Chemistry (CHM)                             Course Schedules

The complete description of the Department of Chemistry is found in the College of Science & Technology.

Descriptions of courses approved for the University Program appear in italic type.

CHM 101 Armchair Chemistry 3(2-2)
An introduction to the science of chemistry, using equivalent portions of laboratory experiments and directed discussions. No prerequisites. No credit toward major or minor. Satisfies University Program Group II laboratory requirement. (Group II-B)

CHM 111 The Interaction of Chemistry and Society 3(3-0)
The impact of chemistry on our environment. Emphasis on water, air, and environmental pollution. Recommended for elementary school teachers. No credit toward major or minor. No previous chemistry required. (Group II-A)

CHM 120 Survey of Chemistry 4(4-0)
Elementary concepts of chemistry for students on curricula needing minimal chemical background, e.g., forestry, conservation, agriculture, nursing. Cannot be counted on major or minor. (Group II-B)

CHM 127 Introductory Chemistry Laboratory 1(0-2)
Elementary laboratory experiments which parallel syllabus in CHM 111 and CHM 120. Recommended for students in dietetics, sports medicine, health education, and elementary/middle school education. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHM 111 or CHM 120. (Group II-B)

CHM 131 Introduction to Chemistry I 4(3-3)
Fundamental concepts of chemistry. CHM 131 and CHM 132 are recommended to constitute the standard one-year course. Satisfies University Program Group II laboratory requirement. (Prerequisite: high school algebra (one unit). Group II-B)

CHM 132 Introduction to Chemistry II 4(3-3)
Continuation of CHM 131. Prerequisite: CHM 131 or permission of instructor.

CHM 161 Principles of Chemistry 5(4-4)
Intensive introduction to chemical principles for the well-prepared, motivated student. Satisfies University Program Group II laboratory requirements. Prerequisites: Algebra (l unit), Chemistry (l unit), or CHM 120. (Group II-B)

CHM 171 Perspectives In Chemistry 1-6(Spec)
Student-selected topics for the nonscientist. Semester's topics such as Man-in-the-Sea, Licit and Illicit Drugs announced in Course Offering Guide. No credit toward major or minor.

CHM 172 Introduction to the Techniques of Research 1-3(Spec)
The course is designed to provide an introduction to laboratory techniques used in research for beginning students in chemistry, for participants in the ACS project SEED program, and for participants in other summer research programs at the beginning level. CR/NC.

CHM 211 Quantitative Analysis 4(3-5)
Gravimetric, volumetric, spectroscopic, and electroanalytical methods of analysis. Prerequisites: CHM 132 or CHM 161, or advanced placement.

CHM 262 Mass and Energy Balances 4(4-0)
Applications of the principles of mass and energy conservation to problems of industrial chemistry and chemical engineering. Prerequisite: CHM 132 or CHM 161.

CHM 331 Inorganic Chemistry 3(2-4)
Descriptive chemistry of selected main group and transition elements, coordination complexes, structures and properties of solids. Synthesis and characterization of inorganic compounds. Prerequisites: CHM 132 or CHM 161.

CHM 342 Survey of Organic Chemistry 4(3-3)
Elementary course covering the entire field of organic chemistry. Course meets the needs for entrance to some professional schools. No credit toward major or minor. Prerequisites: CHM 120, CHM 127; or CHM 132.

CHM 345 Organic Chemistry I  3(3-0)
Aliphatic and related compounds. Prerequisites: CHM 132, CHM 161, or advanced placement.

CHM 346 Organic Chemistry II  3(3-0)
Continuation of CHM 345, with emphasis on aromatic, heterocyclic, related compounds and structures. Prerequisite: CHM 345.

CHM 349 Introduction to Organic Chemistry Lab 2(0-8)
Fundamental laboratory techniques in organic chemistry. Methods of separation and purification of organic compounds. Introduction to applications of infrared and NMR spectroscopy. Introduction to synthesis. Prerequisite or corequisite: CHM 346.

CHM 351 Physical Chemistry I 3(3-0)
Fundamental principles of chemistry based on a quantitative approach. Prerequisites: CHM 211; MTH 233. Prerequisite or corequisite: PHY 146.

CHM 352 Physical Chemistry II 3(3-0)
Continuation of CHM 351. Prerequisite: CHM 351.

CHM 357 Physical Chemistry Laboratory 2(0-4)
Laboratory techniques with advanced data analysis and error propagation in thermochemistry, phase equilibria, kinetics, spectroscopy, surface effects and computational chemistry. Prerequisite: CHM 351.

