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Course Descriptions
Lecture Courses have numbers ending in 1, 2, 5, 6, and 9
Laboratory Courses have numbers ending in 3, 4, 7, and 8
LOWER LEVEL
C051-C052. Chemistry -- The Study of Matter I and II
(3 s.h. each) (SA/D2-SB/D2) FS
(Formerly Chemistry 0011-0012.) 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. 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.
C061. Introduction to Chemistry I (3 s.h. each)
(SA/D2) F
(Formerly Chemistry 0059.) Credit is not permitted for both
Chemistry C061 and C071. Chemistry 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. Appropriate for some Allied Health students; check
the requirements of your program.
C062. Introduction to Chemistry II (3 s.h.) (SB/D2) S
(Formerly Chemistry 0060.) Prerequisite: Chemistry C061.
Chemistry 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.
C063. Introduction to Chemistry Laboratory I (1 s.h.)
(SA/D2) F
(Formerly Chemistry 0061.) Pre- or Corequisite: Chemistry
C061. Three hours laboratory per week.
Introduction to experimental inorganic chemistry and general
chemical techniques.
C064. Introduction to Chemistry Laboratory II (1 s.h.)
(SB/D2) S
(Formerly Chemistry 0062.) Prerequisite: Chemistry C063;
Corequisite: Chemistry C062. Three hours laboratory per week.
Introduction to experimental organic and biological chemistry.
C071. General Chemistry I (3 s.h.) (SA/D2) FS
Prerequisite: High school algebra and chemistry. Credit is
not permitted for both Chemistry C061 and C071. Chemistry 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.
C072. General Chemistry II (3 s.h.) (SB/D2) FS
Prerequisite: Chemistry C071. Chemistry C074 normally taken
concurrently.
The second semester of chemistry for science majors,
preprofessional students, and others in science related fields.
An introduction to thermodynamics, equilibrium, kinetics,
electrochemistry, and descriptive chemistry.
C073. General Chemistry Laboratory I (1 s.h.) (SA/D2)
FS
Pre- or Corequisite: Chemistry C071. Three hours laboratory
per week.
An introduction to experimental chemistry, including the
determination of the gas constant and Avogadro's number,
calorimetry, and basic synthetic techniques.
C074. General Chemistry Laboratory II (1 s.h.) (SB/D2)
FS
Prerequisite: Chemistry C073; Pre- or Corequisite: Chemistry
C072. Three hours laboratory per week.
Experiments in equilibrium, kinetics, acid-base reactions, and
oxidation reduction.
C081. General Chemical Science I (3 s.h.) (SA/D2) F
(Formerly General Chemistry for Majors I.) Prerequisites:
High school algebra and chemistry. When taken with Chemistry
C083, this course meets preprofessional requirements.
Similar to Chemistry C071 but with added emphasis on topics of
current interest to the professional chemist.
C082. General Chemical Science II (3 s.h.) (SB/D2) S
(Formerly General Chemistry for Majors II.) Prerequisite:
Chemistry C081 or H091. When taken with C084, this course meets
preprofessional requirements.
Similar to C072, but with added emphasis on topics of current
interest to the professional chemist.
C083. Chemical Science Laboratory I (1 s.h.) (SA/D2) F
(Formerly General Chemistry for Majors Laboratory I.) Pre- or
Corequisite: Chemistry C081.
An introduction to the experimental techniques employed in the
determination of the physical and chemical properties of matter.
C084. Chemical Science Laboratory II (1 s.h.) (SB/D2)
S
(Formerly General Chemistry for Majors Laboratory II.)
Prerequisites: Chemistry C081 and C084; Pre- or Corequisite:
Chemistry C082.
Introduction to the experimental techniques employed in the
determination of the physical and chemical properties of matter.
H091. Honors General Chemistry I (3 s.h.) (SA/D2) F
(Formerly Chemistry 0095.) Prerequisites: High school algebra
and chemistry. When taken with Chemistry H093, this course meets
pre-professional requirements.
Similar to Chemistry C071 but presented at a more rigorous level.
