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Chemistry
C321 Organic Chemistry I 3 credits
Organized by chemical functional groups and reaction mechanisms, this course presents both
classical and modern theories of organic chemistry while rigorously exploring chemical structurereactivity
relationships. The fundamentals of nomenclature, physical properties, chemical structure,
stereochemistry, organic reactions, mechanisms, synthesis, purification, and compound characterization
is emphasized. Biological, medical, and familiar real-world examples are discussed in the context of
organic chemistry. Offered fall semester. Prerequisites: C131/133 and C142/144; concurrent with C323.
C322 Organic Chemistry II with Laboratory 4 credits
A continuation of C321/323, this course builds upon the fundamental presented in C321/323. It is
organized by functional groups and reaction mechanisms, while integrating this knowledge into
chemical synthesis. Additional topics include aromaticity, NMR and IR spectroscopy, mass spectrometry,
carbonyl chemistry, synthetic strategy, and advanced C-C bond forming reactions. Offered spring
semester. Prerequisite: minimum grade of C in C321 and C323.
C323 Organic Chemistry I Laboratory 1 credit
This laboratory complements the lecture segment of the course by demonstrating and utilizing the
concepts learned in the classroom to acquire, isolate, and characterize desired organic reaction products
In this laboratory students become familiar with the equipment, glassware, techniques, and expertise
required to implement the chemistry proposed on paper, to optimize it, and to communicate it to the
chemical community. A practical context for the developed chemical intuition is provided. Offered fall
semester. Prerequisites: C131/133 and C142/44; concurrent with C321.
C331 Physical Chemistry I with Laboratory 4 credits
This course involves chemical thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, and their applications. The
following thermodynamic topics are considered: properties of gases, kinetic molecular theory, the
laws of thermodynamics, thermochemistry, and chemical equilibrium. The following kinetic topics are
considered: chemical reaction rates, determination of rate laws, reaction mechanisms, and theories
of reaction rates. Three lectures and three hours of lab per week are required. Offered fall semester.
Prerequisites: C142/144, M152, and P211/212.
C332 Physical Chemistry II with Laboratory 4 credits
This course involves an introduction to quantum mechanics and statistical thermodynamics. The
following quantum topics are considered: quantum theory and applications to simple systems of
particles, approximation methods for complex systems of particles and spectroscopic verification of
quantum results. The following statistical mechanics topics are considered: the Boltzmann distribution,
statistics of large populations, the partition function and thermodynamic functions from statistical
mechanics results. Three lectures and three hours of lab per week are required. Offered spring semester.
Prerequisites: C142/144, M152, and P211/P212.
C341 Analytical Chemistry I with Laboratory 4 credits
This course introduces the student to the methods of quantitative analysis. Topics include: measurement
uncertainty, statistical analysis of data, aqueous solution equilibria, titrimetry, electrochemistry,
molecular spectroscopy (UV-visible and fluorescence), and chromatography. Offered fall semester.
Prerequisites: C142/144 and C322.
C400-405 Special Topics in Chemistry 1-3 credits
The topics for these courses vary according to the needs and interests of chemistry majors. Topics may
include: chemistry education, industrial chemistry, natural product chemistry, and advanced laboratory
methods. Offered as needed.
C409 Biochemistry with Laboratory 4 credits
The principal concepts of biochemistry are the focus of this course. The major themes include the
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