Chemistry (CH)
CH 101, FOUNDATIONAL SKILLS FOR GENERAL CHEMISTRY, 3 Credits
Provides some extra preparation for students before enrolling in a general chemistry course. Emphasizes the skills required to be successful in general chemistry and the use of those skill in the context of chemistry concepts.
Prerequisite: Math Placement - ALEKS with a score of 046 or MTH 095 (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 103 (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 105 (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 105Z (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 111 (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 111Z (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 112 (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 112Z (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 228 (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 241 (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 251 (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 251H (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 252 (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 252H (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better
CH 110, *ROYGBIV: THE CHEMISTRY OF COLORS, 4 Credits
An introduction to the concepts of chemistry and the importance of these concepts in understanding color. Lec/lab.
Attributes: CPPS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Physical Science
Available via Ecampus
CH 121, GENERAL CHEMISTRY, 5 Credits
A general chemistry sequence for students who have had no previous training in chemistry and for those whose college aptitude test scores indicate the need for a more elementary introduction to chemistry. Entering students are expected to have a working knowledge of high school algebra, logarithms, and scientific notation.
Available via Ecampus
CH 122, *GENERAL CHEMISTRY, 5 Credits
A general chemistry sequence intended for majors in fields other than the physical sciences.
Attributes: CPPS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Physical Science
Prerequisite: CH 121 with C- or better or (CH 201 with C- or better or (CH 231 with C- or better or CH 231H with C- or better))
Available via Ecampus
CH 123, *GENERAL CHEMISTRY, 5 Credits
A general chemistry sequence intended for majors in fields other than the physical sciences.
Attributes: CPPS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Physical Science
Prerequisite: CH 122 with C- or better or (( (CH 232 with C- or better or CH 232H with C- or better) and (CH 262 [C-] or CH 262H [C-] or CH 272 [C-])) or (CH 202 [C-] and CH 205 [C-]))
Available via Ecampus
CH 130, GENERAL CHEMISTRY OF LIVING SYSTEMS, 4 Credits
Introduction to organic chemistry and the chemistry of biological systems. Organic nomenclature and fundamental reactions, emphasizing topics such as amino acids, proteins, biochemical energy, and nucleic acids (DNA and RNA). Intended as a terminal course in chemistry, not to serve as a prerequisite to higher numbered chemistry courses. Lec/lab. Does not count toward a chemistry minor.
Available via Ecampus
CH 140, GENERAL, ORGANIC, AND BIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY, 6 Credits
An introduction to general, organic, and biological chemistry. Intended as a terminal course in chemistry, not to serve as a prerequisite to higher numbered chemistry courses.
Recommended: Entering students should have a working knowledge of high school algebra, logarithms, and scientific notation
CH 199, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-3 Credits
This course is repeatable for 3 credits.
CH 201, CHEMISTRY FOR ENGINEERING MAJORS, 3 Credits
A sequence of selected chemistry topics for engineering students.
Prerequisite: MTH 111 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or MTH 111Z (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or MTH 112 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or MTH 112Z (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or MTH 251 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or MTH 251H (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or MTH 252 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or MTH 252H (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or MTH 254 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or MTH 254H (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better or Math Placement - ALEKS with a score of 060
Available via Ecampus
CH 202, CHEMISTRY FOR ENGINEERING MAJORS, 3 Credits
A sequence of selected chemistry topics for engineering students.
Prerequisite: CH 121 with C- or better or CH 201 with C- or better or CH 231 with C- or better or CH 231H with C- or better
Available via Ecampus
CH 205, LABORATORY FOR CH 202, 1 Credit
Three-hour weekly session for the development of laboratory skills in general chemistry for engineers.
Prerequisite: CH 202 (may be taken concurrently) with D- or better
CH 220, CAREERS IN CHEMISTRY, 1 Credit
Course for chemistry majors that discusses strategies for success in the study of chemistry and the varied career opportunities available. Topics range from surviving freshman chemistry to choices of advanced classes, study abroad opportunities, internships, getting into and succeeding in graduate school, choices of chemical careers in academia, industry, government, non-governmental organizations, and using chemistry as a foundation for careers in other areas such as law and business.
