Chemistry Courses
Natural Science Division
Courses marked with an asterisk (*) may be used to partially fulfill
Core Requirements.
CHEM 101, 101L and 102*, 102L
General Chemistry I and II
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CHEM 101: Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory.
CHEM 102: Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory.
Fundamental theory and principles of chemistry.
The first semester includes a study of the physical laws dealing
with the study of matter from microscopic to a submicroscopic
level. Quantum chemistry, the laws of chemical combination and
the properties of gases, solids, liquids and solutions are
discussed. The second semester includes thermodynamics,
chemical equilibrium, acid-base theory, electrochemistry and
reaction kinetics, as well as an introduction to nuclear
chemistry. Students should concurrently enroll in CHEM 101
Laboratory and CHEM 102 Laboratory.
CHEM 101 Co-requisite: MAT 106.
CHEM 102 Pre-requisites: CHEM 101 or
111, MAT 106.
Laboratory fee: $55.00.
Every Semester, 4 credits each
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CHEM 103/ES 103
Chemistry of the Environment
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This course is designed especially
for environmental studies majors
and non-science majors. The course
focuses on the effects of pollutants
in the water, soil and air. The
course includes topics dealing with
fundamental chemical concepts
essential to an understanding of
environmental pollution, the
unpolluted biosphere, effects of
chemical pollution on the biosphere
and method to control pollution.
One three-hour lecture sometimes
supplemented by a laboratory.
Spring, 3 Credits
CHEM 111 and 112*
Advanced General Chemistry I and II
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CHEM 111: Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory.
CHEM 112: Three one-hour lectures, one three-hour laboratory.
Same course description as
CHEM 101 and
CHEM 102,
above, except that subject matter will be treated in greater
depth. Primarily for students with a strong math and chemistry
background in high school, and chemistry majors. Students
should concurrently enroll in
CHEM 101 Laboratory and
CHEM 102 Laboratory.
Laboratory fee: $55.00.
CHEM 111 Co-requisite: MAT 106.
CHEM 112 Pre-requisites:
CHEM 101 or
111,
MAT 106.
Every Semester, 4 credits each
CHEM 201*
Quantitative Chemical Analysis
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An introduction to the quantitative analysis of
inorganic compounds, including the theory of acids and bases,
solubility, competing equilibria, electroanalytical chemistry
and optical methods of analysis. Three one-hour lectures.
First time students must enroll in
CHEM 201L concurrently.
Pre-requisites:
CHEM 102 or
CHEM 112,
MAT 106.
Every Semester, 3 credits
CHEM 201L*
Quantitative Chemical Analysis
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Laboratory Lab work includes titrimetric, gravimetric and
spectrophotometric determinations. Students must enroll in
CHEM 201 concurrently.
Pre-requisites:
CHEM 102 or
CHEM 112,
MAT 106.
Laboratory fee: $55.00
Every Semester, 2 credits
CHEM 203*
Organic Chemistry I
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Course includes three one-hour lectures and one four-hour
laboratory. A study of the nomenclature, properties, reactions
and synthesis of the major classes of organic compounds along
with the theoretical concepts relating to the behavior of the
principle functional groups. The laboratory emphasizes the
fundamental and frequently utilized techniques of distillation,
extraction, crystallization, and chromotography along with
organic synthesis and chemical characterization of organic
compounds.
Pre-requisite: CHEM 102 or
112.
Laboratory fee: $55.00.
Every Semester, 5 credits
(one grade; includes lecture and lab)
CHEM 204*
Organic Chemistry II
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Three one-hour lectures. A continuation of CHEM 203.
Emphasis is placed on organic reaction mechanism and structural
factors influencing the chemical properties of organic
molecules.
Pre-requisite: CHEM 203.
Spring, 3 credits
CHEM 204L*
Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
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Emphasis is placed on experiments utilizing the use
of recently developed microscale techniques and on instrumental
methods for the analysis of organic compounds. Instrumental
techniques include hands-on use of computer interfaced infrared
and ultraviolet spectrometers for the identification of organic
compounds and gas-liquid chromatography for separation and
quantitative determination of organic
compounds.
Pre-requisite: CHEM 203.
Co-requisite: CHEM 204.
Laboratory fee: $55.00.
Spring, 2 credits
CHEM 210
Laboratory Safety
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Required of all laboratory assistants, this course presents
safety procedures for the chemistry laboratory through discussion,
video and audio tapes, and guest speakers (EMT and fire marshall).
Proper handling, transporting and storage of chemicals as well
as response procedures for minor accidents will be covered.
