Fall 2023

  • CHEM 122: An Introduction to Chemistry

    An introduction to the fundamentals of chemistry to prepare students to enter subsequent chemistry courses (Chemistry 123 or 128). Atoms and molecules, stoichiometry, and gases will be covered in the course. Although learning through discovery-based processes, small groups, and short laboratory experimentation will occur, this is not a lab course and does not fulfill the requirements for medical school. This course assumes competence with simple algebra, but no prior chemistry experience.

     Prerequisites: Students with high school chemistry should probably take Chemistry 123 or 128. (Determined by the self-administered Chemistry Placement Evaluation, Chemistry Home Page). 6 credits; Does not fulfill a curricular exploration requirement, Quantitative Reasoning Encounter; offered Fall 2023 · Tamra Lahom

  • CHEM 123: Principles of Chemistry I and Lab

    An introduction to chemistry for students who have strong high school preparation in chemistry or who have taken Chemistry 122. Topics include the electronic structure of atoms, periodicity, molecular geometry, thermodynamics, bonding, equilibrium, reaction kinetics, and acids and bases. Each offering will also focus on a special topic(s) selected by the instructor. Students cannot receive credit for both Chemistry 123 and 128.

     Prerequisites: Chemistry 122 or placement via Chemistry Placement Exam (see Chemistry Department webpage) 6 credits; Science with Lab, Quantitative Reasoning Encounter; offered Fall 2023, Fall 2023, Winter 2024, Winter 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2024 · Isaac Blythe, Rachel Horness

  • CHEM 123: Principles of Chemistry I and Lab

    An introduction to chemistry for students who have strong high school preparation in chemistry or who have taken Chemistry 122. Topics include the electronic structure of atoms, periodicity, molecular geometry, thermodynamics, bonding, equilibrium, reaction kinetics, and acids and bases. Each offering will also focus on a special topic(s) selected by the instructor. Students cannot receive credit for both Chemistry 123 and 128.

     Prerequisites: Chemistry 122 or placement via Chemistry Placement Exam (see Chemistry Department webpage) 6 credits; Science with Lab, Quantitative Reasoning Encounter; offered Fall 2023, Fall 2023, Winter 2024, Winter 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2024 · Isaac Blythe, Rachel Horness

  • CHEM 224: Principles of Chemistry II and Lab

    A more advanced study of several core introductory chemistry principles. This course is suitable for students with advanced placement in chemistry or students who have completed Chemistry 123 or 128. Topics include coordination chemistry, advanced bonding models, spectroscopy, advanced acid/base and redox equilibria, and electrochemistry. The topics will be taught from varying perspectives using examples from biochemistry, the environment, energy, or materials chemistry. The lab will focus on developing computational, quantitative, and synthetic skills and will prepare students for more advanced laboratory work in chemistry.

     Prerequisites: Chemistry 123 or Chemistry 128 6 credits; Science with Lab, Quantitative Reasoning Encounter; offered Fall 2023, Fall 2023, Winter 2024, Winter 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2024 · Rachel Horness, Joe Chihade, Steven Drew

  • CHEM 224: Principles of Chemistry II and Lab

    A more advanced study of several core introductory chemistry principles. This course is suitable for students with advanced placement in chemistry or students who have completed Chemistry 123 or 128. Topics include coordination chemistry, advanced bonding models, spectroscopy, advanced acid/base and redox equilibria, and electrochemistry. The topics will be taught from varying perspectives using examples from biochemistry, the environment, energy, or materials chemistry. The lab will focus on developing computational, quantitative, and synthetic skills and will prepare students for more advanced laboratory work in chemistry.

     Prerequisites: Chemistry 123 or Chemistry 128 6 credits; Science with Lab, Quantitative Reasoning Encounter; offered Fall 2023, Fall 2023, Winter 2024, Winter 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2024 · Rachel Horness, Joe Chihade, Steven Drew

  • CHEM 233: Organic Chemistry I and Lab

    Theoretical aspects of carbon chemistry are examined with reference to structure-reactivity relationships, functional groups, stereochemistry, reaction mechanisms and spectroscopy. Laboratory work concentrates on modern techniques of organic chemistry, inquiry-based projects, and spectroscopic analysis. One laboratory per week.

     Prerequisites: Chemistry 123 or 128 6 credits; Science with Lab, Quantitative Reasoning Encounter; offered Fall 2023, Fall 2023, Fall 2023, Winter 2024, Winter 2024 · Matt Whited, Gretchen Hofmeister

  • CHEM 233: Organic Chemistry I and Lab

    Theoretical aspects of carbon chemistry are examined with reference to structure-reactivity relationships, functional groups, stereochemistry, reaction mechanisms and spectroscopy. Laboratory work concentrates on modern techniques of organic chemistry, inquiry-based projects, and spectroscopic analysis. One laboratory per week.

