Chemistry (CHEM)

01302/Chemistry (CHEM)

Unless otherwise noted, all prerequisite courses must be passed with a grade of C- or higher.

General Education

0821. Chemistry of Wine (3 s.h.) RCI: GS.

Wine has occupied a central role in human culture. In our exploration of the science of wine we will learn why wine was the beverage of choice through the ages, why a bottle of wine can range from $2 to $2,000, how wine is made, what makes a good/bad wine, how is white different from red, and how we know what is in a bottle of wine. The course begins with a large scale fermentation of red and white wine and will continue with team-based analyses of the two month process of turning grape juice into wine. Many aspects of the production and consumption of wine will be addressed in this course.

Note: This course fulfills a Science & Technology (GS) requirement for students under GenEd and the Science & Technology Second Level (SB) requirement for students under Core. Mode: Three hours of lecture with one hour recitation.

0838. Nature Has No Reverse (3 s.h.) RCI: GS.

Rapid advances in modern science often tend to conceal the “forest in the trees,” but we all need enough familiarity with the “scientific method” to make informed judgments as citizens and voters. This course will take you on a journey through the history of science, with stops at the Second Law of Thermodynamics, the “revolution” of fire, the rational basis of life, energy as the universal currency and changes in the universe around us. We will end with that most disturbing of paradoxes: the certainty of uncertainty. Each week includes both lecture and hands-on demonstration/practicum.

Foundational Courses

1027. Applications of Chemistry (4 s.h.)

(Formerly: CHEM 0055.)

Prerequisite: Placement into Mathematics 1021 (C073), Mathematics 0701 (0045) with grade of C or better, or equivalent transfer course.

This course is a transition semester of chemistry to be taken before Chemistry 1031 (C071) designed for students who have not had enough preparation in chemistry or mathematics to directly take Chemistry 1031 (C071). Mathematical concepts and chemical principles will be integrated into a series of common applications. In this class, students will learn proper handling of laboratory materials and perform experiments that are integrated with, as well as introduce and reinforce, the material from the lecture. This course is intended to prepare students for General Chemistry by emphasizing the mathematical basis of chemistry and laboratory measurements. A quantitative introduction to atomic and molecular structure, states of matter, basic thermodynamics, solutions, gas laws, kinetics, and equilibrium.

Note: Students must register for 2 sections: one of which is a combination of lecture and lab for 4 credits and the other is a 0 credit recitation. Mode: Three hours of lecture, three hours of laboratory, and one hour recitation per week.

Lower Division Courses

1011. Chemistry: The Study of Matter I (4 s.h.) F. RCI: SA.

(Formerly: CHEM C051.)

Four hours of lecture and demonstration per week; intended to be the primary course for those who take chemistry only to satisfy their Core requirements. Important chemical phenomena and their explanations. Special emphasis on the use of chemical theories and development of mathematical skills needed for their use.

Note: (1) Because fundamental science is presented, this sequence is also recommended for students who would like to enter a scientific field but fear their background is not adequate. (2) This course can be used to satisfy the university Core Science & Technology First Level (SA) requirement.

1012. Chemistry: The Study of Matter II (4 s.h.) S. RCI: SB.

(Formerly: CHEM C052.)

Prerequisite: Chemistry 1011 (C051).

1021. Introduction to Chemistry I (3 s.h.) F SS. RCI: SA.

(Formerly: CHEM C061.)

Prerequisite: Placement into Mathematics 1021 (C073), Mathematics 0701 (0045) with a grade of C or better, or equivalent transfer.Co-Requisite: Chemistry 1023 (C063) is normally taken concurrently.

The first semester of a course designed for the non-science major, introducing chemical principles in the context of everyday life. Fundamental concepts of chemistry including atomic theory, the mole concept, acids and bases, and physical properties of substances.

Note: (1) Appropriate for some Allied Health students; check the requirements of your program. (2) This course can be used to satisfy the university Core Science & Technology First Level (SA) requirement. To determine if this course in combination with another course can satisfy the GenEd Science & Technology requirement, see your advisor. Mode: Three hours lecture and one hour recitation per week.

