CHE - Chemistry

Designed for non-science majors. Introduces the basic concepts of chemistry and examines them in terms of real-world examples. Satisfies general distribution requirements. May be taken as a preparatory course for CHE 152 but is not applicable toward a chemistry major or minor. Lecture only.

Investigates the fundamental principles of general chemistry, organic chemistry and biochemistry. Topics include chemical bonding, nomenclature, gases, states of matter, solutions, acid and base theory, equilibrium and oxidation-reduction, organic functional groups, stereochemistry, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids. Lecture only.

Pre- or corequisites: CHE 153L (with a grade of "C" or better), MAT 160; high school or college preparatory chemistry strongly recommended. Expands on the basic concepts of chemistry. Topics include chemical nomenclature, stoichiometric relationships, the chemistry of gases, atomic structure, chemical bonding and molecular geometry.

A continuation of General Chemistry I. Topics include solution chemistry, kinetics, equilibrium, thermodynamics, electrochemistry and nuclear chemistry.

A science course designed to teach concepts of chemistry using works of art as the context. The course may include the study of materials used in creation of objects of art, art preservation, art restoration, forgery detection and nondestructive testing. The course will also explore the effect of environmental pollution, primarily air, on the stability and longevity of objects of art. The influence of materials on aesthetics will also be included. This course has a required international travel component. Lecture only.

Provides an introduction to the chemistry of the processes involved in air, water and soil pollution, and covers techniques and methods used by state and federal regulatory agencies. Does not apply toward a major or a minor in chemistry. Lecture only.

Pre- or corequisite: CHE 152 (with a grade of "C" or better). Laboratory experiments supplement lecture material presented in CHE 152.

Laboratory experiments supplement lecture material presented in CHE 154.

A study of the chemical properties and reactions of carbon and its derivatives. Topics include bonding, nomenclature, stereo chemistry, substitution, elimination and free radical reactions, organometallic compounds, infrared and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and the chemistry of alkyl halides, alcohols, epoxides, glycols, alkenes and alkynes.

A continuation of Organic Chemistry I. Topics include the chemistry of benzene, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids and their derivatives, amines, polycyclic and heterocyclic compounds, condensation reactions and special topics such as carbohydrates, amino acids, proteins or pericyclic reactions.

An introduction to the basic principles of bonding with an introduction to molecular orbital theory. An extensive survey of the periodic properties of the elements supplemented with representative reactions for the main group elements. Additional topics include acid and base theory and crystal field theory for the first row transition elements. Lecture and laboratory.

Experiments focus on organic laboratory techniques used in the purification of liquids and solids and in structural elucidation. Emphasis is on the acquisition of basic organic laboratory skills.

Experiments involve organic synthesis and physical methods in organic chemistry including IR and NMR spectroscopy.

Pre- or corequisites: CHE 310 (with a grade of "C" or better), MAT 260, PHY 201. An introduction to principles and applications of physical chemistry. Topics include states and properties of matter, thermodynamics and its application to chemical and biochemical systems, phase and chemical equilibrium, electrochemistry and chemical kinetics. Lecture only.

An advanced treatment of chemical equilibrium and its application to the quantitative analysis of materials. Emphasizes gravimetric, volumetric, spectrophotometric and potentiometric methods of analysis. May be used toward a minor in chemistry. Lecture and laboratory.

A study of the chemical properties and biological functions of the atoms, molecules, macromolecules and macromolecular complexes that contribute to living systems. Topics include pH; structure and function of carbohydrates, proteins, lipids and nucleic acids; enzyme kinetics; and the major metabolic cycles and their cellular control processes. May be used toward a minor in chemistry. Lecture only.

Topics include gases and kinetic molecular theory, the laws of thermodynamics, phase equilibrium, ideal and non-ideal solutions, electrochemistry and surface phenomena. Lecture only.

A continuation of Physical Chemistry I. Topics include kinetics, photochemistry, quantum mechanics, spectroscopy and X-ray diffraction. Lecture only.

Pre- or corequisite: CHE 352. Introduction to advanced chemical laboratory techniques.

Continuation of physical chemistry laboratory.

An in-depth, independent, literature-based study of a current topic in chemistry or biochemistry. Final paper and presentation are required. Graded on a pass/fail basis.

An extension of Biochemistry with an emphasis on advanced theory and methods, including enzyme kinetics, pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, Gibbs free energy calculations and synthetic bio-organic chemistry. Additionally, the specialized biochemistry of several organs, tissues and diseases are discussed. Graded laboratory reports, project presentations and exams are employed to assist students in mastering the fundamental concepts presented during both the lecture and laboratory portions of the course. Lecture and laboratory.

Studies atomic and molecular structure, types of chemical bonding, periodic relationships, typical reactions of inorganic substances, and the modern experimental methods used in inorganic chemistry. Lecture only.

