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Chemistry
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CHEM 1001
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Introductory Chemistry I - 3 hrs.
The fundamentals of inorganic chemistry. Prerequisite: Grade of "C" or better in MATH 1009, or eligibility for MATH 1011 or a more advanced mathematics course. Three hours lecture. For non-majors. F, Sp, Su1
LCCN: CCEM 1103
LCCN: CCEM 1103
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CHEM 1002
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Introductory Chemistry Ii - 3 hrs.
The fundamentals of organic and biochemistry. Prerequisite: "C" or better in CHEM 1001. Three hours lecture. For non-majors. F, Sp, Su2
LCCN: CCEM 1113
LCCN: CCEM 1113
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CHEM 1003
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Introductory Chemistry Laboratory I - 1 hrs.
A laboratory course to accompany CHEM 1001. Three hours of laboratory. Prerequisite: Credit or registration in CHEM 1001. For non-majors. F, Sp, Su1
LCCN: CCEM 1101
LCCN: CCEM 1101
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CHEM 1004
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Introductory Chemistry Laboratory Ii - 1 hrs.
A laboratory course to accompany CHEM 1002. Three hours of laboratory. Prerequisite: "C" or better in CHEM 1003 and registration or credit in CHEM 1002. For non-majors. Sp
LCCN: CCEM 1111
LCCN: CCEM 1111
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CHEM 1007
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General Chemistry I - 3 hrs.
A course in modern chemistry theories and principles; quantitative approach and problem solving; descriptive chemistry of selected elements and compounds. Three hours of lecture. Prerequisite: "C" or better in MATH 1011 or 1013, or equivalent, or eligibility for MATH 1013. F, Sp, Su1
LCCN: CCEM 1123
LCCN: CCEM 1123
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CHEM 1008
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General Chemistry Ii - 3 hrs.
A continuation of CHEM 1007; continuation of theory with emphasis on chemical equilibria; a quantitative approach to solution chemistry; descriptive chemistry of selected elements and compounds from the main groups and the first transition series. Three hours of lecture. Prerequisite: "C" or better in CHEM 1007. F, Sp, Su2
LCCN: CCEM 1133
LCCN: CCEM 1133
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CHEM 1009
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General Chemistry Laboratory I - 1 hrs.
A laboratory course to accompany 1007. Three hours laboratory. Prerequisite: Credit or registration in CHEM 1007. F, Sp, Su1
LCCN: CCEM 1121
LCCN: CCEM 1121
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CHEM 1010
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General Chemistry Laboratory Ii - 1 hrs.
A laboratory course to accompany CHEM 1008 including qualitative analysis. Prerequisite: "C" or better in CHEM 1009; credit or registration in CHEM 1008. F, Sp, Su2
LCCN: CCEM 1131
LCCN: CCEM 1131
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CHEM 1050
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Integrated Chemistry For Education Majors - 3 hrs.
Fundamental concepts of chemistry with an emphasis on the interdisciplinary nature of the concepts introduced. Integrated lecture/lab format. For Elementary Education Majors only. F, Sp
LCCN: CCEM 1013
LCCN: CCEM 1013
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CHEM 2030
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Organic Chemistry I - 3 hrs.
Discussion of structure and bonding theory, acid-base chemistry, reactions of alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alcohols and alkyl halides. Three hours lecture. Prerequisite: "C" or better in CHEM 1008. F, S, Su1 (Formerly 303)
LCCN: CCEM 2213
LCCN: CCEM 2213
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CHEM 2031
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Organic Chemistry Laboratory I - 1 hrs.
Laboratory to accompany Organic Chemistry I. Introduction to procedures used in the organic laboratory. Three hours laboratory. Prerequisite: credit or registration in CHEM 2030 and a 'C" or better in CHEM 1010. F, Sp, Su1 (Formerly 305)
LCCN: CCEM 2211
LCCN: CCEM 2211
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CHEM 2032
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Organic Chemistry Ii - 3 hrs.
Spectroscopic techniques and the chemistry of aromatic compounds, carbonyl compounds, and amines will be covered. Three hours laboratory. Prerequisite: "C" or better in CHEM 2030. (Formerly 304)
LCCN: CCEM 2223
LCCN: CCEM 2223
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CHEM 2033
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Organic Chemistry Laboratory Ii - 1 hrs.