1022. Introduction to Chemistry II (3 s.h.) S SS. RCI: SB.

(Formerly: CHEM C062.)

Prerequisite: Chemistry 1021 (C061).Co-Requisite: Chemistry 1024 (C064) is normally taken concurrently.

An introduction to organic and biochemistry. Emphasis on relationships between carbon compounds and the chemistry of living systems, the interaction of chemical science with current technology, and chemicals in the environment.

Note: This course can be used to satisfy the university Core Science & Technology Second Level (SB) requirement. To determine if this course in combination with another course can satisfy the GenEd Science & Technology requirement, see your advisor. Mode: Three hours lecture and one hour recitation per week.

1023. Introduction to Chemistry Laboratory I (1 s.h.) F SS. RCI: SA. $.

(Formerly: CHEM C063.)

Co-Requisite: Chemistry 1021 (C061).

Introduction to experimental inorganic chemistry and general chemical techniques.

Note: This course can be used to satisfy the university Core Science & Technology First Level (SA) requirement. To determine if this course in combination with another course can satisfy the GenEd Science & Technology requirement, see your advisor. Mode: Three hours laboratory per week.

1024. Introduction to Chemistry Laboratory II (1 s.h.) S SS. RCI: SB. $.

(Formerly: CHEM C064.)

Prerequisite: Chemistry 1023 (C063).Co-Requisite: Chemistry 1022 (C062).

Introduction to experimental organic and biological chemistry.

1031. General Chemistry I (3 s.h.) F S SS. RCI: SA.

(Formerly: CHEM C071.)

Prerequisite: Placement into Mathematics 1022 (C074), Mathematics 1021 (C073) with a grade of C or better, or equivalent transfer.Co-Requisite: Chemistry 1033 (C073) is normally taken concurrently.

The first semester of chemistry for science majors, pre-professional students, and others in science related fields. A quantitative introduction to atomic and molecular structure, states of matter, basic thermodynamics, and solutions.

1032. General Chemistry II (3 s.h.) F S SS. RCI: SB.

(Formerly: CHEM C072.)

Prerequisite: Chemistry 1031 (C071).Co-Requisite: Chemistry 1034 (C074) is normally taken concurrently.

The second semester of chemistry for science majors, pre-professional students, and others in science related fields. An introduction to thermodynamics, equilibrium, kinetics, electrochemistry, and descriptive chemistry.

1033. General Chemistry Laboratory I (1 s.h.) F S SS. RCI: SA. $.

(Formerly: CHEM C073.)

Co-Requisite: Chemistry 1031 (C071).

An introduction to experimental chemistry, including the determination of molecular weights, calorimetry, and fundamental analytical techniques.

1034. General Chemistry Laboratory II (1 s.h.) F S SS. RCI: SB. $.

(Formerly: CHEM C074.)

Prerequisite: Chemistry 1033 (C073).Co-Requisite: Chemistry 1032 (C072).

Experiments in equilibrium, kinetics, acid-base and oxidation reduction titrations, electrochemistry, and synthesis of metal complexes.

1041. General Chemical Science I (3 s.h.) RCI: SA.

(Formerly: CHEM C081.)

Co-Requisite: Mathematics 1041 (C085). Chemistry 1043 (C083) is normally taken concurrently.

When taken with Chemistry 1043 (C083), this course meets pre-professional requirements. Similar to Chemistry 1031 (C071) but with added emphasis on topics of current interest to the professional chemist.

1042. General Chemical Science II (3 s.h.) RCI: SB.

(Formerly: CHEM C082.)

Prerequisite: Chemistry 1041 (C081).Co-Requisite: Mathematics 1042 (0086). Chemistry 1044 (C084) is normally taken concurrently.

When taken with Chemistry 1044 (C084), this course meets pre-professional requirements. Similar to Chemistry 1032 (C072), but with added emphasis on topics of current interest to the professional chemist.

