Chemistry

CH 500. TOPICS IN CHEMISTRY( *) 1-5 HRS. (Prerequisite, permission of instructor.) Selected topics in chemistry for undergraduate and graduate students. The topic(s) to be covered will be announced in the enrollment schedule. Lecture, laboratory, and/or discussion will be utilized depending on the topic(s). Topic(s) will be chosen by the department. *The blank will be filled with an appropriate short description on the student's transcript to indicate the subject area studied.

CH 506. ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY 3-4 HRS. (Prerequisites, CH 126 and CH 127.) Sources, transport, reactions and effects of chemical species in the hydrosphere, the lithosphere and the atmosphere.

CH 508. INDUSTRIAL CHEMISTRY 1-3 HRS. (Prerequisite, CH 574.) Intended to form a bridge between the academic education of chemists and the chemical industry. Field trips are an integral part of this course.

CH 510. ELEMENTS OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY 3 HRS. (Prerequisites, CH 376, PH 140 and PH 143 or equivalent, and MA 160 or equivalent.) A one-semester course covering the areas of physical chemistry. Some of the areas are thermodynamics, chemical and ionic equilibrium, kinetics, solutions and phase equilibrium. Previous knowledge of calculus is not necessary.

CH525. DESCRIPTIVE INORGANIC CHEMISTRY 3 HRS. (Prerequisites, CH 126 and CH 127 or equivalent.) The properties and reactions (descriptive chemistry) of inorganic elements and their compounds and the principles, trends, and patterns of inorganic chemistry are studied. These trends are useful for predicting and explaining how and why reactions occur involving inorganic species in areas such as biochemistry, solid state chemistry, and geochemistry.

CH 560. FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOCHEMISTRY 3 HRS. (Prerequisites, CH 370 or CH 574.) Provides a survey of the common biological molecules, their metabolism, and their roles in life-sustaining processes.  Topics include special features of the aqueous environment, structures of basic biological macromolecules, protein and nucleic acid biosynthesis, protein structure and function, enzyme mechanisms and kinetics, energetics, and metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, and amino acids.  Three lecture periods per week.  (Concurrent enrollment in CH 561 is strongly recommended.)

CH561. FUNDAMENTALS OF BIOCHEMISTRY LABORATORY 2 HRS. (Corerequisite, CH 560.) A laboratory course that serves as an introduction to several of the major experimental techniques and methodologies used in the study of biochemical systems.  Topics may include buffers, protein determination, chromatography, enzyme kinetics, protein-ligand binding interactions, electrophoresis, DNA analysis, and use of biomolecular databases.  One four-hour laboratory and a one-hour recitation per week.

CH 572. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I 3 HRS. (Prerequisite, CH 126. CH 573 to be taken concurrently.) Chemistry of the more important classes of carbon compounds including both aliphatic and aromatic series, stereochemistry, IR and NMR spectroscopy. Three lecture periods per week.

CH 572. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I 3 HRS. (Prerequisite, CH 126. CH 573 to be taken concurrently.) Chemistry of the more important classes of carbon compounds including both aliphatic and aromatic series, stereochemistry, IR and NMR spectroscopy. Three lecture periods per week.

CH 573. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I LAB 2 HRS. Laboratory to accompany CH 572. Two three-hour laboratory periods per week.

CH 574. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II 3 HRS. (Prerequisite, CH 572. Concurrent with CH 575.) A continuation of CH 572, Organic Chemistry I. Three lecture periods a week.

CH 575. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II LAB 1-2 HRS. Laboratory to accompany CH 574. One or two 3-hour laboratory periods a week.

CH 578. WATER ANALYSIS 3 HRS. (Prerequisites, CH 376 and CH 377.) Lecture and laboratory covering analysis of water for inorganic substituents including pH, oxygen, metal ions, and nutrients. Methods include volumetric, spectrophotometric, and electrochemical analysis. Interpretation of laboratory results is included.

CH620. ELEMENTS OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY 3 HRS. (Prerequisites, MA 165, PH 140, and PH 143.) A one-semester course covering the areas of physical chemistry. Some of the areas include thermodynamics, chemical and ionic equilibrium, kinetics, solutions and phase equilibrium.

CH 627. INTERMEDIATE CHEMISTRY 3 HRS. (Prerequisites, CH 126 or consent of instructor.) Topics include inorganic, organic, analytical and physical chemistry. The course is intended to serve as a review of chemistry for students who require additional study of basic concepts before continuing into advanced courses. Three lecture periods per week.

CH 645. NUCLEAR TECHNIQUES 3 HRS. (Prerequisites, PH 143 or 193 and CH 126.) Theory and applications of radioactive tracer techniques in chemistry.