Laboratory to accompany Organic Chemistry II. Application of techniques from Organic Chemistry I to organic reactions. Three hours laboratory. Prerequisite: "C" or better in CHEM 2031 and credit or registration in CHEM 2032. F, Sp, Su2 (Formerly 306)
LCCN: CCEM 2221
LCCN: CCEM 2221
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CHEM 2040
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Quantitative Analysis - 3 hrs.
Discussion of techniques and theories of gravimetric, volumetric and physicochemical methods of analysis. Three hours lecture. Prerequisite: "C" or better in CHEM 1008. F (Formerly 307)
LCCN: CCEM 2303
LCCN: CCEM 2303
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CHEM 2041
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Quantitative Analysis Laboratory - 1 hrs.
A laboratory course to accompany CHEM 2040. Three hours laboratory. Prerequisite: "C" or better in CHEM 1010 and credit or registration in CHEM 2040. F (Formerly 308)
LCCN: CCEM 2301
LCCN: CCEM 2301
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CHEM 3001
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Chemistry Seminar - 1 hrs.
1 credit hour per semester, with cumulative maximum of 4 cr. allowed. Presentation of oral reports (with written synopses) on topics of current scientific and societal interest, including discussion of ethical and political implications, with emphasis on resources in the chemical literature. Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing in chemistry. Sp
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CHEM 3010
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Descriptive Inorganic Chemistry - 4 hrs.
Discussion of elemental properties, elemental combinations into ionic and molecular compounds, and periodic trends. Laboratory synthesis and characterization of inorganic compounds. Three hours lecture; three hours laboratory. Prerequisites: "C" or better in CHEM 1008. Sp (Formerly 313/314).
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CHEM 3020
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Physical Chemistry I - 3 hrs.
Fundamental interpretations of the physical principles of chemistry with emphasis on equilibrium thermodynamics and chemical kinetics. Three hours lecture and one hour recitation. Prerequisites: "C" or better in CHEM 1008; PHYS 2008; MATH 1032. F (Formerly 401)
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CHEM 3021
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Physical Chemistry Laboratory I - 1 hrs.
Modern experimental techniques in physical chemistry. Three hours laboratory. Prerequisites: "C" or better in CHEM 2041 and credit or registration in CHEM 3020. F.
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CHEM 3022
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Physical Chemistry Ii - 3 hrs.
Continuation of Chemistry 3020. Theories of atomic and molecular structure, spectroscopy and quantum mechanics are applied to chemical systems. Three hours lecture and one hour recitation. Prerequisite: "C" or better in CHEM 3020. Sp (Formerly 402)
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CHEM 3023
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Physical Chemistry Laboratory Ii - 1 hrs.
Modern experimental techniques in physical chemistry. Three hours laboratory. Prerequisites: "C" or better in CHEM 2041 and credit or registration in CHEM 3020. F.
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CHEM 3050
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Biochemistry I - 3 hrs.
Introduction to structure and function of proteins, nucleic acids, lipids and carbohydrates and enzyme kinetics, mechanisms, regulation, and vitamins. Three hours lecture. Prerequisite: "C" or better in CHEM 2032. F, Su1 (Formerly 336)
LCCN: CBIO 3403
LCCN: CBIO 3403
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CHEM 3051
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Biochemistry Laboratory I - 1 hrs.
Laboratory to accompany Biochemistry I. Introduction to procedures used in Biochemistry Laboratory. Three hours laboratory. Prerequisites: Credit or registration in CHEM 3050 and "C" or better in CHEM 2033. F
LCCN: CBIO 3401
LCCN: CBIO 3401
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CHEM 3052
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Biochemistry Ii - 3 hrs.
Thermodynamics, metabolism, photosynthesis, protein and nucleic acid biosynthesis. Three hours lecture. Prerequisite: "C" or better in CHEM 3050. Sp (Formerly 337)
LCCN: CBIO 4413
LCCN: CBIO 4413
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CHEM 4000
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Chemistry Capstone - 1 hrs.
A course designed as a culminating experience in the chemistry curriculum incorporating aspects of research methods, literature review, oral presentation, and written reports. Prerequisites: Two hours of CHEM 4099 and junior or senior standing in chemistry. Sp
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CHEM 4007
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Instrumental Analysis - 4 hrs.
A laboratory/lecture analytical course in the operation of analytical instruments, involving the care and maintenance of equipment in addition to the analytical treatment of known samples. Four hours laboratory; three hour lecture. Prerequisite: "C" or better in CHEM 2032, 2033, 2040, 2041. Sp
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CHEM 4013
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Advanced Inorganic Chemistry - 3 hrs.
