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All Undergraduate Courses

This is a list of all courses offered in the program. Visit the Upcoming Courses page for a list of courses offered for the current and next semester (when available). 

CHEM 100 Chemical Science
4 cr. Undergraduate.
Introductory course in general inorganic chemistry designed for the student with little or no previous science training.
Prerequisites: MATH 105(C); or MATH 98(P) and MATH 108(C); or MATH 116(C); or Level 30 on Math Placement Test.
General Education Requirements: NS
Course Rules: 3 hrs lec, 1 hr dis. Not open for credit to students who have credit in CHEM 102.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024.
CHEM 101 Chemical Science
5 cr. Undergraduate.
Introductory chemistry with an emphasis on organic chemistry and selected aspects of general chemistry. 3 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab, 1 hr dis.
Prerequisites: a score of 1 on the chemistry placement test, and one of the following: completion or concurrent enrollment in MATH 105, MATH 108, or MATH 116; Level 30 on the Math Placement Test; or a grade of C or better in CHEM 100(P).
General Education Requirements: NS+
Course Rules: Designed for students in nursing and related fields. Not open for cr to students who have cr in CHEM 341 or CHEM 343; may not serve as a prerequisite for CHEM 341 or CHEM 343.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
CHEM 102 General Chemistry
5 cr. Undergraduate.
Introductory college chemistry. Modern fundamental principles of chemistry, with emphasis on the chemistry of nonmetals. 3 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab, 1 hr dis.
Prerequisites: score of 1 on chem placement test, & Level 30 on Math Placement Test or a satisfactory grade in any appropriate math course equal to or greater than 51ÁÔĆć Math 105 or 108; or min grade C in Chem 100(P).
General Education Requirements: NS+
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024.
CHEM 103 Survey of Biochemistry
5 cr. Undergraduate.
The nature of materials of biological systems. 3 hrs lec, 1 hr dis, 3 hrs lab.
Prerequisites: grade of C or better in Chem 101(P).
General Education Requirements: NS+
Course Rules: Designed for students in nursing and related fields. Not open for cr to chem majors; may not serve as a prereq for Chem 341 or 343.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
CHEM 104 General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis
5 cr. Undergraduate.
Continuation of Chem 102. 3 hrs lec, 3 hrs lab, 1 hr dis.
Prerequisites: grade C or better in Chem 102(P).
General Education Requirements: NS+
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024.
CHEM 105 General Chemistry for Engineering
5 cr. Undergraduate.
Modern principles of chemistry with emphasis on applications in engineering fields.
Prerequisites: a score of 1 on chemistry placement test; level 30 on Math Placement Test or a satisfactory grade in any appropriate math course equal to or greater than MATH 105 or MATH 108; or a grade of C in CHEM 100(P).
General Education Requirements: NS+
Course Rules: Not open to students with credit in CHEM 104(ER). Does not fulfill the prerequisite for CHEM 221, CHEM 341, or CHEM 343.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
CHEM 106 Chemistry in the World Around Us--Chemistry for the Non-Science Major
3 cr. Undergraduate.
An introduction to chemistry with an emphasis on outlining how chemistry affects our everyday lives. 3 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab/dis.
Prerequisites: none.
General Education Requirements: NS+
Course Rules: Intended for non-science majors and minors; does not carry cr toward chem or biochem majors or chem minor.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
CHEM 111 Chemistry Reading Group
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Prepares students to work with chemistry-specific texts and research.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: Previously CURRINS 112. Credit/No Credit only. May be retaken to max of 3 cr.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
CHEM 113 General Chemistry
4 cr. Undergraduate.
Introductory college chemistry. Modern fundamental principles of chemistry, with emphasis on the chemistry of nonmetals. 3 hrs lec, 1 hr dis.
Prerequisites: score of 1 on chem placement test, & Level 30 on Math Placement Test or a satisfactory grade in any appropriate math course equal to or greater than 51ÁÔĆć MATH 105 or MATH 108; or min grade C in CHEM 100(P).