Does not fulfill the core or any major requirement. Serves as
an elective for the chemistry/science major.
Pre-requisite: CHEM 101 or permission
of the instructor.
Every Semester, 1 credit
CHEM 301 and 302*
Physical Chemistry I and II
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CHEM 301: four one-hour lectures.
CHEM 302: three one-hour lectures, and one three-hour laboratory.
CHEM 302 may be taken before CHEM 301.
Physical Chemistry I: Study of the
laws of thermodynamics, chemical
equilibrium and rates of reaction.
Properties of gas, liquid and solid
phase systems.
Physical Chemistry
II: Introduction to quantum
chemistry and statistical mechanics.
Study of molecular interactions, as
well as experimental determination
of structure and bonding.
Pre-requisites: CHEM 201,
MAT 201, and
PHYS 201.
Laboratory fee: $55.00.
CHEM 301, 302, 304 sequence starts every third semester,
4 Credits each
CHEM 304*
Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
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A detailed study of atomic structure as it relates to
ionic and covalent bonding, molecular orbital theory, geometry,
and reactivity. The periodic properties of elements and
compounds, thermodynamics, crystal field theory, group symmetry,
ionic solids, metallic bonds, and quantum chemistry will also be
covered.
Co-requisite: CHEM 302.
Offered every third semester, 3 credits
CHEM 308 (ES 308*)
Environmental Chemistry
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A multidisciplinary study of the
sources, reactions, transport, effects
and fates of chemical species in
water, soil, and the atmosphere and
the influence of human activity on
these chemicals. Topics covered
include biogeochemical cycles,
water pollution and treatment
processes, microbial
transformations of pesticides in
soils, trace metals, sources and
reactions of atmospheric pollutants
and the effects of pollutants on man
and the environment.
Pre-requisite: CHEM 102 or
112.
Laboratory fee: $55.00.
Spring, 3 credits
CHEM 310 (MS 310)
Chemical Oceanography
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Three lectures and one three-hour laboratory
period. Chemical principles are applied to the descriptive
chemistry of the oceans and sediments.
Pre-requisites:
CHEM 101-102
(CHEM 201 recommended.),
MS 309 or
permission of the instructor.
Laboratory fee: $30.00.
Every Semester, 4 credits
CHEM 314 (BIOL 314*)
Biochemistry
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Three hours lecture, four hours laboratory. This
course will explore the structure and function of biological
molecules in the context of their participation in the cell and
organism. Basic concepts presented in lecture will be
reinforced through weekly labs which will demonstrate common
biochemical experimental techniques.
Pre-requisites: Two Biology 100 series courses;
CHEM 101,
102, and
203.
Laboratory fee: $55.00.
Every Semester, 4 credits
CHEM 316 (MS 316*)
Marine Natural Products Chemistry
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Marine Natural Products Chemistry
is a multidisciplinary course, which
deals with the study of bioactive
compounds derived from marine
flora and fauna. Among the topics
covered are marine toxins and
venoms, repellent and alarm
substances, marine chemical
ecology, biosynthesis and functions
of secondary metabolites and "state
of the art" methods used for the
isolation and purification of
compounds derived from marine
organisms.
Pre-requisite: CHEM 203.
Laboratory fee: $55.00.
Spring, On Occasion, 3 credits
CHEM 317*
Instrumental Methods of Analysis
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Two one-hour lectures; one four-hour laboratory.
Theory and application of analytical instrumentation to the
detection of chemical signals. Techniques studied will include
IR, UV and visible spectrophotometry, separation methods and
ESR, NMR, Raman and mass spectrometry.
Pre-requisites: CHEM 201,
203,
MAT 201.
Laboratory fee: $55.00.
Offered every third semester, 4 credits
CHEM 400
Independent Study
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A student may enroll in an independent course of study
under the direction of a Chemistry faculty member. A student
may follow a traditional course in subject matter such as
Quantum Chemistry, Organic Reaction Mechanisms, Structural
Organic Analysis, or Group Theory or pursue an independent
project. Usually, the project will focus upon a particular area
of research necessitating laboratory work and library research.
Course requirements, goals, and grading must be arranged with
the instructor prior to course registration. Also, the student
must secure permissions from his/her advisor and the division
director.
Every Semester, 1 to 4 credits
CHEM 440
Cooperative Education in Chemistry
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Students interested in
Cooperative Education should
meet with the Cooperative Education staff as well as with their
advisors.
Every Semester, 1 to 6 credits
CHEM 490
Internship in Chemistry
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Students interested in
Internships should meet with
their advisors to discuss this program.
Every Semester, 16 credits
 
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