Courses

101 Introductory Chemistry. (4) First portion of a two-semester terminal course (Chemistry 101-Chemistry 102) designed primarily for nursing students and those seeking a one-year science elective. Engineers, science majors, pre-meds, etc., requiring more than two semesters of chemistry should not enroll in this course. Three lecture, one recitation and two laboratory hours per week. F.

102 Introduction to Organic and Biochemistry. (4) (Prereq: Chemistry 101 or 111) Second portion of a two-semester terminal course (Chemistry 101-Chemistry 102) Engineers, science majors, pre-meds, etc., should not enroll in this course. Three lecture, one recitation and two laboratory hours per week. S.

111 General Chemistry I. (3) (Prereq: A grade of C or better in Math 130 or equivalent) A survey of the principles that underlie all chemistry with applications illustrating these principles. Three lectures, one recitation, and two laboratory hours per week. F, S, Su.

111L General Chemistry Laboratory I. (1) (Co-req or pre-req: Chemistry 111) This course will consist of two parts. During the first half, you will meet with a peer mentor and group members to work on assigned workshop problems. During the second half, you will complete short experiments designed to reinforce topics introduced in the lecture. F, S, Su.

112 General Chemistry II. (3) (Prereq: Chemistry 111) A continuation of Chemistry 111. Special emphasis on chemical equilibrium. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. F, S, Su.

112L General Chemistry Laboratory II. (1) (Co-req or pre-req: Chemistry 112) This course will consist of two parts. During the first half, you will meet with a peer mentor and group members to work on assigned workshop problems. During the second half, you will complete short experiments designed to reinforce topics introduced in the lecture. F, S, Su.

299 Introduction to Research. (1) (Pre-req: Chemistry 112) This course is a basic introduction to the utilization of library resources, electronic resources and journals in research. Search techniques as well as critical evaluation of the material obtained will be discussed as it relates to developing a new project, or reviewing the current status of research in a given topic. Exposure to ongoing research projects within the department will be integral to this course. F

305 Marine Chemistry. (4) (Writing Intensive) (= Marine Science 305) (Prereq: Marine Science 111, Mathematics 151 and a grade of C or above in Chemistry 112). An introduction to the chemistry of seawater, marine organisms and sediments. The impact of humans on the biogeochemistry of the ocean is emphasized. Laboratories involve the collection and chemical analysis of seawater. Techniques for solving word problems are developed during recitation. Three lecture and three laboratory or three recitation hours per week. F, S.

 321 Quantitative Analysis. (3) (Prereq: Chemistry 112; Coreq: Chemistry 321L) Gravimetric, volumetric, and simple instrumental analysis. Three lecture hours per week. F.

321L Quantitative Analysis Laboratory. (1) (Coreq: Chemistry 321) The practice of volumetric, gravimetric and simple instrumental methods of analysis. Three laboratory hours per week. Students may not receive credit for both Chemistry 321L and Chemistry 221L. F.

331 General Organic Chemistry I.(3) (Prereq: Chemistry 112) Nomenclature, synthesis, and reactions of carbon compounds. Three lecture hours per week. F, Su.

331L General Organic Chemistry Laboratory I. (1) (Prereq or Coreq: Chemistry 331) A survey of laboratory methods of organic chemistry. Three laboratory hours per week. F.

332 General Organic Chemistry II. (3) (Prereq: Chemistry 331) A continuation of Chemistry 331. Three lecture hours per week. S, Su.

332L General Organic Chemistry Laboratory II. (1) (Prereq: Chemistry 331L; Coreq: Chemistry 332) Laboratory exercises to accompany Chemistry 332. Three laboratory hours per week. S, Su.

351 Biochemistry I. (3) (Prereq: Chemistry 331) Three 1-hour lecture, one 3-hour laboratory. structure and function of amino acids, peptides, and proteins. Enzyme kinetics and mechanisms. Membrane structure and function. Metabolism principles, glycolysis, tricarboxylic acid cycle, electron transport, and oxidative phosphorylation. Carbohydrates and fatty acid metabolims. Photosynthesis. Offered on demand.

351L Biochemistry Laboratory I. (1) (Coreq: Chemistry 351) This course will cover experiments designed to reinforce those topics covered in the lecture. Protein analysis and purification, enzyme activity determination, lipid extraction and analysis, and eletrophoretic analyses. F, even years

352 Biochemistry II. (3) (Prereq: Chemistry 451) Three 1-hour lecture, one 3-hour laboratory. Structure and function of mononucleotides, amino acid and nucleotide metabolism. Lipid and amino acid synthesis. Organization, replication, repair and expression of DNA. Viruses, Receptors and information transfer. Biotechnology methods and applications of DNA restriction, sequencing, cloning and probing. Offered on demand.

352L Biochemistry Laboratory I. (Coreq: Chemistry 352 and prereq: Chemistry 351 and 351L) This course will cover experiments designed to reinforce those topics covered in the lecture: protein synthesis, nucleic acid extractions, and electrophoretic analyses. S, odd years

398 Junior Chemistry Seminar. (1) (Prereq: Chemistry 299) This course will cover oral and written presentations of literature research papers. Review of library and on-line searching in bibliography development. Critical review of peer manuscripts and presentations. Career planning and management. F

399 Independent Study. (1-6) (Prereq: Permission of instructor and approved contract) Directed study and/or research on specific topics. F, S.