CHM 358 Physical Chemistry Laboratory II 2(0-4)
Continuation of CHM 357. Prerequisites: CHM 352, CHM 357.

CHM 371 Special Topics in Chemistry 1-6(Spec)
Intensive study of selected topics such as Surface Chemistry, Modern Inorganic. Topics and instructor's prerequisites announced in Class Schedule Booklet.

CHM 421 Survey of Biochemistry 3(3-0)
Descriptive course covering the entire field of biochemistry for dietetics, prephysician assistant, and biology majors in secondary education. No credit toward major or minor. Prerequisites: CHM 342.

CHM 425 Introductory Biochemistry 3(3-0)
Structure, function, and metabolism of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids. Prerequisites: CHM 346.

CHM 491 Independent Study 1-3(Spec)
Independent study, with laboratory or library thesis. Advisor should be selected during the junior year.

CHM 505 Teaching Chemistry and Physics in Secondary Schools 3(3-0)
Course surveys materials for the teaching of secondary chemistry/ physics. For students on teaching curricula, the course must be completed prior to student teaching. Identical to PHY 505. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. Prerequisites: junior standing; CHM 132 or CHM 161; PHY 131 or PHY 146 or equivalent.

CHM 507 Field Experience in Teaching Chemistry/Physics 1(Spec)
Supervised experience in high school chemistry and/or physics classes. Experience will include observation, participation in instruction, and critical analysis of the experience. Identical to PHY 507. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses. CR/NC only. Corequisite: CHM/PHY 505 or equivalent.

CHM 511 Advanced Analytical Chemistry 4(2-4)
Spectroscopic, electrochemical, and other techniques as applied to analytical chemistry. Prerequisite: CHM 352 or permission of instructor.

CHM 513 Chemistry of Natural Waters 3(Spec)
Fundamentals of laboratory, field analysis of water; application of data to environmental studies. Prerequisite: permission of instructor.

CHM 521 Biochemistry I 3(3-0)
The chemistry of biomolecules with emphasis on the structure and function of proteins, enzymes, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleotides; carbohydrate metabolism. Prerequisites: CHM 211, CHM 346.

CHM 522 Biochemistry II 3(3-0)
Continuation of CHM 521. Metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, and nucleotides; molecular biology and genetic engineering. Prerequisite: CHM 521.

CHM 523 Clinical Chemistry 4(3-3)
Application of the principles of analytical techniques to the determination of body constituents as they relate to health and disease. Prerequisites: CHM 211, CHM 346; CHM 425 or CHM 522; BIO 392.

CHM 527 Biochemistry Laboratory 1(0-4)
Isolation, characterization, and analysis of proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, vitamins, and nucleic acids using chromatographic, electrophoretic, and spectroscopic techniques. Prerequisite : CHM 211, CHM 349. Prerequisite or corequisite CHM 425 or CHM 521.

CHM 531 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry 3(3-0)
Molecular structure and symmetry, acid-base and oxidation-reduction chemistry, reactivity of inorganic compounds from a thermodynamical basis, catalysis, solid state and organometallic compounds.   Prerequisites: CHM 331 and CHM 352, or permission of instructor.

CHM 541 Advanced Organic Chemistry 3(3-0)
Mechanisms of organic reactions, emphasizing methods by which these are determined, including kinetics, principles of bonding, stereochemistry, and nuclear magnetic resonance in depth. Prerequisites: CHM 346, CHM 351, or permission of instructor.

CHM 547 Techniques and Synthesis in Organic Chemistry 2(1-3)
Advanced synthesis and separation of organic compounds. Elucidation of structure by spectroscopic means. Prerequisite: CHM 349

CHM 561 Polymer Chemistry 3(3-0)
An introduction to the concepts of polymer synthesis, characterization by physical, thermal, and spectroscopic methods, structure, properties, and basic fabrication processes. Prerequisites: CHM 346 and CHM 352, or permission of instructor.

CHM 562 Industrial Chemistry 3(3-0)
Treatment of the following three primary areas: 1) actual chemistry of industry, 2) the technology of industry, and 3) the industrial chemical environment. Prerequisite: CHM 346 or permission of instructor.

CHM 563 Petroleum Operations 3(3-0)
Treatment of the basic elements of the chemical and physical properties of petroleum: its recovery, processing and use as a base for the fuel and petrochemical industries. Prerequisite: CHM 342 or CHM 346.

