Introduction to chemistry for non-science majors. Discussion of basic chemistry concepts and their application to everyday life. No credit for science and engineering majors. DP
Chemistry plays a critical role in our ability to adapt to a changing and ever more crowded world, but chemicals can also cause problems when they are used improperly or in the wrong environment. In this course, we will explore the important roles for natural and man-made chemicals in making our life better in a sustainable and environmentally safe way. We will also explore a few examples where chemicals play a role in damaging our environment, serving as a cautionary note that one needs a clear understanding of how chemicals interact with the environment, whether they will naturally degrade, or how they will be properly contained and disposed of.
CHEM 110 (cross-listed as SUST 120) emphasizes environmental chemistry, green chemistry, and other similar topics. This course is intended for non-Chemistry majors and will be eligible for DP diversification credit, similar to Chem 100.
For students lacking preparation in chemistry. Provides background in algebra and elementary concepts of chemistry in preparation for entering the General Chemistry sequence. (Three lecture hours/week) Fall, Spring, and Summer.
(Discontinued) Nonrigorous but adequate background in fundamentals. Preparation for technical training in life sciences. DP
(Discontinued) (1 3-hr Lab) Experiments introducing laboratory techniques and illustrating chemical principles. Pre: 151 (or concurrent). DY
(Discontinued) Structure, nomenclature, properties and reactions of organic compounds, emphasizing those of practical importance in life sciences. (Three lecture hours/week) Spring only. DP
(Discontinued) Techniques of preparation, purification, identification of organic compounds. DY
Basic principles of chemistry including stoichiometry. Introduction to solution phase chemistry. Gas phase chemistry. Introduction to thermodynamics, including enthalpies of formation and reaction. Introduction to atomic structure, periodic trends, chemical bonding, molecular structure. (3 lecture hours/week) Fall, Spring, and Summer Session I. DP
Laboratory experiments introducing techniques and fundamental principles of chemistry. (One 3-hour laboratory session/week) Spring and Fall. DY
(Continuation of CHEM 161) Liquids and solids. Solutions and colligative properties. Continuation of thermodynamics, including entropy and free energy. Principles and applications of chemical equilibrium, including acid-base chemistry (titrations, buffers). Kinetics. Redox reactions and electrochemistry. (3 lecture hours/week) Spring and Fall. DP
Laboratory experiments introducing techniques and fundamental principles of chemistry. (One 3-hour laboratory session/week) Spring and Fall. DY
Principles, theories and elementary analytical methods of chemistry. Intended for physical science majors and engineers. (Fall Only) DP.
Laboratory experiments illustrating fundamental principles of chemistry. DY
Rigorous, in-depth introduction to chemical principles with emphasis on experimental and applied aspects of modern chemistry. (Three lecture hours/ week) Fall only. DP (Has not been offered in recent years)
Laboratory experiments illustrating fundamental principles of chemistry involving advanced techniques and modern instrumentation. (One 3-hour lab session/week) Fall only. DY. (Has not been offered in recent years)
Molecular structure, nomenclature, stereochemistry, reactions and mechanisms, synthesis of organic compounds. (Three lecture hours/week) Fall, Spring, and Summer Session I. DP.
Techniques, synthesis and qualitative analysis, applications of spectroscopy. Spring and Fall. DY
(Continuation of CHEM 272) Molecular structure, nomenclature, stereochemistry, reactions and mechanisms, synthesis of organic compounds. (Three lecture hours/week) Spring and Fall. DP
Techniques, synthesis, qualitative organic analysis and applications of spectroscopy. (One 4-hour lab session/week) Spring and Fall. DY
Selected methods and principles, e.g. phase equilibria, ionic equilibria, electrode equilibria, separations, spectroscopy, automation and process control. (Three lecture hours/week) Spring only. DP
Phase separations, chromatography, titrimetry, spectrophotometry etc. (Two 3-hour labs/week) Spring only. DY
(Discontinued at this time) Methodology and Instrumentation. UV/vis spectrometry, emission and absorption spectrometry, HPLC, potentiometry, voltammetry and coulometry. (Three lecture-hours/week) Fall only. DP
(Discontinued at this time) Principles and applications of instrumentation for electrochemical and spectrometric analysis. (Two 3-hour laboratory sessions) Fall only. DP
Principles and theories; physico-chemical procedures. (Three lecture hours/week) Fall only. DP
(Continuation of 351). Principles and theories; physico-chemical procedures. (Three lecture hours/week) Spring only. DP
Modern laboratory techniques. (Two 3-hour laboratory periods/week). Includes emphasis on instruction in scientific report writing. Spring only. DY
Biochemical thermodynamics, chemical and enzyme kinetics, biomolecular structure, and biomolecular spectroscopy. A-F only. (Fall only). DP
Mechanism of biochemical reactions, biophysical structure, techniques for studying biochemical reactions. (Fall only) DB
Discussion of contemporary ethical issues in chemistry using case studies and additional examples from the media. CHEM or BIOC majors only. CR/NC only. (Spring only)
(Discontinued) Classification, description, fundamental theory. (Three lecture hours/week) Spring only. DP
Lecture and Lab on advanced methods of preparation and characterization of inorganic compounds and materials. A-F only. Fall only. DP
Laboratory on preparative methods and analytical techniques and instruments in inorganic chemistry. A-F only. Fall only. DY
Classification, description, fundamental theory. DP
Introduction to multi-step synthesis and instruments/analytical techniques used to characterize organic compounds. Retrosynthesis and diastereoselective reactions; spectroscopy (optical methods, NMR), mass spectrometry. Chromatography (GC, HPLC) and coupled techniques (GCMS, LCMS). CHEM or BIOC majors only. A-F only. (Spring only) DP
Laboratory on the preparation of organic compounds and physical methods for their characterization. Includes optical methods (UV-vis, IR), chromatography (HPLC, GC), mass spectrometry (GCMS and LCMS) and NMR. A-F only. Spring only. DY
Advanced topics in biochemistry including nucleic acid replication, transcription, and translation; genetic and epigenetic regulation; bioenergetics and control of metabolism; alternative metabolic strategies; and enzyme structure and mechanism. A-F only
Advanced biochemistry lab techniques: protein purification and characterization, enzyme kinetics, ligand binding, nucleic acid structure, protein structure, fluorescence. A-F only. (Fall only)