Chemistry (CHM)

An overview of inorganic chemistry. Topics include scientific methods, tools of science, historical aspects, atomic structure, chemical bonding, gases, liquids, solids, solutions, colloids, and chemical reactions. May be used in preparation for CHM 111.

A survey of organic and biochemical molecules--especially designed for health occupations students--with an emphasis on the names, structures, and functions of key molecular types.

Elementary treatment of principles of general and organic chemistry for non science majors. This is a non-science majors course designed to help the student acquire a wide and general view of science through chemistry and to reflect the significant role chemistry in environmental science, medicine, forensics, industry and technology. Expected to be offered: Spring semesters Distance Learning: Fall semester, Odd years

This course covers the study of atoms, ions, ad molecules, theories of bonding, molecular geometries, naming of inorganic compounds, stoichiometry, thermochemistry, and properties of gases, liquids, and solids.

This course covers the study of solutions, rates of chemical reactions, chemical equilibrium, acids and bases (including their equilibria), thermodynamics, spontaneity of reactions, and electrochemistry.

A detailed view of structure of organic compounds & their reactions with an emphasis on the mechanisms for their preparation & conversion. Organic Chemistry I & II follow a mechanistic approach: the functional groups are introduced in terms of how & why they react.

A detailed view of the structure & reactions of aliphatic & aromatic organic compounds is continued with an emphasis on mechanisms & synthesis. Organic Chemistry I & II follow a mechanistic approach: the functional groups are introduced in terms of how & why they react.

A survey of thermodynamics & quantum chemistry & their applications to molecular studies. Topics include gas laws, energies, chemical equilibrium, quantum effects, & electrochemistry.

A survey of thermodynamics & quantum chemistry & their applications to molecular studies. Topics include gas laws, energies, chemical equilibrium, quantum effects, & electrochemistry.

Quantum mechanics, and atomic and molecular structure.

An introductory view of a variety of methods of chemical analysis, their underlying principles & their applications. This includes both classical “wet” methods & modern instrumental methods involving spectroscopy, chromatography, & electrochemistry.

Structures and properties of inorganic complexes and compounds. Concepts in bonding, trends in periodic properties, molecular symmetry and its relationship to spectra, solid-state, reaction mechanisms, coordination chemistry.

Lab associated with CHM 360 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry.

Environmental chemistry is the study of chemical phenomena that occur in natural places. Students will use fundamental chemistry principles to understand sources, fate, reactivity, and transport of compounds in both natural and polluted environments. We will examine the chemistry of the atmosphere, hydrosphere, and lithosphere. Anthropogenic effects on the environment will be discussed in reference to climate change, air pollution, ozone depletion, use of herbicides and pesticides, and pollution and treatment of water sources.

Expected to be offered: Sufficient demand

A detailed view of proteins, enzyme kinetics, & cellular metabolism. The relationship between structure & function & the regulatory mechanisms by which a cell or organism controls its own activities will be examined.

This course emphasizes biochemical processes that occur in living organisms. It expands upon the material covered in CHM 401 to include additional consideration of metabolism and how it is studied, as well as advanced topics in metabolic diseases, protein biochemistry, and the integration of metabolism. In addition photosynthesis, both the light and dark reactions are covered in detail.

This course will offer a detailed view of the structure and reactivity of a variety of organic compounds with continued emphasis on mechanisms, reactions, and synthesis. This is a continuation of CHM 262 that will build upon previous knowledge and address the chemistry of carbonyl compounds and amines as well as biologically important molecules such as carbohydrates, nucleic acids, amino acids, proteins, lipids, and polymers.

Research experience for students in Chemistry. This student initiated undergraduate research project aims to develop abilities for asking sound research questions, designing reasonable scientific approaches to answer such questions, & performing experiments to test both the design & the question. We consider how to assess difficulties & limitations in experimental strategies due to design, equipment, organism selected, etc.

Expected to be offered: Sufficient Demand

This upper-division requirement of majors consists of oral & written presentations by students majoring in chemistry & is based on critical evaluation of scientific literature &/or an independent research project.