Courses
Fall 2008 Winter 2009 Spring 2009 Courses Offered Fall 2008
CHEM 2 CHEMISTRY IN THE MODERN WORLD
Some of the most fundamental principles of chemistry are presented along with many examples from everyday experiences. Emphasis is on appreciating how chemistry fits into the fabric of a liberal arts education. Consumer and environmental applications are included.
CHEM 5 CHEMISTRY: AN EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCE
A survey of modern chemical applications, including applications to health, the environment, and consumer issues, and an introduction to the scientific method of inquiry. There is one three-hour laboratory every other week.
CHEM 11 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I
This course is the first of a three-term sequence designed to introduce students to the most fundamental concepts of chemistry. Topics include chemical properties and reactions, thermochemistry, stoichiometry, quantitative problem solving, and an introduction to both ionic and covalent chemical bonding. There is one three-hour laboratory per week.
CHEM 11H GENERAL CHEMISTRY I HONORS
Accelerated treatment of CHEM 11 material and presentation of other topics not normally covered in general chemistry. Laboratory 3 hours per week.
CHEM 31 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
Organic Chemistry I is the first term of a three-term sequence of courses designed to cover the fundamental concepts of the subject. Topics include organic structure and conformations, stereochemistry, structure-reactivity relationships, and the chemistry of alkyl halides and alkenes. Special emphasis is placed on reaction mechanisms. One three-hour laboratory per week is required.
CHEM 115 CHEMISTRY SEMINAR
Active areas of research in university, industrial, and government laboratories, presented by guest speakers. May be repeated for credit. P/NP.
CHEM 141 BIOCHEMISTRY I
This course is appropriate for any student in Chemistry, Biology, Combined Sciences or comparable background who wants to understand the chemical reasons for the behavior of biological molecules.
CHEM 151 SPECTROSCOPY
Fundamentals of quantum mechanics including wave functions and probability, rotational, vibrational, and electronic transitions, atomic and molecular electronic structure, and magnetic resonance.
CHEM 182 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Experimental research project supervised by chemistry faculty. Each unit requires a minimum of 30 hours of laboratory work May be repeated for credit.
CHEM 183 SENIOR RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Individual research under the supervision of a faculty mentor, culminating in a comprehensive progress report. Laboratory at least 9 hrs/wk.
CHEM 184 CAPSTONE RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Continuation of individual research begun in CHEM 183 under the supervision of a faculty mentor, culminating in a thesis and oral presentation. Laboratory at least 9 hrs/wk.
Fall 2008
Spring 2009
Courses Offered Winter 2009
CHEM 2 CHEMISTRY IN THE MODERN WORLD
Some of the most fundamental principles of chemistry are presented along with many examples from everyday experiences. Emphasis is on appreciating how chemistry fits into the fabric of a liberal arts education. Consumer and environmental applications are included.
CHEM 5 CHEMISTRY: AN EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCE
A survey of modern chemical applications, including applications to health, the environment, and consumer issues, and an introduction to the scientific method of inquiry. There is one three-hour laboratory every other week.
CHEM 12 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II
Chem 12 is the second of a three-term sequence in general chemistry. Subjects include properties of solids, liquids and gases, properties of solutions, chemical kinetics, properties of acids and bases and an introduction to chemical equilibria. Several lectures deal with special topics chosen at the discretion of the instructor. There is one three-hour laboratory per week.
CHEM 12H GENERAL CHEMISTRY II HONORS
Accelerated treatment of Chem 12 material plus an introduction to molecular symmetry, the chemistry of free radicals, and other subjects not normally covered in general chemistry. One three-hour laboratory per week.
CHEM 32 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
A continuation of Chemistry 31. Topics include spectroscopy, and the chemistry of alkynes, ether, alcohols and carbonyl compounds. There is one three-hour laboratory per week.
CHEM 111 INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS I
Principles and use of instrumentation. Focus on electronics, spectroscopic methods, mass spectrometry, and chemical separations. Includes a four-hour laboratory per week.
CHEM 115 CHEMISTRY SEMINAR
Active areas of research in university, industrial, and government laboratories, presented by guest speakers. May be repeated for credit. P/NP.
CHEM 131 BIOORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Chemical synthesis of carbohydrates, nucleic acids, peptides, proteins, and reaction mechanisms of biological cofactors. Offered in alternate years.
CHEM 142 BIOCHEMISTRY II
Continuation of 141. Includes a study of various aspects of the intermediary metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids and amino acids as well as nucleic acid structure and function, protein synthesis and sub-cellular sorting, and more advanced molecular physiology, including membrane biochemistry, signal transduction and hormone action.
