CHEMISTRY - CH

CH 100Chemistry and Society4(4-0-0) F,S,Sum
Awareness and understanding of chemistry in everyday life for the non-science student. Non-mathematical treatment of essential fundamental concepts. Emphasis on practical applications of chemistry to consumer affairs, energy, medicine, food, sports, and pollution. Credit is not allowed for CH 100 if student has prior credit for CH 101.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sprg WolfWare Info


CH 101Chemistry - A Molecular Science3(3-1-1) F,S,Sum
Preq: One Year of High School chemistry or completion of CH 111 with grade of C- or better; and eligibility for MA 107
Coreq: CH 102
A fundamental study of molecular bonding, structure, and reactivity. Principles of atomic structure, ionic and covalent bonding, reaction energetics, intermolecular forces, precipitation reactions, acid/base reactions, oxidation/reduction processes, and introductions to organic and inorganic chemistry.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg WolfWare Info


CH 102General Chemistry Laboratory1(0-2-0) F,S,Sum
Coreq: CH 101
Laboratory experience to accompany CH 101. Introduction to basic laboratory equipment and skills.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg WolfWare Info


CH 108Computer Applications in Chemistry II1(0-3-0) S
Preq: CH 106, CH Majors
Coreq: CH 201
A supplement to CH 202 laboratory, for chemistry majors. The use of computers in mathematical modeling of chemical concepts; applications of computer graphics to structure drawing, molecular modeling, and scientific illustration.


CH 111Preparatory Chemistry3(3-0-0) F,S
Preparation for CH101. Review of main topics from high school emphasizing nomenclature, vocabulary, the periodic table and problem solving. Emphasis on mathematical skills, data handling, reaction types, stoichiometry and solutions. Credit for CH 111 is not allowed if a student has prior credit in CH 101. Credit for CH 111 does not count towards graduation for students in curricula that require CH 101.
Course Offerings: fall WolfWare Info


CH 201Chemistry - A Quantitative Science3(3-0-1) F,S,Sum
Preq: CH 101 with grade C- or better and eligibility for MA 121 or higher
Coreq: CH 202
Detailed quantitative aspects of solutions, solution stoichiometry, thermodynamics, chemical equilibrium, acid-base equilibria, solubility equilibria, electrochemistry, chemical kinetics, and nuclear chemistry.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg WolfWare Info


CH 202Quantitative Chemistry Laboratory1(0-3-0) F,S,Sum
Preq: CH 101, CH 102
Coreq: CH 201
Laboratory experience to complement CH 201. Experimental exploration of thermodynamic, kinetic, and electrochemical behavior.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg WolfWare Info


CH 211Analytical Chemistry I3(3-0-0) S
Preq: CH 108
Coreq: CH 212 and PY 208
Methods of quantitative analysis based on solution chemistry, potentiometry, coulometry, chromatography, and molecular absorption and fluorescence spectroscopy. Statistics of measurement precision. Credit not allowed for both CH 211 and CH 315.
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CH 212Analytical Chemistry Laboratory I1(0-3-0) S
Coreq: CH 211
Laboratory experiments in volumetric analysis, ion selective electrodes, potentiometry, molecular absorption and fluorescence spectroscopy, acid/base chemistry, and computer applications. Precision, accuracy, and statistical analysis emphasized.
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CH 220Introductory Organic Chemistry4(3-3-0) F,S,Sum
Preq: Completion of CH 101 with a grade of C- or better
A one-semester course in the fundamental principles of organic chemistry. Preparation, reactions, and physical properties of alkanes, cycloalkanes, alcohols, alkyl halides, aromatic compounds, aldehydes, ketones, organic acids, acid derivatives, and amines. Credit is not allowed for both CH 220 and CH 221.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sprg WolfWare Info