CH 231, GENERAL CHEMISTRY, 4 Credits
A general chemistry sequence for students majoring in most sciences, pharmacy, and chemical engineering. CH 231 is a lecture course; CH 261 is the laboratory component. (Bacc Core Course if taken with CH 261)
Attributes: CPPL – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Physical Science Attached Lecture
Prerequisite: MTH 111 (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 111Z (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 112 (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 112Z (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 251 (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 251H (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 252 (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 252H (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 254 (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 254H (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or Math Placement - ALEKS with a score of 060
Equivalent to: CH 231H
Available via Ecampus
CH 231H, GENERAL CHEMISTRY, 4 Credits
A general chemistry sequence for students majoring in most sciences, pharmacy, and chemical engineering. CH 231 is a lecture course; CH 261 is the laboratory component. (Bacc Core Course if taken with CH 261)
Attributes: CPPL – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Physical Science Attached Lecture; HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Prerequisite: MTH 111 (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 111Z (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 112 (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 112Z (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 251 (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 251H (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 252 (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 252H (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 254 (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or MTH 254H (may be taken concurrently) with C- or better or Math Placement - ALEKS with a score of 060
Equivalent to: CH 231
CH 232, GENERAL CHEMISTRY, 4 Credits
A general chemistry sequence for students majoring in most sciences, pre-pharmacy, and chemical engineering. CH 232 is a lecture course; CH 262 is the laboratory component. (Bacc Core Course if taken with CH 262)
Attributes: CPPL – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Physical Science Attached Lecture
Prerequisite: (CH 231 with C- or better or CH 231H with C- or better) or CH 221 with C- or better
Equivalent to: CH 222, CH 225H, CH 232H
Available via Ecampus
CH 232H, GENERAL CHEMISTRY, 4 Credits
A general chemistry sequence for students majoring in most sciences, pre-pharmacy, and chemical engineering. CH 232 is a lecture course; CH 262 is the laboratory component. (Bacc Core Course if taken with CH 262)
Attributes: CPPL – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Physical Science Attached Lecture; HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Prerequisite: (CH 231 with C- or better or CH 231H with C- or better) or CH 221 with C- or better
Equivalent to: CH 222, CH 225H, CH 232
CH 233, GENERAL CHEMISTRY, 4 Credits
A general chemistry sequence for students majoring in most sciences, pharmacy, and chemical engineering. CH 233 is a lecture course; CH 263 is the laboratory component. (Bacc Core Course if taken with CH 263)
Attributes: CPPL – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Physical Science Attached Lecture
Prerequisite: (CH 232 with C- or better or CH 232H with C- or better) or CH 222 with C- or better
Equivalent to: CH 223, CH 226H, CH 233H
Available via Ecampus
CH 233H, GENERAL CHEMISTRY, 4 Credits
A general chemistry sequence for students majoring in most sciences, pharmacy, and chemical engineering. CH 233 is a lecture course; CH 263 is the laboratory component. (Bacc Core Course if taken with CH 263)
Attributes: CPPL – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Physical Science Attached Lecture; HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Prerequisite: (CH 232 with C- or better or CH 232H with C- or better) or CH 222 with C- or better
Equivalent to: CH 223, CH 226H, CH 233
CH 261, *LABORATORY FOR CHEMISTRY 231, 1 Credit
A general chemistry laboratory sequence for students majoring in most sciences, pharmacy, and chemical engineering. (Bacc Core Course if taken with CH 231)
Attributes: CPPS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Physical Science
Corequisites: CH 231
CH 261H, *LABORATORY FOR CHEMISTRY 231, 1 Credit
A general chemistry laboratory sequence for students majoring in most sciences, pharmacy, and chemical engineering. (Bacc Core Course if taken with CH 231)
Attributes: CPPS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Physical Science; HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Corequisites: CH 231H
CH 262, *LABORATORY FOR CHEMISTRY 232, 1 Credit
A general chemistry laboratory sequence for students majoring in most sciences, pharmacy, and chemical engineering. (Bacc Core Course if taken with CH 232)
Attributes: CPPS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Physical Science
Prerequisite: CH 261 with D- or better or CH 261H with D- or better or CH 271 with D- or better or CH 221 with D- or better or CH 224H with D- or better
Corequisites: CH 232
CH 262H, *LABORATORY FOR CHEMISTRY 232, 1 Credit
A general chemistry laboratory sequence for students majoring in most sciences, pharmacy, and chemical engineering. (Bacc Core Course if taken with CH 232)
Attributes: CPPS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Physical Science; HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Prerequisite: CH 261 with D- or better or CH 261H with D- or better or CH 271 with D- or better or CH 221 with D- or better or CH 224H with D- or better
Corequisites: CH 232H
CH 263, *LABORATORY FOR CHEMISTRY 233, 1 Credit
A general chemistry laboratory sequence for students majoring in most sciences, pharmacy, and chemical engineering. (Bacc Core Course if taken with CH 233)
Attributes: CPPS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Physical Science
Prerequisite: CH 262 with D- or better or CH 262H with D- or better or CH 272 with D- or better or CH 222 with D- or better or CH 225H with D- or better
Corequisites: CH 233
CH 263H, *LABORATORY FOR CHEMISTRY 233, 1 Credit
A general chemistry laboratory sequence for students majoring in most sciences, pharmacy, and chemical engineering. (Bacc Core Course if taken with CH 233)
Attributes: CPPS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Physical Science; HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Prerequisite: CH 262 with D- or better or CH 262H with D- or better or CH 272 with D- or better or CH 222 with D- or better or CH 225H with D- or better
Corequisites: CH 233H
CH 271, *LABORATORY FOR CH 231 FOR CHEMISTRY MAJORS, 1 Credit
A general chemistry laboratory sequence for students majoring in chemistry. (Bacc Core Course if taken with CH 231)
Attributes: CPPS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Physical Science
Corequisites: CH 231
Equivalent to: CH 271H
CH 272, *LABORATORY FOR CH 232 FOR CHEMISTRY MAJORS, 1 Credit
A general chemistry laboratory sequence for students majoring in chemistry. (Bacc Core Course if taken with CH 232)
Attributes: CPPS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Physical Science
Prerequisite: CH 271 with D- or better or CH 221 with D- or better or CH 224H with D- or better
Corequisites: CH 232
Equivalent to: CH 272H
CH 273, *LABORATORY FOR CH 233 FOR CHEMISTRY MAJORS, 1 Credit
A general chemistry laboratory sequence for students majoring in chemistry. (Bacc Core Course if taken with CH 233)
Attributes: CPPS – Bacc Core, Perspectives, Physical Science
Prerequisite: CH 272 with D- or better or CH 222 with D- or better or CH 225H with D- or better
Corequisites: CH 233
Equivalent to: CH 273H
CH 324, QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS, 4 Credits
A basic course in modern chemical analysis. Self-paced laboratory. CH 130 does not meet the prerequisites for this course.