     Prerequisites: Chemistry 123 or 128 6 credits; Science with Lab, Quantitative Reasoning Encounter; offered Fall 2023, Fall 2023, Fall 2023, Winter 2024, Winter 2024 · Matt Whited, Gretchen Hofmeister

  • CHEM 233: Organic Chemistry I and Lab

    Theoretical aspects of carbon chemistry are examined with reference to structure-reactivity relationships, functional groups, stereochemistry, reaction mechanisms and spectroscopy. Laboratory work concentrates on modern techniques of organic chemistry, inquiry-based projects, and spectroscopic analysis. One laboratory per week.

     Prerequisites: Chemistry 123 or 128 6 credits; Science with Lab, Quantitative Reasoning Encounter; offered Fall 2023, Fall 2023, Fall 2023, Winter 2024, Winter 2024 · Matt Whited, Gretchen Hofmeister

  • CHEM 301: Chemical Kinetics Laboratory

    A mixed class/lab course with one four-hour laboratory per week and weekly discussion/problem sessions. In class, the principles of kinetics will be developed with a mechanistic focus. In lab, experimental design and extensive independent project work will be emphasized.

    Prerequisites: Chemistry 224 and 233 and Mathematics 120 or 121 3 credits; Does not fulfill a curricular exploration requirement, Quantitative Reasoning Encounter, Writing Requirement; offered Fall 2023, Fall 2023, Fall 2023, Fall 2023, Fall 2023 · Daniela Kohen, Tamra Lahom

  • CHEM 301: Chemical Kinetics Laboratory

    A mixed class/lab course with one four-hour laboratory per week and weekly discussion/problem sessions. In class, the principles of kinetics will be developed with a mechanistic focus. In lab, experimental design and extensive independent project work will be emphasized.

    Prerequisites: Chemistry 224 and 233 and Mathematics 120 or 121 3 credits; Does not fulfill a curricular exploration requirement, Quantitative Reasoning Encounter, Writing Requirement; offered Fall 2023, Fall 2023, Fall 2023, Fall 2023, Fall 2023 · Daniela Kohen, Tamra Lahom

  • CHEM 301: Chemical Kinetics Laboratory

    A mixed class/lab course with one four-hour laboratory per week and weekly discussion/problem sessions. In class, the principles of kinetics will be developed with a mechanistic focus. In lab, experimental design and extensive independent project work will be emphasized.

    Prerequisites: Chemistry 224 and 233 and Mathematics 120 or 121 3 credits; Does not fulfill a curricular exploration requirement, Quantitative Reasoning Encounter, Writing Requirement; offered Fall 2023, Fall 2023, Fall 2023, Fall 2023, Fall 2023 · Daniela Kohen, Tamra Lahom

  • CHEM 301: Chemical Kinetics Laboratory

    A mixed class/lab course with one four-hour laboratory per week and weekly discussion/problem sessions. In class, the principles of kinetics will be developed with a mechanistic focus. In lab, experimental design and extensive independent project work will be emphasized.

    Prerequisites: Chemistry 224 and 233 and Mathematics 120 or 121 3 credits; Does not fulfill a curricular exploration requirement, Quantitative Reasoning Encounter, Writing Requirement; offered Fall 2023, Fall 2023, Fall 2023, Fall 2023, Fall 2023 · Daniela Kohen, Tamra Lahom

  • CHEM 301: Chemical Kinetics Laboratory

    A mixed class/lab course with one four-hour laboratory per week and weekly discussion/problem sessions. In class, the principles of kinetics will be developed with a mechanistic focus. In lab, experimental design and extensive independent project work will be emphasized.

    Prerequisites: Chemistry 224 and 233 and Mathematics 120 or 121 3 credits; Does not fulfill a curricular exploration requirement, Quantitative Reasoning Encounter, Writing Requirement; offered Fall 2023, Fall 2023, Fall 2023, Fall 2023, Fall 2023 · Daniela Kohen, Tamra Lahom

  • CHEM 343: Chemical Thermodynamics

    The major topic is chemical thermodynamics, including the First and Second Laws, the conditions for spontaneous change, thermochemistry, and chemical equilibrium. To showcase how chemists utilize energy concepts to solve problems, thermodynamics will be regularly applied to a number of real-world examples and scientific problems.

