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CHEM 101    Introduction to Chemistry    3 Hours

A one semester terminal general education course for non-science majors covering chemistry in everyday life. In-class laboratory constitutes 20 percent of class. Colonnade/Statewide General Education Code E-NS, E-SL | SL, NS

Recent Term(s) Offered: winter 2022; spring 2022; summer 2022; fall 2022; winter 2023; spring 2023; summer 2023; fall 2023; winter 2024; spring 2024; summer 2024; fall 2024

CHEM 105    Fundamentals of General Chemistry    3 Hours

The first half of a one-year course predominantly for majors in agriculture and consumer and family sciences, and for non-science majors desiring a full year sequence in chemistry. It does not count toward a major or a minor in chemistry. Note: Two years of high school algebra required. Colonnade/Statewide General Education Code E-NS | NS

Corequisite(s): CHEM 106

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; fall 2023; spring 2024; fall 2024

CHEM 106    Fundamentals of General Chemistry Laboratory    1 Hour

Laboratory to accompany CHEM 105. Pre-lab lecture and laboratory meet two and one-half hours per week. Colonnade/Statewide General Education Code E-SL | SL

Corequisite(s): CHEM 105

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; fall 2023; spring 2024; fall 2024

CHEM 107    Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry    3 Hours

A continuation of CHEM 105 with a major portion of the course devoted to organic chemistry which ends the one-year course for non-science majors. It does not count toward a major or minor in chemistry.

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 105 and CHEM 106

Corequisite(s): CHEM 108

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; fall 2023; spring 2024; fall 2024

CHEM 108    Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry Laboratory    1 Hour

The laboratory to accompany CHEM 107. A major portion of the course deals with experiments in organic and biochemistry. Pre-lab lecture and laboratory meet two and one-half hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 105 and CHEM 106

Corequisite(s): CHEM 107

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; fall 2023; spring 2024; fall 2024

CHEM 109    Chemistry for the Health Sciences    4 Hours

A course designed to emphasize the practical aspects on inorganic, organic and biochemistry as related to human health. The course is offered specifically for students in the allied health programs, but is also recommended for students in physical education, recreation, health and safety and other disciplines dealing with human health. It does not count toward a major or minor in chemistry, but does satisfy general education requirement. Colonnade/Statewide General Education Code E-NS | NS

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; summer 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; summer 2023; fall 2023; winter 2024; spring 2024; summer 2024; fall 2024

CHEM 111    Introduction to Forensic Chemistry    3 Hours

A combination of lecture and in-class laboratory activities designed to introduce the fundamentals of forensic chemistry in a criminalistics context. Topics discussed may include evidence collection and preservation, patterns (especially fingerprints and blood spatter), fire and arson, drugs and poisons, firearms and explosives, trace evidence analysis, and DNA. In-class laboratory constitutes 20% of the class. Colonnade/Statewide General Education Code E-NS, E-SL | SL, NS

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022

CHEM 116    Introduction to College Chemistry    3 Hours

A one-semester course for students desiring a general survey of chemistry with a mathematical emphasis. An introductory course for College Chemistry students whose ACT score in mathematics would indicate marginal success in CHEM 120. Does not count toward a major/minor in chemistry nor does it satisfy the requirements for certain consumer and family science or agriculture majors. CHEM 106 laboratory is optional. Colonnade/Statewide General Education Code E-NS | NS

Prerequisite(s): (MATH 116 (may be taken concurrently) or MATH 117 (may be taken concurrently) or MATH 118 (may be taken concurrently) or MATH 119 (may be taken concurrently) or MATH 136 (may be taken concurrently) or MA 116C (may be taken concurrently) or MATH 116E (may be taken concurrently))

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; fall 2023; spring 2024; fall 2024

CHEM 120    College Chemistry I    3 Hours

The first half of the standard year-long general chemistry course sequence for science majors and minors. Colonnade/Statewide General Education Code E-NS | NS

Prerequisite(s): ((ACT Math with a score of 26 or SAT Math Score with a score of 630) or (ACT Math with a score of 22 and MPE - Algebra with a score of 18) or (SAT Math Score with a score of 560 and MPE - Algebra with a score of 18) or (MATH 116 with a minimum grade of C or MATH 116E with a minimum grade of C or MA 116C with a minimum grade of C))

Corequisite(s): CHEM 121

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; summer 2022; fall 2022; winter 2023; spring 2023; summer 2023; fall 2023; winter 2024; spring 2024; summer 2024; fall 2024

CHEM 121    College Chemistry I Laboratory    2 Hours

Laboratory to accompany CHEM 120. One third of each meeting is spent reviewing material from the lecture and the remaining time is used to carry out laboratory investigations. Pre-lab lecture and laboratory meet once each week for three hours per week. Colonnade/Statewide General Education Code E-SL | SL

Corequisite(s): CHEM 120

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; summer 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; summer 2023; fall 2023; spring 2024; summer 2024; fall 2024

CHEM 222    College Chemistry II    3 Hours

A continuation of the standard year long general chemistry course sequence for science majors and minors.