The periodic table, valence theories, inorganic structure and reactivity, and coordination chemistry. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: Credit or registration in CHEM 2030. F, odd.
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CHEM 4020
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Advanced Physical Chemistry - 3 hrs.
An introduction to group theory including molecular symmetry, molecular orbital theory, electronic spectroscopy, and vibrational spectroscopy. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: "C" or better in CHEM 3022. F, even
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CHEM 4022
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Directed Study - 1 to 6 hrs.
May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit.
1-6 credits; maximum, 6 credits. A directed study for undergraduates and graduates. May include laboratory and/or library work in the areas of A. Analytical; B. Biochemistry; C. Inorganic; D. Organic; E. Physical. Four to six hours per week for each credit hour earned. Prerequisite: Approval of department head. F, Sp, Su1, Su2
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CHEM 4023
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Directed Study: Analytical - 1 to 6 hrs.
May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit.
1-6 credits; maximum, 6 credits. A directed study for undergraduates and graduates. May include laboratory and/or library work. Four to six hours per week for each credit hour earned. Prerequisite: Approval of department head. F, Sp, Su1, Su2 (Formerly CHEM 422A)
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CHEM 4024
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Directed Study: Biochemistry - 1 to 6 hrs.
May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit.
1-6 credits; maximum, 6 credits. A directed study for undergraduates and graduates. May include laboratory and/or library work. Four to six hours per week for each credit hour earned. Prerequisite: Approval of department head. F, Sp, Su1, Su2 (Formerly CHEM 422B)
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CHEM 4025
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Directed Study: Inorganic - 1 to 6 hrs.
May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit.
1-6 credits; maximum, 6 credits. A directed study for undergraduates and graduates. May include laboratory and/or library work. Four to six hours per week for each credit hour earned. Prerequisite: Approval of department head. F, Sp, Su1, Su2 (Formerly CHEM 422C)
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CHEM 4026
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Directed Study: Organic - 1 to 6 hrs.
May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit.
1-6 credits; maximum, 6 credits. A directed study for undergraduates and graduates. May include laboratory and/or library work. Four to six hours per week for each credit hour earned. Prerequisite: Approval of department head. F, Sp, Su1, Su2 (Formerly CHEM 422D)
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CHEM 4027
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Directed Study: Physical - 1 to 6 hrs.
May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit.
1-6 credits; maximum, 6 credits. A directed study for undergraduates and graduates. May include laboratory and/or library work. Four to six hours per week for each credit hour earned. Prerequisite: Approval of department head. F, Sp, Su1, Su2 (Formerly CHEM 422E)
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CHEM 4030
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Advanced Organic Chemistry - 3 hrs.
A mechanistic study of prevailing organic reactions via structural and electronic effects. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: "C" or better in CHEM 2032 and CHEM 3020. Sp, odd
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CHEM 4031
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Intermediate Organic Chemistry - 2 hrs.
Laboratory introduction of standard research techniques; lecture covering synthetic design, functional group transformations, advanced nomenclature, and mechanistic analysis of reactions. One hour lecture and three hours laboratory. Prerequisites: "C" or better in CHEM 2032 and CHEM 2033. F (Formerly 405)
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CHEM 4040
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Medicinal Chemistry - 4 hrs.
Introduction to the principles and methods of medicinal chemistry, including synthesis of pharmaceutically important compounds, their structure/activity relationships, drug-action, usage and incompatibilities.
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory. Prerequisites: "C" or better in CHEM 4030 or permission of the instructor. Sp, even
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory. Prerequisites: "C" or better in CHEM 4030 or permission of the instructor. Sp, even
CHEM 4044
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Forensic Chemistry - 4 hrs.
Introduction to the underlying chemistry concepts and scientific methods as applied in the study of forensic chemistry.
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory. Prerequisites: "C" or better in CHEM 2032, 2040 and 2041, or equivalent or permission of the instructor.
Sp, even
Three hours of lecture and three hours of laboratory. Prerequisites: "C" or better in CHEM 2032, 2040 and 2041, or equivalent or permission of the instructor.
Sp, even
CHEM 4094
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Research: Analytical (formerly Chem 499a) - 1 to 6 hrs.
May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit.
