Chemistry
CHEM
1104 - Principles of Chemistry - 4 credit hours
Emphasis on the structures and reactions that occur in
biological systems, as well as the study of carbohydrate, protein,
enzyme, lipid, nucleic acid, and hormone function. Laboratory
component included. Note:
Pre-nursing curriculum.
1214 - General Chemistry I with Lab - 4 credit
hours
Deals with the structure of the atom and matter,
nomenclature, stoichiometry, thermodynamics, and chemical bonding.
A two-hour laboratory series is included that correlates with the
course's concepts. Prerequisite: MATH
1013, unless waiver requirements are met. Course rotation:
Fall.
1224 - General Chemistry II with Lab - 4 credit
hours
Continuation of General Chemistry I, this course deals
with kinetics, equilibria, acids and bases, solutions, pH,
radiation, and biological compounds. A two-hour laboratory series
is included that correlates with the course's concepts.
Prerequisite: CHEM 1214 with a minimum
grade of C. Course rotation: Spring.
3312 - Organic Chemistry I Laboratory - 2 credit
hours
Presents a four-hour laboratory series that
correlates with concepts in CHEM 3313. Common organic laboratory
techniques like distillations and recrystalizations as well as safe
means of performing and analyzing simple organic reactions are
covered. Formal lab reporting methods are developed. Must be taken
concurrently with the associated lecture CHEM 3313.
Prerequisite: CHEM 1224 with a minimum
grade of C. Course rotation: Fall.
3313 - Organic Chemistry I Lecture - 3 credit
hours
Lecture
presents the chemistry of carbon compounds:
alkenes, alkynes, alkyl, halides, alcohols, ethers, and
esters. Also includes nomenclature, preparations,
reactions, reaction mechanisms, and stereochemistry. Must be
taken concurrently with the associated lab CHEM 3312.
Prerequisite: CHEM 1224 with a minimum
grade of C. Course rotation: Fall.
3322 - Organic Chemistry II Laboratory - 2 credit
hours
Presents a four-hour laboratory series that correlates with
concepts in CHEM 3323. More involved organic reactions, analytical
methods, and qualitative organic analysis are covered. Higher level
conceptual analysis of the laboratory observations are developed.
Must be taken concurrently with associated lecture CHEM 3323.
Prerequisites: CHEM 3313 and
CHEM 3312, both with a minimum grade of C. Course
rotation: Spring.
3323 - Organic Chemistry II Lecture - 3 credit
hours
Continuation Organic Chemistry I Lecture, including the study of
the chemistry of aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, aromatic
compounds, amines, amides, and biological compounds. Also
includes some spectroscopy introduction: nuclear magnetic
resonance, infrared, visible, ultraviolet, and mass spectroscopy.
Must be taken concurrently with the associated lab CHEM 3322.
Prerequisites: CHEM 3313 and
3312, both with a minimum grade of C. Course rotation:
Spring.
4104 - Biochemistry - 4 credit hours
Provides the material for a comprehensive undergraduate
biochemistry course. Topics include: production of biochemically
useful energy, biochemical pathways, the structure and metabolism
of carbohydrates, protein structure and functions, and the
structures of lipids and nucleic acids. The required laboratory
will provide correlating exercises.
Prerequisite: CHEM 3323 with a minimum
grade of C or instructor's permission. Course
rotation: Varies.