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 120 with a minimum grade of C and CHEM 121 with a minimum grade of C

Corequisite(s): CHEM 223

Recent Term(s) Offered: winter 2022; spring 2022; summer 2022; fall 2022; winter 2023; spring 2023; summer 2023; fall 2023; spring 2024; summer 2024; fall 2024

CHEM 223    College Chemistry II Laboratory    2 Hours

Laboratory to accompany CHEM 222. Pre-lab lecture and laboratory meet for four hours per week.

Corequisite(s): CHEM 222

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; summer 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; summer 2023; fall 2023; spring 2024; summer 2024; fall 2024

CHEM 295    Introduction to Research Methodology    1 Hour

To familiarize Ogden Research Scholars and other research oriented students with the fundamentals of choosing a research topic, performing a bibliographical search on a subject, classification or instruments, data taking, data reduction, professional ethics and other research oriented topics. The common points of research methodology in the different scientific areas will be accentuated. Examples will be drawn from the various disciplines. Use of computers will be emphasized. (Course does not count toward any major or minor). Note: Ogden Research Scholar,or 3.2 grade point average at the end of freshman year; or Ogden College faculty member recommendation required.

Equivalent(s): PHYS 295, ENGR 295, BIOL 295, CS 295, MATH 295

Recent Term(s) Offered: None

CHEM 299    Introduction to Chemical Research    3 Hours

Course designed to introduce the student to independent chemical research. Each credit hour requires 2 1/2 hours laboratory work per week with written and oral reports of laboratory work suggested. Note: Consent of a faculty research advisor.

Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor

Recent Term(s) Offered: winter 2022; spring 2022; summer 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; summer 2023; fall 2023; spring 2024; fall 2024

CHEM 304    Biochemistry for the Health Sciences    3 Hours

A brief treatment of organic chemistry is used as an introduction to carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids emphasizing their functional roles in the biological system. Specific topics will include bioenergetics, enzymes, acid-based balance. This course does not count toward a major or minor in biology or chemistry.

Prerequisite(s): (CHEM 109 or CHEM 107)

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; spring 2023; spring 2024

CHEM 320    Inorganic Chemistry I    3 Hours

Introduction to the foundational principles of inorganic chemistry: atomic and molecular structure, periodicity, bonding, ionic substances, main group, and transition metal chemistry.

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 222 with a minimum grade of C and CHEM 223 with a minimum grade of C

Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2022; fall 2023; fall 2024

CHEM 330    Quantitative Analysis    5 Hours (repeatable max of 5 hrs)

A study of the common techniques and theory of gravimetric, volumetric, electrochemical, and optical methods of analysis. Lecture, 3 hours; laboratory, 2 hours. Laboratory meets four and one-half hours per week.

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 222 with a minimum grade of C and CHEM 223 with a minimum grade of C

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; summer 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; summer 2023; fall 2023; spring 2024; summer 2024; fall 2024

CHEM 340    Organic Chemistry I    3 Hours

The first half of the standard one-year course for chemistry majors. Discussion includes structure of organic molecules, mechanisms, and preparations.

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 222 with a minimum grade of C and CHEM 223 with a minimum grade of C

Corequisite(s): CHEM 341

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; summer 2023; fall 2023; spring 2024; summer 2024; fall 2024

CHEM 341    Organic Chemistry Laboratory I    2 Hours

Laboratory work includes purification and characterization of organic compounds.

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 222 with a minimum grade of C and CHEM 223 with a minimum grade of C

Corequisite(s): CHEM 340

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; summer 2023; fall 2023; spring 2024; summer 2024; fall 2024

CHEM 342    Organic Chemistry II    3 Hours

A continuation of CHEM 340.

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 340 with a minimum grade of C and CHEM 341 with a minimum grade of C

Corequisite(s): CHEM 343

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; summer 2023; fall 2023; spring 2024; summer 2024; fall 2024

CHEM 343    Organic Chemistry II Laboratory    2 Hours

Includes studies of typical organic reactions and an introduction to qualitative organic analysis.

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 340 with a minimum grade of C and CHEM 341 with a minimum grade of C

Corequisite(s): CHEM 342

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; summer 2023; fall 2023; spring 2024; summer 2024; fall 2024

CHEM 369    Cooperative Education in Chemistry I    3-6 Hours (repeatable max of 6 hrs)

Practical out-of-the classroom experience in a supervised work situation with a cooperating business, industry, or governmental agency, emphasizing laboratory skills in chemistry.

