CHEMISTRY

CRN

92143

Distribution

E/G

Course No.

CHEM 101 Q course

Title

Basic Principles of Chemistry

Professor

Craig Anderson

Schedule

Tu Th 10:30 am - 12:30 pm HEG 102

Lab: Mon 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm HEG 204

Th 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm HEG 204


An introduction to the composition, structure, and properties of matter. The first semester covers stoichiometry, atomic structure, periodic trends, bonding and molecular geometry, and the behavior of gases, liquids, and solids. The laboratory stresses basic techniques and quantitative applications. Basic algebra skills are required. Concurrent enrollment in calculus is recommended for students who intend to go on in chemistry.

CRN

92144

Distribution

E/G

Course No.

CHEM 201 Q course

Title

Organic Chemistry

Professor

Kim Touchette

Schedule

Tu Th 10:30 am - 12:30 pm HEG 106

Lab: Tu 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm ROSE 205

OR Th 1:30 pm - 5:00 pm ROSE 205


Structure and reactions of specific types of organic compounds will be studied, and interrelationships will be developed, to provide an integrated understanding of organic chemistry. General principles and reaction mechanisms will be emphasized, but the accumulation and utilization of factual material will also be expected. The laboratory will be coordinated with classroom topics and should provide direct experience with many reactions and concepts. The lab is also intended to develop familiarity with experimental design, techniques, and instrumental methods such as chromatography and spectroscopy.

Prerequisite: Chemistry 101-102.

CRN

92145

Distribution

E

Course No.

CHEM 311 Q course

Title

Bio-Organic Chemistry

Professor

Hilton Weiss

Schedule

Wed Fri 10:30 am - 12:50 pm OLIN 302


Application of the mechanistic theories of organic chemistry to the reactions found in biological systems. General reaction types are studied by analogous "model systems", and the extrapolation of these reactions to biological systems is developed. Experimental results with specific enzymes are used to support postulated mechanisms and to illuminate enzymatic strategies for rate optimization and product control. Some time is spent in analyzing the design of metabolic pathways that use common enzymatic reactions.

Prerequisites: Biology 101; Chemistry 202 with grade B or better

CRN

92146

Distribution

E/G

Course No.

CHEM 411 Q course

Title

Physical Chemistry

Professor

Simeen Sattar

Schedule

Tu Th 8:00 am - 10:00 am HEG 106


This course stresses a modern, molecular approach to the subject. The first semester begins with a study of model quantum mechanical systems and culminates in the application of the model systems to atomic and molecular structure and spectra. Selected experiments illustrate these topics. Molecular modeling software is used to go beyond consideration of prototypical systems.

Prerequisites:Chemistry 101-102, Physics 101-102, Mathematics 111 and 114.