Course Descriptions
CH 101 PHYSICAL SCIENCE 3.0 Credit(s)
This course introduces the culture, language, values, methods, and outcomes of chemistry and physics. Important concepts are presented on a framework of contemporary issues and technology such as the energy, consumer products, medicinal drugs, nutrition, and biotechnology and will address the ethical and moral issues associated with these. The structure of the course is inquiry based and utilizes cooperative learning as well as integrating pedagogical content knowledge and math with chemistry content.
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
CH 103 INTRODUCTION TO FORENSIC CHEMISTRY 3.0 Credit(s)
It is an introductory level class meant to introduce the student to the basic concepts of Chemical Forensics. The purpose of this course is to provide students with an understanding of forensic science by examining the current techniques and instrumentations that are commonly used to analyze chemical, physical and biological evidence. This course will cover the basic science (emphasis on chemistry, physics and biology) that is required to understand these analytical techniques, but it assumes no prior science background from the students. In addition, this course will also examine the societal impact brought about by the advance of forensic science in various aspects of American society, including law, culture and media.
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
CH 105 CHEMISTRY IMAGINED 3.0 Credit(s)
Chemistry, a grail of science and art, encompasses various branches of past and present human creativity. This course explores the expression of beauty and future endeavors and imagination.
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
CH 107 CHRISTIANITY AND SCIENCE 3.0 Credit(s)
The course will introduce students to the ongoing dialogue between science and Christianity. Students will be required to critically engage scientific and theological arguments having to do with the origin and nature of the universe, life, man and Jesus Christ.
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
CH 117 GENERAL,ORGANIC & BIOCHEM: AN OVERVIEW 3.0 Credit(s)
Designated for Nursing students, this course previews the principles of general chemistry, followed by a survey of organic chemistry. An overview of biochemistry and biomolecules and a study of metabolism and its regulation are presented. Two 75-minute class periods per week. Prerequisite: Take CH-119
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
CH 119 General, Organic & Biochemistry Lab 1.0 Credit(s)
Designated for Nursing students, this course consists of eleven to twelve lab periods. Three to four dry labs are embedded within the course as a guided inquiry-based approach to the curriculum and computer problem-solving and molecular modeling using HyperChem. Experiments as well as dry labs are related to the subject matter covered in CH 117. One three-hour lab period per week. Prerequisite: Take CH-117
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
CH 120 DRUGS & THEIR IMPLICATIONS ON SOCIETY 3.0 Credit(s)
Different classes of drugs, both legitimate and illicit, and their metabolism in the human body are studied. Basic organic chemistry is introduced. Designed for non-science majors.
Offered: All Semesters All Years
CH 130 CHEMISTRY OF NUTRITION 3.0 Credit(s)
Designed for non-science majors, this course explores the fundamentals of nutrition, elaborating on the essential chemistry needed for a basic understanding of the subject matter. The course examines how carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants are chemically related to nutrition. The course focuses also on nutrition throughout the various life stages and how this relates to one's environment.
