1122. Chemical Principles and Applications
4.00 credits
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Brief but comprehensive survey of important chemical theories and applications of chemistry. Preparation for one-semester courses in organic chemistry and biochemistry. Atomic structures, chemical bonding, chemical reactions, stoichiometry, states of matter, and theories of solutions. Does not fulfill the two-semester general chemistry requirement for majors in biology, chemistry, pharmacy, physics or agriculture, health and natural resources. Does not satisfy the admission requirements of medical and dental schools. CA 3-LAB.
View Classes »1124Q. Fundamentals of General Chemistry I
4.00 credits
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Grading Basis: Graded
The first semester of a 3-semester sequence that is designed to provide a foundation for the principles of chemistry with special guidance provided for the quantitative aspects of the material. Topics include the physical and chemical properties of some elements, chemical stoichiometry, gases, atomic theory and covalent bonding. CA 3-LAB.
View Classes »1125Q. Fundamentals of General Chemistry II
3.00 credits
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Grading Basis: Graded
Follows CHEM 1124Q. Topics include the properties of aqueous solutions and chemical equilibria. CA-3LAB. TOI-6L.
View Classes »1126Q. Fundamentals of General Chemistry III
3.00 credits
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Grading Basis: Graded
Follows CHEM 1125Q. Topics include the properties of kinetics, complex ions, thermodynamics and electrochemistry. CA-3LAB. TOI-6L.
View Classes »1127Q. General Chemistry I
4.00 credits
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Grading Basis: Graded
Designed to provide a foundation for more advanced courses in chemistry. Atomic theory, laws and theories concerning the physical and chemical behavior of gases, liquids, solids, and solutions. Quantitative measurements illustrating the laws of chemical combination in the laboratory component. CA 3-LAB.
View Classes »1128Q. General Chemistry II
4.00 credits
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Grading Basis: Graded
Equilibrium, thermodynamics, nuclear chemistry, and kinetics. Properties of some of the more familiar elements and their compounds. Equilibrium in solutions and reactions of the common cations and anions in the laboratory component. CA 3-LAB.
View Classes »1137Q. Enhanced General Chemistry I
4.00 credits
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Grading Basis: Graded
Designed to provide a foundation for more advanced courses in chemistry. Atomic theory, laws and theories concerning the physical and chemical behavior of gases, liquids, solids, and solutions. Quantitative measurements illustrating the laws of chemical combination in the laboratory component. Primarily for majors in chemistry and related disciplines; can be used as an alternate wherever CHEM 1127Q is listed as a prerequisite. CA 3-LAB.
View Classes »1138Q. Enhanced General Chemistry II
4.00 credits
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Grading Basis: Graded
Equilibrium, thermodynamics, nuclear chemistry and kinetics. Properties of some of the more familiar elements and their compounds. Equilibrium in solutions and reactions of the common cations and anions in the laboratory component. Can be used as an alternate wherever 1128Q is listed as a prerequisite. CA 3-LAB.
View Classes »1147Q. Honors General Chemistry I
4.00 credits
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Grading Basis: Honors Credit
Designed to provide a foundation for more advanced courses in chemistry. Atomic theory, laws and theories concerning the physical and chemical behavior of gases, liquids, solids, and solutions. Quantitative measurements illustrating the laws of chemical combination in the laboratory component. Considerable personal initiative will be demanded of students in carrying out the laboratory assignments. Designed primarily for exceptionally well-prepared science and engineering students, although any qualified honors student may take it; can be used as an alternate wherever CHEM 1127Q is listed as a prerequisite. CA 3-LAB.
View Classes »1148Q. Honors General Chemistry II
4.00 credits
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Equilibrium, thermodynamics, nuclear chemistry and kinetics. Properties of some of the more familiar elements and their compounds. Equilibrium in solutions and reactions of the common cations and anions in the laboratory component. Considerable personal initiative will be demanded of students in carrying out the laboratory assignments. Designed primarily for exceptionally well-prepared science and engineering students, although any qualified honors student may take it. Can be used as an alternate wherever 1128Q is listed as a prerequisite. CA 3-LAB.
View Classes »1189. Introduction to Chemical Research
1.00 - 3.00 credits
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Internship in research laboratories.
View Classes »1194. The Science of Chemistry
1.00 credits
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Readings, lectures, films and field trips exploring the field of chemistry and its scientific and social implications.
View Classes »1199. Independent Study
1.00 credits | May be repeated for a total of 1 credits.
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Grading Basis: Graded
With a change of content this course may be repeated for credit.
View Classes »2241. Organic Chemistry
3.00 credits
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An abridged course in organic chemistry designed to provide a background for related fields in which a general rather than a detailed knowledge of the compounds of carbon is required.
