations of organotransition-metal species with an emphasis on basic mechanisms, spectroscopy, chemical bonding and structure-reactivity relationships. Students will examine applications of organometallic chemistry in organic synthesis and catalysis. A central goal of this course will be the development of your ability to read and understand the primary literature in Organometallic Chemistry.
CHEM 463: Materials Chemistry
Credits 3CHEM 464: Materials Chemistry (with Lab)
Credits 4CHEM 480: Senior Seminar
Credits 2CHEM 482: Special Topics
Credits 3 4Selected topics determined by the instructor for upper-level study.