CHM 101 - General Chemistry I
4 Credit(s)
Two four-hour courses in introductory inorganic chemistry. These courses cover fundamental laws and theories: the atom and the nature of the chemical bond, stoichiometry, phases of matter, solution chemistry, kinetics, equilibria, electrochemistry, coordination complexes and an introduction to thermodynamics. Three lectures plus one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: two years of high school mathematics plus high school chemistry. CHM 101 is a preprequisite for 102.

CHM 102 - General Chemistry II
4 Credit(s)
Two four-hour courses in introductory inorganic chemistry. These courses cover fundamental laws and theories: the atom and the nature of the chemical bond, stoichiometry, phases of matter, solution chemistry, kinetics, equilibria, electrochemistry, coordination complexes and an introduction to thermodynamics. Three lectures plus one three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: two years of high school mathematics plus high school chemistry. CHM 101 is a preprequisite for 102.

CHM 303 - Organic Chemistry I
4 Credit(s)
Two four-hour course in the general field of organic chemistry, including reaction and preparations of both aliphatic and aromatic compounds, functional group approach to the reactions, and the theoretical relationship of electronic structure to mechanisms. The laboratory will emphasize preparative methods. Designed for preprofessional students in allied health fields, as well as for students working in this field of concentration. Three lectures plus one four-hour laboratory period per week. Prerequisite: CHM 102.

CHM 304 - Organic Chemistry II
4 Credit(s)
Two four-hour course in the general field of organic chemistry, including reaction and preparations of both aliphatic and aromatic compounds, functional group approach to the reactions, and the theoretical relationship of electronic structure to mechanisms. The laboratory will emphasize preparative methods. Designed for pre-professional students in allied health fields, as well as for students working in this field of concentration. Three lectures plus one four-hour laboratory period per week. Prerequisite: CHM 102. CHM 303 is a prerequisite for CHM 304.

CHM 403 - Advanced Organic Chemistry
3 Credit(s)
A course devoted to the study of stereochemistry, mechanisms, multi-step syntheses, and newer synthetic methods. Characterization of compounds will utilize spectroscopic methods. Emphasis is placed on recent and current developments in organic chemistry. Periodical literature is employed in addition to textbooks. Prerequisite: CHM 304. Spring, odd-numbered years.

CHM 406 - Inorganic Chemistry
3 Credit(s)
An in-depth study of the structure and properties of atoms, ions and molecules. Topics include coordination chemistry, ligand field theory, organometallic compounds and descriptive chemistry. Lecture with lab. Co- or pre-requisite: CHM 503.

CHM 415 - Analytical Chemistry
4 Credit(s)
The theory, principles and practices of analytical chemistry involving statistical analysis, homogeneous and heterogeneous equilibria, acid-base chemistry, complexation, oxidation-reduction, spectroscopy, and electrochemistry. Quantitative determinations using gravimetric analysis, titrations (acid-base and complexiometric), and spectrophotometry are a part of the laboratory portion of this course. Three lectures plus one four-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisites: CHM 102. Fall.

CHM 419 - Analytical Separation Science
2 Credit(s)
An in-depth examination of techniques used to separate and analyze mixtures. Topics examined include gas and liquid chromatography, solid-phase extraction, dialysis and electrophoresis. Particular emphasis will be placed on liquid chromatography (ion chromatography, size exclusion, reversed-phase, normal phase, affinity, and chiral separations) and capillary electrophoresis (free solutions, gels, micellar and isoelectric focusing). Lecture with lab. Prerequisite: CHM 415. Spring, even-numbered years.

CHM 452 - Biochemistry
3 Credit(s)
A descriptive study of the chemistry of nucleic acids, carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, vitamins, hormones and enzymes. Three lectures per week. Prerequisites: CHM 304 and BIO 202. Fall.