View Classes »2242. Organic Chemistry Laboratory
1.00 credits
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Grading Basis: Graded
2443. Organic Chemistry
3.00 credits
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Structure and reactions of the simpler classes of the compounds of carbon.
View Classes »2444. Organic Chemistry
3.00 credits
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A continuation of CHEM 2443.
View Classes »2445. Organic Chemistry Laboratory
3.00 credits
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2446. Organic Chemistry Laboratory
1.00 credits
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Introduction to techniques, manipulations, calculations and spectroscopy.
View Classes »3170W. Technical Communications
3.00 credits
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Covers various aspects of technical writing and oral presentation of technical reports. The student will be introduced to the broad spectrum of the chemical literature; various approaches to information retrieval, including computer searches, will be demonstrated. Short reports based on chemical literature will include references and bibliographies. A major paper on a technical topic will be evaluated and corrected at each stage of its development. An oral report based on this material will also be required.
View Classes »3189. Undergraduate Research
1.00 - 3.00 credits | May be repeated for credit.
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Original investigation carried on by the student under the guidance of a staff member. The student is required to submit a brief report at the end of each semester.
View Classes »3193. Foreign Study
1.00 - 6.00 credits | May be repeated for a total of 6 credits.
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Consent of Department head required before student's departure. May count toward the major with consent of the Department Head.
View Classes »3194. Undergraduate Seminar
1.00 credits | May be repeated for a total of 2 credits.
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Grading Basis: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory
Discussions of topics relevant to further study and work in the field of chemistry. Students taking this course will be assigned a final grade of S (satisfactory) or U (Unsatisfactory).
View Classes »3195. Special Topics
1.00 - 6.00 credits | May be repeated for credit.
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3198. Variable Topics
3.00 credits | May be repeated for credit.
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3199. Independent Study
1.00 - 3.00 credits | May be repeated for credit.
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3210. Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry
2.00 credits
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Introduction to bonding, structure, spectroscopy, physical properties, and reactivity of inorganic compounds.
View Classes »3214. Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry
3.00 credits
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A systematic presentation of bonding, structure, properties, and reactions of inorganic compounds.
View Classes »3215. Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory
3.00 credits
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The preparation, isolation, purification, and characterization of inorganic compounds; special techniques and instrumentation may be required.
View Classes »3332. Quantitative Analytical Chemistry
4.00 credits
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Fundamentals of analytical chemistry. While it is a course for chemistry majors, it is also suitable for students in other technical fields who have an interest in learning quantitative analytical chemistry procedures applicable to analytical instrumentation. Traditional wet chemical techniques and instrumental methods. Quantitative chemistry and chemical computations.
View Classes »3334. Instrumental Analysis I
4.00 credits
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Instrumental analytical techniques including molecular spectroscopy, atomic spectroscopy, electrochemistry, separations, and introductory electronics. This course is an extension of the instrumental portion of CHEM 3332.
View Classes »3563. Physical Chemistry I
3.00 credits
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A study of gases, liquids, solids, solutions, and thermodynamics.
View Classes »3564. Physical Chemistry II
3.00 credits
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A study of kinetics, atomic and molecular theory and spectroscopy.
View Classes »3565W. Physical Chemistry Laboratory
2.00 credits
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3661. Polymeric Materials
3.00 credits
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Structure, properties and chemistry of high polymers. Methods of production and applications.
View Classes »4196W. Thesis for Undergraduate Chemistry Majors
3.00 credits
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Grading Basis: Honors Credit
A formal thesis is required, based on original investigation carried on by the student.
View Classes »4370. Environmental Chemistry - Atmosphere
3.00 credits
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Sources, transport, effects, fate, analytical chemistry, monitoring and management of chemical species; chemical principles, equilibria and reactions. The earth's atmosphere and atmospheric pollution; acid rain, global warming, ozone. Intended for senior chemistry majors choosing the environmental chemistry option, or as an elective, and for environmental science majors pursuing a concentration in environmental chemistry.
View Classes »4371. Environmental Chemistry - Hydrosphere
3.00 credits
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Sources, transport, effects, fate, analytical chemistry, monitoring and management of chemical species; chemical principles, equilibria and reactions. The hydrosphere, water and soil pollution. Inorganic metals and organic chemicals in the environment. Intended for senior chemistry majors continuing in the environmental chemistry option, or as an elective, and for environmental science majors pursuing a concentration in environmental chemistry.
View Classes »4551. Introduction to Quantum Chemistry
3.00 credits
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An introduction to quantum theory and its applications to atomic and molecular structure and spectroscopy.
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