Courses for Non-Science Majors

1000, Popular Topics in Chemistry (4)
Nonmathematical discussions of subjects as: energy in the universe and the cell, evolution, nutrition, chemical senses, drugs, hormones, synthetics, and pollution. Designed as a general education course for non-science majors. (F, Sp)

1100 Introduction to College Chemistry (5)
Elementary principles of chemistry: measurement, properties of matter, chemical symbols and formulas, chemical equations, stoichiometry, atomic structure, gas laws, solutions. Prerequisite: Satisfaction of the ELM exam requirement. Three hrs. lect., 6 hrs. lab., disc. (F, Su)

3010 The Making of Wine (4)
The history, chemistry and technology of wine making. Production of standard types of wine from grape varieties. Laboratory illustrates chemical principles as applied to wine making. Not an elective for the chemistry major. Three hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab. (Sp)

Courses for Chemistry and Other Science Majors

1101, 1102, 1103 General Chemistry (5 each)
1101: CAN CHEM 1; 1102: CAN CHEM 3; 1103: CAN CHEM 5] [CAN CHEM SEQ A=CHEM 1101-2-3] Fundamental principles of chemistry, chemical structure, bonding, equilibrium, dynamics, and reactions. Laboratory includes study of chemical and physical behavior of elements and compounds, and qualitative and quantitative analysis. Prerequisites: CHEM 1100, one year high school chemistry, two years high school mathematics, and one year high school physics are recommended. CHEM 1101 is prerequisite to CHEM 1102; CHEM 1102 is prerequisite to CHEM 1103. Three hrs. lect., 6 hrs. lab. each. (1101: F, W; 1102: W, Sp; 1103: Sp, Su)

1601, 1602, 1603 Basic Chemistry for the Health Sciences (4 each)
A one-year, terminal sequence in chemistry for students preparing for careers in health-related sciences including nursing. CHEM 1601: basic inorganic chemistry; CHEM 1602: basic organic chemistry; CHEM 1603: basic biochemistry. Does not satisfy chemistry requirement for physical science, geology, physics or biology B.S. majors. Prerequisite: high school algebra. CHEM 1601 is prerequisite to CHEM 1602; CHEM 1602 is prerequisite to CHEM 1603. Three hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab. each. (1601: F; 1602: W; 1603: Sp)

2200 Quantitative Analysis (5)
Elementary gravimetric and volumetric analysis; instrumental methods of analysis. Prerequisite: CHEM. 1103. Three hrs. lect., 6 hrs. lab. (F, Tent. Su)

2301, 2302 Survey of Organic Chemistry (4 each)
Classes of organic compounds and reactions emphasizing subjects in biological sciences. For non-chemistry majors not planning advanced work in organic chemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 1103, CHEM 2301 is prerequisite to CHEM 2302. CHEM 2301, 4 hrs. lect.; CHEM 2302, 2 hrs. lect., 6 hrs. lab. (2301: W; 2302: Sp)

3301, 3302, 3303 Organic Chemistry (5 each)
An introduction to the chemistry of aliphatic, aromatic, and heterocyclic compounds emphasizing basic principles. Laboratory work in basic techniques and synthesis. Prerequisite: CHEM 1103; CHEM 3301 is prerequisite to CHEM 3302; CHEM 3302 is prerequisite to CHEM 3303. Three hrs. lect., 6 hrs. lab. each. (3301: F, W; 3302: W, Sp; 3303: Sp, Su)

3400 Introductory Biochemistry (4)
A survey of biochemistry emphasizing the structure and metabolism of biomolecules such as amino acids, proteins, carbohydrates, lipids and nucleic acids. Prerequisite: CHEM 2302 or 3303. (F)

3401 Introductory Biochemistry Laboratory (2)
Introduction to laboratory techniques in biochemistry. Prerequisite: CHEM 3400 (may be taken concurrently) or CHEM 4411. Six hrs. lab. (F)

3405 Clinical Chemistry (5)
Biochemical processes associated with disease; principles underlying the use of laboratory tests to monitor human health; quantitation of body fluid constituents such as enzymes, carbohydrates, cholesterol, hormones and other metabolites. Prerequisites: CHEM 3400 and CHEM 3401. Three hrs. lect., 6 hrs. lab. (Alt. W)

3500 Introductory Physical Chemistry (4)
An introductory study of the fundamental physical laws, theoretical principles and mathematical relations in chemistry. Prerequisites: CHEM 1103 and PHYS 2703. (Alt. Y)

3511, 3512, 3513 Physical Chemistry Lecture (3 each)
Fundamental physical laws, theoretical principles and mathematical relations of chemistry. Prerequisites: CHEM 2200, MATH 2304 and PHYS 1003 (or concurrent) or PHYS 2703; CHEM 3511 is prerequisite to CHEM 3512; CHEM 3512 is prerequisite to CHEM 3513. (3511: F; 3512: W; 3513: Sp)

3531, 3532 Physical Chemistry Laboratory (2 each)
Experience in the measurement of physicochemical properties, digital computer analysis of experimental data, and report writing. Prerequisites: CS 1020 or CS 1160 (or concurrent); CHEM 3511 (or concurrent); CHEM 3531 is prerequisite to CHEM 3532. Six hrs. lab. each. (3531: F; 3532: W)

3800 Achievements of Women in Science (4)
(See BIOL 3800 for course description.)

3898 Cooperative Education (1-4)
Supervised work experience in which student completes academic assignments integrated with off-campus paid or volunteer activities. May be repeated for up to 4 units. No units may be counted toward the Chemistry major or minor. CR/NC grading only. Prerequisites: at least a 2.0 GPA; departmental approval of activity; completion of CHEM 2200. (A)