CH 660.  BICHEMISTRY I 3 HRS.  (Prerequisite, Ch 574; corequisite, CH 661.)  The first half of a year-long biochemistry sequence that provides an in-depth look at the chemistry that occurs in living organisms.  The course content will focus on the structure-function relationships as they pertain to the major classes of biomolecules.  Central to this theme will be a detailed examination of protein function, enzyme kinetics, catalytic mechanisms, and modes of regulation.  The basic structure and function of nucleic acids, lipids, and regulation.  The basic structure and function of mucleic acids, lipids, and carbohydrates will also be examined.  Concurrent enrollment in the lab is required.  Students should only enroll in this course if they also plan to enroll in CH 662, Biochemistry II.  Credit cannot be earned both for this course and CH 560.

CH 662.  BIOCHEMISTRY II 3 HRS.  (Prerequisite, Ch 660.)  The second half of a year-long biochemistry sequence that provides an in-depth look at the chemistry that occurs in living organisms.  Topics covered include anabolic and catabolic pathways of metabolism, including photosynthesis, as well as the organization and utilization of genetic information.  Students should be aware that CH 560 is not considered to be an appropriate prerequisite for this course.

CH 700.  ADVANCED TOPICS IN CHEMISTRY 1-5 HRS.  Permission of instructor required to enroll.  Selected advanced topics in chemistry for graduate students.  The topic(s) to be considered will be announced in the enrollment schedule.  Lecture, laboratory, and/or discussion will be utilized depending on the topic(s).  Topics will be chosen by the department.  *The parentheses will be filled with an appropriate short description on the student's transcript to indicate the subject area studied.  May be repeated for credit.

CH 710. BIOCHEMISTRY 5 HRS. (Prerequisite, CH 370.) A survey of chemical composition and metabolism of living systems. Particular emphasis is placed upon chemical reactivity, biosynthesis and degradation of proteins, fats, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids. Mechanisms of enzyme action, the role of thermodynamics in metabolism and the quantitative aspects of biochemistry are stressed. In the laboratory portion of the course, the student isolates and characterizes natural products from common sources. Information which is gained provides the basis for further metabolic studies. Techniques of separation, optical assay and radioactive tracers are emphasized.

CH 720. PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I 3 HRS. (Prerequisites, CH 376, MA 262, and PH 193. Concurrent with CH 721.) Topics covered include thermodynamics, one component systems, phase equilibria, colligative properties, and chemical statistics. Three lecture periods a week.

CH 721. PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LAB 2 HRS. (Prerequisites, CH 376, CH 720, MA 262, and PH 193; concurrent with CH 722.) Physical Chemistry Laboratory is designed to reinforce an understanding of general physical chemistry principles in the areas of error analysis, behavior of gases, thermodynamics, phase behavior, electrochemistry, kinetics, and spectroscopy.

CH 722. PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II 3 HRS. (Prerequisite, CH 720. Concurrent with CH 723.) Topics covered include kinetics, electromotive force, quantum theory, spectra and molecular structure. Three lecture periods a week.

CH 723. ADVANCED PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY LABORATORY 2 HRS. (Prerequisites, CH 376, CH 720, CH 721, CH 722, MA 262, and PH 193.) Advanced Physical Chemistry Laboratory is designed to familiarize students with advanced chemistry laboratory techniques through research projects and computational experiements.

CH 724. TOPICS IN PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY: (*) 3 HRS. (Prerequisite, CH 722.) A topic in physical chemistry will be chosen from among those topics of interest to students and faculty. Examples include quantum chemistry, statistical mechanics, thermodynamics, surface chemistry, and estimation of physical properties. *Topic to be considered is announced in the enrollment schedule. May be repeated for credit.

CH 725. ADVANCED INORGANIC CHEMISTRY 3 HRS. (Prerequisite, CH 720.) A systematic study of the elements and their compounds emphasizing the relationships between the properties of substances and their atomic and molecular structures and the positions of the elements in the periodic table. Three lecture periods a week.

CH 726. ADVANCED INORGANIC CHEMISTRY LAB 1-3 HRS. (Prerequisite or corequisite, CH 725.) Synthesis and characterization of typical inorganic compounds employing methods and techniques which are unique to inorganic chemistry.

CH 728. CHEMICAL LITERATURE 1 or 2 HRS. (Prerequisite, consent of instructor.) Use of chemical literature. A study of various chemical and related publications, reference books, and other sources and formats of information. One-hour class period and one 2-hour library assignment per week.

CH 729. RESEARCH PROBLEM IN CHEMISTRY 1-3 HRS. (Prerequisite, graduate standing and consent of instructor.) Individual studies by advanced students of problems of special interest in chemistry. Training in methods of research.

CH 730. SEMINAR IN CHEMISTRY 0-2 HRS. (Prerequisite, consent of instructor.) Seminars are given by students, outstanding chemists from other institutions, and faculty. May be repeated for credit.

