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CHE 230 Selected Topics in Forensic Science

The goal of this course is to provide students with a survey of topics in forensic science that will be covered in more depth in higher-level courses. Topics may include subjects such as arson investigation, trace evidence analysis and firearms analysis. Each subject is taught individually by an expert in the field.

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites

CHE 154 and CHE 155L (both with a grade of “C” or better)

CHE 232 Organic Chemistry I

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.

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites

CHE 154 and CHE 155L (both with a grade of "C" or better). Pre- or corequisite: CHE 233L (with a grade of "C" or better).

CHE 233L Organic Chemistry I 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.

Credit Hours: 1
(W)

Prerequisites

Pre- or corequisite: CHE 232 (with a grade of "C" or better).

CHE 234 Organic Chemistry II

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.

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites

CHE 232 and CHE 233L (both with a grade of "C" or better). Pre- or corequisite: CHE 235L (with a grade of "C" or better).

CHE 235L Organic Chemistry II Laboratory

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

Credit Hours: 1
(W)

Prerequisites

Pre- or corequisite: CHE 234 (with a grade of "C" or better).

CHE 245 Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry

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.

Credit Hours: 4

Prerequisites

CHE 154 and CHE 155L (both with a grade of "C" or better). Concurrent: CHE 245L

CHE 245L Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory

Laboratory component of CHE 245.

Credit Hours: 0

Prerequisites

Concurrent: CHE 245