1043. Chemical Science Lab I (1 s.h.) RCI: SA. $.

(Formerly: CHEM C083.)

Co-Requisite: Chemistry 1041 (C081).

An introduction to the experimental techniques employed in the determination of the physical and chemical properties of matter.

1044. Chemical Science Lab II (1 s.h.) RCI: SB. $.

(Formerly: CHEM C084.)

Prerequisite: Chemistry 1043 (C083).Co-Requisite: Chemistry 1042 (C082).

An introduction to the experimental techniques employed in the determination of the physical and chemical properties of matter.

1951. Honors General Chemical Science I (3 s.h.) F. RCI: SA.

(Formerly: CHEM H091.)

Co-Requisite: Mathematics 1041 (C085). Chemistry 1953 (H093) is normally taken concurrently.

When taken with Chemistry 1953 (H093), this course meets pre-professional requirements. Similar to Chemistry 1031 (C071) but with added emphasis on topics of current interest to the professional chemist.

1952. Honors General Chemical Science II (3 s.h.) S. RCI: SB.

(Formerly: CHEM H092.)

Prerequisite: Chemistry 1951 (H091).Co-Requisite: Mathematics 1042 (0086). Chemistry 1954 (H094) is normally taken concurrently.

Similar to Chemistry 1032 (C072), but with added emphasis on topics of current interest to the professional chemist.

1953. Honors Chemical Science Laboratory I (1 s.h.) F. RCI: SA. $.

(Formerly: CHEM H093.)

Co-Requisite: Chemistry 1951 (H091).

An introduction to the experimental techniques employed in the determination of the physical and chemical properties of matter.

1954. Honors Chemical Science Laboratory II (1 s.h.) S. RCI: SB. $.

(Formerly: CHEM H094.)

Prerequisite: Chemistry 1951 (H091) and 1953 (H093).Co-Requisite: Chemistry 1952 (H092).

Introduction to the experimental techniques employed in the determination of the physical and chemical properties of matter.

Upper Division Courses

2201. Organic Chemistry I (3 s.h.) F S SS.

(Formerly: CHEM 0121.)

Prerequisite: Chemistry 1032 (C072), 1042 (C082), or 1952 (H092).Co-Requisite: Chemistry 2203 (0123) is normally taken concurrently.

Structure, synthesis, and reactivity of hydrocarbons and their simple derivatives. Principles of organic spectroscopy and stereochemistry. Introductory study of kinetics and reaction mechanisms.

Mode: Three hours lecture and one hour recitation per week .

2202. Organic Chemistry II (3 s.h.) F S SS.

(Formerly: CHEM 0122.)

Prerequisite: Chemistry 2201 (0121), 2211 (0181), or 2921 (H191).Co-Requisite: Chemistry 2204 (0124) is normally taken concurrently.

Detailed examination of the more common functional groups and their reaction chemistry. Emphasis on development of organochemical reasoning powers through planning of multi-step syntheses and solution of structural problems by the combination of chemical and spectroscopic methods. Applications of organic chemistry to biological systems.

Mode: Three hours lecture and one hour recitation per week.

2203. Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (1 s.h.) F S SS. $.

(Formerly: CHEM 0123.)

Prerequisite: Chemistry 1034 (C074).Co-Requisite: Chemistry 2201 (0121).

An introduction to microscale laboratory techniques in organic chemistry. Emphasis on learning to manipulate equipment and on efficient separation and purification of organic compounds.

Mode: Three hours laboratory per week.

2204. Organic Chemistry Laboratory II (1 s.h.) F S SS. $.

(Formerly: CHEM 0124.)

Prerequisite: Chemistry 2203 (0123).Co-Requisite: Chemistry 2202 (0122).

A continuation of Chemistry 2203 (0123). Preparation, purification, and analysis, including multi-step sequences, of typical moderately complicated organic compounds.

Mode: Three hours laboratory per week.

2211. Organic Chemistry for Majors I (3 s.h.) F.

(Formerly: CHEM 0181.)

