2006-2007 Undergraduate Catalog - Kettering University

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Course Descriptions / 137
CHEM-251 Environmental Ecology 4 0 0 4
Prerequisite: CHEM-135 or CHEM-137
This course examines the dynamics of biosphere through the study of
ecosystems. Emphasis is placed on the relationships between organisms and
their environment and on managing human, water, air, soil and industrial
resources. Terms Offered: Winter, Spring
CHEM-271 Handling Hazardous Material 4 0 0 4
Prerequisites: CHEM-135 and CHEM-136, or CHEM-137 and CHEM-
138, CHEM-145 and CHEM-146, or CHEM-345 and CHEM-346
The study of the principles and methods of handling hazardous materials in
the workplace. Coverage includes: the nature and scope of chemical hazards
in the workplace, an overview of regulations of hazardous materials and
worker safety, occupational diseases, fundamentals of industrial hygiene, basic
concepts of toxicology, transportation of hazardous chemicals, risk
assessment, toxic release and dispersion models, process safety management,
and emergency planning. Terms Offered: Summer Fall
CHEM-337 Chemistry of Fuel Cells 3 0 0 3
Prerequisites: CHEM-237, CHEM-238
Corequisite: CHEM-338
This course will apply the knowledge gained in CHEM-237/238, General
Chemistry II, to the chemical and physical properties of fuel cells. In addition,
it will emphasize topics such as electrolysis, photochemistry as related to
photocells, membrane chemistry, gaseous diffusion, and surface science, all
of which are important in understanding properties of hydrogen generation
and storage, and the chemistry of fuel cells. Terms Offered: Summer, Fall
CHEM-338 Chemistry of Fuel Cells Lab 0 0 2 1
Prerequisites: CHEM-237, CHEM 238
Corequisite: CHEM-337
This laboratory course will cover topics such as electrolysis, photochemistry
as related to photocells, electrode surface chemistry, membrane chemistry,
diffusion, and fuel reformation, all of which are important in understanding
chemistry of fuel cells. Terms Offered: Summer, Fall
CHEM-345 Organic Chemistry I 4 0 0 4
Prerequisite: CHEM-237
A thorough coverage of the chemistry of hydrocarbons: valence theory,
stereochemistry, structure, addition polymerization, reaction mechanisms and
spectroscopy. Appropriate for science majors and environmental Chemistry
minors. Terms Offered: Summer, Fall
CHEM-346 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory 0 0 4 2
Prerequisites: CHEM-237, CHEM-238
Corequisite: CHEM-345
This laboratory develops the basic skills needed for the separation,
identification and synthesis of organic compounds. Instrumental techniques
introduced will include FTIR, UV-VIS, GC and GC/MS. One 4-hour
laboratory per week. Terms Offered: Winter, Spring
CHEM-347 Organic Chemistry II 4 0 0 4
Prerequisite: CHEM-345
A continuation of CHEM-345, with an emphasis on the chemistry of the
organic functional groups, and the synthesis of polyfunctional molecules.
Appropriate for science majors. Terms Offered: Winter, Spring
CHEM-348 Organic Chemistry II Laboratory 0 0 4 2
Prerequisites: CHEM-345, CHEM-346
Corequisite: CHEM-347
A continuation of CHEM-346, with an emphasis on the advanced techniques
used to synthesize multifunctional organic compounds. Instrumental methods
will be intensively utilized to characterize complex chemical structures. Terms
Offered: Winter, Spring
CHEM-351 Biochemistry I 3 1 0 3
Prerequisites: CHEM-347, CHEM-348
Corequisite: CHEM-352
This course will focus on the basic principles of biochemistry. Coverage
includes a thorough description of the biochemical framework - amino acids,
proteins, enzymes, lipids, membranes, carbohydrates, nucleic acids, DNA,
and RNA. In addition, the energetics and metabolism of a number of biological
processes will be introduced. Terms Offered: Summer, Fall
CHEM-352 Biochemistry I Lab 0 0 4 1
Prerequisites: CHEM-345, CHEM-346
Corequisite: CHEM-351
An introduction to biochemistry laboratory procedures for the separation and
analysis of biologically important molecules. This course also covers
techniques and methodology important in the biotechnology field. Terms
Offered: Summer, Fall
CHEM-361 Physical Chemistry I 4 0 0 4
Prerequisites: CHEM-237, CHEM-238, MATH-203, PHYS-224, PHYS-
225
Corequisite: CHEM-362
A first course in physical chemistry, covering the topics of chemical
thermodynamics, gas laws, solutions, transport properties, phases and phase
diagrams, electrochemistry, colligative properties and the physical chemistry
of macromolecules. Terms Offered: Summer, Fall
CHEM-362 Physical Chemistry I Lab 0 0 4 2
Corequisite: CHEM-361
This laboratory will illustrate principles covered in the CHEM-361 lecture
and introduce the student to methods used in determining physical
relationships in nature. Topics include equilibrium, phase diagrams, solutions,
thermodynamics, gases, transport properties and error analysis. Terms Offered:
Summer, Fall
CHEM-363 Physical Chemistry II 4 0 0 4
Prerequisites: CHEM-237, CHEM 238, MATH-203, PHYS-224, PHYS-225,
CHEM-361 or permission of Instructor
Corequisite: CHEM-364
The second course in the physical sequence, continuing topics introduced in
CHEM-361, Physical Chemistry I. Topics covered will include kinetic
molecular theory, kinetics, quantum mechanics, solids and surfaces,
photochemistry, atomic and molecular structure theory, spectroscopy,
statistical mechanics. Terms Offered: Winter, Spring
CHEM-364 Physical Chemistry II Laboratory 0 0 4 2
Corequisite: CHEM-363
This laboratory will illustrate principles covered in the CHEM-363 lecture
and introduce the student to methods used in determining physical
relationships in nature. Topics include kinetics, quantum mechanics, solids,
surface chemistry, electrochemistry, photochemistry, and spectroscopic
techniques. Terms Offered: Winter, Spring
CHEM-371 Introductory Environmental Chemistry 3 0 0 3
Prerequisites: CHEM-135 and CHEM-136, or CHEM-137 and CHEM-138,
CHEM-145 and CHEM-146, or CHEM-345 and CHEM-346
Corequisite: CHEM-372
This course will focus on the basic principles and methods of environmental
chemistry. Coverage includes the origin, reactions, distribution, effects and
fates of chemistry in the atmosphere, water and soil. Terms Offered: Winter,
Spring
CHEM-372 Introductory Environmental Chemistry Lab 0 0 2 1
Prerequisites: CHEM-135 and CHEM-136, or CHEM-137 and CHEM-138,
CHEM-145 and CHEM-146, or CHEM-345 and CHEM-346,
Corequisite: CHEM-371
This laboratory is designed to reinforce concepts covered in the classroom
and deals principally with various methods of classical and instrumental
analysis of environmental samples. Terms Offered: Winter, Spring
CHEM-373 Analytical Chemistry 3 1 0 3
Prerequisites: CHEM-237, CHEM-238, CHEM-345, CHEM-346
Corequisite: CHEM-374
This course covers classical and instrumental methods used for the analysis
of environmental samples. Other topics included in the course are quality
control/assurance in the environmental chemistry laboratory. Terms Offered:
Winter, Spring