Prerequisite: CH 123 with D- or better or CH 223 with D- or better or CH 226H with D- or better or ((CH 233 with D- or better or CH 233H with D- or better) and (CH 263 [D-] or CH 263H [D-] or CH 273 [D-]))
Recommended: One year of general chemistry
CH 331, ORGANIC CHEMISTRY, 4 Credits
Service course covering aliphatic and aromatic chemistry. Introduction to nomenclature, mechanism and synthesis.
Prerequisite: CH 123 with C- or better or CH 223 with C- or better or CH 226H with C- or better or ((CH 233 with C- or better or CH 233H with C- or better) and (CH 263 [C-] or CH 263H [C-] or CH 273 [C-]))
Equivalent to: CH 331H
Recommended: One year of general chemistry
Available via Ecampus
CH 331H, ORGANIC CHEMISTRY, 4 Credits
Service course covering aliphatic and aromatic chemistry. Introduction to nomenclature, mechanism and synthesis.
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Prerequisite: CH 123 with C- or better or CH 223 with C- or better or CH 226H with C- or better or ((CH 233 with C- or better or CH 233H with C- or better) and (CH 263 [C-] or CH 263H [C-] or CH 273 [C-]))
Equivalent to: CH 331
Recommended: One year of general chemistry
CH 332, ORGANIC CHEMISTRY, 4 Credits
Service course covering aliphatic and aromatic chemistry. Introduction to nomenclature, mechanism and synthesis.
Prerequisite: CH 331 with C- or better
Recommended: One year of general chemistry
Available via Ecampus
CH 334, ORGANIC CHEMISTRY, 3 Credits
Professional course for majors in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering and other students who need a year of organic chemistry. In-depth treatment of major classes of organic compounds. Interrelation of mechanistic and synthetic approaches.
Prerequisite: CH 123 with D- or better or CH 223 with D- or better or CH 226H with D- or better or ((CH 233 with D- or better or CH 233H with D- or better) and (CH 263 [D-] or CH 263H [D-] or CH 273 [D-]))
Recommended: One year of general chemistry
CH 335, ORGANIC CHEMISTRY, 3 Credits
Professional course for majors in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering and other students who need a year of organic chemistry. In-depth treatment of major classes of organic compounds. Interrelation of mechanistic and synthetic approaches.
Prerequisite: CH 334 with D- or better
Recommended: One year of general chemistry
CH 336, ORGANIC CHEMISTRY, 3 Credits
Professional course for majors in chemistry, biochemistry, chemical engineering and other students who need a year of organic chemistry. In-depth treatment of major classes of organic compounds. Interrelation of mechanistic and synthetic approaches.
Prerequisite: CH 335 with D- or better
Recommended: One year of general chemistry
CH 337, ORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY, 4 Credits
Laboratory course in organic chemistry for nonmajors, designed to supplement CH 331, CH 332 and CH 334, CH 335, CH 336.
Prerequisite: (CH 331 with D- or better and CH 332 [D-]) or (CH 334 [D-] and CH 335 [D-] and CH 336 [D-])
CH 361, EXPERIMENTAL CHEMISTRY I, 3 Credits
First term of integrated laboratory program for chemistry majors highlighting techniques in organic, physical, and analytical chemistry. First-hand experience is gained using specialized glassware, scientific equipment and instrumentation plus computers. Essential technical laboratory standards and technical writing are emphasized. Lec/lab.
Prerequisite: ((CH 221 with D- or better and CH 222 [D-] and CH 223 [D-]) or (CH 224H [D-] and CH 225H [D-] and CH 226H [D-]) or ((CH 231 [D-] or CH 231H [D-]) and (CH 261 [D-] or CH 261H [D-] or CH 271 [D-]) and (CH 232 [D-] or CH 232H [D-]) and (CH 262 [D-] or CH 262H [D-] or CH 272 [D-]) and (CH 233 [D-] or CH 233H [D-]) and (CH 263 [D-] or CH 263H [D-] or CH 273 [D-])) and (MTH 251 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or MTH 251H (may be taken concurrently) [D-]) and (PH 201 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or PH 211 (may be taken concurrently) [D-]) or PH 211H (may be taken concurrently) [D-] and CH 334 (may be taken concurrently) [D-])
Equivalent to: CH 361H
CH 361H, EXPERIMENTAL CHEMISTRY I, 3 Credits
First term of integrated laboratory program for chemistry majors highlighting techniques in organic, physical, and analytical chemistry. First-hand experience is gained using specialized glassware, scientific equipment and instrumentation plus computers. Essential technical laboratory standards and technical writing are emphasized. Lec/lab.
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Prerequisite: ((CH 221 with D- or better and CH 222 [D-] and CH 223 [D-]) or (CH 224H [D-] and CH 225H [D-] and CH 226H [D-]) or ((CH 231 [D-] or CH 231H [D-]) and (CH 261 [D-] or CH 261H [D-] or CH 271 [D-]) and (CH 232 [D-] or CH 232H [D-]) and (CH 262 [D-] or CH 262H [D-] or CH 272 [D-]) and (CH 233 [D-] or CH 233H [D-]) and (CH 263 [D-] or CH 263H [D-] or CH 273 [D-])) and (MTH 251 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or MTH 251H (may be taken concurrently) [D-]) and (PH 201 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] or PH 211 (may be taken concurrently) [D-]) or PH 211H (may be taken concurrently) [D-] and CH 334 (may be taken concurrently) [D-])
Equivalent to: CH 361
CH 362, EXPERIMENTAL CHEMISTRY I, 3 Credits
First-level integrated laboratory course for majors in chemistry and related disciplines, covering experimental techniques of analytical, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry. Lec/lab.