Restriction(s): Students with a semester level of Freshman may not enroll.

Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2022; spring 2023; fall 2023; spring 2024; fall 2024

CHEM 389    Cooperative Education in Chemistry II    3-6 Hours (repeatable max of 6 hrs)

Practical out-of-the classroom experience in a supervised work situation with a cooperating business, industry, or governmental agency, emphasizing laboratory skills in chemistry.

Restriction(s): Students with a semester level of Freshman or Sophomore may not enroll.

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2023

CHEM 398    Undergraduate Seminar    1 Hour

A formal introduction to the chemical literature culminating in a student presentation on a selected topic. A treatment pertaining to career opportunities for chemists, resume writing, interview techniques and outside speakers from industry and academics will be included.

Restriction(s): Students with a semester level of Freshman or Sophomore may not enroll.

Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2022; fall 2023; spring 2024; fall 2024

CHEM 399    Research Problems in Chemistry    3 Hours

Special research assignments in accord with the interest of the student. Requires a minimum of (3) hours laboratory work per week for each hour of credit. A written report of the work is required. Note: Consent of faculty research advisor required.

Recent Term(s) Offered: winter 2022; spring 2022; summer 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; summer 2023; fall 2023; winter 2024; spring 2024; summer 2024; fall 2024

CHEM 420    Inorganic Chemistry II    3 Hours

Advanced study of inorganic chemistry: molecular symmetry and applications, covalent bonding and molecular orbital, ionic bonding and solid state chemistry, acid-base theory, coordination chemistry, and organometallic chemistry.

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 450 with a minimum grade of C and CHEM 451 with a minimum grade of C and CHEM 320 with a minimum grade of C

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; spring 2023; spring 2024

CHEM 421    Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory    1 Hour

A laboratory course emphasizing the synthesis and characterization of inorganic compounds of the main group and transition metals. Laboratory meetings once a week for three hours.

Corequisite(s): CHEM 420

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; spring 2023; spring 2024

CHEM 425    Polymer Chemistry    4 Hours

The principles of polymer chemistry; synthesis of polymers, reactions of synthetic and biological polymers, thermodynamics and kinetics of polymerization, characterization of polymers such as molecular weights and morphology and fabrication and application of polymeric materials.

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 342 with a minimum grade of C and CHEM 343 with a minimum grade of C and CHEM 330 with a minimum grade of C

Recent Term(s) Offered: None

CHEM 430    Forensic Chemistry    3 Hours

A study of the methods and instrumentation used in the crime laboratory. Topics discussed may include metrology, drug analysis, toxicology, firearms and explosives, trace evidence analysis, and fingerprints. Laboratory work is a significant portion of the course. Course Fee.

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 340 with a minimum grade of C and CHEM 330 with a minimum grade of C

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2023

CHEM 435    Instrumental Analysis    3 Hours

An in-depth course in modern instrumental methods of analysis including spectroscopic, chromatographic and electroanalytical techniques.

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 330 with a minimum grade of C and CHEM 340 with a minimum grade of C

Corequisite(s): CHEM 436

Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2023; fall 2024

CHEM 436    Instrumental Analysis Laboratory    2 Hours

A laboratory to accompany CHEM 435, focusing on techniques involving modern instrumental methods of analysis. Pre-lab and laboratory meets 4.5 hours per week.

Corequisite(s): CHEM 435

Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2022; fall 2023; fall 2024

CHEM 440    Introduction to Synthetic Organic Methodology    3 Hours

An advanced course designed to address a broad spectrum of topics including an overview of the year-long organic chemistry sequence and a systematic treatment of modern synthetic organic chemistry focusing on basic reactions and methodologies.

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 342 with a minimum grade of C

Recent Term(s) Offered: None

CHEM 446    Biochemistry I    3 Hours

A study of biochemical compounds and their role in intermediary metabolism. Special topics include biochemical energetics and coenzyme mechanisms.

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 340 with a minimum grade of C

Equivalent(s): BIOL 446

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; summer 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; summer 2023; fall 2023; spring 2024; summer 2024; fall 2024

CHEM 447    Biochemistry Laboratory    2 Hours

A basic laboratory study involving selected experiments which illustrate biochemical principles including separation, identification and chemical properties of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and enzymes.