Prerequisite: Chemistry 1032 (C072) or 1042 (C082) or 1952 (H092).Co-Requisite: Chemistry 2213 (0183) is normally taken concurrently.

Structure, synthesis, and reactivity of hydrocarbons and their simple derivatives. Principles of organic spectroscopy and stereochemistry. Introductory study of kinetics and reaction mechanisms. Presentation focused on topics of interest to the professional chemist.

Mode: Three hours lecture and one hour recitation per week.

2212. Organic Chemistry for Majors II (3 s.h.) S.

(Formerly: CHEM 0182.)

Prerequisite: Chemistry 2211 (0181).Co-Requisite: Chemistry 2214 (0184) is normally taken concurrently.

Mode: Three hours lecture and one hour recitation per week.

2213. Organic Majors Laboratory I (1 s.h.) F. $.

(Formerly: CHEM 0183.)

Co-Requisite: Chemistry 2211 (0181).

Introduction to organic chemical laboratory techniques, including spectroscopy and chromatography. Hands-on approach with individualized demonstration and instruction.

Mode: Three hours laboratory per week.

2214. Organic Majors Laboratory II (1 s.h.) S. $.

(Formerly: CHEM 0184.)

Prerequisite: Chemistry 2213 (0183).Co-Requisite: Chemistry 2212 (0182).

Advanced organic chemical laboratory techniques, including spectroscopy and chromatography. Hands-on approach with individualized demonstration and instruction.

Mode: Three hours laboratory per week.

2921. Organic Chemistry for Honors I (3 s.h.) F. RCI: SA.

(Formerly: CHEM H191.)

Prerequisite: Chemistry 1032 (C072) or 1042 (C082) or 1952 (H092).Co-Requisite: Chemistry 2923 (H193) is normally taken concurrently.

Note: This course can be used to satisfy the university Core Science & Technology First Level (SA) requirement. Mode: Three hours lecture and one hour recitation per week.

2922. Organic Chemistry for Honors II (3 s.h.) S. RCI: SB.

(Formerly: CHEM H192.)

Prerequisite: Chemistry 2921 (H191).Co-Requisite: Chemistry 2924 (H194) is normally taken concurrently.

Note: This course can be used to satisfy the university Core Science & Technology Second Level (SB) requirement. Mode: Three hours lecture and one hour recitation per week.

2923. Organic Honors Laboratory I (1 s.h.) F. RCI: SA. $.

(Formerly: CHEM H193.)

Prerequisite: Chemistry 1954 (H094).Co-Requisite: Chemistry 2921 (H191).

Introduction to organic chemical laboratory techniques, including spectroscopy and chromatography. Hands-on approach with individualized demonstration and instruction.

Note: This course can be used to satisfy the university Core Science & Technology First Level (SA) requirement. Mode: Three hours laboratory per week.

2924. Organic Honors Laboratory II (1 s.h.) S. RCI: SB. $.

(Formerly: CHEM H194.)

Prerequisite: Chemistry 2923 (H193).Co-Requisite: Chemistry 2922 (H192).

Advanced organic chemical laboratory techniques, including spectroscopy and chromatography. Hands-on approach with individualized demonstration and instruction.

Note: This course can be used to satisfy the university Core Science & Technology Second Level (SB) requirement. Mode: Three hours laboratory per week.

3103. Techniques of Chemical Measurement I (3 s.h.) F S SS. $.

(Formerly: CHEM 0215.)

Prerequisite: One of the following: Chemistry 1032 (C072), 1042 (C082) or 1952 (H092) as well as one of the following: Chemistry 1034 (C074), 1044 (C084), or 1954 (H094). Math 1042 (0086).Co-Requisite: Chemistry 3105 (0217).

Introduction to the theory of instrumental analytical methods, with particular emphasis on equilibria and acid-base techniques. Application of statistics and error analysis to the design and execution of experiments, and writing and presenting scientific reports and papers.

Note: Enrollment limited to students with declared concentration in chemistry or biochemistry. Mode: Three hours lecture and one hour recitation per week.