     Prerequisites: Chemistry 123 or 128, Mathematics 120 or 211 and six credits from Physics courses number 131 to 165. 6 credits; Does not fulfill a curricular exploration requirement, Quantitative Reasoning Encounter; offered Fall 2023 · Trish Ferrett

  • CHEM 353: Organic Chemistry III

    This course explores the relationship between structure and reactivity in organic molecular systems, with an emphasis on reaction mechanisms. Topics include molecular orbital theory, stereoelectronic effects, linear free energy relationships, and kinetic isotope effects. We will use these theories to revisit and deepen our understanding of reactions from Chemistry 233 (Organic Chemistry & Lab) and 234 (Organic Chemistry II & Lab). We will then analyze additional classes of reactions, such as pericyclic, enantioselective, and organometallic transformations. Students will use the primary literature to further investigate these topics.

     Prerequisites: Chemistry 234 Either previous or concurrent registration in Chemistry 301, 343 or 344 6 credits; Does not fulfill a curricular exploration requirement, Quantitative Reasoning Encounter; offered Fall 2023 · Kaz Skubi

  • CHEM 361: Materials Chemistry

    Materials chemistry seeks to understand condensed matter through the study of its structural, electronic, and macroscopic properties with an eye on practical applications. Therefore, the study of matter from a materials perspective requires a multidisciplinary approach involving chemistry, physics, engineering, and technology. Some topics to be covered include crystalline structure, X-ray diffraction, band theory, conductivity, magnetic and optical properties, the effect of size on materials properties, and soft materials. Current research in materials chemistry will be explored through group presentation and discussion of primary literature papers.

     Prerequisites: Chemistry 224 and Chemistry 234 or instructor permission 6 credits; Does not fulfill a curricular exploration requirement; offered Fall 2023 · Steven Drew

  • CHEM 400: Integrative Exercise

    Three alternatives exist for the department comprehensive exercise. Most students elect to join a discussion group that studies the research of a distinguished chemist or particular research problem in depth. Other students elect to write a long paper based on research in the primary literature, or write a paper expanding on their own research investigations. Most of the work for Chemistry 400 is expected to be accomplished during winter term. Students should enroll for five credits of Chemistry 400 during the winter, receive a “CI” at the end of that term, and then enroll for one credit during the spring, with the final evaluation and grade being awarded during spring term. Chemistry majors will be required to attend at least 10 seminars between the term in which they declare and the end of winter term of their senior year to ensure breadth in the exposure to the ways chemists approach their work.

     1-5 credit; S/NC; offered Fall 2023, Winter 2024, Winter 2024, Winter 2024, Winter 2024, Winter 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2024 · Matt Whited, Gretchen Hofmeister, Joe Chihade, Daniela Kohen, Kaz Skubi

Winter 2024

  • CHEM 123: Principles of Chemistry I With Problem Solving and Lab

    An introduction to chemistry for students who have strong high school preparation in chemistry or who have taken Chemistry 122. Topics include the electronic structure of atoms, periodicity, molecular geometry, thermodynamics, bonding, equilibrium, reaction kinetics, and acids and bases. Each offering will also focus on a special topic(s) selected by the instructor. Students cannot receive credit for both Chemistry 123 and 128. This section of Chemistry with problem solving is periodically offered for students who wish to further develop their general analytical and critical thinking skills. This smaller section will have additional class meetings for problem solving and review. Chemistry 123 With Problem Solving is appropriate for students who would like to have more scheduled time to work with a faculty member on developing their scientific reasoning skills and understanding of the foundations of chemistry.

     Prerequisites: Chemistry 122 or placement via Chemistry Placement Exam (see Chemistry Department webpage) 6 credits; Science with Lab, Quantitative Reasoning Encounter; offered Winter 2024 · Daniela Kohen

  • CHEM 123: Principles of Chemistry I and Lab

    An introduction to chemistry for students who have strong high school preparation in chemistry or who have taken Chemistry 122. Topics include the electronic structure of atoms, periodicity, molecular geometry, thermodynamics, bonding, equilibrium, reaction kinetics, and acids and bases. Each offering will also focus on a special topic(s) selected by the instructor. Students cannot receive credit for both Chemistry 123 and 128.

     Prerequisites: Chemistry 122 or placement via Chemistry Placement Exam (see Chemistry Department webpage) 6 credits; Science with Lab, Quantitative Reasoning Encounter; offered Fall 2023, Fall 2023, Winter 2024, Winter 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2024 · Isaac Blythe, Rachel Horness

  • CHEM 123: Principles of Chemistry I and Lab

    An introduction to chemistry for students who have strong high school preparation in chemistry or who have taken Chemistry 122. Topics include the electronic structure of atoms, periodicity, molecular geometry, thermodynamics, bonding, equilibrium, reaction kinetics, and acids and bases. Each offering will also focus on a special topic(s) selected by the instructor. Students cannot receive credit for both Chemistry 123 and 128.