CH 760. NUCLEIC ACIDS BIOCHEMISTRY 3 HRS. (Prerequisite, CH 560 or CH 662.) A comprehensive coverage of the chemistry and biochemistry of nucleic acids.  Topics include DNA and RNA structure, DNA replication and fidelity, DNA damage and repair, protein-DNA and drug-DNA interactions, biochemical aspects of modern molecular biology, and other current areas of interest from the literature.  Three hours of lecture per week.

CH 765.  ADVANCED BIOTECHNOLOGY LABORATORY 4 HRS.  (Prerequisite, One upper-level lab course from the following list:  CH 561, CH 661, MC 541, MC 550, or MC 562.)  Two hours of lecture and 6 hours of laboratory per week.  A project-based course designed to allow students to learn and practice the major laboratory methods.  Techniques covered may include library screening, gene cloning, PCR, protein expression and purification, bioinformatics, microarray analysis, and protein characterization.  An emphasis is placed on using these techniques and skills in an integraated way to address a semester-long project.

CH 772. TOPICS IN ORGANIC CHEMISTRY: ( *) 1-3 HRS. (Prerequisites, CH 574 and CH 720.) Selected topics in organic chemistry. *The topic to be covered is announced in the enrollment schedule. Some examples of areas are: industrial organic chemistry, reaction mechanisms, organic synthesis and organic polymers. May be repeated for credit.

CH 773. QUALITATIVE ORGANIC ANALYSIS 3 HRS. (Prerequisite, CH 574.) Identification of unknown organic compounds using both instrumental and wet chemical methods. The analytical correlation of structure with instrumental and chemical information is stressed. Two lecture periods a week with laboratory by arrangement.

CH 776. TOPICS IN BIOCHEMISTRY: (*) 1-3 HRS. (Prerequisite, CH 710.) Advanced studies of selected aspects of biochemistry for the student with previous background in the area. The area of study will be selected prior to the first class meeting. *The topic to be considered will be announced in the class schedule. May be repeated for credit.

CH 777. INSTRUMENTAL METHODS OF ANALYSIS 5 HRS. (Prerequisite, CH 720.) The use of instruments to obtain qualitative, quantitative, and structural data is discussed. Laboratory experiments acquaint the student with the operation of the instruments and interpretation of data obtained. Techniques included are potentiometry; conductance; electrolysis; polarography; ultraviolet, visible, infrared, nuclear magnetic resonance, flame emission, atomic absorption, and mass spectroscopy; and gas chromatography.

CH 778. TOPICS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY: (*) 1-3 HRS. (Prerequisite, CH 376.) Selected topics in analytical chemistry. *The topic to be covered is announced in the enrollment schedule. Some examples of areas are applied analytical methods, absorption spectroscopy, flame emission and atomic absorption spectroscopy, and electrochemical methods. May be repeated for credit.

CH 801. TRENDS IN HIGH SCHOOL CHEMISTRY CURRICULA 3 HRS. (Prerequisites, graduate standing.) Designed for in-service physical science teachers. In-depth investigation by class participants of current chemical education literature to determine trends. Diagnostic study of these trends by the class to determine their relative significance, cost of implementation, and methods of integration into an existent or a new course. Laboratory investigations will be used as advisable.

CH 802. MODERN DEVELOPMENTS IN CHEMISTRY 3 HRS. (Prerequisites, graduate standing.) Designed for in-service physical science teachers. A study of recent advances in the fields of analytical, inorganic, physical and organic chemistry.

CH 826. TOPICS IN INORGANIC CHEMISTRY: ( *) 1-3 HRS. (Prerequisite, CH 725.) A treatment of a specific area of inorganic chemistry to be chosen from among the following topics: physical methods, coordination chemistry, stereochemistry and symmetry of inorganic compounds, kinetics and mechanisms of inorganic reactions, aspects of metal chemistry and nonmetal chemistry. *The topic to be covered will be announced in the enrollment schedule. May be repeated for credit.

CH 829. GRADUATE RESEARCH 1-5 HRS. (Prerequisites, graduate standing.) Investigative research on a problem in an area of chemistry selected by the student after consultation with and under the supervision of a chemistry faculty member. Permission of instructor required to enroll.

CH 871. TOPICS IN ADVANCED PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY 1-3 HRS. (Prerequisites, CH 722 and consent of instructor.) Each semester a topic in physical chemistry will be chosen and pursued at an advanced level of study. Some of the topics covered will be the same as those covered in CH 724, but at a different level of presentation. May be repeated for credit.

CH 875. THESIS M.S. 1-5 HRS. (Prerequisite, consent of instructor.) Required for the 30-hour degree, Master of Science with a major in chemistry. Research in an approved area of chemistry and the preparation of a thesis.

Last Updated May 21, 2008