3105. Introduction to Chemical Research Techniques (1 s.h.) F S SS.

(Formerly: CHEM 0217.)

Introduction to the application of instrumental analytical methods, with particular emphasis on equilibria and acid-base techniques. Written scientific reports will require a quantitative analysis of collected data, including statistics and error analyses.

Note: Enrollment limited to students with declared concentration in chemistry or biochemistry. Mode: Three hours of laboratory per week.

3301. Physical Chemistry Lecture I (3 s.h.) F S.

(Formerly: CHEM 0231.)

Prerequisite: Chemistry 1032 (C072) or 1042 (C082) or 1952 (H092), Mathematics 1042 (0086) and Physics 1061 (C087) or 2021 (0121).Co-Requisite: Mathematics 2043 (0127) and Physics 1062 (C088) or 2022 (0122).

Chemistry 3301 (0231) provides the foundation essential for most higher-level work in chemistry. Topics covered include thermodynamics, phase equilibria, chemical equilibria, kinetic theory of gases, chemical kinetics, and equilibrium electrochemistry.

Mode: Three hours lecture and one hour recitation per week.

3302. Physical Chemistry Lecture II (3 s.h.) F S.

(Formerly: CHEM 0232.)

An introduction to quantum mechanics and spectroscopy.

Note: Although it is recommended that physical chemistry courses be taken in sequence [i.e., 3301 (0231) followed by 3302 (0232)], this course may be taken prior to Chemistry 3301 (0231). Mode: Three hours lecture and one hour recitation per week.

3881. Cooperative Research (3 s.h.) F S SS.

(Formerly: CHEM 0283.)

Prerequisite: Written permission from the faculty member who will be responsible for the student’s program and written approval of the departmental undergraduate curriculum committee. Students must have a cumulative average of 2.75 or higher.

Individual independent study and research at an off-campus laboratory facility under joint supervision of a member of the Temple Chemistry faculty and a Research Director at the laboratory facility. Open to junior and senior chemistry and biochemistry majors, others with departmental approval. Credit may be offered for research during full-time off-campus employment. A final written report, endorsed by the off-campus research director, will be submitted to the Temple faculty member, who will forward a copy to the department’s Undergraduate Research Coordinator. Students are responsible for arranging their programs and submitting reports with lead-time sufficient that registration and grading can be accomplished normally.

Note: For further information and details, contact the Undergraduate Research Coordinator.

3891. Undergraduate Research (3 s.h.) F S SS. $.

(Formerly: CHEM 0293.)

Prerequisite: Students must have completed 60.0 or more credits. Written permission from the faculty member who will be responsible for the student’s program and written approval of the departmental undergraduate curriculum committee. Students must have a cumulative average of 2.75 or higher.

Individual independent study and research under supervision of a member of the Chemistry faculty. Open to junior and senior chemistry and biochemistry majors, others with permission of the department. A final written report will be submitted to the faculty member, who will forward a copy to the Department’s Undergraduate Research Coordinator. Students are responsible for arranging their program and submitting reports with lead-time sufficient that registration and grading can be accomplished normally.

Note: For further information and details, contact the Undergraduate Research Coordinator. Only 1 of these 2 courses [Chemistry 3891 (0293) and 4891 (0297)] can count as 1 of the 3 advanced laboratory courses required for the degree to be certified by the American Chemical Society and as an advanced science course for the Chemistry B.A. or B.S. degree. It will not fulfill an advanced Chemistry course for the Chemistry B.A. or B.S. degree. This course is repeatable for credit.

4001. Inorganic Chemistry (3 s.h.) F SS.

(Formerly: CHEM 0301.)

Prerequisite: Chemistry 3301 (0231) or 3302 (0232).

Structure and bonding of inorganic and organometallic compounds. Introduction to group theory and its applications to chemical systems. Descriptive chemistry of transition metal compounds.

Mode: Three hours lecture and one hour recitation per week.

4003. Inorganic Synthesis (4 s.h.) F. $.

(Formerly: CHEM 0307.)

