course descriptions
Prerequisite Grade
All prerequisites must be passed with a grade of C- or better.
Lower Division Courses
2 Principles of Chemistry
An introduction to topics in organic chemistry and biochemistry for those students with an interest in the life sciences. Students may not enroll in this course until they have been sufficiently counseled as to whether it is appropriate to their needs. 4 lectures per week. Prerequisite: 1 year of high school chemistry, 1 year of algebra.
3 Principles of Chemistry Lab (.25)
To accompany Chemistry 2. A simplified introduction to experimentation in chemistry. 1 lab per week. Laboratory fee required.
8 General Chemistry I
A study of the fundamental principles of chemical science and the chemistry of the more common elements and their compounds. 4 meetings per week. Prerequisite: high school chemistry and a satisfactory score on a placement examination.
9 General Chemistry Lab I (.25)
Laboratory to accompany Chemistry 8. Must be taken concurrently with that course. An introduction to experimentation in chemistry. 1 lab per week. Laboratory fee required.
10 General Chemistry II
A continuation of Chemistry 8. 4 meetings per week. Prerequisites: Chemistry 8 and Chemistry 9.
11 General Chemistry Lab II (.25)
Laboratory to accompany Chemistry 10. Must be taken concurrently with that course. 1 lab per week. Prerequisites: Chemistry 8 and Chemistry 9. Laboratory fee required.
20 Concepts in Chemistry
A course especially designed to acquaint the non-science student with science as a way of thinking and to introduce important chemical concepts and their relation to human activities. 3 lectures and 1 lab per week. Laboratory fee required.
89 Chemical Literature (.25)
A systematic study and use of the literature of chemistry and allied fields. 1 meeting per week.
Upper Division Courses
Chemistry 8 and 10 with a grade of C– or better are prerequisite to all upper division courses. Chemistry 104 and 106 are prerequisite to Chemistry 108, 110, 111 and 130. Except for Chemistry 104 and 106, the following regular courses are taught only in alternate years. Chemistry 197 and 199 are offered as needed.
104 Organic Chemistry I
An introduction to the concepts of structure and reactivity of organic compounds. 4 lectures and 1 lab per week. Chemistry 104 is offered only in the fall term. Laboratory fee required.
106 Organic Chemistry II
A continuation of Chemistry 104. 4 lectures and 1 lab per week. Chemistry 104 is prerequisite to Chemistry 106, which is offered only in the spring term. Laboratory fee required.
*108 Theory and Practice of Separation and Identification
A study of the separation, purification, and identification of compounds using chemical, chromatographic, and spectroscopic techniques. 2 lectures and 2 labs per week. Laboratory fee required.
*110 Special Topics in Chemistry
An exploration of important areas in modern chemical research involving various elements of the discipline. The course includes reading and discussion of journal articles and may include use of the computer for molecular modeling, information retrieval, and analysis of data, depending on the selected topics. Prerequisites: Chemistry 89 and Chemistry 130.
*111 Advanced Organic Chemistry
An in-depth examination of the important mechanisms of organic reactions, the methods used to study them, and the relationship between structure and reactivity. 3 lectures per week.
*114 Physical Chemistry I
A study of chemical theory, specifically thermodynamics, chemical kinetics, and quantum mechanics. 3 meetings and 1 lab per week. Prerequisite: Mathematics 27, 28. Chemistry 114 is offered only in the fall term. Laboratory fee required.
*115 Physical Chemistry II
A continuation of Chemistry 114. 3 lectures and 1 lab per week. Chemistry 114 is prerequisite to Chemistry 115 which is offered only in the spring term. Laboratory fee required.
*118 Instrumental Chemical Analysis
A study of the principles used in the design and construction of instruments and their applications in chemistry. 2 lectures and 2 labs per week. Laboratory fee required.
*119 Environmental Chemistry
A study of the theory and practice of water, air, and soil chemistry with emphasis on the problem areas within our environment. 3 lectures and 1 lab per week. Laboratory fee required.
*130 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry
A study of the structures, reactions, and relationships of the elements and their compounds. 3 lectures per week.
197 Special Study
Laboratory research in chemistry, under the direction of a faculty advisor. Results from the research project will be summarized in the form of a written thesis and an oral or poster presentation. Prerequisites: senior standing and the consent of the faculty advisor. Laboratory fee required.
199 Honors-Special Study
Laboratory research in chemistry, under the direction of a faculty advisor. Results from the research project will be summarized in the form of a written thesis and an oral or poster presentation. Prerequisites: senior standing, a 3.00 GPA (minimum) in chemistry coursework, and the consent of the faculty advisor. Laboratory fee required.
* Offered in alternate years.
* Offered in alternate years.
** Offered at least once in a 3-year period.
# Does not fulfill an Area requirement.