     Prerequisites: Chemistry 122 or placement via Chemistry Placement Exam (see Chemistry Department webpage) 6 credits; Science with Lab, Quantitative Reasoning Encounter; offered Fall 2023, Fall 2023, Winter 2024, Winter 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2024 · Isaac Blythe, Rachel Horness

  • CHEM 224: Principles of Chemistry II and Lab

    A more advanced study of several core introductory chemistry principles. This course is suitable for students with advanced placement in chemistry or students who have completed Chemistry 123 or 128. Topics include coordination chemistry, advanced bonding models, spectroscopy, advanced acid/base and redox equilibria, and electrochemistry. The topics will be taught from varying perspectives using examples from biochemistry, the environment, energy, or materials chemistry. The lab will focus on developing computational, quantitative, and synthetic skills and will prepare students for more advanced laboratory work in chemistry.

     Prerequisites: Chemistry 123 or Chemistry 128 6 credits; Science with Lab, Quantitative Reasoning Encounter; offered Fall 2023, Fall 2023, Winter 2024, Winter 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2024 · Rachel Horness, Joe Chihade, Steven Drew

  • CHEM 224: Principles of Chemistry II and Lab

    A more advanced study of several core introductory chemistry principles. This course is suitable for students with advanced placement in chemistry or students who have completed Chemistry 123 or 128. Topics include coordination chemistry, advanced bonding models, spectroscopy, advanced acid/base and redox equilibria, and electrochemistry. The topics will be taught from varying perspectives using examples from biochemistry, the environment, energy, or materials chemistry. The lab will focus on developing computational, quantitative, and synthetic skills and will prepare students for more advanced laboratory work in chemistry.

     Prerequisites: Chemistry 123 or Chemistry 128 6 credits; Science with Lab, Quantitative Reasoning Encounter; offered Fall 2023, Fall 2023, Winter 2024, Winter 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2024 · Rachel Horness, Joe Chihade, Steven Drew

  • CHEM 233: Organic Chemistry I and Lab

    Theoretical aspects of carbon chemistry are examined with reference to structure-reactivity relationships, functional groups, stereochemistry, reaction mechanisms and spectroscopy. Laboratory work concentrates on modern techniques of organic chemistry, inquiry-based projects, and spectroscopic analysis. One laboratory per week.

     Prerequisites: Chemistry 123 or 128 6 credits; Science with Lab, Quantitative Reasoning Encounter; offered Fall 2023, Fall 2023, Fall 2023, Winter 2024, Winter 2024 · Matt Whited, Gretchen Hofmeister

  • CHEM 233: Organic Chemistry I and Lab

    Theoretical aspects of carbon chemistry are examined with reference to structure-reactivity relationships, functional groups, stereochemistry, reaction mechanisms and spectroscopy. Laboratory work concentrates on modern techniques of organic chemistry, inquiry-based projects, and spectroscopic analysis. One laboratory per week.

     Prerequisites: Chemistry 123 or 128 6 credits; Science with Lab, Quantitative Reasoning Encounter; offered Fall 2023, Fall 2023, Fall 2023, Winter 2024, Winter 2024 · Matt Whited, Gretchen Hofmeister

  • CHEM 234: Organic Chemistry II and Lab

    The chemistry of functional groups is continued from Chemistry 233, and is extended to the multifunctional compounds found in nature, in particular carbohydrates and proteins. The laboratory focuses upon inquiry-based projects and spectroscopic analysis. One laboratory per week.

     Prerequisites: Chemistry 233 6 credits; Science with Lab, Quantitative Reasoning Encounter; offered Winter 2024, Winter 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2024 · Kaz Skubi, Maraia Ener-Goetz

  • CHEM 234: Organic Chemistry II and Lab

    The chemistry of functional groups is continued from Chemistry 233, and is extended to the multifunctional compounds found in nature, in particular carbohydrates and proteins. The laboratory focuses upon inquiry-based projects and spectroscopic analysis. One laboratory per week.

     Prerequisites: Chemistry 233 6 credits; Science with Lab, Quantitative Reasoning Encounter; offered Winter 2024, Winter 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2024 · Kaz Skubi, Maraia Ener-Goetz

  • CHEM 302: Quantum Spectroscopy Laboratory

    This lab course emphasizes spectroscopic studies relevant to quantum chemistry, including experiments utilizing UV-VIS, infrared absorption spectroscopy, and visible emission spectroscopy.

    Prerequisites: Concurrent registration in Chemistry 344 2 credits; Does not fulfill a curricular exploration requirement, Quantitative Reasoning Encounter; offered Winter 2024, Winter 2024 · Trish Ferrett

  • CHEM 302: Quantum Spectroscopy Laboratory

    This lab course emphasizes spectroscopic studies relevant to quantum chemistry, including experiments utilizing UV-VIS, infrared absorption spectroscopy, and visible emission spectroscopy.