4110 Introduction to Geochemistry (5)
(See GEOL 4110 for course description.)

4161, 4162 Advanced Inorganic Chemistry (3 each)
The bonding, structure and reactivity of inorganic compounds. CHEM 4162 emphasizes the structure and chemistry of coordination compounds and complex ions, including the application of group theory to spectral analysis. Prerequisites: CHEM 3513 and CHEM 3303 or CHEM 2302. CHEM 4161 is prerequisite to CHEM 4162. (4161: F; 4162: W)

4180 Inorganic Chemistry Laboratory (2)
Laboratory experience in the preparation and characterization of selected inorganic compounds. Prerequisite: CHEM 3532 and CHEM 4162. Six hrs. lab. (Sp)

4240 Instrumental Methods of Analysis (4)
Principles of operation and application of instrumental methods including visible/ultraviolet and infrared spectrophotometry, atomic emission and absorption, nuclear magnetic resonance and mass spectrometry, gas-liquid and high-performance liquid chromatography, electrochemistry, and data acquisition and instrument control using microcomputers. Prerequisites: CHEM 3512 or concurrent. Two hrs. lect., 6 hrs. lab. (W)

4310 Qualitative Organic Analysis (4)
Identification of unknown organic compounds with emphasis on the use of microtechniques; discussion of modern qualitative and instrumental methods, with special regard to the identification of natural products. Prerequisite: CHEM 3303. One hr. lect., 9 hrs. lab. (Alt. Y)

4311 Advanced Organic Chemistry (4)
Mechanistic approaches to synthetic studies; chemistry of carbonyl compounds; chemistry of heterocyclic and polycyclic compounds with emphasis on those of natural origin or biological interest. Prerequisite: CHEM 3303. (F)

4330 Synthetic Organic Methods (3)
The theory and techniques of organic synthesis. Problems on methods of separation, purification, and verification by spectroscopic means. Prerequisite: CHEM 3303 or consent of instructor. Nine hrs. lab. (Alt. Y)

4340 Physical Organic Chemistry (4)
Theoretical aspects of organic chemistry based on modern concepts; chemical and physical properties of organic compounds, mechanisms of organic reactions. Prerequisites: CHEM 3303 and CHEM 3512. (Sp)

4411, 4412 General Biochemistry (4 each)
Selected topics in the chemistry and metabolism of biologically important compounds; investigation of intermediate reactions and cycles involved in metabolism; thermodynamics and kinetics of enzyme-catalyzed reactions. Prerequisites: CHEM 2200 and CHEM 3303; CHEM 3511 or 3500 or concurrent enrollment in either. CHEM 4411 is prerequisite to CHEM 4412. (4411: F; 4412: W)

4413 General Biochemistry (4)
Topics in biochemistry including the chemistry of protein and amino acid metabolism and the chemistry of nucleotides and nucleic acids, with emphasis on the latter. Prerequisites: CHEM 4412. (Sp)

4430 General Biochemistry Laboratory (4)
Laboratory techniques in biochemistry. Intended to supplement General Biochemistry, CHEM 4411 and CHEM 4412. Prerequisites: CHEM 4412 (or concurrent). Two hrs. lect., 6 hrs. lab. (W, Sp)

4431 Advanced Biochemistry Laboratory (2)
Advanced laboratory techniques in biochemistry. The focus is on biochemical procedures not covered in CHEM 4430 (advanced electrophoresis techniques, advanced protein characterization and emphasis on the analysis of nucleic acids). Prerequisites: CHEM 4413 (or concurrent), and CHEM 4430. Six hrs. lab. (Sp)

4440 Protein Structure (3)
The basic structural motifs found in proteins such as enzymes, antibodies, membrane-bound proteins, virus-coat proteins, and nucleic acid binding proteins. Discussion will also focus on the biological significance of these structures. Prerequisite: CHEM 4413. (F)

4450 Nucleic Acid Chemistry (3)
Nucleic acid structure, modification, and processing. Oligonucleotide synthesis, methods essential to the chemical characterization of nucleic acids, and virus structure and replication. Prerequisite: CHEM 4413 (W)

4460 Major Organ Biochemistry (3)
The unique biochemistry of the major organs of the human body including brain, heart, liver, kidney, skeletal muscle, adipose tissue, endocrine glands, and reproductive organs. The metabolism unique to a particular organ system and to inter-relationships with the other organs of the body. Prerequisite: CHEM 4413 (Sp)

4521 Elements of Chemical Thermodynamics (4)
Selected topics in classical and statistical thermodynamics, with emphasis on thermochemical calculations. Prerequisite: CHEM 3513. (Tent. F)

4601 Environmental Chemistry I (4)
A study of the environmental aspects of chemistry: aqueous multiple equilibria, pH effects of solubility, CO2 systems, inorganic pollutants in water and soils. Prerequisites: CHEM 1103 and CHEM 2302. Three hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab. (F)

4602 Environmental Chemistry II (4)
Additional environmental aspects of chemistry: organic pollutants in the environment, photochemical smog, hazardous waste treatment, toxicology, environmental chemical analysis. Prerequisite: CHEM 4601. Three hrs. lect., 3 hrs. lab. (W)

4700 Survey of Chemical Literature (2)
Systematic introduction to the use of the chemical literature. Prerequisites: two years of chemistry. May be taken CR/NC by majors. (Sp)

4810 Undergraduate Research (2)
Independent research under the guidance of a member of the Chemistry Department faculty. Prerequisites: CHEM 3532 and consent of instructor. May be repeated once for credit. Students should consult with faculty members to determine specific research opportunities.

4900 Independent Study (1-4)