Environmental Chemistry Courses

CHEM 101 General Chemistry (3)
A course designed to meet the needs of both the non-science major and the students entering allied health fields. Emphasis is placed on basic chemistry concepts, giving the student a strong background on a variety of topics in order to appreciate the role of science and particularly chemistry in modern-day life. Topics include atomic structure, chemical bonding, stoichiometry, kinetics, equilibria, and nuclear chemistry. Lecture, three hours per week. Competency at the mathematics 101 level and beyond is suggested. Chemistry 101 is not open to students who have taken Chemistry 111 or 112. To see Departmental Course CHEM 101 syllabus click here.
Corequisite : Chemistry 101L. . Every Fall.

CHEM 101L General Chemistry Laboratory (1)
A laboratory program to accompany Chemistry 101. Experiments are designed to introduce students to chemical techniques and to illustrate concepts covered in the classroom. Laboratory, three hours per week. Corequisite: Chemistry 101. Every Fall.

CHEM 102 Organic and Biological Chemistry (3) This course is designed to meet the needs of allied health students, but it is also suitable for any non-science major. This is a descriptive course that covers organic and biological chemistry. Topics include organic functional groups, reactions, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids, and metabolism. Lecture, three hours per week. To see Departmental Course CHEM 102 syllabus click here.
Prerequisite: Chemistry 101 or Chemistry 111 Corequisite: Chemistry 102L. Every Spring.

CHEM 102L Organic and Biological Chemistry Laboratory (1)
A laboratory program to accompany Chemistry 102. Designed to enhance chemical laboratory skills and to illustrate the concepts covered in Chemistry 102. Laboratory, three hours per week. Corequisite: Chemistry 102. Every Spring.

CHEM 111 Principles of Chemistry (3,3)
CHEM 112
An introductory course in chemistry emphasizing theoretical aspects and designed primarily for students who intend to take one or more additional courses in chemistry. Lectures, three hours per week. To see Departmental Course CHEM 111 syllabus click here. To see Departmental Course CHEM 112 syllabus click here.
Corequisite and prerequisites: Chemistry 111L is a corequisite for Chemistry 111. Chemistry 111 and 111L are prerequisites for Chemistry 112. Chemistry 112L is a corequisite for Chemistry 112. Unless students exempt Mathematics 111 (via diagnostic testing) or have competed this course as a prerequisite, they are requited to take Mathematics 111 as a corequisite. [ Data shows that students are twice as likely to make an A or a B and half as likely to make a D,W,or F if they have the proper math background.] Those enrolling in Chemistry 112 are urged to take Mathematics 120. Every Fall, Every Spring.

CHEM 111L Principles of Chemistry Laboratory (1,1)
CHEM 112L
A laboratory course designed to introduce the student to the application of the scientific method in solving chemical problems and to acquaint him or her with specific tools and techniques used in the chemistry laboratory, while reinforcing and illustrating concepts encountered in lecture. Laboratory, three hours per week.
Corequisite and prerequisites; Chemistry 111 is a corequisite for Chemistry 111L. Chemistry 112 is a corequisite for Chemistry 112L. Chemistry 111 and 111L are prerequisites for Chemistry 112L. Every Fall, Every Spring.
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CHEM 221 Quantitative Analysis (4)
A study of the chemistry of quantitative analysis. Special attention is given to equilibria involving acids, bases, precipitates, complex ions, and oxidizing and reducing agents. In the laboratory, an opportunity is provided for solving problems in gravimetric and volumetric analysis, along with an introduction to the use of instruments for chemical analysis. Lecture, two hours per week; laboratory, six hours per week. Prerequisites: Chemistry 112, 112L. Every Fall, Every Spring.

CHEM 231 Organic Chemistry (3,3)
CHEM 232
An introduction to the chemistry of carbon containing compounds. A systematic study of nomenclature, structure, properties, and reactions of aliphatic and aromatic compounds. Attention is given to recent developments in interpretation of structure and reaction mechanisms. Lecture, three hours per week. Corequisite or prerequisites: Chemistry 112 and 112L or their equivalents are prerequisites for Chemistry 231. Chemistry 231L is a corequisite for Chemistry 231. Chemistry 231 and 231L are prerequisites for Chemistry 232. Chemistry 232L is a corequisite for Chemistry 232.
CHEM 231 Every Fall,Every Spring; CHEM 232 Every Fall, Every Spring.

CHEM 231L Introduction to Organic Chemistry Laboratory Techniques (1) Theories underlying standard organic laboratory techniques are introduced. The student then applies these methods to the synthesis, isolation, and purification of representative organic compounds. The student is introduced to the use of instrumental and spectral methods in organic chemistry. Corequisite: Chemistry 231. Every Fall, Every Spring.