    Prerequisites: Concurrent registration in Chemistry 344 2 credits; Does not fulfill a curricular exploration requirement, Quantitative Reasoning Encounter; offered Winter 2024, Winter 2024 · Trish Ferrett

  • CHEM 330: Instrumental Chemical Analysis

    This course covers the basic principles of quantitative instrumental chemical analysis. Course topics include chromatography, electroanalytical chemistry, analytical spectroscopy, and mass spectrometry. The background needed to understand the theory and application of these instrumental techniques will be covered. In addition, students will have the opportunity to explore current research in the field of analytical chemistry through the reading and presentation of articles from the primary literature.

     Prerequisites: Chemistry 224 and Chemistry 233 Concurrent registration in Chemistry 331 6 credits; Does not fulfill a curricular exploration requirement, Quantitative Reasoning Encounter; offered Winter 2024 · Steven Drew

  • CHEM 331: Instrumental Chemical Analysis Laboratory

    This laboratory provides students with experience in using instrumental methods for quantitative chemical analysis. Laboratory work consists of several assigned experiments that use instrumental techniques such as liquid and gas chromatography, UV spectrophotometry and fluorometry, mass spectrometry, and voltammetry. This laboratory concludes with an instrumental analysis project that is researched and designed by student groups.

     Prerequisites: Concurrent registration in Chemistry 330 Chemistry 224 and 233 2 credits; Does not fulfill a curricular exploration requirement, Quantitative Reasoning Encounter; offered Winter 2024, Winter 2024 · Steven Drew

  • CHEM 331: Instrumental Chemical Analysis Laboratory

    This laboratory provides students with experience in using instrumental methods for quantitative chemical analysis. Laboratory work consists of several assigned experiments that use instrumental techniques such as liquid and gas chromatography, UV spectrophotometry and fluorometry, mass spectrometry, and voltammetry. This laboratory concludes with an instrumental analysis project that is researched and designed by student groups.

     Prerequisites: Concurrent registration in Chemistry 330 Chemistry 224 and 233 2 credits; Does not fulfill a curricular exploration requirement, Quantitative Reasoning Encounter; offered Winter 2024, Winter 2024 · Steven Drew

  • CHEM 344: Quantum Chemistry

    This course introduces quantum mechanics with an emphasis on chemical and spectroscopic applications. The focus will be on atomic and molecular quantum behavior involving electrons, rotations, and vibrations. The objective is to develop both a deeper understanding of bonding as well as an appreciation of how spectroscopy provides insight into the microscopic world of molecules.

     Prerequisites: Chemistry 123 or 128, Mathematics 120 or 211 and six credits from Physics 131 to 165 6 credits; Does not fulfill a curricular exploration requirement, Quantitative Reasoning Encounter; offered Winter 2024 · Will Hollingsworth

  • CHEM 400: Integrative Exercise

    Three alternatives exist for the department comprehensive exercise. Most students elect to join a discussion group that studies the research of a distinguished chemist or particular research problem in depth. Other students elect to write a long paper based on research in the primary literature, or write a paper expanding on their own research investigations. Most of the work for Chemistry 400 is expected to be accomplished during winter term. Students should enroll for five credits of Chemistry 400 during the winter, receive a “CI” at the end of that term, and then enroll for one credit during the spring, with the final evaluation and grade being awarded during spring term. Chemistry majors will be required to attend at least 10 seminars between the term in which they declare and the end of winter term of their senior year to ensure breadth in the exposure to the ways chemists approach their work.

     1-5 credit; S/NC; offered Fall 2023, Winter 2024, Winter 2024, Winter 2024, Winter 2024, Winter 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2024 · Matt Whited, Gretchen Hofmeister, Joe Chihade, Daniela Kohen, Kaz Skubi

  • CHEM 400: Integrative Exercise

    Three alternatives exist for the department comprehensive exercise. Most students elect to join a discussion group that studies the research of a distinguished chemist or particular research problem in depth. Other students elect to write a long paper based on research in the primary literature, or write a paper expanding on their own research investigations. Most of the work for Chemistry 400 is expected to be accomplished during winter term. Students should enroll for five credits of Chemistry 400 during the winter, receive a “CI” at the end of that term, and then enroll for one credit during the spring, with the final evaluation and grade being awarded during spring term. Chemistry majors will be required to attend at least 10 seminars between the term in which they declare and the end of winter term of their senior year to ensure breadth in the exposure to the ways chemists approach their work.