Prerequisite: (CH 361 with D- or better or CH 361H with D- or better) and CH 335 (may be taken concurrently) [D-]
Equivalent to: CH 362H
CH 362H, EXPERIMENTAL CHEMISTRY I, 3 Credits
First-level integrated laboratory course for majors in chemistry and related disciplines, covering experimental techniques of analytical, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry. Lec/lab.
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Prerequisite: (CH 361 with D- or better or CH 361H with D- or better) and CH 335 (may be taken concurrently) [D-]
Equivalent to: CH 362
CH 390, ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY, 3 Credits
Sources, reactions, transport, effects, and fates of chemical species in water, soil, air, and living environments and the effects of technology thereon.
Prerequisite: CH 331 with D- or better or CH 334 with D- or better
Available via Ecampus
CH 399, SPECIAL TOPICS, 1-16 Credits
Discussion of special topics in chemistry.
This course is repeatable for 99 credits.
Recommended: Completion of Bacc Core in the physical sciences
CH 401, RESEARCH, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
CH 403, THESIS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
CH 405, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
CH 406, PROJECTS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
CH 407H, SEMINAR, 1-16 Credits
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Equivalent to: CH 407
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
CH 410, INTERNSHIP, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
CH 411, INORGANIC CHEMISTRY, 3 Credits
Fundamental principles of inorganic chemistry including atomic structure, bonding models for molecules and solids, symmetry, acid/base chemistry, oxidation-reduction, and metal-ligand complexes.
Recommended: One year of general chemistry
Available via Ecampus
CH 412, INORGANIC CHEMISTRY, 3 Credits
Descriptive chemistry of the elements, focusing on main-group compounds, transition metal complexes, and solid-state chemistry.
Prerequisite: CH 411 with D- or better
CH 417X, COORDINATION AND BIOINORGANIC CHEMISTRY, 3 Credits
Analyzes fundamental aspects of metalloenzymes in metabolism and synthesis, technical applications of hydrogenases, or metal-containing pharmaceuticals. Explores concepts of coordination chemistry in biological environments and analyzes the influence of such an environment on the reactivity of a metal center. Gains foundational tool for the development of metalloenzyme applications, material synthesis, and pharmaceutical development.
CH 420X, TRANSFERABLE PROFESSIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC SKILLS FOR CHEMISTS, 1 Credit
Examine key interpersonal and leadership skills for working in teams. Utilize strategies for time management to balance research and academic goals. Develop keys software and presentation skills for research. Analyze scientific literature to develop independent research questions and deconstruct a peer-reviewed journal article to identify how to convey science. Use the literature search to design a solution to global challenges in human health, the environment, and energy. Build a resume with marketable and transferable skills from this course.
Equivalent to: CH 320X
CH 421, ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY, 3 Credits
A professional sequence for majors in chemistry and related disciplines. Chemical equilibrium, analytical electrochemistry, separations, spectroscopy, instrumentation, and treatment of data.
Recommended: One year of general chemistry and one year of college physics. Concurrent enrollment in CH 440
CH 422, ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY, 3 Credits
A professional sequence for majors in chemistry and related disciplines. Chemical equilibrium, analytical electrochemistry, separations, spectroscopy, basic electronics and instrumentation, and treatment of data.
Recommended: One year of general chemistry and college physics. Concurrent enrollment in CH 441
CH 424, BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY, 3 Credits
Analytical methods employed in the study of biologically important molecules. Separations (chromatography, electrophoresis), spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, biosensors, and immunoassays. Lec/lab. Not offered every year.
Recommended: One year of organic chemistry and one term of organic chemistry laboratory.
CH 435, STRUCTURE DETERMINATION BY SPECTROSCOPIC METHODS, 4 Credits
Use of infrared, nuclear magnetic resonance, and mass spectra for determination of structures and stereochemistry of complex organic molecules.
Prerequisite: CH 336 with D- or better
CH 440, PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY, 3 Credits
Thermodynamics, electrochemistry, solutions, kinetic theory of gases, chemical kinetics, quantum theory and statistical mechanics, molecular structure and spectroscopy.
Prerequisite: MTH 254 with D- or better or MTH 254H with D- or better
Recommended: One year of general chemistry and one year of college physics
Available via Ecampus
CH 441, PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY, 3 Credits
Thermodynamics, electrochemistry, solutions, kinetic theory of gases, chemical kinetics, quantum theory and statistical mechanics, molecular structure and spectroscopy.
Prerequisite: (CH 440 with C- or better or CHE 311 with C- or better) and (MTH 254 [C-] or MTH 254H [C-])
Available via Ecampus
CH 442, PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY, 3 Credits
Thermodynamics, electrochemistry, solutions, kinetic theory of gases, chemical kinetics, quantum theory and statistical mechanics, molecular structure and spectroscopy.
Prerequisite: (MTH 254 with D- or better or MTH 254H with D- or better) and CH 441 [D-]
Recommended: One year of general chemistry and one year of college physics
Available via Ecampus
CH 450, INTRODUCTORY QUANTUM CHEMISTRY, 3 Credits
Elementary wave mechanics and matrix mechanics of atoms and molecules. Quantum basis of chemical structure.
Prerequisite: CH 442 with D- or better
Recommended: One year college physics
CH 461, EXPERIMENTAL CHEMISTRY II, 3 Credits
Second-level integrated laboratory course for majors in chemistry and related disciplines, covering experimental techniques of analytical, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry. Lec/lab.
