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Supplemental Course Descriptions

BCH 3023C - Biochemistry - 3 credit(s)
The biochemistry of proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids will be investigated. The principles of enzymology, metabolism and bioenergetics will be investigated. The curriculum is inquiry based and fully integrated with a laboratory that emphasizes active learning strategies.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 2211C with a minimum grade of C

BCH 3025C - Analytical Biochemistry - 3 credit(s)
An examination of the aspects of chemical analysis within a sample that has direct biological relevance.
Prerequisite(s): BCH 3023C with a minimum grade of C

CHM 1045 - General Chemistry I - 3 credit(s)
Intended for science majors. Explores the fundamental laws of chemistry including: states of matter, atomic and molecular structure, the periodic table, stoichiometry, chemical bonding, enthalpy, acid-base reactions, and the gas laws.
Prerequisite(s): MAC 1105 with a minimum grade of C

CHM 1045C - General Chem w/Lab I - 4 credit(s)
Intended for science majors. Explores the fundamental laws of chemistry including: states of matter, atomic and molecular structure, the periodic table, stoichiometry, theories of chemical bonding, acid-base reactions and the gas laws. The curriculum is inquiry based and fully integrated with a laboratory that emphasizes active learning strategies.
Prerequisite(s): MAC 1105 with a minimum grade of C

CHM 1045L - General Chemistry I Lab - 1 credit(s)
Intended for science majors. Laboratory experiments related to principles discussed in the lecture class of general chemistry I. Experiments include measurement and accuracy in the laboratory, determination of density, indirect gravimetric determination of a metal after an oxidation-reduction reaction, determination of the formula weight of an unknown acid, identification of an unknown gas by measuring its' formula weight, enthalpy measurements, conservation of mass, solubility and colligative properties.
Prerequisite(s): MAC 1105 with a minimum grade of C

CHM 1046 - General Chemistry II - 3 credit(s)
Intended for science majors. Examines solutions redox reactions, kinetics and equilibria, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry and descriptive chemistry.
Prerequisite(s): (CHM 1045 with a minimum grade of C and CHM 1045L with a minimum grade of C) or CHM 1045C with a minimum grade of C

CHM 1046C - General Chem w/Lab II - 4 credit(s)
Intended for science majors. Examines solutions, redox reactions, kinetics and equilibria, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, nuclear chemistry and descriptive chemistry. The curriculum is inquiry based and fully integrated with a laboratory that emphasizes active learning strategies.
Prerequisite(s): (CHM 1045C with a minimum grade of C and CHM 1045L with a minimum grade of C) or CHM 1045C with a minimum grade of C

CHM 1046L - General Chemistry II Lab - 1 credit(s)
Intended for science majors. Laboratory experiments related to principles discussed in the lecture class of general chemistry II. Experiments include measurement of reaction kinetics, determination of activation energy, measurement of equilibrium constants, titration of a polyprotic acid, Ksp measurements, enthalpy measurements, and electrochemistry experiments.
Prerequisite(s): (CHM 1045 with a minimum grade of C and CHM 1045L with a minimum grade of C) or CHM 1045C with a minimum grade of C

CHM 1084C - Environmental Chemistry - 4 credit(s)
The study of the basic concepts of organic and inorganic chemistry in the context of applications to the environmental issues of water quality, atmospheric pollution, sustainable agricultural practices, and environmental risks to human health in an integrated environment of lectures, laboratory activities, and field experiences.

CHM 2210C - Organic Chemistry w/Lab I - 4 credit(s)
Emphasizes chemical reactivity and utility in synthetic and biochemical processes. Functional group chemistry is learned by stressing the relationship between structure and reactivity (why and how certain reactions proceed and others do not). Reaction types are organized by common mechanisms, rather than by functional group. Includes spectroscopy, synthesis, nomenclature and mechanism.
Prerequisite(s): (CHM 1045C with a minimum grade of C and CHM 1045L with a minimum grade of C) or CHM 1045C with a minimum grade of C and (CHM 1046 with a minimum grade of C and CHM 1046L with a minimum grade of C) or CHM 1046C with a minimum grade of C

