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3.00 Credits
The lecture involves the study of general chemistry concepts encompassing matter and measurement, atoms, molecules, ions, atomic structure, stoichiometric calculations with chemical formula and equations, aqueous reactions and solution stoichiometry, thermochemistry, electronic structure of atoms, and chemical bonding theories. Prerequisites: A high school course in chemistry and a demonstrated proficiency in algebra (student should have either taken MATH 115 or be placed in a higher mathematics course) or permission of the department chairperson.
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3.00 Credits
The lecture involves the study of general chemistry concepts encompassing gases, intermolecular forces, liquids, and solids, modern materials, properties of solutions, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibrium, acid-base equilibria, and chemical thermodynamics. Prerequisites: CHEM 160; CHEM 060
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3.00 Credits
The lecture material covers the more advanced principles of solution chemistry including equilibria, acidbase titrations, indicators, buffers, polyprotic acids and bases, complex formation, and activity. Also covered are the principles and applications of spectrophotometry, chromatography, and potentiometric measurements. In addition, the statistical treatment of laboratory data and the application of mathematical software tools for data manipulation and data presentation are used throughout the course. The laboratory provides a rigorous experience in the use of modern analytical methods to isolate, identity, and quantify chemical substances. UV-VIS spectrophometers, pH/potentiometric analyzers, atomic absorption and emission spectrophotometers, and automated chomatographs are used extensively. Lecture and lab. Prerequisite: CHEM 161 and CHEM 061, MATH 116 4 credits
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3.00 Credits
This lecture course, the first semester course of the two semester sequence CHEM 251/252 Organic Chemistry Lecture I, II, introduces the fundamentals of organic chemistry and covers a broad range of topics in bonding, reactivity, stereochemistry, structure and synthesis, reaction mechanisms, nomenclature and chemical transformations as related to families of organic compounds. In this first semester course the primary emphasis is the study of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes and alkyl halides. Prerequisites: CHEM 161 and CHEM 061
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3.00 Credits
This lecture course, the continuation of Organic Chemistry I (CHEM 251), concludes an introduction to organic chemistry and continues coverage of a broad range of topics in bonding, reactivity, stereochemistry, structure and synthesis, reaction mechanism, nomenclature and chemical transformations as related to families of organic compounds. In this second semester course the primary emphasis is the study of aromatic compounds, alcohols (and phenols and ethers), aldehydes and ketones, carboxylic acids and their derivatives, amines and spectroscopy (NMR, IR, MS, and UV-VIS). Prerequisites: CHEM 251 and CHEM 051 Chemistry 263
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3.00 Credits
This calculus-based course establishes and applies those principles of physics that are used to explain and interpret the structure and transformations of matter. The subject covers several principal areas: equations of state for real gases, kinetic molecular theory, laws of thermodynamics, phase transition diagrams, Gibbs equations, chemical equilibrium, chemical potential, and electrochemistry. Lecture and lab. Prerequisites: CHEM 211, CHEM 252, PHYS 261, MATH 161, or permission of instructor 4 credits
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3.00 Credits
This course is a continuation of Physical Chemistry I emphasizing atomic and molecular physics. The subject covers several principal areas: origins of quantum mechanics, quantum mechanical principles, applications of quantum mechanics, atomic structure and spectra, molecular structure and electronic spectroscopy, rotational and vibrational spectroscopy, band theory of solids, magnetic resonance, chemical kinetics. Lecture and lab. Prerequisites: CHEM 315 4 credits
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3.00 Credits
Inorganic Chemistry involves the study of the structures, properties, reactivities, and interrelationships of the chemical elements and their compounds. Specific topics considered include atomic theory and the periodic table, nuclear theory, models of structure and bonding, coordination chemistry, and the chemistry of the first short period elements and their congeners. Lecture and lab. Prerequisite: CHEM 161/061 4 credits
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3.00 Credits
This lecture and laboratory course considers the chemical composition and chemical dynamics of the environment and the impact of chemicals on the environment. Key topics covered in the course include biogeochemical cycles, aquatic chemistry, water pollution and treatment, atmospheric chemistry and pollution, pesticides and other potential toxic substances, and nuclear chemistry. Laboratory experiments involve measurements of various chemicals in water, air and soils using classical gravimetric and volumetric techniques as well as visible and atomic absorption spectroscopy, and gas chromatography. Lecture and lab. Prerequisite: CHEM 252, CHEM 052 4 credits
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3.00 Credits
A topic not covered by an existing course is offered as recommended by the department and approved by the dean. Prerequisites: Permission of department chairperson 1-6 credits
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