CHEM 112 General Chemistry II
Fundamental laws of kinetics, thermodynamics, electrochemistry, chemical equilibrium, acid base theory, descriptive chemistry of metals and nonmetals, and nuclear chemistry. Prerequisite: 111. Three lecture hours and four laboratory hours. Four semester hours.

CHEM 211 and 212 Organic Chemistry I and II
Study of organic compounds based on the functional groups approach. Emphasis on physical and chemical properties, applications, reactions, mechanisms, syntheses, nomenclature, stereochemistry, spectroscopy, and molecular modeling. Three lecture hours and four laboratory hours. Prerequisite for 211: 112. Prerequisite for 212: 211. Four semester hours.

CHEM 221 Analytical Chemistry
Quantitative volumetric and gravimetric analysis, statistical treatment of data, electrochemistry, and introductory instrumental methods of analysis. Prerequisite: 112. Three lecture hours and four laboratory hours. Four semester hours.

CHEM 285-288 Research Experience in Chemistry
Hands-on research experience through assistance in faculty research projects. Prerequisites: 112 and permission of the faculty member directing the project. One semester hour per semester, for a maximum of four semesters.

CHEM 312 Physical Chemistry I
Study of physical chemical principles related to classical thermodynamics, equilibrium properties of solids and solutions, kinetic theory and reaction kinetics. Prerequisites: Chemistry 112, Mathematics 152, and Physics 201; or permission. Three lecture hours and four laboratory hours. Four semester hours.

CHEM 313 Physical Chemistry II
Quantum mechanical approach extended to descriptions of chemical bonding and spectroscopy using group theory. Physical methods of studying crystal structure and electromagnetic properties. Prerequisite: 312. Three lecture hours and four laboratory hours. Four semester hours.

CHEM 411 Inorganic Chemistry
Chemistry of the elements emphasizing periodic trends and electronic properties. Current theories of bonding and molecular structure; reactivity and uses of coordination complexes. Prerequisite: 313 or permission. Three lecture hours.

CHEM 433 Advanced Organic Chemistry
Organic reactions and mechanisms. Hueckle molecular orbital theory, electrocyclic reactions, molecular photochemistry, nonclassical carbonium ions, carbanions, natural products, synthesis of novel and biologically important compounds. Prerequisites: 212 and 313 or permission. Three lecture hours and four laboratory hours. Four semester hours.

CHEM 444 Instrumental Organic Analysis
Qualitative and quantitative analysis of organic compounds based on spectrometric and chromatographic methods. Techniques including infrared, nuclear magnetic resonance, mass spectrometry, ultra-violet/visible, gas chromatography, high performance liquid chromatography, and combination techniques such as GC-MS. Emphasis on problem solving with instrumentation. Prerequisite: 212. Three lecture hours and four laboratory hours. Four semester hours.

CHEM 460 Independent Study
Experimental or theoretical student research under chemistry faculty supervision. Prerequisites: senior status and departmental approval. One to four semester hours.

CHEM 470 Internship
Work experience jointly supervised by department and a professional in the field. Minimum 120 hours field work along with on-campus assignments. Prerequisites: junior or senior status, approval of department, and completion of appropriate courses as preparation for the desired work experience. Pass-Fail only.

CHEM 480 Seminar
Selected topics in chemistry presented by members of department, guest lecturers, and students. Prerequisites: senior status and departmental approval. One hour per week each term of student’s senior year. No credit.

CHEM 490 Honors Project
Prerequisites: junior status, GPA of 3.5 in the major and 3.3 overall, and approval of all faculty members in the department. Three to six semester hours.