CHEMISTRY (CH)

CH 105 Chemistry: Its Role in Society 4 cr
A course of study with emphasis on topical issues, but with appropriate discussion of basic chemical principles to allow understanding and appreciation of the technical aspects of the issues. Issues may range from energy and its sources to air and water to synthetic consumer products. Note that CH 105 is not designed to lead to other chemistry courses and is not considered as a substitute for CH 114 for students majoring or minoring in the subject.

CH 110 Fundamentals of Chemistry 3 cr
Topics: The language of chemistry, the Bohr atom, bonding, nomenclature, formula and equation writing, mole concept and gas laws, all with emphasis on problem solving. Recommended in preparation for CH 114 for those without high school chemistry and with ACT composite below 20. May not be used to satisfy the Physical Science and Mathematics core requirements for College of Arts and Sciences.

CH 114 General Chemistry I 5 cr
First of a three-quarter introductory series is chemistry for majors, minors, and others seeking the more physical and quantitative treatment. Covers structure and states of matter, chemical bonding, stoichiometric relationships, and gas laws. CH 110 is recommended in preparation for CH 114 where there is no high school chemistry and the ACT composite is below 20.

CH 115 General Chemistry II 5 cr
Continuation of CH 114. Study of solutions, states of matter, principles of chemical equilibrium, chemical kinetics, acid-base chemistry, application of pertinent theory to qualitative analysis. Prerequisite: CH 114 or placement by department.

CH 116 General Chemistry III 5 cr
Concludes introductory treatment begun in CH 114 and 115. Includes the study of thermodynamics, electrochemistry, chemical kinetics, nuclear chemistry, coordination chemistry, introduction to organic chemistry, and applications to environmental and industrial chemistry. Prerequisite: CH 115 or placement by department.

CH 121, 122 Survey of Chemistry I, II 4 cr each qtr
An intensive presentation of inorganic and organic chemical principles selected to convey a basic understanding of their relationship to and function in life processes. Organization of the sequence requires that the parts be taken in order.

CH 121 Inorganic Principles: Structure and states of matter, bonding, electrochemistry, solutions, and chemical equilibrium.


CH 122 Organic Chemistry: Structures, bonding, nomenclature, nucleophilic and electrophilic addition reactions, free radicals, and oxidation-reduction reactions.


CH 190 Special Topics 1-4 cr
A variable topic course treating separate topics in chemistry. Prerequisites: As announced.

CH 221, 222, 223 Elementary Organic 5 cr each qtr
Chemistry I, II, II Fundamentals of the compounds of carbon. Reactions of organic compounds, their derivatives, nomenclature, classification, and general application. Prerequisite: CH 116.

CH 266 Introductory Analysis I 5 cr
A detailed study of the fundamental theories and principles of chemistry and emphasis on their application to quantitative analysis. Prerequisite: CH 116 or placement by department.

CH 331 Elementary Physical Chemistry I (W) 5 cr
Elementary thermodynamics and theory of the gaseous state. Prerequisites: CH 266, MA 131, and PH 113. The application of calculus as used in PH 235 will be found helpful.

CH 332 Elementary Physical Chemistry II 5 cr
Homogeneous and heterogeneous equilibria, electrochemistry, and kinetics. Prerequisites: CH 331 and MA 132. The application of calculus as used in PH 235 will be found helpful.

CH 333 Elementary Physical Chemistry III 5 cr
Molecular structure, quantum theory, and spectra. Prerequisites: CH 332 and MA 233. The application of calculus as used in PH 235 will be found helpful.

CH 367 Analysis II: Instrumental Methods 5 cr
A continuation of CH 266 with an introduction to typical instrumental methods of analysis. Methods, instruments, and the physical principles on which they are based are discussed. Not acceptable as a substitute for CH 467 in the Plan-2 major. Prerequisite: CH 266.

CH 394 Directed Studies 1-4 cr
Student works in research laboratory under faculty guidance (Plan 1, Plan 2 or Biochemistry Option students). Participation in a directed literature project on some aspect of chemistry which is of interest to the student may be pursued under faculty direction (Plan 1 students only). May be repeated; cannot exceed five credits. Prerequisites: Junior standing and permission of the department chair.

CH 410 Organic Reactions and Analysis 5 cr
Integrated course linking organic, qualitative analysis, and organic reaction mechanisms. Prerequisites: CH 223 and 333.

CH 411 Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry 5 cr
Atomic structures, bonding, and periodic relationships of the elements; chemistry in aqueous and non-aqueous solutions, coordination chemistry, organometallic chemistry. Prerequisite: CH 333.

