CHEMISTRY CLASSES OFFERED
CHE 111— General Chemistry, 4 hours credit
A study of the basics in atomic structure, the mathematics of chemical reactions, redox reactions, bond types, and thermochemistry. Three hours of lecture and a three-hour laboratory period each week. Prerequisite: MAT141 or concurrent registration in MAT 141. Fall
CHE 112 — General Chemistry, 4 hours credit
A continuation of CHE 111. Topics include properties of solutions, chemical equlibria, kinetics, and electrochemistry. Three hours of lecture and a three-hour laboratory each week. Prerequisite CHE 111. Spring.
CHE 301— Organic Chemistry, 4 hours credit
An introduction to the fundamentals of carbon-based chemistry. Topics covered include nomenclature, Lewis acids and bases, and the reaction behavior of organic molecules. Also covered are the functional groups: alkanes, alkenes, haloalkanes, alcohols, and benzene. Three hours of lecture and a three-hour laboratory period each week. Prerequisite: CHE 112. Fall.
CHE 302 — Organic Chemistry, 4 hours credit
A continuation of CHE 301, this course covers amines, alehydes, ketones, and carboxylic acids. Lastly, topics in biological chemistry such as carbohydrates, lipids and amino acids are introduced. In the laboratory an introduction to FTIR spectroscopy is included. Prerequisite: CHE 301. Spring
CHE 311 — Analytical Chemistry, 4 hours credit
A study of the fundamental principles of quantitative analytical chemistry including basic statistics. Laboratory techniques and problem solving skills are emphasized. Laboratory techniques to be covered include: gravimetric, volumetric, colorimetric, chromatographic, and electroanalytical determination. Three hours lecture and one 123 three-hour laboratory each week. Prerequisite: CHE 111 and CHE 112 with a grade of “C” or higher. Fall, odd-numbered years.
CHE 322 — Environmental Chemistry, 4 hours credit
A study of the nature and transport of chemical species—both natural and human introduced—in the natural environment (atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, and biosphere). The lab will include methods of sampling and analysis of samples from natural and/or human influenced environments. Three hours lecture and one three hour laboratory each week. Prerequisite: CHE 111 and 112. Completion of CHE 301 recommended, but not required. Spring , even-numbered years.
CHE 411 — Biochemistry, 3 hours credit
A study of the structure and function of carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids; properties of enzymes, enzyme kinetics, energy transformations, intermediary metabolism, biosynthesis of biomolecules, and regulation of cellular processes and functions. Three hours lecture. Prerequisite: CHE 301 and 302.
CHE 421 — Polymers, 3 hours credit
The chemistry and applications of polymets of current commercial interest will be explored. The relationship
between structure and physical properties will be examined, and the directions of future developments will be discussed. Three hours lecture. Prerequisites: CHE 301 and 302. Spring odd-numbered years.