CHEM 232L Organic Synthesis and Analysis (1) The methodology and strategy of organic synthesis are developed further through the use of synthetic sequences. The combined use of chemical and spectral methods to identify organic compounds is introduced. Prerequisite: Chemistry 231 and 231L. Corequisite: Chemistry 232. Every Fall, Every Spring.

CHEM 343 Introduction to Modeling in Chemistry (1) An introduction to computer modeling of various properties and structures of molecules, thermodynamic properties and structures of simple crystals, and the kinetics of chemical reactions. Prerequisite: CHEM 231. CHEM 351 Biochemistry (3)
An introduction to the chemistry of biological compounds. A systematic study of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, proteins, nucleic acids, and their components is presented. Metabolism of biological compounds is studied as are the interrelations among the carbon, nitrogen, and energy cycles. Lectures, three hours per week.
Prerequisites: Chemistry 232, 232L. Every Fall, Every Spring.

CHEM 352 Biochemistry II (3) A continuation of Chemistry 351 with an emphasis on the chemistry of physiological systems. Topics to be included are the biosynthesis of amino acids and nucleotides , molecular biology, biochemistry of contractile systems, active transport, drug metabolism, and neurochemistry. Prerequisite: Chemistry 351. Every Spring.

CHEM 354L Biochemistry Laboratory (1)
A laboratory program designed to introduce the student to the study of biological molecules. Experiments will include procedures for the quantification , isolation, and characterization of various cellular components. Prerequisite: Chemistry 351. Every Spring.

CHEM 381 Internship (1-4)
A field internship in a non-academic lab. A faculty advisor will be appointed to award the grade to be received. Arrangements for the internship must be made prior to the semester in which it is carried out. One hour of credit will be awarded for each 45 lab hours completed. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing and at least a 2.5 GPA both overall and in the major. (Repeatable up to a maximum of 4 credit hours earned.) Every Fall, Every Spring.

CHEM 399 Tutorial (3, repeatable up to 12)
Individual instruction given by a tutor in regularly scheduled meetings (usually three hours per week). Prerequisites: Junior standing, plus permission of the tutor and the department chair. Every Fall, Every Spring.

CHEM 441 Physical Chemistry (3, 3)
CHEM 442
Basic principles of chemistry treated primarily from a theoretical viewpoint. The major topics covered are atomic and molecular structure; elementary thermodynamics and statistical mechanics; properties of gases, liquids, and solids; theories of solution; homogeneous and heterogeneous equilibria; electrochemistry and surface chemistry; spectroscopy; transport processes; and chemical kinetics. Lectures, three hours per week. Corequisite and prerequisites: Chemistry 441L is corequisite for Chemistry 441. Chemistry 441 and 441L are prerequisites for Chemistry 442. This corequisite may be waived only with the permission of the instructor. Mathematics 220 is a prerequisite for 441. CHEM 441 Every Fall, CHEM 442 Every Spring.

CHEM 441L Physical Chemistry Laboratory (1, 1)
CHEM 442L
A laboratory program to accompany Chemistry 441, 442. Laboratory, three hours per week. Corequisite and prerequisites: Chemistry 441 is a corequisite for Chemistry 441L. Chemistry 442 is a corequisite for Chemistry 442L. Chemistry 441 and 441l are prerequisites for Chemistry 442L. CHEM 441L Every Fall, CHEM 442L Every Spring.

CHEM 481 Introductory Research (2)
An opportunity is provided to use the literature and to apply a variety of experimental techniques in the investigation of selected problems in inorganic, analytical, organic, physical, or biochemistry, or in chemical oceanography. A written report will be made to the Department of Chemistry at the conclusion of the project in a form suitable for placing in the departmental reading room. Seminar and/or poster session presentations may also be required. Arrangements for a project should be made with the department during the semester prior to that in which it is carried out. Every Fall, Every Spring.

CHEM 482 Introductory Research II 92)
A continuation of Chemistry 481. Open to students who have done satisfactory work in Chemistry 481. Separate written reports must be submitted to the Department of Chemistry of work done in 481 and 482, unless approval is given by the director. Seminar and/or poster session presentations may be required. Every Fall, Every Spring.

CHEM 490 Chemistry & Biocehmistry Seminar (1)
A weekly seminar during which recent advances in chemistry are presented by visiting speakers from major south-eastern research universities. Seminar, one hour per week. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior status. Every Fall.

CHEM 499 Bachelor’s essay (3) A year-long research and writing project done during the senior year under the close supervision of a mentor from the department. The student must take the initiative in seeking a mentor to help in both the design and the supervision of the project. A project proposal must be submitted in writing and approved by the department prior to registration for the course. A specific format may be required for the preparation of the final document. Every Fall, Every Spring.