Offered: All Semesters All Years
CH 140 CHEM SOCIETY & THE ENVIRONMENT CHEM, SOCIETY & THE ENVIRONMENT 3.0 Credit(s)
Explores the workings of chemistry as an experimental science in the context of the need for science literacy and how it can affect the everyday world and the environment. Two 75-minute lectures per week.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CH 151 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I 3.0 Credit(s)
Explores modern theories of atomic and molecular structure, chemical bonding and periodic relations, chemical reactions and stoichiometry, states of matter, and solutions. Three 50-minute lectures and one 50-minute discussion per week. A prerequisite to BI 230 and CH 152. Prerequisite: Take CH-153
Offered: Fall & Summer Semesters All Years
CH 152 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II 3.0 Credit(s)
Explores chemical thermodynamics; chemical kinetics; chemical, ionic, and acid-base equilibria; electrochemistry; chemistry of the representative elements and transition elements; and nuclear reactions. Three 50-minute lectures and one 50-minute discussion per week. Prerequisite: Take CH-151 and CH-153
Offered: Spring & Summer Semesters All Years
CH 153 GENERAL CHEMISTRY I LAB 1.0 Credit(s)
Illustrates basic concepts presented in CH 151. Experiments include qualitative analysis of cations and anions, chromatography, synthesis, and FT-IR. One three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: Take CH-151
Offered: Fall & Summer Semesters All Years
CH 154 GENERAL CHEMISTRY II LAB 1.0 Credit(s)
Illustrates basic concepts presented in CH 152. Experiments include quantitative analysis, equilibria, thermochemistry, spectrophotometry, and GC-MS. One three-hour laboratory per week. A prerequisite to CH 254 and 331. Prerequisite: Take CH 151 and CH-153
Offered: Spring & Summer Semesters All Years
CH 201 INTRO BIOCHEMISTRY CLINICAL NUTRITION 3.0 Credit(s)
This is an introductory level course for students pursuing a degree in clinical nutrition. The course provides an overview of the chemistry and metabolism of carbohydrates, lipids, and amino acids. The structure and function of proteins and enzymes will also be discussed. Concepts are discussed in the context of human nutrition diseases to further understand how biochemical processes are relevant to human life. Prerequisite: Take CH-151 or CH-117
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CH 221 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I 3.0 Credit(s)
Covers hydrocarbons, stereochemistry, arenes, alkyl halides, nucleophilic substitution and elimination reactions, and IR, NMR, MS, and UV spectroscopy in relation to structure determination. Two 75-minute lectures and one 50-minute discussion per week. A prerequisite to CH 222 and 252. Prerequisite: Take CH-152 and CH-154
Offered: Fall & Summer Semesters All Years
CH 222 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II 3.0 Credit(s)
Covers aromaticity; electrophilic and nucleophilic aromatic substitution reactions; ethers, epoxides, carboxylic acids, and their functional derivatives; aldehydes; ketones; amines; phenols; carbanion reactions; and alpha-beta unsaturated compounds. Emphasizes organic reaction mechanisms organic synthesis and structure determination. Two 75-minute lectures and one 50-minute discussion per week. A prerequisite to CH 341 and 361. Prerequisite: Take CH-221 and CH-223
Offered: Spring & Summer Semesters All Years
CH 223 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I LAB 1.0 Credit(s)
Covers basic techniques in organic chemistry: extraction, distillation, recrystallization; thin layer chromatography; gas chromatography; and IR spectroscopy. Emphasizes techniques in organic synthesis. One three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: Take CH-152 and CH-154
Offered: Fall & Summer Semesters All Years
CH 224 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II LAB 1.0 Credit(s)
Covers simple and multistep organic syntheses using a wide variety of organic reagents and some important functional group analyses. Employs spectroscopy and GC-MS for structure determination. One three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: Take CH-221 and CH-223
Offered: Spring & Summer Semesters All Years
CH 251 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY 3.0 Credit(s)
Basic knowledge of modern inorganic chemistry. Atomic and molecular structure and trends in the periodic table. Acid-base, oxidation-reduction, and chemistry of main groups and transition elements. Photoelectron and vibrational spectroscopy. Prerequisite: Take CH-152
Offered: Fall & Late Spring Semesters All Years
CH 252 ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY 3.0 Credit(s)
Explores data analysis and classical methods of quantitative analysis. Focuses on the basics of analytical chemistry and the development and application of equilibrium models to all branches of classical analysis. Two 75-minute lectures per week. A prerequisite to CH 351. Prerequisite: Take CH-221 and CH-223
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
CH 253 INORGANIC CHEMISTRY LAB 1.0 Credit(s)
A series of experiments as well as unified projects involving synthesis and analysis of a complex or a pair of isomers. Emphasis will be on common analytical and instrumental techniques in the characterization of inorganic compounds. Prerequisite: Take CH-154
Offered: Fall & Late Spring Semesters All Years
CH 254 ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY LAB 1.0 Credit(s)
Provides laboratory experience in volumetric, gravimetric, and instrumental methods. Experiments correlate with lecture material in CH 252 to help students understand the chemistry involved and develop proper analytical procedures and techniques. One six-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: Take CH-154;
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
CH 299 SPECIAL TOPICS IN CHEM 3.0 Credit(s)
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CH 326 MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY AND PHARMACOLOGY 3.0 Credit(s)
A basic medicinal chemistry/pharmacology course in which the principles of drug discovery, computer aided drug design, pharmacokinetics and protein targets are studied. Such topics as the background of drug discovery, protein structure, enzymes, receptors, pharmacokinetics, metabolism, binding, structure, diversity, lead discovery, and lead optimization. Different methods to design drugs are explored such as rational drug design, fragment based, and in silico virtual molecular docking. Virtual labs employing different software are used to exemplify the different concepts covered.