This course is designed to cover many of the topics discussed in Organic Chemistry I and II in more depth. Topics may include the general study of organic reaction mechanisms including Eyring plots, Hammond's postulate, Curtin-Hammett principle, isotope effects and acid-base catalysis; conformational control; stereoelectronics; Hückel molecular orbital theory; pericyclic reactions; aromaticity; free-radical species and reactions; nucleophilic substitutions; eliminations; additions; multi-step synthetic strategies; retrosynthetic strategies; and natural product synthesis. In addition, the student is expected to develop literature research skills by preparing and presenting a project involving the total synthesis of a naturally occurring compound or a topic of current interest. Lecture only.

Studies the theory and practice of modern instrumental methods of chemical analysis. Methodology includes spectrophotometric, chromatographic, electroanalytical and nuclear techniques. Additionally, students are required to retrieve scientific information from primary, secondary and tertiary literature sources. Lecture and laboratory.

Pre- or corequisite: CHE 433L (with a grade of "C" or better). This course provides a comprehensive overview of chemical methods and techniques commonly used in the analysis of forensic evidence. Topics include 1) drugs of abuse, 2) absorbance methods and color tests, 3) fluorescence and chemilluminescence methods, 4) extractions and separations, 5) gas chromatography, 6) high performance liquid chromatography, and 7) mass spectrometry. The course is focused on forensic analytical methods, with particular emphasis on analysis of drugs of abuse, as well as interpretation of data. Lecture.

Pre- or corequisite: CHE 435L (with a grade of "C" or better). Focuses on the application of methods discussed in Forensic Chemistry I to toxicology. Additionally, forensic methods for trace evidence analysis are introduced. Topics covered include 1) immunoassay, 2) forensic toxicology analyses of urine, blood, and alternative matrices, 3) pharmacokinetics and metabolism, 3) blood-alcohol analyses, 4) postmortem toxicology, 5) fundamentals of trace evidence analysis, 6) trace evidence analysis methods, and 7) analysis of fibers, paint chips, and gunshot residue. Lecture.

Provides an outline of the key components of QA/QC. The need to produce sound scientific data using appropriate standards and controls, written procedures and method validation are explored. The key principles in any QA/QC laboratory program with reference to the FDA, EPA and ISO guidelines together with specific examples from different specializations in those particular fields are described. Can be used to satisfy the CHE 499 requirement in chemistry. Lecture only.

Pre- or corequisites: CHE 354, CHE 355L. Covers current spectroscopic methods for organic structure determination. Topics include elemental analysis, liquid-chromatography-tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS), infrared spectroscopy and nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and their use in organic structure determination. Students are expected to develop literature research skills by preparing and presenting a project involving the determination of the molecular structure of a naturally occurring compound.

Qualified students in junior year choose project subject in consultation with chemistry faculty member. Requires laboratory research and a written report presented to and reviewed by the chemistry faculty. Students must also make an oral presentation of the results of their work. May be repeated for a total of 4 credit hours. Graded on a pass/fail basis.

Provides practical experience in chemistry-related programs in a firm or agency under the supervision of faculty and firm representatives. May be accomplished on a part-time basis and may be repeated for a total of 4 credit hours. Graded on pass/fail basis.

Consists of an internship in a forensic laboratory or equivalent where the student conducts analyses in a specialization area of interest. The products of this experience are a presentation at a professional conference and/or campus seminar, plus a written paper. Students must apply for this internship one semester in advance. Graded on a pass/fail basis.

Provides practical experience in forensic science-related programs in a firm or agency under the supervision of faculty and agency representatives.

This course is an introduction to techniques in animal tissue culture, the science of growing individual cells in vitro (outside the original animal). These techniques provide the basis for carrying out diverse research projects in the medical research, clinical and biotechnology fields. This laboratory-intensive course provides hands-on experience in cell growth and propagation, subculture, cloning, cryopreservation and proper aseptic technique. Lecture and laboratory.

This course provides a comprehensive overview of the basic principles of toxicology and the practical aspects of forensic toxicology. The toxic agents most commonly resulting in legal problems in our society and the process by which our judicial system is aided by scientific investigation will be discussed. Other topics include the biotransformation of toxicants, chemical carcinogenesis, mutagenesis, teratogenesis, systemic toxicology, the biochemistry of poisons and the control of poisonous material. Laboratory investigations involve toxicological analysis by microscopy, thin layer chromatography, spot testing, gas-liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry and infrared analysis. Can be used to satisfy the CHE 499 requirement in chemistry. Lecture and laboratory.

A lecture and/or laboratory course offered at the discretion of the chemistry faculty. Subject may be chosen from theoretical and/or practical applications in biochemistry, analytical, inorganic, physical or organic chemistry.

Pre- or corequisite: CHE 432 (with a grade of "C" or better). Laboratory experiments supplement lecture material presented in CHE 432.

Laboratory experiments supplement lecture material presented in CHE 434.