CH 221Organic Chemistry I3(3-0-0) F,S,Sum
Preq: CH 101
First half of two-semester sequence in the fundamentals of modern organic chemistry. Structure and bonding, stereochemistry, reactivity and synthesis of carbon compounds. Detailed coverage of aliphatic hydrocarbons, alcohols, ethers, and alkyl halides. Introduction to spectral techniques of IR, UV-vis, and NMR.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg WolfWare Info


CH 222Organic Chemistry I Lab1(0-3-0) F,S,SUM1,SUM2
Preq: CH 101, CH 102
Laboratory experience to accompany CH 221. Introduction to basic organic laboratory equipment and techniques.
Course Offerings: fall


CH 223Organic Chemistry II3(3-0-0) F,S,Sum
Preq: CH 221, CH 222
Second half of two-semester sequence in the fundamentals of modern organic chemistry. Structure and bonding, stereochemistry, reactivity and synthesis of carbon compounds. Detailed coverage of aromatic hydrocarbons, condensation reagents, and selected biological chemistry topics such as carbohydrates, lipids, and amino acids.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg WolfWare Info


CH 224Organic Chemistry II Lab1(0-3-0) F,S,SUM1,SUM2
Preq: CH 221, CH 222
Laboratory experience to accompany CH 223. Introduction to basic organic laboratory equipment and techniques.
Course Offerings: fall


CH 230Computational Chemistry Lab I1(0-2-0) F
Preq: CH 221
Coreq: MA 242
An introduction to computational methods in the chemical sciences. A quantitative introduction to inter- and intramolecular forces in gas and condensed phases. Potential energy surfaces of molecules and chemical reactions. First of a two-semester sequence.
Course Offerings: fall WolfWare Info


CH 232Computational Chemistry Lab II1(0-2-0) S
Preq: CH 221
Coreq: MA 241
An introduction to computational methods in the chemical sciences. A computer-based introduction to quantum mechanics, including atomic and molecular orbitals and molecular orbital theory with applications to inorganic chemistry.
Course Offerings: sprg WolfWare Info


CH 295Special Problems in Chemistry1-3 F,S,Sum
Special topics in chemistry at the early undergraduate level. Trial offerings of new or experimental courses in chemistry.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg WolfWare Info


CH 315Quantitative Analysis4(3-3-0) F,S,Sum
Preq: CH 201
Fundamental principles and modern techniques of chemical analyses: spectrochemical, electrochemical, volumetric and chromatographic methods of analysis, modern chemical instrumentation, and interpretation of data. Credit is not allowed for both CH 211 and CH 315.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg WolfWare Info


CH (MEA) 323Earth System Chemistry3(3-0-0) S
Preq: CH 201
Coreq: BIO 125 or any MEA course
Chemistry of the earth with an emphasis on the interactions of the biosphere, geosphere and atmosphere. The origin and chemical evolution of the solar system, chemical cycles in the environment, and the impact of man on biogeochemical processes.


CH 331Introductory Physical Chemistry4(3-1-0) F,S,Sum
Preq: CH 201/202; MA 231 or 241, PY 205 or PY 211
Fundamental physiochemical principles including chemical thermodynamics, physical and chemical equilibrium, electrochemistry and reaction kinetics. For students requiring only a single semester of physical chemistry.
Course Offerings: fall sum2 sprg WolfWare Info


CH 401Systematic Inorganic Chemistry I3(3-0-0) F,S,Sum
Preq: CH 201
Descriptive chemistry of the elements with particular attention to their reactions in aqueous solution. Emphasis on the chemistry of the main group elements and the periodicity of their chemical properties. Introduction to transition element and coordination chemistry. Major paper required.
Course Offerings: fall sprg WolfWare Info


CH 402Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory1(0-3-0) F,S
Preq: CH 401
A laboratory program that builds on the knowledge gained in CH 401, for B.S. chemistry majors. Synthesis and characterization of transition metal complexes, including inert atmosphere and high temperature techniques, and spectroscopic and magnetic measurements.
Course Offerings: sprg WolfWare Info