Prerequisite: (CH 362 with D- or better or CH 362H with D- or better) and CH 421 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] and CH 440 (may be taken concurrently) [D-]
Equivalent to: CH 461H
CH 461H, EXPERIMENTAL CHEMISTRY II, 3 Credits
Second-level integrated laboratory course for majors in chemistry and related disciplines, covering experimental techniques of analytical, inorganic and physical chemistry. Lec/Lab.
Attributes: HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Prerequisite: (CH 362 with D- or better or CH 362H with D- or better) and CH 421 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] and CH 440 (may be taken concurrently) [D-]
Equivalent to: CH 461
CH 462, ^EXPERIMENTAL CHEMISTRY II, 3 Credits
Second-level integrated laboratory course for majors in chemistry and related disciplines, covering experimental techniques of analytical, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry.
Attributes: CSWC – Core Ed - Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC); CWIC – Bacc Core, Skills, Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC)
Prerequisite: (CH 362 with D- or better or CH 362H with D- or better) and CH 441 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] and (CH 324 [D-] or CH 461 [D-] or CH 461H [D-])
Equivalent to: CH 462H
Recommended: CH 422
CH 462H, ^EXPERIMENTAL CHEMISTRY II, 3 Credits
Second-level integrated laboratory course for majors in chemistry and related disciplines, covering experimental techniques of analytical, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry.
Attributes: CSWC – Core Ed - Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC); CWIC – Bacc Core, Skills, Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC); HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Prerequisite: (CH 362 with D- or better or CH 362H with D- or better) and CH 441 (may be taken concurrently) [D-] and (CH 324 [D-] or CH 461 [D-] or CH 461H [D-])
Equivalent to: CH 462
Recommended: CH 422
CH 463, ^EXPERIMENTAL CHEMISTRY II, 3 Credits
Second-level integrated laboratory course for majors in chemistry and related disciplines, covering experimental techniques of analytical, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry.
Attributes: CSWC – Core Ed - Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC); CWIC – Bacc Core, Skills, Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC)
Prerequisite: (CH 362 with D- or better or CH 362H with D- or better) and (CH 324 [D-] or CH 461 [D-] or CH 461H [D-]) and CH 442 (may be taken concurrently) [D-]
Equivalent to: CH 463H
CH 463H, ^EXPERIMENTAL CHEMISTRY II, 3 Credits
Second-level integrated laboratory course for majors in chemistry and related disciplines, covering experimental techniques of analytical, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry.
Attributes: CSWC – Core Ed - Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC); CWIC – Bacc Core, Skills, Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC); HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Prerequisite: (CH 362 with D- or better or CH 362H with D- or better) and (CH 324 [D-] or CH 461 [D-] or CH 461H [D-]) and CH 442 (may be taken concurrently) [D-]
Equivalent to: CH 463
CH 464, ^EXPERIMENTAL CHEMISTRY II, 3 Credits
Second-level integrated laboratory course for majors in chemistry and related disciplines, covering experimental techniques of analytical, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry.
Attributes: CSWC – Core Ed - Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC); CWIC – Bacc Core, Skills, Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC)
Prerequisite: (CH 362 with D- or better or CH 362H with D- or better) and CH 442 (may be taken concurrently) [D-]
Equivalent to: CH 464H
CH 464H, ^EXPERIMENTAL CHEMISTRY II, 3 Credits
Second-level integrated laboratory course for majors in chemistry and related disciplines, covering experimental techniques of analytical, inorganic, organic and physical chemistry.
Attributes: CSWC – Core Ed - Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC); CWIC – Bacc Core, Skills, Writing Intensive Curriculum (WIC); HNRS – Honors Course Designator
Prerequisite: (CH 362 with D- or better or CH 362H with D- or better) and CH 442 (may be taken concurrently) [D-]
Equivalent to: CH 464
CH 470, FOUNDATIONS OF INNOVATION, 2 Credits
Learn the basic language and the initial skill set needed to address how scientific ideas and research results become innovations – solutions that address societal and market needs. Acquire the skills to become innovators and to create value for all types of academic, small-company, industrial, governmental, and non-profit research and development organizations. Students work in areas aligned with their scientific interests either individually or in a team. CROSSLISTED as CH 470/SCI 470.
Equivalent to: SCI 470
Recommended: Science and engineering majors
CH 472, RESEARCH TO INNOVATION, 2 Credits
Produce a first-pass product-market gap analysis on one example application of a science technology platform in a given market. Define a platform in collaboration with research faculty or from work completed in CH 470/SCI 470. Assess the opportunity – if any – that a product might have for application in a chosen market before planning and conducting scientific research. CROSSLISTED as CH 472/SCI 472.
Prerequisite: SCI 470 with C or better or CH 470 with C or better
Equivalent to: SCI 472
Recommended: Science and engineering majors
CH 474, INNOVATION TO IMPACT, 2 Credits
Build on skills gained in CH 472/SCI 472 to conduct and refine a first pass product-market gap analysis on one example application of a technology platform for a market segment selected from a defined technology platform. Investigate and determine the opportunity – if any – that a product might have in a chosen market before proposing and executing a research plan. CROSSLISTED as CH 474/SCI 474.
Prerequisite: SCI 472 with C or better or CH 472 with C or better
Equivalent to: SCI 474
Recommended: Undergraduate juniors and seniors in STEM majors
CH 482, MATERIALS CHEMISTRY IN RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES, 3 Credits
Introduces the definitions and basic principles of materials chemistry in secondary batteries. Examines the chemistry and materials currently in use and proposed for power batteries and storage batteries. Discusses in detail the state-of-the-art technologies for lithium-ion batteries, including anode and cathode materials. Addresses the opportunities about emerging storage batteries and other topics related to successful battery startup companies.
