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Course ID	Course
CHEM 230	CHEM 230 Inorganic Chemistry Course Credits: 3 This foundational inorganic chemistry course explores the chemical and physical properties of the main group elements and various classes of inorganic compounds. Key topics cover atomic orbital theory and atomic term symbols; theories of bonding in molecules including Lewis structures, valence bond theory, and molecular orbital (MO) theory of chemical bonding applied to small molecules; bonding and crystal structure of ionic and metal solids; key reactivity patterns for main group elements and their important compounds; and an introduction to transition metal complexes. Prerequisite(s): One of CHEM 103 or 111 with CHEM 198 lab; and one of CHEM 104 or 112 with CHEM 199 lab. (3-0) Co-requisite(s): CHEM 104 or 112
CHEM 240	CHEM 240 Physical Chemistry Course Credits: 3 An introduction to thermodynamics as applied to chemical reactions. Topics include: the First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics, free energy and equilibria, phase equilibria, ideal and dilute solutions of non-electrolytes. Cross-listed: PHYS 240. Prerequisite(s): One of CHEM 103 or 111 with CHEM 198 lab; and one of CHEM 104 or 112 with CHEM 199 lab. (3-4) NB: Not offered every year See department chair
CHEM 321	CHEM 321 Discovering Organic Structure Course Credits: 3 This is an advanced organic course which builds upon the knowledge gained from second year organic chemistry. This course covers advanced topics in spectroscopic techniques to elucidate organic structures for research relevant applications. Topics include Fourier Transformed Infrared (FTIR) Spectroscopy; 1D, 2D and 3D Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) Spectroscopy for NMR active nuclei such as 1H, 13C, 15N, 19F, and 31P; Mass Spectrometry, and Ultra Violet-Visible (UV-Vis) Spectroscopy Prerequisite(s): CHEM 221, 222. (3-4; 3-0) NB: Not offered every year See department chair
CHEM 322	CHEM 322 Pharmaceutical Design and Synthesis Course Credits: 3 This is an advanced organic chemistry course. However, the course covers functional chemistry of organic substances that have relevance to medicine and pharmacy, modern synthetic techniques for functional group transformation, principles involved in the planning and execution of multi-step synthesis of organic drug molecules, and laboratory in synthetic methods and techniques. Prerequisite(s): CHEM 221, 222. (3-4; 3-0) NB: Not offered every year See department chair
CHEM 341	CHEM 341 Advanced Physical Chemistry I Course Credits: 3 The fundamental concepts of matter and its structure in relation to energy. Quantum mechanics, statistical thermodynamics, spectroscopy, kinetics, and the solid state are considered. Cross-listed: PHYS 341 Prerequisite(s): PHYS 111,112, CHEM 240. (3-4; 3-0) Co-requisite(s): MATH 223 NB: Not offered every year. See department chair
CHEM 342	CHEM 342 Advanced Physical Chemistry II Course Credits: 3 The fundamental concepts of matter in relation to: Kinetic Molecular Theory, Transport Phenomena, Elementary Kinetics, Complex Reaction Mechanisms and Catalysis. Prerequisite(s): Math 123, PHYS 111, 112, CHEM 240, or permission from the instructor. (3-0) NB: Not offered every year. See department chair
CHEM 357	CHEM 357 Modern Analytical Methods Course Credits: 3 Introduction to the theory and practice of analytical chemistry. After a review of the basic laboratory techniques used in pure and applied chemistry and in biological chemistry, the course discusses a number of instrumental techniques, particularly those based on chromatographic, electromagnetic radiation, and electrochemical theories. Prerequisite(s): Students must have one of CHEM 103 or 111 and one of CHEM 104 or 112; and a 200 level or above chemistry lab course. (3-4; 3-4) NB: CHEM 357 should precede CHEM 358. Not offered every year. See department chair.
CHEM 358	CHEM 358 Modern Analytical Methods Course Credits: 3 Introduction to the theory and practice of analytical chemistry. After a review of the basic laboratory techniques used in pure and applied chemistry and in biological chemistry, the course discusses a number of instrumental techniques, particularly those based on chromatographic, electromagnetic radiation, and electrochemical theories. Prerequisite(s): Students must have one of CHEM 103 or 111 and one of CHEM 104 or 112; and a 200 level or above chemistry lab course. (3-4; 3-4) NB: CHEM 357 should precede CHEM 358. Not offered every year. See department chair.
CHEM 370	CHEM 370 Environmental Chemistry Course Credits: 3 The study of chemical reactions as they relate to the environment. The course takes a biogeochemical approach with emphasis placed on the deleterious effects that human activities and technologies have had on atmospheric, aquatic, and terrestrial systems. Methods to alleviate environmental problems are considered. Prerequisite(s): Students must have one of CHEM 103 or 111 and one of CHEM 104 or 112. CHEM 221, 222 recommended. (0-0; 3-4)

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