CH 403Systematic Inorganic Chemistry II3(3-0-0) F,S
Preq: CH 401, CH 431
Development and application of theoretical principles to the structure and energies of inorganic substances. Particular attention to the chemistry of coordination compounds of the transition elements. Special applications to bioinorganic chemistry,organometallic chemistry, and inorganic solid state chemistry.
Course Offerings: sprg WolfWare Info


CH 415Analytical Chemistry II3(3-0-0) F
Preq: CH 211 or CH 315 or TC 412
Coreq: CH 416, CH 433
Methods of quantitative analysis based on electronic instrumentation. Signal processing and electronics, spectroscopy (atomic, x-ray fluorescence, infrared/Raman, surface), voltammetry, chromatography (gas, liquid), mass spectrometry as well as chemical transducers and statistical methods of data handling.
Course Offerings: fall WolfWare Info


CH 416Analytical Chemistry Laboratory1(0-3-0) F
Coreq: CH 415
Experiments in spectroscopy, electrochemistry, chromatography and electronics; computer applications to experimental design and data smoothing.
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CH 428Qualitative Organic Analysis3(1-6-0) F,S
Preq: CH 223
Introduction to organic chemistry research techniques and to the systematic identification and separation of organic compounds. Application of both physical and chemical procedures. Experimental and research techniques including infrared and nuclear magnetic spectroscopy, chemical classification tests, and the preparation of derivatives.
Course Offerings: sprg WolfWare Info


CH 431Physical Chemistry I3(3-1-0) F,S,Sum
Preq: CH 201, MA 242, PY 203 or 208
Coreq: MA 341
An intensive study of physical chemical principles including states of matter, classical thermodynamics, physical and chemical equilibria, and electrochemistry.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sprg WolfWare Info


CH 433Physical Chemistry II3(3-1-0) F,S,Sum
Preq: CH 431, MA 341
An intensive study of physical chemical principles including molecular spectroscopy, statistical thermodynamics, reaction kinetics, kinetic theory, and transport properties. Credit may not be claimed for both CH 433 and CH 437.
Course Offerings: fall sum2 sprg WolfWare Info


CH 434Physical Chemistry Laboratory3(1-4-0) F,S
Preq: CH 211 or CH 315 or TC412 ; CH 431
Coreq: CH 433
A project-oriented course to acquaint students with modern physical chemistry laboratory techniques. Experiments in chemical thermodynamics, kinetics, molecular structure and spectra.
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CH 435Introduction to Quantum Chemistry3(3-0-0) F
Preq: CH 431
An introduction to the basic principles of quantum theory and its application to atomic and molecular structure and spectroscopy.
Course Offerings: fall sprg WolfWare Info


CH 437Physical Chemistry for Engineers4(4-0-0) F,S
Preq: PY 208, CHE 315, MA 341
Selected physiochemical principles including quantum theory, spectroscopy, statistical thermodynamics, and rates of chemical reactions. Credit may not be claimed for both CH 433 and CH 437.
Course Offerings: fall sprg WolfWare Info


CH 441Forensic Chemistry3(3-0-0) S
Preq: CH 223, CH 201
Chemical identification (recognition), and chemical separation techniques (identification) used to demarcate class and individual characteristics relevant in legal claims.
Course Offerings: sprg


CH 442Advnanced Synthetic Techniques3(1-6-0) F, S
Preq: CH 223
Coreq: CH 401
An advanced laboratory class in the synthesis, separation and characterization of organic, inorganic, and polymeric materials. Techniques include reactions under inert atmosphere, column chromatography, fractional distillations, NMR spectroscopy, and other advanced procedures. Scientific writing is emphasized.
Course Offerings: fall sprg WolfWare Info


CH 452Advanced Measurement Techniques I3(1-6-0) F,S
Preq: CH 431
Modern analytical and physical chemistry laboratory techniques. Emphasis on statistical methods, chemical thermodynamics, chromatography, atomic and molecular spectroscopy, report writing, scientific methodology, and laboratory safety.
Course Offerings: fall


CH (TC) 461Introduction to Fiber-Forming Polymers4(3-3-0) F
Preq: CH 223
Formation and properties of fiber forming polymers. Step growth and chain growth polymerization. Survey of formation techniques for man-made fibers. Relationship between chemical structure and physical properties of natural and man-made fibers.