CHM 564 Introduction to Polymer Technology 2(2-0)
A consideration of the major groups of technologically important polymers, including raw material base, the important methods of manufacture, properties, processing, compounding, uses and testing. Prerequisite: CHM 561 or permission of instructor.

CHM 565 Polymer Processing 1(1-0)
An introduction to polymer processing; fabrication of thermoplastics and thermosets using conventional and specialized techniques. Prerequisites: CHM 346, CHM 352, or permission of instructor.

CHM 567 Polymer Science Laboratory 2(1-3)
Treatment of laboratory techniques common to polymer science: synthesis of polymers and the characterization of these materials by spectroscopic, thermal, and mechanical methods. Prerequisites: CHM 349. Corequisite: CHM 561 or permission of instructor.

CHM 571 Topics in Chemistry 1-9(Spec)
A variety of special topics presented at an advanced undergraduate, beginning graduate level. Topics and instructor's prerequisites announced in Course Offering Guide.

CHM 572 Selected Topics in Chemistry 1-9(Spec)
Selected technical topics, often presented in intensive short course or workshop format, for advanced undergraduate or graduate students, secondary or community college teachers and practitioners in the field. Topics and instructor's prerequisites announced in Class Schedule Booklet. CR/NC only.

CHM 583 Seminar in Chemistry 1-4(Spec)
Presentation of technical material and training in the use of chemical literature. Repeated enrollment in CHM 583 is encouraged (up to four times); however, a maximum of 2 credit hours may be used to satisfy major or minor requirements. Prerequisite: 25 hours of chemistry or permission of instructor.

For 600 and 700 level course descriptions consult the current Graduate Bulletin.

CHM 611 Advanced Topics in Analytical Chemistry 1-9(Spec)

CHM 619 Continuing Registration for Final Research Project 1(1-0)

CHM 624 Advanced Topics in Biochemistry 1-9(Spec)

CHM 631 Coordination Chemistry 2(2-0)

CHM 632 Advanced Topics in Inorganic Chemistry 1-9(Spec)

CHM 641 Advanced Topics in Organic Chemistry 1-9(Spec)

CHM 642 Chemistry of Heterocyclic Compounds 3(3-0)

CHM 651 Advanced Topics in Physical Chemistry 1-9(Spec)

CHM 663 Macromolecular Synthesis 1(1-0)

CHM 662 Molecular Structure 2(2-0)

CHM 664 Chemical Structure and Reactivity of Polymers 1(1-0)

CHM 665 Topics In Polymer Chemistry 1-9(Spec)

CHM 666 Solution Properties of Polymers 1(1-0)

CHM 668 Physical Structure of Polymers 1(1-0)

CHM 669 Polymer Rheology 1(1-0)

CHM 673 Applications of Kinetics 1(1-0)

CHM 675 Reaction Mechanisms 1(1-0)

CHM 676 Inorganic Reactions 1(1-0)

CHM 677 Quantum Chemistry 1(1-0)

CHM 678 Organic Reactions 1(1-0)

CHM 679 Theory of Spectroscopy 1(1-0)

CHM 680 Biochemical Reactions 1(1-0)

CHM 681 Physical Techniques and Instrumentation 2(2-0)

CHM 682 Principles of Synthesis 1(1-0)

CHM 683 Thermodynamics 1(1-0)

CHM 684 Applications of Separation Techniques 1(1-0)

CHM 686 Applications of Spectroscopy 1(1-0)

CHM 687 Analytical Techniques 1(1-0)

CHM 688 Bonding and Stereochemistry 1(1-0)

CHM 690 X-Ray Diffraction of Polymers 1(1-0)

CHM 691 Heterophase Polymer Systems 1(1-0)

CHM 692 Polymer Degradation and Stabilization 2(2-0)

CHM 693 Stereochemistry of Polymers 1(1-0)

CHM 781 Chemistry Examination Seminar 2(Spec)

CHM 791 Directed Research 1-6(Spec)

CHM 793 Chemistry Teaching Internship 1-9(Spec)

CHM 794 Experimentation in the Teaching of Chemistry 1-6(Spec)

CHM 798 Thesis 1-6(Spec)

Credit Limitation. Courses in the Department that are subject to graduate credit limitation under the policy covering unspecified content or variable credit are: CHM 571, 572, 665, 791, 793, 794.

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