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
CH 331 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I 3.0 Credit(s)
Explores thermodynamics, statistical thermodynamics, kinetic theory of gases, changes of state, solutions, and kinetics. Two 75-minute lectures per week. A prerequisite to CH 332, 351, and 355. Prerequisite: Take CH-152 CH-154
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
CH 332 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II 3.0 Credit(s)
Explores advanced kinetics and quantum mechanics. Two 75-minute lectures per week. Prerequisite: Pre: CH-331
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
CH 333 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY I LAB 1.0 Credit(s)
Explores various techniques used to apply the fundamental concepts of physical chemistry to real chemical systems. One three-hour laboratory per week. A prerequisite to CH 334 Prerequisite: Take CH-331
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
CH 334 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II LAB 1.0 Credit(s)
Explores more advanced techniques of physical chemistry and applies theoretical concepts learned in CH 332 to real chemical systems. One three-hour laboratory per week.
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
CH 341 BIOCHEMISTRY I 3.0 Credit(s)
Covers chemical and physiological properties of carbohydrates, lipids, amino acids, proteins, enzymes, and nucleic acids. Explores metabolic pathways and enzymology. Two 75-minute lectures per week. A prerequisite to CH 342. Prerequisite: Take CH-222 and CH-224
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
CH 342 BIOCHEMISTRY II 3.0 Credit(s)
Continues the study of metabolic pathways. Two 75-minute lectures per week. Prerequisite: Take CH-341
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
CH 343 BIOCHEMISTRY I LAB 1.0 Credit(s)
Investigates chemical and physical properties of biologically important compounds using chromatography, electrophoresis, enzyme assays, and various techniques for isolation and identification of biochemicals and enzymes. One three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: Take CH-341
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
CH 344 BIOCHEMISTRY LAB II 1.0 Credit(s)
Examines isolation and purification of lipids, proteins, enzymes, and nucleic acids from biological materials employing electrophoresis, chromatography, spectrophotometry, and fluorometry. One three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: Take CH-343
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
CH 345 BIOINFORMATICS 3.0 Credit(s)
This is a hands on course which provides an introduction to the theory and application of bioinformatics algorithms to solve biological research problems.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CH 347 COMPUTATIONAL CHEM & MOLECULAR MODELING 3.0 Credit(s)
This is an advanced course which will cover classical theory and its application to molecular modeling and simulation.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CH 351 INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS 3.0 Credit(s)
Explores theory and practice of instrumental methods of analysis, spectrophotometric, and electroanalytical and chromatographic methods of separation and quantification. Two 75-minute lectures per week. Prerequisite: Take CH 252 and CH 331
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
CH 353 INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS LAB 1.0 Credit(s)
Provides hands-on experience with modern analytical instrumentation, including UV/visible infrared, atomic absorption spectrophotometry, potentiometric and ion selective electrode methods, electrodeposition, gas chromatography, and mass spectrometry. One three-hour laboratory per week. Prerequisite: Take CH-254 and CH-333
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
CH 354 BIOPHYSICAL CHEMISTRY 3.0 Credit(s)
The course provides an undergraduate introduction to biophysical chemistry that is equivalent to CH533. Topics covered include thermodynamics, molecular mechanics, quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, molecular dynamics, and chemical kinetics as they apply to protein structure, folding, ligand binding, and function. Biophysical experimental and computational methods and techniques used to study proteins and other biomolecules will also be covered.