Prerequisite: Chemistry 4001 (0301).

Introduction to preparative techniques used in contemporary inorganic chemistry.

Note: This course can count as one of the three advanced laboratory courses required for the degree to be certified by the American Chemical Society. Mode: One hour lecture and six hours laboratory per week.

4004. Solid State Analysis (5 s.h.) S.

(Formerly: CHEM 0308.)

Prerequisite: Chemistry 4001 (0301). Chemistry 3301 (0231) or 3302 (0232).

Students will synthesize a variety of transition metal complexes, and study the complexes using the techniques of X-ray crystallography.

Note: This course can count as one of the three advanced laboratory courses required for the degree to be certified by the American Chemical Society. Mode: Two hours lecture and six hours laboratory per week.

4103. Instrumental Design (4 s.h.) F.

(Formerly: CHEM 0313.)

Prerequisite: Chemistry 3103 (0215) and Chemistry 3105 (0217).Co-Requisite: Chemistry 4196 (W314).

This course covers method development for the analysis of complex organic mixtures. The analytical techniques detailed are High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC), Gas Liquid Chromatography (GLC), and other appropriate chromatographic methodologies.

Note: This course can count as one of the three advanced laboratory courses required for the degree to be accredited by the American Chemical Society. Mode: Three hours lecture and three hours laboratory per week.

4107. Drug Analysis (4 s.h.) S. $.

(Formerly: CHEM 0317.)

Prerequisite: Chemistry 3103 (0215), 3105 (0217), 3301 (0231), and 4196 (W314).

Analytical techniques with specific applications to drug substances.

Mode: Lecture and laboratory.

4108. Investigative Chemistry (4 s.h.)

(Formerly: CHEM 0318.)

Prerequisite: Chemistry 3103 (0215), 3105 (0217) and 4196 (W314).

This course will challenge students to perform chemical analyses on a variety of samples that may be considered as evidence. Students will be instructed in methodology and method validation. An understanding of data statistics and representation of data through use of spreadsheets will be emphasized. This course will introduce students to modern chemical instrumentation and techniques as applied to forensic issues.

4196. Techniques of Chemical Measurement II (5 s.h.) F S. RCI: WI.

(Formerly: CHEM W314.)

Prerequisite: Chemistry 3103 (0215), Chemistry 3105 (0217) and Chemistry 3302 (0232) preferred but Chemistry 3301 (0231) is allowed.Co-Requisite: The other of Chemistry 3301 (0231) and 3302 (0232).

This course provides an introduction to modern applications of chromatography and spectroscopy. Laboratory assignments involve quantitative and qualitative analyses of inorganic and organic molecules. Instrumentation design, operating principles, and theory will be presented as they apply to uv-vis, nmr, fluorescence, epr, aa, ae, gc, gc-ms, gpc, and hplc.

Note: Capstone writing course. Mode: Three hours lecture and four hourslaboratory per week.

4201. Organic Structure and Mechanisms (3 s.h.) F.

(Formerly: CHEM 0321.)

Prerequisite: Chemistry 2202 (0122) or 2212 (0182) or 2922 (H192).

A problem-oriented course in organic structure, stereochemistry, and reaction mechanisms. Introduction to efficient retrieval of information from the organochemical literature. Simple molecular orbital and HOMO/LUMO theory.

Mode: Three hours lecture per week.

4202. Organic Synthesis Methodology (3 s.h.) S.

(Formerly: CHEM 0322.)

Prerequisite: Chemistry 2202 (0122) or 2212 (0182) or 2922 (H192).

Modern approaches to efficiently designed multi-step syntheses of important compounds. Retrosynthetic analysis, synthons, chirons, and protecting groups. Evaluation and appreciation of landmark achievements in the field.

Mode: Three hours lecture per week.

4203. Qualitative Organic Analysis (4 s.h.) F. $.

(Formerly: CHEM 0328.)