General Education Requirements: NS+
Course Rules: CHEM 113 and CHEM 114 are equivalent to CHEM 102. A student may not earn credit in both CHEM 113 and CHEM 114, and also CHEM 102.
Last Taught: Summer 2020.
CHEM 115 General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis
4 cr. Undergraduate.
Continuation of CHEM 102. 3 hrs lec, 1 hr dis.
Prerequisites: a grade C or better in CHEM 102(P).
General Education Requirements: NS+
Course Rules: CHEM 115 and CHEM 116 are equivalent to CHEM 104. A student may not earn credit in both CHEM 115 and CHEM 116, and also CHEM 104.
Last Taught: Summer 2020.
CHEM 116 General Chemistry and Qualitative Analysis Laboratory
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Continuation of CHEM 102. 3 hrs lab.
Prerequisites: a grade C or better in CHEM 102(P).
General Education Requirements: NS+
Course Rules: CHEM 115 and CHEM 116 are equivalent to CHEM 104. A student may not earn credit in both CHEM 115 and CHEM 116, and also CHEM 104.
Last Taught: Spring 2021, Fall 2020.
CHEM 185 Chemistry for Teachers
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Chemical models, atoms, and molecules; properties of elements; useful chemical reactions; application to elementary education classrooms.
Prerequisites: MATH 176(P) or consent of instructor.
General Education Requirements: NS+
Course Rules: 2 hrs lec; 2 hrs lab/dis.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
CHEM 194 First-Year Seminar:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
The specific topics are announced in the Schedule of Classes each time the class is offered.
Prerequisites: none.
General Education Requirements: NS
Course Rules: Open only to freshmen. Students may earn cr in just one L&S First-Year Sem (course numbers 192, 193, 194).
Last Taught: Fall 2020, Fall 2019, Fall 2016, Fall 2015.
CHEM 210 Introduction to Fermentation Chemistry
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Concepts of chemistry in the context of fermentation. The ideas of mass balance, equilibrium, rate and catalysis are applicable to fermentation.
Prerequisites: none.
CHEM 221 Elementary Quantitative Analysis
4 cr. Undergraduate.
Introduction to modern chemical analysis, including volumetric, gravimetric, electrochemical, and chromatographic methods. 2 hrs lec, 6 hrs lab.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in Chem 104(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
CHEM 281 Dead Men Do Tell Tales: An Introduction to Forensic Science
3 cr. Undergraduate.
A multidisciplinary view of how forensic scientists contribute to the many ways that physical evidence is collected, analyzed, and evaluated.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: ANTHRO 281, BMS 281, CHEM 281, and CRM JST 281 are jointly offered and count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2022, Fall 2020.
CHEM 285 Medicolegal Death Investigation
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Lectures on the fundamentals of death investigation as outlined by national guidelines for death investigators.
Prerequisites: none.
Course Rules: Jointly-offered with & counts as repeat of Anthro/BMS(C L Sci)/Crm Jst 285.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2021, Fall 2020, Fall 2019.
CHEM 289 Internship in Chemistry, Lower Division
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Application of basic principles of chemistry in a business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate setting.
Prerequisites: introductory course in chemistry; 2.25 GPA, and consent of supervising faculty member.
Course Rules: One cr earned for academic work based on 40 hours in internship. May be retaken to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Summer 2018, Fall 2010, Spring 2009, Fall 2008.
CHEM 297 Study Abroad:
1-12 cr. Undergraduate.
Designed to enroll students in 51ÁÔĆć sponsored program before course work level, content and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work.
Prerequisites: acceptance for Study Abroad Prog.
Course Rules: May be retaken w/chg in topic.
Last Taught: Fall 2018, Spring 2017, Spring 2010, Spring 2009.
CHEM 299 Ad Hoc:
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires only dept & assoc dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one add'l sem. May be retaken w/chg in topic.