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
CH 355 ADVANCED INORGANIC CHEMISTRY 4.0 Credit(s)
Explores physical and chemical properties of the elements and their compounds, periodic relations, theories of atomic and molecular structures, and molecular symmetry with emphasis on coordination chemistry. Two 100-minute lectures per week. Prerequisite: Take CH 331
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
CH 356 CHEMICAL APPL./GRP THEORY 3.0 Credit(s)
Presents basic principles of group theoretical methods. Topics include molecular symmetry, normal coordinate analysis, molecular bonding and energy levels, and theoretical basis for selection rules. Prerequisite: Take CH-331
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
CH 357 ADVANCED INORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY 1.0 Credit(s)
This course includes a series of experiments in synthetic inorganic chemistry and characterization of organic and inorganic compounds. Synthetic experience will include coordination compounds, organometallic complexes, and complexes of main group metals, including both stoichiometric and catalytic reactions. Characterization techniques will include UV-Vis, IR, magnetic susceptibility, and NMR spectroscopy. Prerequisite: TAKE CH-355 OR CH-356
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
CH 361 ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY 3.0 Credit(s)
Explores chemical aspects of the human environment and sources, reactions, transport, effects and fates of chemical species in water, soil and living environments, and effects of technology thereon. Two 75-minute lectures per week. Prerequisite: Take CH-222
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CH 380 RESEARCH METHODS:PREPARATIVE CHEMISTRY 2.0 Credit(s)
This course covers professional skills needed for independent careers in chemistry, with a particular emphasis placed on topics relevant to preparative and experimental chemistry. This includes instructions on searching and reading scientific literature, writing proposals and grants, developing research questions and experiments, using logic and reasoning to interpret data, ethical conduct in scientific research, and common conventions in different subfields of chemistry.
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
CH 381 RESEARCH METHODS:COMPCHEM AND BIOCHEM 2.0 Credit(s)
This course covers professional skills needed for independent careers in chemistry, with a particular emphasis placed on topics relevant to computational, theoretical, and biochemistry. This includes instructions on searching and reading scientific literature, writing proposals and grants, developing research questions and experiments, using logic and reasoning to interpret data, ethical conduct in scientific research, and common conventions in different subfields of chemistry.
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
CH 390 INTERNSHIP 1.0-4.0 Credit(s)
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CH 393 UNDERGRADUATE PROJECT 1.0-3.0 Credit(s)
A special project may be carried out under the advisement of a Chemistry faculty member.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CH 395 UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH 1.0-3.0 Credit(s)
Research may be carried out under supervision of a Chemistry faculty member.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CH 397 MOLECULAR MODELING AND DRUG DESIGN 3.0 Credit(s)
CH 397 is the undergraduate equivalent of CH 597. The course provides a guided and interactive introduction to molecular modeling and computer-enabled drug design. The course will emphasize the practical application of software to visualize, analyze, model, simulate and design drugs to modulate disease-associated protein targets. Theoretical lectures will be kept to a minimum, and classroom time will be mostly devoted to applied modeling and design lectures and activities. Prerequisite: Take CH-331 CH-341
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
CH 399 SPECIAL TOPICS IN CHEMISTRY 3.0-6.0 Credit(s)
Designates new or occasional courses that may or may not become part of the department's permanent offerings. Consult the current course schedule for available topics. Prerequisite: Take CH-222
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CH 520 MODERN PHYSICS APPLIED TO CHEMISTRY 3.0 Credit(s)
Selected topics from modern physics with chemistry applications. The course provides an introduction to relativity, nuclear physics, quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, and modern-day climate change. Prerequisite: Take PY-152, MA-152 or equivalents
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
CH 521 ADVANCED ORGANIC CHEM 3.0 Credit(s)
Explores the effects of structure and environment on reaction rates and equilibria and the use of statistical and quantum mechanics in organic chemical reactions. Topics include: organic reaction mechanism, Huckel theory, orbital symmetry, photochemistry, and standard concepts of physical organic chemistry. Prerequisite: TAKE CH-222
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CH 522 ORGANIC SYNTHESIS 3.0 Credit(s)
Surveys the synthesis of various organic target molecules utilizing: retrosynthetic analysis, functional group transformations, synthons, and other synthetic techniques.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CH 525 SUPRAMOLECULAR CHEMISTRY 3.0 Credit(s)
This course explores the definition and concepts and aims to understand the structure, function, and properties of selfassembled multicomponent supramolecular assemblies of atoms, ions, and molecules.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CH 526 MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY & PHARMACOLOGY 3.0 Credit(s)
A basic medicinal chemistry/pharmacology course in which the principles of drug discovery, computer aided drug design, pharmacokinetics and protein targets are studied. Such topics as the background of drug discovery, protein structure, enzymes, receptors, pharmacokinetics, metabolism, binding, structure, diversity, lead discovery, and lead optimization. Different methods to design drugs are explored such as rational drug design, fragment based, and in silico virtual molecular docking. Virtual labs employing different software are used to exemplify the different concepts covered.
