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