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| CHEM 103 | General Chemistry I
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| CHEM 107 | General Chemistry I for Engineers
This is a modern introductory chemistry course designed to fulfill the chemistry requirements for engineering students. Topics include atomic theory, periodic properties, stoichiometry, nomenclature, bonding, physical properties of states of matter, solutions, kinetics, equilibrium, acid-base reactions, metathesis reactions, redox reactions, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, and chemical properties of selected classes of compounds. The objective of this course is to introduce students to the field of general chemistry with emphasis on the structure of matter and the changes which it undergoes. |
| CHEM 109 |
General Chemistry I CHEM 109 is a one semester course designed primarily for nursing students that covers the basics of general, organic and biochemistry. The topics include balancing equations, acid-base; pH; structure and nomenclature of organic compounds including hydrocarbons and compounds containing functiona groups; the relationship of the structure of these compounds to the reactions they undergo; carbohydrates; fats; proteins; metabolism; and energy. |
| CHEM 113 | General Chemistry Laboratory I A laboratory course designed to accompany 103 and 107. Experiments give the student exposure to basic laboratory techniques and illustrate the principles of chemistry from experimental data. Corequisite: 103 or 107. The purpose of this laboratory is to provide the student with tangible examples of the concepts presented in CHEM103/107. |
| CHEM 119 | General, Organic and Biochemistry for Health Sciences Laboratory A laboratory course to accompany Chem 109. Experiments will provide students with experience in basic laboratory techniques for acid-base, pH, organic modeling and reactions, and biochemistry techniques. |
| CHEM 125 | Chemistry in our Lives This course is designed for nonscience majors who are interested in understanding the underlying chemistry of real world problems. Chem 125 concentrates on environmental issues which affect us globally including the quality of the air we breathe and the water we drink, global warming, the ozone hole and issues related to energy. The chemistry concepts involved include the atomic/molecular interactions of chemicals, the formation and dissolution of chemical bonds, the effect of molecular geometry on chemical properties, the interaction of radiation and matter, conservation of mass and energy, and energy transformation. |
| CHEM 203 | Organic Chemistry I The first part of a two-semester course designed to introduce science majors to the study of organic compounds, their structure, bonding, stereochemistry, and reactivity with emphasis on reaction mechanisms. The first semester covers the study of alkanes and cycloalkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alkyl halides, stereochemistry, and spectroscopic techniques. Prerequisites: C- or better in 104, 114. Corequisite 213. |
| CHEM 213 | Organic Chemistry Lab The purposes of this course are to 1) relate to and support topics covered in the organic chemistry lecture course; 2) acquaint the student with the tools used in the chemical laboratory for synthesis, purification, separation, and analysis of organic compounds; 3) instruct the students in the safe – both personally and environmentally – handling of chemicals and lab glassware, equipment setup and conduct of laboratory experiments; and 4) instruct the student in accurate and professional record-keeping. |
| CHEM 317 | Principles of Environmental Science This course covers the basic sciences of the environment, with a particular focus on the concept of sustainability. The course describes the structure and operation of natural systems and the implications of the study of such systems to sustainability in human societies. It analyzes ecosystem services, their critical role, the human impact, and the methodology of conservation, preservation, and restoration. It addresses the transition to renewable energy sources and issues of clean water availability and food production. |
| CHEM 395 | Materials Science & Engineering This course covers the basic sciences of the environment, with a particular focus on the concept of sustainability. The course describes the structure and operation of natural systems and the implications of the study of such systems to sustainability in human societies. It analyzes ecosystem services, their critical role, the human impact, and the methodology of conservation, preservation, and restoration. It addresses the transition to renewable energy sources and issues of clean water availability and food production.This is a basic course in materials science and engineering course intended to cover those aspects of materials science which are generally considered by the engineering community to deserve being emphasized, as reflected for instance in the content of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, or constitute the basis for applying materials considerations in engineering design. In particular, the topics related to materials science include strength, deformation and plasticity of crystalline solids, as well as phase equilibria in metallic systems. In addition, the course will cover the elements of design with materials. |
| CHEM 491 | Undergraduate Research Students will perform research in a biochemistry laboratory and maintain lab notebooks describing their research. Each student will have an independent research project supervised by a faculty member. They will be responsible for learning the appropriate literature and will participate in weekly laboratory meetings with all of the other CHEM 491 students. The lab schedule will be organized individually and according to each student’s schedule. It is anticipated that each student will spend at least 6 hours per week working in the lab or on lab-related work. |
| CHEM 501 | Bioinorganic Chemistry This is a one semester lecture course in modern inorganic chemistry. It gives a rapid treatment of physical principles and bonding theories which will be utilized throughout the semester. The majority of the course will be spent discussing the chemistry of the transition metals. Descriptions of certain spectroscopic techniques and physical measurements will be given as examples to aid in the understanding of the subject matter. |
| CHEM 505 | Scientific Literature and Technical Writing Students are expected to be proficient at writing well-organized scientific reports—technical reports and literature reviews— using online and library research resources, extraction of pertinent information from scientific articles, and presentation of that information with concise clarity. |
| CHEM 540 | Chemistry of Materials This is a basic course in materials science and engineering course intended to cover those aspects of materials science which are generally considered by the engineering community to deserve being emphasized, as reflected for instance in the content of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam, or constitute the basis for applying materials considerations in engineering design. In particular, the topics related to materials science include strength, deformation and plasticity of crystalline solids, as well as phase equilibria in metallic systems. In addition, the course will cover the elements of design with materials. |
| CHEM 542 |
Environmental Chemistry Laboratory A laboratory course applying the principles of chemical equilibrium to quantitative analysis, with emphasis on environmental chemistry. For engineering majors. Prerequisites: 104, 114 |
| CHEM 571 | Biochemistry I This is the first of two linked biochemistry courses covering the essential aspects of introductory biological chemistry. In this course, an emphasis will be placed in biomolecular structure, interactions, and catalysis. Protein, nucleic acid, lipid, and carbohydrate structure will be discussed. The history of biochemical explored through discussions of Nobel Prize-winning research and their place and contributions to current knowledge. The goal of the course is to develop an understanding of fundamental biochemical principals with a focus on biomolecular structure, interactions, and catalysis. Major topics include protein, nucleic acid, lipid, and carbohydrate biochemistry. |
| CHEM 737 | Chemical Education Research Theory An in-depth study of the theoretical basis of chemical education research; research design; use of measurement tools; data collection procedures; interpretation of results; applications to the teaching and learning of chemistry. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. |
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