CHEMISTRY

DESCRIPTION OF COURSES 101. Fundamentals of Chemistry (3). Lecture/3 hours. Designed to prepare students with weak backgrounds in chemistry and mathematics for CY 105. Fundamentals of chemical problem solving are stressed. Elective credit only, cannot be used to satisfy science requirements or a major or minor in Chemistry. 105. General Chemistry I (3). Concurrent enrollment in CY 107 is required. Lecture/3 hours. Part I of a two-semester sequence. General chemistry for science majors, including basic principles and laws of chemistry. Topics include measurements, dimensional analysis, reaction and stoichiometry, periodicity, atomic structure, bonding and molecular structure, and an introduction to organic chemistry. 106. General Chemistry II (3). Prerequisite: CY 105. Concurrent enrollment in CY 108 is required. Lecture/3 hours. Part II of a two-semester sequence. Continuation of CY 105. Topics include states of matter, solutions, kinetics, equilibrium, acid-base theory, thermodynamics, and electrochemistry. 107. General Chemistry Laboratory I (1). Concurrent enrollment in CY 105 is required. Lab/3 hours. Basic principles of matter will be explored. Topics of experimentation include obtaining accurate measurements, identifying unknown substances from their physical and chemical properties, purifying matter, exploring gas laws, and performing an acid-base titration. 108. General Chemistry Laboratory II (1). Concurrent enrollment in CY 108 is required. Lab/3 hours. Topics of experimentation include qualitative analysis, exploring reaction rates, ionic equilibria, and synthesis. 109. Elementary Organic Chemistry (4). Not open to students for credit toward a major or minor in Chemistry. Prerequisites: CY 105 and 107. Lecture/3 hours. Principles of organic chemistry with emphasis on compounds of biological importance. 110. Elementary Organic Chemistry Laboratory (0). Concurrent enrollment in CY 109 is required. Lab/2 hours. Experiments that illustrate the basic principles of organic chemistry will be performed. 164. Physiological Chemistry (4). Prerequisite: CY 105. Concurrent enrollment in CY 164L is required. Not open to students for credit toward a major or minor in Chemistry. Lecture/3 hours. A brief review of organic chemistry followed by a study of the chemistry and metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids. 164L. Physiological Chemistry Lab (0). Concurrent enrollment in CY 164 is required. Lab/2 hours. Laboratory for CY 164. 201, 202. Chemistry for Liberal Arts (4) (4). Concurrent enrollment in CY 201L, CY 202L is required. For non-science majors, not open to students for credit toward a major or minor in chemistry. Two semesters. Lecture/3 hours. Emphasis on chemistry topics that affect our daily lives. 201L. Chemistry for Liberal Arts Lab I (0). Concurrent enrollment in CY 201 is required. Lab/2 hours. Laboratory for CY 201. 202L. Chemistry for Liberal Arts Lab II (0). Concurrent enrollment in CY 202 is required. Lab/2 hours. Laboratory for CY 202. 231, 232. Organic Chemistry (4) (4). Prerequisite for 231 is CY 106. Prerequisite for 232 is CY 231. Concurrent enrollment in CY 231L, CY 232L is required. Two semesters. Lecture/3 hours. The principles of organic chemistry emphasizing reaction mechanisms. Compounds representing principal organic classes are synthesized and systematically identified. 231L. Organic Chemistry Lab I (0). Concurrent enrollment in CY 231 is required. Lab/3 hours. Laboratory for CY 231. 232L. Organic Chemistry Lab II (0). Concurrent enrollment in CY 232 is required. Lab/3 hours. Laboratory for CY 232. 311. Elementary Inorganic Chemistry (3). Prerequisite: CY 106. No credit for Chemistry majors. Lecture/3 hours. Atomic structure, chemical bonding, periodic relationships, and reaction mechanisms. 321. Quantitative Analysis (4). Prerequisite: CY 106. Concurrent enrollment in CY 321L is required. Lecture/3 hours. Theory and practice of gravimetric, volumetric, potentiometric, and colormetric methods of analysis. 321L. Quantitative Chemistry Lab (0). Concurrent enrollment in CY 321 is required. Lab/6 hours. Laboratory for CY 321. 