CHM 453 - Advanced Biochemistry
3 Credit(s)
Detailed study of enzyme mechanisms, the role of cofactors, enzyme kinetics and metabolism. The course will focus on recent advances in the field of biochemistry. Students will learn techniques in protein purification, enzyme assays, and molecular biology in the laboratory portion of the class. Lecture with lab. Prerequisite: CHM 452. Spring.

CHM 475 - Junior Seminar
1 Credit(s)
An introduction to oral presentations, critical listening, literature research and scientific writing as applied to chemistry. To be taken by majors in the fall of their junior year.

CHM 501 - Physical Chemistry for Life Sciences
3 Credit(s)
A study of thermodynamics, kinetics, molecular structure and spectroscopy, with an emphasis on biological applications. The concepts of energy, enthalpy, entropy, chemical equilibrium, kinetics of complex reactions, dynamics of microscopic systems, chemical bonding, non-covalent interactions, optical spectroscopy and magnetic resonance will be covered in some detail, and the discussion will center on the importance of these concepts in the life sciences. Three lectures per week. Prerequisites: CHM 304, PHY 102, MTH 220. Fall.

CHM 502 - Physical Chemistry I
4 Credit(s)
An advanced treatment of chemical principles. Topics include quantum mechanics, atomic and molecular structure, origin of spectra, molecular orbital theory, computational chemistry, laser spectroscopy, and magnetic resonance. Three lectures plus one four-hour laboratory period per week. Prerequisites: PHY 202, CHM 304, and MTH 220.

CHM 503 - Physical Chemistry II
4 Credit(s)
A continuation of CHM 502. Topics include statistical thermodynamics, first, second and third laws of thermodynamics, thermochemistry, phase equilibria, chemical equilibria, molecular motion, chemical kinetics, photochemistry, and reaction dynamics. Three lectures plus one four-hour laboratory period per week. Prerequisite: CHM 502.

CHM 504 - Advanced Topics in Physical Chemistry
3 Credit(s)
This course will expand on topics introduced in CHM 502 and 503. Course content will vary with each offering and will depend on the interests of enrolled students. Possible topics to be covered include computational chemistry, surface chemistry, advanced group theory and crystallography, advanced spectroscopy, and nuclear chemistry. Three lectures per week; some laboratory work may be required. Pre- or co-requisite: CHM 503. Spring, odd-numbered years.

CHM 522 - Instrumental Analysis
4 Credit(s)
A course which includes lecture and/or laboratory work in UV, visible, NIR, FTIR and fluorescence spectroscopy, potentiometric methods, specific ion electrode measurements, coulometry, conductimetry, polarography, atomic absorption and flame emission spectroscopy, high performance liquid chromatography and gas chromatography/mass spectrometry, emission spectroscopy, X-ray and thermal methods. Three lectures plus one four-hour laboratory period per week. Prerequisite: CHM 415 and 502. Spring.

CHM 570 - Senior Seminar
1 Credit(s)
Building on CHM 475, this course aims to strengthen skills in critical listening and evaluation of oral scientific presentations. In addition, studenets will present findings of their own research work, either in oral or poster format, and will provide mentoring to junior majors. Required of all senior chemistry and biochemistry majors. Prerequisite: CHM 475.

CHM 575 - Senior Thesis
1 Credit(s)
Preparation of a written thesis describing laboratory research performed by the student under the guidance of a mentor on a specific chemical problem. Required of all chemistry and biochemistry majors seeking Departmental Honors or ACS-certified degree. Pre- or co-requisite: CHM 570.

CHM 590 - Chemical Research
1-3 Credit(s)
Laboratory and/or literature research in advanced chemistry, designed to develop independent research skills through the guidance of a research mentor on a specific chemical problem.  Prerequisite: CHM 304.

CHM 597 - Special Problems
1-3 Credit(s)
Investigation of special problems under faculty supervision. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.

CHM 598 - Laboratory Assistantship
1-2 Credit(s)
Practical experience in setting up experiments and supervising laboratory work. Time requirement: three hours per week of laboratory work for each credit hour. Total limit: two hours of credit.

CHM 599 - Assistantship Honors
1 Credit(s)