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
CH 529 NMR SPECTROSCOPY 3.0 Credit(s)
The theory and principles of nuclear magnetic resonance and spectroscopy are presented to allow the physical and chemical properties of molecules, particularly organic, to be examined. Detailed information about molecular structure, dynamics, properties, and chemical environment not only in chemistry but also in biochemical and medical compound synthesis and applications are presented, analyzed, and discussed. The lab is a hands-on introduction to modern NMR spectroscopy. Students will gain experience with a wide range of techniques on a high field (400 MHz) NMR spectrometer. They will also have the opportunity to manipulate NMR data using provided software designed specifically for our spectrometer. By the end of the course the student will be proficient in use of NMR spectrometry as applied to a variety of organic compounds.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CH 530 PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY II 3.0 Credit(s)
This course explores advanced kinetics and quantum mechanics. Prerequisite: TAKE CH-331
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CH 531 ADV. PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY 3.0 Credit(s)
Topics in quantum chemistry, molecular structure, group theory, and applications of these topics to spectroscopy.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CH 532 ADV.PHYS.CHEM.II:MOLECUL.DYNA 3.0 Credit(s)
Topics in statistical thermodynamics, collision theory, and reaction dynamics and mechanism. Prerequisite: TAKE CH-332
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CH 533 BIOPHYSICAL CHEMISTRY 3.0 Credit(s)
Explores the physical processes involved in living systems including molecular thermodynamics and equilibria, kinetics and transport phenomena, and applications of quantum chemistry and spectroscopy. Two 75-minute lectures per week.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CH 534 NMR: ORGANIC STRUCTURE DET. 2.0 Credit(s)
This course focuses on identification and structure determination of organic molecules by modern spectroscopic techniques. Emphasis is on IR, NMR, CMR, and mass spectrometry. The course features hands-on work in NMR and FT-IR.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CH 534L NMR: ORG. STRUCT. DET. LAB 1.0 Credit(s)
This course focuses on identification and structure determination of organic molecules by modern spectroscopic techniques. Emphasis is on IR, NMR, CMR, and mass spectrometry. The course features hands-on work in NMR and FT-IR.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CH 545 BIOINFORMATICS 3.0 Credit(s)
Covers basic computer programming and database design, a basic review of biochemistry, biomolecular sequence comparisons and alignments, biomolecular structure prediction, biomolecular function prediction, and data analysis to solve theoretical problems and application problems using bioinformatics programs.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CH 547 COMP.CHEM.&MOLECULAR MODEL 3.0 Credit(s)
This course provides an introduction to computational chemistry that is suitable for graduate students and advanced undergraduate students. Topics covered include a historical introduction to the subject, quantum mechanics, molecular mechanics, a brief introduction to statistical mechanics, and a short review of thermodynamics. Students are required to solve theoretical problems and application problems using computational software (software that students might be required to purchase). Example problems and applications are drawn from organic chemistry and biochemistry
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CH 549 SPECIAL TOPICS IN BIOCHEMISTR 3.0 Credit(s)
Topics include: carbohydrate chemistry, enzyme kinetics, endocrinology, electrically excitable cells, computer-aided access to proteins and databases, cell motility, and chemical concepts in genetic engineering. Course title is shown on the student's transcript.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CH 550 INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS 3.0 Credit(s)
This course explores theory and practice of instrumental methods of analysis, spectrophotometric, electroanalytical, and chromatographic methods of separation and quantification.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CH 551 ADV ANALYTICAL INSTRUMENTATION 3.0 Credit(s)
This course focuses on the fundamentals and practical aspects of analytical spectroscopy. Special emphasis is given to theory and instrumentation; methods and applications are covered. Prerequisite: Take CH-351