     1-5 credit; S/NC; offered Fall 2023, Winter 2024, Winter 2024, Winter 2024, Winter 2024, Winter 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2024 · Matt Whited, Gretchen Hofmeister, Joe Chihade, Daniela Kohen, Kaz Skubi

  • CHEM 400: Integrative Exercise

    Three alternatives exist for the department comprehensive exercise. Most students elect to join a discussion group that studies the research of a distinguished chemist or particular research problem in depth. Other students elect to write a long paper based on research in the primary literature, or write a paper expanding on their own research investigations. Most of the work for Chemistry 400 is expected to be accomplished during winter term. Students should enroll for five credits of Chemistry 400 during the winter, receive a “CI” at the end of that term, and then enroll for one credit during the spring, with the final evaluation and grade being awarded during spring term. Chemistry majors will be required to attend at least 10 seminars between the term in which they declare and the end of winter term of their senior year to ensure breadth in the exposure to the ways chemists approach their work.

     1-5 credit; S/NC; offered Fall 2023, Winter 2024, Winter 2024, Winter 2024, Winter 2024, Winter 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2024 · Matt Whited, Gretchen Hofmeister, Joe Chihade, Daniela Kohen, Kaz Skubi

  • CHEM 400: Integrative Exercise

    Three alternatives exist for the department comprehensive exercise. Most students elect to join a discussion group that studies the research of a distinguished chemist or particular research problem in depth. Other students elect to write a long paper based on research in the primary literature, or write a paper expanding on their own research investigations. Most of the work for Chemistry 400 is expected to be accomplished during winter term. Students should enroll for five credits of Chemistry 400 during the winter, receive a “CI” at the end of that term, and then enroll for one credit during the spring, with the final evaluation and grade being awarded during spring term. Chemistry majors will be required to attend at least 10 seminars between the term in which they declare and the end of winter term of their senior year to ensure breadth in the exposure to the ways chemists approach their work.

     1-5 credit; S/NC; offered Fall 2023, Winter 2024, Winter 2024, Winter 2024, Winter 2024, Winter 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2024 · Matt Whited, Gretchen Hofmeister, Joe Chihade, Daniela Kohen, Kaz Skubi

  • CHEM 400: Integrative Exercise

    Three alternatives exist for the department comprehensive exercise. Most students elect to join a discussion group that studies the research of a distinguished chemist or particular research problem in depth. Other students elect to write a long paper based on research in the primary literature, or write a paper expanding on their own research investigations. Most of the work for Chemistry 400 is expected to be accomplished during winter term. Students should enroll for five credits of Chemistry 400 during the winter, receive a “CI” at the end of that term, and then enroll for one credit during the spring, with the final evaluation and grade being awarded during spring term. Chemistry majors will be required to attend at least 10 seminars between the term in which they declare and the end of winter term of their senior year to ensure breadth in the exposure to the ways chemists approach their work.

     1-5 credit; S/NC; offered Fall 2023, Winter 2024, Winter 2024, Winter 2024, Winter 2024, Winter 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2024 · Matt Whited, Gretchen Hofmeister, Joe Chihade, Daniela Kohen, Kaz Skubi

Spring 2024

  • CHEM 123: Principles of Chemistry I and Lab

    An introduction to chemistry for students who have strong high school preparation in chemistry or who have taken Chemistry 122. Topics include the electronic structure of atoms, periodicity, molecular geometry, thermodynamics, bonding, equilibrium, reaction kinetics, and acids and bases. Each offering will also focus on a special topic(s) selected by the instructor. Students cannot receive credit for both Chemistry 123 and 128.

     Prerequisites: Chemistry 122 or placement via Chemistry Placement Exam (see Chemistry Department webpage) 6 credits; Science with Lab, Quantitative Reasoning Encounter; offered Fall 2023, Fall 2023, Winter 2024, Winter 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2024 · Isaac Blythe, Rachel Horness

  • CHEM 123: Principles of Chemistry I and Lab

    An introduction to chemistry for students who have strong high school preparation in chemistry or who have taken Chemistry 122. Topics include the electronic structure of atoms, periodicity, molecular geometry, thermodynamics, bonding, equilibrium, reaction kinetics, and acids and bases. Each offering will also focus on a special topic(s) selected by the instructor. Students cannot receive credit for both Chemistry 123 and 128.

     Prerequisites: Chemistry 122 or placement via Chemistry Placement Exam (see Chemistry Department webpage) 6 credits; Science with Lab, Quantitative Reasoning Encounter; offered Fall 2023, Fall 2023, Winter 2024, Winter 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2024 · Isaac Blythe, Rachel Horness

  • CHEM 123: Principles of Chemistry I and Lab

    An introduction to chemistry for students who have strong high school preparation in chemistry or who have taken Chemistry 122. Topics include the electronic structure of atoms, periodicity, molecular geometry, thermodynamics, bonding, equilibrium, reaction kinetics, and acids and bases. Each offering will also focus on a special topic(s) selected by the instructor. Students cannot receive credit for both Chemistry 123 and 128.