Recommended: College-level physics and additional background in chemistry or materials science
Available via Ecampus
CH 501, RESEARCH, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
CH 503, THESIS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 999 credits.
CH 505, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
CH 506, PROJECTS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
CH 507, SEMINAR, 1-16 Credits
Student should enroll in the seminar section that meets the specific divisional requirements for credits and grading scheme or that is designated for teaching or mentoring programs.
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
CH 510, INTERNSHIP, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
CH 511, INORGANIC CHEMISTRY, 4 Credits
Fundamental principles of inorganic chemistry including atomic structure, bonding models for molecules and solids, symmetry, acid/base chemistry, oxidation-reduction, metal-ligand complexes, sol-gel chemistry and nanochemistry.
CH 512, INORGANIC CHEMISTRY, 4 Credits
Descriptive chemistry of the elements, focusing on main-group compounds, transition metal complexes, and solid-state chemistry.
Prerequisite: CH 511 with C or better
CH 513, SOLID STATE CHEMISTRY, 3-4 Credits
Basic principles of chemistry are applied to descriptions of structure-property relationships in inorganic solids. Topics include crystal structure, materials synthesis, chemical bonding, electronic properties, optical properties, and magnetism. Students who register for 4 credits will perform independent study of an advanced topic based on research literature.
This course is repeatable for 4 credits.
CH 517X, COORDINATION AND BIOINORGANIC CHEMISTRY, 3 Credits
Analyzes fundamental aspects of metalloenzymes in metabolism and synthesis, technical applications of hydrogenases, or metal-containing pharmaceuticals. Explores concepts of coordination chemistry in biological environments and analyzes the influence of such an environment on the reactivity of a metal center. Gains foundational tool for the development of metalloenzyme applications, material synthesis, and pharmaceutical development.
CH 520X, TRANSFERABLE PROFESSIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC SKILLS FOR CHEMISTS, 1 Credit
Examine key interpersonal and leadership skills for working in teams. Utilize strategies for time management to balance research and academic goals. Develop keys software and presentation skills for research. Analyze scientific literature to develop independent research questions and deconstruct a peer-reviewed journal article to identify how to convey science. Use the literature search to design a solution to global challenges in human health, the environment, and energy. Build a resume with marketable and transferable skills from this course.
CH 521, ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY, 3 Credits
A professional sequence for majors in chemistry and related disciplines. Chemical equilibrium, analytical electrochemistry, separations, spectroscopy, instrumentation, and treatment of data.
Recommended: One year of college chemistry and physics. Concurrent enrollment in CH 540
CH 522, ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY, 3 Credits
A professional sequence for majors in chemistry and related disciplines. Chemical equilibrium, analytical electrochemistry, separations, spectroscopy, basic electronics and instrumentation, and treatment of data.
Recommended: One year of college chemistry and physics. Concurrent enrollment in CH 541
CH 524, BIOANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY, 3 Credits
Analytical methods employed in the study of biologically important molecules. Separations (chromatography, electrophoresis), spectroscopy, mass spectrometry, biosensors, and immunoassays. Lec/lab. Not offered every year.
Equivalent to: VM 524, VMB 524
Recommended: One year of organic chemistry and one term of organic chemistry laboratory.
CH 535, STRUCTURE DETERMINATION BY SPECTROSCOPIC METHODS, 4 Credits
Use of infrared, nuclear magnetic resonance, and mass spectra for determination of structures and stereochemistry of complex organic molecules.
Recommended: CH 336
CH 540, PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY, 3 Credits
Thermodynamics, electrochemistry, solutions, kinetic theory of gases, chemical kinetics, quantum theory and statistical mechanics, molecular structure and spectroscopy.
Recommended: MTH 254 and one year of college chemistry and one year of college physics
Available via Ecampus
CH 541, PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY, 3 Credits
Thermodynamics, electrochemistry, solutions, kinetic theory of gases, chemical kinetics, quantum theory and statistical mechanics, molecular structure and spectroscopy.
Recommended: (CH 440 or CHE 311) and MTH 254
Available via Ecampus
CH 542, PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY, 3 Credits
Thermodynamics, electrochemistry, solutions, kinetic theory of gases, chemical kinetics, quantum theory and statistical mechanics, molecular structure and spectroscopy.
Recommended: CH 541
Available via Ecampus
CH 550, INTRODUCTORY QUANTUM CHEMISTRY, 3 Credits
Elementary wave mechanics and matrix mechanics of atoms and molecules. Quantum basis of chemical structure.
Prerequisite: CH 542 with C or better
Recommended: One year college physics
CH 553, CHEMICAL THERMODYNAMICS, 3 Credits
The laws of chemical thermodynamics applied to analyze properties of gases, gas mixtures, liquid solutions, fluctuations, critical phenomena, and magnetic systems. Not offered every year.
Recommended: CH 542
CH 570, FOUNDATIONS OF INNOVATION, 2 Credits
Learn the basic language and the initial skill set needed to address how scientific ideas and research results become innovations – solutions that address societal and market needs. Acquire the skills to become innovators and to create value for all types of academic, small-company, industrial, governmental, and non-profit research and development organizations. Students work in areas aligned with their scientific interests either individually or in a team. CROSSLISTED as CH 570/SCI 570.