Prerequisites: none; add'l prereqs may be assigned to specific topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2018, Fall 2015.
CHEM 311 Introduction to Inorganic Chemistry
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Inorganic chemistry; solid state chemistry, coordination chemistry, main-group chemistry.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in CHEM 104(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
CHEM 321 Introduction to Environmental Chemistry
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Fundamental concepts in environmental chemistry: chemical speciation, transport, and fate of pollutants; dynamics of pollutants in the environment; case studies of environmental contamination.
Prerequisites: grade of C or better in CHEM 104(P).
CHEM 341 Introductory Survey of Organic Chemistry
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Intended for students who expect to take only one semester of organic chemistry.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in CHEM 104(P); concurrent registration in CHEM 342 recommended.
Course Rules: Not open for credit to students who have credit in CHEM 343.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022.
CHEM 342 Introductory Organic Chemistry Laboratory
2 cr. Undergraduate.
6 hrs lab.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in CHEM 104(P); concurrent registration in CHEM 341 recommended.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
CHEM 343 Organic Chemistry
3 cr. Undergraduate.
For students who intend to take more than one semester of organic chemistry.
Prerequisites: grade of C or better in CHEM 104(P).
Course Rules: Not open for credit to students who have credit in CHEM 341.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024.
CHEM 344 Organic Chemistry Laboratory
2 cr. Undergraduate.
6 hr lab.
Prerequisites: grade of C or better CHEM 343(P); concurrent registration in CHEM 345 recommended.
Course Rules: Not open for credit to students who have credit in CHEM 342.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024.
CHEM 345 Organic Chemistry
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Continuation of CHEM 343.
Prerequisites: grade of C or better in CHEM 343(P); concurrent registration in CHEM 344 recommended.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024.
CHEM 381 Honors Seminar:
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Discussion of aspects of the relationship of chemistry and society.
Prerequisites: sophomore standing, HONORS 200(P), and consent of Honors College Director; additional prerequisites may be possible depending on specific topic.
General Education Requirements: NS
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic to 9 cr max.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Spring 2021.
CHEM 399 Special Chemical Problems:
1-4 cr. Undergraduate.
Directed study or research on topics selected by the instructor.
Prerequisites: CHEM 104(P) and consent of instructor.
Course Rules: May be retaken to 7 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022.
CHEM 481 Criminalistics
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Instruction on collection, preservation, and analysis of physical evidence from crime scenes. Instruction on the rules of evidence and expert testimony.
Prerequisites: junior standing in Forensic Science certificate program, ANTHRO/BMS/CHEM/CRM JST 281(P), and ANTHRO/BMS/CHEM/CRM JST 480(P).
Course Rules: ANTHRO 481, CHEM 481, BMS 481, and CRM JST 481 are jointly offered and count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Spring 2023, Spring 2022, Spring 2019, Spring 2017.
CHEM 489 Internship in Chemistry, Upper Division
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Application of advanced principles of chemistry in a business, organizational, educational, political, or other appropriate setting.
Prerequisites: junior standing, 300-level or above course in chemistry, 2.25 GPA, and consent of supervising faculty member.
Course Rules: One credit earned for academic work based on 40 hours in internship. May be retaken to 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2018, Spring 2017, Summer 2015, Spring 2015.
CHEM 497 Study Abroad:
1-12 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Designed to enroll students in 51ÁÔĆć sponsored program before course work level, content and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work.
Prerequisites: junior standing and acceptance for Study Abroad Program.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic.
Last Taught: Fall 2008, Spring 2000.
CHEM 497G Study Abroad:
1-12 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Designed to enroll students in 51ÁÔĆć sponsored program before course work level, content and credits are determined and/or in specially prepared program course work.
Prerequisites: junior standing and acceptance for Study Abroad Program.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic.
Last Taught: Fall 2008, Spring 2000.
CHEM 499 Ad Hoc:
1-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Course created expressly for offering in a specified enrollment period. Requires department and associate dean approval. In exceptional circumstances, can be offered in one additional semester.