Prerequisite: Chemistry 2201 (0121) - 2204 (0124) or Chemistry 2211 (0181) - 2214 (0184) or Chemistry 2921 (H191) - 2924 (H194) with a grade of C or better and Chemistry 3103 (0215) and 3105 (0217).

This course has the student develop the skills for rigorous characterization of organic compounds. The student is shown how to get the maximum structural information out of spectroscopic methods. Purification methods are also taught. Literature resources are extensively used. The writing of acceptable reports is emphasized.

4207. Advanced Organic Preparations (4 s.h.) S.

(Formerly: CHEM 0329.)

Prerequisite: Chemistry 4203 (0328) with a grade of B or better.

This course emphasizes the preparation of organic compounds using methods currently used in the modern chemical laboratory. Literature sources and spectroscopic methods are extensively used. The safe use of aggressive reagents, the use of and the design of multistep syntheses are emphasized. The environmental impact of method choice is treated.

4301. Advanced Physical Chemistry (3 s.h.) S.

(Formerly: CHEM 0332.)

Prerequisite: Chemistry 3301 (0231) and 3302 (0232).

Elementary application of statistical mechanics in various physio-chemical systems.

Mode: Three hours lecture per week.

4396. Physical Chemistry Laboratory (4 s.h.) F S. RCI: WI. $.

(Formerly: CHEM W237.)

Prerequisite: Chemistry 3103 (0215), 3105 (0217) and one of 3301 (0231) and 3302 (0232).Co-Requisite: The other of 3301 (0231) and 3302 (0232).

A laboratory study of the fundamental physical and chemical principles involved in molecular spectroscopy, thermodynamics, and chemical kinetics, with particular emphasis on the techniques of physical measurement and the presentation of coherent laboratory reports.

Note: Capstone writing course. Mode: One hour lecture and six hours laboratory per week.

4401. Biochemistry I (3 s.h.) S.

(Formerly: CHEM 0371.)

Prerequisite: Chemistry 2202 (0122).

Emphasis on structure/function relationships in proteins and nucleic acids. Kinetics and catalytic mechanisms of enzymes. Replication and genetic manipulation of DNA.

Note: This course is required for the degree to be certified by the American Chemical Society.

4405. Biophysical Chemistry (3 s.h.) S.

(Formerly: CHEM 0374.)

Prerequisite: Chemistry 1031 (C071) and 1032 (C072), 1033 (C073) and 1034 (C074), Mathematics 1041 (C085) and 1042 (0086), and Physics 1061 (C087) or 2021 (0121).

Cross Listed with Biology 3374 (0374).

The course covers those aspects of physical chemistry and computer simulation of use to biochemists in understanding the physical properties of biologically significant molecules and structures.

4503. Introduction to Polymer Chemistry (4 s.h.) S.

(Formerly: CHEM 0337.)

Prerequisite: (Chemistry 2202 (0122) or 2212 (0181) or 2922 (H192)) and Chemistry 3301 (0231) or permission of the instructor.

Polymers are ubiquitous in many new (scaffolds for tissue engineering, hip replacements) and old (textiles, engineering resins, flocculants) applications, and are often used in composites with inorganic materials. In order to better understand the use and novel developments of polymers, this course will provide the fundamentals of synthesis, polymer structure/property relationships, and characterization methods. There is a laboratory component to the course that will cover molecular weight and phase transition methods.

Mode: Lecture, laboratory.

4891. Undergraduate Research (3 s.h.) F S SS. $.

(Formerly: CHEM 0297.)

Prerequisite: Students must have completed 90.0 or more credits. Written permission from the faculty member who will be responsible for the student’s program and written approval of the departmental undergraduate curriculum committee. Students must have a cumulative average of 2.75 or higher.

Individual independent study and research under supervision of a member of the Chemistry faculty. Open to senior chemistry and biochemistry majors, others with permission of the department. A final written report will be submitted to the faculty member, who will forward a copy to the Department’s Undergraduate Research Coordinator. Students are responsible for arranging their program and submitting reports with lead-time sufficient that registration and grading can be accomplished normally.