Prerequisite(s): BIOL 446 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C or CHEM 446 (may be taken concurrently) with a minimum grade of C

Equivalent(s): BIOL 447

Recent Term(s) Offered: fall 2022; spring 2023; fall 2023; spring 2024; fall 2024

CHEM 450    Physical Chemistry I    3 Hours

A detailed study of the fundamental principles and models describing the physical and chemical properties of matter at both the microscopic and macroscopic levels. Selected topics may include thermodynamics and equilibria, the kinetic theory of gases, transport properties, chemical kinetics, and interdisciplinary applications.

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 340 with a minimum grade of C and CHEM 330 with a minimum grade of C and (PHYS 231 with a minimum grade of C or PHYS 255 with a minimum grade of C) and MATH 136 with a minimum grade of C

Corequisite(s): CHEM 451

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; fall 2023; spring 2024; fall 2024

CHEM 451    Physical Chemistry I Laboratory    2 Hours

A laboratory to accompany CHEM 450 that emphasizes the treatment and analysis of scientific data as well as formal scientific communication. Pre-lab lecture and laboratory meets 4.5 hours per week.

Corequisite(s): CHEM 450

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; fall 2022; spring 2023; fall 2023; spring 2024; fall 2024

CHEM 452    Physical Chemistry II    3 Hours

A continuation of CHEM 450. Selected topics include introductory quantum mechanics, spectroscopy, statistical thermodynamics, and interdisciplinary applications.

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 450 with a minimum grade of C and CHEM 320 with a minimum grade of C and MATH 137 with a minimum grade of C and (PHYS 265 with a minimum grade of C or PHYS 332 with a minimum grade of C)

Corequisite(s): CHEM 453

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; spring 2023; spring 2024

CHEM 453    Physical Chemistry II Laboratory    2 Hours

A laboratory to accompany CHEM 452 that emphasizes the treatment and analysis of scientific data as well as formal scientific communication. Pre-lab lecture and laboratory meets 4.5 hours per week.

Corequisite(s): CHEM 452

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; spring 2023; spring 2024

CHEM 462    Bioinorganic Chemistry    3 Hours

This course is a study of the coordinating properties and reactivity of metal ions in living organisms. Metal ion toxicity and detoxification systems and functions of various metalloenzymes will be discussed.

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 340 with a minimum grade of C

Recent Term(s) Offered: None

CHEM 467    Biochemistry II    3 Hours

A study of the reactions of living systems and an introduction to the mechanisms and energetics of metabolism.

Prerequisite(s): (BIOL 446 or CHEM 446)

Equivalent(s): BIOL 467

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2022; spring 2023; spring 2024

CHEM 470    Chemistry / Middle School    3 Hours

A study of the atomic and electronic structure of atoms, bonding theories, types of chemical reactions, intermolecular forces and the structure of solids as related to the middle school science curriculum. The course may not be used to fulfill the requirements for a chemistry major or minor.

Prerequisite(s): (CHEM 105 or CHEM 120)

Recent Term(s) Offered: spring 2023

CHEM 475    Selected Topics in Chemistry    1-3 Hours

Special topics are presented to acquaint advanced students with significant problems and developments of current interest in the field of chemistry. The course may be repeated for credit provided topics differ.

Recent Term(s) Offered: summer 2022; winter 2023; winter 2024

CHEM 476    Selected Topics in Chemistry Laboratory    1-3 Hours (repeatable max of 6 hrs)

Special laboratory techniques are presented to acquaint advanced students with significant problems and developments of current interest in the field of chemistry. Note: Permission of instructor required.

Prerequisite(s): permission of instructor

Recent Term(s) Offered: None

CHEM 489    Cooperative Education in Chemistry III    3-6 Hours (repeatable max of 6 hrs)

Practical out-of-the classroom experience in a supervised work situation with a cooperating business, industry, or governmental agency, emphasizing laboratory skills in chemistry.

Restriction(s): Students with a semester level of Freshman, Junior or Sophomore may not enroll.

Recent Term(s) Offered: None

CHEM 490    Materials Chemistry    3 Hours

A study of the three major classes of materials: metals, polymers, and ceramics. Topics discussed will include chemical composition, bonding, common chemical and physical properties, microstructures, and how processing and uses are affected by chemical and physical properties.

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 320 with a minimum grade of C and CHEM 330 with a minimum grade of C and CHEM 342 with a minimum grade of C

Recent Term(s) Offered: None

CHEM 491    Materials Chemistry Laboratory    1-3 Hours (repeatable max of 6 hrs)

A laboratory course in materials that includes experiments on liquid flow, solid deformation, thermal properties, electrical conductivity of materials, microscopy, diffraction techniques, processing and testing of shaped articles. Note: Permission of department may be required.

Prerequisite(s): CHEM 320 with a minimum grade of C and CHEM 330 with a minimum grade of C and CHEM 342 with a minimum grade of C

Recent Term(s) Offered: None