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CH 552 ADV ANALY CHEM: CHROMATOGRAPHY 3.0 Credit(s)
This courses focuses on the fundamentals and practical aspects of analytical separation and chromatography. Special emphasis is given to theory and instrumentation; methods and applications are covered.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CH 553 ADVANCED INORGANIC CHEMISTRY 3.0 Credit(s)
The physical and chemical properties of the elements and their compounds are correlated with their positions in the periodic table. Bonding theory and coordination chemistry are emphasized. A grade of B or better required to earn the 3 credits.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CH 554 SPEC.TOP ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY 3.0 Credit(s)
Principles and techniques of electrochemistry and electrochemical equilibrium with practical experience in context of electroanalytical chemistry include: potentiometry, amperometry, coulometry, and voltammetry. Course title is shown on the student's transcript. Prerequisite: Take CH-252
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CH 555 ADVANCED INORGANIC CHEMISTRY LABORATORY 1.0 Credit(s)
This course includes a series of experiments in synthetic inorganic chemistry and characterization of organic and inorganic compounds. Synthetic experience will include coordination compounds, organometallic complexes, and complexes of main group metals, including both stoichiometric and catalytic reactions. Characterization techniques will include UV-Vis, IR, magnetic susceptibility, and NMR spectroscopy. Prerequisite: Take CH-553 OR CH-556
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
CH 556 CHEM APP OF GROUP THEORY 3.0 Credit(s)
This course presents basic principles of group theoretical methods. Topics include: molecular symmetry, normal coordinate analysis, molecular bonding and energy levels, and theoretical basis for selection rules.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CH 557 INSTRUMENTAL ANALYSIS LAB 1.0 Credit(s)
Provides hands-on experience with modern analytical instrumentation, including UV/visible infrared, atomic absorption spectrophotometry, potentiometric and ion selective electrode methods, electrodeposition, gas chromatography, and mass spectrometry. One three-hour laboratory per week.
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
CH 559 SPECIAL TOPICS:INORGANIC CHEM 3.0 Credit(s)
Topics include: electronic spectra of transition metal complexes, reactions of transition metal complexes, ionic liquids, and bioinorganic chemistry. Course title is shown on the student's transcript.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CH 561 ADVANCED ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMISTRY 3.0 Credit(s)
This course focuses on the chemical aspects of the human environment. Examines the sources reactions, transport, effects, and fates of chemical species in water, soil, air, and living environments and the effects of technology thereon.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CH 563 BIOCHEMICAL ANALYSIS 3.0 Credit(s)
Explores theory and methods in analytical spectroscopy, chromatography, and electrochemistry including UV-visible spectroscopy, fluorescence, luminescence, Raman, NMR, GC-MS, HPLC, and voltammetry with special emphasis on applications to biochemistry. Two 75-min lectures per week. Offered every three semesters.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CH 570 RESEARCH METHODS:PREPARATIVE CHEMISTRY 2.0 Credit(s)
This course covers professional skills needed for independent careers in chemistry, with a particular emphasis placed on topics relevant to preparative and experimental chemistry. This includes instructions on searching and reading scientific literature, writing proposals and grants, developing research questions and experiments, using logic and reasoning to interpret data, ethical conduct in scientific research, and common conventions in different subfields of chemistry.
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
CH 571 RESEARCH METHODS:COMPCHEM AND BIOCHEM 2.0 Credit(s)
This course covers professional skills needed for independent careers in chemistry, with a particular emphasis placed on topics relevant to computational, theoretical, and biochemistry. This includes instructions on searching and reading scientific literature, writing proposals and grants, developing research questions and experiments, using logic and reasoning to interpret data, ethical conduct in scientific research, and common conventions in different subfields of chemistry.