341, 342. Physical Chemistry (4) (4). Prerequisite for CY 341: MS 141 for 342; MS 142. PHS 211 and 212 are highly recommended. Concurrent enrollment in CY 341L, CY 342L is required. Two semesters. Lecture/3 hours. Structure and properties of matter with emphasis on theoretical principles and the mathematical interpretations. 341L. Physical Chemistry Lab I (0). Concurrent enrollment in CY 341 is required. Lab/3 hours. Laboratory for CY 341. 342L. Physical Chemistry Lab II (0). Concurrent enrollment in CY 342 is required. Lab/3 hours. Laboratory for CY 342. 362, 363. Biochemistry (4) (4). Prerequisite for 362: CY 231. Concurrent enrollment in CY 362L, CY 363L is required. Prerequisite or corequisite for CY 363, CY 232. Lecture/3 hours. Fats, carbohydrates, proteins, and nucleic acids with their metabolic routes. Enzymes and the kinetics of enzymatic action. 362L. Biochemistry Lab I (0). Concurrent enrollment in CY 362 is required. Lab/3 hours. Laboratory for CY 362. 363L. Biochemistry Lab II (0). Concurrent enrollment in CY 363 is required. Lab/3 hours. Laboratory for CY 363. 411. Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry (3). Prerequisite: CY 106. Lecture/3 hours. Fundamental topics in inorganic chemistry including atomic structure, chemical bonding, periodic relationships, acid-base theories, nonaqueous solvents, and reaction mechanisms. 412. Intermediate Inorganic Laboratory (1). Concurrent enrollment in CY 411 is required. Lab/3 hours. The preparation and properties of inorganic compounds. 421. Instrumental Analysis (5). Prerequisite: CY 321 and 321L. Concurrent enrollment in CY 421L is required. Lecture/3 hours. The operating principles and techniques involving the use of analytical instruments. 421L. Instrumental Analysis Lab (0). Concurrent enrollment in CY 421 is required. Lab/6 hours. Laboratory for CY 421. 430. Environmental Chemistry (3). Prerequisite: CY 232 and 321. Lecture/3 hours. Introductions to water, air, and soil quality and their measurements. Introduction to the problems, regulations, treatment, and ultimate disposal of hazardous and toxic waste materials. Spill clean-up, groundwater transport, land disposal, incineration, and treatment technologies are discussed. 433. Environmental Sampling and Analysis (4). Prerequisites: CY 231, 232, 421, 421L and ESC 300. Three hours lecture, six hours field and laboratory work per week. This course will emphasize proper environmental sampling techniques (including QA/QC) and the EPA mandated analysis of various parameters, including soil, water, and air. Students will be expected to provide their own waders, hard hats, and rain suits. 471. Toxicological Chemistry (3). Prerequisite: CY 232. Lecture/3 hours. A study of the principles of toxicology including identification of, characterization of, and risk from environmental exposures to toxic substances. 484. Laboratory Practicum (1). Prerequisite: Permission of department head. One laboratory period per week. The use of laboratory equipment and training aids for juniors and seniors planning careers in high school, college, or university teaching. May be duplicated for credit for a total of 3 semester hours. Pass/Fail grade only. 490. Internship (1). Prerequisite: Consent of instructor and availability of placement. Student will gain on-the-job experience with a firm or government agency. Pass/fail grade only. Student is expected to devote a minimum of 20 hours/week to this course. 492. Biochemical Research (1). Prerequisites: CY 231, 232, 362, 363. An introduction to biochemical research. Students will be involved in an ongoing research project, learning laboratory techniques pertinent to biochemical research, how to conduct literature searches, and how to critically evaluate their own and others' data. A minimum of 10 hours involvement per week will be expected. 493. Environmental Chemistry Research (1). Prerequisites: CY 430 and 433. The student will complete an environmental research project which will involve monitoring, sampling, and chemical analysis. A detailed paper will be required outlining the student's findings and conclusions. A minimum of 10 hours involvement per week will be expected. 497. Senior Research (1). Prerequisite: Permission of department head. The student is assigned a simple piece of fundamental research. May be duplicated for credit for a total of 3 semester hours. Pass/Fail grade only.

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