Equivalent to: SCI 570
Recommended: Science and engineering majors
CH 572, RESEARCH TO INNOVATION, 2 Credits
Produce a first-pass product-market gap analysis on one example application of a science technology platform in a given market. Define a platform in collaboration with research faculty or from work completed in CH 570/SCI 570. Assess the opportunity – if any – that a product might have for application in a chosen market before planning and conducting scientific research. CROSSLISTED as CH 572/SCI 572.
Prerequisite: SCI 570 with C or better or CH 570 with C or better
Equivalent to: SCI 572
Recommended: STEM graduate students
CH 574, INNOVATION TO IMPACT, 2 Credits
Build on skills gained in CH 572/SCI 572 to conduct and refine a first pass product-market gap analysis on one example application of a technology platform for a market segment selected from a defined technology platform. Investigate and determine the opportunity – if any – that a product might have in a chosen market before proposing and executing a research plan. CROSSLISTED as CH 574/SCI 574.
Prerequisite: SCI 572 with B or better or CH 572 with B or better
Equivalent to: SCI 574
Recommended: Graduate students in STEM
CH 582, MATERIALS CHEMISTRY IN RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES, 3 Credits
Introduces the definitions and basic principles of materials chemistry in secondary batteries. Examines the chemistry and materials currently in use and proposed for power batteries and storage batteries. Discusses in detail the state-of-the-art technologies for lithium-ion batteries, including anode and cathode materials. Addresses the opportunities about emerging storage batteries and other topics related to successful battery startup companies.
Recommended: College-level physics and additional background in chemistry or materials science
Available via Ecampus
CH 584, INSTRUMENTS AND ONLINE INTERACTIONS IN THE SCIENCES, 3 Credits
Examine methods and technologies for and incorporating virtual instruments and online interactions into laboratory courses to support learners in becoming critical thinkers and creative producers of their knowledge and understanding in science.
Recommended: Basic computer literacy and one year of general chemistry, physics or biology
CH 601, RESEARCH, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
CH 603, THESIS, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 999 credits.
CH 605, READING AND CONFERENCE, 1-16 Credits
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
CH 607, SEMINAR, 1-16 Credits
Student should enroll in the seminar section that meets the specific divisional requirements for credits and grading scheme or that is designated for teaching or mentoring programs.
This course is repeatable for 16 credits.
CH 615, SELECTED TOPICS INORGANIC CHEMISTRY, 0-8 Credits
This course is repeatable for 8 credits.
CH 616, CRYSTALLOGRAPHY AND X-RAY DIFFRACTION, 4 Credits
Principles of crystallography and x-ray diffraction as applied to the structural characterization of both single crystals, powders, and thin films.
Equivalent to: CH 516
Recommended: At least one upper-level undergraduate inorganic chemistry course
CH 625, MATERIALS AND SURFACE CHARACTERIZATION, 3 Credits
Covers scientific principles of surface and structural characterization techniques. Explores methods to study both macro- and nano-scale properties. Emphasizes surface and interfacial analysis of metals, semiconductors, and dielectric materials. Applies basic knowledge of chemistry, physics, and engineering to understand scientific fundamentals and operating principles of spectroscopy and microscopy-based techniques. Covers a range of experimental methods for determining surface structure, elemental composition, and chemical states. Topics including X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, Auger electron spectroscopy, X-ray absorption spectroscopy, low energy electron diffraction, scanning tunneling microscopy, low energy ion scattering, and ultraviolet photoelectron spectroscopy. CROSSLISTED as CH 625/CHE 625/MATS 625/PH 625.
CH 630, ADVANCED ORGANIC CHEMISTRY, 3 Credits
Molecular orbital bonding theory, orbital symmetry, reaction mechanisms, stereoisomerism, conformational analysis, and advanced methods of synthesis. Not offered every year.
Equivalent to: CH 530
CH 631, ADVANCED ORGANIC CHEMISTRY, 4 Credits
Carbon-carbon bond forming reactions, reaction mechanisms, stereoisomerism, conformational analysis, and advanced methods of synthesis. Not offered every year.
Equivalent to: CH 531
Recommended: CH 630
CH 632, ADVANCED ORGANIC CHEMISTRY, 3 Credits
Molecular orbital bonding theory, orbital symmetry, reaction mechanisms, stereoisomerism, conformational analysis, and advanced methods of synthesis. Not offered every year.
Equivalent to: CH 532
CH 633, HYPOTHESIS, EVIDENCE, AND ARGUMENT IN CHEMISTRY, 3 Credits
Appraise and evaluate scientific lectures and identify different aspects of lecture mechanics. Construct an abstract for a scientific presentation and analyze a set of lecture slides. Argue the need for a scientific project and defend a line of scientific inquiry.
CH 636, SELECTED TOPICS IN ORGANIC CHEMISTRY, 3 Credits
Nonsequence courses designed to acquaint students with recent advances in organic chemistry and their application to special fields of study. Topics covered vary from term to term and year to year. Topics include: theoretical organic chemistry, recent advances in reaction mechanisms, advanced synthesis, free radical reactions, organic sulfur chemistry, and biosynthesis of natural products. CH 636, CH 637, CH 638 need not be taken in order. Not offered every year.
Equivalent to: CH 536
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
CH 637, SELECTED TOPICS IN ORGANIC CHEMISTRY, 3 Credits
Nonsequence courses designed to acquaint students with advances in organic chemistry, specifically focusing on biosynthesis of natural products and enzyme reaction mechanisms. CH 636, CH 637, CH 638 need not be taken in order.
