CHEMISTRY

Lockyear, McCormick *Alternate year course

CH110 General Chemistry I 4 hours

This is the first semester of a two-course sequence for students majoring in chemistry or other programs requiring knowledge of the basic concepts and principles of chemistry. This course focuses on atomic and molecular structure, fundamental laws and theories, chemical properties, and the methods and processes of scientific investigation. Prerequisites: Grade in high school algebra of C or higher. Students must have completed or be concurrently enrolled in MA104 College Algebra; any higher level math course meets this prerequisite. Students who have not passed high school algebra with a C or higher must complete MA104 College Algebra with a grade of C or higher prior to taking CH110 General Chemistry I. 3 hours lecture; 3 hours lab. Normally offered every Fall.

CH111 General Chemistry II 4 hours

This course is a continuation of material covered in CH110. It involves a deeper study of how chemical reactions occur: how they get started, how and when they stop, what affects their rates, and what amounts of products are formed. Specific classes of reactions are also examined, such as proton or electron transfer reactions, and these reactions are placed in the context of their biological, geological, and environmental impacts. Prerequisites: Grades of C or higher in both MA104 and CH110 (or equivalent courses); any higher level math course meets the MA104 prerequisite. 3 hours lecture; 3 hours lab. Normally offered every Spring.

CH320* Analytical Chemistry I 4 hours

A study of the fundamentals of chemical quantitative analysis, including sampling, precision, laboratory techniques, and data interpretation. A review of equilibria and problem solving skills are included. Classical analytical methods are studied, and instrumental methods are introduced. In the laboratory, students will develop a command of analytical laboratory techniques, with an emphasis on classical quantitative analysis. Students will learn and practice precise and accurate laboratory skills and proper record-keeping procedures. Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in CH111 General Chemistry II or equivalent. 3 hours lecture; 3 hours lab. Normally offered Fall of even years.

CH321* Analytical Chemistry II 4 hours

In this course students will gain the knowledge and understanding of analytical chemistry with an emphasis on theory, use, maintenance, and data interpretation of chemical laboratory instrumentation. The primary topics will include spectrophotometry, chromatography, and non-optical spectroscopy (NMR, MS). Prerequisites: Grade of C or higher in CH320 Analytical Chemistry I, CH331 Organic Chemistry II, and PH202 University Physics II, or their equivalents. 3 hours lecture; 3 hours lab. Normally offered Spring of odd years.

CH330 Organic Chemistry I

4 hours

A study of aliphatic and aromatic organic chemistry, reactions and theories. The student will develop a knowledge and understanding of organic chemistry and a command of laboratory techniques found in organic chemistry. Prerequisites: Grade of C or higher in CH111 General Chemistry II or equivalent. 3 hours lecture; 3 hours lab. Normally offered every Fall.

CH331 Organic Chemistry II 4 hours

A continuation of the emphasis in course CH330. Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in CH330 Organic Chemistry I or equivalent. 3 hours lecture; 3 hours lab. Normally offered every Spring.

CH350* Physical Chemistry I 3 hours

This course is an introduction to quantum and statistical mechanics, focusing on atomic and molecular motion and on the spectral changes associated with that motion. Some attention is also given to computer models and computational methods in the exploration of the relationships between structure and spectra. Prerequisites: Grades of C or higher in MA230 Analytical Geometry & Calculus II, PH202 University Physics II, and CH111 General Chemistry II or equivalent. Normally offered during Fall of odd years.

CH351* Physical Chemistry II 3 hours

This course involves a focus on molecular changes, either through chemical reaction or through phase transformation. Particular emphasis will be on thermodynamics, and kinetics will also be investigated. Prerequisite: Grade of C or higher in CH350 Physical Chemistry I or equivalent. Normally offered during Spring of even years.