1-6 credits; maximum, 6 cr. Research problems that can be completed in one semester. Three to six hours laboratory per week per credit hour. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing in chemistry and approval of department head. F, Sp, Su1, Su2 (Formerly CHEM 499A)
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CHEM 4095
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Research: Biochemistry (formerly Chem 400b) - 1 to 6 hrs.
May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit.
1-6 credits; maximum, 6 cr. Research problems that can be completed in one semester. Three to six hours laboratory per week per credit hour. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing in chemistry and approval of department head. F, Sp, Su1, Su2 (Formerly CHEM 400B)
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CHEM 4096
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Research: Inorganic (formerly Chem 499c) - 1 to 6 hrs.
May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit.
1-6 credits; maximum, 6 cr. Research problems that can be completed in one semester. Three to six hours laboratory per week per credit hour. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing in chemistry and approval of department head. F, Sp, Su1, Su2 (Formerly CHEM 499C)
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CHEM 4097
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Research: Organic (formerly Chem 499d) - 1 to 6 hrs.
May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit.
1-6 credits; maximum, 6 cr. Research problems that can be completed in one semester. Three to six hours laboratory per week per credit hour. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing in chemistry and approval of department head. F, Sp, Su1, Su2 (Formerly CHEM 499D)
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CHEM 4098
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Research: Physical (formerly Chem 499e) - 1 to 6 hrs.
May be repeated for up to 6 hours of credit.
1-6 credits; maximum, 6 cr. Research problems that can be completed in one semester. Three to six hours laboratory per week per credit hour. Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing in chemistry and approval of department head. F, Sp, Su1, Su2 (Formerly CHEM 499E)
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CHEM 5011
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Inorganic Chemistry - 3 hrs.
The theoretical foundations of modern inorganic chemistry. Topics will vary to reflect trends in inorganic chemistry and needs of the students. Recently, 5011 has dealt with group theory; 5012 with chemical kinetics. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: 4013 or equivalent. F, even years; Sp, odd years
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CHEM 5012
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Inorganic Chemistry - 3 hrs.
The theoretical foundations of modern inorganic chemistry. Topics will vary to reflect trends in inorganic chemistry and needs of the students. Recently, 5011 has dealt with group theory; 5012 with chemical kinetics. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: 4013 or equivalent. F, even years; Sp, odd years
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CHEM 5021
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Physical Chemistry - 3 hrs.
A review of selected topics in physical chemistry. Topics will vary to reflect trends in physical chemistry and needs of the students. Recently, these courses have dealt with quantum chemistry, atomic and molecular structure, and spectroscopy. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: 3022 or equivalent. F, odd years; Sp, even years
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CHEM 5022
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Physical Chemistry - 3 hrs.
A review of selected topics in physical chemistry. Topics will vary to reflect trends in physical chemistry and needs of the students. Recently, these courses have dealt with quantum chemistry, atomic and molecular structure, and spectroscopy. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: 3022 or equivalent. F, odd years; Sp, even years
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CHEM 5031
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Organic Syntheses - 3 hrs.
In depth discussion of organic synthesis including carbon-carbon bond formation and functional group transformations. Prerequisites: A C or better in 2032 or
equivalent. Fall, odd years.
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CHEM 5032
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Organic Spectroscopy - 3 hrs.
Advanced presentations of identification techniques for organic compounds. Analytical procedures include infrared spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance, mass spectrometry, and ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy. Prerequisites: C or better in 2032 or equivalent. Spring, even years
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CHEM 5041
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Analytical Chemistry - 3 hrs.
Theory and practice of analytical chemistry. Topics will vary to reflect trends in analytical chemistry and needs of the students. Recently, these courses have dealt with spectrochemical analysis and with chromatographic methods. Three
hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: 4007 or equivalent. F, even years; Sp, odd years
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CHEM 5042
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Analytical Chemistry - 3 hrs.
Theory and practice of analytical chemistry. Topics will vary to reflect trends in analytical chemistry and needs of the students. Recently, these courses have dealt with spectrochemical analysis and with chromatographic methods. Three
hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: 4007 or equivalent. F, even years; Sp, odd years
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CHEM 5051
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Intermediary Metabolism - 3 hrs.
A study of metabolism of carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids, and lipids. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: C or better in 3050. F, odd years
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CHEM 5052
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Physical Biochemistry - 3 hrs.
Advanced study of the physical techniques, structure, function, conformation and behavior of biological macromolecules. Three hours of lecture per week. Prerequisite: C or better in 3050. (Formerly Intermediary Metabolism.) Sp, even years
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