CHEM 152 CHEMICAL THERMODYNAMICS
Fundamental laws of thermodynamics, and application to ideal and real gas equations of state, ideal and real solutions, phase equilibria and electrochemistry.
CHEM 154 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY
Experimental applications of thermodynamics, kinetics, spectroscopy, and other aspects of physical chemistry. There are two four-hour labs per week.
CHEM 182 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Execution of an experimental or theoretical research project supervised by chemistry faculty. Students may enroll for 1, 2, or 3 units of credit. Each unit requires a minimum of 30 hours of laboratory or computational work.
CHEM 183 SENIOR RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Individual research under the supervision of a faculty mentor, culminating in a comprehensive progress report. Laboratory at least 9 hrs/wk.
CHEM 184 CAPSTONE RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Continuation of individual research begun in CHEM 183 under the supervision of a faculty mentor, culminating in a thesis and oral presentation. Laboratory at least 9 hrs/wk.
Courses Offered Spring 2009
CHEM 1 CHEMISTRY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
A survey of the role of chemistry in major environmental issues such as global warming, acid rain, ozone depletion, photochemical smog, persistent organic pollutants, fossil fuel, nuclear and renewable energy, recycling and environmental fate of pollutants. There is a laboratory.
CHEM 5 CHEMISTRY: AN EXPERIMENTAL SCIENCE
A survey of modern chemical applications, including applications to health, the environment, and consumer issues, and an introduction to the scientific method of inquiry. There is one three-hour laboratory per week.
CHEM 13 GENERAL CHEMISTRY III
Topics include aqueous equilibrium, acid-base chemistry, chemical thermodynamics, electrochemistry, spectroscopy, and statistical tools required for data analysis. The laboratory introduces quantitative analytical methods such as titration, spectroscopy, and electrochemistry. Laboratory 4 hrs/wk.
CHEM 15 INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH
This course introduces students to opportunities for undergraduate research in the department. Departmental faculty present their current research. Also, an overview of typical tools used in pursuing scientific research projects is provided. Students interested in the chemistry major/minor should ordinarily take this course before the end of their sophomore year.
CHEM 19 CHEMISTRY FOR TEACHERS
This laboratory-based course is designed to teach the fundamental concepts of chemistry and is geared toward students who are interested in becoming elementary or middle school teachers. The course focuses on the following concepts: nature of matter, atomic structure, chemical bonding, and chemical reactions. While learning these core concepts, students will experience what it means to do science by developing their experimentation skills as they participate in a classroom scientific community. Laboratory 3 hrs/wk.
CHEM 33 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY III
Topics include carbonyl condensation reactions, aromatic substitutions, amines, carbohydrates, and peptide and protein synthesis. Other advanced topics may include pericyclic reactions and natural product synthesis.
CHEM 101 BIOINORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Structure, properties, and reactivity of metal complexes and the function of metal ions in biological processes.
CHEM 102 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Introduction to inorganic chemistry with emphasis on the nonmetals.
CHEM 115 CHEMISTRY SEMINAR
Active areas of research in university, industrial, and government laboratories, presented by guest speakers.
CHEM 141 BIOCHEMISTRY I
An introduction to structure/function relationships of biologically important molecules, enzymology, membrane biochemistry, and selected aspects of the intermediary metabolism of carbohydrates.
CHEM 143 BIOCHEMICAL TECHNIQUES
A laboratory course emphasizing fundamental theory and practice in biochemical laboratory techniques including preparation and handling of reagents; isolation, purification, and characterization of biomolecules; enzyme kinetics, spectrophotometric assays; electrophoretic and immunological techniques may also be covered. Laboratory 8 hrs/wk.
CHEM 150 BIOPHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
Introduction to the physical behavior of biomolecules. Topics include transport properties, reaction kinetics, sedimentation, binding dynamics, molecular motion, and electron transfer.
CHEM 182 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH
Experimental research project supervised by chemistry faculty. Each unit requires a minimum of 30 hours of laboratory work May be repeated for credit.
CHEM 183 SENIOR RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Individual research under the supervision of a faculty mentor, culminating in a comprehensive progress report. Laboratory at least 9 hrs/wk.
CHEM 184 CAPSTONE RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Continuation of individual research begun in CHEM 183 under the supervision of a faculty mentor, culminating in a thesis and oral presentation. Laboratory at least 9 hrs/wk.