     Prerequisites: Chemistry 122 or placement via Chemistry Placement Exam (see Chemistry Department webpage) 6 credits; Science with Lab, Quantitative Reasoning Encounter; offered Fall 2023, Fall 2023, Winter 2024, Winter 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2024 · Isaac Blythe, Rachel Horness

  • CHEM 224: Principles of Chemistry II and Lab

    A more advanced study of several core introductory chemistry principles. This course is suitable for students with advanced placement in chemistry or students who have completed Chemistry 123 or 128. Topics include coordination chemistry, advanced bonding models, spectroscopy, advanced acid/base and redox equilibria, and electrochemistry. The topics will be taught from varying perspectives using examples from biochemistry, the environment, energy, or materials chemistry. The lab will focus on developing computational, quantitative, and synthetic skills and will prepare students for more advanced laboratory work in chemistry.

     Prerequisites: Chemistry 123 or Chemistry 128 6 credits; Science with Lab, Quantitative Reasoning Encounter; offered Fall 2023, Fall 2023, Winter 2024, Winter 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2024 · Rachel Horness, Joe Chihade, Steven Drew

  • CHEM 224: Principles of Chemistry II and Lab

    A more advanced study of several core introductory chemistry principles. This course is suitable for students with advanced placement in chemistry or students who have completed Chemistry 123 or 128. Topics include coordination chemistry, advanced bonding models, spectroscopy, advanced acid/base and redox equilibria, and electrochemistry. The topics will be taught from varying perspectives using examples from biochemistry, the environment, energy, or materials chemistry. The lab will focus on developing computational, quantitative, and synthetic skills and will prepare students for more advanced laboratory work in chemistry.

     Prerequisites: Chemistry 123 or Chemistry 128 6 credits; Science with Lab, Quantitative Reasoning Encounter; offered Fall 2023, Fall 2023, Winter 2024, Winter 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2024 · Rachel Horness, Joe Chihade, Steven Drew

  • CHEM 234: Organic Chemistry II and Lab

    The chemistry of functional groups is continued from Chemistry 233, and is extended to the multifunctional compounds found in nature, in particular carbohydrates and proteins. The laboratory focuses upon inquiry-based projects and spectroscopic analysis. One laboratory per week.

     Prerequisites: Chemistry 233 6 credits; Science with Lab, Quantitative Reasoning Encounter; offered Winter 2024, Winter 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2024 · Kaz Skubi, Maraia Ener-Goetz

  • CHEM 234: Organic Chemistry II and Lab

    The chemistry of functional groups is continued from Chemistry 233, and is extended to the multifunctional compounds found in nature, in particular carbohydrates and proteins. The laboratory focuses upon inquiry-based projects and spectroscopic analysis. One laboratory per week.

     Prerequisites: Chemistry 233 6 credits; Science with Lab, Quantitative Reasoning Encounter; offered Winter 2024, Winter 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2024 · Kaz Skubi, Maraia Ener-Goetz

  • CHEM 306: Spectrometric Characterization of Chemical Compounds

    This combined lecture and lab course teaches students how to use modern spectrometric techniques for the structural characterization of molecules. Lectures will cover topics and problems in the theory and practical applications associated with GC-Mass Spectrometry, ESI-Mass Spectrometry, Infrared, and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (1H, 13C, and 2D experiments). Students will apply all of these techniques in the laboratory for the structural characterization of known and unknown molecules.

     Prerequisites: Chemistry 234 or instructor permission 2 credits; Does not fulfill a curricular exploration requirement, Quantitative Reasoning Encounter; offered Spring 2024, Spring 2024 · Gretchen Hofmeister

  • CHEM 306: Spectrometric Characterization of Chemical Compounds

    This combined lecture and lab course teaches students how to use modern spectrometric techniques for the structural characterization of molecules. Lectures will cover topics and problems in the theory and practical applications associated with GC-Mass Spectrometry, ESI-Mass Spectrometry, Infrared, and Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (1H, 13C, and 2D experiments). Students will apply all of these techniques in the laboratory for the structural characterization of known and unknown molecules.

     Prerequisites: Chemistry 234 or instructor permission 2 credits; Does not fulfill a curricular exploration requirement, Quantitative Reasoning Encounter; offered Spring 2024, Spring 2024 · Gretchen Hofmeister

  • CHEM 351: Inorganic Chemistry

    Symmetry, molecular orbital theory and ligand field theory will provide a framework to explore the bonding, magnetism and spectroscopic properties of coordination complexes. Topics in reactivity (hard and soft acids and bases), bioinorganic chemistry, reaction mechanisms, and organometallic chemistry, will also be introduced.