CH (MEA) 473Principles of Chemical Oceanography3(3-0-0) F
Preq: CH 201, MEA 200
Chemical processes controlling the composition of oceans, including discussions of chemical equilibria, biological cycling of nutrients and use of chemical tracers in marine environment; consideration of origin and chemical history of oceans.


CH 491Honors Chemistry1-4 F,S
Preq: CH 223, Admission to Honors Program
Independent study and research projects in chemistry.


CH 499Undergraduate Research in Chemistry1-3 F,S,Sum
Preq: Two years of chemistry and Departmental approval required
Independent investigation of a research problem under the supervision of a chemistry faculty member.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg WolfWare Info


CH 601Seminar1(1-0-0) F,S
Preq: Graduate standing in CH
Review and discussion of scientific articles, progress reports on research and special problems of interest to chemists.
Course Offerings: fall sprg


CH 610Special Topics In Chemistry1-3 F,S
Preq: Consent of Instructor
Detailed study of a particular problem or technique pertaining to chemistry.
Course Offerings: fall


CH 615Chemical SeparationCredits Arranged F
Preq: CH 415, CH 416
Coreq: CH 610 OR 810
Basic principles of methods in chemical separation including gas chromatography, liquid chromatography, etc. Theory, instrumentation and applications of various chromatographic and electrophoretic techniques.


CH 677Advanced Chemistry Projects1-3 F,S,Sum
Preq: Graduate standing in CH
Independent literature study of a current subject in chemistry. Required written critical review paper of selected subject.
Course Offerings: fall


CH 685Master's Supervised Teaching1-3 F,S,Sum
Preq: Master's student
Teaching experience under the mentorship of faculty who assist the student in planning for the teaching assignment, observe and provide feedback to the student during the teaching assignment, and evaluate the student upon completion of the assignment.
Course Offerings: fall


CH 688Non-Thesis Masters Continuous Registration - Half Time Registration1(1-0-0) F,S,Sum
Preq: Master's student
For students in non-thesis master's programs who have completed all credit hour requirements for their degree but need to maintain half-time continuous registration to complete incomplete grades, projects, final master's exam, etc.


CH 689Non-Thesis Master Continuous Registration - Full Time Registration3(3-0-0) F,S,Sum
Preq: Master's student
For students in non-thesis master's programs who have completed all credit hour requirements for their degree but need to maintain full-time continuous registration to complete incomplete grades, projects, final master's exam, etc. Students may register for this course a maximum of one semester.


CH 690Master's Examination1-6 F,S,Sum
Preq: Master's student
For students in non-thesis master's programs who have completed all other requirements of the degree except preparing for and taking the final master's exam.
Course Offerings: fall


CH 693Master's Supervised Research1-9 F,S,Sum
Preq: Master's student
Instruction in research and research under the mentorship of a member of the Graduate Faculty.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg


CH 695Master's Thesis Research1-9 F,S,Sum
Preq: Master's student
Thesis research.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg WolfWare Info


CH 696Summer Thesis Research1(1-0-0) Sum
Preq: Master's student
For graduate students whose programs of work specify no formal course work during a summer session and who will be devoting full time to thesis research.
Course Offerings: sum1


CH 699Master's Thesis Preparation1-3 F,S
Preq: Master's student
For students who have completed all credit hour requirements and full-time enrollment for the master's degree and are writing and defending their thesis.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg


CH 701Advanced Inorganic Chemistry I3(3-0-0) F
Preq: CH 433
Major emphasis on complexes of transition metals (3d, 4d and 5d). Structure, stability, synthesis and reaction mechanisms of these complexes. Consideration of organometallic compounds and of species containing metal-metal bonds.
Course Offerings: fall WolfWare Info


