Chemistry

CHEM 1100 – Principles of Chemistry Lab – 0 credit hours

Lab component of CHEM 1104. Corequisite: CHEM 1104.

CHEM 1104 – Principles of Chemistry – 4 credit hours

Emphasis on the structures and reactions that occur in biological systems, as well as the study of carbohydrate, protein, enzyme, lipid, nucleic acid, and hormone function. Laboratory component included. Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in or successful completion of the general education mathematics requirement. Corequisite: CHEM 1100. Note: Pre-nursing curriculum.

CHEM 1210 – General Chemistry I Lab – 0 credit hours

Lab component of CHEM 1214. Corequisite: CHEM 1214.

CHEM 1214 – General Chemistry I with Lab – 4 credit hours

Deals with the structure of the atom and matter, nomenclature, stoichiometry, thermodynamics, and chemical bonding. A two-hour laboratory series is included that correlates with the course’s concepts. Prerequisite: MATH 1013 or a minimum ACT mathematics subscore of 26 or equivalent. Corequisite: CHEM 1210. Course rotation: Fall.

CHEM 1220 – General Chemistry II Lab – 0 credit hours

Lab component of CHEM 1224. Corequisite: CHEM 1224.

CHEM 1224 – General Chemistry II with Lab – 4 credit hours

Continuation of General Chemistry I, this course deals with kinetics, equilibria, acids and bases, solutions, pH, radiation, and biological compounds. A two-hour laboratory series is included that correlates with the course’s concepts. Prerequisite: CHEM 1214 with a minimum grade of C. Corequisite: CHEM 1220. Course rotation: Spring.

CHEM 3312 – Organic Chemistry I Laboratory – 2 credit hours

Presents a four-hour laboratory series that correlates with concepts in Organic Chemistry I Lecture. Common organic laboratory techniques like distillations and recrystalizations as well as safe means of performing and analyzing simple organic reactions are covered. Formal lab reporting methods are developed. Must be taken concurrently with the associated lecture CHEM 3313. Prerequisite: CHEM 1224 with a minimum grade of C. Course rotation: Fall.

CHEM 3313 – Organic Chemistry I Lecture – 3 credit hours

Lecture presents the chemistry of carbon compounds: alkenes, alkynes, alkyl, halides, alcohols, ethers, and esters. Also includes nomenclature, preparations, reactions, reaction mechanisms, and stereochemistry. Must be taken concurrently with the associated lab CHEM 3312. Prerequisite: CHEM 1224 with a minimum grade of C. Course rotation: Fall.

CHEM 3322 – Organic Chemistry II Laboratory – 2 credit hours

Presents a four-hour laboratory series that correlates with concepts in Organic Chemistry II Lecture. More involved organic reactions, analytical methods, and qualitative organic analysis are covered. Higher level conceptual analysis of the laboratory observations are developed. Must be taken concurrently with associated lecture CHEM 3323. Prerequisites: CHEM 3313 and CHEM 3312, both with a minimum grade of C. Course rotation: Spring.

CHEM 3323 – Organic Chemistry II Lecture – 3 credit hours

Continuation of Organic Chemistry I Lecture, including the study of the chemistry of aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, aromatic compounds, amines, amides, and biological compounds. Also includes some spectroscopy introduction: nuclear magnetic resonance, infrared, visible, ultraviolet, and mass spectroscopy. Must be taken concurrently with the associated lab CHEM 3322. Prerequisites: CHEM 3313 and CHEM 3312, both with a minimum grade of C. Course rotation: Spring.

CHEM 4104 – Biochemistry – 4 credit hours

Provides the material for a comprehensive undergraduate biochemistry course. Topics include production of biochemically useful energy, biochemical pathways, the structure and metabolism of carbohydrates, protein structure and functions, and the structures of lipids and nucleic acids. The required laboratory will provide correlating exercises. Prerequisite: CHEM 3323 with a minimum grade of C or instructor’s permission. Course rotation: Varies.