Prerequisites: junior standing.
Course Rules: May be retaken with change in topic.
CHEM 501 Introduction to Biochemistry
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
The chemistry of biological systems.
Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in CHEM 341(P) or CHEM 345(P).
Course Rules: Does not count toward graduate degree in chemistry.
Last Taught: Spring 2025.
CHEM 501G Introduction to Biochemistry
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
The chemistry of biological systems.
Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in CHEM 341(P) or CHEM 345(P).
Course Rules: Does not count toward graduate degree in chemistry.
Last Taught: Spring 2025.
CHEM 502 Development of Modern Chemistry
2 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Traces the development of chemistry from ancient to modern times.
Prerequisites: junior standing; a grade of C or better in CHEM 221(P) or CHEM 223(P), and CHEM 341(P) or CHEM 343(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2020, Spring 2018.
CHEM 502G Development of Modern Chemistry
2 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Traces the development of chemistry from ancient to modern times.
Prerequisites: junior standing; a grade of C or better in CHEM 221(P) or CHEM 223(P), and CHEM 341(P) or CHEM 343(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2020, Spring 2018.
CHEM 524 Instrumental Analysis
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Chemical equilibria, separations, and theory and practice of instrumental measurements.
Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in CHEM 221(P) or CHEM 223(P).
Course Rules: Does not count toward a graduate degree in chemistry.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024.
CHEM 524G Instrumental Analysis
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Chemical equilibria, separations, and theory and practice of instrumental measurements.
Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in CHEM 221(P) or CHEM 223(P).
Course Rules: Does not count toward a graduate degree in chemistry.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024.
CHEM 541 Bioprocess Chemical Engineering
3 cr. Undergraduate.
Technical aspects of biotechnology and fermentation based on reactor design and function.
Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in CHEM 501(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2015.
CHEM 543 Bioproduct Regulatory Protocols Laboratory
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Experiments in the production, purification, and characterization of biopharmaceuticals for the treatment of human disease in compliance with ICH and FDA guidelines.
Prerequisites: junior standing, CHEM 541(P), CHEM 501(P), and CHEM 537 or BIO SCI 537(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2017, Spring 2016.
CHEM 543G Bioproduct Regulatory Protocols Laboratory
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Experiments in the production, purification, and characterization of biopharmaceuticals for the treatment of human disease in compliance with ICH and FDA guidelines.
Prerequisites: junior standing, CHEM 541(P), CHEM 501(P), and CHEM 537 or BIO SCI 537(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2017, Spring 2016.
CHEM 560 Biophysical Chemistry
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
General course designed for majors in fields other than chemistry.
Prerequisites: junior standing, a grade of C or better in CHEM 104(P), and MATH 211(P) or equivalent.
Course Rules: Does not count toward a graduate degree in chemistry.
Last Taught: Fall 2024.
CHEM 560G Biophysical Chemistry
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
General course designed for majors in fields other than chemistry.
Prerequisites: junior standing, a grade of C or better in CHEM 104(P), and MATH 211(P) or equivalent.
Course Rules: Does not count toward a graduate degree in chemistry.
Last Taught: Fall 2024.
CHEM 561 Physical Chemistry I
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Primary focus on chemical thermodynamics.
Prerequisites: junior standing, and a grade of C or better in all of the following: CHEM 104(P), PHYSICS 210(P), PHYSICS 215(P), and MATH 233(P). ELECENG 234 or MATH 234(P) recommended.
Course Rules: Does not count toward a graduate degree in chemistry.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024.
CHEM 561G Physical Chemistry I
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Primary focus on chemical thermodynamics.
Prerequisites: junior standing, and a grade of C or better in all of the following: CHEM 104(P), PHYSICS 210(P), PHYSICS 215(P), and MATH 233(P). ELECENG 234 or MATH 234(P) recommended.
Course Rules: Does not count toward a graduate degree in chemistry.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024.