H092. Honors General Chemistry II (3 s.h.) (SB/D2) S
(Formerly Chemistry 0096.) Prerequisite: Chemistry C091 or
C081. When taken with Chemistry C094, this course meets
preprofessional requirements.
Similar to Chemistry C072 but presented at a more rigorous level.
H093. Honors General Chemistry Laboratory I (1 s.h.)
(SA/D2) F
(Formerly Chemistry 0097.) Corequisite: Chemistry H091.
An introduction to the experimental determination of the
properties of matter.
H094. Honors General Chemistry Laboratory II (1 s.h.)
(SB/D2) S
(Formerly Chemistry 0098.) Prerequisite: Chemistry H093;
Corequisite: Chemistry H092.
An introduction to the experimental determination of the
properties of matter.
UPPER LEVEL
0121. Organic Chemistry I (3 s.h.) FS
Prerequisite: Chemistry C072, C082, or H092. Chemistry 0123
is normally taken concurrently. Three hours lecture and one hour
recitation per week.
Structure, synthesis, and reactivity of hydrocarbons and their
simple derivatives. Principles of organic spectroscopy and
stereochemistry. Introductory study of kinetics and reaction
mechanisms.
0122. Organic Chemistry II (3 s.h.) FS
Prerequisite: Chemistry 0121, 0181, or H191. Chemistry 0124
is normally taken concurrently. Three hours lecture and one hour
recitation per week.
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.
0123. Organic Chemistry Laboratory I (1 s.h.) FS
Pre- or Corequisite: Chemistry 0121. Three hours laboratory
per week.
An introduction to microscale laboratory techniques in organic
chemistry. Emphasis on learning to manipulate equipment and on
efficient separation and purification of organic compounds.
0124. Organic Chemistry Laboratory II (1 s.h.) FS
Prerequisite: Chemistry 0123; Pre- or Corequisite: Chemistry
0122. Three hours laboratory per week.
A continuation of Chemistry 0123. Preparation, purification, and
analysis, including multi-step sequences, of typical moderately
complicated organic compounds.
0129. Introduction to Chemical Research Techniques (1
s.h.) FS
Pre- or Corequisite: One of Chemistry 0123, 0124, 0183, 0184,
0193, or 0194.(This course is a prerequisite for all Chemistry
Laboratory Courses numbered 0200 and above.) One hour lecture per
week.
Choice and statement of a research problem, use of scientific
literature, scientific method, design and execution of
experiments, data analysis, drawing conclusions, and writing and
presenting scientific reports and papers.
0181. Organic Chemistry for Majors I (3 s.h.) F
(Formerly Chemistry 0151.) Prerequisite: Chemistry C072 or
C082 or H092. Chemistry 0183 is normally taken concurrently.
Three hours lecture and one hour recitation per week.
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.
0182. Organic Chemistry for Majors II (3 s.h.) S
(Formerly Chemistry 0152.) Prerequisite: Chemistry 0181.
Chemistry 0184 is normally taken concurrently. Three hours
lecture and one hour recitation per week.
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 the chemical profession.
0183. Organic Majors Laboratory I (1 s.h.) F
(Formerly Chemistry 0153.) Pre- or Corequisite: Chemistry
0181.Approximately four hours laboratory per week.
Introduction to micro-scale organic chemical laboratory
techniques, including spectroscopy and chromatography. Hands-on
approach with individualized demonstration and instruction.
0184. Organic Majors Laboratory II (1 s.h.) S
(Formerly Chemistry 0154.) Prerequisite: Chemistry 0183; Pre-
or Corequisite: Chemistry 0182. Approximately four hours
laboratory per week.
Advanced micro-scale organic chemical laboratory techniques,
including spectroscopy and chromatography. Hands-on approach with
individualized demonstration and instruction.
H191. Organic Chemistry for Honors I (3 s.h.) F
(Formerly Chemistry 0195.) Prerequisite: Chemistry C072,
C082, or H092. Chemistry H193 is normally taken concurrently.
Three hours lecture and one hour recitation per week.
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.
H192. Organic Chemistry for Honors II (3 s.h.) S
(Formerly Chemistry 0196.) Prerequisite: Chemistry H191.