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
CH 590 CHEMICAL INFO: SOURCES & TECH 3.0 Credit(s)
Information is a vital key to success in today's chemical industry. The premier chemical information sources will be reviewed with emphasis on Chemical Abstracts Service and Beilstein. Chemical information retrieval applications will be highlighted including STN International, Scifinder, and Crossfire in addition to Internet resources. Students will gain an appreciation for chemical database design and content as well as formulating queries for keyword and structure-based searches.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CH 595 ADV. INTEGRATED LAB 2.0 Credit(s)
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CH 595L ADV. INTEGRATED EXP. LAB 1.0 Credit(s)
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CH 597 MOLECULAR MODELING AND DRUG DESIGN 3.0 Credit(s)
This course includes a series of experiments in synthetic inorganic chemistry and characterization of organic and inorganic compounds. Synthetic experience will include coordination compounds, organometallic complexes, and complexes of main group metals, including both stoichiometric and catalytic reactions. Characterization techniques will include UV-Vis, IR, magnetic susceptibility, and NMR spectroscopy. Prerequisite: Take CH-331 and CH-341
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
CH 598 COMPREHENSIVE EXAM CHEMISTRY 1.0 Credit(s)
Chemistry graduate students (nonthesis track) are required to pass an oral comprehensive test (after the completion of 34 credits in coursework) in fulfillment of the MS degree.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CH 599 THESIS 1.0-6.0 Credit(s)
Original research under the supervision of faculty member(s) leading to a written thesis.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CH 600 THESIS RESEARCH 0.0 Credit(s)
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CH ELEC CHEMISTRY ELECTIVE 1.0-9.0 Credit(s)
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
CH ELECF CHEMISTRY FOUNDATIONAL ELECT. 1.0-9.0 Credit(s)
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PY 101 EARTH & SPACE SCIENCE FOR ELEM TEACHERS 3.0 Credit(s)
The composition of the universe and our place in it, the causes of earthquakes, volcanoes, the formation of the land we live on, weather phenomena, and Earth's major global issues as to cause and effect will be studied. The structure of the course is inquiry based and utilizes cooperative learning as well as integrating pedagogical content knowledge with earth and space science content. For students pursuing licensure and a career in elementary education.
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
PY 103 PHYSICS OF SOUND 4.0 Credit(s)
Non-calculus based, specifically designed for students in the Speech-Language Pathology program, covers the basic concepts in sound waves, such as wavelength, frequency, speed of wave, resonance, beats, harmonics, intensity, loudness, Doppler effects, etc. Prior to learning these topics, several more fundamental principles will be taught such as vectors, velocity, displacement, acceleration, force, work, energy, power, pressure, Bernoulli's equation, elasticity, and simple harmonic motion.
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
PY 104 ELEMENTS OF PHYSICS 3.0 Credit(s)
Covers the basic laws of mechanics, properties of matter, thermodynamics, waves, electricity, optics, and atomic/modern physics/radioactivity. Course is designed for some pre-health professional programs (physician assistant, etc.) and science majors (biology, exercise science, athletic training, etc.) for whom a one-semester algebra-based introductory physics course is adequate. Prerequisite: Take MA-106 or Higher
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
PY 104L ELEMENTS OF PHYSICS LAB 1.0 Credit(s)
Fundamental training in physical measurements in basic laws of mechanics, waves, electricity, optics, and atomic/modern physics/radioactivity. Prerequisite: Take PY-104
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PY 110 PHYSICS OF HOLLYWOOD 3.0 Credit(s)
In PY 110, students will use the laws of physics and Fermi-type estimation techniques, to critically assess the credibility of the physics in Hollywood movies.