CHEM 562 Physical Chemistry II
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Continuation of CHEM 561; course content is largely kinetics, statistical mechanics, and quantum chemistry.
Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in CHEM 561(P).
Course Rules: Does not count toward a graduate degree in chemistry.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023.
CHEM 562G Physical Chemistry II
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Continuation of CHEM 561; course content is largely kinetics, statistical mechanics, and quantum chemistry.
Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in CHEM 561(P).
Course Rules: Does not count toward a graduate degree in chemistry.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023.
CHEM 563 Physical Chemistry Laboratory
2 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Physical chemistry laboratory.
Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in CHEM 221(P) or CHEM 223(P) and CHEM 561(P).
Course Rules: Carries graduate credit for students other than chemistry students.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023.
CHEM 563G Physical Chemistry Laboratory
2 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Physical chemistry laboratory.
Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in CHEM 221(P) or CHEM 223(P) and CHEM 561(P).
Course Rules: Carries graduate credit for students other than chemistry students.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023.
CHEM 582 Advanced Chemistry Laboratory I
2 cr. Undergraduate.
Modern advanced chemical synthesis techniques.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in CHEM 344(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2022, Fall 2021.
CHEM 584 Advanced Chemistry Laboratory II
2 cr. Undergraduate.
Advanced laboratory for analysis and characterization of chemical compounds.
Prerequisites: a grade of C or better in CHEM 221(P); CHEM 524(C).
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
CHEM 585 Internship in Forensic Toxicology
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
Practical experience in a forensic toxicology laboratory under the supervision of a toxicologist.
Prerequisites: junior standing in Forensic Science certificate program; ANTHRO 281(P), CHEM 281(P), BMS 281(P), or CRM JST 281(P); ANTHRO 285(P), CHEM 285(P), BMS 285(P), or CRM JST 285(P); CHEM 221(P) or CHEM 223(P); and Hepatitis B vaccine series or waiver.
Course Rules: ANTHRO 585, CHEM 585, BMS 585, and CRM JST 585 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Fall 2014, Fall 2005, Spring 2004.
CHEM 589 Internship in Death Investigation
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
Practical experience in death investigation under the supervision of a death investigator and forensic pathologist.
Prerequisites: junior standing in Forensic Science certificate program; ANTHRO 281(P), BMS 281(P), CHEM 281(P), or CRM JST 281(P); CRM JST 480(P); BMS 620(R); and Hepatitis B vaccine series or waiver.
Course Rules: ANTHRO 589, CHEM 589, BMS 589, and CRM JST 589 are jointly offered; they count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2023, Fall 2021, Spring 2012.
CHEM 594 Internship in Forensic Science
1-3 cr. Undergraduate.
On-site shadowing of evidence analyst at State Crime Laboratory.
Prerequisites: junior standing in Forensic Science certificate program; ANTHRO 281(P), CHEM 281(P), BMS 281(P), or CRM JST 281(P); CHEM 221(P) or CHEM 223(P); CRM JST 480(P); and Hepatitis B vaccine series or waiver.
Course Rules: ANTHRO 594, CHEM 594, BMS 594, and CRM JST 594 are jointly offered and count as repeats of one another.
Last Taught: Fall 2022, Spring 2020.
CHEM 599 Special Projects in Chemistry
3-5 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Directed study or research on subjects selected by the instructor. For further information consult department chair.
Prerequisites: junior standing and consent of instructor.
Course Rules: May be retaken to 7 cr max. Does not count toward a graduate degree in chemistry.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Summer 2024.
CHEM 599G Special Projects in Chemistry
3-5 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Directed study or research on subjects selected by the instructor. For further information consult department chair.
Prerequisites: junior standing and consent of instructor.
Course Rules: May be retaken to 7 cr max. Does not count toward a graduate degree in chemistry.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Summer 2024.
CHEM 601 Biochemistry: Protein Structure and Function
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Cellular synthesis of proteins, protein structure/function, enzyme mechanisms.
Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in CHEM 345(P) or CHEM 501(P); and CHEM 560(C) or CHEM 562(C).
Last Taught: Fall 2024.
CHEM 601G Biochemistry: Protein Structure and Function
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Cellular synthesis of proteins, protein structure/function, enzyme mechanisms.
Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in CHEM 345(P) or CHEM 501(P); and CHEM 560(C) or CHEM 562(C).
Last Taught: Fall 2024.
CHEM 602 Biochemistry: Cellular Processes
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Biosynthesis and metabolism of nucleic acids, structure and replication of DNA, control of gene expression, signal transduction.
Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in CHEM 501(P); or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2025.
CHEM 602G Biochemistry: Cellular Processes
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Biosynthesis and metabolism of nucleic acids, structure and replication of DNA, control of gene expression, signal transduction.
Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in CHEM 501(P); or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2025.
CHEM 603 Introduction to Biochemistry Laboratory
2 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Experiments in biological preparations, colorimetry, and chromatography.
Prerequisites: junior standing; a grade of C or better in CHEM 221(P) or CHEM 223(P); a grade of C or better in CHEM 501(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2025.
CHEM 603G Introduction to Biochemistry Laboratory
2 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Experiments in biological preparations, colorimetry, and chromatography.
Prerequisites: junior standing; a grade of C or better in CHEM 221(P) or CHEM 223(P); a grade of C or better in CHEM 501(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2025.
CHEM 604 Biochemistry: Metabolism
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Glycolysis, photosynthesis, biosynthesis, metabolism.
Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in CHEM 501(P); or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2025.
CHEM 604G Biochemistry: Metabolism
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Glycolysis, photosynthesis, biosynthesis, metabolism.
Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in CHEM 501(P); or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2025.
CHEM 611 Physical Inorganic Chemistry
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Physical and theoretical aspects of inorganic chemistry (spectroscopy, crystallography, kinetic and theoretical methods) are discussed.
Prerequisites: °ä±á·ˇ˛ŃĚý311(±Ę).
Last Taught: Fall 2024.
CHEM 611G Physical Inorganic Chemistry
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Physical and theoretical aspects of inorganic chemistry (spectroscopy, crystallography, kinetic and theoretical methods) are discussed.
Prerequisites: °ä±á·ˇ˛ŃĚý311(±Ę).
Last Taught: Fall 2024.
CHEM 612 Transition Metal and Organometallic Chemistry
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Advanced survey of elements, emphasizing transition elements and organometallic species. Main group organometallics and actinides and lanthanides briefly discussed.
Prerequisites: CHEM 611(P) or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024.
CHEM 612G Transition Metal and Organometallic Chemistry
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Advanced survey of elements, emphasizing transition elements and organometallic species. Main group organometallics and actinides and lanthanides briefly discussed.
Prerequisites: CHEM 611(P) or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2024.
CHEM 613 Main Group Chemistry
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Advanced survey of metallic and non-metallic main group elements.
Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in CHEM 511(P); or graduate standing.
CHEM 613G Main Group Chemistry
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Advanced survey of metallic and non-metallic main group elements.
Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in CHEM 511(P); or graduate standing.
CHEM 614 Bio-Inorganic Chemistry
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Inorganic chemistry for biological systems; metaloproteins; coordination chemistry in enzymes.
Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in CHEM 511(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2012, Spring 2007.
CHEM 614G Bio-Inorganic Chemistry
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Inorganic chemistry for biological systems; metaloproteins; coordination chemistry in enzymes.
Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in CHEM 511(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2012, Spring 2007.
CHEM 628 Nuclear and Radiochemistry
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Survey of modern nuclear and radiochemistry; emphasis on the interactions of radiation with matter and application in radiation detection and measurement.
Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of B or better in CHEM 524(P), CHEM 561(P), CHEM 562(P), and CHEM 563(P), or equivalents; or graduate standing.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of CHEM 726 with the same topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
CHEM 628G Nuclear and Radiochemistry
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Survey of modern nuclear and radiochemistry; emphasis on the interactions of radiation with matter and application in radiation detection and measurement.
Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of B or better in CHEM 524(P), CHEM 561(P), CHEM 562(P), and CHEM 563(P), or equivalents; or graduate standing.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of CHEM 726 with the same topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2023, Spring 2022.
CHEM 630 Computational Chemistry
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Computer modeling techniques for molecular systems.
Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in CHEM 562(P); or graduate standing; or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2014, Fall 2012.
CHEM 630G Computational Chemistry
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Computer modeling techniques for molecular systems.
Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in CHEM 562(P); or graduate standing; or consent of instructor.
Last Taught: Fall 2014, Fall 2012.
CHEM 640 Advanced Survey of Organic Chemistry
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Application of modern instrumental methods to the separation, analysis, and identification of organic compounds.
Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in CHEM 345(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2024.
CHEM 640G Advanced Survey of Organic Chemistry
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Application of modern instrumental methods to the separation, analysis, and identification of organic compounds.
Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in CHEM 345(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2024.
CHEM 647 Physical Methods of Organic Chemistry
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Application of modern instrumental methods to the separation, analysis, and identification of organic compounds.
Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in CHEM 345(P), CHEM 346(P), and CHEM 524(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2022.
CHEM 647G Physical Methods of Organic Chemistry
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Application of modern instrumental methods to the separation, analysis, and identification of organic compounds.
Prerequisites: junior standing and a grade of C or better in CHEM 345(P), CHEM 346(P), and CHEM 524(P).
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Spring 2022.
CHEM 661 Intermediate Chemical Thermodynamics
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Laws of thermodynamics equilibria between phases. Introductory statistical thermodynamics. Thermodynamic properties of gases, solids, and solutions.
Prerequisites: senior standing and a grade of C or better in CHEM 562(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2014, Fall 2013.
CHEM 661G Intermediate Chemical Thermodynamics
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Laws of thermodynamics equilibria between phases. Introductory statistical thermodynamics. Thermodynamic properties of gases, solids, and solutions.
Prerequisites: senior standing and a grade of C or better in CHEM 562(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2014, Fall 2013.
CHEM 662 Chemical Kinetics and Dynamics
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Present understanding of reaction kinetics and dynamics. Topics range from experimental methods for kinetics measurements to microscopic theories of reaction rates.
Prerequisites: senior standing and a grade of C or better in CHEM 562(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2022.
CHEM 662G Chemical Kinetics and Dynamics
3 cr. Undergraduate/Graduate.
Present understanding of reaction kinetics and dynamics. Topics range from experimental methods for kinetics measurements to microscopic theories of reaction rates.
Prerequisites: senior standing and a grade of C or better in CHEM 562(P).
Last Taught: Fall 2024, Fall 2022.
CHEM 690 Scientist Career Transitions Seminar
1 cr. Undergraduate.
Preparation of science undergraduates for transition to science-related employment internships.
Prerequisites: sophomore standing; CHEM 344(C) and CHEM 345(C) or equivalent; 3.000 GPA in science courses; consent of instructor.
Course Rules: Counts as repeat of CHEM 489 with similar topic.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023.
CHEM 691 Senior Research
1-4 cr. Undergraduate.
Introduction to chemical research. Independent and original study done under the direction of a staff member; communication of results.
Prerequisites: senior standing and consent of instructor.
Course Rules: CHEM 691 and CHEM 692 may be retaken to a combined 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Summer 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Summer 2024.
CHEM 692 Senior Thesis
2-6 cr. Undergraduate.
Introduction to chemical research. Independent and original study done under the direction of a staff member.
Prerequisites: senior standing, a grade of C or better in ENGLISH 102(P) or score at level 4 on EPT, and consent of instructor.
Course Rules: CHEM 691 and CHEM 692 may be retaken to a combined 6 cr max.
Last Taught: Spring 2025, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Spring 2022.