Chemistry H194 is normally taken concurrently. Three hours
lecture and one hour recitation per week.
Detailed examination of the more common functional groups and
their reaction chemistry. Emphasis on development of
organochemical reasoning powers through planning multi-step
syntheses and solution of structural problems by the combination
of chemical and spectroscopic methods. Applications of organic
chemistry to the chemical profession.
H193. Organic Honors Laboratory I (1 s.h.) F
(Formerly Chemistry 0197.) Pre- or Corequisite: Chemistry
H191. Approximately four hours laboratory per week.
Introduction to micro-scale organic chemical laboratory
techniques, including spectroscopy and chromatography. Hands- on
approach with individualized demonstration and instruction.
H194. Organic Honors Laboratory II (1 s.h.) S
(Formerly Chemistry 0198.) Prerequisite: Chemistry H193; Pre-
or Corequisite: Chemistry H192. Approximately four hours
laboratory per week.
Advanced micro-scale organic chemical laboratory techniques,
including spectroscopy and chromatography. Hands-on approach with
individualized demonstration and instruction.
0213. Techniques of Chemical Measurement I (3 s.h.) FS
Prerequisite: Chemistry 0122 and 0124. Pre- or Corequisite:
Chemistry 0129. Enrollment limited to students with declared
concentration in chemistry and biochemistry. Two hours lecture
and three hours laboratory per week.
Introduction to the theory and application of instrumental
analytical methods to organic and inorganic systems; with
particular emphasis on electrochemical techniques.
0231. Physical Chemistry Lecture I (3 s.h.) FS
Prerequisite: Chemistry C072 or C082 or H092, two semesters
of calculus, and one semester of calculus-based physics. Pre-or
co requisites: calculus III or Fortran and the second semester of
physics. Three hours lecture and one hour recitation per week.
With Chemistry 0232, 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.
0232. Physical Chemistry Lecture II (3 s.h.) FS
Prerequisite: Chemistry C072 or C082 or H092, two semesters
of calculus, and one semester of calculus-based physics. Pre- or
co-requisite: calculus III or Fortran and the second semester of
physics. Three hours lecture and one hour recitation per week.
An introduction to quantum mechanics and spectroscopy.
W237. Physical Chemistry Laboratory (4 s.h.) FS
Prerequisite: Chemistry 0129, one semester of physical
chemistry lecture; Pre- or corequisite: a second semester of
physical chemistry lecture. English W102 or English W104 is
recommended, but not required. One hour lecture and six hours
laboratory per week.
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. (Capstone W course)
0283-0284. Cooperative Research (3 s.h. each) FS
(Formerly Chemistry 0295-0296.) Before registration, all
students must obtain written permission from the faculty member
who will be responsible for their program. 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. Non-majors and students with
cumulative average under 3.0 require permission of the
Coordinator to take these courses.
Individual independent study and research at an off-campus
laboratory facility under joint supervision of a member of the
Temple Graduate Faculty and a Research Director at the laboratory
facility. 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 program and submitting reports with lead-time sufficient
that registration and grading can be accomplished normally.
0293-294-0297-0298. Undergraduate Research (3 s.h.) FS
(Formerly Chemistry 0291-0294) Open to junior and senior
chemistry and biochemistry majors, others with permission of the
department. Before registration, all students must obtain written
permission from the faculty member and the coordinator who will
be responsible for their program. Non-majors and students with
cumulative average under 3.0 require special permission of the
Coordinator to take these courses.
Individual independent study and research under supervision of a
member of the Graduate Faculty. A final written report, endorsed
by the off-campus research director, 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.
0301. Inorganic Chemistry (3 s.h.) F
Prerequisite: one semester of physical chemistry lecture.
Three hours lecture and one hour recitation per week.
Structure and bonding of inorganic and organometallic compounds.
Introduction to group theory and qualitative molecular orbital
theory. Descriptive chemistry of transition metal compounds.
0305. Structural Inorganic Chemistry (3 s.h.) S
Offered in odd-numbered years.
(Formerly Chemistry 0303.) Prerequisite: Chemistry 0301.