Equivalent to: CH 537
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
CH 638, SELECTED TOPICS IN ORGANIC CHEMISTRY, 3 Credits
Nonsequence courses designed to acquaint students with recent advances in organic chemistry and their application to special fields of study. Topics covered vary from term to term and year to year. Topics include: theoretical organic chemistry, recent advances in reaction mechanisms, advanced synthesis, free radical reactions, organic sulfur chemistry, and biosynthesis of natural products. CH 636, CH 637, CH 638 need not be taken in order. Not offered every year.
Equivalent to: CH 538
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
CH 651, QUANTUM MECHANICS OF ATOMS AND MOLECULES, 3 Credits
Not offered every year.
Equivalent to: CH 551
CH 652, QUANTUM MECHANICS OF MOLECULAR SPECTROSCOPY, 3 Credits
Not offered every year.
Equivalent to: CH 552
Recommended: CH 651
CH 660, SPECTROCHEMICAL ANALYSIS, 3 Credits
Theoretical concepts and methodology of optical spectrochemical methods of analysis, components of spectrometers, flame and electrothermal atomic spectrophotometry, ICP atomic emission spectrometry, molecular absorption and fluorescence spectrometry.
Equivalent to: CH 560
CH 661, SEPARATIONS: CHROMATOGRAPHY AND RELATED METHODS, 4 Credits
Theory, instrumentation, and practice of modern separation techniques (gas chromatography, liquid chromatography, electrokinetic separations) and sample preparation methods; handling and interpretation of chromatographic and electrophoretic data.
Equivalent to: CH 561
CH 662, ANALYTICAL ELECTROCHEMISTRY, 4 Credits
Study of current, voltage and time relationships in electrochemical cells. Offered alternate years.
Equivalent to: CH 562
Recommended: CH 442
CH 680, SELECTED TOPICS IN PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY, 3 Credits
Nonsequence courses designed to acquaint students with recent advances in physical chemistry. Topics include molecular structure dynamics determination (UV-visible, near-IR light sources, x-ray, electron and neutron diffraction), spectroscopy (ultrafast, nonlinear, multidimensional, multiphoton, magnetic resonance, photoelectron), physical chemistry of condensed phase systems (biomolecules, aqueous solution, novel materials, ionic, molecular and liquid crystals, critical phenomena, mass transport), theoretical chemistry (chemical bonding, scattering theory, group theory, dynamics), electronic structure theory of molecules, structural dynamics of complex systems. Need not be taken in order. Not offered every year.
Prerequisite: CH 550 with B- or better
Equivalent to: CH 580
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
CH 681, SELECTED TOPICS IN PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY, 2 Credits
Nonsequence courses designed to acquaint students with recent advances in physical chemistry. Topics include molecular structure determination (x-ray, electron and neutron diffraction), spectroscopy (nonlinear and multiphoton, magnetic resonance, photoelectron, Moessbauer effect), physical chemistry of condensed phases (ionic, molecular and liquid crystals, critical phenomena, mass transport), theoretical chemistry (chemical bonding, scattering theory, group theory, dynamics), electronic structure theory of molecules. Need not be taken in order. Not offered every year.
Equivalent to: CH 581
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
CH 682, SELECTED TOPICS IN PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY, 2 Credits
Nonsequence courses designed to acquaint students with recent advances in physical chemistry. Topics include molecular structure determination (x-ray, electron and neutron diffraction), spectroscopy (nonlinear and multiphoton, magnetic resonance, photoelectron, Moessbauer effect), physical chemistry of condensed phases (ionic, molecular and liquid crystals, critical phenomena, mass transport), theoretical chemistry (chemical bonding, scattering theory, group theory, dynamics), electronic structure theory of molecules. Need not be taken in order. Not offered every year.
Equivalent to: CH 582
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
CH 683, SELECTED TOPICS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY, 2 Credits
Nonsequence courses designed to acquaint the advanced graduate student with recent advances in analytical chemistry. Not offered every year.
Equivalent to: CH 583
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
CH 684, SELECTED TOPICS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY, 2 Credits
Nonsequence courses designed to acquaint the advanced graduate student with recent advances in analytical chemistry. Not offered every year.
Equivalent to: CH 584
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
CH 685, SELECTED TOPICS IN ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY, 2 Credits
Nonsequence courses designed to acquaint the advanced graduate student with recent advances in analytical chemistry. Not offered every year.
Equivalent to: CH 585
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
CH 686, SELECTED TOPICS IN NUCLEAR AND RADIATION CHEMISTRY, 2 Credits
Nonsequence courses designed to acquaint the advanced graduate student with recent advances in nuclear and radiation chemistry. Not offered every year.
Equivalent to: CH 586
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
CH 687, SELECTED TOPICS IN NUCLEAR AND RADIATION CHEMISTRY, 2 Credits
Nonsequence courses designed to acquaint the advanced graduate student with recent advances in nuclear and radiation chemistry. Not offered every year.
Equivalent to: CH 587
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
CH 688, SELECTED TOPICS IN NUCLEAR AND RADIATION CHEMISTRY, 2 Credits
Nonsequence courses designed to acquaint the advanced graduate student with recent advances in nuclear and radiation chemistry. Not offered every year.
Equivalent to: CH 588
This course is repeatable for 12 credits.
CH 697, MASS SPECTROMETRY OF ORGANIC COMPOUNDS, 4 Credits
Physical principles of mass spectrometric instrumentation and interpretation of the mass spectra of organic compounds and biomolecules. Not offered every year.
Equivalent to: TOX 637