     Prerequisites: Chemistry 224 and 234 6 credits; Does not fulfill a curricular exploration requirement, Quantitative Reasoning Encounter; offered Spring 2024 · Isaac Blythe

  • CHEM 352: Laboratory in Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

    Synthesis, purification and spectroscopic characterization of transition-metal complexes with an emphasis on methods for preparing and handling air-sensitive compounds. One laboratory per week.

     Prerequisites: Concurrent or previous registration in Chemistry 351 2 credits; Does not fulfill a curricular exploration requirement, Quantitative Reasoning Encounter; offered Spring 2024, Spring 2024 · Isaac Blythe

  • CHEM 352: Laboratory in Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

    Synthesis, purification and spectroscopic characterization of transition-metal complexes with an emphasis on methods for preparing and handling air-sensitive compounds. One laboratory per week.

     Prerequisites: Concurrent or previous registration in Chemistry 351 2 credits; Does not fulfill a curricular exploration requirement, Quantitative Reasoning Encounter; offered Spring 2024, Spring 2024 · Isaac Blythe

  • CHEM 400: Integrative Exercise

    Three alternatives exist for the department comprehensive exercise. Most students elect to join a discussion group that studies the research of a distinguished chemist or particular research problem in depth. Other students elect to write a long paper based on research in the primary literature, or write a paper expanding on their own research investigations. Most of the work for Chemistry 400 is expected to be accomplished during winter term. Students should enroll for five credits of Chemistry 400 during the winter, receive a “CI” at the end of that term, and then enroll for one credit during the spring, with the final evaluation and grade being awarded during spring term. Chemistry majors will be required to attend at least 10 seminars between the term in which they declare and the end of winter term of their senior year to ensure breadth in the exposure to the ways chemists approach their work.

     1-5 credit; S/NC; offered Fall 2023, Winter 2024, Winter 2024, Winter 2024, Winter 2024, Winter 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2024 · Matt Whited, Gretchen Hofmeister, Joe Chihade, Daniela Kohen, Kaz Skubi

  • CHEM 400: Integrative Exercise

    Three alternatives exist for the department comprehensive exercise. Most students elect to join a discussion group that studies the research of a distinguished chemist or particular research problem in depth. Other students elect to write a long paper based on research in the primary literature, or write a paper expanding on their own research investigations. Most of the work for Chemistry 400 is expected to be accomplished during winter term. Students should enroll for five credits of Chemistry 400 during the winter, receive a “CI” at the end of that term, and then enroll for one credit during the spring, with the final evaluation and grade being awarded during spring term. Chemistry majors will be required to attend at least 10 seminars between the term in which they declare and the end of winter term of their senior year to ensure breadth in the exposure to the ways chemists approach their work.

     1-5 credit; S/NC; offered Fall 2023, Winter 2024, Winter 2024, Winter 2024, Winter 2024, Winter 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2024 · Matt Whited, Gretchen Hofmeister, Joe Chihade, Daniela Kohen, Kaz Skubi

  • CHEM 400: Integrative Exercise

    Three alternatives exist for the department comprehensive exercise. Most students elect to join a discussion group that studies the research of a distinguished chemist or particular research problem in depth. Other students elect to write a long paper based on research in the primary literature, or write a paper expanding on their own research investigations. Most of the work for Chemistry 400 is expected to be accomplished during winter term. Students should enroll for five credits of Chemistry 400 during the winter, receive a “CI” at the end of that term, and then enroll for one credit during the spring, with the final evaluation and grade being awarded during spring term. Chemistry majors will be required to attend at least 10 seminars between the term in which they declare and the end of winter term of their senior year to ensure breadth in the exposure to the ways chemists approach their work.

     1-5 credit; S/NC; offered Fall 2023, Winter 2024, Winter 2024, Winter 2024, Winter 2024, Winter 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2024 · Matt Whited, Gretchen Hofmeister, Joe Chihade, Daniela Kohen, Kaz Skubi

  • CHEM 400: Integrative Exercise

    Three alternatives exist for the department comprehensive exercise. Most students elect to join a discussion group that studies the research of a distinguished chemist or particular research problem in depth. Other students elect to write a long paper based on research in the primary literature, or write a paper expanding on their own research investigations. Most of the work for Chemistry 400 is expected to be accomplished during winter term. Students should enroll for five credits of Chemistry 400 during the winter, receive a “CI” at the end of that term, and then enroll for one credit during the spring, with the final evaluation and grade being awarded during spring term. Chemistry majors will be required to attend at least 10 seminars between the term in which they declare and the end of winter term of their senior year to ensure breadth in the exposure to the ways chemists approach their work.

     1-5 credit; S/NC; offered Fall 2023, Winter 2024, Winter 2024, Winter 2024, Winter 2024, Winter 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2024, Spring 2024 · Matt Whited, Gretchen Hofmeister, Joe Chihade, Daniela Kohen, Kaz Skubi