Offered: Fall & Spring Semesters All Years
PY 111 GENERAL PHYSICS I 3.0 Credit(s)
Non-calculus-based course covering the basic principles of mechanics (units, vectors, 1D and 2D motion, concepts of force, torque, static equilibrium, energy, work, momentum, rotational motion, and gravitation), fluid mechanics, temperature, and thermal expansion. A prerequisite to PY 113. Prerequisite: Take MA-140 or higher
Offered: Fall & Summer Semesters All Years
PY 112 GENERAL PHYSICS II 3.0 Credit(s)
Non-calculus-based course covering basic principles of thermodynamics, wave motion, sound, electricity, magnetism, light, and geometrical optics. A prerequisite to PY 114. Prerequisite: Pre: PY 111
Offered: Spring & Summer Semesters All Years
PY 113 GENERAL PHYSICS LABORATORY I 1.0 Credit(s)
Fundamental training in physical measurements in mechanics (base physical quantities, vectors, acceleration of gravity, concepts of force, torque, static equilibrium, energy, momentum, rotational motion) and Archimedes' principle. Prerequisite: Take PY-111 or PY-113 after the completion of PY-111
Offered: Fall & Summer Semesters All Years
PY 114 GENERAL PHYSICS LABORATORY II 1.0 Credit(s)
Fundamental training in physical measurements in specific heat, wave motion, sound, electricity, light, and optical devices. Prerequisite: Pre: PY 113
Offered: Spring & Summer Semesters All Years
PY 151 PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS I 3.0 Credit(s)
Calculus-based course covering basic principles of mechanics (units, vectors, 1D and 2D motion, concepts of force, torque, static equilibrium, energy, work, momentum, rotational motion, and gravitation) and fluid mechanics. A prerequisite to PY 152, 153. Prerequisite: MA 152;
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
PY 152 PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS II 3.0 Credit(s)
Calculus-based course covering basic principles of thermodynamics, wave motion, sound, electricity, magnetism, light, and geometrical optics. A prerequisite to CH 331 and PY 154. Prerequisite: PY 151;
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
PY 153 PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS I LAB 1.0 Credit(s)
Fundamental training in physical measurements in mechanics (base physical quantities, vectors, acceleration of gravity, concepts of force, torque, static equilibrium, energy, momentum, rotational motion) and Archimedes' principle. Prerequisite: Take PY-151
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
PY 154 PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICS II LAB 1.0 Credit(s)
Fundamental training in physical measurements in specific heat, wave motion, sound, electricity, light, and optical devices. Prerequisite: Take PY-153
Offered: Spring Semester All Years
PY 155 SCIENCE & THE BIBLE 3.0 Credit(s)
This course investigates selected events noted in the Bible: Creation, Eve, Moses' Ten Plagues, Noah's Flood, Sodom and Gomorrah, and the Star of Bethlehem.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PY 190 ASTRONOMY: A GUIDED TOUR 3.0 Credit(s)
Astronomy survey course on the origin, structure, motions, and evolution of the planets and minor bodies of our Solar System.
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
PY 199 SPECIAL TOPICS IN PHYSICS 3.0-4.0 Credit(s)
Special topics are new or occasional courses that may or may not become part of the department's permanent offerings. Pre-requisites are established by the department as appropriate. Course title is shown on student's transcript.
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PY 211 CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM WAVES 3.0 Credit(s)
Topics include, small amplitude oscillations, the wave equation, Fourier series, Fourier transforms, basic principles of quantum mechanics, the wave-function and the 1D Schrodinger equation. Includes applications to atomic physics. Prerequisite: Take PY-152 or instructor permission
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
PY 300 MODERN PHYSICS LABORATORY 2.0 Credit(s)
This course complements the Lecture PY320. It offers lab experience in modern experimental methods/techniques. Consists of 6 advanced physics experiments, from the Speed of Light to Radioactive Half-life of Barium. Prerequisite: Take PY-320
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
PY 320 INTRODUCTION TO MODERN PHYSICS 3.0 Credit(s)
Selected topics from modern calculus-based physics. The course provides an introduction to relativity, nuclear physics, quantum mechanics, statistical mechanics, and modern-day climate change. Prerequisite: Take PY-152 (C or better) or PY-112 (B or better) & MA-152.
Offered: Fall Semester All Years
PY ELEC PHYSICS ELECTIVE 1.0-9.0 Credit(s)
Offered: As Needed Contact Department
PY ELECF PHYSICS FOUNDATIONAL ELECTIVE 1.0-9.0 Credit(s)
Offered: As Needed Contact Department