CH 703Advanced Inorganic Chemistry II3(3-0-0) S
Preq: CH 701
A continuation of CH 701 dealing with use of photochemical reactions as applied to inorganic complexes, metal cluster complexes and organometallic systems. Other topics treated at length: solid-state chemistry and bioinorganic chemistry. Discussion of structure, synthesis, energetics, reactions and applications. Discussion of other topics of current research interest in inorganic chemistry.
Course Offerings: sprg WolfWare Info


CH 705Organometallic and Inorganic Reaction Mechanism3(3-0-0) F
Preq: Graduate standing
Coverage of concepts of bonding and structure of transition metal complexes with emphasis on the interaction of transition metal fragements with organic ligands; study of experimental methods of mechanistic study; treatment of inorganic and organometallic reactions including metal-mediated organic synthesis, metal-catalyzed polymer synthesis, and models of bioinorganic systems.
Course Offerings: fall


CH 711Advanced Analytical Chemistry I3(3-0-0) S
Preq: CH 433; CH 415
First semester of two-semester integrated sequence covering advanced methods for extraction and interpretation of chemical information from electronic/optical signals in chemical analysis. Digital and analog electronics, signal acquisition and processing, chemometrics, and instrumentation.
Course Offerings: fall WolfWare Info


CH 713Advanced Analytical Chemistry II2(2-0-0) S
Preq: CH 711
Second semester of two-semester integrated sequence covering advanced methods for extracting and interpreting chemical information from electronic/optical signals in chemical analysis. Digital and analog electronics, signal acquisition and processing, chemometrics, and instrumentation.


CH 714Electronics and Instrumentation Laboratory1(0-3-0) S
Preq: CH 711
Coreq: CH 713
Laboratory course covering operation and application of analog and digital electronics in context of chemical instrumentation. Circuit elements, integrated circuits, microprocessors and computers, data acquisition systems, and signal processing.


CH 721Advanced Organic Chemistry I3(3-0-0) F
Preq: CH 223, 433 or 435
Structure stereochemistry and reactions of various classes of hydrocarbons. Molecular orbital treatment of bonding and reactivity of alkenes, conformational interpretation of cycloaklene and cycloaklene reactivity and application of optical isomerism to study of reaction mechanisms.
Course Offerings: fall WolfWare Info


CH 723Advanced Organic Chemistry II3(3-0-0) S
Preq: CH 721
Introduction to acid-base theory and mechanistic organic chemistry as applied to synthetically useful organic reactions.
Course Offerings: sprg


CH 725Physical Methods In Organic Chemistry3(3-0-0) S
Preq: CH 223 and 433 or 435
Application of physical methods to the solution of structural problems in organic chemistry. Spectral methods including infrared, ultraviolet, nuclear magnetic resonance, mass spectrometry, electron paramagnetic resonance, X-ray and electron diffraction and optical rotatory dispersion.
Course Offerings: fall WolfWare Info


CH 727Mass Spectometry3(3-0-0) F, Alt. Yrs.
Preq: CH 223
Interpretation of mass spectra emphasizing characterization of organic molecules. Instrumentation topics: types of mass analyzers such as magnetic sector, quadrupole and time-of-flight; hybrid instruments such as GC/MS, LC/MS and MS/MS; and ionization methods including EI, CI, laser desorption and fast atom bombardment. Applications: quantitation, environmental analysis, and peptide and DNA sequencing.
Course Offerings: fall WolfWare Info


CH 730Advanced Physical Chemistry3(3-0-0) F
Preq: Graduate standing
Survey of chemical thermodynamics and kinetics, with emphasis on reactions in liquid phase. Problem solving an important part of course. Designed for review and expansion on materials usually covered in a one-year undergraduate physical chemistry course.
Course Offerings: fall


CH 736Chemical Spectroscopy3(3-0-0) S, Alt. Yrs.
Preq: CH 435
Introduction to rotational, vibrational and electronic molecular spectroscopy from a quantum mechanical viewpoint. Emphasis on the elucidation of structure, bonding and excited state properties of organic and inorganic molecules.