401 Environmental Chemistry. (4) (= Marine Science 401) (Prereq: Biology 111 and Chemistry 112) An introduction to the chemistry of natural and industrial processes. Current governmental approaches to regulations, treatment and storage of human wastes will also be covered. Each student will be required to give an oral presentation. Three lecture and three laboratory hours per week. F.

402 Analytical and Field Methods in Environmental Chemistry. (4) (=Marine Science 402 ) (Prereq: Chemistry 305 or Chemistry 321 or by permission of instructor) Laboratory analysis and field sampling skills needed to conduct measurements of chemical and physical characteristics of water, soils, organisms, and the atmosphere. EPA methods including statistical techniques for quality control and assurance will be taught as well as techniques for computerized data recording, calculation, graphical presentation, and library researching. Students will be given a background in instrumental theory for all equipment used. Each student will be required to give an oral presentation. Three hours of lecture and three hours of lab per week. F '99.

403 Environmental Internships. (3) (= Marine Science 403) (Prereq or Coreq: Chemistry 305 or Chemistry 401) Supervised work with a governmental agency, environmental organization, or commercial enterprise related to environmental concerns. Typical internships include experiences in environmental quality laboratories, landfill design and management, development and implementation of hazardous waste audits and recycling programs, as well as environmental education programs in composting and home hazardous waste disposal. Students must present their work as a written report and as an oral presentation in the School of Natural and Applied Sciences' Annual Student Research Symposium. Students are responsible for transportation to the work site. Six to nine hours on site per week. Course may be taken a maximum of two times. F, S, Su.

405 Principles of Physical Chemistry. (3) (Prereq: Chemistry 112, Physics 202 or 212, Math 160) This course covers the fundamental principles of chemical and physical changes as related to bulk properties and molecular structure, especially as they are related to biochemical processes. Topics are: gas properties, kinetics, thermodynamics, equilibrium quantum chemistry, spectroscopy and statistical thermodynamics. F, odd years

411 Inorganic Chemistry. (3) (Prereq: Chemistry 441) Concepts and models in inorganic chemistry. This course includes as its core atomic structure and the periodic table, localized bonding, hydrogen bonding, and weak interactions. Specific topics as chemistry of coordination compounds, organometallic chemistry and bioinorganic chemistry are also included to fit the particular needs of the students taking this course. Su, even years.

411L Inorganic Laboratory. (1) (Coreq: Chemistry 411) Synthesis and characterization of selected inorganic compounds. This experimental work will supplement the theoretical material presented in Chemistry 411. Su, even years.

422 Instrumental Analysis. (4) (Prereq: Chemistry 321) Two one-hour lecture, two three-hour laboratory. Theory and applications of instrumental methods of analysis. Electrochemical methods, spectroscopy, chromatographic methods, resonance methods and mass spectroscopy will be studied. The experiments to be performed will be tailored to fulfill the needs of the different areas of emphasis with in the chemistry program. S.

433 Advanced Organic Chemistry. (4) (Prereq: Chemistry 331-332, 331L-332L) The course will supplement and extend the knowledge base of Organic Chemistry 331-332. The subject matter will include a look at some general methods used to study mechanistic pathways and how the data obtained can be interpreted to deduce the accepted mechanisms for selected types of reactions. Also included will be a study of synthetic organic reactions and their applications as well as a look at methods for determining the structures of unknown organic compounds. F, odd years.

433L Advanced Organic Chemistry Laboratory. (0) (Prereq or Coreq: Chemistry 433) The experiments and assignments will supplement the materials presented in Chemistry 433 and will include the study of mechanisms, syntheses, and identification of unknown compounds and mixtures. F, odd years.

441 Physical Chemistry. (3) (Prereq: Mathematics 151 or 251, Chemistry 112, Physics 202 or 212; Coreq: Mathematics 251, Chemistry 441L) Theories and laws relating to chemical and physical changes including gas properties, thermodynamics, kinetic theory of gases and kinetics of chemical reactions F.

441L Physical Chemistry Laboratory. (1) (Prereq: Chemistry 321; Coreq: Chemistry 441) Applications of physical chemistry techniques. F.

442 Physical Chemistry. (3) (Prereq: Chemistry 441; Coreq: 442L) Theories and laws relating to molecular structure including quantum chemistry, statistical thermodynamics, determination of molecular structure and electric and magnetic properties of molecules. S.

442L Physical Chemistry Laboratory. (1) (Prereq: Chemistry 441L; Coreq: Chemistry 442) Application of physical chemistry techniques for the determination of molecular structure. S.

450 Principles of Biochemistry. (4) (Prereq: Chemistry 331 and permission of instructor) A survey of the fundamental principles of biochemistry. Three hours of lecture and three laboratory hours per week. S.

499 Directed Undergraduate Research. (3-6) (Prereq: A contract must be approved by the instructor and the department chair by the time of registration) Structured undergraduate research projects conducted with faculty direction and participation. Projects will explore chemical or related problems using the scientific method. One conference and no less than 5 lab research hours per week. F, S, Su.