Prerequisite/Corequisite: MAT 115 or MAT 176 or consent of instructor. Introduction to units of scientific measurement, atomic structure, nomenclature, the mole concept, stoichi­ometry. Introduction to chemical reactions, calculations with chemical equations and formulas, the gas laws, thermo­chemistry, introduction to quantum theory of the atom and chemical periodicity. (Three hours of lecture per week)

This course is a continuation of CHE 101. Topics include structure and bonding, states and properties of matter, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibria, acid-base theory, complex ion equilibria, electrochemistry and nuclear chemistry. (Three hours of lecture per week)

An overview of some of the basic concepts and principles of chemistry using a guided inquiry approach incorporating hands-on chemistry activities related to real life applications, environmental, health, and social issues. (Two hours of lecture and two hours of laboratory per week.)

Prerequisite/Corequisite: CHE 101. Practical methods of measurements and the accuracy. Experimental investigations of common chemical reactions. Quantitative aspects of chemical reactions. Experimental aspects of other selected concepts of CHE 101. (Three hours of lab per week)

Prerequisites/Corequisite: CHE 102. Elementary statistical analysis and molecular modeling. Experimental aspects of properties of matter, chemical kinetics, chemical equilibria, acid-base theory, complesion equilibria and electrochemistry. (Three hours of laboratory per week)

Nomenclature, structure, stereochemistr­y, and reactivity of basic organic compounds. Emphasis on functional groups commonly found in biologically active compounds. (Four hours of lecture per week)

Topics inlude: properties of matter, atomic structure and the periodic table, chemical bonding, general reactions such as acid-base chemistry, organic functional groups, carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids, and lipids. This course is required for sutdents in Nursing. (Three hours of lecture and three hours of lab per week.)

Isomerism in organic molecules, reactivity of hydrocarbons, alkyl halides, free radicals, alcohols, ethers and related compounds. Introduction to reaction mechanisms. Introduction to instrumental methods (NMR, IR). (Three hours of lecture per week)

A continuation of CHE 301 exploring the reactivity of unsaturated hydrocarbons, carbonyl compounds, and amines. Multistep synthesis of organic molecules with acquired reaction knowledge. Use of Instrumental methods (NMR, IR, MS, and UV-vis) to characterize organic compounds. (Three hours of lecture per week)

Fundamental theory and practice of volumetric, gravimetric, and electrochemical analysis. Preparation of standard solutions and analysis of salts, alloys, and ores. (Two hours of lecture, four hours of laboratory per week)

Prerequisite/Corequisite: CHE 301. Purification, separation (including TLC, GC), and characterization of organic compounds. (Three hours of laboratory per week)

Introduction to amino acids, proteins, buffers, enzymes, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, lipids and other biomolecules. Introduction to the metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids and nitrogen-containing molecules. (Three hours of lecture per week)

Prerequisite/Corequisite: CHE 302. Use of the methods of separation and synthesis learned in CHE 310 to prepare new compounds. Compounds are characterized by instrumental methods (GC, IR, NMR) and TLC, along with other methods. (Three hours of laboratory per week)

Prerequisite/Corequisite: CHE 315. Experiments with buffers and enzymes. Properties and digestion reactions of carbohydrates, lipids and proteins. HPLC and other methods of separation and purification of compounds. (Three hours of laboratory per week)

Students earn course credit for undergraduate teaching experience including but not limited to (1) assisting students during laboratory sessions, (2) helping to set up laboratories or lecture/lab quizzes, or (3) conducting PLTL-Excel type workshops for students. Course may be repeated for credit.

This course is designed to give chemistry majors an opportunity to conduct independent research, using techniques in synthesis, analysis, and applications of basic chemical theory. A formal oral presentation of the findings of the student’s project is required. May be repeated for credit.

Students will undertake a review of the chemical literature and give an oral presentation on a specific topic at the end of their course.

Introduction to the theory and application of thermodynamics, molecular kinetics, and chemical kinetics. (Three hours of lecture, three hours of laboratory per week)

A continuation of CHE 407. Introduction to quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, and molecular spectroscopy. (Three hours of lecture, three hours of laboratory per week)

A continuation of CHE 407. Introduction to quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, and molecular spectroscopy. (Three hours of lecture, three hours of laboratory per week). CREDIT: 4 SEMESTER HOURS.

Quantum theory of polyatomic systems, introduction to group theory, theories on bonding and structure, introduction to coordination chemistry and the chemistry of Transition Elements, inorganic reaction mechanisms, acid-base theories, inorganic reactions in non-aqueous media. (Four hours of lecture per week)

Theory and modern methods of instrumental analysis, with emphasis on spectrophotometric, chromatographic, and electroanalytical techniques. (Two hours of lecture, four hours of laboratory per week)

An introductory one-semester course in physical chemistry. The properties of gases, theory and application of thermodynamics, phase and chemical equilibria, electrochemistry, kinetics, introduction to quantum theory and spectroscopy. Credits: 4 semester hours