CH 737Quantum Chemistry3(3-0-0) S
Preq: MA 301, CH 435 or PY 407
Elements of wave mechanics applied to stationary energy states and time-dependent phenomena. Applications of quantum theory to chemistry, particularly chemical bonds.
Course Offerings: fall WolfWare Info


CH 743Electrochemistry3(3-0-0) S, Alt yrs
Preq: CH 431 or CH 433
Thermodynamics and kinetics of electrode reactions presented as well as experimental methods for studying them. Particular emphasis on measurement of standard potential and establishing number of electrons transferred. Applications of electrochemistry in production/storage of energy and in chemical analysis.
Course Offerings: sprg


CH 745Chemical Separation3(3-0-0) F
Preq: CH 415, CH 416
Coreq: CH 610 or 810
Basic principles of methods in chemical separation including gas chromatography, liquid chromatography, etc. Theory, instrumentation and applications of various chromatographic and electrophoretic techniques.
Course Offerings: fall WolfWare Info


CH 755Organic Reaction Mechanisms3(3-0-0) S
Preq: CH 723, CH 433
Effects of structure and substituents on direction and rates of organic reactions.
Course Offerings: fall


CH 759Natural Products3(3-0-0) F
Preq: CH 723 and CH 725
Illustrative studies of structure determination, synthesis and biosynthesis of natural substances. Stress upon modern physical methods and fundamental chemical concepts. Examples from such classes as alkaloids, terpenes, steroids and antibiotics.


CH 765Chemistry of Materials3(3-0-0) S
Preq: CH 201 or equivalent
Detailed examination of the relationship between chemical structure and physical properties of materials with potential use in applications. Different classes of molecules and materials requirements for several applications will be emphasized.
Course Offerings: sprg WolfWare Info


CH 795Special Topics in Chemistry1-3 F,S
Course Offerings: fall sprg


CH 801Seminar1(1-0-0) F,S
Preq: Graduate standing in CH
Review and discussion of scientific articles, progress reports on research and special problems of interest to chemists.
Course Offerings: fall sprg


CH 810Special Topics In Chemistry1-3 F,S
Detailed study of a particular problem or technique pertaining to chemistry.
Course Offerings: fall


CH 815Advanced Topics In Chemistry1-3 F,S
Critical study in one of branches of chemistry.


CH 877Advanced Chemistry Projects1-3 F,S,Sum
Preq: Graduate standing in CH. 1-3
Independent literature study of a current subject in chemistry. Required written critical review paper of selected subject.
Course Offerings: fall


CH 885Doctoral Supervised Teaching1-3 F,S,Sum
Preq: Doctoral student
Teaching experience under the mentorship of faculty who assist the student in planning but the teaching assignment, observe and provide feedback to the student during the teaching assignment, and evaluate the student upon completion of the assignment.


CH 890Doctoral Preliminary Examination1-9 F,S,Sum
Preq: Doctoral student
For students who are preparing for and taking written and/or oral preliminary exams.
Course Offerings: fall


CH 893Doctoral Supervised Research1-9 F,S,Sum
Preq: Doctoral student
Instruction in research and research under the mentorship of a member of the Graduate Faculty.
Course Offerings: fall sprg


CH 895Doctoral Dissertation Research1-9 F,S,Sum
Preq: Doctoral student
Dissertation research.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg


CH 896Summer Dissertation Research1(1-0-0) Sum
Preq: Doctoral student
For graduate students whose programs of work specify no formal course work during a summer session and who will be devoting full time to thesis research.
Course Offerings: sum1


CH 899Doctoral Dissertation Preparation1-3 F,S,Sum
Preq: Doctoral student
For students who have completed all credit hour, full-time enrollment, preliminary examination, and residency requirements for the doctoral degree, and are writing and defending their dissertations.
Course Offerings: fall sum1 sum2 sprg