CHEM 511 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (3)
An advanced course that aims to provide a balanced view of the theoretical principles involved in present-day inorganic research. Prerequisites or corequisite : Chemistry 441 and 442 Every Fall, Every Spring.

CHEM 521 Instrumental Analysis (4)
Theory and principles underlying the techniques of modern analytical chemistry. The student carries out qualitative and quantitative analysis using chromatographic, spectrophotometric, electroanalytical, magnetic resonance, radiochemical, and other selected instrumental techniques. Lectures, three hours per week; laboratory, three hours per week. Prerequisite: Chemistry 221. Every Fall.

CHEM 522 Environmental Chemistry (3)
An introduction to the chemistry of natural systems with an emphasis on marine and coastal problems. The cycling of chemical species, the effect of man-made inputs and environmental analytical methodology will be stressed. Lectures, three hours per week. Prerequisite: Chemistry 221. Every Fall.

CHEM 522L Environmental Chemistry Laboratory (1)
An introduction to sampling and measurement techniques used to characterize the environment. Electrochemical, spectroscopic, and chromatographic techniques will be used with both laboratory and field investigations. Laboratory, three hours per week. Corequisite: Chemistry 522. Every Spring.

CHEM 526 Introduction to Nuclear and Radiochemistry (1)
An introduction to the fundamental theories and applications of nuclear and radiochemistry. This short course surveys the structure of the nucleus, radioactive decay modes, the detection and measurement of nuclear radiation, and application of radiochemical methods, to medical, environmental and scientific problems. This course is typically taught as part of the Special Topics in chemistry sequence. Lectures, three hours per week for five weeks. NOTE: A student cannot receive credit for both CHEM 526 and CHEM 528. Prerequisite: Chemistry 221 or 231 or permission of instructor. Spring.

CHEM 528 Nuclear and Radiochemistry (3)
An introduction to nuclear and radiochemistry stressing the fundamentals of nuclear structure, systematics of nuclear decay, the detection and measurement of radiation, radiation protection, and the role of nuclear chemistry in medical, environmental and scientific applications. The nuclear fuel cycle and nuclear waste problems will be discussed. Lectures, three hours per week. NOTE: A student cannot receive credit for both CHEM 526 and CHEM 528. Prerequisite: Chemistry 221 or 231 or permission of the instructor. Spring.

CHEM 531 Advanced Organic Chemistry (3) The major concepts of organic chemistry are reviewed along with a review of relevant material, already presented in introductory organic chemistry courses. Special topics may include heterocycles , organic polymers, organic reaction mechanisms, spectral utilization, synthesis methodology, the utilization of molecular orbitals, and orbital symmetry for certain organic reactions. Lectures, three hours per week. Prerequisite: Chemistry 232. Every Spring.

CHEM 541 Advanced Physical Chemistry (3)
A supplemental course to Chemistry 441 and 442 dealing primarily with molecular structure and bonding and with statistical thermodynamics. Prerequisite: Chemistry 442. Every Spring.

CHEM 571 Chemical Synthesis and Characterization (3)
A study of the chemistry of and methods for the synthesis, separation, and identification of chemical compounds. Emphasis is given to specialized techniques involved in synthesizing organic and inorganic compounds, and to identification of compounds by spectral methods. Lectures, one hour per week; laboratory, six hours per week. Prerequisite: Chemistry 232, 232L. Chemistry 511 is strongly recommended as a prerequisite or corequisite . Every Fall.

CHEM 583 Special Topics in Chemistry (1, 2, or 3)
This course is normally divided into thirds. Each third deals with a recent development in chemistry or with advanced theoretical concepts not included in other chemistry courses. Topics are taken from all areas of chemistry and will vary from semester to semester. The student may enroll for one, two, or three of the sub-courses. Occasionally, a full semester single course is offered (e.g., Organic Polymer Chemistry). Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

Biochemistry Courses

CHEM 351 Biochemistry (3) An introduction to the chemistry of the biological compounds. A systematic study of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, proteins, nucleic acids, and their components is presented. Metabolism of the biological compounds is studied as are the interrelations among the carbon, nitrogen, and energy cycles. Lectures, three hours per week. Prerequisites: Chemistry 232, 232L. Ecery Fall, Every Spring.

CHEM 352 Biochemistry II (3)
A continuation of Chemistry 351 with an emphasis on the chemistry of physiological systems. Topics to be included are the biosynthesis of amino acids and nucleotides , molecular biology, biochemistry of contractile systems, active transport, drug metabolism, and neurochemistry. Prerequisite: Chemistry 351. Every Spring.

CHEM 354L Biochemistry Laboratory (1)
A laboratory program designed to introduce the student to the study of biological molecules. Experiments will include procedures for the quantification , isolation, and characterization of various cellular components. Prerequisite: Chemistry 351. Every Spring.