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CHEM 237
Organic Chemistry I
The constitution and properties of the
different classes of organic compounds,
with considerable attention to stereochemistry,
reaction mechanisms,
synthetic organic and bio-organic
chemistry, and spectroscopy. The laboratory
work involves an introduction to
the major synthetic and analytical techniques
of organic chemistry including
the preparation of representative
organic compounds and the isolation
of compounds from natural sources.
Prerequisite: CHEM 125 or consent
of instructor. (3-4-4) (C)
CHEM 239
Organic Chemistry II
Sequel to Organic Chemistry I.
Constitution and properties of organic
compounds at a fundamental level.
Introduction to biological materials
and synthetic polymers. Prerequisite:
CHEM 237. (3-0-3)
CHEM 240
Organic Chemistry Laboratory
Laboratory part of CHEM 239.
Techniques for advanced organic preparations.
Identification and characterization
of organic compounds, including
modern instrumental methods.
Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 239.
(1-4-2) (C)
CHEM 247
Analytical Chemistry
Introduction to the theory and
applications of analytical chemistry.
Laboratory emphasis on obtaining and
interpreting quantitative data. Statistical
data analysis, equilibrium expressions,
pH, volumetric and gravimetric analysis,
fundamentals of spectroscopy, fundamentals
of electrochemistry, and
analytical separations. Laboratory
experiments include acid-base behavior,
potentiometry with ion-specific electrodes,
spectroscopy (UV-visible and
atomic absorption), and chromatography
(ion-exchange, high pressure liquid, and
gas-liquid). Prerequisite: CHEM 125
or consent of instructor. (2-4-3) (C)
CHEM 321
Instrumental Analysis
Theory and application of modern
instruments in chemical procedures.
Standard spectroscopic methods
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including Fourier transform infrared
spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic
resonance spectroscopy, and ultraviolet
spectroscopy. Separation techniques
using high pressure liquid chromatography
and gas chromatography. Other
topics relevant to advanced chemical
instrumentation will also be covered.
Prerequisites: CHEM 247, CHEM 344.
Prerequisite or corequisite: PHYS 223.
(2-6-4) (C)
CHEM 334
Spectroscopic Methods in
Identification and Analysis
Characterization and analysis by mass,
vibrational, nuclear magnetic resonance,
and electronic spectroscopy. Structurespectra
correlations applied to organic
and inorganic compounds with examples
drawn from diverse areas, e.g., pollutants,
toxic materials, polymers, etc.
Prerequisites: CHEM 239, CHEM 247.
(2-0-2)
CHEM 335
Spectroscopic and
Separation Techniques
Characterization of prepared or separated
organic compounds by chromatographic,
chemical, and spectroscopic methods.
Prerequisites: CHEM 240, CHEM 247.
Corequisite: CHEM 334. (0-6-2) (C)
CHEM 343
Physical Chemistry I
Equations of state; kinetic molecular
theory; temperature-dependent
enthalpies and heat capacities of
chemical compounds and of chemical
reactions; entropy and the Gibbs free
energy; chemical equilibrium; phases
with variable composition; solutions
of charged particles; surface phenomena.
Prerequisites: CHEM 247, PHYS 223,
MATH 251. (3-0-3)
CHEM 344
Physical Chemistry II
Quantum theory, molecular structure
and spectroscopy, chemical equilibrium
constants from statistical mechanics,
phenomemological and mechanistic
chemical reaction kinetics, transport
phenomena from molecular perspective.
The laboratory will include
experiments dealing with gases, thermochemistry,
liquid solutions, phase
equilibria, electrochemistry, chemical
kinetics, spectra, molecular structure
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and treatment of data. Prerequisite:
CHEM 343. (CHEM 247, Analytical
Chemistry is recommended.) (3-4-4)
(C)
CHEM 415
Inorganic Chemistry
In-depth introduction to the vast subfield
of the discipline dealing with all
elements in the periodic table. Presents
balanced blend of facts and theories in
modern inorganic chemistry. Emphasis
is on bonding, electronic, magnetic and
structural features exhibited by inorganic
and organometallic compounds
and their reactivities. Modern concepts
including symmetry and group theory
and their relevance in solving chemical
problems. Bioinorganic chemistry, and
“high tech” inorganic materials and
solids are introduced. Prerequisite:
CHEM 344. (3-0-3)
CHEM 416
Advanced Chemistry Laboratory
An advanced laboratory with emphasis
on synthesis and characterization
of inorganic and organometallic compounds.
Prerequisites: CHEM 240,
CHEM 321. (1-7-3) (C)
CHEM 435
Introduction to Polymers
An introduction to polymer science
with major emphasis on background,
nomenclature and synthesis. Selected
processing and characterization techniques
and applications to day-to-day
encounters with modern intelligent
polymeric materials are introduced.
Prerequisites: CHEM 239, CHEM 344
or consent of instructor. (3-0-3)
CHEM 450
Introduction to Research
Required for chemistry majors. Designed
to give research experience in a faculty
research laboratory. Prerequisites:
CHEM 334, CHEM 335. (0-8-3) (C)
CHEM 451
Modern Techniques in
Chemical Literature
A guide to the use of traditional and
automated methods for the storage
and retrieval of chemical information.
Prerequisites: CHEM 239,
CHEM 343. (2-0-2)