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CH 107 Principles of Chemistry (4) Offered Fall, Spring. Prereq.: Open to all students except two-year pre-nursing major. Students learn foundational concepts in general, organic, and biological chemistry. Special emphasis is placed on the structure, function, and metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, enzymes, vitamins, and hormones. 4 hours lecture, plus lab. Required for BY 206, 422; SC 242.
CH 111 General Chemistry I (4) Offered Fall, Spring. Prereq.: Non-nursing major and credit for or concurrent enrollment in MA 121 or 123 or placement into MA 130 or higher. Students learn the principles of chemistry including classification of matter, unit conversion, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, atomic structure, chemical bonding, molecular structure, chemical reactions, the periodic table, and gases. 4 hours lecture, plus lab. Required for CH 112, EG 201, SC 242, SE 308.
CH 112 General Chemistry II (4) Offered Spring. Prereq.: CH 111. Students learn the principles of chemistry including intermolecular forces, condensed states of matter, solutions, chemical kinetics, equilibria, acids and bases, thermodynamics, oxidation and reduction, introductory organic chemistry, the study of metals and nonmetals, and nuclear chemistry. 4 hours lecture, plus lab. Required for BY 306, 422; CH 211, 315, 321, 411; SC 299.
CH 211 Organic Chemistry I (4) Offered Fall. Prereq.: CH 112. Students learn the structure, reactions, and reaction mechanisms of alkanes, alkyl halides, alkenes, alkynes, alcohols, ethers, and epoxides. The course also includes the study of stereochemistry and aromatic compounds. 3 hours lecture, plus lab. Required for BY 450; CH 212, 306.
CH 212 Organic Chemistry II (4) Offered Spring. Prereq.: CH 211. Students learn aspects of spectroscopy and conjugated systems, ketones, aldehydes, amines, carboxylic acids and their derivatives, and enols. 3 hours lecture, plus lab. Required for BY 341, 342; CH 424, 432.
CH 306 Biochemistry (4) Offered Spring. Prereq.: BY 111 and CH 211. Students learn the structure of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins, hormones, and enzymes and their relationship to life and metabolic processes. 3 hours lecture, plus lab. Required for BY 449, SC 442.
CH 315 Analytical Chemistry (4) Offered Spring even. Prereq.: CH 112. Students learn the separation and analysis of chemical substances, with emphasis on electrolyte solutions. 3 hours lecture, plus lab.
CH 321 Physical Chemistry I (4) Offered Fall even. Prereq.: CH 112 and PY 232. Students apply calculus and physics to the study of chemical thermodynamics, reaction kinetics, and electrochemistry. 3 hours lecture, plus lab. Required for CH 322.
CH 322 Physical Chemistry II (4) Offered Spring odd. Prereq.: CH 321. Students continue applying calculus and physics to the study of quantum chemistry, statistical mechanics, and spectroscopy. 3 hours lecture, plus lab.
CH 391 Directed Research I (1) Offered Fall, Spring. Prereq.: SC 299; junior or senior; major in natural sciences; 3.0 GPA or higher; and approval from chair of natural sciences. Under the direction of a faculty member in the Natural Sciences Department, students will conduct individualized, experimental research, emphasizing critical thinking, correct scientific methodology, and accurate reporting of data. Required for CH 392.
CH 392 Directed Research Analysis I (1) Offered Fall, Spring. Prereq.: CH 391 and approval from chair of natural sciences. Students will conclude a controlled research experiment or field study designed to answer a specific research question by statistically analyzing findings and presenting their results including a research poster. Required for CH 491.
CH 411 Inorganic Chemistry (4) Offered Fall odd. Prereq.: CH 112. Students learn about atomic structure, molecular symmetry, bonding, periodic trends, ionic solids, and acid-base chemistry. Particular focus will be given to metal complexes and organometallic complexes with emphasis on nomenclature, stereochemistry, electronic structure, and reactivity. The areas of redox reactions, catalysis, and bioinorganic chemistry will be covered. 3 hours lecture, plus lab.
CH 424 Organic Structure Analysis (4) Offered Spring even. Prereq.: At least “C-” in CH 212. Students will gain a detailed understanding of how spectral methods work to determine molecular structures. Students will learn infrared (IR), ultraviolet-visible (UV-Vis), and nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR) spectroscopies and mass spectrometry (MS). The various theories behind spectroscopy, interpretation of spectra, and the elucidation of molecular structure are covered. 3 hours lecture, plus lab.
CH 432 Instrumental Analysis (4) Offered Fall even. Prereq.: CH 212 and MA 326. Students learn practical applications and the theoretical basis of modern instrumental methods. Students perform instrumental analysis by spectroscopic, electrochemical, and chromatographic techniques. 3 hours lecture, plus lab.
CH 491 Directed Research II (1) Offered Fall, Spring. Prereq.: CH 392 and approval from chair of natural sciences. Under the direction of a faculty member in the Natural Sciences Department, students will conduct individualized, experimental research, emphasizing critical thinking, correct scientific methodology, and accurate reporting of data. Required for CH 492.
CH 492 Directed Research Analysis II (1) Offered Fall, Spring. Prereq.: CH 491 and approval from chair of natural sciences. Students will conclude a controlled research experiment or field study designed to answer a specific research question by statistically analyzing findings and presenting their results including a research poster.