CHM 2211C - Organic Chem w/Lab II - 4 credit(s)
Continues the study of organic compounds as described for 2210C. The latter part of the course emphasizes structural features and specific reactions of organic compounds related to important naturally occurring and manufactured materials: including synthetic polymers and biopolymers.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 2210C with a minimum grade of C

CHM 3005C - Phys Chem for Life Sciences - 4 credit(s)
A one-semester course in physical chemistry, with emphasis on biological applications. Topics covered include gases, thermodynamics, equilibria, electrochemistry, kinetics, quantum theory and spectroscopy.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 2211C with a minimum grade of C and MAC 2311 with a minimum grade of C and PHY 2049C with a minimum grade of C

CHM 3120C - Analytical Chemistry - 4 credit(s)
Principles of quantitative analysis. Topics include equilibria, titrations, precipitation, complex formation, gravimetric analysis, separation processes, photometry, statistical treatment of data and sampling methodology. Laboratory is integrated with lecture topics and introduces students to analytical techniques and data analysis. Prerequisities: CHM 1046C minimum grade C Fee required.
Prerequisite(s): (CHM 1046 with a minimum grade of C and CHM 1046L with a minimum grade of C) or CHM 1046C with a minimum grade of C

CHM 3410 - Physical Chemistry I - 3 credit(s)
The first part of a two-semester calculus-based course in physical chemistry. Topics covered include states of matter, thermodynamics, solutions, and kinetics.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 2211C with a minimum grade of C and MAC 2313 with a minimum grade of C and PHY 2049C with a minimum grade of C

CHM 3410L - Physical Chemistry Laboratory - 2 credit(s)
Introduction to laboratory techniques used to measure properties of matter and behavior of chemical and physical processes and may include the following topics: Behavior of solutions, properties of gases, kinetics, spectroscopy, and surface chemistry.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 3410 with a minimum grade of C

CHM 3411 - Physical Chemistry II - 3 credit(s)
The second part of a two-semester calculus-based course in physical chemistry. Topics include electrochemistry, surface chemistry, quantum mechanics, and spectroscopy.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 3410 with a minimum grade of C

CHM 4139C - Instrumental Analysis - 3 credit(s)
Instrumental Analysis introduces students to laboratory instrumentation, commonly used for analysis of chemical samples. Principles of the techniques, operation, and instrument limitations will be discussed and laboratory experiments will be performed using the instrumentation.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 2211C with a minimum grade of C and CHM 3120C with a minimum grade of C

CHM 4140 - Senior Project Chemistry - 2 credit(s)
Research project in Chemistry under the supervision of a faculty mentor. Students will apply experimental design, data collection and analysis. Senior standing is required. Permission of the program director is required.
Prerequisite(s): ISC 3120C with a minimum grade of C and CHM 2211C with a minimum grade of C and CHM 3120C with a minimum grade of C

CHM 4141 - Senior Proj Presentation Chem - 2 credit(s)
Students will be required to prepare and present a summary of their research project. The presentation may be oral, written, or multimedia etc.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 4140

CHM 4610 - Inorganic Chemistry - 3 credit(s)
Inorganic chemistry is an introduction to molecular orbital theory, symmetry groups, energetics, transition metal complexes, coordination chemistry, reaction pathways and mechanisms of inorganics, and synthesis of inorganic compounds and organometallics.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 3411 with a minimum grade of C

CHM 4610L - Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory - 2 credit(s)
A one-semester laboratory class with emphasis on synthesis of inorganic compounds, organometallics and spectroscopy and other methods of analysis used for inorganics.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 3411 with a minimum grade of C

CHM 4905 - Dir Ind Study/Res in Chem - 2 to 4 credit(s)
Individual study under the direction of a faculty mentor. Topic will be selected based on mutual agreement between the student and the faculty member.
Prerequisite(s): CHM 2211C with a minimum grade of C

CHM 4930 - Special Topics in Chemistry - 2 to 4 credit(s)
Courses will be developed based on topics of current or special interest.

ISC 2930 - Selected Topics - 1 to 4 credit(s)
Topics of current or special interest to students or faculty. Topics or focus vary depending on student/faculty interest.