Introduction to physical techniques used in structure
determination. Special emphasis on esr, NMR, microwave, and x-ray
diffraction.
0307. Inorganic Synthesis (4 s.h.) FS
(Formerly Chemistry 0302.) Prerequisite: Chemistry 0301. One
hour lecture and six hours laboratory per week.
Introduction to preparative techniques used in contemporary
inorganic chemistry.
0308. Solid State Analysis (5 s.h.) S
Prerequisite: one semester of physical chemistry lecture and
Chemistry 0301. Pre- or corequisite: a second semester of
physical chem8istry lecture. Two hours lecture and six hours
laboratory per week.
Students will synthesize a variety of transition metal complexes,
and study the complexes using techniques of x-ray
crystallography, electrochemistry, conductivity, magnetic
susceptibility, and electron paramagnetic resonance. Modeling of
the band properties of the complexes will be carried out using
parameters obtained from the techniques.
W314. Techniques of Chemical Measurement II (5 s.h.) S
Prerequisite: Chemistry 0129, Chemistry 0213, and Chemistry
231; Pre- or corequisite: Chemistry 232. English W102 or English
W104 is recommended, but not required. Three hours lecture and
four hours laboratory per week.
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. (Capstone W
course)
0321. Organic Structure and Mechanisms (3 s.h.) F
(Formerly Advanced Organic Chemistry I.) Prerequisite:
Chemistry 0122.
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.
0322. Organic Structure and Mechanisms (3 s.h.) F
(Formerly Advanced Organic Chemistry II.) Prerequisite:
Chemistry 0122.
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.
0327. Advanced Organic Preparations (4 s.h.) S
Prerequisite: Chemistry 0213. One hour lecture and six hours
laboratory per week.
Use of modern synthetic techniques in the preparation of organic
compounds. Entrance to this course requires demonstrated
proficiency in organic chemistry as evidenced by a satisfactory
score on a standardized organic chemistry exam.
0328. Qualitative Organic Analysis (4 s.h.) F
Prerequisite: Chemistry 0213. One hour lecture and six hours
laboratory per week.
Offers considerable experience with modern instrumentation and
techniques for the separation and identification of organic
compounds. Students expected to identify unknowns by ir, nmr, and
microscale tests. Entrance to this course requires demonstrated
proficiency in organic chemistry as evidenced by a satisfactory
score on a standardized organic chemistry exam.
0331. Advanced Physical Chemistry I (3 s.h.) F
Prerequisite: Chemistry 0232.
Application of physical chemistry to problems of current
interest. Exact topics to be covered will vary from year to year.
0332. Advanced Physical Chemistry II (3 s.h.) S
Prerequisite: Chemistry 0232.
Elementary application of statistical mechanics in various
physio-chemical systems.
0335. Polymer Synthesis (3 s.h.) F
Prerequisite: Chemistry 0122.
Preparative methods for macromolecules of chemical and/or
economic interest.
0336. Polymer Structure and Properties (3 s.h.) S
Prerequisites Chemistry 0122 and 0232.
Introduction to the theoretical foundations underpinning
macromolecular chemistry.
0371. Biochemistry I (3 s.h.) S
Prerequisite: Chemistry 0122.
Emphasis on structure/function relationships in proteins and
nucleic acids. Kinetics and catalytic mechanisms of enzymes.
Replication and genetic manipulation of DNA.
0372. Biochemistry II (3 s.h.) F
Prerequisite: Chemistry 0371.
A continuation course to Chemistry 0371, emphasizing the major
metabolic pathways, their integration and regulation, as well as
oxidative phosphorylation, other membrane associated processes,
and protein biosynthesis.
0374. Biophysical Chemistry (3 s.h.) S
Prerequisite: Two semesters of general chemistry, two
semesters of calculus, and one semester of calculus-based
physics; Pre- or Corequisites: third semester calculus and second
semester physics. Permission of instructor required.
The course covers those aspects of computer simulation of
molecular dynamics, quantum mechanics, and statistical mechanics
of use to biochemists and biologists interested in molecular
modeling. The course is intended to be computer intensive.
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