CH 412 Intermediate Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory 1 cr
This laboratory is designed to provide hands-on experience in many of the techniques used in the preparation and characterization of inorganic species and studies of their reactivity described in the prerequisite Inorganic Chemistry lecture. Prerequisite: CH 411.

CH 415 Molecular Spectroscopy 4 cr
Theoretical and experimental techniques involved in modern high-resolution atomic and molecular spectroscopy. Prerequisite: CH 333.

CH 440 Biochemistry I 3 cr
Principles of carbohydrate, protein, lipid, and nucleotide chemistry; membrane phenomena; enzyme kinetics and bioenergetics. Prerequisites: CH 223 and 266 or permission of department chair (Cross-listed with BLY 440).

CH 441 Biochemistry II 3 cr
Study of the reactions and regulation of intermediary metabolism; hormonal action, and nutrition; molecular genetics. Prerequisite: CH 440 (Cross-listed with BLY 441).

CH 443 Laboratory Studies in Biochemistry 3 cr
Course familiarizes the student with basic laboratory techniques commonly employed in biochemical research. Prerequisite: CH 440 or permission of the instructor (Cross-listed with BLY 443).

CH 461 Biophysical Chemistry 4 cr
The study of the hydrodynamic and optical properties and methods used to elucidate the structure, conformation and function of biological macromolecules. Prerequisites: CH 332 and CH 440 or BLY 440.

CH 467 Instrumental Analysis 5 cr
Modern analytical instruments, their operating principles, and their applications. Prerequisites: CH 266 and 333.

CH 490 Special Topics 1-4 cr
A variable topics course treating areas not currently covered in chemistry courses. Prerequisite: Junior or Senior standing; may be repeated once when topic varies.

CH 492 Seminar I 1 cr
Information retrieval from scientific references, journals, and on-line databases directed toward computer-based preparation of a student seminar. Prerequisite: Senior standing or permission of department chair.

CH 493 Seminar II 1 cr
Continuation of CH 492. Taken the next quarter registered after successful completion of CH 492 unless special permission granted by the Departmental Chair. Presentation of a formal seminar for Department faculty and students. Prerequisite: CH 492 the previous quarter or permission of the department chair.

CH 494 Directed Studies 1-4 cr
Student works in a research laboratory under faculty guidance (Plan 1, Plan 2, or Biochemistry Option students). Participation in a directed literature project on some aspect of chemistry which is of interest to the student may be pursued under faculty direction (Plan 1 students only). May be repeated; cannot exceed five credits. Prerequisites: Senior standing and permission of the department chair.

CH 521 Marine Natural Products Chemistry 4 cr
Chemical-physical analysis and synthesis of alkaloids, antibiotics, algae and bacterial metabolites, plant pigments, steroios, and terpenes found in the marine environment.

CH 530 Biochemistry of Marine Organisms 4 cr
Study of biochemical regulatory processes associated with energy production, vision, defense mechanisms and other physiological activities within vertebrate and invertebrate species of the marine environment.

CH 540 Biochemistry I 3 cr
Principles of carbohydrate, protein, lipid, and nucleotide chemistry; membrane phenomena; enzyme kinetics and bioenergetics.

CH 541 Biochemistry II 3 cr
Study of the reactions and regulation of intermediary metabolism; hormonal action, and nutrition; molecular genetics.

CH 543 Laboratory Studies in Biochemistry I 3 cr
Course familiarizes the student with basic laboratory techniques commonly employed in biochemical research. Prerequisite: CH 540 or concurrent enrollment in CH 441/541.

CH 550 Readings in Marine Chemistry 2 cr
Readings of primary literature on topics of special interest in the area of marine chemistry and biochemistry.

CH 561 Biophysical Chemistry 4 cr
The study of the hydrodynamic and optical properties and methods used to elucidate the structure, conformation and function of biological macromolecules.

CH 567 Instrumental Analysis 5 cr
Modern analytical instruments, their operating principles, and their applications.

CH 570 Oxygen Transport Proteins in Marine Organisms 3 cr
Study of the structure-function relationships of oxygen transport proteins utilized by marine vertebrates and invertebrates.

CH 590 Special Topics 1-4 cr
Study of a significant topic in chemistry. May be repeated for credit when the content varies.

CH 592 Seminar 1 cr
The use of scientific references and journals retrieval. Library assignment may be directed toward preparation of student seminars which are scheduled concurrently.

CH 594 Directed Studies 1-4 cr
Literature survey and research under senior staff guidance. May be repeated, but not to exceed five credits.

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