2005-2006 Undergraduate Catalog

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Chemistry

CHEM 112  GENERAL CHEMISTRY I. 4
An introduction to the basic principles of chemistry for students needing an extensive background in chemistry (including chemistry majors, science majors, and pre-professional students). Completion of a high school course in chemistry is recommended.
 
CHEM 114  GENERAL CHEMISTRY II. 4
A continuation of CHEM 112. An introduction to the basic principles of chemistry for students needing an extensive background in chemistry.
Prerequisite: CHEM 112, MATH 102
 
CHEM 291  INDEPENDENT STUDY IN CHEMISTRY. 1-3
A student independently studies a chemistry topic with help from instructor.
 
CHEM 292  TOPICS. 1-4
Topics of special interest in chemistry.
 
CHEM 326  ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I. 4
A systematic treatment of the chemistry of carbon compounds, including nomenclature, structure-reactivity relationships, reaction mechanisms, synthesis, and spectroscopy.
Prerequisite: CHEM 114.
 
CHEM 328  ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II. 4
A continuation of CHEM 326. A systematic treatment of the chemistry of carbon compounds, including nomenclature, structure-reactivity relationships, reaction mechanisms, synthesis, and spectroscopy.
Prerequisite: CHEM 326.
 
CHEM 332  ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY. 4
Fundamental concepts and principles of quantitative chemical analysis including quantitative chemical equilibrium calculations and error analysis applied to the evaluation of experimental measurements and data.
Prerequisites: CHEM 114.
 
CHEM 452  INORGANIC CHEMISTRY. 3
Theoretical and periodic aspects of inorganic chemistry.
Prerequisite: CHEM 114.
 
CHEM 460  BIOCHEMISTRY. 3
A one-semester course in biomolecules, metabolism, and transmission of genetic information. The structures, properties, and biochemical functions of mono- and polysaccharides, lipids, amino acids, proteins and nucleic acids are introduced. Metabolic pathways and cycles for the catabolism and anabolism of sugars, triglycerides, steroids, amino acids, proteins, and polynucleotides are detailed. Energetics, the potential fates of chemical intermediates, and information storage and transmission are studied.
Prerequisite: CHEM 326.
 
CHEM 491  INDEPENDENT STUDY. 1-9
A student independently studies a chemistry topic with help from instructor.
 
CHEM 492  TOPICS. 1-4
Advanced special topics in chemistry.
 
CHEM 498  UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH/SCHOLARSHIP. 1-6
An independent project involving integration of the student’s total academic experience in science and technology. Prior approval required.
 

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