CHM 101 | Introductory Chemistry I | 4 credit hours
A survey of chemistry: fundamental concepts, structure of matter, the elements, periodicity, compounds, states of matter, and descriptive inorganic chemistry. Lecture/laboratory Fall

CHM 102 | Introductory Chemistry II | 4 credits
A condensed presentation of the principles of organic chemistry and biochemistry. Topics in organic chemistry include: saturated, unsaturated and aromatic hydrocarbons; alcohols; acids; amines; stereoisomers and polymers. In biochemistry: carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, enzymes, and the pathways leading to the biosynthesis and intermediary metabolism of the carbohydrates, proteins and lipids. Lecture/laboratory Prerequisite: CHM 101 or CHM 111 Spring

CHM 111 | General Chemistry I | 4 hours
Examination of the physical and chemical properties of the elements and compounds and the reason they react. Topics include: fundamental concepts; structure of the atom and quantum theory; periodicity; ions and molecules; chemical bonding; the gaseous, liquid, and solid states; thermochemistry. Lecture/laboratory Fall

CHM 112 | General Chemistry II | 4 hours
A continuation of General Chemistry I. This course covers different facets of chemistry such as solution chemistry, acid-base and buffer systems, rate of reaction, chemical equilibrium, solubility of precipitates, electrochemistry, thermodynamics, nuclear chemistry, and the chemistry of different groups of elements. Lecture/laboratory Prerequisite: CHM 111 Spring

CHM 231 | Organic Chemistry I | 4 hours
A study of the most common types of carbon compounds, their properties, preparation, reactions, and interrelationships. Laboratory work provides experience with contemporary techniques and includes techniques of physical analysis and synthesis of typical organic compounds. Lecture/laboratory Prerequisite: CHM 112 or consent of instructor Fall

CHM 232 | Organic Chemistry II | 4 hours
Organic Chemistry II is a continuation of Organic Chemistry I. The lecture provides the theoretical basis for a wide range of organic syntheses including synthesis of alcohols, ethers, aromatics, and carbonyl containing compounds. The laboratory provides hands-on experience in organic synthesis and qualitative organic analysis. Lecture/laboratory Prerequisite: CHM 231 Spring

CHM 341 | Analytical Chemistry | 4 hours
The objective of this course is to provide a background in those chemical principles that are important to analytical chemistry such as aqueous-solution chemistry, chemical equilibrium, acid/base theories, theory and application of gravimetric, titrimetric, chromatographic, electrochemical, and spectrophotometric methods of chemical analysis and statistical evaluation of analytical data by microcomputers. Lecture/laboratory Prerequisites: MTH 150/180 and CHM 112 Fall

CHM 342 | Instrumental Analysis | 3 hours
Principles of operation and application of instrumental methods of chemical analysis involving spectrophotometry, spectroscopy, and chromatography. Lecture/laboratory Prerequisites: CHM 112 and 341 Spring

CHM 353 | Physical Chemistry I | 4 hours
Examines in greater detail the theoretical foundations of chemistry. Topics covered include: properties of gases, quantum theory, thermodynamics, free energy and chemical equilibria and solution chemistry. Lecture/laboratory Prerequisites: MTH 209 and CHM 112 Fall Odd

CHM 354 | Physical Chemistry II | 4 hours
A continuation of Physical Chemistry I. Topics covered include: kinetics, enzyme kinetics, electrochemistry, macromolecules, and photochemistry. Lecture/laboratory Prerequisites: MTH 209, CHM 353 On Demand

CHM 364 | Biochemistry | 4 hours
Topics to be covered include chemical composition, assimilation, and metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids, as well as enzyme kinetics. Lecture/laboratory Prerequisites: BIO 103 and CHM 112, 231 Spring

CHM 370 | Inorganic Chemistry | 3 hours
A study of selected topics of inorganic chemistry including atomic structure, acid base systems, selected groups of elements, group theory, and crystal field and ligand field theory as applied to coordination compounds. Prerequisite: CHM 112 Spring Odd

CHM 485 | Semester Off Campus In Chemistry | 1-16 hours
A semester off-campus program may include placement in a research laboratory or an internship program. The experience may include coursework, participation in research under a senior investigator or in an internship project under a qualified staff. The nature of the project undertaken is established by the student, faculty representative, and the faculty advisor. Prerequisites: CHM 112, 232, with a GPA of at least 2.0 in chemistry and the consent of the department faculty. On Demand

CHM 490 | Seminar | 1 hour
Examination and use of the current chemical literature to compose a written report and an oral presentation to the faculty and senior chemistry majors. Prerequisite: four chemistry courses Spring

CHM 498 | Research | 1-4 hours
A research investigation (on or off campus) involving review of relevant scientific literature followed by laboratory work under the guidance of a faculty member. A written report and an oral presentation of the results are required. Prerequisite: three chemistry courses Fall & Spring